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Council hasn’t ruled out car park charges for Greenway THE Chief Executive of Waterford Council, Michael Walsh, has not ruled out the possibility of introducing charges in Greenway car parks as an addition source of income for the local authority, writes Paul Mooney.

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Mr.Walsh said Council officials haven’t examined the possibility, but did not rule out the idea and said they could look at it as an income generator for the Council. Cllr. Declan Clune had sparked the idea at the budget meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council last Monday, when he asked if there has been any study into what a nominal charge would yield for the Council from the Greenway car parks. The budget allocation from Waterford City and County Council to Comeragh Municipal District Council for 2018 will be €605,718. But as the

Comeragh District is not a rating authority, it doesn’t have any additional income sources, unlike Dungarvan-Lismore and the Metropolitan Districts which can increase or decrease car parking charges in their area. Cllr. Clune suggested a fee of around €5.00 a day for car parks along the Greenway, meaning that it would be an income source for the Council and a charge which the Comeragh Municipal District Council could increase or decrease. He pointed out that the Greenway has no direct income for the Council, but acknowledged that there is an indirect income benefit from the Greenway. “We are after spending between €10m and €15m on the Greenway and the Council has no direct financial benefit from it,” he said. Continued on page 2

Winds of up to 150 km/h battered the southern coast of Ireland, with counties Waterford, Cork and Kerry placed on red alert by Met Éireann, last Monday week, 16th October. The severe weather cost the lives of three people, one of whom was a nurse from Aglish, named locally as Claire O’Neill. At the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Director of Services, Fergus Galvin revealed that the cost of the clean-up after the storm damage is well into six figures so far and the Council will be applying for Government funding. Council workers are still assessing the damage caused to areas such as the coastline, drainage channels and bridges. “We had to hire a lot of additional machinery and specialist tree surgeons,” Mr. Galvin said. “We are still doing work up and down the county to remove fallen trees from 10 to 15

locations. That work will continue for a few days yet. “A lot of other work will be done over the next week or two in assessing the scale of the damage. “We’ll clean up the damage as best we can and then submit an application for funding to the Department, along with the likes of Cork and Kerry who were similarly affected by the storm,” Mr. Galvin said. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Seanie Power said it had been an horrific week in a lot of ways, with Hurricane Ophelia, which was followed by Storm Brian. He paid huge tribute to the staff and engineers of Waterford City and County Council for all their hard work during the severe weather and for keeping Councillors and the public up to date via the MapAlerter system – a free multi-channel alert ser-vice which local authorities, such as Waterford Council, can use to deliver instant alerts for specific events. “The service was top class and we were able to keep the public constantly informed throughout the storm,” said Cllr. Power. He particularly praised the outdoor staff for their dedication, hard work, and coordinating throughout the week. Continued on page 2

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income Waterford any additional Districts Executive of ruled out doesn’t have ore and the Metropolitan charges THE Chief Dungarvan-Lism car parking Walsh, has not Council, Michael introducing charges in which can increase or decrease of source area. the possibility €5.00 a day parks as an addition writes in their Clune suggested a fee of around Greenway car Cllr. meaning that it the local authority, the Greenway, and a of income for for car parks along for the Council examined would be an income source Municipal District Paul Mooney. officials haven’t

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Comeragh Mr.Walsh said Council the idea and said charge which the did not rule out the increase or decrease. has no direct the possibility, but it as an income generator for Council could at that the Greenway that they could look He pointed out but acknowledged the idea at the income for the Council, from Council. had sparked the income benefit Cllr. Declan Clune Municipal District there is an indirect of Comeragh if there has Greenway. and €15m budget meeting when he asked between €10m charge would Council last Monday, “We are after spendingthe Council has no direct into what a nominal and car parks. been any study from the Greenway City and on the Greenwayfrom it,” he said. yield for the Council benefit from Waterford District financial on page 2 The budget allocation to Comeragh Municipal the Continued County Council will be €605,718. But as Council for 2018

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY will start off mainly dry and bright with sunny spells occurring through the morning. It will tend to cloud up during the afternoon, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing in the west of the Munster towards evening. Top temperatures of 13 or 14 degrees in light breezes. Forecast for Thursday/Friday: Cloudy and damp on Thursday although rainfall will be light and patchy. Light northerly breezes with temperatures around 13 degrees. Thursday night will be dry and clear but also fairly cool with grass frost in places. Friday will be a dry and bright day. Highest temperatures will be around 12 or 13 degrees in light northerly breezes. More grass frost on Friday night. Forecast for Saturday/Sunday: A bright weekend with good sunshine during the day. On Saturday moderate to fresher northwesterly winds will bring some showers. The winds may be gusty on Saturday but they will be less strong through Sunday. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees. Outlook (Monday/Wednesday): Still dry on Monday but rain/showers for Tuesday/Wednesday.

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FROM FRONT PAGE Cllr. Clune said that people pay for parking in Dungarvan,Tramore and Waterford City all year round and generally speaking, people pay for parking no matter where they go. He wondered if the Council has any figures or any studies carried out into what a charge on Greenway car parks would potentially generate. Not ruling out the idea, Mr.Walsh replied: “We haven’t looked at it yet, but we can”. Cllr. Liam Brazil said he was totally against the idea of charges for car parking along the Greenway. Cllr. Brazil warned that the introduction of car parking charges would turn people off the Greenway. He said it would cost more to operate a pay parking system than what would be

brought in from car park charges. He also pointed out that businesses in places like Kilmacthomas, Dungarvan and Waterford City are now making money, particularly when beds and accommodation are full and there are new shops and restaurants opening. Mr. Walsh indicated that instinctively, he wouldn’t be in favour, but that was his reaction with no level of thought gone into it, “because the overall value of the Greenway is best secured by not charging for car parking”. He also pointed out that there could be a difficulty with enforcement, “because you have to enforce in tandem with any pay system”. “Obviously, the geography of the Greenway would mean having someone in a van moving around. That will come at a cost

as well, that we can look at,” Mr. Walsh said. He said that while there is no direct economic benefit from the Greenway at the moment, within a year or two, there will be some additional rates accrued from the opening of new businesses along the Greenway route. “It will be a bit of income, it won’t be massive, but it might pay for the maintenance of the Greenway, which comes to around €100,000 a year, but if we get direct rates out of it, then that is as much as you’d expect.” Mr. Walsh said the bigger gain of the Greenway is reputational, which could attract a company or other types of investment to the area as a consequence. However, he still didn’t rule out the possibility of charging for car parking along the Greenway route.

Clean-up costs after storm damage well into six figures so far FROM FRONT PAGE “They were out from early morning to late at night to ensure roads were clear and the drains were cleared. They went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure everyone was safe and roads were reopened.” Cllr. Power complimented staff of the ESB who were working hard in inclement conditions to restore power and Irish Water for putting generators at some locations to ensure the supply of water continued to homes. He also praised local radio station, WLR FM for keeping everyone informed through regular bulletins and updates about road closures and fallen trees / electrical wires. Concurring, Cllr. Liam Brazil said when there were electrical outages, people had to turn to the battery radio to keep updated on events as they unfolded during the storm. “It brought us back to the old days,” said Cllr. Brazil. “But it was so important.” Cllr. Brazil said it was “the worst storm I’ve ever seen in my lifetime”. “They are saying the last time Ireland was hit with such a bad storm was in ‘61. I hope it will be ‘61 again before we’ll see anything like it!” he said. He also praised the MapAlerter system. “It was brilliant and made life easy for us and for the public.” Cllr. Brazil commended the Council for their hard work on the ground, particularly the outdoor workers, whom, he said risked their lives to save others. Cllr. Ray Murphy said there was a fantastic response from the Council’s roads section, day and night, during the week and said they were on-call to deal with emergencies as they arose. Cllr. Murphy praised the response of the emergency services and the ESB. He noted that the Council’s emergency lines were “manned day and night, taking calls”. “It was a fantastic response from the Council. We couldn’t have asked for a better response to such an horrific event,” Cllr. Murphy added.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said the Comeragh District “is really after taking a battering over a few short years”. “There are worrying times ahead with the weather patterns the way they are going,” he said. “Our front line services were top notch during the week, as was the MapAlerter system, and WLR FM, because in many places there was no electricity or phone signal, so people were relying on any crumbs of information,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. He said Comeragh West was particularly badly hit during the storm, which resulted in a section of the roof of Ballymacarbry National School being torn off during the hurricane. “It was a 250 square metre section of roof which included six skylights and we are suffering the consequences of that since,” he said. Cllr. O’Ryan said that work carried out over the last number of years to clear the drains at the sides of roads could be classed as ‘money in the bank’. “If the water is taken off our roads, then we are protecting our assets,” he said.” I will be looking for that drainage work to continue.” Cllr. O’Ryan also told the Council meeting that the Nire River increased from 0.6 metres to 3.1 metres in the space of six hours, according to real-time figures from www.waterlevel.ie. “That is ferocious!” he said. “It’s an indication of the amount of water which fell in my area alone.” He praised Council staff and engineers for all their hard work and said their job is made harder due to budget constraints, and referred to the recent LPT (Local Property Tax) meeting, when Councillors agreed only a 2.5 percent increase, rather than the ten percent increase sought by the Chief Executive. Cllr. O’Ryan said recent events “goes to show that if we want good services we need to have money, because we haven’t had money with the last ten years to augment

funding which was spent on roads and other services in the area”. Cllr. Declan Clune praised the Council’s emergency management team, Council staff, the utility companies and the emergency services for all their work during the stormy weather. “I found the MapAlerter system very useful. It enabled us to put up alerts on social media,” Cllr. Clune said. Echoing the sentiments, Cllr. John O’Leary expressed his compliments to the Council and said it was a big test for the local authority’s emergency response team. “The response was fantastic and they were on hand at all times,” Cllr. O’Leary said. “It goes to show what can be done when you have a good team of people. I would like to compliment the outdoor staff because they put their own lives at risk to an extent, with the situations they had to deal with. “I’ve never before experienced the high level of winds we encountered during the hurricane. It was new for everybody, but I think we came out the right side of it,” Cllr. O’Leary added. Mr. Galvin expressed thanks to the Councillors for their compliments to Council staff and the teams. “It was an exceptionally busy week for all of our staff, indoor and outdoor,” Mr. Galvin said. “Particularly for the engineers, and the admin staff who came in above and beyond the normal working hours to take phone calls and man the phone lines and ensure the MapAlerter system texts were going out on a regular basis,” Mr. Galvin added. VOTE OF SYMPATHY Meanwhile, Cllr. Power expressed his condolences to the family of Claire O’Neill, who was tragically killed during Hurricane Ophelia, when part of a tree fell on the car she was driving on the R671 near Aglish. All Comeragh Councillors concurred with the vote of sympathy and observed a minute’s silence at the start of their meeting as a mark of respect to the late Claire O’Neill.

Councillor welcomes work on O’Connell Street WORK taking place along O’Connell Street in Dungarvan, thanks to funding from the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, has been welcomed by local Councillor Seamus O’Donnell. Cllr. O’Donnell said that

work to take place on O’Connell Street includes a new tarmac surface and new footpaths. “There will be diversions in place from 24th October,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. “I welcome the work. I also

welcome the fact the Council received the €80,000 funding under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme,” he added. NEW HOUSES Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Donnell also welcomed a proposal to construct up to 30 houses in

the Kilrush area of Dungarvan. He said the 30 houses are expected to be built on lands adjacent to the Campus Oil Service Station on the N25, and said he hoped that construction would start soon.

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‘Tyresome’ mystery for farmers seeking to register By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council says farmers who amass old tyres for use on their farms must register the fact from now on but unfortunately can’t tell them where to do so! The bizarre situation emerged at October’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting when Cllr James Tobin asked where or who was the registrar. Remarking how farmers have traditionally “done a great service” by using tyres as anchors on sheets covering silage and so on, he said stocks were probably ok at present but would need replenishing in time. Senior Executive Officer for the Environment Ray Moloney, said the new regulation commenced on October 1st and required farmers who receive waste tyres to register “with an approved body.” However, the legislation apparently did not specify who or where that approved body might be found. (Perhaps it’s under the silage sheet). He would inform councillors “when it becomes known.” To great amusement, Cllr Tobin said he hoped any farmer “driving down the road with a trailer load of tyres doesn’t have some fellow come behind

him and summons him for not having a licence for them! • The new Waste Management (Tyres and Waste Tyres) Regulations 2017 replaces the 2007 equivalent and includes the following differences: i) All tyre producers and retailers must be members of an ‘approved body.’ The minister is set to announce Repak ELT as this body. ii) Tyre producers must register with another ‘approved body.’ This is set to be announced as Producer Register Limited (PRL-formerly WEEE). iii) Tyre retailers must report monthly to their approved body, as must tyre producers. iv) The option of self-comply by registering with a local authority, whether tyre producer, retailer, waste collector or recovery operator no longer functions. v) Waste tyre collectors and recovery operators must report monthly to their approved body. vi) Farmers wishing to acquire tyres for use in silage pit anchoring must register with their (as yet unknown) approved body. vii) A visible Environment Management Cost (vEMC) will apply to al tyres placed on the market, in order to fund the environmentally friendly management of waste tyres.

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Council fearful of high cost of dredging Dungarvan Harbour By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is to conduct a feasibility study in regard to dredging Dungarvan harbour. However council officials fear the cost could reach over €400,000 and require repeating every four or five years. The issue arose at October’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting when Cllr Séamus O’Donnell observed that boats “sitting on sandbanks” in the harbour looked “awful bad” for tourism. He wondered what could be done to float the town’s boats as it were. Cllr. Pat Nugent agreed and, noting that moorings cost €200,000 some years ago, said the harbour needs dredging. He said previous dredging exercises such as they were, merely moved the silt across the slipway and it quickly returned. He felt it should be shipped out to sea. Cllr. Nugent proceeded that Dungarvan was “a town on the up” but the sailing club was “very worried” that situation would compromise usage of the pontoon. Senior Executive Engineer Gabriel Hynes said that in his view dredging could near €500,000 and needs to be regularly repeated. “Do we have the funding? No. Is it beneficial to spend it? These are the questions”, he commented before confirming that a feasibility study might help to answer them. He added that from a statutory viewpoint, dredging would require a foreshore licence from the Dept. of Marine and a Dumping at Sea licence from the EPA. Elaborating, the engineer said a barge would need to be deployed and that acquiring the aforementioned licences could take “a considerable period of time”, involving surveys in relation to the harbour bed and dumping site.

Considerable environmental work would be necessary in regard to existing habits in those areas and mitigation measures that may be needed. Meantime he hoped the study would be concluded by the year’s end. NAVAL GAZING Cllr. O’Donnell announced that as “a former member of the naval service”, he had “a good understanding of the sea” and believed if the river was “trapped by a gate to hold the water in” it would “take the whole lot out with it” when it was released. “It would be a cheaper option”, he assured. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan reflected that, as can be seen on the town crest, Dungarvan was founded as a settlement and failed to evolve as a major port largely because of its silted harbour. Cllr. Geoghegan further noted that the Quay was designed in such a manner that a number of eyes are visible under the jetty. These had never been cleared out properly but were they to be so, the outgoing would bring a scouring effect along the Quay wall. He would want this considered as part of any dredging work. DRY LAND Introducing a new dimension, Cllr Declan Doocey wondered if the farmers might be allowed remove the silt (free of charge) from the barge to spread as fertiliser, advising that waste from sewerage treatment plants is utilised in pellet form for that purpose. Pharmaceutical companies were in the process of doing likewise with waste, he informed. Sadly, Mr Hynes indicated that silt is “marine based material” and not ideally suited to land application, while storage difficulties would also arise. “So recommendations and practice is that material that is offshore be left offshore”, he concluded.

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Network Waterford Winners (Maria Clifford, Derbhile Graham, Frances Roche, Irene Treacy) pictured with Network Ireland President Becci Harrison and Network Waterford President Aisling O’Neill.

Network Waterford winners shine in Network Ireland Awards MARIA Clifford of Liberty Blue Estate Agents, with an office in Dungarvan, was awarded Network Ireland Businesswoman of the Year in the employee category at the Network Ireland Awards ceremony in Druid’s Glen, Co. Wicklow, on Friday, October 6th. Frances Roche of Training for Success won the Established Small Business category while Irene Treacy from Smovey Health was highly com-

mended in her category of Emerging New Business. Network Ireland was established in 1983 to support the professional and personal development of women. There are now 13 branches across Ireland with almost 1,000 members. The Network Waterford branch re-opened in January 2017. In May, the branch awards took place in St Patrick’s Gateway in Waterford city with

Maria Clifford, Liberty Blue – Network Ireland Business Woman of the Year in the Employee category.

the event sponsored by AIB and the prizes sponsored by the Waterford Local Enterprise Office. Aisling O’Neill, President of Network Waterford commented ‘We are so proud of the Network Waterford ladies who have flown the flag magnificently for Waterford! We are a new branch of Network and performed so well at a National level that we have Network members nation-

Irene Treacy, Smovey Health – Highly Commended in the Network Ireland Business Woman of the Year in the Emerging New Business Category.

By Christy Parker WATERFORD Cllr. Damien Geoghegan has welcomed a statement from Waterford Council CEO Michael Walsh that the council has no intention of re-zoning the former Dungarvan Crystal playing pitch at Kilrush from ‘open use’ when the County Development Plan is renewed in 2019. The Councillor had sought the statement of clarification from the officer, prior to it being delivered to him before October’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting. He said he sought the statement in lieu of “speculation out there in the public realm” since the site went on the open market. The pitch was formerly used by Dungarvan FC, who have now been obliged to vacate it. Cllr. Geoghegan said he very strongly endorsed the CEO’s position and wanted “no doubt in anyone’s mind, regarding zoning.” CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Meanwhile, Cllr. Geoghegan also wondered whether the contract for the Dungarvan Christmas lights had yet been awarded. He believed the contractor of recent years had done “a fantastic job” but would normally by now be undertaking “preparatory work”. He believed too that the contract “should very much be kept local.” Housing officer Ivan Grimes said the Christmas Lights are addressed by the economic development department and he would make inquiries.

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Pictured at the Irish Whiskey Awards 2017 which took place in Jameson Distillery Bow Street, Smithfield recently were Bernard Walsh (Walsh Distillery) with Nichola Beresford of Anchor Spirits Company in Waterford who was awarded a Gold Medal for Thin Gin.

Another Gold Medal for Waterford’s Thin Gin making it three awards in a row at the Irish Whiskey Awards THIN GIN won another Gold Medal at the 2017 I.W.A Awards held at the new Jameson Distillery in Dublin on 19th October. This is the third year in a row that Waterford’s Thin Gin has been in the top three Irish gins, voted by industry experts, in a blind taste test. Each year the category gets more crowded and this year there were 23 gins in the competition. Thin Gin is the only gin to

achieve three awards in three consecutive years in the gin category of the Irish Whiskey Awards. It took ‘Best Irish Gin’ in 2015, ‘Gold Medal’ in 2016 and another ‘Gold Medal’ in this year’s accolades. Announcing the awards to a room packed with industry representatives and press, Ally Alpine of the Celtic Whiskey Shop said,“The Gold Medal goes to Thin Gin from Waterford. Thin Gin has been in the top

three Irish Gins for three consecutive years now so they must be doing something right.” This brings to six the number of prestigious awards that Thin Gin has now garnered. Earlier this year Thin Gin won the international IWSC Gold Outstanding Award in the Gin and Tonic category and an IWSC Silver Outstanding Award in its category along with a Great Taste Award in the UK. Thin Gin is owned by Anchor Spirits Ireland Limited based at 33 The Mall in Waterford City. Directors Timmy Ryan and Nichola Beresford said they are delighted with the new addition. “We really didn’t expect it, especially this year with so many more Irish gins entering the market but obviously we’re delighted” said Nichola Beresford. Anchor Spirits Ireland Limited is also responsible for the award winning products, Muldoon Irish Whiskey Liqueur and Spike Island Spiced Rum. The company has won twelve national and international prestigious awards for its premium beverages since 2014. Thin Gin, Muldoon Irish Whiskey Liqueur and Spike Island Spiced Rum are available in all good bars and off licences.

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Website and housing matters discussed at Municipal District Meeting By Christy Parker SCHEMES ON WEBSITE Councillor Siobhan Whelan wants the Waterford Council website to carry a list of funding schemes and their deadlines to facilitate easier perusal by the general public. The councillor told October’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting that people found it difficult to access information as matters stand. Director of Services Ivan Grimes said he would make inquiries on her behalf. APPROVAL PROBLEMS Cllr. Whelan asked whether housing co-ops “find it easier to get planning permission than the council itself?” Mr. Grimes said “no is the answer” before continuing that the biggest council’s biggest problem in regard to housing was getting approval from the Department of

Environment for housing schemes. “There are four approval states to negotiate”, he explained, “and it is an issue that frustrates housing staff a lot.” WELL DONE Cllr. Damien Geoghegan found it timely to congratulate the housing section “and especially chief technician Derek Lyons and his team” on the development of the former Ormond cinema site into a “fantastic social housing development.” He further paid tribute to architect Michael Regan and team for the associated e-project, which was “coming in for some very favourable public comments.” Cllr. Declan Doocey further praised a housing scheme that had transformed “an eyesore” in Cappoquin into three “very well designed” houses. “We need a lot more such developments to take unsightly derelict sites out of the

system”, he concluded. BUYING Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell asked whether the council was “buying houses at the moment?” Mr. Grimes replied that the council recently got Government approval to buy “a small number of properties” and would soon be “engaging with the market.” INSULATION Cllr. John Pratt wondered why some people seemingly get approval for external insulation under the SEAI (Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland) schemes yet others “in similar circumstances” do not. Mr Moloney said the schemes demanded “specific criteria” but if the councillor supplied the particular details, he would “examine them and maybe get some more information in relation to those who for whatever reason” failed to acquire the expected funding.

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Carmel hosted fish supper for Helvick Lifeboat CARMEL Keith has proudly donated €116.20 to the Helvick Lifeboat Station raised from a Fish Supper for family and friends in her home on Saturday, October 14th. “We had three generations of our own family, in addition to friends and neighbours” said Carmel, “and we had great family fun for the RNLI, a most deserving cause!” “Carmel and her husband Tom Keith who live in Ballinroad, are very active in the civic, social and cultural life of Dungarvan and we appreciate their very generous gesture!” said Joan Clancy, Hon Press Sec., RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea.

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Council wants voluntary groups ‘under one umbrella’ to enhance Dungarvan’s Tidy Towns prospects By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council wishes to see more community groups in Dungarvan involved in an amalgamated, centrally controlled Tidy Towns programme in an effort to bring the town closer to national honours. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan broached the issue at October’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting, having first congratulated volunteers, local businesses and indoor & outdoor council staff on the town’s recent gold medal, during which its 2016 rating increased by eight points. Nonetheless the councillor felt that effectively, not having a

Tidy Towns working committee was detrimental to Dungarvan’s future prospects. Executive Environment Officer Ray Moloney agreed. He acknowledged that the Municipal District’s seven Tidy Town groups had done “extremely well”, before observing that Dungarvan’s success probably owed much to the council’s decision to establish a dedicated presentation group within the council prior to the 2014 amalgamation. Mr. Moloney continued that of the eight categories by which tidy towns are scored, Dungarvan had particularly excelled in the three where the council is very actively involved.

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The others, involving such issues as built environment, wildlife habitats and sustainable waste management for example, were where the greater pooling of resources was now most needed. The officer said there were a lot of individual groups working towards the same aim within the voluntary sector. “But now”, he urged, “we need to engage with the community better and to marry these groups and organisations together under the one umbrella”, as had been evident in Ardmore and Lismore. He believed Dungarvan “could then be challenging for national honours.”

Further Education Courses in CCN Business We have two fantastic courses to choose from at Coláiste Chathail Naofa. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION This course is ideal for anybody interested in entering the work place. It is a 1 year programme with a long established reputation for excellence. It provides students with all the knowledge and skills to enter the world of business. Students are trained to a high level of competency in current office technology such as SAGE Accounts and Excel. Modules also include Payroll with Micropay, Audio Transcription and Business Administration Skills. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES On successful completion of the course, students will have many opportunities to gain employment in the Computer/Secretarial areas or progress to further study in the IT or Business/Commerce area. Past students have also used the Business Administration course to upgrade their existing computer skills. Cliodhna Wadding successfully completed the course last year. ‘As a result of doing the Business Administration course I learned many new skills which help me in my new job in Dungarvan Credit Union. I also feel I have grown in self confidence and I am delighted I have a great knowledge of word processing and other computer packages’. BUSINESS STUDIES This course is ideal for students who wish to pursue further studies in Business at level 6 or higher. Business Studies is designed to give students an in-depth knowledge of concepts relevant to the business world with an emphasis on accounting with SAGE, Legal Practice and Procedure and Economics. Modules also include Word Processing, Marketing Practice and

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RECORD wave heights were captured by the Irish Weather Buoy Network during Hurricane Ophelia on Monday, 16th October, causing one of the five weather buoys to break it moorings. The highest wave was recorded off the Irish coastline at 16.00 on Monday when the M5 weather buoy off the South East coast, measured a record individual wave (Hmax) of 17.81m* and a record significant wave height (Hs) of 12.97m **. The M5 weather buoy subsequently broke away from its mooring and the Marine Institute coordinated the retrieval process as a matter of urgency. The M5 was recovered yesterday by the MV Puffin of Fastnet Shipping (Waterford) and brought ashore last night. As Ophelia moved northwards, the M2 buoy to the east of Dublin also experienced a record significant wave height (HS )** of 6.64m measured at 18.00 on Monday 16th. Earlier in the day, at 12.00, the M3 buoy, off the South West coast measured an individual wave height of 13.59m, although this was not a record wave for this buoy. In addition to measuring the waves, the weather buoy network, which is

managed by the Marine Institute provides further vital atmospheric (including wind speed) and oceanographic information to support both maritime safety and, importantly in storm events such as Ophelia, help to validate the weather forecast models run by Met Éireann providing guidance to the national emergency planning efforts. The Irish Weather Buoy Network is designed to improve weather forecasts and safety at sea around Ireland. The buoy network also provides operational ocean models, shipping bulletins, gale and swell warnings as well as data for general public information and research. The network is managed by the Marine Institute in collaboration with Met Éireann, the UK Met Office and the Irish Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS). Real time data from the network can be found here. *Hmax = the highest individual wave. **HS = significant wave height = the average of the highest one-third (33%) of waves (measured from trough to crest) that occur in a given period.

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Mahonbridge native writes new book on colonial captivity during First World War ‘Der Krieg ist Kein Afternoon tea!’ - Internment and the fall of the German Empire 1914 - 1919 MAHONBRIDGE native, Dr. Mahon Murphy has published a new book examining the internment of German colonial settlers during the First World War and the fall of the German Empire (1914-1919). Titled ‘Colonial Captivity during the First World War’, Dr. Murphy (Kyoto University, Japan), works on the history of empires in transition during war. His PhD thesis, received from the London School of Economics in 2015, focused on the British takeover of Germany’s colonies

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TII tackling Japanese knotweed on national routes By Christy Parker TRANSPORT Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has appointed a contractor to spray Japanese knotweed on all Ireland’s national routes, Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath told October’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting. The move, to extend for a

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Aggressive campaign by Pro-Choice THERE is no doubt in the minds of the people who favour the retention of the Eighth Amendment that the Government is heavily favouring those who are promoting Repeal. Before the consultation process has been completed, the Taoiseach has already committed the government to holding a Referendum on the matter in the early part of next Summer, probably May. Neither was the full procedure of consultation completed by the Committee. Likewise, it is claimed that the composition of the Citizen’s Assembly was heavily weighted in favour of the Pro-Choice lobby. There probably never has been in the recent history of this country, as strident, combative or aggressive as a section of those lobbying for the repeal of the Eighth Amendment. The most obvious manifestation of this was the removal of a large number of street posters advertising a Pro-Life meeting in Dublin recently. Not content with that, they forced several hotels to either decline or change their minds about accommodating a Pro-Life meeting. Those who are promoting the Repeal of the 8th Amendment seem intent on having their way and are willing to go to unusual and distasteful lengths to achieve their aims. It is reported that part of this campaign is being funded by foreign interests, particularly pro-abortion groups sending funds from America. Leading psychiatrist Dr Patricia Casey, who was due to give evidence to the Oireachtas committee on abortion has now declined on the grounds that ‘the process has become deeply imbalanced in respect of those invited to present evidence. She claims that there are ‘twenty-five on the pro-choice side and four with a pro-life or neutral perspective. Ireland deserves better than that’. Dr. Casey is not the only one to hold that view. In University College Dublin, Student Union President is facing a vote of impeachment because of her Pro-Life views and actions. A petition to that effect was signed by twelve hundred students calling for her dismissal and the matter may be decided today (Wednesday) in a referendum. Those organising the impeachment process

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate declared themselves ‘outraged’ at the President’s Pro-Life stance. We do outrage very easily and very well in this country. It would seem that a well orchestrated Pro Choice campaign against the President’s Pro-Life views and stance may well succeed, depending on how well the Pro-Choice lobby will organise their vote. Another red herring which the Pro-Choice lobby has re-introduced is the case of Savita Halappanavar who died five years ago this week in a Galway hospital from sepsis. It was claimed – wrongly – that the absence of an abortion regime in this country was responsible for her death. The Inquest decision said otherwise and it is accepted that there was enough legal room to give the patient whatever treatment would have saved her life. This is the only case in which it is claimed that a woman died from the absence of abortion legislation in this country. Perhaps it is long past time to leave this case and the unfortunate victim rest. Those who favour a Pro-Life regime in this country feel – probably justifiably – that any element of impartiality in the debate – at official level or on the street – has long since disappeared.

Other storm dangers THERE always seem to be some criminals about, on the lookout for an opportunity to pursue their nefarious careers and prey on the elderly or the vulnerable. This week, our news columns carry warnings from ESB Networks and Irish Water about the necessity for asking for official identification when anyone calls to their door wishing to enter their property to effect necessary repairs or other business. There would be a general acceptance around the country in the aftermath of our two storms that people in working dress may wish to enter property either for

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inspection or carrying out repairs either to electricity or water networks. People should not take this for granted. As with any caller to people’s homes to carry out inspections, those legitimate workers will carry ID at all times and no one should be accommodated in any way without it. If they are genuine, they will understand. It would be all too easy for bogus callers to steal or even inflect violence on householders, particularly the elderly or infirm, so there should be no entertaining callers without valid ID. There are regular warnings through all elements of the media about bogus callers and those who have no legitimate business, probably have criminal intent, of one form or another, on their minds. So, beware and be alert and if people have any suspicions they should contact the Gardai. They will understand if it is a false alarm, as should the unfortunate, unprepared legitimate visitor if they cannot fulfil the basic, accepted safeguards of today.

Dangers of Hallowe’en PEOPLE today are well aware that burning rubbish or garden waste is not allowed. They should be even more aware that assembling a very large quantity of flammable material for a Hallowe’en bonfire is not allowed, let alone burning it and sending clouds of smoke and toxic fumes into the atmosphere and maybe into neighbours’ houses as well. There have been many injuries recorded from bonfires over the decades and some fatalities as well. The Gardaí and Council are especially vigilant this year in detecting and removing potential bonfire stockpiles. There will be few, if any bonfires this season, much to the delight of the public and especially emergency services. A well as this public inconvenience, there is the real danger from fireworks inflicting injury, or loss of some faculty, on those involved or on some innocent spectators. Fireworks are very attractive but not legal without a licence. There are enough injuries each year on both sides of the Irish Sea for people to understand that a prohibition on fireworks is in the interest of young and old participants alike. Hallowe’en is for innocent enjoyment, not a time for inflicting danger or inconvenience on others.

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Murray’s CarePlus Pharmacy Opens in Dungarvan

Dungarvan Auctioneer receives European qualification – Denise Radley of Denise Radley Auctioneers, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, is presented with her Recognised European Valuer (REV) qualification certificate by Brian Dempsey, President of IPAV, the Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers with on right, Ella Dunphy, Senior Vice-President of IPAV. The ceremony took place at the Castleknock Hotel, Dublin. REV is recognised as reliable international standards by the Central Bank of Ireland, the European Central Bank and the European Parliament and the standards were introduced into Ireland by IPAV. It ensures that valuers are qualified to a consistently high European standard of practice and it enables valuers’ demonstrate professional competency and independence from the credit underwriting process. In this it underpins impartiality and objectivity in the process and gives confidence to all concerned.

CarePlus Pharmacy, Ireland’s fastest growing pharmacy brand, is opening Murray’s CarePlus Pharmacy in Grattan Square, Dungarvan on Friday, 27th October, at 1.00 p.m.The familyrun business employs 18 people locally and has been in existence since 1998 severing the local community and many local customers. Renowned for providing a superior pharmacy experience in a friendly local environment, CarePlus are looking forward to working with owners Elizabeth Murray and David Gaffney as they open the new CarePlus pharmacy to the local area. Commenting on the progression to CarePlus, Pharmacist Elizabeth says "we have invested over the years to make our pharmacy a real destination for our customers and patients, and by branding CarePlus, it allows us continue to offer the best brands, products and services".

The pharmacy prides itself on customer care, which is something every member of the team is passionate about. The familyrun pharmacy concentrates on personal service, value for money and continued staff training.They focus heavily on skin advice and have an excellent range of skincare to suit everyone's needs. Discussing their passion for advice on health and well-being is Front of Store Marie. "We are here to help, it's as simple as that. Whether you want advice on a rash, make-up, vitamins or of course your prescription, we are all trained to advise you". CarePlus Pharmacy CEO, John Carroll, added: “We are adding to our CarePlus portfolio

of pharmacies each month and we are very active in our recruitment process.We are dedicated to working with our communitybased pharmacy partners to provide a professional, personal experience in a friendly environment. The newly rebranded pharmacies will serve local customers and provide them with the very best in health care, wellbeing and beauty needs.” Customers can enjoy some tasty treats, spot prizes, goodie bags and 20% off in store on the 27th October from 1.00 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. for the official opening. There will also be face painting and a chance to win a €200 voucher to Tannery Restaurant and Cookery School.

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TEXOIL, one of the leading home heating oil suppliers in the country, continues to serve customers in the Dungarvan and West Waterford area with quality fuel at competitive prices. Renowned for the quality of its fuel, Texoil is the only authorised distributor of the Texaco brand in Waterford and supplies home heating oil, road and agri diesel to domestic, industrial, commercial and agricultural customers throughout the region. Fronting operations locally is driver Liam O’Brien from Stradbally who has been working in the oil industry for close to fifteen years, most recently with the Texoil brand. Liam is a keen GAA man and is the youngest of the well known O’Brien Stradbally GAA family. As winter approaches, customers are being offered a ‘competitive’ kerosene price of €200 for 300 litres and €300 for 500 litres until Tuesday, 7th November, 2017. To avail of this offer, please call Liam on 086 1729299 or our office on 051 832054 where our friendly staff will be happy to help you. “Our metered deliveries, approved to National Standards Authority of Ireland standards, mean Texoil customers can be sure of getting the correct amount of quality fuel every time they order a fill from us. We’re local and look forward to delivering a high quality service to our Waterford customers”, Liam adds.

Community groups praised for continued vigilance and reporting suspicious behaviour THE overall property crime rate for the Waterford Garda Division is nearly on a par with last year, thanks to the co-operation from vigilant community groups reporting suspicious behaviour in their neighbourhood. Superintendent Michael Leacy praised community groups, saying rural crime figures and the overall property crime figure are nearly the same as last year, “and that is no small measure to the co-operation and assistance of the general public through community groups and text alert groups”. “We rely a lot on getting our message out and on these groups who are very active in relation to reporting any issues they observe,” Supt. Leacy said. He was responding to Cllr. Seanie Power, who had asked the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee whether there would be a decrease in crimes where there are community groups and text alert groups set up, particularly in rural areas. Cllr. Power also raised concerns about a lack of funding for these groups and asked if the Gardaí would support more Government funding for these groups. Supt. Leacy said that while he is not in a position to hand out money, he would support any measures which gets the public involved in assisting the Gardaí. “This is a two-way street.We rely on the public to assist us and when they look for assistance from us, we are able to act in a proactive and measured way,” said Supt. Leacy. “Anything we can do to improve that co-operation, I am all for it. But unfortunately, I’m not in a position to hand out

money.” PROPERTY CRIME Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty told the meeting that overall performance against property crime has been going quite well, but it hasn’t been without its challenges. He said that overall crime figures have reduced by nearly 40 percent between 2011 and up to the end of the second quarter of 2017. In the year to date, Sgt. Hegarty said property crime is up slightly by three percent in the Waterford Division. He pointed out that although it is a slight increase in property crime in the year to date, the figures are not at the levels they were six years ago. The detection rate for property crime in the Waterford Division is 41 percent. “Property crime and especially crimes against the person continue to be a high priority for the Divisional Prevention Strategy,” Sgt. Hegarty said. In a breakdown of the figures, property crime increased by three percent in Waterford City; increased by five percent in Dungarvan; but decreased by two percent in the Tramore area. Sgt. Hegarty said Operation Thor “continues to target high volume property crime thefts in the Waterford Division”. “Operation Storm was held in Waterford, Dungarvan and Tramore during June, resulting in over 40 arrests, in excess of 120 crime checkpoints, over 20 search operations, and five crime prevention stands, as well as the execution of warrants, etc.,” Sgt. Hegarty said. “Prevention is our main focus on pro-

perty crime, rather than the crime happening in the first place.” Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald asked if Operation Storm was targeting any one particular crime or a broad range of crimes; and whether such operations takes personnel numbers from other Garda duties. Supt. Leacy said the operations cover a broad range of offences. He said the Gardaí utilise inter-district personnel when carrying out operations. “So, if there is an operation in Dungarvan, we get personnel from Tramore and Waterford. I also brought in 50 Probationary Gardaí from Templemore to assist me in my operations on the day, as did Supt. John Mulligan in Tramore and Supt. Chris Delaney in Waterford. “This gives the Probationary Gardaí practical experience on the ground conducting searches, stopping cars, etc., and gives us the personnel to allow us to carry out these operations. “We have to be imaginative with the Garda numbers we have. Some Gardaí will also change their tours of duty to assist in these operations.” Cllr. Fitzgerald said it was comforting to the public to see a large Garda presence. “It gives them confidence to see the Gardaí around and doing their job,” Cllr. Fitzgerald said. Cllr. Breda Brennan queried how long Operation Storm will last, and whether the Gardaí get as frustrated as the public do at repeat offenders with 50+ previous convictions getting a ‘slap on the wrist’ and receiving suspended sentences in the courts. Supt. Leacy said Operation Storm

would continue throughout the year. In relation to offenders being prosecuted in the courts, he said it is a matter for the courts to decide on what sanctions to impose on offenders. “The courts take a number of considerations into account when handing down a conviction. It is not a matter I can comment on,” Supt. Leacy said. REPEAT OFFENDERS Cllr. Jason Murphy wanted to know what percentage of crimes are committed by perpetrators who are repeat offenders, and those who are out on bail. Supt. Leacy said the Gardaí proactively manage repeat offenders, in order to get them before the courts as quickly as possible. “If someone is on our radar regarding criminal activity, and they come to our attention, then we will proactively get them before the courts,” said Supt. Leacy. “We have a pro-arrest policy regarding a number of offences, such as burglary and shoplifting.We want these repeat offenders before the courts and to have conditions on them to try and stop them from reoffending, and that seems to work for us,” he said. “If an offender breaches bail, we will go back to the court and apply for a warrant and the judge can make a decision to put that person in custody. That’s the strong message that we want to send out.” Mayor Pat Nugent raised a query about a diversion programme in relation to those who are released from prison. Supt. Leacy said the diversion programme is very helpful in trying to divert offenders away from crime.

He said a pilot programme is in place in Waterford City, which provides an interagency approach to aid people coming out of prison on early release, or temporary release, to try and prevent them from reoffending again. “Supt. Delaney is positive about the programme that it is having a beneficial effect on people who have been released from prison. If it is successful, it will be extended out further.” FRAUD Cllr. Murphy said that Ireland is a modern society with a lot of banking and shopping done online, but noted that people can at times receive emails from dubious sources. “Have we any figures on online fraud, ATM card skimming, etc?” Cllr. Murphy queried. Supt. Leacy said figures on fraud crime are available and can be included in the report to the next JPC meeting. Cllr. Mary Roche queried if there were any ongoing investigations by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) in Waterford. Supt. Leacy declined to comment in relation to CAB and any operations they may have. RACISM Cllr. Roche asked if figures for racism in Waterford could be included in the JPC report. “It is something we need to raise awareness of and this is the forum where we could do that,” she said. Supt. Leacy said he would examine the figures to see if there are any racist incidents and include those figures at the next meeting.

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Landlords refusing HAP tenants is against the law WATERFORD Council has reminded landlords that it is against the law for them to refuse HAP tenants. Cllr. Jason Murphy told the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council that there are some landlords who are not engaging or refusing to engage with the HAP scheme. The Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme is a form of social housing support for people who have a longterm housing need. Cllr. Murphy said some land-

lords used it in the past to filter out Council tenants. However, last August, three Council tenants were awarded compensation after the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) found they had been discriminated against by a landlord who refused to accept the HAP. Cllr. Murphy said he was aware of one couple renting privately from a landlord, who are on extremely low wages, are paying their rent and would have nothing left for bills or

food. “The landlord will not engage with the HAP scheme. I know this is in breach of the Equal Status Act. Is there anything we can do as a local authority to force landlords to engage in the HAP scheme?” Cllr. Murphy asked. Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes, said the Council cannot compel landlords to accept HAP, but pointed out that it is against the law for landlords to refuse HAP tenants.

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Game changers required for South East SEVENTEEN TDs and Senators from the South East region met with a delegation from the South East Action Plan for Jobs (APJ) in Leinster House. The message from the Chairman of the South East APJ, Frank O’Regan to the Oireachtas members was clear and simple - he asked them to unite behind the cause for the economic regeneration of the region. He stated there are 3 big Game Changers that can make a huge positive impact on the future development of the South East, and these will require political commitment to be realised: One: Secure the Technological University for the South East (TUSE) along with parity in the investment per capita and providing access to a borrowing framework similar to that for existing universities. Two: Adapt enterprise policy so that the enterprise agencies are given the mandate and the tools to deliver a fairer share of Foreign Direct Investment and High Potential Start Ups. Three: Secure in the 10-year National Investment Plan and National Planning Framework the major infrastructure projects the South East needs to improve connectivity, including investment in broadband, the regional airport, sea ports and national roads - in particular the N24 which requires upgrading, preferably to motorway status. “Dublin is overheating while other regions are under performing. This cannot be allowed to continue,” Mr. O’Regan told the Oireachtas members. GOOD PROGRESS Mr O’Regan noted that the region has seen a lot of improvements since the Action Plan for Jobs was launched in 2015. The unemployment rate has fallen by almost 5 percentage points to

8.1% and 13,000 more people are now at work compared to Q1 2015. The various agencies and organisations with a remit for enterprise and economic development in the South East, along with the private sector are now collaborating more and working together in a better way for the good of the region. “We now need the support of our politicians.” Mr. O’Regan pointed to the example of the politicians in the West, whom he said give a better perception of a united front when talking about the ‘Asks’ for their region. He said the West even has its own Western Development Commission.The South East can learn from this united approach. STRATEGIC INITIATIVES A number of the industry champions involved in the South East APJ were part of the delegation and they referred to the various projects with which they are leading as part of the APJ process: Liam Griffin, MD Griffin Hotel Group, presented on the South

East APJ objective to develop a regional network of more than 230km of greenway across the region that will align with the Ireland’s Ancient East brand. Patsy Carney, Chief Executive of Eirgen Pharma referred to the vibrant and growing Life Sciences cluster in the South East, comprising of over 30 multi-national companies employing approximately 8,500 people. He said the region now needs a pharma / medtech incubator and training facility to support the development of these critical sectors. Seamus Kilgannon, MD Schivo Medical, referred to the strong tradition of precision engineering and manufacturing in the South East. He said that through the APJ process, the objective is to build on this sectoral strength and expertise to develop a centre of excellence around the next generation of manufacturing - 3D additive manufacturing. Karen Hennessy, CEO of the

Oireachtas Members and SEAPJ delegation at Leinster House.

Design & Crafts Council of Ireland outlined the plans to develop a National Design Innovation Hub (NDIH), building on the strong tradition of design in the region over many generations, from the likes of Waterford Crystal and the Kilkenny Design Workshops. She said the aim is to position the South East as the destination for design-led thinking and design innovation. SUPPORT FROM REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS Frank O’Regan pointed out that these projects are a great demonstration of how the various stakeholders are working together for the betterment of the region. He paid tribute in particular to the support given to the APJ process to date by the Chief Executives of the 5 Local Authorities in the South East. The 5 Chief Executives were part of the delegation, namely: Kathleen Holohan, Chief Executive Carlow County

Council; Colette Byrne, Chief Executive Kilkenny County Council; Joe MacGrath, Chief Executive Tipperary County Council; Michael Walsh, Chief Executive Waterford City & County Council; and Tom Enright, Chief Executive Wexford County Council. Each Local Authority is currently working on the development of their own regional innovation hub projects, including Waterford’s North Quays Strategic Development Zone. Two of the authors of the South East Economic Monitor were also in attendance, Dr. Ray Griffin and Dr. Cormac O’Keefe, from Waterford Institute of Technology. UNITED POLITICAL SUPPORT REQUIRED Mr. O’Regan said: “Through the APJ process, we are discovering the benefits of solving shared problems and having a united voice. However, we also need the support of our national politi-

cians to ensure the delivery of the Game Changers identified by the APJ to transform the economic fortunes of the south east.” There was general consensus among the Oireachtas members present that the initiatives identified are indeed critical for the economic development of the South East. Frank O’Regan stated that the APJ will continue to brief the Oireachtas members and to outline specific “Asks” that will benefit the region in the months ahead. As the National Planning Framework is currently being prepared in tandem with the 10 year Capital Investment Programme this is a hugely critical time for the South East to secure its fair share of infrastructural investment for the next 10 years and to ensure that the NPF is aligned to the ambitions of the region. United political support will be key to delivering these goals for the South East.

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NOTICE of TARGETED CALL FOR LEADER FUNDING Please be advised that the following information workshops will be held in advance of opening the next official call for Expression of Interests (EoI) for funding under the new Rural Development Programme 2014-2020. Attendance at one of these sessions is compulsory if you intend to apply for funding. Date Wed 1st November '17 Thurs 2nd November '17 Tues 7th November '17 Wed 8th November '17 Thurs 9th November '17

Venue Majestic Hotel, Tramore Ballymacarbry Community Centre Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas Park Hotel, Dungarvan Red Hall, Lismore

Time 7.30pm – 9pm 7.30pm – 9pm 7.30pm – 9pm 7.30pm – 9pm 7.30pm – 9pm

To be added to the Database of potential applicants please call on 058 54646/51505 or Email:info@wlp.ie

Following attendance at one of the above workshops, Waterford Leader Partnership CLG, on behalf of County Waterford LCDC, will seek Expressions of Interest from individuals, businesses, farm families, not for profit groups, and any other interested parties.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM MONDAY 13TH NOVEMBER 2017 TO FRIDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 2017 Funding may be awarded under all themes and sub themes to a maximum of 50% of the total project cost for private promoters and up to 75% for community group applicants. Consideration of the rate of aid offered will be done on a project by project basis. (Please note that the minimum grant amount is €5,000.00 and the maximum is €200,000.) An Irish version of this Call will be available on our website www.wlp.ie CALL THEMES & BUDGETS AS FOLLOWS; LO1 Rural Tourism SA1.1 Activity Tourism SA1.2 Culture & Heritage SA1.4 Community Hostels, RV Parks, Glamping/Camping LO2 Enterprise SA2.1 ICT, Light Engineering, Micro Pharma SA2.3 Digital & New Media LO3 Rural Towns SA3.2 Development of one Industrial Heritage Building into Modern Enterprise Space

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MOTORING O n e i n f i ve s e c o n d h a n d c a rs i m p o r te d f r o m t h e U K a r e c l o c ke d – C l u n e IRELAND South MEP and member of the EU Transport Committee Deirdre Clune has warned those buying second hand cars from the North and the rest of the UK that up to 1 in 5 of them have had their mileage tampered with. Her warning comes on the back of figures that show a marked increase in the amount of people crossing the border to buy second hand cars, a circa 37% increase on the 2016 figures. Clune has reiterated her calls on the EU Commission to stamp out cross border car clocking by intro-

ducing an EU wide mileage database. The MEP first raised the issue directly with the Transport Commissioner in 2015 but slow progress has been made to date. Car clocking or Odometer fraud refers to the illegal interference with the mileage clock on a car to make it look like it has done less mileage than it actually has. The practice, which was made illegal in Ireland in 2014, is a particular problem when it comes to second hand cars coming from the North and the rest of the UK. AA road watch and Cartell.ie

surveyed 120 cars in an investigation which showed that 1 in 10 cars had been clocked. Those figures rise to 1 in 5 when it comes to cars imported from the UK. Clune says mileage fraud is something that the commission needs to tackle head on. “New Technology has made car clocking easier as now all the aspiring fraudster needs to do is plug in a laptop. My colleague in the EP, MEP Tomáš Zdechovský says that the estimates go as high as 30% of all used cars are clocked in the EU,

costing European consumers approximately between €5.6 to 9.6 billion per year. Clune has criticised the Commission for not implementing her proposal for an EU wide database of car mileage so that people can compare and contrast mileage readings across the EU. Clune said the Commission has made some moves in the right direction, but nowhere near enough. “The Commission has implemented Directive 2014/45/EU, a "road worthiness directive", which

creates a minimum harmonised list of car checks for NTC tests and other such tests. This now includes a check on mileage. This directive will apply as of May 20th 2018. While this lays the groundworks for an EU wide database, it does little for those who are buying cars this week where the mileage may have been tampered with. Clune called on the Commission to expedite their actions in the area, implement the directive above and set out a timeframe for the introduction of an EU car mileage database.

37% increase in the number of second hand cars impor ted from the UK and Nor thern Ireland s i n c e 20 1 6 a n d a t l e a s t o n e i n f i ve o f t h e m h ave h a d t h e i r m i l e a g e t a m p e r e d w i t h

New Citroën C3: 30 awards and 200,000 sales! LAUNCHED in November 2016, the New C3 has already sold in 200,000 units, making it Citroën's best seller. With the success, C3 orders were up 64% in Europe in the first nine months of the year! Launched less than a year ago, in November 2016, the New C3 has already sold in 200,000 units with over 400 units sold in Ireland in 2017 (Year to date). The result: C3 orders were up 64% in Europe in the first nine months of the year (compared with the first nine months in 2016). More than ever, the new-generation C3 stands as the best-selling model in the Citroën range. Over 75% of Irish C3 sales are now petrol, showing the reversal of the traditional dominance of diesel sales in this segment for Citroën in Ireland. The remarkable performance demonstrates all the powers of attraction of the New C3, confirmed notably by: – customer choices focused on customisation and technology, symbolic of an "impulse" buy: • nearly 45% of orders for the high-end model (‘Shine’), • over 60% of sales with the two-tone option, • over 55% of sales with Airbumps®, • over 30% of sales with an optional coloured interior ambiance; • over 90% of Irish sales include the Style Pack of Airbumps® and bi-tone roof – success on Citroën Advisor, with an average product rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 (average rating in seven European countries); – 30 awards won across Europe to date, including the prestigious BBC Top Gear - Best Cars ("Best Urbanite" category) in the UK, the Car of the Year prize in Greece, the Red Dot Design Award presented by an international jury, and the Auto Europa 2018 award, earned this week in Italy.

Dungarvan Credit Union - Congratulations to Ann Thayre, Dungarvan, who won a brand new Seat Ibiza in the Member's Car Draw Surplus Fund. Safe driving Ann. In the photograph (l. to r.): Susan Hehir, Dungarvan Credit Union; Ann Thayre, winner, and Michael Flynn, West Waterford Sales Rep for George Corbett Motors.

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Public asked to be wary over fake ESB / Irish Water workers calling to homes MEMBERS of the public are being asked to be extra cautious after reports of person(s) posing as ESB or Irish Water workers calling in order to gain access to the home. Since the hurricane last week, there has been an increase in ESB workers and Irish Water workers in the area working to repair the damage caused by the stormy weather. Some criminals may be attempting to take advantage of the situation and calling to homes posing as ESB / Irish Water workers. Dungarvan Gardaí said that while there have been no reported incidents in the Dungarvan area, and no reports of suspicious activity, it is believed there may have been incidents in other parts of the county. Gardaí have warned people to always ask for ID from any workmen calling to the door who claim they are working for the local authority / ESB / Irish Water, etc. Anyone who has concerns about suspicious-looking workmen claiming to be from the ESB / Irish Water, or even the local authority should immediately contact the Gardaí. If the workmen are legitimate, then there is no harm done in contacting the Gardaí. A statement from ESB Networks confirmed they are aware of this issue. “The public should be aware that, while ESB

Networks crews require access to land where storm damage has taken place, we very rarely need access to individual properties,” said an ESB spokesperson. “At all times, ESB Networks crews and staff carry ID cards so members of the public should ask to see this ID if our crews need to access property. “Anyone with concerns should call the ESB on 1850 372 999.” A statement from Irish Water said their staff are trained to always identify who they are and who they are representing. “They will always present identity cards and should not ask to enter someone’s home unless by prior agreement,” said an Irish Water spokesperson. “Residents should always ask callers to provide identification if they have any concerns. They can also contact the Irish Water customer service line at 1850 278 278 to verify the identity of callers.” Irish Water has a ‘Stay Safe Guide’ to help customers when dealing with people calling to their home. 1. Always look through a window or door viewer before opening the door. 2. Only open your door after connecting a door chain lock or placing your foot behind the door. 3. Switch on outside lights when it is dark. 4. Request and examine identity cards.

Planning granted for solar panels in Kilmacthomas A KILMACTHOMAS-based company which sought to erect solar panels has been granted permission by the local authority. KWT Energy Ltd., with a registered address at Kilnagrange House, Kilmacthomas, was seeking to erect 768 m2 of solar photovoltaic panels to the southern roof side of the existing mill building and all associated site works at Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas. The application was lodged with Waterford Council on 18th August, 2017 (planning reference: 17608). Waterford Council made its

decision on 12th October, 2017, granting permission for the development with two conditions. One of the conditions specifies that prior to the commencement of the development, a glint and glare assessment must be carried out, demonstrating that the development will not impact on road users / traffic safety on the adjoining L3053 (local primary road) and the assessment must be submitted to, and agreed in writing with, the planning authority, in the interests of traffic safety and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

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Council will continue to look into potential of derelict building WATERFORD Council said it would continue to look into the potential of a large property falling into dereliction which could be turned into tourist accommodation. At the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Liam Brazil described the ‘Old Pike Inn’ as “falling into dereliction” and asked if the Council could do anything to get the property back into a liveable condition? “We know that with the Greenway, accommodation is very hard to be found in the area,” Cllr. Brazil said. “This building would be great as a hostel or something along that line. At the moment it’s a disgrace for us as a Council to leave it in the condition it is in,” he added. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said the Council has been examining the particular property since Cllr. Brazil raised the matter at a previous Council meeting. “The key issue here is a budget - if a budget was available we might be able to do something with it,” Mr. Grimes said. “We will continue to look into it,” he added.

Railing being reviewed By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is to review the situation regarding a railing outside the adult education centre on Wolfe Tone Road Dungravan. The railing seems intended to protect people from vehicles accessing and exiting the centre, but is also compels them to walk onto the road. Cllr. Declan Doocey raised the issue at October’s DungarvanLismore Municipal District meeting, asking if the railing be redesigned. Senior Executive Engineer Josephine McGrath said council was undertaking a review following concerns recently raised and that the fixture looks set to be replaced. VILLIERSTOWN FOOTPATH Cllr. Doocey meantime also asked when a footpath promised for Villierstown between a housing estate and a school would be installed. He said a tree had been cut a year ago in advance of the project. Ms. McGrath said the council hoped to execute the plan “fairly soon.”

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Volunteering at University Hospital Waterford

Maria Delahunty, Brid McDarby, Candice Bromley and Paul Ward pictured at Eurofins 30th Anniversary celebration at Castlemartyr Resort, Cork. [David Clynch]

Choice Based Letting Scheme working successfully THE Choice Based Letting Scheme operated by Waterford Council, which allows people on the housing list to express their interest in vacant houses in an area they wish to live, is working successfully and has reduced the rate of refusals to below 20 percent. Cllr. Cha O’Neill had questioned at the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council, whether the Choice Based Letting Scheme was working to satisfaction, saying the figures don’t match up. He said since the scheme began 12 months ago, there have been 50 properties advertised on the scheme and 3,821 expressions of interest in those 50 properties. “It seems everyone in Waterford must be looking for a house at that rate!” Cllr. O’Neill commented. He said he recently made representations for a couple who were trying to get a house, but was told by housing officials that the couple had not shown any interest in the Choice Based Letting Scheme. Responding, Director of Services for Housing, Ivan

Grimes said “the Choice Based Letting Scheme is working in my view”. He said, previously under normal allocations of houses, the refusal rate by applicants was 40 percent, but under the Choice Based Letting Scheme refusals have dropped to below 20 percent. Cllr. O’Neill noted that there was eight refusals under the scheme. Mr. Grimes said the scheme has only been operational for a year and there were some people who were applying for houses in an area where they don’t want to live. “It’s only when they are offered the house that they then refuse it,” Mr. Grimes said. However, applicants should note that if they refuse an offer of a Council house which they expressed an interest in under the Choice Based Letting Scheme, then they will be barred from making further expressions of interest in other Council houses on the scheme for one year. So, applicants are advised to only submit an expression of interest in a Council house that they will be willing to live in and that suits

their approved housing need. Mr. Grimes said the Council will be putting more properties on the CBL scheme over the coming years. He said it is Government policy that local authorities use the CBL scheme more extensively for allocating houses. SHARED OWNERSHIP MORTGAGES Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Neill queried mortgages given to people under shared ownership and affordable mortgages. He said these loans “were the most dearest those people could get”. He said the Council gave a commitment several years ago to take around 156 people on those loans and transfer them to newer loans, which would actually save those people money. Head of Finance, John Murphy, confirmed the Council is encouraging people to come in and talk with them about coming off the shared ownership mortgages. “I don’t have any figures, but we are pushing people to come off those shared ownership mortgages,” Mr. Murphy said.

IF you have been in University Hospital Waterford recently you may have noticed our Friendly Front Door volunteers. These are the people in the blue vests who greet you in the front foyer. In 2016, close to 22,000 people were admitted and more than 150,000 outpatient appointments were provided. About 5,000 people pass through our doors most days – between patients, staff and visitors. When a person arrives at the hospital, we know it is busy and unfamiliar. With a lot on your mind about getting here, and worried about your health or your relative’s health – it is not an easy environment to come in to. Last Autumn, we got approval from hospital management to develop a volunteers service to make it easier for people coming into the hospital to find their way around. The service was for patients and visitors. We looked at what they have done in other hospitals. We needed to set up the systems and processes for recruitment, selection and then to support for volunteers once they started to work with us. We worked with the Waterford Area Partnership and used their iVol network to advertise, as well as local noticeboards and the WLR community noticeboard. MEET RAMONA COTA – ONE OF OUR VERY FIRST VOLUNTEERS HERE IN UHW Ramona was a student in CIT Waterford and needed work experience for her social studies course. She saw our advert for volunteers in her local supermarket. She talked to her college supervisor and made contact with Friendly Front door coordinator in UHW. Following a short interview, and with Garda vetting in hand, it was the start of a new career opportunity for her. Your CIT supervisor was happy that volunteering in the hospital was relevant work experience for your course, so what did you do next? Ramona: I completed the short application form and was called for an interview which wasn’t really a formal meeting more of an informal chat. I was invited to a training session and they helped me with the Garda Vetting. There were 9 or 10 of us on the training, from all walks of life. The training was interesting infection control, privacy and confidentiality, communication skills and the like. They were very clear about the confidentiality issues as people who attend hospitals are entitled to privacy and we as volunteers need to be aware of this. We were brought on a walk about of the hospital. “Wear comfortable shoes” they told us !! Once my Garda vetting came though I was ready to start. What does each day entail Ramona? Ramona: I would say that no

Ramona Cota two days are the same, but the day starts with signing in for duty and gearing up in the blue vest. We wear photo identification also. Each day there are different outpatient clinics for different doctors and patients. We always know which clinics are on that day. We start at 09.30 a.m., although patients have started arriving before that. We always work with another volunteer and we check in with the co-ordinator at the start and end of each morning. We hover around Reception area, and offer people help to find their way to wherever they need to go. You can usually spot the people who would like a little help. I got into the habit of saying “Hello my name is Ramona, I am here as a volunteer with the Friendly Front Door. Can I help you?” – it breaks the ice for people. Some people just need directions to find where they are looking for. Others like you to walk with them. Sometimes I have stayed with them if they were alone coming to clinics, or waited with them while their relative went to get the car. I don’t always know all the places I am asked about, but the hospital staff are very friendly and help you out if you are stuck. What do you enjoy most about volunteering? Ramona: I love meeting people and I enjoy helping them. This type of volunteering allows me to do this. I was keen to learn about the hospital and the environment. I think this helped me when I applied to train as a nurse. I started my nurse training in WIT in September 2017. Have you any advice for those thinking about volunteering at UHW? I would encourage anyone with time to consider volunteering, young or old ! It is a great way to meet people, you are part of the team and everybody appreciates what you do. The patients appreciate your help and support, and the hospital staff appreciate the assistance that you give to patients. You feel like you are a part of the team ! If you are interested in volunteering or would like some information: Contact the Quality and Patient Safety Office, University Hospital Waterford on 051 848527 or email UHWqualityandsafety@hse.ie

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The photo attached shows the most recent team leaders of SEMRA. Starting with the most recently on the left. Pat Holland (Current Team Leader), Ray Bradfield, Mike Power, Ann Murphy, Terry Brophy, Roy Johnston. Donal McNamara and Ned Mahon (Retired). Apart from Ned Mahon all the other team leaders are still actively involved in the team and bring a vast range of skill and experience. [John Foley]

SOUTH Eastern Mountain Rescue Association (SEMRA) is hosting a fundraising event on Saturday, 25th November, 2017 to raise much needed funds for the day to day operating costs of the team. The event comprises a 14 kilometre walk/run, titled ‘Long Way Round’ starting at the Central Technical Institute, The Mall, Clonmel. The event includes road, track and open mountain stages which will take place in and around the north western Comeraghs. Participants can do it on their own or with a group of friends or join a mixed

group that will have leaders. The event route will be fully marshalled by members of the team. We are offering a group rate of €30 per person for a group size of 10 or more. We are also offering free registration for anyone raising €60 or more in sponsorship. The early bird rate online rate of €30 is available until the 31st October. The on-line rate in November is €35. The rate to register on the night is €40. We try to reward groups and those registering early, as it assists us with the planning the event and helps to reduces our costs. Whilst fundraising is the primary objective of the event, it will also benefit participants by encouraging them to be active, embrace the outdoors and will promote local natural amenities. It promises to be a very sociable event and we hope to have some live entertainment on the night. Visit www.semra.ie/longwayround for registration and additional information. SEMRA 40 YEARS South Eastern Mountain

Rescue Association (SEMRA) was founded 40 years ago this year. It was set up by a co-operative network of members from local walking clubs with the aim of creating a rescue team to help those in trouble on the hills of the South East. Forty years, and over 400 call outs later, the association still has the same aim, of helping those in trouble on the hill. The team is now a strong, experienced group of committed people who are prepared to respond to an incident anywhere in the South East and beyond.We would like to thank all those who have helped us over the last forty years, our past members, our families and the clubs and donors who have helped us financially. Without your help we could not continue our volunteer duty. The level of activity in the early years was relatively low. In recent years, the team were averaging over 20 call outs per year. The team have responded to 23 call outs to date this year. The team recently recruited new members who will com-

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Figures presented to Waterford JPC are accurate FIGURES presented to Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee are accurate and bona fide, warts and all, the District Superintendent assured members. At the recent meeting of the JPC, Cllr. Mary Roche said it has been all over the news in relation to Garda statistics and crime figures being inaccurate. “Can you give us some assurance that the way things done in Waterford is correct and we can be confident in the figures we are getting here at the JPC,” Cllr. Roche enquired. Superintendent Michael Leacy assured the JPC members that the figures are accurate and bona fide. “Yes, you can rely on the figures - you have my word that those are the figures,” Supt. Leacy said. “It is not in our interests to massage the figures in any way. “They are the figures, warts and all, up or down. We try to do the best we can every time we come into work. “Policing in Waterford is difficult as it is a busy division, but we give the figures here and if they are up, they are up. If they are down, they are down and we try to explain why they are up or down. If the figures are up, we try to put in place measures to reduce them,” Supt. Leacy added.

Shoplifters target high-end value goods in premises with low level security CRIMINALS involved in shoplifting are targeting high-end value items, such as perfumes, cosmetics and clothing, in shops with low levels of security. Waterford Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty told the recent Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee that overall, there is a six percent decrease in thefts from shops in the Waterford Garda Division, and there is a 76 percent detection rate in the crime, which is a two percent increase in the detection rate since the last JPC meeting. But he said it was clear that criminals target high end value goods that can be sold on quickly for cash. “Thefts from shops are the most prolific crime within the division,” Sgt. Hegarty said. The figures presented to the JPC showed that there was a four percent reduction in Waterford; a 13 percent reduction in Dungarvan and a 17 percent reduction in Tramore in thefts from shops in the year to date, compared with the same period the previous year. Sgt. Hegarty said the Divisional Crime Prevention Officer and Business Watch Team work closely with the retail sector to reduce this type of crime. He said the courts place conditions on people who engage in this type of crime in order to deter them from further committing crime.

More justice for victims sought in review of assault incidents GARDAÍ are currently conducting a review of all assault incidents in the Waterford Division to see if further interventions can be made to bring more justice to the victims. Assaults across the board (minor and serious assaults causing harm) have increased in the year to date. According to figures presented to the recent Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee, assaults causing harm are up 38 percent; while minor assaults are up 10 percent in the Waterford Division in the year to date. It was also noted that the detection rate for assaults causing harm dropped from 75 percent to 58 percent since the last JPC meeting. There is a detection rate of 50 percent for minor assault offences. Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty said the Gardaí are currently reviewing all of the assault incidents to see if further justice can be brought for the victims of the assaults. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan expressed concern about the drop in the detection rate for serious assaults. Superintendent Michael Leacy said in some cases, people who have been victims of serious assaults decide not to proceed with the complaint for various reasons. “In those matters the case is not marked as detected. “A person will make a statement of complaint, then several days later, doesn’t want to proceed with the complaint,” Supt. Leacy explained.

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Waterford is a busy Garda Division with up to seven arrests a day WATERFORD is a very busy division within An Garda Siochána with an average of seven people a day being arrested in relation to various offences. In the year to date, there were 1,586 arrests made by the Gardaí in the Waterford Division, according to figures presented to the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee. However, Cllr. Cha O’Neill, responding to the average number of seven people being arrested a day wondered: “Where are all these fellas coming out of?” “How and what are seven people a day being arrested for?” he asked. Cllr. O’Neill queried if seven arrests a day were warranted considering that two or three Garda members would be required to bring a suspect to court. “Is there more simpler things that they could be given, such as a fine, rather than having to arrest them and bring them to court?” Cllr. O’Neill asked. “It seems to take up a lot of Garda time. From my point of view, I would like to have more Guards patrolling the neighbourhood.” Superintendent Michael Leacy said making an arrest is the last step a Garda would take. “People are arrested for a variety of offences, from road traffic to drink driving, and public order to criminal offences,” said

Supt. Leacy. “Making an arrest is the last step we would take. We can’t always walk away from something and leave the person there, for example, if a person is very intoxicated, we have a duty of care to that person. That person may have to be arrested for their own safety and brought to the station.We can’t just leave that person there. “We don’t want to tie up our resources in relation to having people detained where there is no reason.” Supt. Leacy said the Waterford Division is, in general a busy division and the Garda Stations in Waterford City, Dungarvan and Tramore are busy stations. Cllr. John O’Leary queried how many arrests lead to prosecutions, but Supt. Leacy said he didn’t have those figures to hand. Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty confirmed the Waterford Division is busy and Gardaí are very active on the ground. He said on top of the 1,586 arrests in the year to date, the Gardaí also carried out 949 searches (an average of four searches a day); and 428 vehicle seizures, which is an average of 13 vehicles seized per week. NCT Cllr. O’Neill queried how many of the vehicles seized didn’t have an NCT. “A real bug bear of mine is the NCT - I believe it to be a ‘con-job’,” said Cllr. O’Neill.

“I think [the NCT] is a money-making exercise for a private company that came into the country,” he said. “The idea of the NCT, when it was introduced, was to get old cars off the road and get them scrapped - that’s why the scrappage scheme was introduced. “I think the Gardaí are being made the scapegoats for having the job of checking to see if cars are NCT’d. Really, the NCT company should be going out and inspecting vehicles whether they have an NCT or not not taking up time and valuable resources we need for the likes of Gardaí to be out on patrol in housing estates,” Cllr. O’Neill said. Supt. Leacy said the number of vehicles seized is in relation to defects in the vehicle, or whether the vehicle has no insurance or no tax. He said he didn’t have figures in relation to seized cars which didn’t have an NCT, but would look into it to see if he can get those figures for the next meeting. He said that it is expensive for people to get their car back if it is seized and some generally just write it off and take the loss. “There are some people who would buy a car for a couple of hundred euro and drive it until they are caught, then the vehicle is gone. That is what happens in a lot of cases,” Supt. Leacy added.

Nearly €500k in drugs seized in Waterford over the year NEARLY half a million euro in drugs has been seized in Waterford City and County in the year to date, as Gardaí continue to target suppliers. There has been a 21 percent increase in the number of detections for drugs possessions offences contrary Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (sale and supply) while there has been a 22 percent increase in the number of detections for possession of drugs contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act (possession for own personal use) in the year to date in the Waterford Division.

Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty said the strategy for the Waterford Division is to target high end drug dealing, as heroin and drug-influenced crime continues to be a major concern. Speaking at the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee, Sgt. Hegarty said the urban areas are the main locations for street level dealing. He said that in 2016 and in 2017 to date, just over €466,000 worth of drugs have been seized in the Waterford Divisional area. “You might not see it on the

news all the time, but Gardaí are making some significant seizures and we are having an impact,” Sgt. Hegarty said. He said that Gardaí also work with statutory agencies to reform drug users. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan commended the Gardaí on their work and said there has been a huge improvement in the number of detections of Section 15 offences since the last JPC meeting. Superintendent Michael Leacy said drug policing is a priority for the Waterford Division and they

have increased their presence and increased proactive measures which has led to the increase in figures. “We will continue that,” Supt. Leacy assured. “We are now getting a more regular influx of personnel into this division from Templemore. We are on the priority list to build up numbers. “As the Templemore personnel arrive and they get more training, it allows us to divert other resources into specific areas, such as drug policing,” he added.

Gardaí welcome reduction in number of people carrying knives and sharp weapons GARDAÍ have welcomed the recent drop in number of people carrying knives and offensive weapons in public places. Divisional Sergeant, Gavin Hegarty said figures in the year to date show there was a 26 percent drop in the number of people being convicted for possession of offensive weapons, compared with the same period last year. Possession of offensive weapons includes people being in possession of knives, screwdrivers, blades and other sharp implements in public places without lawful excuse. Previously, the Gardaí highlighted that there was a problem, particularly prevalent amongst young people, where individuals were going around carrying these types of weapons claiming they were for self defence. But that excuse doesn’t wash with Gardaí as it was noted that many individuals found with these types of weapons would be considered having an aggressive attitude and would carry the weapon to back up their

aggression. Members of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee were told that Gardaí have a pro-arrest and pro-charge policy in relation to individuals found in possession of offensive weapons in public places. “The Gardaí don’t really want to hear excuses about why you have the weapon that’s up to the Judge - that’s the approach we are taking and we charge everyone we find carrying knives and sharpened weapon, because to us it means one thing - that people are preparing for a conflict or confrontation on the streets and it’s our job to stop that,” Superintendent Chris Delaney told the JPC meting at the time, adding that if there is an increasing trend of people carrying offensive weapons, it usually results in more serious crimes being committed, such as a serious assault causing harm or even death. At the most recent meeting of the JPC, Sgt. Hegarty said he was happy to report that the trend in people carrying offensive

weapons in public places has reduced in the year to date. He also pointed out that there was a 20 percent reduction in firearms offences in the same period. “The reduction in number of people carrying offensive weapons is a good news story because it means the message is getting out,” said Sgt. Hegarty. “There are less people on the streets carrying knives. Carrying a knife or other sharp implement in a public place is not a good idea.” Sgt. Hegarty said the figures prove the crime has reduced because the number of searches carried out by Garda members hasn’t decreased. He said in the year to date, Gardaí carried out 949 searches, which averages out at four searches carried out every day. “Hopefully, it means the message is getting out there and they are taking it on board that people can’t carry knives in public places,” Sgt. Hegarty said.

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Minister for Labour Kevin Flynn Ontario Canada visits Waterford Training Centre in celebration of successful joint programme THE team at the Waterford Training Centre part of the Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) were honoured with a visit from Canada's Minister of Labour Mr. Kevin Flynn M.P. on Saturday, October 14th, 2017. The Minister made a special visit to the Training Centre to celebrate its success in delivering a specific training programme, the ‘Red Seal Certificate of Qualification', which enables Irish welders to have their qualifications recognised in Canada thereby enabling them to apply for positions and work in their

specialist field in Canada. The Red Seal programme is the Canadian standard of excellence for skilled trades and was introduced in Canada in 1952. The first ever Red Seal training programme to be delivered in Ireland was delivered by the team at the Waterford Training Centre in 2015. This programme delivery resulted in 14 welders receiving the first Red Seal certification outside of Canada. Since the delivery of the first programme, the Waterford Training Centre team has delivered five Red Seal training programmes, one in Donegal and

one, which delivered jointly with Cork ETB and WWETB. To date, 65 welders have obtained their Red Seal Qualification in Ireland resulting in some 650 contracts having been completed in major construction projects throughout Canada. The current Red Seal Training programme which is being delivered at present by WWETB will see this figure rise to 79 welders having their qualifications recognised by Canada and thereby enabling them to apply for and work on Canadian projects. During his visit, Minister Kevin Flynn said, “The nation of

Pictured at the Waterford Training Centre part of the Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). [Leo Murphy]

Pictured at the Waterford Training Centre part of the Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) is Canada's Minister of Labour Mr. Kevin Flynn M.P. The Minister made a special visit to the Training Centre to celebrate its success in delivering a specific training programme for Irish welders who want to work in Canada. Also pictured is Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Pat Nugent, Jacqueline Sweeney Acting Manager, Waterford Training Centre WWETB, Jim Moore Chairperson of Waterford Wexford Education and Training Board and Tom McEnroe (Lead of the Red Seal Programme/liaison between Canada and Ireland). [Leo Murphy]

Canada was built through the skills that people from all over the world have brought to Canada. The help that we get to build our nation comes from places like Ireland and the idea that we can work together to ensure that both of our economies are thriving in the way that they should is something that should appeal to all of us.” Speaking at the event, Jacqueline Sweeney, Acting Manager, Waterford Training Centre said, "We are delighted that the Honourable Kevin Flynn, Minister for Labour of Ontario is visiting the Waterford

Training Centre and will see the trainees participating in the Red Seal Training Programme. Ireland and Canada have a long relationship in trading. In the 1700s Waterford people left to fish for Cod in Newfoundland and we still continue to look to Canada as a place to go to work. WWETB have a great working relationship with the International Brotherhood of Boiler makers over the past decade that has seen us develop courses specifically for Welders from Ireland to achieve Red Seal qualifications so they could work in Canada on oil pipelines and

large installations, many have since returned to work on the upgrade of the power plant at Campile having gained experience in Canada." The Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) provides a comprehensive range of apprenticeship, education and training services throughout Waterford and Wexford and is the largest education and training provider in counties Waterford and Wexford. For further details on the Red Seal Training programme delivered by WWETB see www.wwetbtraining.ie

Waterford’s Local Enterprise Office hosts businesswomen of Waterford for National Women’s Enterprise Day ONE hundred of Waterford’s businesswomen celebrated National Women’s Enterprise Day with Waterford’s Local Enterprise Office on Thursday, October 12th, at Faithlegg House Hotel. The event ‘Open Doors to New Markets’ was hosted by broadcaster Karen Tomkins who was joined by a range of female business experts from a variety of business backgrounds including Grainne Walsh, Metalman Brewing; Deirdre Meany and Karen Cottier, Wild Oat Soaps; and Beth Ann Smith, Lismore Food Company and Waterford’s Ambassador for National Women’s Enterprise Day Irene Queally of Pip and Pear who all shared their knowledge and expertise in growing business and reaching new business markets. Voice coach and speech-language therapist Linda Coyle took to the stage to deliver a workshop on how to ‘Speak with Impact’ arming the businesswomen with knowledge on speaking with confidence, how important listening is to connecting, and why women are particularly strong at this.

Following a buffet meal, guest speaker Terry Prone took to the stage. Terry is a leading advisor on reputation management and crisis handling to corporations, Governments, and individuals. Offering the room filled with businesswomen some solid advice Terry says, “No matter what business you are in communications is crucial, not only in business but in all areas of your life. When things go awry, you will always find that communication or lack of it is at the heart of it. When it comes to HR issues, whistleblowers, crises, poor communication as always is usually at the centre of all of these issues. As long as you are a great communicator you can do anything, you can create a great and happy company and that matters too; as fun and humour in business is important.” Across the country, all 31 LEOs, including the Local Enterprise Office Waterford celebrated National Women’s Enterprise Day. In 2016 alone the country’s LEO’s jointly sup-

ported over 14,000 female entrepreneurs. The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor reports that 27% of early-stage female entrepreneurs

in Ireland expect to get more than a quarter of their revenues from overseas work. The LEOs have a range of supports that can help businesses

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Some residents and staff pictured at Dunabbey House, Dungarvan on Friday 20th October: Front row (left to right): Nonie Wall, Cornelius McGrath, Mick Costigan, Sheila Walsh and Carmel Murphy. Back row (left to right): Paula French (Director of Nursing, Dungarvan Community Hospital), Marcella Kirwan (Staff Nurse), Kathleen Havens (Catering Officer), “Tucky” Organ, Paddy Mooney, Noel Cunningham (Heath Care Assistant), Noleen Roberts (Household Services) and Maire Kiely (Staff Nurse).

Excellent standards identified at HSE care facility in Dungarvan DUNABBEY House, a residential nursing unit in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, has received excellent ratings in an inspection carried out by the Health Information and Equality Authority (HIQA). In a report published this month, based on the results of a two day inspection carried out in July, HIQA approved Dunabbey’s full registration and found the facility to be fully compliant in 14 and substantially compliant in another four of the 18 categories looked at in such undertakings. Named to reflect the local Parishes of Dungarvan and Abbeyside, the single storey, purpose built Dunabbey House has operated as a designated centre for dependent persons since 1974. Under the management of the adjacent Dungarvan Community Hospital, the facility provides general nursing care on a 24 hour basis cares for 24 residents with a low to high dependency level. The HIQA report cites receipt by it, prior to the inspection in July, of unsolicited information of concern in regard to issues of staffing and quality of care. The authority has noted, however, that such concerns were not substantiated by their intensive two day inspection at Dunabbey. The report, which has been published on the authority’s web site, cites full compliance with Dunabbey’s statement of purpose by the HSE, the facility’s governance and management, recording of documentation, health and safety and risk management, notification of incidents and management of medication, the health

and social care needs of residents, complaints procedures, food and nutrition, residents' rights, dignity and consultation, residents' clothing and personal property and possessions and end of life care. HIQA also noted substantial compliance in regard to staffing, information, safeguarding and the suitability of the premises. The Director of Nursing at Dungarvan Community Hospital, Ms. Paula French said she was delighted with the results: “This isn’t the first time that Dunabbey House has won praise from HIQA. Dunabbey has also enjoyed a high standing among the people of West Waterford for decades. It’s always encouraging, however, for our residents, their families, the community we serve and of course for our own hard working staff, when an independent, statutory authority comes in, scrutinises and reports so positively on what we are about in the likes of Dunabbey. Meeting the highest standards, in terms of staffing, care and hygiene is important and it’s a boost to have that verified.” “I was delighted, also, to read of compliments in the report on how we worked our proximity to all amenities in Dungarvan town (including shops, churches and restaurants) to the advantage of the residents. The accommodation needs of residents was picked out for praise, as were other features of the premises such as the sitting rooms, the dining room and the enclosed garden. The inspectors also noted how popular the sunroom at the entrance was with residents. An

important part of HIQA’s inspection process is that they speak to the residents themselves and their happiness at what is their home also comes across in this report.” The Chief Officer of the HSE’s South East Community Healthcare services Ms. Aileen Colley has extended her congratulations to all staff associated with Dunabbey House and added: “Throughout the community healthcare services, we have dedicated teams of people working to provide care for and services to people. I have been visiting many such facilities around the South East, where we are doing our very best within available resources. I was in Dungarvan Community Hospital recently and saw at first hand that commitment to community healthcare that has been recognised in HIQA’s report of their inspection of Dunabbey House. I’m very proud to be associated with such services in West Waterford and appreciate the community’s support for the facilities in Dungarvan. There is one passage in the HIQA report, which goes a long way to capturing the type of positive atmosphere at Dunabbey that all of us work together to maintain: “The provider representative outlined how the centre had established good links within the local community. For example, some residents attended the local Day Centre, the local ''Men's Shed'' and some residents had craft items that were being brought to the Dungarvan Show that was scheduled the week of the inspection. Items such as

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The Moorings staff celebrating their win at the National Irish Pub Global Awards for Best Food Experience 2017.

The Moorings wins National Irish Pub Award WITH their slogan â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be part of the communityâ&#x20AC;?, the Irish Pubs Global mission is to create, connect and support a global community of Irish hospitality owners, managers and their suppliers to help ensure their continued success and to benefit job creation in Ireland and abroad through the important sectors of hospitality and tourism. Over 16,000 public nominations were received and The Moorings were shortlisted in two categories. Irish Pub Of The Year and Best Food Experience. Following analysis from an expert judging panel, the awards were announced and presented at a black tie gala dinner in the Round Room at The Mansion House, Dublin, attended by 400 publicans and industry experts from Ireland and around the world. Minister Ciaran Cannon with special responsibility for the Diaspora was a guest of honour. along with Brian Cody guest speaker, Senator Catherine Noone, Senator Billy Lawless, and the evening was hosted by comedian Barry Murphy. With 10 pubs in both categories, The Moorings won Best Food Experience.

"We are absolutely thrilled to win this award and delighted to represent Dungarvan, we are a fantastic town with so much to offer and with the opening of the Waterford Greenway earlier this year, we will continue to strive to make Dungarvan a great place to live and visit" said Marie Quinn after receiving the award. Following the win, thousands of locals and customers from allover took to social media to congratulate the Quinn family and their great team in The Moorings. "The response was overwhelming, we just could not believe how many people were so genuinely delighted for us and felt we truly deserved this award" said Marie. "We would like to thank all our customers for their kind messages, flowers, cards, etc. We could not have won this award without them and the hard work and dedication of all the staff, a huge amount of work goes on to achieve what we do every day and I am so delighted to have won this award for them, as they really deserve it." The team enjoyed a staff night out in Dungarvan to celebrate the win.

Pictured are Marie and Brian Nolan (The Moorings) with Diarmuid Ring (Operations Manager, The Moorings) and Fiona Power.

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Motor Tax Office on the move after 25 years

The Motor Tax Office has now moved from the building on the left into the Civic Offices (building to the right).

Margo Delahunty serves Anne Power, Bonmahon, the last customer in the old Motor Tax Office, Dungarvan, last Friday afternoon.

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with Waterford Council (27 of those years spent in the Motor Tax Office). The Motor Tax Office has been based in the building at Davitt’s Quay since it was built in 1992. Previously, it was the site of the old fire station before the new fire station was built just off the N25 at Shandon.

LAST Friday, 20th October, at 3.30 p.m. was a nostalgic moment for Nora Halley and her staff at the Motor Tax Office in Dungarvan as the doors closed for the last time before their move to new offices next door in

the Council’s Civic Offices. The last customer to be served at the Motor Tax Office building last Friday was Anne Power from Bonmahon. It was also a sentimental moment for clerical officer, Geraldine Meehan, who retired recently from the Motor Tax Office after 37 years of service

The new Motor Tax Office is now open (since last Monday) in a one-stop-shop with customer services located where the old Dungarvan Town Council offices were based in the Civic Offices. “Our new offices will be more customer friendly, because they will have customer service and motor tax under one roof, making it convenient for the public to do their Council-related business under one roof,” said Ms. Halley, manager of the Motor Tax Office.There will be a total of ten staff based in the new offices to deal with customers, whether it is for motor tax, customer services, pay rent, make enquiries, etc.

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Staff at the Motor Tax Office building last Friday, left to right: Nora Halley, manager; Margo Delahunty; Geraldine Meehan; Willie Burke; and Niamh Wilkinson.

Unveiling Unveiling of of the the Plaque in honour of Thomas Ashe (1885-1917) (1885-1917) KILROSSANTY VILLAGE

NUI Galway's Autumn Conferring Ceremonies – Pictured during NUI Galway’s Autumn Conferring Ceremonies on 20th October were members of the Galway Energy-Efficient Car (GEEC) team - Jonathan Whelan from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford and Dylan Ryan from Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary and who were conferred with an Honours Bachelor of Engineering degree. [Aengus McMahon]

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Ro s a r y c r u s a d e c o n t i n u e s t o p ra y f o r j u s t i c e IN order to celebrate the Centenary of Fatima when Our Lady appeared to three young children in the little village in Portugal, the Rosary Crusade which meets every month on a Saturday in Grattan Square, Dungarvan, came together again on the 14th October to publicly recite the Rosary. Among the petitions was one for the retention of the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution guaranteeing the right to life of the unborn child. The prayers asked for those who administer the country to consider the wrongs of abortion and to have respect for the rights

of every child to be born, through the granting of justice to the most vulnerable in our society. When Our Lady, the Mother of God appeared to the children at Fatima, the First World War was raging with soldiers and civilians dying by the tens of thousands. The children were asked to continue to pray the Rosary to obtain the end of the war. “In October, Our Lord will also come,” the children were told, “as well as Our Lady of Sorrows and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and Saint Joseph with the Child Jesus, to bless the world.

God is pleased with your sacrifices.” The general Message of Fatima is not complicated. Its requests are for prayer, reparation, repentance, and sacrifice, and the abandonment of sin. Before Our Lady appeared to the three shepherd children, Lucy, Francisco and Jacinta, the Angel of Peace visited them. The Angel prepared the children to receive the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his instructions are an important aspect of the Message that is often overlooked. The Angel demonstrated to the children the fervent, attentive, and composed manner in which we should

all pray, and the reverence we should show toward God in prayer. He also explained to them the great importance of praying and making sacrifices in reparation for the offences committed against God. In his third and final apparition to the children, the Angel gave them Holy Communion, and demonstrated the proper way to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist: all three children knelt to receive Communion; and Lucy was given the Sacred Host on the tongue and the Angel shared the Blood of the Chalice between Francisco and Jacinta.

Our Lady stressed the importance of praying the Rosary in each of Her apparitions, asking the children to pray the Rosary every day for peace. The message of Fatima is still as important today as it was a century ago. While we may not have a Great War in progress just now, other evils of dictatorship, lack of individual freedom, oppression, aetheism and the mass killing of unborn children through abortion, are rife across the world. Only prayer to God through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin can truly counteract these evils.

Haven Pharmacy and Haven Art Studio come together for unique Hallowe’en display because although they have created many displays, including the current Fairy Garden which is on permanent display at Haven Art Studio, they said the undertaking of the chemist display was something totally new to them. Wini said it is paramount to create a realistic image and for it to be authentic, and both were extremely pleased in what has been achieved in their creation. The exhibition of miniatures at Haven Pharmacy will continue until the first week of November.

The miniature Hallowe’en scene which is also on display in the front window of Haven Pharmacy.

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Left to right: Artist David Minehan; Miniaturist Wini Swinburn; and Pharmacist Matthew Connolly (retired), pictured with the miniature chemist display in the shop front window of Haven Pharmacy, Main Street, Dungarvan.

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Haven Pharmacy is holding a competition to win a fabulous hamper full of goodies in celebration of the miniature Chemist display in their window. People are invited to Haven Pharmacy to view the fantastic miniature chemist and Hallowe’en displays, and enter the competition. All you have to do is fill in the correct answer with your contact details and drop your entry into the ‘Entry Box’ at Haven Pharmacy for inclusion in the competition. The winner will be announced at a later date on Facebook. Question: What year did William Joseph Nolan qualify as a pharmacist? (Hint: Visit Haven Pharmacy to find the answer). Answer: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………......... Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………………...................... Address: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………....... Tel: ……………………......................................................................................................................................... Entries must be submitted to Haven Pharmacy, Main Street, Dungarvan, before 7th November, 2017, for entry into the competition.

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HAVEN Pharmacy, Main Street, Dungarvan, has become the location for a ‘chemist within a chemist’ in an amazing exhibition of miniature artwork now on display in their shop front window. The two displays were created by artist David Minehan and miniaturist Wini Swinburn, who are based in the Haven Art Studio in O’Connell Street (two doors up from Liam Rossiter’s Butchers). The first miniature scene depicts a chemist setting from the 1950s, complete with pharmacist and customer, along with many little bottles of powders, chemicals, and potions, and OTC (over the counter) medicines that were particular to the time period. The second display is a spooky Hallowe’en scene complete with witch and cauldron, skeletons, and a graveyard, which is sure to delight children and adults alike. The miniature exhibition has already attracted a lot of attention with children and parents visiting Haven Pharmacy to view the little scenes. The miniature chemist display also contains three generations of pharmacy certificates - William Nolan, who originally operated the pharmacy; Matthew Connolly, who took over the pharmacy; and his son, Daragh Connolly, who now runs the pharmacy. “William Nolan opened his pharmacy in the early part of the last century. I was successor to him when I bought the pharmacy in the early 1970s,” said Matt Connolly, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer. He said the pharmacy then moved up several doors on Main Street to its current location, which was previously a small supermarket. Connolly’s Pharmacy was smaller in the past, until 2003, when Matt’s son, Daragh took over, after having qualified as a phar-

macist in the UK. Daragh developed Connolly’s Pharmacy, extending it back, creating more shop floor space, as well as opening a new access into the Garvey’s Supervalu car park. Matt, who retired from pharmacy in 2012, said the miniature Chemist scene is “a magnificent model” and praised Dave and Wini for their tremendous attention to detail, particularly in relation the various miniature bottles of powders and OTC medicines that were available at the time and which Matt would have sold, such as Alka Seltzer, Ex-Lax, Beechams Powders, and Bayer Aspirin. Matt says the pharmacy business has changed enormously over the years. “When I came into the pharmacy, there were very few high tech medicines, or even prescription medicines. It was all bottles of mixture,” he said. The symbol ‘Rx’ was commonly seen in pharmacies, which is derived from the Latin word ‘recipe’ meaning ‘take’. ‘Rx’ was an instruction to make a mixture from the various powders in the pharmacy. “There weren’t many tablets, so the doctor would order the powder form and we would have to mix the powders and wrap them carefully. Even in my time when doing my final in pharmacy, we were still expected to make powders and wrap them properly,” said Matt. Many bottles of powders and mixtures can be seen in the miniature chemist display, a minute detail that is essential to the accuracy of the scene and setting. SEVEN WEEKS IN THE MAKING The chemist scene took seven weeks of painstaking work to ensure every detail was perfect. Dave and Wini spent a great deal of time researching, planning and designing the chemist before they began cutting the wood and ordering the accessories. Dave described it as a “learning curve”,

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By Paul Mooney

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

NEWS

Dungarvan/ Lismore Fianna Fáil Comhairle Contae AGM Will take place next Monday night, 30th October, at 8.00 p.m. in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan.

Mayor cuts the cake to mark Dungarvan Mens Shed's 5th Year: Michael Cass, Founder Member; Oliver Whelan, Chairman; Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, and Nicky Sheehan, Founder Member, pictured at a function in the Dungarvan Mens Shed to mark their 5th years. [Dan McGrath]

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following roads from 12noon to 6pm on Sunday 19th November 2017 to facilitate Dungarvan Aglow: Roads to be closed: • Grattan Square – closed from junction at O’ Connell Street across to junction at Main Street at Shalloes. Trafﬁc can travel down O’Connell Street and down Main Street with no left turn into Grattan Square. No parking permitted in Grattan Square between 10am and 6pm. • TF Meagher Street – closed at Lawlors Hotel end. • Cross Bridge Street. Taxi rank will remain operational.

Dungarvan Mens Shed celebrates 5 Years: Ian Walsh, Lions Club; Oliver Whelan, Chairman Dungarvan Mens Shed; Sean French, Garvey’s SuperValu, and Ger O’Donovan, Lions Club, pictured at a function in the Dungarvan Mens Shed to mark their 5th years. [Dan McGrath]

Objections or submissions may be made in writing to the Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment, Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford not later than 4pm on 8th November 2017. Fergus Galvin Director of Services Roads, Water and Environment

25th October 2017

DRAFT CONTROL OF HORSES BYE-LAWS 2017 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council proposes to make Control of Horses Bye-Laws in accordance with sections 13, 39, 40, 46 and 47 of the Control of Horses Act, 1996 (No. 37 of 1996) for the purpose of regulating the control of horses within the administrative area of the city and county of Waterford.

Dungarvan Mens Shed celebrates 5 Years: Aine Whelan, Waterford Wexford ETB; Barry Flack; Geraldine Carroll, Lions Club, and Chris Heaphy, pictured at a function in the Dungarvan Mens Shed to mark their 5th year. [Dan McGrath]

Copies of the Draft Bye-Laws are available to view on the Waterford City & County Council website www.waterfordcouncil.ie and are also available for inspection, free of charge, at the Waterford City and County Council Offices, in Baileys New Street, Waterford and in the Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. A copy of the Draft Bye-Laws will be given to any person applying for same at these offices. The Draft Bye-Laws will be on public display during office hours (9.30am to 4.00pm) for the period from Thursday 19th October, 2017 until Monday 20th November, 2017 both dates inclusive (excluding Bank & Public Holidays). Waterford City & County Council will consider any submissions in relation to the draft which are submitted to Waterford City & County Council in writing before 4pm on Tuesday 28th November, 2017. Submissions should be addressed to Luke O’Brien, Administrative Officer, Waterford City and County Council, City Hall, The Mall, Waterford or by email to lobrien@waterfordcouncil.ie

Dungarvan Mens Shed celebrates 5 Years: John Hanlon, Carriglea Cairde Services; Ed Devlin; John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club, and Richie [Dan McGrath] Heaslip pictured at a function in the Dungarvan Mens Shed to mark their 5th year.

Mr. F. Galvin, Director of Services, Roads, Water & Environment, Waterford City & County Council.

IN MEMORIAM BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE

CAHILL (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our beloved wife/mother Sheila Cahill, late of Main Street, Cappoquin, whose First Anniversary occurs on 29th October. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s RC Church, Cappoquin, on Saturday, 28th October, at 10.00 a.m. I belong with you, You belong with me, You’re my sweetheart.

–In our hearts forever and much missed by her husband Patrick Cahill; her daughter Roberta; her son Darren and grand-daughter Daniella.

DONNELLY (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Anthony Donnelly, late of Upper Ballyguiry, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 31st October. As down the road to memories, We gently tread today, Our loving thoughts are with you, As life goes on its way. To us you were so special, So caring, kind and true, You will never be forgotten Anthony, Because we thought the world of you.

A day of remembrance, Silently kept, Of one we loved, And will never forget. Will those who think of Thomas today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always in our thoughts and prayers, your loving family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 28th October, at 7.30 p.m. in Stradbally Church.

You slipped away so quietly, No goodbye or no farewell, Just how much we miss you, No world or verse can tell. Your pains are all gone now, Your worries cast away, In a place we only dream of, Safe in Heaven today.

–Remembered with love by all your family.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving wife Mary Jo; sons Francis, Pat and Sean; daughters Caroline, Josepha, Philomena, Olivere and Martina; sons-in-law and daughters-in-law. –––––––––––––––––––– GRANDAD Those who think of Grandad today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

CUMMINS (13th anniversary) – In loving memory of Thomas Cummins, late of Ballyvooney, Stradbally, who died on 20th October, 2004. R.I.P.

FOLEY (13th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ann Foley, late of Garryduff, Colligan, and San Francisco, who died on 30th October, 2004. R.I.P. Mass offered.

–Love and miss you every day, Lennon, Alanah, Evelyn, Kian, Lucy, Alison, Ava, Zak, Ewan, Amelia, Josh, Rubie, A.J. and Hannah, XXXX. ––––––––––––––––––––

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 29th October, 2017, at 10.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan.

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HAYES (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our mother Elizabeth (Lizzy) Hayes, late of CareChoice and 6 St. Bridget Terrace, Dungarvan, whose 1st Anniversary occurs on 25th October. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, But all we have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near.

A limb has fallen from the family tree, We keep hearing a voice that says: ‘Grieve not for me, Remember the best times, the laughter, the song, The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage, I’m counting on you, Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through, My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest, Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small, Go on with your life, don’t worry about falls, I miss you all dearly, so keep up your chin, Until the day comes we’re together again.’

–Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen; sons Leonard, Michael and Gerard; daughters-in-law Patricia and Eva; grandchildren Niamh, Grace and Eliana; brother Tony and sisters Mary, Agnes and Kitty.

Prop. DAVID KIELY David & Margaret, ‘Garrán Mhuire,’ Kiladangan (058) 42200 / (086) 2525663 (Est. 1919) Irish Association of Funeral Directors

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SHANDON STREET & KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Phone: David (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663 Fax (058) 48712. www.kielyfunerals.ie

PHELAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Ollie Phelan, late of Inchindrisla, Kilgobinet, who died on 24th October, 2016. R.I.P. God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of Angels drawing near. The Golden Gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by his son Richard; his sisters Mary and Jo; brothers Gerard and Tommy and his nephews and nieces.

MANGAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Paddy Mangan, late of Bridane, Lismore, whose Second Anniversary occurs on 28th October. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 28th October, in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, at 6.15 p.m. Our hearts are full of memories, We treasure them with care, But the way you had to leave us, Will always seem unfair. We never knew that morning, What sorrow the day would bring, When a heart of gold stopped beating, And we couldn’t do a thing.

–Always loved and remembered by Anne, Dermot, Ber, Patrick, Oliver, Val and all the family.

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HEARNE – Birthday remembrance of Anne Hearne, late of Killelton, Stradbally, whose 43rd birthday occurs on 30th October. Death leaves a heartache, No one can heal, Love leaves a memory, No one can steal.

–Sadly missed by Daddy and Mammy; sisters Imelda, Susan, Margaret and Nuala, and brothers John and Tom.

PHELAN, Ollie/James – In loving memory of Ollie, late of Inchindrisla, Kilgobinet, Dungarvan, and his son James, late of The Grove, Abbeyside, whose Anniversaries occur at this time. Our hearts are full of memories, With pride we speak your names, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same. You never said I’m leaving, You never said goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why.

–Always loved and remembered – Mary, Josephine, Gerard and Tommy. O’TOOLE (26th anniversary) – In memory of a dear father Joe O’Toole, late of 7 Saint Mary Street, Dungarvan, who died on 4th November, 1991. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 28th October, 2017, at 6.15 p.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Friary Street, Dungarvan.

–Sadly missed by her sons, daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren at home and away. Anniversary Mass for Lizzy will be celebrated on Friday, 27th October, at 10 o’clock in the Parish Church, Dungarvan.

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Embalming & Cremations Arranged We attend to all the details: Church & Cemetery

HOGAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of William (Liam) Hogan, late of Atlantic View, Stradbally, who died on 26th October, 2016. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 4th November, at 7.30 p.m. in Stradbally Church.

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of Angels drawing near. The Golden Gates stood open, God saw you needed rest, His garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best.

–Sadly missed but always remembered by your son Joseph; daughter-in-law Mairin, and grandchildren Margaret, Jody and Fiona.

NORRIS – Birthday remembrance on Friday, 28th October, of our beloved son and brother William Graham Norris, late of Bramblehill, Lemybrien, and Woodfield, Glendalligan. GRAHAM It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not leave alone, For part of us went with you, That day you did not come home. We did not see you close your eyes, We did not hear you say goodbye, All we knew was you were gone, Questions asked but answers none. In life we thought of you every day, Now that thought never goes away, Until we meet again my love, May you rest in peace.

–So dearly loved and sadly missed by your parents, Liam and Margaret; brothers Gary, Victor and Glen. Also Anita, Andrew, Diuran, Anne-Maria and Nathen. –––––––––––––– www.grahamnorris.com

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † ANGELA BOURKE 1 Nutgrove Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, and Ballyquin, Ardmore Deid: 30th October, 2016. Angela’s parents, David and May, would like to sincerely thank all who sympathised with them following the sad death of Angela; those who sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy; those who called to the funeral parlour and removal; those who attended her Funeral Mass and burial in Grange. Thanks to the Paramedics and staff in the A&E of St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dublin, for their care and efficiency. We are very thankful to Fr. Winkle for prayers at the Funeral Home and a very special thanks to Fr. Milo Guiry, P.P., who officiated at the service of reception, Funeral Mass and burial. Thanks to Grange Choir, Maudie Ahern, Chapelwoman, and Altar servers. Thanks to Egan’s Funeral Directors for their kindness, sensitivity and professionalism for which we are very grateful. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

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† ROSS WHELAN Carrigahilla, Stradbally, Co. Waterford Died: 30th October, 2016 On the First Anniversary of the death of Ross; Gerry, Geraldine, Orla, his children Dylan and Hayley, wish to extend their thanks and appreciation to all those who offered us condolences, sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and attended the removal and Funeral Mass. We want to thank Fr. Condon, also the Sacristan, gravediggers and Diana (organist). A special thanks to family and friends and all who travelled from England. We very much appreciate Drohan Funeral Undertakers who executed Ross’s funeral. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. Ross’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in The Holy Cross Church, Stradbally, on Saturday, 28th October, at 7.30 p.m.

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, TDN Cunningham Developments Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for the construction of 50 no. dwelling houses. The breakdown of dwelling houses consists of: 2 no. house type A1 (5-bed two-storey detached); 7 no. house type B1 and 5 no. House Type B2, (4-bed two storey detached); 9 no. house type C1 and 5 no. House Type C2, (4-bed two storey semi-detached); 7 no. house type D1 and 9 no. House Type D2, (3-bed two storey semidetached); 4 no. house type E1 (3-bed semi-detached single-storey) and 2 no. House Type F1 (2-bed semidetached single-storey). Permission is also sought for the provision of 1 no. new vehicular access and 2 no. pedestrian accesses, boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site works at Duckspool, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

SITUATIONS VACANT PART-TIME WAITRESSING STAFF REQUIRED – Tel. Bridgie (27-10) Terries (051) 291324. RELIABLE PERSON WANTED TO HELP ELDERLY LADY – With some household duties, meal preparation, etc. Car driver essential. 8 to 10 hours per week. Reply with references to: Box No. 6054. (27-10) CHILDMINDER WANTED TO TAKE CARE OF TWIN GIRLS AGED 3 MONTHS (will be 5 months when employment begins) – In the childrens’ own home, Knockanore, Co. Waterford. Approximately 18 days per month, flexibility with hours and occasional overnight is required due to shift work and travel. Should have a good standard of English, if this is not the first language. Own transport with full clean driving licence is required. Please send a one-page Cover Letter outlining your experience, skills and general suitability for this role and a CV (CV to be no longer than 2 pages), to monicapmurphy@gmail.com (watch out for the p in the middle of the email address) – trial days will begin in late November and December 2017 with a view to starting employment in early January 2018. All enquiries will be treated in the strictest confidence. LIFE IS BETTER ON THE FARM – We currently have a position available for a Tractor Driver/Farm Worker. Candidates must have experience, be mechanically minded, be able to work on their own or as part of a team and be willing to learn new skills. All drivers must take pride in their work and look after their machinery. The position also includes general farm duties and working with livestock (not dairy). Applications in writing to Box No. 6056. (3-11)

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PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Aine and Martin Delaney, wish to apply to the above authority for planning permission for the construction of a new single-storey dwelling, new domestic garage, new waste water treatment system, new entrance and all associated site works at Ballydasoon, ‘Via Youghal’, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, TDN Cunningham Developments Ltd., intend to apply for planning permission for the construction of 55 no. dwelling houses. The breakdown of dwelling houses consists of: 8 no. house type A1 (5-bed two-storey detached); 16 no. house type B1 and 13 no. House Type B2, (4-bed twostorey detached); 2 no. house type C1 and 4 no. House Type C2, (4-bed two-storey semi-detached); 5 no. house type D1 and 3 no. House Type D2, (3-bed two-storey semi-detached); 2 no. house type E1 (3-bed semidetached single-storey) and 2 no. House Type F1 (2-bed semi-detached single-storey). Permission is also sought for the provision of 1 no. new vehicular access and 2 no. pedestrian accesses, boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site works at Duckspool, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Veronica Henley, am applying to Waterford City and County Council for outline planning permission to erect a dwelling house, new entrance, on site waste water treatment system and all associated site works at Moanfune, Tallow, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during it public opening hours {9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excl. public holidays)}. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

Starting Monday, 4th December Closing date for applications – Monday, 6th November, 2017. (3-11)

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Experienced Yard Hand / Operative To join our team here at County Waterford FRS Ltd., Kilmacthomas We are looking for a motivated person who is capable of working with a team or off own initiative. Desired skills: • Current Forklift Licence is essential • Manual Handling Certificate is desirable • Good level of English and references Your role will be: • Loading and unloading delivery vehicles by hand or with a forklift truck • Working with customers • Keeping work areas clean and tidy • Moving stock to storage areas • Picking and packing orders • Be capable of stock control If you wish to apply, please send a CV to: info@waterfordfrs.ie Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 31st October.

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TARMACADAM TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (ind.)

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BRIDGE HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (19/10/2017) – 1st Anne Fitzgerald & Pat Stack; 2nd Teresa Queally & Kitty Power; 3rd Mary Kyne & Margaret Clancy; 4th Breda Cleary & Hilary Browne; 5th Mary Navin & Carmel O'Brien. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (18/10/2017) – 1st Mary Prendergast & Breeda Murphy; 2nd Maeve Coghlan & Brenda Cummins; 3rd Oonagh Kelly & David Kelly; 4th Tess Cusack & Anne Murphy; 5th Shane Prendergast & Brenda O'Sullivan. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (12/10/2017) – 1st Ella Whelan & Colin Carthy; Joint 2nd Justin Spratt & Marianne Mulcahy, Liz Donnelly & Margaret Curran, Mary Casey & Kay Kirwan. (19/10/2017) – 1st Joan Mansfield & John Mansfield; 2nd Aida O'Neill & Eileen Harty; 3rd Moira Ormond & Maureen Power; Joint 4th Justin Spratt & Des Cleary. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (18/10/2017) – 1st Viola Mielczarek & Walter Murphy; 2nd Aida O'Neill & Moira Ormond; 3rd Una O'Dwyer & Mary Mitchell; 4th Ella Whelan & Aine Veale. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (Hallowe’en Party: 23/10/2017) – 1st Maureen Power & Michael Kirwan; 2nd Kathleen Phelan & Kathleen Deasy; 3rd Una O'Dwyer & Mary O'Brien; Joint 4th Joan & John Mansfield, Helen McCarthy & Nuala O'Donovan; 6th Shelia Lane & Joan Ronayne; 7th Justin Spratt & Pauline Dempsey. AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB (2/10/2017) – 1st Claire Meaney & Margaret Clancy; 2nd Betty Kelleher & Maureen Arrigan; 3rd Andrew McGrath & Mary Fives; 4th Maureen Morrissey & Mary Fletcher.

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NOVENA PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer for three days, promise publication, and favour will be granted. Never known to fail. H.H.

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PRESERVATION NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that my own land at Knockbrack Farm, Kinsalebeg, Youghal, is preserved, fur and feather, no fox hunting, owing to my horses on my own land. Signed: Noreen O’Brien.

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NEWS

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Council and Coast Guard in trawler mystery By Christy Parker MYSTERY surrounds the origins and fate of a trawler currently residing and allegedly leaking diesel in the harbour at Baile na nGall, An Rinn. Cllr. Pat Nugent raised the matter at October’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting.The Councillor claimed the trawler measures about 60 feet, was towed into port and has seemingly been abandoned since last June. Cllr. Nugent indicated the boat is in bad repair and that other boat owners are concerned about potential damage from leaking fuel and other debris. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan believed the ship’s owners - whoever they may be - and not the council bear rightful responsibility. Senior Engineer Gabriel Hynes said the

council had been unaware of the situation and would investigate, while Environmental Officer Ray Moloney echoed his view that any environmental threat would be considered. In a subsequent media inquiry the Council was asked for an update on the situation including i) who owns/is responsible for the boat?; ii) if its Council's responsibility now, what is the proposed course of action? and iii) Will the Council – or anyone else – incur any costs? The Council’s full response to these questions was that “any vessel in difficulty off shore is the responsibility of the Coast Guard, this also includes any pollution incident or threat of pollution offshore, it is only when it comes ashore that it's the responsibility of the local authority.The complaint was referred to the Coast Guard as detailed below, no further

update at present”. Given that the boat is within the harbour (onshore) the Council’s approach seems curious. It is understood that the local authority forwarded a picture of the boat in situ, at the harbour, to the Coast Guard service. It is unclear why the Council should resort to the Coast Guard at all if the boat is inshore, having already acknowledged that in such a location it becomes the Council’s own responsibility.The fact that the boat has apparently been abandoned since June and that its ownership has not been traced through any technical or administrative identification is further mysterious. Maritime bye-laws, governing high water marks, ports and piers can be complex but generally speaking local authorities are responsible for events and structures within harbours.

NOTICES

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public road from 7th to 9th November 2017 to facilitate Kilrossanty Small Mains Rehabilitation investigation works: Road to be Closed: • L1033 & L5066 Carrogarriffe, Co. Waterford Diversion Route: • Via L1031, L5065 (Modeligo road) and L5065 towards R672. Fergus Galvin, Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment

24th October, 2017.

Drink driving message not getting out as Gardaí note increase in DUI offences THE message that drivers should never, ever drink and drive is not getting out, as figures show that there was an 18 percent increase in the number of Waterford drivers caught for drink driving in the year to date. The recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee also noted increases in traffic collisions during the same period. “I’m not saying the figures are related, but you can draw a correlation between them,” Divisional Sergeant Gavin

Hegarty told the meeting. According to the figures, there was a 67 percent increase in the number of fatal road collisions in the Waterford Garda Division in the year to date; while there was a 40 percent increase in serious traffic collisions for the same period. “In the year to date, we caught more people driving while under the influence and we’ve had more people die on our roads,” Sgt. Hegarty said. He said that it means 18 percent more drivers this year who

decided to have a drink and then get behind the wheel and drive. “There is no excuse for that. If you are having a drink, don’t drive, the message is simple,” Sgt. Hegarty said. “Because you are not only taking your own life in your hands, but you are also taking other people’s lives into your hands. “We are very concerned that the message is still not getting out to drivers about drink driving.” Both Mayor Pat Nugent and Cllr. Eddie Mulligan queried how many DUI (driving under

the influence) offences would be drug driving, as opposed to drink driving. Superintendent Michael Leacy said he didn’t have a breakdown of the figures, but would look into it and obtain the figures for a future meeting. He also said he would look into obtaining figures which show the percentage of alcohol breathalyser tests conducted in the morning, as opposed to evening tests, which was sought by Cllr. Breda Brennan.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public road from 1st to 3rd November 2017 to facilitate the construction of a cattle underpass at Graignagower, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford. Road to be closed:

Shortlists announced for Dungarvan and West Waterford FBD Chamber Business Awards THE shortlists for this year’s Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber FBD Business Awards have arrived! We had an incredible response across all categories and we'd like to thank everyone for getting involved to help us recognise excellence in our community. The team at RIKON have been hard at work sorting through the deluge of nominations and the results are as follows: Customer Service Excellence Award sponsored by Dungarvan Leader • Baumann Jewellers • The Moorings • Browne’s Farmhouse & Townhouse Excellence in Local Produce Award sponsored by The Cliff House Hotel • Comeragh Mountain Lamb • Dungarvan Brewing Company • Legacy Irish Craft Cider Emerging New Business Award – sponsored by AIB • Gourmet House • Party Rock Travel • Flexiwage Success & Innovation Award – sponsored by Eurofins Food Testing • Terra Nua Building Contractors • SGC Dungarvan • Jack Molloy & Son Best Social Media Presence 2017 Award – sponsored by WLR FM • Club Deise • Joan Clancy Gallery • SGC Dungarvan

Best Place to Eat – sponsored by Dungarvan Credit Union • Gourmet House • 360 Cookhouse • The Moorings Irish in Business Award – sponsored by Foras na Gaeilge • Nemeton TV • Solas na Mara • Joan Clancy Gallery Arts, Culture & Heritage Award sponsored by SGC Cinema • John Young • Kirby School of Performing Arts • Lismore Opera Festival Export Company of the Year (Service or Product) - sponsored by Sunlife Financial • Onionsack • Environet Solutions • Nemeton TV Business Man of the Year - sponsored by McDonalds • Jonathan Shaw – Party Rock Travel • David Walsh – Better Finances • Dan Casey – Casey Caravan Park Business Woman of the Year - sponsored by Denise Radley Auctioneers • Lucia Quealy – Terra Nua Building Contractors • Elizabeth Murray – CarePlus Pharmacy • Naoive Coggin - Browne’s Farmhouse & Townhouse People’s Choice Award – sponsored by Terra Nua Building Contractors

• McDonalds Dungarvan • Murphy’s Toymaster • Dungarvan Paints & DIY • The Country Store • Jitterbeans We'll be launching our People's Choice online poll from the 16th to the 27th of October – this will give people a chance to vote for their favourite local business from the shortlist of five nominees through social media.The poll will be live on our Facebook page from the morning of the 16th - help us spread the word and get as many people involved in choosing West Waterford's favourite business as possible! Winners in all categories and our overall grand prize winner will be announced in at our awards evening in Lismore Castle on November 3rd.The winners in each category will receive a framed certificate and a commemorative piece. All category winners are then put forward to the overall Business of the Year Award 2017 sponsored by FBD worth €2,000. For further details contact Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber, The Plaza, Dungarvan. Call: 058 45054, email: info@dungarvanchamber.ie or visit: www.dungarvanchamber.ie * FBD Insurance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.Terms & Conditions apply, all awards independently adjudicated by RIKON based on published judging criteria, using RIKON's methodology and scoring.

• L1047 Graignagower, Ballymacarbry, Co. Waterford. Diversion Route: • Via L5122 and L1046 Fergus Galvin Director of Services Roads, Water and Environment

24th October 2017.

TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROADS SECTION 75 ROADS ACT 1993 Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public road from 2nd to 6th November 2017 to facilitate Kilrossanty Small Mains Rehabilitation investigation works: Road to be Closed: • L7017 Ballykeroge, Co. Waterford Diversion Route: • Via R675, L3018 and L7018 Fergus Galvin, Director of Services, Roads, Water and Environment

24th October, 2017.

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DUNGARVAN LIONS CLUB MELVIN JONES AWARDS NIGHT 2017 HELD IN THE PARK HOTEL, DUNGARVAN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; PHOTOGRAPHS BY SEAN BYRNE

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Pat Gordon, Anne Hurley, John Coade and John Hurley.

Maria Moloney with the Melvin Jones Award on behalf of her aunt Peggy Moloney pictured with Teresa Dineen, District Governer; John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club; Phyllis Davis, Dungarvan Lions Club and family and friends.

Derry Twomey with his Melvin Jones Award pictured with Teresa Dineen, District Governor; John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club and extended Twomey Family. Michael Ryan, John O'Brien, Tom Callanan and Eamon Foley.

Ray and Carol McAndrew, Jack Stephenson and Paul O'Gorman. George Hamilton with the Melvin Jones Award on behalf of Dungarvan Fire Service pictured with Teresa Dineen, District Governor; John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club; John Coade, Dungarvan Lions Club; Paul, Stephen and Denis Moynihan and Donal Connolly.

John Harnedy, John Coade and Eddie Holohan.

Erick Baumann, Johanna Curran, Ian Walsh, Ronagh Baumann and Paud Curran.

Bob O'Brien with his Melvin Jones Award. Iincluded are his wife Maria; Teresa Dineen, District Governor; John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club; John Coade, Dungarvan Lions Club and members of the O'Brien Family.

DUNGARVAN LIONS CLUB MELVIN JONES AWARDS NIGHT

Paul Clerkin, Bob O'Brien and Dermot Arnold.

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Eamon Moore, Mary and James Twomey.

[Sean Byrne]

Cyril Power, Donal Verling and Michael Brosnan.

[Sean Byrne]

Ned Phelan, John Hurley and John Hickey.

[Sean Byrne]

Declan Moon, Teresa Dineen, District Governor and Des Power.

[Sean Byrne]

Anne and John Hurley.

[Sean Byrne]

John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club presents the Melvin Jones Award to Maria Moloney who accepted it on behalf of her late aunt Peggy Moloney. [Sean Byrne]

Cyril Power, Cathy and Donal Connolly.

[Sean Byrne]

John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club presents the Melvin Jones Award to George Hamilton, who accepted it on behalf of the Dungarvan Fire Service. [Sean Byrne]

Eddie Holohan, John Harnedy and Eamon Moore.

[Sean Byrne]

John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club presents the Melvin Jones Award to Bob O'Brien. [Sean Byrne]

Mary Lawless, Derry Twomey and Taya Keating.

[Sean Byrne]

Three generations of the Moynihans â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Stephen, Denis and Paul.

Geraldine Veale and Phyllis Davis.

[Sean Byrne]

COUNTY NEWS NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.

Waterford Cheshire’s Winter Car Boot Sale WATERFORD Cheshire's Winter Car Boot Sale is on, Sunday, 26th November, 2017, from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. (stall holders be setup by 9.30 a.m.) in the grounds of Waterford Cheshire, Johns Hill. There are limited places available for stall holders. To book a space for €20 or for more information, (text ONLY), 086-8801860 with full name. If you have any of the following items: clothes (good condition), bric-a-brac, books, jewellary and small furniture. All items of donations can be left into Waterford Cheshire, from Monday, 20th November 2017, (office hours). Refreshments available.

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club pays tribute to Ophelia victim THE members of Dungarvan Hillwalking Club were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Clare O’Neill, from Aglish, who was a victim of Storm Ophelia. Clare was a member of the club for several years and regularly came on our Sunday walks with her daughter, Rosie. The club would like to extend its sympathies to Clare’s family, to her mother, her daughter Rosie, other relatives and many friends. Clare made a great contribution to Dungarvan Hillwalking Club and was a reliable and conscientious walk leader. In 2008, she climbed Ben Nevis as part of a club trip to raise money for the National Council for the Blind. Those who knew her in the club will remember Clare for her warmth, kindness and empathy.

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club DUNGARVAN Flower & Garden Club will host an evening of “Autumn Flower Arranging” with Margaret Ahern, AOIFA Floral Artist, on Wednesday, 4th October, at 8.00 p.m. in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Non-members are most welcome. For further information contact 087-7982056.

Local Prizewinners in the Annual Credit Union Art Competition following the presentation of prizes in Lawlors Hotel – Included are Special Guest, Waterford Senior Hurler, Brian O'Halloran; Conor McGuinness, Secretary DCU; Orla Dawson, Developement Officer, DCU; Jean Kiely, Ann Jones and Mascot Garvan, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

TOURANEENA ST. MARY'S NATIONAL SCHOOL A reminder to all that the St. Mary's National School recycling fundraising event is on this Wednesday, 25th October. Don't forget to drop off your unwanted clean clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys on Wednesday to the school or Thursday morning at the latest. All support is appreciated. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Results for draw in Dunne's Bar for week ending Sunday, 22nd October. The winning numbers drawn were 5, 14, 23. There was no winner of the €1,700 jackpot.The 5 x €20 winners were Royco Ware, Mike Power, John Power, Mossie Cliffe, Marian & Dermot. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Betty Condon. Next week’s draw will be held in Hanrahan's Bar on Sunday night, 29th October for a Lotto jackpot of €1,800. Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from committee members or designated local shops. SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB The Ladies Club announced last week that after many, many years of catering for funerals in the community centre, they have decided to retire from catering for future funerals. The catering from the ladies will be sadly missed and we take this opportunity to thank each and every one of the ladies who throughout the years, provided such a wonderful service and helped so many families in the parish. Go raibh míle maith agat. HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS PARADE Its party time again for all those who love to dress up and have a good day out. Bonnie's Bouquets Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Parade is being held by kind permission of Lord and Lady Burlington, in Lismore Castle Courtyard on Sunday, 29th October. Prizes will be awarded for the best family costumes and also prizes for the following categories, 0-3 years, 3-6 years and 6-12 years. Registration commences at 2.00 p.m. and the parade starts at 3.00 p.m. sharp. Entrance fee is €1 per adult and fancy dress registration fee is €3 per person or €10 for a family. All proceeds to Story Box Mother & Toddler Group, Lismore, with a donation to the First Responders, Lismore.There will be story telling and face painting in the banqueting hall in the castle for all the children, so dust down the costumes and head to Lismore for a great day out. NA DEISE LADIES FOOTBALL Na Deise ladies football club will hold a “Fun Table Quiz” in Deckies on Friday, 3rd November at 8.00 p.m., Junior and Senior quiz. All are welcome.

Abbeyside Scouts

THIS week Abbeyside Scouts had our parents night. After the usual preliminaries and a quick game/challenge, we got the den ready for the parents arrival. After Michael welcomed the parents, some of the new Scouts gave short demonstrations. Michael spoke on last year's annual camp followed by a slide show described by Seán. Looking forward to this coming year’s camp and possible

destination. Sounds as if it may be another good one. Well done leaders on all your hard work checking them out. Then the highlight of the night - the investiture of our new Scouts. Grace, Cian, David, Luke, Axel, Daniel, Harry, Tadhg, Kate and Bobby. What a great bunch. Then it was time for a coffee and a chat before going home. Our flag day is coming up soon and we are asking all

Ventures, scouts, cubs and parents to help with this fundraising effort. All help greatly appreciated. Any former members of the old 4th Waterford that want to help us with our Church Gate Collection on the 19th of November would be more than welcome. Please contact William Whelan on 086-2748377 for more information.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

KILL

Pictured at Dooley's Hotel attending the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2017 annual reunion were Ann Duggan, Ann Reid and Nellie Brennan. [John Power]

BONMAHON NEWS FROM THE ART HAND The Art Hand have been busy throughout the summer with environmental art project around Ireland and as far as the Scottish border. A bit closer to home this time, they've just announced that their Saleens 'Adopt a Beach' project, that was devised and is being facilitated by Sean Corcoran for Christ Church National School, has won the 2017 Environmental Awareness Award in the Diocesan Eco School Awards. 6 kids from the school travelled up to Carlow recently to accept the award as well as a lovely wooden plaque and a beautiful buddleia plant that will attract 100's of butterflies

to the school. Senator Grace O'Sullivan as well as Coast Guard (and Councillor) Jim Griffin have been involved in the project so far. All this and they haven't even started sticking together the massive mosaic that will be made from all the stones and shells collected by over 150 kids at Saleens Beach. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn for our recent lotto were 19, 18, 2 and 21. We had no jackpot winner but Ann Whelan matched 3 numbers to win €100. Our next Jackpot is €9,100.

Copper Coast Geopark Literary Festival Events First ever Copper Coast Geopark Literary Festival takes place along the Copper Coast Geopark this November . . . THE Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark is delighted to be hosting its first ever literary Weekend between the 1st and 5th November 2017. Over the five days of the festival, there will be five events taking place across the Geopark area along Waterford’s Copper Coast. On Wednesday, 1st November at 7.45 p.m., the popular “Words” poetry and literature event will take place in the Art Hand, Bunmahon. This is a great chance for any aspiring or established poets or authors to come along and share their work in a unique and inspiring setting. Admission cost is €5. On Thursday, 2nd November at 7.30 p.m. at Knockmahon National School in Bunmahon, there will be a talk about well known local 20th century novelist and playwright Una Troy. Former County Librarian Donald Brady will be on hand to give a talk about the popular mystery author and poet Tom Power will give an introduction. Several of Una’s more racy novels were controversial at the time

and were even banned in Ireland during the 1950s. Also on the night there will be a screening of a history film researched, written and starring the school children, it was edited by local film-maker Angela Mulcahy. Entry is €5 and all proceeds go towards school equipment. On Friday, 3rd November at 9.30 p.m. The Michael Power Memorial Swim committee will launch this year’s fundraising events. A Table Quiz will take place in Dunphy’s Bar in Kill in aid of “Touching Hearts” who are fundraising to build a new centre for children with physical and intellectual disabilities in Waterford, entry costs €20 for a table of four with all proceeds going to Touching Hearts. On Saturday, 4th November at 2.30 p.m., the launch of the latest edition of the “Decies” Journal of the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society will take place in the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre in Bunmahon. The launch will be accompanied by presentations on various aspects of the research presented,

on everything from alcohol consumption to oral history and soccer, and is sure to be a fascinating insight into Waterford’s past. Entry is free and all are welcome. On Sunday, 5th November from 1.00 p.m., the very popular Copper Coast Geopark Book Fair will take place within the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre in Bunmahon. Now in its 2nd year, the fair is a great chance to browse and purchase everything from second hand books to the works of self published authors and local handcrafts. Admission is free and there will be a costume competition with prizes for attendees dressed as literary characters or even those who dress up like their favourite book. Entry is free and all are welcome, tea and coffee will be served in the café. To find out more about these events and all the other events happening within the Copper Coast Geopark please give a follow or a like to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cop percoastgeopark.

MICHAEL POWER MEMORIAL SWIM This year's launch for the Michael Power Memorial Christmas Day Swim will take place on 3rd November in Dunphy's Pub with a table quiz night. This night is always a great night out, so make sure to mark it in your diary! Quiz starts at 9.30 p.m. and tables of four are €20. The 2017 Swim will be benefitting Touching Hearts. BIRTHDAY WISHES Very best wishes to Michelle Byrne on your birthday last week, all your friends and family are wishing you a fabulous year ahead with even more energy to burn! KILL GAA LOTTO At our storm delayed lotto draw in Dunphy's Bar last week, there was no winner of the jackpot worth €10,000. On the night there were no match 3's so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two tickets out of the hat were Emma Gallagher and a combined ticket of Mia & Kyle Torpey.The numbers drawn on the night were 16, 25, 26 and 28. WOW! Two years ago Kill NS Parents Association raised over €1,000 from their Rag and Phone Collection, last year, nearly doubled to €2,100, but last Friday, 13th Oct proved very lucky for our school children when an amazing 1,300 was raised in just one day from your old clothes, shoes, phones, etc. Wow. The truck had to make two trips. Thank you all so much, that is just jaw dropping. The next collection will be held in early February, if you missed this one and can't hold your bags until February, call Grace at 0863289212. KILL ACTION & ALERT GROUP There was a great turn-out to the recent public meeting facilitated by Kill Action and Alert Group and attended by Sgt Kissane and GDA Mannix from Kilmacthomas Station and the Kill CFR Group under the umbrella of the Portlaw Red Cross led as well as by residents groups, local groups representatives and members of the public. As explained by Grace Colbert, PRO, after welcoming everybody, the group is made up of three strands- the Alert group which looks after the text alert registrations and wishes to develop a list of vulnerable/isolated people in the area in order to help them liaise with an Garda to ensure their security; the Litterpick and Gardening group which works to improve the visual aspect of the village

through planting shrubs, flowers and trees, maintaining same with great help from Monica Weldon whom we've been able to employ through Tus and guided by the amazing Ray Power from Wisteria Landscaping who has not only donated a huge amount of time but also materials; and the "Fun"draising group which has been very successful with the Christmas and Easter village celebrations and the recent Rodeo BBQ. None of the work would be possible without the tireless work of Marie Cleary, Secretary, who has secured funding for the group's activities through applying for various grants and sponsorship, and by Brid Walsh, Treasurer. Sgt. Kissane informed the meeting that the Kilmacthomas Station would now be operated on a 24 hour basis and that there are still plans to sign the Kill Garda Station over to Kill National School once various government departments sort the paperwork. Sgt. Kissane introduced a new concept to aid the emergency services in the case of a medical emergency. The Bottle in the Fridge is a nifty device, simply a plastic bottle into which you list your medicines, medical history etc., and which with the display of a sticker on your front and back doors, will be found by paramedic/Garda. For insurance and Garda purposes, a leaflet helping you to document and how to photograph your valuables is also available. More information on these are available from Marie Cleary at 086-8385928. Sgt. Kissane also described how the crime rate in the area is low, this is due to the awareness of local people, the text alert system and the text alert signs which have been hugely influential nationally in warning criminals that the community is vigilant. GDA Mannix was very informative on seatbelt and age regulations for young children in cars and was asked to call to the local school and to be a presence at the traffic lights as there is still a lot of speeding through the village. This was followed by a display from Portlaw Red Cross demonstrating how the chain of survival works, what happens in a life threatening emergency, what each member of the community can do, how the local response group is activated to continue treatment until the arrival of the National ambulance Services. The short display also demonstrated how easy it is to start

potentially life threatening chest compressions in case of a cardiac arrest without delay. Marie Cleary explained how funds raised are spent including insurance, cost of running Text Alert Service, which for those registered already will not require a further fee, 9 new text Alert signs. Plans for the future include clearance of the area next to An Dallan, an application to a new Festivals grant in order to help organise a big event with the aid of other community or sports group in the area, production of a directory of local organisations, clubs and services which will be disseminated freely, recruitment and Garda clearance of volunteers to aid with helping and visiting vulnerable people in the area and with all our activities. This last request led to a number of volunteers right after the meeting. It was also stressed by an Garda and by community Alert coordinators how vital it is to register more residents in the area to the Alert scheme to ensure we keep our village and environs safe from crime. Please contact Marie Cleary for more information or if you would like to get involved. All it takes is one hour.... CHRISTMAS CHOIR One way of giving that hour to your community is to join the Christmas choir led by Brendan McCarthy which will help launch the Kill Action and Alert group Christmas Crib and Tree on Friday, December 1st. All ages welcome. Please help us celebrate the blessing of the Crib and create some atmosphere for the arrival of a very special guest. If you play a musical instrument, it would be wonderful if you could join us at the church in Kill village at 3.00 p.m. on Fridays on school days or contact Grace Colbert for clarification on times and venue. Go on, it'll be a laugh and get ya into the spirit!! BONFIRES At the request of residents and an Garda, please do not light bonfires in public areas at Hallowe’en. If you wish to arrange a public fire, please contact Sgt Kissane at Kilmacthomas Garda Station. There will be cars on patrol on October 31st. COFFEE MORNING Touching Hearts, this year's beneficiary of the Michael Power Memorial Swim, are holding a coffee morning on 10th November from 10.00 a.m. in the Sweep Bar. All are welcome to attend this morning and all donations are most welcome.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw A BIG thank you to all of our members for their readiness to respond to last week's calls for help in various capacities as tasked by the HSE and requested by our communities. Your dedication and professionalism during

Storm Ophelia and its aftermath was much appreciated. Well done. If anyone is interested in what we do, or would like to join us for training on Monday nights, please contact us on 087-4133522 for more information.

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ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS DEFIBRILLATOR FOR GRANGE St. Mary’s N.S. Grange, Parent’s Association are holding a Church Gate Collection for the provision of a Defibrillator for the communities of Grange and Ardmore. The collection will be held on Saturday, 4th November at Ardmore Mass at 7.30 p.m. And on Sunday, 5th November at Grange Mass at 10.30 a.m. OPHELIA & BRIAN All things considered we escaped lightly enough from both storms, given the tragedy and devastation caused elsewhere. Luckily for us the peak winds, wind direction and high tide didn’t combine here. Most homes were without electricity (some still are) and phone connections. From a Tidy Towns perspective, obviously our planned Open Meeting on Monday night didn’t go ahead – apologies for not notifying the cancellation but all our mobiles were down and I’m sure all yours too and The Round Tower, like the rest of us was in darkness. We are planning to re-schedule probably on Monday November 13th but we’ll confirm that later. REPAIR & EMERGENCY PERSONNEL A huge thank you to all the emergency and repair personnel who did trojan work during the week. Locally, we saw ESB, Eir and County Council & Fire

Brigade personnel out in atrocious and dangerous conditions and they all did a great job as did their management personnel who co-ordinated the whole operation in a most efficient clean up operation. POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL Ladies night out again at The Round Tower Hotel last Wednesday night when Ann Mooney romped home to victory ahead of Mary Ann Troy with a distant third place for Billy Harty spoiling a clean sweep for the girls. Redmond Foley’s win at the runners up table gets him back to the top of the table on 73 points ahead of Fr. Lucey on 68 with Billy Harty back in 3rd on 61. Long odds favourites, Ger Cronin, Jerome Curran & Catherine Mansfield are looming ominously just behind this trio. Runner up on the losers table, James Bryan is not far behind either. WELL DONE ARDMORE HURLERS Congrats again to Ardmore Junior Hurlers who collected their 3rd Title in as many weeks when they easily accounted for Ballydurn in the County Final at Carriganore on Saturday. And they’re not finished yet as they now progress to the Munster Club Championship with an away trip to Limerick in the offing on November 5th.

Ardmore Players are back with an hilarious new production WIDOWS’ Paradise, a three-act comedy by Sam Cree and directed by Declan Hennessy, promises to be one of the funniest plays the group have staged to date. This farcical comedy is set in the 70s and the action takes place in a seaside caravan with five ladies embarking on a strictly Women Only weekend away. Ruby (played by Claire Flavin) is a strong-willed widow with a decided distaste for all men and is adamant to make the other four ladies follow her lead and write-off the opposite sex for a life of peace and quiet. Her fellow musketeers follow somewhat bewildered with this quest. Lucy (played by Ita Keevers) is a dizzy loveable character who must hide her never-ending faith in finding true love. Vanessa, another widow (played by Linda Troy) is only interested in the finer things in life but has she an agenda of her own in taking this trip ? Then we have Rachel (played by Carole Troy) a relationship lightweight, whose overall fear of men makes her one of the most entertaining characters thrown into the female mix.These self-confessed widows are followed by Ruby’s gorgeous daughter, Sylvia (played by Saoirse Moloney) who has been taken along on the trip to learn from their mistakes. A case of mistaken caravan identity sends the Widows’ Paradise into disarray with the subsequent arrival of no nonsense alpha-male Harry (played by Séamus Keevers), his dim-witted sidekick Ernie (played by Anthony O’Brien) and Harry’s handsome young son Alan (played by Ciarán Keating). Add a couple of surprise visitors in the form of Wilfred and Farmer John (hilariously played by John Supple and Michael Lynch) and you have what can only be described as hysterical chaos. What was supposed to be a scene of peace and quiet turns into a riotous clash of the sexes, each of the ten characters with his or her own story to tell ! The Ardmore Players Cast and crew have been enjoying the busy rehearsals for what promises to be a cracker of a comedy. Many will remember previous very successful productions including ‘It’s the Real McCoy’ and ‘Sive’. Widows’ Paradise will be staged from November 24th – 26th in St Declan’s Hall, Ardmore, Tickets €10 are available in Ardmore from Quinn’s Foodstore & Keevers Bar or call 086-2330810 or 085-1741614.

Baill de choiste na hImearlainne ag an tobar san Aird Mhór ag deireadh na siúlóide ar Shlí Dhéugláin.

NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA DÍFHIBRILEOIR NUA DON SCOIL Beidh díolacháin cístí agus maidin caifé i Meánscoil San Nioclás, Dé hAoine 27 Deireadh Fómhair ón 11r.n. – 1i.n. Is ar mhaithe le Dífhibrileoir AED nua a cheannach don scoil atá an imeacht seo eagraithe. Fáilte roimh chách. Tuilleadh Eolais: Coiste na dTuismitheoirí Annice Ní Chionnfhaolaidh: 087-2242276. AN IMEARLANN Shiúil Lorcán Ó Muirí, le cabhair ó bhaill de choiste na hImearlainne, ar shlí Dhéugláin ó Cheapach Choinn go dtí Aird Mhór ar an Satharn 14 Deireadh Fómhair. Tá obair mhór á dhéanamh ar an gcuid seo de Shlí Dheugláin faoi láthair agus bhaineamar an-taitneamh as an tsiúlóid. Bhailíomar beagáinín os cionn €1,000 agus rachaidh an tairgead seo i dtreo an costas a bhaineann le luascán do pháistí le riachtanais speisialta a cheannach. Déanfaidh an coiste iarratas le haghaidh deontas don bhfuíollach a bhaineann le costas an luascáin. Tá súil againn freagra a fháil thar n-ais ar an iarratas faoi Eanáir 2018. Ba mhaith linn ár mbuíochas ó chroí a ghabháil leo siúd a thug urraíocht dúinn don tsiúlóid. Muna raibh deis agat urraíocht a thabhairt agus más mian leat cabhrú linn, is féidir leat dul i dteagmháil le haon bhall den gcoiste. Beidh aon eolas nua faoin togra seo le fáil ar shuíomh Facebook na hImearlainne. Lorcán Ó Muirí, with help from the Imearlann committee, walked from Cappoquin to Ardmore on Saturday, 14th of October, along Saint Declan's way. This part of Saint Declan's

way is currently undergoing maintenance work and we enjoyed the walk. Just over €1,000 was collected and this money will be put towards the purchase of an inclusive swing. The committee will now make a funding application for the balance of the cost of the swing. We hope to have an answer back regarding our application by January 2018. We would like to thank all those who gave sponsorship for the walk. If you did not have an opportunity to make a donation, and you wish to assist us, you can contact any member of the Imearlann committee. All updates regarding this project will be placed on the Imearlann's Facebook page. CLEACHTADH CUARDA Bíonn cleachtadh cuarda in Ionad Pobail Na Rinne gach Máirt 7 i.n. – 8 i.n. €8 an rang nó 4 sheachtain ar €24. Déan Teagmháil le Michelle ar 0867330061. NAÍONRA AN tSEAN PHOBAIL Míle buíochas do gach éinne as do chabhair agus tacaíocht ag an Lá Caife ar an Aoine seo caite, go háirithe do Tony agus Margaret Tobin. Bhí Lá íontach againn don Naíonra. Many thanks to everyone for your help and support at the Coffee Day on Friday last, especially to Tony and Margaret Tobin for hosting the event. It was a great day for the Naíonra AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn

an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087-7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3 i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad

Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9 r.n. – 11 r.n. ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag 058-46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are 058-46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Coal from the wreck of the Moresby

Ireland’s Antarctic Explorers Talk by Michael Smith at SGC Dungarvan – Michael Dunford, Michael Smith, Moe Dunford, Eddie Cantwell.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE Our annual fundraising Book Sale will be held on Thursday 26th, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th October in the former Mill Restaurant by Garvey’s SuperValu carpark. There will be a great selection of books for sale! Our Book Sale gives a much needed financial boost to help with the running costs of the Museum, so please do consider coming along to buy lots of books! Donations of books towards the sale can be made by dropping them in to us at the Museum in Friary Street, and they should be in good condition, with no magazines or encyclopaedias please. Our thanks to Liam Power and Garveys SuperValu for allowing us to use the restaurant for our sale. IRELAND’S ANTARCTIC EXPLORERS TALK BY MICHAEL SMITH AT SGC DUNGARVAN A GREAT SUCCESS The talk by the author of the number one bestselling book ‘Tom Crean’, Michael Smith, at the SGC cinema in Dungarvan on 18th October was a great success and extremely well attended. One of those in attendance was the brilliant actor Moe Dunford, with his father Michael who is a big fan of Tom Crean and was delighted to meet Michael Smith. Extra chairs had to be brought down to the cinema from the museum as the demand for tickets was so great! The talk was very interesting and was thoroughly enjoyed by all those present. Our thanks to Michael Smith who very kindly donated the proceeds from the event to the Museum Society, and to Eddie Cantwell, Willie Fraher and all those involved in organis-

ing this event. MUSEUM GALLOWS HILL PROJECT AWARDED €500 COMMUNITY FUNDING FROM THE CREDIT UNION Chrissy Knight-O’Connor and Eddie Cantwell attended an event at the Park Hotel on 19th October at which we were awarded €500 community funding by the Credit Union. Our thanks to the Credit Union. NIALL BYRNE MEMORIAL LECTURE 2017 BY JULIAN WALTON From Medieval Warlords to Anglicised Loyalists: The Powers of Curraghmore, 1400-1700 On Thursday, 2nd November, at 7.30 p.m. the 2017 Niall Byrne Memorial Lecture will take place at the Waterford Museum of Treasures. As Niall’s main field of expertise was in medieval and early modern Waterford, Julian Walton has chosen as his subject for the lecture ‘From Medieval Warlords to Anglicised Loyalists: The Powers of Curraghmore, 1400-1700’. No prior booking is required, this looks like being a fascinating and popular lecture so it’s a case of first come, first served! NEW BOOK – ATLAS OF THE IRISH REVOLUTION Waterford County Museum contributed a number of images to the recently published Atlas of the Irish Revolution. This important work was published by Cork University Press, and is profusely illustrated throughout its over nine hundred pages. Leading historians on the period have written on various aspects of the revolutionary period, including Dungarvan man Prionnsias Breathnach. The book is now available in bookshops.

MUSEUM AGM The Museum AGM will be held on Thursday, 26th October at 7.30 p.m. in the Museum. NEW MUSEUM DISPLAY PRESENTATION We are currently reorganising our entire museum layout. A series of new display walls will enable us to present our collection in an improved manner and also allow us to display material from our reserve collection which has not been on display previously. Please be patient with us if you are visiting the museum, we feel it will be worthwhile when completed and will result in a more satisfying visitor experience. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the Museum. The Museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fund raising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie including volunteers taking part in local archaeological digs. Call in to see us in Friary Street, or ring us on 058-45960 for more information. DONATIONS OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The Museum relies on dona-

[John Foley]

THE ship Moresby of Liverpool was on its way from Cardiff to South America with a cargo of coal. On Christmas Eve 1895 the ship was wrecked in Dungarvan Bay and most of those on board were drowned. The following year, many local people went out to the wreck to obtain items. In 1898 the Town Commissioners stated that they had no objection to locals removing the cargo of coal. The story of the Moresby struck a cord with the people of Dungarvan and beyond, and remained in the memory of locals for a long time afterwards. A number of artefacts from the wreck are on display in the museum.

tions of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you may have in your possession which you would be willing to kindly donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. We can scan them to add to our extensive photographic archive and give you back the originals. By donating items to us you will be playing your part in helping to preserve local history for future generations. You can drop items into us in Friary Street, or call us on 058-45960 to discuss any items you are thinking of donating. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058-45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

Eddie Cantwell, Michael Dunford, John Walsh, Michael Smith, Moe Dunford, Nioclás Ó Griofáin, Willie Fraher. [John Foley]

Willie Fraher talking.

[John Foley]

Michael Smith giving his talk.

[John Foley]

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 25TH OCTOBER, 2017 Surname Touhy Flynn O’Connor Pettigrew

First Name Michael James John Douglas St. George

Age 54 28 22 25

Service No. Rank Donkeyman Able Seaman 7771 Pr. 2Lt.

Service Merc. Marine Merc. Marine Army Army

Unit S.S. Hazelwood S.S. Australdale I. Guards.2Bn. Sherw’d For. 14Bn.

Where Born Waterford Killea Ballyduff Upper Tramore

Death Category At sea At sea Wounds Wounds

Date of Death 10/19/17 10/19/17 10/22/17 10/23/17

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY By Donal Buckley

Crisis? What Crisis? . . . OPHELIA arrived in Ireland with all the latent insanity of her Shakespearean namesake, with none of the regret. She left behind a trail of destruction and disarray and three good people dead. The nature of a hurricane is such that it doesn't discriminate or favour any thing or any one. Buildings that stood for generations were ripped apart. Many farmers across the country lost livestock and had roofs torn off sheds. Thousands of trees were snapped, broken or uprooted with much of the country's infrastructure brought to a complete halt. Of course, children were very, very disappointed that the schools had to close! However, it was a good call by Bus Eireann and the Department of Education (eventually) to make that closure happen. There were positives too. Co-operation between people seems to be at its best in the face of the greatest adversity. As various services returned slowly and patchily, the Irish people showed their most supportive characteristics. Water was in short supply, so plastic bottles, gallons, drums and even barrels were transported from one neighbourhood to the next. Meanwhile, the barter system was in full swing on social media, "can we charge our phones at your place and you and your family can have showers here". Those who are in the firewood business saw their share price plummet as there was an absolute glut of timber fallen across the country. I saw a young newly married couple take away an electricity pole at one stage. I didn't have the heart to tell them it was metal. There were, of course, the idiots. Kite-surfing in a hurricane? What were they thinking? Stupidity like that should be rewarded with immediate clapping in irons and a lengthy spell in a cell on Spike island. The 2017 Parents of the Year Award goes to the people that brought their children for a stroll on the pier in Salthill. "Kids, this is Ophelia. She'll be taking you for the day. Maybe on a permanent basis." Of course, there was the hardy fools that thought it would be refreshing to go for a swim, in 50 foot waves. Really, did any of these people deserve for the Rescue Services to put their lives on the line for them. Somebody suggested that it would be evolutionary natural selection to leave them there. That is certainly one point of view. I couldn't possibly comment. The ESB linemen achieved legendary status over the week. Their heroism will be spoken of in the future, in the same loving folklore as the likes of Cuchullain, Fionn MacCool and James McClean. Some say that their superpowers are akin to those of The Stig on Top Gear. Whatever mythological abilities are attributed to them, we were glad they were there. We mustn't forget the teams of "sparkies" from Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Scotland and France who bolstered the ranks of indigenous electricians in our hour of need. Apart from the French, who will we call, post Brexit, should Ophelia send one of her destructive relations in the future? Tom Keith wrote last week about The Night Of The Big Wind, which devastated Ireland in 1839. There was no electricity in those days, or structured water supply. Hundreds died and thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed. Our forecasting and our preparations have vastly improved since then. The emergency services are some of the best in the world. But we can't be complacent.Vigilance and extreme care are vital during these catastrophic events. Nature is still far more powerful than us. Ballinameela Creatives wish to pass on our condolences to the family and friends of those lost to the storm. Japanese author Huraki Murakami said,"When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That's what this storm is all about."

AGM Our AGM will take place this Wednesday, October 25th at 8 p.m. upstairs in Ballinameela Community Centre. We would really love to see some new faces to come on board. Please just come along and see what's involved. New ideas and people are always welcome. RECENT STORM During the recent bad weather the local area was hit badly with power outages. We were able to open the Community Centre last Wednesday so people could get access to hot showers, water, electricity etc. It’s times like this we see what an important amenity the centre is to the community. It was greatly appreciated by all those who used it. VILLIERSTOWN CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR The Annual Villierstown Christmas Fair is on 26th November 11-4 p.m. Book your table now 087 6168303 Zoe. BODY CONDITIONING AND CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES Body Conditioning and Circuit Training Classes on in Ballinameela Community Centre ever Monday Night between 7-8 p.m. Classes cost €5. All levels of fitness catered for. Enquiries text or call 087 8229762.

LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 836 2695 if interested. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30 in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087 9718945. CIRCUIT TRAINING AGLISH COMMUNITY CENTRE Circuit training is returning on Thursday Nights 7-8 p.m. in Aglish Community Centre. Class's cost €8 or book 4 classes for €24. Contact Michelle 086 7330061 BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087 7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 0873538347. It works in 2 ways. Firstly a message regarding any

suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook - www.facebook.com/parish.communityalert.ie FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday & Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall. Please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Alison Maher is respon-

sible for the month of October for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 087287 9429. CONDOLENCES We offer our sincere sympathies to the family of Clare O’Neill, Graigue on her recent sad passing. May she rest in peace. LOTTO RESULTS 16/10/17 – Numbers drawn were 13, 28 and 29. No winner. €20 winners: M. & C. Barry, Ballintaylor; Ronan Culloo, Ballygambon; John Moynihan, Kereen; Mike and Kathy c/o Maureens; Mary Morrissey Curraroache. 26/10/17 – Numbers drawn were 16, 21 and 26. No winner. €20 winners: Mr. and Mrs. c/o Kereen; Jim O’Brien, Dromore; John Moynihan, Kereen;The Monday Night Lads c/o Cruiscín and Rosaleen Connery, Aglish. Next week’s Jackpot is €4,250 and the draw will take place in Maureens. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 087-9194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

STRADBALLY WELCOME We welcome Canon Brian O’Rourke and his wife Agnes who will take up the position of Vicar to the Church of Ireland Union of Parishes in Stradbally this week. The

good wishes of the whole community are offered to his and his wife as he takes up his pastoral journey at the Rectory in Stradbally.We understand that Canon O’Rourke is no stranger to Stradbally having spent many hol-

The above embroidery work reads. “This sampler was worked on this 19th day of July, 1842 by Catherine Cleary at the Stradbally National School Aged 15 years”. The above Stradbally National School is now the Barron Hall. In 1842 this National School had two classrooms, one classroom for the girls (village end) and one classroom for the boys (Holy Cross Church end). The original 'Sampler' is hanging in the family home in California, bigger in size than an A4 page, and this copy was brought back by Chris Hines (descendant) during his visit to Durrow House July/August 2017. When you study the sampler you can still clearly see the alphabet stitched in. Catherine's father, John Cleary had a "Petition of Repeal and Emancipation" dated 23-09-1840. " Mr John Cleary, of Durrow, Co. Waterford, enclosing the subscriptions with his own and 19 arduous and zealous Repealers as Ireland can produce, who will use every constitutional means to assist the great Liberator in achieving the emancipation of their beautiful and beloved Erin from worse than Egyptian bondage, and will never cease to use their influence until they see a truly reformed parliament sitting in College Green. Please admit me as a member and eurol the other subscribers as repealers, P. Ryan, J. Duan, M. Martin, A. Cleary, M. Flinn, J. Flynn, J. Burke, D. Burke, J. Loughlin, M. Sullivan, T. Bergin, G. Sheridan, J. Barry, J. Darcy Snr. and Jnr., J. Curran, Joseph Curran, John Curran and C. Beval." Continued next week. Any queries Tom 087-9386209 or cianflaherty96@gmail.com

idays in the local area. SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is offered to George Taylor, Joe and family, Church Lane, Stradbally on the recent death of his sister Noreen Oliver which took place in Dublin. Sympathy is also offered to Paddy Kiely, Marie and family, Little Wood, Stradbally and Mr and Mrs Joe Brown and family, Cill Aoidh, Stradbally on the recent death of Mary Ann Kiely, Adramone, Lemybrien, Co. Waterford. TIDY TOWNS NEWS Stradbally Tidy Towns committee would like to thank and acknowledge the kind words and congratulations of our local Soccer Club on winning the silver medal in the National Tidy Towns competition as reported in last week’s local papers. STRADBALLY MARKET A special Hallowe’en Market will take place next Sunday at the Cove Bar in Stradbally beginning at 10.30 a.m. until 12.30 p.m. There will be lots of bracks, toffee apples, sweets and treats and all the usual home produce. There is also a special offer of a selection box of fresh vegetables for the attractive price of €6 the speciality of the day. Do drop in and join in the fun. THANK YOU A huge thank you to all our emergency services that went beyond the call of duty to keep us all safe last Monday when Hurricane Ophelia hit our coasts. Thank you also to our local radio station WLR fm for keeping us up to date with public notices, road closures and hazards.We have all learned from this experience that the battery radio is a must have in times without power and also that good neighbours are the friends we cannot live without in all emergencies. Thank you to the council for the clean-up job at Ballyvooney Cove following the stone and boulders moved from the beach with the force

of wind and waves breaking through the new fence and being deposited onto the road, closing the road to traffic. After the storm among the debris on the breach was found the venomous Man of War sea creatures more at home in the Mediterranean. WELLNESS EVENT A reminder that a Wellness Event will take place at the Barron Hall on Friday night next, 27th October at 7.30 p.m. This will include a taster session of Acupuncture and Guided Mediation. If you would like to take part you can book on 087 951 4584. This event will be hosted by Breda Cummins. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS In the recent Club lotto draw there was no jackpot winners. The numbers drawn were: 2, 3, 10, 14. €25 winners were Brona Power, Diarmuid Crowley and Theresa Hurton. The promoter’s prizewinner was Damien Sheehan.The next draw will take place in the Cove Bar next Sunday night, 29th October and the jackpot on offer will be €1,000. Tickets are available from all the usual places and with the regular promoters. Thanks to all who continue to support our lotto. Academy and Little Dribblers continues each Saturday at 10.30 a.m., fun and games for all children from 3 to 9 years. If you have a child in that age group come along any Saturday and talk to the group mentors. OPHELIA As the saying goes "you never miss the water until the well runs dry". The experts in the weather forecasting business got 'Hurricane Ophelia" spot on, most people respected the "Red" weather warning, that did help to keep tragedies down. Electricity returned to all house in the parish by Friday. Those responsible to have roads cleared and made user safe were well organised and quick off the mark.

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LISMORE The Beauty Queen of Leenane for Courthouse Theatre Stage LISMORE Dramatic Society will proudly present this Martin McDonagh’s Tony Award winning play at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore from Friday 17th to Sunday, 19th November and also from Friday 24th to Sunday, 26th November. The play received its world premiere when the Druid Theatre Company opened the production at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway on 1st February, 1996. It then toured Ireland, stopping off in Longford, Kilkenny and Limerick. It transferred to London's West End, where it opened at the Royal Court Theatre on 29th February, 1996. The Druid production then returned to Ireland to embark on an extensive national tour, playing in Galway, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, and the Theatre Royal, Waterford where local award winning actress Anna Manahan played to packed houses among her own. Attending the final performance in Waterford that night

Waterford's own Anna Manahan who won a Tony Award for her portrayal of Mag Folan in The Beauty Queen of Leenane.

in 1996 was our own director James Lenane, and he now finally gets to direct the play itself here in Lismore. The play returned to London where it was revived at the Duke of York's Theatre on 29th November, 1996 for several months. The play received its American premiere opening Off-Broadway on 11th February 1998, presented by the Atlantic Theatre Company at the Linda Gross Theater. It transferred to the Walter Kerr Theatre on Broadway where it opened on 14th April 1998. It received six Tony Award nominations, winning four: Best Supporting Actor (Tom Murphy); Best Actress (Marie Mullen); Best Supporting Actress (Anna Manahan); and Best Director (Garry Hynes), the first female recipient of a Tony Award

for directing a play. In the lead role of Mag Folan for which Anna Manahan won a Tony Award on Broadway is Blanaid Hennessey and she is looking forward to the challenge. Maureen Folan is played by local actress Rachel Owens who has competed with Brideview Drama on the Open Festival Circuit, Pato Dooley is played by the experienced Kevin Roche and to play Ray Dooley we welcome to Lismore Dramatic from Knockanore Drama Liam Motherway. Rehearsals are going really well and this promises to be a night of theatre and drama not to be missed! Tickets Adults €12, Students €7 can be booked at Lismore Heritage Centre on 058-54975 and on 085-7714828 from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. from November 1st.

Location: SVP Hall, 25 Chapel Place, Lismore (near Roman Catholic Church) Tutor: Margaret (Gooee) O’Brien, MAFA THIS workshop introduces and develops students ability to work in oils. Each day of the workshop begins with a demonstration, a painting is begun on the first day and developed so that a student can see clearly every stage of the painting process. The students work on their paintings, each week, guided by the tutor, giving simple and precise advice. It is proposed that each student produces a completed painting by the end of the course. The course focuses on the dividual development of the student, to create a work in such a way as to nurture their own

Lismore Dramatic Society Blanaid Hennesey who plays the lead role of Mag Folan in The Beauty Queen of Leenane at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore.

Liam Motherway who plays the role of Ray Dooley in The Beauty Queen of Leenane at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart THERE is something beautiful happening when a family in the month of November sits down and begin the list of deceased members, friends and neighbours. Family members give an aspect of immortality to the deceased by calling them to mind. It is not simply a compiling of a list. Each name recalled is a person with an unique personality who in their earthly journey made something of their life talents for others. It is good for parents to tell their children about the lives of the deceased neighbours, relations and friends. It’s telling their story, the goodness in their lives as well as their shortcoming can be a grace for storyteller and story listener. In naming the virtues and creativity of the deceased the young come to realise that they

Simply Oils Lismore

are not the only geniuses who live. Finding old photographs, preferably casual photos and placing them in the prayer space for the month of November can be a good ritual. This reflective exercise may help deepen the Christian Faith and hope in the eye of cold death. It can be an Easter moment in the family. Many families go to the trouble of making a list of their loved ones to be prayed for in the Novena of Masses in the Parish beginning November 11th. I often read those names lovingly written and try to imagine their greatness and maybe see indications of who they influenced in life. There is something missing when someone simply writes ‘all our deceased relations and friends’. Individually calling each by name keeps us from forgetting.

Forgetting relations and neighbours is real. We see this in life when a neighbour goes to a nursing home or rest home where their needs can be met. They are ignored by most of their neighbours who they ‘thought’ were their friends. Ask the saints to pray for us and be our active friends on the other side of time. We believe in miracles, they are so common that we just fail to register them in our life experiences. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 28th October - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 29th October Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

OUR Variety Concert “One Night Only” will be staged on Saturday, 4th November in the Courthouse Theatre Lismore at 8.15 p.m. Tickets are available from the Heritage Centre at €12 each and €7 for concessions. This promises to be another night of wonderful nights entertainment with a mix of music, song, dance, drama and comedy. So bring the family and support the wonderful local talent which under the directorship of Becky and Ellen McCloskey will have you dancing in the aisles! CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS SHOW Registration for this year’s Children’s Christmas Show will take place in the Courthouse Theatre from 2.30 p.m. – 3.00 p.m. on Monday, 30th October. Children must be available for Rehearsals on Saturdays and Sundays during the month of November (A full timetable will be given out on the day). No late registrations will be accepted so if you cant make it on the 30th please contact Becky prior to that date ph- 0863282194. We look forward to meeting our “Stars” of the future. AUDITIONS Auditions for another “Broadway Musical Mix” will take place on Saturday, 11th November at 2.00 p.m. it is planned to stage this show in March for a six night run with rehearsals beginning in early January. If you are interested and cannot make it on the night contact Aimee on ph 087-9634977 or John on 0879189688. The Lismore Dramatic society would like to congratulate Daisy O’Reilly as she prepares to take to the stage in the Everyman Theatre Cork starring in the “Adams Family”. Good luck!!

personal style. The workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers. Workshop cost: €100 for the five workshops. Workshop dates: Wednesday, November 1st to Wednesday, November 29th. Workshop times: 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Book your place from GooeeOBrien Artist on Facebook or by email at maggiemobrien@gmail.com, mobile 0852353852. Materials list available from tutor.

Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Parade IT’S party time again for all those who love to dress up and have a good day out. Bonnie's Bouquets Hallowe’en Fancy Dress Parade is being held by kind permission of Lord and Lady Burlington, in Lismore Castle Courtyard on Sunday, 29th October. Prizes will be awarded for the best family costumes and also prizes for the following categories, 0-3 years, 3-6 years and 6-12 years. Registration commences at 2.00 p.m. and the parade starts at 3.00 p.m. sharp. Entrance fee is €1 per adult and fancy dress registration fee is €3 per person or €10 for a family. All proceeds to Story Box Mother & Toddler Group, Lismore, with a donation to the First Responders, Lismore. There will be story telling and face painting in the banqueting hall in the castle for all the children, so dust down the costumes and head to Lismore for a great day out.

Hallowe’en Screening at Lismore Castle OUR annual Hallowe’en Pizza & Beer Film Night takes place on Saturday, 28th October. Come join us for a screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show in Lismore Castle’s Pugin Hall. Not to be missed……the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter is waiting for you! Tickets are still available online and cost €20 per person. Discounted tickets for members of our Friends Scheme cost €18. Your ticket includes film, pizza and beer (while stocks last). Doors open at 7.00 p.m., film starts 7.30 p.m.

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CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746 – email ocappdev@eircom.net Facebook – Cappoquin Community Centre THE THREE AMIGOS Cappoquin Community Centre are delighted to announce that The Three Amigos are to play live in concert in the Community Centre on Monday, 8th January, 2018. Tickets are available from the Community Centre office (058) 52746. Check out our Facebook page Cappoquin Community Centre for our The Three Amigos competition. HALL BOOKINGS With November almost upon us, all users of the Community Centre individuals, clubs, groups are reminded to book their preferred time for using our facilities. Demand this year is higher than ever with the great success of the Waterford/Wexford ETB classes. GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College, well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Irelands most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200,

6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25. QUIDDLERS The popular Quiddlers group from 10 a.m. - 12 noon on Wednesday mornings and all are welcome for play for the kids and chat for parents. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray. Monday Affane Bridge. Quiddlers from 10 a.m. 12.00 noon on Wednesdays Thursday morning 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray. Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday evenings Gymnastics 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. All are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone inter-

ested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 first floor of the Community Centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT HITS €3,800 Lotto draw 17th October, 2017 – Jackpot €3,700. Numbers drawn 8, 22, 25, 26. No winner. Consolation prize winners: Joe White, Kilmolash; Mary Coughlan, Lincoln’s Shop; Breda Doherty, Allen Street; Tracy Fraher, Shanbally; Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin, Cappoquin. Lotto draw 23rd October 2017 – Jackpot €3,800. Numbers drawn 7, 8, 12, 22. No Winner. Consolation Prize winners: Vincent Byrne, Melleray; Mary Croke, Melleray Road; Daniel Leahy, Bishopstown Lismore; Deirdre O’Shea, Shanbally; Liam O’Donnell & David O’Farrell, Green Street. Next week’s draw is on the 31st October, with a jackpot of €3,900. Remember anyone looking to buy our Lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

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CA ARNIVAL 2017 WRAP-UP The last remaining bills from the Cornerstone Carnival of 2017 have come in and been paid, so the committee is delighted to report that we had an operating profit of €587 on this year’s weekend. The main source of income was, as always, the sales of balls for the Castle Street Cascade, with almost 600 bouncy balls sold in the three weeks prior to the Carnival. We can’t thank people enough for their ongoing support, including some generous donations from people who did not want to buy bouncy balls, etc. As indicated previously, the

committee will review the 2017 weekend in more detail in the coming months, and decide on what the best options for 2018 are. June has become a problematic month because of so many other weekend events taking place, although the fact that our primary school was still open this year allowed for a great opportunity to get the children involved. Next year will see the World Cup in Russia and round-robin Munster hurling championship in full swing in June, so planning will have to take these events into account as well. Thanks again to everyone who helped, supported, publicised and

participated in 2017. GETTING CLOSER Those keeping an eye on the English Premiership will already know that local star Jayson Molumby has been in the first team squad at Brighton and Hove Albion for the last three games, including the win over West Ham at the London (Olympic) Stadium on Saturday. Following on from Jayson’s captaincy of the Irish Under 19 team and his recent hat-trick at Waterford’s own RSC, his first team debut in the Premiership must only be a matter of time. That will be a great day for Railway Athletic in Cappoquin and for all local sports fans, and we will do our best to keep everyone updated. THIS WEEK’S PHOTO It is 40 years ago this year that St. Michael’s closed its doors and was replaced by the new group homes in Shanbally. This week’s photo shows Our Lady’s Dormitory in the original building, which subsequently became the excellent River View guesthouse run by Evelyn Flynn and family for many years.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 21st October, 2017. Nos drawn 11, 15, 19. No winner €25 winners: Thomas Tyler Walsh, Kevin Dalton, Derek Kelly, Joanne & Mike k c/o The Welcome Inn. Next week’s Jackpot €2,000. CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit training takes in Modeligo Community Centre, every Monday and Thursday night at 7.00 p.m. for all ages. For further info contact Shane on 087 1345574. MODELIGO GAA Whitechurch Reunion Night in association with Modeligo GAA Club is on this Sunday, October 29th in the Park Hotel, starting at 9 p.m. DJ Mike

O’Rourke. Tickets selling fast. Tickets can be got from the following outlets: Kenneth’s Ice Cream Parlour, Pet & Party Shop, O’Connell St., Beary’s Cross Store, Park Hotel reception, Deckie’s Bar Modeligo, Welcome Inn Bar, Cappagh, Denn Feeds reception Cappoquin. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica on 087 4112798 or email marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com before 9 p.m. on Monday night. BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro Turf or Hall please contact John Power on 087 283 4600.

Down Villierstown Way Pictured at the Pat Shortt Concert which was held in the Community Centre recently.

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TALLOW SENIOR CITIZENS DRAW Tallow Senior Citizens five week annual draw commences on 7th November. Contact any member of the committee if you are interested in joining. This draw is used to fund the Senior Citizens Christmas party. So your support would be greatly appreciated. INTERGENERATIONAL COMPUTERS In recent years, there has been

increasing interest in Ireland in developing initiatives that seek to bring the older and younger generations together.These initiatives have a range of positive benefits for both the individual and the community in general. On Friday, 3rd November, Tallow Enterprise Centre will host our third InterGenerational Computer morning in association with Tallow and Conna Foroige Youth Club. This will take place from 10.00

The Wednesday morning computer class at Tallow Enterprise Centre, helping Mary McCarthy to celebrate her birthday.

a.m. – 12.00 noon. Everyone welcome, refreshments will be served. BINGO BINGO BINGO!! On Sunday night last one lucky or you could say unlucky bingo player missed out on the substantial jackpot of €7,100 by only one number. The €120 was won on the 49th call. So folks if you are planning a shopping trip for Christmas and would like some extra spending money, come to Tallow Bingo Sunday night at 8.30 p.m., it could be your lucky night. This jackpot is sure to be gone in the next few weeks. MOVIE & MUNCHIE MORNING On 2nd November, Tallow Enterprise Centre will hold a Movie and Munchie morning in aid of Trick or Treat for Temple Street. All children aged 5 years upwards are invited to attend in fancy dress if possible. This is shaping up to be a spooktacular!! morning of Hallowe’en fun. To book please contact 058-56445. DRAMA Conna Drama Group staged their two hilarious One Act Comedies last weekend and a further two nights will take place this coming weekend, on Friday, 27th and Saturday, 28th at 8.15 p.m.

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Irish Comedy “The Shaughraun” is hitting Tallow this November IN three weeks time, Brideview Drama will stage the clever Irish comedy “The Shaughruan” by Dion Boucicault. With a cast of more than 20, it is going to be a harem-scarem mad-cap show. James Clancy of Clancy’s Bar and Guesthouse is taking up the role of the rogue himself Conn The Shaughraun. He is a lovable blackguard and spends his time “fishin’ and huntin’ and sportin’ and drinkin’ and lovemakin”. His best friend in the world is his dog Tatters and we have two wonderful local dogs destined for stardom who are sharing the role, namely Nydia and Poochy. Conn is a vagabond and is to be found at the heart of every skirmish in the County Sligo. He spends the duration of the play trying to keep his friend Robert from harm. Robert, played by William Curley, is an escaped convict who is on the run from the Red Coats (Martin Murphy and James Hyde) and the local squire Corry Kinchela (Tomas Roche). Kinchela has a band of baddies played by John Cullinane, James Ahern, Sean Twomey,Tom Doyle and Bart O’Donoghue (They are already the biggest blackguards in West Waterford) who are all out to get Robert, his fiancé (Emma O’Neill), his sister (Suzanne Kirwan) and his estate. Luckily, the baddies are well matched by a team of goodies

who are all trying to save Robert. Father Dolan is played by the ever reverent Donal Howard of Castlelyons. He is looked after by his niece and sweetheart of Conn, Moya Dolan, played by Derbhla Kenny from Ballyduff. Conn is constantly tormented by his pestering oul widdy of a mother who is played by Veronica Henley who has a gang of other biddies who are by her side when tragedy strikes. This action-packed melodra-

matic production is going to be something special. With a fabulous cast of familiar faces and newcomers, “The Shaughraun” will run in Tallow Community Centre at 8.00 p.m. on the following dates in November: Thursday 9th, Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Thursday 16th, Saturday 18th and Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th. Ring your friends, save the date and come and join us for a fun filled night in three weeks time.

James Clancy and Derbhla Kenny.

ESB workers replace a transformer at the Green Road, after damage by Hurricane Ophelia.

KNOCKANORE Check us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History) HURRICANE OPHELIA As the hurricane came and went last Monday and Tuesday, it left a trail of destruction in the local area, with many roads blocked with fallen trees, power lines completely destroyed and complete lack of phone and internet in the area. With tens of thousands of homes without power and communications, it will take more than a week to get the infrastructure back to normal, despite the best efforts of a small army of workers. Hopefully, Ophelia and her relatives will decide not to revisit us for the next fifty years or so. THE PARISH SOCIAL Tickets at €25 each for the Social on October 28th available from Hall Committee and Community Council members.

St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff Upper, Pastoral Council NOVENA for the Holy Souls – The dates of the Novena are as follows: • Wednesday, November 1st, (Holy Day, Feast of All Saints) at 11.00 a.m. • Thursday, November 2nd at 10.00 a.m. • Friday, November 3rd at 10.00 a.m. • Sunday, November 5th at 11.00 a.m. • Monday, November 6th at 7.30 p.m. There will be a special remembrance of all who died during the past year at this Mass. • Tuesday, November 7th at 10.00 a.m. • Wednesday, November 8th at 7.30 p.m. • Thursday, November 9th at 10.00 a.m. The novena concludes on Friday morning, November 10th at 10.00 a.m.

Old threshing group in Glendine.

BALLYSAGGART BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LTD. NON STOP DRAW 1st Declan Cunningham, 2nd Jim O'Brien, 3rd Mary Geoghegan. Congratulations to all. BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB Ballysaggart Ladies Club held their AGM on October 9th last. The three outgoing officers were re-elected that is Chairperson Bridie Murphy, Treasurer Maureen Fennessy, and Secretary Mary Glavin. It was decided that our Christmas night out will be on Thursday night, November 30th.We are going for a meal to The Corbett Court and then on to The Village Arts Certre in Kilworth to see our very own Paddy O'Brien in concert with Louise Morrissey. This promises to be a wonderful night and all are welcome, members and non members. Anyone interested in going please give their names as soon as possible to any of the three officers as tickets have to be booked for the Arts Cenrte and it's a small venue. Also we need names for a bus. The officers numbers are as follows: Bridie 087-2809794, Maureen 087-9558671, and Mary 087-7421345.

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Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society launch their annual journal THE Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society is celebrating the launch of the seventythird volume their annual journal Decies on Saturday, 28th October from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. in the Parnell Room, Granville Hotel, Meagher Quay, Waterford. The launch is being held to coincide with the Imagine Arts Festival and will include musical performances by The Knotted Chords, a highly regarded Waterford-based folk duo, and short talks by two of the contributors to this year’s journal. Ballyduff native Richard Tobin will talk about his research on some of the personalities involved in the National League, the political party founded by Parnell, in Ballyduff in the 1880s. The stirring trans-Atlantic story of Aglish-born John Cotter who played a significant part in the Gaelic Revival will be told by Brigid McIntyre. This is a free event and all are welcome, refreshments will be served. Membership of the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society is open to any-

one with an interested in the rich heritage of the Decies. The Annual Subscription is just €25 and entitles members to free admission to our lectures and outings as well as a copy of the annual journal. The membership application form can be downloaded from our website h t t p : / / w w w. w a t e r f o r d history.org. Details of upcoming events can be found on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/waterfordhistory/.

Brewery Lane Theatre BREWERY Lane Theatre will stage Noel Coward's comic play ‘Blithe Spirit’ from 18th-25th November (incl) Booking at the Heritage Centre, Main St. opens on 8th November. Heritage Centre open from 10.00 a.m. - 100 p.m. - 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Tuesday to Friday. Admission €15. Refreshments. Play Commences at 8.15 p.m. Directed by Barry Comerford the cast includes - Niall Bourke, Sandra Power, Maria Clancy, Sheena Raggett, Eugene O’Keefe, Patricia Harte, Suzanne Dunne. 'Blithe Spirit' is a ghost story with broad laughs, 'Blithe Spirit' was first seen in the 'West End' in 1941 and later that year on Broadway. It was adapted for film1945.

Hallowe’en

Hallowe’en it is that time of year again Treaters everywhere Witches hats, black and gold A sight to behold Nuts and apples; grapes and barm brack Once more we will have the craic Snap apple is what I remember A shilling in the basin It was our Lotto for the year Now the children roam from house to house All dressed up ready to scare with their painted faces Trick or treat, trick or treat . . . they call out . . . The treats outweight the tricks They have their bag of hope full of goodies Sweets, apples, oranges and treats Oh! To be a child again, to watch their faces glow Things change; innocence is a beauty within Hallowe’en is the night of fright Fear is what this night brings Along with many other things A black figure stalking in the night A Hallowe’en fright Be thankful for the life you lead Sometimes scary, sometimes nice Whether you are blonde, black or grey Even with a rounded belly on this Hallowe’en Let’s shout Hip Hip Hooray . . . Anne Hayes, Dungarvan

OCTOBER’S monthly meeting filled in members on a recent weekend trip to the Dingle Peninsula.The trip included taking in the picturesque Slea Head Drive, Ryan’s Daughter territory, Kinard, Conor Pass and Dún Chaoin to name but a few locations. Some magical images were created by those who attended and a very cultural night life was enjoyed with the locals also! NEW MEMBER Welcome to Mary Dee a new member who came along and decided to join us. Looking forward to showing you and the other new members the camaraderie enjoyed while learning all about photography together. GUEST SPEAKER We had the pleasure of having Barney Kelly, Forensic Photographer, join us as guest speaker for October. Barney’s love of photography took him on a very interesting if not sometimes difficult career path. He gave us an insight into the development of photography within the Forensics field and the wide variety of tangents covered by a specifically trained photographer. Fortunately, Barney has never lost his love of taking landscape, portrait and incredible black and white images all of which he showed us on the night. Continued enjoyment Barney! CLUB COMPETITION The themes for October were High Key/Low Key and Nature. In the High Key/Low Key category congratulations to John Foley who came 1st with ‘Lonesome Boatman’, John Murphy 2nd place with ‘Sara’ and 3rd place Mairead Forrestal with ‘Shadowland’. In the Nature competition congratulations to Noreen O’Brien 1st place with ‘Luchóg’, 2nd ‘Alvin’s Friend’ by Mairead Forrestal and 3rd John Foley 3rd with ‘Safari Stalker’. Theme for November is

WOODS. There will be many opportunities to get some Autumn colour in the next few weeks for this theme with the leaves changing all the time, hopefully no more storms or there won’t be a leaf left to photograph! Keep an eye out for club trips being arranged to different locations. NEXT MEETING Next club meeting is 14th November, 2017, at 7.30 p.m. in Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. Members are reminded to check out emails and texts for club updates regularly. Check us out on Facebook, DEISE CAMERA CLUB DUNGARVAN and see what our members get up to! Thanks to all you who have found us already, we appreciate your time and interest! Why not give photography a try. Come and join us at our monthly meeting, see what we get up to, you might just enjoy the experience! CONTACT You can view our website at www.deisecameraclub.com and follow us on FACEBOOK at DEISE CAMERA CLUB DUNGARVAN and you can contact us by emailing deisecameraclub@gmail.com

HIGH/LOW KEY: 1st ‘Lonesome Boatman’ by John Foley.

NATURE: 1st ‘Luchóg’ by Noreen O’Brien.

HIGH/LOW KEY: 3rd Shadowland’ by Mairead Forrestal.

NATURE: 2nd ‘Alvin’s Friend’ by Mairead Forrestal.

HIGH/LOW KEY: 2nd ‘Sara’ by John Murphy.

NATURE: 3rd ‘Safari Stalker’ by John Foley.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

KILROSSANTY UNVEILING Thomas Ashe 1885 to 1917 was a native of Kerry and a former student of De La Salle, Waterford. He was well known amongst the gaelic scholas and the volunteers of that era. His death following a gavage on the 25th September, 1917 moved a nation. A plaque in honour of this great fenian will be unveiled on Saturday, 28th October at 7.00 p.m. in Kilrossanty. All are welcome. WHIST Results from the hall 13/10/2017 – Tessie Cusack, Geraldine Callaghan, Emer Norris, Kathleen Whyte, Mary Kirwan, Helen Lally, Betty Murphy, Breda Hennessey, Mary O’Donnell, Carrie Wilkins, Margaret Riordan. Raffle: Margaret Riordan, Emer Norris, Kay Veale. Next Whist on 10th November at 8.00 p.m. All welcome. SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy to the sons, daughters of Mary Ann Kiely, Adramone who died recently. Sympathy also to her other immediate family on their sad loss. Burial took place in Kilrossanty Cemetary. May she rest in peace. HALL Meeting this Wednesday night

in the hall at 8.30 p.m BINGO Bingo this Friday night in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. sharp. Prize money €1,200 with a Jackpot of €1,800. Also raffle for cash prizes. SYMPATHY Sympathy to Bernie Power, Ballykilmurray on the death of her brother Sean Gooney of Dunhill who died recently. Burial took place in Dunhill cemetery. May he rest in peace. Sympathy also to his other immediate family on their sad loss. PARISH SALE OF WORK Parish Sale of work on 19th November in Crotty’s Inn. More details in the next few weeks. TRACTOR RUN The Tractor Run last Sunday for Kilrossanty N.S. funds was great success. Close on 60 tractors took part and many thanks to all for taking part in this new venture for the school funds. Also many thanks to the people who baked for the cake sale and manned the coffee morning in the hall ahead of the tractor run and to the many bakers who baked for this. Thanks to all who helped in any way to make this a success. There was a great community spirit about this event. The total amount raised on the day came to €2,345.

Present and past pupils enjoying the 1st Kilrossanty National School Tractor Run.

Kilrossanty National School Monster Tractor Run and Cake Sale A HUGE thank you to all involved in our Tractor Run and Cake Sale which took place on Sunday 22nd October last in aid of Kilrossanty National School building fund.We had a huge turnout of tractors on the day from our own locality and neighbouring areas with lots of people coming along to have a look and support in any way they could. A special word of thanks must go to the fundraising committee from the school, the Board of Management, the stewards, all who baked for and managed the cake sale, donators for the raffle and all who came on board for the day to make this a truly great community event.

KILMAC MUNICH STRING BAND Munich String Band, playing bluegrass, Folk, swing, country, gospel, Irish and a bit of rock and roll will perform at Coach House Coffee on Thursday, 26th October at 8.00 p.m. Limited seats available, book early, admission €10. New CD available. For further information contact 0876715513. UNVEILING OF PLAQUE Thomas Ashe, (1885 - 1917) was a native of Kerry and a former student of the De La Salle School in Waterford. He was well known amongst the Gaelic Scholars and volunteers of the area. His death, following a gavage, on the 25th September 1917 moved a nation. A plaque in honour of this great Finian will be unveiled in Kilrossanty Village on Saturday, 28th October at 7.00 p.m. REUNION A 40 year reunion Mass of 5th and 6th class 1977, will take place in Kilmathomas Church on Saturday, 28th October. Mass will be celebrated by Fr. Michael Enright. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmac AFC Lotto draw for Saturday, 21st October. Letters drawn were D, H, F and L. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Jimmy Whelan, c/o PPI; Patricia

Power, c/o PPI; Pat (Tosh) Power, c/o Mosh's; Damien Carey, Craughaun, Kilmac and Tadgh O’Donnell, Kilmovee. Next week’s jackpot is €2,400, be in to win. DAY CARE CENTRE The Day Care Centre, High Road, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford would like to invite you to attend a Public Information Meeting on the 26th October at 7.30 p.m., in the Day Centre to discuss the future of the Centre. We look forward to a good attendance on the night. SOCIAL EVENING On Thursday a Social Evening was held in Keirsey’s, Kilmacthomas from 5.00 p.m. 8.00 p.m. Even though it was tipping with rain, folks who wanted to support us came along as well as the six musicians and singers who entertained us throughout the evening. Guitars, tin whistle, banjo, bodhrán, accordians and more. Thank you so much you were brilliant. Bingo with super prizes was followed by music and a lovely supper. Carrie of the Day Centre would like to give heartfelt thanks to Keirsey’s, the Musicians, and those who gave prizes - Kent’s, Kirwan’s, Centra, Daffodil and the Pharmacy. All the profits will go to a day trip out with Christmas Lunch.

Micheal Coffey, Jim Barry, Peter Barry and Johnny Barry at the 1st Kilrossanty NS Tractor Run.

Pupils enjoying the 1st Kilrossanty National School Tractor Run.

Maud O'Callaghan and Emer Hickey representing the ladies at the 1st Kilrossanty National School Tractor Run.

John Quinlan at the 1st Kilrossanty NS Tractor Run.

Noel Casey with his 1970 Ford Tractor at the 1st Kilrossanty NS Tractor Run.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

COUNTY NEWS

WEST WATERFORD CLARE O’NEILL The tragic loss of the life of Clare O’Neill, in a freak accident during last Monday’s storm shocked the nation. Dearly loved daughter of Lavinia and the late Bill O’Neill, Ballyheeney Clashmore, Clare will be so dearly missed by here dearly loved daughter Rosie, her mum Lavinia and all her extended family, her many friends and service users who loved her so dearly. To all of you we extend our deepest sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. An oncology nurse by profession Clare first came to live in Clashmore ten years ago and her daughter Rosie attended primary school here in the village where she made many friends. In more recent years they lived in Geosh near Aglish. Through her every day work on the ARC Cancer support team Clare brought so much support and comfort to the people who accessed their services in Cork. Just recently Clare was appointed Cancer Support Co-Ordinator at the newly opened Cork ARC Cancer Support House, which is located in Friar Street,Youghal. Already she was making a huge impact there. She will be so dearly missed by everyone. MONSTER BINGO Our annual Monster Bingo in aid of local charities takes place this year on Sunday, November 5th at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan with eyes down at 3.00 p.m. sharp. Our games for the day features a double book plus sheet for €20 or a single book plus sheet for €15 and it promises to be a great afternoon. We are also hosting a fundraising raffle on the day in aid of Marymount Hospice with some great prizes to be won, so be sure to get your tickets for that. If you need transport to Dungarvan for the bingo be sure to book your place on our bus which is available free to all travelling to the bingo. Phone 087-6119798 to book your seat. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS A very happy birthday to Terry Ledingham Fox who is celebrating her 70th birthday this week. Best wishes to you Terry from all your family and friends. See you later in the year for some special celebrations! STARS ON STAGE Six of Ireland’s most popular stars of the country music scene at the moment will appear live on stage on Monday, November 13th here at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan for our annual fundraising show in aid of local charities. Our six featured artists will be our own Paddy O’Brien, Patrick Feeney, John McNicholl Louise Morrissey, Garry Gamble and Robert Mizzell, what an entertaining night it promises to be so don’t miss it. Book your tickets now from the Park Hotel 058-42899.There will be a bus available from Youghal for anyone wishing to book a seat on that please phone 087-7798180. TABLE QUIZ We the Parent's Association of St. Mary’s N.S. Grange are having a fundraising Table Quiz in The Round Tower Hotel on Saturday, 11th November at 8.45 p.m.Tables of four, €10 per person. Raffle on the night with lots of prizes to be won. Your support will be very much appreciated. AID CANCER TREATMENT CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS Clashmore Branch of ACT are holding their 29th Annual Church Gate Collection in Dungarvan town. Collections will take place at

churches in Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garranbane on this weekend October 28th & 29th. Please note all monies collected are donated in full to ACT and benefit patients and their families at a most vulnerable time in their lives your support will be very much appreciated. DEFIBRILLATOR FOR ARDMORE & GRANGE - CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS The communities of Grange and Ardmore are presently fundraising for a Defibrillator which will be located in the area. As part of the fundraising drive we are hosting Church Gate Collections at Masses on the first weekend of Novembers as follows: Saturday, 4th November at Ardmore Mass at 7.30 p.m., and on Sunday, 5th November, Grange Mass at 10.30 a.m.Your support will be very much appreciated. CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT GROUP A meeting was held on Monday, 9th October and various issues were discussed which included: Personal Alarms: The Group has one application at present and we are seeking applications from any eligible applicants. These are very beneficial safety alarms and we are looking for any members of the community who qualify for them to let us know (or please speak to any member of the Group). Window Stickers: There are window stickers printed for every household in the community and they will be distributed shortly. The Group is very grateful to Youghal Credit Union for sponsoring the cost of printing the stickers. TXT service: A discussion took place regarding the text service system and it was agreed that it is working well at present. AGM: It was agreed that the present Officers will remain for another term and they are: Chairman - Pat Nolan; Vice-Chairman - Vincent O’Rourke; Secretary - Maria Scanlon; Treasurer - Steve Fisher. Area Contacts: We will need all the Area Contacts to help distribute the window stickers and at present we need Area Contacts for areas in Village View, Kilgabriel, Creggs, Banta Na Sleithe. Upcoming Event: Our annual popular 45 Card Drive is scheduled for 8th December in the Decies Bar. Fantastic prizes to be won so put it in your diary! Votes of Sympathy: The Group expressed votes of sympathy to Billy Kelly on the death of his mother;The O’Halloran family on the death of Mrs.Teresa O’Halloran, the family of the late Jim Fitzgerald and the family of the late Mike McKenna. CLASHMORE APPLE FESTIVAL THIS SUNDAY Come join us for some traditional Hallowe’en fun and games, this Sunday at the “Clashmore Apple Festival”. It promises to be a great family fun day starting with Hallowe’en Cinema in the Old School House at 12.00 noon. The Village Marquee from 1.00 p.m., with apple crush, kids activities and BBQ, Hallowe’en Disco at 6.00 p.m. GET WELL WISHES Continued good wishes to Vinnie O’Rourke, Clashmore whom we are delighted to hear is making an excellent recovery following a recent illness and celebrating his birthday during the week. A very happy birthday to you Vinnie. Hope to see you out and about soon! CONGRATULATIONS CIAN Congratulations and best wishes to Cian, youngest son of Tony and Mary

O’Mahoney, Lickeybeg, Clashmore. Cian recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition and Health Science from Cork’s Institute of Technology. We wish you happiness and success in your chosen career Cian. ARDMORE LADYBIRDS AND BROWNIES FUN The girls have been very busy with lots of creative activities. The Brownies worked in teams to create their very own Junk Couture dresses, with one member of each team modelling their finished pieces. They created some masterpieces and had lots of fun in the process! Meanwhile the Ladybirds had lots of fun celebrating World Smile Day. KINSALEBEG NATIONAL SCHOOL Kinsalebeg Parents Association held their September non stop draw recently and the following are our winners: 1st Ada Walsh won prize and the seller was Max Keogh; 2nd prize was won by Sharon Mullins and the seller was Sharon Mullins; 3rd prize was won by Pat Dalton and the seller was Clodagh Fitzgerald; 4th prize was won by Ann O’Connell and the seller was James Reidy. The four winners in our monthly Children’s Draw were -Jade Walsh, Joseph Keogh, Charlie Foley and Oisin Ryan. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone who supports this monthly fund raising draw. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS WEEKLY ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS The weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place in Clashmore on Sunday night, October 22nd and the following were the letters drawn: B, Q, Z and T. We had no Jackpot winner so next week’s Jackpot will be €4,150. The lucky winners of our weekly €20 spot prizes were Roche family x2 and Liam Troy. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. SUNDAY BINGO Our very popular weekly Bingo continues here in Kinsalebeg Hall every Sunday night. With the long nights of Winter fast approaching what better way to spend a Sunday evening with friends and it now commences at 7.30 p.m. each week. A bus (costing just €2) leaves Youghal at 6.45 p.m. each week and returns to town after the bingo all are welcome. CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit training is back! You are all welcome to join our fully qualified instructor Michelle at Aglish Community Centre each Thursday evening from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Regardless of what levels of fitness you are at this is your chance to get fit, strong, toned and healthy.The cost is just €8 per session or €24 for a four weeks. For further details contact Michelle at 086-7330061. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO We have a Jackpot winner and the lucky winner of the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Club Lotto prize of €2,800 has been won by P. Brogan, who had the winning four numbers 5, 9, 18, and 29 on his ticket last Monday night. Congratulations and well done to you. Our new Jackpot starts off at €1,000 next week when our draw takes place at The Old Still Bar Clashmore. Congratulations to the following who were our weekly lucky spot prize winners of €20: Tom Kelly, Liam Curran, Lorry Kiely, Catherine

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart Aglish Church Sunday Mass Time: Sunday, October 15th saw a permanent change of the Mass times at Aglish Church. Mass will now be celebrated each Sunday morning at 11.15 a.m. Please note there is no change of times in Mount Stuart Church it remains at 10.00 a.m. World Meeting of Families: As part of the preparation for the world meeting of families there will be a bell and icon taken around the diocese, our from Monday, December 11th to Monday, December 18th.There will be a special Mass to welcome the bell in Ballinameela Church on Monday, December 17th celebrated by Canon William Ryan, Mansfield and Rosari O’Brien. Congratulations to al our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE This week’s 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar Clashmore on Monday night, October 24th. Top prize winners this week jointly on eight games were Mary Anne and Bobby Connery, Paddy Kelleher and Edmond Og Ledingham. In third place on eight games we had Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent. Best of the last five games were Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran, Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower, Michael Hunt and Martin Lynch. Our lucky last game winners were Tom Osborne and John Motherway.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. PILATES WITH EILÍS Eilís is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates teacher with a passion. For Pilates, yoga and other meditative movement practices that promotes well being. She resides here in the beautiful tranquil countryside of Kinsalebeg an area, which greatly inspires her. On October 5th she will commence a 4-week Pilates course at the very popular Blackwater Garden Centre. To help you build core strength, flexibility and body awareness, join Eilis each Thursday morning from 11.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The class is gentle and offers a powerful practice for body and mind, just come along on Thursday the 5th or give Eilis a call if you want any more information at 083-8180832. BLACKWATER EVENTS Pumpkin carving: With Hallowe’en upon us again be sure to try your hand at some Pumpkin carving at the Blackwater Garden Centre on October 28th with Damien. This is always fun! Be inspired by Damien's demonstration pumpkins. Play Hallowe’en games and carve your own pumpkin. Parents welcome. €10 per pumkin. Booking essential on 024-92725. Hallowe’en mid-Term Camp: Join Anne and the team for two days of Autumn fun and learning at Blackwater on our Hallowe’en mid term camp which takes place on November 2nd and 3rd. We have a packed programme of events, which include baking, experiments, crafts, outdoor fun and games each day. The camps are Suitable for children aged 6 plus and run from 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 2nd and 3rd November. €25 per child per day or €40 per child for both days. Please note spaces are limited and it is advisable to book early. Please call Anne on 024-92725. ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ploughing Association Ploughing Match has been rescheduled to take place on this Sunday, 29th October on the lands of the Connery family in Ballingowan,Villierstown. All classes catered for. Competitions commence at 11.00 a.m. Special Guest on the day is Mr. James Sutton, President of the NPA. All are welcome.

PP VG, Dungarvan. The week will conclude on Sunday, December 17th when the bell will be in Aglish Church for the Celebration of Mass for families at 11.15 a.m. with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, Bishop of Waterford & Lismore and everyone is welcome. Do This in Memory: The next Do This in Memory will be celebrated on the Feast of Christ the King in Aglish Church at 11.15 a.m. on Sunday, November 26th. Confirmation: Confirmation Day in the Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart will be Tuesday, April 10th in Aglish Church.

BY GONE DAYS IN CLASHMORE & PILTOWN Here is another wonderful story from times past in Clashmore which was recorded by Mike Hackett: Duskey Dan and his show visit Clashmore Duskey Dan was a showman with a small travelling outfit of his own, going from town to town and village to village, in the earlier half of the last century. His wife, Peggy, sons and daughters made up the cast. There are many stories of the hard-working Dan and his show while touring the south of Ireland. He arrived in Clashmore village in West Waterford before the Second World War with just a van pulling a wagon. His theatre at the time was an all-canvas one and had seen its best days before that. Dan was undeterred. It was all that he had and he set up just below the bridge. A few people ventured in to see the first night’s performance and view the talent. They were the ‘experts’ who could not miss a show of any kind. A travelling troupe could be accepted, or quickly dismissed, on the reports of the critics. After the first performance, one would hear “How was it? Are they good? Are they funny?” and the inquest went on amongst those sitting on the bridge late into the night. Back at the show, the entertainers, having done their utmost, were going to bed and hopes were high of getting good reports. It would mean a few weeks of regular income and stability of life. No pulling down the tent, no travelling and re-erecting in the immediate future. More importantly, it was a chance for the children to attend the local school and make friends with other kids. Shops to be familiar with people to smile at and a community to belong to, if only for a month or so. The feedback was good and the attendances improved - the show was accepted. The energy saved by not moving on soon was then put into rehearsals every afternoon, to ensure the freshness of change. After all, survival demanded that the small population of patrons did not get bored and this was uppermost in the performers’ minds. And so a different programme was needed nightly. Eventually, the fear of staleness led on to the talent contests. Locals were now entertaining themselves with the means and encouragement coming from the professionals. Remarkably, the audiences at the talent shows often surpassed the numbers attending the regular shows. Mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters would pour in from the surrounding countryside and of course, in their eyes, their Paddy was great. Talent contests had a funny habit of discovering hidden wonders. Then for the final, a judge would be invited from some other parish to select the winner. In that way, if the local favourite didn’t win, the blame for bad judgement would be thrown onto another parish, while the locals and the show people were innocent. Anyway by now, it was time to move on regardless. Another village, new faces!

Another school, new teachers! Then during the Second World War, Duskey Dan, like all civilians, found it hard to get petrol for his van. A donkey and dray were bought to bring the gear from place to place and on steep hills, the animal would be helped by Dan to pull up the loaded dray.This was done by tying a strong rope onto the shafts and Dan would walk ahead of the donkey pulling the rope over his shoulder. A postman named Tom Bagge came across that scene on Lickey Hill near Piltown one day as Dan was assisting the donkey. “That’s a great animal that you have there” said Tom. “He’s not as good as the other donkey,” said Dan in reply. “What other donkey?” asked Tom. “The two-legged animal in front of him” said Dan. It was during a visit to Clashmore that the show got a great shot in the arm from Michael Kenure, a local merchant. A very appreciative and charitable man was Michael. He had realised how hard Dan worked to keep his head above water and how much the show meant for the morale of the villagers. Performances were still being held in that old all-canvas tent with holes in the roof through which the rain came in. Michael Kenure went to Cork, bought a new canvas tent, brought it home and presented it to Duskey Dan. By way of Dan’s appreciation, the first performance under the new cover was admission free. Tears of happiness were in Dan’s eyes that night as he thanked profoundly his benefactor and the people of the village of Clashmore for their tremendous support and friendliness. The show then moved to Youghal where a large number of soldiers were stationed for the ‘Emergency’. Every performance was packed full. The town had two cinemas and several dance halls but the live show of the Duskey's got more than its share of the army pay packets. So successful was it going that a local man, Mikie McCarthy, was hired to play his accordion as support music for the acts. Dan’s next stop was at Ballymacoda where more soldiers were billeted. Again, great attendance’s every night and more enjoyable weeks were spent there. Years later, the Duskey's managed to buy a hippodrome booth, which had solid timber sides. The new ‘house’ was safer and more secure on windy nights, easier to heat and generally a lot more cosy. It meant that the performances could go on regardless of the weather and the showman’s income became more consistent. Dan’s later years were not spent in our area but no doubt his great willpower saw him survive. Maybe one day, when his energy diminished and the uncertainty, anxiety and hardship could no longer be taken, Dan Duskey retired. I hope so! He deserved it! Just for the record: the very successful singer Sandy Duskey-Kelly is descended from the Duskey family. Dan would be proud!

SCHOOL NEWS DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

Dungarvan CBS Annual Open Night ON Thursday, 19th October, we held our annual School Open Night. On a wet and windy evening, we were delighted with the large turnout. It was an opportunity for parents and their sons to see what we had to offer. Teachers and students were busy on the night giving visitors an insight into CBS school life. Principal, Mr. Sheehan opened the night with a welcome speech. This was then followed by first year students Evan Maguire and Peter Cummins who spoke about their experiences in the school to date. Families were taken on a tour of the school where they received demonstrations and talks on all aspects of the school. In the Science Lab, Art room, Technology Room and DCG room students were busy working on projects to demonstrate what is involved in these subjects. Following the tour the families enjoyed

refreshments provided by our ever supportive Parents Advisory Council. A special thank you to both teachers and students involved

in the Open Night and it was due to their hard work that the night was such a success. Feedback from the night was extremely positive and we look

forward to welcoming the Class of 2018 next year. TABLE QUIZ On Friday, 20th October, Transition Year students

organised a Table Quiz for First Years. Each team was comprised of students from both years in an effort for students to get to know each other.

This bonding exercise was enjoyed by all and it gave them an opportunity to get to know each other in a fun and informal way.

Principal Mr. Sheehan welcoming those who attended the Open Night.

Art Teacher, Ms. Coffey speaking to families in the Art Room

Peter Power demonstrating electroplating to a young visitor at The Open Night.

Table Quiz – First Year students Evan Maguire, Thomas Geary, Charlie Gough and Tom Gardiner.

Table Quiz – John Power, Ben Power and Jack Quinlan with Transition Year students Sean Ronayne and Brian Walsh.

Eoin O’Callaghan explaining how the Van de Graff Generator works.

Outstanding Junior and Leaving Cert Students: Front row: R. Joyce (Teacher), L. Morrissey-McCarthy (Parents’ Advisory Council), Kevin Walsh (Guest Speaker), B. Tutty (Chairperson Board of Management), B. Kirwan (Deputy Principal). Back row: P. Sheehan (Principal), Conor Browne (Junior Cert), Eoin Ryan (Leaving Cert), Mark Dwyer and Luke Power (Junior Certs), E. McGrath (Teacher). [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

DUNGARVAN CBS ACADEMIC AWARDS 2017

Student Council: Front row: P. Sheehan (Principal), L. Morrissey-McCarthy (Parents’ Advisory Council), Kevin Walsh (Guest Speaker), B. Tutty (Chairperson Board of Management), B. Kirwan (Deputy Principal). Back row: Eoin O’Callaghan, Lewis Walsh, Brian Curran, J.J. Mahony, Josh Browne, Dylan Griffin, Adam Bumster, Joseph Connors.

[Pat Crowley]

First Year Subject Awardees: Front row: R. Joyce (Teacher), L. Morrissey-McCarthy (Parents’ Advisory Council), P. Sheehan (Principal), Kevin Walsh (Guest Speaker), B. Tutty (Chairperson Board of Management), E. McGrath (Teacher). Centre row: Shane Burke, Patrick Kenneally, Eoin McGrath, Niall Browne, John O’Grady, Evan Murray, Tommy Condon. Back row: Conor Fennell, Joe Flynn, Mark Blackwell, Kevin Butler, Justin Whelan, Ben Miller. [Pat Crowley]

Second Year Subject Awardees: Front row: P. Sheehan (Principal), L. Morrissey-McCarthy (Parents’ Advisory Council), Kevin Walsh (Guest Speaker), B. Tutty (Chairperson Board of Management), R. Joyce (Teacher). Back row: Tony Flynn Kirwan, Kai Anderson, Joseph Connors, Oisín Downey, Liam Cockwell, Kuba Kozluk, Kyle Walsh. [Pat Crowley]

Fifth Year Subject Awardees: Front row: E. McGrath (Teacher), L. Morrissey-McCarthy (Parents’ Advisory Council), Kevin Walsh (Guest Speaker), B. Tutty (Chairperson Board of Management), P. Sheehan (Principal). Back row: Eoghan Curran, Robbie McGrath, Rory O’Donovan, Dylan McCarthy, Liam Buck, Niall Blackwell, Frank Heffernan. [Pat Crowley]

Chief Scout Awardees: Front row: L. Morrissey-McCarthy (Parents’ Advisory Council), Kevin Walsh (Guest Speaker), B. Tutty (Chairperson Board of Management. Back row: Kevin Joyce, Peter Power, P. Sheehan (Principal), James Power, Sam Warren. [Pat Crowley]

School Spirit Awardees: Front row: R. Joyce (Teacher), L. Morrissey-McCarthy (Parents’ Advisory Council), P. Sheehan (Principal), Kevin Walsh (Guest Speaker), B. Tutty (Chairperson Board of Management), B. Kirwan (Deputy Principal). Back row: E. McGrath (Teacher), Conor Fennell, Liam Cockwell, Igor Westfal, P. Sheehan (Principal), James Power. [Pat Crowley]

Exceptional Commitment Awardees: Front row: P. Sheehan (Principal), L. Morrissey-McCarthy (Parents’ Advisory Council), Kevin Walsh (Guest Speaker), B. Tutty (Chairperson Board of Management), B. Kirwan (Deputy Principal). Centre row: Tom O’Connell, Luke O’Callaghan, Scott Lennon, Sean Navin, Mark Phelan, Tomás McGrath, Ronan Geoghegan. Back row: Tommy Condon, Shane Kirwan, Rory Curran, Kelvin Troy, Callum Carroll, Danny Quinlan. [Pat Crowley]

Outstanding Academic Achievement Awardees: Front row: P. Sheehan (Principal), L. Morrissey-McCarthy (Parents’ Advisory Council), Kevin Walsh (Guest Speaker), B. Tutty (Chairperson Board of Management), R. Joyce (Teacher). Centre row: Eoghan Curran, Niall Blackwell, Robbie McGrath, Frank Heffernan, Rory O’Donovan. Back row: Kyle Walsh, Mark Blackwell, Shane Burke, Kai Anderson, John O’Grady. [Pat Crowley]

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ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Friendship Week THE annual Friendship Week took place from 2nd - 6th October. The emphasis for the week was to encourage pupils to appreciate the importance of friendship and to foster a friendly environment so that everyone is valued and respected. The activities included a poster competition for all 1st years. 5th and 6th years enjoyed a walk along the Greenway, with a stop for coffee. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all. All classes engaged in friendship-building fun activities in the gym. The week was a great success. Well done to all those involved. FIRST YEAR MASS Our First Year Mass took place on 5th October in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Kilmacthomas. We would like to thank Fr. Keogh for being with us on the day and for his words of encouragement. Our first year students. reflected on the theme, "New Beginnings" and asked for God's help as they start the next stage of life's journey. Our readers on the day were: Welcome Address: Alanna O'Neill.

First Reading: Adam Murray. Responsorial Psalm: Alana McGrath. Second Reading: Sophie O'Reilly. Prayers of the Faithful: Kaileigh Cass, James Harney, Cara Comerford and John Paul Aldridge Smith. Offertory Procession: Kelli Morrissey and Lucy Behan. Communion Reflection: Jessica Sheridan. Thanks to all the R.E. teachers who prepared the students for the celebration. A special word of thanks to Ms. Morrissey and the wonderful school choir for the music. Thanks also to Ben Kennedy who accompanied the choir. UNDER 14 "A" TEAM St. Declan's Community College played St. Augustines in both U-14 ‘A’ and ‘B’ football on Friday, 13th October. After a superb game, the ‘A’ side were beaten by a late goal on a scoreline of St. Augustines 4-12 to St. Declan's 3-12. The ‘B’ team also played very well, losing out by a single point on a scoreline of St. Augustines 5-6 to St. Declan's 4-8.

First Year Students who participated in the poster Competition at St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas, during Friendship Week.

St. Declan’s Community College Under 181⁄2 team.

St. Declan’s Community College Under 14 ‘A’ team. Forty-three boys played for St. Declan's during those very exciting games. Well done to all those who took part. UNDER 181⁄2 Well done to St. Declan’s U181⁄2 team who defeated Ballybunion, Kerry in the Munster Championship by 8-5 to 2-6. In a bruising physical encounter the Waterford boys were slow to start conceeding 21 in the opening minutes. Kilmac hit back with a Darragh Power goal followed by Portlaw’s John Power who weighed in with three first half goals to completely turn the game around. Inspired by the tenacious Reece Power in midfield who took everything the Kerry boys could threw at him, the Deise boys changed ends at half-time with a 7 point lead. Playing with the breeze in the second half the Kerry team grabbed two early points and dominated the early exchanges. A break-away attack saw Reece Power make a spectacular catch and blast to the net undoing all their early work. The final blow was when Anthony Lonergan came forward

from defence to score 1-1. After that, the seaside team lost their discipline and focus. The score of the match came in the 50th minute when Donal Queally fielded a kick-out and soloed 30 yards before blasting to the top corner. Substitute Kyle Walsh Gahan got the final goal of the day to round off an extraordinary come-back. It was an extremely disciplined and resilient performance given the poor start and made the long journey home extremely enjoyable. Team: Ben Kirwan John Sheahan, Conor Burns (Capt), Brendan Gough, Colm Kennedy, Anthony Lonergan (1-1), Páraic Hallihan, Tom Walsh, Reece Power (1-0), Shane O’Brien, Darragh Power (1-4), Donal Queally (1-0), Tom Mooney, John Power (3-0), Paul Allen. Subs Percy O’Callaghan (20 min), Kyle Walsh Gahan (1-0), Dan Dunne. Man of Match Darragh Power scored 1-4 but showed for everything and tormented the defence with his pace and skill. Top Trio Tom Walsh, John Sheahan, Colm Kennedy.

Students at St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas enjoying some of the activities during Friendship week.

Students from St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas who attended "Toys for Engineers" Expo in WIT.

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ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Student leaders at Árd Scoil na nDéise HERE in Ard Scoil na nDéise we feel very strongly that it is important to share leadership throughout the school community. With that in mind, every year we appoint a team of Fifth Year students to act as mentors to our new First Year students. We call these student mentors our Cáirde Girls. The Cáirde Girls go through a rigorous selection process. This begins with them attending an information session in school before the application process begins. This information session is given by the Cáirde girls who are coming to the end of their term of office and at this point they share their experiences of the role with the girls who are considering applying for the role. Following this, prospective Cáirde girls must fill in a written application and attend an interview with the Principal, Ms. O’Keeffe and Ms. Gleeson who is responsible for training and

mentoring the Cáirde Girls when they have been appointed. Following the interview process, a team of Cáirde Girls is appointed and sent for a full day of professional leadership training in Cork in May of the year before they take up their duties. The hard work begins in earnest in August when the Cáirde Girls return to school before the rest of the student body to do some further training and to prepare for the First Year Induction Day. The Cáirde Girls are the first people to greet our new First Years when they start school in September.They play a huge part in the induction of our new students and are involved in everything from tours of the school, to ice-breaker games, to table quizzes to help the girls get to know each other. They even give up their lunch breaks to help organise lunchtime clubs and activities for the First Years. We are hugely grateful to our

Cáirde girls for all that they do for our new students. They give so much of their time to their duties and can frequently be found visiting the First Year classrooms and checking in on the First Year students to ensure that they are settling in well. Many of our First Year students see the Cáirde Girls as big sisters that they can call on if they need help or advice. Our new First Years always comment on how helpful it is to have someone other than a staff member to call on if they have a question about the practicalities of day to day life as a First Year student. The relationship between the Cáirde Girls and the First Years evolves and develops over the course of the year and in some cases the bond is further developed through involvement in sporting and co-curricular activities. The Cáirde Girls truly embody our Mission Statement of ‘Reaching our potential with

The Ard Scoil na nDeise Cairde Girls who generously give of their time to support the First Year girls as they settle into the Ard Scoil. respect, care and friendship’ and they act as wonderful role models for our younger students. We are truly blessed to have so many students who are so eager to take on the role of Cáirde Girl and we thank them for all that they do for our school community. TRANSITION YEAR ORIENTEERING On the 12th of October, the Transition Year students went to

Woodstock Gardens & Arboretum in Co. Kilkenny for a day of orienteering training. When we arrived, we split into our pairs and each group was given a map of the course and a dibber which is used to record the time that each control was reached.We set off each at different times and saw each other as we went around the course. Many finished the course in an

hour or less as we had to finish at half past one. It was really interesting to get used to reading maps and fun to run around. We are very much looking forward to going back there again in the future! Thanks to Ms Rochford and Ms Pickering for bringing us on the trip. Written by Robyn Power, TYB

The evening also recognised the Life time contributions of Sean T. O’Kelly to BCS and to Patricia Lonergan for her contribution to education in the community. John O’Donnell was congratulated also for his commitment to his local community and for his support of BCS through the years. On the night the seven past students who played with Waterford in the All-Ireland final were congratulated on their achievements throughout the Summer as were Ben O’Brien, Brian Foley, Fintan O’Connor and Denis Ring for their achievements at county and AllIreland level. Finally, Liam Buckley was recognised for his support and commitment to BCS on the Parents Council over the years as his received the Hall of Fame Award.

JP McMANUS SCHOLARSHIP Congratulations to Harvey Trigg who has been informed that he is to receive a JP McManus Award at a ceremony in November.This award is based on his Leaving Cert results. UNDER 15 FOOTBALL Well done to the U15 Gaelic Football team on their win over Carrigaline in Rathcormac recently. LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to the Junior Girls on their win over Ardscoil recently. They travel to Mitchelstown this Tuesday for their next game. Good luck. THIRD YEAR CSPE Third year classes are carrying out their Action project with visits to Collins Army Barracks this week. The report on this visit forms part of the overall grade of their CSPE subject.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Awards Night 2017 WELL done to all students on their achievements in the Junior and Leaving Cert exams. Last week the success of students was recognised at our annual Academic Awards with Scholarship and Gold Medals awarded to those who did well in their Exams.Thanks to our wonderful patrons this Scheme is a way of recognising the achievements of students and help them in their course of studies through the Scholarship Scheme. This year’s Scholarship recipients are: Emily Devine who received The Jack Aherne Radiography Scholarship. Laura Murray received The Dr. Barry Lordan Medicine Scholarship. Glen Curtin received the Patricia & Michael Morrissey Medicine Scholarship. Hannah Glavin received The Neil Twomey Medicine Scholarship. Maud Farrow received The David Walsh Office & School Supplies Mathematical Science Scholarship. Ellen McCloskey received The Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union Education Scholarship. Keith Hickey received The Patricia & Michael Morrissey Mechanical Engineering Scholarship. Harvey Trigg received The Eric Flynn Memorial Scholarship for Engineering. Ellen Meaney received The

John & Judy Ring Memorial Scholarship for Architecture. Niamh Moore received The Kitty Luskin Memorial Scholarship for Nursing. Niall Reilly received The Kieran Fenton Memorial Scholarship for Mathematical Science. The Gold Medal recipients were: Laura Murray was presented with The Jack McCarthy/Tony Bolger Memorial Gold Medal in English. Laura Murray was presented with The Anne Fitzgerald Gold Medal in Irish. Harvey Trigg was presented with The Luskin Family Gold Medal in Maths. Emily Prendergast was presented with The Neil Twomey Gold Medal in History. Donnacha McGrath was presented with The Richmond House Gold Medal in Geography. Catherine Hennessy was presented with The Arthur Maderson Gold Medal in Art. Harvey Trigg received The Lismore /Cappoquin Credit Union Gold Medal in Applied Maths. Niall Reilly received The Jack Aherne Gold Medal in Physics. Niall Reilly received The Mari Mina Gold Medal in Chemistry. Niall Reilly received The Dr. Barry Lordan Gold Medal in

Students celebrate their awards at the recent Academic Awards Night at BCS. Biology. Harvey Trigg received The Patricia & Michael Morrissey Gold Medal in Engineering. Jack Hickey received The Flynn and Morrissey Gold Medal in Construction Studies. Lisa Murphy received The Tony Glavin Gold Medal in Accounting. Glen Curtin received The Foleys on the Mall Gold Medal in Business. Emily Devine received The Joern Wiebe Gold Medal in French. Joshuah Alexander received The Joern Wiebe Gold Medal in German. Elaine Hallahan received The Mary Fenton Morrissey Gold Medal in Social & Scientific. Cillian Ó Miacháin received The Orla Flynn Gold Medal in Design & Communication Graphics.

Matthew Ahern received The Orla Flynn Gold Medal in Design & Communication Graphics. Mona Condon received The David Walsh Gold Medal in LCVP. Catherine Hennessy received The Roche’s Centra Supermarket Gold Medal in Music. Jack Hickey received The Daphne & Sean Power Gold Medal in Agricultural Science. The night also saw presentations to the students of the Year: Jack Griffin, Michael O’Brien, Fiona Kenny, Aoife Dowd Clodagh O’Shea and Keith Hickey; the highest achievers in Junior Cert: Aoife Kennedy, Fiona Kenny, Isabella Markiewicz and Rory McCarthy and in Leaving Cert Laura Murray received awards during the night.

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Credit Union Art Awards LAWLOR'S Hotel was the venue for the Credit Union Art Awards with four Friary students receiving awards. Orla Dawson, Business Developement Officer, Dungarvan Credit Union was our host for the evening and congratulated all on the very high standard of all the entries. Also present was Deputy Mayor, Conor McGuinness, and Waterford Senior hurler Brian O’Halloran, who presented the awards. Winners from St. Augustine’s College were Belle Dipple, Mary-Ellen Kelly, Sophe O'Shea and Aoife O'Brien. Congrats to you all girls not forgetting Art teacher Mr. Padraig Mac Craith. ANNUAL OPEN DAY Prospective 1st Year students for the academic year enjoyed a tour of our facilities at our annual Open Day last Saturday. Despite inclement weather conditions the was a great turnout of 6th class students and

Credit Union Awards – from Left, Deputy Mayor Conor McGuinness, Mary-Ellen Kelly, Brian O'Halloran, Sophie O'Shea, Aoife O'Brien and Orla Dawson.

Kitty Ross displays her gold medals, pictured with Deputy Principal Mr. Michael O'Sullivan. their families. Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain gave a very interesting and comprehensive account of

Dean Beresford pictured with Fr. Gerry Horan, O.S.A.

the range of academic, sporting, artistic and cultural pursuits that are available to students at St Augustine's. This was followed by a tour of the school facilities by staff and membersof the student body who proudly showed off their school. Babs Kiely and her team were on hand to serve the usual light refreshments afterwards. MARTIAL ARTS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The World Martial Arts Championships took place in the ALSSA Sports and Leisure Complex, Dublin on the weekend of Friday, October 12th. Transition Year student Kitty Ross took gold in the Traditional Weapons and Creative Weapons 13-17 category. Kitty is no stranger to success in the Martial Arts ring having been successful in similar categories last year at

Sports Day Success – Mr. Jim Power, Deputy Principal, Eoin Buenaventura with the Fr. Patrick Moran, O.S.A. Cup, Anna Power, Fr. Columba O'Donnell, O.S.A. Cup and Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain. the same event in Spain. Congratulations Kitty, continued success in the future. SOCCER SUCCESS FOR DEAN BERESFORD Well done to Dean Beresford (6th Year) who has been selected on the Munster Schools' Interprovincial Soccer team.

Dean who plays in Mid-field is looking forward to the Championship which is scheduled for early November. 1st YEAR SPORTS DAY SUCCESS 1st Year students Anna Power and Eoin Buenaventura, combined events winners of the girls

and boys events at our recent Sports Day were presented with the Fr. Columba O'Donnell, O.S.A. and the Fr. Patrick Moran, O.S.A. Cups by Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain recently. Anna and Eoin are the first winners of these trophies. Well done!

Eight teens from Waterford Graduate from the Leadership for Life Programme EIGHT teens from Waterford have graduated from Foróige’s

Leadership for Life Programme accredited by the National

University of Ireland Galway (NUIG). They were awarded

Foróige Leadership Graduation NUIG – Front row left to right: Karen Looby, Iona Flynn, Caoimhe O'Brien. Middle row: Craig Smith, Sinead McCann, Imelda Morrissey. Back row: Abigail O'Mahony and Jack O'Meara.

with a Foundation Certificate in Youth Leadership and Community Action in NUIG last Saturday, October 14th. 207 young people graduated from the North and South of Ireland on Saturday having completed the Leadership for Life Programme. Seán Campbell, CEO of Foróige said “The Leadership for Life Programme is a one-of-akind opportunity for 15-18 year olds to acquire accredited leadership skills. They gain aptitudes in critical thinking, problem solving, empathy, resilience, selfreflection and teamwork through experiential learning in a safe and supportive environment. “The young people that have graduated today should be extremely proud of committing to the programme and taking charge of their own leadership journey,” Mr Campbell finished. To learn more about the programme visit www.foroige.ie/leadership

POBALSCOIL STUDENTS EN ROUTE TO BRUSSELS – Congratulations to Pobalscoil na Tríonóide students Olan Coleman, Cara Griffin and Brian Ronayne (TY) who have been selected along with seven other students from across the South of Ireland, to travel to Brussels this December to visit the European Parliament. Olan, Cara and Brian won this trip after each writing an essay entitled "What the EU means to me." Well done to all on a fantastic achievement!

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Múinteoirí na Scoile ag deireadh an lá traenála CPR i dteanata an Áisitheoir Antointette Coffey ón Red Cross.

SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Comórtas Ealaíne an Chomhar Creidmheasa BHÍOMAR ana bhródúil agus bhí áthas an domhain orainn nuair a bhuaigh triúr ón scoil duaiseanna sa Chomórtas. Comhgháirdeachas le Luisne de Paor ó Rang 1 a bhuaigh an chéad duais, Le Daniel Guzun ó Rang 2 a

bhuaigh an dara duais agus le Éabha Ní Uigínn ó Rang 6 a bhuaigh an dara duais chomh maith. Bhí an-óiche acu go léir ar an Déardaoin seo caite i dteannta a dtuismitheoirí i Óstán Lawlors ag bronnadh na nduaiseanna. Ár mbuíochas le Múinteoir

Comhgháirdeachas le Luisne de Paor, le Éabha Ní Uigínn, le Daniel Guzun a bhuaigh duaiseanna i gComórtas Ealaíne an Chomhar Creidmheasa le déanaí.

Fíní a mheallann daltaí na scoile le páirt a ghlacadh sa chomórtas seo, libhse ár dtuismitheoirí as an tacaíocht iontach a thug sibh dos na páistí agus le Múinteoir Máire a fhreastal ar an mbronnadh ar son na scoile agus a mhol na páistí go hard na spéire. Comhgháirdeachas le hiar scoláirí na scoile a bhuaigh duaiseanna sa chomórtas céanna chomh maith le Sophie Ní Shé agus le Isobel Dipple. CREDIT UNION ART COMPETITION We were very proud and delighted recently when three of our students won prizes in this prestigious Art Competition. Congratulations to Luisne de Paor who was awarded first prize in her category, to Daniel Guzun who won second prize and to Éabha Ní Uigínn who also won second prize in her category. All the prize winners enjoyed a great night recently in Lawlors Hotel at the Award ceremony. A big thank you to Múinteoir Fíní who highlights this competition among the children and encourages them to enter, to you our parents for your support and to Múinteoir Máire who attended the ceremony on the night on behalf of Scoil Gharbháin and who highly praised our award winners. Congratulations to our past pupils: Sophie Ní Shé and Isobel Dipple who were also among the Prize winners. CRAOBH AN CHONTAE FAOI 13 Comhgháirdeachas le cailíní ó

Fhoireann Peile Dhún na Mainistreacha a bhuaigh craobh an Chontae le déanaí Bhíomar ana bhródúil go raibh beirt ón scoil ar an bpainéal. Chloe Ní Fhaoláin agus Aoibheann Nic Craith. Maith sibh a chailíní COUNTY CHAMPIONS U-13 Congratulations to the Abbeyside U-13 Ladies Football Team on their great win recently – on winning the County Final. We were very proud to have two of our pupils on the panel: Chloe Ní Fhaoláin and Aoibheann Nic Craith. Well done girls. TRAENÁIL CPR Ghlac múinteoirí na scoile páirt i seisiún traenála le deanaí chun oiliúnt CPR a bhaint amach agus chun traenáil a fháil dá mba rud é gur gá an tAonad AED atá sa scoil faoi láthair–a usáid-buíochas ó chroí le Coiste na dtuismitheoirí a cheannaigh an AED don scoil. Is Antoinette Coffey ón Red Cross a tháinig chugainn chun an traenáil fíor thábhachtach seo a dhéanamh linn. Bhí Antoinette den scoth agus roinn sí ana chuid eolais fíor thábhachtach linn a rachaidh chun tairbhe dúinn má bhíonn orainn an treallamh tábhachtach seo a láimhseáil ach gan dabht tá súil againn nach mbeidh gá le sin. CPR TRAINING All the teachers in Scoil Gharbháin participated in CPR training recently and we also received training in the use of

our AED Unit which is located in the new building. A big thank you to our Coiste na dtuismitheoirí who purchased this piece of life saving equipment for the school. We were delighted when Antoinette Coffey from the Red Cross attended as our facilitator

and trainer on the day in question. We received fantastic training from Antoinette and she shared invaluable information with us which will help us in a situation if we need to administer CPR but we obviously hope that situation will not arise.

Aoibheann Nic Craith agus Chloe Ní Fhaoláin ag ceiliúradh an bua mór leis an Sciath.

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CARRIGLEA NATIONAL SCHOOL

Congratulations CONGRATULATIONS to the girls and boys football teams from Carriglea N.S. They both won their semi-finals in the Cumann na mBunscoil competition. They are now looking forward to the finals which will be held on 11th November.

The girls football team from Carriglea N.S.

Carriglea N.S. boys football team.

The boys and girls at Carriglea NS had great fun last week enjoying maths inside and outside the classroom.

Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside Parents Association – Hallowe’en Cake Sale and Coffee Morning The boys and girls at Carriglea NS had great fun last week enjoying maths inside and outside the classroom.

A HALLOWE’EN Cake Sale and Coffee Morning will take place in the school hall on Friday, 27th October from 9.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Parents, grandparents and friends

of the school are all very welcome to attend the Monster Cake Sale in the School Halla. All pupils are invited to bring in €2 and they will be brought in their

classes to select their preferred sweet treats. All donations of buns and biscuits would be very welcome from 8.30 a.m. (No Nuts Please).

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The students of third and fourth class recently paid a visit to the local library to hear one of Ireland's finest traditional storytellers, Niall de Burca. Niall captured their imaginations for the full hour and left them wanting more at the end of the session. We would like to thank Dungarvan Town Library for inviting us to this event. Niall de Burca pictured with some third and fourth class students.

Angeline Stoyanova pictured with her entry for the Credit Union Art Competition. Angeline came first place in the 8-10 age category, and has progressed to the next stage of the competition. Well done Angeline.

Garranbane NS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Children from 2nd and 3rd class went to Dungarvan Library last Friday as part of Childrens Book Festival 2017. Here they listened to and took part in interesting stories from author Aaron Towers.

NEWS/OBITUARY

ALICE FRANKLIN (nee Walsh) Drumroe East, Cappoquin

Letters to the Editor … Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fax: 058 41559. e-mail: news@dungarvanobserver.ie ALL letters MUST include your name, address and telephone number for authenticity purposes.

‘Waterford remembers Savita’ Dear Editor, There is an article in last week’s Dungarvan Observer 'Waterford remembers Savita' that has mis-information in it that is misleading to the general public. It says Savita died from being refused a life saving abortion. That's not true. Savita died from septicaemia that went undetected. She became critically ill with multi-organ failure. To save her life with a surgical termination of her pregnancy was never an ethical issue. Surgical intervention though on someone who was weakening + deteriorating to a point where she could not maintain her own blood pressure, needed oxygen to keep her blood oxygen levels at normal and was at increased risk of dying because of massive haemorrhage (clotting factors in the blood are abnormal in sepsis). Surgery would have increased the risk of her bleeding to death. The systemic effects of sepsis were what caused Savita to die. Reduction of blood pressure due to peripheral arterial vasodilatation (artery blood vessels widen because of smooth muscle relaxation and blood pressure drops) and kidney and organ failure is what caused Savita to die. Ecoli is a very common cause of infection.Whether the chorionamnionitis was actually diagnosed initially + IV Antibiotics commenced immediately is not really clear. It is important in any pregnancy to take a mother’s physical state seriously, but Dr. Peter Boylan’s comment during the week that Savita would have lived if she got an abortion when she asked for it is unhelpful and misleading because best practice guidelines suggest that chorionamnionitis is treated by IV broad spectrum antibiotics. Mothers want the best for their babies too. Abortion with infection can lead to massive haemorhage. Sincerely, CAREN HALLAHAN, RGN, BSc (Hons) Ost.

Decision has already been taken Dear Sir, Health Minister Simon Harris found the testimony of Dr. Peter Boylan at the Oireachtas hearings to be very powerful. Of course he did. And why wouldn't be? He believes that the Eighth Amendment should be repealed, and so does Dr. Boylan and everyone likes to have their viewpoint endorsed. What a pity he won't get a chance to hear testimony from Dr. Patricia Casey the eminent psychiatrist, who at least might have challenged both their views. It is unfortunate but perfectly understandable that she felt honour-bound to decline her invitation given the obvious direction of the hearings. As the saying goes, 'The decision has already been taken, why confuse matters with the facts'. Yet while the hearings are ongoing, reports emerged this weekend from the Care Quality Commission in Britain which show that in all 70 of the Marie Stopes clinics there, inspectors found evidence that second appointments were being offered to women who had decided against abortion. This is a very far cry from the image that's portrayed of showing respect for the woman's decision once she has made it. It suggests that opting for an abortion is the only choice that is acceptable.The report also accuses the Maidstone Branch of the clinic of paying bonuses to its staff for encouraging women to opt for an abortion, and claims that a 'cattle-market culture' was in evidence there. Again, the image portrayed and the reality - are world's apart. It's not just about womens' choices. It's about the very real issue of life and death for unborn children and an entire change in attitude to life at its earliest stage of development. Abortion in restricted circumstances was introduced into Britain 50 years ago and is now taking close to 200,000 unborn lives annually. Is this what we want for Ireland? Let's support mother and baby and protect and build upon the 8th Amendment. Yours faithfully, ANNA LUSZCZYNSKA Dunmore East, Co. Waterford

Oireachtas Committee on 8th Amendment Sir, It’s shocking to see a situation in our country where two of our elected representatives feel that they may no longer be able to continue to serve on the Oireachtas Committee on the 8th Amendment, such is the amount of bias in favour of the pro-repeal position. I applaud Senator Ronan Mullen and Deputy Mattie McGrath for bringing this issue to the forefront of the country, and I would ask them to redouble their efforts to highlight the bias, while at the same time doing all they can to hold this Committee to account for the remainder of its duration. Yours sincerely, MARGARET HOGAN Kilkenny City

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Dungarvan Christian Fellowship Bible Verse of the Month “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today.” Exodus 14:13 THIS WEEK 22nd OCTOBER, 2017 • Tuesday night Prayer meeting 7.00 p.m. • Wednesday morning Prayer Meeting 11.00 a.m. • Wednesday evening Bible Study 7.30 p.m. Adam & Monika’s • Friday Morning 10.30 a.m. tea/coffee Euroroute • Friday evening Bible Study 7.30 p.m. Tomek & Asia’s • Sunday Service - 11.00 a.m. Children's Sunday school for up to 12 years UPCOMING EVENTS • Sunday, 29th October Church Potluck and farewell to Barbara Sunday, 12th November Pastor Robert Baxter from Paris will be joining us for Sunday

Service 10.30 a.m. and on Saturday evening, where he will be sharing on the work of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, and teaching on why the Feast of Tabernacles is important to all believers. Sunday, 19th November Extraordinary Church Meeting to outline proposals for the future leadership of the church. NOTES This has been a somewhat challenging week due to the storms in Dungarvan and all over Ireland, but also, since we as a church had to say farewell to our dear brother in Christ - Ken Osborne. Ken was a man, for whom Paul's words ring so true; “I have a reason to live and a reason to die”.To live was to live for Christ, and to die was to be with his Saviour. We thank God for Ken's life and legacy, and for God's own promise; that He will never leave nor forsake those who earnestly seek Him.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan THIRTIETH Sunday in Ordinary Time: Exodus 22:20-26 If you are harsh with the widow, or with the orphan, my anger will flare against you. 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 - You broke with idolatry and became servants of God; you are now waiting for his Son. Matthew 22:34-40 - You must love the Lord your God and your neighbour as yourself. Mass Times: Monday, 30th October – Saturday, 4th November. Monday, 30th October, Bank Holiday: 11.00 a.m. Mass only. Tuesday, 31st October: 9.30 a.m. & 7.30 p.m.Vigil Mass. Wednesday, 1st November, Feast of All Saints and Holyday of Obligation: 11.00 a.m. only. Thursday, 2nd November, Commemoration of the Faithful Departed: 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Friday, 3rd November, First Friday of the Month: 9.30 a.m. Saturday, 4th November: 11.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.Vigil Mass. “Raise the Roof ” Afternoon of Music: Sunday, 5th November, 2017 in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Dungarvan at 3.30 p.m. in aid of St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn, Roof Restoration Fund.Tickets €15 available at St. Mary’s Parish Office, Dungarvan; The Shamrock Restaurant, Dungarvan; The Wine Buff, Dungarvan; Barron’s Bakery, Cappoquin; Lismore Post Office; Tallow Post Office and St. Mary’s Abbey, Glencairn. World Meeting of Families

2018. Visit of Holy Family Icon and Bell: St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan, November 13th – 20th, 2017. As the Parishes of the Diocese prepare for next year’s World Meeting of Families, a Holy Family Icon and Bell will visit each of the Parishes of the Diocese as a call to prayer and a reminder of our preparation for next year’s international celebration in Dublin, 21st – 26th August 2018.The visit to this Parish will be from 13th to the 20th November next. Suggestions for a programme of events for the visit are welcome. The Crisis of Democracy in Ireland: Conference in the Theatre Royal, Waterford on Saturday next, 28th October from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Speakers will address the nature of democracy and proposed constitutional changes to the 8th Amendment. Find out more at facebook.com/crisisofdemocracyireland Register today. Limited space. Free event. Email; irelandconstitution@gmail.com Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Alice Franklin (nee Walsh), Drumroe, Cappoquin, which sad event occurred on Sunday, 1st October, 2017. Alice was born in 1951 to Martin and Kathleen Walsh, the family were all reared in Modeligo and Alice received her early education there. Like many young people of her era in the sixties, she went to the Isla of Wight to work, when she returned home she took up employment at O’Connor Chickens. She met and married James in 1972 and they had two children, Ivan and Catherine. Having lived in Dungarvan until 1982, Alice was delighted to move back to the country again, where she lived near Affane and she became immersed in greyhounds. As she married into greyhounds, so to speak, she became very good at handling them and she was skilled at handling a brood bitch about to have pups. She enjoyed nothing better than seeing her greyhounds run at coursing meetings and greyhound tracks at Youghal and Clonmel. Alice also loved her bit of gardening and in past years bingo. Alice was involved in the activities of both Dungarvan and Cappoquin Coursing Clubs. She endeared herself to many people with her quick demeanour and friendliness. She was very undemanding in every day life and she looked forward to her regular shopping trip to Dungarvan every Friday with her grand-daughter Freya, who was a regular consort in her life, they were inseparable, real soul sisters. Freya was a constant by her side. Alice also loved to visit her son Ivan and his partner Anna and her grandchildren, Betsey and James in the Isle of Wight. Mention must also be made of Alice’s dog ‘Monk’ which was a real joy to her. ‘Word Search books’ and ‘Hidden Objects’ and computers were also pastimes. Likewise meeting her friends in town of an evening and visiting her sister Kay and family. Her passing is much regretted and her family have lost a dear wife, mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday, 4th October, 2017, Rosary was recited by Fr. Gear, P.P., following by removal to St. Mary’s Parish Church where the remains were received and blessed on arrival by Fr. Gear, P.P., and followed by a large cortege. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Friday morning after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Valerie Flynn, Christine Power, Betsey Franklin, Paul Franklin and Alf Ebanks. Offertory Gifts were brought by Catherine Whyte (greyhound lead), Liam Power (Word Search book) and James Franklin (grandson), Nanny trophy. The chief mourners were – James (husband); Ivan (son); Catherine (daughter); Freya, James and Betsey (grandchildren); Martin, John, Michael, Patty and Joe (brothers); Bridget, Kay and Margaret (sisters); brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and extended family and friends. The family would like to thank Drohan Funeral Directors for the sensitive and dignified way they handled everything. Any request was complied with without question. Fr. Gear was a great help when he visited the family home. The Paramedics who came to the house to help Alice were also very professional as were the staff at University Hospital Waterford.The guard of honour provided by Dungarvan and Cappoquin Coursing Clubs.The Tudor House for hosting the refreshments and food and all those who came from overseas and other parts to be with us at this time, we are truly grateful. Month’s Mind Mass for Alice will be celebrated on Sunday, 5th November, 2017, at 12 noon, at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

Pictured at Dooley's Hotel attending the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage 2017 annual reunion were Charlie Lapthorne and Breda Cusack. [John Power]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

BRIGHID (Nic Craith) MHIC CRAITH 1923–2016 Cnocán An Phaoraigh, Rinn Ua gCuanach, Dúngarbhán, Co. Phortláirge RÍOGHAN NA CAMÓGAÍOCHTA AR LÁR Sa tSean-Chill, Béal an Átha, a rugadh Brighid, an 24ú lá Feabhra 1923. D’éag sí an 28ú lá Deireadh Fómhair, 2016. Iníon dho Phádraig Mac Craith agus dho Mhaighréad Ní Lonáin. Phós sí Nioclás Mac Craith sa Rinn, 1953. Bhí Gaedhealuinn mhaith an lá san aici, a thug sí léithi ó ranganna Phádraig Uí Mhaolaodha agus Dhomhnaill Uí Chionnfhaolaidh, ach chuir sí snas agus maise air sin iar dteacht chun na Rinne dhi agus conus ná cuirfeadh agus Peig, Deuglán, Neans agus Pádraig de Faoite ar an dtaobh eile dhe’n mbóthar uaithi agus Tomás Mac Eoin, Deuglán Ó Gríobhtha agus Seán Breathnach taobh léithi, gan trácht a chuigint ar athair agus máthair a céile, Seán Mac Craith agus Máire Ní Ghríobhtha. Nach againn a bhí an bhan-réim inár dtimpeall an tráth úd – Brighid féin, Peig, Neans, Siobhán de Faoite, Cáit Mhic Craith, Caitlín de Faoite, Eibhlín agus Dóirín – Dáil faid-cheannach na Rinne. Bhíodar i mbun gach gluaiseacht a bhí ar mhaithe leis An Rinn agus leis an nGaedhealuinn – nó bhíodar páirteach ann: Cumann LúithChleas Gaedheal, An Cumann Camógaíochta, An Cumann Drámaíochta, agus Bantracht na Tuaithe. Bhíodar cumasach, ceannasach, coingheallach. Bhí Brighid ag baint le Cumann Lúith-Chleas Gaedheal óna hóige. Bhí sí, le linn di bheith ag dul chun na meán-sgoile, ina Rúnaí ar Chumann Iomána agus Peile na Brice, ins na mion-dathaidí. Bhí sí ar a líon súd a bhunaigh Cumann Camógaíochta Naomh Muire, Dún Garbhán, 1944 – Cumann a bhuaidh Craobh Phort Láirge dá gcéad iarracht in 1945, rud a d’fhág Brighid ina Captaen ar fhoireann Phort Láirge a bhuaidh Craobh Shinnsir na Mumhan agus a d’imir in cluiche Ceannais Éireann Uile, 1945. Bhí beirt drifiúr dhi – Áine agus Peig – ar fhoireann Naomh Muire ina teannta nuair a bhuadar Craobh Phort Láirge in 1945 agus nuair d’ath-bhuadar an Chraobh aríst in 1946. Luath sa mbliain 1946, agus gan í ach dhá bhliain is fiche, bhain teibinn dá glún, rud a bhac uirthi bheith feasta ina himearthóir lárpáirce. Níor bhac sé, ámh, uirthi gaiscí eile a chuir i gcrích. Bhí sí ar fhoireann na Brice – cé ná fuair sí imirt sa chluiche ceannais de dheasca gortuighthe – a bhuaidh Craobh Phort Láirge, 1956. Bhí sí arís ar fhoireann Naomh Pádraig a bhuaidh an Comórtas céanna, 1959, agus bhí sí ina lán-tosaí ar fhoireann Phort Láirge a bhuaidh Craobh na Mumhan an bhliain chéanna san. Ceithre bhliain déag níos fuide anall – 1973 – bhí sí mar chúl báire ar fhoireann na Rinne a bhuaidh Craobh Shóisireach Phort Láirge, agus bhí sí san ionad céanna nuair a bhuadar athuair í, 1977. Ba mhór an t-adhbhar áthais di ceathrar inghean di – Máire, Brighid, Caoimhe agus Ríoghnach – a bheith ag tacú di sna cluichí san. D’imir sí go déanach in 1984 agus bliain agus trí fichid slánaithe aici agus bhí sí gus inniu ina hUachtarán ar Chumann Camógaíochta na Rinne. Thug sí a saol ag leanúint chluichí iomána agus peile. In 1948 bhí sí féin agus Nioclás ar an gcéad bheirt a chuaigh tré gheataí Pháirc an Chrócaigh, agus dhá thicéad acu a fuair siad ó Dheuglán Guid, chun Cluiche Ceannais Éireann san Iomáint. Cé gur mó lá a chaith sí i bPáirc Uí Fhearachair, i bPáirc an Bhreathnaigh, i bPáirc an Chrócaigh, i bPáirc Uí Chaoimh agus in Stáid Semple bheadh sí chomh sásta céanna bheith i bPáirc Uí Shíothcháin nó i bPáirc na Brice nuair a bheadh ógánaigh na Rinne ag imirt fé 12 nó fé 14. Bhí míle tréith ag gabhailt léithi: ar fhaithche na himeartha léirigh sí misneach, neart-coirp, tiomantacht agus ealadha imeartha, deas agus clé. Ní bhainfeadh mná na hÉireann an bhearna dhi. Ag so im’ dhiaidh a breith uirthi ag Máire Ní Mheadhra – bean a d’imir ar fhoireann Phort Láirge 1945 agus a bhuaidh Craobh Uile Éireann le hÁth Cliath, 1948: ‘D’imir mé Cluiche Ceannais Éireann le Port Láirge agus bhuaidh mé cluiche Ceannais Éireann le hÁth Cliath. Chonaic mé na himearthóirí a b’fheárr ar fad in dathaidí agus caogaidí na fichiú aoise agus dearbhuighím duit ná feaca mé riamh aoinne a sháróchadh ar Bhrighid Nic Craith.’ Bhí sé le maoidheamh aici gurbh í an chéad bhean riamh í a chaith guth ag Comhdháil Chumann Lúith-Cleas Gaedheal – i mBéal Feiriste, 1970. Ní raibh aon Ghaeltacht in Éirinn nár thug sí féin, Peig agus Neans breabhaid uirthi, ag leanúint Chomórtas Peile na Gaeltachta – agus ar Ghaeltachtaí nár imríodh aon chluiche riamh ionntu – agus ní raibh ósta in Éirinn nár agair siad ann a sainnt chun bídh agus togha na dighe. Bhí sí buan ar Fhoireann Chearrbhachais na Rinne i gcomhpháirt le hEibhlín Uí Lonáin, Áine Uí Chionnfhaolaidh agus Eibhlís Breathnach. Brighid an ghrinn – bhí an gáire agus an chríléis an-

OBITUARY ghairid di. Gaisce eile fós, thóg sí a clann le Gaedhealuinn, ceathrar gearrchaile agus beirt bhuachaill, Nioclás Óg agus Cárthach, agus thá siad san go léir inniu ag saothrú agus ag forbairt na teangan san, agus glún eile fós dá samhail ina diaidh ag teacht, agus ní beag mar oidhreacht é sin le fágaint ina diaidh aici ag Éirinn na nGaedheal. Bhí sí seacht mbliana déag is trí fichid (1939–2016) páirteach le Nioclás. Níor aosaigh sí aon mhír ina h-aigne ná a meon sa ré sin. Bhí dearcadh an chailín óig ar an saol aici nó gur tharraing sí an anál. Thá sí imithe anois uainn agus mídne go léir uaigneach ina diaidh. Thá an tír ag cur thar bruach le réalta um an dtaca so ach mar a dúirt Seamus, dritheáir céile dhi: ‘Bhí Brighid ina réalt nuair ná raibh sa spéir ach í féin ina haonair trí fichid bliain ó shoin’.Tá sí i measc na réalta anois, go síorraidhe. Brat Brighde uirthi. ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BUÍOCHAS Gabhann Muinntear Mhic Craith a mbuíochas leo súd go léir a dhein comhbhrón leo ar bhás Bhrighide agus gabhaid arís é leis na comharsain agus na cáirde a tháinig ag congnamh leo tráth a tórraimh agus a sochraide - An t-Ath. Conchubhair Ó Ceallaigh agus An t-Ath. Seán Ó Cadhla, an fhuireann cabhrach baile, altraithe agus fóirne leighis Ospuidéil Naomh Uinseann i nDúngarbhán agus Ospuidéil Illsgoile Phortláirge agus go -áirithe An Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú, an t-altra dúiche Máiréad Ní Bhroin Mhic Gearailt, An t-Ollamh Ríona Ní Mhaolchatha agus aos an cheoil agus na h-amhránaíochta: Áine Uí Chéilleachair, Dónal agus Mary Mhic Fhlannchadha, Donnchadah Góch agus Seán Mac Craith agus Muinntear Uí Chadhla, Adhlacóirí. Go gcuití Dia a saothair leo. Léighfear Aifreann leis an intinn san.

PATRICK (Pat) KENRICK Feddaun, Melleray, Cappoquin With deep sorrow and sincere regret we record the passing of Patrick (Pat) Kenrick (PK Construction), Feddaun, Melleray, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, and formerly of Ardfinnan, Co. Tipperary, which sad event occurred peacefully at his home on 17th October, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Friday evening where people came from near and far to express their sympathy to the family. Followed by Funeral Prayers recited by Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., and Fr. Donal Davis, O.C.S.O., reciting a poem in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Cremation Service took place privately. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Dolores (nee Heaphy); son Shane and his wife Michelle; daughters Barbara Inbach-Kenrick and her husband Yazid Inbach, Jennifer and her partner Luca Santos, Linda Nestor and her husband John Paul Nestor; sister Rose Ryan; grandchildren Padraig, Katie, Chloe and Leon; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

Just think of it! THE Book of Isaiah is one of the longest parts of the Bible. In the bible that I have it filled more than one hundred pages. Some of it is very difficult, and it is best taken in small doses! But it is also like a treasure cave, and there are real gems to be found right through it. For instances, in chapter 41 God talks to me, especially when I am hoping to be encouraged and comforted by praying to God. “Do not be afraid, for I am with you; stop being anxious and watchful, for I am your God. I give you strength, I bring you help.” If I were sitting in the company of a good friend who spoke to me like that, and if I knew that the friend could work on my fellings, deep in the heart of me, and actually do what he promised, wouldn’t that lift my heart and make me feel that I can cope after all with whatever has been getting me down. Well, here is God in his role of my good friend, telling me to trust God and not to lose hope. A few lines further on in the same chapter you’ll find this: “I, Yehweh, your God, I am holding you by the right hand; I tell you ‘Do not be afraid, I will help you.” Did you ever see a frightened little child hold out his or her hand and hold the mother’s or father’s hand? The feeling that they’re not left on their own, that there is somebody with them whose hand feels strong and who is not going to run away and abandon a helpless, scared child: that feeling works wonders. So if you feel alone and downhearted, Isaiah could be what brightens your darkness. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

55 MARGARET TOBIN (nee O’Brien) Knocknaskeagh, Cappoquin It is with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the death of Margaret Tobin (nee O’Brien), Knocknaskeagh, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 30th September, 2017, at her son’s residence, following a short period of ill health. Margaret was born in Curraheen, Aglish, on 1st December, 1932, to the late Matthew and Margaret O’Brien, she was predeceased by her sisters Bridie and Annie and her brother Johnny. Margaret lived in Curraheen helping on the family farm until she moved to Knocknaskeagh when she married her late husband Patrick Tobin in 1964. It was here Margaret reared her three children John, Cathy and Matthew on the family farm, after the sudden death of her husband Patrick in 1986. Margaret was a great worker and family was always important to her. She loved cooking and taking care of her family. Margaret later handed over the family farm to her son John and lived in the granny flat adjacent to his home, she was a devoted mother and grandmother to her two grandchildren Kate and Jack, who she adored dearly. Margaret loved spending time with family and friends; she was an avid reader of the daily and weekly papers and loved listening to the local radio WLR for the news and weekly Mart reports. Margaret loved watching sport on the telly, especially the GAA and the horse racing. She always had her Rosary beads close to hand and got great comfort from them. Margaret had a sweet tooth and was never without a fruit pastel to chew on. Margaret cherished her weekly calls to her daughter Cathy who lives in Florida and her son Matthew who lives in Dublin. Margaret was lovingly cared for by her family and especially her daughter-in-law Claire who cared for her for the past thirteen years. In her final days she was provided with great assistance from Mary O’Sullivan (Public Health Nurse), Dr. Stephanie Dowling, Dr. Noelle Quann, the Palative Care Nurses, her home help Eilish and Claire’s sister Joan and friend Marisa. The family would like to express their gratitude to them all for making Margaret so comfortable. May she rest in peace. Margaret lay in repose at her home and later moved to Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, on Monday evening. Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of her loving relatives and friends. On Tuesday morning removal took place from her residence to St. James’ Church, Ballinameela, for Funeral Mass. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E. Items with symbolic meaning in Margaret’s life were presented at the beginning of Mass by Kate Tobin (grand-daughter) who presented her radio and a packet of fruit pastels and her daughter-in-law Claire presented her glasses and the newspaper.The readings during the Mass were recited by her son Matthew Tobin. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Kate Tobin (grand-daughter), Kayleigh O’Brien (Claire’s niece) and Geraldine Fitzgerald (Claire’s mum). Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by her daughter Cathy and grand-daughter Kate Tobin. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Margaret was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons John and Matthew; daughter Cathy; daughter-in-law Claire; grandchildren Kate and Jack; relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated for Margaret on Saturday, 4th November, 2017, at 5.00 p.m. in St. James’ Church, Ballinameela. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

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FARMING Round-up … Department of Transport should abandon plans to duplicate tractor test IFA National Grain Committee Chairman Liam Dunne has strongly objected to plans by the Department of Transport to duplicate tractor safety laws imposed on farmers, by seeking to introduce a road worthiness test for tractors used for normal farming activities. Speaking after a meeting with the Department of Transport, Liam Dunne said, “The Department of Transport’s proposal ignore the reality that famers are already legally required under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 to ensure that brakes, handbrake, mirrors, lights, indicators, wipers and hitches are all in working order. This is needless duplication which is being imposed on farmers, without any consultation”. The lack of understanding by the Department of Transport is best illustrated by their inclusion of general farming activity and a 25km distance-from-base limit as ‘commercial haulage’, thereby requiring the same testing as vehicles used for large scale commercial haulage. “Many farms in this country are divided into several parcels, with outfarms some distance away common place. The simple fact is that the majority of farmers are not involved in commercial haulage and are not getting paid for transporting their livestock to marts and factories. The number of factories processing sheep, for example, continues to fall. Once farmers are compliant with the 2005 Act, this should not be duplicated by the Department of Transport.”

IFA calls on Co-ops to co-ordinate efforts to help farmers deal with consequences of hurricane Ophelia IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary said recently that it was crucial that co-ops would co-ordinate their efforts to support farmers in dealing with the consequences of hurricane Ophelia to optimise its efficiency. Sean O’Leary said, “The most pressing problem on farms is where they are left without electricity after a power outage which could take days for the ESB to deal with”. “Ensuring that cows can continue to be milked is crucial from an animal welfare point of view, and maintaining refrigeration is essential to ensure the valuable quality milk produced is not spoilt or wasted,” he said. “I am aware that some co-ops, including Glanbia, have made teams of electricians available, and are facilitating the loaning of generators between farmers who have them but don’t need them and those who do,” he added. “It is essential that co-ops would co-ordinate their efforts, especially in the South West, the South East and the West, where the impact from Ophelia on the power grid seems to have been the greatest,” he said. “Farmers who continue to have difficulties with their power supply should make contact with their IFA County Chairmen and with their Co-op,” he concluded.

Proposed slurry inspections must be reviewed IFA Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney, has called on the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Local Government to review their plans to introduce an inspection regime for farmers who need to manage manures over the Winter. He said, “Farmers, particularly in the north-west, have had to endure very difficult farming conditions and continue to act responsibly by not spreading manures at this time. This must not now lead to increased inspections and penalties being imposed on farmers”.

Five of Waterford’s finest food producers are set to have their products distributed to consumers across the country through the new ‘Loving Local' programme organised by the Waterford Local Enterprise Office in conjunction with Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland. Pictured is Javier and Michelle Garduno from El Sombrero, Marie Power from The Sea Gardener, Trevor Murphy from Early Bird Eggs, Richard and Sheila Galvin from Clashganny Organic, Christina Kiely from Tastefully Yours and Little Thai Kitchen pictured with programme trainer Sheila Gallogly, Julie Cahill Operations and Marketing Manager Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland and Brid Kirby from Waterford Local Enterprise Office, Manager of the Loving Local programme. [Noel Browne]

Five Waterford food businesses set to have product distributed via Craft Butchers of Ireland through new LEO programme

‘Loving Local’ FIVE of Waterford finest food producers are set to access consumers across the country through the new ‘Loving Local' programme organised by the Waterford Local Enterprise Office in conjunction with Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland (ACBI). Following a dedicated training programme designed by the LEO in Waterford and ACBI, the Waterford based food producers can now access the nationwide network of Craft Butcher shops to have their wares feature for sale. The food producers include Javier and Michelle Garduno from El Sombrero, Marie Power from The Sea Gardener, Trevor Murphy from Early Bird Eggs, Richard and Sheila Galvin from Clashganny Organic, Christina Kiely from Tastefully Yours and Little Thai Kitchen. The Sea Gardener is a seaweed forager and educator who has morphed into a small-scale producer of seaweed-based snacks. Early Bird Free Range Eggs are producing the best quality eggs; they are currently the only free-range egg producer with registered and approved egg packing facilities in Waterford. El Sombrero is a range of Salsas made with traditional Mexican recipes with locally grown ingre-

dients, born in Mexico, made in Ireland. Clashganny organic farm has been growing their crisp tangy organic eating apples for nearly 20 years and produce an Irish organic apple cider vinegar. Tastefully Yours produce a range of good quality, delicious and somewhat different chutneys, delicious Little Thai Kitchen curry sauces are also produced by Tastefully Yours in Waterford. These five business owners have all taken in the ‘Loving Local' food programme organised by Waterford's Local Enterprise Office and established in association with ACBI. The 12-week long training programme has taken place over the last number of months. The five food producers each qualified for a place on this specialist mentoring and training programme, which was designed specifically for small to medium food and drinks producers who already produce products which complement the butcher shop offering. The initiative offers the small and artisanal food producers an opportunity to drive sales and engagement at a national level providing a totally new route to market as ACBI have recently introduced their own central distribution system; therefore the companies can potentially access

the nationwide network of craft butcher shops. Speaking about the ‘Loving Local' programme Brid Kirby of the Waterford local Enterprise Office said, "Over the last number of months these Waterford business owners have undergone a rigorous training programme that has further strengthened their product offering, pricing strategy and their sales and promotion abilities and now through the programme the unique link with the network of Craft Butchers really opens new doors and a significant route to market. We know that accessing these markets can often take years for small food producers, so this is an excellent fast-track opportunity for each to grow their business significantly." Commenting on the partnership, Julie Cahill Operations and Marketing Manager with Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland said, “Associated Craft Butchers of Ireland (ACBI) represent over 400 butcher shop owners across Ireland. ACBI has a strong nationwide network and the flexibility to work with local artisan producers. Craft Butchers face the same challenges as local artisan producers and have the same passion for local Irish produce, thus these many synergies have allowed us to

create the perfect marriage in the form of Loving Local. Loving Local gives the local artisan producer the opportunity to grow and flourish in a crowded market place and also enables Craft Butchers to differentiate their shops offering to broaden their local product range. ACBI are delighted to have established the Loving Local Food Programme and thank Waterford Local Enterprise Office for their support with developing and running the programme over the past few months. We now have a brand and platform in the shape of Loving Local that will enable Craft Butchers and artisan producers to tell ‘A Real Local Food Story.” The business owners were guided through the programme with expert mentors who provided an insight of the industry knowledge offering guidance and support to effectively target clients, develop a combined sales strategy, provide further insight into finance and margin reviews and central distribution. The Local Enterprise Office offers support services for a range of start-up and existing SMEs in Waterford. For further details visit the team at 35 The Mall or at the Civic Offices in Dungarvan; call 0761 10 2905 or email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie

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Glanbia Ireland joins countrywide Strong beef sustainable dairying initiative market demand should be reflected in higher cattle prices

GLANBIA Ireland has joined up with some of the country’s largest dairy processors to promote and encourage sustainable dairy farming. Dairy Sustainability Ireland is committed to assisting the country’s dairy farmers to improve productivity and profitability whilst meeting increasingly stringent environmental requirements. It is a unique venture as it involves parties from across the industry and State sectors. Membership is made up of the dairy processors, Teagasc, Bord Bia, the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the farm organisations (ICOS, IFA, ICMSA and Macra na Feirme) and the National Dairy Council. According to Glanbia Ireland General Manager, Martin Tynan; “Ireland’s grass fed dairy production has an excellent reputation worldwide. Maintaining and strengthening that reputation in the years ahead is imperative, especially in light of post-quota dairy expansion and for the 4,800 Glanbia farming families whose livelihoods depend on milk production.” Glanbia Ireland is rolling out a pilot-programme among 30 of its dairy farmers promote economic and environmental sustainability at farm level. The programme sees the publication of a guidebook for dairy farmers titled ‘Improving Soil Fertility and Protecting Water Quality’. It will be used to drive awareness of best environmental farming practice, particularly in relation to the ‘targeted’ use of fertilisers, good farmyard management and the

Emma O’Grady, Sustainability Advisor, Glanbia Ireland; Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed and Martin Tynan, Glanbia Ireland, General Manager at the launch of Dairy Sustainability Ireland in Dublin last week. protection of water courses from farm pollution impacts. “Targeted fertiliser planning and good farmyard management is a ‘no brainer’ for dairy farmers in terms of reducing cost, environmental footprint and improving farm incomes. Studies confirm that better grass growth can be achieved at lower fertiliser cost but only 10% of Irish soils are at an optimal fertility standard. If the right steps are taken to improve soil fertility and pH,

an (average) 35-Hectare grassland dairy farm could generate over €40,000 in additional farm income over a five-year period.” Mr Tynan said. Welcoming the initiative, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed said; “The Dairy Sustainability Ireland initiative proves that the goal of positive environmental outcomes and increased farmer incomes complement each other.

The roll out of Glanbia’s pilot program and those across 180 participating farms, focusing on soil and water quality, will hopefully be another step in our journey towards putting yet more substance behind our green credentials.” Similar programmes will be run across five other processors, including Aurivo, Carbery, Dairygold, Kerry and Lakeland Dairies engaging with 180 dairy farms across the country.

The ‘Make It Meath’ Macra na Feirme Royal Rally 2017 has arrived THE jewel in the crown of the Macra na Feirme year has arrived as over 2,000 Macra members descend on Gormanston, for the 2017 Macra na Feirme Rally this weekend (October 27th – 30th) at the CityNorth Hotel and Conference Centre. Hosted for the first time by Meath the ‘Make It Meath Royal Rally 2017’ is the culmination of over a year of hard work by Meath Macra. As is tradition at this stage, the weekend will kick off with the Macra na Feirme/Irish Farmers Journal Know Your Ag 2017 Quiz National Final before the Rally embraces the Halloween vibe with its fancy dress theme ‘heroes and villains’ party. On Saturday attendees visit Country Crest and Kepak farms as part of the beef farm walk while those partaking in the diary tour will visit Joe Leonard and David Moore’s farms in Meath. FARM WALKS Michael Hoey of Country Crest finishes large numbers of heifers each year for his ready-made meals business, Ballymaguire Foods. Country Crest Farming farms a total of 3,200 acres made up of cereals, both winter and spring, potatoes, onions and in more recent years, the reintroduction of the beef herd. The beef farm will be the focus of the tour. Store cattle are brought in at a weight between 350 and 500 kilos and finished to a weight of 650 kilos. It is a continental heifer herd with some pure bred Aberdeen angus and Herford sucklers kept on the farm. Almost all the feed for the herd is grown on the farm.The second part of the farm walk will include a tour of the Kepak feedlot.

On the dairy tour, Moore's are milking 160 cows in a liquid milk system that has embraced EBI and grassland management while maintaining production. Last year the Fowlerstown Herd supplied the most kg’s of milk solids per cow out of any producer in the Glanbia production pool. This herd had also produced bulls of note such as Fowlerstown Stan (FLT). Joe Leonard is milking 500 cows in a low cost, spring calving system in partnership with Darragh McCullough. Cows are housed on open topped cubicles, with a new rotary parlour being installed. Slurry is stored in a lagoon. Joe is a 2014 Nuffield scholar. His study was on Stress Management in Farming in Ireland. For those looking for something different there will be a food safari across the Boyne Valley including Michael Finnegan’s goat farm and the newly opened Slane Distillery. The Macra na Feirme Annual Conference 2017 ‘iFarming – Farming in the Information Age’ will take place on Saturday afternoon and will focus on the future of farming and the image of farming in the age of social media. Contributors and speakers at the conference will include representatives from Alltech, Massey Ferguson, Country Crest, Teagasc, IFAC, Newstalk and Europa Bio. PATRON’S NIGHT The Meath Rally Committee are trying something a bit different on Saturday night - alongside the crowning of the Macra na Feirme Club of the

Year and Best New Member, they will also be hosting a Macra na Feirme Patron’s Night, where former members are encouraged to come along and reconnect with members they may have lost touch with. As Macra looks towards its 75th anniversary in 2019, it’s important for the organisation to recognise those who helped make the organisation the nationwide body it is today. The event will begin at 8.00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28th, in the CityNorth Hotel and Conference Centre. Meath Rally Chairperson Dermot Connolly said, ‘This weekend would not be possible without our main sponsor Meath County Council and associate sponsors Keenan and Alltech. I would also like to extend my thanks to the many businesses who have sponsored and contributed to the event in whatever way they could. Their support is a true testament to the quality of the event we have planned.’ As is tradition the Macra na Feirme/Ornua Beef and Sheep Stockjudging All-Ireland Finals will take place on Sunday. Speaking about the upcoming Rally, Macra na Feirme National President James Healy said, ‘It is a great honour for any Macra region to host the Rally and I would like to congratulate and thank Meath Macra for their hard work and dedication in planning what is shaping up to be a magnificent weekend. From a social and informative point of view, I would encourage everyone to come along to Gormanston and Make It Meath for the Royal Rally 2017.’

IFA President Joe Healy said market demand for beef is very strong across our main export markets in the UK and Continental Europe and this must be reflected in higher prices on offer from the factories. He said the Christmas trade is kicking in at this stage and factories need the stock. He said farmers are not parting with cattle at the lower quoted prices on offer from some factories and are insisting and getting a base price of €3.75/kg for steers and €3.85/kg for heifers. Joe Healy said across our main Continental EU beef markets, cattle prices are up 30 cent/kg since this time last year, with very strong demand for manufacturing beef evident in stronger cull cow prices. In Britain, our largest export market, R3 steer prices are £3.76/kg, equivalent to €4.45/kg including VAT. The IFA President said large volumes of cattle have already been killed and exported live this year. The kill is already up 72,000 head, 38,000 additional young bulls have been shipped to Turkey in the last 12 months and carcase weights are an average of 6kgs per head lower, accounting for the equivalent of another 30,000 head of cattle. He said all of these disposals, which amount to 140,000 head, have eaten well into any extra numbers and will leave supplies much tighter than originally anticipated. Angus Woods said the factories were offering €3.80/kg for R grade bulls and €3.90/3.95 for U grades. He said cow prices are a strong trade with €3.60 for U grades, €3.50 for R grades, €3.30 for O grades and €3.20 for P grades. The IFA livestock leader said the most recent Department of Agriculture official paid prices at the factories for week ending October 15th show that the average R=3= steer price was €3.85/kg, heifers were an average of €3.96kg, young bulls U/R/Os were at €4.01/3.83/3.64/kg and cows were making U/R/O/P+ €3.63/3.50/3.33/3.22/kg.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I rang up the DAFM as I had not received my basic payment. I was told that my farm had been subject to a satellite inspection and the control report was on its way. I then received a control report in the post on Friday. The report stated there was an over-claim of 1 hectare found on a land parcel. It also gave me the opportunity to challenge the decision. I was talking to a neighbour over the weekend and his advice was not to appeal it as it would only hold up my payment even longer. Is this the case? I would like to appeal the outcome of the inspection as I don’t agree with its findings but I also have bills to pay. Either way this form must be sent back. Can you please advise? Answer: Appealing this decision now will definitely hold up your basic payment. The most practical thing to do in your case is to sign the form to confirm receipt of it and send it back to the DAFM. You will then receive payment in a matter of days. In a couple of weeks you will receive a final report on your satellite inspection, however this time you will have 28 days to appeal the decision.You should then appeal the over-claim within the timeframe and seek assistance from your adviser if you need to. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: The current closing date for land-spreading of FYM is Tuesday, October 31st next.

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Teagasc FARM HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION IN KILKENNY Hazardous Farm Waste is present on every farm. Not only is it an environmental risk, it poses a threat to you and your family's health. Now there is a chance to dispose of farm hazardous wastes safely and at a reduced price. Go for it and start tidying out all those sheds and use this opportunity as a Pre-Winter clean up on your farm. DAFM and Bord Bia farm audits may look for information on how you store and dispose of these wastes on your farm. Teagasc has teamed up with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM), Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE), Local Authorities, WEEE Ireland, European Recycling Platform (ERP) and a hazardous waste contractor, to operate ten collection centres for the collection of Farm Hazardous Waste across the country during October and November. This provides farmers with an excellent opportunity to dispose of their hazardous wastes in a manner that protects human health, livestock and the environment. After 4 years and 35 sites, the Farm Hazardous waste collection scheme, has been a significant success, only made possible by the support of all the stakeholder bodies but most importantly the farmers who availed of the opportunity to clear out a range of listed hazardous products that have accumulated on farm over the years, and in some cases over a generation. Over the 4 years just short of 7,000 farmers availed of the Farm Hazardous Waste Collection Scheme (FHWCS) disposing of 800 tonnes of waste. For farmers in Kilkenny and surrounding counties, a collection point has been organised at Cillin Hill Mart, Kilkenny on Wednesday, November 8th from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Guidance for Farmers: By noting the guidance and information given below, farmers will greatly assist in the efficient and safe operation of the farm hazardous waste collection centre. 1. Each waste type must be clearly identifiable. 2. Each waste type must be segregated and packaged to avoid leaks during transport and off-loading 3. Mixed waste and unidentifiable waste will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

4. Waste engine and hydraulic oils should not be mixed with any other substances including vegetable oil. 5. All needles and syringes to be delivered to the Centres in a separate sealed container. 6. Farmers should segregate and package their wastes to avoid leaks during transport. 7. Farmers should load their wastes so that they can be off-loaded at the 4 main operational areas on the site • Waste oil acceptance area • WEEE and battery acceptance area • Hazardous waste acceptance area • Empty Containers acceptance area 8. Farmers will be responsible for all their farm hazardous waste until the hazardous waste contractor confirms acceptance of the waste. 9. Payment by cash, cheque or card required on the day. All wastes will be rounded up to the nearest kilogram and charged accordingly. €2/Kg except for contaminated empty plastic containers which are charged for at €4/Kg - (excl.VAT @ 13.5%). 10. Farmers will be issued with a receipt of payment and a certificate of transfer of the control of waste on each day. 11. The following wastes WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED; farm plastics such as clean triple rinsed empty pesticide & dairy hygiene containers, silage wrap, fertiliser & feed bags, netting and twine. Wastes cannot be dropped off before or after the designated collection day or time. Cost • Free of charge: waste engine and hydraulic oil, electrical equipment and batteries. • €2/kg + vat: pesticides, veterinary medicines, mastitis tubes, syringes, paint, acids, oily wastes etc. DAIRYING The feed value of late Autumn grass A common observation by dairy farmers is that late Autumn grass does not have the same ‘power’ as Spring or Summer swards.Teagasc analysis of good quality autumn swards over a number of seasons has shown that: 1. DMD is still high at +80% because the fibre content remains digestible;

Bryan Doocey, AIB Agri Advisor reviews 2017 and looks ahead to year end “WITH the evenings drawing in fast and temperatures beginning to drop, the winter is very much on its way. The less favourable weather conditions experienced, particularly along the southern and western coast, has meant an earlier than expected housing of livestock – dampening somewhat (excuse the pun) what has otherwise been a much more buoyant year for Irish farming, where most sectors have experienced a welcome margin uplift. Looking at the individual farm sectors, continued global supply / demand alignment has helped support an increased farm gate milk price through 2017. Most commentators forecast relatively stable market per-

Bryan Doocey, AIB

formance to year end and indeed into 2018. The combination of increased milk prices, favourable weather and reduced input prices, will support strong positive dairy farmer margins in 2017. The pig sector too has enjoyed some recovery through 2017, with pig price on the upward trend through much of 2017, helping producers rebuild cash reserves after a number of challenging years. Aggregate prices in early October were running almost 13% above 2016 levels, which when combined with relatively favourable feed prices, is yielding strong margins over feed, particularly among those towards the top end of the efficiency scale. Notwithstanding some slippage in Irish prices in recent weeks, the outlook for the remainder of the year remains broadly positive. Supported by a strong live export trade and strengthened EU beef prices, 2017 has also been a relatively good year for the beef sector, with Irish prices in early October (€3.89/kg) similar to 2016 levels. When combined with stable input costs incomes on beef farms should be above 2016 levels.

More long term, the potential threat of both Brexit and Mercusor will require continued market diversification not to mention continued co-operation; innovation and improved efficiencies at all levels of the food chain. Matching traditional seasonal trends, increasing supplies is putting downward pressure on sheep prices presently, with prices end September marginally below 2016 levels (-2% at c.€4.62/kg). Positive grass growth and thrive is supporting improved finishing dates of mid-season lamb. Given reduced input expenditure and relatively stable prices, incomes on sheep farms are likely to be at least comparable to 2016 levels. Tillage farms have experienced reduced market returns and relatively low incomes for the past number of years, and 2017 looks no different. The recent wet weather has made harvesting difficult in many parts, particularly along the Western seaboard, with mixed reports re harvest yields and quality. Given continued downward price pressure as a consequence of existing global stocks, unfortunately many tillage farms will experience further income

pressure in 2016, particularly where farms are heavily reliant on leased land. AIB maintain a positive medium-long term outlook for the sector but recognise the short-term difficulties that are currently being experienced by some sectors and are here to help, should cashflow support or indeed any form of farm finance be required. Our latest edition of Agri Matters, currently available in branch or at www.aib.ie/farming, has a useful article on some key consideration when applying for farm finance which may be of interest. Alternatively if you would like to speak to somebody in AIB on how we can help you and your business, visit your local AIB branch, call 1890 47 88 33 (available 8am - 9pm on weekdays and 9am - 6pm on Saturdays) or visit www.aib.ie/farming.” Lending criteria, terms and conditions apply. Credit facilities are subject to repayment capacity and financial status and are not available to persons under 18 years of age. Security may be required. Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c. is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

2. Sugars content is lower than for Summer grass; 3. Energy content is 80-85% of the value of Spring grass at 0.850.90 UFL per kg DM; and, 4. Crude protein content is high at 21 -23%. Much of this is rumen-degradable nitrogen (N), which is adequate for late lactation cows, but not for freshly-calved cows. These compositional changes reduce milk production potential for Autumn grass – for example 16kg DM intake of Autumn grass supports a daily milk yield of approximately 5.5 litres less than an equivalent allowance of Summer pasture. Also, the surplus of feed protein relative to energy is greater for Autumn grass. This is not to say that Autumn grass is a poor feed, however. On the contrary, it is possible to achieve excellent milk solids output (1 .2+ kg per day) from Spring-calved cows fed 2kg/day of high energy (e.g., 0.94 UFL) concentrate in late lactation, provided grass is well managed as part of the diet. For freshly-calved cows on Autumn grass, higher rates of concentrate supplementation (5-6kg) and inclusion of quality protein ingredients (e.g., soya, distillers) are required. A high-energy (0.94 UFL) ration at protein equivalent of 16% is complementary to Autumn grass – higher crude protein levels are of limited benefit until grass is removed from the diet. Prevent health issues • Consult your Vet and/or dose at housing and be aware of using the correct drug; the required quantity per weight of animal and milk and meat withdrawal times. Confirm the presence of liver or rumen fluke by dung analysis. • All weanlings must be dosed for stomach worms (Type 11), hoose, and liver fluke and treated for lice. • Cows must be treated for stomach/liver fluke and lice. Make sure that you observe correct withdrawal times • Incalf heifers should be managed the same as the cows and you may need to dose for worms (have it confirmed) • Lameness is always a problem, resulting in severe condition loss. Use the Farm Relief Service to examine, and act on their advice. This is money well spent. Footbath cows on 3 consecutive days every month during Winter. Use bluestone at 4-5 Kgs in 100 litres water. Dung must not be allowed build up in yards.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 20/10/2017 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

North Kilkenny 15.4 5.08 3.96 1.39 3 1,034 309 2,200 42 40

South Kilkenny 14.33 5.48 3.98 1.36 3 917 307 2,300 44 40

Comments: North Kilkenny • Cows are housed due to bad weather, back out now. • Milk recording this week, and will make a decision to dry off some cows. South Kilkenny • 47% grazed since 5th October. • Need to graze 1.33 HA/Day. • Heifers will be dried off next week, to reduce demand and look after the heifers. • Milk results are from diet with some silage. Protein fell nby 15%.

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IFA encourages farmers to apply for Forest Road Grant and increase the value of their timber IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Pat Collins has reminded forest owners approaching first thinning to apply for road funding to increase the value of their investment. This is despite the ongoing issues with the excessive red tape associated with the Forest Road scheme. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A forest road is crucial for the haulage of timber to allow for economic and efficient harvesting operations. â&#x201A;Ź2m is still available in the 2017 budget that would support farmers to construct 52,000 metres of new roads. A road is the first step in

timber production and the generation of an income outside of the forest premium.â&#x20AC;? Thinning is one of the most important things a forest owner can do to influence the growth and health of their forest. It can generate revenue and increases the value of remaining trees. Forest owners with a conifer plantation that is 15 years old or older should talk to their forester and start planning their first thinning. Pat Collins said,â&#x20AC;&#x153;The planning permission needed for a forest entrance has acted as a barrier in

the past. The main reason is the additional costs and time delays associated. However, the introduction of a new bellmouth allowance in 2016 of 20 metres or â&#x201A;Ź800 per application (subject to costs) for new or modified road entrances has supported more farmers to apply for the schemeâ&#x20AC;?. The Forest Road scheme provides funding of â&#x201A;Ź40 per linear metre up to a maximum density of 20 metres per hectare to support the construction of forest roads as well as bellmouth, turntables, drains, culverts and

bridges. There is also a special construction works grant of up to â&#x201A;Ź5,000 to facilitate construction of forest roads in environmentally sensitive sites. Pat Collins said IFAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Five Point Plan to revitalised Farm Forestry highlighted the excessive red tape and bureaucracy associated with the Forest Road scheme as one of the main barriers to harvesting timber. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Government must proactively work with farmers to help achieve timber production growth of 7.9 million m3 by 2035.â&#x20AC;?

IFA makes safety appeal to farmers installing generators to deal with power cuts IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has urged farmers who have had their power supply cut off due to storm damage to put safety first if seeking to install a temporary generator on their farm.

Richard Kennedy said it was clear to IFA that many farm families still had no electric power and were in a very stressful situation having to deal with both family home issues and farming operations such as milk-

ing. Richard Kennedy urged farmers â&#x20AC;&#x153;do not take any chances when it comes to generators. Look for help and make sure you have them properly installedâ&#x20AC;?.

ICSA welcomes reversal on stamp duty within families ICSA President Patrick Kent has welcomed news the cabinet has approved a request from Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe to exempt family farm transactions from the 6% stamp duty rate announced in Budget 2018. ICSA understands that the upper age limit of 67 for consanguinity relief will be abolished so that land can be transferred within families at a 1% rate. This will be included in the Finance Bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ICSA has been demanding a reversal on this issue since budget day. However, it is clear that the Government still doesn't get it when it comes to the damage done by the trebling of stamp duty to 6%. The stamp duty rate of 6% will still apply to land purchase. This is a savage assault on the people who get up early in the morning."

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Previous government policy was supposed to support the consolidation of fragmented farm holdings. ICSA believes this tax is an own-goal as it will likely reduce the overall take of money because people will be deterred from getting up early, working hard and looking to finance farm consolidation projects. It is also clear that it will undermine the ability of farmers who want to expand their holding to spend money on improving newly bought land because additional money will have to be borrowed to fund the stamp duty thus reducing what is available to reclaim or upgrade land. In the short term this will reduce employment and enterprise in rural areas, in the medium term it will slow down productivity growth on newly bought farmland.â&#x20AC;?

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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Maze By Bill Tubbritt

Maria Ryan and Kate Brennan pictured at Eurofins 30th Anniversary celebration at Castlemartyr Resort, Cork. [David Clynch]

Youghal Cine Club presents another Double Bill! YOUGHAL Cine Club is delighted to continue its double bill season with a screening of more precious archival footage of Youghal. This time from the late William Matthes. Billy had a lifetime passion for recording events in his home town of Youghal with his 8 mm camera, a wonderful legacy for us to appreciate and enjoy. Followed by 'Paterson' – Dir: Jim Jarmusch France, Germany, USA. 2016 - 1013 mins - Cert: TBC Starring: Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Barry Shabaka. Paterson is a bus driver in the city of Paterson, New Jersey–they share the name. Every day,

Paterson adheres to a simple routine: he drives his daily route, observing the city as it drifts across his windshield and overhearing fragments of conversation swirling around him; he writes poetry into a notebook; he walks his dog; he stops in a bar and drinks exactly one beer; he goes home to his wife, Laura. By contrast, Laura’s world is ever changing. New dreams come to her almost daily. Paterson loves Laura and she loves him. He supports her newfound ambitions; she champions his gift for poetry. The film quietly observes the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details. Venue: The Mall Arts Centre,

an inspired choice with the production team really being blessed to have an unused prison to use in that condition. It may be violent and contain lots of language at times, but was probably necessary to properly portray the event of that time.The story is tense, gripping and a fascinating to watch. Rating 4.5/5.

The Mountain Between Us Youghal. Date: Thursday, 26th October, 2017. Time: 7.30 p.m. sharp. Ticket: €5 Members & €7 Guests. Complimentary light refreshment will be served afterwards. Membership is FREE!! All are welcome.

South Eastern Theatre Group Waterford presents Jesus Christ Superstar THE multi award winning South Eastern Theatre Group make a welcome return to the Theatre Royal stage with their production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic musical Jesus Christ Superstar for five performances from Tuesday, 31st October to Saturday, 4th November, at 7.30 p.m nightly. Following on from their most recent spectacular sold out productions of Starlight Express, Les Miserables, The Phantom Of The Opera and Miss Saigon, South Eastern Theatre Group can’t wait to hit the stage with what could be their strongest production to date. With a hugely talented cast that includes Robert Vickers, Aisling Larkin, Jamie Hennessy, Danny Brockie, Brian Touhy, Ben Nolan, Steven Coady, Padraic Di Fusco Jack Fenton and many more, you can be guaranteed yet another production that is

MAZE was shot on a small budget of just €1.8 million at an old decommissioned Cork prison. Based on the true story of the 1983 escape of 38 IRA prisoners from the notorious HMP Maze prison in Northern Ireland, also known as Long Kesh or the H Blocks. The movie stars Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, Barry Ward, Martin McCann, Elva Trill, Aaran Monaghan, Eileen Walsh, Niamh McGrady, Lalor Roddy who really do put on excellent performances showcasing the amount of talented Irish actors we have on this island. The story takes place two years after ten Republican prisoners lost their lives on hunger strike in the H Blocks of the prison in 1981.The movie starts with the mixing of both Republic and Loyalist prisoners which leads to much hostility between the two sets of prisoners. This also leads to unrest in the prison that sets off the decision to plan an escape. The meticulous planning and cunningness of the escape is portrayed brilliantly by the cast with a stand-out performance from Tom Vaughan-Lawlor who plays the part of Larry Marley. This really is a pretty good movie to watch about a subject that anyone growing up in the early ’80s is sure to remember. The location was

sure to live long in the memory. Our multi award winning production team that includes Director David Hennessy along with Choreographer Michelle Condon and Musical Director David Hayes are currently working tirelessly with the talented cast at rehearsals and can’t wait to hit the Theatre Royal stage. Packed with amazing songs and with stunning stage sets, costumes and a full live Orchestra, Jesus Christ Superstar is shaping up to be the musical event of the year and is not to be missed. Booking is brisk for Jesus Christ Superstar and early booking is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.You can secure your seats by booking on line 24 hours a day at theatreroyal.ie or ring 051-874402 or call into the Theatre Royal Box Office, The Mall, Waterford.

By Bill Tubbritt THE Mountain Between Us is a romantic thriller from Director Hany Abu-Assad. The movie stars Idris Elba and Kate Winslet as a Surgeon and a Journalist and is based on the novel of the same name by Charles Martin. The majority of the movie was filmed in Canada on the border of Alberta and British Columbia with the cast and crew facing a hard time reaching the peaks of the high mountain locations which were quite often being used. The effort does seem worthwhile though as audiences are spoiled with the visually spectacular scenery that runs throughout this movie. Winslet plays a Photo-Journalist called Alex who is in Salt Lake City trying to get back to New York, where she is due to get married the following day. Elba plays a Neurosurgeon called Ben who also needs to get back to the American east coast for reasons of his own. When both of their flights are cancelled these complete strangers decide to pool together to charter a small private aircraft to take them to their destination.When the small plane crashes in the middle of nowhere, the two face a race for survival, while dealing with an avalanche of emotions along the way. This movie is very easy to both watch and follow as the storyline isn’t very complicated and there is a limited amount of cast throughout. Winslet and Elba really don’t seem to have the required chemistry together in order to sell the

romance element of the movie. There are also a number of things that occur during the course of the movie which are hard to believe and I think this is a large part of where the movie went wrong. Saying all that, The Mountain Between Us is very watchable, as I previously stated, just don’t think too much about it. Rating 2.5

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Candlelit Afternoon of Music to "Raise the Roof" for Glencairn Abbey CALLING all music lovers from West Waterford and beyond to help the Sisters of St. Mary's Abbey, Glencairn, Lismore to "Raise the Roof" in a forthcoming fundraising event An Afternoon of Music. The venue will be the lovely intimate surroundings of St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan on Sunday, 5th November at 3.30 p.m. VoiceOver Choir, Evana Mansfield (Flute), Eimear Fahey (Harp), Frank Ryan (Tenor) have kindly agreed to support this unique Autumn event, not forgetting of course the Sisters from Glencairn will also feature! Frank Ryan a Tallow native has had a passion for music from an early age. What started as a hobby has grown a little more and after his leap of fate meeting with RTÉ’s Cathal McCabe in 2013. Following that meeting 4

years ago, Cathal McCabe has since produced tributes to John McCormack, Joe Locke and Mario Lanza in which Frank held lead role in all productions. It was during the Lanza tribute that Sr. Lily of Glencairn approached Frank and asked if he could assist by "putting a slate on"! Frank said "we'll do better" and the proceeds from the Mario Lanza Concert were generously given to Glencairn Abbey to cover the costs of the ridge tiles for a new roof. Frank’s journey with Glencairn Abbey continues and he is looking forward to performing some lovely well know Tenor pieces and to ‘Raising the Roof ’ with his final number joined by the nuns from Glencairn! Evana Mansfield is a Leaving Certificate student and an accomplished flute player and

Dungarvan Singers Club TWO GREATS LEAVE US: JIMMY COFFEY & JIM LANE The Singers Club is going wonderfully well in our new venue. Our lovely sessions at the club are really something very special and lovely. We had a gorgeous night in October with the great Gerry Cullen, bass singer with The Voice Squad. Everyone lucky enough to be there was delighted and charmed by the whole night, both the lovely singing and the warm atmosphere of the gorgeous room in Merry's Bar and Restaurant. Our nights there have taken on the exact same significance, importance, and prestige as the now legendary concerts and recitals years ago in Cork City held upstairs in The Lobby Bar on Union Quay. Our own upper room in Merry's holds the exact same place in the hearts of lovers of folk and traditional music in this area as that legendary venue had, a respect and awe justly and aptly immortalised by John Spillane in his song, “Magic Nights at the Lobby Bar”. Our own motto will have to be “Magic Nights at Merry's Bar” - the alliteration is an added bonus. It can be shortened to “Merry Magic!”. The upstairs room at Merry's does have a truly sympathetic intimacy, possessing all the superb atmosphere of a proper folk club. It's similarty to the lobby being an upstairs room only adds to this. Folk clubs should always be entered by a stairway, whether up or down. A cellar or an upper storey is essential to quality as a Folk Club! Above all, it ensures the guarantee of order, silence and complete respect for the performance that is the sine que non of a really great venue. This is attained here on every occasion since we have only truly committed and responsive listeners and supporters of the music in the room, thereby establishing a beautiful balance, lying deliciously at the mid-point between the ambience of a concert hall and that of a session in a pub. And so it is neither too stuffy and reverential or too noisy and Bacchanalian, but wonderfully combines the best of both worlds; and, above all, it is just great fun! Also, like the Lobby Bar, we consistently feature great singers from all over Ireland, from England and from America, as well as local legends and regular performers from nearer home who have helped to keep music and song alive and well and flourishing in West Waterford. I would particularly like to mention the truly great Jimmy Coffey, who passed away recently, who often joined us in The Singers Club particularly in the old days of Bridie Dee's, our first venue, when he was still in full possession of his amazing voice. He sang “The Mall of Lismore”, “The Cabin with the Roses round the Door”, “Sliabh Geal gCua”, and all his old staples with us in the club in Bridie Dee's, again in the upstairs room, also, during the Féile na nDéise, when there was instrumental music on downstairs. Also, of course, memorably, we honoured him at the Club in Bridie's during the Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan, when he was presented with an award, by the head of Comhaltas, no less, Labhrás Ó Murchú. This meant a lot to him. All his family attended this wonderful event and every single one sang! It is a mark of how popular Jimmy was that I have never seen Bridie's or indeed any pub in town so packed as Bridie Dee's was on that occasion. You literally could not move! Even sardines were suffering from claustrophobia! While I'm honouring great local “Jims” who have passed away, I'd like to pay tribute to another great local singer, who was a very frequent visitor to our club, also who always contributed his own special charm whenever he performed with us. This is the wonderful Jim Lane who also passed away recently. He really was “Mr. Ardmore”, and brought life and vitality to the town for many many years. I will always remember a very special trip to Co. Clare we made together when amazingly even I could not get a word in edgeways! But I did not care, because every word that fell from Jim's eloquent lips was a gem. He gave me his whole life story in the 4 or 5 hours it took to drive there and back. So that, even apart from the gorgeous singing, music and storytelling I heard from him in Clare, I got an extensive, intensive private interview that filled me with love and admiration for the great performer and raconteur.

performer. In 2015 she was awarded a silver medal for her Intermediate Flute Recital. She has played for local weddings and has been an invited guest for many public concerts and fundraising events in West Waterford. Glencairn Abbey, which was founded in the Blackwater Valley in 1932, is home to Ireland's only community of Cistercian Nuns. The Sisters received planning approval in 2011 to renovate their living and guest accommodation which had deteriorated with wet rot and dampness and was in dire need of refurbishment. As the building is a listed heritage monument, it will cost a total of €600,000 to complete the project. Earlier this year while carrying out some repair work on broken slates on part of the original structure, builders

found that all the woodwork underneath was rotten and in danger of collapse. This unfortunately necessitated in the removal of everything, from rafter to ceiling! The new roof is now in the process of being slated resulting in an unexpected expense of €120,000 for the nuns. To date €45,000 has been raised through the generosity of the public. Sr Lily Scullion, in charge of Fundraising at the Abbey, once again wishes to thank everyone who has contributed so generously to date to their renovation project. Admission to “An Afternoon of Music” will be by ticket only. Tickets costing €15 can be purchased from the following outlets; Glencairn Abbey, The Shamrock Cafe (Dungarvan), The Wine Buff (Dungarvan),The

Evana Mansfield - Classical Flute

Parish Office (Dungarvan), Lismore Post Office, Cappoquin Post Office, Tallow Post Office and Barron's Bakery Cappoquin. The Sisters of Glencairn look forward to your continued sup-

Frank Ryan - Tenor

port at this unique event to “Raise the Roof ” at An Afternoon of Music on Sunday, 5th November at 3.30 p.m. (sharp) in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Dungarvan.

Dungarvan Dramatic Club “I got you to look after me and you got me to look after you….and that’s why” PERHAPS these words from Steinbeck’s Nobel Prize – winning story best capture what is at the heart of the play OF MICE AND MEN which is to be presented by Dungarvan Dramatic Club on November 15th to 18th next in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre. As well as being a powerful portrait of the American spirit, the play is a heart breaking testament to the bonds of friendship. The play features two best friends George (Brian Pattwell) and Lennie (Paul Barry) who are in search of the American dream. They are bound together by George’s devotion and Lennie’s seeming helplessness. The action opens just as they arrive to work at a ranch in the Salinas Valley and soon George’s guardianship and Lennie’s simpleminded innocence and lack of awareness of his own strength lead both men onto an ominous slippery slope, where only a tragic outcome seems possible for these two dreamers. This play is a fascinating story, focusing on issues of friendship, isolation and prejudice which promises to grab audiences by

the heart and never let go. So be sure to book your tickets for what promises to be a memorable night of theatre.Tickets will be available soon at two local retail outlets and can be booked on 086-3244175. DONATIONS TO LOCAL VOLUNTARY GROUPS During the past week we presented a cheque on behalf of the Club, to Ann Marie Rossiter in her capacity as local representative of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust. This charity has, for over 40 years, been travelling on pilgrimage\holiday to Lourdes with young people with special needs from all over Ireland. Once again the Club was delighted to be able to support this very worthy voluntary organisation in its endeavours On another, but connected note, we are delighted to announce that in keeping with a longstanding tradition of making a contribution to local voluntary groups out of our door takings, our nominated group for this production is the Dungarvan Men’s Shed. This group, which is run on a totally voluntary basis,

Dramatic Club President Siobhan Buckley with Committee members presenting a cheque on behalf of the Club to Ann-Marie Rossiter, local representative of The Irish Pilgrimage Trust.

was founded in 2011 to provide a place in Dungarvan where men of all ages, creeds, backgrounds and situations can come together to share skills or just talk together in a safe, fun and friendly environment – a very worthy cause

indeed. Therefore by attending OF MICE AND MEN, not only will you enjoy a wonderful theatrical experience but also be supporting a very worthy local voluntary group, the Dungarvan Men’s Shed.

Cast of OF MICE AND MEN with Director Des Feeney.

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THERE is no doubt that people will remember Hurricane Ophelia for many years to come, some for sad or tragic reasons, others for their deliverance from what was a very frightening experience. Such was the force of the winds of this full hurricane that many trees were uprooted and knocked over, which caused concern for many who were living close by. It is almost half a century since we had such a clean-out with state forests and old estates suffering the brunt of the storm. One such estate with some very stately stands of trees is Carriglea Convent and also Carriglea Cáirde Services which was formerly the home of the Odell family.That woodland too was very badly hit and many old stately trees were victims of the strongest winds of our time. Amidst those trees is the Lourdes Grotto, a haven of peace and serenity, not only on sunny summer days, but also in winter time when the secluded place is perfectly sheltered. There, the statue of the Blessed Virgin is perched high on an outcrop of rock, with St. Bernadette looking up from below. It forms a place of retreat and renewal for those who seek its solitude for a

moment of contemplation. During the worst hours of Hurricane Ophelia, it was far from tranquil with the wind howling through the boughs and branches, some of which were finally unable to withstand this great force of nature. Several large trees fell across the Grotto, covering the entire area with its branches, making it almost impenetrable. Despite its exposed perch, the statue of Our Lady stood untouched through it all, as did the statue of Bernadette trapped in the hollow below. The sight of the devastation around the Grotto would suggest that nothing could survive both the force of the wind and the network of mature trees

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falling around it, but when Sr. Mary went to check the following day, she was pleasantly surprised to see that both statues had survived unscathed. “It is nothing short of miraculous,” she told me, when I visited the place at her invitation. True enough, it was well nigh impossible to negotiate a wriggle entry to the Grotto through the network of branches. Once inside and looking up at Our Lady’s statue, I had to agree with Sr. Mary that it would be stretching coincidence to the limit not to accept that a special hand had protected that special place. When the Sisters of the Bon Sauveur arrived in Dungarvan to take up residence in the former

The Grotto at Carriglea Convent shortly after it was provided in 1950.

Mount Odell Demesne in 1904, they found it, as the Annals say “suitable for both a convent and a small psychiatric hospital.” Their role was later changed to caring for adults with intellectual disability. Marking the Holy Year of 1950, the Sisters constructed a Grotto in the image of the Lourdes Apparitions, emphasising not only their dedication to their Patron, but also the French connection with Caen, the city of the Mother House of the Order. The statues are carved from the brilliant white Carrara Marble from Italy and were placed in a natural setting to be enjoyed by successive generations of Sisters, residents and visitors to the facility. “Each year, in the month of May, we have a special ceremony of dedication of this entire complex to Our Lady of Lourdes,” said Sr. Mary, “and I believe that we have Her protection at all times, especially in distress. Three times in the past seventeen years the Grotto has survived falling trees which emphasises my belief. During the recent storm, I had a great feeling of foreboding, but equally a belief in the protection of Our Lady”

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The Odells were extensive Landowners in County Waterford with over 3,000 acres of land stretching from Carriglea to Ardmore. The Odell family

vault is under the aisle of the ruined cathedral in Ardmore cemetery and some of the family members are buried in the cemeteries open ground there.

Sr. Mary, Carriglea Convent, points to the statue of Our Lady of Lourdes which survived falling trees all around it during Hurricane Ophelia. [Tom Keith]

Hallowe’en – an old tradition World meeting GROWING up in Cahir in the 'Fifties there was no tradition of publicly celebrating Hallowe’en. There were no bonfires (thankfully), no costumes, no Trick or Treat or Jack O’Lanterns either in pumpkins or hollowed out turnips. However, when I arrived in Dungarvan in the mid

’Sixties, I was surprised to see children dressed up and going from door to door collecting nuts, apples, and whatever coins they could. Now, courtesy of the USA and the influence of the successive Hollywood ‘Hallowe’en’ films the one day festival of Samhain is a whole industry in itself.

Some Trick or Treaters from last year.

Very few Americans know that the Hallowe’en traditions probably started in Ireland in pre-Christian times and travelled abroad wherever Irish people went. Several of the Christian festivals owe their timing to the old Celtic festivals and it is held that Samhain itself was Christianised as Hallowe’en by the early Church. Hallowe’en was a time of storytelling, mainly about ghosts, ghouls and goblins or the Irish version of Leprechauns and the ‘Little People. The story of the Moat of Knockgraffin and the man with the hump on his back also has its roots in the ‘Little People’. It was natural that, in true Irish fashion, in preparation for the two following Holy Days, All Souls on the 1st November and All Saints

the day after, there should be some celebration. In ancient Ireland – and in some places still – there was a tradition of treating November as a kind of Lent, making sacrifices on behalf of the Souls of departed family friends. One tradition, which a few still observe, is to give up alcohol. Bon fires – which started out as bone-fires – are few and far between and discouraged by the emergency services. Having no tradition like Guy Fawkes Day, fireworks never became popular here and are illegal anyway which has probably saved some lives and definitely eyes and limbs. So, if children come ‘Trick or Treating’ be patient and have some goodies lined up for them, it will make their night and give them good memories in later years.

of families FOR those who might be interested, next Monday, the Bank Holiday, will see the arrival in Abbeyside of the bell and icon that is making its way throughout the diocese in pre-

Bishop Cullinan will lead the walk on Bank Holiday Monday.

paration for the World Meeting of Families that takes place next August in Dublin. The Bell and Icon will leave Durrow Carpark at 1.00 p.m. and will be conveyed walking along the Greenway to Abbeyside Church. There will be opportunities for people to join at any point along the route. The walkers / cyclists will leave the Greenway Carpark in Ballinroad at 2.30 p.m., expecting to reach Abbeyside at 3.15 p.m., for a ceremony of welcome. Bishop Cullinan will join with the group from Durrow, and will lead the prayers on arrival at Abbeyside Church. You are invited to join in at whichever point you would like.

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WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

Register Wednesday, November 1st for the 23rd Annual Forde’s Daybreak Winter League 6.30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, November 1st sees the registration take place for the 2017/’18 24th Annual Forde's Daybreak Winter League which will be run over 13 weeks and organised by West Waterford Athletic Club. The event for those few who are not familiar with it caters for all types of runners and especially for those that have never ran before, we provide plenty of advice and encouragement so please don’t feel that you might be the only person trying it for the first time as guaranteed there will be many coming along again this year for the very first time just like you. There are two distances to choose from and they are commonly known as the long route 5.4 miles and the short route 2.3 miles. Come along on the night and register for which ever route you wish to do. Please bear in mind that you are not stuck with the course you choose at the start, if you wish to change after a while then you may do so. We will be available to answer any questions you may have tonight or any other night. There is no official run on registration night, however, many people do run the course but there will be no stewards on the course until round 1 which is the official start of the league. If you can’t register on registration night, you can do so the follow-

ing week or any other night but we do urge as many as possible to come along and register in order to speed up proceedings for the following week. Your co-operation with this matter is much appreciated. ONCE-OFF REGISTRATION FEE OF €5 When you register, there will be a fee of €5 to cover the cost of the waterproof number and timing chip attached. This number and chip will be issued to you and you only and it will be your number for the duration of the 13 week league so it’s most important that you have it and wear it every Wednesday night, please pin it to the front of your bib only. This is a once-off fee, payable on the night you get your number and then after that it will be just €2 each night that you run for members and €3 for non-members. Last year we introduced a onceoff payment for the entire league and this was taken up by half of all winter league runners who save themselves some money by doing so. For club members you can pay €30 (this includes the €5 once-off number payment) and for nonmembers you can pay a once-off payment of €40 which also includes the €5 number payment charge. REGISTER ONLINE You can, of course, register from

the comfort of your own home or work place just long on to our winter league online registration page at https://endurancecui.active.com FORDE'S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE TEAM COMPETITION Also proving very popular at the winter league is the team competition which was introduced three years ago. There has been really great interest in this element of the league and a great number of teams competing. Teams again this year will be comprised of 3 members and can be all male, all female or mixed. The scoring will be based on the positions of the two best placed members on the team on each night of the league from the normal winter league results. There is no extra charge to register a team. Once you are registered for the winter league, you will be eligible to go on a team. All members of the team need to be registered to run the same course in the league. Anyone who is interested in going on a team, but is new to the league or doesn’t know people to go on a team with, can leave their name and we will help to find a team for them. All teams must be registered before week 5 of the league (i.e. before 30th November 2017). Details of how register your team will be provided at the Winter League.

Chizhikova, O’Riordan and Tutty compete at Munster Cross Country Championships THE first round of the Munster even ages for juveniles and novice and under 23 was held last Sunday in Clare Castle, Co. Clare and a good day competition was recorded for the club. Our juveniles were well and truly in the thick of the action and the full results here are posted in our juvenile notes this week, well done to all

of them. In the ladies novice race we had Diana Chizhikova competing and she finished a creditable 38th from the strong field. In the men's novice race we had two athletes competing in Shane O'Riordan and Darren Tutty. Shane was the first home of the two finishing 27th overall. He is, of course, a

member of the O'Riordan running dynasty, this young man is as dedicated an athlete as you will ever meet. Very well done to Shane on his performance. Making his debut on the Munster novice cross country scene Darren Tutty put in a great effort to finish 55th overall, the first of many Darren, well done to all three.

Onra Power representing Garvey's SuperValu presents Tom Nyhan winner of division 3 in the 4 lap course at the Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn League.

Tom Leahy winner of division 2 of the four lap course with his prize at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn League.

Pictured are West Waterford AC athletes who competed at the Autumn Open Cross Country festival held at the Sports Ireland National Sports Campus last Sunday: Brian Byrne (Masters), Micheal Power (Junior) and Niall Blackwell (Junior).

Byrne, Power and Blackwell compete at Autumn Festival of Cross Country running SHONA Heaslip (An Riocht) starred at the Autumn Open International Cross Country Festival to win the women’s 6,000m in 20:36 at the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus. Heaslip, a former Irish dancing champion, and cousin to our own club member Johnny O'Connor continues to develop apace having competed at the World Student Games over 5,000m in the summer. In different conditions today she eventually broke clear after a fast start ahead of Scotland’s Mhairi MacLennan in second in 20:56 and Michelle Finn (Leevale) who sprinted in for third in 21:03. The event in its first year was held at the National Sports Campus with a combined race with seniors, juniors and masters, the cavalry charge took off at full tilt. It eventually settled with the juniors running 4,500m, three laps of the 1,500m loop, where Laura Nicholson (Bandon) topped the pile in 16:22 ahead of Siobhra O’Flaherty (SLOT) and Avril Deegan (Ballyroan Abbeyleix). Darragh McElhinney (Bantry)

showed he was wintering well to win the junior 6,000m in 18:48 ahead of Jamie Battle (Mullingar Harriers) in 18:56 and what a brilliant performance to finish 3rd here from Micheál Power West Waterford AC in 19:05. It was evident the fitness and energy in both junior races as they battle for coveted Irish singlet's for the European Cross Country Championships in December, Micheál has his name well and truly posted on the team sheet now for selection here. Also competing at this level for the very first time was Niall Blackwell and he ran a super race to claim 24th overall in the start studded junior event. Very well done to Niall on his first outing at this level of competition it argues well for his future career in the sport also. In the masters races Claire McCarthy (Leevale), who competed at the World Championships in the marathon, was first F40 in 21:33 with Sara Doohan (Corran) the first F35 in 22:21. The evergreen Carmel Parnell (Leevale) shows no sign of slowing down and was first F60 in 25:32.

In the men's race the lead group eventually whittled down to three with Hiko Tonosa (DSD) of Ethiopia having more in the tank for the sprint to win in 22:58 ahead of Kenya’s Gideon Kimosop 23:01 and Adam Kirk-Smith (Derry City Track Club) who had a fine run in third in 23:06.1996. Olympian Shane Healy (MSB) has made a return to masters running and topped the M45 category while Paddy Hamilton and Declan Reed impressed in respective M35 and M40 categories. Running from West Waterford AC here was Brian Byrne fresh from his recent County Novice success. Brian again gave it his all running into a great 13th position overall from a very strong field of the best of the best of masters runners. John Joe Murphy (Tinryland) won a good battle in the M65 section where all masters were gunning for top four placings to run in the Home Countries International. Very well done to our three athletes for wearing the club singlet with pride at this prestigious event.

WWAC Under 16 girls who finished 2nd in the inter-club contest at the Munster Cross Country Championships.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

27th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 launched

Overall league winner of the Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn league for 2017 Cian O'Riordan is presented with his prize by Onra Power Garvey's SuperValu.

Winner of the 1 lap course at the Garvey's Supervalu Autumn League Eamon Cashin is presented with his prize by Onra Power Garvey's SuperValu our league sponsor.

Asier Del Rio winner of the 2 lap course at the Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn League is presented with his prize by Onra Power Garvey's SuperValu.

WEST Waterford athletic club are delighted to announce that entries for our 27th Annual 10 mile event will open on this coming Wednesday, November 1st at 9 a.m. The entry options will be online entry through our race web site www.dungarvan-10mile.org or through our chip timing www.myrunresults.com or by downloading an entry form on our club web site www.westwaterfrodathletics.org there will also be hard copy entries forms available. The event now in its 27th year has established itself as a must run race on the Irish road running calendar with participants from all four corners of the country and beyond participating. The race has grown year on year from humble beginnings 27 years ago. This year the organisers due to the demand for entries for the race have added extra numbers with a cut off now of 2,750 entries available, this we hope will see all runners wishing to run the event in 2018 getting an entry to do so. Please note that this event usually sells out well before closing date so do get your entry in if you intend running on Sunday, February 4th, 2018. The John Treacy Dungrvan 10 bring’s together the ideal race combination of fun runners, joggers, club athletes and top class internationals who compete over a fast flat 10 mile course around the historic town of Dungarvan as we all look forward to an even bigger and better event on Sunday, February 4th next. To stage such a big event of course requires good sponsor and we are fortunate to have the support many associate sponsors and many local businesses and individuals who are all giving valuable support helping to make the day a great occasion for the town of Dungarvan. The top club runners will once again do battle to have the honor of having their clubs name added to the list of previous winners in the John Treacy Club Challenge Cup for men’s and ladies teams. We will again be calling on all the athletic clubs of Ireland to take on the challenge in 2018 event. All race details can be found at www.dungarvan10mile.org

Sympathy WEST Waterford Athletic Club extend sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Maura Curran, Western Bay, Dungarvan. Dorothy Lennon, 60 William St., Portlaw and Dermot Moran, Duniry, Loughrea, Galway who passed to their eternal reward's recently. May they rest in peace.

Running Quote Richie Fitzgerald winner of the 3 lap course at the Garveys SuperValu Autumn League is presented with his prize by Onra Power Garvey's.

MY times became slower and slower, but the experience of the race is unchanged; each race a drama, each race a challenge, each race stretching me in one way or another, and each race telling me more about myself and others.

Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn League comes to an end THE fourth and final night in this year's ever popular league took place recently, the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn League at St. Augustine's College. This league is eagerly awaited for each year and enjoyed by all participants as runners it is a prelim to our winter league which is not too far away now. Presentation of overall prizes for the league took place immediately after running with Onra Power on hand from Garvey’s to do the honours. EAMONN CASHIN CLAIMS THE 1 LAP HONOURS The 1 lap league was won by Eamonn Cashin. On the minimum 3 points with 3 first place finishes in the 4 nights. Eamonn ran his fastest time of 7.35 in week 1. Second went to Onra Power on 6 points. Onra's fastest time was 8.57. Onra was also on hand to represent Garvey’s and present the league prizes. Well done to all our 1 lap runners who took part in this years league.

ASIER DEL RIO WINS THE 2 LAP LEAGUE The 2 lap league was won by youngster Asier Del Rio on the minimum 3 points. Asier's fastest time was 14.57 in week 3. Second in the league went to another one of the club’s juvenile athletes, Elia Tutty on 6 points with Elia fastest time being 16.27. Well done everyone that took part in the 2 lap league. RITCHIE FITZGERALD LEADS HOME THE 3 LAPS Ritchie Fitzgerald took 3 lap honours on 3 points with 3 first and a second over the 4 nights. Ritchie's best run was 21.29 in week 3. Second went to Oisin O'Riordan on 5 points with 1 first and 2 second places. Oisin's fastest run was 21.30 in week 3. Well done everyone. CIAN O'RIORDAN DOMINATES OVER 4 LAPS Cian O'Riordan was a clear and deserving winner of the 4 lap league finishing first all 4 nights. Cian's fastest run was 26.55 in

week 3. Second in the league went to Shane O'Riordan on7 points. Tom Leahy won division 2 on 13 points with Tom Nyhan winning Division 3 on 27 points. Division 4 was won by Tony Ferncombe on 43 points THANKS West Waterford Athletic Club would like to acknowledge all those who help in the running of the league especially Ray, Shirley and James. A special thanks to Ann who looks after the results and tables each week. Thanks so much once again to the Friary College for permitting the use of the grounds and, of course, thanks to those that helped by taking the entries, names, times and results, it’s very much appreciated. A big thank you also all at Garvey’s SuperValu for their sponsorship. As always we would like to invite our members and participants in our leagues to support our sponsors where possible.

Michael Roche Carpets Series - Race 1:

24th Annual Murray’s Pharmacy Brickey 5k in aid of Brickey Juvenile GAA Club BUSHY Park GAA grounds is the venue for the 24th Annual Brickey Run. Again this year we are delighted to announce that Murray's Pharmacy, Dungarvan are to continue on with their sponsorship of the race we sincerely thank Elizabeth, David and all at Murray’s Pharmacy for this kind gesture. The proceeds from this year's race will be donated to Brickey Juvenile GAA club. The race distance will be over a very flat fast 5k loop around the Brickey valley starting and finishing at Bushy Park GAA grounds. The race will get underway at 11 am with registration taking place from 10.15 a.m. onwards in the GAA Clubhouse, Bushy Park. The Martin Curran Cup will be awarded to the first man on the day and the Jim Lyons Memorial Shield will be awarded to the first lady. The prize-giving will take place in the clubhouse immediately after the race and refreshments will also be provided for all the runners. Entry fee is €10.

Elia Tutty runner-up on the 2 lap course at the Garvey’s SuperValu Autumn League with her prize.

Michael Roche Carpets Series - Race 2:

Solas Centre to benefit from Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot ON Sunday, November 19th the 9th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Old Parish Turkey Trot 5 mile run and 4 mile walk will take place at the Marine Bar, Pulla, Dungarvan. All proceeds from this year's event will go to The Solas Centre. The 4 mile walk will begin at 11 am, while the 5 mile run will get under way at 12 noon. If you would like further information or would like a sponsorship card for the event contact Padraig on 086-1054012 or email oldparishturkeytrot@hotmail.com.

Munster Masters Cross Country Championships THE Munster Masters Cross Country Championships have been announced for a Cork venue, yet to be declared on Sunday, 19th November 2017. The club will be entering both a men's and ladies masters team here, so any member wishing to take part is asked to contact cross country co-ordinator James 086 8184762 or Ann 086 0619711 A.S.A.P. No entries will be accepted on the day of race.

Runner-up on the 4 lap course Shane O'Riordan with his prize at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn League.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net

CLUB NEWS It’s fair to say that the weather was the talk of the club this week. Ophelia arrived on Monday taking some trees from the course but unfortunately for some members the fallen trees were not strategic. Some slicers were heard praying to Brian on Friday but to no avail. Luckily the damage was limited to thirty trees. It’s an ill wind that doesn’t blow some good fortune. An auctioneer’s “For Sale” sign blew into my garden last Monday. To date I’ve had eighteen enquiries and three of them are cash buyers. I am also the proud owner of two trampolines. What a week to leave the country. We waved off a merry group of our lady members as they headed for Portugal last Sunday. Although nobody is spilling the beans, rumours are plentiful that a great time was had by all. Kudos to the organisers and a new set of earplugs for the bus driver. In other news, the Men’s Club held their AGM last Wednesday. At a positive meeting, a delighted Sean O Ciarba accepted the role of Captain. Sean has served on committee for the previous two years and is looking forward to working

with the members in bettering our club for the future. We wish Sean and Lady Captain Colette the very best for the coming year, and we thank the outgoing Captains Declan and Christine and their respective committees for a job well done. Upcoming fixtures include Winter Leagues and a club quiz. Get your teams ready and thinking caps on for the Tom Mull quiz on Friday 10th November. A great night is promised. Entries are now being taken for the Deise Golf Winter League. This year the league will be played over fourteen holes. FUN FRIDAY MIXED FOURSOMES This nine hole competition returns this week on Friday, Oct. 27th. We look forward to having you back. Assemble in the foyer at 9.30 a.m., draw takes place at 9.45 am and ready to play at 10 a.m. If you enjoy social golf, a cup of coffee and a chat you are welcome to join us. TABLE QUIZ Tom Muls Table Quiz takes place in the Clubhouse on Friday, 10th November. Questions by

WEST WATERFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. info@westwaterfordgolf.com

www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Sun., 22nd October 18 Hole Stableford 1st: Mick O’Gorman (12) 30 pts. Club Outing at Kilkenny GC Fri., 13th October: 1st. Stephen Spillane (10) 39pts, 2nd. Jimmy Murphy (9) 38pts, 3rd. Ray Rochford (13) 37pts, 4th. Austin Spratt (8) 35pts b3, 5th. Richard Ronayne (10) 35pts b9, 6th. Percy Walsh (20) 35pts. Nearest to Pin: Tim Murphy and Richard Ronayne. FIXTURES Tuesday 24th Oct. – Tuesday Treats - Open 9 hole Stableford – all day. Wednesday, 25th Oct. – Autumn Open Gents Singles 18 Hole Sfd. Friday, 27th Sept. – All Day Open 9 Hole Ladies & Gents. Sat. 28th/Sun., 29th October Club Competition 16 Hole Stableford. Sunday, 5th November – South East Junior Alliance. MEN’S CLUB COMMITTEE MEETING Owing to the disruption to our schedule, the monthly meeting has been brought forward to Wednesday, 25th October at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse.

SEAMUS POWER RETURNS TO PGA TOUR Following a well deserved break, Seamus Power returns to competitive action at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson Mississippi on October 26-29th. Seamus finished in the top 30 at this event last season, and were it not for a disappointing final round, it could have been another big pay day for the West Waterford man. He will have learned a lot from the experience and with a USPGA Tour Card in his pocket, Seamus will enter the fray with renewed confidence of building on a hugely successful rookie year on the toughest tour in professional golf. He carries with him the very best wishes of everyone at West Waterford Golf Club. We look forward to meeting Seamus when he comes home for a break at the end of November. OPHELIA AND BRIAN STEAL THE HEADLINES We had two unwelcome visitors to West Waterford during last week with Ophelia arriving on Monday, 16th October, and Brian trying to sneak in on Saturday. To say they left their mark on the course would be an understatement and hopefully none of their team mates plan

Jennie Mulcahy and all proceeds to Dungarvan Golf Club. All are welcome. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscription rates for next season due for payment on the 1st October were recently emailed to all members. If you were not in receipt of an email or accompanying attachments please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on dungarvangc@eircom.net or 05843310. We thank members for making payments already and for confirming Standing Order participation. Thank you for your continued support. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER & INTRODUCTORY RATE FOR U-35’S New members can avail of a special Introductory Offer of just €300 including one complimentary lesson from our resident Professional David Hayes. Dungarvan Golf Club is the only members club in the town and our facilities include a Championship course and practice facilities, Bar, Restaurant, Snooker Room, a resident PGA professional and fully stocked Pro-Shop. Also now the Club are introducing a very attractive joining rate for new U-35 members. Contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on 058-43310 or dungarvangc@eircom.net for further details. Offers are for a limited time only. UPCOMING FIXTURES Thursday, 26th Thursday Open Gents 16H Singles S/F - Visitors: €15. Friday, 27th Open Gents/Ladies 16H Singles S/F. Saturday, 28th Open Gents/Ladies 16H Singles S/F + HOME ALLIANCE. Sunday, 29th Open Gents 16 Hole S/F. Monday, 30th Open

Gents/Ladies 16H Singles S/F YOUNGONES Next competition Wednesday, Oct. 25th Front 9 at 12 noon. LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE Next competition West Waterford Golf Club Thurs., Nov. 9th Tee time 10 – 11.30 a.m. SIXTY.COM Next competition 25/10/17, draw for partners 1.45 p.m. If you are aged 60 or over and you are interested in joining the 60.com we would be delighted to see you. Just turn up any Wednesday at the above starting time. PROGRESSIVE 45 Thursday nights all are welcome. Results 19th Oct.

September 1st Eddie Kiely and Mick Fitzgerald, 2, Patsy Hackett and Tim Browne, Last 5 Pat Phelan and Richard Kiely. Lucky Table Tom Curran and Pat Harty. SOCIAL BRIDGE Social Bridge Friday mornings at 11a.m. All are welcome. PRO SHOP NEWS With Winter approaching, David is now stocking the latest in Winter wear. David’s end of season Sale continues with bargains galore in bags, clubs and Summer wear. You can follow the special offers on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. JUNIOR NEWS Due to the weather, our junior

coaching did not take place last Saturday. With the putting green out of action, we are limited to the practice ground. Hopefully Coaching will resume next Saturday at 3 p.m. Upcoming events include our Halloween competition. The event as always is sponsored by Mr. Pat Norris jr. The date is yet to be finalised so keep an eye on the notes. All enquiries relating to junior activities at the club can be directed to Junior Convenor David Hayes. David can be contacted at 05844707 or email to golfpro@eircom.net

on paying us a visit. Thankfully our A team was on the spot and the clean up started on Tuesday when a few of the regulars came along to enjoy their Tuesday treats both on and off the course. We had a few uprooted trees but fortunately no major damage was done. On the plus side, most of the leaves are gone and with the power supply restored many of our regulars returned for Sunday lunch and shared experiences of happenings during the week. Normal service is resumed and we look forward to seeing you back on the fairways this week. WINTER RULES Due to the prevailing weather conditions some competitions are now being played under Winter Rules. Players are advised to check notices regarding local, rules as those may vary from week to week depending on weather conditions. It should be remembered that Winter Rules are not your own rules and must be observed as stated. Placing: When placing is in play you firstly mark the position of your ball. You then lift and clean the ball and place within 6 inches. The ball when placed must not be nearer the hole. Once you have removed the marker you cannot touch or replace the position of your ball. Doing so will incur a penalty. Whereas it is impossible to monitor this rule we would appeal to all players to observe the rule as stated. UPCOMING EVENTS AT WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB Our Annual Past Captains, Past Presidents and Committee Dinner will be held on Friday, 17th November. 13 Hole Singles at 1 p.m. followed by dinner at 5 p.m.

CAPTAIN’S AND LADY CAPTAIN’S END OF YEAR SCRAMBLE Our end of year scramble and presentation of all club match play prizes is scheduled for Sunday, 12th November. Club Singles: John O’Connell. Runner Up: John Keane. Club Fourball: Pa McCarthy and Liam Troy. Runners-Up: John O’Connell and Pat Lennon. Club Foursomes: Eddie Glavin and John C. Byrne. Runners-Up: Morrie Ferncombe and Kenny Walsh. Club Mixed Foursomes: Des Cleary and Ciara Donnelly. Runners-Up: Diarmuid Horgan and Denise Nugent. Al Eile Qualifier Final: 1st Stephen Spillane, 2nd Colm O’Callaghan, Gross Jake O’Riordan, 3rd Denis Conway, 4th Sean Drohan. As a token of gratitude to our sponsors we earnestly request all prizewinners to be present on the day. RECORDING AWAY SCORES Members are reminded that all away scores must be reported to the home club. For this purpose, an Away Score Recording Sheet for Qualifying, Non Qualifying, Society, Fourball, and Team Events is posted on the members Notice Board. OPEN NINE HOLE COMPETITIONS AT WEST WATERFORD Each Tuesday and Friday we are hosting an Open 9 hole competition at West Waterford. You can play anytime morning, afternoon or evening subject to booking. Prizes are awarded in 3 categories so don’t worry if you are

only a beginner. You will be made most welcome and our members will be glad to assist you if required. Try it and see, but beware you may become addicted. We look forward to seeing you. Don’t forget our popular 18 hole Open Competition each Wednesday during the Autumn/Winter season. WELL DONE TO ARDMORE HURLERS Congratulations to Ardmore on landing the County Junior A hurling title and making an immediate return to the Intermediate ranks. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TO WEST WATERFORD West Waterford is proud to be the home club of two professional golfers namely Seamus Power and Gary Hurley. Our club is renowned for an excellent course ranked No. 8 in Ireland’s hidden gems, as well as a friendly atmosphere and excellent comraderie among its members. Austin or Gillian will be on hand to discuss your requirements. You can contact the office at 058 43216. RESTAURANT OPEN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH You don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy an appetising Sunday Lunch at West Waterford Golf Club’s popular bar and restaurant. If you fancy locally produced food, freshly cooked and served in our spacious dining area, then get the family together for an enjoyable experience. Our tasty kids menu is available each Sunday. Due to the popularity of our Sunday Lunches, booking is advised. Sunday Lunch is served between 12.30pm and 3.30pm and you can choose from our varied menu selection. Parties and all special occasions are catered for in

West Waterford. So if you have a party or event coming up why not contact us at 058 43216 for further details or to discuss your party needs. WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES FIXTURES BREAST CANCER RESEARCH Due to the recent bad weather the Breast Cancer Research competition has been extended to Sunday, 5th November. This will be followed on Monday 6th by a 13 hole ongoing competition to mark the end of the 2017 season and continues to Saturday, 18th November. October is the last chance to qualify for the ‘Queen of the 9 Hole’ – so come on ladies those of you have not qualified yet get out there and get those two cards in!! The final will take place on Sunday, 5th November – draw will take place for partners. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Change of date – Coastal Alliance deferred from 2nd November to Thursday, 9th November – at West Waterford Golf Club – tee times 10.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Sunday, 12th November – Final Captains' Scramble, Ladies & Men. Thursday 16th to Sunday, 18th November. Lion’s Club Hamper Appeal – Singles.

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Dungarvan Shopping Centre. Front L-R: Colette Power, Vice Lady Captain; Bridget Aherne, winner; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. Back L-R: Orla Sheehan, 4th; Marie Fahey, runner-up and Irene Lynch, 3rd. [Pat Crowley]

Saturday, 18th November at 7.00 p.m. – Lady Captain's Supper and final presentation of prizes. Please put your name on the sheet in the locker-room. Thursday, 30th November – AGM. Sunday, 3rd December - Ladies Christmas Get-Together at 5.00 p.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

GOLDCOAST GOLF CLUB You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is:

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com GOLD COAST BATTERED BY STORMS At first it was Ophelia and then Brian that stormed through the area last week. A significant amount of trees were lost but a huge thanks and well done to Rob and the lads on the golf course who worked tirelessly during the week to get the full 18 holes open again. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DATE TO BE CHANGED It looks likely that the club AGM scheduled for Tuesday, 14th November will now take place a week later on Tuesday, 21st November instead, as the original date clashes with Ireland’s World Cup play-off. This will be confirmed during the week PREMIER BUTCHER AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE 2017/2018 We will have 7 teams consisting of 13 players playing the winter league. A copy of the draft rules will be available on the website for members to peruse and make themselves familiar with same. Play will get underway from Monday, 30th October and will

finish on Sunday, 25th February. The entry fee is once again €25 and the match-day fee is €7 for the first 10 rounds and €5 thereafter. TURKEY & HAMS Next Saturday and Sunday, before the Winter League gets underway, we will have prizes of turkeys and hams. Our main sponsor, Dawn Meats, looks after us very well here in the Gold Coast, sponsoring our Winter League as well as the food for the Captain’s and President’s Skins and the Captain’s Drive-In, so it is only right that we should support them in return. With that in mind we will play for prizes which will be given out three days before Christmas. SOME DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Below are the Cups & Shields dates for 2018. Jimmy Bruen Shield: 12th & 13th May Pierce Purcell Shield: 26th & 27th May Irish Mixed Foursomes: 16th & 17th June Irish Senior Cup: 23rd & 24th June

LISMORE GOLF CLUB Phone 058-54026. lismoregolfclub@eircom.net

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Sat./Sun., 21st/22nd October, 18 hole singles Stableford: 1st Tom Joe Daly (12) 37pts. CSS 36 pts. Blackwater Motors Top 40 Open 12hls Qualifier: Weekly winner is Seamus Beecher 25 pts. FIXTURES Sat., 28th Oct. Blackwater Motors Top 40 Open Qualifier Final. 18 hole Stableford. Time sheet is on the notice board. Please note that the weekend competition is set to be over the long weekend days of Sunday/Monday, 29th/30th October. It’s an 18 hole singles Stableford (G.O.Y.) sponsored by Pat Moore. Turkeys & Hams will be starting on Tuesday, 31st October. Last chance to qualify for the Blackwater Motors 12 holes Open Qualifier. Qualifying finishes on Friday 27th. Cost €5 for members and non-members. Thursday Seniors at 10.30 a.m. STORY OF THE WEEK Without doubt the winner this week was the weather with the Hurricane on Monday and the wind and rain on Saturday. This meant that our numbers were down on the usual weekend competition. Branches, leaves or fallen trees didn’t put off our winner Tom Joe Daly with 37 pts. It would seem the

new handicap acquired last weekend, suits him well. It’s great to see a golfer playing to his potential on the day and experiencing how good he can be. Tom Joe was our winner last week you will remember when he had 42 pts. This week’s win was under totally different conditions with the ground being heavier than usual and was described by a member who played like a battle ground post the hurricane. Tom Joe just didn't care and played his usual positive golf. He was 7 over on the first 9 and as he is adjusting to the new handicap he had to be happy with 17pts. But then again theirs always room for improvement, and improve he did. Only 4 over on the back nine helped no doubt by a great birdie on the 18th, accounted for the 20 pts to add to the front 9 total. Well done to our winner and thanks to all who played. OPEN QUALIFIER INFO The final of the Open Qualifier Final will take place on Saturday next 28th October. The time sheet is set in the men’s locker room. ONLY the top 40 may play in this competition and it’s the only competition to be played on the day. All those who have succeeded to

Irish Junior Cup: 30th June & 1st July Barton Shield: 14th & 15th July WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER Here in the Gold Coast we have some great facilities, such as a topclass golf course with superb greens, which is playable all the year round, a leisure centre and gym and a hotel which is renowned for its excellent food. We offer very competitive membership rates in the golf club, the lowest full membership rate in the area and we can provide dual memberships to both the golf club and the leisure centre at reduced rates. Now is the time to talk to us if you are thinking of joining as we can offer some very attractive packages at the moment. Members can avail of significant saving on carvery lunch in the Gold Coast by purchasing vouchers in the golf club. We can offer really attractive family packages tailored to suit all requests. For more information contact 058 44055 and talk to Bob or Mark. FIXTURES Friday 27th Oct: Open Singles. Saturday 28th Oct: Club Competition. Sunday 29th Oct: Club Competition for Turkey & Hams. Monday 30th Oct: Open 18 holes Singles Tuesday 31st Oct: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+ RESULTS Sunday, 22nd October: Club Competition. 1st: Conor Clancy (11) 38 pts; 2nd: John McCarthur (18) 37 pts; Gross: Seanie Lenihan (6) 29 pts.

qualify will be sent a text as a reminder during the week. There is no cost to play in the final. During the week that remains you can qualify any day right up to Friday 5 o’clock but be warned only a good score will get you playing on Saturday. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY The Captain’s Dinner for 2017 is Friday 10th. This is a great night and it’s an occasion where we as members get a chance to thank our sponsors personally. Without our sponsors our Club and month to month activities would be much much poorer. The men’s A.G.M. will take place at the Clubhouse on Monday 13th. Please attend lads as it’s the one place you can praise or vent your frustration about whatever. The Parent A.G.M. is set for Tuesday 28th again at the Clubhouse. I suspect all of these meetings are set to start at 8 p.m. The ladies AGM is due to be on Tuesday, 14th November CHRISTMAS 2017 TURKEY/HAM 12 HOLES COMPETITIONS Another Christmas on the horizon with 10 months gone in the year. Where does the time go? Starting on Tuesday next, 31st October you will have two chances per week to put the Turkey or ham on the Christmas table. The first 12 holes Competition will be from Monday to Saturday inclusive. The second will be on Sunday only. Cost per game is €5 with internal cuts on winners each competition. Please read the rules on the competition before you play. A NON GOLF THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK A meeting is an occasion where minutes are saved and hours can be wasted. LISMORE LADIES GOLF The Autumn League started on the 15th October and due to ex hurricane Ophelia and Storm Brian

Gold Coast Golf Club Mick Cronin presenting his Vice President’s Prize to Micheal White. Also pictured (left) Brian O'Connor (Captain) and (right) John Queally (President). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

LADIES GOLF CLUB FIXTURES 10 Hole On Going Competition 18 Hole 2 Card On Going Competition sponsored by John Foley Images Saturday/Sunday 28th & 29th October 18 Hole S/F sponsored by Elaine Goss WINTER LEAGUE Our Winter League kindly sponsored by the Mooring’s Bar and Restaurant will be a 13 hole event (holes 1 – 13) event which started on Monday, 16th October. Draw is posted in the kiosk please check for your team and Captain. There will be two weeks to play each round

unless inclement weather prevails to prevent competition. Please refer to sheet posted in kiosk for rules of competition. As this is a team event, the onus is on each member to play each round and not rely on your team mates – remember, a point is awarded for each round played even when your score is not counting. 18 HOLE 2 CARD COMPETITION SPONSORED BY JOHN FOLEY IMAGES A two-card competition running for the month of October is kindly sponsored by John Foley Images. John is a local photographer from Ballinacourty and he has captured

the beauty of our surrounding coastline and areas of historical importance with flair and imagination, the results are stunning!! We were thrilled to have some of his work amongst our Captain’s prizes, we are delighted that he is now sponsoring this competition and we anticipate a very large entry!! PRESENTATION NIGHT All outstanding prizes will be presented on Wednesday, 1st November at Goldcoast Golf Hotel at 8 pm. AGM Our Ladies Club AGM will be held on Friday, 3rd November at Goldcoast Golf Hotel at 8 pm.

Lismore Golf Club Sheangarry Dairies and Fermoy Print sponsored open day. Mary Ahearne presenting prizes to Patricia Bolger-McCarthy, Esther Hornibrook, Catherine Neville, Sheila Denn, Betty Joyce and Daphne Power. Picture also includes Sheila O'Leary, Lady Captain,

the first week has been extended, so you have this week to get your scores in. Week 1 runs from the 15th October to Saturday, 28th October. Full rules are posted on the Ladies Notice board. With the Autumn League make sure you get out and play at least once a week for your team as you never know when your score might count. Don't leave it to others to do all the work - "If you're not in, you can't win" and "every little helps" as the sayings go! Make sure when you are in the clubhouse to read the notices so you don't miss out on any upcom-

ing competitions or any changes that are taking place. Team A: Patricia B McCarthy, Hannah Lucas, Esther Hornibrook, Mary O'Neill & Mary (Cal) Ahern Team B: Betty Joyce, Sheila Denn, Chrissie Denn, Joan Geary & Ber O'Keeffe Team C: Joan Cahillane, Mary Beecher, Helen Leddy, Mag Cashell & Mary O'Donovan Team D: Katherine Moynihan, Mary M. Murphy, Betty Daly, Theresa McGrath & Katie Dunne Team E: Helen Farrow, Marion Moore, Laoise Ní Chonchubhair, Patricia O'Neill & Avril Doocey Team F: Brid Henry, Mag

Morrissey, Alice Henley, Jennifer Kingston & Ann Lane FIXTURES Sun 15th to Sat 28th Oct Round 1 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun 29th Oct to Sat 4th Nov Round 2 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun 5th Nov to Sat 11th Nov Round 3 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun 12th Nov to Sat 18th Nov Round 4 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun 19th Nov to Sat 25th Nov Round 5 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun 26th Nov to Sat 2nd Dec Round 6 - 9 Holes S/Ford All Competitions are subject to change, so please check the notice board regularly for any changes.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

Dungarvan Golf Club E. A. Ryan Cup sponsor Martin Lavan: Front Row L-R: Declan Walsh, Captain; Martin Lavan, sponsor; Graham Nagle, Winner. Back Row L-R: Séan O Ciarba, Vice Captain; Colette Power, Vice-Lady Captain; Michael Leacy, accepting gross prize for Jack Leacy; Michael Ahearne, 3rd and Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley] A unique double was achieved in Dungarvan Golf Club this year when sister and brother Megan and Jake O'Riordan won both Captain's Prize to Juniors. They also have the unique distinction of being Junior Girls and Junior Boys Captains in the past two years. Also included is Declan Walsh, Captain and sponsor of Junior Golf. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club. Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by David Hayes, P.G.A. Professional. Front L-R: David Hayes, sponsor; Breda McCarthy, Winner; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. L-R: Cathie O’Mahony, Gross; Bernie Hayes, 2nd and Nuala Harty, 3rd. [Pat Crowley]

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Conserv Ltd. From left: Geraldine Hallinan, Lady Captain; Rosemary Murphy, sponsor and Mairead Ryan. Missing from photograph Phil White. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Murray’s Pharmacy. From left: Lorraine Troy (3rd), Geraldine Hallinan, Lady Captain; Ester McGuckian, winner and Noreen Darcy (2nd). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Lismore Golf Club Ballyin Cup prize presentations. Sheila O'Leary Lady Captain pictured presenting first prize to Marion Moore,. Picture also includes Margaret Morrissey accepting on behalf of Helen Farrow and Katherine Moynihan accepting on behalf of Fiona Howard.

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by David Hayes. From left: Elaine Goss (2nd), Geraldine Hallinan, Lady Captain, Lorraine Troy, winner and Karen Darcy (3rd). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Gold Coast Golf Club Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Queally/Walsh Engineering. From left: Mary Kiely (2nd), Geraldine Hallinan, Lady Captain, Lorraine Troy, winner and Karen Darcy (3rd). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

Ballygunner rewrites their hurling history JJ KAVANAGH AND SONS COUNTY SENIOR HURLING FINAL Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman County GAA Board presents the Cup to Ballygunner's Joint Captains Pauric Mahony and Shane Walsh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Ballygunner ……………….. 2-18; De La Salle ………………… 0-16. WE were miles out last week when we gave DLS the nod to win last Sunday’s County senior hurling final at Walsh Park. This was a very poor game of hurling for a County final and Ballygunner cannot be the ones citied for this. DLS were but a pale shadow of the team that played in the earlier rounds and at no stage did they look like giving the Gunners a game of it. This won’t bother the Ballygunner boys and rightly so as this present crop of players have achieved what no club team of theirs before them could in winning four-in-a-row titles and the question remains, what team, if any, can knock them off their pedestal in the County? Their big task will come this Sunday back at the same venue

when Thurles Sarsfields come to town and this game will give us a true indication of their merits outside the County. Fergal Hartley’s charges scored almost as much against the wind in the second half as with it and they won this moiety by 1-10 to 0-8. The match looked over as a contest as early as the first quarter when the champions led by 1-6 to 0-3 and they were no signs of any inward pressure on they making new club history. In total DLS scored just 0-6 from play which demonstrates exactly their inability to give the Gunners a game of it on the day. Ballygunner centre forward David O’Sullivan had 0-3 from play on the board inside eleven minutes and a brace of pointed frees by Pauric Mahony and one score by Brian O’Sullivan were supple-

mented by a 10th minute Conor Power goal when Brian O’Sullivan drew three defenders, leaving Power all on his own in front of goal. Jack Fagan and Shane McNulty were the only DLS players to show energy for the game with the former scoring two points from play early on and McNulty playing well in defence. Apart from a John Mullane 19th minute minor and a side line cut by Fagan over the bar, the challengers relied on 0-4f by Shane Ryan to keep them in touch at the break on a score of 1-10 to 0-9. On the other hand, Ballygunner were scoring freely from play with Shane O’Sullivan, Peter Hogan, Billy O’Keeffe and Pauric Mahony all finding the target in the city end. The second half was not a good advertisement for Waterford hurling

as Ballygunner, procession like, coasted to a fourth title in a row. DLS didn’t score from play until the 48th minute in this period, the flag coming from an unusually quiet Kevin Moran. Their only other score from play in the 60th minute by Adam Farrell demonstrates further their inadequacies against the champions. Dead on the three quarter mark Conor Power scored his second goal after Brian O’Sullivan’s shot was well saved by young Sean O’Brien, one of his team’s better players. This came after scores by Shane Walsh and Brian O’Sullivan and before 0-4 (3f) by Pauric Mahony as Ballygunner ran out comfortable 0-8 winners. Ballygunner’s Top Three: Conor Power, Ian Kenny, David O’Sullivan. DLS’s Top Three: Sean

O’Brien, Shane McNulty, Jack Fagan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Conor Power. Number of Scorers: Ballygunner 8. DLS 7. Scores From Play: Ballygunner 2-11. DLS 0-6. Frees For: Ballygunner 10. DLS 18. Wides: Ballygunner 6. DLS 5. Score of the Match: Pauric Mahony’s 61st minute point from play for Ballygunner. Scorers for Ballygunner: Pauric Mahony (0-9, 0-7 frees); C. Power (2-0); D. O’Sullivan (0-3); Brian O’Sullivan (0-2); S. Walsh, S. O’Sullivan, B. O’Keeffe, P. Hogan (0-1 each). Scorers for De La Salle: S. Ryan (0-8, 0-8 frees); J. Fagan (0-3, 0-1 sc); T. Douglas (0-1 free), K. Moran, P. Nevin, J. Mullane, A.

Farrell (0-1 each). Ballygunner: S. O’Keeffe; E. Hayden, B. Coughlan, I. Kenny; W. Hutchinson, Philip Mahony, S. Walsh; H. Barnes, S. O’Sullivan; D. O’Sullivan, B. O’Keeffe, Pauric Mahony; C. Power, Brian O’Sullivan, P. Hogan. Subs: M. Mahony for Hogan (53); J. J. Hutchinson for Power (58); Barry O’Sullivan for B. O’Keeffe (60); T. O’Sullivan for David O’Sullivan (63). De La Salle: S. O’Brien; S. Dalton, M. Doherty, S. McNulty; T. Moran, K. Moran, E. Madigan; E. Barrett, J. Dillon; A. Farrell, J. Fagan, J. Mullane; D. Greene, P. Nevin, S. Ryan. Subs: E. Meaney for Madigan, T. Douglas for Greene (both 53 mins); C. McCann for Ryan (57). Referee: T. O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).

Lawlors Hotel Premier Junior Football Championship

Sean Phobail qualify for Divisional Final Sean Phobail …………………….. 0-12; Affane ……………………………… 0-6. THE gale force wind made a mockery of this Western Junior Football Championship semi-final at the Gold Coast last Saturday afternoon and staging the game didn’t do any favours for the prestige of this championship between two sides that did their best to play some standard of football in the appalling conditions. Playing into the teeth of the gale, pointed frees attempts from the 21 metre line were ridiculously impossible with the wind deciding where the ball would land. Three points in total were scored against the gale and it was always going to be a case of who would be more accurate with the elements at their backs that would win this match and a place in the Western final against either Sliabh gCua or Shamrocks. When trailing by 0-6 to 0-1, nearing the completion of the first half, Sean Phobail kicked two points and it was this as much as anything else that gave them the initiative to go on and win the game in the second half. Affane’s Killian O’Sullivan kicked all of his team’s first half 0-6, three from play and three from placed balls. Aodhan Mac Gearailt opened Sean Phobail’s account

in the 20th minute and just before the short whistle in time added on, Brian French, from a Cormac Nugent pass and then Sean O Conbhui from a pass by French left just 0-3 the difference at the break. Shortly after the restart, Jack Coffey, in the Affane goal, made a great save from O Conbhui and with Cormac Nugent taking over the mantle of top scorer from Killian O’Sullivan, the teams were level by the 37th minute and Sean Phobail had their noses in front two minutes later at 0-7 to 0-6. When Nugent scored his fifth second moiety point two minutes later, Sean Phobail were on the road to victory and after Brian French was upended in front of goal at the end of the third quarter, the Sean Phobail sharp shooter opted for a minor score from his penalty kick, 0-9 to 0-6. Affane endured a scoreless second half but Aodhan Mac Gearailt had to bring off a fine save from substitute Brian Crotty from a Aaron O’Sullivan pass in the 56th minute to keep their opposition at bay. Sean Phobail finished the hour plus with three further points by Brian French, Cormac Nugent (f) and a trade mark score from the evergreen Tucker Curran. The Gold Coast venue was excellently

prepared for this game at short notice and it is certainly a positive option for matches at this time of the year. Sean Phobail’s Top Three: Cormac Nugent, Brian French, Aodhan Mac Gearailt. Affane’s Top Three: Aaron O’Sullivan, Killian O’Sullivan, Kevin Looby. Observer’s Man of the Match: Cormac Nugent. Number of Scorers: Sean Phobail 5. Affane 1. Scores From Play: Sean Phobail 0-7. Affane 0-3. Frees For: Sean Phobail 22. Affane 22. Wides: Sean Phobail 11. Affane 7. Score of the Match: Aodhan Mac Gearailt’s 20th minute point for Sean Phobail. Scorers – Sean Phobail: Cormac Nugent 0-7 (5f), Brian French 0-2, Aodhan Mac Gearailt, John Conway and Tucker Curran 0-1 each. Affane: Killian O’Sullivan 0-6, (3f). Sean Phobail: Aodhan De Paor; Domhnall O Murchu, Reamonn O Turraoin, Seamus O Flaibhin; Stiofan O Conbhui, Micheal Frinnseach, Andrias Breathnach; Cormac O hInnseaduin, Shane De Paor; Brian Froinnseach,

Team captains Andrias Breathnach (Sean Phobail) and Aaron O’Sullivan (Affane) pictured before their team's Western Junior Football semi-final championship game at the Gold Coast venue last Saturday. Aodhan Mac Gearailt, Tiarnain O Foghlu; Padraig O hEalaithe, Sean O Conbhui, Tomas O Cuirrin. Affane: Jack Coffey; Pat Morrissey, Timmy Looby, Kevin Looby; Craig Dunne,

Aaron O’Sullivan, Cillian Denn; Paul Murray, David Cahilane; Jack Mangan, Cillian O’Sullivan, Shane Coughlan; Colin Landers, Richie Scanlon, Tommy McCarthy.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Junior ‘A’ Hurling Final

Ardmore too strong for fourteen man Ballydurn Ardmore ………………...….5-17; Ballydurn …………………… 0-9. TRAILING by two points at halftime having had the aid of the near gale force wind sweeping through Carraiganor on Saturday last the odds were stacked against Ballydurn pulling off a shock victory going into the second half against favourites Ardmore. Regardless of the odds Ballydurn were never going to throw in the towel and after an exchange of points at the start of the second half they were holding their own and giving their opponents some anxious moments with almost ten minutes played when it all went wrong. Veteran goalkeeper Richie Kirwan, who was a commanding figure in his goal area, was coming away with the ball when he was clearly fouled and awarded a free some twelve metres out from goal. In a moment of madness he retaliated and an Ardmore player went to ground. On consulting his umpire the referee had no option but to issue the red card and from that point on there was only going to be one outcome. Former county star Peter Queally was summoned from the bench to take his place between

the posts with full forward Paddy Dunphy withdrawn and against the breeze with just five forwards, the Ballydurn cause was hopeless and Ardmore proceeded to build up a head of steam in the last quarter to crash home the goals past the hapless Queally. The wind was always going to have a big say in the result here and with Kevin Mulcahy winning the toss Ballydurn opted to have first call in that regard. With the wind behind them the Eastern champions needed to put the pressure on Ardmore from the start but it was the Western side that started confidently and inside a couple of minutes they were two points up with Seamus Prendergast and John Gartland on target. In the fifth minute David Gartland cut through the Ballydurn defence from midfield to score from close range with a goal on and the outlook seemed bleak for Ballydurn. Gradually they regained their composure as Shane Behan sent over two frees from outfield and in the 11th minute a fine point from Niall Dunphy had the teams level for the only time in the game. That position did not last long as Ardmore’s response was immediate with Seamus Prendergast’s cross from the right wing was met

Ardmore, County Junior A Hurling Champions 2017.

at speed by the incoming James Flavin who whipped the ball, first time, to the corner of the net. Ballydurn replied with a Shane Behan point from a free but points from John Gartland and a Seamus Prendergast free stretched the Ardmore lead to four points before Behan pulled one back from play. Further points from David Gartland and Flavin had Ardmore looking comfortable with a five point lead and ten minutes of the half remaining but Ballydurn were fighting hard for every ball and a pointed free by Shane Behan and a brilliant point by Niall Dunphy lifted their side for a big effort before the break. They had a let-off when Seamus Prendergast broke through on goal only to see his low shot go inches wide. The closing minutes of the half saw Ballydurn throwing everything forward but the goal they needed just would not come with Niall Dunphy and Andy Hubbard going closest. The last score of the half came from a Shane Behan free in added time to leave Ardmore leading by 1-7 to 0-8 and in a strong position going into the second half. After the sending off of Richie Kirwan all hope of Ballydurn making a game of it disappeared. Any

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Ballydurn beaten by Ardmore in the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County Junior A Hurling Final in Carriganore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

ball into the Ardmore half was returned by a spare man without the physical presence of Paddy Dunphy on hand to challenge. The pressure on the Ballydurn defence mounted as Prendergast and John Gartland sent over points and confidence at the back eroded with the departure of Kirwan as for all his experience outfield, it was of no benefit to Peter Queally between the posts. The combination of numerical advantage and the breeze meant that the goals were bound to come and the run started with Seamus Prendergast setting up David Gartland in the 46th minute. A point from Prendergast a minute later was quickly followed by his first goal and, after two points from the Gartland brothers, David repaid Seamus Prendergast’s contribution towards his earlier goal by turning provider for the former county star’s second in the 53rd minute. For Ballydurn it was a case now of swimming upriver against the current but they continued to battle wholeheartedly to the bitter end as the scores kept coming with James Flavin’s second goal in the 59th minute scored amidst further points from David Gartland (2) and Kenny Murphy.

Regardless of the sending off Ballydurn’s failure to take advantage of the wind in the first half made a shock result unlikely. Ardmore were always poised to make a swift return to Intermediate ranks having survived against St. Marys a week earlier. Seamus Prendergast remains a huge asset with Niall Hennessy and Declan Prendergast as effective and enthusiastic as ever at the back while Wayne Hennessy can still hold his own in midfield with any opposition in this grade. The emergence of Seamus Keating, David Gartland, Kenny Murphy and John Gartland as key players means the club can face into their trip to Limerick in the first weekend of November with confidence. The result will be a big disappointment to a Ballydurn side that did not reproduce their Eastern form on the day. They were competitive right up to the sending off but were always battling to stay in touch. For battlers like Darren Long, Ger Dunphy, Michael Power, Paul Cummins Shane Behan and Niall Dunphy there will be better days and they can be proud, as one of the smallest clubs in the county, of their achievement in winning the

Eastern title this year. Scorers – Ardmore: Seamus Prendergast 2-5 (0-2fs), David Gartland 1-5, James Flavin 2-2, John Gartland 04, Kenny Murphy 0-1. Ballydurn: Shane Behan 0-9 (8fs), Niall Dunphy 0-2. Ardmore: Jack Walsh, Niall Hennessy, Declan Prendergast, Daniel Power, Gavin Williams, Seamus Keating, Richie Hennessy, Kenny Murphy, Wayne Hennessy, Sean Barron, David Gartland, John Gartland, Kieran Conway, Seamus Prendergast, James Flavin. Subs: Stephen Keating for Barron (43), Alan Stenson for Conway (50), James Kennedy for D. Prendergast (52), Tom Power for J. Gartland (54). Ballydurn: Richie Kirwan, Kevin Mulcahy, Darren Long, Sean Cummins, Michael Power, Ger Dunphy, Niall Flynn, Paul Cummins, Conor Flynn, Shane Behan, Andy Hubbard, Luke Foran, Conor Keane, Paddy Dunphy, Niall Dunphy. Subs: Brian Walsh for Foran (H.T.), Peter Queally for P. Dunphy (39), Robert Kent for Keane (44), Conor Behan for Power and Nicholas Halley for S. Cummins (54). Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

Gavin Crotty’s late point claims Western title for Dungarvan Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Final Pat Grant, Chairman Western GAA Board presents the Intermediate Football Cup to Dungarvan's Captain, Aaron Donnelly. Included is Kevin Walsh, Radley Engineering, Championship sponsors. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Dungarvan …………………2-12; Colligan Emmetts …………1-14. THIS was as good a Western Intermediate Football final as we have been treated to in recent years when Dungarvan and Colligan Emmetts served up a thrilling encounter in poor underfoot conditions at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening. The game was delayed from 6.30 p.m. until 7 p.m. to facilitate the return of Dungarvan’s Patrick Curran from the Ireland v Scotland Under 21 Shinty international where he scored 3-3 of his team’s winning 5-5 total with Ballysaggart’s Shane Bennett also playing for his country in this age group. Dungarvan opted, under rule, for a monetary fine to push back the game to 7 pm and once it got going, it was a nip and tuck affair all the way to the final whistle. Emmetts were unfortunate not to get a draw out of this final but too many wides in each half proved to be their downfall when they had the Blues on the rack. Emmetts played a superb brand of team football, constantly driving through the middle of the field on the overlap and it took the winners all of 50 minutes plus to adjust to this.

However, Dungarvan, with very little football played this year, displayed a steely determination not to throw in the towel throughout and with county player Gavin Crotty in tip top form, he notched the vital winning score from a difficult angle in the 60th minute to earn the local side their third title in this grade following on from 1988 and 2011 both titles won against the Geraldines. Emmetts defeated Modeligo by 2-11 to 2-7 in their replayed semifinal game at Carrickbeg the previous Wednesday evening and they looked much more at home with the big ball than their opponents. Gavin Crotty opened the scoring from a placed ball after just 54 seconds followed by a P. J. Coffey point at the end of the first example of Emmett’s impressive team play. Johnny Wall added 0-2f by the 7th minute before Gavin Crotty showed his value to the winners’ with four top drawer points from play by the end of the first quarter, 0-5 to 0-3 in his team’s favour. Gavin Whelan reduced the deficit to the minimum in the 16th minute and Patrick Curran came on for Liam Ryan with 22 minutes on the clock. Minors Mick Devine and Michael

Horgan traded 23rd minute scores before Dungarvan defender Conor Sheridan motored upfield to raise the first green flag of the game from a tight angle after an initial fine save by Dean McKenna, 1-6 to 0-5 after 24 minutes. Emmetts showed their quality in this grade when scoring four unanswered points in the remaining eight minutes of play to send the teams in as they had come out 32 minutes earlier, level. Michael Horgan kicked two very well taken points, Gavin Whelan notched a disputed second score and P. J. Coffey again dissected the posts in this period of Emmett’s scoring dominance. It was all to play for in the second half and if the first moiety was good, it paled in comparison with what was served up on the restart. The new half was just 50 seconds old when Colin Dunford, who had one of his best games in an Emmetts jersey, sped through the Blues defence and was only prevented a major score by being upended in front of the country end. Johnny Wall converted the resultant penalty and when Dunford followed up with a point from play in the 35th minute, Emmetts looked to be on their way to their first title in the grade, 1-10 to 1-6.

Dungarvan who beat Colligan Emmetts in the Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football final in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

However, Dungarvan answered well with Gavin Crotty pointing a free in the 35th minutes and adding a minor from play one minute later from a Joe Allen pass. Mark Flynn stretched Emmetts lead again, 1-11 to 1-8 but after Luke O’Callaghan had finished a Michael Kiely pass over the bar, Darren Duggan was on the end of a strongly struck free by Gavin Crotty from under the stand to direct the ball with his hand into the town end goal, 2-9 to 1-11 and 41 minutes played. The underfoot conditions made this an energy sapping contest and there was still twenty minutes remaining. Credit both teams for their fitness levels in a period of time that ended 0-3 each on the scoreboard. Gavin Whelan kicked his third point from play, the other Gavin, Crotty added a brace of pointed frees, 2-11 to 1-12. Emmetts John Morrissey reduced the deficit to the minimum in the 49th minute and the sides were level for the sixth occasion when Charlie Whelan shaved the crossbar in the 50th minute at the end of a defence splitting move by Johnny Wall and Colin Dunford. The tension mounted with no further scoring for all of ten minutes,

50 to 60, Gavin Crotty missed one free attempt and Johnny Wall, more crucially, two, before the Dungarvan man prevented the game from going to a midweek replay with his tenth and final point in a man of the match performance. A leg injury to Dungarvan’s Darragh Lyons lengthened the game into the 65th minute and it was the winners’ who were on the offensive when the final whistle sounded the conclusion of a fitting final game to the championship. PRESENTATION Chairman of the Western Board Pat Grant presented the O’Neill and Harnedy Memorial Cup to Dungarvan captain Aaron Donnolly and warmly wished the local side the best of luck in this Friday’s County Final against St. Saviours at the same venue. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Gavin Crotty, Mick Devine, Michael Kiely. Emmett’s Top Three: Colin Dunford, Michael Horgan, Dan Booth. Observer’s Man of the Match: Gavin Crotty. Number of Scorers: Dungarvan 5. Emmetts 8. Wides: Dungarvan 5. Emmetts 10. Score of the Match: Gavin

Crotty’s winning point for Dungarvan in the 60th minute. Scorers – Dungarvan: Gavin Crotty 0-10 (4f), Conor Sheridan and Darren Duggan 1-0 each, Mick Devine and Luke O’Callaghan 0-1 each. Colligan Emmetts: John Wall 1-2f, Gavin Whelan and Michael Horgan 0-3 each, P. J. Coffey 0-2, Colin Dunford and Charlie Whelan, John Morrissey and Mark Flynn 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Michael Walsh; Darragh Fitzgerald, Aaron Donnolly, Conor Sheridan; John Curran, Jamie Nagle, Darragh Lyons; Michael Kiely, Joe Allen; Cormac Curran, Gavin Crotty, Mick Devine; Darren Duggan, Liam Ryan, Luke O’Callaghan. Subs: Patrick Curran for Liam Ryan, Ryan Donnolly for Cormac Curran, Liam Ryan for Luke O’Callaghan, Gavin Power for Darragh Lyons (inj). Emmetts: Dean McKenna; Sam Murphy Nix, John Nick Fennell, Ray Bannon; Darren Dunford, Ross Browne, Mark Flynn; Dan Booth, P. J. Coffey; Gavin Whelan, John Morrissey, Michael Horgan; John Wall, Colin Dunford, Charlie Whelan. Referee: Killian O’Sullivan (Affane).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

COUNTY TITLES ON THE LINE THIS WEEKEND

An Rinn to edge Intermediate decider County Intermediate Hurling Final AN RINN V CLONEA Walsh Park on Saturday, October 28th at 2.30 p.m. PORTLAW’S replacement in the Senior hurling championship will be decided this weekend when An Rinn and Clonea meet in the Intermediate County final. With no form between these teams, it is difficult to pick a winner between sides that won their respective Divisional titles rather easily. Playing at Walsh Park may be a bit of an advantage to Clonea who are more used to this venue but overall An Rinn are a serious intermediate side and they will enter this game with the confidence of returning to the top grade. An Rinn won this title in 2012 but thereafter they concentrated on the big ball rather than the small one and so they soon returned to the lower grade. Clonea look to be a different side this year under former Mount Sion

and Waterford player Brian Green who has left no stone unturned to win this title. Clonea are a solid combination and the prospect of a battle royal between these two teams is very real. An Rinn are a very fit outfit all year and if Donie Breathnach can continue his rich vein of form, then the men from the Gaeltacht can edge this much looked forward to game. Forecast: An Rinn. An Rinn’s Team and Scorers in Western Final An Rinn: Donie Breathnach 0-10 (5f, 1’65’), Fearghal O Ceallaigh 0-4, Padraig O Murchadha and Billi Breathnach 03 each, Fearghal O Ceallaigh 0-2, Aodhan Mac Gearailt 0-1. Cappoquin: Shane O’Rourke 0-9 (7f), Keith Landers, Paul Murray and Tommy McCarthy 1-0 each, Aaron O’Sullivan 0-2. An Rinn: Donie O Murchadha; Conor O Cuirrin, Darach O Cathasaigh, Lorcan O Corraoin; Noel O Murchadha, Ray O

Ceallaigh, Shane O Cuirrin; Ferdia OhAodha, Donie Breathnach; Tadhg O hUallachain, Cian O Conchuir, Aodhan Mac Gearailt; Fearghal O Cuirrin, Christy Breathnach, Liam O Lonain. Subs: Billi Breathnach for Christy Breathnach, Padraigh O Murchadha for Aodhan Mac Gearailt, Fearghal O Ceallaigh for Liam O Lonain. Clonea’s Team and Scorers in Eastern Final: Scorers – Clonea: Billy Power 1-6 (0-3Fs), Jason Gleeson 0-5 (1F), Conor Dalton 1-1, Paudie Hunt 1-0, Jack Kirwan, Robbie Flynn and Martin Whelan 0-1 each. Clonea: Stephen Power, Willie Hahessy, Jack Nugent, Paul Drohan, Mairtin Power, Martin Scurry, Robbie Flynn, Michael Curry, Jason Gleeson, Martin Whelan, Michael Sexton, Billy Power, Conor Dalton Richie Lacey, Jack Kirwan. Subs: Johnny Carroll for Lacey (25), Paudie Hunt for Kirwan (54), Sean Clancy for Sexton (55).

Tallow GAA - Photograph shows lotto co-ordinator John O'Sullivan presenting a cheque for €20,000 to Liam (Mixer) Ahearne. Also included in the picture are Denis Tobin, Mairead Sheehan, Liam Mulcahy and Colman O'Flynn.

SAVIOURS SET TO RETURN TO SENIOR GRADE County Intermediate Football Final DUNGARVAN V ST. SAVIOURS Fraher Field Friday, October 27th at 8.00 p.m. FOR many years St. Saviours were living precariously in the Senior Championship but, up to last year, always survived and became masters at winning relegation play-offs. One such occasion was in 2012 when they beat their County final opponents on Friday evening, Dungarvan by 4-8 to 0-8 in Leamybrien and while this cannot be an indicator to this Friday’s evening’s game. Saviours will be favourites to return to the top grade at the first time of asking as they have been operating at a higher level in playing good senior teams in recent years.

Saviours always looked like winning the Eastern title but they were pushed to the limit by Bonmahon in the final and they will not want take their finger off the pulse again this weekend. The Ballybeg side are a solid outfit who play a fast brand of football and they will provide stiff opposition for a Dungarvan side who, after finishing bottom of the West Intermediate Group table, surprised many by winning out the championship against Colligan Emmetts at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening. The Blues will again be without the unavailable Kieran Power and now also Darragh Lyons who suffered a serious leg injury in their last game. While Dungarvan have very little football played this year, their fitness and determination stood to them when the game was in the melting pot against Emmetts and if Gavin Crotty can reproduce his Divisional final form, then the local side may well push the championship favourites to the limits. Forecast: St. Saviours.

Minor Hurling Finals on Bank Holiday Monday DIVISION 3: BALLYDUFF V AN GHAELTACHT at 1.30 p.m. DIVISION 2: ST. CARTHAGE’S V

ST. PAT’S at 3 p.m. The Fraher Field should be worth a visit on this Bank Holiday Monday when the County Division 2 and 3 Minor hurling finals take place. Both finals have the potential to be close run affairs with An

Ghaeltacht slightly favoured to overcome Ballyduff while when the two ‘Saints’ met in the first round of the Division 2 championship, it ended in a draw and it may well do so again. Forecast: An Ghaeltacht and a draw

Western Board games Lawlors Hotel Junior “A” Football Semi-Final SHAMROCKS V SLIABH gCUA Saturday, 28th October Ardmore 3.30 p.m. Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Relegation BALLINACOURTY V STRADBALLY Friday, 27th October 8.00 p.m. Stradbally THERE are two Western Board

fixtures down for decision this weekend with Sean Phobail awaiting the winners of the Junior ‘A’ Football semi-final game between Sliabh gCua and Shamrocks. GOT A WEEK’S BREAK The Touraneena side did well to get a week’s break after their Western junior hurling final against Ardmore, not all club’s do, and they should be fit and ready to beat a Shamrocks team that will be without their key player Colm Roche. Despite losing the Western final in hurling, Sliabh gCua had a good championship year thus far and they have the ability to win the

silverware in this grade. Forecast: Sliabh gCua. Postponed last weekend, Ballinacourty and Stradbally face one another at the Coveside venue this Friday evening to see who will avoid the drop to the Junior Senior Attached grade for 2018. Ballinacourty would have been one of the championship favourites early on in the year and they were beaten by a solitary point in the quarter-finals so they should survive here against a home side that is sure to give this match a real go of it. Forecast: Ballinacourty.

Naomh Chartaigh Under 8 hurlers who played Kilmacow.

Ballinacourty and Brickeys to progress SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES Fraher Field on Saturday, October 28th BRICKEYS V CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG at 6 p.m. BALLINACOURTY V ARDMORE at 7.30 p.m. THE senior football championship continues its catch-up this Saturday

evening with two games at the Fraher Field. The Brickeys v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg game should be the closer of the two with perhaps the Bushy Park men advancing if they can produce the form they played against Gaultier in Leamybrien some time back. On the other hand if Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg play like they did against Rathgormack, they will exit the championship this weekend while if the side that turned up against Ballinameela take to the stage, this could be a very interesting game indeed. Forecast: Brickeys.

Ardmore are currently preparing for a Munster Club Junior hurling championship game in Limerick the weekend and this senior football game comes at an awkward time for them and it highlights again the current club fixture mess in the County with the football championship way behind time. An advantage to Ardmore will be their current level of fitness and their winning habit but with a highly rated Ballinacourty team putting all their eggs in one basket, i.e. concentrating on the big ball, they should have the winning of this game with a bit to spare. Forecast: Ballinacourty.

WESTERN BOARD GAA RESULTS & FIXTURES WESTERN BOARD RESULTS Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Replay Emmetts 2-11; Modeligo 2-7. Radley Engineering Intermediate Football FINAL Dungarvan 2-12; Emmetts 1-14. Lawlors Hotel Junior A Football Semi-Final Old Parish 0-12; Affane 0-6.

WESTERN BOARD FIXTURES Lawlors Hotel Junior “A” Football Semi Final Shamrocks v Sliabh gCua 3.30 pm Saturday, 28th October Ardmore Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Relegation Ballinacoury v Stradbally 8.00 pm Friday, 27th October Stradbally.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

Gaelic Jottings Real test for Ballygunner BALLYGUNNER’S dominance of the Waterford SHC shows no signs of abating after they outscored De La Salle by eight points in Walsh Park last Sunday. Conor Power was the ‘Gunner’s two goal hero as they ran out 2-18 to 0-16 winners. They led by 1-10 to 0-9 at the midway point thanks to the cornerforward’s opener which arrived in the 11th minute and they subsequently outscored their opponents by 1-8 to 0-7 after the resumption. Power’s second green flag gave his team a 2-14 to 0-11 cushion with 46 minutes gone on the clock and they finished off the job with the minimum of fuss. Pauric Mahony top scored for the winners with a return 0-9 (7f). Next up for the four-in-a-row Waterford champions is a Munster quarter-final clash with Thurles Sarsfields in Walsh Park this Sunday. This will be Ballygunner’s first real test this year and it will show us their true worth outside the County. Thurles Sars toppled the Gunners last year so ample motivation is there for the Waterford four in a row champions to turn that result around.

2018 Underage Managers WATERFORD have appointed their new U-20 football and minor hurling managers for 2018. Tom Flynn takes the U-20 football managerial reins, having guided the county's U-21 in 2017. The Nire clubman will also be in charge of the Waterford minor footballers next season. Meanwhile, Portlaw's Gary Morahan has been unveiled as the Deise's new minor hurling boss.

Nice National Hurling League Prize THE winners of next year's national hurling league will play All-Ireland champions Galway in Australia. The Australian Embassy in Dublin has confirmed that the unique match was being organised by the GAA, with a date for the fixture yet to be revealed. The Tribesmen won both the league and AllIreland titles in 2017 and could present the organisers of this challenge match with a headache if they manage to retain their league title next Spring. The league, Leinster and All-Ireland champions are also set to compete in the AIG Fenway Classic in Boston next month, alongside Tipperary, Clare and Dublin, as moves to promote the ancient game overseas gather pace.

Seamus Harnedy Captains Imokilly to victory THE Knockanore connected Seamus Harnedy captained East Cork divisional side Imokilly to the Cork senior hurling championship title in Pairc Ui Chaoimh last Sunday against Blackrock. The barony won the county title on Sunday with a youthful side but Harnedy says every team “goes back into the hat all over again” next year. “I’m sure we’ll have new players coming in next year but they’ll have to fight tooth and nail to get their place on the team,” said Harnedy. “We didn’t win the county for 19 years and you can see how tough it was to win. The likes of Sars, Midleton and Erin’s Own will all be back in next year and everyone will go back into the hat all

over again. “Every season is different — people go away, young people are travelling more now than ever before, and that’s why we’re keen on taking the opportunities when they arise. That’s how you have to approach it.”

2018 Hurling Draws THE draws for the revamped 2018 Leinster and Munster senior hurling championship have been revealed. The fixtures for the two provincial round robin hurling championships were made earlier but they weren't made public until after the draw for the 2018 provincial senior football championships. The stand out ties in the first round see Dublin face Kilkenny in the first round in Leinster, with Offaly drawn at home to All-Ireland champions Galway, while down south Cork and Clare meet in a repeat of this year’s Munster decider and Limerick take on Tipperary in a derby opener. Leinster SHC round-robin fixtures: Round 1: Dublin v Kilkenny; Offaly v Galway Round 2: Kilkenny v Offaly; Wexford v Dublin Round 3: Offaly v Wexford; Galway v Kilkenny Round 4: Dublin v Offaly; Wexford v Galway Round 5: Kilkenny v Wexford; Galway v Dublin Munster SHC round-robin fixtures: Round 1: Cork v Clare; Limerick v Tipperary Round 2: Tipperary v Cork; Clare v Waterford Round 3: Waterford v Tipperary; Cork v Limerick Round 4: Limerick v Waterford; Tipperary v Clare Round 5: Clare v Limerick; Waterford v Cork

2018 Football Draws THE draws for the 2018 provincial senior football championships have thrown up some intriguing clashes next summer. In Munster, Clare and Limerick square off in the quarter-finals, with the winners set to face champions Kerry, while the victors from Tipperary and Waterford will take on Cork in the other semi-final in the southern province. Mayo and Galway will battle out west once more for the right to play either Sligo or London, while holders Roscommon will have to overcome either New York or Leitrim for a return to the same provincial decider they denied the Tribesmen back in July. In Ulster, Tyrone host Monaghan in the pick of the clashes up north, with Donegal set to welcome Cavan in the preliminary round – the winners will play Derry – while Armagh travel to Fermanagh and Down battle with neighbours Antrim. All-Ireland champions Dublin will play the winners of Offaly and Wicklow in the Leinster quarter-finals. Westmeath face the winners of Laois and Wexford in the first round with this year’s beaten finalists Kildare up against either Louth or Carlow for a return to the semi-finals. The remaining last eight clash out east sees Longford taking on Andy McEntee’s Meath side. Munster senior football championship draw: Quarter-finals: Clare v Limerick; Tipperary v Waterford Semi-finals: Clare/Limerick v Kerry; Tipperary/Waterford v Cork Connacht senior football championship draw: Quarter-finals: New York v Leitrim; Sligo v London; Mayo v Galway Semi-finals: New York/Leitrim v Roscommon; Mayo/Galway v London/Sligo Ulster senior football championship draw: Preliminary round: Donegal v Cavan Quarter-finals: Donegal/Cavan v Derry; Fermanagh v Armagh; Tyrone v Monaghan; Down v Antrim

Four of the five sets of twins involved in the Brickey Rangers win over Kilgobinet in the Junior Western Final at Fraher Field recently. [Aoife Landers]

Semi-finals: Donegal/Cavan/Derry V Down/Antrim; Fermanagh/Armagh v Tyrone/Monaghan Leinster senior football championship draw: First round: Laois v Wexford; Louth v Carlow; Offaly v Wicklow Quarter-finals: Laois/Wexford v Westmeath; Louth/Carlow v Kildare; Offaly/Wicklow v Dublin; Longford v Meath Semi-finals: Laois/Wexford/Westmeath v Louth/Carlow/Kildare; Offaly/Wicklow/Dublin v Longford/Meath.

Mayo men for International Rule Series AIDAN O’Shea will be joined by two Mayo team-mates on the Irish squad for the upcoming International Rules series. Manager Joe Kernan and his selectors will unveil the make-up of their travelling party this Wednesday and it’s not expected to include any of Dublin’s threein-a-row All-Ireland winning contingent. In an extensive interview with The Western People, O’Shea reveals that Brendan Harrison and Chris Barrett will be boarding the plane alongside him. “Nine or 10 [Mayo] lads were asked by between different commitments, injury, rehab and recovery, weddings, everything that needs to be done after the season, it didn’t suit everybody’s schedule,” he commented. “It’s great to have the two boys involved, it’s their first experience of it and it’s great for them to get out and play against the Aussies. “It makes it a lot more competitive now that they’re playing their best players compared to the first few series I played in.”

Last Man Standing ONLY one Galway hurler who featured in last month’s All-Ireland final against Waterford has the opportunity of adding a county senior medal to his collection this year following a surprise series of results. Wing-back Aidan Harte, who scored a goal in Gort’s advance to the Galway semi-finals at the weekend, is the only one of the 18 players who featured in the success over Waterford who can now go on and add a county medal this year following the defeat of most of the big guns. Joe Canning’s Portumna became the latest former All-Ireland club winners to

be knocked out of the Galway title race at the weekend, following the ousting of reigning champions St. Thomas — David Burke’s club — in recent weeks. Harte’s Gort side will play Craughwell in the Galway semi-finals, while Clarinbridge and Liam Mellows, who meet in a quarter-final replay, didn’t have a player who featured in the All-Ireland win. Neither did Cappataggle, who booked their first semi-final appearance at the weekend when they defeated Joseph Cooney’s Sarsfields.

Slaughtneill’s success CHRISSY McKaigue is pleased that Slaughtneil's hurling commitments are over for the time being. The trailblazing Derry dual champions successfully retained their Ulster Club hurling crown on Sunday and now turn their attention to Saturday's Ulster Club SFC quarter-final against Omagh as they - rather incredibly - bid to also win back-to-back provincial club football titles. They've only had one free weekend since August 13th but the workload is getting lighter at last: "To be honest, with the demands of the last number of weeks, I think one code needed to disappear because it was becoming just a wee bit too much." "I am a big believer that you only get what you work for. And at the minute, we have tried to do our best over the last number of months to put as much as we can into the hurling. "But it just hasn't been physically possible. Hurling is a very technical game, football is a completely different game and that's one thing we will have to look at now because last year against Cuala, we didn't get enough stickwork done and hurling done."

Frank Rules On THE regular meeting of the Cork County Board last Monday night that longserving secretary Frank Murphy is to be given a one-year extension to his contract. The meeting was also told that the position of secretary is to be advertised next June. Senior administrator Diarmuid O’Donovan also had his contract extended by a year. John Meyler, Denis Ring, and John Considine were confirmed as Cork

hurling coaches at senior, U-21, and minor, though the exact composition of their management teams were not available yet. Regarding the new championship structures agreed by the recent special congress, the meeting was told by secretary Murphy that Cork have a home and away agreement with Tipperary in the Munster hurling championship but it will not apply in next year’s round robin format. The existing home and away arrangement between the counties will apply to future Munster finals between them. Similarly, Cork ‘owe’ Limerick a Munster hurling final and will play the next final between the two counties in Limerick. Waterford are at home to Cork in next year’s championship but secretary Murphy told the meeting that if Waterford cannot host the game it’s likely to be played at a neutral venue, probably Thurles.

Scór Na Seachtaine GAVIN Crotty’s 60th minute point from play for Dungarvan to win the Western Intermediate Football final against Colligan Emmetts in the Fraher Field last Sunday evening.

Fraher Field Classics THIS Week’s Fraher Field Classics featured game courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the Western Junior Football Final on the 12th November, 1967. “Nire’s First Title in 25 Years.’’ Nire 2-8; Ballyduff 1-10.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the family of Maura Curran, Western Bay who died last week. Maura was Secretary of the Dungarvan Club from 1983 until 1995 during which time the Dungarvan Club purchased their grounds and won three in-a-row County Senior football titles. Maura also served as PRO from 1995 until 2000 and membership officer committee member until the year 2008 as well as promoting the club lotto until recent years. Sympathy is also extended to the family of Tommy Downey, Congress Villas who died last week.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

Blues Supporters’ Club Legends Tour of Waterford on Friday & Saturday, 13th & 14th October, 2017 FORMER Waterford soccer greats Sid Wallace, Brian Gardner, Paul Kirk and former manager, Tommy Jackson were in Waterford last weekend to celebrate Waterford FC winning both the SSE Airtricity First Division League title and FAI U-17 Mark Farren Cup. They embarked on an epic tour of the county recently with members of the Blues Supporters Club and of course the two cups. On Friday the lads visited

visited O’Neill’s Bar in Tramore as guests of Tramore Rangers FC, onto Spar in Ballybeg as guests of St. Saviours FC, onto St. Paul’s School and then to Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium that night as guests of Carl Pallas, Operations & Marketing manager at the track. At all venues the legends posed for photos with fans both young and old and the cups. On Saturday morning the lads were picked up bright and early from The Woodlands Hotel and

headed for Mooncoin FC to see the work being carried out on their new pitch, from there a visit to Portlaw as guests of Portlaw FC, further up the road and a visit to Kilmacthomas where many fans turned up in Kiersey’s Bar to view the cups and chat with the former Waterford soccer legends. Short trip up the road to Dungarvan FC where they were welcomed by the Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent and a huge

crowd of young Dungarvan soccer players, onto the Dungarvan Brewing Company as guest of Cormac Dwyer, sponsor of Waterford FC and Blues Supporters Club. A quick stop in Paddy Foley’s in Dungarvan town before finally heading for the Red House in Lismore where they were again welcomed by proprietor Liam Fraser and some great Waterford FC fans. The day ended with the lads heading back to the RSC in

Waterford to see the end of the Waterford v Dundalk U-17 National League quarter-final game. After a short rest they were guests of the Blues Supporters Club at the Gala Dinner Dance and Awards Night in the Woodlands Hotel where they enjoyed themselves along with 280 other attendees at this wonderful night for Waterford soccer. It was a great weekend to mark a hugely successful year for Waterford FC.

Waterford soccer legends Sid Wallace, Tommy Lynch, Paul Kirk, Brian Gardner and former FAI Cup winning manager, Tommy Jackson pictured with Darragh Power, James “Lawders” Power and Kevin Walsh, Chairman, Kilmacthomas FC. Waterford soccer legends Sid Wallace, Tommy Lynch, Paul Kirk, Brian Gardner and former FAI Cup winning manager, Tommy Jackson pictured with Kilmacthomas FC players, committee and fans at Kiersey’s Bar, Kilmacthomas. [Noel Browne]

Johnny Barry, Eoghan Regan, Shane Donovan and Fionn Hallahan pictured with SSE Airtricity First Division Cup in Paddy Foley’s Bar, Dungarvan. [Noel Browne]

Sid Wallace pictured with Ollie Wright with SSE Airtricity First Division Cup in Paddy Foley’s Bar, Dungarvan. [Noel Browne]

Waterford soccer legends Sid Wallace, Tommy Lynch, Paul Kirk, Brian Gardner and former FAI Cup winning manager, Tommy Jackson pictured with Dungarvan FC club members and players on their recent visit to the club with the SSE Airtricity First Division and U-17 Mark Farren Cups. [Noel Browne] Anthony and Ann Cooney, Tony Wall, Donal Connors and Martin Walsh pictured at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium on Friday, 13th October for the Blues Supporters Club Legends Tour. [Noel Browne]

Liam Fraser pictured with Waterford FC soccer legend, Brian Gardner, Rory Duffin, Tadhg Duffin, Billy Coughlan and Michael Delaney at The Red House Bar, Lismore [Noel Browne] Michael Foley, John Walsh, Tom Browne, Paddy Mason, Martin Reddy and David Sheehan from Railway Athletic FC.

Kevin Walsh, Chairman, Kilmacthomas FC pictured with Jim O’Neill, Blues Supporters Club outside Kiersey’s Bar, Kilmacthomas. [Noel Browne]

[Noel Browne]

Waterford soccer legends Sid Wallace, Tommy Lynch, Paul Kirk, Brian Gardner and former FAI Cup winning manager, Tommy Jackson pictured with Vicky and Stephen O’Donnell, Dungarvan FC. [Noel Browne]

Anthony and Ann Cooney with Johnny Matthews pictured at Kilcohan Park Greyhound Stadium on Friday, 13th October for the Blues Supporters Club [Noel Browne] Legends Tour.

Group picture outside the Dungarvan Brewing Company before leaving for Lismore.

[Noel Browne]

The Mayor of Waterford City & County Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent pictured with Waterford soccer legends Sid Wallace, Tommy Lynch, Paul Kirk, Brian Gardner and [Noel Browne] former FAI Cup winning manager, Tommy Jackson, Liam Fraser and the many friends and fans that turned up outside The Red House, Lismore.

Darragh, James, Colyn and Ryan Power pictured with the SSE Airtricity First Division League title and U-17 Mark Farren Cup at Kiersey’s Bar, Kilmacthomas. [Noel Browne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

Bord Na nÓg Under 16 Division 4 County Final

Stunning second half turnaround seals victory for St. Oliver’s St. Oliver’s ……………....…3-14; Stradbally ……………….… 2-10. A HALF-time deficit of five points was not enough to halt the Oliver’s men as they took full advantage of a second scoring drought from Stradbally to drive on to a welldeserved Under 16 Division Four County Hurling Championship. St. Oliver’s and Stradbally faced each other in the Division Four County Final last Saturday morning. The inclement weather forced a late change of venue from Fraher Field to Colligan and conditions were far from ideal for a good game of hurling but a good game of hurling was exactly what transpired for the dedicated few who braved the elements. The first half opened perfectly for Oliver’s when they had a goal on the scoreboard inside a minute of play when Eddie Walsh escaped the close attention of his marker to blast the ball to the back of the Stradbally net. However, Stradbally struck back with well taken points from play from Barry O’Brien, Pa Skehan and Mikie Mullaney to level the game for the first time after eight minutes. Within two minutes full forward Pa Skehan had notched his second point and dominant wing back Darragh Fennell scored his first to make it a two-point lead for Stradbally after ten minutes of play and the early Oliver’s goal seemed a distant memory as they were now struggling to get the ball out of their own half having to contend with waves of Stradbally attacks. A rare Oliver’s foray yielded a point for Ben Kavanagh to momentarily reduce the lead to just a point but Mikie Mullaney scored a lovely point of his own from an acute angle to make it a two point margin shortly thereafter. Things went from bad to worse for Oliver’s midway through the first half when Kyle Preston got onto the end of a well worked move to blast the ball to the net and put his team ahead by five on a score of 1-6 to 1-1. To their credit Oliver’s hit back with a point from Eddie Walsh two minutes later which was shortly cancelled out by another Pa Skehan free. Oliver’s were having their fair

share of possession, endeavouring to get dangerman Eddie Walsh onto the end of moves and the marksman fired over two frees from close range to keep his team in the game. However, Stradbally were certainly in control of the game now and were rewarded when a long range Mikie Mullaney free somehow drifted below the crossbar to score a goal with just two-minutes left in the half. The half time whistle was no doubt welcome for the Oliver’s men as they went to the interval down by five points on a score of 2-8 to 1-6 Oliver’s were quiet simply a different team in the second half. Still over reliant on star forward Eddie Walsh but most notable playing more fluidly and spending much more time in the oppositions half. Liam Fennell was putting in a fine performance for Stradbally tasked with a man marking role on Eddie Walsh who was now getting his hands on the ball in space and he had the deficit singlehandedly down to just two points after six minutes. Stradbally were unlucky not to score when a short free from Darragh Fennel found the unmarked midfielder Barry O’Brien but his shot hit the posts. However, Mikie Mullaney had the lead back to three points a minute later – a lead that his team had now held for no less than 28 minutes. The turning point of this game came in the 37th minute when Oliver’s midfielder Ben Kavanagh found space to fire a shot to the back of the Stradbally net and put his team level on the scoreboard for the first time since the eight minute of the first half. The pendulum of faith had now swung in Oliver’s favour and as Eddie Walsh stood over a free in the 41st minute the Angelus Bells of Colligan’s St. Anne’s church were echoing around the pitch as if to proclaim a point that put his team in front for the first time since very early in the game, a lead that they were not to relinquish. Another Eddie Walsh free was to follow moments later just before a scramble in the Stradbally goalmouth produced another goal for the same man with just twelve minutes left in the game.

St. Olivers Under 16 Hurlers - County Division 4 Champions 2017.

Oliver’s midfielder Morgan Buckley now steeped forward to influence the game by dominating the middle third of the pitch with three excellent, unanswered points from play that extended the lead to eight with just five minutes left on the clock. To their credit Stradbally never gave up and two late points from Mikie Mullaney and Liam Fennell brought the deficit back to six points but it wasn’t enough to deny St Oliver’s a deserved County Title. SCORE OF THE MATCH Considering the underfoot conditions it is remarkable that this game produced five goals, all of which were scored at vital stages of the game - in particular Ben Kavanagh’s effort after 6 minutes of the second half that levelled the game for Oliver’s. However, with the game still in the melting pot Oliver’s midfielder Morgan Buckley put in a brave block on his opponent to deny a score on his own 45 yard line and upon securing possession from the Colligan turf he raced the length of the field to notch a wonderful point undoubtedly the score of the game.

Fourmilewater Under 15 Hurlers - Western Div 2 Champions 2017.

MAN OF THE MATCH For Stradbally Mikie Mullaney put in a great performance as did his teams half back line of Declan Keane, Liam & Darragh Fennell who were dominant for long periods of the game. Midfielder Barry O’Brien had an excellent game managing to win vital possession from many puck outs and also contributed to several of his team’s attacks. Overall Declan Keane was their best performer acquitting himself well in both his defensive duties and when called upon in attach. On the Oliver’s side Morgan Buckley had an inspiring second half contributing some fine scores and Ben Kavanagh’s early second half goal was the turning point from which Oliver’s never looked back. However, one man stood head and shoulders above the rest and with a personal tally of 2-9 in a County Final the man of the match goes to Eddie Walsh – a fine hurler and one for the future. PRESENTATION Bord na nÓg County Secretary Gavin Whelan thanked both teams for a very entertaining game and

praised the hardy souls who had come out in support. County Bord na nÓg PRO Pádraig Nolan was on hand to present the Cup to St. Oliver’s Captain Cathal Daly who thanked his team and mentors for all their effort throughout what has been a very successful season. Stradbally Panel: 1 Stephen Fennell; 2 Alo Gough, 3 John McArthur, 5 Declan Keane; 6 Liam Fennell (0-1), 7 Darragh Farrell (01), 8 Daniel Fenlon Capt; 9 Barry O’Brien (0-1), 10 Kyle Preston (10); 11 Sean Navin, 12 Mikie Mullaney (1-4), 13 Liam Og Corbett; 14 Pa Skehan (0-3) 17 Alan Shaw-Hamilton, 18 Dylan Clancy. Subs: 19 Dara McGrath 20 Seadna MacAoire, 21 Eoin Pollock. St Oliver’s Panel: 1 Cathal Daly, 2 Robbie O’Connor, 3 Matt McGrath, 4 Jack Osborne, 5 Michael Fogarty, 16 Aidan Mansfield, 7 Morgan Buckley (0-4), 8 Ben Kavanagh (1-1), 9 Dylan Byrne, 10 Henry Griffin, 11 Tiernan O’Brien, 12 Ben Power, 13 Edward Walsh (2-9 - 7 Frees), 14 James

Buckley, 15 Kieran Sheridan, 17 Luke Power, 21 Conor Ahearne WESTERN UNDER 15 DIVISION 2 HURLING FINAL Congratulations to Fourmilewater who defeated a brave Ballyduff Upper team to win the Western Under 15 Division 2 Hurling Championship recently at Bushy Park. Western Bord na nÓg Secretary Angela Whelan presented the Shield to the winning Fourmilewater Captain Sean Walshe and she thanked the Brickey Rangers Club for making their pitch available and both teams for all their effort in challenging conditions. EASTERN UNDER 15 HURLING FINALS Division 3: Ballygunner B 3-7; Ferrybank 5-5 Division 2: Mollerans 5-10; Clan na Gael 0-7. INFORMATION For the latest information regarding fixtures results and all Bord na nÓg events please follow us on Facebook at Bord na nÓg Port Lairge.

Western Bord na nÓg Secretary Angela Whelan presents the Div. 2 Hurling Winners Shield to Fourmilewater Captain Sean Walshe.

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(058) 45590 nicky@mckennacomputers.com From the Files of the Dungarvan Observer Saturday, 18th October, 1997. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL

Shamrocks narrow victory Shamrocks 0-9; Colligan Rockies 1-4. SHAMROCKS Intermediate hurlers recorded a narrow win at the Fraher Field on Saturday afternoon last when they snatched victory in time added on in a Divisional decider which was always full of endeavour. It proved good value for the attendance as the issue hung in the balance right up to the 65th minute as Colligan pushed the Knockanore side all the way. Shamrocks have been the form team all season long and having opted to play with the cross breeze to their backs into the road goal. A neat movement ended with Pat Murphy scoring a delightful point in the 2nd minute. Shamrocks man of the match Liam Dalton pointed a 50 yard free in the 4th minute. From a sideline ball 40 yards out David Ryan’s sideline cut saw the ball coming in high to suddenly dip to deceive Shamrocks’ keeper Liam Murphy with the ball ending in the net (1-0 to 0-2). Pat Murphy scored a neat point in the 10th minute to level the scoring. The next score did not come until the 26th minute as Kieran O’Keeffe was on target from a free (0-4 to 1-0). Jimmy Beresford pointed a 20 metre free to level the scoring again in the 28th minute. Then Liam Dalton surged forward to score a fine point to regain the lead in the 29th minute. The score at the interval was Shamrocks 0-5; Colligan Rockies 1-1.

Shamrocks grabbed the initiative on the turnover with Kieran O’Keeffe, who had an excellent game up front, pointed a 35th minute point. Kieran O’Keeffe opened up a three point gap in the 43rd minute (0-7 to 1-1). Jimmy Beresford now at centre half forward pointed from play in the 50th minute. David Ryan drove a sideline cut from the left wing 30 yards out over for a point in the 54th minute. Benny McGrath pointed to level the scoring in the 55th minute (0-7 to 1-4) amid great excitement. Padraig Tobin lofted over a magnificent point for Shamrocks in the 63rd minute as time added on was being played due to play being held up due to injuries. Shamrocks had their ninth point coming from a Kieran O’Keeffe free. A deserved win for Shamrocks who were without the services of Mick Neville, Martin Murphy and Eoin Murphy. They had an edge in overall fitness here. Colligan who were short the services of captain Alan Walsh, stepped up considerably on their semi-final showing. Pat Dunford and Tom Kiely played despite injuries while David Ryan was down with ’flu all week. Still they had their scoring chances but a total of 13 wides told its own tale, while Shamrocks had 11 wides. Shamrocks scorers: K. O’Keeffe 0-4, frees; L. Dalton 0-2, 0-1 free; P. Murphy 0-2; T. Tobin 0-1. Colligan scorers: David Ryan 1-1, sidelines; J. Beresford 0-2, 0-1 free; B. McGrath 0-1. Shamrocks: Liam Murphy; Kieran Ahearne, Thomas Roche, Thomas Hickey; John Donovan, Michael Ryan, Michael Motherway; Dan Casey, Liam Dalton; Padraig Tobin, James Baldwin, Seanie Murphy; Kieran O’Keeffe, Kieran Murphy, Pat Murphy. Colligan: Ml. Beresford; S. Ryan, J. Dunford, T. Kiely; P. Dunford, R. Casey, M. Dunford; J. Beresford, R. Kelly; John Quinlan, N. Drohan, David Ryan; B. McGrath, P. Coffey, K. Walsh. Subs: L. Reilly for R. Kelly; Dermot Ryan for N. Drohan. Referee: P. Walsh (Fourmilewater).

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY CLASHMORE ARE CHAMPIONS Championship: Minor Football ‘B’ County Final: Venue: Fraher Field. Date: Saturday, 11th October, 1995. Half-time score: Clashmore 2-7; Dunhill/Fenor 0-1. Full-time Score: Clashmore 2-13; Dunhill/Fenor 1-4. Scorers for Clashmore: S. Barron 1-2, D. O’Keeffe 1-1, R. Ryan 0-5, E. Beresford 0-2, G. O’Rourke, A. Murray 0-1 each. Scorers for Dunhill/Fenor: D. Kelleher 1-3, T. Heffernan 0-1. Clashmore: D. Hickey; S. Allen, P. Troy, W. Collins, N. McGrath, K. O’Keeffe, B. Dunne, M. Power, E. Beresford, R. Ryan, D. O’Keeffe, A. Murray, M. Cliffe, S. Barron, G. O’Rourke. Subs: B. Dunne for M. Cliffe; D. McGrath for S. Allen.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 5 Forecasts. 3 Correct. 2 Incorrect. Success Rate: 60%. This Week’s Forecasts: Co. IHC Final: An Rinn v (Clonea). Co. IFC Final: St. Saviours v (Dungarvan). Co. MHC Final: Division 2: St. Carthage’s v St. Pat’s – A Draw. Co. MHC Final: Division 3: An Ghaeltacht v (Ballyduff Upper). Co. SFC: Brickeys v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg), Ballinacourty v (Ardmore). West IFC Relegation Play-Off: Ballinacourty v (Stradbally). West J’A’FC Semi-Final: Sliabh gCua v (Shamrocks). To Date: 450 Forecasts. 307 Correct. 143. Incorrect. Success Rate: 68.2%.

Waterford GAA County Board Fixtures Friday, 27th October Intermediate Football County Final: Dungarvan v St. Saviour’s in Fraher Field at 8 p.m. Saturday, 28th October Intermediate Hurling County Final: An Rinn v Clonea in Walsh Park at 2.30 p.m. Senior Football Championship - Round 4: Brickey Rangers v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg in Fraher

Field at 6 p.m. Ardmore v Ballinacourty in Fraher Field at 7.30 p.m. Monday, 30th October Minor Hurling Div. 3 County Final: Ballyduff v An Rinn in Fraher Field at 1.30 p.m. Minor Hurling Div. 2 County Final: St. Patrick’s v St. Carthage’s in Fraher Field at 3 p.m.

Emmetts win replay Colligan Emmetts …………2-11; Modeligo ……………………..2-7. MODELIGO led by 0-6 the first day in Cappoquin but they will rue not finishing off that game as Emmetts deservingly got the better of them in Carrickbeg last Wednesday evening. It was unusual to have a Western game played in the East but in the recent poor weather conditions, clubs are not too willing to

have their pitches uprooted and this is understandable. Emmetts played some great football here and though Modeligo would have been the fancied side to advance to meet Dungarvan, they can have no quibbles about the final result. Colligan Emmetts: Dean McKenna; Sam Murphy Nix, John Nick Fennell, Ray Bannon; Jason Dunford, Ross Browne, Mark

Flynn; P. J. Coffey, Dan Booth; Gavin Whelan, John Morrissey, Michael Horgan; John Wall, Colin Dunford, Charlie Whelan. Modeligo: Francis Condon; Nicky O’Donovan, Pat Fitzgerald, John McGrath; Sean Hennessy, Sean O’Donovan, Rian Reddy; Pa Walsh, Pa O’Donovan; Cian O’Byrne, Thomas Walsh, Kieran McCarthy; Jamie Troy, Shane Troy, Michael Troy.

JJ Kavanagh County Senior Football Championship

Ballinacourty advances to meet Ardmore Ballinacourty ………………1-12; Portlaw ………………………1-3. AS expected, Ballinacourty scored a comfortable win over Portlaw at a gale dominated Leamybrien venue last Saturday afternoon. This paves the way for the winners to play Ardmore this weekend as the football championship takes centre stage now that the hurling equivalent is completed. The workings of this year’s new look system will be clearer after a few more games as we await one

team to join Stradbally, An Rinn and Kilrossanty in the semi-finals. TOP SCORER Mark Ferncombe was the top scorer in Leamybrien last Saturday while the returned from injury Neil Montgomery netted Ballinacourty’s goal. Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; Conor McCarthy, Sean O’Hare, David Collins; John Elsted, Brian Looby, Darragh McGrath; James O’Mahony, James Beresford; Conor Prunty, Patrick Hurney,

Shane Briggs; Neil Montgomery, Mark Ferncombe, Michael O’Halloran. Portlaw: Tom Walsh; James Rooney, Chris Mackey, Denis Fitzpatrick; John Power, Darren Rockett, Noel Mackay; D. J. Foran, Niall Fitzgerald; Shane O’Brien, Luke Woods, Mark Morahan; Gary Morahan, Michael Donnelly, Jordi O’Sullivan. Referee: Tadhg Tobin (Brickey Rangers).

WATERFORD GAA RESULTS JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship: Ballinacourty 1-12; Portlaw 1-3 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior A Hurling Final: (Round: Co. Final): Ardmore 5-17; Ballydurn 0-9 Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship KO: Emmetts 2-11; Modeligo 2-7 The Morrissey Family Western Under 21 (B)

Hurling Championship: Fourmilewater W/O Clashmore Kinsalebeg East U-15 F Division 2 Knock-out: Rathgormack 0-10 Ferrybank 1-6 Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Junior C Hurling Championship - Knock-out: Ferrybank 5-10; Dunhill 1-15 Lawlors Hotel West Junior A Football Championship KO: Old Parish 0-12; Affane 0-6

GAA Immortals - New book featuring Waterford greats Paul Flynn and Jim Fives TWO former Waterford greats Paul Flynn and Jim Fives are featured in John Scally’s new book The GAA Immortals: 100 Gaelic Games Legends published by Black and White Publishing. Foreword by Sean Boylan. Scally’s previous books include the best-selling biographies of Dermot Earley, Pat Spillane and Ger Loughnane. In addition two former Waterford managers Justin McCarthy and Davy Fitzgerald are also featured. Ger Loughnane provides an interesting appraisal of Davy Fitz for the book: “John Scally’s latest book celebrates the fantastic players, the unforgettable games, the great rivalries and the wonderful pride in parish and county that is part and parcel of the GAA.” – EILEEN DUNNE ABOUT THE AUTHOR A native of Roscommon, John Scally is the author of Blood, Sweat. Triumph & Tears : Tales from the GAA and Raising the Banner – the biography of Ger Loughnane. His other books include biographies of Pat Spillane and Dermot Earley, The Best of the West: GAA Greats of Connacht and The GAA: An Oral History.

John has also made documentaries on GAA topics for both RTE radio, e.g. The Script of Hurt (on Mayo’s struggles to win an AllIreland since 1951) and local radio. His documentary Come on the Rossies (on the story of Roscommon football) for Shannonside radio won the 2013 MacNamee award for best radio programme on a GAA-related topic. On top of all this John is a lecturer at Trinity College Dublin.

The lore and legend of Gaelic Games has been shaped by great players. Since the Games began, special players have had a unique power to make the heart skip a beat. Now THE GAA IMMORTALS celebrates the achievements of 100 of the very best footballers, hurlers, managers, ladies footballers and camogie players from the start of the twentieth century to the present day. Based around exclusive interviews with a who’s who of Gaelic Games, THE GAA IMMORTALS covers all the codes, giving a unique insight into icons of the games, including Dick Fitzgerald, Mick Mackey, Christy Ring, Jack Lynch, Nicky Rackard, Mick O’Connell, Seán O’Neill, Eddie Keher, Jimmy Barry-Murphy, Angela Downey, Lulu Carroll, Nicky English, DJ Carey, Peter Canavan, Henry Shefflin, Gooch Cooper and Joe Canning. With stars from all 32 counties represented, THE GAA IMMORTALS is a fascinating account of the greatest heroes and legends of the games. A must for all sports fans. “A true celebration of the greats of the GAA.” – SEAN BOYLAN

GAA CLUB NOTES

St. Pats St. Pat’s FLAG DAY Thanks very much to everyone who helped with the club Flag Day last Saturday. Not even Storm Brian could keep St. Pat's down. Our collectors from the tallest to the smallest managed to collect a great amount for the club. It was a very long day, but by 7 p.m. that night, club treasurer Garvan (assisted by Orla and Amy), had the money counted and it was all worth it. A big thanks to the people of Dungarvan for their support. Particular thanks to Liam Power and his team at Garvey's Super Valu for their support. With the weather as it was, if we hadn't the Garvey's foyer to shelter some of our younger collectors, it would have been almost impossible to organise the day. Thanks to everyone who helped collect, it was inspiring to see people turn up after their night shift, change their plans, take time out of their working day, use up their day off school and pitch in for the good of their club. Well done all. PROGRESSIVE 45 The Progressive 45 cards in aid of St. Pat's are on every Thursday at 8.15 p.m. in Coolnasmear Hall. FUNDRAISING St. Pat's Juvenile GAA & Ladies Football Club main fundraising effort is our monthly draw "Split the Pot". Tickets for the next draw, taking place on Sunday, 29th October at 9 p.m. in Quill's Bar, are available from Parents - Mentors - Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station - Quill's Pub, The Pike, Dungarvan - Quealy's Bar, Bohadoon and Tommy Hallinan's Pub, Kilgobinet. Tickets €2 or 3 for €5. St. Pat's is a growing club with lots of financial commitments, your support of this draw is much appreciated. CLUB KIT The official Saint Patrick's Club Kit is available at www.oneills.com NOTES If any coaches or mentors have content for the notes please forward same to Willie Whelan 086 2748377 william@deisedesign.ie

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connor’s Bar where the jackpot is €4,600. As on Sunday night Jim Bob Dee was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 21 which when turned was not the joker but he did win €50. Packie Lynch and Jean Olive Tobin won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers, tickets can be purchased from Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar, Abbeyside Post Office and Crotty’s Bar. SENIOR FOOTBALL On Saturday night last we defeated Portlaw in round 3 of the County Championship in Leamybrien. This Saturday night we play Ardmore in Fraher Field at 7.30 p.m. Team: S. ENRIGHT, D. COLLINS, B. LOOBY, C. McCARTHY, J. ELSTEAD, S. O'HARE, D. McGRATH, J. BERESFORD, J. O'MAHONEY, S. BRIGGS, N. MONTGOMERY, C. PRUNTY, M. O'HALLORAN, M. FERNCOMBE, P. HURNEY. Subs: J. HURNEY, D. LOOBY, M. MAHER

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our intermediate footballers relegation match against Stradbally was postponed last Friday

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

night and will now take place this Friday night at 8 p.m. in Stradbally. JUNIOR FOOTBALL The Western Final against Kilgobinet was postponed on Saturday last due to the poor weather and a new date has not yet been fixed for it to be played. CLUB MERCHANDISE This weekend we are again taking orders for our new Club Training Jersey and Jackets, designs for which can be seem on our club website, Facebook and Twitter page. These will make an ideal Christmas present for both young and old and orders can be placed on Friday night from 6.30 to 7.15 p.m. and on Saturday morning from 11 to 11:30 a.m. STRICTLY COME DANCING On November 11th Waterford County Board are staging Strictly Come Dancing in Carriganore and our own Michael Kelleher will be one of those putting his best foot forward on the night. Tickets for the event can be purchased at present and we will keep you up to date with Michael's fundraising events in the coming weeks. FIELD BOOKINGS We ask that all team managers book their times for training/matches with Michael Donovan in advance of returning to training. Managers must notify Michael in advance if they wish to change from their allocated time. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €850.

Mitchels John Mitchels AGM We have fixed our AGM for Thursday, 6th November. We hope to see a big turnout this year. UNDERAGE We played a very entertaining Blitz in Butlerstown last Saturday in U-9. We would like to thank Butlerstown for their great hospitality on the day. CONFINED DRAW Tadgh Power was the lucky winner of the Draw this week. DEISE DRAW We had no winner in the final draw this month. Thanks to everyone for their continued support. GET WELL SOON The Club sends its best wishes to Roger O’Connor one of our main supporters who is currently hospitalised in Galway. All in the Club hope to see you soon around the Fews area sooner rather than later. COUNTY FINAL Best wishes Martin Scurry and his Clonea team-mates in the Intermediate Hurling Final this Saturday.

Phobal Sean Phobal AN SEAN PHOBAL ADVANCE TO WESTERN FINAL An Sean Phobal reached their first Western final in 3 years after a 6 point victory over Affane in the Western semi-final. After exits to Modeligo and Colligan in the last two years, the Shocks were determined to reach the final once more. Despite, a few absentees, the shocks played very well in the first half, despite being up against a strong Affane team as well as storm Brian. Affane led 0-6 to 0-3 at half-time after they had the wind in the opening 30 minutes. But, An Sean Phobal

Two of our younger collectors help with the St. Pat's Flag Day in Dungarvan last Saturday.

Congratulations to Gretta Barry on winning the Ballysaggart GAA Lotto recently. At the presentation of the cheque were Gretta Barry, Brenda Meagher, Dylan Meagher and Fergal Meagher and members of Ballysaggart GAA Lotto Committee.

started to take control with the wind in the second half and asserted their dominance on the game. After a tough battle in the conditions the Ghaeltacht men ran out 6 point winners to reach the Western final against either Sliabh gCua or Shamrocks. Final score: An Sean Phobal 0-12; Affane 0-6. Team: A. de Paor, D. Murphy, R. Terry, J. Flavin, S. Conway, M. French, A. Walsh, A. Fitzgerald, S. Power, T. Foley, C. Nugent, B. French, T. Curran, J. Conway, P. Healy.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a jackpot of €4,100 held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 22/10/17. Numbers were 7, 12, 20, 24. €30 won by the following people Mary Walsh, Furraleigh; Peter Behan, Coolnaladdy. Seller’s prize of €30 Mairead Coffey, Curraheen. Next Clotto to be held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 29/10/17 for a Jackpot of €4,200. On duty on the night Sean Lennon and Robbie Whelan. MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster Bingo will be held this coming Friday evening 27th October in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, at 8:30 p.m. sharp. LAST MAN STANDING Is set to resume once again in the next few weeks with the winner’s prize of €300. Same rules apply as the last time so get your names in now to Kenny or Jason. GYM It is great to see so many new members joining the gym as the dark evenings are upon us. This is a fantastic way of getting fit over the Autumn/Winter months and it is also a great social outlet for all those who would like to meet for a chat and a catch up on these dark evenings. If you are interested in joining why not give call Jason Dee on 087 7836731. RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting, please donate all your: Clean unwanted clothes shoes bedlinen (no duvets) and curtains, towels and textiles. So, if you are doing a clear out please bring them to the GAA club and put them in the recycling bin. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE Bingo: A reminder for this Friday night October 27th. when the next bingo takes place and a chance to win a jackpot of €1,800 on 46 calls as well as the usual cash prizes amounting to €1,200. The entire proceeds from the bingo go towards the costs of running the juvenile section of the club. So not only is it an enjoyable social gathering but also a most worthy cause. Crotty's is the place to be for eyes down at 8.30 p.m. sharp when Jason will set the balls rolling. Under 6, 8 and 10 Football and Hurling: Training for Under 6's in football and for Under 8's and Under 10's in hurling, every Monday night in the field with a starting time now brought forward to 6.45. The Under 10 footballers took part in a Monster Blitz in Mallow on Saturday last, in which teams from all the Munster counties took part. Full report next week. In what is probably the teams final outing for this year, they travel to Bohadoon on Monday night next, October 30th., for a tournament game, at the invitation of St. Pat's. Under 15 Football: The Under 15's had an easy win on Sunday against Brickey Rangers in Bushy Park in the division two Western semifinal. This was in fact the only game Kilrossanty have played in this particular championship. They

are now through to the Western final where they will meet The Nire on Sunday morning next. Time and venue, unfortunately, not available at time of going to press.

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Panel for the game on Sunday last. Aidan Behan, Josh Browne, Michael Casey, Cormac Curran, Frankie De Paor, Alan Dunwoody, Seamus Fitzgerald, Padraig Fitzgerald, Rian Hayes, Rian Hogan, Keith Hogan, Kieran Morrissey, Seamus O'Sullivan, James Power, Ronan Power, Darragh Veale, Caoimhin Walsh, Darragh Walsh, William Walsh.

MEMBERSHIP AND CLUB TOPS (URGENT) Please contact Daniel Dransfield regarding membership of the GAA. Direct debit forms are available or a cash payment. We need to get outstanding monies up to date before upcoming AGM. Please contact Alan regarding the collection of the club tops. We will arrange a day in Tourin Community Hall for the remainder of these to be handed out. Also any outstanding ticket money needs to be paid ASAP. CLUB TEXT If anyone wants to be added to the club text please contact Cathal Wilkinson 086 8904507. DATES TO REMEMBER Our annual Fun Run takes place on the 11th November starting at 11 a.m. at Tourin Community Centre. We will have more information in next week’s notes. Can all members be available on the day to help out. Please see club texts for details. COMMITTEE MEETING We have a committee meeting on the 25th October (Tonight) at 8 p.m. AGM We are holding our AGM on the 18th November so can everyone try and make the effort to attend. TOURIN BADMINTON NOTES Week 2 of the Men's and Ladies leagues. Some games had to be cancelled as Ophelia and Brian paid a visit. MEN'S LEAGUE RESULTS. Section 1: Lismore v Tourin 1 cancelled. Section 3: Tourin 2 v Waterford 2 cancelled. Section 4 Pool 1: Tourin 4 v Ballyduff 1, Tourin 4 won 2 - 1. Section 4 Pool 2: Tourin 3 v Rathgormack 1 cancelled. Section 5: Tourin 5 v Ballyduff 2, Ballyduff won 2 - 1. MEN'S LEAGUE FIXTURES. Some refixtures will go ahead this week. This weeks fixtures are as follows: Section 1: Tourin 1 Bye Section 3: Kilmacthomas 2 v Tourin 2, Friday, 27th October at 8.15 pm Section 4 Pool 1: Dunmore 4 v Tourin 4, Monday 23rd October at 7.30 pm Section 4 Pool 2: Tourin 3 v Dunmore 3, Thursday, 26th October at 7.30 pm Section 5: Tourin 5 v Rathgormack 2. Monday, 23rd October at 7.30 pm LADIES LEAGUE RESULTS. Section 1: Tourin 1 v Kilmacthomas 2, Tourin 1 won 2 - 1. Section 2: Tourin 2 Bye. Section 2: Pool 2. Tourin 3 v Modeligo 1, Tourin 3 won 2 - 1. LADIES LEAGUE FIXTURES. Section 1: Kilmacthomas 1 v Tourin 1. Friday, 27th October at 8.15 pm Section 2: Tourin 2 v Dunmore 1 at 7.30 pm Section 3 Pool 2: Tourin 3 v Rathgormack 1. Wednesday, 25th October at 7.30 pm NOVEMBER TOURNAMENTS Sunday, 5th November - Lismore Badminton Club are hosting the 10th anniversary of the Mary Pratt Memorial Tournament. Start time 10.30 am in Lismore Community Centre. Mixed doubles open draw tournament. Entry fee €10 each, Novice to F only. Entries to Paul Casey on 0879373395 or by email to pol.o.cathasaigh@gmail.com closing date Friday, 3rd November.

Hallowe’en Party: This Wednesday night, October 25th is party night in St. Brigid's Hall. Party time is from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. While fancy dress is not essential, as it is Hallowe’en weekend, it would be highly recommended. All are welcome.

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LOTTO At last week’s Lotto draw in Dunphy’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night, there were no match 3s so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The lucky names out of the hat were Emma Gallagher and a combined ticket of Mia & Kyle Torpey. The numbers drawn were 16, 25, 26 & 28. X FACTOR A great night’s entertainment was provided in Kirwan’s Bar last Saturday night. With some very talented acts on show from the Kill and Ballyduff areas. We would like to thank everyone who took part on the night and thank does who organised the event and sponsored prizes.

Rinne CLG na Rinne IOMÁINT IDIRMHEÁNACH Tabharfaidh iomáinaithe idirmheánach Na Rinne aghaidh ar Chluain Fhia i chluiche ceannais an chondae an Satharn seo chugainn 28/10/17 thíos I bPáirc an Bhreathnaigh, I bPort Láirge. Tá an grúpa seo tar éis imirt iomáint den scoth go dtí seo agus bheadh sé go h-iontach má éiríonn leo an chraobh a bhuachaint. Ba bhreá slua mór ón Rinn a fheiscint ann chun tacaíocht a thabhairt dóibh. Tosnóidh an chluiche ag 2.30pm. LOTTO Torthaí lotto 16/10/17. Uimhreacha: 1, 4, 6, 8. Ní raibh aon buaiteoir den pota óir an tSeachtain seo chaite. Bhuaigh na daoine seo a leanas €25: Liam & Eibhlís Mhic Gearailt, Paudie & Heleine Uí Chrotaigh, Josephine Cockwell. Beidh €10,000 sa pota óir an tSeachtain seo chugainn agus is I dTigh an Cheoil a bheidh an tarraingt.

Ballysaggart Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Draw 3rd October: Numbers drawn were 2, 4, 17 and 28. No jackpot winner. €30 weekly prize winners are Bridie Murphy, Mairead Veale and Mary McGrath. Draw 10th October: Numbers drawn were 3, 13, 19 and 22. No jackpot winner. €30 weekly prizewinners are Dylan Meagher, Eileen Walsh and Jim O’Brien. IRELAND SHINTY IN SCOTLAND Well done to Shane Bennett who was part of the under 21 Ireland team that played Scotland in Inverness over the weekend. Ireland beat Scotland by three points 5-4 to 2-9 and congratulations to Shane who got his name on the scoresheet.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017

Kilgobinet JUNIOR HURLING We came up short in the Western final versus the Brickey Rangers two weekends ago, a close encounter throughout and a goal for the Brickeys proved to be the deciding score. JUNIOR FOOTBALL We were due to play Dungarvan but received a walk-over. With only three teams in the group we will now face Ballinacourty in the Western final. No fixture for this has been received as of yet. STRICTLY DANCE We wish club representative Johnny Landers all the best on the 11th Nov. in STRICTLY DANCE in aid of Waterford GAA. Sponsorship cards are available from committee members. SYMPATHY The club would like to extend their sympathy to Cormac & Feargus Power on the recent passing of their grandfather. SPONSORSHIP Big thanks to Michael and Micheál Ryan Al Eile Stud on their generous sponsorship recently. We are delighted with the new gear. LADIES FITNESS CLASS Continues every Tuesday night at 7.30 p.m. All are welcome.

Sliabh gCua/ gCua/ St Mary's Mary's FUNDRAISER FOR MICHEAL DALTON DAULY FOR STRICTLY DANCE WATERFORD GAA Waterford GAA is holding a Strictly Come Dancing night on 11th November at WIT Arena. Michael Dalton will be representing Modeligo, Touraneena and the Nire/Fourmilewater. Fundraising nights held to date were at the Marine Bar and Lonergan's Bar Clonmel. Thank you to everyone who supported each night and looking forward to the many great nights to come. Dates for upcoming events: • Saturday 28th Oct., Welcome Inn, • Local Bar Bank Holiday Monday, 30th October and • Saturday, 4th Nov. Bridge Bar, Fourmilewater. There will be some Waterford players attending all of these nights! We're offering transport to anyone who needs it. If you want to book transport for the night please ring one of the people listed below and do so before 27th September. Mary Tobin: 087-6398010, J. P. Ryan: 0878288834, Mary Gleeson: 087-9149164. Looking forward to seeing you on one of more of the nights!! JUNIOR FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL FIXTURES Junior Football semi-final Sliabh gCua vs Shamrocks in Ardmore this Saturday, 28th October at 3:30 p.m. All support welcome!

Brickey Rangers LOTTO Numbers drawn 7-8-19-21. No winner of €4400 Jackpot. €25 to each of the following: Kate Lenane, Donnacha and Veronica Tobin, Maura McCarthy and Paul Curran. Thursday night's draw will be held in The Local Bar with a jackpot of €4,500. U-21 HURLING Our U-21 match was postponed last Sunday due to unplayable pitch. SENIOR FOOTBALL Our senior footballers take on Clashmore this Saturday in Fraher Field. Throw-in 6 pm. U-15 Football: The last game to be played by our Juvenille Club this season was held in Bushy Park last Sunday morning. Brickey Rangers took on Kilrossanty in the first round of the championship. Kilrossanty took the lead from the start and dominated the game until the final whistle. The Brickey boys put up a good fight with some great scores but it was Kilrossanty's day. Fundraising events: Weekend of November 4th and 5th will be an important one in the Juvenille Club's Calender. We will hold our annual flag day and also the Brickey Run kindly sponsored by Liz Murray of Careplus Pharmacy. We hope that all families will help out to raise funds for the club. More details to follow.

Stradbally Please like and share on FACEBOOK to help us spread the club news Stradbally GAA club will be hosting a Scrap Saturday on Saturday, 11th November. Anyone who has material suitable for scrapping can drop it off at Stradbally GAA grounds on Saturday, 11th November, those who require assistance with the removal can ring the club phone on 087 1165549, if you don’t get an answer please leave a message and you will be contacted back or alternatively you can contact any committee member with your details.

Big thanks to Michael and Micheál Ryan of Al Eile Stud on their generous sponsorship to Kilgobinet GAA Club recently. We are delighted with the new gear. Included is the sponsor Micheál Ryan, committee members and captains.

The club would like to wish Tom Power the very best as he takes part in Strictly Dance in aid of Waterford GAA. This event takes place on Saturday, 11th November at the WIT Arena and doors open at 7 pm. Tickets cost €20 and can be purchased from Tom. We would encourage all our members to support our clubman as all proceeds go to supporting our Waterford teams that have given us such great enjoyment over the years. ADULT NOTES Senior Footballers: No fixtures for the foreseeable future!! Intermediate Football: We were due to play Ballinacourty last Friday, 20th October at 8 pm in Lemybrien in the Western Intermediate Relegation game but this game had to be postponed due to the weather and it has been refixed for this Friday at the same venue for 8 pm. Please come along and support the lads. JUVENILE NOTES Under 5/6/7/8/9 & 10 groups: There is no juvenile training this Friday but we hope to conclude the underage training the following weekend with a party and medal presentation for children who attend on Friday evenings, details will be circulated via text and Facebook in the coming week. Our Under 6’s play group has finished for the year and we would like to thank Trevor Curran and Richard Jones for all their efforts with this group. This group has grown throughout the year and the kids have really enjoyed the experience and we look forward to seeing this group develop in the future. Our U-8’s, 9’s and 10’s was due to play at home last Friday night at 6.30 pm against St. Marys in a football game but this fell afoul of the weather, we hope to announce a new date for this fixture in the coming week. Last Sunday morning our U-9’s (Born 2008/2009) played in an 8 team football tournament in Tramore. Stradbally were placed in Group 2 and played three matches against Tramore, Kilmacud Crokes (Dublin) and Gaultier, the lads played the best football we ever witnessed from them and they recorded three impressive victories over quality opposition. The future is very bright for Stradbally GAA. After this blitz the kids were treated to fantastic array of food and goodies by Tramore GAA Club, we would like to thank Tramore GAA club for hosting such an excellent tournament and making our children feel so welcome. U-15 Football – Our U-15 footballers are due to play the Western Final against St. Olivers next Sunday at 11 am. We are awaiting a venue for this game. LADIES FOOTBALL TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST Stradbally Ladies GAA Club is hosting their biggest fundraising drive of the year in the Park Hotel on Friday, 3rd November at 8.15 pm. “The 2 Johnnies” a GAA Comedy duo from Tipperary will be providing the entertainment on the night. This is a night not to be missed and for a flavor of what you can expect just Google The 2 Johnnies” and you will see some of their classic hits. Tickets are on sale now €15 each. Tickets available from Cunningham's shop, the Cove Bar Stradbally, the Park Hotel and Grehan’s Centra Dungarvan or contact Elaine on 087 6259498. SCHOOLS FOOTBALL Best of luck to Our Lady of Mercy NS girls who play the football Western final on the 11th Novermer. Time to be confirmed.

50:50 Draw - This draw takes place every second Sunday and the tickets are €2 each or 3 for €5. Tickets are available from Cunningham’s shop, Farm Relief Services, Whelan’s Bar and The Cove Bar as well as from any of the club committee. You can now log onto www.stradballygaa.com and purchase your tickets on line. The club would like to thank these local businesses for supporting this vital initiative and all those who purchase these tickets. The next Draw takes place on Sunday the 5th of November. Remember if you are not in you can’t win. Congratulations to Matt Kiely who won €260 in the latest 50;50 Draw.

the Deise Draw. TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT TALLOW 24/10/’17 – Numbers drawn were: 10, 11, 13, 15. No winner. Consolation prizes: Sheila Brown, Mark Stewart, J. P. Kelleher, Christina McCarthy. Promoter: Mary Beecher. Next draw: Keniry’s, October 30th. Jackpot: €3,000. CONGRATULATIONS Congrats to Liam (Mixer) Ahearne, who won the GAA lotto recently.

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(LISMORE/BALLYSAGGART) JUVENILE U-8/U-7 Hurling - The lads had a challenge game against Kilmacow last weekend. They were broken into two teams of older and younger and it was great opportunity for these eager boys to play together as a team. They played really well, they enjoyed the games and are looking forward to the next opportunity to show off their skills. U-10 Hurling: Our u-10s travelled to Rathcormac to play Bride Rovers on Thursday, 12th and had a great game and played really well. Many thanks to Bride Rovers. U-11 Hurling: Our u-11s played Fermoy at home on Saturday, 14th in a challenge which our lads played very well in, many thanks to Fermoy for travelling down. U-12 Hurling - Our u-12s travelled to Midleton on Sunday, 15th to take part in a tournament. In the first game we were narrowly beaten by Kiltha Og. After this our lads got to grips with the difficult conditions and won the next three games beating Ballincollig, Carrigaline and Midleton. Our fifth and last game was the final against Midleton in which we were beaten by a rejuvenated Midleton side, well done to Midleton and many thanks for the invite to this very well run tournament. U-16 Hurling - Having qualified for the county semi-final the lads gave a great account of themselves against Tramore. On this occasion the result did not go our way and in the tight game that it was, there was just the two points which separated the teams at full time. In honesty we were a bit unlucky on the day, one or two things we tried didn’t come off, but a good tough game and experience these young players can take into their next campaign.

MUNSTER INTERMEDIATE CLUB SEMI-FINAL (Team Sponsor "The Red House "Lismore) Lismore Senior Camogie Team will play in the Munster Intermediate Club Semi-Final on Sunday next, October 29th against Tipperary's Intermediate County Champions Silvermines. Throw-in for this game is set for 12 noon in Silvermines GAA Club. We urge all to come out and support the girls as they take part in the Munster Championship. THE JIM RUSSELL MEMORIAL 45 CARD DRIVE This year the Jim Russell Memorial 45 Card Drive is in aid of Lismore Camogie Club and Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin. Entry fee of €10 p.p. Also in-house raffle on the night with some hampers and other numerous prizes to be won. Please support our camogie girls in their quest for Munster Honours and Crumlin Children’s Hospital as many children in our town were / are being treated for serious sicknesses and illnesses. This game will take place on this Friday night at 8.30 p.m. sharp in The Red House, Lismore. UNDERAGE TRAINING Junior/Senior Infants Wednesdays at 6 p.m.7 p.m. Community Centre. 1st/2nd Classes Wednesdays 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Community Centre. U-10/12 Saturday Mornings at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. GAA Field.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Tuesday 17/10/’17 – Numbers drawn were: 1, 4, 9, 17. One winner. Consolation prizes: J. & M. Lyons, Mary Navin, Bobby Mangan, Eileen Flynn. Promoter: Johnny Geary. Next draw: Lukie’s, October 24th. Jackpot: €2,800. Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around the town. Please support our local lotto. Tickets are €2. COUNTY CHAMPIONS We wish the best of luck to Ballygunner, who represent Waterford, in the Munster club championship this Sunday, October 29th. They will play Tipperary champions Thurles Sarsfields. Throwin is 2.00 p.m. at Walsh Park. DEISE DRAW Well done to John Murray on his recent win in

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Ardmore ARDMORE JUNIOR HURLING COUNTY CHAMPIONS Ardmore 5-17; Ballydurn 0-9. We justified our favouritism in last Saturday's county final against Ballydurn. We faced into a near gale in the first half and in truth this is where we laid down the marker, we raced into a three point lead. The opposition got back with a couple of points but up stepped James Flavin who is having dream season for us with another superb goal to add to the many he already scored for us. We went in at the break leading by two points thanks to a fine stop by Jack Walsh in our goals. The second half we took complete control and when Ballydurn had their goalkeeper send off, although it wouldn't change the result the margin may not have been as big. Further goals from David Gartland, Seamus Prendergast two and

another from James clinched a comprehensive win and celebrations started that went on well into the following day and who could blame them. David Gartland who was back to his best was named Man of the Match and Daniel Power was outstanding, Seamus Prendergast who scored 25 and had assists and James Flavin were all up there. Well done to all, we now travel to Limerick Gaelic grounds on Sunday, November 5th, to take on the Limerick champions in the Munster club championship. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We turn to the big ball this weekend when we take on Ballinacourty in the senior football. This is going to be a tough challenge for us and we need a full attendance of players and plenty support from the stands. CLUB MEETING Next Thursday 8.00 p.m. LOTTO DRAW Numbers drawn 1, 6, 9, 23, no winner. €20 each: Ann French, c/o Grange PO; Pud, c/o an Tobar; Mary Hennessy, c/o Kiely’s Cross; Billy Lynch, c/o Ardmore PO; Ann Foley, c/o an Tobar.

Lismore LISMORE GAA LOTTO Lismore GAA Lotto in aid of Lismore Community Centre and GAA. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20 each: Joanna Ormonde, Mike Conlon, Tom O’Brien, Seamus Prendergast. Drawn numbers: 14, 15, 28, 29. Tickets €2 each or three for €5. Next week’s jackpot €17,150. Next draw: Tuesday, 31st October, 2017.

Na Déise Deise LFC QUIZ NIGHT Na Déise Ladies will hold a table quiz in Deckie’s Bar, Modeligo, on Friday, 3rd November, starting at 8.00 p.m. This is one of our main fundraisers and we would really appreciate your support. There will be a kid and adult quiz and lots of spot prizes to be won so please come along. A NIGHT AT THE DOGS Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football Association will hold a night at the dogs on Saturday, 25th November, 2017. Na Déise committee members have tickets for sale. Adult Tickets are €10 and family tickets are €20. This admits 2 x adults & 2 children. Please support this fundraiser where possible.

Clashmore/ Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg Kinsalebeg SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our Senior Football team advance advance to the next round following a decisive victory over Ballinameela. The team was brilliantly led from the front by Paul O'Connor who gave an outstanding performance. We wish the team the very best of luck in their match V Brickey Rangers. This match will be played in Fraher Field on Saturday next, October 28th, at 6.00 p.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 October, 2017