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Chamber to meet with ‘Town Centre Group’ over Grattan Square concerns Businesses disappointed over ‘lack of communication’ from Smarter Travel By Paul Mooney BUSINESSES and stakeholders on Grattan Square have expressed their disappointment over lack of communication from Smarter Travel in relation to proposed changes due to take place in the Square later this year

and have sought a meeting with the ‘External Town Centre Group’. Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber successfully lobbied the Smarter Travel ‘External Town Centre Group’ to hold a meeting this coming Thursday, 26th February to discuss concerns and seek clarifica-

tion on a number of issues. Concerns and issues to be raised by the Chamber and its members to be put to the ‘External Town Centre Group’ include: a time frame of development of work on Grattan Square; phasing of work on Grattan Square; Youghal Road development; lack of communication

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from Smarter Travel; the appointment of a ‘liaison person’ in Smarter Travel who will be available to businesses to discuss any concerns businesses may have. Jenny Beresford, of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber, said many of their members are disappointed with the lack of communication from Smarter

Travel over the ‘Smarter Travel Town Centre Improvement Scheme’. Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, Ms. Beresford said: “We’ve lobbied and lobbied for communication, which we feel has been really poor especially since the start of 2015”. Continued on page 2

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WEATHER OUTLOOK MILD, today, Wednesday with some scattered patches of light rain or drizzle and with some mist and low cloud on hills. There'll be good dry spells too though. Highest temperatures of 11 or 12 degrees in mostly moderate southwest to west winds, backing southwesterly later in the day and freshening. Continuing mild, wet and rather windy early Wednesday night, but the rain will clear eastwards and it will turn colder and fresher later in the night, perhaps a slight frost in sheltered areas by morning but extensive frost is unlikely. Thursday: A rather cold, bright and windy day, with sunny spells and blustery showers. The showers will be mostly in western and northwestern areas, where some may be wintry on higher ground. Much drier in eastern and southeastern areas, but there will be some showers especially later in the day. Afternoon temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees C. in a blustery westerly wind. Cold overnight with showers but these will die away later. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 2 degrees C with frost in places. Friday: Cool, less windy and mostly dry and bright for much of the day with afternoon highs of 7 to 9 degrees C. Cold overnight with frost also especially in the north and east, but less cold with some showery rain moving into western and southwestern areas. Weekend: Unsettled over the weekend and windy at times. Scattered showers on Saturday, but bright conditions for many areas for a time, however, wet and windy weather Saturday evening and early night, followed by cold windy and showery conditions for Sunday, some wintry showers in the west and north. Frosty on Sunday night.

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THE Irish Cancer Society is seeking volunteers locally to sell daffodils on Daffodil Day, to raise money for the charity. People are being asked to give up two hours of their time, either in the morning or afternoon of 27th March next to sell daffodils. A meeting will be held at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, this coming Friday, 27th February, at 4.00 p.m. for volunteers to come along and express an interest in helping out. Every day the Irish Cancer Society is supporting cancer patients and their families at every stage of their cancer journey, through a range of free support services, funding cancer research and empowering people to reduce their risk of cancer. Daffodil Day - Friday, 27th March, is the Irish Cancer Society’s main

fundraising event. This year will be the society’s 28th Daffodil Day. Everyone knows of someone, a family member or friend, who has been affected in some way by cancer. People can support Daffodil Day in a number of ways, such as selling daffodils for a few hours on 27th March; by organising a fundraising event in your area, such as a coffee morning, card night, golf classic, or anything similar to raise funds for Daffodil Day; or by making a donation online (www.cancer.ie) or by phone callsave 1850-60-60-60. For more information, or to express any ideas or thoughts, contact local co-ordinator, Stephen Foley, on 087-7800256, who will be delighted to supply volunteers with merchandise and materials for Daffodil Day. Stephen will also be present at the meeting on Friday, 27th February to answer any questions or queries.

Chamber to meet with ‘Town Centre Group’ over Grattan Square concerns FROM FRONT PAGE “In December, 2014, Smarter Travel wrote a letter to all businesses and said they would call a meeting at the end of January / early February. We are getting close to the end of February and nothing has been communicated, so there are fears that things are happening, but are not being communicated to the businesses, so we need to address this.” Ms. Beresford said an additional two issues raised by businesses include lack of signage to

highlight parking and alternative parking during construction. “For a year and a half now we have been requesting signage to indicate parking spaces in and around Dungarvan,” said Ms. Beresford. “We are also seeking alternative parking during the construction phase in Grattan Square - so whatever parking spaces are lost during construction, that they find alternative parking some place else.” Ms. Beresford said she was

delighted that recent lobbying has paid off and resulted in the meeting with the ‘External Town Centre Group’ this coming Thursday. The ‘External Town Centre Group’ was put together by Smarter Travel and includes different groups, such as representatives from the traders’ group, the Tourist Office, wheelchair users, Chamber members, and the Chairman of the District Council. “We hope that the meeting

will clarify the start date of this project; the phasing of it and the timelines. We will also be lobbying the group to ensure that the development of the Square does not happen during peak trading times,” Ms. Beresford said. “Smarter Travel needs to communicate more with the stakeholders involved. While it is obvious that some inconvenience and disruption will happen to some businesses at some stage, we want to try and bring that to a minimum,” she added.

Application lodged for wind turbines in Nire Valley FROM FRONT PAGE The company said the application to facilitate the ‘Glenahiry Wind Farm’ is a revised layout and location to a previous application by EcoPower called ‘Boolabrien Wind Farm’, which was refused permission in 2012. An EcoPower spokesperson told this newspaper that the Environmental Impact Statement with the new planning permission for ‘Glenahiry Wind Farm’ will include studies by specialist’ consultants on the impacts on such topics as: human beings, including residential amenity, safety and health, fauna, including fish and birds, flora, soil, water, air, climatic factors, landscape, tourism, roads, telecommunications, socioeconomic and archaeology. According to documents submitted to Waterford Council, Cathal Hennessy, Coillte’s Wind Energy Commercial Development Manager said negotiations are taking place between Coillte and EcoPower for the use of

Coillte lands to erect the proposed wind turbines. In general, Coillte “has no objections in principle to the proposed wind farm located on the lands”, subject to internal Coillte review procedures. A public meeting, with over 100 people in attendance from the surrounding area, was held last Friday, 20th February, in Ballymacarbry Community Centre to discuss the proposed wind farm. EcoPower’s planning application was also mentioned at the February meeting of Comeragh District Council, which was held last Monday evening. Cllr. Mary Butler noted that the application for eight wind turbines was in the Ballymacarbry area - which is Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan’s constituency area. Cllr. O’Ryan said that while Councillors couldn’t comment on a live planning application, he pointed out that he attended the

public meeting in Ballymacarbry. “It is great to see local democracy in action,” he said. “I would ask everyone to make a submission before the deadline.” Cllr. O’Ryan outlined the importance of everyone in the community making a submission, whether they are ‘pro or anti’, or the voice of the community won’t be heard. Director of Services, Brian White, confirmed that EcoPower Developments Ltd., submitted a planning application for eight wind turbines on 10th February, last. He said the Council is due to make a decision on the application by 6th April next, and said that the planning application is on public display for submissions / observations, until 16th March. Mr. White made the point that it would likely be inevitable whatever the outcome of the planning permission, the ultimate decision will end up with An Bord Pleanála.

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WWETB helps to upskill workers for potential new jobs WATERFORD and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) works in tandem with the local authority to upskill potential applicants for new services and companies coming into the county as part of new investment. The WWETB is the largest education and training provider in both Waterford and Wexford and provides a comprehensive range of education and training services. In a presentation to the Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Mary Walsh of WWETB told Councillors that if an employer looks to set up in County Waterford, the WWETB will work to train up potential applicants for jobs with that new company. Ms.Walsh said the WWETB will examine the services / investment being targeted by the Council to attract into County Waterford, and they will see what they can offer in relation to skilled potential recruits for those businesses. The WWETB replaces the former County Waterford VEC, which was amalgamated with Waterford City VEC and Wexford VEC. The WWETB also subsumed the responsibilities / services of the former FÁS / SOLAS centres. Ms. Walsh said the WWETB provides many services to the community including literacy, retraining for employment, community education, school completion services, support services for youth groups, youthreach services, as well as skills for work, night courses, services to businesses and an expanding apprenticeship programme, as well as a ‘start your own business’ programme. The WWETB also operates two schools in West Waterford - Meanscoil San Nioclas in An Rinn and Colaiste Chathail Naofa in

Dungarvan. Chairman of the District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan expressed thanks for the presentation. “I asked that a presentation be given to us because we, as Councillors, would be present at various ceremonies and events involving the services of the WWETB,” Cllr. Geoghegan pointed out. “I felt it was important so that the message gets out there about the type of work you are doing. “The WWETB are doing some fantastic work. I was recently in Colaiste Chathail Naofa and it is a hive of activity there. It is fantastic to see, even at night-time there are numbers of people there,” he said. Cllr. Geoghegan asked what sort of success rate are students getting into employment. Ms. Walsh replied that over the past two years, it was noticed that full-time students on certain courses were getting jobs in their second year. Cllr. James Tobin queried the success of the ‘start your own business’ programme. Ms.Walsh said it has been running for the past 20 years and there are currently six students on the course. Cllr. Tobin sought information on how many students stayed in business following the course. “It can be hard to start up a business, but it can be twice as hard to stay in business,” said Cllr. Tobin. Ms. Walsh said she can come back with the information once it is compiled. Cllr. Geoghegan asked if there was a saturation of the market with certain courses, now that the WWETB and former FÁS have amalgamated, or was there room for expansion?

Ms.Walsh replied the WWETB would look at where the duplication is and what is being offered. She said the organisation would look to see where the gaps in the market are and how the WWETB can provide facilities to cater for the types of applicants which companies would want. Cllr. Tobin said he was delighted to see that childcare / healthcare standards were being brought up to high HIQA (Health Information and Quality Authority) standard. Ms. Walsh said the HIQA standard is a level 5 in healthcare support. “We have been providing that for the last three to four years,” Ms. Walsh said. “We have a steady input of people coming in for that programme. It might take them two years to complete because they are doing it at night, but the ‘writing is on the wall’,” Ms. Walsh said. “They know they have to get up to the standard or else a time will come when their employers won’t be able to keep them on.” Ms. Walsh said the programme is running in both Lismore and Dungarvan. Cllr. Siobhán Whelan asked if people have to fund the course themselves to reach the HIQA standard. Ms. Walsh said that in certain categories, people can do the course for free. She pointed out that the County Childcare Committee were providing a subvention for people who weren’t eligible for free places. “It ended up that this county has one of the better rates of trained childcare staff,” Ms. Walsh added. For more information check out www.waterfordwexford.etb.ie.

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WATERFORD Council has a jet patcher in operation to tackle pot holes in roads, and a second machine is expected shortly. At the February meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Cllr. James Tobin queried if the jet patcher was still operating and whether Councillors could have a schedule of works planned for the machine. Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy confirmed the jet patcher was in operation around the county and said the Council will be acquiring an additional jet patcher / combi unit to tackle pot holes. He said he would come back to Councillors with a schedule of works for the machine. Cllr. Declan Doocey said

a combi unit used by the Council last year “did some fabulous work on long stretches of road which needed repair”. “There are country roads, hills and edges damaged with flood water,” said Cllr. Doocey. He warned that a ‘stitch in time saves nine’ and said the Council could save anything up to €30m if they get the combi unit to operate the country roads. “The next bad flood will rip those roads away and there’ll be hundreds of kilometres of torn hill having to be reconditioned, reconstructed, re-tarred and re-chipped,” Cllr. Doocey said. “The combi unit will solve all that. If we had one ourselves we could leave the driver off himself to do the work and don’t restrict him.”

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Councillor welcomes work to open inlets

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A WATERFORD Councillor has welcomed work taking place in West Waterford to open inlets which will help drainage. Cllr. Tom Cronin, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, said that Waterford City and County Council is currently working to open all inlets between Curragh and Lissarow, on the regional road. “They are also putting concrete channels in where needed,” said Cllr. Cronin. He said the Council is piping one particular area where water is flowing down the side of the road. Next week, the Council will work on the road from the N25 up to Ardsallagh, to carry out side cleaning and installing concrete channels where needed. “In one place, where there is a water course underneath the road, the top of the inlet is damaged. The Council will be going across the road repairing that,” he said. “The Council has also

put in a number of inlets and have repaired several inlets, which were closed, or semi-closed, over the years.” Meanwhile, the Council has carried out hedge cutting on the same road. PILTOWN ROAD Cllr. Cronin said the Council are carrying out work on the Piltown Road between the Priest’s house and Lickey Bridge. “The surface of that road became very slippery. It had gone into an undrivable situation,” he said. Cllr. Cronin said a number of constituents contacted him about the problem and it was brought to his attention again at a public meeting held in Kinsalebeg Parish Hall before last Christmas. “The Council are carrying out work on the surface of the road at the moment, but it is nothing more than a temporary solution to the problem,” Cllr. Cronin pointed out. “The Council cannot put down surface dressing

Cllr. Tom Cronin. on that road until the temperatures rise, otherwise, it wouldn’t stick to the macadam.” Cllr. Cronin said he hoped the temporary solution will solve the problem until the Summer, when the road will have a surface dressing of tar and chips. “Then, it should solve the problem, according to the Council’s engineer,” he said. Cllr. Cronin welcomed

the installation of a barrier at Lickey Bridge. “It will stop vehicles going in over the fence at Lickey Bridge,” he said. He also requested signage to go up at that location to warn drivers of a slippery surface. “I hope the Council will erect proper signs warning drivers of the slippery surface, until June, when it is hoped the road will be surface dressed.”

New scheme expected shortly allowing tenants to purchase home By Paul Mooney AN announcement on a new ‘Tenant Purchase Scheme’, where local authority tenants can purchase their Council houses, is expected to be made in the coming weeks. The issue has been raised constantly at various Council meetings, with Councillors saying there are lots of tenants wishing to purchase to their Council homes, but cannot do so because there is no scheme in place. Previously, there was a ‘Tenant Purchase Scheme’ which enabled tenants to purchase their Council

homes, but that was discontinued by the government a number of years ago. However, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer last week, Minister of State, with special responsibility for Housing, Paudie Coffey, said he hopes to make an announcement shortly, of a new Tenant Purchase Scheme, which will form part of the government’s new Housing Strategy. DUNGARVANLISMORE DISTRICT COUNCIL Cllr.Tom Cronin told the February meeting of Dungar van-Lismore District Council that he knows a lot of people who want to purchase their

Council house and the issue has been dragging on for over two years. Chairman of the District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan concurred the issue has been dragging on and asked the Council to contact Minister Coffey directly. “A number of people have expressed interest to me that they want to purchase their local authority homes,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Director of Services, Michael Quinn said the process for a new Tenant Purchase Scheme was delayed by the government until they brought out their new housing strategy.

He said he would follow up on the issue and report back to Councillors. MINISTER PAUDIE COFFEY Minister Coffey, who spoke to the Dungarvan Observer last Thursday, indicated that the government is looking to introduce a new Tenant Purchase Scheme again. “I hope to be making an announcement on it in the next couple of months,” Minister Coffey said. He said that it would form part of the Government’s new housing strategy and local authorities were being called on for proposals for new housing in their area.

Minister Coffey said the Housing Strategy would include a mixture of social housing, refurbishing of existing stock and development of new housing on Council lands, as well as a new scheme to allow Council tenants to purchase their homes. COMERAGH DISTRICT COUNCIL At the February meeting of Comeragh District Council, Liz O’Mahony, of the Council’s Housing Section, said there are indications from the Department that the new scheme to replace the former Tenant Purchase Scheme will be called ‘Incremental Purchase

Scheme’. “It is expected this new scheme will be available to our own tenants, approved housing applicants and tenants in voluntary housing associations,” said Ms. O’Mahony. She said the framework involved would make houses available to tenants at a discounted price, with a ‘clawback’ clause for Council’s should the house be sold within a specified time period. Cathaoirleach of the District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan queried if it was just a ‘glorified renting’ scheme. Ms. O’Mahony clarified that tenants would purchase

their home under the scheme using a mortgage. She said consideration will be given as to how long the applicant has been a tenant and a discount in relation to how long they’ve lived in the house. Cllr. O’Ryan welcomed the clarification on the new scheme and although there is no timeline as to when it will come on-stream, “at least it is something”. Cllr. Declan Clune sought clarification over how tenants can finance the purchase of their home. Ms. O’Mahony said tenants can use either a mortgage from the local authority or a private source, such as a bank.

Local photographer accepted into IPPA LOCAL wedding and commercial photographer David Clynch, from David Clynch Photography, has been accepted as a Full member of the Irish Professional Photographers Association (IPPA). The Irish Professional Photographers Association (IPPA) was founded in 1949, is a representative body of full time professional photographers and

has over 350 qualified, registered and insured members located throughout Ireland. The IPPA requires that members adhere to a strict code of conduct and carry out their business dealings in a professional manner. So when you hire a member of the IPPA you can be sure of a professional high end service provided by a qualified photographer. In order to be accepted as an

IPPA member you have to be a dedicated and competent full-time professional, qualified, registered and insured photographer and most importantly produce quality images time and time again. David also was awarded a Licentiateship (LIPPA) qualification based on the quality of his portfolio. The Licentiate is given when a photographer shows pho-

tographic skill and competence and is a qualified, professional person. He has also been awarded a Licentiate in Portrait and Wedding Photography from the UK based Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP). David setup David Clynch Photography eight years ago in Dungarvan. He loves working as a photographer and works closely with his clients. He captures the

emotion and moments of a couple’s wedding day in a contemporary and vibrant way. David also has vast experience in photographing modern and stylish products, food, corporate, headshots and event photographs. He works mainly in Dungarvan, County Cork and Waterford City and County.You can see more of David’s portfolio on his website www.davidclynchphotography.com

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Council urged to call to households without visible bin collection WATERFORD City and County Council was urged to call to the doors of households which do not appear to be using a waste collection service and find out how they are disposing of their waste. Speaking at the February meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Cllr. John Pratt said that every town and village in the county has houses which do not appear to use any waste collection service and said that questions need to be asked as to how those houses are disposing of their waste. He urged the Council to call doorto-door to those houses to find out how they are disposing of their waste. He was responding to a debate over flytipping around County Waterford. Cllr. Pat Nugent raised the issue, showing the Council evidence of flytipping recently in a wooded area approximately five miles from Dungarvan. He said that the area was owned by Coillte and was very open for anyone to drive into. “We should write to Coillte and ask them to close their entrances to stop people going in and dumping. It is a sad reflection on people today,” said Cllr. Nugent. Cllr. Pratt said there was a similar scene in Knockaun Wood, near Tallow recently. “I hope cameras will go up in that area to deter people from dumping. They need to know that there are more Environment Officers around and people who are caught flytipping will be prosecuted,” Cllr. Pratt said. Chairman, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan queried what enforcement there is available on people who make themselves available with a van or car trailer to take away rubbish? “Are these people licensed and regulated? Where does the rubbish end up?” questioned Cllr. Geoghegan. “I’ve seen advertisements saying they will take people’s rubbish away for €20, but I’m not sure where it will end up,” he said.

Senior Executive Officer with Environment, Ray Moloney, said someone with a car trailer is very unlikely to have a waste collection permit. He warned that if the public use such services, and then their rubbish is found dumped in an area, it will be that person who availed of the service who will be prosecuted. Mr. Moloney confirmed that flytipping and illegal dumping is also taking place on Coillte property. “We were recently contacted by the Area Manager for Coillte, and after an inspection of an area, we found evidence of flytipping. A litter fine was then issued to the perpetrator,” Mr. Moloney told the Council. “We are working hand-in-hand with Coillte to identify perpetrators.” He pointed out that the Council recently issued a fine to a perpetrator, thanks to evidence from CCTV. CIVIC AMENITY Cllr. Siobhán Whelan welcomed the fact that Dungarvan Civic Amenity site now accepts debit / visa cards, as well as cash. She requested the Council to reduce the price for recycling accepted at the Civic Amenity site. “It seems a lot of money, €5 for three bags of recycling,” she said. Mr. Moloney confirmed the Council is introducing a payment system at the Civic Amenity site in Dungarvan. He said the Council are also reviewing the current pricing structure, which will be revealed in due course. MORE BINS SOUGHT Cllr. Whelan asked if the Council could erect more bins around the town. She said retailers in Mary Street are requesting more bins. “Is there any chance there could be more bins put up, especially where people are walking dogs?” Cllr. Whelan asked. She said that some people clean up after their dogs, but find there is no bin

for the waste. “It ends up in the ditch or on the walkways,” she said. Concurring, Cllr. Geoghegan said the entire length of the N25 in Dungarvan is a popular walk for people, but there are no bins for dog waste. He said he was aware that regular litter bins accept dog waste, but there were no litter bins either. “The people indicating this to me are responsible dog owners,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “The areas which are popular with walkers are not being catered for and it gives some people the excuse not to pick up after their dog. “I get many complaints about dog waste more than any other issue,” Cllr. Geoghegan continued. “It absolutely drives people bananas, it drives them berserk – to be walking around with children, rolling prams, wheelchairs, etc., and then for dog owners to come along and act in an irresponsible manner. “It is the responsible dog owners who are bringing it to my attention and something needs to be done about it,” Cllr. Geoghegan added. Mr. Moloney said that in response to the amount of dog fouling in public places, the Council are preparing an anti-fouling action plan, which will put initiatives in place to tackle the problem. “It will include surveys of areas to see where the worse areas are. It will include a demographic of dog owners who are the greatest offenders,” said Mr. Moloney. He said the action plan will outline what infrastructure is needed and the quantifying of the number of bins needed, including litter bins. He accepted there was a deficit of bins along the N25. “We will look at it as part of the overall structure.We hope to bring the action plan to the SPC this month and come back to the Council in due course.”

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Twomey’s Eurospar honoured at prestigious awards EUROSPAR Supermarket Wins Top Award at the 15th Annual 5 Star Awards Ceremony . . . TWOMEY’S EUROSPAR Dungarvan was awarded one of retail’s highest honours at the annual EUROSPAR 5 Star Awards. EUROSPAR retailers from across Ireland attended the awards ceremony which was held at Killashee House, Co. Kildare and hosted by BWG Foods, owners and operators of the EUROSPAR brand in Ireland. Held in association with the Excellence Ireland Quality Association, the EUROSPAR 5 Star Awards are only given to EUROSPAR supermarkets that pass a gruelling year-long inspection, including unannounced audits and visits from mystery shoppers. Twomey’s EUROSPAR Dungravan was presented with the 5 Star award and also received special recognition for winning 5 Star Awards for five years in a row. Sean Lavin, Head of EUROSPAR, said, “EUROSPAR retailers are among the greatest in Ireland, and I am delighted to honour their hard work and dedication to their stores throughout the past year.

All year long these independent business people support their local communities, providing employment both directly in their stores and through local suppliers. The EUROSPAR 5 Star Awards are now in their 15th year and I am delighted to see EUROSPAR Dungarvan among tonight’s winners.” Willie O’Byrne, Managing Director, BWG Foods, said, “EUROSPAR retailers pride themselves on the quality of their service to their shoppers and the local communities in which they are embedded. Our retailers consistently improve customer service and satisfaction through meeting and achieving the exact standards of the EUROSPAR 5 Star Awards programme, all the while building the reputation of the EUROSPAR Brand.” The EUROSPAR 5 Star Awards Scheme is a rolling scheme where participants must undergo rigorous year long assessments across a range of categories including customer care, shop presentation, food safety and retailing innovation.

Pictured at the annual EUROSPAR 5 Star Awards in Killashee House Hotel, Kildare were left to right: David Tarrant, BWG Foods and Jerry Twomey, EUROSPAR Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. [Colm Mahady / Fennell Photography]

2015 Devonshire Day announced at Lismore Castle THE annual ‘Devonshire Day’ at Lismore Castle will take place on March 22nd, 2015, guests to Lismore Castle on this day can take a unique opportunity to enjoy afternoon tea served by the castle Butler in the Pugin Room and experience a tour of Lismore Castle’s Spring Gardens with the head gardener.

Devonshire Day is now an annual tradition at the Castle; guests are served Devonshire Cream Tea by the Duke of Devonshire’s Butler in the Pugin room and are then offered a guided tour of the Castle gardens under the expert guidance of the Head Gardener, an opportunity not normally available to

visitors. Devonshire Day is a fundraiser organised by the ‘Immrama Festival of Travel Writing’ committee. The Immrama Festival takes place this year for the 13th year in Lismore from June 11th to 14th, 2015. Commenting on the launch of Devonshire Day Jan Rotte, Event Manager

Enjoy Devonshire Cream Tea in the Pugin Room at Lismore Castle and experience a tour of Lismore Castle Spring Gardens on Sunday, March 22nd, 2015. On Devonshire Day tea is served in the Pugin Room by the castle’s very own Butler Mr. Denis Nevin. [Patrick Browne]

of Immrama said, “We are delighted to host Devonshire Day at Lismore Castle, this is a really unique experience, to enjoy Devonshire Cream Tea at the Irish home of the Duke of Devonshire. We understand that Devon have recently applied for Protected Geographical Status for Devonshire Cream Tea but we are sure it will always be available to be served at Lismore Castle for guests to enjoy each year at Devonshire Day. After enjoying tea, visitors can experience a guided tour of Lismore Castle Gardens, which are set in seven acres within the 17th century outer defensive walls and have spectacular views of the castle and the surrounding countryside. Tea and Tours take place at 11.30 a.m., 12.40 p.m., 1.50 p.m., 3.00 p.m. and 4.10 p.m. Entrance is by ticket only, Children under 10 go free but must be preregistered with the ticket office. Tickets are available from the Immrama office and Lismore Heritage Centre and cost €20.00. For further enquiries and bookings contact 058-53803 or 058-54975 or see facebook.com/lismoreimmrama

Mary Houlihan, Waterford County Tourism Officer pictured with Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring TD and Jenny Beresford from Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber at the official opening of the new Dungarvan Tourist Office, on Main Street, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Ciara Conway welcomes measures to help Waterford’s small schools SMALL Schools in County Waterford are to benefit from new measures announced this week by the Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan. Deputy Ciara Conway said she was very pleased with the measure after a number of small schools in Waterford had contacted her on the matter. “This is an issue which was of great concern to small schools across County Waterford, and I have been working hard on their behalf to relay those views to Minister O’Sullivan.” “These changes, which come into effect next September, prove that the Minister and the Labour Party have listened to the concerns of School staff and Parents and that we’re fully committed to supporting rural Ireland.” “The changes will mean, for example,

that a school will 53 pupils enrolled can keep three teachers – at the moment that figure is 56. “Likewise, the threshold of returning a fourth teacher is being reduced from 86 to 83, which is extremely important for a number of schools in Waterford which have been in contact with me. “Isolated one-teacher schools, which are more than 8km from the nearest school, will also see an enhanced retention rate for a second teacher. “I want to commend Minister O’Sullivan for taking her own position on this issue - a position very different to that proposed by Mary Coughlan, the Fianna Fail Education Minister, whose 2010 report on small schools caused an outrage,” concluded Deputy Conway.

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NRA appeals extension to Cappoquin Nursing Home A PLANNING application granted for an extension to a nursing home in Cappoquin has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála by the National Roads Authority. Waterford City and County Council had granted conditional permission last January to Padre Pio Rest Home Proprietor, Margaret Martin, for phased construction of a 34 bedroom single storey extension to the existing nursing home with ancillary accommodation and facilities at Kilderriheen, Cappoquin. (Planning reference: 14600096). However, the NRA appealed the granted application in relation to safety concerns over extra traffic being generated on a national primary road at the entrance of Padre Pio Rest Home. (Bord reference: PL93.244438). In a submission on the planning application, sent to the Council, the NRA said the application “is at variance with official policy in relation to control of development on / affecting national roads”, as outlined in national roads guidelines for local authorities. The NRA argued that

the development “would result in the intensification of an existing direct access to a national road contrary to official policy in relation to control of frontage development on national roads”; that the proposed development is “located on a national road where the maximum speed limit applies, would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users due to the movement of the extra traffic generated”; and that “insufficient data has been submitted with the planning application to demonstrate that the proposed development will not have a detrimental impact on the capacity, safety or operational efficiency of the national road network in the vicinity of the site”. In a letter to the Council’s planning section, from Paul Daly, Director of Services, Roads, he explained that the application for the extension in its present position was “inappropriate”. “The existing 100 km/h speed limit at the entrance leads to an unacceptable risk to turning traffic and exiting traffic ...” he said.

Mr. Daly pointed out that the roads section would have no objection to an extension of the 50 km/h zone beyond the entrance of Padre Pio Rest Home to address the safety issue. It was at the January meeting of DungarvanLismore District Council that a Notice of Motion, proposed by Cllr. Declan Doocey, seconded by Cllr. John Pratt, sought to move the 50 km/h speed limit on the approach to Cappoquin at Kilderriheen on the N72, 300 metres east towards the Dungarvan direction. At that meeting, Mr. Daly told Councillors that speed limits around the County are due for review this year, and the proposed change of location of the Kilderriheen speed limit would be taken on board. While the Council granted permission for the proposed development at Padre Pio Rest Home on 14th January, 2015, the NRA appealed the decision on 9th February last. According to An Bord Pleanála, a decision on the NRA’s appeal against the extension of Padre Pio Rest Home will be decided by 15th June, 2015.

Lá Bronntanas na Gaeilge - 6 Márta 2015 Glór na nGael will launch its nationwide Lá Bronntanas as Gaeilge campaign on Friday, 6th March as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2015 . . . “The Irish language is a ready-made differentiator which, if deployed with skill and judgement, can assist in the face of competition which is increasingly global competition. The fact is that the Irish language is unique. No-one else has it! It has a brand value in and of itself.” - Tom Trainor, Chief Executive, The Marketing Institute of Ireland. DID you know that according to the 2011 Census, there are 1,759,026 people outside the education system in Ireland who speak Irish? In addition to this, there are 45,373 pupils currently attending Irish medium schools outside the Gaeltacht. As part of Seachtain na Gaeilge 2015, Glór na nGael will launch its nationwide Lá Bronntanas as Gaeilge campaign on Friday, 6th March 2015. Lá Bronntanas na Gaeilge encourages Irish businesses nationwide to recognise and capitalise on the strong market potential of Gaeilge by targeting a large sector of the national economy with the provision and expansion of Irish language products available in-store. Internationally renowned policy advisor, marketing strategist and author of Competitive Identity (2007), Simon Anholt

recognises that “A saturated global market has increased the marketing power of the local market and place branding”. In this globalised economy, the Irish language is a ready-made differentiator which enables your business to bring the authentic and unique quality of the local on to your store shelf with minimal effort and at no extra cost, with the full support of Glór na nGael. Lá Bronntanas as Gaeilge can offer the following economic benefits to your business: • A unique identity for your business and a unique buying experience for consumers • Foster an authentic Irish image • Attract Tourists • Develop a niche market • Attract new customers • Harnesses goodwill • Increase employment • Encourage loyalty If you wish to avail of the opportunity to create a unique experience in the everyday setting of your store while promoting customer loyalty and increasing sales, Glór na nGael will deliver Irish language items to your business, including board games, jigsaws and books for your consideration. View the entire range on www.udar.ie and all items can be supplied on a “sale and return” basis. To date, the following businesses in Co. Waterford and Cork are taking part in Lá Bronntanas as Gaeilge: Reader’s Choice, Dungarvan; David Walsh School and Office Supplies, Dungarvan; Seasons, Dungarvan; Freedom Surf School, Tramore; Criostal na Rinne, An Rinn; Mireog, Heilbhic www.mireog.ie; Gael-Taca, Corcaigh. Bí i dteangmháil le cabrini@glornangael.ie

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Dungarvan young snapper heads for big lights and action . . . 21 YEAR old Bryan Flynn from Dungarvan, beat off competition from hundreds of hopeful candidates to become the Director of Photography for a new enterprise that offers top flight visual communication services to some of the worlds most famous blue chip companies. Newscast Online, a photo press and corporate agency set up shop in October last year and already have an international client base that most would die for - from America's top jewellers Signet to Royal Dutch Shell, JCB, Imperial Tobacco, JD Wetherspoon, Stagecoach Group, Wolsesley, Santander, Vodafone, Ballymore Group and many of the leading

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Councillor favours dialogue over de-zoning in one-off site dilemma By Christy Parker A WEST Waterford councillor says Waterford Council should enter into negotiation with landowners reluctant to sell sites for one-off housing rather than consider having the land de-zoned. Cllr.Tom Cronin was clarifying his stance in the light of Senior Planner with Waterford Council Jim O’Mahoney’s view that land might be considered for de-zoning if the owner was not prepared to make it available for such purpose. The issue had been raised at February’s LismoreDungarvan Municipal District Council meeting, at which Cllr. Cronin complained that young couples in particular were finding it difficult to build homes in preferred rural areas due to

some landowners’ unwillingness to sell one-off sites. Cathaoirleach Damien Geoghegan had concurred, saying such landowners were not complying with the spirit of de-zoning regulations as applied under the County Development Plan “for the greater good.” Mr. O’Mahoney had then indicated the option of de-zoning land when Development Plans were reviewed. Cllr. Cronin believes that Mr. O’Mahoney’s view “might be slightly different to what councillors’ views would be” and says personally he “wouldn’t go along with trying to force a landowner to do anything. I’d far more be in favour of the council sitting down with landowners and discussing whatever problems there are to see if we can

come up with a suitable strategy to resolve problems,” he states. The councillor concurs that landowners may be holding onto sites because the acute shortage of housing brings in bidders from outside the locality who may pay more than a local purchaser. Alternatively, they may wish to deliberate pending a larger development proposal. OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL However, Cllr. Cronin reflects that with little or no social housing presently being built, there is an opportunity for all sides under existing regulations. “Every housing development has to allocate about 20% of properties for social housing,” he begins.“I’d like to see the landowners make those houses available and

claim the credits for them afterwards. All sides would benefit; the landowner get paid for the site, the council gets development charges and the purchaser gets to live there they want to live.” Cllr. Cronin is at one with Mr. O’Mahoney in his motivation to see one-off sites made available in order to preserve the integrity of villages and small communities. “I hate to see young people especially being unable to stay within their communities,” he elaborates. “I want to preserve local schools and other community services and the only way to do that is to try to get people back into the small villages.” He points to his own back yard, as it were, by way of example. “We have a rural settlement in Grange of twelve council houses,

dating back a decade or so. That is the backbone to the school in Grange and in keeping the numbers up.” RURAL ENHANCEMENT If one-off sites remain unattainable for couples, Cllr. Cronin believes planning should be relaxed, in such circumstances, to allow housing development. “You have to allow a certain amount of planning permissions in rural areas, where a son or daughter born and reared on a family farm, for example, should be entitled to build their house on land if a site is suitable. That helps the entire community, from the schools and businesses, ot local sporting organisations and so on. It enhances life. We are hunting too many people out of the rural areas.”

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FOR anyone interested in getting married over the next year or more, then Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan is the place to be this coming Sunday when Dungarvan Soroptimists in association with the Hotel will hold their second Bridal Fair commencing at 12.30. With twenty-eight exhibitors across all the necessary services, there will be information available on all important aspects of your wedding. Everything for the Bride, is their slogan, with the exception of grooms of course.They too will be catered for, with full details of Formal Suits and Dress Hire

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Undemocratic protests failing the people IT is obvious that many people who object to the water charges as proposed by the Government have fallen away from the public protests. It is equally obvious that those who now control the timing and method of those protests are far more militant than most people will agree with. The Jobstown protest where the Tanaiste was made a prisoner in her car has proved to be a watershed and less and less people can be expected to turn out when requested. The jailing of five protestors last week has attracted little sympathy, partly through the behaviour of one of those sentenced and partly because their committal could easily have been avoided. There is no reason why, if they wished to continue to protest, that those who were under injunction could not have receded to a secondary position and allowed others, not bound by the courts, to have taken up the struggle. It would appear that those sentenced by the Court were willing to ‘martyr’ themselves, but they will get little thanks or appreciation from the majority who dissent from the charges. A further undemocratic disturbance took place in Cork City Hall last Monday, when a number of protestors invaded the Council Chamber where a formal meeting was in progress and which had to be abandoned because of the occupation. During the early part of the protest to underline refusal to pay the charges, there was widespread approval to the organised marches and meetings. However, since then, many have had a change of heart and have conceded to the charge. More will continue to refuse to pay but will make their protest privately. As a public demonstration, the cause is all but lost, killed by those of extreme views and undemocratic methods. As Irish Water prepares to commence installation of meters in the Dungarvan area, it will be interesting to see what, if any, protests will take place or action initiated to stop the work.

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Job creation made a priority THE history of job creation in Dungarvan over quite a number of years past is a dismal one indeed, characterised more by closures of industry, rather than the provision of jobs. It is difficult to recall an official opening of any facility with a significant number of jobs in the district, most job creation falling to small and medium businesses. It is heartening then to see that Fine Gael Deputy, John Deasy has taken the battle directly to managers and directors at all levels of the IDA and other development agencies with a view to securing additional employment for the town and West Waterford. One of the proposals includes a revamp of the ill-fated IBAL building, more recently the home of the materials recycling facility. The building was originally provided by the Irish Business Against Litter Group as a reward to the town for achieving litter free status and was developed as a materials recovery unit having been idle and empty for some years. But work there ceased some time ago and it has remained unused and lain idle again since. As well as a refit for this fine building, finance for further development initiatives have been requested from the €150 million injection recently announced by the Government. If made ready internally and externally, this building could be ready in quite a short time, not having to go through a lengthy planning process. The proposals have been endorsed by the Mayor of Dungarvan / Lismore Municipal District, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan and have been welcomed by the members of the Council and representatives of business. The people

End of recession doubted WHILE we are constantly fed the mantra of ‘being out of the woods’, ‘the Troika have gone’ and ‘the big lifting is done’, most people near the bottom of the economic ladder have yet to notice any upswing in their fortunes. Those who are not earning enough to pay tax will expect nothing from tax relief, yet will be asked to pay a similar charge on their home as well as water charges as those who are far better off. There is no sign of the inequities of the past four budgets being reversed and there is little confidence at grassroots level of the much-trumpeted economic revival. Perhaps the best barometer of how the public is faring is how those who work at street level are finding the financial fortunes of the less well off. The Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin has been providing for the poor and marginalised of the city for forty years and more recently has been providing up to four hundred food parcels a week to needy families and individuals. This has recently risen to almost 2,000, a staggering increase and an indictment of our society. This service has been provided by Brother Kevin Crowley of the Capuchin Order in Dublin for the last four decades and, instead of declining, he says the number of dependents is steadily rising. He says that the claims of analysts that the recession is coming to an end are wrong and that in his experience, the recession is worsening among those whom he and his loyal and dedicated band of workers serve. Enda Kenny may have struck a self-congratulatory note at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis last weekend and promised growing prosperity for everyone. It would be difficult to find many to believe him based on their recent experiences and their expectations and will not believe the hype of good times arriving until they have the money in their hands.

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This wonderful package will ensure you are the apple of your mother’s eye and is the ideal opportunity for you to say thank you for all the things your mother does for you. When finished after a full days pampering and shopping until you drop at Dungarvan Shopping Centre our lucky winner will be whisked off for a luxurious overnight stay for Two at the 5 Star Cliff House Hotel where you will dine in the Michelin star house restaurant and will enjoy a culinary experience like no other. Dungarvan Shopping Centre have joined with all our partners from the local area as part of our Dungarvan Shopping Centre Shop Local Campaign 2015 to take this opportunity to acknowledge and reward the unseen work only a mother can do. Entry forms for this fantastic giveaway are available in all the retail units at Dungarvan Shopping Centre, remember to enter and be in with a chance to win this ultimate Mother’s Day package courtesy of Dungarvan Shopping Centre, the Centre of Dungarvan.

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Minister Ring officially opens new Dungarvan Tourist Office MINISTER of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD, officially opened the new Dungarvan Tourist Office at Main St. on Thursday, February 19th. Relocated from the Courthouse, this new state of the art tourist facility will play a vital role in welcoming visitors to the area and providing information on all that Waterford has to offer as a destination. Speaking at the event, Minister Ring said: ‘I am delighted to open Dungarvan’s new state-of-the-art tourist information office. Dungarvan is a vibrant market town in its own right – as well as being a gateway to the Comeragh Mountains, the UNESCO Geopark Copper Coast and the heritage attractions of West Waterford – so it is appropriate that you have a modern facility to showcase this tourism offering in such an engaging, user-friendly way. This new tourist office is also tangible evidence of the Government’s commitment to the future of tourism in the South East in line with our overall tourism policy targets for 2025, which aim to increase the number of tourists visiting Ireland annually to ten million, generate annual tourism revenue of €5bn and support 250,000 jobs in tourismrelated industries.’ Minister Ring unveiled a plaque in the presence of Cllr. James Tobin, Mayor of Waterford City and County and Michael Walsh, Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council. The Mayor in his opening speech stressed the importance of having a tourist office in the town and outlined the significant contribution that it can make to

tourism in the region. He described it as a vital ‘Communications Hub’ for the Waterford message and how visitors once they learn of the wonderful natural beauty of the area and its rich heritage can be influenced to stay generating additional bed nights for accommodation providers. He said that restaurants, bars and other businesses would benefit from this. The Mayor also spoke of the continuing commitment by Waterford City and County Council to invest in the development of tourism infrastructure such as the Waterford Greenway. He concluded by describing some of the spectacular scenery and wonderful heritage that we have in Waterford and invited the Minister to come and experience it for himself. The new Tourist Office is a public private partnership between Waterford County Council and the Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce and will operate under the management of Jenny Beresford, Business Development Manager, Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, with staffing being provided by CMT Community Services Ltd. The office space is being provided rent free by Garvey’s Supervalu Dungarvan Tourist Information Office is open all year round and offers visitors to the area details on booking accommodation, places to eat, routes to take, maps, guides and books, places to visit, things to do, and information on upcoming events and what's on in Dungarvan and Waterford. Email: info@dungarvantourism.com. Telephone: 058-41741.

Pictured left to right: Waterford Deputy, John Deasy TD; Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Chairman of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council; Cllr. James Tobin, Mayor of Waterford City and County; Minister Michael Ring, Minister of State for Tourism and Sport; and Minister Paudie Coffey, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, at the official opening of the new Dungarvan Tourist Office on Main Street, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Deirdre Horsom from Villierstown pictured with Bernadette Drohan and Des O'Brien both from Waterford City and County Council at the official opening of the new Dungarvan Tourist Office on Main Street, Dungarvan by Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD.

Winifred Swinburn; Margaret Barton; Michael Brown; Mayor of Waterford City and County Councillor James Tobin; Bridge O'Sullivan; and Jennifer Nagle pictured at the official opening of the new Dungarvan Tourist Information Office on Main Street, Dungarvan.

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Mayor of Waterford City and County, Councillor James Tobin pictured with Dymphna Traynor from Fáilte Ireland and John Walsh from CMT Community Services at the official opening of the new Dungarvan Tourist Office on Main Street, Dungarvan by Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD. [David Clynch Photography]

Chairman of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan making a presentation of artwork by local artist David Minehan to Minister of State for Tourism and Sport, Michael Ring, who officially opened the new Dungarvan Tourist Office, on Main Street, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Jenny Beresford from Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber pictured with Creina O'Sullivan, Lady Captain Dungarvan Golf Club, at the official opening of the new Dungarvan Tourist Office on Main Street, Dungarvan by Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD. [David Clynch Photography]

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Council to resurrect allotment plans DUNGARVAN-Lismore District Council is to resurrect plans to create allotments for the public. The plans, which were initiated by the former Dungarvan Town Council were shelved. However, at the February meeting of the District Council, Chairman, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, said allotments were something of a growing trend and it has been successful in Waterford city. Cllr. Geoghegan said there were two potential sites previously identified in Dungarvan. “We should look at those plans again. There are a number of enthusiasts out there,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “I would ask that we examine the proposal and look at where we left it as a Town Council, and see if we can resurrect it.” Director of Services, Michael Quinn, said the Council would follow up on his suggestion as it was “something we would be keen to see”, particularly as it has been a successful venture in other localities.

No funding Need for footpaths Help? and lighting WATERFORD Council has no funding to construct new footpaths or public lighting and have to deal with maintenance of existing paths and lights as best they can from resources. Cllr. John Pratt told the February meeting of Dungar van-Lismore District Council that there are towns like Aglish where there are little or no footpaths and lighting. “It is a big issue and people are frustrated with it,” he said. He pointed out that in his own area, Tallow, the footpaths are in a state of disrepair. Cllr. James Tobin asked if there was any hope the Council would renew the public lighting programme, as there are many areas which need lighting. Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy

said the Council is reviewing the footpaths and public lighting on a county-wide basis and the results will be brought back to a Council meeting. He said there is no allowance in the Road Works Programme for the creation of any new footpaths or public lighting. “We have to deal with maintenance of existing paths and lighting as best we can from the resources we have,” Mr. McCarthy said. Cllr. Declan Doocey suggested the Council stop using cobblelocking to create paths. “I can bring you to any 100 yard stretch in any town in West Waterford and they (cobblelocking) are a disgrace,” said Cllr. Doocey. He said cobblelocking “are very uneven and sink, and don’t keep uniformity”. He suggested the Council go back to using

tarmac or cement. Mr. McCarthy took the point made by Cllr. Doocey and said the Council will look at alternative types. Cllr. Tom Cronin said that regardless of the survey being carried out by the Council, where would they get the money to carry out repairs? He said they could talk about a ‘superb programme’ for paths and lighting. “But everything is superb until you look for money,” he said. “I will be disappointed if we take the money out of the roads budget, because if we keep taking money from the roads budget, we’ll have no money left for roads.” Cllr. Cronin said he hoped the Council will make an application to the Minister for funding a new programme for footpaths and lighting.

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A Dungarvan man abroad

By William Fitzgerald I VISITED Cebu, an island in the Philippines a few weeks ago. I was attending a conference organized by Global Voices, an online community of bloggers and activists. The company I work for agreed to sponsor the conference and I was there to represent the company. Whilst there the newspapers were interested in one thing only: the recent visit of Pope Francis. It was a huge event for this island country in Southeast Asia. Over 6 million Filipinos showed up to get a glimpse of the Catholic leader when he hosted a mass in Manila, the country’s capital. In 2011, it was estimated that over 75 million Filipinos, or roughly 80% of the population, profess Catholicism. Much like when Pope John Paul visited Ireland in 1979 and 1 million people showed up in the Phoenix park in the lashing rain; on TV in Cebu I watched coverage of millions of Filipinos surround Pope Francis’ cavalcade in the lashing rain and wondered if the Philippines would have the same relationship with the church in 25 years as Ireland does today. Since Pope John Paul’s visit over 25 years ago, Ireland and Irish people have seen a seismic change in our relationship with the Church. I remember the thrill of visiting the new Liffey Valley shopping center in Dublin soon after it opened in 1998 and a comment in the paper that day called it Ireland’s new place of worship. Even though Cebu, Manila and other central locations in the Philippines now have just the same brightly lit and characterless shopping meccas, the Filipino relationship with Catholicism remains strong. On top of this, the Catholic Church in the Philippines remains a powerful force influencing politics, media and the judiciary. However, it wasn’t just glitzy shopping centers that led to Ireland’s changing

relationship with Catholicism. One of my abiding memories growing up during the 90s in Ireland was the tabloid headlines covering the Court cases involving paedophile priests. It seemed after years of silence, the truth was finally coming out. One survivor's story gave more and more people the strength to seek justice. There have been similar cases in the Philippines. In 2011, the bishop of Butuan province a priest accused of raping a 17 year old girl under his custody without handing him over to civil authorities. This behaviour was heavily criticized by retired Archbishop Oscar V. Cruz, who blamed Pueblos for showing his priests the "wrong way". This is one well known example, but it’s not clear why but the Philippines hasn’t seen the same movement of survivors of sexual abuse in the media and courts. Could it be that the abuse doesn’t happen as much in the Philippines as it did in Ireland? Or in 2040 will we know of many more examples?

on the other hand, has - as we all know - changed somewhat. It’s now possible to conduct an abortion in Ireland under special circumstances. The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act passed in 2013 provides for a woman's right to an abortion if her life is at risk, including from suicide. Of course this isn’t to everyone’s liking, on both sides of the debate, but 3 referendums in the last 30 years demonstrate an active public debate. On his plane journey leaving the Philippines, Pope Francis spoke to a journalist to reaffirm the Church’s ban on contraception but stated that good Catholics are not required “to breed like rabbits” and cautioned responsible parenthood amongst couples. Only those who are married, of course. The ban on contraception was lifted in Ireland in 1993, in the Philippines it still remains an influential church teaching. The average number of children per family in 1991 in Ireland was 2 children, today it’s decreased to about 1.3. In the Philippines, the average number of children

Pope Francis in the Philippine While the law is far is 3.8 per family. The comparison extend stricter in the Philippines, one taboo topic we have in to divorce. The Philippines, common is our general ban home to philandering on abortions. The Filipino politicians and millions of government made abortion "illegitimate children” still a criminal and punishable does not have a divorce law. offense, with no exceptions Prohibited by the 1937 even for cases such as fetal Constitution, Ireland voted malformation and rape. in a referendum in 1995 to Anyone who is proven to repeal the prohibition on have undergone abortion divorce, despite Catholic will spend six months to six Church opposition. While years in prison, according to it’s still difficult to get a a law directly translated divorce in Ireland, it’s at from the Spanish Penal least possible. Even though Code of 1870. Those who there is a Bill currently facilitate the procedure, being debated at the even if they be the woman's Philippine legislature it has parents, a physician or mid- little chance of becoming wife can also be punished. law without the support of Any proposals to reform President Benigno Aquino this archaic law have been III, who is on record saying blocked by the politically divorce is a “no-no” for the powerful Catholic Church. archipelago nation. Aquino, The World Health a bachelor and a practicing Organization estimates in Catholic, said he does not 2006 that the annual num- want the Philippines to ber of abortions was nearly become like Las Vegas, 800,000, one of the highest where “you get married in rates of unsafe abortions in the morning [and] you get Asia. Ireland’s abortion law, divorced in the afternoon.”

Broadcaster Hector Ó hEochagáin and entertainer Jerry Fish, with Jack Marks and James Doherty from the Booka Brass Band, announced the line-up for the third Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair, which takes place in the Convention Centre Dublin from Friday, February 27th – Sunday, March 1st, 2015. Visitors will be able to sample more than 300 craft brews from all over the world at the three-day event as well as hear live bands, including the Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow and Booka Brass Band. Hector will host the Beer Grand Slam in advance of the Ireland vs. England Six Nations rugby game on Sunday, March 1st. Tickets are on sale now via www.entertainment.ie

Waterford brews set to delight at third Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair BROADCASTER Hector Ó hEochagáin announced the line-up for Ireland’s largest craft beer festival, the third annual Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fair on Friday, February 27th – Sunday, March 1st, 2015 in the Convention Centre Dublin. This year Waterford’s finest craft brews from Dungarvan Brewing Company and the Blackwater Distillery will feature at the Fair. As the craft brewing industry experiences phenomenal growth, the fair aims to bring together craft beer aficionados from all over the world to share ideas, expertise and flavours with Irish craft beer enthusiasts and provide them access to sample more than 300 craft brews from around the world. Doors open to the public at 5.00 p.m. Friday, February 27th and at noon, Saturday, February 28th and Sunday, March 1st, 2015. THREE DAYS OF FUN Attendees of the popular event will also enjoy live music, Six Nations rugby on the big screen, cocktails and spirits, the best of Irish artisan foods, and the Ireland vs. England Craft Beer Grand Slam hosted by Hector Ó hEochagáin. New this year to the fair, a craft beer shop will be onsite, stocked with exhibiting brews for visitors to purchase and enjoy at home with family and friends. Hector Ó hEochagáin said he is excited about this year’s event, which is predicted to draw large crowds again this year. “Last year’s fair was such fun,

so I’m really looking forward to being involved again this year,” he said. “Beer, food, sport and music all under one roof – what more could you ask for? Plus, the beer grand slam is a great warm up for the crowd before the big rugby game.” MORE THAN 60 BREWERIES FROM AROUND THE GLOBE More than 60 local and international breweries will be serving more than 300 brews at the fair. Irish breweries will include Eight Degrees Brewing, White Gypsy Brewery, The Porterhouse Brewing Co., Rye River Brewing Co., Dungarvan Brewing Company, Trouble Brewing and Wicklow Brewery, among others. “When I walk into an Irish pub now, I no longer see the rows and rows of the same-coloured liquid. I see folks of all ages and backgrounds drinking craft beer,” said Dr. Pearse Lyons, president and founder of Alltech. “People today appreciate and are excited about these craft brews. They understand what craft brewers are doing and they recognize the quality of the products.This is not just a trend, but a new reality.” ARTISAN FOODS AND DUBLIN CRAFT BEER CUP A Pair & Taste Food Trail will also be on offer with a map for visitors suggesting food and beer pairings at the event. Artisan food offerings will include Man of Aran Fudge, Donal Skehan’s Skoff Pies, Bretzel Bakery,

Sheridans Cheesemongers, Ballymaloe and O’Donnells Crisps. On opening evening, Friday, February 27th, winners of the Dublin Craft Beer Cup will be announced. Alltech launched the prestigious international com-petition in 2013 for craft brewers to showcase their beers and have them rated, tasted and analysed by an expert panel of beer judges in a blind tasting. Award-winning brewers receive gold, silver and bronze medals in eight different categories of beer and cider, establishing the best examples of each style. International brewers are invited to enter their craft beers for The Dublin Craft Beer Cup on the fair’s website. Closing date for entry is February 15th, 2015. RUGBY AND LIVE MUSIC Entertainment at the fair will include the broadcast of three Six Nations rugby clashes on Dublin’s biggest screen and live music from The Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow, Booka Brass Band, Amazing Apples and Interskalactic. Before the Ireland vs. England game on Sunday, March 1st, Hector Ó hEochagáin will once again host a Beer Grand Slam tasting event featuring a team of Irish and English fans to warm up the crowd before the big game. Tickets are now on sale from €15 via www.entertainment.ie, which includes entry and four tasting tokens. Join the conver-sation on Twitter using @alltechbrews.

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Council wants to enhance ‘Welcome to Dungarvan’ landscaping SPECULATION and rumours that the ‘Welcome to Dungarvan’ landscaped design on the N25 is to be removed were alleyed at the February meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council. Chairman of the District Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said there was some speculation in recent weeks that the landscaped design made out of hedgerow, reading ‘Welcome to Dungarvan’, which has been in place for over 25 years, was to be removed. “People said it to me - that it was going to be removed and the Council made the decision,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. “The Council haven’t made any decision. It was just a rumour and it had to be quashed.” He said it was important that whatever proposals are considered, that they be brought before the Council for

WWAC congratulated on John Treacy run CONGRATULATIONS were extended from the District Council to West Waterford Athletic Club on the successful John Treacy 10 mile run held recently. At the February meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent said it was fantastic and all those who participated in it were thrilled with the event.

Vote of sympathy on recent death of nuns A VOTE of sympathy was expressed to the family and Orders of two nuns who passed away recently. At the February meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Chairman, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan proposed a vote of sympathy to the family and the Mercy Order on the recent death of Sister Baptist Carey. Cllr. Geoghegan said Sister Baptist Carey served for many years as Matron in St. Vincent’s Hospital (known as the District Hospital) in Dungarvan. He also proposed a vote of sympathy to the family and Presentation Order on the recent death of Sister Mary of the Sacred Heart. All the other Councillors concurred with the sentiments expressed.

consideration of the members. “I would ask that the hedging be left in place. It is an attractive piece of landscaping,” said Cllr. Geoghegan. Cllr.James Tobin jested that there was a rumour the sign was going to be changed to read ‘Welcome to Abbeyside’. He asked that any proposals be brought before Councillors before any work is carried out. Senior Executive Officer with the Environment Section, Ray Moloney, said the Council is examining the area around the Welcome sign and confirmed “there is no proposal at this point in time to remove that ‘Welcome to Dungarvan’ sign”. “It has probably lost its impact in some way since the roundabout was constructed,” said Mr. Moloney. “When the sign originally went in, it was part of a T-junction and the

roundabout has taken from it in some way. “What we will be looking at is something that can enhance it, rather than removing it,” he said. Mr. Moloney confirmed the Council has engaged landscape architects to prepare design proposals for the three ‘gateway roundabouts’ in Dungarvan - the two on the N25 at the entrance to the town on the Cork and Waterford side; and the roundabout at Kilrush from the Cappoquin approach. He said any proposals will be brought back to the members for consideration. Cllr. Geoghegan said there was some fantastic work in landscaping done by Dungarvan Town Council and said he hoped the new District Council would add to it.

Draft bye-laws for taxi rank stands go on public display DRAFT appointed stand taxi bye-laws have gone on public display for submissions and observations. Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy, told the February meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council that the draft bye-laws, to govern taxi-stands in County Waterford, will go on public display for two months. Cllr.Tom Cronin asked if the Council contacted taxi

drivers to alert them to the process going ahead. “A number of taxi owners have a few issues and I feel they should get an opportunity to have a say,” said Cllr. Cronin. Mr. McCarthy revealed the Council was in contact with a group of taxi drivers from Waterford city and said it was believed the countygroup of taxi drivers and city taxi drivers were aligned.

However, Cllr. Cronin said not all taxi drivers may be co-operating between county and city. Chairman, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said he felt that taxi drivers would have no problem finding out about the process taking place and he expected them to fully engage with it. The Council agreed the draft bye-laws be placed on public display.

Council congratulates footballers’ success DUNGARVAN-Lismore District Council congratulated the Waterford Senior Footballers on their recent victory. Leading the congratulations was Cllr.

James Tobin, who said the Waterford Senior footballers taking the McGrath Cup in the Senior Football final, beating UCC at Fraher Field recently, was “a magnificent achievement”.

Family business closes in Tallow after 45 years THE West Waterford community of Tallow was devastated to learn of the closure of a family business in the town after 45 years in operation. Ann Tobin Bookmakers, Tallow, closed its doors just over a week ago, after 45 years operating in the town.

Cllr. John Pratt said it was the only bookies in Tallow and said it was sad to see the business close after 45 years. He said Ann Tobin is wife to Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. James Tobin. “I wish Padraig, Cllr. Tobin’s son, who was run-

ning the business, the very best in the future,” said Cllr. Pratt. “The closure of this family business is another loss to Tallow because they provided a great service to the town and I’m sure it will have a knock-on effect.”

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Council congratulates successful horse trainer A LOCAL horse trainer who had success recently was congratulated at the February meeting of DungarvanLismore District Council. Cllr. Pat Nugent said Dungarvan man, John Kiely is a wonderful horse trainer and he was delighted to see the horse ‘Carlingford Lough’ win in a

huge steeplechase - the Hennessy Gold Cup. Concurring, Chairman, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said it was great to see a local man achieving success. “People in Dungarvan are thrilled to see such success coming to the Kiely yard,” said Cllr. Geoghegan.

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Dungarvan GIY THERE will be a meeting of the Grow It Yourself Club on Thursday, 5th March at 7.00 p.m. at Dillion’s Bar in Wolfetone Road. It will be our AGM. So there will be lots to discuss. All are welcome. On Saturday, 7th March there will be a meeting at the Ballybeg Allotments Project (Ballybeg Greens) Waterford at 11.30 a.m. We will meet Sean O’Driscoll who has had his hand at the helm of this community development since the beginning. You will be pleasantly surprised when you see what can be achieved. Cars will be leaving in convoy from outside Dillion’s Pub from 10.30 a.m. All are welcome. As well as the usual, I will plant some exotic plants like Pumpkin Queensland Blue Squash, Squashes, Green Hubbard and Rolet and Leeks Hannibal. There will be many varieties of Tomatoes and Lettuce. The Perpectual and Giant Winter Spinach, that I have continued to pick through-

out the winter months. Mustard plants flourish throughout the winter. I pruned and mulched the Raspberries, Blackcurrants and Blueberries in December. I get a crop of Raspberries in May/June and a second crop in September/October, which I can pick until the end of November. The Apple trees have been well pruned and the yield of apples increases every year, not to over prune though. As I write this, the weather is decidedly wintry and cold. I have just started sowing veggie seeds into pots in the polytunnel for propagation (planting out) when it gets warmer. A mixture of topsoil, compost and a bit of vermiculite. Don’t plant out until the ground is warm and is at least 13/14 degrees outside. When preparing an area of ground , the hoe is most useful. I don’t like digging. I will use lots of compost and some seaweed. If your ground is hard and stony like mine, grow above it,

meaning that you can build raised beds and if you don’t want to spend too much, just get old scaffolding planks, which you can buy cheaply and affix corner clasps. They look okay painted. If you are growing veggies and herbs, they need only be filled to a depth of 6 inches. I think it’s worth reiterating the no dig method of growing. Just strim the grassy area you want to grow in and cover the area with paper and light cardboard, cover the area with topsoil and compost to a depth of 3 to 4 inches and cover with dark plastic. This should be done out of season November / December. Leave for 3 to 4 months, take the plastic cover off, fork it over with a pitchfork and fill with compost, topsoil and some grit again to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. By the middle to the end of March, it’s all ready for sowing. Happy GIYing. Paul.

‘Sciatic Pain into the buttock caused by Piriformis Syndrome’ By

Tomás Ryan BSc.AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles SCIATIC pain is a burning sensation into the buttock along the hamstring and down into the outside calf muscle and foot. However, there is a strong need to differentiate between sciatica caused by a disc bulging in the lower back and that caused by piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome involves the piriformis muscle CAUSES OF PIRIFORMIS of the hip becoming very tight and hence SYNDROME compressing the sciatic nerve that runs • Poor Flexibility underneath the sciatic nerve (see illustra• Piriformis muscle is compensation for tion). It is a common injury in activities a weak gluteal medius muscle that stathat involve constant twisting and turning bilises the Hip joint. movements such as field sports and also in • Excessive tightness in the Hip Flexor Long Distance Runners. If there is no muscles aggravation of symptoms with coughing • Leg length difference or bending the spine forward then the TREATMENT & MANAGEMENT lower spine disc bulging can be ruled out As stated earlier, it is extremely imporas a cause of pain. tant that the root-cause of the sciatic SIGNS & SYMPTOMS nerve pain is correctly diagnosed as being • Burning sensation into the buttock the Piriformis muscle compression and travelling down the back of the leg and not a lower back disc protrusion. The into the ankle. early stage (first 5 days of management) of • Possible groin pain. Piriformis syndrome is rest and cold treat• Restricted pelvic and lower back ment on the tender buttock region by the movement patient. Once the inflammation has • An abnormal walking gait, patient reduced down the Physical therapist can doesn’t strike the ground with their heel decide then if the piriformis muscle can but instead strike the ground during be lengthened by graded manual techwalking with their mid foot. niques, this is important as the sciatic • The stride of the patient becomes nerve itself may be inflamed. In addition shorter and sometimes a bent knee pos- stretching exercises can commence. It is ture when walking can be noted in order very important that the tight hamstring to prevent stretching the sciatic nerve. and hip flexor muscles are addressed also • Feet turned outwards indicated tight to prevent re-occurrence. In addition the piriformis outside hip muscle known as the glute • Pain is aggravated by prolonged sit- medius should be strengthened to stabilise the pelvis. ting, standing and walking. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Clonmel and Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email your queries to: tomaspryan@gmail.com

Donation made to Aware by Dungarvan Lions Club – Shay O'Connor, President, Dungarvan Lions Club presenting a donation to Joan Hogan, Abbeyside/Ballinroad/Garranbane Lourdes Fund. Included are Mary Spratt, Abbeyside/Ballinroad/Garranbane Lourdes Fund and Dermot Arnold, Dungarvan Lions Club. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

St. Patrick’s Day Parade and celebrations just around the corner DUNGARVAN and the entire West Waterford and beyond are gearing up for the most fantastic ever 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. And it’s no wonder because with the prize fund of over €4,000, the parade and associated entertainment are estimated to attract over 12,000 spectators to the town. “This is a splendid opportunity to promote your club, society, school or business in Dungarvan’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (DSPDP) for an entry fee of €30” said Hon. Parade Committee Member Ann Fuller. Over the years the parade has morphed into a great cultural and celebratory extravaganza. Assembling at Coolagh Road on March 17th at 2.30 p.m. with kick-off at 3.00 p.m. sharp, the Parade goes through the streets of Abbeyside and Dungarvan, past the reviewing stand in Grattan Square. “There will be free entertainment for all the family on Grattan Square on St. Patrick’s eve Monday, March 16th from 7.00 p.m. with a spectacular display of fireworks on Davitt’s Quay at 9.00 p.m. But the fireworks are contingent upon funding being available” said Hon. Parade Treasurer Damien Dillon.

Information and Parade entry forms can be obtained from the following: Jim Veale 058-45374; Damien

Dillon 058-42806; Anne Marie Rossiter in the Capitol Cleaners 0872372534; Maurice Butler

info@butlersicecream.ie; info@joanclancygallery.com Facebook: St Patrick’s Day Weekend Dungarvan.

James Twomey entertaining the crowd in Grattan Square, Dungarvan at the 2014 St. Patrick’s Day [Rory Wyley] Parade.

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M i n i s te r o p e n s n ew g y m a t K i l r o s s a n ty G A A

Minister Michael Ring cut the ribbon, officially opening Kilrossanty GAA Club’s new gym last Thursday, accompanied by Minister Paudie Coffey and Deputy John Deasy. Included are club officers, Kevin Lonergan, Cathaoirleach; Jason Dee, Secretary; Cllr. Liam Brazil, Treasurer; and club members. The club hopes to develop eight county - in winning the junior wouldn’t have facilities like this,” he By Paul Mooney acres to create a new entrance, a football title in 1937, Kilrossanty said. Cllr. Liam Brazil, who is also the second training pitch, as well as car were promoted to the senior ranks MINISTER of State with special and have remained there ever since. Treasurer of Kilrossanty GAA Club, parking, leaving a one acre site for responsibility for Sport, Michael Minister Ring, who was accom- said he was delighted to welcome future development. Ring, officially opened the new “This development will be a panied by Minister Paudie Coffey; Minister Ring to the grounds. gym at Kilrossanty GAA Club last He said Kilrossanty GAA Club is huge asset to the community. It is Deputy John Deasy; and Cllr. Liam Thursday. Brazil; said that the work of the club “building for the future” and part of not just for Kilrossanty GAA, we He was given a tour of the club and volunteers was “an investment that includes the club raising aware- want the whole community facilities and gym, as well as an area involved,” said Mr. Lonergan. in rural Ireland; an investment in ness of mental health and suicide. which the club hopes to develop He pointed out that the plans Cllr. Brazil pointed out that the sport; and an investment in the into the future to provide more jerseys worn by the players raise also include proposals to build a future”. facilities, not just for club members, He expressed thanks to everyone awareness of mental health and sui- walking and running track with but for the community as well. involved in the club and thanked all cide and there is a large poster dis- lighting, an all weather pitch, a six The members of CLG Cill volunteers on behalf of the govern- played beside the pitch with infor- lane 100 metre running track with Rosanta are very proud of their ment, for the work they do and mation and helpline numbers for sand at the end for long jumps, as Kevin Lonergan, Cathaoirleach of Kilrossanty GAA Club explains Gaelic Games tradition and have well as a play area for children. commitment they give to both the various organisations. the future vision of the club to Minister Michael Ring last been to the fore of the games since “We have to look beyond the Thursday. Included are Cllr. Liam Brazil and Minister Paudie Minister Ring commended Cllr. club and community. the foundation of the Association. “Some people do not realise the Brazil and told him to “keep up the GAA club, because if we bring in Coffey. As well as amassing county titles, the whole community, it will benamount of work you do,” Minister good work”. Kilrossanty have the distinction of efit the GAA club as well as the Ring said. “If the government had CLUB’S VISION FOR holding onto their senior ranks community,” said Mr. Lonergan. to pay the volunteers in this counTHE FUTURE longer than any other club in the “We don’t want to alienate try, it would cost €5bn and we Cathaoirleach of Kilrossanty GAA Club, Kevin Lonergan, said people. We are a rural club and the club’s vision is to develop an every person should be valuable to eight acre site on the grounds to the club,” he added. Secretary of Kilrossanty GAA provide facilities not just for club members, but also for the rest of the Club, Jason Dee, said the five year plan was put in place to move the community, in a five year plan. The club bought a nine acre site club forward which would benefit for €90,000 and so far, a total of club members and the community. “This ambitious plan would not €230,000 in Lotto grants has been invested in the development of the have come to fruition if it were not club, with €100,000 invested in for the support of the wider comtheir lights; €80,000 towards the munity and National Lottery fundnew gym; and €50,000 for a new ing,” said Mr. Dee. “It is hoped that further grant aid railing around the pitch and from the National Lottery and the drainage. An additional €50,000 was raised wider community will enable us to solely by the club through fundrais- achieve our long-term goals and at The Club’s vision for the the end of our five year plan we will ing to build a 300-seat stand. future: a photograph of Mr. Lonergan said it was hoped have facilities to match all others the plans which are on that now the club have a stand, that and this, in turn, will help us to display in the Club House Kevin Lonergan, Cathaoirleach of Kilrossanty GAA Club gives Minister Michael they will be given the chance by the greater success on the field of play, foyer. Ring a tour of the new club gym. Looking on is Minister Paudie Coffey and Deputy County Board to hold national but more importantly, it will leave a John Deasy. legacy for future Kilrossanty gaels.” league games.

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Flahavan’s Energy for Life Campaign is mindful of people on the go! FLAHAVAN’S, the seventh generation Irish family run oats business, announced details of their new TV advertising campaign to support their Quick Oats Porridge convenience range. The new TV campaign, created specifically for the Irish market by ad agency, Irish International will be broadcast from early February and supported on radio, video on demand and via below the line activities. The TV ad taps into the growing consumer demand for a healthy and nutritious breakfast that can be enjoyed anywhere, be that on the go or in work. Staying true to it’s quintessentially Irish and West Waterford roots, the ad was shot in Bray Co. Wicklow and features Waterford born Holly Browne as the lead actress alongside award winning Irish actor, Jack Lowe from Wicklow, and includes a cameo performance from Ellen Flahavan, daughter of John and Mary Flahavan who own the family business. The TV commercial opens on a beautiful early morning sea scape and cuts to Holly’s character preparing to leave home to go to work. Holly is a character that we can relate to and her daily routine resonates in particular with today’s young professionals. As she cycles to work every morning, she enjoys the exercise in the cool, early morning light and as she gets closer

to her destination the anticipation of her warm bowl of Flahavans Quick oats porridge is apparent as she visualises it steaming up from the basket on her bike, sprinkled with her favourite fruit and honey topping . The commercial, which includes a 30 second and 10 second edit will be broadcast on 32 terrestrial and satellite channels with the radio advertisements airing on both national and local radio stations. The above the line campaign will also be strongly supported by an exciting PR campaign, that speaks to both younger and older audiences through engaging promotions, competitions and events. From creating “my perfect porridge” activities to encouraging people to take time out to “mind yourself ”, the campaign will deliver the message of the importance of a healthy bowl of Flahavan’s porridge, now more than ever, with our increasingly hectic lives. The campaign will also reach out to the growing phenomenon of professionals who eat breakfast at their place of work and will provide tips on how they can enjoy this important meal of the day alongside their colleagues. Flahavan’s are delighted to be working with highly respected Mindfulness facilitator Suzanne Donohoe for this campaign. Suzanne shows us how we can incorporate the

techniques of mindful living into our busy lives. This theme will be supported via Flahavan’s social media channels, radio promotions and competitions to win Introduction to Mindfulness sessions with Suzanne. Flahavan’s is Ireland’s favourite porridge brand with over 50% market share of the total hot oats cereals market in Ireland worth €28 million and over 60% of the convenience segment of that market. Flahavan’s Sales and Marketing Director John Noonan said: “This campaign recognises the active, healthy lifestyle of the Millenial generation, and will appeal to those who are not prepared to compromise on the most important meal of the day just because they have busy active lives. Our growing range of quick oats pots, sachets and drums means that there’s always time for a nutritious and convenient breakfast on the go. Flahavan’s is a brand steeped in history in Ireland with unrivalled family expertise and oat-milling tradition for over 200 years. We believe the quintessential Irishness of the brand comes across in the new campaign” As an Irish family business, Flahavan’s has been milling quality oats at the family mill beside the River Mahon in Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford for over 200 years. Grown, milled and produced in Ireland, Flahavan’s porridge range, including Progress, Organic and Quick Oats varieties provide a wholesome breakfast that’s ready in minutes and keeps you going right up to lunch, making breakfast a pleasure every day. Visit www.flahavans.ie or find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/flahavans

Donation made to Aware by Dungarvan Lions Club – John Harnedy, Vice President, Dungarvan Lions Club presenting a donation to Anne Crowther, Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien Lourdes Fund. Also included are Noel Devereux, Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien Lourdes Fund and Des Power, Dungarvan Lions Club. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Donation made to Aware by Dungarvan Lions Club – Shay O'Connor, President, Dungarvan Lions Club presenting a donation to Dolores Lyons, Failte Isteach. Also included are Geraldine Carroll and Des Power, Dungarvan Lions Club. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Council congratulates new Bishop A VOTE of congratulations was extended from Waterford Council to the new Bishop-elect of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore. At the February meeting of Waterford

City and County Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan congratulated Father Alphonsus Cullinan on his appointment as Bishop. “I wish him well in his new role,” said Cllr. O’Ryan.

Council congratulates successful horse trainer A VOTE of congratulations was extended from Waterford Council to local horse trainer, John Kiely, on his recent success at Leopardstown. At the February meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent

proposed the vote of congratulations, saying that Mr. Kiely’s horse, Carlingford Lough, owned by J. P. McManus and ridden by jockey, Tony McCoy, won the Grade 1 Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown recently.

Donation made to Aware by Dungarvan Lions Club – John Harnedy, Vice President, Dungarvan Lions Club presenting a donation to Marie and Desmond Curran, Dungarvan Arch Club. Also included is Geraldine Carroll, Dungarvan Lions Club. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Sherry FitzGerald London Property Show 2015 Philip Sherry, Chairman Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide; Gerardine Reynolds, Cormac Curran and Sinead Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds; Shane Jennings, Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide; David Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds; Mary Dillon, Head of Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide.

Great interest shown in West Waterford property by UK buyers at last weekend’s Sherry FitzGerald London Property Show ON last Saturday, February 21st, the annual Sherry FitzGerald London Property Show took place at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London. Thousands of Irish properties were on display at the show which was attended this year mainly by those seeking a retirement home, holiday home and there was also good interest from young professionals considering a move to

Cormac Curran, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds, with Chris Horwood formerly of Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, now living in Bath, London.

Ireland. The current value available in property all over Ireland and the strength of Sterling over the Euro is proving a huge attraction for UK buyers. “We expect lots of UK buyers to visit West Waterford over the next few months following last weekend’s show with a definite intention of buying”, according to auctioneer Sinead Reynolds.

Gerardine Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds, Dungarvan, with Gavin McLaughlin who is moving to West Waterford shortly.

Mark FitzGerald, CEO Sherry FitzGerald Group; Philip Sherry, Chairman Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide; with Gerardine and Sinead Reynolds, Cormac Curran and David Reynolds of Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds.

Cormac Curran, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds, Dungarvan, discussing West Waterford property with a London based couple.

Sinead Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds, Dungarvan, speaking with Bertha Burgess, originally from the Lismore area.

David and Gerardine Reynolds and Cormac Curran having “property discussions” with visitors to the Sherry FitzGerald London Property Show.

Sinead Reynolds with Edward and Chrissy Hamilton who travelled all the way from Didsbury, Manchester, to visit the Sherry FitzGerald London Property Show.

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Trócaire boxes come to Waterford as agency thanks people for vital support People in Co. Waterford helped raise almost €150,000 during Lent last year TRÓCAIRE boxes are being delivered the length and breadth of Waterford this week in preparation for the annual Lenten national campaign to raise funds for some of the poorest people in the world. Last year people throughout Co. Waterford helped to raise €146,445 to support Trócaire’s annual campaign through the Diocese of Waterford & Lismore. Éamonn Meehan, Executive Director of Trócaire, this week thanked people for their ongoing support, saying that the money raised across the county was supporting life-saving work across the developing world. Over one million Trócaire boxes will be distributed throughout the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland this week as communities across the island gear up to join in the annual campaign to raise awareness and support for people living in extreme poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. As well as donating through the Trócaire box and trocaire.org, people can this year for the first time download a free Trócaire box app for their mobile phones or tablets.

The app is available from the Apple App Store or Google Playstore. Éamonn Meehan, Executive Director of Trócaire, said: “The people of Waterford have always supported Trócaire’s work. The donations from across the county last year provided relief and support to families and communities living in some of the poorest places on Earth. Last year Trócaire’s work directly benefitted 3.4 million people. This is only possible as a result of the generosity of communities across Ireland.” This year’s Trócaire Lenten campaign highlights the growing problem of drought as a result of climate change. Rising temperatures and increasingly erratic rainfall are threatening the ability of the world’s poorest people to provide food for themselves and their families. The global climate is changing as a result of carbon emissions caused by human activity. These changing patterns are leading to droughts across much of the developing world, where hundreds of millions of people are reliant on agriculture for their daily survival. This year’s Lenten campaign highlights the challenges facing rural communities in Ethiopia,

who are struggling to produce food as a result of almost constant drought. Éamonn Meehan says that the Irish government needs to do more to reduce Ireland’s contribution to climate change. “Climate change is a major driver of hunger and extreme poverty in the developing world. This year’s Lenten campaign focuses on a young Ethiopian girl called Mahlet, whose family are reliant on their small patch of land for survival. Drought is severely reducing the food they can produce. Mahlet’s father told us that when he was a child the area where they live was green, but today it is dry and dusty. “Mahlet and her family are the human faces of this global crisis. Tragically, it is the people who have done least to cause this problem who are suffering the most. Huge areas of the developing world are essentially in a constant state of humanitarian

emergency due to rising temperatures, droughts and extreme weather. The poorest people in the world are suffering as a result of the failure of wealthy countries to place any urgency on this issue. “Donations to the Trócaire Lenten campaign will allow us to work with local communities to build resilience to drought. By building irrigation systems, we can bring water directly to people’s land, which means crops can grow during drought. Donations to our Lenten campaign will help people overcome hunger.” Trócaire boxes are available from parishes, through trocaire.org or by phoning 1850 408 408. As well as donating through the Trócaire box and trocaire.org, people can this year for the first time download a free Trócaire box app for their mobile phones or tablets. The app is available from the Apple App Store or Google Playstore.

The 2015 Trócaire box overlooking the River Clodiagh in Portlaw, Co. Waterford. Trócaire boxes will be distributed across Waterford this week. Last year people in the county helped to raise almost €150,000 for the Trócaire Lenten campaign. [Alan Whelan / Trócaire]

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Trocaire – Ethiopian Trip AS a follow on from last week’s report, I now focus on the Water Irrigation projects that are already up and running in Ethiopia for the last number of years. Trocaire, with the help of the Catholic agencies CAFOD and SCIAF, funded water irrigation projects that are now completely run by the communities where they were provided in the Adigrat Diocese, in the Mekelle region. The water was diverted from a running stream, and waterways were built, with openings to allow the water flow into the very dry land. The young people look after the drains, ensuring that the water can flow freely at all times. They take great pride in this project that has given them so much. It was a joy to see what they have achieved. They now successfully grow onions, tomatoes and other vegetables to help sustain the community. They also sell this produce at local markets. During this visit, it was

Project sign in Mekelle, Ethiopia. interesting to see a local farmer threshing in the fields. They had the wheat on the ground, and the horses were moving around in circles over the wheat. No agricultural machinery here!! We received such a warm welcome from the community. They were waiting for our visit and treated us to native African dance and song. Here in Ireland, we take water for granted every

Mary Dee, pictured at the Water Irrigation Channel.

day of our lives. During this Lent, we might spare a thought for those who are less fortunate than ourselves, and need water and a rainy season for their crops to grow and give them their livelihood. Please do your very best with this year’s Trocaire Box. Boxes are now available in your local Church. To find out more about Trócaire’s Lenten campaign or to make a donation log on to trocaire.org/lent

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Necessary tools used to take directional signs DIRECTIONAL signs which went missing at Walsh’s Cross, on the road from the Seanachai Bar, back towards Clashmore, were removed by culprits with the necessary tools. At the February meeting of DungarvanLismore District Council, Cllr.Tom Cronin brought the missing directional signs to the attention of the Council. He said there were at least two directional signs at two different junctions, removed over the Christmas period. He believed they will “likely end up in some pub in America”, because a lot of the

signs disappeared over night. He asked the Council to replace the signs and ensure they cannot be removed again. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell pointed out that junction signs have been missing in Old Parish for quite a while. Council Engineer, Josephine McGrath, told the meeting that directional signs are constructed so that the ‘everyday person’ cannot remove them. “You would need the necessary tools to remove those signs,” said Ms. McGrath. She said that new signs have been ordered.

Robert Wallace pictured with the Senior Award Winners Paddy O'Donnell, Peter Moloney, Seamus Hayes and Gemma Phelan at the Waterford/ Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Council seeks funding for alternative option at Garranbane junction WATERFORD Council is seeking funding from the NRA to provide an alternative option at Garranbane / Cushcam junction, while the resurfacing of the Pike Hill is at design stage and expected to take place later this year. At the February meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent queried if a plan was in place for Garranbane. Responding, Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy said there are two elements to happen at Garranbane - one is a report which has been compiled by Waterford Council setting out viable alternative options for the Garranbane / Cushcam junction. He said that report has been sent to the NRA to seek funding in relation to the options the Council

have set out. The second element is the resurfacing of the Pike Hill. “We have received funding for that work. It is at design stage and we will review the impact of the design on local properties,” he said. “The resurfacing will go ahead in the current year which will start from the Garranbane junction to the top of the Pike Hill.” Cllr. Tom Cronin said a crash barrier is needed at the junction. “There is a serious steep embankment and if a car left the road, it would have a 28 foot, or more, drop into the field below,” Cllr. Cronin said. “Whatever improvements are made, ensure a barrier is put in place,” he added. Mr. McCarthy said any redesign of the Garranbane

junction will include requirements for a safety barrier. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell queried if it would be less expensive for the Council to place a roundabout at the junction. Mr. McCarthy replied that the Council’s report which was sent to the NRA “considered all options”, but pointed out that “a roundabout is not suitable at the location”. Cllr. Cronin said if a roundabout was placed at the Garranbane junction,“it would be like Rincrew Roundabout outside Youghal”. “There would be more fellas cutting across the middle of it and getting stuck inside it and having to be pulled out of it by tractors, and some people even having to be lifted out with a crane!” he said. “So take that into consideration.”

Margaret and Aine Treacy from Fenor pictured at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Robert Wallace presenting the Show of the Year Award to Seamus Hayes from the Dualla Show at the Waterford/ Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Robert Wallace presenting the Best New Show of the Year Award to Connor Meagher from The Cahir Charity Pony Show at the Waterford/ Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Robert Wallace presenting a Senior Award to Paddy O'Donnell at the Waterford/ Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Small piece of land delays proposed Mountain Bike Trail A SMALL piece of land is holding up a potential Mountain Bike trail in the Comeragh Mountains. At the February meeting of DungarvanLismore District Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent sought an update on the proposed trail. Director of Services, Michael Quinn, said the Council is in ongoing discussions with landowners. He said there is a small piece of land which is not owned by Coillte, and

the Council are either looking to acquire it or gain a right-of-way through it. “The process is proceeding,” Mr. Quinn said. “Once that is cleared, we will go back to the various funding agencies to see how to proceed with the project and how to fund it on a phased basis.” Mr. Quinn said he would update Councillors on the proposed trail at the next Council meeting.

Ann Webster pictured with Joe Murphy and Margaret Widger at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Frank Mulvihill who was MC at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

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Community Service for man found with ‘sophisticated grow house’

An Chúirt Dúiche …

Dungarvan District Court & L i s m o re D i s t r i c t C o u r t

Fined for cannabis possession A MAN who admitted using cannabis for his own personal use was fined last week. John Duggan (34) with an address at 53 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being in possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Western Terrace, Dungarvan, on 22nd June, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy said Gardaí stopped and searched the accused on the date in question and found a small quantity

of cannabis. “He was fully co-operative,” said Supt. Leacy. Solicitor David Burke said his client has no previous convictions. “He has two children and is unemployed. My client was using a small bit of cannabis at the time, but he doesn’t use it any more,” Mr. Burke said. “He has not come to any attention since.” Judge Terence Finn handed down a €150 fine.

Public order charge marked proven A DUNGARVAN man who struck a random person in the face in the early hours of the morning had a public order charge marked proven against him. John Morrissey (24) with an address at 113 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court, to using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place at Strandside

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North, Abbeyside, on 4th May, 2013. At the time, the court heard that the accused was observed by Gardaí to be in an intoxicated state and struck another person in the face in a random attack. The case was adjourned for a year to monitor the accused’s behaviour. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Martin Lavan told Judge

Terence Finn that his client has not come to any Garda attention since. Superintendent Michael Leacy confirmed the Gardaí have no residual concerns about the accused. Judge Finn marked the facts proven, but no conviction or penalty was imposed. Mr. Lavan added that “a lesson has been learned” by the accused.

A MAN was found with a “sophisticated grow house” to cultivate cannabis was given community service in lieu of a jail sentence last week. David Alhajjar (30) with an address at 11 Connolly Row, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to cultivation of cannabis at his address on 14th September, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí searched the home

of the accused and found “a sophisticated grow house in operation”. He said the cannabis being grown was valued at over €10,500 and the accused was involved in the enterprise to make money. Solicitor Niall King said his client is a native of the Czech Republic, but has been living in Ireland for years. He explained that the accused sustained injury in an accident around 18 months ago which left him

unable to work. “He smoked the odd joint and was approached by someone who gave him seeds. He then cultivated the seeds for himself and some close friends. My client received a small reward for same,” said Mr. King. He said that while the street value of the cannabis was a large value, he said the accused would not be in a position to sell it for that amount of money. “He was co-operative

with the Gardaí and pleaded guilty to the matter.” Mr. King said his client hopes to return to work in the near future. Following a same-day assessment by the Probation Service, the court was told that the accused was able to carry out community service. Judge Finn handed down 150 hours of community service, in lieu of six months imprisonment.

Suspended sentence for damage to door A MAN who caused damage to a door in a Focus Ireland building received a suspended sentence last week. James Keenan (27) with an address at 4 Convent Lodge, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court, to criminal damage, as well as using threatening, abusive language and behaviour in a public place, at Focus Ireland, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, on 22nd May, 2014.

The case was adjourned to allow the accused gather €100 compensation. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told that the accused has paid the compensation. Superintendent Michael Leacy said the accused has ten previous convictions, which are mostly for public order offences. Solicitor David Burke said his client has an issue with alcohol. While Mr. Burke suggested his client would ben-

efit from a referral to the Probation Service, it was pointed out that his client already availed of that service previously. “If he was given that assistance to deal with his issue and he did not take that opportunity, I fail to see how going to the Probation Service again will get a result,” said Judge Finn. Mr. Burke said his client’s attitude has changed. “My client deeply regrets what happened. An issue arose where he is living. He had alcohol taken at the

time and he acted totally inappropriately,” said Mr. Burke. “He has paid compensation for the damage and not come to any further Garda attention since.” For the public order offence, Judge Finn handed down a €300 fine. For the criminal damage offence, Judge Finn handed down a three month jail sentence, suspended for 12 months on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace.

Man who admitted sale and supply of cannabis receives community service A MAN who admitted possession of cannabis for sale and supply to support his own habit was handed a community service order in lieu of a jail sentence last week. Anthony Moore (41) with an address at 6 Ballinroad, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being in possession of cannabis for sale and supply, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and possession of the same drug for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at 25 Congress Villas, Dungarvan, on 30th November, 2012. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy said Gardaí searched the property on the date in question and found a bag of green plant-like material, which was identified as cannabis with a street value of around €1,400. Supt. Leacy said the accused admitted sale and supply of the drug to support his own drug habit. The court heard the accused has one previous conviction for a Section 3 posses-

sion dating back to 1995. Solicitor David Burke said the previous conviction was acknowledged by his client. “He had no trappings of wealth,” said Mr. Burke. “My client made a full admission. He was raising funds to support his own habit. My client was smoking a large amount of cannabis on a daily basis, but he has changed his ways dramatically,” he said. Mr. Burke said his client has not come to any Garda attention since and no longer uses cannabis. “He has applied for a number of FÁS courses. He is capable of work,” said Mr. Burke. Following a same-day assessment by the Probation Service, the accused was deemed suitable for community service. Judge Finn handed down 200 hours community service in lieu of eight months imprisonment on both charges, to run concurrently.

Bryne’s Centra, Kilmeaden, Waterford was awarded ther Excellence Ireland National Hygiene and Food Safety Certificate at the recent Centra Quality Awards 2015. Pictured left to right are Martin Kelleher, Managing Director Centra; Bobby Bryne and Noreen Bryne of Bryne’s Centra; and Martin Ropers Technical Director of Excellence Ireland (EIQA).

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Community service order in lieu of jail A MAN who admitted supplying a controlled substance to his friends was handed a community service order in lieu of a jail sentence last week. Tommy Condon (24) with an address at 21 Estuary Heights, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance for sale and supply, contrary to Section 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, and possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his home on 2nd January, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy said the accused’s home was searched at the time. “He was co-operative,” said Supt. Leacy. The court heard that the accused has two previous convictions for Section 3 possession of drugs dating

back to 2009 and 2010. Solicitor Niall King said his client accepts he was supplying drugs to his friends, but was not peddling them. He said his client works full-time in Waterford and lives with his partner and two children. Mr. King said his client had a chronic drug problem and a drink problem. He said his client went to rehabilitation and remains drug and alcohol free. “He has come a long way from his past and asks the court not to impose a custodial sentence,” said Mr. King. Following a same-day assessment, the Probation Service deemed the accused suitable for community service. Judge Terence Finn handed down 200 hours community service in lieu of six months imprisonment on both charges, to run concurrently.

Youth to gather compensation after clothes theft A YOUTH who pleaded guilty to stealing clothes from Dungarvan retail outlets had her case adjourned in order to have time to gather compensation. The 17-year-old who cannot be named as she is underage, pleaded guilty to stealing clothes to the value of €175 from New Look, Dungarvan, on 17th January, 2015; and theft of a man’s hoody, to the value of €60, from Venture, the Plaza, Dungarvan, on 3rd February, 2015. At last week’s juvenile sitting of Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy said the accused has one previous conviction for theft in 2014, for which she received the Probation Act. Solicitor David Burke said his client requires time to put together compensation. Adjourning the case to 22nd April, 2015, Judge Finn warned the accused to be of good behaviour and comply with bail conditions.

Theft charge marked proven A CHARGE of theft was marked proven against a Dungarvan man, but no penalty was imposed at last week’s Dungarvan District Court. Thomas Donovan (51) with an address at 7 St. Patrick’s Crescent, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to theft from Lidl, Shandon, Dungarvan, on 27th February, 2014. Outlining the facts, Superintendent Michael Leacy said the accused stole alcohol from Lidl on the date in question. The property was recovered. “He was fully co-operative and very remorseful,” said Supt. Leacy. The court heard that the

accused has a previous conviction. Solicitor Niall King said his client has chronic bad health and is alcohol dependant. “On the day he was very drunk. When he went into the shop, it was an amateur attempt at theft, and it was obvious he was taking the alcohol from the shelves and not going to pay for it,” said Mr. King. He said his client is now refraining from alcohol and is making every effort. Judge Terence Finn marked the facts proven, but no penalty imposed under Section one (2) of Probation Against Offenders Act.

St. Augustines College, 4th Year Students, Micheál Kiely, Laura Wade and Micheál Power who will compete in the Regional Finals of the AIB Build a Bank Challenge in Cork pictured with Karl O'Doherty, Branch Manager, AIB Dungarvan; Jonathan Hughes and Laura Keane, AIB Bank. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Teenager charged with possession of controlled substance after buying tablets online A DUNGARVAN teenager who purchased tablets online ended up being charged with possession of a controlled substance. Sean Conway (18) with an address at Apartment 2, 17 Grattan Square, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, namely amphetamine, con-

trary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his home on 9th June, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy said Gardaí carried out a search of the accused’s home and found three tablets, which the accused had purchased online. “One of the tablets contained

amphetamine,” Supt. Leacy told the court. Solicitor David Burke acted on behalf of the accused and sought leniency from the court. Judge Terence Finn said the court was prepared to accept that the accused got more than he bargained for when he purchased the tablets

online and said the accused needed to reflect on what he was buying online. Judge Finn said a €200 donation would be accepted for the court poor box and the matter would be dealt with leniently. The case was adjourned to 22nd April, 2015, to allow the accused to make the donation.

Fine imposed for forging prescription A MAN who admitted to forging a prescription was fined last week. Eamon Dixon (20) with an address at 10 Murphy Place, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, was convicted of forging a prescription at Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan, on 2nd December, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy said the accused presented a prescription at Lloyd’s Pharmacy on the date in question, which was forged. “It was reported to Gardaí and the accused made a full admission,” said Supt. Leacy. “The prescription was prescribed to him, but he had made additions to it.” Solicitor David Burke said his client pleaded guilty to the charge. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €250 fine.

Murphy’s Centra, Portlaw, Waterford was awarded the Excellence Ireland Supreme National Hygiene Award at the recent Centra Quality Awards 2015. Pictured left to right are Martin Kelleher, Managing Director Centra; Tony Murphy of Murphy’s Centra and Martin Roper, Technical Director of Excellence Ireland (EIQA).

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Suspended jail sentence for assault of partner A CAPPOQUIN man who assaulted his partner was handed a suspended jail sentence last week. James Casey (40) with an address at Green Street, Cappoquin, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at 13 Riverside Glen, Cappoquin, 5th May, 2014. At last week’s Lismore District Court, Inspector Carmel Banville told Judge Terence Finn that both the accused and the injured party were out socialising on the date in question. “The injured party went home before the accused. The accused arrived home later and was in an intoxicated state,” said Insp. Banville. She said a dispute arose and the accused grabbed the injured party and began to shake her.

The court heard that during the assault, the injured party received a kick from the accused and at one stage was pinned against a radiator, as well as having a cup thrown at her. Insp. Banville said the injured party did not receive any serious injury, but she did receive bruising to the nose area. The accused has no previous convictions. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client makes a public apology to the injured party. “They were in a relationship for nine months. They were out in the pub on the night and it appears my client had interactions with another female,” said Mr. Gordon. “This incensed the injured party

who went back to her residence. My client ‘lost the head’ because the injured party believed he interacted with this other female party.” Mr. Gordon said his client knows his behaviour was wrong. “He worked most of his life in Cappoquin Chickens. He is now receiving State aid,” said Mr. Gordon. “My client regrets what happened.” Judge Finn said he could not condone the conduct of the accused and said “the court must act”. He handed down a four month jail sentence, suspended for 12 months on condition the accused keep the peace and be of good behaviour. Judge Finn also suggested the accused receive guidance in anger management.

Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan Lismore Electoral District, Councillor Damien Geoghegan pictured with local artist David Minehan and Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, Michael Ring TD at the official opening the new Dungarvan Tourist Office on Main Street, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Off-licence granted to Unauthorised taking of bike marked proven Lismore Supermarket

A YOUTH who admitted to taking a bicycle without permission had the facts marked proven, but no penalty was imposed. The 16-year-old youth who cannot be named as he is underage, pleaded guilty to the unauthorised taking of a pedal cycle at John

Treacy Street, Dungarvan, on 2nd August, 2014. At last week’s juvenile sitting of Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy said the owner of the bike pursued the youth. “Gardaí later came across the accused and arrested

him,” said Supt. Leacy. “The property was recovered.” Solicitor David Burke said his client was on holidays in County Waterford at the time. He said the youth was present in court with his mother. “My client accepts he

took the bike. He has no previous convictions. He has left school but has applied for Youthreach.” Supt. Leacy confirmed that the Gardaí have no further concerns in relation to the youth. Judge Finn marked the facts proven, but did not proceed to penalty.

Bench warrants issued . . . A MAN who failed to appear in court had a bench warrant issued for his arrest. John McGrath (19) with an address at 38 Poleberry, Waterford is accused of being intoxicated in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act, at Crossbridge Street, Dungarvan, on 20th April, 2014; and is also accused of being in possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the

Misuse of Drugs Act, at Dungarvan Garda Station on the same date. The accused did not appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to answer the charges, and with no valid reason for the accused’s absence, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for his arrest. A BENCH warrant was issued for a woman who failed to appear in court last week.

Geraldine Sutton (23) with an address at 99 Kilcohan Park, Waterford, is accused of theft from New Look, Dungarvan; and Lloyd’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan, on 25th November, 2014. The accused did not appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to answer the charges and with no valid reason for her absence, Judge Terence Finn issued a bench warrant for her arrest.

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment Paudie Coffey, Councillor John O'Leary, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan/Lismore Municipal District, Councillor Damien Geoghegan, Minister of State for Tourism & Sport Michael Ring TD, Mayor of Waterford City and County Council James Tobin, Councillor Liam Brazil and Councillor Pat Nugent pictured at the official opening of the new [David Clynch Photography] Dungarvan Tourist Office on Main Street, Dungarvan.

A LISMORE supermarket was granted a full offlicence, at last week’s District Court sitting. Willie Roche, owner of the Centra supermarket in Lismore had made an application to the District Court for an off-licence. The store, based on Main Street, Lismore, held a wine-only off licence. Mr. Roche told Lismore District Court last week that he has been in the supermarket business for 25 years and obtained planning permission for an offlicence from Waterford City and County Council.

He said obtaining an offlicence would help his business compete with the larger supermarkets and multi-nationals. Engineer John Morrisson confirmed planning permission was granted by the Council for an off-licence and said he deemed the premises suitable for an off-licence. “There is adequate parking to the rear of the premises and the off-licence will be located at the end of the shop with CCTV installed,” said Mr. Morrisson. There was no Garda objection to the off-licence.

The extinguishment of a Ballyporeen seven-day publican’s licence was being sought by a licence-holder, who agreed the transfer of the licence, so that an offlicence could be created in Lismore. The publican from Ballyporeen told the court that trade had gone badly over the last year and a half and he was looking to extinguish the licence. Judge Terence Finn said the court was satisfied to grant an off-licence to Centra, Lismore, and extinguish the Ballyporeen publican’s licence.

An Post TV Licence prosecutions A NUMBER of residents were fined in court last week in relation to being in possession of an unlicensed television set. Giving evidence at last week’s Dungarvan District Court was Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox. In the first case, Mr. Knox said he called to the home of Justyna Filipek, with an address at 30 Seapark Avenue, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 9th July, 2014, and found her in possession of an unlicensed television set. He said the accused has not purchased a licence to date, with a loss of €160 in revenue to An Post. The accused, who did not appear in court, has one previous conviction for a similar offence in 2012. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €400 fine, and directed the accused pay €80 prosecution costs. In a second case, Mr. Knox said he called to the home of John O’Donnell, with an address at 20 Cois Abha, Dungarvan, on 31st July, 2014, and found him in possession of an unlicensed television set. He said the accused has not purchased a licence to date, with a loss of €160 in revenue to An Post. The accused, who did not appear in court, has one previous conviction for a similar offence in 2012.

Judge Finn handed down a fine of €400, plus €80 prosecution costs. In a third prosecution, Mr. Knox gave evidence that he visited the home of Margaret Keenan, 22 Estuary Heights, Dungarvan, on 31st July, 2014, and found her in possession of an unlicensed television set. He said An Post is at a loss of €160 in revenue because the accused has not purchased a licence to date. He said the accused has a previous conviction. There was no appearance by the accused in court and Judge Finn handed down a €400 fine, plus €80 prosecution costs. A RESIDENT who was found in possession of an unlicensed television set was fined at last week’s Lismore District Court. Inspector with An Post, Paul Foley told Judge Terence Finn that he called to the home of Martin McCarthy, at Cahernaleague, Ballinamult, on 8th July, 2014, and found him in possession of an unlicensed television set. Mr. Foley said there was a loss of €160 in revenue to An Post. There was no appearance by the accused in court and Judge Terence Finn handed down a fine of €350, plus €80 prosecution costs.

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Road traffic prosecutions . . . NOT wearing a seat belt resulted in a fine for a driver. Krzysztof Walkowiak (37) with an address at 33 The Maltings, The Faythe, Wexford, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed him driving without wearing a seat belt, at Ringcrehy, Dungarvan, on 19th May, 2014. A MAN who was driving a vehicle without a current tax disc on display was fined last week. Terence Guiry (38) with an address at 36 Ursuline Crescent, Waterford, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which was issued by Gardaí who observed him driving a vehicle without a current tax disc displayed at Lemybrien, on 19th May, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, the wife of the accused appeared on his behalf as she is the registered owner of the vehicle. Mrs. Guiry told Judge Terence Finn that they never received the penalty notice. She said the vehicle in question was scrapped and not back-taxed. Judge Finn issued a €60 fine to Terence Guiry. A FINE was handed down to a driver for not wearing a seat belt. Jonathan O’Leary (37) with an address at 7 Ard Alainn, Upper Fairhill, Cork, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed him driving without a seat belt at Ringcrehy, Dungarvan, on 20th May, 2014. PARKING on a cycle path resulted in a fine of €300 for a driver. Richard Kervick, with an address at 2 Maypark Lane, Waterford, was fined €300 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed a vehicle registered to the accused, parked on a cycle path at Clonea Road, Dungarvan, on 29th May, 2014. A DRIVER who failed to wear a seat belt had the charge struck out after making a donation to the court poor box. David Wall (39) who had an address at 30 Comeragh Crescent, Dungarvan, but now living in Tramore, failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after Gardaí observed him driving without wearing a seat belt at Fairlane Roundabout, Dungarvan, on 7th August, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Niall King said his client never received the fixed charge notice. He said his client subsequently moved to Tramore with his partner. “He was making a short journey on the day and forgot to put

his belt on,” Mr. King said. A donation of €200 was accepted for the court poor box and Judge Finn struck out the charge. A DRIVER was fined for not wearing a seat belt. Kirsty Wall (25) with an address at Apartment 1, Friary Street, Dungarvan, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed her driving without wearing a seat belt at Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on 27th January, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client apologises. “She said she was only travelling a short distance,” said Mr. Burke. He said his client is the mother of two young children. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €200 fine. A DRIVER was fined last week for two road traffic offences. Jason Croke (28) with an address at 43 Grange Cohan, John’s Park,Waterford, was fined €80 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed him driving a vehicle without a current tax disc displayed, at Cappagh, Dungarvan, on 5th May, 2014. He was also fined €60 for failing to produce his insurance. Charges of failing to produce licence at the roadside and within 10 days at a Garda Station were marked proven and taken into account. A DRIVER who admitted driving at 129 km/h in a 100 km/h zone will have a charge of speeding struck out if she makes a donation to the court poor box. Bonnie Jean Collingwood (37) with an address at 10 Tuar na Greinne, Ard na Groi, Tramore, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after her vehicle was detected exceeding the 100 km/h speed limit at Faha, Kilmacthomas, on 10th June, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client attempted to pay the fine on the 55th or 56th day, but it was sent back to her, with the fixed charge office stating it was outside the 56 days. Further enquiries by the Gardaí revealed that the accused attempted to pay the fine on the 57th day. “The date of the notice is counted as day one,” Garda Mannix explained to the court. Mr. Burke argued that there must be an element of doubt. He said his client’s licence is important to her and asked the court for leniency. Judge Finn said the court would accept a donation of €200 to the court poor box. The case was adjourned to 25th February, 2015, to allow

the accused to make the donation. A DRIVER was fined for a speeding offence last week. Thomas Murray (52) with an address at 3 The Belfry, Thomastown, Kilkenny, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 90 km/h in a 60 km/h speed zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 10th June, 2014. NOT wearing a seat belt resulted in a fine for a driver. Marie Louise Young (36) with addresses at 11 Estuary Heights, Dungarvan; and formerly 35 Kyne Park, Abbeyside, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after Gardaí observed her driving without wearing a seat belt at Devonshire Bridge, Dungarvan, on 18th May, 2014. Solicitor David Burke told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that his client had moved address. He said she has no previous convictions. Judge Finn handed down a €150 fine. A SPEEDING charge was struck out last week after a driver made a donation to the court poor box. Jennifer O’Regan (54) with an address at The Lodge, Ahern House, Conna, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after her vehicle was detected travelling at 71 km/h in a 60 km/h zone, at Youghal Road, Tallow, on 2nd December, 2013. The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a €150 donation to the court poor box. Last week’s Lismore District Court heard that the accused paid the donation and Judge Terence Finn struck out the speeding charge, indicating the donation will go to Lismore senior citizens. A DONATION to the court poor box resulted in a charge of not having tax displayed struck out. Mark McConnel (26) with an address at Tubrid, Cappoquin, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to failing to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after he was observed using a vehicle without a current tax disc displayed at Ballynaparka, Aglish, on 18th April, 2014. The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a €100 donation to the court poor box. At last week’s Lismore District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client has paid the donation. Judge Terence Finn struck out the charge, indicating the donation would go to Lismore Senior Citizens.

Paudie Coffey, Minister of State at the Department of the Environment; James Tobin, Mayor of Waterford City and County Councillor; Michael Ring TD, Minister of State for Tourism & Sport; Lar Power, Director of Housing, Community Services and Enterprise; Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach of Dungarvan/Lismore Municipal District and Michael Walsh, Manager of Waterford City and County Council pictured at the official opening of the new Dungarvan Tourist Office on Main Street, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Assault charge marked proven A MAN who was upset over an ‘approach’ on his wife by another male had a charge of assault causing harm marked proven, but no penalty imposed under the Probation Act. David Strain (30) with an address at 10 Crana View, Buncrana, Donegal, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm at 99 Towncourt, Dungarvan, on 21st April, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy said the accused was involved in an altercation at 2.10 a.m. on the night in question, where he struck another male, who fell back and injured

the back of his head. Supt. Leacy said the incident was “a single blow using a fist” to the jaw of the injured party which caused him to fall back and hit his head. Solicitor Niall King explained to the court that an ‘approach’ had been made on his client’s wife by another male. “The injured party was a friend of this third party who made the approach,” said Mr. King. “An argument ensued and my client admits he pushed the injured party, who fell over and hit his head. “The approach was not liked by my client or his wife. She was

upset by it,” Mr. King said. Mr. King said his client’s wife is originally from Dungarvan and they were on a family holiday at the time. The court heard that while the accused has previous convictions, he has none for assault. “My client is married and they have three children and they are expecting a fourth child,” said Mr. King. “My client is hard working and was recently promoted. He commutes to work.” Judge Finn marked the charge as proven, but no penalty was imposed, under Section one (2) of Probation Against Offenders Act.

Shop lifting sentence reduced on appeal at Circuit Court A DUNGARVAN man was successful in having a prison sentence for shop lifting reduced on appeal in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, last week. Father of four Paul Harty (33) with an address at Shandon Halting Site, Dungavan, was given a reduction of two months in a 14 month sentence which was imposed by Dungarvan District Court for stealing alcohol on three occasions from supermarkets in the town. Waterford State Solicitor Frank Hutchinson said three charges of shop lifting came before the District Court. The appellant stole cider from Garvey’s Supermarket and a bottle of whiskey from Dunnes Stores in October last. He was well known to the Gardai in Dungarvan and had a total of 106 previous convictions that told the court about his lifestyle and background. Solicitor Pat Newell, defending, said his client’s wife was expecting a child on March 7th next and

it was a source of shame to him that he would not be around for the birth at a time when he would be badly needed. Their other children were under the age of ten years. The alcohol he stole was for his own consumption and there was no financial benefit for him. While in prison he was attending AA meetings and now realised his offending was linked to alcohol. The offences were of a non-confrontational type and were committed in quick succession on three occasions and the “book was thrown at him”. The 14 month sentence he received was at a level he never experienced before. Judge Melanie Greally said the appellant had been given chances in the past but had not availed of them and the court had little option regarding sentence. The offences were minor and were fuelled by his addiction to alcohol. She reduced the 14 month sentence to 12 months.

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Frank Colbert, co-writer of ‘The Forgotten Legends,’ writes from South Africa …

The Best (and worst) of George A few days after his debut the News of the World reporter Reg Drury posted the newspaper report of Best's impressive performance to his father in Belfast. Having gracefully thanked Drury, Dickie Best then concluded that: "We hope he performs with credit, as well as distinction on the playing field (in future years)." Sadly, it would not be his son's onfield performances which would eventually become a problem for both player and club, but his gradually increasing wayward lifestyle due to his steadily growing dependence on alcohol. However, the canny Busby decided not to rush his 17 year old protégé and immediately rested him in the reserve team for a while. Nevertheless, after a crushing 6-1 defeat against Burnley in December he decided to put him back in the team again in the return game against the same opposition, a mere three days later. The result was a resounding 5-1 win, with Best running the very experienced full back John Angus ragged and scoring his first goal. During the rest of the season he kept his place and scored 6 goals in 26 games as he quickly settled into a team playing near the top of the table. In April 1964, after now playing 21 first team games, he won his first cap for Northern Ireland in a 3-2 win against Wales at Ninian Park, together with another debutant - goalkeeper Pat Jennings. It was the start of a long enduring and close friendship for both future Irish legends. In May 1964, Best became the young star of a United team which won the FA Youth Cup, the under 18 version of the FA Cup. During the next season he soon became known as "The little mophead

Best ponders his future.

genius" due to the gradually increasing length of his Beatle-like hairstyle. He was now the junior member of a free-scoring forward line of John Connelly, Bobby Charlton, David Herd, Denis Law and George Best which would go on to net an impressive average of goals each on the way to United's first championship victory after the Munich aircrash. His own impressive total of 14 goals in 58 games largely on the wing in his first full season was quite promising for the two-footed 'Irish Imp.' In an age when even the star players in England did not yet start to receive fan mail he was already getting an average of 15,000 letters a week, mostly from female admirers.

Teenage Best in action. On 18th December, 1965, after United had beaten a star-studded Spurs team by 5-1 one English reporter prophetically described Best as: "A Stanley Matthews and a Tom Finney rolled into one resilient boyish frame. The 19 year old is already as penetrative as Matthews, he finishes almost as well as Finney and, if injuries spare him, will be a better player than either within the next three years.' EUROPEAN CUP DAYS Early in February 1966 United now found themselves paired in a prestigious European Cup quarter-final against Benfica who had recently earned the appropriate label of "European Aristocrats," along with Real Madrid and Inter Milan. However, after a narrow 3-2 home victory The Reds from Manchester were now looking ahead with some trepidation to locking horns with the Portuguese in The Stadium of Light who had previously lost only 1 in 19 home European Cup games. Before the game Best and his pensive team-mates were kept waiting in their

Best walking the dog. dressing room for half an hour while Benfica's 'Black Panther' Eusebio received his European Footballer of the Year trophy on the pitch, much to the joy of a capacity 80,000 home crowd, who celebrated with a cacophony of bugles, bells, fireworks and cheers. Coincidentally, it would take 20 year old Best only another two years to be similarly honoured. As if by warning the Belfast-born star stole the thunder of the proud Benfica fans when just 6 minutes after the kick-off he headed the first goal of a nail-biting game, and followed it up with a second in 12 minutes before slipping a pass to Connelly for the third. Best's virtuoso performance was the catalyst for another two United goals in the second half, with only one in reply from the shell-shocked Portuguese giants.

A young Best relaxing. At the end of the game even the utterly shocked Benfica fans rose as one to applaud Best off the pitch. He was now catapulted into instant stardom and as he quickly entered the dressing room he could hear the chants 'George, George,' and 'El Beatle' ringing in his ears. In his own words: 'After the Benfica game I felt for the first time that I

had the potential to be whatever I wanted to be. I knew that I could do things that others couldn't do because I was born with something - a gift. I loved the publicity but, unfortunately, it later became a monster which eventually caused my downfall.' Next morning hordes of pressmen and photographers greeted the team off the plane at Manchester's Ringway Airport but their focus was on Best who was wearing a huge sombrero hat which he had purchased at Lisbon airport the previous night. From now on life would never be the same for the newly arrived 19 year old first superstar in British football - for better and for worse. He now suddenly had become the subject of pop star adulation that can only be appreciated by those who were lucky enough to see him play. The red half of Manchester was now cocka-hoop with definite prospects of their team winning the treble having climbed to near the top of the table and also qualified for the semi-finals of both the FA Cup and European Cup. But, football being football, the anti-climax was just around the corner.With sudden injuries to Best and Connelly, a wingless United soon lost the semi-finals of both cups by one goal and had to settle for 2nd place in the league. Best scored an impressive 17 goals from the wing in 43 games during the season before his injury. At the start of season 1966/'67 his new found status had catapulted the average home crowd at Old Trafford from 40,000 up to 52,000. Having dropped out of both the FA Cup and League Cup competitions at an early stage the United

Trinity up front of Charlton, Law and Best led United to their second league championship in three years and a second chance in the sixties to finally bring the elusive European Cup to Old Trafford. At this stage Best's profile had risen to the stage where his face had appeared on the cover of almost every men's magazine in the country, and also as many women's weekly and monthly ones as well, due to his extremely high profile and good looks. In addition, he had also now innovatively become involved in many businesses, including a number of men's boutiques in Manchester and he also quickly came into demand as a model. His public image had also made him very popular in Manchester's social scene at night time and not only was he attracting a lot of female attention, but, unfortunately, many unwanted hangers-on as well. Coincidentally, he had initially started to drink as a young teenager purely to overcome his natural shyness in public gatherings.

Best poses for a magazine.

“El Beatle“ at Manchester Airport in 1966.

Best shows Matt Busby his 1968 Footballer of the Year trophy.

Fulham’s Cohen struggles for the ball with teenage Best. Shortly after the beginning of season 1967/'68 he was starting to reach his pinnacle at the very early age of 21. His eventual total of 32 goals, largely from the wing in 53 games, meant that he was challenging the top goalscorers generally in the first division. Despite long term injuries to both of the club's leading goalscorers Law and Herd, United were seriously in the running for another championship victory and also found themselves locked with the great Real Madrid in the European Cup semi-final.

Continued next issue.

Busby and Best admire his 1968 European Footballer of the Year trophy.

Best with a bevy of models.

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Now, that’s a goodie bag! THERE is no conference worth its name which does not give a ‘goodie bag’ to those in attendance. This usually contains promotional literature on behalf of the organisation, some for the district in which the event is taking place, some samples of goods produced in the vicinity and whatever else can be begged, borrowed or stolen to impress the delegates. Usually the value is under twenty euro, but it could be greater depending on the generosity of local businesses and firms. Traditionally, one of the best goodie bags in this area is given by West Waterford Athletic Club for their centrepiece race and is usually quite valuable and in great demand. But it is unlikely that anyone can compete with the goodie bag collected by each of the Oscar Nominees when they turned up in the Dolby Theatre, the permanent venue for the Oscars ceremony on the corner of Hollywood and Highland, perhaps the most famous address in the US after 1600 Pennsylvania Ave in Washington, DC. It appears as if Kodak has departed the scene as that particular theatre carried their name and logo prior to the arrival of Dolby. According to a report in the Irish Examiner in the wake of the glittering Oscars bash, it looked like everyone was a winner on Hollywood’s big night out as each nominee left with a goodie bag worth US$125,000.

“We’ve got the low-down into what’s inside,” says the report, “and we can tell you they won't be disappointed. The most expensive item is a $20,000 gift certificate to have Enigma Life founder Olessia Kantor fly out for a personal meeting with each nominee “to discuss their 2015 horoscope, analyse dreams and teach them mind control techniques,” according to Variety magazine. The magical bag of goodies also includes a luxury three-night stay in Tuscany ($1,500), a train ride through the Canadian Rockies ($14,500), a Reset Yourself lifestyle makeover package ($14,500) and a silver necklace engraved with the latitude and longitude coordinates of the Dolby Theater where the Oscars takes place ($150). Then, just because that’s not enough, there’s a ‘glamping’ trip ($12,500), posh French Mediterranean sea salts ($1,500), a Wellness 360 gift pack ($1,200), a Haze vaporiser ($200) and a year’s worth of Audi A4 car rentals ($20,000) thrown in too. There are other more personal items which good taste suggests ‘The Week’ should not comment on, but the entire package is considerably more valuable than last year’s ‘mere $80,000’. Eat your heart out marathon runners!!

Sadness for another Aoife in Waterford WHO would have thought that the disposal of an old Naval Service vessel could generate so many problems? Having been formally decommissioned in Waterford just a couple of weeks ago, those involved in the promotion of the City through its history and heritage had hoped that the vessel could be retained in Waterford and used as a floating museum. Not a bad idea. However, someone ‘on high’ had other ideas and the not especially large ship was gifted to the government and the naval service of Malta in their rescue missions in the Mediterranean on behalf of refugees trying to make their way from Africa to Europe in death-trap vessels. The Aoife hadn’t even arrived there before the Maltese decided they did not want her. According to the Malta Independent and a plethora of other press around Europe, the Maltese Naval Service, the AFM, “expressed a number of concerns on both the policy of accepting donated hand-me-down equipment from other armed forces, as well as the actual capabilities of the LÉ

Aoife”. One of those concerns is the fact that the vessel is old – 36 years old – to be precise. “She has travelled enough miles to circumnavigate the globe 28 times,” said AFM. “In fact, Irish media reported that the vessel developed a malfunction while in Cork’s Deep Water Quay on Saturday, 24th August of 2013. “Another concern is that . . . the vessel contained asbestos. . . but the vessel was subsequently certified to be asbestos free, however, concerns still remain. “Another concern that the AFM has is that the vessel is “past its sell by date”. In today’s age, vessels are usually built to last for 30 years, where as this one is 36 years old. It has no capabilities to launch a small craft from its stern as the new vessels do, something which is deemed essential in search and rescue operations involving flimsy craft that migrants often use for the crossings.” Suffice it to say that the Maltese don’t want the ship and, like Maria’s clothes in ‘The Sound of Music’, even the poor did not

want them. On behalf of the Waterford cause, Michael Garland posted on Facebook that (he was) “Shocked to read that the ‘La’ Aoife is being "given" to Malta. Whilst I understand that help is needed with the refugee crisis we had a local project in place to bring the ‘La’ Aoife to Waterford as a part of a maritime trail and museum. Plans were in place and support from various stakeholders was promised and in the pipeline.This would have been a great addition to Waterford and the SE and a much needed tourism boost. Yet again we have been overlooked by Dublin and left to pick up the pieces.” With Malta not willing to accept ‘hand-me-downs’, no one seems to know what the future will be for the LE Aoife, or should that be just Aoife, given that she is not an active Long Eireannach anymore. Doubts are cast on her effectiveness as a museum or her capability to attract tourists, so for the moment, no one knows what’s happening. Perhaps they are ‘all at sea’?

House fire on O’Connell Street COUNTY Waterford fire service responded to a fire which occurred at a house in O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, last Wednesday, 18th February. The blaze broke out just after 3.00 p.m. and is believed to have started in the chimney of the house. A neighbouring house was also affected by the blaze. There were no injuries in the incident.

Early morning search launched

Sinn Féin select Senator David Cullinane as General Election candidate for Waterford – At a selection convention in Waterford the Sinn Féin Senator David Cullinane was selected unopposed to run in the forthcoming General Election. Speaking after the convention Senator Cullinane said: "I am delighted to have been selected as the party candidate for the forthcoming General Election. Waterford City and County needs strong and effective political representation. I hope to build on the fantastic success the party had in Waterford at the last local and EU elections. "Waterford City and County has a lot to offer and has huge potential. However, it is being held back by poor political representation from the Government parties and a failure of Government policy. The City and County has unacceptably high levels of unemployment and is operating with one hand tied behind it's back. "As a member of the Oireachtas committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation I published comprehensive proposals aimed at tackling unemployment, creating jobs, supporting enterprise development and building critical infrastructure. This includes the need for a University for the region, the roll out of dark fibre broadband, support for the regional airport and the creation of a regional IDA Office based in Waterford City. These proposals need to be delivered. "I will be a strong advocate for low and middle income workers and the unemployed. I have a track record of robustly challenging unfair Government policies and standing up for ordinary citizens. I will also champion rural development and challenge rural decline and the closure of vital services. "Sinn Féin is committed to a fair recovery, progressive taxation, investment in public services prioritising health, housing and childcare and championing decent work and pay. I look forward to debating all of these issues in the time ahead." [John Power] Pictured at the selection convention with Senator David Cullinane were Councillors John Hearne, Jim Griffin, Siobhán Whelan, Breda Brennan, Pat Fitzgerald and Declan Clune.

THE Search and Rescue helicopter was launched as a precaution in the early hours of last Sunday morning, after Gardaí came across a crashed vehicle near Stradbally. The vehicle was found crashed near a wooded area, around 4.00 a.m. with no occupants and as a precaution over fears that the driver or occupants could be injured nearby, the Wa t e r f o r d - b a s e d Coastguard helicopter, ‘Rescue 117’ was launched. The Stradbally area was searched by the Coastguard. However, nothing was found and the helicopter returned to base.

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Abbeyside Sports Awards 'Tribute to a Legend': Paddy O'Brien presents a framed scroll to Mary Flynn following the tribute to the late Joe Flynn at this year's Abbeyside Sports Awards. Also included are Brian O'Connor, Liam Enright, Austin Flynn, Ned Keane, John Cosgrove, Bernard Shields and Pat Enright. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Pictured in Kilkenny at the Liam Aylward celebration night were the Leader of the Fianna Fail Party Mr. MicheĂĄl Martin and Noel Gough of Stradbally, Co. Waterford. Mr. Martin was there as the party marked the retirement of former T.D., Councillor and MEP Liam Aylward.

Waterford FRS introducing innovative herd health monitoring system WATERFORD Farm Relief Services introduces Alanya Animal Health Monitoring system in Kilmacthomas on Thursday next between 1.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. HerdInsights, dramatically improves the efficiency of farm breeding programmes and significantly reduces healthcare costs through early illness detection. While other systems on the market are developed exclusively for heat detection, HerdInsights has been

developed as an all-encompassing dairy health monitoring system. However, with a 93% heat detection rate and 97% accuracy of alerts, HerdInsights has been independently verified as by far the most accurate heat-detection system available in the world today. The technology behind HerdInsights is truly revolutionary, combining gesture recognition, multimetric analysis and proprietary behavioural algorithms, developed exclusively by the team of

software experts at Alanya Animal Health Monitoring in Little Island, Co. Cork. Following multi-metric analysis, if a cow is identified as being in heat, cystic, anestrous or unwell, an alert is sent to farm management via text message or the HerdInsights app - available to download from all app stores. This cloud-based technology can be accessed anywhere in the world at any time. Alanyaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership in this market has been recognised through many awards from

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thought the abuse may be linked to the Councillorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s support for a planning proposal for a major retail development at the old Seafield Textiles plant in the strand area. The latest incident comes as gardaĂ also investigate an incident in which a petrol bomb was thrown into the residence of a couple opposed to the development, which is currently the subject of a Bord PleanĂĄla appeal. A Garda spokesman says both investigations are â&#x20AC;&#x153;ongoing.â&#x20AC;?

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REDDY – In loving memory of our daughter and sister Ann-Marie, late of Sunlawn, Affane, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, whose birthday occurs on 2nd March.

BELL (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Anthony Bell, late of 10 Parklane Green, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 27th February. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Abbeyside Church on Sunday, 1st March, at 9.30 a.m. Lots of things have happened, Since you went away, Things you could have shared with us, If God had let you stay. Our lives have changed in many ways, Since we were all together, But our love for you will never change, It will stay with us forever.

CARROLL (25th and 11th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Bridget Carroll, late of Knock, Clonea, Dungarvan, who died on 20th February, 1990. R.I.P. Also her husband Michael who died on 4th December, 2004. Masses offered. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, As time goes by without you, And days turn into years, They hold a thousand memories, And a million silent tears.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by all the family.

RYAN (46th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dad William Ryan, late of Villierstown and Romford, Essex, who died on 20th February, 1969. R.I.P. Mass offered.

–Forever loved and missed by your wife Mary; son Aidan; daughters Carol, Muriel, Sarah Jane and their families.

LANDERS (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Alice, late of Knockmaun, Dungarvan, whose 1st Anniversary occurs on 28th February, 2015. Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure.

DUNPHY (18th anniversary) – In loving memory of Hannah Dunphy, late of Knocknagranagh, Dungarvan, who died on 24th February, 1997. R.I.P. –Sadly missed and always remembered by her loving family at home and away.

–Forever in the hearts of your family and friends. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. James’ Church, Ballinameela, on Friday, 6th March, at 6.45 p.m.

–Always remembered by your loving daughter Margaret and son-in-law Denis.

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–From your loving son Billy, Pauline, Liam and John Paul. RYAN (46th anniversary) – In loving memory of my father William Ryan, late of Villierstown and Romford, Essex, who died on 20th February, 1969. R.I.P. Mass offered. When the emptiness of missing you, Is more than I can bear, I whisper Dad I love you, And always find you there. For in my world of memories, You fill my heart with pride, I’ll never walk alone Dad, You’re always by my side.

KEEVERS (45th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear father Andrew, late of Coolbagh, Clashmore, who died on 1st March, 1970. R.I.P. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

I know all my life I’ll miss you, For you meant the world to me, I have such precious memories, That others cannot see. They are mine to keep forever, From which I’ll never part, I’ll hold them close to me, Locked within my heart. I know one day I’ll find you, And all the hurt will go, I’ll put my arms around you Dad, And say I’ve missed you so.

McLAUGHLIN (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of Rory McLaughlin, late of Barrack Street, Cappoquin, who died on 23rd February, 2004. Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Lovingly remembered by Maud and all the family.

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–From your loving daughter Maureen, Terry, Eamonn and Margaret.

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We wish you were here today, Even for just a little while, So we could say happy birthday Ann, And see your beautiful smile. The only gifts today will be, The gifts you left behind, The laughter, joy and happiness, Precious memories, the best kind. Today we’ll do our very best,

To try and find a happy place, Struggling to hide our heavy heart, We will sit quietly and look at your picture. Thinking of you with love, In Heafven up above, May the Angels hold you close, And sing you a happy song, And we will be sending wishes to you, Today Ann and the whole year long.

–Always remembered by your loving parents; sisters Orla and Kiera; brothers David, Kevin and Darren; sisters-in-law, brothers-inlaw, nieces and nephews.

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NUGENT (2nd anniversary and Birthday Remembrance) – In loving memory of Anne Nugent (nee Tobin), late of 7 Shandon Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, whose 2nd Anniversary occurs on 1st March, 2015, and whose 78th birthday occurs on 28th February, 2015. There is a face before me, A voice I’ll always hear, A smile I will remember, Of a wife I loved so dear. A special day, another year, A loving thought, a silent tear, We are never far apart, Not a day will I forget you, You’ll always be in my heart, A daily prayer to keep in touch, With a wife I loved so much.

–Always remembered, never forgotten, your loving husband Tom. ––––––––––––––– Another birthday, another year, With precious memories of one so dear, Thoughts today of our lives together, Hold a love that will live forever. A loving nature, a heart of gold, The best best the world could hold. Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories you left behind, A silent thought, a quiet prayer, For a special person in God’s care.

–Loving you always, your daughter Margaret and son-in-law John. Have you ever lost a

mother, Who meant the world to you, The one I loved so dearly, And miss her like I do. For when God takes your mother, He takes a part of you, Of all the gifts of life, However great of small, To have you for my mother, Was the greatest gift of all.

–Thank you Mum for being so special and have a lovely birthday, your loving daughter Anne. ––––––––––––––– NAN There is a woman in Heaven, Who is loved beyond compare, That woman is our Nan, So precious and so rare. So fold your amrs around her Lord, And kiss her smiling face, For she is someone special, No one can ever replace. We think of her in silence, We often speak her name, But all we have are memories, And a picture in a frame.

–Sadly missed, your loving grandchildren Paul, Ruth and Alan and your great grandchildren Sasha, Katelyn and Alex. –––––––––––––––

Second Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet, on Friday, 27th February, 2015, at 7.00 p.m.

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DECORATING SERVICE – All internal / external painting. New house spraying before second fix. Tired old kitchen units hand-painted, hygiene coatings. Epoxy floor paint systems. Qualified local tradesmen. Free estimates. Insurance work. Fully insured. VAT registered. Call: Prodec Painters. Padraig (087) 7730520. Steve (086) 8410901. (31-12)

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AIR COMPRESSORS – Sales / Service / Repairs. New and Used Compressors. Air Tools / Sandblast Units / Aluminium Air Lines. Spray Guns / Air Line Hose and Fittings. Full After Service and Spare Parts. AIRCO COMPRESSED AIR SERVICE. Deelish, Dungarvan. Tel. (086) 8664555 / www.airco.ie (31-7)

MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flatroofs • guttering/downpipes • chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work under-taken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.)

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MARCH CLASSES 2015 – Classes in The Park Hotel: Starting Tuesday, 3rd March: Pregnancy Yoga 7–8 p.m., Beginners 8–9 p.m. Wednesday, 4th March: Intermediate 8–9 p.m. Thursday, 5th March: Gentle 10–11 a.m. Classes in Ring Community Hall: Beginners 8–9 p.m. Contact: Mary (087) 6977426 or ‘Like’ Yoga Suain on Facebook. Only €10 a class. OAP/Students €8 a class. Pay as you go option available. (27-2)

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LOW COST COUNSELLING/PSYCHOTHERAPY, Dungarvan – Personal Counselling for Adults, Adolescents and Children. Member of IACP and PSI. Contact: Dr. Kay McKiernan (Psychology) 086-8578521 • email: kay@aonahouse.com (31-12)

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Mon. – Beef or Chicken Goujons Tue. – Bacon or Roast Chicken P e r f e c t fo r Wed. – Lamb or Cottage Pie Se n i o rs Thur. – Pork or Roast Chicken or Singles Fri. – Beef or Fish of the Day Please call by 10.00 a.m. for Dinner delivery

Evening Family Meals from €15.00 Lasagne • Cottage Pie • Pasta Bake • Tex Mex ALL PARTIES CATERED FOR FROM FINGER FOOD TO FULL MEALS

STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

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Livestock

DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown. (025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.) LIMOUSIN BULLS FOR SALE – Pedigree registered, 22-24 months old, ready for service. Also 10 Pedigree Registered Maiden Heifers, 18-22 months old. Quality stock from top Sires. Contact: John Dunne, Lismore. Tel. (086) 1511281 or (058) 53947. (6-3)

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BIG AND SMALL SQUARE BALES OF HAY AND STRAW FOR SALE – Also Big Round Bales of Hay, Straw and Silage. Delivery can be arranged. Noel Blanchfield. Tel. (086) 2539144. (ind.)

SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.)

CERTIFIED HOMEGUARD BRITISH QUEEN AND ROOSTER SEED POTATOES FOR SALE – Tel. (087) 7888701. (27-2)

HOUSE TO LET IN BALLINAMULT – Shortterm only. 5 Bed. Modern, well equipped. Fully furnished. Daft.ie add 618314. Call: (087) 9446662. (27-2)

SUGAR BEET FOR SALE – Fodder Beet. Cleaner loaded or washed. Ex-yard or delivered. Tel. (058) 54437 / (087) 2190265 / (087) 2112675. (27-2) ROUND BALES OF SILAGE, BARLEY AND OATEN STRAW FOR SALE – Delivered if required. Kieran Hallahan (087) 2549759. (13-3) ROUND BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – Chopped with 6 layers of plastic. T. Horgan, Mahonbridge. Tel. (086) 8181701. ROUND BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – Grange, Old Parish area. Tel. (086) 3171460. (6-3)

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT TO LET IN LISMORE – Tel. (087) 2772763. (6-3) 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT TO LET – Fully furnished. Town centre. Gated security for parking. Also Apartment For Sale, Abbeyside. Tel. (087) 8581811. (13-3)

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Agri Sale

GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737. (6-15)

Notice to Advertisers It is a condition of acceptance of advertisements orders that the proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of any particular advertisement on a special date or at all. Although every effort will be made to meet the wishes of the advertisers; further they do not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccurracy in the printing of any advertisement. They reserve the right to refuse or alter any advertisement, no matter by whom or where accepted for publication; also to discontinue the publication of any advertisements previously published. Advertisements paid or otherwise are therefore accepted only subject to the above conditions. The advertiser undertakes to indemnify the proprietors against all liability for any civil action arising out of publication of the advertisement. (ind.)

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Vehicles For Sale

2004 FIAT PUNTO – NCT’d until January 2016. P.M.O. €1,500 o.n.o. Tel. (087) 2836226. (27-2)

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MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked you for many favours, but today I ask for this special one (mention favour). Take it, dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart, where your Father sees it. It will become, in his eyes your prayer, not mine. Amen. Say for nine days and promise publication.

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Bridge

KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB – 1st Maeve Coghlan & Peg Phelan; 2nd Bridget Aherne & Mary A. Coffey; 3rd Breda O'Sullivan & Anna Ryan; 4th Ann Murphy & Fiona Russell; 5th Anna Harney & Catherine Power. ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB (17/2/2015) – 1st Rita Harnedy & Theresa Ryan; 2nd Doreen Keane & Sheila Towey; 3rd Joan Mansfield & Theresa Sullivan; 4th Cora Queally & Sheila Veale. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (19/2/2015) President's Prize presented by Nuala O'Donovan – 1st Theresa Doocey & Justin Spratt; 2nd Mary Moloney & Bríd Killigrew; 3rd Mary Casey & Des Cleary; 4th Kay Kirwan & Moira Ormond; 5th Kathleen Deasy & Pauline Dempsey; 6th Maureen Power & Maeve Coghlan; 7th John Mansfield & Delia Smith. HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (19/2/2015) – 1st Anne M. Fitzgerald & Ann Stack; 2nd Mary Kiely & Carmel O’Brien 3rd Kitty Power & Gemma Hickey; 4th Angela Freyne & Patricia Murray; 5th Maeve Fitzgerald & Noreen Tobin. CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (18/2/2015) – 1st Ella Whelan & Aida O’Neill; 2nd Mary O’Brien & Marian Walsh; 3rd Walter Murphy & Doreen Keane; 4th Joan Begley & Mary Murphy; 5th Phil Barry & Phil O’Brien. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (23/2/2015) – 1st Justin Spratt & Sadie Bean Ui Mheachain; 2nd Mary Fenton & Nuala de Paor; 3rd Ned Whelan & Maureen O'Neill; 4th Sheila Lane & Cora Queally; 5th Kay Kirwan & Maureen Connors.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS/ADVERTS.

Acknowledgement † MAUREEN BURKE

† JOAN COFFEY

Cahernaleague, Touraneena, Ballinamult

Springmount, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Died: 23rd November, 2014

The son Michael, daughter-in-law Moira and other relatives of the late Maureen Burke, Cahernaleague, wish to thank all who shared their recent sad loss. Your presence at the funeral obsequies, words of consolation, Mass Cards, letters and phone calls were of great comfort to us all. A sincere thank you to Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., for his kind words and his celebration of Maureen’s life. To the Touraneena Choir for their music. To all who participated in the Holy Sacrifice, readings, offertory gifts and also to those who carried out pall bearing duties. To Dungarvan Community Hospital, especially to all at Sacred Heart Unit, who were so attentive and caring to Maureen. To Chapelwoman, Altar servers, gravediggers our thanks. To The Park Hotel for their catering which was top class and greatly appreciated. To David Kiely and staff, Funeral Directors, our heartfelt gratitude for their outstanding service and their facilities which were put at our disposal, nothing was too much trouble for them. Finally, a very personal thank you to Marie who was always so supportive to Maureen. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions as a token of our thanks and appreciation. Month’s Mind Mass for Maureen will be celebrated on Sunday, 8th March, at 11.15 a.m. in Touraneena Church.

Joan’s husband Tom, her family and her sister Kathleen would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised and supported us at a time of great sadness. Our thanks to all who attended her removal and funeral; those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and those who called to our home. We also thank those who travelled long distances to be with us and our very kind neighbours and friends who helped in so many ways. A special word of thanks to Dr. M. O’Sullivan and the staff at St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, for the care and attention they gave to Joan. We also thank the Doctors and staff at the Bon Secour Hospital, Cork. Thanks to Fr. Ryan, P.P., who officiated at Joan’s Funeral Mass and burial and for his kind words throughout. Thank you to Darragh and Sinéad Kiely for providing a lovely selection of hymns during the Mass and also to David Kiely, Funeral Directors, for all their kindness, professionalism and attention to detail during our sad time. As it would be impossible to thank everybody individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

† EMMET O’CONNELL

† ANTHONY (Tony) CASHMAN

Carraig Donn, Crehana, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Waterford

62 Murphy Place, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford Died: 28th February, 2014 Acknowledgement and First Anniversary As we approach Anthony’s First Anniversary, Lacey and Beth (daughters), Alice and Therese (sisters), would like to thank most sincerely everyone who helped us and Anthony during his illness. A special thank you to the Conway family, especially Noelle and Joe Jnr. The support from neighbours, family and friends during this time has been a great comfort. We wish to express our gratitude and appreciation to all who sympathised with us on our sad loss; those who called to the house, who attended the Funeral Home for Rosary and Prayers; also the removal and Funeral Mass; those who attended the Service at the Crematorium; those who gave Mass cards and letters of sympathy and those who travelled long distances. Sister Eileen Troy was especially helpful and comforting. We are grateful to Dr. James Stacey for his kindness, compassion and professional help. To the Public Health Nurses; the Home Help ladies; the Paramedics and Denise O’Shea (Anthony’s Carer) for her generous care and understanding. Sincere thank you to Rev. Fr. Matt Cooney for the celebration of Anthony’s Funeral Mass. We would like to thank Seán O’Donnell and Caoimhín Ó Fearghail who sang and played so beautifully during the Mass. Thanks to Tom and James Drohan, Funeral Directors, for their attention to detail and professionalism. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. Mass will be offered for your intentions. Anthony’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 1st March, 2015, in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, at 12.00 noon. Remembered every day with love.

The family of the late Emmet O'Connell would like to sincerely thank our relatives, friends and neighbours who supported and sympathised with us during our recent sad loss. We deeply appreciate their coming in great numbers to be with us at the house, church and graveside. A special word of thanks to Father Tom Flynn for his help and guidance, his visits to the house and his celebration of the Funeral Mass. Also a special word of thanks to Tom O'Dwyer for his attention, advice and expert management of all aspects of the funeral. Also thanks to our neighbours and friends who regulated traffic and ensured roads and parking were safe for all. Thanks to the graveyard staff for their work and help in the cemetery. You will all be remembered in our prayers. "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away."

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W O R R I E D ? D I S T R E S S E D ? SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day. Call SAMARITANS in confidence 1850 60 90 90, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

O Situations Vacant C RELIABLE PERSON WANTED IN THE STRADBALLY AREA – To mind three children in their own home, 3 days per week, including some light housework. Car owner preferable for school drop-off and pick-up. If interested please contact (087) 2820307. (20-3)

THIS POSITION IS FULL-TIME WITH GOOD REMUNERATION PACKAGE Contact Waterford Farm Relief Service 051-294277 Email: info@waterfordfrs.ie

2/3 Bed Apartment or Townhouse IN DUNGARVAN Cash Buyer Genuine callers only Reply in confidence to 086 8066838

CORBETT CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD.

HELP REQUIRED ON DAIRY FARM – Ballinroad area. Contact: (087) 3275261.

FULL-TIME FARM OPERATOR

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Permission is sought to construct single-storey extension to existing dwelling and ancillary works at No. 10 Meadowlands, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – Greg and Mary Ashe. The 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 and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

Manufacturers of Precast Concrete Flooring Widespan for Houses, etc. SUPPLIERS OF SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM Moonareha, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Phone: (052) 7441590

QUAN BUTLER 087-2525327 Rep. for South

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School

Pictured at the Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School were Fr. J. Kiely, Deacon Shane O’Neill, Declan Doocey and Fintan O’Connor. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School - Chief Celebrant Bishop Emeritus William Lee.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pictured at the Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School were Liam Buckley, Ann Buckley and Nora Flynn. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Pictured at the Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School were Sr. Teresa, Bishop Emeritus William Lee, Sr. Magdalena. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pictured at the Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School were Anna Long, Collette Power, Anne Fitzgerald, Collette Hannon and Bernadette Glavin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School – Bringing up the Eucharist to Bishop Emeritus William Lee were Eoin McGrath and Geraldine O'Flynn. Included is Deacon Shane O’Neill. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Pictured at the Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School were Bishop Emeritus William Lee, Denis Ring and Fr. M. Cullinan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pictured at the Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School were Marie Morrissey, Tina Flynn and Ann Bennett. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pictured at the Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School were Catherine Twomey, Deacon Shane O’Neill, Rita Doocey and Sr. Sarah. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pictured at the Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School were Michael McBride, Bishop Emeritus William Lee, Mary O’Brien and Fr. M. Cullinan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Pictured at the Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School were Kay Barry, John Ahern, Martina Hogan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Community Celebration Mass for Blackwater Community School - Doing the readings were Gillian Jeffrey and Martina Hogan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Sr. Mary Rossiter and Sr. Margaret Mary.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Dave and Anna Murphy.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Sheila Denn and Anne Devine.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Margo Cashman and Denis Ring, School Principal. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

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 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302.You are not alone! (ind.)

Interested in volunteering with Dungarvan Citizens Information The crowd at the unveiling of the plaque ceremony celebrating Mr. Freddy Kelly’s community spirit at the Dr. Martin Centre.

WE offer you: • a rewarding and worthwhile experience • the chance to learn new skills • induction, training and ongoing support We ask you to: • share your time and skills • attend training as required Contact Dungarvan CIC, Scanlon’s Yard, Friary St., Dungarvan. Tel. 0761 07 6550. Closing date 6/2/15.

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 18/2/’15 – 1st Helen Walsh & Mary Byrne; 2nd Aaron Pratt & Dinny Tobin; Bill Leddy & Helen O’Keeffe; 4th/5th Bob & Mary Allen. Lucky Tables: Hugh Collins, Sean Twomey, Stephen Cunningham, Nellie Devine,Viv Uniacke, Phyl Duffy. Raffle: Christy Higgins x3, Hugh Collins, Mary Byrne, Mary Allen, Helen O’Keeffe x3, Eddie Sheehan, Pat Noonan.

Portlaw IRISH RED CROSS PORTLAW We were delighted and honoured to be part of the ceremony which recently took place in the Dr. Martin Day Centre, dedicating the Public Access Defibrillator located there to the memory of the late Mr. Freddy Kelly. Family, friends, members of the community, of the Dr. Martin Day Centre and members of our Cardiac First Response Groups were present in the moving unveiling of the plaque ceremony. Mr. Kelly, R.I.P. was remembered with words by his son Freddie Kelly who spoke on behalf of the Kelly family, commending the local responders and noting that his father would have been right in the middle of such an initiative and Unit Officer Brian Nugent who stressed it was the volunteers who made themselves available to answer calls at any time of the day or night that were the heart and soul of the two response groups in Portlaw and Kill.The ceremony was rounded off with refreshments served in the beautifully laid out centre. We would like to thank everybody who contributed to making this event such a special one – the memory and spirit of the late Mr. Freddy Kelly are well and truly alive.

Mrs. Monica Kelly unveiling the plaque dedicating the Public Access Defibrillator to her late husband Mr. Freddy Kelly R.I.P.

Blackwater Ladies Club THIS Thursday night, February 26th at 8.30 p.m. we will be advised on financial management, investments and loan applications by the manageress of Tallow Area Credit Union. A short AGM will take place prior to the meeting and any new members are always welcome to our club. Looking forward to an interesting night.

Lenten Programme - Augustinian Friary, Dungarvan COMMENCING Wednesday, 25th February, 2015 from 7.45 p.m. - 8.45 p.m. in Friary House, Dungarvan. A Lenten programme running for 6 weeks up to Holy Week. Through this DVD presentation you will better understand Jesus and realize your own priestly, prophetic and kingly mission. An invitation opens to all to learn from the wisdom of Fr. Robert Barron as he challenges us to live that life in this world.

Abbeyside Heritage Archive We Live In Hope YES, the Archive will be open this coming Sunday 1st March from 2.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. At a recent Archive meeting it was decided we would open from May to September inclusive. Recently we managed to lose one of our rare books. We had four books, we now have three. They were on the artist Sarah Purser. Needless to say it’s the large hardback edition that went A.W.O.L. We would be delighted if it turns up in the near future. We tried America and England to no avail, we keep our fingers crossed! We got a very nice sporting present which we plan to display in the near future.

Kill BIRTHDAY WISHES A very happy birthday to the best and most patient husband and father ever, have a great day James Eccleston! Best wishes also to Matt Spinks who won’t get to turn a year older this week as his date of birth doesn’t appear on the calendar this year – happy birthday all the same Matt! COMMUNITY GAMES The Waterford Community Games swimming competition will be held on Tuesday, 31st March in the Waterford Crystal pool. If you are aged between 6 and 16 and would like to enter, please ring Wendy on 0876117160 by 5th March. SHOP It was sad to see the doors of An Siopa Beag close recently, the very best wishes to Seamus and Liam and all the staff for their future ventures! The good news is that, at time of writing, the shop is due to reopen soon.Whoever will be at the helm, we would like to wish you all the best and are looking forward to hav-

ing the great service of a local shop back in the village. FITNESS CLASSES Our Circuit Training in Kill Community Centre continues this Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. An evening class may soon take place on a regular basis, too. Watch this space for further information or contact Brian on 087-9817001. KILL CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP We are delighted to have a delegation at this year’s Respond 2015 Conference in Tullamore again. CFR Ireland are an organisation establishing links between First Response Groups nationwide and the line up includes advice on setting up CFR schemes, scenario training with Advanced Paramedics, AED selection and much more. It is very important that essential information, practice guidelines, experience and updated clinical research are received and brought back to all response groups. Thank you to our responders who will be travelling

up to Tullamore next week to attend this important conference to keep us informed of any news that may emerge. Please contact us on 087-6646824 if you would like more information or join as a responder. The more responders on the team, the higher the likelihood that we are able to attend and assist in life threatening emergencies. SAFE CYCLING Well done to all our pupils at Kill National School for paying great attention at last week’s safe cycling lesson.We are looking forward to seeing many children on their bikes, knowing how to use the roads safely! KILL GAA VICTORY SOCIAL NIGHT Our victory social night will take place this Saturday, 28th February in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. A great night is in store with a meal, music and presentation of medals. Don’t miss this fantastic night. Tickets are €25 and available from any committee member.

Dungarvan Lions Club Tickets go on Sale for Deise Jigs and Reels Freestyle THE date for one of the biggest and most popular events on the entertainment scene in West Waterford is drawing nearer. Saturday, 21st March the date; Cappoquin Community Centre the venue. The fifteen dancers and their partners are busily practicing their steps while keeping their choice of music and dancing styles a closely guarded secret. Over the past number of years, the biggest challenge for the general public has been to secure a ticket for the event.The Lions Club organising committee may have made this a little bit easier this year by choosing a bigger venue but the larger capacity is no guarantee that everyone who wants to go can be accommodated such is the popularity of the event. The news this week is that tickets go on sale this Saturday, 1st March The outlets are Hallahan’s Chemist (Dungarvan), Feerick’s

Pharmacy (Cappoquin) and the Lismore Heritage Centre. For enquiries about tickets please phone 086-8255748. In addition to all the work for the Jigs and Reels, the members of the Club have been happy over the last few weeks to make donations to the following local voluntary groups: Aware (Dungarvan branch), Dungarvan Lourdes Invalid Fund, Abbeyside / Ballinroad / Garranbane Lourdes Fund, Kilgobinet / Colligan / Kilbrien Lourdes Fund, Failte Isteach and Dungarvan Arch Club. You can see pictures of these presentations on our Facebook page. Find us at DungarvanLionsClub. Our website is www.dungarvanlions.ie and Twitter @DungarvanLions.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Bonmahon GAA SOCIAL A great night was had by all at the Bonmahon GAA club social which was the club’s first in 20 years. To start the night, our MC Neil Phelan introduced club chairman Finbar Buckley who said a few words before Jimmy Barry Murphy presented our junior footballers and junior hurlers with their Eastern title medals. Following the presentation, a meal was served and County Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan addressed the crowd and outlined how important it was to keep supporting small rural clubs like our own. A presentation was also made to Mary Wall for her years of service to the club and to Sibeal Harney in recognition of her achievements with the Waterford camogie and ladies football

DUNGARVAN 800 On 3rd July, 1215, King John issued a charter at Marlborough which granted the customs of Breteuil (in France) to Dungarvan. It freed the burgesses in the town from tolls and customs owed to the Crown. The 800th anniversary of this important event takes place on 3rd July this year. It will be a weekend of celebration and a number of events have been planned to mark this occasion. Details of all the events will be issued at a later date. CELEBRATION BANQUET One of the main events in the celebration of Dungarvan 800 will be a banquet held in the medieval section of the town at Crews Restaurant. The banquet which has been organised by the Dungarvan

team. Newfoundland and DJ Tyrone kept the crowd entertained and the dance floor full late into the night. On behalf of Bonmahon GAA club we would like to thank everyone who supported this event including Fr. Gerry Condon and Eastern Board Chairman Micheal Wadding. Also to our sponsors on the night which were: The Queally family, Bonmahon Joinery, Hayes’ Bar, Buckley Surfacing Ltd. and Donal Dwan. We would also like to thank Sean Corcoran for taking pictures on the night and The Park Hotel Dungarvan for providing us with an excellent venue and service. COPPER COAST GEOPARK Don’t miss the return of our music nights this Friday, 28th February at 8.30 p.m.

800 Charter Committee will be held on Saturday, 4th July. Tickets for this event will be available only from Waterford County Museum, Friary St., Dungarvan. Please book early as we expect this event to be very popular. LOCAL HISTORY Two more significant dates relating to Dungarvan 1463: Castle and town was granted to the Earl of Desmond and was described as ‘The most great and ancient honour belonging to the King in Ireland.’ 1528: Henry V111 granted Dungarvan to Piers Butler, Earl of Ossory ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP We would like to remind our members that the annual membership fee is now due

NEWS FLASH! NEWS FLASH! MUSEUM TRIP FOR MEMBERS DECIDED We have negotiated an exceptional inclusive deal for 3 nights. Guided tour of Mayo, Bed, Breakfast and 5 course dinner each night. Staying at the Luxury “Twin Trees Hotel and Leisure Club”, Ballina. Free nightly entertainment with full use of the leisure facilities. Coach tour will begin in Dungarvan on Sunday, 10th May at 9.00 a.m., returning on Wednesday evening. For cost and additional details please contact the Museum at 45960.

in the Copper Coast Visitor centre with the ever popular group The Cedartowns. There are some tickets remaining, so book your place now by email or by contacting us on 0879148100 / 051-292828. Tickets are €10, our popular wine and cheeseboards will also be available on the night. MARKET Stradbally Country Market takes place every Saturday morning from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm in The Cove Bar. Stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables, bread & confectionery, teas & coffees and much more. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Last week’s draw brought out no jackpot or Match 3 winner. The numbers drawn were 17, 23, 24 and

for renewal. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Museum, the annual subscription is €15. ERNEST WALTON COMMEMORATIVE COIN ON DISPLAY IN MUSEUM This limited edition collector coin is issued to commemorate the life and work of Ernest Walton, the only Irish person to win a Nobel Prize in science. It is a €15 Silver Proof Coin issued by the Central Bank of Ireland. Ernest Walton was born in Abbeyside, County Waterford. The "Walton Causeway Park" in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford was dedicated in his honour with Walton himself attending the ceremony in 1989. He died in Belfast on 25th June 1995, aged 91. SERIES OF TALKS 2nd TO 5th JULY AT DROMANA 2015 celebrates the 800th anniversary of the charter from King John to the Norman knight Thomas Fitz Anthony, Seneschal of Leinster, granting Thomas the present-day counties of Waterford and Cork in Ireland. To mark this historic anniversary there will be a series of talks and events at Dromana, Villierstown from the 2 to 5th July. To find out details of the full programme of events consult the web site – www.dromana800.com VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058-

29 and the lucky dip winners were Michael Hearne, Stephen Veale, Mary O’Callaghan and the McCarthy family. This week’s jackpot is an amazing €8,500 with the draw taking place this Thursday at 10.15 p.m. in Hayes’ Bar. SOCCER FOR KIDS Soccer for Young Children continues each Saturday morning at Stradbally Soccer Club. Academy 5-9 year olds and Little Dribblers 3-5 year olds, both now run concurrently from 10.30 a.m. to 11.45 a.m. A great way to introduce children to games and group play. Boys and Girls and parents are also welcome! The Astro Turf Pitch at Stradbally Soccer Club is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability.

Irish Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteer puppywalkers in Dungarvan THE puppy walker's job is to foster and socialise the pup from 6 weeks to 12-14 months. The puppy must be allowed sleep in the home and all training equipment and food will be provided by Irish Guide Dogs. You'll also get regular training classes and support from your puppywalking supervisor. Retired people and families with children generally make good puppy walkers, but anyone can apply and having

Aglish AGLISH COMMUNITY CENTRE A.G.M. Our AGM is on next Thursday, 27th February at 8.30 p.m. at Aglish Community Centre. Everyone is welcome to attend. HIP HOP Áine Organ is continuing her Hip Hop Classes at Aglish Community Centre every Thursday night from 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. New members are always welcome to attend.

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. BOOK SALE We are now collecting books for our annual book sale. Books can be handed into the Museum, Friary St., Dungarvan. No magazines, encloyopedias or school books accepted. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST WEEK ENDING 27th FEBRUARY Name: Martin Walsh; Service No. Rank: 5913 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 2Bn; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Died; Date of Death: 22/2/15. Name: Richard Fitzpatrick; Service No. Rank: 9630 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 1Bn; Where Born: Killea Passage East; Death Category: Killed in Action; Date of Death: 23/2/15. Name: William Frances; Service No. Rank: 283 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: H.hold Cav; Where Born: Tallow; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Death: 24/2/15.

pets doesn't necessarily exclude people. The important thing is that the person is able to spend time caring for and teaching the puppy. However, there must be an adult at home full-time and puppies can’t be placed in homes where there are children under the age of five. There can also be no more than 2 other dogs in the home. For more information or to apply to become a puppy-walker lo-call 1850 506 300 or go to www.guidedogs.ie

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ST. OLIVER’S L.G.F.A. Under 14’s and 16’s started back training last Saturday. Delighted with a good turn out. A great start to the new season. Full training back on the 16th March. Our A.G.M.will be held at Ballinameela Community Centre on Friday, 27th February at 7.00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. With the large number of members for the last few years, I am sure we will be looking for help again this year.

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FIRST off, apologies for the intermittent service but we're experiencing a few IT problems, so please bear with us. Unusual start to the week in the Shed with the workshops empty, as a throng of Shedders headed to the Causeway Tennis & Bowls Club for a morning walk! This was organised by the Waterford Sports Partnership, the Mens Shed and the ARA, and by all accounts a great mornings walk it was too. Some chose to take the shorter walk while some The piece turned out by Danny. more adventurous walkers chose the longer option. This was followed by a game of bowls, and after getting into the swing of it, some Shedders really enjoyed it (although some low flying seagulls had their doubts). Well done to all involved. The next walk takes place on Monday, 2nd March, same time and venue, but if you don't want to wait that long, the Tuesday night walk leaves from the Shed tonight at 7.30 Geddy, DMS, Gerry, CMS and Steve, DMS. p.m.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Week ending 22nd February. Lotto jackpot €2,000. Winning numbers were 18, 21 and 23. No winner. Next week's jackpot is €2,100. 5 x €20 winners: Jason Sheehan, Carla & Kay, Dermot & Dan, Sarah McCarthy, Donna Troy. Promoter's prize of €20 - Kay Ware. Don't forget to purchase your tickets this week. Tickets cost €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets and designated promoters. Next draw is in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena on Sunday, 1st March, 2015. DEISE DRAW The 2015 Deise Draw will commence on 27th March. The draw has been restructured this year and there will be 8 draws over 8 months. The prizes each month are 1st prize €10,000; 2nd prize €3,000; 3rd prize €1,500; 4th to 11th prize €200. Everyone that joins the Deise draw will also be entitled to a 15% discount if they spend €100 or more at Elvery's Sportswear. The Deise draw is a vital means of earning funding for clubs in the county. All support appreciated. SYMPATHY We extend sincere sympathy to Statia Downey, Woodhouse, Ballinamult on

the recent passing of her husband Michael (Mickey) Downey. We extend our sincere sympathy also to Mickey's sons Michael, John and Anthony; brothers-in-law Billy Ahearne, Pat Huband and John Cashman; sisters-inlaw, Peggy, Nellie and Mary Joe; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB The next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, 3rd March at 8.00 p.m.There will be no guest speaker on the night just a meeting to discuss our 20th anniversary plans and to take names for going to see the play Steel Magnolias the following week in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY St. Mary’s N.S. Book Rental Scheme Fundraiser Irish night with Rattle the Boards and Friends - special guest Des Dillon - Saturday, 21st March in Touraneena Community Centre at 8.30 p.m. Doors open at 8.00 p.m. Tickets on sale at Beary’s Cross, the Post Office and from Aine Hickey 0871342940 and Catherine Cliffe 083-1402413. Great night of craic guaranteed.

Kilrossanty MARRIAGE Congratulations to Mark Prendergast, Knockanacullen and Aine Mulcahy, Birdhill who were married last Friday. Many years of wedded bliss to ye both for the future together. WHIST Whist will resume in the hall on March 6th at 8.00 p.m. STRICTLY COMERAGH All roads lead to Woodlands this Saturday as the 15 couples take part in Strictly Comeragh to raise funds for Crough Wood extension. The 15 couples have been practising their steps for the last few weeks and by all accounts we are in for some beautiful dancing. Doors open at 6.30 p.m. Limited seating available. Best of luck to all concerned. KILROSSANTY NATIONAL SCHOOL Enrolment for September 2015 opens on Monday, 23rd February and closes on March 27th, 2015. Application forms are available from the school office. OPERATION TRANSFORMATION We would like to thank all those who are supporting the Parents Association Fundraising Initiative Operation Transformation every Wednesday night in the school. Our final weigh-in is on this Wednesday. We ask that all sponsorship cards be returned to the school this

week. Thank you. WALK ON WEDNESDAYS A reminder that we are starting our Walk on Wednesdays campaign this Wednesday. This means children will be walking and cycling on the roads near the school in the mornings and evenings over the coming weeks. Please drive slowly at these times and be extra careful. SCHOOLDAYS PAST AND PRESENT A big thank you to the past pupils of the Old School in Kilrossanty who came in to tell the present pupils about their schooldays last Tuesday. Pupils from 3rd to 6th classes really enjoyed listening to the stories from the past and how different school life was back then. We are hoping to interview a lot more people about their schooldays and record it in some form as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations. If you went to school in the old school in Kilrossanty and you would like to be part of this project please get in touch at 051-291419. DEISE DRAW Tickets being distributed for the next series of the Deise Draw at present. First one on 27th March. FEWS SCHOOL Enrolment for Fews School opens on 23rd February and closes on March 27th. Application forms available from school.

Fun Weekend at Mount Melleray FOUR of the county Cub Scout groups descended on the Mount Melleray Scouting Centre at the weekend for fun and games. Present were Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Copper Coast and Rathgormack groups. The Abbeyside group included 26 Cubs and 6 Leaders. There was a great sense of excitement as people arrived at the Mount Melleray Centre on Friday evening. No-one was disappointed! First the group settled into their dormitory. The fantastic facilities at Mount Melleray enabled all the Cubs to bunk in together. As you can imagine there was plenty of negotiating for the top bunks. Next a bite to eat in the very colourful dining room. Sausages, bread, soup and juice. After a run around and the opportunity to meet the boys and girls from the other groups the entertainment began with a Disco in one of the hallways. Don't let “hall-way” give the impression of a cramped space. It was perfect for 82 youngsters to strut their stuff dressed in onsie's or cowboy/cowgirl outfits. The Cubs showed off their best moves to the funky tunes under the colourful strobe lighting for a couple of hours. Those that still had energy then decided a night hike would be cool. The intrepid explorers, plus a few Scout Leaders, headed off in to the darkness for a short hike up to the Monastery. The sky was bright with stars giving the Cubs a chance to hone their night navigation skills.

The Monastery provided the perfect backdrop for a few ghostly tales too. Eventually the groups turned in at around 1.00 a.m. and it wasn't long before silence fell. Saturday started with flurries of snow, but very soon the Mount Melleray Centre was bathed in bright sun light and this is how it stayed until night fall. The wake up call was delivered at 8.00 a.m. and breakfast followed shortly after. After a quick tidy up, everyone headed outside into the sun for a range of fun filled activities. The Cubs tried: Spacer Hopper racing; Flying through the skies on

a zip wire; Lighting fires and cooking smores . . . yum, yum; Football; Back-woods cooking with sausages and eggs; Clinging to the climbing wall and the very muddy assault course. By the time they completed all the activities most of the Cubs, and some of the Leaders, were coated head to toe in mud and half of them complimented the mud with chocolate and marshmallow stains. There were a lot of smiles and rosy cheeks. Lunch was spicy wedges, chips, beans and chicken nuggets. After lunch the whole group took advantage of the fine weather and hiked

to Glenshelane. It was perfect conditions for the 8km round trip and the Cubs saw the valley and river at its best. It was really impressive to see the Cubs take it all in their stride. Dinner was served at around 6 pm and then more fun and games ensued. The Abbeyside Cubs tried out the climbing wall challenge, then all the groups met around a roaring camp fire to sing some traditional Scouting tunes. At 9 pm everyone moved indoors again and a film was shown cinema style in one of the hallways. Plenty of fizzy drinks, sweets and pop corn were consumed as the Cubs

enjoyed BIG HERO 6. After an awesome day, there were some weary faces and the Cubs turned in around 11.00 p.m. Sunday dawned with plenty of rain. But this didn't matter. The Cubs ate another hearty breakfast then packed their bags and cleaned their dormitory adhering to one of Scouting's principles Leave No Trace! To burn off those final calories before their parents arrived, the Cubs played football and dodge-ball in one of the great halls. A fine way to round off a truly memorable weekend!"

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

All “Set” for Steel Magnolias! SEE what I did there? Sorry, couldn’t resist! Last Saturday saw Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre transformed into Truvy’s Hair and Beauty Salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana. And it’s looking absolutely fabulous! Everyone who’s anyone gets their hair done in Truvy’s! So come down to Truvy’s some night between Wednesday, 4th and Saturday, 7th March to see Truvy, Annelle, Clairee, Shelby, M’Lynn and Ouiser in action. Yes, Truvy takes evening appointments! Huge thanks to all of the team who gave up their time over the weekend to help build this lovely set – Mary Kelly, Fidelma Meaney, Hugh O’Donnell, Martin Landers, Michael O’Mahony, Colin Kirkham, James Hyde,Vanessa LearyHyde, Damien Geoghegan, Natanya Geoghegan, Caragh Geoghegan, Alma Shanahan-Power, Aoife O’Mahony, Raymond Tobin, Ian Walsh. We are deeply grateful also to Paudie Morrissey, Joseph O’Reilly and Oliver Whelan from Dungarvan Men’s Shed, whose skills

proved invaluable! The Men’s Shed is a fantastic initiative, which is doing great work in the community, giving men an outlet to meet, make new friends, share their ideas and

Sharon O’Sullivan (Annelle Dupuy).

[Marlene Kirby]

learn new skills. Thank you for your support guys! Great community spirit! Then on Sunday, the cast had their first on-set rehearsal. Normally, the first run through on set can be

disconcerting, but not for this talented group. Although many of the ladies in the cast have never performed on this stage before, they’re naturals! As Truvy would say, “This is all working out beautifully.” Tickets for this production, the second by Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan, are selling fast, so be sure to pop in to Joe Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside or The Wine Buff, Grattan Square to get yours asap. Why not make a night of it, have a bite to eat in one of the town’s fabulous restaurants and stroll up to the theatre for a fantastic night’s entertainment!

Caroline O’Toole (Truvy Jones).

[Marlene Kirby]

Annelle Dupuy Sharon O'Sullivan

Truvy Jones Caroline O’Toole

SHARON studied at UCC, where she qualified to teach history and Spanish. Having returned to Ireland after a few years working and living in Barcelona and Valencia, she is now back home and teaching in Coláiste Chathail Naofa. Sharon enjoys reading, writing, travelling and loves nothing better than being brave and taking on new challenges... hence her getting involved with drama! Her previous stage roles were all in primary school, where she played second shepherd in the nativity play (a non-speaking part, but she did get to show off her musical talents by playing the triangle!) and she still remembers her one line in Dick Whittington – “I'm off to London where the streets are paved with gold!” Having been Stage Manager for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest last October, Sharon is relishing the chance to get on stage and play the part of Annelle. “This part is both exciting and challenging, as Annelle goes through a lot of changes throughout the play but really comes into her own as the story progresses.”

BORN in Limerick, Caroline moved to Dungarvan in recent years, and is working in Community Support Services for Cheshire Ireland. Her very first foray into drama was practicing fainting as an eager seven year old at speech & drama! She has always loved dancing, everything from tap to Irish dance to jazz to hip hop. As a teenager, she tip-tap-tapped her way across the stage in Laurel Hill's production of the musical Anything Goes. Once she finished her degree last year, she was eager to return to the stage, and after taking part in the 2014 Christmas panto, and with the encouragement of her eldest daughter, she came along to the auditions for Steel Magnolias. The movie was one of her late mother’s favourites, and Caroline couldn’t wait to read the script. Caroline is loving the role of Truvy, a kind-hearted hair & beauty salon owner, who firmly believes that “there’s no such thing as natural beauty.” But director Mary Kelly believes that Caroline’s acting ability comes very naturally to her indeed and is looking forward to showcasing her talent in the upcoming production.

Margaret Murray, well known baker from the Stradbally Market giving a home baking demonstration in the Barron Hall at the recent "Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement Group" gathering. Next gathering Monday, 2nd March from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. in Barron Hall. All Welcome. From left to right: Ellis Wilkins, Ann Power, John Power, Margaret Murray and Mary Kienzle.

Stradbally BAPTISM Shane Michael Fennell, son of Robert and AnnMarie Fennell, Ballyvoile, Stradbally was baptised at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Sunday, 15th February, 2015. The godparents were Kieran Ryan and Chloe Fennell. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. COMMUNITY GAMES The Waterford Community Games Swimming competition will be held on Tuesday, 31st March, 2015 at the Waterford Crystal Swimming Pool. If you are between the ages of 6-16 years and you would like to enter please phone Wendy at 087-6117160. COPPER COAST CHALLENGE A reminder that the annual Seafield National School fun-run now called the Copper Coast Challenge will be held on Sunday, 15th March at 12 noon in Bunmahon. There will be a choice of routes for all runners and walkers from 10k, 6k and 2k. The entry fee will be €20 per family of €10 per runner/walker. This will be the toughest, yet most scenic run you will do this year in County Waterford.

Do come along and enjoy the day while supporting the local national school The prize giving and refreshments will be held in Hayes’ Bar immediately after the race. For more information, follow us on Facebook where there are links to pre-register and details of all routes. BARRON HALL NEWS Speech & Drama classes take place in the Barron Hall, each Monday evening from 5.15 p.m. to 6.15 p.m. with Mairead D’Arcy. The pre-school ‘It’s a Child’s Life 2’ operates each week day morning in the Barron Hall. For more informations contact 087-1150666. The Tay & Mahon Valley Active Retirement Group meet each month at the Barron Hall with guest speakers, tea, chat and good company. For further information on the programme of events contact Catherine Clancy or Tom Hickey at 087-9586209. The Barron Hall is now available for bookings, be it in the large main hall or the smaller meeting room. The kitchen facilities, disabled toilets and outdoor green area are also included. Contact the booking officer Nicola at 087-7160700.

LOCAL SOCCER NEWS Academy and Little Dribblers will take place each Saturday morning. It is an ideal way to introduce little ones to group play. Both groups begin at 10.30 a.m. All children welcome. Astro Turf is available to hire. Contact Tadgh for time slots availability at 0872306841. There is a limited number of club kits (old stock) for children still available. These would make ideal presents sizes 5/6/7/8/9/10. Contact Gerry at 087-2245712. Kirby School of Performing Arts continues each Thursday afternoon upstairs at the club. Kirby Kidz from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and adults from 7 - 8 p.m. For details phone Edgar and Jessie at 0871508928. Fixture news: Stradbally travels to the city to face St. Saviour’s on Saturday. Kickoff at 2.00 p.m. WHIST DRIVE The twice monthly Whist Drive will take place in Stradbally GAA Club on this Friday night, 27th February at 8.00 p.m. Please support.

Donation made to Aware by Dungarvan Lions Club – John Harnedy, Vice President, Dungarvan Lions Club presenting a donation to Kathleen Keane, Dungarvan Lourdes Invalid Fund. Included is Geraldine Carroll, Dungarvan Lions Club. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

‘Portia’ a great success for Brideview

Ballysaggart beautiful in the snow on Monday morning.

Ballysaggart BUSY TÚS PARTICIPANTS As you know John Devine, Pam Nixon and Helena Walsh are this years participants in the Tús local employment scheme. The Tús initiative is a community work placement scheme providing shortterm employment for people and is managed by Waterford Leader Partnership Ltd. For the Department of Social Protection, who has overall responsibility for the scheme. John and Pam have been very busy planting and maintaining hedges and trees, doing litter picks on approach to the village and in the village itself, maintaining the church grounds and gravreyard and keeping the village and surrounding areas clean and tidy.They go out in all weather to do this work and take great pride in it and enjoy what they do. Meanwhile, Helena is in an administrative role with Ballysaggart Community Development Company, and, to date she has been compiling and submitting the weekly notes to the local papers, keeping facebook up to date, maintaining our website and, in general, promoting the Ballysaggart area. If anyone has news, a story or details

of an event they wish to share please contact Helena Walsh directly or by email on ballysaggartwaterford@gmail.com and it can be included in the Notes and on social media. It is a great opportunity to publicise and promote the area, it's people and it's events. MEETING REMINDER Ballysaggart Community Alert AGM will take place tonight, Wednesday, February 25th at 8.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Bertie Neville and Sheila Lonergan. 2nd: Mary Whelan and Nellie Devine. Viv Uniacke and Phil Duffy. Lucky Tables: Mary Byrne and Delia Cashell. Pat Kirby and Dave Fennessy. Tickets: Fr. Cullinan, Delia Cashell, Dan Howard and Sheila lonergan. ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Kevin Hale and Sylvia Childs who got Engaged recently. Wishing you both the very best for your future together. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Claire and Liam Hynes on the birth of your Beautiful Baby Girl recently.

BRIDEVIEW Drama’s production of ‘Portia Coughlan’ by Marina Carr has tugged on the heartstrings of almost 300 people in the past two weeks. The Tallow audiences were very impressed with the play and many were moved to tears as they openly admitted after the show. The opening night flew without a falter and the cast and crew were on cloud nine as the reviews were revealed in Ted Keniry’s pub. On Friday night, there was a standard to uphold and there was added pressure felt by all. Despite some adversities for both the actors and technical crew, the play powered on and captivated the audience from start to finish.There were many moments during the play when you could have heard a pin drop and chills crawled up your spine. After a few tweaks and changes at Tuesday’s rehearsal Brideview set off up to the Cork Arts Theatre for another three performances. The CAT Club is a very intimate theatre and the audience are no more than a few meters away from the actors. This environment made for a very poignant and touching piece of drama. The audience were engaged from the opening line and sniffles and sobs could be heard throughout the play. Jack Aherne, the director, decided to take the opportunity to experiment with the play before they go into competition. Each night was different, some birds and river sounds entered the equation on the Friday night, there were many new lighting effects and costume changes, even some structures of the set disappeared on the Saturday night. The play was very well received each night with many audience members giving Brideview a standing ovation. There were a few people who had seen the play in Tallow and came to see it again in the CAT Club who were taken aback by how much the play had improved in such a short space of time. This Friday night, 27th February, Brideview will take the play down to Colaiste Naomh Mhuire in Buttevant, Co. Cork at 8.00 p.m. It will be their last performance before they travel to Castleisland, Co. Kerry on March 7th for their first festival of 2015. Following ‘Portia Coughlan’’s great success thus far, Brideview have decided to perform the play in Tallow once more due to popular demand. ‘Portia Coughlan’ returns to Tallow Community Centre on Thursday, 19th March at 8.15 p.m. Over 18s.

Soon or Late Braving the Snowy Weather to do their work.

When I am trapped in sorrow’s sombre snare, The luminous lights of hope no longer glow, My heart beats to the bass drum of despair, And every dream is dressed in weeds of woe. When melancholy leans upon my soul, Shadows haunt the evening’s obscure end, Though darkness spreads its cloak from pole to pole, Soon or late I know the road will bend. If buds can bloom despite the bitter spring, And birds fly back from Elysian fields, If a broken heart can mend again to sing, And one kind word earth’s greatest treasure yields. Then the noose of anguish I can cast away, The coward in self-pity wraps his wares, For a star I’ll reach, when worlds of mine decay, And find fortitude to climb life’s darker stairs.

John and Pam busy in the Graveyard.

JOHN DALY

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien THE PARISH MIDWIVES The gospels were written by men. That's probably why they left out key parts of the Christmas story.Who delivered the baby? Was it a carpenter with his workman's hands? Or, perhaps a local midwife woke from slumber to follow the guiding star? Where did those swaddling clothes come from? The Irish word for midwife is Bean Chabhartha. The Helping Woman. Did a helping woman wait upon the handmaid of the Lord? Maybe Joseph left his wife in the care of the donkey and sheep while he hunted up assistance. That would be the way Irish midwives got the call before telephones. A family member of the woman in labour, usually the husband, would show up at the midwife's house, perhaps with a pony and trap or on a bicycle. If she was asleep, the midwife was roused by knocking on the "special window" so that the kids weren't disturbed. She'd get

dressed and join the tense man for the return trip. All this took time when time was precious. And when a worried husband showed up on foot, the midwife sent her own husband to tackle the pony and trap. Then she'd drive herself with the messenger on the seat beside her. Or one of the midwife's sons might drop her, leaving it up to the new-born's family to get her home again. Once on the road, the best speed was horse speed - if she was lucky. Often the only transport available was bicycle, the old kind with no gears. If it was winter, the ride was freezing. Snow? The handy woman had to be on hand for the woman in need. Night-time didn't count. One local midwife was awakened by a husband sent down from the hills to fetch help. The midwife trundled out her bicycle and switched on the carbide light. Broken! Gone! She wouldn't be able to see the night-dark roads.

"That's okay," she reportedly told the husband, "you go on ahead and I'll follow behind." "I can't do that," says he. "I have a puncture." Somehow the pair managed because they arrived in time. Perhaps the midwife had only just returned from an all-night vigil with another needy patient. Maybe she'd had only an hour's sleep, or none. No matter. If a worried family member came to fetch her, the midwife rose, bundled up, and headed out. First though, she grabbed her "bag of tricks" - complete with swaddles of clean baby clothes in case the family had none. And "a grain of tea to give the mother as a prize." Not many stories survive. What happened at childbirth, stayed at childbirth. The midwives entered hundreds of local homes. They wouldn't want it to be getting back that they'd been talking out of turn. These women earned the trust of their sisters, and they kept

The colourful creations of Kilbrien's Toddlers.

The parish's youngest artists hard at work at last week's Parent and Toddler meeting in Kilbrien.

it. One story that has been remembered: once the baby came while the husband and midwife were in transit. They rushed into the bedroom where they found the new-born child asleep in a crib. But no mother! Where was she? The anxious pair heard some noise out at the cow house and went to investigate. It was the new mother milking the cows! "We couldn't wait." Self reliance was a necessary virtue back then. But, many people had nothing. The midwives witnessed shocking poverty, homes straight out of famine times with no light except the fire and no fire for lack of fuel. They did what they could to help with blankets, baby clothes, warm gear for the older kids. And the midwife frequently began her charity collections at home. One son remembers asking his midwife mother if she knew where his favourite blue sweater had gone. "Sure, that old thing. I gave that away."

The Adoration of the Shepherds by French artist Georges de La Tour, about 1645. A midwife is depicted holding a bowl and standing protectively over baby Jesus. She keeps the shepherds from crowding in, but a lamb wiggles up to browse on the cradle's straw. Mary, in red, and Joseph, holding a candle, flank the child who is wrapped in swaddling clothes. The infant's still form presages a sadder stillness some 33 years in the future. Midwives were featured in some apocryphal recountings of the Nativity. This picture is from Wikipedia. Pay? That was per baby, and not much, three shillings paid at the baptism. If there were no babies, there was no money. By way of a bonus, grateful families offered what they could, a bag of spuds and maybe a few eggs going home - "if they had them." There was no pension despite working for the state. It took a special bill introduced by Erskine Childers and passed by the Dail to bring such women, at last, into the fold. Distances were huge. One handy woman covered a district that stretched from the Nire Valley to Modeligo and everywhere in between; another from Cappagh to Ardmore. Miles and miles might have to be covered to reach the expectant mother. But, even after the delivery, that wasn't the end of it. For days afterwards, the midwife had to look in on the mother and child. That meant, perhaps, a long ride to Ardmore and back day after day, with the excitement sometimes thrown in of delivering a new client at the far end of the district. Sometimes the midwife's own children might not see their mother for a week at a time, so busy was she travelling hither and beyond. There was one more duty. At the new-born's christening, the midwife normally presented the baby to the priest and signed the official papers attesting to the baby's particulars. That was a happy day, with the child past the most vulnerable stage and welcomed into the wider community.

But, the ultimate reward was all around her. One midwife's family was inundated at her funeral with tearful remembrances. "Only for your mother, my son wouldn't be alive." Note: It was only after this series of stories was complete that I learned of the BBC Sunday night TV show "Call the Midwife". Set back in the bicycle era of child care, it's worth a look. KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLERS 25th February, Wednesday - Carmel Fahy will chat about the benefits of Reflexology. 4th March - Music with Cindy for the little ones, same time, same place. Last get-together: Everyone had an excellent morning with Tamsin from The ART Pad. Many masterpieces were created. In the coming weeks, there will be more talks, workshops and lots of fun activities. Call to Kilbrien Hall any Wednesday at 10.30 a.m. All are invited. Or see Kilbrien Parent and Toddler group Facebook page for more information. KCK LADIES CLUB 2nd March, Monday Reminder: This coming Monday is the meeting in Coolnasmear Hall at 8.00 p.m. Guest speaker Ray Power will provide information on personal safety. All local women are invited. KCK COMMUNITY MEETING 11th March,Wednesday Reminder: The next meeting of the KCK Community Group is in Coolnasmear Hall at 8.30 p.m. All parish residents are

invited. LOURDES YOUTH QUIZ 13th March, Friday - A table quiz will be held in Quills The Pike at 8.30 p.m. â&#x201A;Ź40 for a table of four. Proceeds will help the youth of the parish to go to Lourdes to work with pilgrims needing assistance. Your support is needed and this is always a fun night out. COMMUNITY EASTER 5th April, Easter Sunday - Easter Egg Hunt at Wooden Bridge in Colligan at 2.30 p.m. followed by a Duck Race in aid of the Community Group and local projects. 6th April, Easter Monday - The annual Easter Monday Clean-up. Meet at 10.00 a.m. at the Colligan wooden bridge, followed at 12.45 p.m. by a picnic. Bags, gloves and high visibility vests provided. COMMUNITY WALK Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights Reminder: Meet at 7.30 p.m. at Coolnasmear Hall. High visibility vests are provided. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

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CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE GAA CLUB VICTORY SOCIAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Paul, Caroline, Bridget and Milo Murray. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Michael Hickey and Jennifer Hickey, Keith Landers, Lisa Fitzgerald, Noel and Margaret Landers. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were the O'Sullivan Family of Tommy, Breda, Aaron, Keith and Killian. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Clodagh Glavin, Shane O'Rourke, Nicole Foley, Keith Landers, Jessica Glavin and Donal O'Rourke. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Maria, Roisin and Noel Uniacke at the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

The extended Murray Family at the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Enjoying the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Karen Landers, [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Catherine Mangan, Eileen Hallissey and Joan Cahillane.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Cappoquin DANCE Michael Collins Band Saturday, 7th March, preceded by DJ John O’Shea, WLRfm from 9.00 p.m. 10.00 p.m. Admission €10. JIGS AND REELS Cappoquin Community Centre - Saturday, 21st March. Book your tickets now €15 each. Tickets available shortly at Feericks Pharmacy, Cappoquin. LOTTO RESULTS Monday, 23rd February, 2015. Jackpot €4,700. No Winner. Numbers drawn were 2, 12, 18 and 21. Consolation Prizes: Tommy O’Connor, Castle St.; Kevin McCarthy, Allen St.; Susie Hickey, Barrack St.; Brian McCarthy, Dungarvan; Elaine Singleton, Affane and Mary Murray, Barrack St. Next Draw: Monday, 2nd March, 2015. All proceeds goes towards Community Centre. Current Jackpot €4,800. CAPPOQUIN COMMUNITY CENTRE GYM The Cappoquin Community Centre Gym is open six days a week Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.; Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. with reduced rates for students and retired OAPs on a daily basis. Contact Details: 05852746 / 087-2473120; email:ocappdev@eircom.ne t. Gym instruction available free of charge on Monday evenings from 6.00 p.m. 10.00 p.m. Open Daily through lunch hour and free parking.

Part-time gym instructors are Claire Egan, Conor Prendergast and Paul Murray. The gym is managed by Cathy McGrath. Caretakers are Sonny Landers, Billy Bray, Michael Keane, George Kearns and John McGovern. The subcommittee are Maura Purcell, Eileen Prendergast, Anthony Prendergast, Joe White, John McGrath, Conor Prendergast, Pat Hallissey and Cathy McGrath. Following extensive research Cappoquin Gym has the very best in cardiovascular and strength equipment.There are Life Fitness' treadmills. Within the gym, there is an extensive range of equipment. This range is guaranteed to work every muscle group in the body, including back extension and abdominal pieces. Our strength area also houses a very large range of free weights. In total the gym accommodates many pieces of equipment, which will ensure no waiting time during busy periods. It is compulsory to receive a fitness induction, prior to using the gym for the first time. Fitness assessments and reassessments are provided for members every 4-6 weeks. An instructor will talk to you about your fitness goals, and how to achieve them. The Fitness Instructor will then design a specific programme for you to help obtain your goals. On offer in the gym, are a large range of programmes available such as

personal training, Healthy for Life (60+), and gym challenges. With all this on offer you are sure to find a fitness programme to suit your needs at Cappoquin Community Centre Gym. Within the gym we have fully trained instructors on duty once a week, who are more than willing to advise on all aspects of training and healthy living. The gym has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere combined with state of the art equipment, which together makes it a motivating and enjoyable place to train. Currently new equipment has been installed. New Classes for gym FIT FOR 60 - Monday mornings 10.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m.,Thursdays 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. delivered by qualified gym instructor, Paul Murray. Ten Reasons for joining Cappoquin Gym: • You receive individualized programming for your body type and for your specific needs and goals. • You experience unparalleled motivation and increased self-esteem. • You can maximize your time with pre-planned workouts • You receive "cutting edge" information on training and nutrition. • You learn safety and injury prevention. • You will advance past plateaus. • You receive professional guidance and expertise. • You will be exposed to a variety of types of training

to help your personal growth. • There will be a progression of routines if to keep your workouts fresh and interesting, designed for you and your lifestyle. • You always have someone interested and concerned about your fitness and health. Our qualified instructors are weekly on hand to provide one-to-one assistance to help members attain their personal goals. New Gym Rates 2015 – Join Now. Annual Membership: Standard: €200; 3 Month’s Standard €60; Daily Rate: Standard €5; OAP/Student €3; 1 month - €25. Booking Details: 058-52746; email: ocappdev@eircom.net Being a committed exerciser is probably 70% of the battle towards achieving health, fitness and performance of regular exercise but many exercise enthusiasts and athletes are still frustrated when they compare how much time they spend exercising each week against the meager fitness improvements they have seen over an extended period of time. Committing time to exercise is critical, but so is training smart. Being a member of Cappoquin Gym means one can update and change your workouts regularly, motivates you, gives you up to date health & fitness information and keep you on target so that you can accomplish your health and fitness goals.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cappoquin ENTRY forms for the annual Cappoquin St. Patrick’s Day Parade are now available from Cappoquin Credit Union, Mary Murray's Foodstore and Cappoquin Post Office. Please note insurance for any motorised vehicles/floats is the responsibility of the owner, under the road traffic act. Entry to the parade is free but all donations would be greatly appreciated. Please return completed entry forms by Thursday, March 12th.

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At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Jennifer and Michael Hickey. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Donal and Jennifer O'Rourke. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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FOROIGE NOTES Last week, the Foróige club went to the Cappoquin Day Centre as part of its 'be healthy be happy' programme and members were looking at the social side of it in particular. So members carried out a where they asked the people how they used to communicate when they were our age before all the phones and internet and so on and how they socialised and it was very interesting. And they also said that they thought that more people in Cappoquin should be going there, that it's a very enjoyable place to go for a chat or to play a few games. Foróige club members, based on their experience at the Centre, couldn’t agree more and would like to thank the staff and regular attendees for their warm welcome as well. This week’s photo was taken during the club visit to the Day Centre. CAPPOQUIN 78 CYCLE EVENT We are delighted to formally announce the launch of yet another sporting event on the west Waterford calendar in 2015.The newly formed Cappoquin Cycling

Club, in conjunction with the Heritage Group, will be holding a 78 kilometre leisure cycle on Saturday, 18th July next. The route takes in a wonderfully scenic route down the western side of the Blackwater to Youghal Bridge, then over the hills to Clashmore and back to Cappoquin having skirted Dungarvan on the way. We have booked Cappoquin Community Centre as the start and finishing base, with an additional refreshment stop planned for Clashmore en route. Competitors will also receive commemorative

tee-shirts and goodie bags to help them on their way. This event has already been registered on the Cycling Ireland events calendar, and is covered by all Cycling Ireland regulations and insurance. Participants can register on-line at www.sportstiming.ie over the coming weeks, and find full details of the route, charges and other information. It is intended that any and all profits from this event, open to members of cycling clubs and to nonmembers, will go to support the restoration of the old Railway Bridge (the Red Bridge) in Cappoquin as a public amenity. By wonderful coincidence, not only is the route one of 78 kilometres, but the Red Bridge itself was opened in 1878. For anyone training for the 2015 Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford in late August, or looking for a mid-summer fitness target, Cappoquin 78 should be an ideal event to put in the diary.

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Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS The working team resumed outdoor work on Monday, 16th February. With the help of our CES worker Michael and Alison Ardern, Cosy Meadows Plant Nursery, great work was done in the Millennium Park, cutting back plants/shrubs, sweeping and carrying out a general tidy up. As it is intended to replace the eight quarter barrels on West Street because of their poor condition, Michael Coleman our CES worker cleaned them all out and spread the used compost on planted areas in the Millennium Park. Thanks to John Foley, overseer Waterford City & County Council for arranging ther collection of all of the waste associated with the above work. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Going back again to some food waste tips:BIN BAD HABITS

NOT FOOD: DON'T GO BANANAS - extend the life of this fruit by covering the stem of a bunch of bananas in cling film. This is because most of the natural ethylene gas that bananas use to ripen themselves is released from the stem STOP POTATOES SPROUTING - store potatoes with an apple! Apparently the low levels of ethylene gas that an apple emits can help to prevent the sprouting HARD CHEESE PLEASE - if that block of cheese is going hard just grate it for use in your favourite pasta dish USE YOUR LOAF AFTER THE TURN - if your bread is starting to go stale, sprinkle it with water and pop it in the oven for a few minutes to get some warm crusty bread perfect for dipping in soup. Alternatively, slightly stale bread is perfect for making toast or bread and butter

pudding. LISMORE COMMUNITY FIRST RESPONDERS Lismore Community First Reponders would like to express their grateful thanks to all who took part in our fundraiser held on the 13th February, 2015. We particularly want to thank the following for their generous support and donations towards our raffle and spot prizes: Lismore Hotel; Fortwilliam Estates; Lismore Clinic; Hair and Beauty Gallery; Mari Mina; Summerhouse Café; Cummins Bookmakers; Rustic Café; Limsore Heritage Centre; McGrath’s Butchers; The Red House; Bonnie’s Bouquets; Ngei Insulations; Roche’s Centra; LCFR members and friends; Mike O’Rourke for the disco. A list of prize winners was displayed in Roche’s Centra and the Credit Union and all prizes have now been claimed.

A huge “Thank You” to the Lismore public for their continued support. The members of LCFR endeavour to continue to offer this potentially life saving service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we are working towards extending our coverage area in the near future. LCFR is an entirely voluntary group and we are always on the look out for new members. For more information, please contact David Kiely 086-4034593. LISMORE MOCHUDA LOTTO DRAW RESULTS Date: February 17th, 2015. Super Jackpot €9,900. HLOS No winner. Bonus Jackpot €150. EGMX. No winner Consolation prizes of €20 each: Stephen Walsh, c/o Rose’s, Lismore; Monica O’Sullivan, c/o McGrath’s, Lismore; Ann McCarthy, c/o Winevaults, Lismore. Next Draw - February 24th, 2015. Eamonn’s Place. Super Jackpot €10,050.

Unplug - Meditation at The Healing Rooms NOW that Spring is here and our vitality is re-birthing, why not consider training yourself to live at a pace that suits you, mindfully and with the ability to carve out meaningful space that will nourish and replenish you? By learning to meditate we get to be aware of how we act or react, how harsh we might be on ourselves, by unknowingly pushing beyond sustainable limits. Meditation increases happiness and creativity and painlessly brings peace of mind.

At The Healing Rooms, Lismore a new season of Meditation has begun and continues on Thursday nights from 7.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Siobhan (087-9614790), will take you through breath meditation and Loving Kindness in a safe, warm space. This is a drop-in session and free, though if you feel like donating our designated charity is "Shave or Dye" for the Irish Cancer Society. Instead of shaving or dying we will be "Unplugging".... Feel free to join in.

time. It’s a fantastic play and definitely worth supporting. Proceeds from this production go to the charity “Carers of Ireland”. “Beautiful young Sive lives with her aunt and uncle in rural Kerry. Seán Dóta, an elderly farmer, offers the local matchmaker Thomasheen Seán Rua, a large sum for her hand in marriage. Will this be too much for her aunt and uncle to resist?” GOOD MEMORIES It was a sad day when one of our regular walked dogs “Keano” passed away recently. Keano’s minder and friend Ann will miss him. “Whoever said

“Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend” never owned a dog.” PILATES CLASSES Zofia Power has resumed her Pilates classes in the VECP community room every Monday 10–11 a.m. Wednesday 7.30–8.30 p.m. Extra dates will be arranged, possibly a Friday morning 10–11 if other times are oversubscribed. Contact Zofia / Carol 0876635465. DANCERCISE CLASS Just a reminder, this very popular dancercise class is back with a bang every Tuesday evening from 7–8 p.m. in Villierstown Church Hall facility. Enjoy learning the moves to chart music

IRISH Art Day, Lismore Castle, 26th February 2015.Valuations 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Evening Lecture 7.30 p.m. Charlie Minter, Specialist, British & Irish Art from Sotheby’s, will appraise and value works by British and Irish artists, from the 19th and 20th Century, brought in by members of the public to the stunning surroundings of the Banqueting Hall at Lismore Castle. In the evening, Minter will give a lecture on the market for Irish Art and the opportunities for collectors today. €10 each event, joint ticket €15 - all funds will go towards Lismore Castle Arts’ events and education programme. Booking essential.

For bookings and information please contact: Paul McAree, Exhibitions and Events Manager, Lismore Castle Arts, Lismore, Co. Waterford. Tel. (058) 54061 / W: www.lismorecastlearts.ie EXHIBITION Crooked Rain Crooked Rain Gemma Anderson, Karl Blossfeldt, Melanie Bonajo, Ciarán Ó Dochartaigh, Veit Laurent Kurz, Edward Clydesdale Thomson. Curated by Matt Packer, in conjunction with CCA Derry-Londonderry. 14th February - 12th April. EVENT Irish Art Day Valuation & Lecture on Irish Art, with Sotheby's Ireland. 26th February.

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Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place on Saturday night in An Cruiscín Lán and €50 was won by Mary Landers with Card Number 10, the King of Hearts. Congratulations. Jackpot next week is €1,200. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally. BAD PRESENTS Our local Ballinameela, Aglish Dramatic Society presents their new production, “Sive” by John B. Keane in Carriglee Hall on February 27th, 28th & 1st March. One of our local thespians Pado O’Brien will be performing for the first

Irish Art Day at Lismore Castle

and getting fit at the same time. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to or just needs someone to listen. We are lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor.” Call Carol on: 087- 6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If any group or individual has anything they would like to be included in these notes, just let me know. Remember if I don’t know what’s happening I can’t include it. All local news very welcome. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “Better days are coming … they are called Saturday & Sunday …”

BY now each family of our parish may be in possession of their Trocaire Family fast box. For some, the theme of this year’s Trocaire initiative may seem novel.The care of the earth being the duty of every one may be something beyond the imagining of some people. We hear about the loss of animal and plant life species.We hear about the ever changing global conditions that are seriously impacting the lives of people. We are privileged to do our bit during Lent and support this theme.There are some Trocaire boxes at the doors of both Churches. Lent is also a time of renewal of Faith and Charity in our lives. Turning to God in prayer is our most important task and privilege.There are many useful prayer sites on the internet. Use could be made of the Word of God both for personal and family

prayer. Prayer in the family could well be a stepping stone to conversations about Jesus Christ, about the Church, about the local parish. There is no enemy greater than the enemy of indifference. Lent is a time to move from indifference to concern and appreciation. If possible you could attend the daily Mass in St. Carthages, or the weekly Mass on Fridays in Ballysaggart at 7.00 p.m. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 28th February - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 1st March - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Ali Flynn from Lismore pictured with Mollie Ronayne from Dungarvan and Isabel Connors from Cappoquin at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

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Ballinameela Aglish Dramatics presents SIVE by J.B. Keane THIS is one of Ireland’s greatest plays - John B. Keane’s SIVE. The lovely innocent Sive (played by Ellen Curran) lives with her uncle Mike (played by Dan Fenton) and her horrible aunt, Mena (played by Viki Mulhall). Seán Dota (played by Henry O’Keeffe), an elderly farmer offers a substantial amount of money for her hand in marriage to the local match maker, Thomasheen Seán Rua (played by William O’Brien). Two travellers Pats Bockcock (played by Pat O’Brien) and Cathalawn (played by Austin Hally) attempt in their own way to stop this match with Sive’s true love Liam (played by Luke O’Connor). Nanna (played by Julie Horsom) is very fond of her granddaughter Sive and hates Mena. This dark and powerful story of greed and passion will move you and is a grave reminder of how

some lives were in 1950’s rural Ireland. Sive is on the Leaving certificate curriculum. The play is being directed by William O’Brien, Julie Horsom and Henry O’Keeffe. The cast have been busy rehearsing 3 times a week since Christmas and are looking forward to putting on a great show which they hope you enjoy. Thanks to Ballinameela Community Centre and to the Aglish Community Centre for the use of their fantastic facilities for rehearsals. Thanks also to Carriglea for allowing us to use the wonderful stage facilities there. We are delighted to say that we will be helped during the production by some of the Ballinameela Foroige group. We are lucky to live in an area which has so much community spirit, support and volunteers. Every year, B.A.D. select organisations and charities that mean something to the

group to give the proceeds of the raffle to. This year our three chosen groups are Carriglea Cairdre Services, Ballinameela Foroige and The Carers Association. Huge thanks to Terry McCarthy for minding the set and all that goes with it for the last year, Terry and the team of set-builders have been really busy over the last couples of weeks and have created a wonderful set, sincere thanks for all those late nights and weekends spent doing such a great job. Thanks also to all the committee who are busy organising make-up, the program, leaflets, posters, paying the bills, taking ticket bookings, making curtains, going to charity shops to find that vital costume and looking in attics and sheds for the set pieces! Thanks to Noel for all his work on lights and to Caroline O’Connor the stage manager, costume provider and promoter. Tickets can be booked

on 087-4447013 text anytime with your name and number of tickets you want

or phone between 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Carriglea Convent Theatre, Friday

27th, Saturday, 28th February and Sunday, 1st March at 8.15 p.m. sharp.

There is no seat allocation – so come early to get a good seat!

B.A.D. perform Sive by John B. Keane this Friday 27th, Saturday, 28th February and Sunday, 1st March. To book your tickets phone/text 087-4447013 between 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. From left to right: Sive played by Ellen Curran, Pats Bocock played by Pat O’Brien and Mike Glavin played by Dan Fenton.

Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 0878289147. 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, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, February is Maureen Culloo on 086-3428621. Current events on in the hall and local community: Circuit Training: Circuit Training will run for the next 2 weeks on a Monday night at 7.15 p.m. Classes are 1 hour duration and cost €5 per class. The classes are supervised by a qualified Fitness Instructor and are structured to benefit every level of fitness. Start off your new year in a healthy way and get fit, tone up, lose weight and improve your general well being. Any further enquires contact 0878229762. Finisk Valley AC News: Trainning times Wednesday training from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Saturday morning has changed from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. for the month of February in Ballinameela Community pitch/hall. All are welcome. New members always welcome. Irish Dancing: New members very welcome. For more information please contact Deirdre on 086-0640892. Ballinameela Foroige: Ballinameela Foroige meets on Thursday evenings in the Ballinameela Community Centre from 7.00 p.m. -

8.30 p.m.We have a very limited number of spaces available for new members this year, which will be awarded on a a first come first served basis. Please text Moya (087-6356478) to join the waiting list if you are interested. Ballinameela Foroige is looking for new leaders to help out on club nights. Anyone interested in getting involved please call Mary (0879840827) for more details; you can also check out www.foroige.ie or call down to the Ballinameela Community Centre any Thursday between 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. BALLINAMEELA ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Ballinameela Adult and Toddler Group meet every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, child minders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome! For more information contact Janice on 0879718945. AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit 4 Life runs every Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.15 p.m, walk, jog, run or crawl a few kilometres and improve your fitness level. With Operation Transformation in full swing now is the time to join, new members always welcome and all levels of fitness catered for. Only €2 per night with all proceeds going to Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Free hiviz vest to all newcomer’s. Aglish Fun Run/Walk 2015 3rd Aglish fun run/walk in aid of Children’s Hospital Crumlin takes place on Easter Monday, 6th of April. Run 10/5K or walk 5K. Entry Fee €7 or a donation, numerous spot prizes and refreshments afterwards in Aglish Community Hall. More details on Facebook or aglishfunrun@gmail.com. BALLINAMEELA AGLISH DRAMATICS (B.A.D.) BAD are delighted to announce our

performance of J.B. Keanes SIVE on Friday 27th, Saturday, 28th February and Sunday, 1st March at 8.15 p.m. sharp in Carriglea Theatre. Directed by William O’Brien and Julie Horsom. Tickets lines open now ring or text on the new number 0874447013 between 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. No seat allocation, come early to get a good seat. BADMINTON If you fancy a socialable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. If interested contact Mairead at 087-7681975. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place. Text your name and mobile number to this number 087 3538347. It works in two 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 LOTTO RESULTS Winning numbers were: 1, 10, 28. Congratulations to Kathleeen Twohig on your €3,200 win. €20 winners: Niamh Reynolds, Kereen; Mary Cummins, Woodstock; Lumberjacks, c/o Maureen’s; Rene Cotter, Aglish; Gary Hurney, Aglish. Next week’s jackpot €500 and will take place in the Cruiscín Lán. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

FRIENDS tell me that schools' art teachers are teaching a "cool" new type of art. It’s called Trash Art. It’s a bit like the kind of things they used to do many years ago on tv programmes like Blue Peter and, dare I say it, Bosco. But this time, instead of confining people to washing up bottles, toilet roll inserts and sticky back plastic, EVERYTHING is considered to be art supplies, as long as its surplus to practical requirements. In other words, trash. The beauty of the trash art method is that it combines creativity with recycling. Its all good! Contrary to the 'Blue Peter' method, first you collect the materials and then you look for the possibilities. So, instead of having a picture in your mind and organising the mixed media necessary to achieve it, you must look at the disparate materials and see the various possible outcomes. Obviously, there are protocols and safety requirements. For instance, nailing roadkill to the outside of an old fridge is a "no, no". You'll keep it much fresher if you put it in the fridge. Equally, inserting your old Christmas tree in your neighbours recycling bin is considered an artistic faux pas. As is inserting it in your neighbour. Launching leftover food at crows with a catapult is not art. Launching water balloons at them is much more satisfying. Ideally, what we are looking for is finding a new use for what is basically 'old tat'. Some suggestions have been uniquely creative, such as; Using old socks for shining windows on a cold day (in Ireland, use two) Create a mozaic with broken tiles. (for best effect, use different colours) Make garden lanterns by glass painting

old jam jars.(remove jam first or you'll be creating a wasp nest) Creating a "happy hobo" with unused medicines is not to be encouraged......ever. Use an old washing machine door as a goldfish bowl.(remove door from washing machine first, unless taking goldfish for a spin!!!) "Trash Art" is NOT opening a bag of rubbish on the side of the road and saying,"here's an installation I did earlier" (you know who you are). As always be creative but don't be stupid or inconsiderate. Ballinameela Creatives are to be found at Midi's place, on Wednesday nights at 7.30 p.m. and beyond. Alternatively, if you would like to break the ice gently, we are on Facebook. American educator Bill Nye once said, "If you want grown-ups to recycle, just tell their kids the importance of recycling, and they'll be all over it".

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Ardmore COMMUNITY GAMES CARA CLASHMORE, AN RINN, ARDMORE Community games season has commenced. Teams and individuals from CARA did very well last year. CARA won the participatory area prize in Co. Waterford. This year the county swimming is on March 31st.The venue is Waterford Crystal swimming pool, 6pm - 8pm three euro per child. Anyone who wants to compete in a swimming event please contact 0876332321 with entry details before 6th of March. List of events are on www.communitygames.ie. Art and hand writing competitions will take place in Ballyduff upper on March 21st 11.00 a.m., in community hall. Any child from our area of age can take part, €3 per child. Those interested in team events please contact your local coaches. Participants for individual events again entry details asap to 0876332321. Best of luck to our swimmers and artists. ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS NEWS Ardmore Tidy Towns Annual Dinner Dance takes place this year on Friday, March 27th at An Tobar This has been a wonderful parish social for years now and a great night out. This year, with so many younger members on our committee, we should have an even bigger crowd so book your place now. All are welcome to this event which as

always, will have a full and super hot four course meal and a great dance band to use up calories afterwards. Ardmore Tidy Towns Annual St Patrick's Day Ceili takes place on Monday March 16th at St Declan's Hall.This has proved to be an increasingly popular event over last few years and this year we're appealing for more men to attend. The womens side of the hall has been winning hands down so polish up those shoes and come on out. Tidy Towns Committee Meeting at The Round Tower Hotel on Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. We're looking for more volunteers so if you can spare an hour a week, please come along. DOG FOULING There was considerable improvement in the area last year but for some reason it has deteriorated to a horrible state again through the winter. We have put bag dispensers in place and we keep them stocked. It is the duty of every dog owner to ensure your dog is not fouling the streets. This is unacceptable and a real health risk to the children attending school. The footpaths on the Dungarvan and Youghal roads are particularly bad. AISTEOIRÍ AN tSEAN PHOBAIL The Aisteoirí will stage their sell-out production of “The Two Loves Of Gabriel Foley” one last time soon! This final production, in aid of Ardmore Kinsalebeg SVP, is the last chance to catch this un-missable com-

Not the usual version of a photo of Ardmore Round Tower - Monday, February 23rd, 2015.

edy by Jimmy Keary before it’s wedding bells-or should that be ‘curtains’-for Gabriel! “The Two Loves Of Gabriel Foley” Saturday, March 7th next at Halla Colmán in Old Parish. To book call 087-1427818 or call to Quinn’s Foodstore in Ardmore (024-94250). ARDMORE N.S. LEGOMANIA! Via Ardmore N.S. Parent’s Association….The plan at the moment is to screen 'The Lego Movie' at 8.00 p.m. on Saturday, 7th March. It's not set in stone yet, so please let me know if

there's anything else on that night or any reason to move that date. If you haven't seen it, it's a cracking movie and boasts one of the most annoying songs you will ever hear in your life!!!! Everything is awesome....Everything is cool when you're part of a team. More info as soon as we tie things down. But please keep that date in mind and we'll make sure to have the popcorn ready for you! GRANGE N.S. NEWS St. Mary’s National School Grange, Parents

Ardmore Pattern Festival hosts multi-platinum artists The High Kings THEIR first two albums were platinum selling in Ireland, they’ve toured the US and Europe on many occasions and this July they’re coming to Ardmore,

Co. Waterford. Irish Ballad group The High Kings formed in Dublin in 2008 and are made up of the extremely talented Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden. Following the excitement of claiming the IPB Pride of Place award in November 2014 and the coverage Ardmore received on RTÉ’s Nationwide programme, the village has been in the nation’s limelight and some very excit-

ing guests are in the line-up for this year’s events. The 2015 festival dates run from 20th – 26th July. Pattern Festival committee member Maurice Power, who has been involved since the festival’s rejuvenation in 2007 commented “Our church gig is much anticipated each year and following the sell-out success in previous years I’m sure 2015 and The High Kings will be no different. We’re thrilled to bring yet another high pro-

file group to perform on our doorstep!” The High Kings will take to the stage live in St. Declan’s Church on Thursday, 23rd July as part of their international tour dates. Tickets are priced at €30 each and are available from 086-8499895 or by calling 086-8329988. To learn more about Ardmore Pattern Festival visit www.ardmorepatternfestival.ie or find us on Facebook.

Association are delighted to announce our major fundraiser for 2015. On Friday, May 29th we will be holding a family fun filled Evening At The Dogs at Youghal Greyhound Stadium. Commentary on the night will be from Brian Gleeson (RTE & Channel 4) and Oisin Langan (Newstalk) both past pupils of the school. We are appealing to all present, past and future families of the school to come together to help make this night not alone a night to remember but also

[Gerry O'Mahony]

a financial boost to our school funds. Family Entry Tickets will be going on sale soon for a very reasonable €15. This will include entry to racetrack, draw, children's entertainment from renowned Wobbly Circus, face painting and some other surprises. So place Friday evening May 29th in your diary. Plenty more details to follow in the coming weeks, or contact us on 087-7411410 CARDS AT KEEVERS Card results. 1st. Nora

may O'Neill and Tessie Mansfield. Joint 2nd. Des Fitzgerald and Gerry O'Brien. Laurence and Martin Keevers and Brian Keane and Jason Lenane. Best last 5. Pat and Mary Prendergast. Last game Hugh Reilly and James Flavin. ROUND TOWER HOTEL NEWS Normally February's Last Friday Session at Round Tower Hotel should be this Friday, 27th February but it's postponed - Trish and Aidan look forward to seeing you all at our session on Friday, 27th March.

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Ní neart go cur le chéile - Seachtain na Gaeilge á ceiliúradh sna Déise Waterford City & County Council & Waterford Childcare Committee celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge 2015 TÁ Seachtain na Gaeilge á ceiliúradh i gContae Phort Láirge faoi láthair, le réimse imeachtaí eagraithe in áiteanna éagsúla ar fud an chontae agus na cathrach. Once again, the Irish Office and Library Service of Waterford City & County Council and Waterford Childcare Committee have come together to organise a range of events to celebrate Seachtain na Gaeilge, the national Irish language festival, which takes place from the 1st-17th March, 2015. A number of Storytelling Sessions for children (Scéalaíocht sa Leabharlann) are being organised in various venues in City and County and there will also be annual favourites such as Bingó as Gaeilge and Ciorcal Comhrá na Trá Móire. Details of the events in the various venues are as follows: LEABHARLANN DHÚN GARBHÁN / DUNGARVAN LIBRARY As well as ‘Bingó as Gaeilge’ for primary schools on the 3rd, 4th and 10th March, Jacqui de Siúin from Waterford Childcare Committee will present Scéalaíocht do Pháistí Óga (Storytime ‘as Gaeilge’ for Young Children with Boardbooks) at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, 4th March in Dungarvan Library. This free event is suitable for any children aged 3-5 years. Adults are invited along to the Library on Friday morning, 13th March at 10.30 a.m. for a ‘Maidin Caifé as Gaeilge’. Come along to enjoy the chat and a friendly ‘comhrá as Gaeilge’ over a cupán tae nó caifé. LEABHARLANN NA TRÁ MÓIRE / TRAMORE LIBRARY The Tramore Branch Library will also host the ever-popular Bingó as Gaeilge, which is being organised on demand from local primary schools on a pre-booked basis. However, on Friday, 13th March there will be a number of open ‘Bingó as Gaeilge’ sessions at 11.00 a.m. and 12.00 noon and all are welcome to come along to these. Jacqui de Siúin from Waterford Childcare Committee will host Scéalaíocht & Rannta (Storytelling and Rhymes) for toddlers in Tramore Library on Wednesday, 11th March and all are welcome to come along to this free session of interactive fun and games ‘as Gaeilge’. Tramore’s Ciorcal Comhrá (Conversational Irish group) will continue throughout March, with Comhrá as Gaeilge in the Library on Thursday, 5th March and Thursday, 12th March night from 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., and new people are always welcome. So, if you want to practice/improve on your ‘cúpla focal’ for Seachtain na Gaeilge, pop along to Tramore Library any Thursday night, and join in the fun! NIALL DE BÚRCA We are delighted to welcome nationally-renowned seanchaí, Niall de Búrca back to Waterford on Wednesday, 4th March, when he will entertain children from primary schools in both Tramore and Portlaw during the day with his wonderful brand of storytelling and suspense. CATHAIR PHORT LÁIRGE / WATERFORD CITY Waterford Library Service will run open ‘Bingó as Gaeilge’ sessions in both Ardkeen and Brown’s Road Libraries during Seachtain na Gaeilge (all are welcome) and Jacqui de Siúin from Waterford Childcare Committee will host Scéalaíocht & Rannta (Storytelling and Rhymes) for toddlers in both the Central Library (at 10.30 a.m. on Tuesday, 3rd March) and Ardkeen Library (at 11.00 a.m. on Friday, 6th March). Again, all are welcome to come along to these sessions, where children and parents get a flavour of the fabulous range of high quality Irish language children’s books that are currently available. Waterford Museum of Treasures will also run Bilingual Historical Tours of the museum at various times during Seachtain na Gaeilge and further details of these can be obtained directly from the Museum at (051) 304500 or museumreception@waterfordcouncil.ie PORT LÁCH & LIOS MÓR / PORTLAW & LISMORE On Thursday, 12th March Portlaw Library will host free, open sessions of Bingó as Gaeilge and Jacqui de Siúin from Waterford Childcare Committee will host Scéalaíocht & Rannta (Storytelling and Rhymes) for 3-5 years old in Lismore Library on the same day. For a full list and details of all the events during Seachtain na Gaeilge, check out Waterford City & County Council’s website, www.waterfordcouncil.ie Mar sin, má tá suim agat freastal ar réimse imeachtaí trí Ghaeilge, nó do chúpla focal féin a chleachtadh, tá rud éigint duit le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge i mbliana. So, whether you want to listen to the spoken Irish word, practice your own ‘cúpla focal’, or even play Bingo, there’s something for you to partake in during this year’s Seachtain na Gaeilge. Bain taitneamh as!

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise RANG ACLAÍOCHTA/ WALKING EXERCISE CLASS Ag tosnú ón Luan seo chughainn ar aghaidh, beidh rang aclaíochta ar siúl i dtigh Kealy sa Sean Phobal. Is iontach an deis seo do dhaoine gur mhaith leo aclaíocht coirp a dhéanamh cóngarach don bhaile. Tosnóidh an chéad rang Dé Luain seo chughainn, 2 Márta, agus gach Luan feasta, óna 10 – 11 ar maidin. Tuilleadh eolais ó Helen ar 0868541081. Every Monday morning at Kealy's House Old Parish a walking exercise class will take place indoors. A class with a difference which will get you fit and keep you fit. Class begins on Monday, 2nd March. Class suited to all ages, all are welcome. Cead isteach 10.00 a.m. 11.00 a.m. From John Paul's pub pass the GAA field continue for 1 mile to T junction turn left 3rd house on left. More info at Helen 086-8541081. PEIL NA MBAN – CLÁRÚ / REGISTRATION Beidh oíche chlárúcháin ag Peil na mBan an tSean Phobail ar an Aoine, 27 Márta óna 6 – 8 sna seomraí gléasta ag Páirc Cholmáin sa Sean Phobal. Fáilte roimh baill nua i gcónaí. A registration evening will take place for an Sean Phobal Ladies Football on Friday, 27th March from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. at the dressing rooms at Páirc Cholmáin sa Sean Phobal. BRONNADH AR CHOISTE MAISITHE NA RINNE Bhronn Dáithín Condúin €250 ar Choiste Maisithe na Rinne tar éis comórtas darts a eagraíodh sa tigh tábhairne le déanaí. David Condon made a presentation of €250 from

Dáithí Condúin, Ann Kenneally agus Neil Ó Muirithe ag bronnadh seic ar Choiste Maisithe na Rinne.

Tigh Muirithe Darts Club to Ann Kenneally who gratefully accepted it on behalf of Coiste Maisithe na Rinne –Ring Peninsula Community Group. Also present was Neil Murray who said “Coiste Maisithe na Rinne are a local environmental group who do great voluntary work in our community. They are our chosen recipients of the funds raised at the 2014 St. Stephen’s Day Darts Tournament here in Tigh Muirithe Helvick!” YOGA Bíonn Yoga Suain ar siúl gach Déardaoin i Halla Pobail na Rinne ó 8 – 9, fáilte roimh chách. Yoga classes are held each Thursday from 8-9 in the Community Hall in An Rinn, further information from Mary on 0876977426.

CUIBHRINN / ALLOTMENTS Anois teacht an earraigh .... Tá deis iontach ann do dhaoine gur mhaith leo tosnú leis an garraíodóireacht. Más suim leat a bheith páirteach i ngrúpa beag daoine a bhíonn ag fás glasraí is bláthanna srl, in áit fíor álainn chuige sa Sean Phobal, cuir scéal dtí Míchéal ar 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com As the growing season approaches, we are looking for people to get involved in the allotment site in an Sean Phobal. People can grow their own vegetables in the community area or take a small plot of land. If interested, contact Míchéal on 058-46664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com. LÁ ’LE PÁDRAIG Ní fada uainn anois Lá

Páistí i Lios na Síog agus pancóga á dhéanamh acu do Mháirt na hInide.

Fhéile Pádraig agus na socrúcháin ar siúl don mhórshiúl a bheidh ar siúl i nDún Garbhán, an 39ú paráid. Bailíonn na sluaite ó iarthar Phort Láirge don ócáid agus más mian leat a bheith páirteach, grúpaí, scoileanna srl. – anois an tam chun clárú. Dungarvan and the entire west Waterford and beyond are gearing up for the most fantastic ever 39th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. And it’s no wonder because with the prize fund of over €4000, the parade and associated entertainment are estimated to attract over 12,000 spectators to the town. Over the years the parade has morphed into a great cultural and celebratory extravaganza. Assembling in Coolagh Road on March 17th at 2.30 p.m. with a kick off at 3.00 p.m. sharp, the parade goes through the bunting bedecked streets of Abbeyside and Dungarvan. Information and parade entry forms can be obtained from the following: Jim Veale 058-45374; Damien Dillon 058-42806; Cllr Anne Marie Rossiter in the Capitol Cleaners 0872372534; Maurice Butler info@butlersicecream.ie; info@joanclancygallery.com Joan Clancy. LÁ OSCAILTE – SCOIL NA LEANAÍ Beidh lá oscailte do Scoil na Leanaí, Coláiste na Rinne ar siúl ar an Satharn, 21 Márta óna 2 – 5 sa tráthnóna.

An open day will be held for Scoil na Leanaí in Coláiste na Rinne on Saturday, 21st March from 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Tá an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú thar n-ais ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9-11 ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments 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 / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1422902. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 058-46664.

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Mentor Darragh McMahon and some of the CoderDojo Dungarvan kids with the Pepsi donated laptops.

THE CoderDojo Foundation has just released the date and venue for the CoderDojo 2015 Coolest Projects Awards. The massive event will take place on June 13th in the RDS. The Awards ceremony is an opportunity for clever young coders from more than 600 Dojos in 57 countries worldwide to showcase the projects they have created at their local Dojos. At CoderDojo kids and teens learn the coding languages necessary to enable them to build websites, games and apps in a fun and relaxed manner. Classes are free, led and taught at by volunteers so if you are asked to pay...it's not CoderDojo! In addition to programming, the dedicated mentors at the weekly sessions in the Fusion Centre also teach related skills such as 3D modelling, electronics and image editing. Dungarvan will be well represented in Dublin in June with almost twenty of the members taking projects to the RDS. There are currently eight mentors sharing their time and skills, completely free of charge, with over 40 young people every Saturday in the Fusion Centre (next to the Sports Centre). One of the highlights which the kids enjoyed

recently was a visit from Pat Gayer, BDM with Sanmina, Fermoy. Sanmina employs 45,000 people in 75 factories globally. The Fermoy factory builds medical and industrial communicatious high reliability products and Pat brought along some samples to show to his intrigued young audience. He also explained the Internet of Things (IoT) and it's large growth market for software and devices. It was very inspiring for the kids to see how technology can be applied to life so thank you to Pat and Sanmina for taking the time. Other recent highlights have been the celebration this month of the club's 2nd birthday, the arrival of 10 Raspberry Pi's, the donation of 5 laptops by Pepsi, and the presentation to the attendees of their achievement badges. New mentors are always welcome so if you have IT/electronic skills that you are willing to share please drop an email to Nora, Aoife and Ursula coderdojodungarvan@gmail.com Special thanks as always to Dungarvan Scouts who have allowed us use of the Fusion Centre over the past two years as a venue for the Dojo.

CoderDojo Dungarvan Co-founder and mentor Aoife O'Brien, mentors Ron Bending, John Kiely, Brad Norman, Darragh McMahon, Jeremy Flynn, Pawel Lorenc and Siobhan Wall.

Happy 2nd Birthday CoderDojo Dungarvan. Future electronics engineer Joe busy with Arduino.

Joe making plans.

John David White checking out the button badge reward system.

Dara Baumann giving the new Pi's a welcome hug.

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COMERAGH COMHALTAS

Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach NEW TERM NEWS If one word could be used to describe recent activities among our members, it is enthusiasm. The Cúil na Sméar Sunday session is chock-a-block with many new faces. The adult Mondays are going well and once again we will return to The Mill Bar on the first Monday in March. Nowhere is the enthusiasm more apparent than among the tiny tots attending the dancing classes on Tuesdays and it is with great reluctance they leave, having been put through their

paces by their patient teacher Deirdre Kiely. The new arrangements for the advanced fiddle classes are working well with Geraldine O’Callaghan, dovetailing well with our Friday classes. While we had already designated 2015/16 as “the year of the accordion” already numbers have increased before advertising this project. We have also added guitar lessons to the Friday schedule and an extra concertina and Tin whistle class. Just as we settle into the bright days of spring and the final term of

Joseph Mannion and Bobby Gardiner at the Gradam Ceoil Awards 2015.

classes, thoughts turn to arrangements for Seachtain na Gaeilge and St Patrick’s Day. And if that wasn't enough the Fleadh Cheoil and Dungarvan Tradfest/Feile na nDéise programme is taking shape. Already confirmation of bookings is coming from many performers and a celebration of our cultural heritage is being planned around the 20th birthday of Danú. Details will be announced in late March. GRADAM CEOIL AWARDS 2015 Congratulations to Joseph Mannion who showed not only his musical talents to viewers last Sunday evening on TG4 but also his excellent acting skills. Joseph is so young but already has achieved so much. He is a great role model to his peers and the Comeraghs Comhaltas committee and members are very proud and wish him all the best in his future endeavours. Joseph is pictured here with the legendary Bobby Gardiner who was awarded the Lifetime Achievement, both enjoying the celebrations at the after party of the Gradam Ceoil Awards 2015 in Cork Opera House. DON'T FORGET Follow us on Facebook Comeraghs Comhaltas Branch or alternatively check out our Website www.comeraghs.com

Kilmacthomas COMMUNITY GAMES The Waterford Community Games swimming competition will be held on Tuesday, 31st March in the Waterford Crystal Pool. If you are aged between 6/16 and would like to enter please ring Wendy on 087-6117160 before March 5th. CONFIRMATION On Thursday, 12th February at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Kill the sacrament of confirmation was administered to the 6th class pupils of Newtown Primary School by Fr. Cullinan assisted by Fr. M. Keogh, P.P., Newtown and Fr. Callan, Kill. Those who received the Holy Spirit were Charlie Burns, David Flynn, Eve Heazle, Anthony Mullins, Josh O'Donnell, Geoff O'Neill-Dowdall, Ciara Sheehan, Peter Edward Walsh and Sean

Walsh. Congratulations to all and a big thank you to the teachers and parents for preparing all the children for this very special day in their lives. CAR BOOT SALE Car boot sale cum market will take place in the Rainbow Community Hall on Sunday, 8th March from 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. If you would like to book a table contact Mary on 051294671 for details. Bargains to be had on books, home made cakes, toys, jewellery, bric a brac, kindling, shrubs and plants, clothing and many more items. Tea/coffee available, come early and grab a bargain. LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmac AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 21st February. Letters drawn were H, N, R and S. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Derek Cleary, Kilmac; Paddy Drohan, Scrahan; Pat

Kiersey, Currabaha; Nicola Dee, Kilmac and Nicky Butler, Croughaún View, Kilmac. Next week’s jackpot €1,850, be in to win. 18th BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Natasha Whelan, Carrigcastle, Ballylaneen on celebrating her 18th birthday at the weekend in The Bally Inn with her family and many friends. WHIST Results of the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 16th February, Stess Connolly, Rosie Keane, Nicola Carroll, Kitsy Keating, Mary Kirwan, Mary Blackmore, Alice Walsh, Agnes Thomas, Monica Gough, Maura Lannon and Biddy Carroll. Raffle winners - Hannah McGrath, Mary Blackmore, Maura Lannon, Hannah McGrath, Stess Connolly, Teresa Keane, Agnes Thomas, Biddy Fitzgerald and Monica Gough.

Rachel and Annie Kelly pictured with Ellen Ann Moloney, all from Waterford, at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

SPRING has finally arrived although there is still a bite in the weather! However, we have an abundance of seasonal opportunities springing forth waiting for us to capture. Baby lambs are at the cutest right now filling up paddocks around the countryside, daffodils, snowdrops and many more interesting flowers are peeping out ready to adorn our gardens and hedgerows – grab your camera and get going! CLUB ACTIVITY Many club members are already out and about, uphill and down dale searching out great landscape photos and earmarking places to revisit later.We have field trips ready to roll out over the coming months so keep an eye out on our Facebook page and see where we are headed! It could be your neck of the woods so watch out for our convoy! CLUB COMPETITION The theme for February was MINIMALISM, and as expected we got a variety of interesting and diverse offerings from members. Great to have a theme that challenges us to try something different and think outside the box! Congratulations to Gerry Kenneally who took 1st place with a classic shot of

‘Woodstown Groynes’; Kieran Russell came 2nd with ‘Boatstrand Boardwalk’ and Angela Feldon 3rd with ‘Lonesome Stone’. The Monthly theme for March is FOOD, 5” x 7” images and Quarterly theme is PORTRAITURE (Hi-key or low-key), this was all covered in the fantastic Portrait Workshop given by Irina Duane recently.Thanks a million to Irina for her indepth and informative talk and demonstration which had a capacity attendance. Check out Irina’s work at Happy Memories Photography on Facebook. NEXT MEETING Next club meeting is 10th March, 2015 at 7.30 p.m. in Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. New members are more than welcome to drop in and check out the craic! Members are reminded to check out emails and FLICKR for club updates. Busy times ahead but so much better when you are enjoying it with friends! 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.

MINIMALISM: 1st ‘Woodstown Groynes’ by Gerry Kenneally

MINIMALISM: 2nd ‘Boatstrand Boardwalk’ by Kieran Russell

MINIMALISM: 3rd ‘Lonesome Stone’ by Angela Feldon

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Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea

“What makes us happy?” SO many people are feeling down in the dumps these times, I began to wonder what can be done to bring about a change of mood. What makes us happy as children is much simpler than what makes us happy as adults and grown-up happiness tends to be bittersweet. You may find someone you deeply love, yet there are always compromises in the relationship, along with arguments, disappointments and tough obstacles for both people. People say that they are happy; but no one has ever discovered what exactly makes someone happy. My idea of happiness might make you miserable, and vice versa. Let's cut to the most basic questions. Can you be happy every minute of the day? No. Does romantic love guarantee happiness? Does having a baby? No, to both questions. Is happiness hard work? Most people find it so. Compared to a person's dream of perfect happiness, these are discouraging answers. But I think the situation contains possibilities and rewards that most of us never suspect. Achieving perfect happiness is possible. It simply requires a major sacrifice: Pleasure isn't the same as happiness, and getting more pleasure isn't what will make you happy. Unhappiness is rooted in not knowing who you really are. Relying on another person's love to make you happy means that they also have the power to take your happiness away. Even the prospect of this is enough to make happiness feel insecure. To capture such bliss personally requires some lifestyle adaptations, since the promise of happiness as an inner state, one that nobody can take away from you, depends on what you're willing to do to realise it. Live close to nature's rhythms and cycles, especially with regard to getting good sleep and going out into natural beauty on a reg-

ular basis. Reduce external stresses, making a serious effort to live and work in a positive environment. Make time every day to relax. Make time every day to play. Let your brain experience the quiet inner state through taking time to dwell in the moment – meditation is not just a fancy word. Limit the toxicity of alcohol, tobacco and adulterated food. Favour a natural, organic diet whenever possible. Drink pure water; breathe pure air. Avoid the daily temptations of negativity, such as gossip, dwelling on bad news, venting our anger and impatience and blaming others. Take responsibility for your own happiness. Despite the disappointments you've already experienced, happiness is achievable beyond anything you've imagined. The secret is to realise that happiness isn't a mood; it's the most natural way to feel, and something we all knew as children. Life becomes more complex as we grow up, but that fact doesn't take away our birthright. It just means that we must apply our awareness, getting past the obstacles that hide the underlying happiness that is always there, waiting to be awakened. Though no one likes it, each of us will find ourselves broken at some point in our journey. When we find our-

selves there, what do we do? I've been broken many times through illness, through the loss of a job, through the derailment of a dream and inevitably, through the deaths of loved ones. For all of this, I can offer a mysterious truth that life has given me: that we are stronger, gentler, more resilient and more beautiful than we imagine, and that the resource we call life is never far away. I know this because every time my heart has been shattered, I have felt certain that it could never be put back together. And every time, without exception, not only has my heart mended but it has become larger, stronger and more loving for the breaking. Accept that realising that we will be broken is not a pessimistic view, but a wholehearted acceptance of the unfolding nature of life. Being tossed and turned by circumstances is part of life's weather. You may trip on obstacles, hurting someone you love.You may find yourself alone, without the person with whom you thought you'd spend the rest of your life. You may become ill. How do we meet these challenges? For me, I try to remember, when breaking, that every crack is an opening. No matter how harsh the experience, something is always opened within us; and what is opened is always more important than what breaks us. We might experience cruelty or unfairness or indifference or the brutality of chance all of which are difficult and life-changing. If you're married, it's generally assumed you'll always have somebody for better or worse. But I'd just like to say that when you're not married, you'll also always have somebody for better or worse, somebody to count on, love, laugh with, fight

with, miss, confide in and rely on. Because being notmarried doesn't mean you're alone. It means you're living your life with friends, lovers, sisters, brothers, neighbours and co-workers. You're just not living with a spouse. Maybe you're in a relationship. Maybe you opt for no romantic partner at all. Instead you connect with friends over big pots of soup and crusty bread, go on outings and encounter strangers, work for social causes, swim in the ocean, play music with friends.You don't need to be married to have all the things marriage is supposed to give you, in a life rich with experience and intimacy. Because real security comes from being known for who you are and cared for no matter what upsetting stuff in life happens, and marriage doesn't stop it. Security, on the other hand, makes those rough times endurable. I get mine from my family and children, every time they ring me with their news and tales of my grand-children. I get it from my best friend, every time she senses I'm in need of a late-night chat (or she is!). The trick is to keep calm and use an affirmative. My daughter Cathy shared this with me this morning. “We use affirmatives all the time. The friends and colleagues we console over losing an account or a sale. “You will be o.k.: you really are very good at what you do.” The child who is always last in the race “I am so proud of you, you did your very best”. The best friend who has gone through a break-up; “You are an amazing person, this experience will make you stronger”.We reach out with kind supportive words that we use as statements, as facts. We ‘declare’ the ‘truth’ to make others feel better, encouraged. Why do we not instinctively affirm ourselves, and why should we? “We think therefore we are,” to paraphrase Descartes, and by the public articulation of ‘truths’ we not only self-comfort but extend kindness to ourselves.We are our own audience; we matter to ourselves as well.” Let there be no panic!

Orla Queally from Abbeyside pictured with Saoirse Curran from Dungarvan at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Modeligo MODELIGO NS Parents of new entrants to Modeligo N.S. for September 2015 who wish to use School Transport are asked to contact Bus Eireann before the end of this month. Our 15 Confirmation candidates participated in a lovely presacrament Ceremony of Light during the Sunday 10.00 a.m. Mass at Modeligo church on Sunday last, we wish all our Confirmation Class well in their preparations for their big day. The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, April 14th, and we understand that it will be the first episcopal ceremony to be conducted by the soon-to-beinaugurated new Bishop of Waterford and Lismore Alphonsus Cullinan. So it will be a big Déise and, of course, Modeligo welcome for His Lordship! MINISTERS OF THE WORD A new rota of Ministers of the Word is due to be drawn up shortly, we are always ready to welcome new Proclaimers of the Word of Christ, please feel free to become part of the reading rota, to do so you can contact either Noreen O’Brien or Fr. Kiely. BALLINAMEELA AGLISH DRAMATICS The above Drama Group will be Staging "Sive " by JB Keane at Carriglea over the weekend, and what a production it promises to be, a bittersweet tale of anger, love, hatred and tenderness, that, no matter how

often one sees it, will always tug at the heart-strings.The cast of 9, including actor/director William O'Brien, includes 3 newcomers to the stage, and have no doubt will be avid theatre participants from now on! Booking information can be found elsewhere on this publication, we look forward to seeing a full theatre over the entire weekend! WALKING GROUP The informal walking group will be meeting at the Community Centre every Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. sharp, please bring along your Hi-Vis jacket and light, we look forward to your company, the more the merrier! PATTERN COMMITTEE AGM After a very successful Pattern 2014, the Committee are now looking ahead to August 2015, we will be holding our AGM at the Centre on Wednesday, March 4th at 8.30 p.m. Do please come along and share any ideas that you may have for the upcoming festivities. CONDOLENCES It was with great sadness that we learned of the death of May Coleman, Mallow, Co. Cork who was a member of the Collender family, Mogeha, and predeceased only 2 months ago by her sister Alice Marnane, Bansha, and by her brother John 2 years earlier. The Late May was by profession a Primary Schoolteacher

and earlier in her career taught at Killisheal N.S. and Coolnasmear N.S., amongst other schools, before continuing her profession in Mallow. Sincerest condolences are offered to her son, daughters, grandchildren and her extended Coleman and Collender family connections. Following Requiem Mass at St. Mary's, Mallow on Saturday last, the remains of the late May were laid to rest beside those of her late husband Michael. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam. CELEBRATION SOCIAL Modeligo GAA will be staging a celebratory social event at the Park Hotel on March 21st. We haven't had a social gathering of this type for a number of years now, so do get on your best "social clobber" and be part of the event: there will be 3 hurling trophies, no less, on display! Tickets are €30 each and can be booked through any Committee member. CRANNCHUR AITIUL The numbers out of the draw drum on Saturday last were 6, 15 & 17, and as we had no match 3 tickets from amongst those on the table, next week's jackpot will be €1,700. Go raibh mile maith agaibh go léir. 4 x €25 lucky dip winners as follows: Nick Troy; Bridget Kiely, Lyrattin; Patsy Collins, Kinsalebeg, and Paul Marks, Clashmore.

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West Waterford CONFIRMATION DISCO On Tuesday next, March 3rd, the pupils of fifth and sixth classes in Ballycurrane, Clashmore and Kinsalebeg national schools will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in Clashmore Church. Later that evening at 6.00 p.m. a disco has been organised here in Clashmore Village in the Decies and all those receiving confirmation, their families and friends are welcome along . Wishing you all a lovely day. LAST ORDERS! Remember the Clashmore/Tinnock School reunion – gathering of June 2013! Towards the end of last year video footage and photographs were compiled together and presented on a wonderful DVD, which was available to buy over Christmas. Since then we have had a huge number of requests for further copies – so the committee have decided to place one more bulk order. If you are one of those still wishing to have a copy or want a special gift for family and friends over seas please place your order with Anna Foley at 0857204004. Please note the final date for orders is this Sunday, March 1st.

COMMUNITY GAMES CARA Clashmore, An Rinn, Ardmore Once again the Community games season has commenced. Teams and individuals from CARA did very well last year. CARA won the participatory area prize in Co. Waterford. This year the county swimming is on March 31st.The venue is Waterford Crystal swimming pool, 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. three euro per child. Anyone who wants to compete in a swimming event please contact 087 6332321 with entry details before 6th of March. List of events are on www.communitygames.ie Art and hand writing competitions will take place in Ballyduff upper on March 21st at 11.00 a.m,. in the Community Hall. Any child from our area of age can take part, €3 per child. Those interested in team events please contact your local coaches. Participants for individual events again entry details asap to 087 6332321. Best of luck to our swimmers and artists. CLASHMORE TIDY TOWNS Table Quiz Clashmore Tidy Towns Association wish to announce that they are

holding a fundraising Table Top Quiz on this Friday night, February 27th, at The Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore at 8.30 p.m. which promises to be a great night of entertainment for all. Cost of entry will be €40 per team and there will also be a bumper raffle on the night with some great prizes on offer so hopefully, something for all patrons, young and old, and we hope to see you all there! CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS On Sunday, February 22nd, the letters drawn in our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw were Z.C.T.F We had no winner of our Jackpot so next week it will be €3,750 when our draw takes place on Sunday night. €20 each goes to: Ann O’Mahoney, Peter Deady, Paudie Connery.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. AGLISH FIT FOR LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k every Tuesday & Thursday night at 7.15 p.m. New members always welcome. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children's Hospital Crumlin. All levels of fitness catered for. Walk, Jog, Run

Dungarvan CBS Transition Year students hillwalking in the Comeragh mountains.

or Crawl a few k and improve your fitness and have some fun. You are welcome to join in at any time. SAILORS AND FISHERMEN FONDLY REMEMBERED AT ANNUAL MASS A large congregation heard Canon David O’Herlihy, P.P., pray for the sailors and fishermen lost to the water - at the Youghal Parish Church recently. The occasion was the Annual Mass for the list of lost seamen (now over onehundred and thirty) who are buried all over the world - and more without graves - who are resting in the deep. The Canon spoke of the great sadness that such tragedies brought to poor local families in a port like Youghal. Then local man Fr. Bernard Cotter - who travelled from Cork - told of hearing about the loss of the ‘Nellie Fleming’ when he was only three years of age. One of the drowned crew was Batty Glavin his granduncle - on his maternal side. He remembers the great shock all over the town during that February of 1936 - when the ‘Nellie’ failed to arrive in harbour after a terrible

storm. The Glavin connections were many and extended to the Twomey Cotter - Troy - and Geary families. Fr. Bernard told of how much it meant to him to be present at this special Mass - and to be in the company of so many sea-related people and members of the rescue services. The Mass and ceremony finished with the singing of the Lifeboat anthem ‘Home from the Sea’ - by the Ansbro family - who are members of the Irish Navy. Then it was time to admire all the medals - and certificates - and model ships on view at the altar rails - before viewing the sixty photos on display in the porch of the church. Afterwards - it was down to the Red Store for light refreshments and a chance to meet the sailors from neighbouring ports. Then Frank Mills gave a very enlightening talk about the ‘Nellie Fleming’ and the different captains that sailed in it over the years. He also mentioned how the brave Ballycotton lifeboat men in the ‘Mary Stanford’ saved the crew of the Daunt Rock Lightship - during that same terrible storm. Having travelled over from London for this spe-

cial ceremony - Jimmy Duggan - nephew of Captain Mike Duggan told of growing up locally in Church Street - before going to sea. He also lost his father to the water in the port of New-Ross attempting to save a fellow sailor who had fallen overboard. Local historian - Frank Keane - then produced a poster (of 1936) that advertised a fundraising event at the time for the families of the missing crew of the ‘Nellie’ - and he presented it to Jimmy Duggan. Jimmy was very grateful and emotional - as he thanked everybody for making the occasion so outstanding. A lot of praying was done - a lot of memories were revived - and a few tears were shed - before this ‘Sailors Remembered’ gathering dispersed for another year. Mike Hackett, Secretary, Sailors Remembered,Youghal. CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our weekly lotto draw took place on Monday night, February 23rd – we had no match four ticket to win our jackpot so next week our jackpot is

€4,400, when our draw takes place at the Ole Mill. Monday night’s numbers were 13, 15, 25, 27. Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Nicky Troy; The Foley Family, c/o John; Cait Hickey, Cross; Brian Dunne; Billy & Derry C. Once again thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners at Monday [February 23rd] night’s 45 drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore were Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower. In second place jointly on seven games we had Martin Lynch and Pat O’Halloran, Tom Osbourne and John Motherway. Best of the last five were Liam Curran and Thomas Power. Our Lucky last game winners were Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for you wonderful support. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Birthday Greetings to Clashmore’s J. J. Fitzgerald who celebrated his 60th birthday with family and friends last weekend. Happy birthday J. J.

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Pupils from Glenbeg National School who were confirmed by Very Rev. Canon Brendan Crowley in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Included are Very Rev. Canon William Ryan, P.P.; Catherine Fitzgerald, School Principal and Sandra Clarke, Class Teacher. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Iwish Event in Cork ON Thursday, February 12th, a number of TY students attended the Iwish day in Cork.This event was attended by teenage girls who got to see many different slants on career options open to them in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). PAT NOCTOR AWARDS Well done to BCS students Aaron O’Sullivan, hurling; Sarah Geoghegan, camogie; Jayson Molumby, soccer, and Lorraine Bray, camogie, who were nominated for this year’s Pat Noctor Young Sports Star Award. GERMAN EXCHANGE Best wishes to our fifth year German students who travelled to Heidelberg on Monday to begin their German exchange. JUNK KOUTURE TY students Elly

O’Hanrahan, Catherine Hennessy and Tamara O’Flaherty are looking for your support this week. Their costume called INDEPENDENCE has qualified for the next round of the Repak costume recycling competition and in order to win through to the next round they need you to get voting for their costume as the more votes will succeed in them getting through. You can vote as many times as you like over the next few days by getting on to the Repak Facebook page and clicking on the Independence BCS recycled costume. Your vote is greatly appreciated. CAMOGIE Best of luck to Lismore Camogie Club in their AllIreland Club Final against Piltown of Kilkenny which takes place in Croke Park this Sunday.

Pupils from Carriglea National School who were confirmed by Very Rev. Canon Brendan Crowley in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Included are Very Rev. Canon William Ryan, P.P.; Jillian Hayes, School Principal and Michelle Dwyer, Class Teacher. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media

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Green Schools Committee Biodiversity Survey.

Kilmacthomas Primary School PLEASE keep Sunday, March 1st free. We would love to see you all at the Rainbow Hall at 3.00 p.m. for the final walk of Operation Transformation. As you know, we have been training every Friday afternoon for this walk. We are really enjoying it. D.J. Tyrone will be there to start us off and he will be there again on our return to entertain the children. We are asking you to donate some healthy treats to have with a cup of tea for the adults after the walk. All are welcome. Thank you all so much for your support so far, for Operation

Transformation. The children have been working really hard on getting fit and eating healthily. We have been following the Food Dudes programme and Walk on Wednesday. Thank you to all who have made pledges to support our building fund. We are very grateful to Gárda Tom Daly for choosing our school as the beneficiary of his weight loss. The Green Schools Committee in our school are working very hard at our Biodiversity theme. On Tuesday we carried out our survey. It was a sunny but cold day but we had great

Bevin Bowdren during the Biodiversity Survey last week.

fun as well as learning loads! Each member of the committee had their own map and we marked out trees, bushes, flower beds, bird feeders and the different areas in our yard. We are compiling all this information together to make our habitat map. This map will give us an idea of what species are present in our school grounds and it will help us find ways to increase biodiversity. Our sincere sympathy is extended to Margaret, our school cleaner, on the death of her mother Nellie Griffin recently. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam.

Congratulations to Eoin Ruane in Mr. Ryan’s 4th Class who had great success in the University of Limerick in gymnastics on Sunday. Eoin returned as both regional and national U-12 champion. Junior Infants have been really busy this week planting cress seeds and looking out for signs of Spring around the school. "The Hospital" is our Aistear theme this week and we are having great fun dressing up and pretending to be doctors, nurses and patients while learning all about different parts of the body.

Eoin Ruane from Mr. Ryan's 4th Class with his Regional and National U-12 medals for gymnastics.

Junior Infants with their cress seeds.

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Miranda with children from 3rd and 4th classes during the planning phase of the mosaic.

Kilrossanty NS Action Day for Global Citizenship ON Wednesday, 18th February, Kilrossanty NS held their Action Day for the Global Citizenship theme for the renewal of their 6th Green Flag later on this year. The Action Day coincided with Ash Wednesday which traditionally makes us think of people in different parts of the world who are worse off than ourselves.The day kicked off with the Green Schools Committee taking each class to the Fair Trade area where children have been collecting fairtrade wrappers and products over the past few weeks.They explained to each class why buying fairtrade is so important and what a difference it can make to the lives of farmers in poor countries, products like bananas, tea, coffee, sugar and chocolate were all investigated and examined. All children got stickers and information leaflets to bring home. Fairtrade fortnight begins on February 23rd. Back in the classrooms all classes engaged in activities about climate change from the Trocaire Lenten programme. We learned that simple things like switching off lights and walking to school can slow down climate change, which impacts on people’s lives in the Third World. ART MOSAIC PROJECT Our Art Mosaic Project in the shape of a St. Brigid’s Cross is progressing well at the moment with the children working with artist Miranda Corcoran from the Art Hand Bunmahon every Wednesday. It is really taking shape with all children from infants to 6th class involved in creating this beautiful piece to celebrate our 50th anniversary in June.

Pictured (l. to r.) are Aoife Treacy, Niamh Robertson and Eimear Kelly, Newtown School, Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

The mosaic taking shape with children choosing colours and individual pieces.

Green Schools Committee, Kilrossanty NS on their Action Day for Global Citizenship - 18th February, 2015.

Pictured (l. to r.) are Molly Nevin, St. Angela's Ursuline College; Bill Lacey and Edmond Hartery, De La Salle College, Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

Pictured (l. to r.) are Joshua Malone, Ard Scoil Na Mara, Tramore, Co. Waterford; Sarah O'Brien and Eve Moore, Our Lady Of Lourdes, Secondary School, New Ross, Co. Wexford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

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Pictured (l. to r.) are Pierce Kelly and Aidan Cuddihy, CBS Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

Pictured (l. to r.) are Edmond Hartery, Bill Lacey and Fergal Lawrence, De La Salle, Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive handson training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

Pictured are Molly Nevin and Niamh Murphy, St. Ursula’s Ursaline Secondary School, Waterford, during a practical session with Ms. Kulsoom Nizami, Surgical Tutor, University Hospital, Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

RCSI TRANSITION YEAR STUDENTS MINI MED PROGRAMME 2015

Pictured (l. to r.) are Laura Murray and Emily Devine, Blackwater Community School, Lismore, Co. Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

Pictured (l. to r.) are Ben Hogan, CBS, Tipperary Town, and Fergal Lawrence, De La Salle College, Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

Pictured (l. to r.) are Jessica Coffey, Colaiste Dun Iascaig, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, and Roisín Fleming, Abbey Community College, Ferrybank, Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

Pictured is Aoife Walsh, Scoil Mhuire, Greenhill, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. [John Power]

Pictured is Anna Johnson, St. Declan's, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. [John Power]

Pictured is Molly Nevin, St. Angela's Ursuline College, Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed [John Power] programme.

Pictured (l. to r.) are Anna Johnson, St. Declan's, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, with Prof. Riona Mulcahy, Dean of Under Graduate Studies, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

Pictured (l. to r.) are Rebecca Dineen, Eoghan Carey and Barry Kennedy, Ard Scoil Na Mara, Tramore, Co. Waterford, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation video-linked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

Pictured (l. to r.) are Aoife Walsh and Shauna Twomey, Scoil Mhuire, Greenhill, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, at the 2015 RCSI Waterford Transition Year MiniMed programme. 120 Transition Year students from the South-East of Ireland took part in the TY training programme which is running from Tuesday 17th – Friday, 20th February, 2015, in University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and Waterford Institute of Technology. During the four day programme, students will attend interactive lectures; receive hands-on training in clinical skills; as well as getting practical experience in medicine and scientific tutorials. The highlight of the TY MiniMed initiative is where students will get to witness a live operation videolinked in from Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on Wednesday, 18th February. [John Power]

OBITUARY JANE MARIE DURHAM (nee Kelly) Selby, York, and Strandside South, Abbeyside

Emma Murphy from Cashel pictured with Lorna Power from Lismore at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

The passing of Jane Marie Durham on 17th January, 2015, evoked much sadness both here in Ireland and in Yorkshire, England. A native of London and aged 50 years, Jane was educated in York after her family moved to the North of England. She was a much valued member of the Nursing profession and gave outstanding service at York District Hospital. Jane had a lifelong devotion to Our Lady; her Catholic faith was the cornerstone of her existence. Blessed with many fine qualities and of a very caring disposition, Jane was a member of the Middlesbrough Diocesan Group, visiting Lourdes on six occasions aiding the pilgrims as a Nursing helper. She also was of huge assistance to the elderly in York, driving a bus transporting them to hospital and other functions. Jane had a wonderful sense of humour and was the essence of good company. She loved music and indeed played the guitar, wrote her own compositions and had musical tastes across many genres varying from classical to Freddie Mercury. Jane’s passing has left a huge void in the lives of her family and friends and we express our heartfelt sympathy to her sons Luke, Paul and Andrew; daughter Niamh; parents Damien and Mela Kelly (nee Power); aunts Gretta Flynn, Ann Kenneally and Frances McCormack; uncle Tom Power; other members of the Kelly and Power families and many friends. May Jane rest in peace. Very many of Jane’s family, relatives and friends gathered at the Kiely Funeral Home on Tuesday, 17th February, 2015, where the Rosary was recited. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Jane’s life was celebrated on Ash Wednesday, 18th February, by Fr. N. Hassett, P.P., assisted by Fr. R. Doherty, A.P.The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the large congregation by Luke (son) who read the First Reading, Mela (mother) who sang the Psalm and by Stephen who read the Second Reading. The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented at the Altar by Gerard and his wife Jane. Throughout the Mass the music of Dr. Jim Stacey and Richard Power was greatly appreciated. Afterwards Jane’s cremated remains were interred in the adjoining cemetery and where Fr. Hassett, P.P., imparted the graveside blessing. A rendition of Ag Críost an Síol was played at the graveside by Dr. Jim Stacey and Richard Power. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Joan Power pictured with Michael Moloney, both from Portlaw, at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Just think of it! “POPE wages war on dull sermons”: the headline in “The Irish Catholic” weekly newspaper on February 12th. Being the source of some of these dull sermons I felt I had to take seriously what Pope Francis said. I know that some of the people don’t want any sermon at all, dull or brilliant. A quick Mass. In and out, with as little mention of God as possible: that’s God dealt with for another week. A priest is expected to preach at a Sunday Mass. St. Paul wrote to the Christians in the Greek city of Corinth, “I do not boast of preaching the gospel, since it is a duty which has been laid on me; I should be punished if I did not preach it!” (I Cor. ch.9, v.16) So the priest who regularly gives no sermon is failing the people for whom he is supposed to be a shepherd. As the poet said, “The hungry sheep look up, and are not fed.” But, of course, none of us should set out deliberately to give a dull sermon. But what is dull? We’re not equipped or encouraged to be comedians, and sometimes I wonder do people decide that because the sermon is about a serious subject it is therefore dull and boring. I suspect that some people expect that every sermon should be able to interest the adults, entertain the young, and keep the babies quite! A tall order! I think Pope Francis is God’s gift to the Church, and I hope he will be spared to make the change in people’s mindset so that we will come to share his vision of what Christ’s Church should be like. I don’t suppose he reads the “Dungarvan Observer,” but in case he does I’m offering, very respectfully, two suggestions of how he might be able to help us dull preachers. Some of the readings at Sunday Mass are difficult to understand and don’t convey a clear message to the people at Mass. Why not allow the celebrant to choose the readings? Often, when saying Mass on a weekday, I find a reading which prompts me to think “What a lovely message that reading would give to a bigger audience on Sunday!” Secondly, a possible source of boredom at Mass may be lurking in the awkward language of the new translation of the Missal. Convoluted sentences and unusual words don’t help people to remain attentive, nor do they encourage our efforts to pray. When we go to Mass we go there to pray, not to keep the Latin language alive. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Second Sunday of Lent: Genesis 22:1-2.9-13.15-1 - The sacrifice of Abraham, our father in faith. Romans 8:31-34 - God did not spare his own Son. Mark 9: 2-10 - This is my Son, the Beloved. Journey through Lent and Faith - Find out more about your faith over the three nights’ discussion on the Irish Catholic Catechism for Adults in the Park Hotel on three Monday nights, continuing next Monday, March 2nd and March 9th. The discussion will be led by trained leaders and begin at 7.30 p.m. each night. This is an opportunity to do something special for Lent. The Story of Mahlet Continues - Mahlet’s family has two small plots of land which they farm, and Mahlet helps out by feeding the cows when she is not in school. Mahlet’s family depend solely on their crops for food to eat, and in order to make a living.They attempt to grow vegetables, cereals and grains. However, when the rains fail, Mahlet and her family really struggle. In recent years, because of climate change the rains in Sebeya have fallen less and less, making it harder than ever for Mahlet’s family to survive. Lenten Prayer - Lord, never let me feel that any sin of mine is greater than your love. No matter what the past has been I can begin again. Amen Lenten Programme in the Friary House for the Wednesdays of Lent, beginning this Wednesday, February 25th from 7.45 p.m. – 8.45 p.m. The Lenten programme runs for six weeks up to Holy Week. You are invited to visit the Sacred Space at Our Lady’s Altar which gives a brief history of each of the Religious Orders who have been an integral part of our Parish for hundreds of years. 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 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: 086 233 4282 St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087-7747870.

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THOMAS (Tom) O’BRIEN Chapel Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford With feeling of sadness and regret we record the passing of Thomas (Tom) O’Brien, Chapel Street,Tallow, Co.Waterford, which sad event occurred on 18th February, 2015, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family. Reposing at his home in Chapel Street,Tallow, Rosary and Funeral Prayers were recited on Thursday evening by Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. Reposing at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Friday evening, Funeral Prayers were recited by Parish Council member Eddie Cunningham in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends before removal took place to the Church Of Immaculate Conception, Tallow. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., and Rev. Fr. F. Lloyd, P.E. Symbols representing his life were presented to the Altar by his grandchildren Thomas Farrell – photo of Tom with all his grandchildren; Laura O’Brien – Tom’s wellies; and Sean O’Brien – a picture of Tom’s MG car; these were narrated by son Eddie. Readings during the Mass were recited by his grandchildren Anna O’Brien, and Sean O’Brien, the Psalm was recited by Cata O’Brien. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Laura O’Brien, Katie Farrell, Isabella O’Brien and Thomas Farrell. Tallow Parish Choir provided a lovely selection of hymns during the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Isabella O’Brien and Katie Farrell. Following Communion son Thomas recited a fitting appreciation of his father’s life. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside Prayers and was assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P., and Rev. Fr. F. Lloyd, P.E., where Tom was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to wife Mary (nee O’Connell); sons Eddie and Tom; daughter Margaret; daughter-in-law Alex; sonin-law Colin; grandchildren Cata, Anna, Seán, Laura, Katie, Isabella, and Thomas; nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

EILEEN PRENDERGAST (nee Farrell) Bridane Lower, Lismore It is with sorrow and regret we record the passing of Eileen Prendergast (nee Farrell), Bridane Lower, Lismore, Co.Waterford, formerly of Derra, Modeligo, loving wife of the late Paddy, which sad event occurred peacefully on 20th February, 2015, surrounded by her loving family in the tender and loving care of the Nursing staff of the Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. Reposing at the Padre Pio Rest Home on Friday evening, Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., in the presence of Eileen’s loving family, relatives, friends and the Padre Pio resident’s and staff. Reposing at St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, on Saturday evening, Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., recited funeral prayers before removal took place to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., and Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. On Sunday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing Eileen’s life were presented to the Altar by Majella Hickey – Eileen’s Rosary Beads; Carmel Prendergast – Snowdrops; Eily Doocey – Irish Examiner; Bridget Neville – a wooden spoon; Margaret Prendergast – a dog plaque; Jane Prendergast – a picture of Paddy Prendergast (Eileen’s husband); these were narrated by Audrey Doocey. Readings during the Mass were recited by Marie and Declan Doocey. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Kay Lonergan, Jim Prendergast, Joe O’Mahoney, Mike Prendergast, Margo Quinn and Helen Nuding. Music and a lovely selection of hymns during the Mass were provided by soloist Eimear Tobin, who was accompanied by organist Donal Kennefick and the Lismore Parish Choir.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Rita Doocey and Anthony Prendergast. Aaron Doocey delivered a fitting eulogy paying a lovely tribute to the lady that Eileen was. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers and was accompanied by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., where Eileen was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving family Marie, Declan, Rita, Aaron and Audrey Doocey; and her extended Farrell, Prendergast and Hickey families; relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

SR. BAPTIST CAREY Mercy Convent Dungarvan and Ballyspellan, Johnstown, County Kilkenny Anna Carey (Sr. Baptist) was born in Ballyspellan, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny, on June 13th, 1925. Daughter of Stephen and Sarah Carey, she was one of a family of six, three brothers and two sisters. Sr. Baptist went to the local Primary School. She worked as a shop assistant at Tynan’s Drapery Store in Johnstown for some years. During that time her sister, Kathleen had entered in the Mercy Convent,Waterford. Anna felt a call to Religious Life and was directed to the Mercy Convent in Dungarvan where she entered in September 1945. She made her first Profession on 30th June, 1948 and her final Profession on 30th June, 1951. Sr. Baptist was sent to train for Nursing at the Mercy Hospital in Cork soon after her First Profession. Having completed her training she was assigned to the Nursing Staff in St. Joseph’s Hospital, Dungarvan. In 1963 Sr. Baptist replaced Sr. Frances at St. Vincent’s District Hospital where she ministered at Matron until she retired in 1991. Baptist was a legend during her nursing career! She gave of herself wholeheartedly, never counting the cost, in her care of the sick. Many people recall with gratitude how Sr. Baptist supported them and their families in their time of need. She always put the patient first, often at inconvenience to herself. In her later years Baptist did not enjoy the best of health and she spent her final years being cared for by the dedicated Staff and Carers at Care Choice Nursing Home. On the morning of Friday, 6th February Sr. Baptist died peacefully while the Sisters recited prayers of support for the dying. On Friday evening, 6th February Baptist’s remains were received at a special liturgy in the Convent Chapel. The remains were laying in repose on Saturday the 7th and hundreds came to pay their respects. A huge gathering assembled for Evening Prayer at 7.00 p.m. The Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Mary’s Parish Church on Sunday 8th at 11.00 a.m.The chief celebrant was her nephew Fr. Paddy Carey, assisted by Very Rev. Fr. Willie Ryan, P.P. and Very Rev. Fr. Raymond Liddane, AP. The Liturgy of the Word was read by Baptist’s niece Olive, and her Novitiate companion Sr. Annunciata Walsh. Fr. Paddy in his homily, aptly summed up Sr. Baptist’s life with the one word “Strength” which was evident throughout her life, and even in her last illness. The prayers of the Faithful were read by Sarah O’Donovan, Breda Bennett, Sr. Philomena, Aoife Sweeney and Sr. Patricia. At the Offertory, Bread and Wine and Baptist’s Certificate of Nursing were carried to the Altar by Cathal O’Donovan, Marie Sweeney and Gobnait Curran. The Liturgy was enhanced by the prayerful and harmonious singing by the Parish Choir, and Lena Walsh paid a final tribute to Sr. Baptist by giving a beautiful rendering of her favourite hymn – “Mother of Christ.” After Mass the interment followed in St. Mary’s Cemetery and the strains of the Salve Regina filled the air as Baptist was laid to rest. Ar dheis lámh Dé go raibh a hanam dhílis. The chief mourners present were Stephen (brother); Stella (sisterin-law); nephews Stephen, Fr. Paddy and John; nieces Breda Bennett, Sarah O’Donovan, Marie Sweeney and Olive Carey; grandnieces, grandnephews, relatives and friends and the Mercy Community, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Dungarvan).

Through the eyes of a child Little rabbits revelling in the lanes, The pigeons stirring in the wood, The cuckoo’s two note song complains, To mornings crowded solitude. Daisies drink their cups of dew, And to the dawn lift a laughing face, And violets shyly hide from view, In some moss-mantled shady place. The fern unfolds its verdant cloak, And skylarks sing among the clouds, In soft-breasted bogs the green frogs croak, And sparrows congregate in crowds. Upon a sun-warmed windowsill, Painted butterflies alight, Then a hunter’s gun shouts on the hill, And fills the world with fright. JOHN DALY

OBITUARY MARY ANNE TOBIN (nee Curran) Ballyknock, Dungarvan With profound sadness we write of the passing of Mary Anne Tobin on the 16th of February, 2015, which occurred peacefully following a short illness in the presence of her husband and loving family. Born in 1929 to her parents Matthew and Margaret Curran in Ballyknock. One of three girls Mary Anne was predeceased by her sister Biddy Noonan (RIP) and is survived by her sister Nellie Curran. She went to Abbeyside School and later took up employment in Dungarvan Hospital, where she went on to meet the love of her life Martin. They were married in 1957 in Kilgobinet Church and set up home in Ballyknock where they went on to rear six children. Following in her parents footsteps Mary Anne continued on the tradition of growing and selling vegetables to the local shops together with her husband Martin. Mary Anne took great pride in her garden and loved the summertime when her much tended garden was in full bloom. Mary Anne’s homemade jams, breads, scones and tarts were served up to all visitors over the years. Mary Anne loved a game of 45. Its many a night was passed playing cards with friends in Kilgobinet and Dungarvan. Mary Anne was an active member of The Deise Day Care Centre. She looked forward to her weekly game of Pongo and her Senior Citizens outings. In recent times she attended St. Anne’s Alzheimer’s unit in Dungarvan Hospital. Maryanne was a deeply religious person and took great pride in caring for the priests of the parish. On Tuesday, 17th February Mary Anne lay in repose at Drohans Funeral Home, where prayers were recited by Fr. Pat Butler P.P. Rosary was led by Fr. Matt Cooney O.S.A. Removal took place on Wednesday afternoon, 18th February to St. Gobinets Church, Kilgobinet. Requiem mass in thanksgiving for Mary Anne’s long life was concelebrated by Fr. Michael Kennedy P.P. and Fr. Matt Cooney O.S.A. The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the congregation by her son-in-law J.B. Murphy and her daughter-in-law Teresa Tobin. Prayers of the faithful were read by her grandchildren Ronan Murphy, Shane Tobin, Emily O’Mahony, Gillian Tobin and nieces Siobhan Mulcahy and Briget Killigrew. Offertory Gifts of bread and wine were brought up by grandchildren Ronan and Aisling Murphy. After communion a moving and heartfelt eulogy was delivered by her daughter Ann-Marie. Throughout the mass the beautiful playing and singing of sacred hymns by Dina Walsh and the Kilgobinet Parish Choir greatly enriched the Liturgy. Mary Anne was shouldered to her final resting place in the adjoining cemetery by her four sons, son-in-law and grandson. Graveside prayers were recited by Fr. Matt Cooney O.S.A. May she rest in peace. We express our sincere sympathy to her husband Martin; sons Eugene, Matty, Martin and Michael; daughters Susanne and AnnMarie; sons-in-law Eddie and J.B.; daughters-in-law Brigid and Teresa; sister Nellie; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MICHAEL (Mickey) DOWNEY Woodhouse, Ballinamult With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Michael (Mickey) Downey, Woodhouse, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully on 22nd February, 2015, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Clonmel, surrounded by his loving family. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Monday evening in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends, followed by removal to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining Cemetery. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Statia (nee Ahearne); sons Michael-John and Anthony; brothers-in-law Billy Ahearne, Pat Huband and John Cashman; sisters-in-law Peggy, Nellie and Mary Jo; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

ROBERT STREET 47 Childers Estate, Dungarvan With deep regret we record the passing of Robert Street which sad event occurred on Friday, 20th February, 2015. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Monday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 ANNE NEEDHAM 25 White Strand, Abbeyside It is with feelings of profound regret we record the passing of Anne Needham, 25 White Strand, Abbeyside, which sad event occurred on 28th January, 2015, at her residence. Anne was a member of a wellknown Abbeyside family. She was held in high esteem by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. Leaving school at an early age, Anne took up employment in St. Patrick’s Hospital, Waterford, where she worked for 27 years, caring for the elderly. She also worked in Dungarvan Hospital where she enjoyed great respect from both colleagues and patients alike. She was a creature of simple pleasures and she embraced people wherever she went. She travelled extensively to Spain, Lourdes and London to visit family and friends. Anne enjoyed Country & Western music and Bingo and, of course, Pongo in Ballinroad and the Newport Centre where she made many friends. Family life was very important to Anne as was Mass on a Saturday night and having her hair done at Geraldine’s where she was always made to feel very welcome. She always saw the best in everyone, Anne was a very caring and giving person who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Her passing is much regretted. May she rest in peace. Rosary was recited by Sister Teresa Frazer at her residence on Thursday evening. Her remains were removed from her residence on Friday morning to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, where following Requiem Mass, celebrated by Fr. Hassett, P.P. The funeral proceeded to St. Mary’s cemetery, Dungarvan, for interment in the presence of a large and representative gathering of mourners. The lesson was read by Mairead (Nurse at Newport Centre), Sarah O’Dowd and Shellie Walsh recited the responsorial psalm. Prayers of the faithful were recited by Carmel O’Dowd, Nicola O’Dowd and Matthew Walsh. Offertory gifts were brought by Mary Needham (sister) and Michelle Walsh (grandniece). ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘Danny Boy’ was sung at the graveside. A fitting eulogy was given by Tracy Needham (niece) and Communion reflection tribute was delivered by her sister Mary, ‘My Departure.’ MY DEPARTURE I leave my thoughts, my laughter, my dreams, to you, Whom I have treasured beyond gold and precious gems, I give you what no thief can steal, The memories of our times together. The tender love-filled moments, the success we have shared, The hard times that have brought us closer together, And the roads we have walked side by side. I also leave you a solemn promise that when I am at home in the heart of God, I will still be present wherever you call on me. My energy will be drawn to you by the magnet of our love. Whenever you are in need, call me. I will come to you with my arms full of wisdom and light, To open up your blocked paths, To untangle your knots and be your avenue to God. And all I take with me, as I leave, is your love, And the millions of memories of all that we have shared. Fear not nor grieve at my departure you whom I have loved so much. For my roots and yours are forever entwined. The chief mourners were – Michael, Jimmy and Sean (brothers); Mary, Barbara and Veronica (sisters);Tracy and family and Carmel and family (nieces); nephews, relatives and friends and neighbours. Month’s Mind Mass for Anne will be held at Abbeyside Church on Friday, 6th March, 2015, at 10.00 a.m. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JIMMY MURPHY Clonea Upper, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of Jimmy Murphy which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 17th February, 2015. Removal was from his residence on Thursday evening to St.Vincent de Paul Church, Garranbane. Following Funeral Mass on Friday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his family, relatives and friends we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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Round-up … Ireland in danger of falling behind on Rural Development Plan unless Minister applies pressure on commission

East Waterford Ploughing Championship committee members pictured after their 2015 event which took place on the land of Thomas and Rosemary Driver at Rocketts Castle, Portlaw. The committee would like to thank all the many sponsors who helped make the event possible. [Michael Kiely]

Fallen Animal Collection remains anti-competitive COMMENTING on the results of an extensive national survey carried out by IFA into the costs of Fallen Animal collection, IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart said the lack of real competition in some areas between knackeries is very evident and, combined with the ongoing impact of the 125km rule changes imposed by the Department of Agriculture last year, is leaving farmers exposed to unjustifiable collection charges in some areas. Bert Stewart said it is also obvious from the survey results that in areas where real competition exists between knackeries, farmers can avail of reduced colCategory Calves 6-12 mths 12-24 mths 24-48 mths 48 mths + Ewes

lection rates. Based on the survey information, collection rates range from €10 to €40/head for calves, €25 to €80/head for 6 to 12month old animals, €35 to €95/head for 1 to 2 year old animals and €40 to €140 for 2 to 4-year old animals. For over 48 month old animals, which are subsidised by the Department of Agriculture, collection charges range from €40 to €60/head, despite knackeries being prohibited under the terms of the subsidisation scheme from charging more than €55/head.The Department of Agriculture cannot continue to ignore this. In areas where farmers can avail of direct delivery some knackeries offer significant reduc-

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tions from the collected rate. The IFA Chairman said renderers who took advantage of the conditions created by the Department of Agriculture in the application of the 125km measure distance requirement and increased rendering charges to knackeries are implicit in the anti-competitiveness that exists for fallen animal disposal in this country. Bert Stewart said, “The entire area of fallen animal collection and disposal lacks real competition and must be reviewed in full by the Minister and a competitively-priced fallen animal collection system provided for all farmers”. Stewart said the Department of Agriculture must revisit the structure of fallen animal disposal in this country. He said the current infrastructure in large areas of the country lacks real competition and is failing to provide a cost effective service for farmers. In a study visit to Holland, IFA met farmers and representatives from RENDAC, the company providing the service there. The rates for fallen animal disposal charged to farmers in

Holland are significantly less than those being paid by Irish farmers and the feasibility of this model must be investigated in an Irish context. Bert Stewart said IFA has provided the details of this system to the Department of Agriculture. Bert Stewart said it cannot be forgotten that knackeries avail of a significant income from the sale of hides and meat for kennels from the fallen animals, and this must be taken into account when establishing what a reasonable collection rate would be. When the actual rendering cost of individual animals is calculated, it highlights a huge difference between what some knackeries are charging to collect animals and their costs of disposal before any value is attributed to the value of product salvaged. Bert Stewart said the only conclusion that can be drawn from this information is that farmers are exposed to an anti-competitive system of fallen animal disposal and he has again called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to immediately address the issue.

WITH the EU Commission having agreed a further 18 Rural Development Plans in the last week, IFA President Eddie Downey has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to apply the maximum pressure on the EU Commission to get Ireland’s plan agreed without any further delay. He said, “The number of plans agreed is now 27 out of a total 118 National and regional Plans. Farmers cannot be expected to wait indefinitely for approval given that vital farm schemes urgently need to be implemented to support lowincome farmers. Approval for the Irish plan must be prioritised by the Government as it is now over seven months since it was sent to Brussels”. IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy said, “The promised letter of comfort for GLAS by both Commissioner Hogan and Minister Coveney must be forthcoming, as time is running out to maximise uptake as the closing date is likely to be mid-May. IFA will be insisting that all farmers are allowed into the scheme and the rules and specifications must not debar any farmers from joining. Most farmers have received their last REPS payment and they now require a meaningful GLAS payment for 2015”. “In relation to other schemes such as ANC’s, Knowledge transfer, TAMS and the Beef Data and Geonomics scheme which also form part of the €4bn Rural Development programme. Early introduction is vital as all of these schemes play a vital role in respectively supporting low income, helping farmers to achieve greater efficiency, supporting vital onfarm investment, and helping support the suckler herd.”

Minister Coveney must engage on amendments to TB Programme IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney and his officials to urgently engage on the comprehensive list of amendments submitted by IFA last year, which are necessary for the TB eradication programme in order to reduce the cost and bureaucracy associated with the disease for farmers. Issues such as herd restrictions and prohibition on purchasing into restricted holdings are causing huge financial difficulties for farmers, do not contribute to disease eradication, and must be amended or removed from the programme. In relation to income loss, Bert Stewart said the current rates do not reflect the actual income foregone; analysis of the National Farm Survey clearly show losses of €126/month where a dairy cow is removed as a TB reactor with qualifying farmers receiving only €25/month in compensation. This gross imbalance that exists for all reactor animals must be

removed from the scheme. In relation to the live valuation scheme, Bert Stewart said farmers are not being afforded the opportunity to receive the true market value of their animals. The scheme is not delivering on its objectives for farmers as guideline prices are failing to reflect the actual market value and the continued erosion of the independence of valuers by the Department of Agriculture. The live valuation scheme must ensure the full market value of all TB reactor animals is provided for as if being offered for sale on the open market. Bert Stewart said the Department of Agriculture has accrued enormous savings in the ERAD budget due to the lower levels of TB and this money must be utilised to ensure the cost burden of losing animals as TB reactors and the income loss that accrues is alleviated. The IFA Chairman said farmers cannot be expected to continue with unnecessary and avoidable costs and losses imposed by the TB eradication programme and has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to proactively engage on these issues.

SCBI funding programme an opportunity for farmers to access lower-cost finance SPEAKING following the launch of a €400m low-cost loan fund by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland recently, IFA President Eddie Downey welcomed the fact that the farming and agri business sector will have access to this money through the pillar banks. Eddie Downey said the farming sector would be looking for a number of elements in the funding package announced. “Specifically, farmers expect the loans to be flexible, allow for ease of access, offer lower rates than that currently available and be in a position to cater for variable scales of investment on farms. The IFA President said farmers planning to invest in growing their farm business should ensure that they look to access this lower-cost finance from their local AIB or BOI branch. The funding will be available for between two and 10 years from early March. One of the pillar banks has confirmed to IFA that they will be offering money from the fund at 4.5%. The SCBI will offer long-term working capital and capital investment finance through both the retail banks and other non-bank lending institutions. The purpose of the SCBI is to offer more flexible products to SMEs and farm enterprises with longer maturity and capital repayment flexibility than currently offered by the mainstream banks and to offer lowercost funding to financial institutions, which will then be passed on to SMEs. Eddie Downey said, “Significant investment is planned on farms with the abolition of milk quota and the rollout of the RDP TAMS programme. It is expected that there will be strong demand from the farming sector for matching funding via the banking system over the coming years”.

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Farmers urged to combat Livestock theft via confidential hotline Reward fund of €10,000 available for significant information Joint campaign launched by Crimestoppers, IFA and Gardai A NEW campaign is being launched to combat the problem of livestock theft. Jointly organised by Crimestoppers, the Irish Farmers Association and an Garda Siochana, the campaign is calling on members of the public and in particular those in the farming community with information on the theft of cattle and sheep to come forward with information. Information can be given anonymously to the Crimestoppers confidential telephone service by calling 1800-250025. Alternatively, information can be provided to your local Garda station. Theft of both cattle and sheep is an issue that affects all regions of Ireland, caus-

ing significant problems for the farmers who fall victim to the criminals. In one incident during 2014, one farmer had 17 of his 18 calves stolen by thieves, causing significant financial loss. Tim Dalton, Chairman, Crimestoppers said, “Crimestoppers provides a fully confidential means for every citizen to report crime, without fear of recrimination. The call is free and the information is given completely anonymously. The service has consistently proved very valuable in eliciting information to assist investigations in both urban and rural Ireland. We hope this campaign will prove similarly successful in tackling

livestock theft.” IFA President Eddie Downey said, “The theft of cattle and sheep is a real issue for farmers. Apart from the financial loss, the trauma inflicted on farm families leaves them very vulnerable and stressed.This is something that comes up repeatedly at IFA County Executives around the country.” He continued, “We are taking this initiative with the Gardai and Crimestoppers and are putting up a reward of €10,000, to get significant information that will lead to the arrest and charge of individuals in connection with livestock theft.” Derek Byrne, Assistant Commissioner, An Garda

Siochana said, “Livestock theft is a problem that can be tackled if enough information is provided. I am appealing for members of the public, and in particular any member of the farming community, who have noticed or heard about suspicious activity around farms in their locality to come forward to either An Garda Siochana or to the confidential Crimestoppers 1850 250025 number.” If you have any information in relation to livestock theft, you can contact your local Garda Station or Crimestoppers on 1800 25 00 25. Your call to Crimestoppers is free and anonymous and you might receive a reward for information.

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READER’S QUERIES Question: I heard on the news yesterday that the long awaited GLAS is now open for business. How does one apply? Can you please advise? Answer: Yes GLAS is here and as you say open for business but one mustn’t get carried away by all the propaganda that the scheme will be the saviour of our Nation or anything like it. The scheme is most suited to commonage and extensive farmers however, there are a number of options that would suit farmers around these parts but it will be no €5,000 per farm I can assure you. First, you must assign a planner. This can be done by contacting your local planner and filling out an authorisation form or by text message where you receive a text from the DAFM and you confirm that planner within 8 hours by replying to the text message. All of your information relevant to GLAS will then be made available to the planner. Issues such as mandatory actions will be available for the holding as these must be addressed first before options are chosen. When you have set out your plan of action and the system has accepted that the options chosen are compatible within the LPIS plots

the plan will be submitted electronically on your behalf. The scheme may sound short and sweet but be sure of the options you choose and that you are choosing them for reasons of agri-environmental protection as opposed to gaining maximum payment as it could come back to bite leaving a long term bitter taste in your mouth. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: GLAS and BPS 2015 are now open for applications.

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Teagasc News . . . DAIRYING Improving cash flow While March is a very busy time on dairy farms, it is important to continue to monitor your cash flow. There can be a lot of bills in the first quarter of the year, at a time when the milk cheques are small. What can you do in the coming months to improve cash flow? The two biggest costs on Profit Monitors analysed to date for 2014 were feed (4.3cpl) and fertiliser (2.9cpl); between them, these two costs accounted for 31% of total costs. Thus, it makes sense to concentrate on these. • Consider your farm stocking rate – both on the milking platform and overall. Overstocked farms will have higher costs but may not have higher profits. • Manage your herd to optimise milk solids production. • Spread nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) fertiliser according to your farm’s requirements. • Aim to minimise meal feeding by maximising the quantity of grass included in the cows’ diet – use the Spring Rotation Planner. Your ambition must be to maximise surplus cash flow at the end of the year. If you want to change the amount of surplus cash generated by your farm, you need to do something about it – that means doing something different. Don’t wait until later in the year to start. Monthly tips for March • Pick your team of AI sires now

before the start of the breeding season. Teams averaging €300 EBI can easily be achieved. Ensure that every maiden heifer receives at least one AI straw. If using sexed semen, target it on wellgrown heifers, early calved cows, and cows in good condition.These are your most fertile animals. And make sure to use sexed semen from a team of bulls – don’t rely on one bull only. • Target fertiliser nitrogen (N) rate this month is 23-40 units N/acre (2849kg N/ha). Apply 40 units at stocking rates of greater than1.6 Lu/ha; 23 units/ac at stocking rates of less than 1.4 LU/ha and 30 units/ac at stocking rates in between. • Only around 10% of soil samples tested nationally last year were at index three for P and K and had a pH of 6.2 or greater. Take a soil test now before applying the P and K fertiliser to see what your soil status is. Don’t forget that, all too often, we spend too much time focusing on the land around the milking parlour. Over the next couple of years, progressive dairy farmers will become more dependent on the out farms, particularly for heifer rearing and silage making. IMPORTANT DEADLINE DATES 2015 Nitrates Derogation Farmers who are stocked at greater than 170 kg organic N per ha and who do not export slurry are required to apply for a derogation to farm at a stocking rate between 170 and 250 kg of organic nitrogen per ha. Applicants

are required to have a fertiliser plan completed and updated at least once every 4 years. For those already in derogation you must send records of your feed and fertiliser for 2014 to the Dept. of Agriculture. 2015 derogation applications, new and amended plans and fertiliser records must be submitted by March 31st and can only be submitted online. A large number of farmers in the county are farming under derogation resulting in a large workload for Teagasc advisers. To be sure of making the deadline get the information in to your Teagasc office immediately. Young Farmer Scheme and National Reserve New Entrant Young farmers under 40 years who are setting up or who set up in an agricultural holding within the last 5 years can avail of a top-up on entitlements under either or both of the above schemes. The closing date for anyone applying for the National Reserve New Entrant or for both schemes is March 31st. If applying for the Young Farmer Scheme only, the closing date is May 15th. GLAS At the time of writing the GLAS scheme is expected to have opened on February 21st. Teagasc have commenced holding GLAS information meetings at our offices for Teagasc clients only. If you have not already registered to attend one of these meetings contact your local Teagasc office. It is expected that the closing date for submission of GLAS plans will be May 15th.

Minister Coveney announces the opening of 2015 Basic Payment and Greening Online Application Facility THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney, TD, announced the opening this week of the on-line application facility for both the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and the Greening Payment Scheme. These Schemes, together with the Young Farmers Scheme (top-up), have replaced the Single Payment Scheme in 2015. The Minister also confirmed the closing date for receipt of applications as 15th May. “I am delighted to be in a position to announce the opening of iNet for 2015, which has gone ‘live’ this week” the Minister said, noting that “the opening of this facility nearly three months before the application closing date and almost two weeks earlier than last year, is very much in line with my commitment to maximise the use of technology for farmers’ benefit.” The Minister noted that over 80,000 applications were submitted online under the 2014 Single Payment Scheme, representing an eleven-fold increase since this on-line facility was launched in 2007. “I am very pleased with the continuing increase in the use of the iNet facility by both farmers and their agents. The benefits are clear including a verifiable receipt by my Department of their applications and the system of in-built validations which significantly reduces the numbers of potential errors, and ulti-

mately leading to speedier payment” the Minister explained. While the Minister also took the opportunity to confirm that the closing date for the 2015 Scheme will be 15th May, the latest date allowed under the governing EU Regulations, he urged farmers and their advisors to avail of the early opening, rather than waiting until closer to the closing date.The Minister said “An early start is particularly important this year since I have decided that certain applicants, including farmers with a greening requirement and organic farmers must apply on-line”. The Minister added that “the availability of the iNet is critical in facilitating farmers with greening requirements to accurately and successfully complete their applications this year”.The Minister pointed out that the application under the 2015 BPS is also the application for new entitlements under the BPS. Therefore, farmers, who do not submit an application by the deadline, will not be granted payment entitlements under the BPS. Mindful of the challenges presented by the implementation of greening requirements to the farmers concerned, the Minister pointed out that “my Department has been in contact with those farmers and their advisors about this matter. In addition once the on-line facility is up and running my Department will hold a series of public

information meetings which will include advice on the completion of on-line applications with particular reference to greening. The Minister added ‘farmers will have the opportunity for one-toone access to officials from my Department to assist with particular queries’. In relation to the greening requirements, the Minister also announced that that his Department had commenced issuing maps of all arable parcels with all of the landscape features (hedgerows, drains and buffer strips) indentified. These maps are accompanied by a comprehensive manual on the greening requirements. The maps and the manual are being issued to all arable farmers with a view to providing as much assistance as possible to farmers when submitting their applications in 2015. The Minister urged anyone considering availing of the on-line facility to make enquiries via www.agfood.ie or, alternatively, the dedicated Helpdesk at Lo-call 0761 064424 or 1890 252 118. Concluding, the Minister said “There is no down-side in registering on-line either personally or through an agent as most farmers still retain the right to submit a traditional paper application, should they so choose. However, I am convinced that those who do sign-up will be readily impressed with the system’s user-friendliness”.

Basic Payment /Greening Scheme The Basic payment and Greening Schemes are now open for online applications.These schemes replace the Single Payment Scheme. Tillage farmers and organic farmers can only apply on line this year and will not have the option to send in a paper application. The closing date is May 15th. To avoid the last minute rush make an appointment with your adviser to have your application completed. FARM SAFETY Mind your back Farmers have a disproportionately high level of lower back, hip, and knee problems. This is mainly due to the physical strain put on these joints. It is estimated that one in five farmers will need a hip replacement in their lifetime. Becoming aware of the farming tasks putting strain on joints and avoiding them could prevent future joint problems. This is particularly the case in spring. One simple tip is not to jump down from tractors or vehicles – getting down backwards and having three points of contact with the vehicle is safer and less stressful on joints. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Reforestation Demonstration Teagasc, in conjunction with Coillte and the Forest Service, DAFM, is organising an important demonstration on reforestation. The event will take place on Thursday, 26th February, 2015 meeting at the Rising Sun Guesthouse, Mullinavat, Co. Kilkenny at 11.00 a.m.

A bus will depart to the site every 20 minutes. Re-establishing a forest after clear fell presents very different challenges to afforestation. The reforestation demo will provide guidance to forest owners whose plantations are now coming up for re-establishment or that need to be re-established following the 2014 storms. Most forest owners know that a forest must be replanted after the final timber crop has been harvested. The demonstration will visit a Coillte forest where reforestation is now taking place. The following topics will be discussed: • Forest Regulations: replanting obligation, regulations and environmental issues, felling licence, inspections • Ground Preparation: site safety, site layout and planning / timing, windrowing / mounding, brash biomass • Plants: plant quality, species, provenance, stocking levels, planting methods • Crop Management: weevil control, vegetation control, stocking levels • On-going Maintenance: vegetation control, crop development, Eucalyptus field trials. Teagasc, the Forest Service, Coillte and a number of forestry companies will have stands at the meeting venue where additional information and advice on a range of forestry topics will be available.This is an outdoor event so please bring appropriate footwear and raingear. Further information to Michael Somers 087-1216163 or michael.somers@teagasc.ie

TEAGASC/GLANBIA MONITOR FARM FOCUS Week Ending: 23/2/2015 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

Grange, Waterford 21 4.85 3.46 1.74 4 638

Kilmacow, Kilkenny

1,300 16 11

900 7 4

4 654

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Grange, Co. Waterford

Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny

• 76% of herd calved to date. • SCC 128,000 • Grazing lighter covers so that 30% of farm will be grazed by 28th February • Milk Urea test is 25 • Milk yield is an estimate due to cows being added each day to the bulk tank.

• Cows out day and night • Milking cows twice per day • Heifers vaccinated for Lepto and BVD • AI bulls selected for this year.

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Bin presentation. (Left to right): Stephen Crampton – IFFPG; Darragh Carroll, Tankerstown, Tullow Co Carlow – Prize winner; Nuala Cahill - JFC.

Farmers can cut farm plastics recycling costs by a third IFFPG, the national farm plastics recycling scheme, teamed up with Tuam’s JFC Manufacturing at its recycling bring-centres this year to highlight to farmers the benefits of storing their farm plastics waste clean and dry. The promotion involved making farmers aware that they can reduce their recycling costs by up to a third by ensuring that farm plastics removed from silage is stored in a clean

and dry manner. Farmers were encouraged to enter a free draw at bring-centres, with a prize of a JFC Tidywrap Recycling Bin on offer for the winner in each county. Massive progress has been made in recent years regarding farm plastics recycling in Ireland. IFFPG currently recycles approximately 25,000 tonnes of material annually. This represents a national recycling

rate in excess of 70%, among the highest in the EU. The material is collected from farmers at over 200 bring-centres, which are held nationwide in the period April to July each year. For most Irish farmers, farm plastics recycling has become a mainstream activity, which they engage in either every year or every other year. However, due to our climate and current manage-

ment practices a portion of what is collected at bringcentres is contamination in the form of rainwater. This moisture can increase the weight of the plastic by up to one third and unnecessarily adds to recycling costs of farmers at bring-centres. Farmers can minimise their recycling charges by simply ensuring that they put in place a system in the farmyard that results in silage wraps being stored in a dry

Dungarvan Mart Report SAMPLE PRICES BULLOCK SECTION 2 Char. 565 kgs. made €1,350. 5 A.A. 567 kgs. made €1,215 each. 1 A.A. 555 kgs. made €1,215. 1 Lim. 485 kgs. made €1,185. HEIFER SECTION 1 A.A. 550 kgs. made €1,175. 2 Char. 465 kgs. made €1,080 each.

4 Lim 271 kgs. made €825 each. 2 Her. 280 kgs. made €705 each. DRY COW 1 Friesian Cow 700 kgs. made €1,115. 1 Friesian Cow 765 kgs. made €1,130. 1 Friesian Cow 680 kgs. made €1,090. 1 Friesian Cow 685 kgs. made

€1,060. Cattle Sales in 2015 will commence at 11.30 a.m. sharp. Friesian Bull Calves wanted for export. Must be over 14 days old. Wanted Continental Bulls up to 450 kgs, also Cont. Heifers 300 – 400 kgs. and heavy Dry cows. Contact Dungarvan Mart on 058 41611.

location immediately after being removed from bales. One option in this regard is JFC’s Tidywrap Recycling Bin, which was recently launched on the Irish market (RRP €279). The bin allows farmers to store their farm plastics in a dry, clean and easy to use manner and then avail of cost savings at the bring-centre. For more information on farm plastics recycling visit www.farmplastics.ie

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The Yanks at The Local on March 5th Movie Reviews

NEW York City based Irish traditional band The Yanks announce the release of their second album, a two disc set titled Haymaker. Recorded in Grammy Award winning engineer Glenn Barratt’s Morning Star Studio, Haymaker features all new tunes and – for the first time – songs with the guest talent of The Murphy Beds and drummer Josh Dukes. “The Yanks are the next Irish American dream team when it comes to Irish Traditional Music. – Kevin Crawford of Lunasa For more information: • info@yanksband.com • www.yanksband.com • facebook.com/yanksband The Yanks will be appearing at The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 5th March.

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Focus - Opens 27th February NICKY (Will Smith), a veteran con artist, takes a novice named Jess (Margot Robbie) under his wing. While Nicky teaches Jess the tricks of the trade, the pair become romantically involved; but, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship. Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires working a very dangerous scheme

Behind The Beautiful Live from the National Theatre Thursday, 12th March at 7.00 p.m.

Crossword

March 1 7 Aries March 20th April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

ACROSS 1 A voucher for a discount (6) 5 Hindu event, also known as the festival of lights, celebrated in autumn (6) 8 Roberto _ , Spanish footballer who became manager of Everton in 2013 (8) 9 Travel constantly without having a fixed destination (4) 10 Vauxhall car made from 1963 to 1979 (4) 11 An alcoholic solution of a drug (8) 13 Three-coned volcanic mountain in Tanzania (11) 15 In the open air (2,6) 17 The Isle of _ , area of London in a meander of the Thames (4) 19 What the m stands for in Einstein s famous equation (4) 20 An official representing a country abroad (8) 21 See 12 22 Host city of the 2000 Summer Olympics (6) DOWN 2 A person from a sultanate forming part of the Arabian Peninsula (5) 3 A hidden danger or unsuspected difficulty (7) 4 Phrase that can describe the noun table (4,5) 5 Brand of laundry detergent introduced in 1953 (3) 6 Get the better of (5) 7 Italian port traditionally referred to in English as Leghorn (7) 12 21 Not in one s right mind (3,6,6) 13 Town whose Irish name is Cill Dara (7) 14 Anagram of DORINDA (7) 16 Take (an exam) again after having failed (5) 18 Type of accent such as that in the phrase à la (5) 20 Furniture retailer headquartered in Doncaster and noted for sofas (1,1,1) SOLUTION

when Jess - now an accomplished femme fatale - unexpectedly shows up. Her appearance throws Nicky for a loop at a time when he cannot afford to be off his game. Directors: John Requa, Glenn Ficarra; Production company: Overbrook Entertainment; Producer: Denise Di Novi; Screenplay: John Requa, Glenn Ficarr.

Gemini May 21st June 20th

Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

Sagittarius

OMEONE will be glad of your advice this week as you are full of wisdom on matters of the heart. Don t forget to make time for yourself as you need someone to listen too.

E diplomatic around a loved one who may not appreciate your views on a certain matter. Don t rush in where others fear to tread, you may be brave but don t be stupid!

OU are always someone who brightens other s days, but you may be feeling a little down this week worrying about all your problems at once won t help. Relax the feelings will soon pass.

DVENTURE is afoot! You are in a mood to expand your horizons and get out and about. Take the chance to meet new people or perhaps meet up with old friends this week.

OVERS or friends will thank you this week when they see all the hard effort that you have been putting in to make a scheme work. But has being busy kept your mind off an important issue?

OU RE feeling like being social and can hardly wait for the weekend. You could be a bit more headstrong than usual this week and that means you will get your way no matter what!

HIS week could prove to be an exciting one when a face from the past re-enters your life. It s also a week where your love life moves up a gear. Be prepared for some changes.

December 22nd January 19th

T S time for a spring clean take time to enjoy your home and chuck out the chintz along with your clutter. Freeing up your life will help you see an issue in a clearer light.

EVER mind what other people say this week,

TART to think of the future this week and your plans for this summer. Travelling either home or abroad is on the cards, as well as the chance to rediscover an old passion.

January 20th February 18th

OU may feel that work colleagues are getting on your nerves this week try and take the time to relax away from your job. Spending free hours with a loved one will soothe your soul.

Pisces

Aquarius

February 19th March 19th

another slum-dweller is about to make an accusation that will destroy herself and shatter the neighbourhood. Meera Syal (The Kumars, Goodness Gracious Me, Rafta Rafta at the National) returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road). Pulitzer Prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale.

La Traviata (Verdi) Live from The English National Opera Wednesday, 11th March at 7.30 p.m. PETER Konwitschny’s 2013 Traviata returns to the Coliseum stage, the only change a new Violetta.The production is inventive and original, and certainly deserving of a second run. By the standards of German Regie it’s tame, but for a Traviata it is radical indeed. Konwitschny does away with the settings, and plays down the plot, the better to focus on psychology and emotion. The results are raw and immediate, with stark imagery that lives long in the memory. Musical standards are high, but there

is some curious voice casting, several roles cast against type and duets and ensembles that fail to blend. But it is a confident and original show, and far preferable to yet another frilly dresses and ornate chandeliers spectacle. A stunning production of Verdi's masterpiece which reaches to the heart of the opera's themes of passionate love and tragic death. The production is ideal for newcomers to opera with its contemporary staging, and a running time of less than two hours.

no one and no thing can get you down. So November make time to spend with friends and family and 22nd December 21st spread a little of your happiness around.

Capricorn

INDIA is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own. Zehrunisa and her son Abdul aim to recycle enough rubbish to fund a proper house. Sunil, twelve and stunted, wants to eat until he’s as tall as Kalu the thief. Asha seeks to steal government anti-poverty funds to turn herself into a ‘first-class person’, while her daughter Manju intends to become the slum’s first female graduate. But their schemes are fragile; global recession threatens the garbage trade, and

HE winds of change are blowing in your direction, so be prepared for some unexpected travel plans or maybe a change of direction on the work front during the next few weeks.

Blondie Tribute on stage at Theatre Royal FRONTED by Debbie Harry lookalike and soundalike, Orlagh O'Neill, expect to hear anything from Sunday Girl to Heart of Glass through Union City Blue and so many more… Atomic’s show includes all the Blondie hits. There’s many more crowd pleasing covers to get everyone in the mood to rock!! Atomic have already played at Farmleigh House

in The Phoenix Park in Dublin, and are performing in venues such as The Village in Dublin, The Ardhowen Theatre, Enniskillen and The Waterside Theatre in Derry. They are now bringing the show to the Theatre Royal, Waterford on Saturday, 7th March for their first visit. You won't find a better Blondie act anywhere. This live 5 piece tribute

to one of the greatest pop/new wave bands of all time faithfully recreates the sound of Debbie Harry and Blondie and brings all the excitement, energy and power of the band onstage for new and old fans alike. Tickets are €17/€15 concession and are available at the box office on 051874402 or online at www.theatreroyal.ie

Across: 1 Coupon, 5 Diwali, 8 Martinez, 9 Rove, 10 Viva, 11 Tincture, 13 Kilimanjaro, 15 Al fresco, 17 Dogs, 19 Mass, 20 Diplomat, 21 , 22 Sydney. Down: 2 Omani, 3 Pitfall, 4 Nine times, 5 Daz, 6 Worst, 7 Livorno, 12 21 Non compos mentis, 13 Kildare, 14 Android, 16 Resit, 18 Grave, 20 DFS.

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Dungarvan Lions Club Deise Jigs & Reels Freestyle 2015 – Organising committee members, Donal Connolly, Pat Galvin, Paul Clerkin, John Coade and JD O'Shea with tickets for this year's Jigs & Reels which will be held in the Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, March 21st. Tickets go on sale next Saturday in Hallahan's Pharmacy, Dungarvan; Ferrick's Pharmacy, Cappoquin and the Lismore Heritage Centre. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan Drama Club Countdown 3 2 1 . . . ! 3. Three weeks to go to the opening night of DDC's Spring Production. Three Couples, Three Stories, Three Comical Situations

2. Not 2 be Missed 1. One Hotel Suite, One Comedy Classic, One Great night's Entertainment! DDC will present Neil Simon's 'Plaza Suite' a fan-

tastically funny classic comedy at Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre Wednesday, 18th March to Saturday, 21st March. A great night's entertainment guaranteed. Tickets will be available shortly from Joe Kelly's Pharmacy, Abbeyside; Michael Sheehan at The Wine Buff, Grattan Square and the DDC Booking Line 086-3244175. Watch this space for further details!

Parents of the bride Roy & Norma Hubley (Con O’Sullivan and Margaret Dennehy) not exactly [Dave Zannis] happy with the current situation in Suite 719.

Sam (Aaron Cowming) and Jean (Jess McGovern) busy with office paperwork. Karen (Orla Glascott) wonders if there's something she can contribute.

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The Dungarvan Observer, in association with Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries intoSteel Magnolias Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Monday, 2ndd March. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Question: Which Oscar-winning actress played the part of bride-to-be Shelby Eatenton in the 1989 movie version of Steel Magnolias?

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Laura Mvula Live in Concert from Amsterdam Thursday, 5th March at 8:00 p.m. Laura Mvula live at The Paradiso with The Metropole Orkest in Amsterdam, was sold out months in advance, but can now be seen exclusively in cinemas for one night only. With a Q&A introduction by Laura Mvula – live from London – plus live finale acoustic set especially for cinema audiences. A unique opportunity to experience a live performance of the stunning orchestral arrangements from the ‘Sing To The Moon’ album recorded at Abbey Road Studios. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Laura Mvula Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 3rd March. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Adam returns from Eastern odyssey FOR the vast majority of students, the time after sitting the Leaving Cert is taken up with thoughts of passing the exam, gaining grades and ultimately securing enough points for entry to College. Little thought is given to the longer view, but the exception to this rule must be Adam Houlihan who, after securing his place in College, took the brave decision to fulfil his dream of travelling in the countries of South East Asia. There are not many eighteen year olds who would undertake a tour of recently war-torn countries alone, but Adam does not fall into the accepted pattern of late teens. He bounced his ideas for his travels off his brother Paul and some friends and came to the decision to fulfil his dreams and concede to his desire to travel. Having worked part-time in his later years in the CBS Secondary School and having saved enough to see him through several months abroad, he considered himself ready. He got his family’s blessing, he

had his fare in his pocket, so ten days after getting the idea, he booked his flights and found himself one bright morning in mid-September last at Dublin Airport bound for Vietnam and its adjoining troubled countries. Having heard stories of those faroff lands and from knowledge gleaned from various blogs, he looked forward to seeing those previously ravaged lands of the reunited North and South Vietnam and the killing fields of Cambodia. “Vietnam has the ideal blend of attractions for me,” says Adam,“it has mountains ideal for trekking, beaches which are empty for the most part and an environment which is full of animals. It also has many back-packers who are following the one route, so there is always someone to meet up with for a few days to exchange ideas and be company on the next journey.” “The Vietnamese are a lovely, friendly, welcoming people,” he says, “although there is a fairly serious problem with thieving. Accommodation is very inexpensive

costing the equivalent of about five euro in hostels at night.” Even though Vietnam today is ruled by a repressive regime, there is little sign of this among the people and Adam had no problems. The newspapers are filled with positive stories of growth and economic expansion, much of which is fuelled by the official state line. “Of the various places I visited, the city of Bangkok in Thailand was probably the only one with a noticeably free press.” There were no problems crossing the border into adjoining Cambodia although, Adam says they are a very different people there. “The Cambodians are coming out of a genocidal regime which was a disaster for the country. I entered the country across the water and immediately it is noticeable how less well off it is and the people are. There are signs of poverty everywhere and a lack of basis services which I did not notice in Vietnam.” His visit to Tuol Sleng Prison in Phnom Penn was a moving and

shocking experience for Adam. The site is a former high school which was used as the notorious Security Prison 21 by the Khmer Rouge regime where tens of thousands of Cambodians were tortured before being executed in the notorious killing fields. “I was prepared for a depressing day,” Adam recalls, “but I never realised how grim the place would be. It was so, so grim! It was here that about 40,000 prisoners were interrogated, tortured and eventually executed through the course of the Pol Pot five year regime. During those years, three million of the eight million population were slaughtered. It was a heartbreaking and horrific experience to follow the footsteps of those prisoners and hear the testament of some of the survivors.What disturbs me most is that ten years later the successors of that government were given international recognition and a seat at the UN. “However, Cambodia is a fantastic landscape and they are a beautiful people and I loved my time there.”

On then to Laos entering in the southern half which does not have a developed tourist industry. Adam spent just four days there before pushing on further north via a tuktuk (rickshaw pulled by a motor cycle), a van, two buses and a taxi. Despite its poor reputation, Adam loved the country which still has a strong French influence from its colonial days of sixty years ago. Along with Cambodia, Laos is one of the most bombed countries of the world from its involvement in the Vietnam War.

Adam also visited Thailand, a favourite tourist destination, and Myanmar – formerly Burma – with very good experiences in both countries and completing his tour of South East Asia. Two weeks shared between Berlin and London completed his five month, good experience, factfinding marathon away from home. “It was a fantastic time,” he recalls, “and well worth doing. The trip was all I wanted it to be and will give me memories for the rest of my life.”

League honours for Dungarvan Rugby THERE were mighty celebrations in the Clubhouse of Dungarvan Rugby Club a couple of weeks ago when their Third Division side broke a barren spell of twenty-seven years to bring home the League Cup and mark their first ever league title at that level. To say that joy was unconfined would be an understatement and the resultant elevation of this hard-working team to the Second Division is no more than their just reward for a couple of seasons of hard graft building a team. Their coming entry into J2

is the second occasion the Club has so qualified, but having gained promotion two years ago, the team slipped back to J3 only to make a very determined comeback in the season now drawing to a close. Team Captain Jim Curran is thrilled, not only with the new title and consequent promotion, but also because the team has gained the reward for which they worked so diligently and with such dedication. “This is our second year under Coach Noel Power,” he says. “Last year we were top of the League at Christmas

but through a few unlucky defeats allowed the title to slip from us. Our objective this year was to get back up there on top and hold out for the title. “We didn’t want to win this through some other team’s mistakes, this was to be totally from our own desire and efforts and I am glad to say that everyone rose to the challenge.” They had a totally unbeaten run through the campaign with only one home draw to blemish an otherwise perfect record. “We won the League with one game in hand,” says Jim.

We met Charleville in the Cup in December and lost out narrowly to them. We met them again the following month in what was effectively the League final and made no mistake this time. That was probably the decider and we had a game to spare at the finish.” So, what does the future hold for the team? “Well, we are now up a League and I hope that being in a higher grade will encourage our good young players coming through to stay with us rather than go to the College teams. That would strengthen us a great

deal and add to the age and experience which is already there. “We had two new young players become eligible last year and there are four or five more available in the coming year whom we hope we can entice to play.” It is always a happy moment to see sporting silver come to the town and district and with the fire and determination, together with an injection of new talent, there is no reason to believe that Dungarvan Rugby Club cannot bring further higher honours back to Ballyrandle next year.

Dungarvan Rugby Captain is hoisted high after being presented with the Cup after winning their League Division 3.

Celebrating the Villiers of Dromana THE recent commemoration of the 450th anniversary of the Battle of Affane brought into focus the influence of the

Arms of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham, KG (1592–1628).

Fitzgerald and Butler families (Desmond and Ormonde) in that area of Waterford around the River Blackwater. The upcoming Dromana 800 Commemoration will also highlight the ownership of the estate and the evolution of the titles from Fitzgerald to Villiers. Outside of the local members of the family, perhaps the best known is Theresa Villiers, MP, the current Secretary of State for Northern Ireland who successfully brokered the deal between the political parties in Northern Ireland prior to Christmas, to defuse the constitutional and political crisis which was festering there for a year or more. The counties of Waterford

and Desmond were granted to Thomas FitzAnthony, seneschal of Leinster in 1215. The first Earl of Desmond was created from this line in 1329, but it was Gerald, younger son of the 6th Earl, who inherited the territory of the Decies in 1462. To quote from a recent piece in the Irish Times “From that point on, the progress of FitzGerald to Stuart, Grandison, Villiers-Stuart and Mount Stuart is colourfully complicated by fruitless marriages, untimely deaths and that aristocratic resurrection known as a second creation.” The Villiers family, says Wikipedia, is one of Britain's eminent aristocratic families. Over time, several members of

the Villiers family were made knights, baronets and peers. Hereditary titles held by the Villiers family include the dukedoms of Buckingham (1623-1687) and Cleveland (1670-1709) as well as the earldoms of Anglesey (1623-1661), Jersey (since 1697) and Clarendon (since 1776). Perhaps the most prominent members of the family were those who received the two dukedoms: George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (1592–1628) rose to fame and influence as favourite of King James I of England, while Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland (1640–1709) became a mistress of King Charles II of England, by whom she had five

children. No doubt the various events surrounding the upcoming Dromana 800 celebrations will expose much more of the history of the family.This will be held from Thursday, July 2nd, to Sunday, July 5th next, when twenty-three generations of the FitzGerald family, will be honoured with a festival that honours both the people and place over the last 800 years. Would it not be a pleasant addition to the events and a boost to the area and the delights of the Blackwater Valley if Secretary of State Villiers were to be invited over for the celebrations. She just might agree to come.

One of the most famous of the present generation of the Villiers family is Theresa Villiers, MP, current Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.

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Friday, 27th February, 2015

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Waterford's Pauric Mahony gets ahead of Laois's Matthew Whelan during Round 2 of the 1B National Hurling league match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Hurlers punish 14 man Laois See Page 3

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Waterford Ladies Football

Waterford easily overcomes Sligo in National League tie Waterford ……………5-13; Sligo ……………………0-5. WATERFORD Intermediate lady footballers recorded their third victory in the Tesco Home-grown Division 3 clash with Sligo on Sunday last in Fraher Field. Played in terrible underfoot conditions, both teams made very tentative starts and it was Waterford who registered the first score of the game in the 4th minute with a well taken point from Michelle Ryan following neat build up play by Linda Wall and Maria Delahunty. Stephanie O’Reilly equalised matters in the 7th minute and three minutes later Sinead Ryan opened her account for the Deise girls with a pointed free. The play at this stage swung from end to end and Katie Walsh got Sligo’s second point in the 11th minute to tie the game at 2 points apiece. Great work from Michelle Ryan and Linda Wall set Sinead Ryan up for the first Waterford goal in the 12th minute to give the home side a lead they would not relinquish and indeed they could have gone further ahead had it not been for the brilliance of Sligo’s goalkeeper Noelle Gormley who twice denied Waterford certain goals in the space of two minutes. Maria Delahunty stretched Waterford’s lead with a point in the 14th minute and one minute later Aoife Murray had

a great score which started with a Megan Dunford interception near her own goal and ended nine passes later with the Comeragh Rangers girls firing Waterford 5 points ahead 1-4 to Sligo’s 0-2. Stephanie O’Relliy added to Sligo’s score in the 16th minute with a point but this was quickly cancelled out with a Maria Delahunty effort. In the 23rd minute Katie Walsh tacked on a point for Sligo which was quickly replied to by a Sinead Ryan free and Grainne Carty and Maria Delahunty exchanged points to leave the half-time score Waterford 1-7; Sligo 0-5. Waterford opened the second half in whirl-wind fashion, Aileen Wall scored a point after 31 seconds. Aoife Murray took over the scoring and had the ball in the Sligo net almost directly from the kick out, she then pointed in the 3rd minute and following a great movement was on hand to put the game out of Sligo’s reach in the 7th minute with another goal. One minute later Sinead Ryan was on hand to score her second goal of the game to extend the lead to 16 points; 4-9 to 0-5. Maria Delahunty kept the score ticking over with a point in the 9th minute and Sinead Ryan brought her personal tally to 2-2 with another point in the

11th minute. Pat Sullivan made a number of changes at this stage but it did not affect the intensity of the Waterford play, Eimear Fennell kicked a great score and Sinead Ryan kicked yet another point in reply to Sligo’s point from midfielder Bernice Byrne and the icing was on the cake when a brilliant move led to Lauren McGregor rounding the keeper to score Waterford’s fifth goal. Sligo to their credit did not give up and Stephanie O’Reilly forced a great save from Waterford goalie Clodagh Walsh and also hit the woodwork twice in the closing moments. Jonathon Murphy brought matters to an end to leave the final score Waterford 5-13; Sligo 0-5. Manager Pat Sullivan was very pleased with the overall performance of the team and the excellent inter play between backs and forwards. Next up for the Deise girls is an away tie against Tipperary next weekend. Waterford: Katie Hannon, Megan Dunford, Karen McGrath, Emma Murray, Michelle McGrath, Elaine Power, Caoimhe McGrath, Mary Kate Morrissey, Mairead Wall, Linda Wall (capt), Maria Delahunty (0-4,) Aileen Wall (0-1), Michelle Ryan (0-1) Sinéad Ryan (2-4) and Aoife Murray(2-2) Subs used; Nicola Fennell,

Mary Foley, Eimear Fennell (0-1), Clodagh Walsh, Kate McGrath, Ciara Hurley, Shauna Dunphy, Nora Dunphy, Emer Scanlan, Margaret Revins, Lauren McGregor (1-0) and Aoife Dunne. WATERFORD U-14 START THEIR MUNSTER CAMPAIGN Our under 14 girls team start their Munster campaign with a tough away encounter on Saturday next against Tipperary. This team is preparing well under the management of Ciara Dunphy and have some very good footballers on board. The County is at present Munster under 14 B champions having won the title for the past three years and are determined to take the crown for another year. The game is provisionally fixed for Bansha but this may change, any changes will be posted on the Waterford Ladies Twitter account and will also be broadcast on the sports news on WLRFM. DEISE DAY Don’t forget Deise Day will take place in Punchestown Racecourse on Saturday, May 2nd and promises to be a great day. Tickets are selling fast but a limited number are still available from the committee members. Closing date for purchase is Friday, 27th February.

Linda Wall, Waterford attempts to get past Tara Doddy, Sligo in the Tesco HomeGrown Ladies Football National league Division 3 Waterford v Sligo at the Fraher Field, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Current epidemic of player burnout in the GAA By Muireann Walsh ACCORDING to the GAA, “burnout occurs where people who have previously been highly committed to a sport lose interest and motivation. Typically, it will occur in hard working, hard training, hard driven people, who become emotionally, psychologically or physically exhausted.” But what is our attitude to player burnout? Do we treat our bodies like a mechanical instrument? When bodies ache with pain from over exertion do we follow the manual and relax and take time-out or do we battle through? Are players taking essential rest days’? The enjoyment element is definitely destroyed when it comes to the horrifying point of complete exhaustion, over training and constant aching. It is clear that this is an on-going problem that has been pushed aside but has been haunting players in the main age groups of 17-21 to begin with. However, the widely spoken problem of player burnout has reached an intolerable rate with young college going students male and female crying out for a response to this life changing/affecting problem. Results from a survey undertaken by the WGPAWomen’s Gaelic Players Association indicate that many players experience physical, emotional and social challenges during their career, which impacts on their wellbeing. Other outcomes illustrate that 86.5% attend weekly club training sessions and another 86% of intercounty players take to the pitch 3+ times a week. Distance travelled by individuals to trainings varied with 37.7% greater that 20km. An additional survey carried out by the GAA’s

Minor Review work group established that 62% of minors played games while carrying injuries, while 42% reported experiencing chronic fatigue. It revealed that at certain times of the year 24% are involved in GAA activities for 7 days and a further 27% busy for 6 days weekly. To conclude 35% of people surveyed believed that they were being asked to train too often. A suggestion arising from this report is to raise the age to 17, at which a player can line out for an adult team. This of course seems a reasonable approach to the young inexperienced boy who may be in contact with inter-county men. In small clubs however, will this effect numbers? Attempts are being made to re-organise the system at under age level to eliminate player burnout as it creeps into age groups as low as minor and under 21. But is it sufficient and or even too late? At present, player burnout is evident as the amount of age groups has increased over the past number of years. The successful under 13 campaign has broken the jump from under 12 to under 14. Another step was added between under 14 and under 16 as from 2015 an under 15 championship has also been added. So let’s have a look at this: starting from under 11 it looks as follows; under 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and finally minor. But where does over training come into this you ask? It initially appears as a benefit meaning more young players get a match? But what about the small clubs in rural areas around the county and country? A strong under 12 boy or girl plays his/her own age group, jumps to under 13 and 14 and if they are especially talented or numbers are extremely low, this inexperienced 12 year old, may be called upon to play or train with the under 15 team. This is aside

from school matches and also ignoring the possibility of this child playing other sports also. By the time this player reaches minor level, they will they will be so worn out from over exposure to the playing field that they will have to hang the boots up early through lack of interest and exhaustion before they even begin to reach the possible highlight of their career. But is the work that continues to take place behind the scenes in small struggling clubs in county Waterford and further afield getting the correct recognition? Management frustration when training consists of 6 players – 1 of which may be your own son/daughter. All time is offered on a voluntary basis in both small and not so small GAA organisations across the country, but is the entertainment level satisfactory and equal? The big clubs that occupy the population majority in towns and cities see the introduction of extra underage groups and the raising of age to 17 as a great helpful benefit. In these largely populated clubs, it’s the opposite of player burnout that is occurring. Young children are not getting the opportunity to play for their club or county due to big numbers while the 15 a side remains a given. Children continue to turn up for training, but when they do not get on the pitch at the all-important 25/30 minutes a half, they become discouraged and leads them into a future without GAA involvement. It is said that all the work and preparation put in at county level will eventually pay off, as the likes of Lester Ryan, Ann Marie Walsh and Fionn Fitzgerald thank the managers as they lift the Liam McCarthy cup, Brendan Martin and Sam McGuire cup on All-Ireland final day in Croke Park. All the work and effort paid off they quote from late evenings to early

mornings. But what about the teams that just miss out by a hair in semi-finals, quarters-finals, and even on the day itself – they still had to put in the same amount of commitment as the winning team – long hours travelling to matches, away from their families and working through the pain and fatigue that comes with the standard of inter-county hurling and football. Unfortunately, without the silverware to show. Despite the drastic differences with numbers at training, providing the basic necessities like sliotars, footballs and cones is another dimension of the struggle in small rural clubs. Bigger and better finances ensure well equipped training sessions and well-dressed teams. But this doesn’t always mean that the best players come from the larger clubs. These two extremes make you wonder. Are the GAA addressing the issues correctly in relation to player burnout and players constantly being left on the side-line? Are we being realistic when we curiously question the day when small clubs will not struggle any more and big clubs won’t deal with floods of children at training but not everyone receiving games. Will there ever be more evenly divided clubs? To conclude, today’s players devote their lives to the native game often without the recognition they deserve. Whether they originate from a big or small club it makes no difference to the high standard of physicality and emotional stress involved at inter county level. Without even tapping into the controversial topic of payment for this work and dedication, I hope I have brought your attention to the questions of activities that continue to proceed behind the scenes across County Waterford.

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Allianz National Hurling League Division 1B

Hurlers punish 14 man Laois Waterford ......................3-21; Laois ............................. 0-12. LEVEL three times in the first half, very few, if any of the 1200 attendance at the Fraher Field last Saturday night could have forecasted the above final scoreline. Laois were a match for the home team throughout that first 35 minutes but the loss of Stephen Maher through injury in the 26th minute and the sending off of the 0’Moore County’s other wing forward Charles Dwyer in the 49th minute allied to a definite improvement by the home side made this 0-18 win a reality. Waterford really bombarded their visitors in a second half which they won by 3-10 to 0-4 and that stat adequately sums up the business end of this game. It was a bitterly cold evening at the Shandon venue but it must be said that filming the game from the far side of the field was a masterstroke by Setanta as the picture of the field and the stand and the street lights in the background reflecting in the Colligan river brought much praise from those who viewed the game on the telly. Derek McGrath gave the thumbs up to fourteen of his starting 15 from the Limerick game with Shane Bennett lining out instead of De La Salle’s Jake Dillon. Young Bennett proved his worth here, scoring 1-1 and he was unlucky not to add some more goals to his tally. There were many positives to be taken from this match apart from the margin of victory and none more so than the manner in which the team finished the game so

strongly with their spirit and their attitude again out of the top drawer which reflects very positively on the team management. The last time Waterford played Laois, Pauric Mahony scored 0-11 and he recorded even more on this occasion with a flawless display of free taking in addition to an impressive 1-5 from play to earn him an overall return of 1-14 and the undisputed Man of the Match accolade. For the second league game in succession, the Waterford defence didn’t concede a goal from play with all six defenders and goalie Stephen O’Keeffe doing well and Austin Gleeson and Tadhg Bourke again very much to the fore. The winners midfielders broke even with their Laois opponents while Michael Walsh got through some serious amount of work in the half forward line and he was very unselfish with his distribution of the ball. His discipline under duress was an example to the rest of the players who followed suit but overall, and despite the final tally of 3-21, the team were over reliant throughout the game on scores from Mahony. After 31 minutes of the first half, the teams were level at 0-8 apiece, but scores by Pauric Mahony (2) and Austin Gleeson earned the winners a 0-11 to 0-8 half-time advantage. Waterford were never behind at any stage of the match and the goals by Shane Bennett, Pauric Mahony and sub Tommy Connors with his first touch after being introduced were killer blows for a then 14 man Laois outfit.

Laois’s most impressive player was full forward Zane Keenan from Camross, who struck 0-9,8f and he played effectively as an extra player in defence in the first half. Likewise, Austin Gleeson played a similar role with Philip Mahony taking over from him after the interval. Austin Gleeson opened the scoring and ten further first half points were credited to the winners in that first moiety via Pauric Mahony, (0-7, 6f) and Brian O’Halloran, Michael Walsh and Austin Gleeson, 0-1 each. Laois kept in toe with the winners in general play and on the scoreboard, courtesy of points from Zane Keenan 0-5f, including one from his own ‘45’ metre line, Willie Hyland, Ross King and Paddy Purcell. Waterford had two goal scoring opportunities after good work by Tom Devine and Shane Bennett but both attempts ended going wide at the endline following pressure from the Laois defenders. Laois had nine first half wides compared to seven for their hosts so the Leinster team were well in the hunt at the short whistle. Both teams introduced subs on the restart in P. J. Scully for Laois and Jake Dillon for Waterford. A Keenan score from play after just 37 seconds left just 0-2 between the teams but Waterford’s dominance was evident in registering the next ten scores in a 22 minute spell. During this period, Pauric Mahony hit 0-4 from play and 0-3 from frees as well as the team’s second goal in the 59th minute after good work

by sub Shane O’Sullivan and Michael Walsh who was revelling in the exchanges. Waterford’s first goal in the 51st minute was a gem with Jake Dillon expertly picking out Shane Bennett, who did extremely well to gather the low ball and in turning his marker, the Ballysaggart youngster gave the Laois goalie, Enda Rowland, who it must be said was soundness personified throughout, no chance at all in the town end goal. The winners third goal in the 64th minute was also most notable for the fact that sub Tommy Connors was just immediately on the pitch when he gave his team a 3-19 to 0-10 lead and that was definitely that as regards who were taking the two league points. Waterford’s remaining 0-3 from this half were struck by Shane Bennett and subs Shane O’Sullivan and Donie Breathnach. Laois will be disappointed that they were confined to 04 (3f) all scored by Zane Keenan while the loss of Ballinakill’s Charles Dwyer on a second yellow card ultimately opened the scoring flood gates against them. With the type of game that Laois were playing in the second half, there was little surprise that they only scored 0-1 from play as they threatened little danger with only one player consistently close to the country end goal. On the night, Laois scored only 0-4 from play, which will not win you games, while despite Pauric Mahony’s huge contribution, the winners provided eight different scorers and three of these

Waterford's Jamie Barron gets away from Laoise's Brian Stapleton during Rd. 2 of the 1B National Hurling league match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] came off the bench. Waterford will be happy how the league table reads at present as they lie in second spot with the most scored by any of the teams (3-43), and 0-10 better off than Limerick who have the same points. Waterford’s Top Three: Pauric Mahony, Michael Walsh, Austin Gleeson. Laois’ Top Three: Zane Keenan, Enda Rowland, Willie Hyland. Observer’s Man of the Match: Pauric Mahony. Number of Scorers: Waterford 8. Laois 4. Scores from Play: Waterford 3-12. Laois 0-4. Frees For: Waterford 15. Laois 15.

Wides: Waterford 14. Laois 15. Score of the Match: Waterford’s 51st minute goal, engineered by Jake Dillon and scored by Shane Bennett. Scorers: Waterford: P. Mahony 1-14, S. Bennett 1-1, T. Connors 1-0, A. Gleeson 0-2, B. O’Halloran, M. Walsh, D. Breathnach, S. O’Sullivan (0-1) each. Laois: Z. Keenan 0-9, P. Purcell, W. Hyland, R. King (0-1) each. Waterford: S. O’Keeffe; S. Fives, B. Coughlan, N. Connors; Philip Mahony, T. de Burca, A. Gleeson; J. Barron, K. Moran; M. Kearney, Pauric Mahony, M. Walsh; S. Bennett, T. Devine, B. O’Halloran. Subs: J. Dillon for Kearney; S. O’Sullivan for Devine;

P. Prendergast for Fives; D. Breathnach for Bennett; T. Connors for Pauric Mahony. Laois: E. Rowland; J. A. Delaney, C. Healy, B. Stapleton; J. Fitzpatrick, M. Whelan, D. Palmer; P. Purcell, Z. Keenan; C. Dwyer, J. Campion, W. Hyland; R. King, T. Fitzgerald, S. Maher. Subs: C. Stapleton for Maher; P. J. Scully for Campion; B. Conroy for King; C. Dunne for C. Stapleton; J. Purcell for Fitzgerald. Referee: D. Kirwan (Cork). DIVISION 1B TABLE pw d l f a pts Wexford 2 2 0 0 3-39 2-32 4 Waterford 2 1 1 0 3-43 2-28 3 Limerick 2 1 1 0 2-39 1-34 3 Offaly 2 1 0 1 1-36 2-38 2 Laois 2 0 0 2 0-35 4-45 0 Antrim 2 0 0 2 3-32 1-47 0

NATIONAL CAMOGIE LEAGUE DIVISION 2

Birthday girl Beth celebrates in style Waterford ……………2-21; Tipperary ………………0-4. BETH Carton marked her seventeenth birthday with seven points from play as Waterford opened their Division 2 campaign with a facile win over Tipperary at breezy Carriganore on Sunday. The De La Salle star won All Ireland medals at under 16 and minor grades in 2014 but settled in straight away to adult level on her first start. Carton claimed six first half points from the left flank of the attack. She shredded the two markers assigned to watch her. Danielle Duignan only lasted twenty minutes after Carton skinned her for three points. Substitute Kelly Hackett didn’t improve matters as the number twelve struck over three identical points off her left side. Aside from her shooting, she blocked down Tipp backs and was involved in three other points. Her work wasn’t complete however. In the second half, she added a seventh white flag

and provided goals for Dawn Power and Saoirse Bonner. The home side started minus their Lismore contingent and it was a day for the debutants to shine. Five of last year’s minor winners made the first fifteen and three more came off the bench. Apart from the outrageous Carton, club colleague Dawn Power dazzled up front. The corner forward finished on 1-4 and her second half goal completely deflated the visitors. Tipp couldn’t handle her strength in possession. The dependable Patricia Jackman stood head and shoulders above the rest at midfield. Her six points were halved between frees and general play. The busy Lorraine Bray accompanied her and she started countless attacks. They used their full quota of subs and seven sources contributed to their winning total. New manager Sean Fleming stated afterwards that he is aiming to build a strong squad for the year

ahead. “We have a panel and there are players to come back into it. I challenged the players here today to hold onto their jerseys. The girls coming back will have a bit of a challenge to get their numbers on the panel.” From the moment that Bray started the scoring nineteen seconds in, it was clear that they packed too much movement, pace and skill for a second string Premier side. With wind assistance at first, they had nineteen point attempts and converted thirteen. A brace from Carton and a Power purple patch of three points within the space of five minutes put them four ahead by the close of the first quarter (0-6 to 0-2). Centre back Aisling Carroll and corner forward Roisin Corbett offered the only resistance from a blue and gold perspective. Emma Hannon and Iona Heffernan intervened to quench brief warnings in front of goal. A block by Carton allowed Jackman the chance to

extend the lead. Carton then punished a poor clearance and Duignan left the field. Substitute Hackett was in for a rude awakening. Carton outpaced her three times in three minutes to fire points. Six singles within 29 minutes of her first game at this altitude. Two more Jackman points pushed them nine clear at midway (0-13 to 0-4). Despite playing into the breeze, Waterford held Tipp scoreless for the second half and helped themselves to 2-8. Fleming’s team missed three chances before they shut down the game. On 32 minutes, Carton drilled a ball along the line for Power to collect. Her shot evaded Sarah Coonan and deflected in off the right hand post. The Tipperary stopper was kept busy and denied both Jackman and Bray. Jenny Simpson, Power, Jackman and Molly Curran kept the points flowing before Coonan was beaten for the second time. With six minutes left, Power and Valerie

O’Brien initiated the move to send Carton away. She unselfishly passed inside for substitute Saoirse Bonner to finish. Lifted by this comprehensive win, Waterford will travel to Cork for round two on March 8th. Scorers for Waterford: D Power 1-4, B Carton 0-7, P Jackman 0-6 (3fs), S Bonner 1-0, J Simpson 0-2, M Curran, L Bray 0-1 each. Scorers for Tipperary: R Corbett 0-2 (1f), A Carroll (f), T Kennedy 0-1 each. Waterford: D Brennan; V Falconer, C Whyte, E Hannon; C Murphy, J Simpson, I Heffernan; P Jackman, L Bray; S Harney, V O’Brien, B Carton; D Power, K McMahon, B Kavanagh. Subs: M Curran for Kavanagh, S Bonner for McMahon, O Flynn for Heffernan, C Healy for Harney, B O’Regan for Brennan. Tipperary: S Coonan; A Egan, A Casey, L McInery; D Duignan, A Carroll, L McKeogh; T Kennedy, A Maloney; M Flynn, N Butler, A Hogan; S Curtin, S Cunneen, R Corbett. Subs: K Hackett for Duignan, N Slattery for Kennedy, MA Murphy for Corbett, Corbett for Flynn. Referee: A O’Brien (Wexford).

WATERFORD COUNTY CAMOGIE MINORS FALL JUST SHORT IN OFFALY The Minor squad showed that they are more than capable of competing in the A grade last Saturday when going down narrowly to Offaly in Belmont. The tie was evenly balanced in the first half and the sides were level, 0-8 to 1-5, as the half-time whistle began to near. But two goals and a point within two minutes just before the break saw the Faithful county take a 2.9 to 1.5 lead into the break. Although the deficit probably did not do justice to the Waterford efforts, the team came out with renewed vigour at the start of the second half and hit 1.3 without reply. But Offaly grew back into the game in the last quarter as they finished strongly to record a 3-13 to 2-9 win. Overall, the team and management will take a lot of positives from the game and will look for another strong performance next Saturday

when they travel to play Galway. ALL-IRELAND CLUB FINAL Lismore will seek to defend their All-Ireland Intermediate Club title in Croke Park on Sunday when they take on Piltown of Kilkenny. After overcoming the challenge of OranmoreMaree four weeks ago, Lismore will be in a confident mood ahead of their battle with the Leinster Champions. en-route to the final, Piltown accounted for Clonduff of Down in the All-Ireland semifinal. 12 months ago, Lismore were successful against Kilkenny opposition and they will be hopeful of repeating a similar win on Sunday. PURCELL CUP The replay of the Purcell Cup Final, Mary I. v DIT, will take place on Wednesday evening in Ballykelly, Co. Kildare at 7.30 p.m. Fiona Morrissey and Jenny McCarthy will line-out for Mary I whilst Deirdre Brennan and Becky Kavanagh will be in the DIT line-up.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

MUNSTER COLLEGES UNDER 18 ½ ‘C’ HURLING FINAL

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas are Munster Champions SUPER SUB EOIN BRAY THE HERO

St. Declan’s Kilmac……3-7; Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal Blarney ………………...1-8. ST. Declan’s Kilmacthomas are Munster Colleges hurling champions following a deserving 0-5 win over Blarney at a bitterly cold Killeagh GAA Club grounds last Saturday afternoon. St Declan’s were the better hurling team throughout this well contested and high standard game but Blarney’s never say die approach was a constant thorn during the Waterford school’s second half winning aspirations and it took a 54th minute goal by super sub Eoin Bray to eventually see off the Cork men. Clonea’s Bray had been introduced in the 22nd minute of the first half and once the teams came out for the second half he made a major contribution to his school’s success. Operating in the forwards, he provided for John Kennedy’s 34th minute goal to give the winners the lead after trailing at the break and he went on himself to strike 2-1, which essentially decided this final. However, this was far from a one man show and the hurling of a well drilled team denied Blarney the honours and especially so in the first half when they were playing against a gale of wind with their combined play and especially their blocking down of their opponents confining their deficit to 0-5 to 0-2 at the short whistle. Blarney didn’t help their own cause with six wasteful wides just before half time, giving them an overall tally of eight, all struck in the first moiety. Despite the bitter wind, both schools were well supported and they witnessed a very good standard of play for this grade. Ballyduff’s Ryan Murray made an outstanding crucial save between the

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas team who won the Munster Colleges Under 181/2 ‘C’ Hurling final at Killeagh GAA Club ground on Saturday last. Back row left to right: Billy Walsh (selector), Eoin Cooper, Noah O’Brien, Cormac Dunphy, Kevin Cheasty, Ciaran Kirwan, Eoghan Casey, Dylan Reade, Ryan Murray, Gearoid Murphy, Johnny Long, John Kennedy, Niall Power, Colm Dempsey, Patrick Whyte. Front row left to right: Brian Murray (Selector), Eoin Bray, Robbie Flynn, Eoin Dalton, Billy Power, Craig Fraher, Jake Scanlon, Jamie Murphy, Calum Lyons (captain), Ross Coffey, Craig Tyrell, Jeff Halley, Ben Kennedy, Alan Fitzsimons. posts in the 11th minute while the defending of the entire backline, led by Calum Lyons at number 6, the hard working midfield pairing of Eoghan Casey and Cormac Dunphy and the excellent striking of Jamie Murphy, Ciaran Kirwan and Jack Kennedy in attack, in addition to Bray’s impact, were pivotal in bringing Corn Risteard Ui Mhathuna across Youghal Bridge for a resting place in St. Declan’s for 2015. The winners started brightly with a John Kennedy point in the 4th minute to open the game’s scoring. Kennedy received a heavy knock as a result of a brave tackle on his part early in the game and despite his second half goal, it probably affected his overall influence on the contest. Playing with the gale,

Blarney required first half scores but the winners defending, with Lyons outstanding and the positive approach of his team mates, resulting in the Cork school being confined to 0-3 from play. They opened their account from a placed ball in the 7th minute by Mark Coleman followed by one of the scores of the game by Michael John Shine. Full forward Padraic Dennehy had the opportunity to raise the first green flag of the day but Ryan Murray was equal to this 11th minute attempt at the expense of a ‘65’ which Shine converted for the Cork men. Against the diagonal gale, an even better ‘65’ was struck by Portlaw’s Jamie Murphy in the 14th minute which importantly left the winners trailing

by just 0-3 to 0-2 at the end of the first quarter. Blarney, expectedly, dominated the second quarter up to the break but a combination of outstanding defending by the Declan’s defence and a wastefulness in front of goal by Blarney confined their meagre return to scores by centre forward Sean Bourke and midfielder Seamus Cronin in the 16th and 20th minutes respectively. Blarney’s barren scoring spell in the final ten minutes of the half was a defining reason for their eventual defeat. Blarney scored a point more against the wind than with it which proved both their first half wastefulness and their second half spirit against the odds but they were chasing the game from early in the new half after a 31st minute

St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas u-181⁄2 team celebrates on the pitch after being crowned Munster champions.

pointed free by Jamie Murphy and a brilliant 34th minute goal winning boost by John Kennedy from the acutest of angles following a pass from Eoin Bray, 1-3 to 0-5. Bray, himself, took centre stage after this when he pointed in the 37th minute and goaled two minutes later to establish a healthy looking 0-5 advantage at 2-4 to 0-5. Credit Blarney, though, they replied admirably, as they did all through this second half, and Conor Forde struck an unstoppable shot past Ryan Murray low into his far corner of the net in the 41st minute to reduce the deficit to 2-4 to 1-5. From a placed ball, St. Declan’s recorded their first wide of the final in the 43rd minute, followed by another of the game’s best scores by Ciaran Kirwan to leave a clear goal between the sides at the conclusion of the third quarter at 2-5 to 1-5. Blarney enjoyed their best period of the game, then with a brace of pointed frees by Mark Coleman in the 46th and in the 49th minutes either side of a further score by Sean Bourke after a pass by Seamus Cronin to leave the scoreboard reading 2-6 to 1-7. St. Declan’s created a golden goal chance in the 50th minute but the attempt ended up wide and the miss was even more costly when a further pointed free by Coleman in the 54th minute really put the cat among the pigeons on a scoreline of 26 to 1-8. However, Blarney’s renewed hopes of victory were dashed immediately when John Kennedy chased a ball heading over the endline and he provided a pass

for Eoin Bray, who rattled the net for his second green flag and a four point lead at 3-6 to 1-8. Jamie Murphy struck a 55th minute point to put daylight between the teams but credit Blarney they had two real goal chances in the 57th and in the 61st minutes, which if converted would have altered the match celebration scenes. As it was, though, St Declan’s won the second half by 3-5 to 1-3 and so they well deserved their name on Corn Risteard Ui Mhathuna for 2015. Certainly the winning team were very well trained by their selectors Billy Walsh, Brian Murray and Shane Briggs. PRESENTATION Treasurer of the Munster Council Anthony Walsh enjoyed the pleasure of presenting the winning cup to a school in his own County. Corn Ui Mhathuna is presented in memory of Dick O’Mahony, a teacher in St. Coleman’s College in Midleton, who devoted his entire teaching career to the promotion of Gaelic Games within the school, which became one of the leading schools in the then Vocational competitions in both County and Provincial level under his stewardship. Dick also served as a selector on the Cork Vocational Schools Inter County hurling team and on his retirement from teaching, he was servicing officer for the Cork Vocational Schools Board. St. Declan’s Top Three: Eoin Bray, Jamie Murphy, Calum Lyons. Blarney’s Top Three: Mark Coleman, Sean Bourke, Conor McCarthy. Observer’s Man of the

Match: Eoin Bray. Number of Scorers: St. Declan’s 4; Blarney 5. Scores from Play: St. Declans 3-4; Blarney 1-3. Frees For: St. Declan’s 6; Blarney 8. Wides: St. Declan’s 3; Blarney 8. Score of the Match: Jamie Murphy’s 14th minute ‘65’ against the wind. Scorers – St. Declan’s: Eoin Bray 2-1 John Kennedy 1-1, Jamie Murphy 0-3 (1f, 1 ‘65’) Ciaran Kirwan 0-2. Blarney: Mark Coleman 0-5 (4f, 1 ‘65’), Conor Forde 1-0, Michael John Shine, Sean Bourke and Seamus Cronin 0-1 each. St. Declan’s: Ryan Murray (Ballyduff); Billy Power (Clonea), Craig Tyrell (Ballyduff), Noah O’Brien (Clonea); Dylan Reade (Ballyduff), Calum Lyons (Ballyduff), Conor Dalton (Clonea); Cormac Dunphy (Ballyduff), Eoghan Casey (Dunhill); Jamie Murphy (Portlaw), Ciaran Kirwan (Kill), Jake Scanlon (Portlaw); Craig Fraher (Portlaw), John Kennedy (Ballyduff), Ross Coffey (Ballyduff). Eoin Bray (22), Kevin Cheasty (Ballyduff) and Ross Coffey (Ballyduff), (both 58). Blarney: (All Blarney GAA unless stated) James Dineen; Paul Barry Murphy (Grenagh), Sean Crowley, Alan McEvoy; Eoghan Mullane, Conor McCarthy; Eoghan O’Donovan (Grenagh); Mark Coleman, Seamus Cronin (Grenagh); Conor Forde, Sean Bourke (Grenagh), Michael John Shine; Kevin Cremin, Padraic Dennehy, (Whitechurch), Graham Murphy (Grenagh). Referee: Fergal Horgan (Tipperary).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

GAA

Gaelic Jottings County Board Meeting

Stradbally and Brickey Rangers have qualified for the semi-finals. It was disappointing to see a walk-over being conceded on the opening day of the adult championships.

THE March monthly meeting of the county adult GAA Board will take place on Monday, March 2nd in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m.

Phelan Cup

Sargent Cup Final THE 2014 Sargent Cup senior hurling league final has been re-arranged for Saturday, March 8th at the Castle Farm venue, Lismore. In opposition will be Lismore and Mt. Sion and the game will have a 2.30 p.m. throw-in.

Harty Cup champions THURLES CBS are the new Munster Colleges Dr. Harty Cup senior hurling champions. They defeated Midleton CBS in last Saturday’s final in Mallow on a 2-12 to 1-12 scoreline. It was the Tipperary college’s first success in the competition since 2009. An attendance of 1,931 saw Cork side St. Frances College, Rochestown come back from being 2-7 to 1-6 in arrears at half-time to lead with eleven minutes remaining. The first half Thurles goals came from Kevin Duggan and Billy McCarthy and it was McCarthy who hit two late points to seal victory for his side. Rochestown were appearing in the final for the first time.

West U-21 FC THERE were wins for St. Olivers, Comeragh Gaels, Nire, Brickey Rangers, Stradbally and Ardmore while Ballyduff received a walk-over from Cloch na Cuinne (Affane) on the opening weekend of the Divisional U-21 football championship. In the Kearney Catering (A) grade champions St. Olivers overcame Ballinacourty by two points in an excellent contest, Nire were too strong for Clashmore having 10 points to spare at the final whistle. In the other game in (A) Comeragh Gaels had 4 points to spare over Dungarvan. In the (B) grade, Brickey Rangers crushed Kilrossanty while it was much closer in the other two games. At Bushy Park, Stradbally had a 1-13 to 2-7 win over An Gaeltacht while in Clashmore, Ardmore had 2 points to spare over Cois Bhride. The draws for the next rounds were made in Fraher Field on Sunday evening and are as follows: (A) grade - losers group Ballinacourty v. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Abbeyside on Friday, February 27th at 8 p.m. Dungarvan v. winners at Fraher Field on Friday, March 13th at 7.30 p.m. Semi-finals - Sunday, March 1st at Fraher Field at 12 noon - St. Olivers v. Nire. Tuesday, March 17th at Fraher Field Comeragh Gaels v. losers group winners (B) grade - losers group. Sunday, March 1st - at Bushy Park at 12.30 p.m. - An Gaeltacht v. Kilrossanty. Quarter-final - Sunday, March 1st - at Lismore, at 12 noon - Ballyduff v. Cois Bhride. In the second quarter-final Ardmore will play Kilrossanty or An Gaeltacht.

THE opening game of the 2015 Phelan Cup senior football league will be staged on this Friday evening. In opposition, will be Stradbally and An Rinn and the game will take place at the Cove venue at 8 p.m. The League will get underway on March 14th but this game has been brought forward by agreement. An interesting contest in store as the Reds have Pat (Packo Curran) back in charge, having been with An Rinn in recent years.

Senior Hurling Challenge WATERFORD Senor hurlers will play Tipperary in a fundraising challenge game on Sunday next in Clonmel Sportsfield. Both Derek McGrath and Eamon O’Shea will use the game to try out members of the extended panel. Throw-in at 1 p.m.

On Injured List WE extend best wishes to Dungarvan player Aaron Donnelly who suffered a serious knee injury in the match warm-up before the Dungarvan and Comeragh Gaels U-21 football game at Lemybrien on Sunday last. He will be out of action for a number of weeks.

National Football League WATERFORD senior footballers resume their league campaign on Saturday night next when they take on Carlow at Fraher Field. The Deise side got their league campaign off to the perfect start with a home win over Wicklow before losing to Offaly in Tullamore in round 2. A win is vital on Saturday night to keep their promotion hopes alive as they face difficult away games in Longford, Leitrim and London. To be in the frame for promotion you need to be winning your home fixtures.

Deise Draw THE 2015 Deise Development Draw will take place in March with the first draw on Friday, 27th inst. This year, there will be 8 monthly draws at a cost of €10 per month. The draw is a major fundraiser for clubs with a 70/% return from each ticket sold. There is a monthly prize fund of €16,500 with a first prize of €10,000. There will be €3,000 for second with a third prize of €1,500 along with eight prizes of €250 each. Tickets have been distributed to all clubs in the county.

Annual Congress THE Annual Congress of the Association will take place this weekend in Cavan. The annual gathering of delegates will see a new President installed.

At launch of the Elverys Sports Official retail partnership with County Waterford GAA were Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman County GAA Board; Jason Carey and Tom Dunlea, Elverys Sports; Sean O'Regan, Vice Chairman; Emer Barry, PRO and Timmy O'Keeffe, Secretary County GAA Board; Pat Grant, Fixtures Secretary; Derek McGrath, Senior Hurlers Manager; Dan Shanahan, Selector; Roger Casey, Kitman and Senior Hurlers Maurice Shanahan, Kevin Moran and Brian O'Halloran. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Elvery Sports selected as official retail partner to Waterford GAA PATRICK Rowland, CEO, of Elverys Sports commented: "We are delighted Waterford GAA have selected us as Official Retail Partner and we intend to work with them to offer the widest range of products in our store locally and online to cater for both players and all Waterford supporters." Elverys have a lifelong relationship with the GAA. When the GAA was founded in 1884 and following Cavan native Aoghan O Fearghail will succeed Liam O’Neill in the host seat. The Waterford delegation will be led by County Board Vice Chairman Sean Michael O’Regan and will also include Eddie Cunningham, Michael Wadding, Pat Grant, Seanie Cleere and Timmy O’Keeffe. County Board Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan will be in attendance as the county outgoing Central Council delegate. He will be succeeded by Tommy Hennessy from the Kill Club.

National Hurling League A CONTRIBUTION of 1-14 from Pauric Mahoney, 1-5 from play, set up Waterford for a comprehensive victory at Fraher Field on Saturday night last. The home side recorded a 3-21 to 0-12 victory over Laois and the 18 points winning margin could be crucial at the end of the league. Waterford led by 3 points at the end of a poor first half as both sides packed their defences with Laois playing only one forward. Mahoney’s goal came in the 59th minute after Shane Bennett had the opening goal. Laois were reduced to 14 players early in the second half and Waterford revelled in the space that the sending off created. The third Deise goal came from sub Tommy Connors. The attendance of 1,170 got an entertaining second period and Waterford now travel to Tullamore to play Offaly on the weekend of March 7th/8th. Elsewhere in Division 1B, Limerick

its immediate popularity and groundbreaking support, Elverys were one of the first businesses to advertise its range of GAA products in the National papers. In 1998, Elverys commenced its sponsorship of Mayo GAA. In 2006, Elverys opened its Croke Park store as well as its shops within the stadium. Elverys is the official partner of the GAA, and the number one made the long trip to Ballycastle a winning one with a 0-23 to 1-12 win over Antrim. Wexford recorded their first win, over Offaly in league or championship at O’Connor Park, Tullamore at the weekend for the first time since 1973 at a Faithful County venue. They had a 2-15 to 0-12 win to put them on top of the league table. The full list of fixtures in Division 4 are as follows: Saturday, February 28th at 7 p.m. Waterford v. Carlow; London v. Longford at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1st - at 2 p.m. Wicklow v. Offaly; Leitrim v. Antrim.

retailer of GAA products. We strive to give employment to as many GAA players as possible and particularly inter-county and club stars many of whom have started their working careers with Elverys. We feel that we have an outstanding GAA pedigree and we are delighted to extend our association with the GAA through this retail partnership with Waterford. and Kilmacthomas clubs were involved with St. Declans. The management team was Billy Walsh, Brian Murray and Shane Briggs. St. Mary’s will now play the Ulster champions in the All-Ireland semi-final on the weekend of March 7th and 8th.

Scór na Seachtaine JAMIE Murphy’s point from a ’65’ against a gale force wind for St. Declan’s Kilmacthomas in the Munster Colleges Hurling Final in Killeagh last Saturday afternoon.

Munster Colleges champions Senior hurling CONGRATULATIONS to St. Declan’s challenge Community College, Kilmacthomas on being crowned Munster Colleges Tipperary v U-18 ⁄ (C) hurling champions. They had a 3-7 to 1-8 victory over Scoil Mhuire Waterford Gan Smal, Blarney at Killeagh on 1

Saturday last. Three second half goals set up St. Declan’s for victory after Blarney led at the break by 0-5 to 0-2. The winners set their authority on the game after the restart with John Kennedy getting an early goal and he added a second goal shortly afterwards. The second goal came after a great outfield move that started in the middle of the park. The third goal came late on from substitute Eoin Cooper to seal victory. Players from Ballyduff Lower, Clonea, Dunhill, Kill, Portlaw, St. Mary’s

WATERFORD and Tipperary will play a senior hurling challenge game in Clonmel on Sunday, 1st March at 1.00 p.m. The game is a fundraiser for the G.A.A. Centre in Clonmel which has recently been refurbished. It should be an attractive game for Waterford fans with the team going so well at the moment. The game will be refereed by Fergal Horgan, Knockavilla Kickhams.

LISMORE CAMOGIE CLUB PLAYER PROFILES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

TANYA MORRISSEY CHILDCARE ASSISTANT GOALIE Numerous underage titles. 4 Senior County titles, 3 Munster Intermediate titles. U-16B All-Ireland title. 2 Munster Intermediate School titles.

SARAH COUGHLAN STUDENT IN BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DEFENDER Numerous underage titles. 2 Feile County titles. 2 Senior County titles. 2 Munster Intermediate Club titles. 1 AllIreland Intermediate Club title. 1 U-18B All-Ireland title. 1 Munster Intermediate title. 1 Junior Munster champion title.

SHAUNA PRENDERGAST STUDENT IN MARY I LIMERICK DEFENDER Numerous underage titles. 1 Feile All-Ireland title and 1 Feile all Ireland runner-up. 4 Senior County titles. 4 Munster Intermediate Club titles. 1 AllIreland Intermediate club title. 2 U-16B Munster titles. 1 Munster U-18B title. 2 All-Ireland Senior Schools titles and 3 Munster Senior school titles.

MARIE RUSSELL FOOD ANALYST DEFENDER Numerous underage County titles. 4 Senior County Titles, 2 Junior County titles, 4 Intermediate Munster Club titles, 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. 2 National League titles, 1 AllIreland Premier Junior title, 1 League title with UL. 2 AllIreland Senior School titles and 3 Munster Senior School titles.

AOIFE HOULIHAN STUDENT BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DEFENDER Numerous underage and Féile County titles. 2 Senior County titles. 2 Munster Intermediate Club titles. 1 AllIreland Club title. 1 Junior Munster champion title

SHAUNA KIERNAN STUDENT DEFENDER Numerous underage and Feile County titles. 1 AllIreland Féile title. 4 Senior County titles. 2 Junior County titles. 4 Munster Intermediate Club titles. 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. National League titles, 1 AllIreland Premier Junior title, 2 All-Ireland Senior Schools titles and 3 Munster Senior school titles.

SARAH FENTON STUDENT IN NUIG DEFENDER Numerous underage and Féile County titles. Captained All-Ireland winning team in Féile 2006. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate Club titles and 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title.

GRÁINNE KENNEALLY MEMBER OF THE DEFENCE FORCES MIDFIELDER Numerous underage titles. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate titles. 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. 1 Soaring Star Award. 2 Munster Intermediate titles. 1 All-Ireland Premier Junior title. 2 National League title. Gael Linn Inter-provisional title.

NICOLA MORRISSEY PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER FORWARD Numerous underage titles. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate titles. 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. 1 Soaring Star Award. 3 Munster Intermedaite titles and 1 Premier Junior AllIreland titles. 4 National League titles. 2 Munster Intermediate School titles.

AOIFE HANNON STUDENT FORWARD Numerous underage titles. 4 County Feile titles. 1 winner and 1 runner-up All-Ireland Féile titles. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate Club titles and 1 All-Ireland Intermedaite Club title. 2 Munster U-16B titles. 1 Munster U-18B title. 1 AllIreland Premier Junior title. 1 National league title. 2 AllIreland Senior Schools titles and 3 Munster Senior school titles.

SHARON WILLIAMS STUDENT IN BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL FORWARD U-16 & U-18 Club title. 1 Senior Club title. 1 Munster Intermediate Club title. U-16B All-Ireland title. U-16B Munster title. U-16 All-Ireland Football title.

RUTH GEOGHEGAN STUDENT IN UL FORWARD Numerous underage titles. 4 County Féile titles. 1 winner and 1 runner-up All-Irealnd Feile titles. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate Club titles and 1 All-Ireland Intermedaite Club title. 2 Munster U-16B titles. 1 Munster U-18B title. 1 AllIreland Premier Junior title. 1 National league title. 1 Gael Linn title. 2 All-Ireland Senior Schools titles and 3 Munster Senior titles.

CAITHRIONA McGLONE STUDENT FORWARD Numerous underage and County Feile titles. 1 Junior County title. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate Club titles and 1 All-Ireland Intermediate club title. 2 AllIreland Senior Schools titles and 3 Munster Senior school titles.

JOHANNA HOULIHAN STUDENT IN UCC FORWARD Numerous Underage and County Féile titles. 2 Senior County titles, 2 Munster Intermediate Club titles and 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. 1 U-18B All-Ireland title. 1 Munster Intermediate title. 1 Junior Munster champion title

AISLING O'BRIEN IRISH NAVY GOALIE/FORWARD Numerous underage titles. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate titles. 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. 1 Soaring Star Award. 3 Munster Intermedaite titles and 1 Premier Junior allIreland titles. 3 National League titles. 2 Munster Intermediate School titles. Irish shinty Camogie team 2005.

NIAMH MOLUMPHY PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER DEFENDER Numerous underage titles. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate titles. 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. 1 National League title and 1 Munster League title. 1 Munster Intermediate school title.

SARAH GEOGHEGAN STUDENT IN BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL DEFENDER Numerous Underage and County Féile titles. 2 Senior County titles, 2 Munster Intermediate Club titles and 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. U-16B Munster title. U-18B All-Ireland title. 1 Junior Munster champion title.

ELLEN CURRAN STUDENT IN ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE DEFENDER 1 U-16 and 1 U-18 County title. 1 Senior County title. 1 Munster Intermedaite club title. U-16B All-Ireland title. U-16B Munster Title.

ALICE RUSSELL STUDENT IN BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL FORWARD 1 U-16 and 1 U-18 County title. 1 Senior County title. 1 Munster Intermedaite club title. U-16B Munster title.

LAURA BUCKLEY DENTAL ASSISTANT FORWARD Numerous underage titles. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate titles. 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. Captained Waterford U-16B in All-Ireland final in 2003. 1 Munster Intermedaite title.

KATE HENEGHAN TUTOR FORWARD Numerous underage titles. 3 Senior County titles, 3 Munster Intermediate titles. U-16 All-Ireland title. 2 Munster and 1 All-Ireland schools titles.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Club Championship Final

Lismore bids to retain Camogie Club title PILTOWN (Kilkenny) v LISMORE (Waterford) at 1.30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1st ALL roads lead to Croke Park on Sunday next as Lismore Camogie team bid to retain their All-Ireland club Intermediate title. The girls in black and amber won the title for the first time last year after a replay in Mullingar. To be back to defend the title at GAA Headquarters on Sunday is a fabulous achievement. Lismore are there on merit following wins over Borrisoleigh (Tipperary) and Sarsfields (Cork) in the Munster campaign. The All-Ireland semi-final was a titanitic contest as the Waterford champions overcame adversity to overcome

Maree on a score of 1-14 to 1-12. Kilkenny champions Piltown who will provide formidable opposition what should be an excellent game of camogie. We wish team captain Shona Curran and her team mates the best of luck in their bid to retain their title. Best wishes to the management team, backroom personnel, club officials and supporters on their trip to Croke Park on Sunday. Bring home the Cup. Up Lismore! The ticket prices for the AIB All-Ireland Camogie Club Championships Finals are as follows: Adults - €15 Students/OAPs - €10 Under 18s - €5 There is also 1 adult ticket free for each group of 10 Under 18s purchased.

Captain SHONA CURRAN TRAINEE ACCOUNTANT. MIDFIELDER. Numerous underage titles. 4 Senior County titles, 4 Munster Intermediate titles. 1 All-Ireland Intermediate Club title. 1 Soaring Star Award. 2 Munster Intermediate titles.

Eugene and Caitlin Lyons presents sponsorship for the Lismore Camogie Club’s All-Ireland Final to Shauna Kiernan with Marie Russell and Shauna Prendergast.

Selectors and management of Lismore Senior camogie team, Geraldine Barry, Jim Russell, Seamus Prendergast, Jack Prendergast (Hurley Carrier) and Austin Curran.

Pat Denn sponsor of the Video for the All-Ireland Final with Sarah Coughlan, Pat Denn, Alice Russell, Sharon Williams, Sarah Geoghegan, Aoife Houlihan and Gillian Denn.

Tony Glavin of Lismore Cappoquin Credit Union presents sponsorship for the All-Ireland Final to Shona Curran with Niamh Ryan, Laura Roche and Donal O’Brien.

Olivia Roche of the Classroom Bar presents sponsorship for the All-Ireland final to selector Geraldine Barry with Niamh Ryan, Laura Roche and Grainne Kenneally.

John McGrath of McGrath’s Butchers presents sponsorship for the All-Ireland Final to Tanya Morrissey with Aisling O’Brien and Shauna Kiernan.

Jimmy O’Gorman of Lismore Race Committee presents sponsorship to selector Jim Russell with Caithriona McGlone and Ruth Geoghegan.

CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE GAA CLUB VICTORY SOCIAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Joan, Aoife, David, Roisin and Maurice Cahillane at the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] in the Park Hotel.

Group pictured at the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Tonette, Aisling, Emily and Martin Power. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Brian, Shane, Laura, Colm and Geraldine Murray. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were Ursula Foley, Paul Murray, Bernie Glavin and Eileen Hallissey. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

The Coughlan Family of John, Mary, Stephanie, Shane, Lorraine and Gearoid at the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Park Hotel.

William Scanlon and his daughter Maria at the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] the Park Hotel.

At the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel were father and daughter, Patrick and Jade Morrissey who both received medals. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

KEARNEY CATERING WESTERN UNDER 21 ‘A’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

St. Olivers, Comeragh Gaels and Nire into semi-finals St. Olivers 1-8; Ballinacourty 0-9. Ccomeragh Gaels 0-12; Dungarvan 0-8. Nire 4-9; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2-5. WESTERN title holders, St. Olivers, last year’s minor County champions Nire and Comeragh Gaels are safely through to this year’s Western Under 21 ‘A’ Football semifinals which will be staged after the loser’s group is fought out between Ballinacourty v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg and the winners v Dungarvan to see who will make up the fourth team for the penultimate stage.

COMERAGH GAELS DESERVING WINNERS Comeragh Gaels ……0-12; Dungarvan …………… 0-8. COMERAGH Gaels were full value for their 0-4 win over Dungarvan in Leamybrien last Sunday afternoon. All of the winner’s 0-12 were scored from play by six different players and despite being missing such regulars as Colin Dunford, Eoin Kearns, Rian Reddy and Tom and Conor Tobin, they were always in command over the course of the hour. Following the NHL game in the Fraher Field the previous night, Tom Devine showed his current levels of fitness with another whole hearted display here. Mike Kearns opened the scoring for the Group team in the 3rd minute and the Blues’ corner forward Glen Power levelled matters four minutes later. Playing against the wind, it was the Comeragh Gaels who took the initiative and Kieran Barron kicked the first of his 0-2 tally in the 14th minute. The sides were level for the second time when Dungarvan’s top scorer Patrick Curran lofted over a point following a foul on Joe Allen. That was as close as the game got though and four unanswered points by Michael Troy (2), Stephen Coffey and Kieran Barron gave the winners a deserving 0-6 to 0-3 half-time lead following a second score by Patrick Curran for the Blues. Curran reduced the deficit to 0-2 within 30 seconds of the restart but Comeragh Gaels again seized the initiative with three unanswered scores by Stephen Coffey from a Sean O’Donovan pass, sub Cian O’Byrne, assisted by Tom Devine and by Jason Sheehan, all by the 34th minute. Two points by the Curran bothers, Cathal and Patrick (f) left the score standing at 0-9 to 0-6 but again the winners replied with white flags from Stephen Coffey, his third, and Cian O’Byrne, his second from a Mike Troy pass to restore a 05 advantage at 0-11 to 0-6. Credit Dungarvan, they exerted some consistant pressure in the final quarter with further scores by Patrick Curran from a Kieran Power pass in the 47th minute and a third free by Curran in the 51st minute but they could

not get past a resolute Comeragh Gael’s defence that was well marshalled by Dean McKenna, P. J. Coffey, the McGraths John and Richard Ross Browne and Sean O’Donovan to score the goal they so badly needed. Michael Troy ended the scoring in the 52nd minute with his third point of the hour as his team deservingly advanced to the semi-finals. Dungarvan have one remaining opportunity to stay in the championship when they play the winners of the Ballinacourty v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg match, but without influential players such as Kevin Daly, Ryan Donnolly, Aaron Donnolly, Darragh Lyons and John Curran, they will have their hands full to make an impression this year. Comeragh Gaels: Dean McKenna; Richard McGrath, P. J. Coffey, John McGrath; Sean O’Donovan, Ross Browne, Johnny Murphy; Tom Devine, Neil Phelan; Nicky O’Donovan, Michael Troy 0-3, Kieran Barron 0-2; Stephen Coffey 0-3, Jason Sheehan 0-1, Michael Kearns 01. Subs: Cian O Byrne 0-2, Jack Skehan. Dungarvan: Craig Barry; John Havens, Darragh Fitzgerald, Aidan Kirwan; Gavin Power, Kieran Power, Denis Kirwan; Mike Kiely, Cathal Curran 0-1; Fionn Hallahan, Joe Allen, Lee Donnolly; Patrick Curran 0-6(3f), Rian Crotty, Glen Power 0-1. Subs: Eamonn Ryan, Luke Rossiter. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Affane).

CHAMPIONS ON COURSE St. Olivers ……………..1-8; Ballinacourty …………0-9. WITH 57 minutes on the clock, Ballinacourty led this quarter final by 0-9 to 1-5 but a strong wind assisted finish by the champions resulting in a brace of points by their top scorer Jason Morrissey and a point by Brendan Phelan, edge the reigning champions over the line by a 0-2 winning margin. Olivers won the second half here by 0-8 to 0-3 after trailing at the short whistle by 0-6 to 1-0. The goal was obviously the big score in this close encounter and it came from the boot of full forward Jason Morrissey in the 12th minute after Ballinacourty’s David Looby had opened the scoring with a pointed free in the fifth minute. The first half belonged to the wind assisted ‘Courty and following a good run by their full back Brian Looby, Stephen Cliffe pointed at the

end of the first quarter, 1-0 to 0-2. The champions didn’t raise any further flags in the first half while the local team had points from Laurence Power (17 mins), corner back Conor McCarthy (22 mins), a great score by David Looby (25 mins) and their sixth score from Michael Maher in the 29th minute. Maher was again on target on the resumption and it was the 35th minute when Olivers raised their first white flag via the boot of Cian Culloo. Olivers took control of the game at this stage and the sides were level by the 49th minute at 1-4 to 0-7 following scores from Jason Morrissey (2) and Cian Culloo again. Credit, Ballinacourty, they restored their lead again with a Conor Prunty point in the 50th minute before Jason Morrissey equalised again to minutes later. Mikey Coleman edged ‘Courty in front once more in the 54th minute at 0-9 to 1-5 and if anything, the match looked to be heading for a draw but 0-2 by Jason Morrissey in the 57th and 60th minutes and an insurance point by Brendan Phelan in the 61st minute supported the point of view that champions are never easily beaten and Olivers now await the semi-final draw while ‘Courty are capable of coming back into the championship via the losers group. St. Olivers: Paul Curran; Cian Ryan, Kealan Looby, Mikey O’Brien; Shane Kenny, Stephen Hally, Micheal Culloo; Brendan Phelan 0-1, Aidan Dwyer; Cian Culloo 0-2, Mikey Phelan, Rob Shine; Mike Kiely, Jason Morrissey 1-5 (1f), Liam O’Connell. Ballinacourty: Kevin Dwane; Conor McCarthy 0-1, Brian Looby, Shane O’Gorman; Cormac O’Dwyer, Eoin Bergin, Jack Duggan; John Elsted, Conor Prunty 0-1; Conor McCarthy, David Looby 0-2 (1f), Michael Maher 0-2; Mikey Coleman 0-1, Stephen Cliffe 0-1, Laurence Power 0-1; Subs: David Sweeney, Neil Montgomery. Referee: Colin Cunningham (Tallow).

RYAN, GUIRY AND HEARN LEAD NIRE INTO SEMI-FINAL Nire ……………………. 4-9; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg...2-5 A contribution of 1-3 from Dylan Guiry, 0-6 from Dermot Ryan and 1-1 from Gearoid Hearn sent favourites Nire into the Western semi-final in the second match at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. Tadhg Bourke was back at the Gaelic Field within 24 hours but his team were just not strong enough overall to match the Nire side. Clashmore did well to be level at the break at 0-4 to 1-1 but Nire scored 3-8 in the second half and Clashmore’s two

goals only came on the call of full time. Dermot Ryan scored the first of his 0-6 in the 6th minute and from the kick-out; minor Dylan Guiry raced through the Clashmore defence and lobbed the advancing goalie to establish an early lead. Credit Clashmore, they recorded the next 0-4 via Tadhg Bourke 0-3 (1f) and Paul O’Connor 0-1f to level the game at the short whistle. The second half was a different affair, though, with Nire taking over completely and recording nine unanswered scores by the 53rd minute. Points by Dermot Ryan 0-4, Dylan Guiry 0-3 and Gearoid Hearn 0-1 were laced by goals by Guiry and Hearn in quick concession in the 44th and in the 45th minutes. The end result was that heading towards the final whistle, Nire held a commanding 3-9 to 04 lead before a Tadhg Bourke point was followed by goals by substitute James Murray and Bourke himself to put a better look on the scoreboard at 3-9 to 2-5. However, Nire had the final say when Shane O’Meara converted a 61st minute penalty as the favourites ran out deserving 0-10 winners. Nire were without Conor Gleeson and Ciaran Looney here and at full strength, it will be interesting to see how they will fare in the remainder of the championship. Nire: Shane Mullins; Jake Mulcahy, Jack Guiry, Philly McCarthy; Johnny Hannigan, Conal Mulcahy, Liam Cooney; Dermot Ryan, Stephen Ryan; Kenny Brazil, Dylan Guiry, Gearoid Hearn; Kieran Ryan, Shane O’Meara, Conor Tierney. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg: Dan O’Neill; Ryan O’Sullivan, Ronan Fitzgerald, Conor Lynch; Adam Curley, Edmond O’Halloran, Sean O’Donovan; James O’Leary, Paul O’Connor; Dean O’Brien, Tadhg Bourke, Alan Carthy; Robert Deady, Donal Scanlon, Blake Langfort. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

ALBERT McGRATH’S NEWSAGENTS WESTERN UNDER 21’B’ FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

ARDMORE EDGE CLOSE ENCOUNTER Ardmore ......................... 3-8; Cois Bhride ................... 2-9. DEFENDING champions Ardmore began their campaign with a hard fought victory over a gallant Cois Bhride outfit in this well contestaed and thoroughly enjoyable game played in difficult underfoot conditions at the Clashmore venue last Sunday afternoon. Ardmore hit the front early on with a couple of well taken points from the impressive John Gartland who along with his brother David caused the Cois Bhride defence a lot of

bother throughout the sixty minutes. However, the Tallow / Shamrocks combination responded in style as Colm Roche netted the game’s first goal in the 6th minute following a fine team move. The same played added another three points in the opening half (two frees and one from play) as Cois Bhride began to get a foothold on the game. The underfoot conditions were deteriorating even further as both teams tried to hang on to possession and work the ball up the field. A Michael Cronin point put Ardmore in front by 1-5 to 1-4 approaching half-time before John Gartland added another to leave it a two point game in favour of the seasiders at the interval (1-6 to 1-4). Cois Bhride started the second-half brightly and they were back on level terms after 42 minutes, Jordan Henley kicking a fine point to tie up proceedings between these two evenly matched sides. The games turning point arrived in the 48th minute as Seamus Keating breached the Cois Bhride rear-guard before firing to the net putting Ardmore back into a lead which they wouldn’t relinquish. David Gartland raised another green flag when he finished to the net from close range as he got on the end of an excellent move, this was a crucial score which gave the title holders that little bit of breathing space, although Cois Bhride put in a massive effort in the last five minutes which gave us an exciting finish. Colm Roche and Paudie Ahearne picked off points, before Roche managed to squeeze the ball to the net from a tight angle in injury time to reduce the deficit to two points. Cois Bhride pushed hard for a winning goal but try as they might, Ardmore stood firm and managed to grind out a hard fought yet deserved victory after an exciting contest which was a credit to both teams, given the poor conditions. Ardmore advance to the semi-final stages of the Championship, Cois Bhride have another chance and they will now face neighbours Ballyduff Upper in a Quarter-Final on Sunday afternoon next in Lismore, with throw-in timed for 2:00 pm. Ardmore: James Veale, Joseph Murphy, Thomas Conway, Declan Fitzgerald, Michael Cronin, Gavin Williams, Tom Power, Seamus Keating, Eoin Conway, James Kennedy, John Gartland, Charlie Bryan, Stephen Keating, David Gartland, Christopher Power. Subs: Eoin O’Shea for Power, Micheal O’Neill for Keating, Mark Humphries for Fitzgerald Cois Bhride: Jack Tobin, Alan Curley, Andrew O’Riordan, Padraig Roche, Jake Neville, Adam Crawford, Will Hogan, John Paul Lucey, Jordan Henley, Stefan Tobin, Paudie Ahearne, Noel Condon, Eoin O’Reilly, Colm

Roche, Edward Hynes. Subs: Edward O’Neill for Curley, Billy Buckley for O’Reilly, Alan Buckley for P. Ahearne. Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan)

Galvin; Donal Fitzgerald, Willie Brazil; Sean Power, Dylan Hogan, Mossie Young; Dean Fennell, Dylan Parrish. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

BRICKEYS, STRADBALLY AND BALLYDUFF PROGRESS TO SEMI-FINALS

STRADBALLY SPRINGS A SURPRISE

Brickeys 5-13; Kilrossanty 1-1. Stradbally 1-13; An Ghaeltacht 2-7 Ballyduff w/o from Cloch Na Cuinne BRICKEYS, Stradbally and Ballyduff won’t have to use the back door in this year’s Western Under 21 ‘B’ Football Championship following last Sunday’s results. Ballyduff had the easiest of tasks as they didn’t have to take to the field at all when they received a walk over from Cloch Na Cuinne while the biggest winners were the Brickeys who proved way to strong for a gallant Kilrossanty 15 in Abbeyside. Stradbally fielded ten of their Minor team from last year in their win over An Ghaeltacht, who are still not out of contention as they should make the semi finals at the conclusion of the Losers Group section.

EASY WIN FOR BRICKEYS Brickeys ……………. 5-13; Kilrossanty ………….. 1-1. BRICKEYS had it all their own way at the Abbeyside venue and the game was well over as a contest at half time when they led by 4-8 to 0-0 despite Cormac Curran being black carded as early as the second minute. The winners goals were scored by Shane Nugent, Cian O’Halloran, Noah Whelan and Cormac O’Grady while Jamie Kiely added a fifth green flag in the second half. Kilrossanty’s two second half scores were registered by midfielder Willie Brazil and going on this display, the Comeragh side will have it all to do to make progress in the loser’s group. Best for Brickeys in this game were their two wing backs Cathal Curran and Ryan O’Neill and Jamie Kiely and Cormac O’Grady up front. Brickeys: Michael O’Dwyer; Kevin McCarthy, Micheal Barry, Darragh O’Grady; Cathal Curran, Kieran O’Neill, Ryan O’Neill; Cormac Curran, Shane Nugent; Jamie Kiely, Cormac O’Grady, Conor Morrissey; Noah Whelan, William Barron, Cian O’Halloran. Subs: Martin Houlihan, Nigel Whelan, Stevie Ahearne, Paul Whelan, Laurence Houlihan. Kilrossanty: Jack Kirwan; Adam Daly, Stephen Curran, John Paul Quinlan; Michael Hassett, David Coffey, Michael

Stradbaly …………... 1-13; An Ghaeltacht ……… 2-7. STRADBALLY showed in no uncertain terms that they will be a force in this year’s championship when they registered a deserving 0-3 win over An Ghaeltacht team in Bushy Park last Sunday afternoon. The winners led by 1-10 to 0-4 at the short whistle and while An Ghaeltacht closed the gap in the second half it wasn’t until the 58th and the 60th minutes that they raised both of their green flags. Following an opening point by Feargal O Cuirrin, Stradbally took control of the game and they kicked five unanswered points via Paul Tobin, Stephen Keane, Eoin O’Brien (f), Daniel Weldon and Philip Curran. An Ghaeltacht interrupted the Reds flow with a 16th minute score by Bryan Frinnseach but Stradbally repeated another five unanswered scores to hold a handsome lead of 0-10 to 0-2 by the 24th minute. Fergal O Ceallaigh and Feargal O Cuirrin (f) narrowed the gap but a Stradbally goal by their top scorer Paul Tobin on the call of half time gave the Reds a commanding and what proved to be a winning lead. Stradbally were confined to three second half points via Eoin O’Brien but with time almost up, they were leading by 1-13 to 0-7 when Conor Mac Diarmada agus Jamie De Baruin (penalty) both scored goals to make the scoreboard look more favourable from their point of view. An Ghaeltacht also had a 45th minute penalty doubly saved by Ger Crowley on a day that the Reds certainly deserved their victory. Stradbally: Ger Crowley; Jack Navin, Andrew Kirwan, Ciaran Cusack; Darren McGugian, Jack Mullaney, Cathal Cusack; Daniel Weldon 0-2, Eoin O’Brien 0-4 (1f); Michael Ahearne, Robert Finn 0-2, Thomas Shaw Hamilton; Philip Curran 0-1, Paul Tobin 1-2, Stephen Keane 0-2. An Ghaeltacht: Padraig Seosamh O Domhnaill; Cormac Mac Murchu, Lucas O Cuirrin, Aodhan Mac Gearailt; Jamie De Baruin 1-0 (penalty), Fearghal O Ceallaigh 0-1, Conchubhar O Cuirrin; Criostoir Breathnach, Darach O Cathasaigh 0-1; Nioclas O Conduin, Fearghal O Cuirrin 0-3 (1f), Bryan Frinnseach 0-1; Aaron O Crotaigh 0-1, Conchubhar Mac Diarmada 1-0, Paraic O Lonain. Fear Ionad: Oisin Mac Siomoin (48). Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER A DECADE AGO Wednesday, 16th November, 2005. County IHC Final Replay

Ballyduff Upper back in senior ranks

The WLR FM/Granville Hotel Monthly GAA Award winner for January was Waterford Senior Footballer Maurice O’Gorman. Also included are Clare O’Mahoney, Kay O’Gorman, Neil Gough, WLRfm, Jackie Hurley, Granville Hotel and Michael O’Gorman. [Noel Browne]

Maurice O’Gorman January winner of WLRfm/Granville Hotel Award MAURICE O'Gorman is the January winner of the WLRfm Granville Hotel GAA award. He was part of the Waterford football team that ended a 34year wait for silverware to claim the McGrath Cup in January. The Déise won the inaugural tourna-

ment back in 1981. Centre-back Maurice O'Gorman scored a great goal in the final win over UCC. That followed their semifinal ousting of Cork in Clashmore. Maurice also impressed in the earlier round wins over the students of UL and CIT.

The league victory over Wicklow in their opening Division 4 game made it five wins in the month of January. Up next for Maurice and his colleagues is a home league clash with Carlow in Fraher Field on Saturday next, February 28th.

Deise Day at Punchestown PLANS are at an advanced stage and tables are selling well for the second annual Deise Day at Punchestown. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, May 2nd as part of the 2015 Punchestown Racing Festival. Last year’s event was an outstanding success with those in attendance having a most entertaining day. This year’s event is a joint venture between the County Adult GAA Board and the County Ladies Football Board. Tables of 10 cost €1,500 and this includes admission, meal, racecard, tipster, live music and a celebrity MC.

Individuals can also purchase tickets at a cost of €150 and these are available to purchase from David Walsh Office and School Supplies, Dungarvan or at the Local Bar, The Square, Dungarvan. This is an ideal opportunity for business people and companies to entertain clients as a thank you gesture for their support. The day is a great opportunity for Waterford people at home and around the county to mingle and enjoy a real Deise day in a fabulous atmosphere and amongst the racing fraternity. Proceedings on the day will get underway at 1.30 p.m. with first race off

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at 2.40 p.m. The feature race will be at 4.40 p.m. with the final race at 6.15 p.m. All proceeds from the day will be divided between the ladies football and GAA County Boards. The organising committee are Michael Ryan (Chairman), Edel Curry (Secretary), Lisa Cronin and John Jackson (Treasurers), Pat Grant, Pat O’Sullivan, Crohan McGregor and Anthony Walsh. Tables can be booked from any member of the committee or by emailing the secretary at deiseday15secretary@yahoo.com. Tables can be ordered up to March 1st.

Scorers for Ballyduff: B. Kearney (1-1), B. Hannon (0-8), J. Twomey, J. Kearney, P. Kearney, S. Molumphy, M. Molumphy, S. Feeney (0-1 each). Scorers for Passage: A. Brett (0-5), T. Connors (0-1), P. Glavey (0-1), P. Connors (0-1). Ballyduff: A. Power, D. Hannon, M. Drislane, P. Molumphy, S. Cunningham, G. Feeney, S. Hannon, S. Molumphy, J. Twomey, T. Kearney, M. Molumphy, J. Kearney, B. Hannon, B. Kearney, P. Kearney. Subs: S. Feeney for J. Twomey; P. Hickey for B. Kearney. Passage:- R. Barry, L. Carey, S. Cullinane, J. Upton, R. Walsh, B. Carey, J. Heffernan, A. Brett, P. Connors, N. Quinlan, C. Carey, B. Walsh, T. O’Sullivan, T. Connors, P. Glavey. Subs: A. Connors for O’Sullivan; J. Connors for Glavey; P. Fitzgerald for Quinlan. Referee:- John M. Kelly, Shamrocks.

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Lismore Camogie Club would like to thank all the generous sponsors for the All-Ireland Final. Sponsors not included in this week’s pictures are Maurice Dunne Motors sponsors of the Bunting in the main street, Michael Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald Hurleys) Araglen and Michael O’Leary who is sponsor for the "45" drive. A huge thank you to all the numerous sponsors of prizes in the various raffles. QUIZ NIGHT IN ARAGLEN A RESOUNDING SUCCESS Araglen GAA under the guidance of Tom and Fran Kenneally along with their daughter Grainnne hosted a very successful table Quiz in "The Swallow Inn" Araglen on Saturday night last. There were 23 tables on the night with everyone enjoying the challenge of answering the questions and the good atmosphere of the upcoming All Ireland. There were several prizes for the raffle

on the night which added to the enjoyment of the night. Lismore Camogie Club and indeed the members of the panel along with their selectors and management are truely grateful to Araglen GAA and the Kenneally family for organising such a successful fundraiser for the All Ireland Final. PROGRESSIVE "45" DRIVE IN MEMORY OF JIM RUSSELL There will be a Progressive "45" Drive in memory of the late Jim Russell in The Red House, Lismore on this Friday, February 27th at 8 pm. €200 (sponsored) in prize money All proceeds in aid of the Lismore Camogie Club's quest for All-Ireland Glory and St. Carthage's Rest Home Lismore.There will also be a raffle on the night with some great prizes to be won. GUESS THE SCORE Guess the score for the All Ireland

final is currently on sale from all businesses in town and will be for sale outside Centra and Ballyrafter Service Station on Friday 27th. GO-GAMES AND CAMÁN AND RUN Our under 12s will once again have the honour of taking part in the Gogames blitz at half time of the Intermediate game Lismore V Pilltown in Croke Park on All-Ireland day March 1st. Four of our girls will take part in the Camán and Run representing BCS at half-time of the Senior game on March 1st. This is a great thrill for all our younger members who will get the chance to run out in Croke Park. CONDOLENCES All in Lismore Camogie club would like to extend their condolences to the Doocey family on the death of Eileen Prendergast whose death occurred last week.

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08/02/15 De la Salle 3-0; The Nire 2-10 15/02/15 Gaultier 2-8; The Nire 4-7 8/03/15 The Nire v’s Dungarvan at Ballymacarbry. NIRE GAA AGM The Nire GAA Club AGM was held on the 16th of January and the following officers were elected: President: Jerry O’Grady; Vice-Presidents: Fr. Connie Kelleher, Sonny Whelan, Dinny McGrath; Chairman: Tom Guiry; ViceChairman: Walter Kearney; Secretary: Dave Nugent; Treasurer: Orla O’Ryan; PRO:

Micheál O’Grady; IT Officer: Muiris Walsh; Lotto Co-ordinator: Bernie Prendergast; Deise Draw Co-ordinator: Orla O’Ryan; Membership Officer: Ger Walsh; Children’s Officer: Declan Spellman; County Board representative: Tom Guiry. We would also like to thank Cathal Wall and David Prendergast who stood down from their respective positions as treasurer and membership officer. Senior and U-21 Manager: Benji Whelan Minor Manager: Dick Guiry Junior Manager: Justin Walsh

SENIOR FOOTBALL Phelan Cup 2014 finalP 15/2/15 Nire 0-8; St. Saviours 0-7. Under 21A Football: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2-5; The Nire 4-9 U-21 Western Semi-Final against county champions St. Olivers Sunday, 1st March at 12pm in the Fraher Field, Dungarvan. Minor Football Division 1:

Ballyduff Upper......1-15; Passage.......0-8. BALLYDUFF Upper produced a totally committed performance at the Ballygunner venue on Saturday afternoon last and in the process they squeezed Passage’s challenge dry to emerge as the most convincing of winners in this county IHC final replay. Passage were clearly rattled by Ballyduff’s goal in the 4th minute when Ray Barry let a ball from a Brendan Hannon free, slip from his grasp and in the ensuing goalmouth scramble it was wing forward Brian Kearney who got the vital touch to get the sliotar over the line (1-1 to 0-0). County minor Thomas Connors who was one of Passage’s best players opened their account with a well taken point in the 6th minute. The accurate free-taking of Brendan Hannon for Ballyduff and Anthony Brett for Passage was a feature of that opening half. Jamie Kearney flashed over a glorious point in the 14th minute with Pat Kearney, John Twomey and Brian Kearney also scoring excellently taken points for the western champions. Yet, quite a cause for concern for the Reds was that on no less than five occasions with points there for the taking their attack persisted in trying to work their way in for goals. Let it be said to no avail as time and time again both Ray Barry and Sean Cullinane denied them and while they went in at the break leading by 4 points (1-7 to 0-6) their mentors would have been less than satisfied with the margin of their lead. On the turnover it was quickly apparent that Ballyduff had adopted a tactical change as their speedy and quickly reacting attack and midfield opted to shoot for points once the opportunity presented itself and allied to a tight marking rearguard they took a vice like

grip on the exchanges. Then came one of the talking points of the second half when keeper Adrian Power reached high to collect the sliotar from a long range Anthony Brett free. Passage players maintained that he had stepped back over the goal-line, however the umpires thought otherwise. Passage forced a save from Adrian Power from a 20 metre free at the expense of a 65, a second 65 insued but again Mike Drislane, Donie Hannon and Patrick Molumphy held firm with Sean Cunningham who was outstanding. Ger Feeney and Seamus Hannon comprising a Reds rearguard which was in no mood to concede anything soft here. Stephen Molumphy and John Twomey until he retired injured starred at centre field. Brendan Hannon was their ace in attack. Brian Kearney, Pa Kearney, Jamie Kearney, were also very much to the fore while Mike Molumphy’s work-rate was outstanding and Shane Kearney, Shane Feeney, Paul Hickey and Johnny Barry all contributed their fair share to put their club back in senior ranks as did goalkeeper Adrian Power who with more steadiness could go the distance. For Passage whom we will surely hear much more of Ray Barry, Liam Carey, Sean Cullinane, Joseph Upton, Brian Carey, the outstanding Rory Walsh, Anthony Brett, Conor Carey, Barry Walsh, Paul Connors and Thomas Connors were best.

Teams of Times Gone By WATERFORD MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 2005 Team: Ballinacourty. Captain: Jason O’Brien. Date: Sunday, November 13th. Venue: Fraher Field. Referee: Vincent O’Toole (Roanmore). Full-Time Score: Ballinacourty 2-10; De La Salle 2-3. Half-Time Score: De La Salle 1-2; Ballinacourty 0-3. Stephen Enright; John O’Driscoll, Diarmuid O’Hare, Brendan Walsh; Eoin Brackett, Richie Foley, Alan Deegan; Sean O’Hare, James O’Mahony; Shane Delahunty, Jason O’Brien, Jason Healy; Diarmuid Sheehan, Mark Ferncombe, John Gorman. Subs: Eoin McCullagh, Stephen Slator. Scorers: Mark Ferncombe 2-1, Jason O’Brien 0-4, John Gorman 0-3, Diarmuid Sheehan and James O’Mahony 0-1 each.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecast Corner: 13 Forecasts. 8 Correct. 5 Incorrect. Success Rate: 61.5%. Best so far: 77.7%. This Week’s Forecasts: Allianz NFL: Division 1: Tyrone v (Derry), Kerry v (Dublin), Donegal v (Cork), Mayo v (Monaghan). Allianz NFL: Division 4: Waterford v (Carlow), Longford v (London), Offaly v (Wicklow), Leitrim v (Antrim). West Under 21 ‘A’ Football Semi-Final: St. Oliver’s v (Nire). West Under 21 ‘A’ Loser’s Group: Ballinacourty v (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ) West Under 21 ‘B’ Football Loser’s Group: An Ghaeltacht v (Kilrossanty), Cois Bhride v (Ballyduff). To Date: 67 Forecasts. 41 Correct. 23 Incorrect. 3 Drawn. Success Rate: 61.1%.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Lismore (KINDLY SPONSORED BY EAMMON'S PLACE) BEST OF LUCK Lismore GAA would like to wish Lismore Camogie team the very best of luck for next Sunday, March 1st in the All-Ireland Final in Croke Park. Come on the Black and Amber. LISMORE GAA LOTTO Due to our fundraiser The Cheltenham Preview, been held on Monday night, our club lotto wasn’t drawn until Tuesday, 24th. They will be printed and available for view on next week’s notes as well as in the shops where tickets can be purchased from Wednesday morning on. SYMPATHY Our club would like to offer sympathy to Dec and Marie Doocey, and familiy and the Prendergast family, on the recent death of Eileen Prendergast, Bridane, Lismore. May she rest in peace. SOCIAL EVENING Date for your diary Monday, March 16th. Time 9.00 p.m. at the Lismore House Hotel. Medal presentation of Sargent Cup, U-21, and Junior Medals. Music provided by The Disagreements, formly known as Alan and the Accidents. Tickets at the affordable price of €10.

Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers CLUB LOTTO The lotto draw took place last Thursday in the Local Bar. There was no winner of the jackpot of €2,350. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 10 and 19. The 4 winners of €25 were: Joe Grant, Jacinta Gee, Catherine McCarthy and Siobhan Moore. This week’s draw will be held in the Enterprise Bar. JUVENILE NOTES UNDER 8 The under 8's dusted off the cobwebs of the winter on Saturday last when they played in the annual indoor tournament on Saturday last. The same age group will play the next day of this tournament on Saturday next. UNDER 10 Training for this group will continue each Friday evening at 6 pm. UNDER 12 Training will continue each Monday night at 6.45 p.m. As with all groups we welcome new players in all grades and codes. UNDER 14 In preparation for the championship our under 13 and 14's have being playing a number of football Monday night challenges. The opposition being neighbours Dungarvan and Abbeyside, the lads need to up their game if they are to make an impact on the championship this year. UNDER 16 We played a challenge match v's Naomh Brid on Thursday last, this was good preparation for the league, which we were scheduled to play on Sunday last v's Portlaw, however, this match was postponed due to the weather conditions. Code of Conduct and membership forms will be circulated this week to each of the players. The club will be making a big push on the membership this year and all players must be registered before the 31st March in order to be eligible to play in matches. CAMOGIE NOTES AGM The Annual General Meeting of the Camogie club took place in the clubhouse on Sunday evening last, unfortunately very few players were represented at the meeting. The chairman, opened the meeting and welcomed all present, he gave a run-down of the activity of the club in 2014 and expressed his thanks to his fellow officers and coaches as well as the players. He expressed concern that so few parents, adults were prepared to get involved. A discussion took place on the mangement of the club and the interlinks with the Adult club and the County Board. Brendan wished the out-going officers who were stepping down well and thanked them for their work over the past number of years. The election of officers took place: ChairmanBrendan Donnelly; Secretary- Brona O’Neill; Treasurer- Katie McGrath; Registrar- Christine Fogarty; PRO- Joanie McGrath Coaches - Brona O’Neill, Pat Murphy, Pat Connaughton, Paul Curran, Sylvia Shanley plus it was agreed by all present that 2 coaches were to look after each team and the County team players that were present have agreed to assist with coaching. The meeting closed and the chairman wished all well for 2015. LADIES FOOTBALL: AGM The AGM of the Brickey Rangers Ladies Football Club took place recently. The following officers were elected for 2015: Chairperson: Ray Hahessy; Secretary: Siobhan Kirwan; Registrar: Katie Kiely; PRO: Tracy Grant; Childrens Officer: Silvia Ui Sheanlaoich. Many thanks to all of the officers of the club and to all coaches and mentors who helped out in any way in 2014. A special thanks for all her service to Mary Curran who decided to step

down as Treasurer. U-12S Well done to our u-12 girls who played at halftime in the recent Intermediate Ladies National League fixture, Waterford vs Wexford, played at Fraher Field. In what was their first outing of the year, the girls displayed great determination and skill and ran out winners against Comeragh Rangers. This was a great experience for these young girls and I have no doubt that if they keep up the hard work, some of them will be lining out in the blue and white of Waterford themselves in the not too distant future. U-16 The first game in the U-16 Championship is due to start in mid March. Training will start on Monday night, 23rd in Leamybrien, and will alternate each week between Leamybrien and Bushy Park. So training on March 2nd will be in Bushy Park. All players are asked to do their best to attend all training sessions. SYMPATHY All in the Ladies Football Club wish to extend deepest sympathies to the family of the late Joan Curran, Killosera, who died recently. Joan’s four granddaughters are valued playing members of the club and Joan was regularly to be seen cheering the girls on at their matches. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Upper SENIOR HURLING Our senior hurlers played Castlelyons on Saturday evening in a challenge match in Castlelyons. Despite being short a few regulars, Ballyduff won the game 0-16 to 1-8. Although we played with the elements in the first half, we had to work hard to go in level at half time 0-8 to 1-5. The lads dug deep and drove on in the second half to keep Castlelyons to scoring just 3 points from frees over the half hour while tacking on an additional 8 points ourselves. U-21 FOOTBALL Our U-21 footballers disappointingly received a walk-over from Affane on Sunday morning. Therefore they qualify for a Western quarter-final against Cois Brid which will be played on Sunday next 1st March at 12 noon in Lismore, please come along and give the lads your support. TABLE QUIZ A very successful Table Quiz was held on Friday night, 20th in the Log Cabin. Seventeen teams took part on the night. Thanks to everyone who helped out and to everyone who took part or made donations on the night. Special thanks to our Quiz Master on the night Jimmy Lycett who once again did an excellent job. The winning team on the night was Conor Geary, Patsy Geary, Mike Flynn and Helen Miller. But the real winners were Special Olympics Ireland who will be receiving a cheque for over €1,350 which was raised on the night. The club wishes Leanne all the best as she travels with the team in the summer. WATERFORD COACHING AND GAMES ORGANISED BLITZES Our U-8 hurlers took part in the indoor hurling blitz last Saturday in the Sports Hall and played St. Carthages and Cappoquin. The lads played some great hurling in the two games and won both games. Their striking of the sliotar was very crisp and their work-rate was excellent. The U-8 football blitz will take place next Saturday, 28th February at 10.30 a.m. Panel last Saturday was: Mark Bourke, Gerard Casey, T. Corcoran, Ross Geary, Oisin Hannigan and Cathal Kenny.

NATIONAL HURLING LEAGUE Congratulations to our U-10 hurlers who played St. Olivers at half-time last Saturday during the Waterford vs Laois National Hurling League match in the Fraher Field. Thanks to Michelle Power for organising it. BORD NA nÓG COUNTY U-16 GAELIC FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP – DIVISION 3 Our first Round match of this Championship was called off. We play Affane this Thursday evening. 26th February in Ballyduff Upper. Time is yet to be confirmed. MINOR FOOTBALL COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP – DIVISION 3 We played Affane in the second round of this Championship last Monday night and came out winners with a score of 10 pts to 7 pts. Our next match is against Sacred Heart on Sunday, 8th March at 11.30 am in Ballyduff Upper. CHILD WELFARE COURSE On Monday, 16th March a Child Welfare Course will be held in Ballyduff Upper. If any Club members, or any other Clubs are interested in attending, please contact Brendan Bolger on 086 862 6602.

Clonea CLONEA 100 CYCLE The Club will hold a Cycle on Sunday, 12th April in association with Waterford Hospice. There will be a 100km and a 40km cycle. Both cycles start at 11 a.m. and the entry fee is €25. On Saturday, 11th April, there will be a family cycle over 20km. Cost is €40 per family. INDOOR CAMOGIE Indoor Camogie every Wednesday for girls

born in the years 2009 to 2005 as follows:Born in 2009 and 2010 – 6 pm to 6.30 pm Born in 2008 and 2007 - 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm. Born in 2006 and 2005 – 7.15 pm to 8 pm. Cost is €3 per session. Bring a Hurley, Helmet and a Drink. Any queries contact Roisin on 0872472007. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Intermediate player, Junior selector and Committee member Stephen ‘Flicko’ Power on his recent engagement to Nora Dunphy, a stalwart of sister Club, Comeragh Rangers. We wish them both every happiness. CLONEA JUVENILE CLUB Juvenile Blotto: There was no winner of our February draw. Numbers drawn were 5, 3, 7, 2, 6, 4, and 1. Next Blotto Draw is this Sunday, 29th March, 2015. Jackpot is now €5,300. We appreciate your support. Indoor Hurling: Indoor Hurling continues every Friday in the Hiking Centre, Rathgormack at the following times:Born in 2009 and 2008 – 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm Born in 2007 and 2006 – 7.15 pm to 8 pm. Cost is €3 per session. Bring a Helmet and a Drink. Indoor Hurleys will be provided at each session. Any queries contact Kevin on 0862215401. Membership Membership for all Juvenile players, €15 each, is now due. Players must be fully paid up and registered members to train or play.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” Club lotto held in Quills Master McGrath Bar on Monday 16/2/2015. The numbers drawn were 1, 4, 9 & 13, the €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Grace Conway, Madge Foley, Tony Hickey, and Mary Ryan. The Jackpot on Monday night last (23/2) was worth €3,250. Please see our Facebook and Twitter pages for details or else check out this column next week. Thank-you for your continued support. U-21 FOOTBALL (COMERAGH GAELS) Comeragh Gaels U-21 Footballers (an amalgamation of Colligan, Kilgobinet, Modeligo and Sliabh gCua) recorded an excellent win over Dungarvan (0-12 to 0-8) in the opening round of the Western Championship at the Leamybrien venue on Sunday afternoon last (February 22nd). Well done to all concerned. The lads can now look forward to a divisional semi-final in a couple of weeks’ time. MINOR FOOTBALL Naomh Bríd Minor footballers (assisted by St. Pats) will play their next Championship game (in Division 2 group 1) on Sunday, March 8th at home to Rathgormack, throw – in at 11:30 am, venue will be Colligan. Our remaining group games will be away to An Ghaeltacht on March 22nd and at home to St. Saviour’s on April 5th. CONGRATS Well done to St. Declan’s, Kilmacthomas on winning the Munster “C” Senior hurling Championship title on Saturday afternoon last following victory over Blarney in Killeagh, they go on to the All-Ireland series. BEST WISHES Best of luck to Lismore camogie team who face Piltown in the All-Ireland Final this weekend, the whole county will be behind the Lismore girls, and we wish them every success.

Cois Bhride Bhride Cois KINDLY SPONSORED BY CUNNINGHAM'S HARDWARE, TALLOW 'FINAL NIGHT OF THE NED POWER SPRING SHIELD' Friday night, 27th February sees the 4th and final night of the Ned Power Spring Shield Tournament. There has been a great turnout every week and we hope to have the same again this Friday night to see Waterford take on Kilkenny at 6:30 pm (3rd/4th place Play-off) and Cork V Tipperary in the Final at 7 pm! The teams are as follows. Waterford: Darragh Spillane, Dillan Beecher, Ian Martin, Callum McCarthy, Sean McCarthy, Jack Kiely, Danny Power, Sean Murphy, Shay Pratt Daniel De Souza, Coran McCarthy. Kilkenny: Shane Martin, Josh Good, Ciaran Lenehan, Jack McDonnell Conor Henley, Niamh Spillane, Gearoid Hynes, Dean Cronin, William Henley, Darragh O’Brien, Ricky Kiely. Cork: Shane Cronin, Jake O'Brien, Cian O'Brien, Adam McSweeny, Stephen Murphy, Alex Good, Paul Henley, Billy Murphy, Eimear Lenehan, Keith Martin, Adam Pratt. Tipperary: Jack Murphy, Stephen Roche, Jake Henley, Alan Hurley, Taylor Twohig Aidan Murphy, Joseph McDonald, Jack Henley, Deirdre Roche, Ben Sheehan

Following the games (at 7:30 pm) we will have refreshments in the Clubhouse and presentations will be made to the winning team along with the presentation of medals to last year’s successful under 13 hurlers who won the Western title, all players will be notified by text and everyone is welcome. Membership fees can be paid to on the night and our training tops will also be available to buy. UNDER 16 FOOTBALL (DIV3) Last Sunday morning (22nd) we received a walkover from Stradbally in Round 1 of the Under

11 16 football (Div. 3). The next game is Sunday, March 1st, when we are away to St. Saviours at 11.00 a.m. Just an update on the positions now held within the club since the AGM in January. The new Chairman-David Henley, Vice Chairman Gabriel Hynes (for the 12th year running I think Denis Martin pointed out!), Secretary-Sinead Lenehan, Treasurer- Aidan Ryan, Child Welfare Officer-Eamon Lonergan, Membership OfficerColette Spillane, Coaching Officer- Tim Lenehan and PRO-Carmel O'Keeffe.

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6K DIRT TRACK CHALLENGE Last Sunday, 22nd February, we saw the rain bucket down, and as the title suggests there was no shortage of dirt and it certainly was challenging. Unfortunately, it impacted on the numbers but those who did take part, especially the younger ones, really enjoyed themselves. The cuppa tea afterwards went down well as did those lovely goodies (thanks to the Mooney family). All this wouldn't be possible only for the kindness of the Queally family and Andrew Kirwan for the use of their lands. Finally, thanks to the Kazbar and Oralof for the spot prizes, Alfie Hale Sports for the numbers and the Red Cross, Portlaw, for the first aid. Hope to see you all next year. VICTORY SOCIAL - LAST CALL: Our victory social takes place this Saturday night, the 28th, in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan and there are some tickets still available. Please book your tickets by this Thursday at the latest from any committee member or from Dunphys or Kirwan’s Bar. DEISE DRAW: Tickets are on sale from all club personnel for the 2015 Draw. The first draw takes place on Friday, 27th March. CLUB LOTTO: There was no winner of the jackpot worth €8,450 at last Monday night’s draw (16th February) in Dunphy’s Bar. We had a 'Match 3' as Adrian Kirwan, Grenan, matched 3 of the 4 numbers drawn and so wins €50 for himself. The numbers drawn were 14, 22, 25 and 27. Next draw is in Kirwan’s.

Stradbally OPERATION TRANSFORMATION Final week of Stradbally Operation Transformation 2015!! This week’s schedule is as follows: Monday: weigh-in with Michaela Dee from 7 pm we walk/run at 8 pm sharp. Wednesday: Pilates with Mikey Kiely at 10 am in the GAA Centre. Walk/run at 8 pm as usual (this is the final walk!) Thursday: circuit training with Achieve Ireland in Sallyfort farm. 6.30 pm - beginners 7.30 pm intermediate/advanced. Saturday: we will have our final weigh-in for any person who wishes to be weighed from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm followed byStradbally Operation Transformation Cup at 8.30 pm in the village. Teams of 5 will compete in a knock-out event on the street, for the title of Stradbally Operation Transformation cup champions. This event is open to everybody (just register your team of 5 on the night and enjoy the fun) kids more than welcome. Will John Whelan retain his title or will all the training Richard Hickey has being doing on the sly pay a dividend. SENIOR FOOTBALL Stradbally play An Rinn in Stradbally on next Friday evening 27th February in the league (Phelan Cup). This will be our first game of the year in senior football. Game starts at 8 p.m. U-21 FOOTBALL Our U-21 footballers had a win last Sunday in Bushy Park against An Gaeltacht. The team played well in what was an exciting game. LADIES SOCIAL The ladies social took place last Saturday night in the Social Centre where a large crowd attended. The County Board Chairman Crohan McGregor presented the ladies with their medals.

AntSean tSean Phobail An Phobail SEO LINN ARÍS Tar-éis éacht 2014 a cheiliúradh mar ba choir le bronnadh na mbonn ag an dinnéar bliantúil, áit inar bhailigh slua an mhór, tá sé in am anois aghaidh a thabhairt ar 2015. Having suitably celebrated the success of 2014 and the excitement and pride which the campaign generated in all our supporters, it is now time to turn our eyes on 2015 and to the challenges that lie in wait. The recent AGM was the first step forward of the new year and not unlike most clubs, this event is looked forward to like a dose of flu! There are two main items to report – the return to the post of cathaoirleach of John Murphy and the naming of Martin Curran as joint manager of the team with Declan French. John held the hot seat for a number of years

in the late ‘70’s to mid ‘80’s and he was the main driving force in the purchase and development of Páirc Colmáin. We look forward to his input in the coming year. Martin has served as player and selector in the past and is also making quite an impression as a top class referee. I know that he and Declan will leave no stone unturned in their efforts to build on 2014. BEART DE RÉIR ÁR mBRIATHAR TRAINING Yes, the talking is over! Training commences next Sunday morning at 11.30 am. All players are asked to be on the field at that time. DÉISE DRAW 2015 Tickets are now available from the usual sources for this years draw. The first draw takes place on March 27th. CLUB LOTTO This is another vital fundraiser for the club. If you are not in, contact any committee member. Good to hear that Patcheen might be checking up on you all again soon!

Melleray/Glenrovers Melleray Glenrovers ON Saturday last, 21st February, the annual Melleray Community Social took place in Ballyrafter House Hotel in Lismore. Those present on the night were treated to a fantastic meal prepared by Joe Willoughby and his staff followed by dancing to Mike Humphries and Co. who provided a great nights entertainment. Speakers on the night included Billy Bray on behalf of St. Mary’s Community Hall, Michael McGrath on behalf of Badminton Association, John O’Dwyer, chairman of Melleray Glenrovers GAA club, John Jackson, Treasurer of Waterford County Board and Fr. Arthure. All speakers spoke about various achievements over the year, thanked all those who supported them in any way possible, praised the commitment, dedication and victories by individuals in their field and committees on their achievements and all looked forward to what will hopefully be another fantastic year within the Community. Special thanks has to be given to our MC on the night Sharon Power who carried out the duty very diligently and made sure everything ran very smoothly and as it should be. Many thanks to all that attended on the night. To those who bought tickets for the raffle and to the sponsors who gave prizes, Melleray Glenrovers GAA Club, Foley’s on the Mall, Sportsman’s Bar, Cappoquin, Ballyrafter Service Station and Ballyrafter House Hotel, your continuous support as always is greatly appreciated. Hurling and football training will take place on Wednesday evenings in Cappoquin at 7.30 p.m. Players are requested to attend where possible. A players’ meeting will be held in Cat's Bar, Melleray on Friday night at 9.30 p.m. Finally, we would like to wish Lismore Camogie team, the players mentors and supporters the very best of luck as they journey once again to the capital on Sunday, 1st March where they will field out in Croke Park to take on Kilkenny and Leinster Champions Piltown in the All-Ireland Final.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €1,600 held in Crottys Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 22/2/15. Numbers were: 8, 12, 17, 28. €30 to the following people: Paul Quinn, Kealfoun; Mrs Walsh, c/o Monica’s. Seller’s prize of €30 Robbie Whelan, Knockyelan. Next Clotto held in Miclins Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 1/3/15 for a jackpot of €1,700. OFFICIAL GYM OPENING On Thursday, 19th last a great day was had by all as Minister Michael Ring TD officially opened the gym and a big thank you to all those who helped out over the last number of days in making today a big accomplishment. UNDER 21 B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP We played the Brickey Rangers on Sunday evening at 2 pm last Sunday in Abbeyside we were beaten by a stronger Brickeys team on a scoreline of 1-1 to 5-13. We now play An Gaeltacht in the losers group in Bushy Park 12.30 Sunday, 1st March. In the event of a draw in this match 2 periods of 10 minutes extra-time will be played. JUVENILE NOTES U-16 Football: Our u-16 footballers travelled to Old Parish last Sunday morning to take on An Gaeltacht, in the 1st round of their Div. 2 u-16 championship. When our lads realised that their slow start may cost them the game, they upped their game another step and kicked some more great scores to come away with a hard fought win by a single point, on a scoreline of 3-9 to 4-5. We now take on Portlaw at home this Thursday night at 7 p.m. Come along and show the boys your support. Team: 1. Luke Ryan, 2. Paddy Hayes, 3. Anthony Lonergan, 4. Patrick Power, 5. Jack Starlin, 6. Eoin Curran, 7. Padraig Fitzgerald, 8. Josh Kay, 9. Jack Whyte, 10. Aidan Behan, 11. Michael Lawlor, 12. Eoin Power, 13. Seamus Fitzgerald, 14. Conor Fennell, 15. Jack Kavanagh.

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Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize of €6,300 on Monday, February 16th were 1, 2, 6 and 20. There was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were Cappoquin Camogie Club; John McGrath, Mass Lane; Ken Cullinane, Carrick-on-Suir; Sarah Maher, Knockalara and Rita Kiely, Green St. This week’s draw was held Monday, February 23rd and the results will appear here next week. THREE TO ANSWER 1. Seamus 'Cheddar' Plunkett is currently hurling manager with what county? 2. Former Clare keeper and former Waterford boss Davy Fitzgerald won an All-Ireland club senior hurling title with what club? 3. Hurling TV pundit and former Galway manager Cyril Farrell is a native of what club? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1. Kevin McCarthy was the Cappoquin captain when they defeated Roanmore in the County U-21 hurling final in 1980. 2. Olcan McFettridge was the Antrim corner forward in the 1989 All-Ireland senior hurling final affectionately known as Klute. 3. Armagh played Kerry in the 1953 All-Ireland Senior Football final and had 3 seperate keepers in the game and never conceded a goal. COUNTY MINOR FOOTBALL C'SHIP FIXTURE Affane (Cloch Na Cuinne) V Portmhor at Ceapach Chuinn at 11.30 am on Sunday, 8th March. COUNTY U-16 FOOTBALL C’SHIP UPCOMING FIXTURES Rd 2 Thursday, February 26th Affane V Ballyduff Upper in Ballyduff at 6.30 pm Rd 3 Sunday, March 1st, Affane V St. Declans East in the Sportsfield at 11 am. SYMPATHY Everyone in the Cappoquin/Affane GAA club were greatly saddened by the tragic death of Jimmy Cahill last week and we would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to his wife Anne; sons Peter, John, James and David; daughters Melissa and Linda; brothers Michael and Johnny; sister Nancy Condon and family. Jimmy did a lot of work for our club and was a great supporter and he was always there when we needed him. May he rest in peace. CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE GAA & CAPPOQUIN CAMOGIE CLUB VICTORY SOCIAL 'OH WHAT A NIGHT' The Cappoquin Camogie Club who had a fantastic year winning both the Waterford County Intermediate and Premier Minor Championships and the Cappoquin-Affane GAA club who won a historic Intermediate Hurling Triple Crown (West/County/Munster) and Waterford club of the year 2014 had a great night at the joint Cappoquin Affane GAA and Cappoquin Camogie Club Victory Social at the Park Hotel last Saturday night. First some lovely food was served; MC on the night Maurice Cahillane welcomed everyone; The Chairpersons of both clubs Ned Heffernan and Patricia McCarthy outlined the fantastic year both clubs had; Chairman of Waterford County Board Paddy Joe Ryan and former Munster Council Chairman Jimmy O’Gorman paid tribute to the clubs on their achievements in 2015, before Joan Mason presented the girls with their honours and Derek McGrath presented the lads with their honours. Great entertainment followed with the band and the DJ Mad Hatter providing the music. Thanks to everyone who came and supported the event at the Park Hotel last night. Juvenile Club Meeting this evening Wednesday, February 25th at 8.30 pm in Parish Hall. The Cappoquin/Affane GAA Juvenile Club will hold a meeting this evening Wednesday, February 25th in the Parish Hall. Could everyone involved in the club make the effort to be there. CAPPOQUIN CAMOGIE LISMORE LADIES PROGRESS TO ANOTHER ALL-IRELAND Our neighbouring Camogie club, Lismore, have made it to their second successive All Ireland final in two years. Lismore will take on another Kilkenny team this year, Piltown, in the AIB All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Club Championship Final. The final takes place on Sunday, 1st March, 2015 at 1 pm in Croke Park. Best of luck girls!

John Mitchells Mitchells John INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We are now back training. All information will be text to players. If you’re not receiving texts please contact Paddy. UNDERAGE We kick off the year this Sunday at 11 am. Training will take place in Fews. We have a host of games over the coming weeks. QUIZ We had a very successful and fun night last Saturday in Mosh's. The questions were fair and made for some great discussion afterwards. It took a tie break to decide the winners. Thanks to everyone who supplied prizes and who sup-

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ported us on the night. LAST MAN STANDING Week 1 and already the group has been decimated. Chelsea being beaten made it a short draw for some. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Ronan and Niamhs Wall on the birth of their daughter Emma. SAD LOSS Sadness decended on the area last week when one of the good one's, Tony Phelan passed to his eternal reward. Tony and his family have been supporters of our club for a long time. His grandchildren Andy and Hayley are prominent members of our underage team. Tony was admired by all his friends and neighbours and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with Ann and his family during this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh anam.

St. Mary’s Mary’s Juveniles St. Juveniles U-11 HURLING Our u-11 hurlers started their 2015 campaign with a game in Carriganore last Friday night, 20th Feburary, against the boys from Passage. For their first outing the boys showed little signs of rustiness, despite losing on a 5-2 to 3-2 scoreline. Much to look forward to then with this group for the year ahead, with another game scheduled for Carriganore this Friday night. The panel was:- James Lennon, James Harney, Ritchie Mullins, Luke Foran, Brian Dowdall, Josh McCormack, Aaron Foran, Jack Hennessy, Ryan O'Donnell, James Fitzgerald, Jack Mooney, Adam Moynihan, Dylan Mooney.

U-16 FOOTBALL Our first round encounter versus Kilmac fell victim to the weather last Sunday morning and will now be refixed for a later date. U-21 FOOTBALL Kill was the venue for the first round of the u21 football championship last Sunday afternoon, 22nd February. After a morning of heavy rain, underfoot conditions were soft but the field held up well for the 60 minutes. St. Marys playing with the strong breeze started brightly and opened the scoring with a pointed free. A few chances went abegging before Rathgormack got going, and as the half wore on they started to flex their muscles and by the half-time interval they led by 1-6 to 0-2. With the strong wind now against us the second half was going to be tough and so it proved. A couple of Niall Queally points was all we had to show as the Comeragh men powered their way to a 1-17 to 0-4 victory. We now find ourselves in the 'B' grade after this loss and it’s 'do or die' from here on. As of writing these notes we are due to play next weekend with our opponents unknown. Please check with officials later in the week for details. The team was:- Brendan Murphy, Conor Keane, Conor Flynn, Nick Halley, Fionn Buckley, Jona Fenton, Kevin Halley, Daniel Dwane, Niall Queally, Ger Mooney, Corey Kennedy, Dylan Power, Luke Foran, Shane Dwan, Geoff Halley. Subs used:- Ross Kiely, Brian Walsh, John Gaule, Cian Halley.

Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Last Saturday's winning Lotto numbers were 1-8-16-24, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Melissa Murphy, Tom & Eileen Cody, 'The Real Locals', Liam Casey, Caitlin Pratt. Next week's jackpot will be €5,100. U-21 FOOTBALL Cois Bhride faced Ardmore in the first round of the U-21 football championship last Sunday short four or five players out through injury or other reasons. Despite this, they gave a good account of themselves and only lost by a mere two points in the end. This defeat puts them into a losers group, and they will play the first round of this next Sunday, 1st March in Lismore versus Ballyduff. Throw-in at 12 noon. Do come along and give them some support. We wish them good luck. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Alan Kelly and partner Edele on the arrival of a baby girl Aoibhinn recently. Congratulations to you both from all in the club. SHAMROCKS LADIES FOOTBALL Training: Training will continue next Friday night at 8 p.m. in the hall and 12 noon at Shamrock GAA Field on Sunday for the ladies. Please bring €2. New members are welcome. We urge that anyone who has an interest in playing with the ladies team to come along to these trainings. Training continues for the underage girls on Saturday morning at 10:30am at Shamrock GAA field, Knockanore. New players are welcome. Membership: Membership is due for the Ladies. Over 18s are €62 while under 18s are €40. Can ye please make sure to pay Cathy Fitz by March 1st to be eligible to play in the league. Clothes Collection: Shamrock ladies football club are holding a collection for all clothes/shoes/handbags/mobile phones/blankets/curtains from the 6th of February to the 28th March is the last day for collection. Items can be brought to the GAA pitch every Saturday from 10:30-11:30 or players can bring the bags to training.

Naomh Brid Under 8 hurlers at the blitz in Ballinameela. Get your Green On! Shamrocks ladies football are known to throw great events and this promises to be the same!! On Saturday the 7th March, we are holding a ‘Get your Green On’ event in Lizzy Langton’s, Tallow. It promises to be a great night with food, drink, music and prizes!! Tickets are only €10 and are available from any player.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas CLOTHES RECYCLING FUNDRAISER If anyone out there wants to get rid of old or unwanted clothes please leave them in our field down beside the dressing rooms this Saturday for collection. From this any money made will go towards the juvenile club, to enable them to buy hurling and football gear for the year. So, we would be grateful to receive any amount, let it be big or small, thank you. UNDER 21 FOOTBALL On Sunday last, we played De La Salle in the first round of the under 21 football league. We should have won this match, but we will fight on in the rest of the games. The score was Kilmacthomas 1-7; De La Salle 2-7. Our minor team played their first game last Sunday week in Kilmacthomas against Ballinacourty. It was a very good sporting game but Ballinacourty are one of the best teams in that grade and they came away with the win by a few points. Our lads played very well. MUNSTER FINAL St. Declan’s College, Kilmacthomas had a great win last weekend in the schools Munster final. Well done from Kilmacthomas GAA Club, keep up the good work. We are proud to have some of our players in the team from the Ballyduff Lower/Kilmacthomas team. The score: St. Declan’s, Kilmacthomas 3-7; Blarney 1-8. SYMPATHY Deep sympathy from all in the club to the family of Mrs. Nellie Griffin, Kilmacthomas who died recently.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Draw Tuesday 17th February: Numbers drawn were 8, 20, 22 and 27. No Jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each Joanie Quirke, P. J. Nugent and James Morrissey. Next Lotto draw on Tuesday, February 24th – Jackpot €6,750. WATERFORD POWER PASS LAOIS Well done to the Waterford senior hurlers on their victory over Laois in their league match in Fraher Field last Saturday night. Well done to Shane Bennett who was part of the winning team who contributed 1-1 to the fine victory. COLLEGE GAMES University Limerick had a fine win over UCD in the quarter-final last week with Stephen Bennett lining out for the winning side and this week his brother Kieran will be part of the LIT squad in their quarter-final match in Limerick. LISMORE CAMOGIE IN ALL-IRELAND FINAL Best of luck to the Lismore Camogie team in their Club All-Ireland final against Piltown, Kilkenny, in Croke Park this Sunday, March 1st. ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Kevin Hale and Sylvia Childs who announced their engagement last week. LADIES FOOTBALL NOTES U-16 Championship – The U-16 Championship will commence weekending 15th

March with a home game against Clashmore. All girls will be notified about training as it’s expected to start next week. St. Patrick’s Day Parade – The club are hoping to enter this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Cappoquin. Any girl in the juvenile club interested in taking part are asked to contact Martina Landers or Deirdre O’Donnell. Congratulations – Heartiest congratulations to Kevin Hale and Sylvia Childs on their recent engagement. Wishing them both a life of health and happiness together. Congratulations to club player Sarah Geoghegan who was nominated for the Pat Noctor Supreme Young Sports Star Award. Well done Sarah. All-Ireland Camogie Final – The Club would like to wish club members Sharon Williams Sarah Coughlan, Joanna Houlihan, Sarah Geoghegan, Alice Russell, Catriona McGlone, Marie Russell and all the Lismore Camogie girls the very best of luck on their journey to Croke Park where they will play Piltown of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Camogie Club Final next Sunday, 1st March. Again best of luck to the team and all involved. Forms – Registration and Garda Vetting forms will be available shortly. They will be given to parents accordingly to be filled out.

Fourmilewater CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS Fourmilewater water have been drawn in group 1 of the Senior Hurling Championship Senior Hurling Draws Group 1: Ballygunner, De La Salle, Tallow, Abbeyside, Fourmilewater, Ballyduff Upper. Our opening fixture will be against reigning County Champions Ballygunner. The match is provisionally fixed for weekend of May 3rd. MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Division Three (13-a-side): Group One – Fourmilewater, Ardmore, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, An Ghaeltacht, Stradbally, St. Olivers, Ballyduff Upper. Top team to the semi-final with 2 v 3 in the quarter-final. LOTTO DRAW The weekly Lotto draw took place in Doocey's Bar last Saturday evening. No winner. €450 next week. €30 winners: Noreen O’Sullivan, Marion Ryan, Margaret Wall, Patricia Ryan, Olan Doocey. Numbers drawn 5, 17, 28. 45 CARD RESULT Winners: Mickey Nugent & Jim Skeehan; Michael Creed & Jimmy Quinn; Michael Nugent & Joe Loughnane. Lucky Tables: John O’Donovan & Alice Ryan, Mary Murphy & Mary Kerns. U-21 FOOTBALL Congratulations to Nire U-21 Footballers who qualified for the Western U-21 semi final after a convincing victory over Clashmore last Sunday. The semi- final v St. Oliver's is scheduled for this coming weekend. FOURMILEWATER/NIRE JUVENILES U-8 Hurling: Our U-8s were in action last Saturday morning in Bohadoon. We played four games in total against Abbeyside, Dungarvan, St. Pats, and An Gaeltacht. Well done to all and to all parents who drove to the venue. It's training on Thursday and a football blitz at the same time and venue next Saturday. Panel last Saturday: Oran Sheehan, Paddy Spelman, Cian Murphy , Conor Walsh, Michael John Halley, David Wall, Matthew Ryan, Conor Walsh, Arian Wyse, and Reece Peters. Date for your diary U-16 Championship: The county u-16 championships began last Sunday with a fine 4-11 to 3-3 over Na Gall last

Sunday morning. The lads are out again tomorrow evening (Thursday), when we take on Rathgormack in the Milfield. Throw-in is at 6:30pm. Please try and come down and support the lads. U-14 Football: Dates for your diary: The Under 14 footballers start their Western Football Championship on Sunday March 8th v Naoimh Carthaigh. Venue Lismore. Throw in is 11 a.m. U-13 Football: The U-13 start their Western Football Championship with a trip to Abbeyside on Saturday, March 14th to play Ballinacourty. Throw-in is at 3 p.m. Gum Shields: Just a reminder to all parents that Gum Shields are obligatory for Gaelic Football when playing or training for Gaelic Football. None of us want to prevent any child from participating in our teams but we cannot allow any child play hurling without a helmet or football without a Gum Shield. Training U-12's: Our U-11/12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Community Centre. €3 U-10/ U-11 Training: Our U-10/11's training continues every Monday evening in the Community Centre at 6 p.m. €3 U-8/U-9: Our U8/9's training continues on Thursdays between 5 pm and 6 pm in the Community Centre €3. U-6's/U-7's: Our U-6's/U-9's training continues every Monday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Community Centre. €3. Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach. NIRE / FMW PLAYER PROFILES Name: Seán Harte Age: 10 Favourite Sport: Hurling Favourite GAA Player: Conor Gleeson Favourite Food: Spuds! Favourite TV Show: Ireland’s Fittest Family Favourite Singer: Ed Sheeran Favourite Soccer Team: Liverpool What famous person would you invite to dinner? Mrs Brown If you won the lotto, what would you buy? A John Deere Tractor Name: Tadhg Walsh Age: 9 Favourite Sport: Hurling & Football Favourite GAA Player: Shane Walsh Favourite Food: Pancakes Favourite TV Show: Uploaded Favourite Song: Uptown Funk Favourite Soccer Team: Manchester Utd. What famous person would you invite to dinner? Will Smith If you won the lotto, what would you do? Help Mum pay for her new car!

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Players from the Cappoquin Camogie Club Intermediate and Minor County Champions 2014 at the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel. Included are Joan Mason, Club President; Patricia McCarthy, Chairperson; Martin Power and Donal O'Rourke, Mentors. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty 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 €4,750. On Sunday night last Johnny Jackson was drawn out and chose card number 11 which wasn’t the Joker although he did win €50. Nuala Keneally and Owen Hahessy won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. UNDER 21 FOOTBALL Our under 21 footballers got their Championship campaign underway last Sunday in Fraher Field when they took on St. Olivers in the first round of the Western Championship. At the end of a very competitive game our young team were defeated by two points as our more experienced opponents finished the game strongly. Despite losing this game the team can feel very proud of their performance here and they now play Clashmore this Friday night in Abbeyside at 8 pm in the losers group section of the Championship. Team: K. DWANE, C. McCARTHY, B. LOOBY, S. O’GORMAN, C. O’DWYER, E. BERGIN, J. DUGGAN, C. PRUNTY, J. ELSTEAD, C. McCARTHY, D. LOOBY, M. MAHER, L. POWER, S. CLIFFE, M. COLEMAN. Subs: D. SWEENEY, N. MONTGOMERY.

SENIOR HURLING This Wednesday night our Senior Hurling team will take on the County Under 21 hurling team in a challenge match in Fraher Field. BOOKING OF FIELDS With a number of teams starting back training we would like to remind all team managers to please ensure that they book the field with Michael O’Donovan prior to training. CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1,000. JUVENILE SECTION Under 8: Our under 8 hurlers take part in a blitz this coming Saturday in Ballinameela. They started off their season last weekend with another blitz this time in Buhadoon and all the kids that partook seemed to enjoy themselves greatly. After this blitz training will continue for this group on Saturday mornings between half past ten and half past eleven starting on Saturday, 7th March. Outdoor hurling: Our outdoor hurling sessions start up again on Saturday morning the 28th February at our club grounds. These sessions will include under 6, 7 and 8s and will run from 10.30 to 11.30. The under 8s will not train the first day but will start the following week due to taking part in a blitz. Our under 9 team will train between the time of 11.30 and 12.30 at our wall ball. All are welcome to attend and it would be great to see some new faces. Helmets will be available to buy at a discounted rate at these sessions. Under 10, 11 and 12: This group will train on Friday evenings at the club grounds. The under 10 team between the time of 6 and 7 and the under 11 and under 12 teams between 7 and 8. Again all are welcome

Under 16: Our under 16 football team start their championship this Sunday morning at 11 o’clock at home to our near neighbours Dungarvan. We wish all involved well. Recycling: There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Juvenile Club on SATURDAY, 28th MARCH PLEASE DROP OFF ALL ITEMS AT CLUBHOUSE BETWEEN 10 am to 3.30 pm Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes also bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and re-used and other items will be recycled for items, such as, industrial wipes or soundproofing. LAPTOPS (must be intact with lead) ALSO MOBILE PHONES ARE ACCEPTED, BUT PLEASE KEEP SEPARATE. NO HOUSEHOLD BRIC A BRAC. IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE CLUBHOUSE ON THE DAY, PLEASE CONTACT AUDREY (087-6987388) or EMAIL (clonea@me.com) BEFORE THE 28th March TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR COLLECTION OF ITEMS.

Ardmore ARDMORE GAA DRAW We are now in the final week of our super draw in conjunction with The Cliff House Hotel. On Saturday night 28th we will hold our draw at The Cliff House Hotel where one lucky winner will be announced. €10 all in for a chance to win weekend for two at the Luxury Five-star & Award Winning Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford. Package includes 2 Nights B&B plus evening meal for two in the Michelin starred restaurant plus €300 spending money. Total value of prize is €1,000. You can purchase your ticket online for €10 by clicking “BUY NOW” at www.ardmoregaa.org/draw/ If you wish to purchase a ticket direct via the Club then please email us at draw@ardmoregaa.org or contact us on 087 6676385. LOTTO Lotto numbers from Monday, 23rd February were 1, 5, 23, 25. No winner for the €7,900 to report. Our 5 lucky €20 dip winners were: Nicholas Cunningham c/o Fleming Bar; Rosaire Pallister c/o An Tobar; Holly Dwyer c/o An Tobar; Ronnie Hennessy c/o Quinn’s Ardmore & Jim Lane c/o An Tobar. Next week’s lotto will be held at the Round Tower Hotel with a Jackpot of whopping €8,000. UNDER-21 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP On Sunday last we opened our U-21 football campaign with a hard earned win over a gallant Cois-bride side in heavy conditions in Clashmore. Panel on the day: James Veale, Joe Murphy, Thomas Conway, Declan Fitzgerald, Michel Cronin, Gavin Williams, Tom Power, Seamus Keating, Eoin Conway, James Kennedy, John Gartland, Charlie Bryan, Stephen Keating, David Gartland, Christopher Power, Eoin O’Shea, Michael O’Neill, Mark Humphries.

UNDER 16 CHAMPIONSHIP On a wet and windy Sunday morning at Ardmore GAA Pitch our Under 16 Footballer lined out against Tramore in the 1st round of the championship. With wind dictating the flow of play it was Tramore that got off to a perfect start. While our lads dug deep in the second half it was

always an uphill battle as Tramore ran out winners. FOUNDATION COURSE A Foundation Course is presently been held on Monday nights at Halle Deuglan Ardmore. This is been attended by Parents/Players who wish to begin some coaching and fall in line with the directive that all Team Management / Selectors need to have such training completed along with Garda Vetting. Thanks to our Juvenile Secretary Kirsten Sullivan for organizing this. SPRING CLEAN “SCRAP METAL Ardmore GAA will run a Spring Clean “Scrap Metal” collection in the coming weeks. If you have any Scrap Metal that you wish to offload please contact any Club officer. U-16 FOOTBALL Ardmore u-16 football team played Tramore at Ardmore last Sunday. Tramore fielded a strong on the age u-16 team against our young u-16s. While we played well, Tramore were too strong for us and the score finished 4, 8 to 1, 3. All players to be at Pushy Park this Thursday at 6 p.m. for a match against the Brickeys.

Olivers St. Olivers St. UNDER 8 Our under 8’s played in the Indoor tournament last Saturday in hurling and really enjoyed the day. This Saturday, 28th there is a football tournament in Ballinameela hall from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Training this Friday as usual at 18.30 and it is football. UNDER 10 Our under 10’s begin their football league in the next few weeks, details to folllow by text. MINORS Our Minors have started the year very brightly and have won both their first two games. UNDER 21 Our Under 21’s played Abbeyside last Sunday and on a muddy day battled back to win a tight encounter. They are back in action this Sunday at 12 noon vs The Nire in Fraher Field. All support welcomed. ST OLIVER’S L.G.F.A. Under 14’s and 16’s started back training last Saturday. Delighted with a good turn-out. A great start to the new season. Full training back on the 16th March. Our A.G.M. will be held at Ballinameela Community Centre on Friday, 27th February at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend. With the large number of members for the last few years, I am sure we will be looking for help again this year.

Dungarvan UNDER 21 FOOTBALL COMERAGH GAELS 0-12; DUNGARVAN 0-8. Our under 21 footballers lost out to a better Comeragh Gaels team by 0-4 in Leamybrien last Sunday afternoon. We played second fiddle to the winners throughout the game and just could not break through their defence for a much needed goal near the end. We have one more opportunity to progress in this championship when we play the winners of Ballinacourty v

Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg on Friday, March 13th. Team: Craig Barry, John Havens, Darragh Fitzgerald, Aidan Kirwan; Denis Kirwan, Kieran Power, Gavin Power; Cathal Curran 0-1, Michael Kiely; Fionn Hallahan, Joe Allen, Lee Donnolly; Patrick Curran 0-6 (3f), Rian Crotty, Glen Power 0-1. Subs: Eamonn Ryan, Luke Rossiter.

between the years 2003 – 2006 and was the holder of a Western Intermediate Football medal. A Kilkenny man winning a medal on the GAA field is a regular occurrence, but in football, it’s a totally different ball game!! He constantly reminded his friends back in Kilkenny of his achievement, one he was very proud of. We also had the pleasure of his company on our club night out over the Christmas just gone, a night no one will forget. He has left us with so many happy stories and memories, ones that will live on for years to come. So long Paddy, true legend, club mate and friend. “Pleased to meet you”. ST. OLIVER’S GAA Congratulations to the St. Oliver’s u-21 footballers who made a winning start to their Championship campaign.

BEST WISHES All in the club extends its best wishes to Aaron Donnolly who received a serious knee injury in the warm up prior to the game in Leamybrien last Sunday. One of our most dedicated players, Aaron’s loss was sorely felt in the game. UNDER 16 FOOTBALL We play out first round game in this year’s championship away to Ballinacourty in Abbeyside this Sunday morning at 11 a.m. All players are reminded that club membership needs to be paid before hand in order to get a game here. TRAINING ON FIELD All team managements are instructed not to do training and match warm-ups, especially shuttle runs on pitch as there is plenty room behind the goals, in the end field and just inside the main gate. LOTTO This week’s numbers are 11, 12, 18 and 22. The Jackpot was not won. The winner of the €100 was Michael Kelleher, Printers. Next week’s lotto is worth €7,100. Thanks to everybody who buys and sells the lotto. SYMPATHY The club extends its sincere sympathy to Ann and Joe Fehilly, and family, Springfield, on the recent death of their son John. DUNGARVAN LADIES FOOTBALL We would like to offer our best wishes to all the girls doing their junior and leaving cert pre`s over the next coming weeks. Training: U-6, U-8, U-10 training will resume shortly we are waiting on the sports centre to reopen contact 087 2620287 for more information. U-12, U-14, U-16 training for the girls will be commencing shortly and the managers will be in contact regarding training. Adult Training will hopefully resume this Friday at 7.30 p.m. all new players are welcome and we hope to see all the old faces back.

INDOOR BLITZ On Saturday, the under eight team played a hurling blitz in Ballinameela. On a very enjoyable morning, the lads played four games in all and were very competitive in each. Thanks to Ger, PJ and John for helping out on the day. Next Saturday will be a football blitz for the under 8 squad. It will start at 11 am sharp in Ballinameela Community centre. Gum shields are compulsory. This is the last of the indoor blitzes for this year. REGISTRATION DAY Naomh Brid are going to hold a committee meeting on Monday evening, March 2nd next in Modeligo Community Centre at 8 pm.This meeting is to initiate preparations for this year’s registration day. LITTLE BOB’S TRACTOR RUN Naomh Brid club would like to express their gratitude to the Power family and the committee of the Little Bob’s tractor run for the donation from the proceeds of this year’s event. We are very grateful for these funds which will go a long way towards the running of the club. Thank you.

Ballinameela Ballinameela

Naomh Chartaigh Juveniles Naomh Juveniles

PADDY BOWE, RIP A dark cloud came over the club on Friday, 13th February, with the tragic news of the sudden passing of former club mate and great friend, Patrick “Paddy” Bowe. Paddy fell ill at the beginning of the week and a subsequent aneurysm resulted in complications which led to his untimely passing. Sincerest condolences to Bowe Family on their loss, he will be greatly missed by all. Paddy was a native of Crosspatrick, Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny but held a special place in his heart for Dungarvan and also Ballinameela GAA Club. He was an active member of the club

(LISMORE/BALLYSAGGART JUVENILE) BEST WISHES The club would like to send good luck greetings to all involved with Lismore camogie for their quest in ALL-IRELAND glory this coming Sunday, March 1st in Croke Park. U-8s Our U-8s played indoors in Ballyduff on Saturday last. They played Cappoquin and Ballyduff. Sincere thanks to Ballyduff Juvenile Club for hosting this event. U-13S U-14S The U-13s/ U-14s took to the field last Sunday morning the first of many training sessions for the coming year all going well. SYMPATHY The club extends sympathy to Dec Doocey and family, and to Prendergast families on recent death of Eileen Prendergast, Bridane, Lismore.

Brid Naomh Brid Naomh

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Cappoquin Players and Mentors, Western, County and Munster Intermediate Hurling Champions 2014 at the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club Victory Social in the Park Hotel with their Chairman, Ned Heffernan.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO - SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 11, 14, 20, 22. One winner. Consolation prizes: Marian Forbes, Mary Murphy (Castlelyons) Ella Rose Connolly Daly, Fiona & Teresa Cunningham. Promoter: Ted’s. Next draw: The Hotel, March 2nd. Jackpot: €1,600. WATERFORD v. LAOIS Waterford senior hurlers got their first win of the League when they defeated Laois on Saturday last in Fraher Field. They ran out comprehensive winners on a scoreline of 3-21 to 0-12. They play Offaly next on Sunday, March 8th, in O’Connor Park, Tullamore, at 2.30 p.m. MEMBERSHIP Membership is due. It is extremely important that this is paid as soon as possible. It can be paid to Finn McCarthy or Donna Buckley. BRIDE ROVERS TOURNAMENT Our senior hurlers took part in a tournament held last weekend in Bride Rovers. Sincere thanks to Joe Delaney and all involved for a great day. DEISE DRAW The first draw will take place at the end of this month. This provides vital funds for us as 70 per cent of the money stays within the club. Tickets are available from co-ordinator David O'Brien or any of the promoters. CÓBHRÓN The club extends sincere sympathy to the O'Brien family, Chapel Street, on the sad passing of Thomas (Tom). May he rest in peace. COIS BHRIDE U-21 Football Championship (B) Cois Bhride 2-9; Ardmore 3-8. Heavy underfoot conditions were far from conducive to free flowing football, but this nevertheless an entertaining closely fought championship encounter between Cois Bhride and Ardmore in Clashmore last Sunday. Team: Jack Tobin, Alan Curley, Andrew O’Riordan, Padraig Roche, William Hogan, Adam Crawford, Jake Neville, Jordan Henley (0-1), J. P. Lucy, Stefan Tobin, Paudie Aherne (0-1), Noel Condon, Eoin O’Reilly, Colm Roche (2-7, 0-4f), Eddie Hynes, Alan Buckley, Billy Buckley, Edward O’Neill.

U-16 FOOTBALL Our u16 football match scheduled for Tallow on Sunday morning didn’t take place as Stradbally were unable to travel due to weather conditions. MONTHLY MEETING Our monthly meeting has been rescheduled

for Thursday, March 5th, at 9.00 p.m. in the clubhouse. All committee members are requested to attend.

Rathgormack TRAINING TIMES Training for u-21, Junior and Senior continues on Tuesday and Friday nights at 7.30 p.m. and at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday mornings. UNDER-16 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our game versus St. Oliver’s was called off due to adverse weather conditions on Sunday 22nd. We now play our local rivals The Nire away in Round 2 on Thursday, 26th February at 6.30 p.m. U-21 Our under-21s recorded a comfortable victory over St. Mary’s, a grouped side comprising of Kill, Bunmahon and Newtown/Ballydurn. After a poor first half, Rathgormack ran out convincing winners in the end on a scoreline of 1-17 to 0-04 points. The draw for the semi-final will now be made on Tuesday, 24th February where we could potentially face De La Salle, Gaultier or Tramore in what is set to be very competitive semi-finals. RE-GRADES Jamie Kirwan, Stephen Kirwan, Ronan Crotty, Brendan Crotty, Padraig Larkin and Kieran Fogarty have been re-graded to Junior grade for the 2015 season.

Kilgobinet DEISE DRAW It's that time of year again, the clubs main income comes from sales of Déise draw tickets. We had 10 winners last year, so we ask all members and supporters to purchase one. Breda Walsh is the draw coordinator and has distributed tickets to all sellers. SYMPATHY The club would like to extend its sympathies to the Power family Coolnasmear, on the death of Kathleen Power, RIP, and the Tobin family Kilgobinet, on the death of Mary Ann Tobin, RIP. MODELIGO GAA CLUB'S VICTORY SOCIAL Preparations are well underway for our Victory Social, which will take place on Saturday night, March 21st in Dungarvan's Park Hotel. Music for the occasion will be provided by up and coming band "The Buachaill's", with dinner served and the night’s events starting at 7:30 pm sharp. However, please be advised to book your tickets early as I'm sure that there will be a big demand

following the success of the hurling and football campaigns of 2014. Of course, the feature of the night will be the presentation of the Western Intermediate Hurling League, along with the Western, County and Munster Junior Hurling Championship medals to all the players who were part of our squad. It promises to be a brilliant night so be sure not to miss out on what is going to be another great occasion for this club. Tickets are available priced at €30 but only by ordering and paying on collection from the following: Tom O'Byrne (086) 3605202. John Fitzgerald (087) 7696510. Dolores Reddy (087) 6504774. Please note that there will be NO TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE NIGHT ITSELF & MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE. COMERAGH GAELS U21 FOOTBALL Comeragh Gaels 0-12; Dungarvan 0-8. The Under 21 footballers of Comeragh Gaels were in action on Sunday afternoon last when they played Dungarvan in the Western "A" championship in Lemybrien. This was a change to the original fixture which was due to be under floodlights in Fraher Field on Friday but has been moved due to players commitments with County panels. On the day, the lads drawn from the Colligan; Kilgobinet; Modeligo and Sliabh gCua adult clubs combined well to record a four points win and now advance to a semi-final against the eventual winners from a group of teams beaten in the opening round. Congratulations to all the lads involved in the weekend's win. MINOR FOOTBALL FIXTURE Naomh Bríd continue their County Minor Football (Division 2) campaign on Sunday morning, March 8th next at home to Rathgormack. Throw-in is at 11:30 am in Colligan. This group also consists of Stradbally, St. Saviours and An Gaeltacht.

Sliabh Mary's SliabhgCua/St. gCua/St. Marys DEEPEST SYMPATHY The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club would like to offer the Downey family in Woodhouse their most sincere sympathy on the sad passing of Mickey. Mickey was a quiet, unassuming and kind gentle man who will be dearly missed by Statia, Michael John, Anthony and his broad circle of friends TOURANEENA RUNNER “PREDICT YOUR TIME” IN AID OF DEISE ANIMAL SANCTUARY Most of you will be well aware of Deise Animal Sanctuary which is situated next door to us in the beautiful Nire Valley. They are renowned for the fantastic work they do, excelling in welfare for ani-

mals. Touraneena Runners as a group have decided to help fundraise for this fabulous charity. Our “Predict Your Time” event that is taking place this Saturday, 28th February will now have a €5 per person/ €10 per family entry fee. We are offering 2 routes to choose from (3 mile & 4 mile) where you may walk or run, jog or crawl. At 5 pm, our clock will begin at 60:00 minutes and countdown to 00:00. The first person to cross the line on or after 00:00 will be declared the winner. It’s your judgment that counts, you set off when you like but can you pace yourself??? A great hour’s fun is guaranteed and light refreshments will be served afterwards. That evening in Dunne’s Bar, Touraneena, we will be holding the ‘Prize Giving’ night for our Winter League “Every Second Counts”. Music and fun assured on the night!! A raffle will also be held on the night in aid of “Deise Animal Sanctuary”. YOUR SUPPORT WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED FOR THIS WORTHY CAUSE. You can also donate by contacting Mush Keane, Maria Gleeson, Claire Fitzpatrick, Kate Tobin & Sarah O’Callaghan. MINOR FOOTBALL Naomh Brid/St. Pat’s next fixture for their minor football championship is set to take place on Sunday, 8th March in Colligan where Rathgormack will be their opponents. This is a third round fixture having already had their bye game before being victorious over Stradbally. U-21 (A) FOOTBALL Comeragh Gaels put in an outstanding performance in their 0-12 to 0-08 win over Dungarvan over the weekend. Congrats lads. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The Sliabh gCua lotto has been climbing recently and now the jackpot has increased to over €2000. Tickets can be purchased in all local retail outlets or via any committee member for a mere €2. ON U-21 COUNTY DUTY Congratulations to Tom Tobin who starred in a full back position during a recent challenge game for the Waterford U-21 hurlers. SPEEDY RECOVERY We would like to wish Conor and Tom Tobin speedy recoveries after they picked up injuries recently. Hope ye’re on the mend lads!! TRACTOR RUN PRESENTATION The club were overwhelmed to have been a benefactor from the “Little Bob’s Memorial Tractor Run”. We would like to express our extreme gratitude to the Power family on their generous donation towards the club. Also, the tractor run would not be feasible only for monster work that the organising committee do. For this, we would also like to thank the committee for all their efforts.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Tourin TOURIN HALL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE & GAA MEETING Just a reminder that the next meeting of Tourin Hall Development/Tourin GAA will take place on Monday, 2nd March at 8 pm. As I indicated last week, fundraising is required to keep the hall/field ticking over and we ask that if any one has any novel ideas or a tried and trusted one regarding fundraising, please come along and let us know. All options considered. BAG PACK More details of the bag pack scheduled for Saturday, 28th March will be available to all in the next few weeks. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The first draw of the 2015 series will start in March. If you would like to purchase a ticket, contact members of the GAA committee. BIRTHDAY WISHES Congrats to one of the younger playing members of the Tourin hurling panel Sean Meaney as he has just celebrated his 18th birthday this week. CAMOGIE Croke Park will be awash with Lismore supporters next Sunday, 1st March as they take on Piltown of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Club final. Best wishes to all concerned and hopefully, the cup will make its second journey back to Lismore come late Sunday afternoon. I DON'T WANNA DANCE But she does really, our local home grown talent Sheena Wilkinson will take to the boards at Cappoquin Community Centre in March along with her dancing partner Ben O'Gorman. Word has it that she is literally hopping off the floor (and would that surprise you seeing that she's quite nifty at the Badminton too). Sheena promises to deliver some intricate movements in her dance routine - more updates as the weeks progress! TREKKIN EEJITS The annual 24 hour trek around the roads and lanes of West Waterford will take place on Friday, 24th April. Sponsorship cards available from Cara McGrath. All monies raised will go towards Cappoquin Day Care Centre. THE LAST WORD Baton down the hatches this week as it would appear from the many weather reports that we will be subject to high winds, rain and snow during the week. Drive carefully, keep yourself warm and keep an eye out for your relatives and friends.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Scéalta na Seachtaine Seo Fraher Field – Best foot forward Setanta certainly got their decision right when they filmed the Allianz NHL game between Waterford and Laois from the Northern side of the Grounds last Saturday evening. With the cameras facing the stand and the excellent condition of the field, allied to the reflection of the street lighting on the Colligan river, the venue was comparable to any of the Grounds which featured over the weekend. A temporary scaffolding base, erected by Setanta, was

the raw material for facilitating this positive showing of the famed Shandon venue while the field itself was in immaculate condition for this time of the year. Hats off to the Community Employment workers for their preparation of the playing surface and to Paddy Coyne, Geraldine O’Keeffe and Ollie Drummy, all part of a working team that always has the venue looking the best it can be considering its heavy schedule of fixtures even at this early stage of the year.

Costly Go Games ONE of the success stories of recent times is the introduction of the Go Games for our very young hurlers and footballers at half-time in major games in the Fraher Field and at Walsh Park. Many of the families involved are being introduced to such occasions for the first time as they normally would not attend the big games but they are supporting their little ones and they want to be there.

However, it is a costly trip as both parents can be charged €30 in total for the ten minutes of action during the half-time break. Perhaps someone in authority might tackle this situation and organise free passes for the parents in the clubs involved and the opinion then that the GO Games are held partly to boost the match attendance can be definitely be put to bed.

U-21 football championship continues ‘A’ Semi Final: St. Olivers v Nire , Sunday, 29th February at 12 Noon. ‘A’ Loser’s Group: Ballinacourty v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, Friday 27th February in Abbeyside at 8pm. ‘B’ Quarter Final: Ballyduff v Cois Bhride, Sunday, 27th February in Lismore at 12 Noon ‘B’ Loser’s Group: An Ghaeltacht v Kilrossanty, Sunday, 27th February in Bushy Park at 12 Noon.

Champions St. Olivers or the Nire will be in the Western ‘A’ final this time next week while Comeragh Gaels will play the winners of the loser’s Group and that game will be played after March 13th. The Nire v St. Olivers game will be certainly worth a visit while victories for Ballinacourty, Cois Bhride and An Ghaeltacht look very much on the cards in the other Under 21 matches.

Michael Duignan in town OVER the past few days, former Offaly All Ireland Senior Hurling medal winner and both popular and knowledgeable personality on the Sunday Game, Michael Duignan was a welcome visi-

tor to the locality. Essentially, the St. Rynagh’s club man was here for the very successful Cheltenam preview in the Park Hotel, hosted by Lismore GAA Club but what was very notice-

able was the time he gave to the ordinary Joe Soaps of the GAA to chat about the games, which gives credence to the opinion of him on the telly that he is indeed ‘sound out’.

Footballers host Carlow ALLIANZ NFL DIVISION 4

Waterford v Carlow in Fraher Field, Saturday, February 28th at 7 p.m. WATERFORD’S Senior Footballers have a score to settle with Carlow after being eliminated by the Barrow men in the All-Ireland series in Dr. Cullen Park last year. Carlow are unbeaten in this year’s

league following a good draw away to Antrim, 0-15 to 1-12, and a 0-2 win at home to London by 2-9 to 0-13 three weeks ago. Carlow, who produced eight different scorers last day out, currently lie in second place on the league table behind Offaly, who relegated Waterford to fifth place in Tullamore. This is a hugely important game for the Deise men and nothing other than a win will realistically keep their league hopes on track. Tom McGlinchy’s men have enjoyed a very successful start to the year but the sending off of the influen-

tial Shane Ahern in Tullamore stopped this momentum. Everybody in the football camp will be determined to get back to winning ways this Saturday and hopefully, a large attendance will gather at the Fraher Field to support them in their efforts. The team played Wexford in a useful challenge in Walsh Park last weekend with Liam O Lonain and Tony Grey enjoying some game time. The team should show little difference to the past two outings and a win here can move the County significantly up the table.

Waterford GAA Results J J Kavanagh & Sons Minor Football - Division 3: Ballyduff Upper 0-10; Affane 07. East U21 Football Preliminary Round: Gaultier 8-7; Portlaw 0-5. De La Salle 2-7; Kilmacthomas 1-7. Micheal MacCraith Tramore W/O Roanmore Rathgormack 1-17; St Mary's

0-4. County U16 Gaelic Football Division 2 Waterford Credit Unions: Kilrossanty 3-9; An Ghaeltacht 4-5. The Nire 4-11; Clan na Gael 33. Micheal MacCraith Tramore 48; Ardmore 1-4. County U16 Gaelic Football Division 3 Waterford Credit

Unions: St. Saviour's 4-13; Scared Heart 2-5. Cois Bhride W/O Stradbally St. Molleran's W/O Affane The Albert McGrath Newsagents - Western U-21 B Football Championship Rd 1: Ballyduff Upper W/O Cloch Na Cuinne Stradbally 1-13; An Ghaeltacht 2-7.

Brickey Rangers 5-13; Kilrosanty 1-1. Ardmore 3-8; Cois Bhride 2-9. The Kearney Catering Western U-21 A Football Championship Rd 1: St Oliver's 1-8; Ballinacourty 09. Comeragh Gaels 0-12; Dungarvan 0-8. The Nire 4-9; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 2-5.

Fraher Field, Dungarvan T.V. COVERAGE LAST Saturday night, Fraher Field hosted the Senior Hurling League game between Waterford V Laois which was broadcast live by Setanta Sports. The Setanta commentator remarked about the beautiful location of the grounds, the crowd and the great atmosphere. He also commented on the brilliant

condition of the pitch, to which the Fraher Field are in-debted to the efforts of the Community Employment workers. FIXTURES Wednesday 25th February Under 21 Hurling County League Sponsored by Park Hotel, Dungarvan At 8.00 p.m. Waterford - Under 21 County Hurlers V Abbeyside Friday 27th February

Under 21 Hurling County League Sponsored by Park Hotel, Dungarvan At 7.45 p.m. Waterford – Under 21 County Hurlers V Ballygunner Saturday 28th February National Senior Football League At 7.00 p.m. Waterford V Carlow Sunday 1st March Under 21 ‘A’ Football Semi-Final At 12.00 noon The Nire V St. Oliver’s

Brickey Rangers Under 8 team who played in the annual indoor tournament in Bohadoon last Saturday.

County Bord na nÓg

Under 16 County Football Championship (SPONSORED BY: COMBINED WATERFORD CITY CREDIT UNIONS) THE 2015 County Bord na nÓg playing season commenced on Sunday morning last, February 22nd as the opening round of games (Division’s 2 & 3) in the Combined Waterford City Credit Unions sponsored U-16 Football Championship took place and unfortunately the weather wasn’t too kind to us for our opening day of games, while on top of that we had two walkovers (both in Division 3) which is a very disappointing start to any Championship. In the games that did go ahead, in Division 2 The Nire recorded an opening day win over Na Gaeil / Butlerstown (who have joined up together and have moved from Division 3) at Ballymacarbry. The game of the day was in Old Parish as Kilrossanty edged out An Ghaeltacht in an excellent contest, while Tramore made a winning start with an easy win away to Ardmore. Division 3 saw two walkovers, St. Molleran’s had made the lengthy journey to Cappoquin for their opening round game against Affane, only to find their opponents decided not to show up until twenty minutes after the appointed throw-in time, at this stage the Eastern side had gone home and so were given the two points. Elsewhere, Stradbally couldn’t muster up thirteen and so had to concede a walkover to Cois Bhride. This was very disappointing as no

one informed the board and there was a referee at the venue. In the action on the field St. Saviour’s emerged victorious against Sacred Heart at the Ballybeg venue. The results from the opening round of games played on Sunday 22/02/2015 were as follows: Division 2, Round 1: The Nire 4-11; Na Gaeil / Butlerstown 3-3. Tramore 4-8; Ardmore 1-4. Kilrossanty 3-9; An Ghaeltacht 4-5. Division 3, Round 1: Cois Bhride Vs. Stradbally – conceded by Stradbally, St. Saviours 4-13 Sacred Heart 2-5, Affane Vs. St. Molleran’s – conceded by Affane. The action continues tomorrow evening (Thursday February 26th) with the second round matches in Division’s 2 and 3 going ahead with the FIXTURES as follows: Division 2, Round 2: Kilrossanty Vs. Portlaw at Leamybrien, Tramore Vs. Na Gaeil/ Butlerstown, St. Oliver’s Vs. An Ghaeltacht at Aglish, The Nire Vs. Rathgormack at Ballymacarbry, Brickey Rangers Vs. Ardmore at Bushy Park. Division 3, Round 3: St. Molleran’s Vs. St. Saviour’s at Carrigbeg, Stradbally Vs. St. Mary’s at Stradbally, Ballyduff Upper Vs. Affane at Ballyduff Upper, Sacred Heart Vs. Cois

Bhride will take place in Poleberry on Sunday 12/04/2015 All games tomorrow evening (Thursday) unless stated throw-in at 6:30 pm The Championship continues then on Sunday morning next (that’s March 1st) which sees action across all three divisions, the fixtures are as follows: Division 1, Round 1: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Vs. Naomh Brid at Clashmore, Ballinacourty Vs. Dungarvan at Abbeyside, Gaultier Vs. De La Salle at Gaultier Division 2, Round 3: Portlaw Vs. St. Oliver’s at Portlaw, Rathgormack Vs. Na Gaeil, Tramore Vs. Brickey Rangers at Tramore, Ardmore Vs. Kilrossanty at Ardmore, An Ghaeltacht Vs. The Nire at An Rinn Division 3, Round 3: St. Mary’s Vs. Sacred Heart at Kill, Affane Vs. Naomh Deaglán Thoir at Cappoquin, St. Saviour’s Vs. Cois Bhride at Ballybeg, St. Molleran’s Vs. Ballyduff Upper at Carrigbeg Please Note: All games on Sunday morning, will throw-in at 11:00 a.m. For all the latest fixtures, results, and league tables please see the Waterford GAA web site, you can keep up to date on all the Juvenile GAA happenings in the County by following us on Facebook (Bord na nOg Portlairge).

Western Board Results & Fixtures FIXTURES Friday, 27th February Kearney catering U-21 A Football: Ballinacourty V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Abbeyside 8 p.m. Sunday, 1st March Kearney Catering U-21 A Football SemiFinal: Nire V St. Olivers at Fraher Field 12 noon Albert Mcgrath newsagents U-21 B Football: Kilrossanty V An Gaeltacht at Bushy Park 12.30 pm

Ballyduff V Cois Bhride at Lismore 12 noon RESULTS Kearney Catering U-21 A St. Olivers 1-8; Ballinacourty 0-9. Nire 4-9; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2-5. Comeragh Gaels 0-12; Dungarvan 0-8 Albert McGrath Newsagents U-21 B Brickey Rangers 5-13; Kilrossanty 1-1. Ballyduff W/O Cloch Na Cuinne Scr. Stradbally 1-13; An Gaeltacht 2-7. Ardmore 3-8; Cois Bhride 2-9.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

21st Annual Allrounder Sports Winter League

Paul McGrath and Jason O’Riordan are victorious in the Winter League

Corinna Walsh 1st lady over 40 at the 33rd Annual Deise College Dungarvan 10k is presented with her prize by sponsor Alan Ryan. Included are Aoibheann and Aimee Ryan.

AFTER 13 weeks, the winter league came to an end last Wednesday evening and after another most successful league there are two new names added to the famous trophies. Paul McGrath won the long course and Jason O'Riordan won the short course. It was a brilliant league this year with huge numbers participating and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved with the league. Thanks to our loyal sponsors, Pearse and Marian Moloney of the Allrounder Sports shop who provided great assistance and support once again throughout the league. Thanks to all the runners for taking part and a huge thanks must go to our loyal and dedicated crew of stewards who were out in all types of weather and to the crew that helped with the entries, results, timing, parking etc. etc., it was a great team effort as usual. Due to space constraints this week, we will have full coverage of the winter league and the various divisional winners in next week’s notes. All outstanding prizes will be presented at Allrounder Sports Store this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. DR. ANITA GLEESON VOUCHER WINNERS Dr. Anita Gleeson BSc, MSc, DC is a Registered Chiropractor working from Dungarvan Chiropractic Clinic, Alternative Health Centre, Main Street Dungarvan. Anita has kindly donated to the league a free Initial Consultation to her

Chiropractic Clinic. The winner of the voucher for week 14 of the league was Gary McCormack. Our thanks to Anita for this kind donation to the league and she can be contacted for appointment on 058-44299. Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and management of problems relating to muscles, bones and ligaments of the body. Doctors practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to healthcare that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment ZUZANA MALIKOVACOSTIN PHYSICAL THERAPIST VOUCHERS For this year's Winter league Zuzana MalikovaCostin once again is a friend of the winter league by kindly sponsoring two vouchers for each week of the league. The winners of the vouchers for week 14 were Deirdre Hahessy (Long Route) and Ann O’Donovan (Short Route). Zuzana is a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist and is based at the Complementary Health Clinic, Tournore. Abbeyside. She can be contacted at 0871218721. The winners of the voucher each week will be the person finishing 40th on the long route and 30th on the short route. Anyone that won a voucher during the league and has not collected it can contact Zuzana directly. Our thanks go to Zuzana for donating these prizes.

Triona Wall sprints for the line at last week’s 21st Annual Allrounder Sports Winter League.

David McNally completes last week’s 21st Annual Allrounder Sports Winter League.

Coming through the finish line at last week’s 21st Annual Allrounder Sports Winter League were Emma Hogan and Gemma Grace.

Ballintotis 4 mile Martin Hayes 1st man over 50 is presented with his prize by Alan Ryan at the 33rd Annual Deise College Dungarvan 10k. Included are Aoibheann and Aimee Ryan.

Kelly Proper, Ferrybank AC, with her three gold medals, after winning the Long Jump, 60m and 200m, at Day 2 of the GloHealth Senior Indoor Championships. Athlone International Arena, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. [Pat Murphy / SPORTSFILE]

Running Quote Alan Ryan along with his daughters Aoibheann and Aimee presents Gerry Cantwell 1st man over 55 with his prize at the 33rd Annual Deise College Dungarvan 10k

RUNNING has taught me to love my brain, my body, and what both can do for me when I use them wisely and appreciate them.

THE countdown is underway to the 2015 Ballintotis 4 Mile Road Race which takes place on Thursday, April 16th – 8 pm. Chip timing at start and finish will be introduced this year and with it comes the opportunity to pre register. On line entry will be open from Monday March 9th until 12 midnight on Monday April 13th. Thereafter there will still be the opportunity to register at Race HQ in Ballintotis Community Centre. Registration will be open there from 5.30 pm to 7 pm on the evening prior to the race and again from 1 pm onwards on race day Thursday April 16th. Entry fee is €10 (plus administration fee if availing of the convenient on line entry) By logging on to

www.ballintotis.com from March 9th and following the link to Precision timing, participants will be able to pre register and also find out the latest pre race news. This year’s race will again feature a very generous list of prizes with individual prizes to the top 6 men and women across the line. There also be 1st, 2nd and 3rd in all categories and a host of spot prizes to be won. Each participant in the race will also receive a souvenir of the occasion. The Ballintotis 4 Mile Race is of course held in association with East Cork AC and with the assistance of Ballycotton Running Promotions. All enquiries to Sean Murphy or John Cashman on 086-8778182

Aglish Fun Run THE 3rd annual Aglish fun run takes place on Easter Monday, 6th April 2015. 10k run/5k run or 5k walk. Entry fee €7 or a donation. Registration from 11 am. Walk starts 11.30, run starts 11.45. Refreshments afterwards in Aglish Community Hall. Numerous spot prizes. sponsorship cards available on request. facebook aglishfunrun- @gmail.com mobile 086-8474285

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

27th Annual Michael Roche Carpets Series

33rd Annual Déise College Dungarvan 10k SAME as last year, a wet miserable morning which luckily cleared just before the start of our 33rd annual Deise College sponsored Dungarvan 10k, numbers were effected somewhat for this year's race again after a lot of early morning rain which deterred many athletes from making the journey to Dungarvavn for the event but none the less the race went ahead. All the runners who came along are to be congratulated on taking part as they all got on with the job in hand in true spirit with everyone getting around with wet feet but thankfully all cross the finish line safely. The race again this year was kindly sponsored by club member Alan and Caroline Ryan of Déise College, Alan ran the race finishing a very creditable 16th in a time of 39.04 while Caroline along with their two lovely daughters Aimee and Aoibheann were at the finish line to welcome home all the runners, we thank them also for being available to present all the winners with their prizes. Our thanks to all our race day staff once again for organising a great event in bad conditions with everything going off without a hitch. Thanks to Liam O’Donnell who was on van duty, Conor Norris and Jamie Mills and all our stewards out on the course a huge thanks. Our thanks also go to those who made the sandwiches and cakes etc which were welcome by all the runners at the club house after the race. Thanks go to our admin team of Karen Ryan, Shirley Flynn, Ann Dunford and Sharon Duggan, Tony Ferncombe and John Coleman who looked after the entries and results and Finish line and Ann once again looked after all the prizes, To John Coleman for his camera work. Thanks to Tony and all at Dungarvan GAA club for the

use of their Club house for the event and to the all who did the cleaning up after. Finally, thanks again to our valued sponsor Déise College, Shandon, Dungarvan. BRIAN MURPHY CLAIMS SEAMUS POWER MEMORIAL TROPHY FOR THE 2ND YEAR The Deíse College sponsored 33rd Annual Dungarvan 10k this year saw a small enough field of runners as was the case in 2014 both years were marred with bad weather with 116 finishers in 2014 and 114 this year. The race got under way at 11 am from the Industrial Estate off the N25. From the gun it was Carrick-on-Suir AC's Brian Murphy who took charge of affairs at the front of a group of 3 Danny Smyth, Ballynonty AC and Darragh Cavanagh, Leeval AC. This group passed the mile marker in a steady 5.20 by the 2 mile mark Murphy had opened up a gap on the chasers to well over 200 metres and this he held all the way to the finish line crossing in a time of 33.13 exactly 1 minute ahead of the runner up Smyth 24.13, Danny moved up 1 finishing place on his 3rd place finish in 2014 when he was 2nd on Sunday. Leevale man Cavanagh held on to 3rd in 35.18. The 0/40 category victory went to Michael Murphy brother of the winner from Carrick AC 38.11 with Sean O'Sullivan from Midleton AC taking the over 45 category in 39.06, the 0/45 winner was Martin Hayes West Waterford AC 38.49 and over 55 Gerry Cantwell West Waterford AC 40.40. West Waterford AC won the team prize with Kevin Kenneally Brian Byrne and Mossie Keogh the scoring team members. The race was also the final race in this year’s Michael Roche Carpets series and a full report will follow.

DEISE COLLEGE DUNGARVAN 1OK RESULTS Men’s Results 1st Brian Murphy Carrick AC 33.13 2nd Danny Smith Ballynonty AC 34.13 3rd Darragh Kavanagh Leevale AC 35.18 Over 40 Michael Murphy Carrick AC 38.11 Over 45 Sean O'Sullivan Midleton AC 39.06 Over 50 Martin Hayes WWAC 38.49 Over 55 Gerry Cantwell WWAC 40.44 Team Men West Waterford AC Kevin Kenneally, Brian Byrne, Mossie Keogh ANNA DORIS TAKES VICTORY IN DEISE COLLEGE DUNGARVAN 10K There were a good spread of clubs around the ladies prize winners last Sunday with 6 different clubs taking home rewards for their morning efforts, indeed the first 3 ladies were from 3 different clubs on the day and running the race for the very first time was Midleton AC's Anna Doris and she made it a worthwhile journey on a bad morning taking victory in the Ladies race with a good time of 39.26 that's very good running over 10k for the Midleton athlete, 2nd place went to Sally Forristal St. Joseph’s AC who was just 20 seconds behind the winner with a time of 39.46 and a fast finishing Siobhan McHugh Clonmel AC 40.24 was 3rd so very little between the top 3 ladies. The category prizes were, over 35 Sharon Keogh United Striders 46.59, the over 40 category went to West Waterford’s Corinna Walsh 40.43 and Catherine Clancy 46.59 St. Catherine’s AC was the winner of the over 45 category with Ger Houlihan Carrick AC taking the over 50 section in 55.31. West Waterford AC just like the men won the Ladies team award with the scoring team

New Meet and Train Group starts next Tuesday WEST Waterford AC in conjunction with Champions Everywhere is delighted to announce the formation of a new Meet and Train group. We will be setting up a professionally run coaching and training structure within West Waterford athletic club to develop all levels of athletes to get the very best out of themselves. Using the principles of Lydiard Training a framework has been put in place to train athletes correctly and consistently through a weekly club workout in conjunction with a weekly training plan. We will start off by preparing for the summer series of races with

the aim of peaking for the final race of the series, GSK 5 in August. All the other races will be used as ‘non peak’ warm up races. From July onwards we will be gearing up for Autumn marathons with the focus race Dublin City Marathon at the end of October. In the Autumn structured training will commence in preparation for the Dungarvan 10 road race in January. Every week we will have a group training session that suits the overall club plan and a weekly training plan available to club members. The weekly training plan serves to guide athletes and give you

an idea of how to structure your training week so that you get the maximum benefit out of the club session and ultimately get the most out of yourself. Training will start on NEXT Tuesday, 3rd March at 6.30 pm meeting at the Friary bus stop. The cost will be €3 per session which covers the coached session and the weekly training plan. Each session will be led by a qualified coach and ALL levels of runners will be catered for. See you at the bus stop all are welcome. For further information please contact Irene Clark on 086 8242348

of Sandra Prendergast, Brigid Coffey and Diana Chizhikova. Well done to all. LADIES RESULTS 1st Anna Doris Midleton AC 39.26 2nd Sally Forristal St. Joseph’s AC 39.46 3rd Siobhan McHugh Clonmel AC 40.24 Over 35 Sharon Keogh United Striders 46.59 Over 40 Corinna Walsh WWAC 40.43 Over 45 Catherine Clancy St. Catherine’s AC 46.59 Over 50 Ger Houlihan Carrick AC 55.31 Team Women West Waterford AC Sandra Prendergast, Brigid Coffey, Diana Chizikova INCREDIBLE 10th WIN FOR CORINNA WALSH IN MIKEY ROCHE MEMORIAL TROPHY EVENT WHILE MARTIN HAYES TAKES THE DUNABBEY TROPHY At this race every year, the Mikey Roche Memorial Trophy is presented to the first local lady finisher by the Power family of Mitchell St. in memory of their late uncle. And yes once again, indeed for the 10th time Corinna Walsh win’s the Mikey Roche Memorial Trophy. She previously won it in 2002, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 and 2015. Another trophy on offer was the Dunabbey trophy, which is presented to the first master to finish the race from the club and this year's winner was Martin Hayes. MICHAEL ROCHE SERIES CONCLUDES WITH VICTORIES FOR KENNEALLY AND WALSH Last Sunday’s Dungarvan 10k was the final race in this year's Michael Roche carpets series and the overall winners of the series were Kevin Kenneally and Corinna Walsh. We will give a detailed report on this series in another issue of these papers.

Houlihan’s take two bronze at Senior Nationals in Athlone THE club had 3 athletes taking part at the Glohealth national senior track championships held in Athlone Arena over last weekend. On the Saturday Sean Curran was unlucky in the 1.500 metres not to make the final on Sunday when finishing 7th in a time of 4.02.56 missing out on the final by 1 place, also on Saturday the 1st of the club’s 2 medals was claimed when Thomas Houlihan took bronze in the Men's pole vault with a vault of 4.60 on Sunday, his sister Lisa was also to take bronze in the ladies pole vault when she cleared a season best 2.90, well done to all three athletes.

Winner of the 33rd Annual Deise Colllege Dungarvan 10k Brian Murphy is presented with his prize by sponsor Alan Ryan. Included are Alan's children Aoibheann and Aimee.

Winner of the ladies race at the 33rd Annual Deise College Dungarvan 10k Anna Doris is presented with her prize by sponsor Alan Ryan. Included are Alan's children Aoibheann and Aimee.

Mason Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan League THE club’s next big local event is the four week Mason’s Mortgages and Financial Services Colligan running league for beginners and regular runners and all are welcome once they are over 16 years of age. We would especially encourage newcomers to come along and join in this league in Colligan wood. For the complete beginner there is the option of doing two laps of the wood, beginning at the wooden bridge and finishing at the wooden

bridge. This is 4km in distance or 2.5 miles so it might suit all those that ran the short route over the Winter league plus this route is more or less completely on the flat. Another option is to take part in the 5-mile circuit; this is 3 and a half laps of the same flat circuit of the wood mentioned above. (Same course as the recent Colligan Cup). The final option is the 5 mile hill route which is one lap of the wood for starters and

then up the first hill and down the hill and then across the road for the second hill and finishing in by the wood at the bridge. The entry fee for all runners is €2 each night. The overall winner of the league will receive the Veale family perpetual shield. The league will start on Wednesday, March 25th and continue for the next three Wednesday evenings April 1st, 8th and 15th. Mass start each evening at 6.30 pm.

Club membership THE club membership is now due and can be paid at any of our club events. You can also download our club membership form off our web site www.westwaterfordathletics.org and send it into us. Gerry Cantwell, Helvick, Ring Dungarvan Co. Waterford is the club registrar and he will also be available at all club events to accept your membership at a cost of €25. Each year,

the Dungarvan 10K is the traditional cut off point for membership. This means that athletes will not feature on club teams unless they are current members of the club and with the Summer series not too far away it’s time to sign up. Please note that membership with the club is for the calendar year and will cease on December 31st and it’s not 12 months from the date that you join.

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West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Weekly Club Competition & Winter Lg Rd 4. Weekending 22nd Feb 2015 Cat 1 (0-9) 1st. Kealan Drohan (7) – 35 pts, 2nd Darragh Herlihy (4) – 34 pts b8 Cat 2 (10-14) 1st John Keane (14) - 37 pts, 2nd Ray Murphy (14) – 36 pts Cat 3 (15-18). 1st. Michael Healy (18) – 38 pts b8, 2nd Donal O’Brien (18) - 38 pts Cat 4. (19+) 1st Noel Murray (20) 36 pts, 2nd Jack French (19) 35 pts. FIXTURES Saturday, 28th Feb/Sunday, 1st March Club Competition 16 hole Stableford.. Sunday, 1st March – SEJA President’s Prize Tee Reserved 10am – 12 noon. WINTER LEAGUE SCHEDULE Monday, 23rd Feb – Sunday, 8th March. Top 16 Matchplay Round. Monday, 9th Mar – Sunday, 15th Mar. QuarterFinals Matchplay Round Monday, 16th Mar – Sunday, 22nd Mar. SemiFinals Matchplay Round Sunday, 12th April –

Comeragh Oil Winter League Final. WINTER LEAGUE UPDATE The qualifying rounds are now completed and 16 teams will contest the matchplay stages. The fourth round proved to be a nail biting affair with a number of teams scrambling for the final qualifying places. Despite a brave effort Coolcormack dropped out of the top 16 while Carrig, Helvick and Windgap had a battle royale for the last three places. Team captains can pick up their team sheets and full details at the office from Tuesday, 24th February. We are alotting 2 weeks for the top 16 matches and teams are requested to arrange matches in good time to avoid any confusion. Booking is essential and where possible matches should be played during mid week. The full list of matchplay pairings can be found on www.westwaterfordgolf.com. COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE LEADERBOARD AFTER ROUND 4 Cappagh 573, Springfield 569, Glenbower 567, Blackwater 566, Kinsalebeg 565, Canty 562, Moonatrea

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS: Tuesday, 17th February: Open Seniors, CSS 40 pts. 1st: Johnny Hughes (10) 44 pts Friday, 20th February: Open Singles, CSS 40 pts. 1st: Brian Dunbar (14) 41 pts Saturday, 21st February: Club Competition, CSS 40 pts. 1st: David O’Connor (8) 39 pts; 2nd: Willie Moore (17) 39 pts. Gross: John White (5) 32 pts. 10 Hole No. 7: Des O’Brien FIXTURES: Tuesday, 24th February: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. Friday, 27th February: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 28th / Sunday 29th February: Club Competition Tuesday, 3rd March: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. THANK YOU Our thanks to all players who have paid their membership for 2015 and to those who have signed up for direct

debits. To all others we ask that you start contributing as soon as possible. JB CARR The Gold Coast has been drawn against West Waterford in the first round of the J.B. Carr Tournament. The match will be played in the Gold Coast and it must be played before 5th April. The team will consist of 10 players, all over the age of 60. Anyone interested in playing should give their name to Bob O’Brien, Team Manager. OFFER OF THE WEEK One month’s Golf and Leisure Centre Membership for €100. This offer must be taken up during February or March and it starts the day of purchase. Golf can be played any day during the month, subject to booking and either Clonea or Gold Coast leisure Centres can be used for the month. Contact the Gold Coast Golf Club at 058 44055 or call in for further details. Available to both Ladies and Gents. PURCELL & BRUEN PANELS Discussions will be taking place this week about the

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558, Brickeys 555, Killeagh 555, Touranore 553, Ballyguiry 551, Dungarvan 551, Ballintaylor 549, Carrig 548, Helvick 548, Windgap 544, Abbeyside 543, Coolcormack 542, Ballyduff 536, Pike 536, Glenbeg 511, Lismore 500, An Eargaill 489. SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE PRESIDENT’S PRIZE Best of luck to Frank North who will host his President’s Prize on Sunday, 1st March. Tee reserved from 10 am – 12 noon. WEDNESDAY OPEN SINGLES In the lead up to our annual Al Eile qualifier we are holding an Open Singles each Wednesday from 25th February to 25th March. Ladies and Gents welcome. Book online or ring 058 43216 for your reservation. SPRING BONUS WEEKEND COMPETITIONS As a means of saying Thank You for the fantastic response to our Winter League we are now offering you a double chance of winning a Sunshine holiday in Portugal. Starting on 28th February each entrant in our weekend club competition is automatically entered in a free draw. The weekly winner will receive a free individual entry to the Sunshine Classic and will also receive a free book of tickets for the Sunshine Raffle. In both cases, first prize is a trip to Portugal. Bonus prizes are in addition to the regular weekend competition prizes which are dependent on entry numbers. In order to be eligible for the weekly draw, players must

enter the weekend competition and pay the regular entry fee. They must also enter through the computer and return a card through the computer. J B CARR TOURNAMENT Manager Sean Wade will take his J. B. Carr team on the short trip to the Gold Coast for the eagerly awaited local derby in round 1. The winners will face Dunmore East or Waterford in the next round. With former manager Terry O’Callaghan taking a well deserved break, Sean will be keeping a keen eye on the match play round of the Winter League with a view towards strengthening his panel. Rumour has it that Edward Hickey’s Belvedere hopefuls would relish a challenge against Sean’s seniors in their preparations for match day. All aspiring panelists please take note. TUESDAY SPECIAL RESUMES The Tuesday 9 hole competitions proved a huge success in 2014 and will resume shortly. Members and intending members, seniors and friends are all invited to enjoy a sociable outing in friendly surroundings on Tuesdays starting shortly. Watch this space for details. GENTS FIXTURE LIST 2015 You can pick up your wallet size 2015 fixture list at the office or bar. SUNSHINE CLASSIC MARCH 28th – APRIL 5th, 2015 Doesn’t time fly? You could be flying to Portugal when you play in our annual fundraising Classic at West Waterford golf club. Once

again first prize is a 6 day/5 night holiday in sunny Portugal with golf and B&B included. There are many other valuable prizes including up to 7 visitors winning a full year’s membership to West Waterford golf club. Those who have supported us in previous years will be aware of the West Waterford Welcome and we look forward to seeing you again. To the first timers we invite you to enjoy the experience of playing our course and sample the renowned welcome which has become our trademark. SUNSHINE RAFFLE In conjunction with our Classic we are running a raffle in which first prize is a trip for 2 people to the Algarve for 5 nights B&B. The prize includes a €200 voucher towards your travel. If you fancy a week in the sun this is your chance. Many other valuable prizes to be won. Tickets are now on sale at the club and from classic committee members. FLYNN HOLDS THE LEAD IN THE SPRING CHALLENGE CUP WITH A WEEK TO GO Wayne holds the lead by 4pts from former champion Liam Suipeil. The legend Dinger is in 3rd position on 41pts. Final day Sunday, 1st March. See full leaderboard on Facebook. EASTER RUN – MONTH OF MARCH Best 2 Cards over 13 Holes, 1st March to Easter Sunday, 5th April. RULES OF GOLF ROADSHOW – WEDNESDAY, 8th APRIL 2015 The Munster branch of the

GUI will host the Rules of Golf Roadshow at West Waterford GC on Wednesday, 8th April 2015. The show runs for approximately two hours and all club members GUI and ILGU from Dungarvan, Gold Coast and West Waterford are invited to attend. This event has been extremely popular over the past two years, and is complimentary on behalf of the Munster Branch of the Golfing Union of Ireland. Dont miss a unique opportunity to brush up on your knowledge of the rules. JUNIOR NOTES Triangular Tournament: This successful tournament took place during the mid term break over the three local clubs. Well done to the West Waterford trio of Jack Foley, Michael Hanlon and Conor Duggan who qualified for the final vs Gold Coast to be played at Dungarvan GC on Saturday, 7th March Juniors Mid Term Camp: Well Done to Timmy for holding a very successful camp for Girls & Boys last week. This could be the launching pad for the next rising star at West Waterford GC. Date for Diary Easter Break - 1st April to 5th book ring Timmy 0863521070 Condolences: We offer sincere condolences to Nora Spratt and family on the passing of Nora’s sister-in-law Amy O’Mahoney. WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES WINTER LEAGUE The fourth round of the winter league has now been completed and the leader board is as follows: 1. Amethyst (Capt: Ger O’Connor) 262 ½ points; 2.

Aquamarine (Capt: Nora Flynn) 252 points; 3. Diamonds (Capt: Joan Sheehan) 251 ½ points; 4. Sapphires (Capt: Kathleen Broderick) 250 ½ points; 5. Peridot (Capt: Ann Rochford) 249 points; 6. Rubies (Capt: Ger Hickey) 247 points; 7. Topaz (Capt: Margaret O’Sullivan) 239 ½ points; 8. Garnets (Capt: Mary D. French) 227 ½ points; 9. Pearls (Capt: Mary Spratt) 221 points; 10. Emeralds (Capt: Frances Carroll) 217 ½ points. The winner of this round was Marie Curran (24) 29 points (Back 7). The draw for the 5th and final matchplay round has now been made and is as follows:Topaz V Emeralds Aquamarine V Amethyst Rubies V Sapphires Diamonds V Peridot Pearls V Garnet The matchplay round continues until Saturday, 14th March. Please check the noticeboard or the website to see who your opponent is. Date for your diary: the Grand Final of the Winter League will be held on Sunday, 22nd March, with all members playing and all scores to count. 9 hole ongoing continues with 2 cards to count 13 hole ongoing continues until Saturday, 14th March, and is kindly sponsored by Joan Sheehan – best card wins COASTAL ALLIANCE Coastal Alliance Captain’s Day will be held in West Waterford GC on Thursday, March 5th – Tee time 9.30 to 11.30.

South East League which is basically a testing ground for Bruen and Purcell panels. With this in mind both Bruen (Derek Power) and Purcell (Brian O’Connor) Managers would like to hear from any members who wish to be considered for teams this year. If you are interested please put your name on the sheet in the kiosk. SYMPATHY Our sympathy is extended to the Murphy family on the passing of Jimmy Murphy. Jimmy was a valued member of the Gold Coast, along with his brother John, for many years. John was the first secretary of the Club. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam. DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING Over 20 members and staff attended the training courses in first aid and defibrillator use held in the Gold Coast last week. PREMIER BUTCHERS AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS: Dunhill v Abbeyside: The league semi-finals are rescheduled to take place on Sunday next, 1st March. Adjustments have had to be made to the timesheet to allow the league semi-finals to take place and players should check their times as soon as possible. Abbeyside face the might of Dunhill, league section champions in the first of the semi-finals on Sunday next, 22nd February at 9.15 a.m. This will be a very close affair and a lot could depend on the draw. Dunhill will be represented by Tom White,

Captain, and Nicholas Power, John White, Michael Kavanagh, Micheal White, John W Walsh, Brian Dunbar, Johnny Ryan, Derek Power, Willie Moore, John Queally, Tom Moore and Willie Flavin. Abbeyside will be represented by Declan Kiely, Captain, and includes Tom Considine, Conor Clancy, Tony Lonergan, Rogie Cashin, Austin Kiely, Johnny Burns, Austin Kiely Jnr., Danny Kiely, John Kiely, Seamus O’Mahony, John D Walsh and Conan Watt. Dunhill have the honour on the first tee. Dungarvan v Ballinacourty: Dungarvan have been in the doldrums for a few years but the team seems to have got a new lease of life this year and could well go all the way to winning out the league. However, Ballinacourty may have something to say about that and could provide a stiff test on Sunday next. This semi-final is scheduled to get underway at 10.30. Dungarvan will be captained by Brian O’Connor and will feature the following players Pat Power, David O’Connor, Kieran Cullinan, Jimmy O’Dwyer, Andy Travers, Bryan Keohan, Anselm Hayes, Des O’Brien, Pat Murphy, Tim O’Driscoll, Tom O’Brien, Ian Pericho. Ballinacourty is captained by Bob O’Brien and will include the following: Donal Coughlan, Mark Lenihan, Lee Crotty, Michael Lenihan, Paddy Walsh, Jerome Maye, Seanie Lenihan, John

Hughes, Diarmuid Henley, Pat Murray, Alan Landers and Benny Kiely. Golf Insurance: Just a reminder that golf insurance is available to all members. Talk to Brendan or Mark for more details. NEW THREE CLUB JUNIOR COMPETITION: During the mid-term break a new competition was set up for the juniors of the three local clubs. It was for teams of three players with one playing singles and two playing foursomes. The teams had to play in West Waterford, Dungarvan and Gold Coast and the competition was stroke play. After the three days two teams have qualified for the final which is to be played at a neutral venue. The final will take place in Dungarvan Golf Club on Saturday, 7th March at 1.30 p.m. and the two teams in the final will be Gold Coast 1 v West Waterford 3. The players on the Gold Coast team were Michael Lenihan, Lee Crotty and Seanie Lenihan. Thanks to David Hayes, Brian O’Connor and Justin Spratt for their assistance in running this competition. Thanks also to David Walsh for donating a perpetual plaque for the winners. LADIES NOTES FIXTURES MOORINGS WINTER LEAGUE Winter league Round 10 has been extended for an extra week from Monday, 23rd – Sunday, 1st March. A big thank you, to all who have

been so committed throughout the league. Looking forward to seeing who emerges as the winners. EASTER LAMB COMPETITION Our Easter Lamb competition is now in full swing for this year, as always this is confined to 15 entries per competition. As Easter is early this year, get your skates on and procure a delicious leg of spring lamb for your Sunday lunch. Results Lamb No. 3 Martina Corkery 23 pts GARVEY’S 13 HOLE 2 CARD COMPETITION To ease you gently into our 18 hole competitions which will be commencing shortly, we have a 13 hole 2 card competition sponsored by Garvey’s Supervalu, starting on Monday, 12th January. This is a very popular format with the ladies and we hope that it will be well supported. We would like to thank Garvey’s again this year for their generous sponsorship, it is much appreciated. Entry for this competition is €5 and re-entry €3 Ladies, we have plenty going on at the moment with three competitions running concurrently, so take to the fairways for a little exercise, fresh air and stunning scenery, we have it all at the Gold Coast. IRISH DAILY MAIL FOURSOMES A notice for pairings for this competition will be posted in kiosk, please add your name if you would like to take part, terms and conditions apply and will be available for your

perusal. LADY CAPTAIN’S OUTING It is proposed that our outing this year will be to Lahinch GC on Sunday, 5th July, tee available from 1.30 pm, if you wish to travel please add your name to sheet in kiosk. COASTAL ALLIANCE Our next outing for above will be to West Waterford GC for the Captain’s Day on Thursday, 5th March, we are all looking forward to it and wishing Marie and her committee the very best for the day. COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting takes place on Friday, 6th March at 8 pm in the Bunker Bar. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES Our presentation of prizes for the winter league kindly sponsored by the Moorings will take place on Sunday 8th at 3 pm, weekly and overall winners please attend. GOLF INSURANCE Just to remind you ladies, golf insurance is available to you at a nominal fee per year, talk to Bob or Mark for more details. GOLF SUBSCRIPTION Our thanks to all ladies who have paid their membership for 2015 and to those who have signed up for direct debits. Please be aware that membership fees are due in December each year, and we would appreciate your contribution as soon as possible.

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Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Monday 16th to Sunday, 22nd February – 12 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by David Walsh Office Supplies, Dungarvan / 4th Round of Dermot O’Leary Agri Spring League: 1st Peter Whelan (14) 30 pts. L6; 2nd Stephen Hartigan (19) 30 pts.; 3rd Frank Corcoran (17) 29 pts. L6. PETER GUNNING FOR VICTORY! This week’s winner is Ex Captain Peter Whelan; Peter who is a keen soccer fan used all the weapons in his arsenal to compile a winning total of 30 points. This score really brings his team Welbeck into contention in the Spring League!. Peter had 6 pars and had two birdies to finish with, on the 11th and a chip in birdie on the 12th to seal a fine round of golf and cement the fact that he has been scoring very well in recent weeks and this score was coming. Second and a man in a rich vein of form is Conna’s Steven Hartigan, Steven was only beaten on a count back into second, most likely due to Peter’s birdie birdie finish. Steven had 4 pars and birdied the par 3 third also. Third was junior golfer Frankie Corcoran, Frankie had 6 pars in a most consistent round and again is proving that despite his young years quality will always shine through. DERMOT O’LEARY AGRI SPRING LEAGUE Round 4 complete this week of the league and the sections are beginning to take shape. Top of the heap in Section 1 is Ted O’Leary’s team, who are going on form, with some spring league experts in the ranks, but they are only just holding off John Whelan’s troops by a point so

the next few weeks could change a lot. Section 2 is a tighter affair with three teams still in contention to top the section. Denis Galvin’s men are on 16 with Richard Ormonde’s men on 15 and Frank Roche’s team on 14 so it’s all to play for there. Section three is now a two horse race with John McGrath’s team on 18 points and Paudie Prendergast’s team on 16 points and the other two teams on 11 points, again both teams have very consistent performers in the squads so the next two rounds could sway it either way as to who tops the section. Section 4 has Liam Feeney’s team top on 20 points and ahead of Colm Burke’s team on 16. Top marks every round for Liam’s Team and it is difficult to see that changing for the next two rounds with the consistency his team have shown. The turnout for each round so far has been exceptional so keep it up everybody and for those not near the top of the sections there is still the plate to play so no excuse not to turn up and fire in a decent score to help your teams cause. LISMORE GOLF CLUB MEN’S FIXTURES Monday, 23rd February, to Sunday, 1st March – 12 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Noel Devereux Menswear, Dungarvan. 5th Round of Dermot O’Leary Agri Spring League. Please pay your membership as soon as possible. There is a facility to pay in regular instalments also and if this interests you please contact the club for details. LISMORE LADIES GOLF The first round of 12 holes

saw some fine scoring this week with Team C getting two members in the prizes and moving their team up to 2nd place. JoJo Tobin finished two ahead of the rest with 27 pts taking top spot this week along with her team captain Amanda Power who had the second best 25 pts to give her 3rd place. Fiona Howard’s 25 pts earned her 2nd place and helped move her team to within 2 pts of the leaders. The gap has closed on the leading team with only three points seperating the top three teams. The competition is wide open with one more week of 12 holes to go. Remember ladies you can still play in the weekly competition if you are not on a team. RESULTS Sun. 16th Feb – Sat. 21st Feb, Rd East Cork Oil Sponsored Spring League 12 Holes S/ford 1st JoJo Tobin (20) 27 pts; 2nd Fiona Howard (6) 25 pts B6; 3rd place Amanda Power (12) 25 pts B6. Team placings - 1st place Team (B) Betty Joyce's Team 247 pts; 2nd place Team ( C) Amanda Power's team with 246 pts; 3rd Place Team (A) Fiona Howard's Team 244 pts; 4th Place Team (D) Joan Cahillane's Team 240 pts; 5th Place Team (E) Patricia Bolger-McCarthy's Team 238 pts; 6th Place Team (F) Patricia Lonergan's Team 22 7pts. FIXTURES Sun. 22nd Feb – Sat. 28th Feb, Rd 4 East Cork Oil Sponsored Spring League 12 Holes S/ford, re-entry. Ladies please take note Alliance booked course for play on Thursday, the 26th February - Tee reserved from 10.30 am - 11.30 am. Sun. 1st - Sat. 7th March Rd 5 East Cork Oil Sponsored Spring League, 18 Holes S/ford, no re-entry. NOTES FOR THE DIARY 15th March to 27th March 2 Ball Champagne Scramble - Entry and Re-entry allowed Easter Prizes 29th March & 1st April 18H Stableford Competition.

Tried and Tested Triathlon Club

Entries open for Dungarvan Triathlon 2015 ENTRIES for the Dungarvan Triathlon which will be held at Clonea on June 20th this year will open this coming Saturday, February 28th at 10.00 a.m. Entry for the Dungarvan Triathlon 2015 will be on-line only through www.triathlonireland.com .This event filled very quickly last year, so be sure to enter early. The cost for an individual entry is €42.50 and a team €82.50, which includes the on-line handling fee. Please see www.facebook.com/DungarvanTriathlo n2015 for more information. The route will remain the same as last year, but we will increase the number of entrants from 230 to 320 plus 10 teams. You do not need to be a member of Triathlon Ireland or a Triathlon Club to enter the race, all participants just need to be aged 16 years

or over by 31-12-2015. This means we can allow competitors as young as 15 to participate. This event filled very quickly last year, so be sure to enter early. The cost for an individual entry is €42.50 and a team €82.50, which includes the on-line handling fee. Please see www.facebook.com/DungarvanTriathlo n2015 for more information. DUATHLON SEASON KICKS OFF Well done to the members who competed in Waterford Triathlon Club's Tramore Duathlon on Saturday last. John O’Rourke was our first

member home, followed by Alan Ryan and Bryan Hallissey. Looking at the times these guys posted, it’s obvious the Winter training is paying dividends. Great to see some new members representing the club for the first time also, well done to Peter Daly and Gerry Lattimore! Jason Travers was back in action for the 2015 season in the Limerick Duathlon on Sunday last, where despite the unfavourable conditions, he finished 18th overall and second in his age category. If you are interested in Triathlon or want to find out more about the club check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/TriedTest edDungarvan or our website www.dungarvantri.com. All details about group training or coaching are posted on both.

Courtney Stuart from Bangor pictured with Greg Broderick from Tipperary at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB NOTES Another interesting week at the club. Word has filtered through that Big Davy Walsh hit a perfect shot at the K Club last week. In the company of Rogie Big Davy managed to ace the 12th. A quick witted member was heard to reply “if he hits the ball often enough he’s bound to hit one good one”. Not sure how big the bar bill was. Work continues in earnest on the course with our volunteers doing a great job. More trees were strategically planted and these trees are substantially bigger to the others planted recently. On the golfing front, our juniors were in action during their mid-term in a new three club round robin competition played over the local courses. Despite some solid performances we failed to make the final but it proved a useful exercise to gain experience for our boys with many of our boys making their debuts. As we await the good weather and the start of the season, the David Hayes PGA Spring League is reaching a crucial stage with one qualifying round remaining. It’s all to play for with every team still with a chance to reach the knock-out stages. SPRING LEAGUE TABLE AFTER WEEK 4 Kindly sponsored by David Hayes PGA Professional Section A Week 4 Total Tiger Woods 3 21 Phil Michelson 4 17 Adam Scott 7 17 Graeme McDowell 2 16 Rory McElroy 5 12 Lee Westwood 1 5 Section B Week 4 Total Justin Rose 7 20 Jason Day 3.5 18.5 Rickie Fowler 3.5 17.5 Henrick Stenson 5 16 Martin Kaymar 2 10 Bubba Watson 1 6 Best score of the week went to Pat Drummy. It’s great to see Pat returning to the Fairways (and the rough) after having shoulder surgery. Other noteworthy performances include Mrs. Sixty.Com Ann Morrissey winning on Tuesday, the lovely leftie Teresa Hayes winning on Saturday and El Presidente

Liam winning during the week. In other news, the GUI and ILGU have released the fixtures for the Cups & Shields. We are currently putting managers in place and are hopeful of success. Our Senior Cup panel are continuing their preparation at Tinhalla Driving Range under the eagle eye of Club Pro David. It’s a great honour to represent your club, it’s hugely enjoyable and it will improve your game. So when the manager comes calling please consider playing your part for the club. We have been knocking on the door for several years and it’s only a matter of time before we win a pennant. Wouldn’t be nice if you were on that team. The ProShop continues to be a hive of activity. David is offering special reductions on Winter items to coincide with the Spring League. He is also offering free custom fitting on clubs to ensure you have the correct equipment in your bag. Using a newly acquired Launch Monitor, David has the Callaway, Ping and Wilson fitting carts as well as several other demos available to allow you to choose the most suitable equipment. You can follow the Special Offers on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. You can follow all the club news and results on the club website or on the club app. The club app can be downloaded at https://clubapplive.com/dungarvangc If you are having trouble downloading the app, drop into David in the ProShop. Any newsworthy gossip can be forwarded to David in the ProShop. We love a juicy story. Please drop a line to golfpro@eircom.net. CLUB RAFFLE This year again Dungarvan Golf Club is running a Club Raffle for a fantastic array of prizes. Do you fancy a holiday abroad in magnificent Cannes, a free membership, or a relaxing getaway break in a luxury Irish Hotel? To be in with a chance to win these and other superb prizes, enter the Dungarvan Golf Club’s big raffle! Tickets are just €2 each or a book of 6 tickets for €10.

Michael Flynn pictured with Lee Curran Flynn, both from Waterford, at the Waterford/Tipperary Showjumping Awards in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography] The club would be grateful of members and visitors support buying or selling tickets. Fundraising initiatives such as these are becoming an increasingly important part of the clubs revenue and your continued support is very much appreciated. The grand draw will take place on the night of the Presidents Prize 9th August 2015. Tickets are on sale in the clubhouse. *1st Prize: (Value €1,000) ONE WEEK HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION IN STUDIO APT. IN CANNES Including €300 Travel Voucher. 2nd Prize: Free 2015/2016 Membership Subscription (Value €685). 3rd Prize: *2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner for 2 at McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris (Value €500). 4th Prize: *Watercolour Painting (Value €350). 5th Prize: *2 Nights B&B + 1 Dinner for 2 in a choice of Flynn Hotels (Value €300). 6th Prize: *Canteen of Belleek Cutlery (Value €225). 7th Prize: *Voucher for O’Reillys Butchers, Kilmacthomas (Value €100). Draw will take place on Sun. 9th August in Clubhouse. *Prizes Kindly Sponsored by Club Members TICKETS €2 each, BOOK OF 6 for €10 Permit Granted. GENTS RESULTS Monday 16th Open Seniors Singles: Winner Michael Power (7) 33 pts, 2nd George Walsh (15) 33 pts. Wed/Thursday 18/19th 16 Holes Singles Winner: Liam Carroll (18) 39 pts, 2nd Jack Elstead (18) 38 pts, Gross Declan Walsh 30 pts. Fri/Saturday 20/21st 16 Holes Singles Winner: Pat Drummy (9) 41 pts, 2nd Kevin Croke (11) 40 pts, Gross Alan Thomas 34 pts, 3rd John D. Walsh (13) 39 pts. Sunday 22nd 16H Singles S/F: 1st Johnny Carroll (9) 36, 2nd John Reynolds (+1) 34. GENTS FIXTURES Monday 23rd Open Gents Senior (50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F, Wednesday 25th Gents Singles S/F Spring League. Thursday 26th Open Gents Singles S/F Spring League. Friday 27th Gents 16H Singles S/F & Spring League. Saturday 28th Gents 16 Holes Singles S/F & Spring League. Sunday, 1st March Gents 16H Singles S/F & Spring League. Monday 2nd March Open Gents Seniors (50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F. LADIES RESULTS Tuesday 17th 11 Holes

Singles: Winner: Ann Morrissey (24) 22 pts, 2nd Peggy O’Brien (22) 22 pts, 3rd Betty O’Brien (12) 22 pts, 4th Olga Carroll (36) 21pts. Saturday 21st 16 Holes Singles: Winner Teresa Hayes (18) 33 pts, 2nd Marie Fahey (25) 32 pts, 3rd Ann Stack (28) 32 pts. LADIES FIXTURES Monday 23rd Open Ladies Senior (50+) 16 Holes Singles, S/F. Tuesday 24th Feb. ladies 11 Holes Singles S/F. Saturday 28th Ladies 16 Holes Singles S/F. Monday, 2nd March. Open Ladies Senior (50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F. PROGRESSIVE 45 Results February 19th: Winners John Considine & Billy Queally; Last 5 John Motherway & Paddy Corkery; Lucky Table David & Seamus Fitzgerald. All proceeds from last week will go Down Syndrome Ireland. A sincerest thank you to all who supported the event. YOUNGONES Results Wednesday 18th winner: Bridget Ahearne (15) 19 pts. Next competition Wednesday 25th at 11.30. SIXTY.COM Results Wednesday 18th Winner: Denis O’Brien (17) 21 pts, Best Lady Renee McDonnell (35) 13 pts, Best Gent John Moran (22) 20 pts. Next competition Wednesday 25th at 2 p.m. JUNIOR NOTES Tuition for our beginners and Pre Juniors continues next Saturday, 28th February at 3 p.m. under the watchful eye of Club Professional and Waterford County Coach, David Hayes. We had a great turnout despite the bitterly cold weather. Good fun had by all and AJ and Hannah proved to be the stars this week holing crucial putts to give their team victory. Tuition is open to non members so bring a friend. All equipment is provided. Many thanks to James for his assistance last week. Our Elite squad continues their Winter coaching at Tinhalla Driving Range on Monday, 23rd February. Adult members are welcome to attend and you might learn something. Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to club Professional David. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can also follow junior activities on Facebook or on the Club app. You can download the Club app at the following link https://clubapplive.com/dungarvangc

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Ballinroad FC

THROWBACK IN TIME – Pictured are the Dungarvan United FC team that beat Charleville 1-0 in the Munster Cup quarter-final in 1998. Pat Walsh scored the winning goal. Back row left to right: J. D. O’Shea (Coach), Alan Landers, Micheál Downey, Kevin Walsh, John Donnelly, John Hallinan, Alan Landers, Pat Walsh, Michael Harte, Dixie Deegan (Manager). Front row left to right: Nick Thompson, Georgie Hamilton, John Paul Donnelly, Mark Crotty, Timmy Kiely, John Power, Mikey Donnelly, Pat Dunford.

Dungarvan United FC 1A LEAGUE: BLUES MAINTAIN UNBEATEN RUN Dungarvan 7; De La Salle 1 On Saturday last our 1A side played host to Del La Salle at Kilrush Park. Our lads came into this game on the back of a great cup win over Mungret Regional which put us into the last eight of the Munster Cup. It was back to league duty on Saturday, we were missing a few key players, but were still expected to take all 3 points. We started the game the better of the two sides playing some good attacking football. Two minutes in and we nearly took the lead as David Condon’s long range effort rattled the crossbar. We started to knock the ball around after this and created a few more chances. 18 minutes in and we were awarded a free kick which Petr Goch stepped up to take and he smashed it into the bottom corner to make it 1-0 to the Blues. Three minutes later we doubled our lead when Patrick Lynch met a great corner with his head and hung the ball into the net. We added 2 more goals after this which put us 4-0 up going into half-time and ended the game as a contest. In the second half we dominated the play adding another three goals to our

tally which were scored by Petr Goch, Lee Hyslop and Tony Fitzgerald. This was a very good chance for the management to test the strength of the panel. Our next game is away to St. Pauls on Saturday in the League. Man Of The Match: The Deise Scaffolding Man Of The Match was awarded to David Condon. All involved with the team would like to wish Billy Sheehan a speedy recover. Billy suffered a nasty injury before the cup game. Squad; Michael Walsh, Kevin Walsh, Patrick Lynch, Tony Fitzgerald, David Condon, Shane Kelly, Lee Mulhearne, Lee Hyslop, Petr Goch, Mark Ferncombe, Fionn Hallahan, Keith Landers, Éamonn Hennessy. CLUB LOTTO DUNGARVAN UNITED €5,000 JACKPOT! Winning numbers were 27, 45, 41. No jackpot winner. €100 winner Jim Walsh. Well done to Jim on his windfall, never misses a week and gives a huge contribution to the club grounds as a valued volunteer. We URGENTLY need lotto agents as well as our club members and supporters to help us drive our weekly lotto forward. The jackpot next week is €5,050. If you think you may be able to help sell

Pictured is club player Kaiesha Tobin who was shortlisted to the final twelve nominees for the Pat Noctor Young Sports Star Award recently. Well done Kaeisha from everyone at Dungarvan United FC on your achievement. lotto lines for the club please contact 086 886 5829. SYMPATHY All involved in the club were saddened to hear of the sudden passing of John Fehilly last week. We pass our condolences on to John’s family. May he rest in peace.

FIXTURES Saturday, 28-2-15: U-11A Home to Ballinroad 10.30 am (Main pitch), U-11B Home to Tramore 11.30 am (Glass pitch). U-15A Away to Carrick 2.30 pm 1A Away to St. Pauls 2.30pm Saturday 1-3-15: 3rd Away to Johnville 11.00 am Sunday 1-3-15: 2A Home to St. Pauls 11.00 am (Main pitch). Youths Home to Ballinroad 2.00 pm (Glass Pitch). 1A LEAGUE TABLE P W D L Pts Portlaw 11 9 1 1 28 Dungarvan 12 8 4 0 28 Tramore 11 8 0 3 24 St. Pauls 11 6 2 3 20 Bohemians 11 6 1 4 19 Tramore Rgs 12 5 0 7 15 Johnville 11 2 2 7 8 De La Salle 11 1 1 9 4 Abbeyside 12 0 1 11 1 GAMES REMAINING 28-2-15 Away to St. Pauls 7-3-15 Away to Portlaw 15-3-15 Home to Newmarket (Co. Clare) in Munster Cup Quarter-Final. No date Away to Abbeyside No date Home to Bohs Apart from ourselves, Portlaw have three away games when they play away to Tramore and Bohs and Johnville and are home to Abbeyside.

1B Ballyduff ............................ 3; Ballinroad .......................... 3. ON Saturday last our 1B side travelled to Ballyduff looking to get back to winning ways after a few disappointing results. Ballinroad started brightly in very windy conditions and they had numerous chanced to take the lead early on with Richie Ryan and Michael Sweeney both coming close. Ballyduff looked dangerous on the break however and they had chances themselves in the opening minutes. On 10 minutes though, a shot from James Coade from 20 yards was deflected in by Conor Foley to make it 1-0 to the away side. Ballyduff responded well by attacking the Ballinroad goal in numbers against a strong wind and they were rewarded by equalising just before half time. Ballinroad set out in search of another goal after halftime, on 55 minutes James

ings at 10.30 am. Ideal way to introduce little ones to group play and the basics of soccer. All children welcome and so are their parents! AstroTurf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841. A limited number of old stock club kits for children still available. Ideal birthday presents. Sizes: 5 / 6, 7 / 8, 9 / 10. Contact Gerry at 087 2245712. Fixtures: Saturday, 28th

February. Schoolboys League Under 11: Stradbally v Villa 10.30 am Waterford Junior League Division Two - St. Saviours v Stradbally at 2 pm Kirby School of Performing Arts continues each Thursday afternoon upstairs. ‘Kirby Kidz’ from 4.30 to 6 pm. Adults (16 years and upwards) from 7 to 8 pm. For details telephone Edgar and Jessie at 087 1508928.

Team: K. Dwane, P. Lennon, M. Young, C. Foley, A. Fitzgerald, J. Coade, D. Looby, J. Organ, D. McCarthy, R. Ryan, M. Sweeney. Subs: C.Cusack, K. Dee, P. Quealy.

THE COW DROP Our main fundraiser for our Astro Turf will take place in

the coming months in the form of a Cow Drop. Each player in the club will be asked to sell a book of tickets, these books will be available in the coming week for each manager and player to collect. Tickets will be priced at €5 a ticket and we encourage each member to support this cause. CLOTHES DROP After the success of our last Clothes Collection, we have arranged another date for next month. So now is the time to gather any unwanted clothes and support our cause. BALLINROAD SOCCER PITCH DEVELOPMENT LOTTO DRAW Current jackpot €9,300. Numbers drawn were: 7, 8, 22, 24. No jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each: Mike Veale, Ellie Tobine. New jackpot €9,400. Next draw will be held in Lord Maguires Pub, Ballinroad on Sunday, 8th March, 2015. Thank you for your support.

Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 12 Kilmac ................................ 1; Ferrybank .......................... 0. IN a very tight game we came out on top thanks to a goal from Alex. We knew that winning this game would win the league for us and it made the boys nervous but the nerves settled once the game was on and playing against the wind we had to be vigilant and keep control of the game. We kept good control of the first half and limited Ferrybank’s chances. Our back four were very solid and the midfielders worked hard. We had the breeze in the second half and took the lead after some good inter play in

midfield. Nathan put Alex through and he made no mistake to give us a deserved lead and it proved enough to take all three points. The win secures the league title so it’s a tremendous achievement for the whole team. Our thanks to all the parents for their loyal support during the season and to Murt, Gary and Dirk who spoke to the lads before the game. Well done veryone. Ballinroad ......................... 0; Kilmac ................................ 4. Another very good performance by the lads as they stuck to their task well and it keeps our title hopes alive should St. Paul’s or Portlaw

have a slip up. We started well and took control of the game early and after several good openings it fell to Bill to give us a half-time lead. The boys continued to impress in the second half and a hat-trick by Jack took the game out of Ballinroad’s reach. At that stage we made a host of changes and all the squad got a run out. Well played everyone keep it up and our thanks to all the parents who came along to suort the team. DIVISION 2 A Our game against Carrick was called off after very heavy overnight rain.

SPAR and FAI Announce Official Partnerships SPAR to become the Official Convenience Retail Partner of the FAI and title sponsor of the SPAR Primary School 5s Programme SPAR and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) recently announced details of a new sponsorship arrangement that will see SPAR become the Official Convenience Retail Partner of the FAI for the next four years. SPAR is also to become the title sponsor of

Stradbally FC LOTTO No Jackpot winner in the Lotto Draw in O'Mahony's Durrow. The numbers drawn were 9, 14, 19, 24. €25 to: Ann Concannon, Diarmuid Crowley, Tony O'Sullivan. Promoter’s prizewinner: Mary Sheehan. Next draw is in Whelan’s Bar on March 8th with a jackpot prize of € 2,500. Thank you to all who continue to support our Lotto. Academy & Little Dribblers continues on Saturday morn-

Coade broke through on goal only to be taken down inside the box. David Looby coolly slotted the ball into the bottom right corner to make it 2-1. Once again Ballyduff hit back and were level within 10 minutes as Ballinroad’s defending was just not up to scratch. With ten minutes to run Cathal Cusack beat the offside trap to grab a third for Ballinroad which looked to be the winner however, in the dying minutes a cross from the Ballyduff winger sailed in over Kevin Dwane in the Ballinroad goal, with help from the strong wind. The game finished 3-3, a disappointing result in total. We face Kilmacow at home next Sunday at 11.

Pictured is the U-12 Kilmacthomas FC soccer team.

the Primary School 5s Programme; a national five aside competition for boys and girls in 4th, 5th and 6th class. Information on entering the SPAR Primary School 5s Programme has been sent to 1,000 schools and for further information on how to register please log on to: www.spar.ie or www.fai.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

21 Causeway Bowls Club

Railway Athletic FC WELL DONE JAYO Jayson Molumby has been very busy of late with the Irish under 16 side and last week he was in Dublin with the squad for a four team tournament between Ireland, Czech Republic, Austria and Denmark. Jayo made a huge impression in the opening game after going one down he made the equaliser and scored his penalty in the shoot-out as the Irish side were victorious on penalties. He then put in a performance that won him Man of the Match in their second game against the Czech Republic where again they won on penalties after a 2-2 draw and Jayo scored the first penalty in the shoot-out. The final game was a winner takes all game and the Irish side did just that with a 1 nil win and after the tournament Jayo was presented with his first Irish cap which was a special moment for him. Overall, this proved a very successful tournament and Jayo who was not 100% fit and was suffering due to illness but gave his all and was part of a victorious winning Irish squad which was a very

good achievement. UNDER 14s GO DOWN IN CARRICK We travelled to Carrick on Saturday last for a huge game and came out on the wrong side of a 3-1 result. We took the lead with a break away goal scored by Tireoghain Flynn but Carrick equalised before the break. In the second half we continued to battle but the home side were on top and scored early in the half before adding a third with a few minutes to go and Railway pushing for the equaliser. Overall, manager Darren Mason was very happy with the lads effort and with this kind of effort we will have a very good finish to our season. Well done boys. FIXTURES FOR THIS WEEKEND Saturday Under 13 away V St. Pauls. We leave the pitch at 11 am sharp. Sunday Juniors away V Inch kick-off 11.30 am JAYO OFF TO HOLLAND More good news for Jayson Molumby on Sunday night as he was selected in the Irish under 16 squad for a

tournament in Holland from March 8th to 15th. They will have three games against USA, Holland and the Czech Republic and this will be another great experience for Jayo and we wish him and all the squad continued success. WATERFORD UNDER 13 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD Tireoghan Flynn is a busy young man of late as he continues to train and prepare with the Waterford under 13 Munster championship campaign. Tiger has been doing very well this season and is playing some excellent football. He is always willing to listen and learn which is a great sign of a young player. Best of luck Tiger for the rest of the season. WATERFORD UNDER 16 SQUAD Well done to Jayson Molumby who was selected on the Waterford under 16 squad for the coming season. Jayo is having a whirlwind rise in the game and things are going great for him at the moment which is just rewards for a young lad who is seldom seen without a football. Well done Jayo.

ACADEMY ON MONDAYS On Monday evenings our hugely popular soccer Academy will continue at the Community centre in Cappoquin. This Academy has been going for many years and this is where kids learn the skills of football and have some great fun while meeting new friends also. We will again cater for Boys/Girls aged from 4 to 9. 4/5/6 year olds will be from 6 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. while our 7/8/9 year olds will be from 6.45 p.m. to 7 p.m. It costs only €2 per child up to a max of €5 per family of three or more. CLOTHES COLLECTION We are at present collecting clothes/books and mobile phones as part of a fundraising drive to help out with the running of the club. If anyone out there has any old clothes i.e. bed linen, shoes, all types of clothes, mobile phones or books and would like to help us out you can drop them to the Railway Ath pitch any Saturday morning between 10 am and 11.30 am or just contact Martin, Sheila, Tristan, Chantal or any club member and we will arrange to collect them from you

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Fixtures & Results Saturday, February 21st Under 12 League U-12A De La Salle 0; Southend Utd A 4 Ferrybank A 3; Ballinroad A 1 Johnville 1; Tramore A 6 U-12B Dungarvan Utd 1; Park Rangers 3 Mooncoin Celtic 1 Piltown A 2 Portlaw Utd 7; Bohemians A 2 Villa B 0; Carrick Utd B 3 U-12C Kilmacthomas 1; Ferrybank B 0 Railway Athletic 2; Kilmacow 3 Tramore B 5; Ballyduff 3 Saturday, February 21st Under 14 League U-14A Dungarvan Utd A 0; Carrick Utd A 1 Ferrybank A 1; Bohemians A 0 Tramore A 2; Kilmacow 1 Villa A 6; Southend Utd 1 U-14B Ballinroad 0; Kilmacthomas 4 Ferrybank B 2; St. Pauls 7 Park Rangers 3; Portlaw Utd 1 Piltown 7; Johnville 2 U-14C Carrick Utd B 3; Railway Athletic 1 Mooncoin Celtic 5; Ferrybank C 1 Tramore B 1; Bohemians B 4 Villa B 3; De La Salle 2 Saturday, February 21st Under 16 League U-16A Bohemians 1; Dungarvan Utd A 0 Carrick Utd 1; Ferrybank A 3 Villa A 2; Ballinroad 0 U-16B Ferrybank B 3; Stradbally 0 Railway Athletic 1; Villa C 6 Piltown 5; St. Saviours 0 Tramore B 0; Kilmacow 2 Saturday, February 21st Under 12 SFAI Cup Mervue Utd 4; Carrick Utd 0 Sunday, February 22nd Under 12 SFAI Cup Corinthians 5; Villa 0 Saturday, February 28th Under 11 League (Kick off 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise stated) U-11A De La Salle A v Carrick Utd A (Bohemians) 10.30 am Dungarvan Utd A v Ballinroad A (Railway Ath) 10.30 am Tramore A v Ferrybank A (Southend) 10.30 am Villa A v Southend Utd A (St. Saviours) 10.30 am U-11B

Bohemians A v Villa B (Ferrybank) 10.30 am Johnville v Piltown A (Ballyduff) 10.30 am Park Rangers A v Carrick Utd B (Johnville) 10.30 am U-11C Ballinroad B v Ferrybank B (Ballinroad) 10.30 am Bohemians B v De La Salle B (Bohemians) 11.30 am Kilmacthomas v Mooncoin Celtic (Kilmacthomas) 10.30 am U-11D Stradbally v Villa C (Stradbally) 10.30 am Portlaw Utd B v Piltown B (Portlaw) 10.30 am St. Pauls v Kilmacow (St. Pauls) 10.30 am U-11E Bohemians C v W. Crystal (Bohemians) 12.30 pm De La Salle C v Ballyduff B (De La Salle) 10.30 am Dungarvan Utd B v Tramore C (Dungarvan) 11.30 am Ferrybank C v Carrick Utd C (Ferrybank) 10.30 am Villa D v St Saviours (Villa) 11.30 am Saturday, February 28th Under 13 League U13A Tramore A v Piltown A (Villa) Southend Utd v Johnville (St. Pauls) U-13B St. Pauls v Railway Athletic (Park Rangers) Park Rangers v Bohemians A (De La Salle) Portlaw Utd v Kilmacthomas (Carrick Utd) U-13C Ballinroad B v Villa B (Dungarvan) Carrick Utd B v Bohemians B (Portlaw) Piltown B v Ballyduff (Mooncoin) Tramore B v Kilmacow (Ferrybank) 2.30 pm Saturday, February 28th Under 15 League (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-15A Ballinroad A v Villa A (Kilmacthomas) Carrick Utd A v Dungarvan Utd (Portlaw) Ferrybank A v Tramore A (Seaview) U-15B Kilmacow v Ballinroad B (Villa) Piltown v Bohemians A (Carrick Utd) Southend Utd v Kilmacthomas (Kilmacow) U-15C Bohemians B v Portlaw Utd (W. Crystal) De La Salle B v Ferrybank B (Southend) Park Rangers v Tramore B (De La Salle) Seaview Celtic v Carrick Utd B (Tramore) Saturday, February 28th Under 13 SFAI Cup Villa v Corinthians (To be assigned).

2014 Doubles Final winners AFTER a long season, with many a game played; the club has at last made it's way to the Doubles inter house match final. As one would expect from such a drawn out preliminary period to get to the final in the year it was announced would be an achievement, so it was left to this month when the players finally met and did battle. Seeing as how the best players had fought their way through to the final; it was just that the game would be played to a high level – it was left to the winning pair Mr. John Townsend and Mr Maurice Hickey to lift the shield in victory with a score of 19-16. It is always the case that a good match has to have los-

Mr. Maurice Hickey & Mr. John Townsend winners of the Causeway Bowls Club doubles final. ers as well as winners and the opposition in the form of Mr. Ray McAndrew and Mr.

Ellis Wilkins gave a very good account of themselves in this final.

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Walsh and Fitzgerald claim title ON Wednesday night last we had the final of our doubles tournament and after a good game Rhiney Walsh and Pat Fitzgerald emerged victors by three frames to nil. These two were the early favourites after the draw put them together and they proved it in the final with some solid snooker throughout against John McGrath and Alex Hennebry who battled all the way to the finish. Vice Chairman David Mason congratulated all four lads on a fine display of snooker and also thanked Mark Mason for his continued sponsorship of our doubles tournament before Mark duly presented the runners up with there prizes and the winners with their prizes and so the curtain comes down on another very well contested doubles tournament. MC STRENGTH AND FITNESS LEAGUE FINAL ON MONDAY NEXT Ben O’Keeffe will face

Brendan Walsh in the final of our league after both came through last week’s semifinals against Martin Reddy and Darren Mason respectively. Again, we hope that all members will try and attend the final on Monday evening and it starts at 7.30 pm. WILLIE GALLAGHER MEMORIAL CUP Things are hotting up now in our Willie Gallagher memorial cup with only six players left fighting it out for the final spot. JAMESON CUP The entry sheet for this seasons Jameson Cup in now up on the board and we hope to see a large entry for this one again. Every season this tournament is the most well entered and contested one and is considered the big one in the club. Reigning champion Darren Mason will want to

hold onto his title but again will face some stiff opposition to do that. Closing date for entries will be Wednesday, February 25th at 10.30 p.m. with no exceptions. AA FIRE SAFETY SCRATCH CUP The entry sheet for our scratch cup sponsored by Joe Curtin of AA Fire Safety is also up on the board and again the closing date for entries will be Wednesday, February 25th at 10.30 p.m. Ben O’Keeffe will be trying to claim a fifth crown in a row this season but again he will face some tough ties if he is to get into another final. We hope to see another large entry for this one. NIGHT DUTY Monday, 2nd March Darren Mason/Michael Casey. Tuesday, 3rd March Paddy Mason/Martin McCarthy. Wednesday, 4th March Martin Reddy/Rhiney Walsh.

Manchester United Supporters Club - Waterford Branch DAMAGING DEFEAT United travelled to the Liberty Stadium in Swansea in the Setanta LIVE 3 p.m. kick-off on Saturday last and succumbed to the Swansea side on a 2-1 scoreline for the second time this season allowing Swansea to record a league double over United for the first time in almost a century. On this evidence, it will be common place to read the same outcome to a lot of our Premiership rivals. It is unbelieveable to hold onto a Champions League place based on most of the performances this season. However, that is the case and it is just now about rolling up the sleeves and if not playing

well grinding out the results to stay in contention. SUNDERLAND ON SUNDAY Manchester United entertain Sunderland on Sunday in the Sky LIVE 4 pm kick-off. This game will be all the more important as playing behind all our rivals for the all important top 4 spots we may kickoff in as low as 6th position. It sees the return of John O’Shea (likely as captain) as well as Wes Brown a centre back pairing we could so do with at this moment in time. The prediction for this match is a resounding return to winning ways and at the expense of our returning former stars I predict a 4 goal

haul for United but the question is can we keep them out? HAWAII 5 - 0 Congratulations to Branch Chairman Anthony Fahey who celebrated his 50th birthday with a party in Nagle's Bar on Friday night last. Anthony is and has been inspirational as Chairman since he took over the reins and long may it continue. He didn't want to reveal the 50 but half a century on this earth is a good landmark and worth celebrating. Anyway he is 50 in a 40 year old’s body, so celebrate that fact and the acknowledement that you are a very important member of our committee and appreciated by all!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club HOSTS OF GENTS ALL-IRELAND STROKEPLAY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 QUIZ NIGHT Our annual quiz night was on 19th February at Dillon’s Bar. We would like to thank Brian Dillon for letting us hold the quiz and also to Brendan O'Brien and his team for doing the quiz which was a huge success and everyone who supported us on the night had a great time. We would like to thank Cait Mulcahy who puts so much time and effort into this great fundraiser and always makes sure that it is a success. MAJOR FIXTURES FOR THE COMING YEAR Ladies National Day – April 18th. Cunnigar Scratch Cup – May 9th. County Board Strokeplay – May 24th – 10.00 a.m. President’s Day (Patsy Hackett) – June 14th. All Ireland Gents Strokeplay – July 25th+26th. Butcher’s Block – August 8th. Do everyone get practising. PUBS LEAGUE This was a huge success last year and it will be starting again in April. Posters will be around the pubs soon. The names are to be in for 9th April and the draw will take place on the 10th April in the Anchor Bar (sponsors for the pubs league 2015). So get your teams ready for this great fun game.

CLUB DAY OUT Weather permitting we will be having our club’s day out on March 7th to Fermoy. Car pool at the club at 9.30 a.m. WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Eilish Sullivan. Gross: Breda Foley, Mary Daly. SATURDAY TOURNAMENT Names to be in by 1.00 p.m. tee off 1.30 p.m. Nett: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Declan Byrne. Gross: Kathleen Foran, Aiden O'Rourke. From now on with Saturday games please note: The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards). JUVENILE COMPETITIONS Juvenile competitions will commence on Sundays at 1.30 p.m. All members are welcome to come along. HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in One competition, so will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competition season this year as it proved very popular. To date Patsy Hackett (3), Michael Ahearne, Liam Simms have one each. Breda O'Donnell and Jacinta O'Mahoney now has a hole in one for the women’s section. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is

25. Fred McGee was the winner this week. COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting is on 5th April at 7.00 p.m. P.P.U.I. CONVENTION 2015 The annual P.P.U.I. Convention will be held on 28th February 2015 at the Anner Hotel, Thurles. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition. So all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome. DID YOU KNOW? If a ball goes out of bounds the player must play his next stroke from where he played his last stroke with a penalty of one shot. MEMBERSHIP FEES As of 1st March anyone who has not paid membership for 2015 will be paying greenfees. Adults €80; Family €150; Over 60s €50; Juveniles €45; Life Members €30. Club jumpers, tee shirts and caps and gloves are for sale in clubhouse.

Kilmacthomas Badminton Club

Mixed doubles county championships IT was a busy week for our club players with the Mixed Doubles County Championships taking place on both Tuesday and Thursday last. Ballinameela was the venue for the Grade F,G and H competition on Tuesday night. The club were very well represented on the night with a number of pairs taking part in each section. They were as follows: Grade H: Dave Kiely + Celine Tierney, Michael Brown + Imelda Murphy, Jamie + Angela Cloney, Ian Gourlay + Marie Walsh (Tourin). Grade G: Pat Lenane + Carol Walsh, Jamie Cloney + Ann Halley, James Hurton + Edel Firth, Michael Brown + Celine Murphy, Ian Gourlay + Imelda Murphy. Grade F: Rachel Walsh + Sean Dalton (Touraneena), Fiona Kiely + Colin Collison (Dunmore), Natalie Brown + Greville Madden (Dunmore), Ann Halley + Pat Lenane, Carol Walsh + Brian Crotty (Lismore), Jamie Cloney + Shauna Kenneally (Lady Lane), James Hurton + Edel Firth. After a long nights play both Fiona and Colin and Natalie and Greville earned their place in the Grade F

final. The Presentation Waterford was the venue for the Grade C+, D and E. Again their was a large entry from the club. Grade C+: Eoin Walsh + Gemma Tobin (Lismore) and Thorsten Konekamp + Therese Heffernan (Lismore) Grade D: Thorsten Konekamp + Therese Heffernan, Eileen Keohan + Ivan Cliffe (Lismore), Garvan Dunford + Rachel Walsh and Natalie Brown + Greville Madden (Dunmore). Grade E: Eileen Keohan + Ivan Cliffe, Natalie Brown + Greville Madden and Rachel Walsh + Garvan Dunford. MIXED LEAGUE Kilmac 3 got their league campaign off to a great start at home on Wednesday last where they earned themselves a 7-0 victory against Dunmore 3. Team: Bryan Kavanagh, James Hurton, Padraig Lenane, Pat Lenane, Edel Firth, Carol Walsh and Ann Halley. Kilmac 4 had a home game against Ballyduff 2 on Wednesday last. After a number of close games it was Ballyduff who came away with a 4-3 victory. Team: Jamie Cloney, Michael Brown, Dave Kiely, Imelda

Murphy, Celine Tierney and Erica Barry. SINGLES COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS Best of luck to our club members who take part in the Singles County Championships on Wednesday night. The ladies will play in Lismore, while the mens competitions takes place in the Presentation Waterford. JUVENILE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS Well done to our juvenile members who traveled to Lismore on Friday last to take part in the U-11 and U-15 county championships. The following took part on the day; Patrick Power, Rohan Kiely, Ben Long Power, Milly Molumphy, Sarah Walsh, Eve Halley, Megan Foran, Jack Queally, Daniel Walsh and Sean Veale. JUVENILE BADMINTON There will be no juvenile badminton on Wednesday, 25th February due to adult competitions taking place. DUNMORE BADMINTON CLUB A reminder that Dunmore Badminton Club will hold their annual table quiz on Friday, February 27th in St. Anne's Tennis Club at 8 p.m. Cost is €5 per person.

Naomh Chartaigh U-8s who played in Ballyduff last Saturday, February 21st. Names of players: Logan Ardern, Rian O’Dwyer, Darragh O’Brien, Ben Cummins, Fionn Sherman, Brian Morris, Conor O’Keeffe, Tom O’Sullivan, and Brian Hegarthy.

Ballyduff Upper Juvenile Badminton ON Saturday, 14th February we held an invitational tournament for juvenile clubs within the county and neighbouring clubs. There was a great interest and response to children entering with over 70 entered within the two age groups. Sarah Kenneally was the driving force behind all this from getting all the draws ready, getting parents to make teas and cakes and getting all the teenage and adult members to help out score-keeping on the day. Well done to all the children who took part on the day. Thanks to everyone who helped out in the run up to the tournament and who helped out in the day, it was all greatly appreciated. U-11 Girls Singles Div. A W – Emily Casey (B’duff BC) R/Up – Sarah O’Brien (B’duff BC) U-11 Girls Singles Div. B W – Sorcha Gibney (Blackwater BC) R/Up – Zoe Van De Ven (B’duff BC) U-11 Girls Singles Plate Div. A W – Chloe Power (Lady Lane

BC) R/Up – Katie Kenneally (B’duff BC) U-11 Girls Singles Plate Div. B W – Marie Rocket (Lismore BC) R/Up – Eugenie Scanlon (B’duff BC) U-11 Girls Doubles W – Emily Casey (B’duff BC) & Sarah O’Brien (B’duff BC) R/Up – Chloe Power (Lady Lane BC) & Erica Hayes (Lady Lane BC) U-11 Boys Singles Div A W – Mark Ormonde (Blackwater BC) R/Up – Michael Dalton (Blackwater BC) U-11 Boys Singles Div. B W – Sean Nugent (Lismore BC) R/Up – Tadhg Duffin (Lismore BC) U-11 Boys Singles Plate Div. A W – Keelan Hannigan (B’duff BC) R/Up – Evan Geary (B’duff BC) U-11 Boys singles Plate Div. B W – Ryan Heise (B’duff BC) R/Up – Eoin Coffey (Blackwater BC) U-11 Boys Doubles W – Shane Cunningham (B’duff BC) & Matthew Bolger (B’duff BC)

R/Up – Mark Ormonde (Blackwater BC) & Oisin Power (Blackwater BC) U-11 Mixed Doubles Div. A W – Emily Casey (B’duff BC) & Matthew Bolger (B’duff BC) R/Up – Sarah O’Brien (B’duff BC) & Keelan Hannigan (B’duff BC) U-11 Mixed Doubles Div. B W – Niamh Ryan (B’duff BC) & Sean Nugent (Lismore BC) R/Up – Isobel Ahern (Bride BC) & Eoin Coffey (Blackwater BC) U-13 Girls Singles Div A W – Lucy Fox (Lady Lane BC) R/Up – Nina Lawlor (Lady Lane BC) U-13 Girls Singles Div B W – Leah Collins (B’duff BC) R/Up – Erin Flynn (B’duff BC) U-13 Girls Singles Plate Div. A W – Emily Daly (B’duff BC) R/Up – Clodagh Bolger (B’duff BC) U-13 Girls Singles Plate Div. B W – Grainne O’Donnell (Blackwater BC) R/Up – Lily Ahern (B’duff BC) U-13 Girls Doubles W – Nina Lawlor (Lady Lane BC) & Emily Power (Lady Lane BC) R/Up – Caitlin Gallagher (Lady Lane BC) & Lucy Fox (Lady Lane BC) U-13 Boys Singles Div. A

W – Cathal Murphy (B’duff BC) R/Up – Patrick McCarthy (B’duff BC) U-13 Boys Singles Div. B W – Tadhg Kelleher (Blackwater BC) R/Up – John O’Donnell (Blackwater BC) U-13 Boys Singles Plate Div. A W – Pearse O’Rourke (Lismore BC) R/Up – Adam Hornibrook (Lismore BC) U-13 Boys Singles Plate Div. B W – Florence Flynn (B’duff BC) R/Up – Jack Keating (B’duff BC) U-13 Boys Doubles W – Cathal Murphy (B’duff BC) & Patrick McCarthy (B’duff BC) R/Up – Adam Hornibrook (Lismore BC) & Dylan Conway (Lismore BC) U-13 Mixed Doubles Div A W – Nina Lawlor (Lady Lane BC) & Patrick McCarthy (B’duff BC) R/Up – Caitlin Gallagher (Lady Lane BC) & Cathal Murphy (B’duff BC) U-13 Mixed Doubles Div. B W – Robyn Uniacke (Blackwater BC) & Florence Flynn (B’duff BC) R/Up – Emily Casey (B’duff BC) & John O’Donnell (Blackwater BC)

Waterford County Badminton Association MIXED COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS There was a great turn-out for this week's Mixed County Championships on Tuesday and Thursday night. The following pairs have progressed onto the finals which take place on March 12th in Cappoquin. Grade C+: Eoin Walsh + Gemma Tobin (Kilmac + Lismore) v Dean Madden + Tanya Morrissey (Lismore). Grade D: Dean Madden + Tanya Morrissey (Lismore) v Gary Alcorn + Aine Morrissey (Lismore + Dunmore). Grade E: Ivan Cliffe + Eileen Keohan (Lismore + Kilmac) v Greville Madden + Natalie Brown (Dunmore +Kilmac). Grade F: Greville Madden + Natalie Brown (Dunmore + Kilmac) v Colin Collison + Fiona Kiely (Dunmore + Kilmac). Grade G: Patricia Gallagher + John Byrne

(Waterford) v Kevin Power + Theresa Guiry (Rathgormack). Grade H: Ben Power + Jennifer Murphy (Waterford) v Fergus Hickey + Donna Feeney (Ballyduff). SINGLES COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS Best of luck to everyone taking part in the Singles County Championships on Wednesday, 25th February. The ladies competition will take place in Lismore, with the mens competition being held in the Presentation Waterford. DUNMORE BADMINTON CLUB The Dunmore club will hold their annual table quiz on Friday, February 27th in St, Anne's Tennis Club at 8 pm. JUVENILE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS Well done to all the juvenile players who took part in the U-11 and U-15 County

Championships in Lismore on Friday last. Many thanks to JoJo and her helpers for running the competition. The results are as follows: U-11 WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP Girls Singles: Winner: Emily Casey (Ballyduff). Runner-up: Chloe Power (Waterford). Girls Singles Plate: Winner: Nora Ahearne (Ballyduff). Runner-up: Emma Kelly (Lismore). Boys Singles: Winner: Mark Ormonde (Blackwater). RunnerUp: Aaron Scanlon (Lismore). Boys Singles Plate: Winner: Mathew Bolger (Ballyduff). Runner-Up: Sean Nugent (Lismore). Girls Doubles: Winners: Emily Casey & Sarah O'Brien (Ballyduff). Runners-Up: Emma Kelly & Sorcha Gibney Sheridan (Lismore). Boys Doubles: Winners: Mark Ormonde & Connor Rooney (Blackwater). Runners-Up: Mathew Bolger & Shane Cunningham (Ballyduff). Mixed Doubles: Winners:

Thomas Ahearne & Emily Casey (Ballyduff). Runners-Up: Keelan Hannigan & Sarah O'Brien (Ballyduff). U-15 WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP Girls Singles: Winner: Nina Lawlor (Waterford). RunnerUp:Lucy Fox (Waterford). Girls Plate Singles: Winner: Orla Quinn (Waterford). RunnerUp: Maire McCarthy (Ballyduff). Boys Singles: Winner: Eoghan O'Grady (Waterford). Runner-Up: Ben Power (Waterford). Boys Plate Singles: Winner: Paul O'Brien (Lismore). RunnerUp: Tadhg Glavin (Lismore). Girls Doubles: Winners: Orla Quinn & Lucy Fox (Waterford). Runners-Up: Kelly Ryan (Lismore) & Caitlin Gallagher (Waterford). Boys Doubles: Winners: Eoghan O'Grady & Ben Power (Waterford). Runners-Up: Louis Sullivan & Patrick Byrne (Waterford). Mixed Doubles: Winners: Eoghan O'Grady & Lucy Fox (Waterford). Runners-Up: Ben Power & Nina Lawlor (Waterford).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

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Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Thurles – Thursday, 26th February (First Race 2.15) Dundalk – Friday, 27th February (First Race 6.05) Leopardstown – Saturday, 28th February (First Race 1.25) Navan – Sunday, 1st March (First Race 2.20)

Tom McCourt saddles exciting Marise to win at Dundalk TOM McCourt landed the 1m fillies’ maiden with the exciting Marise at Dundalk on Friday night. Having only her second start, the daughter of Azamour proved too strong for Maira and it will be interesting to see where her Stamullen-based trainer places her next. The Willie Martin-trained Mystical Past skipped clear over a furlong from home to win the opening 7f maiden for trainer Willie Martin and Shane Foley. Tom Dooley came from off the pace to win the 7f handicap for trainer Mick Mulvaney and in-form Michael Hussey. Over the same distance, Darren Bunyan’s Grey Danube battled well to win under Leigh Roche and the winner could be stepping up to listed class next time out. Jim Bolger landed his second Dundalk winner in as many meetings when Sparanai made all the running under apprentice Daniel Redmond to take the 10f handicap. The two leading National Hunt trainers in the country were also among the winners with Willie Mullins taking the 12f handicap with the Danny Mullins-ridden Poker Gold while amateur rider Lisa O’Neill partnered Gordon Elliott’s Knight’s Parade to an easy success in the concluding 2m handicap.

Liz Lalor stars at Clonmel DE Name Escapes Me ran out the easy winner for local trainer and rider Liz Lalor in the bumper at Clonmel on Thursday. No stranger to success in the saddle, it was a first training success for the Lalor who has only had a handful of runners since taking out her licence. Barry O’Neill was the other amateur rider on the mark as he took the 2m handicap hurdle on Clara More, trained in Mallow by Eoghan O’Grady. Robbie Power and Jessica Harrington were again among the winners as Ttebbob made much of the running to win the opening Munster Hurdle. Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh landed the maiden hurdle with Vedettariat who easily accounted for his main market rival Venitien De Mai. His trainer Jim Dreaper enjoyed better luck when Mr Cosmopolitan battled well to win the beginners’ chase in the hands of Barry Cash. County Wexford trainer Liz Doyle saddled All the Way Home to win the 2m4f handicap chase. Sean Flanagan was on board the 6/1 winner.

Harrington and Power rock Punchestown ROCK On The Moor, trained by Jessica Harrington and ridden by Robbie Power ran out the impressive winner of the mares’ hurdle at Punchestown on Wednesday. The well supported 6/1 chance went to the front after the second last hurdle and showed plenty of determination to see off Analifet and will return to the festival at the track in May for the Grade 1 Mares Champion Hurdle. Owner JP McManus scored an opening race double with horses trained by Tom Mullins. Some Article battled well under Niall Madden to see off favourite Investmentsuccess in the 2m maiden hurdle and Oscar Knight, with Mark Walsh in the saddle, took the 2m4f maiden hurdle. Brothers Andrew and Robbie McNamara fought out the finish to the 2m4f handicap hurdle with victory going to Bold Optimist, ridden by the former. Ray Hackett’s nine-year-old won by a head from Mr Eko who had looked sure to score with only the final hurdle to jump. Ruby Walsh and Eddie Harty combined to win the 2m6f maiden hurdle with Queens Wild while over the same distance, the Denise Foster-trained Kentucky Star won the handicap hurdle for Adrian Heskin. Noel Meade’s newcomer Disko ran out the impressive winner of the bumper in the hands of Nina Carberry. The 15-length winner will not be going to Cheltenham and will head to Limerick at the end of March instead for a €25,000 Listed bumper.

Pictured in the winners’ enclosure at the East Clare Point-to-Point held in Killaloe on Sunday last after Ballyknock Rose won the Mares Maiden are David Kiely, trainer; Derek O’Connor, jockey; Breda Kiely; Tom Power, owner; Martin Houlihan and Michael Dalton. [Healy Racing]

No travel plans for impressive Mallowney THE home festivals at Fairyhouse and Punchestown are on the cards for Mallowney who could not have been more impressive when winning the Grade 2 Paddy Power Your Local Betting Shop Chase at Naas on Saturday. A first Grade 2 winner for Tim Doyle, the nine-year-old bounded clear on the run from the last to win by 17-lengths but connections are sticking to their plans to bypass the Cheltenham Festival. Robbie Colgan and Lean Araig won the Grade 2 Paddy Power

Shops Better Value Novice Hurdle for trainer Oliver McKiernan. The winner was ridden along from as early as the second hurdle but responded well to win by a length from Modem and he is another heading to Fairyhouse and Punchestown. Luke Dempsey recorded his third winner of the weekend as Empire Of Dirt prevailed in the 2m4f valuable novice handicap chase. The Colm Murphy-trained eight-year-old saw off

Champagne James to win and might step up in trip next time out. Andrew Lynch continued his good run when taking the 2m maiden hurdle on the Vincent Halley-trained Arctic Skipper while 7lbs claimer Andrew Ring took the 2m handicap hurdle on Misty Lady, trained by John Cullen. Francis Flood and Mark Enright took the 3m handicap chase with Miss Xian and the bumper went to Tycoon Prince, trained by Gordon Elliott and ridden by Nina Carberry.

Nominations Open for Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards NOMINATION forms for the Irish Stud and Stable Staff Awards, sponsored by Godolphin, are now available online at www.godolphin.com, www.issa.ie and www.goracing.ie and at Horse Racing Ireland’s Head Office in Ballymany in Newbridge, county Kildare. Bernard Caldwell and his ISSA colleagues will also be distributing nomination forms at all upcoming race meetings. Nominations are open until Wednesday March 18th and can be

made by anyone within the industry. Trainers, owners, managers and colleagues from stud farms and racing stables are encouraged to nominate. Nomination forms must be returned to the Marketing Department in Horse Racing Ireland. The awards, In association with The Racing Post and managed by the Irish Stable Staff Association (ISSA) and Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of stud and

stable staff and acknowledge the huge contribution they make to the racing industry in Ireland. The Awards Ceremony will be held at the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge on Tuesday, April 14th, and are divided into 10 categories, which carry total prize-money of €70,000. The winner of each of the five main categories will receive a cash prize of €5,000 each and a trophy. The two runners-up in each of these

categories will receive €500 each. An additional €4,000 will also be awarded to the winner's yard or stud. The winner of the five main categories will be also be nominated for the Irish Racing Excellence Award and win an additional €5,000 and €5,000 for their yard or stud. The winner of the Dedication to Racing, Lifelong Learning, Ancillary Services and the Racecourse Grooms’ Canteen Award will each receive €2,500 and a trophy.

Retiring Morgan Roi Du Mee on top for Elliott and Bryan bows out on Cooper at Fairyhouse a high JOANNA Morgan, who saddles her final runners at Dundalk on Friday, was among the winners on the snow at St Moritz in Switzerland on Sunday. She sent out Princess Andorra to win under Colin Keane, the four-year-old making almost all the running to win for owner Michael D. Ryan. She said, “Balmont Flyer and Red Castle will be my last runners at Dundalk on Friday. It was a fantastic experience to come here and it was great the filly won. Colin gave her a great ride.”

THE game Roi Du Mee emerged as a possible Aintree Grand National contender when winning the Grade 2 At The Races Bobbyjo Chase for owners Gigginstown House Stud, Gordon Elliott and Bryan Cooper at Fairyhouse on Saturday. The 10-year-old, who was recording his 15th victory, looked in trouble as Foildubh loomed up under Paul Carberry between the final two fences but he showed remarkable courage to win narrowly.

The Grade 2 Bambury Bookmakers Juvenile Hurdle went to jumping newcomer Gwencily Berbas who looked a fair recruit for owner Barry Connell. Adrian Heskin made much of the running to win for trainer Alan Fleming who was saddling his first winner from his new base on the Curragh. Luke Dempsey took the riding honours on the day, the 18-yearold winning on outsider Anotherlady, trained by his father

Philip, and the Mick Mulvaneytrained Rightdownthemiddle in the 2m4f handicap hurdle. Katie Walsh and Liam Cusack combined to win the hunters’ chase with Last Time D’Albain who could now go for the Fox Hunters’ Chase at Aintree in April. Liz Doyle was again on the mark when the Jamie Codd-ridden Golan Edge outpointed favourite An Dearg Mor to win the bumper.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 27 February, 2015

Jake Tutty and Ronan Meleady with their January/February swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

The children who took part in the various activities in the recent Finisk Valley AC Forest Feast Agility Challenge pictured with their coaches Shane Scanlon, John Harty and Nik Raicevic.

Finisk Valley AC Forest Feast Agility Challenge FINISK Valley AC in County Waterford hosted a Forest Feast Agility Challenge on Wednesday, 21st January. Over thirty kids took part and enjoyed the challenge of the different

events. Finisk Valley is a new club in County Waterford established in 2014. Currently the club trains in Ballinameela. Finisk Valley AC catchment area: Ballinameela,

Aglish, Villierstown, (home of John Treacy) and Cappoquin in County Waterford. They have a great facility at the local Ballinameela Community Centre which includes an indoor hall

and pitch. In 2014, the club built a long jump pit with a run- up. The club has great support from parents and teachers in the local Primary School, Whitechurch National School.

Sabrina Daly and Kacey Boyce with their January/February swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

MARK McGARRY ON U-12 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD Congratulations to under 12 rider Mark McGarry whose exploits in Corkagh Park last week earned him a place as one of only 3 Munster riders on the u-12 Youth Cycling Development Squad. Keep up the hard work sham. LACEY CUP The road racing season in Munster got under way in Kerry last weekend with the traditional Lacey Cup curtainraiser in Tralee. Damian Travers, Marc Flavin, and John Hodge made the long journey in miserable conditions. Thankfully, by the time they had travelled that far west the rain had mostly stopped but a strong wind still made for difficult racing. It was a handicap race and Damian went off in the A3 bunch, 2 minutes clear of the A2s, who in turn had a minute over the A1s. The A1 group rode hard and had caught the A2s before the first climb. It went steady enough up Gleann na Gealt but on the rolling coast road for the next 15-20k the race was lined out. The DCC boys kept themselves to the fore to try and get into any moves that went. After the main bunch of A3s were caught eventual winner Sean McKenna got away and picked up the few A3s who were dangling out the front. Behind, Stephen Murray, formerly of this parish, drove the bunch up the last 4k climb and split the race to pieces. Marc and John finished in the first bunch and Damian

was about 10 seconds behind in the next group. Well done to Stephen on finishing 7th and best of luck in your new colours for the season. For the lads it was the first race out of the way, cobwebs well and truly blown out of the system with speeds in excess of 60kph along sections of the Kerry coast. WEEKEND SPINS With a miserable forecast for Sunday a lot of people took advantage of a lovely start to Saturday to get their club spin in with a good group heading to Cappoquin, Lismore, Ballyduff and Tallow. Sunday did start out wet (Jean Byrne never lies) but we still had some tough characters out on the bike. Group 5 went to Lismore and back at just over 22kph with a welcome coffee stop. Groups 1 & 2 merged and because of the rain and surface water stuck to the main roads going around the Tallow-Youghal Bridge circuit. Just behind them groups 3 & 4 had the same idea and followed the same route. To be informed of Sunday’s routes please check the Facebook page on Saturdays or send an email to updates@dungarvancc.com requesting to be added to the list to receive the routes. Club spins leave at 9:30 a.m., from John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturdays, and The Square on Sundays. MIDWEEK LADIES GROUP Our midweek ladies continues every Tuesday. Leaving at 10.30 a.m. from Kilrush, the pace will accom-

modate everyone in the group. GEAR FITTING EVENING DRESS LIKE A PRO Many thanks to Aidan Crowley from Velo Revolution for his excellent service during the club fitting evening in Minnie's last Saturday. 30 happy members are sorted for summer 2015 kit. If you missed the evening you have until tonight (Wednesday) to get your order in. Contact the club on any of the channels mentioned at the end of the notes. Unfortunately, the December order wasn't shipped in time to be available on Saturday but should have arrived by the time these notes make the papers. CARRICK RACE ST. PATRICK'S DAY Our neighbours in Carrick's annual St. Patrick's day race is likely to be held on a new circuit this year (Crehana-MahonbridgeKilmac-Ballydurn-Crehana). They are looking for assistance from anyone willing to act as a moto marshal or static marshal on the circuit. Racing will take place from approx 11:00 to 14:00. Please contact Rory Wyley or any of the DCC committee if you can lend a hand. 2015 REGISTRATIONS 140 people have now signed up as members of Dungarvan CC and Cycling Ireland for 2015. We'd ask anyone who has yet to renew or those that plan on cycling with us for the year to register as this covers you for insurance.

Please use this link to sign into cycling Ireland https://cyclingireland.azolv e.com/portal/Login.aspx You can also get a form in Tony O'Mahony's Cycle Shop & Paddy Morrissey's Cycle Sports for both Cycle Ireland & DCC membership.

Mick Ahern RÁS TEAM UPDATE We've been through all of the riders at this stage. Apologies for not including Mick's photo last week. He should be beaming out beside these words in this

edition. This week we look at another of the backroom boys, mechanic John Flynn, who'll be taking a break from his secret training on the coast road to look after the well being of the boys' machines for the week. Name: John Flynn Age: 46 Marital Status: Married to Caroline, two Children Sean Óg and Rhiánn Cycling Heroes: Everybody that’s involved in sport and enjoys it, I’ll pick the rest after the Rás Occupation: Senior Fabrication Engineer at Radley Engineering Job in the Rás: Mechanic and trying to keep the boys on the road. Handing out a few sticky bottles, and try and get into the buzz (hopefully not in the discos) Favourite Quote: Life is like riding a bicycle always look forward, mind the holes and don’t look back... CYCLING QUOTE “I don't ride a bike to add days to my life, I ride a bike to add life to my days.” CONTACT US You will find loads of updates, tips, photos, and commentary on the club’s Facebook page and on the club website dungarvancc.com. We're even on Twitter if 140 characters is about all you can handle. Join the Dungarvan Cycling Club group on Strava to see what everyone else is up to. If you have anything you’d like me to report please email seanoduibhir-@gmail.com

Brian Veale and Cian Coffey with their January/February swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Barry Cunningham with his January/February swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre.

Ronan Murphy with his January/February swim awards at the Clonea Strand Hotel Leisure Centre.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]