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THIN Gin, by local company Anchor Spirits Ireland, has just won a ‘Gold Outstanding’ award in the Gin & Tonic category of the International Wines and Spirits Competition judged in London this week. The company took a whopping four Medals in total at the awards for the three products they currently have on the market (Thin Gin, Muldoon Whiskey, and Spike Island Rum). This is a huge achievement for the boutique beverage company headquartered at 33 The Mall in Waterford City. The products will be showcased at a gala dinner in the Guild Hall in London in November of this year. Dungarvan native Nichola Beresford, Managing

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Council supports call to stop new waste charges WATERFORD Council has supported a Notice of Motion calling on Environment Minister, Denis Naughten to stop the new waste charges regime, as well as a call to establish a national regulator, writes Paul Mooney.

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Director of Anchor Spirits said: “We’re really pleased”. “Thin Gin now has four very well recognised awards, including ‘Best Irish Gin’ and so for all the local bars, restaurants and off-licences that have been hugely supportive of our endeavours, now they are not just doing it because we’re a local company, but because the products have been recognised nationally and internationally for excellence. “This is good for everyone. Thin Gin, Muldoon Irish Whiskey Liqueur and our new Spike Island Spiced Rum have all been recognised individually. It’s a tremendous boost,” said Nichola. Continued on page 2

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Ireland Squad announced for Women's Rugby World Cup 2017. Abbeyside native, Niamh Briggs, was announced as the Ireland Captain for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017. [©INPHO/Dan Sheridan] ABBEYSIDE native, Niamh Briggs, will captain the Irish squad for the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2017, which kicks off on 9th August until 26th August in Ireland. The 28-strong Irish squad was announced last Monday by Head Coach, Tom Tierney. Niamh, UL Bohemians and Munster full-back, returns to captain the Irish squad after missing the Six Nations due to injury. She had been battling a hamstring injury, and hadn’t featured for Ireland since last

November, but she is now back to full fitness. The squad announced last Monday has 12 players with previous World Cup experience, including Niamh. This will be her third World Cup. Niamh and her squad will face Australia, Japan and France in Pool C on the 9th, 13th and 17th August respectively, in the UDC Bowl. RTÉ television and radio will provide live coverage of the games. www.rwcwomens.com.

The motion outlines that the Council is deeply concerned with the government’s new waste management proposals and call on Minister Naughten to stop these new charges; establish a national regulator; introduce more measures to reduce, reuse and recycle waste; and introduce additional available supports for those in receipt of welfare payments and those with medical conditions. Proposing the motion at the July meeting of the Council, Cllr. Declan Clune said that under the new waste management proposals there will no longer be any flat rate bin charge and individual bin collection operators will be free to set their own prices on the basis of per kilo or per lift. “There will be no waiver system,” Cllr. Clune said. “The minister says he will

have no control over fees charged by waste companies. This will clearly lead to an increase in refuse collection charges, as there will be no regulator to regulate the waste companies or their charges.” He said a proposal by the government to introduce a pricing watchdog doesn’t go far enough, and only an official industry regulator will have the necessary power to manage the industry as a whole. Cllr. Clune also pointed out that the changes will hit the least well off in society, and said the new scheme, which introduces a €75 subsidy for people with lifelong / long-term medical incontinence is not adequate. He said additional supports need to be introduced for those on some social welfare payments and some other medical conditions. Cllr. Clune said the loss of the Council’s waste collection service and removal of the bin waiver system, combined with the privatisation of the waste collection service, has led to a significant increase in illegal dumping. “An increase in charges will only encourage more illegal

dumping,” he said. “This new scheme has the potential to be as controversial as the introduction of water charges and I don’t think any of us want to see a fiasco like that again,” Cllr. Clune said. He sought support for the motion to help stop the new waste collection regime, so that a new scheme is developed which is fair to all, and entices people to deal with their waste and not add to the increase in illegal dumping. Cllr. John Hearne said the government’s new waste collection service was more evidence of putting corporate greed before the community - “that is exactly what we did when we gave away the waste collection system and waiver”. “These people will be screwed to the wall by these big corporations. At the moment there are six different bin lorries going around our housing estates in Waterford. It is an absolute disaster.” He agreed a regulator is needed for the waste collection industry. Cllr. John Cummins sought clarification on the role of the Council as a regulator. Continued on page 2

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really Spirits said: “We’re Director of Anchor Anchor Spirits pleased”. recognised local company award has four very well for all the THIN Gin, by “Thin Gin now and so won a ‘Gold Outstanding’ ‘Best Irish Gin’ International Ireland, has just that have category of the in London awards, including and off-licences in the Gin & Tonic local bars, restaurants of our endeavours, now Competition judged Wines and Spirits hugely supportive we’re a local Medals in been are not just doing it because have been this week. a whopping four they because the products for excelThe company took the three products they curcompany, but for total at the awards market (Thin Gin, Muldoon recognised nationally and internationally the is a huge rently have on Gin, Muldoon Island Rum). This lence. everyone. Thin Whiskey, and Spike boutique beverage company “This is good for new Spike Island the Liqueur and our achievement for in Waterford City. individually. Irish Whiskey at 33 The Mall all been recognised a gala dinner headquartered be showcased at Spiced Rum have said Nichola. The products will London in November of this a tremendous boost,” 2 It’s in Hall page in the Guild Continued on Managing year. Nichola Beresford, Dungarvan native

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waste companies. to be as controversial D Council WATERFOR Notice of charged byclearly lead to an potential water charges a introduction of will has supported collection the don’t think any of us want on This calling increase in refuse be no and I that again,” Motion Minister, charges, as there will waste to see a fiasco like the Environment Cllr. Clune said. to stop the regulator to regulate for the charges.” Denis Naughten He sought support the new regime, companies or their by the govstop new waste charges establish He said a proposal a pricing motion to help a to regime, so that as well as a call waste collection writes ernment to introduce go far enough, is developed which a national regulator, watchdog doesn’t industry reg- new scheme entices people to only an official is fair to all, and Paul Mooney.

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that the and necessary waste and not add will have the deal with their The motion outlines concerned ulator in illegal dumpthe industry as to the increase Council is deeply new power to manage ing. whole. with the government’s said the pointed out proposals and a Cllr. John Hearne collecCllr. Clune also hit the least waste management Naughten to waste will government’s new that the changes call on Minister and said the was more evidence charges; establish off in society, stop these new a tion service corporate greed introduce well which introduces a national regulator; reuse new scheme,for people with life- of puttingcommunity - “that is the measures to reduce, €75 subsidy incon- before what we did when we World Cup 2017. more and introduce / long-term medical exactly for and recycle waste; Women's Rugby collection supports for long announced for announced as the Ireland Captain adequate. away the waste Ireland Squad additional available welfare pay- tinence is not supports gave [©INPHO/Dan Sheridan] Niamh Briggs, was of He said additional for those system and waiver”. be screwed Abbeyside native, World Cup 2017. those in receipt medical will she is now back ments and those with “These people the Women’s Rugby need to be introduced payments November, but big corporaSadhbh O'Brien native, Niamh to full fitness. some social welfare medical to the wall by these there are from Páirc na mBláth, last conditions. the motion at the on ABBEYSIDE other Ballinroad the moment the Irish tions. At pictured going Proposing and some The squad announced preWaterford's Manager Briggs, will captain bin lorrieswith of the Council, conditions. Women’s Rugby Monday has 12 players with six different Derek in McGrath July meeting the that of estatesbefore loss said squad for the the the Waterford v our housing which kicks Cup experience, Cllr. Declan Clune around Wexford match in Pairc Cllr. Clune said disasWorld Cup 2017, until 26th vious World Ui Caoimh. is an absolute wasItone This will be under the new waste manage- Council’s waste collection group whoisformed Sadhbh including Niamh. the bin Waterford.agreedofaa regulator off on 9th August there will no a lead out Cup. and removal of ter.” He guard of honour her third World squad will face ment proposals charge service August in Ireland. for both teams. combined with the waste collection any flat rate bin Irish squad was waiver system, the waste col- needed for Niamh and her The 28-strong in longer be [Sean Byrne//Deise of bin collection Sport] Monday by Head Australia, Japan and France their the privatisation to a sig- industry.John Cummins sought announced last 17th and individual will be free to set per lection service, has led Cllr. the 9th, 13th and the Coach, Tom Tierney. and Pool C on the UDC operators in illegal dump- clarification on the role of the basis of respectively, in nificant increase own prices on Niamh, UL Bohemians returns to August Council as a regulator. ing. kilo or per lift. Munster full-back, after miss- Bowl. charges will on page 2 no waiver sysand radio will squad Continued “An increase in “There will be RTÉ television captain the Irish to more illegal coverage of the tem,” Cllr. Clune said. Nations due only encourage ing the Six a provide live says he will been battling “The minister games. injury. She had s.com. and hadn’t www.rwcwomen hamstring injury, last since featured for Ireland

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WEATHER OUTLOOK TODAY – Once the rain has cleared east, sunny spells will develop in most places. Scattered showers will develop through the afternoon. It will become much fresher by late morning in blustery west to southwest breezes. Highest afternoon temperatures of 17 to 18 degrees. Forecast for Thursday/Friday – Thursday will be a blustery day, with fresh to strong and gusty west to southwest winds. Some scattered showers about, some sunny spells at times too. Highest temperatures 16 to 18 degrees. Mainly dry overnight apart from an isolated shower. Lows of around 12 Celsius. Friday won’t be as windy but it will be mostly cloudy with showery outbreaks of rain. Highest afternoon temperatures of 17 to 19 degrees Celsius in moderate southwest breezes. Mostly dry overnight with lows of 10 or 11 Celsius. Forecast for Saturday/Sunday – Saturday will see a few showers about but some sunny spells will develop in the afternoon also. Highest temperatures of 17 or 18 Celsius. Mainly dry overnight apart from an isolated shower. Lows of 9 or 10 Celsius. Sunday will again see a mix of sunny spells and showers. Highest temperatures of 16 or 17 Celsius. Mostly dry overnight with lows of 8 or 9 Celsius. Outlook (Monday/Wednesday) – The early days of next week look set to see some further showers or longer spells of rain at times. Highest temperatures of 17 to 19 Celsius generally.

FROM FRONT PAGE Anchor Spirits Ireland Limited brought Muldoon Irish Whiskey Liqueur to market in 2014. Since then they have grown the company to include two more award winning products and have taken up residence and restored one of Ireland’s most historic buildings; 33 The Mall in Waterford City while plans for a new boutique distillery at another site are well underway. Broadcasters Timmy Ryan and Nichola Beresford are two of the four founding directors of Anchor Spirits Ireland Limited and are quick to say that what they bring to the table are good taste buds. Timmy Ryan said:“For us it’s all about the quality of the product and particularly the taste”. “We really do put our-

Timmy Ryan and Nichola Beresford pictured at a previous ceremony at which Thin Gin won an award.

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The range of drinks from Anchor Spirits Ireland Ltd., Muldoon Whiskey; Thin Gin; and Spike Island Rum.

ucts. If we like how they taste then we know that many other people will like them too and that’s the most important element for us. I’m always delighted to say that I enjoy drinking my own drinks,” added Timmy. The four IWSC awards won in London were a Silver medal for Spike Island Rum, a Silver Outstanding for Thin Gin, a bronze medal for Muldoon Irish Whiskey Liqueur and a Gold Outstanding award for Thin Gin in the Gin & Tonic category. Founded in 1969, the IWSC is considered to be

the most prestigious competition of its kind in the world. The awards given by the competition are believed to be among some of the highest honours in the industry. Judging for the competition is unique in that it has two stages; first, the products are tasted blind by expert panels, selected from over 300 fully experienced and qualified industry judges. Products which receive the top medals are then subject to technical analysis before results are released; this crucial stage ensures winners receive complete validation.

Council supports call to stop new waste charges FROM FRONT PAGE Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the role of the Council as a regulator is “purely regulator of license conditions as set down by the National Waste Collection Permit Office for domestic refuse collection”.

“We do not have a regulatory role in respect to rate of charges, scale of charges, or what rate is set by the industry,” Mr. Galvin said. Cllr. Cummins queried if the Council would take on such a role if requested, but Chief Executive, Michael

Walsh, said the Council would have no powers under current legislation. “I doubt it could be done at local level,” Mr. Walsh said, pointing out it was unlikely there would be 31 different local authorities as regulators of waste collection charges.

Mr. Galvin also added it would be unworkable to have the Council as a regulator on bin collection rates because most waste collection operators work across county boundaries. The motion passed unanimously with no objections.

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UNA Dunphy of People Before Profit has condemned the 'corporate trick' to hike up bin charges. From September, the Government plans to allow waste disposal companies to charge by weight. They claim this will increase the use of recycling facilities but the real reason is to increase private profits. The new charges have not been announced yet but they are only going one way, and that is up.The Government compromise with Fianna Fail will not stop the price hikes. In a statement Ms. Dunphy said:Waste disposal is best achieved through local councils. We favour public collections paid for out of

progressive taxation.This would be less costly, more efficient and better for the environment. Privatisation has been a disaster. It has meant ever increasing costs, with some companies increasing their charges on an annual basis. Last year, the Government lifted a ban on pay by weight. In response, the companies immediately hiked up their charges. The privatisation of the bins has also been a disaster for the environment. Greyhound have been fined at least three times by the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to store waste properly. Oxigen have also been fined many times for cutting corners. We were told that private companies are more efficient.This is a lie. Currently there are three

bins and at least two companies in every area. This means six trucks coming to pick up waste. The Council could do two runs and be more efficient. In 2014, Greyhound locked workers out of their jobs for weeks on end.The owners were making profits but they wanted to attack the terms and conditions of their workers. Council staff would have better terms and conditions. This would help workers overall. People Before Profit will be holding street meetings in every area to help to organise the resistance. We want a major demonstration called for September that will build on the success of Right2Water.

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Fire Service liaises ‘very closely’ with Gardaí over deliberate fires and malicious call-outs DIRECTOR of Services, Ivan Grimes, has confirmed that Waterford Fire Service liaises “very closely” on an ongoing basis with the Gardaí in relation to fires which are deliberately set and malicious call-outs. Malicious false alarms occur when people deliberately alert the fire brigade where no emergency exists. His comments come after the monthly management report presented to the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council revealed that there have been a total of 22 malicious false alarm call-outs for the fire brigade in 2017. In June, three of the malicious call-outs were in the metro-

politan area, while one was in the Dungarvan-Lismore area. The figures also reveal that there was a total of 57 false alarm (good intent) call-outs. Good intent false alarm callouts include alarm system malfunctions, alarm systems alerting due to factors other than fire, such as steam, dust, power surges, break glass units accidently set off, etc., and persons mistakenly observing fires and calls to controlled burnings. Cllr. John Hearne asked if the Council analysed the data from the fire service to identify hotspots where stolen cars are burned out, etc. “Do we contact the Gardaí to put in place preventative con-

trols?” he asked. Mr. Grimes confirmed the fire service “liaises very closely” with the Gardaí in relation to fires that are deliberately set. “The fire service is responsible for putting out the fires and the Gardaí are responsible for investigating the cause and who is responsible,” he said. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald noted the number of malicious call-outs for the fire service and queried if they are investigated and culprits prosecuted? Mr. Grimes said the responsibility for pursuing malicious call-outs of the fire service is a matter for the Gardaí. He said there isn’t any information about successful prosec-

utions, but it is something he will check out and report back to the Council in due course. Meanwhile, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan praised a recent family open day at the new Waterford Fire Station. The open day included live fire demonstrations and rescue displays, and other family events and entertainment. “It was a great interactive day in the new fire station and it is something I would hope they would make an annual event,” Cllr. Mulligan suggested. Mr. Grimes said he would pass on Cllr. Mulligan’s suggestion to the Chief Fire Officer about making the family open day an annual event.

Council seeks further information on proposed solar farm near Kilmeaden FURTHER information was sought by Waterford City and County Council in relation to a proposed development of a solar farm near Kilmeaden. RES Ltd., with a business address at Willowbank Business Park, Milbrook, Larne, County Antrim, made an application to the Council on 16th November, 2016, for the proposed development of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) farm to generate renewable electricity on a 26.5 hectare site. The develop-

ment, titled ‘Loughdenee Solar Farm’ is to comprise of solar arrays, associated electrical infrastructure, fencing, access improvements and ecologically beneficial landscape works at Raheens, which is approximately two kilometres south of Kilmeaden, County Waterford. Waterford Council sought further information from the company regarding the development, in relation to an EIA screening report; photomontages of the proposed development

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from viewpoint locations; details of proposed screening planting; further information regarding a glint and glare report and road users on the regional road to the east of the site; details of existing farming practices on the land; a Biodiversity Management Plan; and details of proposed fencing. Waterford Council received the further information requested from RES Ltd., on 14th July, 2017. There have been three submissions so far on the planning application: one from Waterford Airport, which states it has no objection to the proposed solar farm; one from the Department of Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, which outlined some heritage-related observations / recommendations; and one from Inland Fisheries Ireland, which outlined proper safeguards be put in place as the development has the potential to convey deleterious matter (such as concrete, silt, fuel, oils, etc, from construction plant and equipment) to nearby waters; and the potential to spread non-native / invasive species of vegetation / plants if equipment used is not properly cleaned before and after usage. It is expected the Council will make a decision on the application by 10th August, 2017.

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Council seeks explanation Fine Gael politicians take cardiac over closure of Tourist care fight to government buildings Office Twitter account WATERFORD Council is to write to Fáilte Ireland seeking an explanation over the closure of the Waterford Tourist Information Office Twitter account. At the July meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Mary Roche questioned why the Waterford TIO Twitter account was closed. “They haven’t tweeted since 30th June, and our own ‘Visit Waterford’Twitter account hasn’t tweeted since 23rd June,” she said. “When Fáilte Ireland was asked about it, they said the Ireland’s Ancient East would take over it. That has not happened

and it is not satisfactory.” Cllr. Roche asked the Council to write to Fáilte Ireland over the decision. “Those accounts were working perfectly well and doing what it said on the tin. Now they’ve opted for a less optimum situation which seems to me to be absolutely crazy considering we get a far less slice of the tourism pie and tourism capital expenditure pie than many other parts of Ireland,” Cllr. Roche added. Director of Services, Lar Power said the Council will write to Fáilte Ireland about the matter.

A REPRESENTATIVE group of the thirty-seven Fine Gael councillors from across the South East region who wrote to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister of Health Simon Harris at the end of June had what is being described as a productive meeting with Minister Harris in Government Buildings on Tuesday, 18th July. The group consisting of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Waterford City and County Council Cllr. Pat Nugent and Cllr. John Cummins; Cllr. Fidelis Doherty, Kilkenny County Council; Marie Murphy, Tipperary County Council; Cllr. Larry O’Brien, Wexford County Council and Senator Paudie Coffey met with the Minister of Health last week to progress the issue of cardiology services at UHW and the associated commitments regarding hospital boards and academic posts at the hospital, as committed as part of

Professor Higgins’ report on the reorganisation of acute hospital services in 2013. Documentation pertaining to the commitments given to UHW, documentation regarding PPCI figures and tables regarding the budgets and associated staffing levels at comparable model 4 hospitals as published by the South East Economic Monitor were presented to Minister Harris. The Minister committed to proceeding with the appointment of personnel for the group hospital boards nationally immediately through the State appointment service and expected all of them to be in place in the coming months; sanction has been received from the Dept. Public Expenditure & Reform. This is a welcome move as the board will provide oversight of budgets for the South/South West Hospital Group, will priori-

tise service development and the group CEO will be accountable to the board. Regarding the academic posts committed to UHW as part of the reorganisation of acute hospital network the Minister has said he will investigate the hold up and revert to the group directly. The appointment of these academic posts at UHW in conjunction with UCC will underpin the provision of critical specialities for the entire South East region and would be a significant benefit in recruitment and retention of the highest calibre of medical consultants and other staff. In relation to the development of 24/7 cardiology services for the South East, the delegation stressed the anger and resentment that is present across the region and reinforced the fact that the Herity report was flawed on so many levels.

Ensuring there was an international expert that was independent of the HSE and Department to carry out the national review of Primary PCI services that was agreed with Waterford Oireachtas members was discussed, as were proposals around the separate review of cardiology services in the South East. The case for a second permanent Cath Lab should be reinforced by the provision of the mobile lab but it is important that all hospitals within the region support the service and utilise the additional resources that are being put into UHW. The Minister agreed to meet the delegation again in September and the group look forward to working towards the delivery of the commitments that were given as part of the acute hospital reorganisation process that will benefit patients across the entire South East region.

Further information sought on Applegreen’s proposed extension of RSA and IFA issue joint road safety appeal urging petrol station road users to take extra care during Summer FURTHER information was sought by Waterford City and County Council in relation to a proposed development at the Applegreen Filling Station in Clonmel. The company, Petrogas Group Ltd., is seeking to make an extension to their existing Applegreen building, as well as reconfiguration of the internal layout of the building, along with other alterations, and provision of external seating and other works at its site on the Dungarvan Road, Greenane, Clonmel. (Council reference: 17109). Waterford Council received the application on 17th February, 2017, and further information was requested on 12th April, 2017, in relation to the proposal to discharge waste water from the jet car wash to lands at risk from

flood and in close proximity to the River Suir Special Area of Conservation, which is unacceptable to the planning authority. The company was requested to submit revised details to include relevant drawings and pre-connection agreement from Irish Water to connect to public services. Further information was received from the company on 14th July, 2017, which stated that it is now proposed the discharge waste water from the jet wash will be diverted on site to the proposed storage tank and associated foul pumping station, which was discussed and agreed with Irish Water. Waterford Council is due to make a decision on the planning application by 10th August, 2017.

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THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) have urged road users to take extra care as the number of tractors, trailers and other farm machinery on the roads increases over the summer months. The appeal comes as many farmers around the country are in the middle of the silage cutting season. Ms. Moyagh Murdock, Chief Executive, RSA said: “This is a very busy time of year for farmers, with silage cutting already underway. The number of tractors and trailers out using the roads will increase dramatically. As a result the risk of a collision involving a road user and farm machinery has increased. As such I am asking all drivers to be on the look out for tractors, trailers and other farm machinery exiting from fields and farm yards. If you are travelling behind farm machinery, please be patient and only over take when it’s safe to do so. We should all expect the unexpected, as danger could literally be around the next corner.” Drivers of agricultural vehicles are being

reminded that they are covered by road traffic laws on driver licensing, insurance, standards in relation to vehicle roadworthiness, vehicle lighting and motor tax. Advising farmers, Joe Healy, President, IFA, said: “I am asking farmers to be safety conscious whenever bringing a farm vehicle onto the public road. Farmers should be aware of traffic building up behind them and keep left where possible to allow other vehicles pass safely. I would appeal to other road users to show patience when encountering farm machinery on the road. With understanding on both sides, the roads can be safer for everybody.” The RSA and the IFA have the following advice for drivers of agricultural tractors and trailers; • Ensure that wheels are regularly washed down to avoid carrying mud and stones onto the public road. • Ensure that loads are properly secured (using an appropriate restraint method) and be aware of low bridges and overhead power

lines. • For large farming vehicles, consideration should be given to using an escort vehicle to warn other road users and ensure that tractors are driven at an appropriate speed for the road conditions. • Your driving mirror must provide an adequate view of the road to the rear and all agricultural vehicles must have proper working brakes on both tractor and trailer units. They must also be fitted with lights, reflectors and indicators. • Don’t load the trailer in such a way that it would make it unstable on the road, and beware of low bridges, overhanging trees, overhead cables and uneven road surfaces which could cause the load to shift and possibly overturn. Farmers are also urged to ensure that the drivers they use are competent and do not carry a passenger unless the tractor is equipped to carry one.The trailer should not be used for transporting people unless it has provision for carrying them.

Councillor blasts new 30 km/h signs in small estates as ‘complete waste of taxpayers’ money’ A WATERFORD Councillor has blasted new 30 km/h signage in housing estates as “a complete waste of taxpayers money” and said a ramp would have better served smaller housing estates. “The government has brought all these 30 km/h signs in,” Cllr. O’Donnell said. “I reckon a ramp would be better in the smaller estates than all that signage going up,” he said. “In Old Parish alone, we have two housing estates with five or six houses, and they had these

30 km/h signs put up. How are the Gardaí supposed to man these areas? Those signs cost a lot of money to put up and there is no need for them - it is a complete waste of taxpayers money.” He said he believed there are no speeding issues in smaller housing estates, and a speed ramp would have served better than a 30 km/h sign. He said in the bigger housing estates where there are speeding issues, he believed those issues are caused by some people living in those estates, not outsiders.

One of the new signs in a County Waterford housing estate.

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Council looking to purchase up to 30 second-hand homes this year WATERFORD Council has submitted a request to the Department of Housing to acquire between 20 and 30 second-hand homes this year for social housing. At the July meeting of the Council, Cllr. John Cummins said he recently met with Housing Minister, Eoghan Murphy, who told him there is money available from the Department for local authorities to purchase second hand homes. “He said it was an essential part of rebuilding Ireland,” Cllr. Cummins said. “But, Waterford Council has

not applied for any money to purchase properties in 2017. I would ask that it be expedited, because if the Minister has the proposal on his desk, he will take action on it.” Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, confirmed the Council has only just submitted a request to the Department to purchase between 20 and 30 houses this year. “I’m glad to see you would have given the Minister some encouragement to support our application,” Mr. Grimes said. “Last year we acquired 79 second-hand houses, largely for

applicants with medical priorities, which has actually added to the workload of the Council’s housing section this year, because in addition to dealing with voids [vacant houses] we’ve had to manage the adaptation of those houses for our housing applicants,” he said. “We’ve given more priority to advancing our own capital projects this year, and the repair and lease scheme. The benefit of getting new units into the housing stock, whether private or social, has a significant economic stimulus in terms of jobs, so that will be our priority going forward.”

Cllr. Cummins queried what steps the Council has taken to reduce the number of voids [vacant houses] in the Council’s housing stock. Mr. Grimes replied that the Council has put in place procurement frameworks for services and did some restructuring of their own internal housing staff to help reduce the time it takes to refurbish a vacant house and bring it up to standard to be re-let. He said that he would have more detailed information on vacant houses at the next monthly Council meeting.

Council grants permission to BSB Community Energy Ltd. for retention of meteorological masts PERMISSION to retain two temporary meteorological masts for a further two years in Kilmacthomas has been granted by Waterford City and County Council.

BSB Community Energy Ltd., had sought permission on 22nd May, 2017, to retain the two masts in the townlands of Ballygarran and Garranturton, Kilmacthomas, for a further two

years, with the height of the masts not to exceed 80 metres. (Council planning references: 17346 and 17347). There were 54 submissions in total made on the two planning

applications from local residents of the area, objecting to the retention of the masts. Both applications were granted with four conditions, by the Council on 13th July, 2017.

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Work begins to remove dangerous bend on ‘one of worst roads in West Waterford’ WORK has started at a junction in Ring to remove a dangerous bend in the road. The road, which leads up to the Ring GAA pitch has been closed to allow the work to progress and the project is expected to take until 2nd August. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell, who was instrumental in ensuring the work went ahead, labelled the road leading to the GAA pitch as “one of the worst roads in West Waterford”. “It will be a mighty job when it is completed, because there will be footpaths and public lighting which will go up to the GAA pitch. There will also be a pedestrian crossing from the Helvick Road onto the footpath leading up to the GAA pitch,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. Cllr. O’Donnell expressed his thanks to landowners, Liam Kelly and his family, and Shane

Independent Councillor Seamus O’Donnell. Sullivan, for allowing the Council to remove the dangerous bend in the road. “I would also like to thank the engineers, who took me on board from day one; and all the staff in the Council who worked on this project, and to Overseer, John Manahan, who put in a good lot of work as well,” Cllr. O’Donnell added.

The road leading to Ring GAA pitch which will be closed until 2nd August to facilitate works to remove the dangerous bend at the junction with the Ring to Helvick Road.

Councillors criticise missed meetings report and procedures By Christy Parker AMERICAN writer Mark Twain once popularised the observation that there are three kinds of falsehoods – “lies, damned lies and statistics.” It’s a view that Councillors at July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting would have readily embraced. The meeting was drawing to a close when Cllr. Declan Doocey referred to recent media reports on the level of Waterford Councillor’s attendances - and non-attendances - at meetings during 2016. The information, distributed by Waterford Council in its Annual Report for 2016, revealed that Cllr. Doocey had missed 17 official meetings, a similar number assigned to Cllr. John Pratt and the highest absentee rate. The meetings were diverse, involving various committee gatherings and so on throughout the year. The figures also showed that Councillors Doocey and Pratt attended 42 and 44 meetings respectively, a rate that equalled or surpassed that of over half their political colleagues. Mark Twain knew what he was saying. Cllr. Doocey focused on the absentee rate however, criticising “ridiculous headlines” that had “caused embarrassment” to his family. He applied the age-old political defence strategy of taking aim at the messenger, wondering why the press should have been given such information at all. This translates as, ‘why should the public be informed?’ and so is probably not the wisest response - particularly with the press in the same room! HOSPITALISED Cllr. Doocey was apologetic to constituents but then delivered the very valid explanation that he had missed several meetings due to undergoing two knee replacements. “I have medical evidence and surgeons’ let-

ters if needed,” he stated, having stressed that he had always done his best to attend as many meetings as possible. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan believed the real problem was systematic; he was unhappy that many meetings, such as workshops etc., weren’t deemed official at all. Conversely, funerals and other events can be deemed official, thus compelling rural Councillors to travel to the city at very short notice. He founded it “very insulting” to have to attend a funeral lest it be recorded – and reported - as missing a meeting. Not unlike Cllr. Doocey, he too had missed several meetings in 2015, due to illness. Cllr. James Tobin concurred and called for guidelines to define official meetings. He felt much of what persisted was derived from pre-amalgamation days. Cllr. Pratt meanwhile described the reports as “sensationalism.” Having consulted with the Council’s meetings administrator, Eddie Ruane, he believed he shouldn’t have been listed as a top absentee at all, although he didn’t explain why. UNFAIR DEDUCTIONS Cllr. Pratt assured that whenever he had missed a meeting he was almost certainly involved in other Council matters or familyrelated events. He believed constituents knew that he always tried to attend as many meetings as possible. As for funerals, the Councillor felt it unfair that “pay can be deducted” for missing a funeral, even if having visited a funeral home. In effect basic pay is not literally deducted, but missing a percentage of meetings results in some additional travelling expenses being unpaid. Cllr. Siobhán Whelan said being a Councillor was the only job she ever had where one was “not allowed sick days” and found it “an absolute scandal” that pay would

be deducted accordingly. She attended as many meetings as possible, she said, noting that there were “an awful lot” of them in a year. Cllr. Geoghegan returned that being censure for missing meetings ill or incapacitated was an issue he had helped raise for some time as Vice-President of the Association of Irish Local Government (AILG). He cited the lack of maternity leave for female Councillors as “absolutely crazy”, though he neglected to include the paternal equivalent. Meantime the annual report and ensuing “bright headlines”, could give the false impression that “some Councillors were not bothering to show up at meetings”, he said. Cllr. Séamus O’Donnell began to inquire whether Senators had similar provision, but was hastily cut short by Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin. Cllr. O’Donnell instead settled for a gripe about the published expenses not including petrol or diesel expenditure. Cllr. Cronin observed that “a lot of meetings double up” with obvious consequences and sympathised with Cllr. Doocey. “Did anyone from the media contact you?”, he asked. “No,” came the reply. Mr Ruane clarified that attendance at funeral only became official “where the Council itself makes the decision to attend as a body” (no pun intended!). Cllr. Geoghegan insisted that funerals should not be designated as official meetings and suggested the matter be referred to the Corporate Policy Group (CPG). Mr Ruane agreed, reminding the meeting that a Notice of Motion at a recent Council plenary meeting had sought to alter the rule on absenteeism on health grounds, but it was refused by a minister. As Mark Twain also reflected: “Nothing so needs reforming as other people’s habits”.

Road updates sought

By Christy Parker

BALLYDUFF SCHOOL COUNCILLOR John Pratt was grateful that €220,000 had been acquired for Clár schemes across Ballysaggart, Cappoquin, Lismore and Whitechurch but wondered if some works could also be conducted at Ballyduff school in regard to parking and related safety issues. Senior Executive Engineer Gabriel Hynes agreed to investigate. BOG ROAD AND GLENSHELANE Cllr. Pratt also sought an update on requested alleviation work on a dip on Dungarvan’s Bog Road and also as to whether the council intends and to conduct any work at Glenshelane near Cappoquin. He had previously informed that many of the Glenshane walkways were not in good condition, especially those leading up to Mount Melleray. Mr. Hynes said work was conducted on the Bog Road this year but funding requirements meant there would prob-

ably be no more done until the 2018 road works programme unless, possibly, money became available later this year. He neglected to comment on Glenshane. CONGRESS VILLAS Cllr. Pat Nugent asked about a footpath replacement at Congress Villas, Dungarvan, to which Executive Engineer John Leonard replied that subject to funding, some work may ensue later in the year. STREET SIGNS AND ABBEYSIDE POND Cllr Nugent also sought the reinstatement of a street sign bearing the name Richie Walsh Road that was removed during the Dungarvan Square restoration and any other similarly affected signage. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan urged the Council to “just get on with it.” Cllr. Nugent complimented the council on “a wonderful job” around the pond at Abbeyside before asking that a second seat be provided, “even if just for summer”, as had been requested by families. Mr. Hynes agree to progress both requests.

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Workshop sought to discuss ‘economic inadequacies’ in Waterford and South East THE Chief Executive of Waterford Council, Michael Walsh, said he will be available to meet with Councillors in relation to a workshop to discuss the economic inadequacies in Waterford and the South East from National Government. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Mary Roche sought the workshop in light of a recent IDA presentation to the Council and the latest release of the South East Economic Monitor, to examine “all sectors, from tourism, health, jobs, etc., because Waterford is badly underperforming and we are not receiving our fair share of capital expenditure”. She said Waterford needs to have a co-ordinated approach in the matter. “I’m sure that every other county has a path worn to the Taoiseach and Ministers. Ray Griffin spoke to the Council last October after the South East Economic Monitor was released last year and

he suggested forming a South East Development Company to look at matters and tackle the inequality and apartheid in spending as it relates to this part of the country,” Cllr. Roche said. “We need to take this a lot more seriously, look at it more closely and give it more thought as to how we can progress it.” Chief Executive, Michael Walsh, said he is completely “at the behest” of the Council and would make himself available if the Council wish to hold a workshop. Cllr. Roche proposed the workshop to look at how the Council can address the inadequacies in what is received from national funding. “I think we should consider looking at it on a South East basis, rather than just Waterford,” she said. Cllr. Davy Daniels seconded the proposal for the workshop.

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Council appoints new Tourism Officer WATERFORD City and County Council has appointed a new Tourism Officer. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan queried if the Council had recruited a new Tourism Officer yet? Responding, Director of Services, Lar Power said the competition for the position has concluded and the person appointed, from internal, met the requirements of the competition. Mr. Power announced that Libby McGinn-

Murphy is the new Tourism Officer, who will be based in the city. Ms. McGinn-Murphy has previously held the position of Engineering Technician with the Council and has worked in various sections, including housing and environment. Cllr. Declan Doocey welcomed the appointment of the new Tourism Officer, but expressed disappointment that she is based in the city. “The far West needs to be represented as well, and we’ve a lot to offer!” Cllr. Doocey said.

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Councillor wants Waterford to follow Dublin model in HAP scheme A WATERFORD Councillor is looking for the local authority to follow the model in Dublin regarding the implementation of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme. HAP is a form of social housing support provided by all local authorities. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan said in Dublin, the local authority provides a deposit and rent in advance to landlords under the HAP scheme. “Can we possibly pursue the Dublin model and implement it?” he asked. “Because there seems to be a breakdown in communication when people go onto the HAP scheme regarding whether a deposit is available or not.” Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said the initiative was

specifically targeted at Dublin, where the Dublin Regional Homeless Executive, which serves all four local authorities in Dublin, is paying one months rent plus deposit, which is also usually one months rent. “Here in Waterford and other local authorities, we pay the rent, but we do not provide the deposit.The deposit is paid by the Department of Social Protection,” Mr. Grimes said. “In that context, the level of homelessness in Dublin is significantly higher. The Dublin Homeless Regional Executive is dealing with 6,000 individuals on a nightly basis. I don’t want to underestimate our homeless problem, but that Dublin figure is quite scary,” Mr. Grimes said. “I have no problem putting in a request to the Department and I will keep you informed of any response,” Mr. Grimes added.

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Mass on the Mountain Housing issues aired at July’s DungarvanLismore meeting By Christy Parker

The picture above of Fr. Michael Collender, OSA, celebrating Mass on Cruachán three years ago, is a reminder to readers that the Annual Commemorative Mass will take place on Sunday, 6th August, at 3.00 p.m. to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the provision of the Cross of Hope and Peace on Cruachán. As usual, there will be transport from the road with refreshments afterwards. There will be an address of welcome and also a talk on the history of the Cross. All are welcome to attend this very pleasant event.

Proposed layoffs at Waterford Airport a threat to safety - Cullinane DAVID Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, said yesday, Tuesday, that the proposed move by management at Waterford Airport to cut staff cover for emergency and search and rescue should not be allowed to happen. Deputy Cullinane said: "I have received information that Waterford airport is to lay off four fire-fighters and security personnel, a move that will have a significant impact on search and rescue for the south east. "It will also have significant

implications for emergency cover at the airport itself. "According to some sources within the airport, the management are proposing to 'step in' to fire-fighter roles in order to keep the service staffed at minimum standards. "If this turns out to be the case it will be completely unacceptable. "The government subsidises the emergency helicopter at Waterford airport so this is not simply a matter for the airport's

management but for the Minister as well. "These cuts, if implemented, will cost lives. "It is not possible to cut emergency services that are already running at a minimum level and expect a hopeful outcome. "I will be writing to the CEO of Waterford Airport, as well as the Minister for Transport Shane Ross, to explain the situation and give assurances to the people of Waterford and the south east that lives will not be put at risk."

TENANT PURCHASE SCHEME WATERFORD Council is awaiting further information from the Department of Environment regarding possible changes to Part V of the Tenant Purchase scheme, Director of Services for Housing Ivan Grimes told the July Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. The director was responding to an inquiry from Cllr. John Pratt. Part V units relate specifically to houses designed for older tenants, travellers, and people with disabilities who are transferring from institutional care to community-based living. The units are excluded from the Tenant Purchase Scheme to ensure that these units remain available for people in need of social housing support and that the original policy goals of the legislation are not eroded over time. Mr. Grimes said Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy had recently told the Dáil that a review had been completed and his department was consulting with other departments to advance the changes. “But we have no information as to what the changes might be”, the director informed. ONE-BEDROOM HOUSING DEMAND Cllr. Siobhán Whelan thanked the Director Council for allowing Councillors to have information as to addresses that are occupied – after three years of trying to get such information! There was still considerable dissatisfaction surrounding the council’s approach to housing information, the Councillor continued. She said most local authority housing applicants are assessed for one-bedroom housing but noted that there were just 41 one-bed units available in the Dungarvan– Lismore district. She asked if it was fair on people to assess them for one such property while being aware that they would be waiting years for one, if ever they would get it. “And there aren’t many two-bedroom properties either”, she added, quoting a figure of 283 according to council information. Mr. Grimes agreed there was a high demand across the city and county for one and two bedroom houses. He said very little social – or any –

housing had been built over the past decade but the council was now beginning to build up its capital programme and would “increasingly provide” for such demand.The director accepted there was considerable frustration amongst people but assured that there were “a number of capital schemes underway or beginning shortly” that he hoped would “make dents in the housing list.” Cllr.Whelan said that meantime people remained frustrated at the dearth of information provided, which amounted to not knowing where they were on the list. She asked for more transparency in regard to managing people’s expectations. The councillor cited the standard advice given was to apply for HAPS, but it was very difficult to find private housing. She accepted it was a “Government created” problem but nonetheless felt “people should be treated with a bit more respect and a bit more compassion.” CARAVANS Cllr. Whelan extended her inquiries to asking whether the council might “look outside the box” and consider supplying a reasonable caravan for people living in mobile homes that are in bad condition whilst they await housing. Mr. Grimes recommended she bring such cases to him on an individual basis for consideration. HAP INSPECTIONS Cllr. John Pratt asked whether he was correct in thinking that the Council inspects a HAP provided premises within eight months of the first payment. He also asked if a person on a HAP scheme is deemed to be housed or were they still on a housing list? “Do they have to apply for a transfer and if they do, is the date they were on the list prior to getting the HAPS taken into consideration?”, he also inquired. Mr. Grimes said he would have to inquire as to the last question but people in HAP properties could “apply for housing under choice- based letting and do remain eligible for social housing”, he informed. He confirmed too that the Council is required to inspect property within eight months of a first payment with the inspector endeavouring to make contact with the tenant directly to arrange an inspection.

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Square bashing in evidence at Municipal District Meeting By Christy Parker DUNGARVAN’S Square continues to evoke comment amongst local politicians and July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting provided further commentary. Cllr Siobhán Whelan questioned the quality of the Square’s lighting, which she described as “very dim.” Senior Executive Engineer Gabriel Hynes quickly enlightening her that “the Square’s public lighting is complete.” Cllr Whelan also called for more finger posts indicating the Square on the Causeway, pointing out that traders may be losing tourist custom due to poor signage. Mr. Hynes said the council hoped to conduct a complete

review of Dungarvan signage in the coming months with a programme planned for additional signage throughout Dungarvan. Cllr Séamus O’Donnell, not exactly renowned for running bus tours of the Square, complained that the ‘fried egg” miniroundabout at the junction with Mary Street was “causing awful problems” for drivers. A sense of deju vu prevailed as Mr Hynes explained that the junction “was designed in accordance with the design manual for urban roads and streets.” He said it was based on minimum road markings and signage under a shared space concept, including low speeds. That said, he added, the council was reviewing it and “may or may not make some changes.”

Cllr O’Donnell, unmoved, said he could “not understand why there are pedestrian crossings near to the ‘egg’. If the engineer was talking about shared spaces, drivers were “talking about someone getting killed!”, he insisted. Mr Hynes repeated the “shared space environment” refrain and its allowance of “equal right to cyclists, pedestrians and cars.” Cllr Damien Geoghegan interjected that it was “of different standard” to the norm but people were now “getting used to it and it is delivering.” Cathaoirleach Tom Cronin called a halt to the debate lest “we’ll be talking about it until 6 o’clock!” Judging by the egg timer perhaps.

New Dog Warden for County soon to be unleashed By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council has completed its application process for a new dog warden and is now drawing up a shortlist, Senior Environment Officer Ray Moloney told July’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. Responding to an inquiry from Cllr John Pratt, the officer said the vacancy had attracted a lot of applications and an interview board was now also being established. Cllr Pratt paid tribute to environmental officer Clive Power who, he said, was “doing a great job.” Cllr Pratt stood corrected however when he described Mr Power as maybe the only environment officer in the county but he dealt with dog

fouling issues in the Dungarvan-Lismore district very quickly and efficiently. Mr. Moloney said there was a similar environment officer in the Comeragh region and two in the city. Cllr Pratt also advised that there are ways of reporting illegal dumping to the council’s environment section but further advised “not to tamper with bags” as names might be contained within and also tampering with bags could hamper prosecution. Meanwhile, Cllr Siobhán Whelan said Dungarvan was “looking fabulous” these days but she hoped the proposed new bin charges wouldn’t spark an increase in illegal dumping. (Hard to imagine it getting much worse!) Mr. Moloney echoed her sentiments.

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Hurlers advance confidently ONCE more we are pleased to congratulate our Senior Hurlers who gave such an assured performance in the new Páirc Ui Chaoimh, Cork to overcome the challenge of Wexford to gain a place in the All-Ireland Semi-Final for the third year in a row. Having despatched Kilkenny with a competent display some weeks ago, their next opponents, Cork should hold no terrors for this young, experienced and talented squad. What a tragedy that Tadhg de Burca collected a red card under what many commentators are describing as dubious circumstances. He is a player whose efforts, workrate, commitment and talents know no bounds and to find himself in a possible suspension situation is tragic for him and for the team who depend so much on his reliability at the back. Procedures will have to be gone through and we can only hope, based on his impeccable play and clean record, that the incident can be explained away. However, the record shows that Waterford will contest their third All-Ireland Semi-Final in a row and, on their record and victories to date, they should not be lacking confidence. This was a fine team performance from goalkeeper to the forward line, but it would not be wrong to single out the two veterans of the side, Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh and Kevin Moran for special mention on their performances. Their inspiration and leadership were a steadying influence on the team who have come confidently, decisively and successfully through another test. This will be of great benefit in their next game and hopefully, the All-Ireland Final itself. There should be an air off confidence about this team going into Croke Park for the Semi-Final encounter on

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate August 13th, for most of the team have played this venue several time already and strong opposition from Cork should hold no fears for them. There will be much planning and training; long nights of practice and numerous pep talks before mid-August, but the most important ingredient will be self- belief and after this year’s campaigns and the disappointments of the past, Waterford will have every reason to want to succeed. We are confident they can come through.

Water: The Drogheda Experience THE absence of a water supply for the people of Drogheda and hinterland for the past five days has once more brought the question of public water supplies and the agency responsible for them into clear focus. For various reasons, Irish Water has again been found wanting, as a large segment of our population struggles to maintain a relatively normal lifestyle in the absence of an effective water supply. Businesses, particularly the hospitality sector, have been greatly inconvenienced with many having to close their doors for the want of adequate water even for their toilets. Catering machines, washing up facilities and a supply for emergencies have all been affected to varying degrees causing upset to the normal running of business.

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Domestic supplies have also been curtailed with consequent hardship for private users, particularly families. There can be no suggestion that because Irish Water is now in charge, the pipe bursts and consequent emergency would not have arisen. What is in question is the speed of the response and the understanding of the particular problems encountered in repairing those particular mains. It is strongly claimed locally that had there been the spread of knowledge available under the former Town Council, the root of the problem could have been tackled earlier and the necessary parts either sourced from manufacturers, or machined locally. The trial and error method employed was ineffective. What is being complained of is that in the absence of a Town Council or dedicated public representatives for the town – the largest in Ireland – information was not being disseminated early enough or fast enough to cater for the needs of the public. It is claimed that had there been a Mayor and Members specifically for the town and a knowledgeable local staff, they would have been able to react quicker, give a better service and look to the needs of the local population as a priority. Notifications issued by Irish water in respect of named villages and districts were given a County Meath address rather than one in County Louth, indicating a very basic lack of information and even geography of the region. Even without these deficiencies, there would have been engineering difficulties, but would have been dealt with faster and more effectively by a local staff. Likewise, emergency measures to bring water to the public are slower and less effective because staff who are dealing with the emergency do not have local knowledge of the area. This revelation reinforces the claims for the return of the Town Councils, a proposal which has been hinted at and which would be welcomed with open arms by the representationally deprived towns of this County.

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Co-ordinator Clare promises warm, holistic welcome for visitors to Cancer Support House Christy Parker meets Aglish resident and Youghal’s Cork ARC Cancer Support House co-ordinator Clare O’Neill CORK ARC Cancer Support House co-ordinator Clare O’Neill says the Cancer Support Centre is committed to applying a broad-based approach to its services, based on physical, psychological and practical approach to care. The administrator, who lives in Geosh near Aglish, was speaking just a few short months after the centre opened its doors. Clare is a member of the Dungarvan Hill Walking Club, swims all year round in the sea at Ballyquin and practices Yoga in Youghal. It is perhaps unsurprising then that she values applying a broad-based approach to the centre, based on physical, psychological and practical care. Speaking in the soft tone that reflects calmness and reassurance, the co-ordinator says counselling will be augmented by touch therapy services like massage and reflexology. “When dealing with cancer, a balanced, holistic approach is paramount”, she explains.“I am fully confident we will meet these requirements within a warm, welcoming and relaxed environment.” The new centre is a converted B & B premises on Youghal’s Friar Street and was purchased by the Youghal Cancer Support Group who, under founder and cancer survivor Therése O’Connell raised over €200,000 over a seven-year campaign. Several of the founding members remain as trustees. The house has been leased to Cork ARC (Aftercare Research and Counselling), as one of that organisation’s three centres along with those in Cork city and Bantry. Clare was appointed coordinator earlier this year following a varied and successful nursing career in Britain and Ireland. A CAREER IN CARING Clare served three decades practising clinical oncology care with Britain’s NHS, acquiring a BSc in breast cancer nursing and an MBA in health executive management. She has also

worked extensively as a complementary therapist, trained in management and A & E and acquired a Masters in primary care. She furthermore brings personal empathy to her job, having lost friends and relatives to cancer. Since returning to Ireland a decade ago the mother of one has worked in general nursing in hospitals and welfare centres across east Cork, along with eight years as a nurse co-ordinator at ARC Cork. Born in Greystones, Co. Wicklow and the third eldest child in a family of nine “plus a few foster children”, Clare’s dad Bill was a pharmacist and her mum Lavinia was a home economics teacher. The family moved to Hertfordshire when Clare was a baby though they frequently re-visited Ireland. In 1994 the nurse joined Cancer Research UK a charity initiative involving 14 countries that focused on breast cancer and the potential of the hormone therapy drug tamoxifen as a preventative. Studying general nursing in London, Clare was taught to “treat the whole person”, i.e. adopt a physical and psychiatric approach.“This is very important in cancer support,” she enthuses. “Just like the person going for an operation, the person with a cancer diagnosis, or even those close to them, will have a wider profile; they will have mortgages, jobs and other that are being impacted upon with resultant stress.” Clare brought her experience back to Ireland in 2002, returning with her then 7 year-old daughter Rosie to join Bill and Lavinia who had retired to Clashmore. Sadly, Bill died in 2009. In the years that followed, Clare worked variously at Youghal hospital, in Ballymacoda and Shanagarry respite homes and, for the latter 10 years at Youghal’s Cois Abhainn, where

she was senior staff nurse. From 2008 she combined her work at Cois Abhainn with ARC Cork on a road that would eventually lead to the Friar Street appointment. “Through the years I got to know GPs and health workers but also how a community network supports people”, she reflects. “But mostly I saw there are so many people who need support.” PROVIDING THE ANSWERS All of which leads to the Cork ARC service and a good reference point on which to ask questions and seek updates from the co-ordinator: ‘Tell us what to expect from Youghal’s Cork ARC Cancer Support facility and what will be provided: Firstly, it is a free facility. It is set in a two-storey property in Friar Street with rear and close by parking. It has nine rooms for various treatment and purposes. We are affiliated to the Irish Cancer Society also. What treatments/help is provided? We provide various holistic treatments such as reflexology, massages and other touch therapies, etc. We are not a clinical centre but there are so many facets that we try to deal with; we provide information and counselling - including bereavement counselling if need be. We try to relieve anxiety and stress and to help people affected by cancer to make informed, insightful decisions in regard to any aspect of their journey through cancer. Often it is easier to talk to someone from outside family or even friendship circles; and by the same process, unloading a problem can settle the mind for future situations. We can also act as ambassadors and make contact with other people or services on behalf of a visitor and arrange appointments, seek medical cards or whatever. This is the essence of the house. We are there to listen,

advise and facilitate, professionally and with kindness and in a totally confidential and nonjudgemental manner. People’s needs will vary a lot; sometimes a cup of tea and a chat is sufficient and sometimes there may be more profound needs. We will strive constantly to be up-to-date with our information because cancer treatment is constantly changing with new technology and methods. Certainly more people than ever are surviving with the disease but still there will always be choices to make and individuals must be given all available information when having to do so. We will always be running specialist events too, such as information evenings with guest therapists and other care professionals. These will be well advertised in advance. Do you have any overall philosophy running through your approach? Every case is individual but I may just suggest that a patient slows down a little, take their foot off the accelerator a little in everything – breathing, thinking, reacting and so on. Slow it down and try to have a visual thought about it. It’s part mindfulness and part empowerment but clinical decisions have to be made and if not ready for that decision yet then ok we can wait. It’s simple but it works. Is it Centre appointmentdriven? People may ring up for an appointment or may just drop in. What staff do you have and what is required of them? We have trained volunteer staff and will be continuously training people on an annual basis. Volunteers can hail from any walk of life and be of any age.We teach listening skills, how to research information, how to reflect on things and impart information and advice and the importance of confidentiality. No medical knowledge is required and often cancer survivors are

Cork ARC Cancer Support House co-ordinator Clare O’Neill keen to enter into volunteer support. It can be a daunting role obviously but I have seen it work with ARC and the same approach will work here. Staff will always compliment the centre and vice versa. It is a place of peace and comfort and friendliness. If we stay true to the values and ethos of the place we will always be ok. That said, it is important that we also provide support for staff and that they too feel free to talk and resolve any issues they have whether personal or professional. Basically staff need to know that they too have care and support. Can someone contact you now if they wish to train as a volunteer or to become in any way involved? Yes. You have a message for the wider world in relation to cancer, don’t you? Firstly, there is so much more exposure and information on the illness now. But unfortunately people also jump on the bandwagon for other motives, such as pushing beauty and lifestyle products.There are different attitudes emanating from pharmaceutical companies. A lot of products we use are carcinogenic –producing radiation, using preservatives and suchlike That is why I want to bring the message into schools and to demystify the disease. I’d like transition year students to come to the house, see what we are

doing and maybe make suggestions. I’d like to see yoga introduced into primary schools. And I’d like to see a stall put on corporate interests because what some of them are doing is an absolute disgrace. One of the most difficult challenges must be how to help a child whose parent has cancer: Yes, but we have literature and resources for different groups and we have family therapy that helps adults on how to inform children. We hope to start a programme on play therapy called CLIMB – Children’s Lives Include Moments of Bravery. And a final word: The Cork ARC Cancer Support House has been a truly remarkable achievement in a relatively short space of time. Tremendous credit is due to Therése O’Connell and the Youghal Cancer Support Group for what they have achieved and we will certainly strive to do them proud. Of course, fundraising will be perpetual. And I hope we can rely on the ongoing support of the east Cork and west Waterford communities in the coming years. Cork ARC Cancer Support House is at 29 Friar Street. Current opening hours; Wednesdays 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. Contact: http://www.corkcancersupport.ie/news/cork-arcyoughal or Facebook; Tele: (024) 91654/086-1895803; email: info@corkcancersupport.ie

Report on Old Pike Inn to be discussed with Councillor THE Director of Services for Housing, Ivan Grimes, is to discuss a report he received in relation to the vacant ‘Old Pike Inn’ with Cllr. Liam Brazil. The Old Pike Inn is located just off the N25 at the Pike, Dungarvan. Cllr. Brazil raised the issue again at the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council. “The Old Pike Inn has been lying idle for the last eight years. Is there anything we can do to turn it into livable accommodation? It would be ideal for a hostel,” Cllr. Brazil said. “I think it is in our best interests to get this building into a livable condition. I am very disappointed that it has been lying idle,” he said. Mr. Grimes said he sought a detailed report on the Old Pike Inn, but had only just received the report that morning. “I’ve had no opportunity to discuss it with Cllr. Brazil,” he said. Mr. Grimes said he would discuss the report with Cllr. Brazil over the coming days.

Launch of the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show and 'The Show Story', a book tracing the history of the Show (l. to r.): Anita Geoghegan, Ann O'Donnell, Margaret Browne and Joan Roynane, pictured at the launch in The Park Hotel.

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€250,000 funding to improve ‘capacity and quality’ of local childcare A CAPITAL funding injection of almost of quarter of a million euro to improve both the ‘capacity and quality’ of Waterford’s childcare sector has been confirmed by Minister of State John Halligan T.D. The approved 2017 Early Years Capital Funding can be drawn down immediately by successful applicants, Minister Halligan said: “Overall funding of €240,703.41 has been awarded to sixteen childcare centres, crèches and other Early Years services across Waterford to provide new childcare places, maintenance and building work as well as outdoor play areas. This badly needed

funding will increase the availability of accessible, affordable quality childcare in Waterford.” The funding has been allocated through the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to 683 pre-school providers nationwide, an increase in €4.4m on the amount announced for this programme in March 2017. “Two Waterford applicants were successful under Strand 1, which provides grants of up to €50,000 for new childcare places”, Minister Halligan continued. “A further six local community projects received funding under Strand 2, to provide improvements and maintenance

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to their building. Amongst the successful applicants in this strand are St. Joseph's Childcare Centre, Sacred Heart Community Childcare Project Limited and Baile Beag First Steps Creche Company Limited in the city. “Strand 3 funding, for the provision of natural outdoor play areas, was awarded to a further eight Waterford projects providing Early Years care, including Fenor National School and Passage East Child Development Initiative Limited.” Nationally, more than 2,200 new childcare places and the doubling of funding to €8.4 million pave the way for big changes in September, according to Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone: “I am delighted to be able to more than double the funding being provided to Early Years Services at this critical time. We are responding to huge demand from Early Years providers. As Minister, I hold the provision of quality, affordable and accessible childcare as a very highest priority.“This year’s Early Years Capital Funding programme received an overwhelming amount of applications from providers who share these same goals. “This funding will benefit children, families and providers under our Early Years programmes, and will contribute to the development of an infrastructure that is ready to meet the radical new approach to subsidising childcare outlined in Budget 2017.”

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Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project Plaque Location: Fone Care, Grattan Square, Dungarvan

Why is Dungarvan’s Town Square called Grattan Square? Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's 2017/’18 Building & Home Guide, sponsored by Terra Nua Building Contractors, was launched by Tommy Prendergast in the newly developed Coffee Dock in Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan – Tommy Prendergast, Waterford Footballer; Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, and Alan Ryan, Dungarvan Business Centre. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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HENRY GRATTAN The Square that is at the heart of modern day Dungarvan is named after an Irish politician Henry Grattan (1746–1820). Grattan was a member of the Irish House of Commons who campaigned for legislative freedom for the Irish Parliament in the late 18th century. He has been described as a superb orator – nervous, high-flown, romantic. He demanded that Ireland should be granted its rightful status, that of an independent nation, though he always insisted that Ireland would remain linked to Great Britain. A member of the Anglo-Irish Protestant class, Grattan became a barrister and in the early 1770s joined Henry Flood's campaign for legislative independence. He entered the Irish Parliament in December 1775. Grattan's brilliant oratory soon made him the leading spokesman of the Parliamentary agitation. His movement gained momentum as more and more Irish people came to sympathize with the North American colonists in their war for independence from Great Britain. By 1779 he persuaded the British Government to remove most of its restraints on Irish trade, and in April 1780 he formally demanded the repeal of Poyning's Law which had made all legislation passed by the Irish Parliament subject to approval by the British Parliament. Two years later the British relinquished their right to legislate for Ireland and freed the Irish Parliament from subservience to the English Privy Council. From 1782 to 1797 Grattan made limited progress in his struggle to reform the composition of the Irish Parliament and to win voting rights for Ireland's Roman Catholics, discouraged, he retired from Parliament in 1797 and was in England when the 1798 Rebellion broke out. He returned to Parliament for five months in 1800 and waged a vigorous but fruitless campaign against Prime Minister William Pitt's plans for the legislative union of the Irish and British parliaments. In 1805 Grattan was elected to the British House of Commons, where for the last 15 years of his life he fought for Catholic emancipation. DUNGARVAN & ABBEYSIDE STREET-NAMES The Square was not initially

called Grattan Square, in the early 19th century it was called Market Square and later Devonshire Square after the Duke of Devonshire who commissioned the reconstruction of Dungarvan. The establishment of the Dungarvan Town Commissioners in 1855 was the catalyst for the renaming of many Dungarvan streets. Irish Nationalists and Catholics were finally getting a say in how they were governed and they set about renaming streets to reflect their nationalist sensibilities. Despite having no connection to Dungarvan that we know of, as one of the leading constitutional nationalists of his era Henry Grattan was an obvious choice when the Town Commissioners were looking for a new name. Below you will find listed the street names of Dungarvan and Abbeyside in alphabetical order, the modern name is to the left. As can be seen many of the names have changed over the years.The number in brackets is the year that the street was mentioned in a document, typically a map or a trade directory. DUNGARVAN: Bath Street - Bath-Street [1885, 1851] Boreenatra - Boreenatra [1885, 1851] Buttery Lane - Buttery Lane [1885] Carbery's Lane - Carbery's Lane [1885, 1851] - River's Lane [1760] Castle Street - Barrack Lane [1885, 1851, 1760] - Castle Street [1727] - Castle Lane [1641] Church Street - Church Street [1885, 1851, 1760] Cox's Lane - Dirty Lane [1885, 1851] - Cox's Lane [1824] - Poore's Lane [1760] Davitt's Quay - The Quay [1885, 1841] Davis Street - Lord George Street 1- [1885, 1851] Emmett Street - Market Road [1890] - The Dead Walk [1881] Buttery East [1851] - Bootry Lane [1775] - Buttery East [1760] Outer Bootry [1680] Galwey's Lane - Galwey's Lane [1885, 1851] - Fox's Lane [1760] Galwey's Lane [1740] Grattan Square - Grattan Square [1885] - Devonshire Square [1851] - Market Square [1841] Harbour Bay - Still Lane [1885, 1851] Jacknell Street/Park Terrace Jacknell Street [1885] - Devonshire

Engraved plaque depicting Henry Grattan.

The shopfront of Fone Care showing the engraved plaque at the threshold. Street [1861] Keating Street - St. Nicholas Street [1861] Mitchell Street - Buttery West [1885, 1851] New Chapel Lane - New Chapel Lane [1851] - Windmill Lane [1800] New Lane - Parsley Lane [1890] - New Lane [1851] O'Connell Street - O'Connell Street [1885] - Blackpool [1851] Market Street [1760] Parnell Street - Main Street [1851] - Upper and Lower Market Street [1775] Quay Lane - Quay Street [1885, 1851] - Quay Lane [1760] Rice’s Street - Youghal Road [1885] - Ardmore Road/Mass Lane [1851] Shandon Street Gallowshill/Fairlane/Blackpool [1851] Stephen Street - Lord George 2 Street [1885, 1851] St. Augustine Street - Friary Lane [1885, 1861] - St. Augustine Street [1851] - Clubbert's Lane [1760] St. Brigid Street - Scrammins Lane [1881, 1861] St. Garvan's Terrace - St Garvan's Terrace [1926] St. Mary Street - Mary Street [1885] - William Street [1851] St. Thomas Street - St. Thomas [1900] Strand Street - Strand Street [1885] T. F. Meagher Street - T. F. Meagher Street [1885] - Bridge Street [1851, 1841] The Lookout - Abbeyview [1899] Thompson's Lane - Short Hair

Lane [1890] - Thompson's Lane [1851] - Kennedy's Lane [1760] Western Terrace - Old Chapel Lane [1925, 1851, 1760] Wolfe Tone Road - Wolfe Tone Street [1885] - Fair Lane [1851, 1841] ABBEYSIDE: Coolagh Road - Coolagh Road [1881] - Coolagh [1851] Friar's Walk - Friar's Walk [1885, 1851, 1841] Home Rule Street - Home Rule Street [1885] - Victoria Lane [1851] King Street - King Street [1851] Sarsfield Street - Sarsfield Street [1885] - Main Street [1851, 1841] Sexton Street - Sexton Street [1885] - Bridge Street [1851, 1841] Sheare's Street - Sheare's Street [1885] - Quarry Lane [1851] Humble Street [1841] Strandside North - Strand-Side North [1885, 1851] Strandside South - Strand-Side South [1885, 1851] WHY WAS THIS SUBJECT SELECTED? While Henry Grattan has no direct connection to the town. The Town Commissioners felt that he was worthy of the honour of having the town square named after him. WHAT IS THE IMAGE ON THE PLAQUE? An illustration of Henry Grattan by Dungarvan artist Rachael Power after a contemporary print. The volunteer run Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project was managed by Willie Whelan for Waterford County Museum. Rachael Power drew the illustrations and William Fraher did much of the original historical research.

The illustration by Rachael Power on which the plaque engraving was based.

The illustration of Henry Grattan on which Rachael Power based her sketch.

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Council hopeful new airline at Waterford Airport will be able to offer flights in coming weeks LICENSING issues around a new aircraft carrier for Waterford Airport are being resolved and it is hoped they will be in a position to offer flights in the coming weeks. Newly formed airline ‘Aer Southeast’ which is owned by ‘Skytruckers Ltd’ and has registered offices at Waterford Airport, announced in June that it would commence flights from Waterford to Britain (LondonLuton, Manchester and Birmingham) from 24th July. However, it later transpired that the airline sold flights without a licence and had to re-

Council to examine derelict house in Kilmacthomas under Derelict Sites legislation WATERFORD Council is to exam a derelict house in a Kilmacthomas Council estate, under Derelict Sites legislation. Cllr. Liam Brazil raised the issue at the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council. He said a vacant house in a Kilmacthomas housing estate was causing problems because it was derelict. “The house is privately owned and it is a house that we, as a Council, sold. I believe we have an obligation to the people of that housing estate to see if we can do something about it and bring it back into a liveable condition,” Cllr. Brazil said. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes, said he could look at the particular property under Derelict Sites legislation.

Details on Government’s review of Tenant Purchase Scheme still not forthcoming THERE are still no details forthcoming from the Government in relation to a review of the Tenant Purchase Scheme. The scheme which was launched last year, allows a Council tenant to purchase their Council house. However, there are some restrictions and conditions when a tenant wants to purchase their home. The scheme was reviewed in recent months. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Sean Reinhardt asked if there was an update in relation to the review of the scheme. Director of Services, Ivan Grimes said recently, Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy indicated the review is now complete, but his Department had to consult with other Departments which are affected by any changes or amendments in the scheme. “We have no details as of yet, but we expect it will be announced shortly,” Mr. Grimes added.

imburse customers, along with postponing its 24th July launch date for flights to Britain. The Commission for Aviation Regulation forced the airline to stop selling tickets because the required tour operator’s licence was not in place. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Declan Clune said that while many people were excited and relieved to hear that a new airline carrier had been found for Waterford Airport, there was concerns about the licensing issue. “I presume there should have been some

sort of checklist they would have to follow before they could have gone ahead and sold tickets?” Cllr. Clune said. Chief Executive of the Council, Michael Walsh, said the issues around the new airline “are being resolved at the moment”. “It was a technical issue around bonding of the airfares by the booking agents ‘Skytruckers’,” Mr. Walsh said. He said it is his understanding that the matter is being resolved and it is hoped that the airline will be back selling airfares in the coming weeks.

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Proposals to plug €364k hole in Council’s budget to be discussed at next monthly meeting PROPOSALS on plugging the €364,000 hole in Waterford Council’s budget which was caused by the Government bringing forward pay restoration for public servants earlier in the year, will be discussed at the September meeting of the local authority as part of the half yearly results. The Government made an agreement with unions to bring forward the pay restoration of public servants, from 1st April, rather than 1st September. The agreement sees public servants earning up to €65,000 a year, receive an increase of €1,000 in salary.

The total bill for waterford Council is €364,000 and the Government has not made any additional finance available to fund the pay increase. This means Waterford Council is left with a €364,000 hole in its budget to fill. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald queried where the Council will get the money and if cuts have to be made to services - which services will be cut? Head of Finance, John Murphy said he would be bringing proposals to the September meeting of the Council, when they will be discussing the half yearly results.

Council can’t commence new Development Plan until regional guidelines are published LOCAL authorities which amalgamated in 2014 were told by the Government not to begin reviewing their County Development Plans until the publication of the regional guidelines. At the July meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Davy Daniels queried if it was a Government directive that the Council does not prepare a new draft Development Plan for the next five years. Director of Services, Lar Power, confirmed that

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MOTORING RSA and Gardaí publish mid-year review of road safety THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have today published a provisional review of road fatalities for the first half of the year.The review shows that, from January to 30th June, 2017, 77 people died on Irish roads in 72 collisions.This is a decrease of 10 deaths and 12 collisions when compared to the same period last year. However, the RSA has warned that if the current trend continues, up to 78 more people could die before the end of 2017. Meanwhile, statistics from An Garda Síochána show that arrests for driving under the influence are up 18% to 4,450 from 3,787 in 2016. Each month so far this year has seen more arrests than the same month last year, with April (901) and May (801) of 2017 showing the highest arrest levels for at least three years. The review shows that: • Road deaths have decreased by 11% when compared to figures for the same period last year • Up to 30th June, 2017, 34 drivers, 11 passengers, 16 pedestrians, 6 motorcyclists and 10 pedal cyclists have been killed on Irish roads • Cyclist deaths have increased by 100% to 10 from 5 during the same period in 2016 • Arrests for driving under the

influence are up 18% to 4,450 from 3,787 in 2016 Commenting on the review, Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Shane Ross T.D, said: “The statistics revealed today are somewhat bittersweet. While the decrease in road deaths so far this year is to be welcomed, it remains wholly unacceptable that 77 people died on Irish roads so far in 2017.” Minister Ross continued: “I am encouraged by the enforcement activity of An Garda Síochána in the first six months of 2017. A visible Garda presence on our roads is a key factor in changing the behaviours of road users for the better and clearly shows Gardaí have been enforcing our life saving road legislation. In addition to the Gardaí, all the relevant agencies including the RSA know the important role they play in implementing the Government’s Road Safety Strategy to reduce road deaths. However, the commitment of the public is also necessary; the personal efforts of all road users will go a long way to helping us achieve our collective aim, to save lives.” Director, Road Safety Research & Driver Education, RSA, Michael Rowland, said: “The fact that 10 fewer people

died on Irish roads in the first six months of this year compared to 2016 is to be welcomed but we must not become complacent. If the current monthly average were to continue, 78 more people could die by the end of 2017. We must do all we can to prevent as many of those lives as possible being lost. Mr. Rowland added: “The significant increase in cyclist deaths and casualties so far this year is particularly concerning. Cyclists are among our most vulnerable road-users, yet many drivers do not demonstrate enough caution and awareness when sharing the road with cyclists. Drivers need to pay greater attention to their speed and provide adequate space when passing cyclists. Likewise, I would encourage cyclists to ensure they too are obeying the rules of the road and wearing reflective clothing and helmets at all times.” Assistant Commissioner Michael Finn, Roads Policing Unit, An Garda Síochána, said: “I appeal to the public to act responsibly and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There has been a concerted enforcement effort by An Garda Síochána over the first six months of the year to clamp down on driving under the

influence and that is apparent from the statistics released today. Arrests for driving under the influence are up 18% in the first half of 2017 when compared to the same period last year. In addition, there has been a 25% increase in the number of people stopped by the Gardaí for speeding and non-seatbelt wearing detections are up 8%. We will continue over the second half of 2017 to target high-risk drivers and make the roads safer for all.” Assistant Commissioner Finn continued: “The increase in the number of cyclists that have been killed on our roads in the first half of this year is worrying. I would urge all road users, especially motorists, to anticipate cyclists at junctions, check the various driver blind spots and allow plenty of space when overtaking a cyclist, particularly when they are cycling in groups or two abreast.We all share the road, and if we’re considerate of each other, we’ll see fewer needless incidents and deaths.” Referencing the publication of the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017, Minister Ross, said: “This proposed legislation has one aim – to save lives by introducing penalties that reflect the seriousness of driving while under the influence of alcohol. I

would like to thank all of those who have supported this legislation to date, the families of those who have lost their lives on the road, the media and my fellow public representatives, including the Taoiseach who supports this bill being brought forward. I would urge politicians from all parties to show leadership and courage and enact this legislation which will ultimately save lives and prevent injuries on our roads.” The Review of Fatal Collisions from January to 30 June 2017 found that: • Road deaths have decreased by 11% when compared to figures for the same period last year • Up to 30th June, 2017, 34 drivers, 11 passengers, 16 pedestrians, 6 motorcyclists and 10 pedal cyclists have been killed on Irish roads • The highest number of fatalities among all road users occurred in: Dublin (13) fol-

same period in 2016 • The highest risk age group of drivers killed was 16-25 years (9). Of the 34 drivers killed, 29 were male and 5 were not wearing a seatbelt • Over half of fatalities happened from Saturday to Monday in 2017 (58%) • One third of fatalities occurred between 4.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. • One quarter (25%) of fatalities so far this year occurred between the hours of 12 noon and 4.00 p.m. (19). Please see the provisional review here and the summary of the review here DUI Arrest figures for H1 2017 DUI Arrests are up 18% yearto-date. Each month so far this year has seen more arrests than the same month last year, with April and May 2017 showing the highest arrest levels for at least three years.

lowed by Cork, Mayo & Meath (7 in each) • Cyclist deaths have increased by 100% to 10 from 5 during the

As of Tuesday, 18th July, 82 people have been killed on Ireland’s roads, 10 less than the same period last year.

Fuel prices drop for fourth SEAT extends sensational 172 offers month in-a-row – AA finds at George Corbett Motors prices, such as European PETROL and diesel • Petrol and diesel prices fall for the wholesale prices, are prices have fallen by an fourth successive month with a litre of pointing in the right average of 2.4c and 3c petrol costing 131.9c; diesel now costs direction for motorists, per litre respectively 119.2c per litre. although it’s impossible across the country, • Petrol prices down 2.4c in the past to know how long this according to the latest month, while diesel prices have trend will last for.” monthly fuel prices surdropped by 3c per litre. Despite the drop in vey from AA Ireland. • Petrol prices now at their lowest since fuel prices, the motoring On average a litre of December 2016, diesel at its least organisation has highpetrol now costs 131.9c, expensive since October 2016. lighted that the extent to while a litre of diesel will which fuel is taxed in cost 119.2c down from June’s prices of 134.3c and 122.2c per litre respec- Ireland only serves to make it tougher for people who rely on their car to commute to work. The tively. The latest drops marks the fourth successive AA’s fuel prices survey found that tax accounts for month in which prices have fallen, with the cost 64.77% of the current price of a litre of petrol, of a litre of now at its lowest since December and 60.53% of the price of a litre of diesel. 2016 while diesel is at its least expensive since “Driving is an essential part of the lives of many October of last year. people who rely on their car to get to work or “The last several months have brought good college due to the absence of reliable public transnews for motorists when it comes to fuel prices port in many parts of the country, especially rural and July has, thankfully, continued that trend,” areas,” Faughnan added. “No-one is arguing for Conor Faughnan, AA Director of Consumer fuel to not be taxed, but instead we need to have a Affairs stated. “With the cost of a litre of fuel consensible taxation system in place when it comes to tinuing to fall prices are moving closer and closer petrol or diesel.” to where they were 12 months ago, with petrol Despite the national drop in fuel prices, the AA prices just 0.6 per litre more expensive than it was report noted a minor increase in the cost of a barin July 2016, although diesel is still rel of oil, a key trend in setting future fuel prices. almost 3c up on this time last year. Currently a barrel of oil costs $48.69 up over $3 Thankfully, as things currently stand many of the factors which inform fuel when compared to the cost of oil in late June.

THERE’S still time to #StartMoving this summer thanks to SEAT Ireland’s phenomenal 172 offers which have been extended until July 31st. Available at George Corbett Motors of Cork Road,Waterford for a limited time only, the unbeatable incentives include an extremely generous and unmissable offer to celebrate the arrival of the all-new fifth generation SEAT Ibiza. The 3,2,1 #StartMoving package boasts a 3-year service plan completely free of charge, 2% finance on selected Ibiza models with monthly repayments from only €169, PLUS 1-year free road tax. Extended 172 offers include a

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until July 31st. We are coupling our most attractive finance offers ever with the greatest product range in the brand’s history.There has never been a better time to purchase the SEAT Ateca, upgraded Leon or all-new SEAT Ibiza.” The extension of SEAT’s 172 finance offers comes at a particularly exciting time for the brand, which is in the midst of its biggest ever product offensive; the all-new SEAT Ibiza will be presented to the Irish market in July, and the new SEAT Arona will follow later in the year. To find out more about these amazing offers visit www.georgecorbett-seat.ie or contact us on 051-857717.

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2017 Sport Ireland Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford

Pictured at the recent signing at City Hall, Waterford of the LEADER Service Level Agreement between Waterford City & County Council, Waterford LCDC and Waterford Leader Partnership. The SLA sets out a framework for a public-private partnership approach to the delivery of the LEADER Programme in Waterford to 2020. The Programme aims to improve the quality of life in rural areas and to encourage diversification of economic activity. Included were Jimmy Taaffe Chief Executive of Waterford Leader Partnership Clg.; Michael Walsh, Chief Executive Waterford City & County Council; Don Tuohy, S.E.O. & Chief Officer to the LCDC Waterford City & County Council; Cllr. Adam Wyse,, Mayor of Waterford City & County Council and Michael J. Walsh, Chairperson of Waterford Leader Partnership Clg. [Noel Browne]

Citizens Information Report - A window into most pressing concerns of people in Waterford County and City ONE in 6 adults living in the country – contacted one of the country’s 42 Citizens Information Services (CIS) last year, including Waterford, according to a new report launched last week. Waterford CIS served 13,699 of the 607,913 people who contacted CISs nationwide in 2016. These people had 21,038 queries dealt with in Waterford City and County, of the 1.01 million queries nationally. Remarkably, the vast majority of callers to the services were supported by CIS staff face to face. Four out of five pepole (80%) contacted their local CIS in person, nearly 20% by telephone with just 1% contacting the service by email.

Mary Keane, Development Manager Waterford CIS.

This is contrast to the move by many other services to use internet and automated responses to answer people’s queries, Waterford CIS said. Over 46% of all queries (462,738) were in relation to social welfare. Over one in six of these related to payments for families and children, including family income supplement, oneparent family allowance, child benefit or back to school clothing or footwear for example. The statistics are contained in Making An Impact – The Public Value of Citizens Information Services. Sr. Stanislaus Kennedy, who was guest speaker at the launch said that the huge numbers of enquiries highlighted how inaccessible and impenetrable many public services are. “What stands out in this report is just how impenetrable our structures and systems are,” Sr. Stan said. “This impenetrability is causing daily anguish to people who are simply trying to deal with everyday life events – accessing a public service like healthcare or adult education, dealing with bereavement or managing their finances.” “We all know life is difficult enough without adding unnecessary layers of complexity. I would urge all policy and law makers to use the wealth of knowledge gathered by the CIS Service to inform their own work and remove all unnecessary red tape.” The number of housing related queries rose signficantly

in 2016, increasing by over 27%. Citizens Information Services dealt with over 95,000 queries related to housing issues, or an average of 260 housing queries every day of the year. Mary Keane, Waterford Citizens Information Service Manager, said that Citizens Information Services were dealing with more complex queries. “We are consistently dealing with more complex issues and more difficult situations for families and individuals,” Mary Keane said. “One of the great advantages of the CIS is that we are located where people are living, like here at Scanlon’s Yard in Dungarvan and on the Yellow Road and Merchant’s Quay in Waterford City.” “One of the valuable pieces of evidence that this report shows us that people who visit CISs prefer to talk to other people about their difficulties and concerns,” she continued. “Our community connection as a drop-in service is our greatest strength.” There were over 82,000 health queries with medical cards representing two thirds (67% or 54,928) of them. Other recurring trends saw migrants continued reliance on face to face information services; 22% of callers whose country of origin was recorded, came from other EU or non EU countries. For more information contact: Mary Keane, Waterford Citizens Information Service, 0761 07 6584.

PARTICIPANTS from all over Ireland and even further afield are currently signing up to be part of the 2017 Sport Ireland Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford which is taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 19th and 20th August. Organisers wish to take this opportunity to remind Waterford people that time is running out to enter and if you want to be part of the action please don't delay and enter today! The Sunday event is limited again this year to 5,000 riders; the 50k Kelly Cruise is limited to 1,500 riders, the 100k Kelly Heritage Route is limited to 1,900 riders and the 160k Kelly Comeragh Challenge is limited to 1,600 riders. All routes start and finish in Dungarvan. Registration is due to close on Wednesday, 9th August, however, if entries reach the limit of 5,000 then organisers will close in advance of this date. So the message is loud and clear to ENTER TODAY. Please pass this on to your family, friends, club mates, work colleagues etc. to make sure that nobody loses out on the chance to be part of Ireland's Ultimate Leisure Cycle right here in your own back yard! 12K KELLY SPIN! Those wishing to be part of a great family day out, the 12k Kelly Spin at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, 19th August, can do so without entering in advance! Entry for this event takes place from 10 a.m. on the day only at event HQ which is in Walton

Park, Abbeyside, Dungarvan.This event starts on The Causeway in Abbeyside and takes in Clonea Road, Ballinacourty and the Gold Coast. The return journey is partly on the Abbeyside section of the Waterford Greenway. Entry costs just €2 per person. Cyclists must be over 8 years and as with the three Sunday routes-helmets are essential for all participants. SUPPORT THE SOLAS CENTRE Our nominated charity for the 2017 Sean Kelly Tour is 'The Solas Cancer Support Centre' which offers free support to those affected by cancer, their families and carers in Waterford and the South East in a purpose built Centre in Ardkeen, Waterford City.The Solas Cancer Support Centre would not operate without the generous donations from the public. They are not Government funded, so are 100% reliant on community

donations and fundraising activities to sustain and develop their services to those affected by cancer, their family members and carers. It is optional to fund raise, but organisers hope that participants will choose to support this worthy cause by donating online during entry, filling out a sponsorship card or visiting the charity desk at event HQ over the entire weekend of 19th and 20th August. Entry details and route information are available at www.theseankellytour.com Alternatively you can enter at the Customer Care Desk at the Civic Offices in Dungarvan or Waterford City. E-mail info@theseankellytour.com, call us on 0761 10 2104 or follow us on Facebook. Are you up for it? Go on – get on your bike, and get ready for the Sean Kelly!

Minister Halligan announces extra Special Needs Assistants MINISTER of State John Halligan T.D. has announced the provision of an additional 11 Special Needs Assistants which will be available for allocation in Waterford schools over the period September to December 2017, in order to meet the level of assessed demand. This increased allocation will bring the total number of Special Needs Assistants in Waterford to 325 and will result in additional special needs resources at schools across Waterford from September, according to Minister Halligan, as well as new special needs classes for pupils with Autism at Mount Sion and St Paul’s primary schools in the city and also Scoil Naomh Gobnait in Coolnasmear. Annually, the number of Special Needs Assistants has increased by 32% across the country, from 10,575 to 13,990 since 2011, Minister Halligan noted: “This increase reflects the growing participation of children with special educational needs and will support their full participation and progression

within the educational system. "This announcement reflects the Programme for Government commitment to ensure that all children with special educational needs can maximise their potential.” In 2017 the Department of Education and Skills will invest €1.68 billion in special educational needs, almost one fifth of the Department’s entire budget. This spend has increased by over 30% since 2011. Minister for Education Richard Burton has announced that following the recent receipt of a progress report from the National Council for Special Education (NCSE), on the Comprehensive Assessment of the SNA Scheme currently being undertaken by the NCSE, he has requested the NCSE to establish a working group, comprising relevant stakeholders, to assist in proposing an improved model for providing care supports to provide the best possible outcomes for students with special educational needs who have additional care needs. This Government is committed to providing the best possible

outcomes for the children and students in this area, and this process is the best way of ensuring that we deliver on that. This process in respect of SNAs follows a similar process which was led by the NCSE in respect of resource teachers, the other main support for children with special educational needs, over recent years, which culminated with the development and rollout of the new model of allocating resource teachers earlier this year. Investment in resource teachers has also increased very significantly since 2011. In broad terms, Special Needs Assistants are responsible for looking after the care needs of children with special needs, while resource teachers are responsible for supporting them in their educational needs. This Working Group will commence work upon its appointment and the work will run in tandem with the completion of the Comprehensive Assessment. It is intended that the reports of the Working group and of the Assessment will be completed in Spring 2018.

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‘Sunshine tax’ should cost businesses €25 a year for table and four chairs BUSINESSES who wish to put tables and chairs outside their premises should end up paying no more than €25 per year for a table and four chairs. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan had asked Waterford Council at its July meeting to “come up with an imaginative way to ensure the ‘sunshine tax’ is not too much of a burden on business owners”. New national charges for ‘streetside catering’ is €125 per year for a table and four chairs, and has been dubbed a ‘sunshine tax’. But Director of Services, Lar Power, said the annual charge of €125 for a table and four chairs “is a little punitive” considering that there are some businesses which won’t make the €125 back off the table and four chairs. Mr. Power said the Council wishes to

encourage the idea of businesses coming out to the footpath to provide an ambiance similar to the café culture on the Continent. “We have had that desire for quite a while. Nationally, it is stipulated that the charge (€125) should be for a table and four chairs, and in a previous regulation there was no time frame specified, so we were charge the €125 for a period of five years. Currently, the law states we should now charge that amount per annum.” To further encourage the outdoor activity by businesses, Mr. Power said that once a business applies for a licence and pays their €125, the Council will inspect outside the premises within three months, and if the business is compliant and allowing sufficient room for pedestrians to pass, the business will

receive €100 back in the form of a grant. “So, it actually only costs the business €25 per annum for a table and four chairs,” Mr. Power said. The idea was proposed and seconded and passed unanimously by Councillors. Cllr. Geoghegan asked that a briefing document be prepared for businesses so they know where to go and who to speak to regarding the new regulation. Cllr. Geoghegan also warned that businesses shouldn’t be burdened with new taxes. “The number of tourists coming into the county now is phenomenal and we are going in the right direction, but we shouldn’t kill the golden goose either by overburdening people with taxes,” Cllr. Geoghegan said.

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give it to them lock, stock and barrel for a 20 to 25 year period under a public-private partnership arrangement?” Cllr. O’Neill asked. He also noted there was “an unbelieveable uptake in tickets” in the first couple of days when Aer Southeast started. Chief Executive of Waterford Council, Michael Walsh, said the Council’s interest in the airport, is that they are the landowner. “We are leasing the land to the airport for the main runway. That gives us a significant stake and significant interest,” Mr. Walsh said. “I’m sure the Council will be very open to any solution that will deliver an extended runway and whether that is a public-private partnership arrangement or otherwise, we’d

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Local company provides solution for Waterford

THE redevelopment of Waterford City’s Apple Market has seen the construction of an iconic roof canopy above the local landmark. The striking new canopy combines stainless steel, glass and a mirror-like veneer underbelly which reflects the animation of the street below: this dramatic new landmark has been made possible by local company MEDITE SMARTPLY. Lead architect, Máire Henry, of dbh architects commented: “The

reflective surface allows residents to become actors on the stage of the Apple Market. It is already becoming a popular area for taking selfies!” There were technical challenges around this project, and it was down to MEDITE SMARTPLY to help provide the answer. “The challenge with this project was to find a lightweight solution to provide a mirror finish outdoor celling, that was weather resistant,” Maire continues: “Glass and steel were just too heavy

and in the end the locally produced MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME provided the perfect solution which was also lower in cost than any of the alternatives.” MEDITE SMARTPLY came up with a combined solution, first SMARTPLY OSB was affixed to the structure, then the highly durable MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME had a mirror effect laminate bonded to the surface before being fixed over the SMARTPLY OSB.

Waterford Greens submit to Dept. of Transport consultation paper on future development of Greenways THE Waterford branch of the Green Party have made a comprehensive submission to the Department of Transport consultation paper on the future development of greenways. The submission, which was authored by Senator Grace O’Sullivan and Chairperson of the Waterford Greens Marc Ó Cathasaigh, highlights the positive benefits of greenways as well as outlining a number of observations to note in the future development of greenways around the country. Using the example of the successful Waterford Greenway, the submission suggests Waterford be showcased as an example of the benefits that can be accrued from the considered development of cycling infrastructure. The submission suggests that further initiatives be developed in Waterford, with wonderful opportunities to, for example – bring a cycleway along the Suir River Walk linking the City Centre to the Dunmore Road; create a cycle corridor from Kilmacthomas to Bunmahon linking the Greenway to the Copper Coast; extend the Greenway along the old train line to New Ross; link the Waterford Greenway to the in-development Carrick-Clonmel Greenway and to link Waterford and Tramore along the old train line. Speaking of the submission, Chairman of the Waterford Greens Marc Ó Cathasaigh, a keen cyclist himself, said the

Waterford Greens want to emphasise not only the immediately obvious positive spinoff of greenways, but to look at the more long term benefits: “The development of Greenways has many benefits in terms of providing both amenity and transport facilities to local communities. What it also does though, which I think is really important, is it creates a cycling culture. Waterford Greenway has only been open a short time yet already we see an increase in people getting out on their bikes. People who cycle the Greenways will cycle in other places and will also become more mindful of cyclists on the open road. Waterford is a shining example of how immediately positive this sort of development is, but there’s so much more opportunity here and in this submission we propose that Waterford’s cycling potential be fully realised and that the area be used as a development template for a “cluster approach” similar to New Zealand.” Senator Grace O’Sullivan is also a keen cyclist. After spending

a number of years living and working in Amsterdam, a city renowned for its cycling facilities, Grace sees enormous opportunity to mirror the best international examples of cycling infrastructure here in Ireland. “We have wonderful international models to look at on the international stage. In Holland, New Zealand and closer to home, Jersey, there are great examples of how to do it well which can be adapted to suit the Irish model. “I feel it’s a duty, but also a pleasure for myself, Marc and the Waterford Greens to be involved in making this submission in an area which can bring so many benefits. From the most important physical and mental health benefits to the more tangible benefits in terms of tourism and employment, we’re already seeing in our own Waterford Greenway, an example that this is a win win for everyone. I hope to see the continued development of greenways and cycle infrastructure throughout Waterford and the country.”

Senator Grace O'Sullivan on the Waterford Greenway recently.

Part of wider redevelopment work going on in Ireland’s oldest city, the Apple Market will provide a flexible outdoor covered space that can be used for a variety of purposes. It is designed to help drive footfall to the area and re-energise the entrance to the retail spine of Waterford City. Product Manager for MEDITE TRICOYA EXTREME, Peter Clifton, said: “We’re delighted that both SMARTPLY OSB and our

high-performance panel product has helped to revitalise this site, which is of such importance to Waterford City. The mirror-like reflective surface of the canopy is a fantastic feature to the area and is helping to create a buzz of excitement among locals and visitors to the area. “We’re a local company that employ many of our team from Waterford and the surrounding area, so it’s a proud time for us all to be a part of this historic moment.”

The Greenway Man THE Waterford Greenway has certainly been the golden ticket for Waterford tourism with accommodation providers, restaurant and bar owners and bike hire providers seeing an unprecedented spike in business this year and this has been greatly helped by a beautiful Summer. One such bike hire provider is Garvan Cummins who operates The Greenway Man bike hire and tours. Garvan has been a campaigner in a voluntary capacity for the greenway for the past number of years and went into business himself at the start of the year but he now has to campaign to get his business listed on the official Waterford Council greenway website. “I have been asking numerous times over the past six months to get listed but to no avail, I purchased my first bikes from Willie Hogan of Lismore Cycling Holidays who was retiring and his entry was removed from the listing but it was not replaced by mine.” said Garvan. On the back of the Waterford Greenway brochure, readers are encouraged to go to the website listing for bike hire. From a business point of view, it is paramount to be listed as it is the first port of call for anyone who picks up the very attractive Greenway brochure. “I should be not be given any preferential treatment considering my involvement in the Greenway campaign for many years but when the opposite happens, you got to wonder.” Garvan has also offered his services in a voluntary capacity to Waterford Council to offer bikes to journalists visiting Waterford

Ray Darcy and Garvan Cummins. and accompany them along the way and give hospitality and sell the positives of the Waterford Greenway to a wider audience. Few would argue that there is not a better man to sell The Waterford Greenway to a wide market home and abroad. This is normally done through Associated Press. This offer has not been taken up and has been given elsewhere but Failte Ireland use Garvan regularly to sell the Waterford Greenway to visiting journalists. “I had a couple of German journalists updating the Bruckmann guide recently and a fortnight ago, I had a German journalist who contributes to the very influential Das Spiegel newspaper. I bring them for a meal in Dungarvan at the end of the cycle showcasing local cuisine and always treat them to a pint or two of Dungarvan Brewing Ale. Also the travel editor from the Irish Independent who I know from a few years back, Pol O Conghaile was down and we cycled part of the Greenway and he wrote a superb piece on the National Geographic Traveller site last week and will follow this up with massive coverage in the Independent newspapers. Also

Ray Darcy and family were along to me in May and Ray went back on radio and TV raving about the Waterford Greenway and The Copper Coast which I got him to travel on coming from Dunmore East.” There is major confusion of who is www.waterfordgreenway.com Many are under the illusion that this is the official Council’s website but this domain was bought a couple of years ago before Waterford Council could buy it. It was bought by a Kilkenny based business entity. According to the Irish Times, the businessman “in a sharp piece of business, he bought the Internet domain waterfordgreenway.com for €6”. What was an excellent piece of business out of an individual was Waterford’s loss and Waterford Council had to purchase www.visitwaterfordgreenway.com despite attempts to try and retrieve the waterfordgreenway domain but in an ironic twist, the business entity using the www.waterfordgreenway.com domain was listed in prime position on the bike hire listing on the official Council website for much of the year so far.

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McGrath flag reaches Washington! IN any effort to promote the 2019 McGrath Clan Gathering in Dungarvan, the local organising committee decided to sent a flag around the world similar to an Olympic torch relay. Members of the McGrath Clan are hosting

the flag in their cities, towns, heritage centers and at festivals. They are also bringing it to various well known sites. The journey started out in March, when Dan McGrath brought it to California for the

Ventura St. Patrick's Day Parade. It has continued its journey around North America since, visiting such places as Boston, New York, Texas, LA and it was in Canada on July 1st, in time for Canada Day 150. James McGrath

Edward, Jim and Kevin McGrath pictured with Kate Tyrrell, Consular & Cultural Affairs Counsellor, and the 2019 McGrath Clan Gathering Flag outside the Irish Embassy in Washington.

Edward, Jim and Kevin McGrath pictured with Kate Tyrrell, Consular & Cultural Affairs Counsellor, and the 2019 McGrath Clan Gathering Flag in the Irish Embassy in Washington.

and his family, who have relatives living in Ballinameela, hosted the flag on its first appearance in Canada. On July 4th, it was in Washington with Jim McGrath as its host. Jim was hosted in the Irish Embassy and had photos taken both outside and inside the building with Kate Tyrrell, the Consular & Cultural Affairs Counsellor, who was very impressed to hear about the 2019 event and was familiar with Dungarvan and what it has to offer. Joining Jim for the visit was his dad Edward and brother Kevin, who some will remember from the traditional music sessions at last year's clan gathering. Dan McGrath, Clan Chieftain, was delighted with the hospitality shown to our clan's representatives in Washington. "Jim, Kevin and their dad Edward spent 45

minutes at the Embassy and spoke about the Clan Gathering. They got a very favorable response and made a very good connection in DC." The Embassy staff offered to help promote the event through their own channels. It has been pictured with US Senators, House Representatives and Irish Government Ministers during its trip. While in Boston, the flag found its way to the very popular Chieftain Bar, owned by Tom Cahill, who is a regular visitor to Dungarvan and a former owner of the Welcome Inn. Both Lori McGrath, who hosted it in Boston and Eamon McGrath, who is Director of the Irish Heritage Centre, have links to Cappoquin. The flag has also been photographed at such places as the iconic Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, at the Paul Revere

Statue in Boston, the Stonewall Jackson Statue, outside the United States Capital where the Congress meets, at the July 4th baseball game in Washington DC at "Nationals Park", at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, the John Glenn Museum in Ohio, at the statue of Christopher Columbus in the City of Colombus, at the National Museum of the US Air Force, the Wright Cycle Company, Dayton, and at Elvis Presley's Birthplace in Tupelo, Mississippi. The flag has really given the event a huge boost with visitors already planing their visit. It has also put Dungarvan and County Waterford on the map for a huge number of North Americans. The McGrath Clan hope that this will translate into large numbers attending the 2019 event.

The 2019 McGrath Clan Gathering Flag pictured in Ventura, California, from where it set off on its worldwide journey in March at the St. Patrick's Day Parade. (L. to r.): Tim McGrath, Mary McGrath, Terri Hill, Dan McGrath, Kevin McGrath and Dan P. McGrath.

Helen McGrath and grandchildren pictred with the flag on Canada Day 150.

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Pictured at the launch of the Waterford Airport to Host Runway Run to honour the memory of Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick, Rescue 117, which will take place on Saturday, 16th September, 2017 were TV host and broadcaster, Mairead Ronan, Capt. Barry O'Connor, Rescue 117, Desmond O'Flynn, CEO Waterford Airport, Dermot and Louise Dooley, Touching Hearts, Irene and David O'Brien, South Eastern Mountain Rescue, Donal Leahy, ATS Manager, Waterford Airport, Aidan Power, General Manager, Waterford Airport, Ray and Kim Leahy, Dara Fitzpatrick, Erica Farrell, Ava and Cathal Dooley and Anna Hearne. [Noel Browne]

Waterford Airport to host Runway Run in September to honour the memory of Capt. Dara Fitzpatrick AN airport runway is not the typical place to find runners but for a brief time on Saturday September 16th, the runway at Waterford Airport will be teeming with precisely such people for The Dara Fitzpatrick Memorial Run. The run is a 5k run for charity on the runway used by Dara for ten years while based with Rescue 117 at Waterford Airport. Many people in Waterford and the South East Region fondly remember Dara, so we couldn’t

think of a better way to honour her memory as well as doing something very positive for charity. Dara made a big impact on this community and we want to make sure her memory lives on. The two charities are Touching Hearts and South Eastern Mountain Rescue Association. Speaking at the launch and opening of registration for the run, one of the event’s organisers Ray Leahy said, “This is a unique opportunity for people to

honour Dara's memory whilst also supporting local charities. It will be difficult and very emotional to run past the Coast Guard base used by Dara and out on to the runway.” Niamh Fitzpatrick said: “Myself and my two sisters will be running the race and we really would love it to be a good turnout both for Dara’s memory and because proceeds go to two great causes – a children’s charity in Waterford Touching Hearts and South Eastern

Mountain Rescue. Dara loved Waterford and the area held a special place in her heart. In her work with Rescue 117 she flew over the skies of all of Ireland, but mostly over the South East. So choosing two charities from this area would mean so much to Dara. During her life she helped both children in need and also people who needed rescuing from the mountains of Ireland, so it is fitting that she continues to do so even now." The organisers also wanted to

acknowledge and thank the great support of Waterford Airport, Irish Coast Guard, CHC Ireland and Waterford Airport Business Park. Participants can register and find more information at dfrun.ie. The number of participants will be limited and those interested are advised to register early to avoid disappointment. If you can’t join us but wish to donate, you can do so at dfrun.ie

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Dungarvan Agricultural Show 2017: Launch of the Most Appropriately Dressed Lady and Man at Dungarvan Agricultural Show, sponsored by Signet and Devereux Manshop respectively (l. to r.): Kieran O'Connor, Finola Meaney (Signet), Molly Meranagh, Dina Walshe (Show Committee) and Noel Devereux (Devereux Manshop). [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show this Thursday DON'T miss the 100th Dungarvan Show this Thursday, 27th July at Ballygagin, Dungarvan (out past the old Waterford Crystal factory). Show starts at 10.00 a.m. with an action packed day of entertainment for all. Admission €10 and children under 16 accompanied by an adult free of charge. • Waterford Food Stories from 12 noon with talks, tastings and demonstrations from Dungarvan Brewing Company, Mary Flynn Butter Making, GIY, Paul Flynn from The Tannery, Barron’s Bakery, Cliff House Hotel, Coffee House Lane, Comeragh Mountain Lamb, Lismore Biscuit Company, Knockanore Cheese and The Little Milk Company culminating in a feast of

Comeragh Lamb cooked over an open fire served on Barron’s Blaas at 5.00 p.m. • Heritage Stand and the Potato Story presented by John Walsh telling the history and development of the early potato. • Country Market selling home-made cakes and produce. • Home Industries showcasing the various exhibits in the floral, craft, home produce, knitting, crochet and art. • Exhibition of memorabilia and photographs from the 100th years of Dungarvan Show and the Dungarvan Show Centenary Books on sale. • Vintage Thrashing display from 12 noon. • Macra and Farm Safety Talks. • Display of the first 9 Ford

Tractors every produced! • Dog Show from 2.00 p.m. • The most appropriately dressed lady and gent at the show sponsored by Signet and Noel Devereux. • Official launch of the Show from 1.00 p.m. with live entertainment from 2.00 p.m. onwards with Comhaltas, DJ John O'Shea featuring Bachelors in Trouble and the Deise Line Dancers. • Bouncy castles, face painting and Wexford Theatre company shows. • Be sure to look out for the Ten Scarecrows scattered around the show field. Ten Primary Schools in the area entered a Scarecrow Competition with the winner taking €100.

Rise in emergency calls shows need for investment – Cullinane DAVID Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford, said recently that there has been a 57% rise in emergency ambulance calls since 2014, yet health services in the South East continue to be understaffed. Deputy Cullinane said: "Figures released to me by the HSE show that the number of serious ambulance responses in the south east has gone from 15,494 in 2014 to 24,290 in 2016.

"This is an increase of 8,796, or 24 a day in two years." "The lack of funding to match the increased demand is reflected in the drop in response times. "In 2014 around 61% of life-threatening calls had an ambulance at the scene within 19 minutes. In 2016 that figure was 56%. "For serious, non-life threatening calls, the figure dropped from 62% to 54%. "This is at a time when the

HSE is pursuing a policy for University Hospital Waterford that does not reflect its regional status. "There is a clear and urgent need for investment in UHW, in terms of staff and equipment. "It is time for the Government and the HSE to implement the Higgins Report and finally give UHW the funding to match its status as the Regional Hospital for the South East."

BOVE all else, the Dublin Horse Show is an event for action. Each August some of the world’s best international Showjumpers descend upon Dublin for what is recognised as one of top equestrian events in the world in the refined surrounds of the RDS Showgrounds.

International riders mix with the best national and junior riders in Ireland at this celebration event. They compete for the almost €1 million prize fund in famous competitions including the Aga Khan Trophy in the FEI Nations’ Cup, the prestigious Longines International Grand Prix and the spectacular Land Rover Puissance. But it’s not all about the action in the arenas. Spend your day perusing the many fashion stalls before enjoying one of the many food offerings dotted around the grounds. Or why not treat yourself to a glass of bubbly at the Champagne and Seafood bar? You are at the Dublin Horse Show after all, one of the finest events of the Summer. Invite the girls to enjoy the style of Dundrum Town Centre Ladies Day or bring the family for an experience like no other: shopping, food, horses, style and entertainment. It’s an event for all. The Dungarvan Observer has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. To be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets, simply answer the following question and post your entries into RDS Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 1st August. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into: Q. On what dates does the Dublin Horse Show take place this year? A. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………… Address: ………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………… Tel. No. …………………………………………. Terms and conditions apply. The tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. There is no cash alternative for this prize. The prize will be two tickets for Wednesday at the Dublin Horse Show.

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Cork Autism Conference 2017 – understanding, autism, empowering potential MORE than 400 parents, healthcare providers and educators from across Ireland will come together on September 17th for the second annual Cork Autism Conference for families and professionals, “Understanding Autism, Empowering Potential.” The conference will be held at The Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Tivoli, Cork. The programme includes presentations and discussions with healthcare practitioners, specialists and spokespersons in autism and aspergers syndrome. They will be sharing approaches to: • Develop Potential, Abilities & Strengths for People with Autism & ASD • Create Empowering Beliefs, Mindsets & Attitudes for

Responding to Autism & ASD • Empower People with Autism with Social & Emotional Skills • Healthy & Empowering Relationships with people with ASD • Combine Sensory, Motor & Relationship Perspectives of Child/Adult with ASD The conference provides a unique forum for families and professionals to jointly and collaboratively learn about ways to best support and empower individuals with ASD throughout the lifespan from first diagnosis and early intervention through adulthood. “The theme of this conference, Understanding Autism, Empowering Potential, reflects our aim in helping

individuals with ASD to have healthy and successful lives.” stated Cork Autism Conference, Marketing Manager, Micheál O Mathúna. These themes will be highlighted by the conference speakers who include: Autism Spokesperson & Author, Michael Barton on My Journey with Autism to Empowerment & Employment, Senior Educational Psychologist, Co-founder of The Children’s Clinic and Author of a number of bestselling books on Autism, Davida Hartman on Understanding & Supporting Anxiety in People with Autism, Head of the Department of Reflective Pedagogy and Early Childhood Studies, Dr. Emer Ring, on The 100+ Languages of Autism – Are We listening?,

Beach-goers and bathers warned to be wary of the Weever fish

AS bathers and sun-seekers flock to the county’s beaches to enjoy the current good spell of warm weather, they are being warned to be wary of the dreaded ‘Weever fish’. Weever fish are venomous and found all along the coastline, including the beaches of County Waterford.

The fish are renowned for burying themselves into the sand where the water is warm and shallow, and only the venomous black dorsal fin with spikes are visible. The spines of the dorsal fin on the fish embed themselves into human flesh if stepped on and they discharge their poi-

Pictures show the dreaded Weever fish, which can be found all along the coastline, including the beaches of County Waterford. The fish are renowned for burying themselves into the sand and the spines of the dorsal fin embed themselves into the flesh of unsuspecting bathers who accidentally step on them, causing excruciating pain for the victim.

son which stings the person. The area of the skin will go red and create excruciating pain for the victim. It is understood that there have been a number of incidents in the past few weeks on Waterford’s beaches, where some people have fallen victim to the dreaded fish. TREATMENT The most effective treatment for a sting from a Weever fish is to place the affected part of the skin in warm water for 20 minutes, which should alleviate the pain. The warm water increases blood flow, which assists natural cleaning and healing, while the heat also helps to break down the poison.

Physiotherapist Specialising in Autism & ASD, Mary Mullally, M.I.S.C.P. on Combining Sensory, Motor & Relationship Perspectives of the child/adult with ASD and Speech and Language Therapist, Kasey O'Shea on Optimum Communication & Relationships for People with Autism. Autism Spokesperson & bestselling author, Michael Barton is the author of "It's Raining Cats and Dogs" and "A Different Kettle of Fish". He is also the Market Analyst for an online car company called Buyacar.co.uk and patron of CASPA – Life With Autism – a charity based in South East London that runs youth clubs for young people on the autistic spectrum. In his talk Michael will share an in-depth

understanding of autism from his personal perspective and will also focus on the strategies which have helped him throughout his childhood as well as what has empowered him find, and sustain, full-time employment. In addition, one of the speakers Dr. Emer Ring will be talking about the many different languages of autism. Dr. Ring has recently been joint principal investigator in two national research projects: An Evaluation of Concepts of School Readiness among Parents and Early Years Educators in Ireland which is commissioned by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and also An Evaluation of Educational Provision for Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder in

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the Republic of Ireland commissioned by the National Council for Special Education. Educational Psychologist and author Davida Hartman will be sharing how to best support children and teenagers on the autism spectrum to reach their potential and live happy and fulfilled lives. Her latest book 'Beating Anxiety: What Young People Need to Know' was published recently. “Our intention is that individuals, families, healthcare providers and educators who attend this conference gain greater understanding and empowerment of how to best support and help people with autism and ASD in their lives.” said Mr. O Mathúna. More info and register at www.bookwhen.com/autismcork or call 089 239 8900.

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Margaret M. ‘Gooee’ O’Brien FIRST things first. The name "Gooee" is a distraction. So lets get that explanation out of the way. When Margaret visits her granddaughter (I know, she doesn't look old enough), she shouts "cooey!" as a greeting. The little girl, being the resourceful and efficient child she is, fuses the greeting and Gran together and ends up with "Gooee". It was too cute to ignore, so it stuck. Now that the elephant has been ushered from the room, let me introduce the talented artist Margaret O'Brien. She is a painter, a sculptor and a potter who commits herself to each medium with energy. Margaret (may I call you Gooee?) is an ideas person and as part of The Lismore Arts Group is currently collaborating on a secret project that may....or may not involve puppets. The mind boggles! I first met Margaret when she had a fantastic show in the Market House Art Gallery called The Immensity Within Ourselves. This exhibition involved, AND stretched the limits, of all her skills. There were floor to ceiling canvasses depicting landscapes from all around the Mediterranean. In front of this magnificent backdrop were four perfectly moulded heads, cast in Terracotta clay. These heads were set on top of four separate glass plinths. Inside of each plinth was an eclectic mix of paraphernalia, detritus and various articles related to the figure above. The whole tableau was dedicated to the people and situations portrayed in films such as "Philomena" and "The Magdalene Sisters". It was, and is, a metaphor for the capacity of humans to ignore the mal-

treatment of those among us. Apart from the copious amounts of Windolene used, this was a monumental undertaking that looked spectacular and drew rave reviews. I have been a huge fan ever since. It was an honour to meet Margaret at her studio in Lismore for coffee and discussion about all things art related, and life. What was the best reaction to one of your artworks? There was a model who sat for me when I was moulding a likeness of the Celtic goddess, Danu. When we were getting close to the culmination of the project she felt a sentimental attachment to her image in clay. There's a certain intimacy involved in sculpting or painting life models. The artist and the model get to know each other over the many hours of the sitting, while both have a mutual, though independent, interest in the outcome of the finished product. Who is your favourite artist? Tamara de Lempicka (1898-1980). She was a Polish painter who set the standard for the Art Deco Movement in the early part of the 20th century. Her portraits were done in crisp lines with exaggerated reflections of light to express the drama of style. Many famous people collect her work, such as Jack Nicholson, Barbra Streisand and Madonna who featured Lempicka paintings in her music video's Where is your favourite place to have visited? As a painter of landscapes and the natural world, I'd have to say some place like Tuscany or any part of Italy and Sicily. The earth is so rich and the foliage so lush, its irresistible to an artist. Regular sunshine also helps. Your favourite colour? Purple. Not so much for itself

but the effect it has in bringing life to other colours like browns and blues. What is the best book you have ever read? It’s "The Artists Handbook of Materials" by Ralph Mayer. It’s a book I still refer to on a regular basis and is a constant source of education to me in my work. Where does your inspiration come from? In the past I have been very involved in gardening and landscaping. I also like looking at classical architecture and scenery. Life is a constant influence. Gooee O'Brien has a Masters Degree in Fine Art from Cambridge and is an extremely accomplished garden designer, creating 14 different gardens in the former convent grounds of Carrigahilla, Stradbally. She studied Botany, Chemistry and Applied Mathematics at U.C.C. Margaret works in oils, clay and anything she can dig up in her garden. She is a multi disciplined artist, but is in her comfort zone painting landscapes and sculpting clay portraits. An impressive CV combined with great talent and boundless energy makes Gooee a very capable person, yet she is self effacing and modest. She is equally comfortable pottering around in her garden, sketching in her studio or dressed to the nines at an opening night. Margaret M. Gooee O'Brien, you are a legend.

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Dungarvan Hospital staff shortages a result of national policy - Cullinane SINN Féin TD for Waterford David Cullinane has said that the inability of Dungarvan Community Hospital to recruit staff to keep wards open is a direct result of the Government's refusal to deal with the issue of retention, and that a change in policy needs to happen as a matter of urgency. Deputy Cullinane said: “I received an answer from the HSE regarding ward closures at Dungarvan Community Hospital and it made it clear that staff recruitment and retention is the core issue”. “Management said that while

every effort has been made to increase existing nursing hours, there was a limited ability to consistently supply the amount of hours required to cover a roster gap and ensure quality of care to patients and residents at the hospital,” he said. “Because of this, the HSE is actively recruiting nurses from overseas. “We know from other reports that this is an expensive process when set against recruitment at home. “It is also a lengthy process, and Dungarvan Community Hospital has made it clear that

the closed rehabilitation beds will not be re-opened until the recruitment process is complete. “The refusal to recruit permanent staff for our health service is a disgrace. “Minister Donohoe, however, has made it clear that he is more concerned with giving a six percent pay rise to top earners in the public sector than addressing the recruitment and retention issues in our emergency and care services. “It is clear that only a change of government will change this situation,” Deputy Cullinane added.

PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Roadstone Ltd., intend to apply for permission for development at the site situated in the townlands of Kilgreany and Canty, Cappagh, Co. Waterford. The development will consist of (1) Extension of quarrying activities permitted under planning permission PD 06/1599 and An Bord Pleanala Reference Number: PL 24.225443 within the red line application area. The ca. 14.01 ha application area includes the proposed extraction area, relocated passageway, associated primary aggregate processing, landscaping, and associated works. (2) The continued excavation of one bench of limestone rock down to the current floor level of the existing quarry excavation in an easterly direction to a depth of not below 10 m OD, as permitted under condition 2 of planning permission PD 06/1599 and An Bord Pleanala Reference Number: PL 24.225443. (3) The demolition of old house situated in the north-western part of the Application Site. (4) Relocation of a section of the passageway permitted under planning permission 920/97. (5) Relocation of Whitechurch Road entrance (L2018) permitted under planning permission 510/97. (6) This proposed development will involve the extraction and ongoing phased restoration of the Site. An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/(Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR)) has been prepared and will be submitted to the Planning Authority with this Planning Application. The planning application and EIS (EIAR) may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during it public opening hours {9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excl. public holidays)}. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Denis and Julia Drislane, intend to apply for planning permission for a slatted slurry tank, dairy wash tank, slatted channel and associated works at Liss, Ballyduff Upper, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Aileen Hallahan, intend to apply for permission for proposed 2-storey dwelling to include detached garage to rear, vehicular entrance, domestic borewell, septic tank, percolation area and all associated site development works at lands to the North East of Keereen Cross Roads, Keereen, Co Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – We, Highfield Solar Limited, intend to apply for permission for development at Ballyhane, Ballyard and Clashnagoneen, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The development will consist of a 10 year permission for the construction of a Solar PV Energy development within a total site area of up to 62.8 hA, to include one single-storey electrical substation building and associated compound, electrical transformer/inverter station modules, solar PV panels ground mounted on steel support

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IN MEMORIAM O’RIORDAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear dad Michael “Lylie” O’Riordan, late of 57 T.J. Murphy Place, whose First Anniversary occurs on Sunday, 30th July, 2017.

KIELY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of my dad Maurice Kiely, late of Kiely’s Bar, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, and Glendalligan, Lemybrien, who died on 29th July, 2015. R.I.P. A lot in life has altered, A lot in life is new, But the things that never alter, Are memories of you. It isn’t what I write, It isn’t what I say, It’s how I feel inside, When I think of you today.

–Missed every day by your daughter Chloe.

LYNCH (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather Patrick J. (Paddy) Lynch, late of ‘Tara,’ Tournore, Dungarvan, who died on 29th July, 2003. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 30th July, at 10.00 a.m., in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. God grant me the serenity, To accept the things I cannot change … Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference.

–Always in our thoughts and prayers – your loving family.

MORAN (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011. Look around your garden Lord, For an Angel with a smile, She won’t be hard to recognise, She must stand out a mile. So put your arms around her Lord, And kiss her smiling face, For she is very special, And can never be replaced.

–Always loved and remembered by Mam and Dad.

MORAN (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011. A heart of gold, A life so true, Loved and remembered, By all she knew. Always willing, Helpful and kind, What beautiful memories, She left behind.

–Always loved and remembered by Ger, Ann, Mark, Emer, Micheala and Max, XX.

Behind the gates of heaven, There is someone special there, A dad we loved so dearly, A dad who will always care. You gave us all you had to give, Gifts both big and small, But most of all you gave us love, The biggest gift of all. The tears in our eyes we can wipe away, But the pain in our hearts will always stay. Candles are burning for you today, In the Church where you used to pray, And as we light them we pray to God above, To keep you in his eternal love Will those who think of you today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

MORAN (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011. A lot in life has altered, A lot in life is new, But the things that never alter, Are memories of you. It isn’t what we write, It isn’t what we say, It’s how we feel inside, When we think of you today.

–Always loved and remembered by your brother Eamonn, Niamh, Cal and Cian.

Away in the beautiful land, with God, In a valley of peace so fair, Some day, some time, dear Lylie, I will find you waiting there. I will know your voice in the heavenly crowd, And your steps on the streets of gold, And the same sweet smile on your face, I knew in the days of old. Your memory is my greatest treasure, Deep in my heart you will live for ever.

Oh Sacred Heart of Jesus, Hear our little prayer, Look after my dear father, With love and tender care. I hve many things to thank him for, I don’t know where to start, Just tell him that I love him, From the bottom of my heart. Find the softest pillow, Lord, To rest his head upon, Put a kiss upon his cheek, And tell him who it’s from.

–Sadly missed by your daughter Mary, Johnny, grandchildren Ann, Janet, John and great grandchildren Tom, Jack, Maisie and Ottilee.

–Always remembered in my thoughts and prayers by your wife Ena. First Anniversary Mass will be offered for Lylie in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Sunday, 30th July, at 12.00 noon. MORAN (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011. I thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name, All I have are memories, And your picture in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake, With which I will never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

–From your heartbroken husband John Paul, XOXO. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 30th July, in Abbeyside Church at 9.30 a.m.

MORAN (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Moran (nee Franklin), late of 16 Danforth Close, Southways, Abbeyside, who passed away on 30th July, 2011. If only we could meet you, Just for a little while, To tell you how much we miss you, Just to see you smile. To put our arms around you, But this we cannot do, So until we meet again, May God take care of you.

–Always loved and remembered by Róisín and Meadhbh, XOXO.

O’RIORDAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my grandad Michael “Lylie” O’Riordan, late of 57 T.J. Murphy Place, whose First Anniversary occurs on Sunday, 30th July, 2017. Missed in the morning of every day, Missed in the evening as light slips away, Missed for a thousand and one little things, Around every corner a memory clings. A father, a friend, a grandad too, We all thought the world of you, Of all the gifts in life, However big and small, To have you as a grandad, Was the greatest gift of all.

–Loved always and never forgotten by Christina and Mike.

PRENDERGAST (1st and 2nd anniversaries) – In loving memory of a loving husband and father Jim Prendergast, late of Elm Park, Clonmel, and Lyre West, Nire Valley, who died on 28th July, 2016. Also remembering his son James who died on 18th July, 2015. R.I.P. Mass offered. We miss your smile, And your joking ways, And when old time we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all. Will those who think of them today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always in our thoughts and prayers – sadly missed by Jim’s loving wife Dolores and family.

–Always loved and remembered by your daughter Deirdre, Edward and Christina.

O’RIORDAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear dad Michael “Lylie” O’Riordan, late of 57 T.J. Murphy Place, whose First Anniversary occurs on Sunday, 30th July, 2017. O’RIORDAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear husband Michael “Lylie” O’Riordan, late of 57 T.J. Murphy Place, whose First Anniversary occurs on Sunday, 30th July, 2017.

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O’RIORDAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear dad Michael “Lylie” O’Riordan, late of 57 T.J. Murphy Place, whose First Anniversary occurs on Sunday, 30th July, 2017.

RHEINISCH (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mai (nee Morrissey), late of 12 Brookville Park, Malahide Road, Dublin, and Main Street, Dungarvan, who died on 28th July, 1998. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in the Friary Church, Dungarvan, at 6.15 p.m. on Saturday, 29th July.

As we look back over time We find ourselves wondering … Did we remember to thank you enough For all you have done for us? For all the times you were by our sides To help and support us … To celebrate our successes To understand our problems And accept our defeats? Or for teaching us by your example, The value of hard work, good judgement, Courage and integrity? We wonder if we ever thanked you For the sacrifices you made. To let us have the very best? And for the simple things Like laughter, smiles and times we shared? If we have forgotten to show our Gratitude enough for all the things you did, We’re thanking you now. And we are hoping you knew all along, How much you meant to us.

Oh you whom we have loved during life, Is praying for us, Live always so that we may, Meet in Heaven. Will those who think of Mam today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Deeply loved and missed by her family Donal, Ann, Helen, Eamon, Killian, Pat, Mary and their families.

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–Joseph, Margaret, Nicholas and Adam. RYAN (18th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bill Ryan, late of Knockalisheen, Ballymacarbry, who died on 23rd July, 1999. Far away there’s someone waiting, For a voice that never calls, Far away there’s someone listening, For a step that never falls.

–Always remembered by his family, sons Jim, John, Paddy Joe and Fr. Willie; daughters Nuala, Maureen and Carmel, and families.

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RYAN (8th and 17th anniversaries) – In loving memory of the late Bridget Ryan whose 8th Anniversary occurs on 24th August, and Denny Ryan whose 17th Anniversary occurred on 15th July, both late of Ballymarket, Dungarvan. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Kilrossanty Church on Sunday, 30th July, at 10.30 a.m. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts ye will always be.

–Sadly missed by your loving brother Oliver and sister-in-law Mary (Coffey).

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† KITTY FLYNN Dungarvan and Cashel The Flynn family would like to sincerely thank all who sympathised with them following the sad loss of Kitty; those who sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy; those who called to the Funeral Parlour and removal; those who attended her Funeral Mass and those who attended her burial in Dungarvan. Many thanks to Monsignor Christy O’Dwyer, P.P., St. John the Baptist Church, Cashel, who officiated in the Funeral Parlour and removal and concelebrated Kitty’s Funeral Mass with Fr. Thomas Egan, P.P., and Monsignor James Ryan, A.P. Monsignor Christy O’Dwyer also travelled to Dungarvan for Kitty’s burial. Thanks also to Father Matt Knight, C.S.S.p. A big thank you to Brid and Robbie for their beautiful singing at Kitty’s Funeral Mass and all the readers. Many thanks to James Kiely and Sons, Funeral Directors, for their attention to detail and professionalism which was greatly appreciated. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Kitty’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated at 12 o’clock in St. John the Baptist Church, Cashel, on Sunday, 30th July, 2017.

† PADDY JOE FOLEY Ballymacart, Old Parish, Co. Waterford Family and friends of the late Paddy Joe Foley would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with them on their recent sad bereavement; all those who attended the Rosary, removal and Requiem Mass; those who sent Mass cards, letters and seraphic certificates; to the Carers from Home Instead who attended to Paddy Joe in his home; our deep gratitude is extended – especially to Leona, Claire, Nora, Amanda, Shane, Mary Kate and Joanne, for all their help and kindness. Thank you to the Nurses and staff at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Dungarvan; to Paddy Joe’s GP Grainne Ní Fhoghlu, Nurse Molly Byrne, Fr. Kelly for this many visits, which Paddy Joe enjoyed so much. Thank you to the Doctors, Nurses and staff and Fr. John at University Hospital Waterford. Thanks to Jean, Seamus, P.J. and Liam O’Donnell for the use of John Paul’s. Thanks to everyone who helped out in the hall and John Paul’s and the Restaurant in Ring for the hot food; to Sean O’Donnell for his music; to Altarboy Dominic Dee and gravediggers M. Dee, S. Dee and Pat Keating. Thank you to Drohan Funeral Directors for their attention to detail and professionalism and a large circle of neighbours and friends, which was greatly appreciated. We thank you all from the bottom of our hearts and your kindness will not be forgotten. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, 26th July, at 7.30 p.m. in the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Old Parish.

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† MICHAEL “LYLIE” O’RIORDAN 57 T.J. Murphy Place, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford As we lovingly remember Lylie on his First Anniversary, his wife Ena, sons Paddy, John, Michael, Joseph and Mark, and daughters Julianne, Mary, Mairéad and Deirdre, and brother John, would like to extend their sincere thanks for the many expressions of sympathy, gestures of kindness and support given to them at their very sad loss. We offer our heartfelt thanks to our extended families, relations, neighbours and friends, who visited our home, attended Lylie’s funeral obsequies, and provided help and support to us before Lylie’s passing and who continue to do so. A special thanks to his good friend Michael Ryan, for his friendship and continued support to our family. Thanks to all those who telephoned, travelled long distances, sent cards and flowers, messages of condolences, as well as all those who made charitable donations to St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, we are truly grateful. Thanks to Dr. Richard Brady and the staff at Strandside Medical Centre; staff of St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital; Dr. Michael Kirby and staff of St. Aidan’s Unit, St. Otteran’s, the Palliative Care Team and University Hospital Waterford for their kindness and care of Lylie. To all his friends who visited him at home and in hospital we really appreciated it. We, as a family, are very thankful to Fr. Ned Hassett, P.P.; Fr. Colin Fives, O.S.A.; Fr. Jim Sheehy and Canon Willie Ryan, P.P., Dungarvan, for their visits to Lylie as his faith was a very important part of his life. Sincere thanks to Fr. Colin Fives, O.S.A., and Fr. Michael Brennock, O.S.A., for officiating at his Service of Reception; for the beautiful celebration of Lylie’s Funeral Mass by Fr. Colin Fives, concelebrated with Fr. Sheehy, S.S.C., and Fr. Martin Keogh, P.P., Newtown/Kilmacthomas, which was a true celebration of his life. A very special thank you to Francie Kenealy, and Abbeyside Choir for the beautiful hymns and music which added so much to the Mass and brought great comfort to us – we will always be very grateful. To Eileen O’Donovan, our Chapelwoman, for her kindness and help during the ceremonies, also the Altar servers and gravediggers, our sincere thanks. Thanks to David, Margaret and Darragh Kiely, Funeral Directors, for their kindness, sensitivity and professionalism for which we are very grateful. To all those who helped in any way, your contribution helped make our loss more bearable. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our deepest gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions. Lylie’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside, on Sunday, 30th July, at 12.00 noon. Will those who think of Lylie today, a little prayer to Jesus say.

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SECOND CUT SILAGE FOR SALE – Dungarvan area. Tel. (087) 2594139. (4-8)

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

BRIDGE SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (19/7/2017) – 1st Sheila Towey & Walter Murphy; 2nd Ann McGrath & Margaret Hanafin; 3rd Aida O’Neill & Ella Whelan; 4th Cora Queally & Mary Quinlan; 5th Helen McCarthy & Justin Spratt. AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE (10/7/2017) – 1st Kay Barry & Claire Meaney; 2nd Mary & Austin Fenton; 3rd Una O’Dwyer & Mary Boyle; 4th Maureen O’Neill & Ned Whelan.

4/5 BED FULLY FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET – Beary’s Cross, Ballinamult area. Available from first week of August. Tel. (087) 0518333. (28-7)

HOME WANTED TO RENT MATURE COUPLE MOVING TO DUNGARVAN – Looking for a nice home to rent, long-term, within walking distance to town. 3/4 bed, 2 bathrooms. Non-smokers. No kids. No pets. We will take really good care of your home! Call: Maura 085-2738124. (28-7)

WANTED TO BUY HOUSE AND/OR OUTBUILDINGS WITH LAND (min. 2 acres) – Or small farm required for sale. All conditions considered. Dungarvan area. Please contact Box No. 6038. (28-7)

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CAMPHIRE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS & COUNTRY FAIR

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

The eighth CCI3* Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair not to be missed – something for everyone!

Tomas Baldwin, Baldwin's Farmhouse Ice Cream, and Emma O’Keeffe, Barron’s Bakery, Cappoquin.

Camphire Family & Country Fair THIS year Camphire International Horse Trials and Country Fair promise the best of displays and family entertainment. In addition to the great cross country action, dressage and showjumping, a range of wonderful trade and country fair and family events take place also. This year Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair will offer an array of trade stands with something to suit all tastes – from beautiful crafts, country clothing, antiques to equestrian wear and saddlery. The food village area will include handmade cakes, delicious hot food stands, ice cream and the best of coffee and fine wines. SUNDAY, 30th JULY • Birds of Prey Display: 1.00 p.m. • DOG SHOW Sponsored by GAIN Pet Nutrition partnering this year with Irish Therapy Dogs: 1.30 p.m. (Please ensure dogs are kept on leash at all times). • OTHER FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES and entertainment over the weekend include Garden Games, Bouncy Castles, Bubble Guys, Giant Buzzer Game, Face Painting, Kids Craft Area Pottery, Chill Bags and Hammock Rest Area.

BLACKWATER ECO TOURS Returning to Camphire for 2017 • RIVER TOURS on Friday, Saturday and Sunday • FERRY CROSSING

Villierstown to Camphire on Saturday and Sunday.

THE 2017 CCI3* Camphire International Horse Trials and Country Fair which takes place on the historic and picturesque grounds of Camphire Estate was launched recently. The event will take place from Friday 28th to Sunday, 30th July, and will be run on the Wilks family Camphire Estate and on the adjoining Browne family farm on the banks of the Blackwater River in West Waterford and is less than one hour from Cork and Waterford cities. The feature event this year will be the GAIN/Alltech Equine Nutrition CCI3* class, along with several classes for younger horses as well as a 1* competition for amateur riders.This year more than 300 horses are registered to compete, representing some of the best riders and horses from 10 nations including Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, France, USA and Germany. International riders competing include Izzy Taylor, Francis Whittington, Sam Watson, Kieran Glynn and Waterford’s own Capt. Geoff Curran. The new 3* challenging

cross-country course designed by renowned Olympic and World Equestrian Games course designer MikeEtherington-Smith along with Paul Brady covers 3½ miles with over 40 obstacles and

should be a great test for both horse and rider. Paul Brady, Event Organiser said, “It takes huge cost and support in order to be able to run an international event such as this and I give special

thanks to our main sponsors GAIN Equine Nutrition and Alltech and also Bucas, Castlecare Insurance, Tom Murphy Car Sales VW, Horse Sport Ireland and Eventing Ireland for their continued

For more information go to http://www.vecp.ie/clubs/boat-club

Birds of Prey display on Sunday, 30th August, at 1.00 p.m.

support. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our land owners, the Wilks and the Browne family for this spectacular venue, and also the wider local community and our large team of volunteers – without their support this event would be impossible to run. This internationally recognised event attracts many overseas international and Olympic riders and plays host to thousands of visitors from home and abroad. It is a great

opportunity for our riders and horses to perform to the highest international level here in Ireland, while also providing our breeders and producers with an international platform showcasing and promoting the very best of Irish bred horses and promoting the Irish Horse Industry.” Camphire has much more to offer visitors than just horses and world class equestrianism with the added attraction of the Country Fair, Shopping Village, Craft and Artisan Food Stalls, which contain the best of locally produced products, as well as a Family Fun Area. The ever popular GAIN Dog Show should once again prove a huge hit for all the family with ten categories to cater for all breeds, shapes and sizes. The GAIN Dog Show this year will be in aid of The Irish Therapy Dogs Charity which offers comfort and reassurance to people who need it most. The “Birds of Prey” Display is a must for anyone who has never seen such an exhibit and is sure to draw huge attention. Camphire Estate in West Waterford is located just ten minutes from Cappoquin, Lismore and Tallow and less than an hour from Cork and Waterford city making this venue the ideal location for the surrounding region. For further information visit: w w w. c a m p h i r e horsetrials.com

GAIN Dog Show

Camphire GAIN Dog Show partnering this year with Irish Therapy Dogs ONE of the highlights of this year’s Camphire International Horse Trials and Country Fair which takes place from Friday 28th to Sunday, 30th July, on the picturesque Camphire Estate, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, is the GAIN sponsored Dog Show which will be held on Sunday, 30th July. This year GAIN Pet Nutrition have partnered with Irish Therapy Dogs. Irish Therapy Dogs is a registered charity that offers comfort and reassurance to those who need it most. Its Mission is to provide physical, therapeutic and educational benefit to people, young and old, fit and frail, alert and impaired, in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Day Care Centre’s, Schools and other places where people may be restricted from having pets and where the presence of dogs and their owners, will add comfort and support. Those individuals, who may not otherwise react to an external stimulus, will often engage with an Irish Therapy Dog. It is hard to understand, and impossible to measure, but the benefits are there to be seen … in something as simple as a smile. The GAIN Dog Show takes place in Camphire on Sunday, 30th July, at 1.30 p.m. The variety of classes should once again prove a huge hit for all the family showcasing all breeds, shapes and sizes. All prizes are sponsored by GAIN Pet Nutrition so all money raised from the show goes directly to this very worthy cause. Irish Therapy Dogs will attend on the day and participate in the judging. • Classes will include – Best Crossbreed/any size – Best Purebred/any size – Best Rescue Dog – Any Dog that has come from an Animal Shelter – Most Handsome Dog – Prettiest Bitch – Waggiest Tail, Best Trick – Best 6 Legs (Adults Only) – Best Junior Handler (Under 14 Years) – Dog the Judge Would Most Like to Take Home Look forward to seeing you on the day. Note: Camphire Estate is just 10 minutes from Cappoquin and one hour from Waterford and Cork.

• Registration on the day • Classes will start at 1.30 p.m. • Entry fee is €4 per class Nutritional Seminars on HostHost Nutritional Seminar

on Saturday, 29th Saturday 29th July in July LOFT at: in THE The Loft at: – 1.00 p.m. - 1pm – 3.00 p.m. - 3pm – 5.00 p .m. - 5pm

Each Seminar 30 minutes. Each seminarwill willlast last 30mins. 2017 CCI3* Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair (l. to r.): Joanne Hurley, Irish Country Manager, GAIN Equine Nutrition; Paul Brady, Event Organiser; Ciaran Glynn, International Event Rider, and Elaine Fenton, Regional Manager, South West, Alltech, pictured at the launch of the 2017 CCI3* Camphire [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] International Horse Trials & Country Fair.

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SUNDAY DOG SHOW Sponsored by GAIN Pet Nutrition

Friday 4th August EDGES OF LIGHT

DUNGARVAN Summer Music

FESTIVAL Tola Custy, David Power, Colin Dunne & Maeve Gilchrist Townhall Theatre, Dungarvan

ADMISSION€18.00

Saturday 5th August

Sunday 6th August THE PIPER & THE FAERIE QUEEN

MASTERS OF TRADITION

Maighread Ni Dhomhnaill, Triona Ni Domhnaill, Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill & David Power SGC Main Theatre, Dungarvan

ADMISSION€25.00

Camerata Kilkenny with David Power St. Mary`s Church of Ireland

ADMISSION€18.00

A FESTIVAL FOR LOVERS OF MUSIC GREENWAY SESSIONS Come join us! FESTIVAL TICKET €50.00

ADMISSION to 3 CONCERTS limited availability

Come and enjoy free performances by leading international g musicians along the Waterford Greenway on Saturday 5th A August. Details of the times and places will be advertised closer to the event. Weather permitting. #GreenwaySessions

Tickets online www.dungarvansummermusicfestival.weebly.com at The Wine Buff 058 24523 & SGC Dungarvan 058 45796

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DUNGARVAN SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

The inaugural Dungarvan Summer Music Festival Generating lots of Bank Holiday attention from music lovers far and near! WITH the August Bank Holiday weekend quickly approaching, the inaugural Dungarvan Summer Music Festival is attracting lively interest and lots of attention. Following the active publicity in the local media and radio, not to mention the very energetic social media engagement, it seems as if the word has certainly spread far and wide, capturing the interest of music-lovers across the county and country. While Martin Hayes and the Masters of Tradition are

probably the best known of the weekend performers (as evidenced by their sell out concert in Dungarvan last year), Camerata Kilkenny and Edges of Light provide a very different offering and experience, and have generated significant curiosity amongst discerning music lovers in the area and beyond. Tickets for all three festival concerts are selling quickly, and the organising committee would strongly advise anyone who is hoping to see the performances, to buy their

ticket in advance to avoid disappointment. The recent spell of good weather has also whetted our appetite in anticipation of some unique short performances by these visiting national and international stars on the Déise Greenway on bank holiday Saturday. These will commence at 11.00 a.m. in Dungarvan’s Bandstand on the Lookout with New York based harpist Maeve Gilchrist; Finnish viola player Marja

Edges of Light – Tola Custy (fiddle), Colin Dunne (dance), Maeve Gilchrist (harp) and David Power (Uilleann pipes) are performing on Friday night, August 4th, in the Town Hall Theatre, 8.00 p.m.

Artists performing on Greenway during the Festival

Reclaiming time with the wonderfully theatrical Edges Dungarvan welcomes the of Light at the Dungarvan return visit of Summer Music Festival

The Masters of Tradition to the SGC for the Festival

Camerata Kilkenny will perform "The Piper and The Faerie Queen" in St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, on Sunday, August 6th, 1.30 p.m. Camerata: Malcolm Proud (harpsichord), Maya Homburger (Viola), Barry Guy (bass), Claire Duff (violin), Marja Gaynor (viola) and Aoife Nic Athlaoich (cello). Camerata will be performing with special guest, David Power, master uilleann piper from Coolnasmear.

Delightful Baroque Music performance by Camerata Kilkenny at the Dungarvan Summer Music Festival “CAMERATA Kilkenny give the impression that time is to be treasured, not to be rushed, that the music was somehow to be dwelt in, not pressured.” The Irish Times. Founded by the Irish international harpsichordist and organist Malcolm Proud and the Swiss violinist Maya Homburger, Camerata Kilkenny is a period instrument group specialising in the performance of Baroque music. Many of its programmes combine 17th and 18th century music with the works of contemporary composers.The group consists of artists from Ireland with guest renowned artists from further afield. Camerata Kilkenny gave its début recital at the Kilkenny Arts Festival in August 1999. Since then Camerata Kilkenny has performed in Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Estonia, Latvia and in Ireland at the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, the Sligo Festival of Baroque Music, the Festival of Great Irish Houses, the Galway Early Music Festival, the East Cork Early Music Festival 'Music in the Mosaics' in Timoleague, the Kilkenny Arts Festival, the Hugh Lane Gallery and at the Barrow River Arts Festival. In May 2013 they joined forces with the Calmus Ensemble of Leipzig for concerts in Kilkenny and Dublin as part of the cultural programme in honour of Ireland’s Presidency of the E.U. Council of Ministers. For their performance of The Piper and The Faerie Queen as part of the Dungarvan Summer Music Festival, Malcolm and Maya are joined by Barry Guy on bass, violinist Claire Duff, Marja Gaynor on viola and Aoife Nic Athlaoich on cello. Master Piper David Power will be their special guest.The performance will include works by 17th and 18th century composers Biber, Leclair, Telemann, Handle, O’Carolan, Dowland, Marini, Purcell and traditional Irish music. The Irish Times describes The Piper and The Faerie Queen as an “extra-special work” and one “in which the music’s artifices were subsumed in a world of rhetoric, decoration and dance.” You can enjoy this very unusual and unique performance in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, on Sunday, August 6th, at 2.00 p.m. (doors 1:30 p.m.); Admission €18. Tickets available from The Wine Buff, Dungarvan (058 24523).

Gaynor will perform in the Ballyvoile tunnel at 1.00 p.m. while Clare Fiddler Tola Custy and Dancer Colin Dunne will be on the Kilmacthomas viaduct at 3.00 p.m. All of the Greenway sessions are free to the general public. The committee would like to sincerely thank their sponsors and supporters, without whom this festival could not have been delivered.

THE SGC cinema in Dungarvan is famed locally for it’s screening of live performances. However, The Masters of Tradition concert in 2016 was the first time that the comfortable 270-seat theatre at SGC Dungarvan hosted a live performance. The sell-out live concert was a huge success, with visitors travelling from far and near to have the opportunity to hear the celebrated musicians and singers, live on stage. As those who were lucky enough to procure

Colin Dunne

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tickets for the 2016 performance will know, the “Masters” bring together some of the brightest luminaries in traditional music – legendary singers Maighréad (Skara Brae) and her sister, Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill vocals & piano, (Skara Brae & The Bothy Band), fiddler Martin Hayes (The Gloaming), guitarist Dennis Cahill (The Gloaming) and uilleann piper David Power.Together, they held the delighted and appreciative audience captive with a wide range of well-known traditional

tunes, airs and songs. We are delighted – and very proud, to once again welcome the Masters of Tradition to the SGC theatre in Dungarvan for another concert on bank holiday Saturday, August 5th, as part of the Dungarvan Summer Music Festival. There are limited tickets available for this concert from SGC, Dungarvan (058 45696), and The Wine Buff on Grattan Square (058 24523).

THE prodigiously talented dancer Colin Dunne joins forces with fiddler Tola Custy, harpist Maeve Gilchrist and uilleann piper David Power to stage a theatrical show of contemporary and traditional music and dance. Combining the play of dance with an adventurous musical spirit, the quartet conjure up a beautiful soundscape, weaving simple and complex textures of melody and rhythm inspired by the natural sounds and shimmering patterns of light that announce Ireland’s day. Ellen Cranitch, Lyric FM, in her review of this exciting show, describes Colin Dunne (known as

a dancer) as “a musician who plays the body”; Maeve’s riffs are “a thing of spellbinding sensuality and depth…creating spaciousness and an intimacy all at the same time” while David Power’s experiments with time are “rich and complex and yield a new and invigorating approach to uilleann pipe playing…” Ms Cranitch finishes with the observation that we can reclaim and “own our lost time by allowing Colin, David, Tola and Maeve hypnotise us, following with our eyes and ears their swinging watch, their swinging rhythms and the edges of light become the bright shining day.” (I

think she liked the performance!!). During their recent run of performances in New York,The New York Times cited the show as one of the “10 things to do (see) in New York City” (May 26th, 2017). Fortunately, we do not have to travel so far! … “Edges of Light” provides a lively night of exciting celebration of melody and rhythm in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre on Friday, 4th August. Doors open at 8.00 p.m.; Admission €18. Tickets available from The Wine Buff, Dungarvan (058 24523).

Festival Event Diary

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FRIDAY, August 4th: EDGES OF LIGHT; Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre, 8.00 p.m. SATURDAY August 5th: GREENWAY SESSIONS 11.00 a.m.: MAEVE GILCHRIST, Bandstand, The Lookout, Dungarvan 1.00 p.m.: MARJA GAYNOR, Ballyvoile Tunnel 3.00 p.m.: COLIN DUNNE & TOLA CUSTY, Kilmacthomas Viaduct MASTERS of TRADITION in concert, SGC Theatre, Dungarvan, 8.00 p.m. Martin Hayes (fiddle), Dennis Cahill (guitar), Maighréad Ní Dhomhnaill (vocals), Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill (vocals and piano) and David Power (Pipes). This starstudded concert brings together some of the brightest luminaries in traditional music. The audience will be treated to music and songs from legendary singers Maighréad (Skara Brae) and her sister Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill, vocals and piano (Skara Brae & The Bothy Band), fiddler Martin Hayes (The Gloaming), guitarist Dennis Cahill (The Gloaming) and uilleann piper David Power. It will be a concert of well-known songs and music. The Masters of Tradition concert in 2016 was the first time that the comfortable 270-seat theatre at SGC Dungarvan hosted a live performance – a huge success and we are delighted to welcome the Masters of Tradition back on Saturday, August 5th.

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“These are artists that have found their own voice in the music… Dynamic and powerful musicians” Martin Hayes

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MAEVE GILCHRIST, DAVID POWER, TOLA CUSTY & COLIN DUNNE The prodigiously talented dancer Colin Dunne "Between the pin-point joins forces with ﬁddler Tola Custy, harpist accuracy of Power’s Maeve Gilchrist and uilleann piper David playing, the liveliness of Power. Combining the play of dance with an Gilchrist’s and the adventurous musical spirit, the quartet conjure immersiveness of Custy’s, up a beautiful soundscape, weaving simple the music alone is a pure and complex textures of melody and rhythm pleasure. It is given a inspired by the natural sounds and shimmering further lift by the particular patterns of light that announce Ireland’s day. interactiveness of this show, the way the musicians Mixing contemporary and traditional music respond to one another …" with dance, this theatrical show is an exciting Paul O`Connor celebration of melody and rhythm. `Colin Dunne is known as a dancer, but it`s probably more accurate to describe him as a musician who plays with his body.` Ellen Cranitch,Lyric fm

Tickets online www.dungarvansummermusicfestival.weebly.com

This star studded concert brings together some of the brightest luminaries in traditional music. The audience will be treated to music and songs from legendary singers DENNIS CAHILL Maighréad (Skara Brae) and her sister, Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill vocals & piano, (Skara Brae & The Bothy Band), ﬁddler Martin Hayes (The Gloaming), guitarist Dennis Cahill (The Gloaming) and uilleann piper David Power. It will be a concert of well-known songs and music.  “Hayes’ music The Masters of Tradition concert in 2016 was the ﬁrst time conjures up feeling that the comfortable 270-seat theatre at SGC Dungarvan pure raw emotion hosted a live performance - a huge success and we are from the heart” delighted to welcome the Masters of Tradition back on Dirty Linen USA Saturday August 5th.

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Come and enjoy free performances by leading international musicians along the   Waterford Greenway on Saturday 5th August.

GREENWAY SESSIONS Details of the times and places will be advertised closer to the event. Weather permitting #GreenwaySessions

and at The Wine Buff 058 24523 & SGC Dungarvan 058 45796

CAMPHIRE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRIALS & COUNTRY FAIR

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

2017 CCI3* Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair (l. to r.): Ciaran Glynn, International Event Rider; Elaine Fenton, Regional Manager, South West, Alltech; Paul Brady, Event Organiser, and Joanne Hurley, Irish Country Manager, GAIN Equine Nutrition, pictured at the launch of the 2017 CCI3* Camphire International Horse Trials & Country Fair. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

The Best of Eventing Action 28th to 30th July 2017

Dressage Eventing competitions will take place at three, two and one star levels incorporating dressage, showjumping and cross country action.

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Cross Country To internatioinal riders from all over the world will compete alongside Irish riders over the three days of the competition.

Camphire will also see the best of young Irish horses compete at international level

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The Course The CIC 3* course is designed by world renowned designer Mike Etherington-Smith. Mike has designed Olympic courses, in addition to World Eventing Championship courses.

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COUNTY NEWS NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

Morris Oil Amateur Photo Competition MORRIS Oil is delighted to announce our 2018 Calendar Photo Competition. Our own unique annual calendar is distributed to our customers and we are looking for your photographs to be on it. The competition is open to everyone, with a maximum of 2 entries per person. All photographs must be emailed to us. Photos must be a minimum size of 1Mb & landscape orientation. The 12 best photographs will be published in our Morris Oil 2018 Calendar, which is distributed to our customers and is a great opportunity to show off your photography skills! Please note that all photographs submitted as entries can be used by Morris Oil for promotional purposes. Winning photographs will also be displayed on our website www.morrisoil.ie. To enter: Simply ‘Like’ Morris Oil on Facebook; www.facebook.com/morrisoil or follow us on Twitter @morrisoil1954. Then send your photograph to photo@morrisoil.ie – Full Terms & Conditions available online. www.morrisoil.ie Please include your Name, Address & Telephone Number and a title for your photograph in less than 10 words This year’s theme for the calendar is “The Local” - Open to artist interpretation! Make sure your image has something "Local" about it: A Favourite Local Spot, A Local hero, a local Landmark, A Local Icon, or just your Local! - You decide what’s local to you! The best 12 Photos will be selected from all those entered by this year’s guest judge Dylan Vaughan from Thomastown Co Kilkenny. (www.dylanvaughan.com) Send your entries to photo@morrisoil.ie This year’s guest judge will also choose an overall winner. As well as winning the accolade of "Best Photograph” prize money of €200 is up for grabs. Again this year, the final 12 photographs will be uploaded to the Morris Oil Facebook Page where the public will make a decision to choose the “People’s Choice Award”. The Honorary People’s Choice Title will be given to the winner of this Facebook public vote. While this public vote is open the overall winner will be kept secret. Morris Oil urges all those wishing to enter the competition to read the terms and conditions in full; available online www.morrisoil.ie. Good luck to all and remember the Closing Date is Thursday 31st August 2017.

Dungarvan Lions Club Free Diabetes Screening A REMINDER that Free Diabetes Screening will be available at the Dungarvan Agricultural Show on Thursday, 27th July from 10.30 am to 5 pm. The screening which takes just a few seconds, will be carried out by a team of volunteer nurses. This is a project of Dungarvan Lions Club; many thanks to Kelly’s Pharmacy, High Street, Dungarvan for sponsoring the medical equipment. The screening itself is Free, Confidential, Quick and Convenient and will be available at the Dungarvan Lions Marquee at the Show.

Launch of the 100th Dungarvan Agricultural Show and 'The Show Story', a book tracing the history of the Show (l. to r.): Louise Moloney, Tommy Veale, Deirdre McGrath, Leo McGrath and Dick Waide pictured at the launch in The Park Hotel.

NEW MUSEUM DISPLAY PRESENTATION We are currently reorganising our entire museum layout. A series of new display walls will enable us to present our collection in an improved manner and also allow us to display material from our reserve collection which has not been on display previously. Please be patient with us if you are visiting the museum, we feel it will be worthwhile when completed and will result in a more satisfying visitor experience. ANNUAL MUSEUM BOOK SALE We are now accepting books for our annual Book Sale. Books can be dropped in to us at the Museum in Friary Street. Books should be in good condition, with no magazines or encyclopaedias please. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM! Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the Museum. The Museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fundraising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie including volunteers recently taking part in local archaeological digs. Call in to see us in Friary Street, or ring us on 05845960 for more information.

DUNGARVAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW NEW BOOK ‘THE SHOW STORY 1913-2017’ FOR SALE IN THE MUSEUM We always have a selection of books with local connections for sale in the Museum with a wide range of topics, and a percentage of the sales goes towards our running costs. We now have the new book about the Dungarvan Agricultural Show ‘The Show Story 19132017’ for sale at €10 celebrating the one hundredth show. This is a beautiful book packed with lovely photos and details of the history of the show and at a very reasonable price. Our congratulations to the Dungarvan Show Committee on their one hundredth show. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The Museum relies on donations of objects from members of

the public.We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you may have in your possession which you would be willing to kindly donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. We can scan them to add to our extensive photographic archive and give you back the originals. By donating items to us you will be playing your part in helping to preserve local history for future generations. You can drop items into us in Friary Street, or call us on 05845960 to discuss any items you are thinking of donating. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at

058-45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

OBJECT OF THE WEEK . . .

19th Century Monstrance Made of Wood and Brass THIS monstrance was made for the Rev. J.M. Kiely of Brooklyn, New York. The Rev. John Kiely was born in Dungarvan in 1847. He was a graduate of Mount Melleray. He was the youngest priest ever ordained for the Diocese of Brooklyn at 22. He was ordained on 24th June 1869 at All Hallows. Soon after he was placed in charge of St. Mary’s Church, Brooklyn. In 1881 he took over the Parish of The Transfiguration in the eastern district where he oversaw the construction of a new church in 1892. He had four brothers, Rev. Joseph of Chicago, Philip based in Australia, Maurice of

Dungarvan and Edmund of Waterbury, Conn. Rev. Kiely died in August 1899.

Rev. J.M. Kiely

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 26th JULY, 2017

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Beautiful couple Trina and Karen celebrating their marriage at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre with bridesmaids Nikki, Geri and Casey, flowergirl Callie and pageboy Luke. [Billy Crowley]

BONMAHON COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE Congratulations to Trina Tsai and Karen McLoughlin who celebrated their Humanist marriage at the Visitor Centre recently.Thanks a million for letting us be part of your big day and best wishes for the future from the Copper Coast Geopark team. Have you your entries ready for the Flower Show? The 10th Annual Flower Show will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday, 30th July, 2017 noon to 5.00 p.m. For more news and photos find us on Instagram and other social media platforms. COPPER COAST GEOLOGICAL FACT Pipes of Baidhb Knockmahon near Bunmahon on Waterford's Copper Coast are an intrusion of rhyolite, which has cooled with polygonal columns, perpendicular to the surface of the intrusion. It

forms an arch in the cliffs and is reminiscent of the Giant’s Causeway, although it is much older. However, weathering is causing the columns to collapse and it is an ever changing feature through the years. Unfortunately, access to this site is dangerous and is not recommended. For more seewww.coppercoastgeopark.com KILL & BONMAHON CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE Have you ever considered being part of a response group for your community? The Kill & Bonmahon Cardiac First Response Group welcomes anyone to become part of our 24/7 response team, activated by the National Ambulance Service for life threatening conditions. No experience necessary as all training is provided. For further information, please contact the Irish Red Cross Portlaw on 087-4133522.

Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run which took place recently were Gerry and [John Power] Margaret O’Connell, Sean Larkin and John Fitzgerald.

SINCERE SYMPATHIES Our thoughts and prayers are with the Raher family and friends on the recent passing of Helen Raher, may she rest in peace. Helen will always be remembered as a great family woman by all who met her, during good and bad times, she was the rock for all who needed her to be. Helen was never far from any community event or fundraising campaign for local causes, always there with her support and wonderful character, always a driving force rallying support for causes that mattered. We are thinking of the Raher family at this sad time, especially after having experienced another loss with Michael only so recently. Rest in peace, Helen. GEALACH GORM THEATRE Coming to The Gealach Gorm Theatre on Saturday, July 29th: 'Someone Who'll Watch Over Me' by Frank McGuinness. Performed by Happy Robot Productions, this play tells the tale of an Englishman, an Irishman and an American who are locked up together in a cell in the Middle East. As victims of political action, powerless to initiate change, what can they do? How do they survive?' A superb piece of drama which comes highly recommended. Tickets are just €10, to book call or text 086-8569358. YEE-HAWWWWW!!!! Grab your boots, holster your weapons and tilt that 10 gallon hat and check shirt or go Native American and don those moccasins, head-dress those feathers and draw your bow and prepare yourself for the biggest night of the year in Dunphy's Bar on Saturday, August 19th at 9.00 p.m. Join Kill Action & Alert Group for their annual BBQ to help fundraise for their many fantastic activities in the village. We will have yummy food, music, line dancing, best costume competition, door and raffle prizes and, wait for it, a Bucking Bronco! Hot Diggity, there might even be a shoot out!!! Prizes for longest male and female rider. As well as being the sorest night, we guarantee it will also be the best fun ever all for just €10 a ticket. Since last year's hugely successful BBQ, Kill Action & Alert Group has done tons of work cleaning and maintaining the village and completed litterpicks with Bonmahon Tidy Towns Committee and an Taisce; recruited and employed Monica Weldon to maintain the appearance of the village; collected donations of tools and equipment for use in the village from various retailers; liaised with the Gardai in order to prevent crime and handed over the text alert service to An Garda Siochana; erected Action Alert Area signs; liaise continuously with Waterford County Council to do works in the area - note the fan-

tastic addition of footpaths and traffic lights at the school; made contact with some of our new residents and those living in isolated areas at Christmas with the dissemination of Christmas Hampers; and hosted brilliant successful community events such as the Blessing of the Village Christmas Tree & Arrival of Santa Claus and the Easter Eggstravaganza which require a huge amount of organisation and time on behalf of the Committee! Along with all the visible work, a tremendous amount of background work and money goes on applying for grants, insurance, telephone calls and meetings. And whilst there is a committed core group of people, we always need help, ideas, and donations of spot prizes so if you can just give one hour, one suggestion, or one gift, then please contact Secretary Marie Cleary at 086-8385928 or any committee member. Now get practicing yer bucking y'all and we'll see you at the Rodeo! KILL GAA LOTTO At last week’s Lotto draw in Kirwan’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 Lotto jackpot. On the night we had two match 3 winners. The lucky people were Eddie Fitzgerald and a combined ticket of Tony & Brian Casey. The numbers drawn on

the night were 4,17,19 and 20. Kill GAA Club would like to say thank you to all who helped to make the recent BBQ night a wonderful community event. The winners of the door prizes on the night were David Burns, Eddie Casey, Peter Torpey, Ray Hennessey, Toni Jackman & Elaine Brazil. Congratulations all! THANK YOU FROM THE BOATSTRAND SEA SAFETY CENTRE The Committee of the Boatstrand Sea Safety Centre wishes to thank Pat and his staff in Centra Supermarket, Kilmacthomas and all the customers who supported us so generously on our collection day Friday, 14th July. A big thank you also to the collectors who helped on the day. We appreciate the help very much. KILL & BONMAHON CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE Have you ever considered being part of a response group for your community? The Kill & Bonmahon Cardiac First Response Group welcomes anyone to become part of our 24/7 response team, activated by the National Ambulance Service for life threatening conditions. No experience necessary as all training is provided. For further information, please contact the Irish Red Cross Portlaw on 087-4133522.

The Beach Hut THE Beach Hut at Annestown Beach has been extremely busy over the last few weeks and we are hoping for some more good weather this weekend. Come and see us. We're open 12.00 noon - 5.00 p.m. whenever the sun shines!

Enjoy the refreshments served by Copper Coast Scouts at Annestown Beach.

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

A thought for the day............ By Donal Buckley HELLO there! I'm glad you could join me this evening. If, like me, you were enthralled by the goings on in Pairc Uí Caoimh at the weekend, you may have noticed something special happening. In the second half,Waterford missed some chances to put the ball over the bar, while the canny Yellow Bellies of Wexford started to claw their way back into the game.When Pauric Mahoney missed another soft chance, the Waterford supporters rose up in unison and called the Lords name with great passion. Lo and behold, they were rewarded for their devotion with a mighty win to bring them to the All-Ireland semi-final. So, my question to you is, does God want Waterford to win? There are many ways to look at this puzzling scenario. Firstly, let me say that God loves everyone equally. He loves the rich and he loves the poor. That must be why there is rich AND poor. God loves the farmer and the beasts in the field.That's why they are in the field while the farmer has porridge for breakfast in his centrally heated bungalow. If God wants Waterford to win, then they will win. No amount of training or tactical switches will make any difference. If it is His will, it will happen. Remember this is the Man who walked on water. Can you see the connection yet? He forded water........Waterford! Now, there is one slight problem. Tadhg de Burca. That naughty Tadhg only went and grabbed his opponent by the face mask, didn't he? And he got sent off, didn't he? And he's going to miss the semifinal, isn't he? Well, the Lord giveth and He taketh away. Now that is a problem. But knowing Jesus like I do, he has a plan.There is no problem that can't be fixed with copious amounts of alcohol. Remember the wedding at Canaa? What a session that was. So the best thing Derek McGrath and his management team could do now is go "on the tear" for a couple of weeks and everything will be grand. How can I be so sure? Well, because I have faith. Of course I have my doubts. Who wouldn't have? Let’s face it, The Bible doesn't help, with all its contradictions. But it is almost 2,000 years old and it must have picked up a few bad habits in that time. People ask me questions all the time, such as; In the time of Noah, when the whole world was flooded, what happened to all the fresh water fish? How did Jesus find men named; Peter, James, John, Andrew, Matthew, Philip, Thomas, etc in the Middle East 2,000 years ago? The Ten Commandments are revered as the ultimate inspiration for goodness, yet Moses broke all ten at once. Then there was the talking snake, parting seas, resurrection, levitation, pillars of salt, slavery, bigamy, infanticide, fratricide, patricide, matricide and suicide. Maybe its best to leave your faith in Derek McGrath and the boys. Deise Abú, Amen. Ballinameela Creatives are sending our best wishes to the Waterford team and supporters. During a Waterford/Kilkenny match, RTE commentator, the late Michéal O'Hehir was heard to say, "and Tom Cheasty breaks through, with Kilkenny defenders falling around him like dying wasps"

BALLINAMEELA 5KM RACE AND FUN RUN. The Ballinameela 5km Race and Fun Run in conjunction with West Waterford Athletics Club will take place on Friday, August 25th at 7 pm. You can register on the night from 6pm at the Community Centre at a cost of €10. You can also pre register using the following website for €8. https://endurancecui.active.co m/new/events/46641653/price Categories/46641853/primaryF orm?_p=0532778884925591 Showers and refreshments will be available afterwards. Looking forward to seeing a good crowd on the night. LOST AND FOUND A pair of French Connection reading glasses were picked up outside the community centre recently. If they are yours please contact Matthew Fogarty on 086 064 4811. SUMMER CAMP There will be a summer camp running from the 8th-11th of

August (Tues-Fri) in Ballinameela Community Centre. Camp costs €40 per child. Family discount available. There will be a range of activities such as sports, art, team building activities, talent show and weather permitting a water sports day. Booking is essential so please contact Cathy on (087) 235 6928 to book your place. CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY Finisk Valley AC Notes: Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday & Wednesday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm, Minimum age limit is 5years old (Child needs to be School going). Full program of events can be obtained at our training session Badminton: If you fancy a sociable game of badminton

come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 pm to 10 pm. Contact Mairead on 087 7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own indoor soccer games for the winter or other activity you can

book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran. Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall. Claire Tobin is responsible for the month of July and can be contacted on 087 6808287. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre

BALLYSAGGART BALLYSAGGART FESTIVAL 2017 Preparations are well under way for this year’s Community Festival. It will commence on Tuesday, August 1st, with the Children's Art/Writing Competition at 7:00, followed by the ever popular Pongo at 8:30 all taking place in the Community Centre. Wednesday evening will see the inaugural 5K Chip Timed Run/Walk. Registration for both will open at 6:30 at the GAA Grounds with take off at 7:30 for the Run and 7:45 for the Walk. Refreshments will be served on return.

On Thursday evening the 45 Card Drive will take place in the Community Centre at 8:15 with Ttea and treats served to the players. Friday then is the usual Car Treasure Hunt taking off at 7:30 followed by the Table Quiz in Meagher's Bar at 9:00. Underage boys hurling and girls football games will take place on Saturday afternoon from 3:00 at the GAA Grounds, followed by an Intermediate game at 7:30. DJ Steven will provide entertainment in Meagher's Bar from 9:30. The Gala Day on Sunday, August 6th will commence at

1:00 with an U-13 girls football match, Ballysaggart V Ballyduff Upper. This will be followed by the Sports with a variety of races for the children. The main event of the day is an Obstacle Course, registration for Ballysaggart's Fittest 4 Manic Obstacle Course will open at 2:00. The entry for teams of 4 adults is €10, and teams of 4 U-16 is €5. On the day there will also be a Dog Show, Wood Chopper Challenge, Best Dressed Lady and Gent, Cake Sale and a variety of Side Shows and Games for all. On Sunday evening the Fancy Dress will commence at 7:00 and

the Festival will close with Music, Craic and the Grand Raffle in Meagher's Bar from 9:00. We hope to see a good crowd out and about participating in and enjoying the festivities. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st Pat Kirby and Pat O'Connor; 2nd Bill Leady and Christy Higgins, Dan and Bridie Brien. Lucky Tables: Kathleen Coleman and Joan Hannon, Pat Ryan and Sheila Lonergan, Stephen Cunningham and Fr. Cullinan. Tickets: Rita Doocey x2, Bill Leady, Pat Kirby and Eddie Sheehan.

KILROSSANTY COLLECTION The annual collection for the Sacristans of our churches is now taking place. Please be generous.Their work is often forgotten until we need them for some of the important occasions in our lives.The appropriate envelope will be found in your packet. EMERGENCY TROCAIRE COLLECTION There are 24 million people struggling to survive in East Africa. Trocaire is making a nationwide appeal to alleviate the situation in some way, so on the

29th and 30th July this weekend there will be a second collection at all Masses in the parish for this cause. See posters in the churches for details of the situation. GARDA TEXT ALERT There is a box at the back of the church into which you may place your completed forms if you wish to join the scheme. WALK The Noreen Prendergast Memorial Walk, organised by Kilrossanty G..A.A. Club, will take place on the Greenway from Clonea Greenway car park to Durrow on this Thursday, 27th

July, at 7.30 sharp. A free bus has been arranged to provide transport from Crotty’s Inn at 7.00 p.m. sharp to car park and will be in Durrow at the end of the walk to take everyone back to Crotty’s Inn for refreshments. Buckets will be at the start of the Greenway and also on the Greenway for donations which will go to Solas Cancer Support Centre, Waterford. Raffle will be held in Crotty’s Inn afterwards.Your support would be very much appreciated. BINGO Bingo this Friday night, 28th

July, at 8.30 sharp. Prizemoney €1,200 with jackpot of €1,500. Raffle for cash prizes. Crotty’s 8.30 p.m. HURLERS Well done to the Waterford hurlers who beat Wexford last Sunday and are now through to the semi-final on August 13th when they take on Cork in Croke Park. THANKS Thanks to all who contributed to the collection last weekend for the Wheelchair Association. MASS Mass on Cruachan Mountain on 6th August.

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Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart

Mary Dalton and Peg Buckley presenting a cheque for €600 to Laura Roche for Cork Cancer Research on behalf of Lismore Walkers. Also in the picture are some of the walkers. [Mary Glavin]

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns IN the past week our CES workers have weeded all of the beds in the hotel car park, cut back the thorny Rubus plant growing through the railings in the public car park, cut back the perennial geraniums on Ferry Lane, did weeding and sweeping at the Ice Houses and general maintenance work in the Millennium Park and Ferry Lane. Thanks to both men for all of their work. In last week's notes a report was presented on Japanese Knotweed. This week's article is on Winter Heliotrope/ Petasites fragrans. This particular alien invasive species plant is to be seen in almost ever approach road to Lismore and within the town's environs. People may have it growing in their gardens and not be aware of what it is. It does not cause structural damage to property as is the case with Japanese Knotweed but it spreads like wildfire and destroys

our native Irish flora. Winter Heliotrope was introduced to Ireland and Great Britain in the 1800's as ground cover for gardens and as a winter plant food for bees. It is native to the Mediteranean region including Italy, Sicilly and North Africa. In Lismore Winter Heliotrope can be found on waste, disturbed and cultivated ground. It carpets damp places, embankments, hedgerows, stream banks and road verges. The plant is low growing, has finely toothed heart shaped leaves - 20 to 40cm in width and are visible all year round. It flowers from December to March and its flowers are pink / lilac in colour and have the scent of almond / vanilla. All of us should be concerned as the plants in Ireland do not set seed but are spread instead by means of rhizomes so no one ever sees a single plant but instead a carpet of plants and even a frag-

Winter Heliotrope growing on a ditch at Convent Road Lismore

ment of a rhizome is enough to get a plant started. So do not plant it and take measures to prevent it from spreading. Pick up a copy of the Lismore Tidy Towns leaflet on Alien Invasive Species to see photos of the plant which will help you to identify it. This free leaflet is available at Lismore Heritage Centre, St. Carthage's Cathedral and the Carnegie branch library. Sightings should be reported to the National Biodiversity Data Centre Waterford http//records.biodiversityireland.ie ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Rainwater harvesting Consider using a barrel for rainwater harvesting for use in the garden or in public areas where flowers need watering. This can be a swanky or as improvised as you like . A tap is usually useful to draw off water.

Lismore Tidy Towns are using a pvc brown waste bin to collect rainwater at the Weigh House Ballyrafter after its adaption for water harvesting

WE need wisdom to witness to the joy of Christian worship and Christian living. I have taken this prayer from the Breviary which priests, religious and many lay people pray every day. O God, of my fathers and Lord of mercy, who have made all things by your word, and by your wisdom have formed us to have dominion over the creatures you have made, and pronounce judgement in uprightness of soul, give me the wisdom that sits by your throne, and do not reject me from among your servants. For I am your slave and the son of your maid servant, a person who is weak and short-lived, with little understanding of judgement and laws; for even if one is perfect among people yet without the wisdom that comes from you he will be regarded as nothing. With you is wisdom, who knows your works and was present when you made the world, and who understands what is pleasing in your sight and what is right according to your commandments. Send her forth from the holy heavens, and from the throne of

your glory send her, hat she may be with me and toil, and that it may learn what is pleasing to you; for she knows and understands all things and she will guide me wisely in my actions and guard me with her glory.You might even try to memorise this beautiful prayer so that in your own prayer time be able to pray for the Wisdom needed to transform ones life. Pray it with conviction and with the certainty that God will not refuse this Gift. When we truly accept Jesus as our Mediator with God we will continue to grow in maturity. We are never fully mature, but if we don’t get stuck we will go on maturing till God calls us. The Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. MASS TIMETABLE: Weekday Mass at 10 am. Saturday, 29th July Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 pm Sunday, 30th July: Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 am Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11 am. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Lismore Castle Arts invites you to:

Clare Langan: The Human Flock at St. Carthages Hall WE are delighted to present a new film work by Clare Langan, 'The Human Flock', launching Saturday, 5th August 2017 at St. Carthage Hall. We are living at a critical moment in time, with major political, economic and ecological shifts and crisis, and The Human Flock shines a light on the fragility of humankind and the planet. The film sees a group of people navigate their way through an abyss of black water and fog. Somewhere between this world and elsewhere this emotive work looks at isolation and alienation of the individual, conflict and strife, and the need for connection and unity. The film equally suggests some form of underworld while having deep resonances with our contemporary lives. Clare Langan studied Fine Art at the National College of Art and Design, Dublin and with a Fulbright Scholarship, completed a film workshop at NYU. She has represented Ireland in numerous international Biennales, including the 25th Bienal de Sao Paulo, 2002 Brazil; The Liverpool Biennial – International 2002, Tate Liverpool: Sounds and Visions, Art Film and Video from Europe, 2009, Museum of Modern Art, Tel Aviv; Singapore Biennial 2008, curated by Fumio Nanjo, and toured to Dojima River Biennale 2009, Osaka Japan; Busan Biennale 2010, South Korea. In 2003 Langan presented A Film Trilogy at

MoMA in New York and at the Royal Hibernian Academy, Dublin. Her films and photographs are in a number of international public and private collections including The Irish Museum of Modern Art,The Arts Council of Ireland, The Office of Public Works, the Tony Podesta Private Collection, Washington, and the Hugo and Carla Brown Collection, UK.The Floating World had its world premiere at the prestigious KINO DER KUNST 2013, Munich. Jury members included Cindy Sherman, Isaac Julien, Amira Casar, Defne Ayas and Heinz Peter Schwerfel. The film was awarded the Prix Videoformes 2014 | Conseil Général du Puy de Dôme at VIDEOFORMES 2014, Clermont-Ferrand, France. Opening reception, Saturday 5

August, 4 pm Cristín Leach in conversation with the artist, Saturday, 5 August, 3.30 pm Exhibition Continues, 6 August – 1 October Lismore Castle Arts: St Carthage Hall Chapel Street, Lismore Open Fridays - Sundays, 12-5 pm Free entry Lismore Castle Arts Lismore Castle, Lismore Open every day until 15 October 2017, 10.30 am 5.30pm (last entry 4.30 pm) Entrance fee applies www.lismorecastlearts.ie www.instagram.com/lismorecastlearts https://twitter.com/LCA_Gal lery https://www.facebook.com/L ismore-Castle-Arts1666929820212101/

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MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 22nd July, 2017 – Numbers drawn 4, 5, 23. No winner. €25 winners: Elaine O’Grady Broe; Thomas Horgan, Eamonn Beresford, Clashmore; Sarah Fitzgerald, Mageha. Next week’s Jackpot €700. BON VOYAGE Best wishes to the Barraclough family who returned to Australia this week having enjoyed a pleasant stay in Ireland with family and friends. HURLING QUARTER-FINAL WIN There was a large local atten-

dance present in the magnificently revamped Pairc Ui Chaoimh to witness Waterford overcome Wexford in the AllIreland Hurling Quarter-final. Next up is Cork in Croke Park on 13th August. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays. BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro Turf or Hall please contact John Power on 087 283 4600 for more information.

KILMACTHOMAS LOCAL AUTHOR Local author Mary Power Kelly, formerly of Glen, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford will read from her newly launched book ‘Hydrangeas’ at the Library, Kilmacthomas at 6 p.m. on Wednesday next, 26th July.The book with stories, prose and own paintings of rural childhood on a farm in the 1950s Ireland of growing up between the parishes of Kilmacthomas and Stradbally. All are welcome to attend. ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Kayleigh Walsh-Davis and Shane Kennedy, The Square, Kilmacthomas, on announcing their engagement on Sunday, 23rd July. Best wishes to you both for the future. BOOK LAUNCH Kilmacthomas Library is delighted to host the following Book Launch on Wednesday, 26th July, from 6.00 to 7.30 p.m. Mary Power Kelly will be launching her book "Hydrangeas" with stories of simple innocence of a rural 1950's Irish Childhood. All are very welcome. LATE MICHAEL POWER With sadness we record the death of Michael Power, Ballylaneen, Co. Waterford, and formerly ESB Dungarvan which occurred on Saturday, 22nd July. Reposing at his residence on Sunday from 4.00 to 8.00 p.m.

Mass on Monday at 12 noon in St. Anne's Church, Ballylaneen, and burial immediately afterwards. May he rest in peace. Sincere sympathy to his family, all relatives and friends. MASS Mass in Kilmacthomas on Friday, 28th August, for those buried in the local cemetery with prayers afterwards. Remembrance Mass for those who died in the Union Workhouse will take place on Wednesday, 16th August, at 7.30 p.m. Mass in Faugheen Graveyard on Friday, 18th August, at 11.00 a.m. LOTTO DRAW Results for the Kilmac’ AFC lotto draw on Saturday, 22nd July, letters drawn B D L O, no jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Eleanor O'Connell, John Gallagher, c/o PPI; Jay Boland, Scrahan; Niall Daly, Mahonbridge, and Ann Marie Brown, Rathmeaden. Next week’s jackpot €1800, be in to win. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist winners for Monday, 17th July: Joan Cashin, Maureen Sullivan, Eric Townsend, Terry Keane, Monica Gough, Mary Blackmore, Nicola Carroll, Joan Stokes, Linda Dempsey, Agnes Thomas and Sheila Morrissey. Raffle winners Peggy O'Callaghan, Paddy O'Shea, Maureen Sullivan and Sheila Morrissey.

Co. Waterford 'takes a whisk' and raises €6,450 for Temple Street CO. Waterford 'rose to the occasion' with bakers around the county holding fundraising bake sales this spring to benefit sick children in Temple Street. Bakers in Co.Waterford turned up the heat this spring and mixed, iced and munched their way to a spectacular €6,450 at this year's Great Irish Bake for Temple Street. People all around the county got on board for the special fundraiser, which was held in April. Now in its 9th year, the Great Irish Bake encourages families, schools and businesses to get together, hold their own bake sale and raise vital funds to help bring hope and healing to sick children and their families in the beloved children's hospital. A massive 900 bake sales were held nationwide with a total of €210,000 raised. The money raised by Temple Street's Great Irish Bakers will help buy vital new equipment for the hospital's theatres, wards and the Intensive Care Unit – which will directly benefit thousands of sick children.

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Wind in sails, joy in hearts By Christy Parker and Christine Lee

VILLIERSTOWN Boating Club and its Youghal Sailing counterpart welcomed guests from counties Cork and Dublin aboard the unmatchable splendour of the Blackwater for the fourth annual cruise over the weekend July 22nd/23rd. The visiting clubs hailed from Greystones, Courtmacsherry, Blessington and Swords. As is customary, the boats travelled forth on the Saturday, with several of them racing back on the Sunday. In heaven-blessed weather, the times were filled with scenic bliss and social abundance. Youghal Sailing Club PRO Christine Lee applies insight as to why they do it: “When the wind picks up your sails and drives you through the force of the unknown waters, adrenaline rushes through your soul, the spirit rises and the blood swirls through your heart. When you do that on your own”, she consider,“it is an amazing feeling, but when you’re in the company of other sailors a community is born and nourished. Instant friendships form.” The PRO describes “short puffs guiding us slowly” to Villierstown pier from whence tents were pitched on friendly ground at the hospitable local boating Club.

Christine recalls “a tranquil evening spent frying burgers on a shared grill, eating together, strangers talking as if they had known each other all their lives, sharing supplies and sea-faring stories both true and slightly exaggerated.” Come sunrise, boat types GP14s, wayfarers, toppers and mirrors were prepared for the race. The crews (the youngest all of 17 months) eagerly awaited

the river and the fight for titles as the five-minute warning horn sounded.The wind “was light yet capable of pulling such an excited haul”, says Christine. AWAY THEY GO Immediately on horn-blow “they were off, throwing out spinnakers and fighting for the wind to push them and only them amidst the laughter, excitement and tension brought with each flip of sail.”

As the race reached the iconic Youghal-Waterford bridge, where bobs the conspicuous Moby Dick replica, the GP14 carrying local sailors Edward Coyne and Coleman Grimes of the Swords Sailing Club was first across the line. In doing so they retained their title -and bragging rights- while Greystones father and son pair Barry and Kieran Keogh - also in a GP14- breezed closely behind. Third place went to Colm Murphy and his crewman Tadhg, of Courtmacsherry in their wayfarer, mere seconds ahead of Jack Buttimer and Adam MacDonagh of Youghal again in a GP14. Youghal’s Adrian Lee and Lydia Blanke took fifth in their GP14, with Simon Cully, Anthony Johns, and James Lloyd of Blessingston following in their topper. The junior section brought a joint first place as Denis Cully, Jamie Norris and Josh Lloyd of Blessingtown guided their green mirror alongside Max Cully, Hugo Lloyd and Ollie Lloyd also of Blessingtown in a white equivalent. The Blackwater, yet again, had delivered its blessings. Villierstown and Youghal sailing Clubs wishe to thank all who supplied support boats to guide the flotilla, one of which was part-funded by the Youghal Credit Union. They would also like to thank all those who travelled and took-part in this year’s amazing event. Youghal Sailing Club inquiries: 083-3839047/0866185222; Villierstown; 0868473562. Photos Blackwater Cruise 2017 on Facebook: Youghal Sailing.

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TALLOW Another successful camp at Tallow Enterprise THIS week is the last week of a very successful three week run of summer camps at Tallow Enterprise Centre, with our last Crafty Kids Camp. Last week saw the children complete a computer and craft camp they all had a fantastic time, learning new skills and making new friends. Our last activity for this summer will be Movies and Munchies mornings on August 10th and 18th, this will be a fun morning for the little ones who can enjoy an up to date movie with some tasty munchies for only €5.00 per child, give us a call to book a seat. If you missed out on our summer camps this year, don’t worry, we are running a Hallowe’en camp, details in the coming weeks. We are currently co-ordinating our autumn classes with full details coming soon. Our classes are excellent value, so if you are planning on up-skilling this coming autumn/wintyer Tallow Enterprise Centre is the place to be.

Ann Walsh, Sunset Sound making the presentation of €565 to the Solas Cancer Support Centre West Waterford Services at the Corner House, Tallow, Co. Waterford. Funds raised from a recent music night.

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Children receiving their certificates on completion of the Computer camp. With Tutor Helen Bennett and Theresa Clynch

JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker Draw took place last Wednesday night and the winner was Nicholas O’Brien with card number 31 and wins €50, congratulations Nicholas. Next week’s jackpot is €1,600. Draw will take place on Wednesday night at An Cruiscin Lán. VILLIERSTOWN BOATING CLUB The first night of kayak challenge got off to a good start last Friday night, in good conditions. A large turn-out at Villierstown Quay saw eager young and old contestants show their skill in paddling. The second night has been changed and is now Friday, 4th August 7-9 pm. So come along and try your paddling. Last weekend Villierstown Boating Club hosted Youghal Sailing Club, who sailed up river and camped the night, then sailed off back to Youghal on Sunday morning in good conditions. DUNGARVAN NEWS Great news for West Waterford – Dungarvan has been posted in the TOP 10 of charming towns

in Ireland by Travelmag.com LOCAL HOUSING ISSUE Due to the violation of local planning laws and landowner rights, some of our resident fairy and elf population down at Villierstown Quay, ie; Fairy Lane, will be evicted. The Local Resident Association of Fairy Lane will be holding a meeting shortly to decide their course of action. Please watch this space for up-dates. VILLIERSTOWN BOAT CLUB We wish to congratulate Jack and Adam of Youghal Sailing Club for their amazing performance at the recent Dun Laoghaire Regatta. Well done lads. VILLIERSTOWN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP Yes, it’s nearly that time of year again and so as not to disappoint any local children I will be taking names early. The camp will be as follows: Camp 1 – Age group: 8-11 Tuesday, 15th & Wednesday, 16th August Camp 2 - Age group: 12-15 -Thursday, 17th & Friday, 18th August.

As usual this camp will be full of action, team games, orienteering, bush skills, shelter building, kayaking and raft building. “We all had a playroom growing up...it was called OUTSIDE.” Contact Caroline:- 0877763751. BLACKWATER ECO TOURS Fancy a trip down the river? Get to explore the fantastic scenery we have to offer. Then why not get in touch to plan your family fun day out or a team bonding day. Phone 089 2538699 for more information. VECP Villierstown (main street) have a conference/training room for hire (complete with access to the internet).This venue is also an ideal location for social and children’s party events. Contact: 089 2538699. I NEED YOUR HELP! If I don't no it's happening I can't put it in the news please contact the email address below for any upcoming events or local news you want advertised on here Villierstownews@yahoo.ie

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DEISE DRAW WINNERS: The Walsh family, Priestown, Ballinamult collecting Tom's recent big win, 1st prize of €12,500 in the July Déise Super Draw. Left to right, Claire Walsh, Tom Reynolds, Muiris Walsh (Chairman and PRO Nire Football Club respectively), Patricia Walsh, Tom Walsh, Pat Walsh, Orla O'Ryan, Promoter & Club Co-Ordinator Déise Super Draw, also Treasurer NFC and Declan O'Meara Déise Super Draw. Congrats once again to Tom and family.

BALLYDUFF TIDY TOWNS Ballyduff Upper Tidy Towns will hold our annual Mass in Mocollop Old Graveyard on Friday, August 4th at 7.00 p.m. Celebrant will be Fr. Jimmy Flynn. Followed by barbeque, tea and cakes and entertainment by local musicians in the Mocollop Picnic Site.This is our annual fundraiser for Tidy Towns in order to enhance our Village and plan for future projects. All children attending on the night must be supervised by adults. Your support will be greatly

appreciated. BALLYDUFF UPPER GALA FESTIVAL On behalf of Ballyduff Upper Community Council we would like to thank everyone who supported or helped from sponsors, baking, selling tickets, stewards, music and our volunteers on the social committee who organised this year’s Gala Festival.With a change of dates from August to June we hoped for good weather and for a change it was on our side. From the Gala Field Day which was held on Sunday 25th we saw a great turn-out and

thank you to The Deise Line Dancers who performed on Main Street that evening, very entertaining. Our first ever 5k Walk/Run which was a great success. Bingo once again full house and a great atmosphere. The Car Treasure Hunt and quiz saw a great turn-out and to finish our Festival with the Fancy Dress Parade and Go Kart Derby on Saturday, 1st July on the street what a lovely evening and huge effort put in by all that participated in the parade. We really appreciate all the support we get. Thank you all again and see you all next year.

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STRADBALLY WHIST Stradbally Whist Club meet on alternate Wednesdays at the Barron Hall from 7.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. €5 for the evening. Our next meeting is 26th July. Our last meeting saw Maureen O'Sullivan overall winner, with Joan Smith, Cissie Kiely, Maria Dunphy, Ellis Wilkins, Joan Cashin, Cheryl Stokes, Joan Stokes, Agnes Thomas, Carrie Wilkins and Steve Smith. We are always pleased to see new faces and welcome holiday makers. WALK/TALKS More areas in the country are becoming aware of their local history, for tourists operators it is becoming a bigger business. We are fortunate in this parish to have manmade sites over thousand years old, including "Fulacht Fia's" (cooking places). Also "Ringforts", 'Beehive" "Ogham Stones". As part of our Walk/Talks we will visit the Beehive and Souterrain in Drumlohan on Thursday night, (27th). Meet in Barron Hall 8 pm, €5 adults, children free, tea/coffee in Hall after walk/talk. This is part of the Barron Hall fund raising programme. SEARCH FOR ROOTS We are meeting more people returning to their find their

"Roots". Some interesting stories, common tread, want to see old homestead, family grave and or any memorabilia. I intend to cover one or two of these stories in next few weeks. NOT FORGETTING Just in case you might thing we are forgetting to follow up on your stories, photos etc, fear not, we intend to get there. Any queries please contact Tom 0879386209 or brianjcorry@yahoo.ie RECENT BAPTISM Mark Kevin McCarthy, son of David McCarthy and Angela O’Donoghue, No. 9, The Comeraghs, Stradbally was baptised at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Saturday, 22nd July, 2017. The sponsors were Ann Kinane and Michael O’Donoghue. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. MASS AT HOLY CROSS The Annual Mass at the Holy Well in Ballylaneen for the feast of St. Joachim and St. Ann parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary will take place on this coming Wednesday evening, 26th July at 7 p.m. ST. JAMES’ FAMILY FUN DAY The heavy showers didn’t dampen the spirits of the family fun day at St. James Church and School on Saturday last. The sun

shone and the temperatures soared after 2 p.m. and the fun began in earnest. Lots of families came and lots of children took part in the many games available and the bouncy castles were very busy. The Pets Corner with its pigmy goats, pony and coloured donkey, angora rabbit and many exotic hens and chickens was a huge draw for the little ones. The hot dog stand was doing a roaring trade. St. James’ Church hosted the Art Exhibition with some wonderful works on display and for sale. The avid readers selected both holiday and winter reading from the many hundreds of books available, children too were catered for here. The bric-a-brac room was like a treasure chest with many bargains for the treasure hunters. The event had something for everyone, whether you wished to buy a fancy cake for your tea or a nice pot of jam or a plant you were catered for. The organising committee wishes to thank everyone who helped to make the day a success and to all the people who attended especially families with children both local and visitors a big thank you. Thank you to those who sponsored prizes and goods for the stalls. Another

Vintage Tea - L-R Tom Hickey, Gerry Dunne, Tomás Power, Nicola Blair, Dave Pollock past and present committee members who have helped organise the "Vintage Tea" for the last couple of years. At the moment a lot of effort, tuning the piano, put our esteemed pianist assures us everything will be alright on the day. Why not join us for our Vintage Tea on Saturday, 5th August, Barron Hall from 2-5 pm. Not only will you enjoy the tea and cakes, the music will be top class. (photo courtesy of Josephine Hickey) annual fun day brought to a happy end. STRADBALLY MARKET The Saturday morning Market at the Cove Bar in Stradbally is the new summer pit stop for the

many cyclists on their way to the Greenway or a Copper Coast cycle tour.You can enjoy tea and home produce from 10.30 a.m. onwards any Saturday morning. For locals and tourists you can

sample the home baking, fresh fruit and vegetables, home made cards and framed local scenes. The kettle is always on the boil at the Cove Bar on Saturday morning so do drop in and visit.

Dungarvan Greenway Walk on Saturday THE event was a massive success raising money for both the regional hospital and the hospice. Over 40 pilgrims showed up to take on the 25km challenge from Dungarvan to the Coach

House. Follow the Camino were there to stamp pilgrim passports so walkers can now cash in these stamps gained here in Waterford

against 75kms of the Camino de Santiago English Way to qualify for the Compostela which is only gained after at least a 100km pilgrimage.

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ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS WELL DONE YOUGHAL CREDIT UNION To give credit where it’s due we say well done to Youghal Credit Union who proved as good as their word and sourced another, more suitable premises so that they could continue their Saturday morning openings in Ardmore. Despite all the doom & gloom, myself included, and fear of closure, Management and Board Members met with Officials of Waterford City & County Council, local Councillor, Tom Cronin and Bernard Stilwell for Ardmore Tidy Towns last week and all agreed that ‘The Sandcastle’ fits the bill and Ardmore Tidy Towns are delighted to share with them. We would like to thank Manager, Barry Treacy and his Board members for their patience with us and for making this very local but very important decision for Ardmore and for Youghal Credit Union. We would also like to thank local committee member, Liam Allen for his persistence on the case and of course we thank our ever faithful and attentive staff, Eilis O’Connell and Bernard Stilwell. Full Credit Union services will open at The Sandcastle n Saturday August 5th.

OUR July meeting was packed full of stories of adventures at home and away, enjoying summer holidays and taking time out for some spectacular photography! The fine weather is a huge bonus making the countryside standout with vivid greens and purple hues along the mountainsides, never mind the sparkle and shine from the ocean along our coastline. Members shared information of locations visited and details of what is on offer for the photographer to capture, places to stay, times to catch the best light and general useful information that will help to make planning a visit more beneficial. Looking forward to seeing the results over the coming weeks and months! LIGHTENING STRIKE As club member Kieran Russell proved last week we don’t necessarily need sunshine to make great images. Kieran went out in the storm that lashed the countryside and captured some amazing images of lightening strikes on the coast. Obviously he took all precautions necessary before attempting such a task. Fantastic results

LIGHTS OUT – WHERE’S AIRTRICITY? This could only happen in Ireland.There are a total 12 lights in the Beach Car Park and An Sruthán.They are probably faulty more often than they work! Not withstanding, Airtricity have repaired them several times. All summer only 2 of the 12 are working. I made that call 5 weeks ago and having left a message, I rang again the following week. With still no action, I rang Waterford Council and they said they would forward my fault report to Airtricity. They also gave me another number for Airtricity which I rang & mentioned the upcoming Pattern Festival and the busy summer season. That’s 3 weeks ago. Another week passed with no action. So I rang again last Monday with a little more emphasis on the festival and the summer. Later that day Airtricity reverted to say that they no longer service repairs in Waterford!! Nobody appears to have told anybody!! They have outsourced it to Killary Lighting Services. I rang them last Monday and they promised to prioritise it. Not done yet a week later! Their number is 056-7767410. Feel free to ring them.

DISCO TICKETS AVAILABLE Tickets for the 2nd Annual 70s/80s/90s Disco will be on Saturday August 5th (Bank Holiday Weekend) in St Declan’s Hall, are now available at only fiver each. Once again, our DJ for the night will be the wonderful John O’Shea from Waterford Local Radio, who played a brilliant selection of the hits of the various generations. The ticket includes entry for the door prize with an overnight stay at Cliff House Hotel as 1st prize, dinner for 2 at White Horses as 2nd, a half day voucher for Ardmore Adventures as 3rd, a voucher for Reflexology or Chiropody at Eleanor Carlton’s as 4th and a voucher for Ardmore Art & Tea Rooms as 5th. And following the effort to dress for the period last year, we’re going to do a prize for the ‘best dressed him & her’! Get your tickets early as we anticipate this will be a sell out this year. 45 AT KEEVERS Last week was an end of term game with bonus money on offer.We had joint winners on 10 games each Thomas Power & Liam Foley and Brian & Willie Keane. Liz Griffin & Biddy Power were 3rd. Tom Power & Michael O’Reilly were best of the last 5

ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITURE: Joint 1st ‘It’s me …Ali’ by Aliicia Guillen Fuentefria.

ENVIRONMENTAL PORTRAITURE; Joint 1st ‘The Ebb and Flow’ by Gerry Kenneally.

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and Catherine Scanlan & Michael Cronin were winners of the last game. We have a two week summer break now and ‘the dáil’ will reconvene on Thursday, August 10th. POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL Last week was bonus night and also the finale of our summer league and Jerome Curran wrapped up the title with a decisive win over Ger Cronin and Paula Froude. Catherine Mansfield, Billy Harty and Mary Ann Troy filled the minor placings in the league. Fr Finbarr Lucey & Redmond Foley won the duffers stakes. This Wednesday is our Pattern Festival game and it’s limited to 36 and there may well be a few places still available. So ring Aidan (024-94494) immediately if you want to play. DUCK RACE The Annual Ardmore Open Farm Duck Race will take place again on Sunday at 12.15 pm. The ducks have wintered well and are flying fit after months of pre season training at Ardmore Open Farm and they can be leased for racing at only €2 from any of the local outlets during the week and they will be on sale at the petrol pumps before racing. Kieran, some of the very best we have seen on social media! For more images check out Kieran’s blog at www.kieranrussellphotography.com CLUB COMPETITION This months theme was Environmental Portraiture, a selfie, but a photographers creative take with the objective being that you set up the shot yourself, set up the camera, tripod, cable release, 10 second timer, pre-focus etc , basically use all the skills you have learned to take the image. Congratulations to Aliicia Guillen Fuentefria and Gerry Kenneally who shared first place. Ali presented a photo of herself taking a selfie on her phone titled ‘ It’s Me … Ali’ and Gerry captured himself creating an amazing painting ‘The Ebb and Flow’ one of his many wonderful creations. Taking third place was John Murphy creating a ‘Droste Effect’ self portrait. Well done to everyone who took part in this competition. Next month, August we have FRAMING. Not just with a timber frame but think natural framing with trees, branches, arches etc … take time to consider this topic! NEXT MEETING Next club meeting is 8th August, 2017, at 7.30 p.m. in Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. In the meantime we will be out and about working together as usual trying to capture those every day gems! Members are reminded to

SENIOR HURLING All roads lead to Croke Park in August. Like it or loathe it, the sweeper system was effective for Waterford last Sunday in their battle with Wexford in the newly built Pairc Ui Chaoimh. Well done to the players, Derek and the backroom team. Final score, Waterford 1-23; Wexford 1-19. Monday mornings All Ireland semi-final draw has us pitched against our old rivals Cork on Sunday, 13th August. Throw-in will be at 3.30 pm in Croke Park. LADIES FOOTBALL We hope to see a big turnout this Wednesday night, 26th July at Callan CBS grounds, Kilkenny for the Waterford versus Kildare U-16 Ladies 'B' All Ireland Final. We wish the ladies the best of

luck and we hope they will be bringing the silverware back to the Deise. Kick-off is at 7 pm. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Last week’s draw was in Hanrahan's Bar and there was no winner for any of the jackpots. The numbers for the €3,000 jackpot were 8, 22, 26 and the numbers for the €400 jackpot were 7, 12, 16. The draws next Sunday night will be for the old jackpot of €3,000 and the new jackpot of €500. The 5 x €20 winners were 1) Rory Bates, 2) Dillon c/o Nuala, 3) Patie Lonergan, 4) David Lonergan, 5) Anthony Organ. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Dunne's Bar. The next draw is in Dunne's on Sunday night, 30th July.

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Launch at Geosh Bridge, Aglish, of the commencement of work on St. Declan's Way: James Roynane, James Coughlan, Michael J. Walsh, Waterford LEADER Partnership Chairman; Cal Buckley, Gerard Walsh, Rosie O’Neill, Clare O'Neill, Avril Buckley, Dick Lincoln, Kevin O’Donnell, Teresa O’Connor, Mealla Fahey, Lismore Heritage Centre; Conor Ryan, Chairperson, St. Declan’s Way Steering Committee. Missing from photograph: John Cashman and Jerry Twomey. [Dan McGrath]

Work begins on St. Declan’s Way ST. Declan’s feast day on July 24th is marked annually across West Waterford with events to commemorate the local patron saint. This year it takes on added significance as work begins to restore St. Declan’s Way as a pilgrim walking trail. Contractors have this week started groundworks on a section of the route between Geosh and Curraheen near Aglish.Work will continue over the coming months with the aim to have St. Declan’s Way open by the end of 2017. The Life of St. Declan tells us about the saint’s numerous forays northward towards Cashel, often in his chariot, along the ancient tracks like St. Declan’s Road, Bóthar na Naomh, Cosán na Naomh and the Rian Bó Phádraig. St. Declan’s Way was developed as a modern walking trail in the 1990s using these historic paths to link the ecclesiastical sites of Ardmore and Cashel.The walk abounds with history, heritage, folklore and myths, while the terrain varies from the cliffs of Ardmore to the banks of the

Blackwater to the Knockmealdown Mountains. While the trail has remained popular and well-known among walkers, the signage and other infrastructure has deteriorated in recent years. A voluntary committee with representation from communities along the route has been working to restore and improve St. Declan’s Way.With the backing of the local development companies Waterford LEADER Partnership and South Tipperary Development Company - and the local authorities, Waterford City & County Council and Tipperary County Council, and a grant of €150,000 under the Rural Recreation Fund, they have made great strides. Huge thanks must go to the forty or more landowners who have facilitated work by giving permission to cross their land. Agencies such as Coillte, the National Parks & Wildlife Service and the National Monuments Service have also helped to facilitate work. Approval as a National Waymarked Trail is the ultimate

Dungarvan Men’s Shed IRISH MEN’S SHED LAUNCH ITS NEW MEN’S HEALTH WEBSITE July 20th was a proud day for Men's Sheds in Ireland, as the Irish Men's Sheds Association launched its new men's health website, Malehealth.ie. The new website offers information, resources and advice from over 40 Irish health organisations. Based on a template established by the Australian Men's Sheds Association, the website's menu is intuitive and easy to navigate, being based on a graphic of the male anatomy. Users select their age-range, click on the part of the body they want to find out more about, and are then pre-

sented with a menu of health topics (including conditions, ailments and lifestyle issues). They can then select from the menu to be taken directly to the website of the country's leading authorities on that topic. The keynote speech at the launch was delivered by Finian McGrath TD, Minister of State for Disability Issues. The Minister's speech emphasised the role men's sheds have played in tackling social isolation and improving health and wellbeing amongst Irish men, a note which was repeated by RTÉ star Marty Morrissey, who spoke warmly about the benefits of Men's Sheds in a society which has lost touch

aim. When this is achieved, walkers will be able to navigate their way along the trail once more.

Speaking to committee members and locals who gathered at Geosh Bridge last week, Waterford LEADER Partnership

chairman Michael J Walsh thanked all the stakeholders, landowners and community groups who had brought the

project to this stage and said that St. Declan’s Way had tremendous potential to contribute to heritage tourism.

Launch at Geosh Bridge, Aglish, of the commencement of work on St. Declan's Way – Back: Michael J. Walsh, Waterford LEADER Partnership Chairman; James Roynane, James Coughlan, Kevin O’Donnell, Gerard Walsh, Conor Ryan, Chairperson, St. Declan’s Way Steering Committee. Front: Avril Morgan and Cal Buckley, Teresa O’Connor, Dick Lincoln, Mealla Fahey, Lismore Heritage Centre, and Jimmy Taaffe, Waterford Leader Partnership. Missing from photograph: John Cashman, Jerry Twomey. [Dan McGrath]

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with its sense of community. IMSA Chairman George Kelly brought greetings from his own shed in Killarney as he formally launched the proceedings. IMSA CEO Barry Sheridan welcomed the presence of over 100 representative from the 40+ partner organisations featured on the website, and expressed deep gratitude for the ongoing support of

the Irish government and HSE. Barry dedicated the launch to Ireland's 10,000 shedders, without whom the website launch would never have come about. Barry repeatedly made the point that the Men's Shed Movement was a movement of local, community-based organisations who had created an inherently healthpromoting environment for men throughout Ireland. IMSA Health & Wellbeing Coordinator Edel Byrne, who has overall responsibility for the Sheds for Life initiative under which Malehealth.ie was developed, talked the audience through the website itself, showing just how user-friendly it is for men of all ages. Edel said that men's sheds had been at the forefront of a revolution of men's

health in Ireland, and looked forward to every man in Ireland benefiting from the resources placed at his disposal by Malehealth.ie.You can find a simple guide to how to use the Malehealth.ie site attached to this email. The undoubted highlight of the launch event was a warm and moving speech from T.P. O'Gorman of Kilbeggan Men's Shed in Co.Westmeath.T.P. spoke eloquently about what the shed meant to him and to others in his community, peppering his speech with witty and self-deprecating comments which earned him warm applause from an appreciative audience. All told, the event was a huge success with an upbeat, positive atmosphere which bodes well for the future of men's health in

Ireland. Most importantly, however, it was an opportunity to reflect on the profound impact men's sheds are having on the lives of men and communities throughout Ireland. That impact is the reason so many health organisations have chosen to partner with IMSA on Malehealth.ie. Shedders throughout the country can be immensely proud of that contribution. Keep visiting and sharing www.malehealth.ie and let's keep men's sheds at the forefront of men's health. You are very welcome to call in to the Shed to see what we are about. We are open from 10 am to 1 pm Monday-Friday or contact Oliver Whelan, Chairman at (087) 1856067 for further information.

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WEST WATERFORD WELL DONE TADGH AND BRIAN Waterford Senior hurlers overcame another great milestone on the road to the All-Ireland Finals in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday last beating Wexford. Our two local heroes played a huge part in securing their team’s place in the semi-finals. Well done Tadhg and Brian, both your contributions to Waterford’s victory was fantastic and it was a well deserved victory for the team. Well done too to all the loyal supportors who came out in huge numbers and all who paved the teams route to Cork with blue and white, it looked fantastic. ARDMORE WELCOMES SEAN KEANE IN CONCERT Excitement growing for what should be a wonderful night’s entertainment in St. Declan's Church, Ardmore.The legendary Sean Keane and his band performed with his wonderful show which is filling out venues in Ireland and across the water. August 4th is the date and a number of tickets are still available from John on 086/2330810 or from Ardmore Post Office. This is a fundraiser for St. Declan's Conference of SVP covering Ardmore, Grange and Kinsalebeg. CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL Peter Jones from Waterford Sports Partnership showing the

way with a safety course for local cyclists. It went so well that it was agreed to set up a cycling club. The first ride is next Monday, 31st July. Meeting at 10 am at Piltown Church and going to Ardmore. All welcome. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA Clubs weekly lotto draw took place on Monday night last, July 24th and the numbers were 7, 9, 15, 24. We had no match four winner, so next week our Jackpot will be €1,600. Congratulations to the following who were our weekly lucky spot prize winners of €20: Una Leahy, Lisa Clarke, Tony Hickey, Pat Dalton, Aine Curran. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE This week’s 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore on Monday night, July 24th.Top prize winners this week on eleven games were Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower. In second place on nine games we had Martin Lynch and Pat O’Halloran and on eight games in third place we had Mary Anne and Bobby Connery. Best of the last five were Gabriel Hynes and Tony Keane. Our lucky last game winners were Aine Curran and Noel Nugent, Roger Hynes and Eugene O’Halloran, Liam Curran and Jack Douris. Well

done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS WEEKLY ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS The weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place in Clashmore on Sunday night, July 23rd and the following were the letters drawn: S, N, O, B. We had no jackpot winner, so next week’s Jackpot will be €3,500. The lucky winners of our weekly €20 spot prizes – Seanie Coyne, Ann O’Mahoney, Noel O’Brien. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone

who helped and supported us. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT Thanks to all our supporters and loyal collectors for the great success of our 29th Aid Cancer Treatment Flag Day in Youghal which amounted to €2,637.70. All proceeds go to ACT at CUH. Your ongoing support has helped immensely in Cancer Treatment in CUH and is very much appreciated. PARISH OF AGLISH – BALLINAMEELA – MOUNT STUART ST. DECLAN’S WELL TOOR On Thursday, July 27th we have the annual celebration of

Mass at St. Declan’s Well in Toor at 12 noon with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan as chief celebrant. We thank all the people who help out every year and we hope to see many of you, our helpers back again next week. Our thanks to all who help make this day possible in the different ways and co-operations that are required. All are welcome to join us for this wonderful celebration. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 2018 The programme pack for First Holy Communion 2018 has been available in Ballinameela and Aglish Church. If you have a child for First Holy Communion and you have not collected one please do so as soon as possible. CLASHMORE & PILTOWN PARISH NEWS WEEKEND MASS TIMES Piltown – Saturday Vigil Mass – 6.00 pm Clashmore – Sunday Morning – 9.00 am Weekday Mass: Clashmore on Thursday morning Our Parish Secretary, Bridget Troy, is now available to assist you on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 12 noon at the Parish Priest's House. Bridget can help you with all parish matters such as booking Masses, obtaining Baptismal/Confirmation certificates and indeed getting information to the priests on your behalf. CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL Computer Training: Computer Training started last week but we are still short of a couple of people who know a bit about computers and can help on the course. Is there anybody out there who can spare two hours a week on Tuesdays at 10 am in Piltown Hall. Just for the next four weeks. You would be helping an older person in the community get more proficient on the internet. If you want more details on what's involved call Richard on 087 6243406 or just come along Tuesday morning - free tea and

biscuits! DEATH OF MRS. JOAN McGRATH Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Mrs. Joan McGrath, Drumslig, Grange, whose death occurred on Saturday last, July 22nd. Reposing at Kiely’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan on Monday evening, Joan’s removal took place on Tuesday morning, the 25th July, to Grange Church where Requiem Mass was celebrated for Joan. Following Mass Joan was then laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Predeceased by her husband Paddy Joe, Joan will be dearly missed by her daughters Breda, Marie, Carmel, Joan, Paula, Regina and Ursula, and their families; her brother Tom Kiely; sisters-in-law Maureen Kiely and Eileen McGrath Kinsalebeg, nieces, nephews, extended family, relatives and friends. SYMPATHY With great sadness we record the death of former Clashmore man John O’Flynn late of Baltimore and St. Brendan’s Park, Tralee. John died peacefully on July 16th following a short illness. Reposing on Monday last at The Gleasure Funeral Home, Tralee, John’s removal took place that evening to Our Lady & St. Brendan’s Church, Tralee where requiem Mass for John was celebrated on Tuesday morning followed by private cremation. John will be so dearly missed by his wife Marie; his daughters Claire & Nicola; his parents Gerald and Margo; his granddaughter Emily; brothers Peter, Richard & Patrick; sister Geraldine; son-in-law Alex; mother-in-law Mary; brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, relatives. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Birthday greetings to William Prendergast who celebrates his 30th birthday this week, a very happy birthday to you William from all your family and friends.

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PICTORIAL

Enjoying the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Club’s GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

6 year old group with Coaches Sean Barrett-Whelan and Bearach Moore at the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Club’s GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Enjoying the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Club’s GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

7 year old group with Coach Christopher Power at the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Club’s GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Enjoying the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Club’s GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

12 year old plus group with Coach Rory Conway at the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Club’s GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Enjoying the Cappoquin Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in the Cappoquin Community Centre organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

INSPIRATIONAL SONGS OF THE EUCHARIST

Tallow Parish Choir with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan at the launch of the CD Inspirational Songs of the Eucharist in Tallow Community Centre on Friday night, 14th July last.

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[David O’Flynn]

Pupils from Scoil Mhuire with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan and Mairead Cullinane at the launch of the CD Inspirational Songs of the Eucharist in Tallow Community Centre on Friday night, 14th July last. [David O’Flynn]

Mairead and Michael Cullinane with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan at the launch of the CD Inspirational Songs of the Eucharist in Tallow Community Centre on Friday night, 14th July last. [David O’Flynn]

Mairead Cullinane and family with Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan at the launch of the CD Inspirational Songs of the Eucharist in Tallow Community Centre on Friday night, 14th July last. [David O’Flynn]

Eddie Cunningham (Sacristan) and Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan enjoying the launch on Friday night last. [David O’Flynn]

Tallow Parish Choir performing at the launch of the CD Inspirational Songs of the Eucharist at Tallow Community Centre on Friday, 14th July last.

[David O’Flynn]

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HELVICK SWIM AND BBQ

Helen Kiely agus Áine Ní Mhaonaig at the RNLI fundraising swim in Helvick Head on Sunday. [Miriam Foley Macleod]

Artist Mick Mulcahy with the Mad Hatter aka Michael Wright, master of ceremonies during the day at the RNLI fundraising swim, barbeque and raffle in Helvick Head on Sunday. [Miriam Foley Macleod]

William McNally at the annual RNLI fundraising swim across Dungarvan Bay. [Miriam Foley Macleod]

Kit McCarthy bean a tógadh ar Cheann Heilbhic, with grandchildren Hannah, Paddy, Niamh and Conor McCarthy at the RNLI fundraising swim, barbeque and raffle in Helvick Head on Sunday. [Miriam Foley Macleod]

Michael Lee, after completing the RNLI fundraising swim across Dungarvan Bay. [Miriam Foley Macleod]

Mary Foley, Tomás Ó Droma and RNLI fundraising committee member Deirdre Doocey at the RNLI fundraising swim, barbeque and raffle in Helvick Head on Sunday. [Miriam Foley Macleod]

Ed and Éabha Beresford, from Clashmore, enjoying the RNLI annual fundraising day at Helvick Head. [Miriam Foley Macleod]

Ruby Hennessey, Lia Cunningham, Anna O’Donoghue, Jenna Walsh and Ally Cunningham at the RNLI annual fundraising day at Helvick Head. [Miriam Foley Macleod]

Markus, Silvana, Ryan and Ciaran Kunzel at the RNLI annual fundraising day at Helvick Head. [Miriam Foley Macleod]

KILMEADEN VINTAGE TRACTOR RUN

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Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run which took place recently were Lucy Blake, Annmarie Power, Betty Cahill, Noleen Dunphy, Kathleen O'Neill and Clare Shanahan. [John Power] Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run which took place recently were Maisie, Trudy and Sophie O'Reilly. [John Power]

Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run which took place recently were the Comerford and Dee family.

[John Power]

Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run which took place recently were Charlie, Cathal, Paddy and Grace Walsh. [John Power]

Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run were Willie O'Donnell, Paul McGrath, James Barry and Eamonn Halley.

[John Power]

Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run which took place recently was Cllr. Seanie Power, Cathaoirleach of the Comeragh District of Waterford City & County Council. [John Power]

Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run were Jamie Walsh, Jimmy Cleary, Daithí Power, Mike Power, Oisín Power, Jim Gaule and [John Power] Pat Walsh.

Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run were [John Power] Ned Delahunty, Tom Fitzgerald and Paudie McCarthy.

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KILMACTHOMAS PICNIC IN THE PARK

Festival Time in Kilmac Park THE Comeraghs Wild Festival ended on a high note in The Park, Kilmacthomas on Sunday evening last when The Rocky Racoons, The Renegades and Gina and the Champions with guest Dale Hayes put on a spectacular show. The crowd of over 700 people showed their appreciation to local man Dale Hayes when he appeared on stage and sang some of his many great hits of yester years. The show was enjoyed by all age groups with the three bands playing their own style of music. Great credit to all the organisers of the Comeraghs Wild

Festival, the many stewards, civil defence, Kilmacthomas GAA Club, GardaĂ, Kilmacthomas Gateway Initiative Group, Tidy Towns Committee and Waterford County Council for making this a great event. On Saturday the children had their day in The Park, A Teddy Bear's Picnic, a lovely event with lots of entertainment for the young people, including art, face painting, games and of course a picnic.The glorious sunshine over the 3 day event made it all the more relaxing and enjoyable. [Photographs by Michael Faulkner]

BRICKEY RANGERS PICNIC IN THE PARK

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GOLF PICTORIAL

Dungarvan Golf Club Open Fortnight Competition kindly sponsored by Quinlan Butchers. Front LR: Michael Lacey, Gross; Donal Williams, Gross; Mossie Walsh, 2nd; Pat Power, 2nd. Back L-R: Liam Carroll, President; Declan Walsh, Captain; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Thursday Competition kindly sponsored by Club Member. Bob Frizelle, winner. Also included in photo L-R: Liam Carroll, President; Declan Walsh, Captain. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club: Declan Walsh, Club Captain presenting trophy to Martin Walsh, winner of Intermediate Scratch Cup. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Open Fortnight Competition kindly sponsored by Gleesonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Front L-R: John Moran, Denis O'Brien and Charlie Barry, winners. Back L-R: Liam Carroll, President; Declan Walsh, Captain; Tom Curran, 3rd; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. [Pat Crrowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Open Fortnight Prize to Ladies kindly sponsored by Daly Catering. Front L-R: Majella Moynihan, winner; Tom Daly, sponsor; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. Back L-R: Liam Carroll, President; Bridget Aherne, 2nd; Mai O'Brien, 2nd; Declan Walsh, Captain. [Pat Crowley

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Fourball. Front Row L-R: Marie Fahey, Michelle Mernin, Winners; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. Back Row L-R: Niamh Reynolds, Breda McCarthy, 2nd; Carmel O'Brien and Sue Mahony, 3rd. [Pat Crowley]

LETTERS/NEWS

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

No more heart attacks Dear Editor, The Irish Heart Foundation tells us that 10,000 people die each year from cardiovascular disease – mainly stroke and heart attacks caused by a build-up of fatty deposits in our arteries. They tell those of us already diagnosed with the disease that standard treatment is an effective way of preventing a heart attack or stroke. While lifestyle changes such as daily exercise and not smoking are certainly necessary, the drugs and a few dietary changes that make up standard treatment do not halt or reverse the disease. As a result, thousands of patients require invasive procedures such as stenting and bypass surgery, while many others suffer heart attacks, strokes and early death. What the Irish Heart Foundation doesn’t tell us is that there is a better way. In the U.S., Dr Dean Ornish and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr. have been successfully using a plant-based, no oil diet, along with lifestyle interventions to halt the progression of cardiovascular disease, reverses it in many cases, prevent heart attacks and strokes, relieve angina, normalise blood pressure and so on. Furthermore, this approach has no side-effects and improves the patient’s overall health. Their methods have been scientifically proven and the results published in medical journals. For example, a study published in The Journal of Family Practice in 2014 led by Dr. Esselstyn, which included 198 people with documented cardiovascular disease, found that 177 were able to stick to a plant-based, no oil diet, along with a few lifestyle changes for an average of almost four years. During that time, only one person had an event (a stroke) that was deemed a recurrence of the disease. In contrast, 13 of the 21 people who didn't stick to the diet experienced a cardiovascular event. This life-saving treatment has been used for decades by Dr. Esselstyn, Dr. Ornish and also by Dr. John McDougal, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Dr. Neil Bernard and others. As someone living with heart disease, I am grateful for the life-saving treatment cardiologists provide in emergency situations. However, when it comes to the day to day management of the disease I believe they, along with the Irish Heart Foundation, owe patients an explanation as to why they continue to recommend standard treatment while the clinically proven treatment plan of Dr Esselstyn is clearly more successful and is therefore a far better option for patients. I challenge them to either produce evidence discrediting the findings of Dr Esselstyn or start promoting the Esselstyn treatment plan to all heart disease patients as a matter of urgency. Since adopting the Esselstyn Plan, I feel far less anxious about getting a heart attack or stroke, I take no Statins or Aspirin, my total cholesterol is 3.2, my blood pressure (which landed me in A&E twice) has been excellent and I expect to be off medication within weeks, I’ve shed any excess fat I had and I feel great. Yours sincerely, TOMMY ROCHE 2 St. John’s Court, Maudlin Street, Kilkenny. facebook.com/groups/NoMoreHeartAttacks

be agin it! This (humble) scribe is fearful for the absolutely unique dividend of hurling in terms of aesthetic/athletic satisfaction, anticipation and so on. Any adopted system should be merely interim and abandoned for a traditional approach when a competitive competence has been reached, as in the case of the Déise, and fair dues to Derek McGrath and his team for that. Traditional hurling is the anti viral drug to counter invasive systems. ‘Backs go back’ as Michéal Ó Hehir used say … ‘and now forwards to go on them …’ ‘Systems hurling’ will kill the game’s uniqueness and you’ll hear no more, ‘You can’t bate the hurling!’ It must be clear now that systems render games anodyne. When a game becomes anodyne, the fans stay at home and then there’s no lá eile ag an bPaorach. Le meas, E. F. DENNIS Douglas, Cork.

Researching a book Dear Sirs, I am currently researching a book about the GAA and the War of Independence, if any of your readers have material or memories of relatives, or knowledge which they think should be included in such a work, I would be delighted to hear from them. Sincerely, TIM PAT COOGAN Eventually, Castle Park Road, Dalkey, Co. Dublin.

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's 2017/’18 Building & Home Guide, sponsored by Terra Nua Building Contractors, was launched by Tommy Prendergast in the newly developed Coffee Dock in Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan – Johnny McGrath, Terra Nua and Dave 0'Connor, Dungarvan Paints & DIY pictured at the launch of the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce Building & Home Guide. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Fearful for hurling’s uniqueness A chara, There was a time when hurling could be depended on to be a unique, entertaining spectacle: you said to yourself, “Ah sure there’s Cork versus Tipperary on Sunday!” To paraphrase: the great games of Ireland are hurling, handball and caid! And all their games are magic and all their players Gods. Not anymore. A virus has struck in the form of sweepers and systems, in general. It may, too, be typified by what fans and management want: the former, entertainment and success; the latter, success at any cost. The two hurling quarter-finals of last weekend were tame affairs, with little magic.The traditional magic area of most field-sports is the fourth quarter where overall effort is finalised. Now, in hurling, it’s often in the third quarter with ne’er a goal-mouth in sight, though they could be transferred to there! The systems are stultifying and suppressing the individual genius and creativity of players. The concept of ‘man of the match’ may now be contradictory. Even the cliche ‘goals win matches’ may too, be redundant as sliotars fly high from players, isolated like sea-stacks, wide or over the bar with resultant less action on the ground and goals as rare as dodo’s teeth. The sweeper system implies backs aren’t up to the job. Imagine a new hotel or hospital being built where electricians must ‘sweep in’ to help the bleagured carpenters! The Unions wouldn’t even abide it – demarkation lines, etc. Imagine, though you don’t have to, systematising and anonymising a talent like Austin Gleeson! The GPA should

Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber's 2017/’18 Building & Home Guide, sponsored by Terra Nua Building Contractors, was launched by Tommy Prendergast in the newly developed Coffee Dock in Garvey’s SuperValu, Dungarvan – Brendan Downey, Jet Clean Services; Shane Curran, Shane Curran Home Company and Stephen Walsh, Aerhaus, pictured at the launch of the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce Building & Home Guide. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1 Kings 3:5,7-12 You have asked for a discerning judgement for yourself. Romans 8:28-30 God intended us to become true images of his Son. Matthew 13:44-52 (or: 13:4446) He sells everything he owns and buys the field. St. Declan’s Well Annual Mass at Toor, Aglish this Thursday, July 27th at 12 noon. Confessions from 11.30 a.m. The Feast of St. Declan was celebrated on Monday last, July 24th. BE AWARE OF YOUR OWN GOODNESS (1) If asked to list six bad things about themselves, many people have no trouble answering. But ask them to list just one good thing and they’re stuck. A lot of people I meet are not aware that they are good people. It’s really very simple.We all have the capacity for goodness within us. It is important that we are aware of this goodness within each of us and in each other. Sr. Consilio of Cuan Mhuire: The Harbour Within. *WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018 We draw your attention to the diocesan banner in the side porch.The official preparation for the World Meeting of Families will be launched on August 21st next during the annual Novena at Knock Shrine. On August 21st, 2018 the World Meeting will begin. VOLUNTEER NOW FOR THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES 2018 This international event will

take place in Dublin next year from August 22 – 26. To assist in organising and running an exciting series of events, volunteers are essential to the success of the World Meeting of Families. A leaflet ‘Come join us - Volunteer Now’ is available in the porches. It gives details about the meeting itself and how to volunteer. Please take a leaflet and consider becoming a volunteer. EAST AFRICA HUNGER CRISIS We will take up a collection next weekend, July 29th/30th, to help fund life-saving aid to more than 24 million people affected by a severe drought driven by climate change. The money raised will go directly to Trocaire’s humanitarian relief work in East Africa. We will donate the entire offertory collection taken up all the Masses to the East Africa Appeal. Pro-life Speaker. A pro-life speaker who was to be with us this weekend will speak at all Masses on the weekend of August 12th and 13th next. 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.: 087 774 7870.

Just think of it! A QUESTION for yourself: what do I know about the Bible? Answer: not a whole lot. Should I start to read it? Yes. At the first page? Disaster! You see, the Bible is not really a book: it is a minilibrary, a collection of books which have certain unifying factors which are usually grouped together under one cover. These books were written by a variety of authors over a long period of time, stretching roughly from two and a half thousand years before the time of Christ to 70 years after the death of Christ. And they can be classified under different headings. Some of them are books of history, telling us some of what happened to God’s chosen people the Jews and what Jesus and his first followers did in their time. Some of them are called Wisdom books: they give advice on how to be faithful to God and how to be fair to others and true to oneself. Yet another class of books in the Bible could be described as historical novels, stories aimed at boosting the morale of the Chosen People at times when they were being persecuted or even carried off into exile by their warlike neighbours. Because there are different kinds of books constituting the Bible, it is important to know what kind of book you’re reading, so that God is teaching his people, he is speaking to them in each section, but the message is wrapped up in different ways. But the greatest unifying factor in the Bible is that Jesus the Lord is the central figure. The Old Testament (the first section of the Bible) is about the need of a Redeemer and the preparation for him. The second section, called the New Testament, is about the Redeemer when he comes. Now, if you feel like reading a piece of the Bible, you might start with St. Mark’s gospel. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

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MARGARET COFFEY Ballymacmague, Dungarvan It is with profound sorrow that we record the death of Margaret Coffey (nee Condon) on Monday, 26th June, 2017, which sad event occurred at University Hospital Waterford, with her daughters Ellen and Brigid by her side. Margaret was born on 18th July, 1931, an only child, to parents John and Brigid Condon (nee Walsh). As fate would have it, Margaret’s cousin Mary, came to live with the family from a very early age. The two girls grew up the best of friends and were lifelong buddies, until Mary’s untimely death in April 2000, a loss that Margaret suffered greatly from. Margaret was a lady of simple needs, she loved the great outdoors, especially walks by her loved Colligan River, always accompanied by her dogs, and more often than not, she would arrive home with a 'gabhail' of sticks to light the fire. Margaret worked all her life on the family farm, firstly with her father John and later on with her husband Jerry. Margaret was like many from her era, a traditionalist and a very hard worker, combining both farm work, running a household and raising young children. Margaret truly enjoyed her work, always ensuring every animal was well looked after. On the Eve of May, each field had to be walked and blessed with Holy Water, for any new born calf that arrived, they had to be blessed with Holy Water and a drop of blessed candle wax had to land on their heads. A deeply religious lady, Margaret never missed Mass or a church holiday, and she had a huge devotion to Our Lady. A Rosary was said every day, and sometimes two, depending on family needs or requests. Every pocket normally had a Rosary beads in it. In her later years, the First Friday visits with Fr. Ryan became hugely important to Margaret. Margaret had many interests, she loved listening to music, walking and reading; she read many genres. Margaret particularly liked to attend local plays and dramas and she always looked forward to her Friday visits from Joan. She had a deep love of Ireland and took a very keen interest in Irish history and politics. Her pride and joy were her dogs, of which she had many favourites, but in recent years it was Rex whom she loved and was besotted with. Margaret found great love and joy in her family and she will be forever truly missed by them. Over the last year or so, Margaret’s health deteriorated and as her illness progressed, she was cared for lovingly by the staff in Padre Pio Rest Home. Even there, Margaret’s personality shone through, she was feisty, witty and full of mischief, and when you got that smile… She tested all the staff, rebellious she was; and rules were not for her, and in the end, she got to patrol the corridors her way! Margaret got a very fitting send-off from her friends in Padre Pio, two Rosaries, and as her coffin left the Oratory for her last journey to her beloved Ballymacmague, the tunes of Master McGrath and Dungarvan My Home Town rang out, two firm favourites of Margaret, played beautifully by Ena. Even Millie the dog was in attendance, supervising, just as Margaret would have wanted. Margaret lay in repose in her favourite place, her home, on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday, 28th June, where a constant stream of people came to pay their respects. Rosary was recited by Sr. Alice and she gave a lovely summary of the memories that she shared with Margaret. Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, was celebrated by Fr. Harris on Thursday morning. The readings were recited by Desmond Foley and Casey Patmore. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Helen Butler, Sean Patmore, Gearoid Coffey, Stella Strain and Patsy Coffey. Gifts of bread and wine were presented to the Altar by Brigid and Gearoid. Appropriate hymns, sung by Dina Walsh, greatly enhanced the celebration of Margaret’s Funeral Mass and a very fitting Eulogy was given by Ellen recalling fond memories of Margaret. The funeral then proceeded to the family plot where Margaret was laid to rest. Fr. Harris said the final prayers in the presence of a large gathering of mourners. Margaret was predeceased by her husband Jerry in May 1995. She will be sadly missed by daughters Ellen and Brigid; son Pat; grandsons Sean, Casey and Gearoid; son-in-law, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, cousins, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace. Months Mind Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 14th August, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. “Her going left a gentle sadness, and a feeling that home would never feel like home anymore.” (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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OBITUARY EILEEN (Ellen) CASEY (née Kenneally) Reanaclogheen, Old Parish, and formerly of Ballyduff Upper We record with deep sadness and regret the passing of Eileen (Ellen) Casey which occurred, peacefully, at University Hospital Waterford on Wednesday, 19th July. Predeceased by her husband William, we express our deepest sympathy to her sons Billy, Douglas, Mike, Eamonn and Brendan; daughters Ann-Maria, Lisa and Mary Ellen; daughters-in-law Liz, Francis and Marianna; sons-in-law Tom Morrissey, Mark Chaney and Doug Midgley; grandchildren, brothers Christy, Declan and Pat; sisters Margaret and Anne; nephews, nieces, extended family, other relatives and friends. Eileen lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Friday, 21st July. Funeral Prayers and Rosary were led by Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P., before the removal took place to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Old Parish. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Eileen’s life was celebrated on Saturday, 22nd July, by Fr. Kelly, P.P., assisted by Fr.William Carey, P.P.; Fr. Jim Flynn, I.C., and Monsignor Denis Reidy, P.E. Afterwards Eileen was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of mourners. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

BRIDIE CUNNINGHAM (nee Quinlan) Tallow Bridgelands, Tallow With sorrow and regret we record the passing of Bridie Cunningham (nee Quinlan), Tallow Bridgelands, Tallow, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully at her home on 17th July, 2017. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Tallow, on Saturday evening where funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, I.C., in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Removal took place from her home on Monday morning to the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tallow. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the Altar by her loving husband Thomas (family tree); daughter-in-law Mary (wicker bouquet); niece Angela Geary (a book); great-grand-daughter Saoirse Mansfield (bouquet of flowers); the significance of these was narrated by Bridie’s son Noel. Readings were recited by her sister Tess and daughter Jennifer. Prayers of the Faithful were read by her nieces Claire Grey and Veronica O’Keeffe, son-in-law Steve Giles, grand-daughter Laura Giles and family friend Frances Tobin. Mairead Cullinane (organist) and the Tallow Choir provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Jennifer Giles and Mary Cunningham. Following Communion son-in-law Steve Giles delivered a lovely eulogy recalling memories and acknowledging the support the family received from the local community during the funeral. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Bridie was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. Following burial a graveside tribute was played as family and friends listened to songs that Bridie’s husband Thomas had recorded some years earlier. May she rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving husband Thomas; sons John and Noel; daughter Jennifer; sister Tess MundinQuinlan; daughters-in-law Pauline and Mary; son-in-law Steve Giles; grandchildren Pamela and her partner Luke, Noel, Philip, Christopher and his partner Megan, Laura, Tom, Nicolas, Charlie, Keelan, Daniel, Lindsay; great-grandchildren Oisín and Saoirse; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

55 PADDY JOE FOLEY Ballymacart, Old Parish, Co. Waterford It is with deep sorrow we record the passing of Paddy Joe Foley, late of Ballymacart, Old Parish, which sad event occurred on 26th June, 2017, at University Hospital Waterford, in the presence of Paddy Joe’s lifelong friend John Cleary, his wife Trish, Patricia Morrissey and Brendan Cleary. Son of the late Michael J. and Alice Foley (nee O’Brien), Paddy Joe was educated in Old Parish School and subsequently attended the Christian Brothers in Dungarvan. Due to the sudden death of his father, Paddy Joe was forced to leave school at the age of fourteen. A diary farmer for the entirety of his life, Paddy Joe was the first to cut silage in Old Parish. He was a wonderful actor and tread the boards on many occasions, with the Old Parish Dramatic Society. He also had a great love for ships and greyhounds and in 1959 won the Munster Cup with his greyhound “Ballymacart King.” Paddy Joe loved his outings to the Day Care Centre where he made many good friends, above all, the late Jimmy Begley. He also went to St. Vincent’s Unit in Dungarvan, for respite, and was deeply grateful for the kindness and care shown to him there and by Home Instead Carers, in the past twelve months. We extend our deepest sympathies to all those who knew and loved Paddy Joe. May he rest in peace. Paddy Joe lay in repose in Drohan’s Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Tuesday evening, 27th June, where Rosary was recited. Removal took place on Wednesday to the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, Old Parish, where a large crowd gathered. Paddy Joe was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Chief mourners were John and Trish Cleary, Patricia Morrissey, Frank O’Brien, Mary and Michael Marrinan and the O’Brien family, Cork. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

JOAN McGRATH (nee Kiely) Drumslig, Grange, and formerly of 1 Shandon Street, Dungarvan We write with feelings of deep sorrow and regret of the passing of Joan McGrath which occurred on Saturday, 22nd July. A native of Dungarvan, Joan is predeceased by her husband Paddy Joe; parents Jimmy and Margaret (Ciss); brothers Ned, Billy, Jack and Jamie; sisters Mary and Bernie. We express our sincere sympathy to Joan’s daughters Breda, Marie, Carmel, Joan, Paula, Regina and Ursula; sons-in-law Steve Mahony, Joe Sauka, Denis Mulligan, Nick Smith, Benny Organ and Rob Ansell; grandchildren Sharon, Grace, Mary Lou, J.J., Stevie, Katie, Christopher, Jonathan, Nichola, Colleen, Dearbhla, Callum, Lauren, Brenda and Jack; great grandchildren Jake, Chanelle and Davin; brother Tom Kiely; sisters-in-law Maureen Kiely and Eileen McGrath; nieces, nephews, extended family, other relatives and friends. Joan lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Monday, 24th July, where many came to pay their respects and console the bereaved.The recitation of the Rosary was led by Sr. Angela Kiely (Sisters of Mercy). Removal took place on Tuesday morning, 25th July, to Grange Church following Funeral Prayers recited by Canon D. O’Connor, P.E., and Canon W. Ryan, P.P. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Joan’s life was celebrated by Fr. Milo Guiry, P.P., and afterwards Joan was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. I líonta Dé go gcastar sinn le chéile. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

(Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

WILLIAM (Willie) MEEHAN Ballykerin, Modeligo, Cappagh

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Deep feelings of sorrow were evoked with the passing of Willie Meehan on Monday, 24th July, peacefully, at University Hospital Waterford. We extend our sincere condolences to Willie’s nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Willie lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Tuesday, 25th July. In the presence of his loving relatives and friends Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., led the recitation of the Rosary. Removal took place on Wednesday, 26th July, to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Modeligo. Requiem Mass was celebrated on arrival by Fr. Gear, P.P., and afterwards Willie was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May Willie rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING Budgetary measures to improve competitiveness and support farm incomes required in Budget 2018 • Government Supported Loans for working capital and on-farm investment • Increased funding of €25m for Areas of Natural Constraint • Increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit to bring in line with PAYE Credit • Income volatility - Enhancement of income averaging to increase availability and provision of a deposit scheme LAUNCHING IFA’s preBudget submission Supporting Farm Incomes – Underpinning Competitiveness in Dublin, IFA President Joe Healy said Budget 2018 provides an opportunity for the Government to provide direct and positive support to farming enterprises. “Delivery on these proposals will contribute to tackling low farm incomes, underpinning the contribution of the farming and agri-food sector to the economy, including the Foodwise 2025 targets, and supporting economic activity in rural communities.” Farming and the agri-food sector continues to deliver significant employment and export growth. Following a difficult second half of 2016, food and drink exports have grown strongly in early 2017, recording growth of 8% in the first four months of the year. The market disturbance caused by the sterling depreciation is impacting unequally on different Member States and different sectors, depending on their exposure to trade with the

UK. At last month’s National Economic Dialogue, IFA made the case that the Government should be making a strong case at EU level for greater flexibility and an increase in EU State Aid limits. This would give greater scope for Government to directly support affected sectors, such as farming and the agri-food sector, whose competitiveness versus their EU trading partners has been undermined due to the sterling weakness. The IFA President said farming remains a low-income sector, as shown by the Teagasc farm income figures for 2016. Average farm income in 2016 was just over €24,000, with incomes on livestock and sheep farms significantly below this. In addition, income volatility, through product price, input cost or weather related disturbances provides an ongoing challenge to farm viability. Joe Healy identified that sufficient funding across the different Rural Development Programme headings to ensure full disburse-

ment of funding during 2018, must be an important element of the next Budget. IFA has also identified further expenditure proposals which will positively impact on farm enterprise competitiveness and will support farm family incomes and viability. Expenditure priorities for farm enterprises and farm families in Budget 2018 are: • Provision of Governmentsupported low-cost loans for farming enterprises, to fund both ongoing working capital requirements and on-farm investment • Increased funding for the ANCs to reach €225m, commencing the process of restoring ANC payments to 2008 levels • Increased funding of €25m for the BDGP and a further €5m funding allocated to the Sheep Welfare Scheme, to support the delivery of additional measures • An increase in funding for the Fair Deal Scheme to remove the discrimination against farming and other small business assets in the means assessment. IFA Farm Business Chairman Martin Stapleton said, “Budget

Pictured at the launch of IFA’s pre-Budget submission Supporting Farm Incomes – Underpinning Competitiveness in Dublin are: L-R: Martin Stapleton Farm Business Chairman, Rowena Dwyer IFA Economist, Joe Healy IFA President and Joe Brady Rural Development Chairman. 2018 provides an opportunity to address ongoing challenges in farming through the taxation system. These include income volatility, the discrimination between self-employed and employees in the income tax system and the need for ongoing farm investment, intergenerational transfer and farm restructuring”. In addition, tax measures are required to support and deliver upon Government policy in

Energy in Agriculture Event 2017 launched THE ‘Energy in Agriculture 2017’ event, which will take place on Tuesday, 22 August at Gurteen College, Co. Tipperary, was launched recently by Denis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. ‘Energy in Agriculture 2017’ is being organised jointly by Teagasc,Tipperary Co Council, IFA, Tipperary Energy Agency and Gurteen College and aims to provide practical information for farmers and the rural sector about the various renewable energy and energy efficiency options available for farm businesses. Today’s launch took place on the farm of Michael Coyne, Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon, where some of the options open to farmers to use energy more efficiently were highlighted. Speaking at the launch of Energy in Agriculture 2017, Minister for Communications,

Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD said: “I recognise the efforts being made by industry to reduce emissions. By working in partnership to meet the Greenhouse gas challenge, we can map our own future, increase efficiency and profitability, and decrease our carbon intensity in a sustainable way. Options for renewable heating include biomass and biogas from waste streams and from energy crops, solar thermal and geothermal energy. The planned Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme will provide a key policy support measure for this development.” Energy specialist with Teagasc, Barry Caslin, said: “We need to improve our energy security by reducing our dependence on imported fossil fuels. In the longer term we need to tackle global warming by reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions in the earth’s atmosphere. Energy in Agriculture will improve the

knowledge base for farmers on how farmers can improve efficiencies and deploy renewables to improve the sustainability of Irish agriculture”. Energy in Agriculture will feature a series of seminars throughout the day highlighting local case studies of the main renewable energy technologies. Mike Pearson Principal of Gurteen Agricultural College will share his experiences of installing a 50kW wind turbine and 300kW biomass boilers. There are demonstrations about biogas, solar PV, wood mobilisation and wind. Other seminars will cover biomass production and utilisation, and energy efficiency in various farming enterprises. A second series of seminars will deal with many of the issues facing those considering installing a green energy source. They will cover issues such as the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI), grid connection, planning, legal, financing

projects and sustainability of agriculture. Energy production can be compatible with food production, or indeed with other uses of land that are beneficial to society. One of the new features this year will be the provision of oneto-one clinics where farmers can book a slot to get free advice on their energy project. In addition, there will be over 50 trade stands in the Trade Exhibition area and the opportunity to tour the biomass boiler installation and wind turbine at Gurteen College. On 22 August, the event will run from 10.00am until 5:00pm. It will commence with an opening statement from Denis Naughten TD, Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, followed by a panel discussion including Minister Naughten and moderated by Damien O’Reilly (RTE). For further details visit www.energyinagriculture.ie

renewable energy, through the development of renewable energy projects using farmland. The key priorities identified for farm taxation in Budget 2018 are: • Income volatility – extension of income averaging where farmer/spouse has additional selfemployed income, greater flexibility on ‘step-out’, and provision of a deposit scheme • Earned Income Tax Credit to be increased to the same level as

the PAYE credit • Retention of consanguinity relief for stamp duty, and extension of relief to all transfers undertaken within Registered Farm Partnership structure • Farmland under solar panel infrastructure to be classified as a qualifying asset for the purpose of assessment for relief from Capital Acquisitions Tax upon transfer • Reduction in the VAT rate on animal vaccines as a means to improve herd health.

IFA advises farmers to stop planting until Autumn IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins has advised farmers who have financial approval to afforest to wait until the Autumn to plant. He said that normally all planting had stopped at this stage but the planting season had been extended this Summer due to the introduction of the Forestry Regulation, which now requires farmers to erect a site notice. “IFA is not happy with the decision taken by the Forest Service to extend the planting season”, said Mr. Collins, “as the correct timing of planting is critical to the successful establishment of a plantation”. He said that planting during dry conditions should generally be avoided as poor survival rates can be expected from stressed plants. This means that a lot of plants that are currently being planted will fail and will have to be replanted. “The decision taken by the Forest Service to allow planting to continue goes completely against good forest practice”, said Mr. Collins. “Although the planting season can be extended when using cold stored planting stock it is best practice for plantations to be established no later than the end of June”. He continued that he believed that the decision to continue planting had been influenced by the very poor planting programme in 2017. Only 2,000 hectares had been established so far this year, down 14% on this time last year.

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Round-up … Farmers resisting pressure on lamb price IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman John Lynskey said sheep farmers are resisting pressure on lamb prices from the factories. He said earlier in the week farmers were getting €5.50/kg for lambs with some top prices of €5.55 paid. As the week progressed, prices have come under pressure with €5.30 to €5.40/kg being paid and factories quoting less but finding it hard to get numbers. John Lynskey said the mart trade for lambs remains very strong driven by active store buying and some live export buying. He said light stores of 30kgs are making €80 and 36/37kgs making €87/88 per head. Some heavier lambs made as high as €129 per head in marts during the week. In the UK, prices are ranging from the equivalent of €5.35 to €5.55/kg according to the AHDB. UK mart prices are £2.10/kg which is the equivalent of €5.34/kg including VAT. Factory prices in the UK are higher reported at £4.66/kg for July 15th, equivalent to €5.58/kg including VAT. John Lynskey said that ewes are making from €2.70/kg to tops of €3.00/kg for lighter ewes.

Irish Co-ops must ensure dairy farmers benefit fully from dairy upturn AS the GDT auction registers another small 0.2% rise, IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary called on coops to work harder on passing back as much of the dairy upturn as possible to farmers, who after two years of challenging cash flow still have some way to go to rebalance their farm finances. “In the last two years, the majority of farmers have expanded and all have joined the Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS), at a major cost to themselves. The 2016 Teagasc National Farm Survey showed 60% of dairy farms had increased their average on-farm debt to €99,000. This has coincided with a serious dairy price downturn from which farmers are only just emerging,” Mr O’Leary said. “Based on last year’s supply pattern, their 50% of the year’s milk remains to be produced between July and December. Every additional cent co-ops can pass back to farmers as early as possible in that period will make a vital contribution to their financial situation, allowing them to catch up with repayment commitments, including their merchant credit debt to the co-op. It will also be due recognition for the commitment made by farmers to SDAS, which co-ops owe them to leverage into better markets and prices,” he said.

IFA calls for a total contribution pension system to be introduced in 2018 budget IFA Farm Family and Social Affairs Chairperson, Maura Canning has called for the current averaging system to be moved to a total contributions system for the purposes of calculating a person’s Contributory State Pension payment rate in the 2018 Budget. Speaking following the Social Protection Pre-Budget Forum, Maura Canning said, “The current averaging system discriminates against a small group of individuals, particularly woman who left the social insurance system for a number of years to raise a family.” She said the system also discriminated again farmers who may have worked within the PAYE system when they were younger, then started farming but who were not eligible to make contributions until 1988 when PRSI was introduced for the selfemployed as well as farmers who were on Farm Assist prior to 2007 and were excluded from making PRSI contributions. “The introduction of additional band rates based on yearly average contributions in 2012 have increased the inequity in the system and resulted in more woman and farmers receiving a lower contributory pension payment,” Maura Canning said. The yearly averaging system calculates personal payment rates by counting the total number of contribution years, beginning with the year you first started paying PRSI up to and including the last full contribution year before you reach the age of 66, this is called your Total Contribution Years.Then the full rate paid contributions and credits over the same period are counted to get Contributions and Credits. The yearly average is calculated by dividing the Contributions and Credits by Total Contribution Years. “The inequities in the current averaging system have been highlighted by the IFA repeatedly in recent years and must be addressed in the upcoming budget or provisions made to allow for farmers who were ineligible to make contributions for a period have these years disregarded in calculating contributory pension payment rate”, Maura Canning concluded.

Pat Griffin Senior Inspector HSA, Amanda Brennan Branch Manager FBD Tullamore, Brenda Kiernan Chairperson Tullamore Show, John Kennedy Inspector Health and Safety Authority, Freda Kinnarney Operations Manager Tullamore Show, Jane Marks Marketing Manager FRS and Jim Dockery Training Manager FRS. [Ger Rogers/HR Photo]

Farm Safety Live at the Tullamore Show 2017 FRS Training, FBD and the HSA are demonstrating Farm Safety Live at the Tullamore Show on Sunday, 13th August to show farming families how simply safety precautions can be applied, when you are shown how. Farm Safety Live will engage with the audience and bring three key farm hazard areas to life and deliver practical know how that can be applied back on the farm. The focus will be on Safe Livestock Handling, Safe PTO Operations and Safe Bale Handling. Farming remains the most dangerous occupation in Ireland, with 14 fatalities this year and

non-fatal accidents averaging at approximately 2,000 per year. Pat Griffin, Senior Inspector with HSA and member of the Farm Safety Partnership, said “The horrific consequences of a farm accident - whether fatal or causing serious injury - has a huge impact not only on the farmer, but also on the farm family, community and business. We are working continuously with all in the farming community to raise awareness of the risks and to advise all of best practices in farm safety. I believe that the live demonstrations on practical safety at our shared stand at the Tullamore Show will help pro-

tect lives & prevent injury." Jim Dockery, FRS Training Manager and member of the Farm Safety Partnership, said “We are getting out there in front of farmers and their families to show them the safe way of doing everyday tasks on the farm. Sometimes it is the simplest thing that causes the horrific accidents and we want to put a stop to this and get everyone to farm more safely.” Ciaran Roche,Vice Chairman Farm Safety Partnership, Risk Manager FBD said, “a change in culture and behaviour is essential if unsafe ways of working are to be eliminated and a sustained

reduction in farm accidents is to be achieved. We are aware that this is a slow and difficult process, as it takes significant investment in time and resources to effect real change. It’s time to stop taking risks and prevent any unnecessary heartache.” Make sure you give time to safety at the Tullamore Show and visit Farm Safety Live. Get involved and visit www.facebook.com/farmsafetylive for a chance to win complimentary tickets and to find out what you can expect to see on the day of the show. Visit www.tullamoreshow.com for more general show information.

National mitigation provides opportunity for whole of society response to climate change – IFA IFA’s Environment Chairman Thomas Cooney has welcomed the publication of the National Mitigation Climate Plan by Government, saying that it provides “a basis for a whole of society response to the climate challenge.” He also welcomed the fact that greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture have declined over the past two decades, at a time of growth and expansion, indicating an emission-efficient development of the agri-food sector. However, he said, “Farming can, and will, do more. The IFA-led Smart Farming initiative referred to in the mitigation plan will be scaled up in 2018. It will continue to focus on demonstrating the win-wins of improving farm incomes, enhancing the environment and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.” In addition, farmers’ on-going participation in carbon monitoring, measuring and management will continue through participation in programmes such as Bord Bia’s Origin Green programme and the Department of Agriculture’s Beef Data and

Genomics Programme (BDGP) and Green Low Carbon Agriculture Scheme (GLAS). Thomas Cooney added, “Farmers will continue to build on our emission efficient model of food production, being a global leader in analysing and seeking to make improvements in carbon efficiency across the food supply chain. For example, to date more than 137,000 carbon audits have been completed by Bord Bia as part of their Origin Green programme, 90% of beef exports are now in an audit and carbon foot printing programme and 100% of milk production is entering into a carbon auditing cycle.” IFA Farm Forestry Chairman, Pat Collins has expressed concern regarding the potential for forestry to deliver its full climate mitigation potential, with planting down over 14% on this time last year and reaching unsustainable levels. He said that farmers’ interest in forestry as a land use option has fallen significantly since the introduction of the new programme, this

lack of interest is a direct result of barriers that have been identified to increase land availability not being addressed by the Forest Service. On the role of renewable energy in addressing the climate challenge, IFA has called on Environment Minster Denis Naughten to urgently progress plans for renewable heat and electricity supports. “These supports must be directed towards renewable projects that have a minimum of 25% community ownership. There must be greater equity and community participation in renewable projects into the future.” Concluding, Thomas Cooney said, “Science will play an important role in helping farmers in this area. Emerging sciences such as the role of seaweed and protected urea in reducing emissions must be fully investigated by agencies such as Teagasc and NUI Galway. Farmers are innovative and will continue to respond to the best technologies that enhance the environment and improve farm incomes.”

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International Miss Macra contestant Maighread Barron

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MAIGHREAD Barron of Dungarvan Macra na Feirme is set to represent Waterford in this year’s 46th annual International Miss Macra Festival. The festival will take place over the August Bank Holiday weekend from Friday, 4th August, to Monday, 7th August, 2017, in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. Various fun activities will be taking place over a jam packed weekend with contestants from all corners of Ireland and some international contestants competing for the honour of becoming crowned

CATTLE Grazing young calves A common sight in July on many farms that have young dairy-bred beef calves, is these calves up to their knees in pasture that more often than not has headed out.This grass has very little leaf cover and is very low in feeding value. Hence the performance per day of these calves is without doubt very poor. Meals are sometimes fed to compensate for this poor performance, which leads to the calves eating even less grass per day, causing the grass to get even further ahead of them and making matters worse.This downward spiral should either be avoided or stopped if it is starting. Ideally, calves should only be grazing swards that are no more than 8-9cm in height and should be moved regularly before the grass moves ahead of them. Small groups of calves should be avoided as they cannot graze swards down quick enough, unless they are in very small paddocks. Older born calves should be off meals from June to September unless the weather is unusually wet. A leader follower system works best for calves as they are constantly getting the best pick of the sward, are moving every couple of days and are never being forced to graze down a sward to the butt. If you do not have a follower group then just use the topper instead. Divide up large fields or paddocks with electric fencing suitable for use with calves, so that they do not spend more than three to four days on the same patch of ground. The Teagasc Green Acres Calf to Beef Programme has found huge differences in the performance of calves at grass during the Summer from one farm to the next, with most of this due to management factors. Liming grassland soils Some 70% of fields on drystock farms are now below the target soil pH of 6.3. This means that some of the nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) present in these soils, or applied on them in fertiliser and slurry, is significantly less available for the grass to take up. For example, when the soil pH is at the correct level it releases up to 80kg of N per ha per year, worth €80 per ha per year. Research from Teagasc Johnstown Castle is now clearly showing that where soil P levels are low, the first step to improving them is to meet the soil's lime requirements. Even if no extra P was applied to these fields, applying lime will significantly improve their soil P test. In short, the money spent on lime is one of the best investments a drystock farmer can make on his farm. Remember that lime can be applied at any time of the year. Spreading it after a grazing or after a silage cut is ideal. Lime will start working once it is applied and washed into the soil.The finer fractions will adjust the soil pH, while the larger components will work over a 12 to 24 month period in reducing the soil's acidity. Apply the rate of lime that your soil test report recommends but don’t exceed 7.5t per ha (3t per acre) in a single application and apply the balance in year three. Where fields are more prone to poaching after liming (due to certain soil structures), spreading the lime at a lower rate per ha but more regularly will get over this problem. Assessing cows for milk Numerous suckler cow studies in Teagasc Grange over the years have demonstrated the importance of milk yields when it comes to maximising the weaning weight in calves. The extra weight a suckler calf puts on when it is suckling on the cow stays with it throughout its life. A suckler cow that does not have reasonably good milk yields has no place on a suckler farm and, more importantly, should not be providing any replacement heifers for the herd. If milk yield is one of the more important drivers of weight gain then it must be measured so that: • poor yielding cows can be culled and replaced; • high yielding cows can be identified to keep replacements from; and, • the accuracy of the breeding indexes for your cows and heifers can be increased. Weighing calves while they are still suckling is the best way to estimate the amount of milk their mothers are providing to them. Ideally, this should be done when they are between 150 and 250 days of age as their weight at this stage is less influenced by the amount of grass they are eating themselves, and the younger they are the less meals (if any) they will be eating.The ICBF provides a weighing service for all farmers, and they will also record the weights on their database so that they can be used to assess the breeding value of the cows. If you are using your own weighing scales make sure to enter the weights online through HerdPlus.The more weights that are recorded, the more accurate the star ratings of your cows will be. HEALTH AND SAFETY Bale-stacking at heights • Falling from stacks or loads of bales is the biggest cause of balehandling injuries.This can be prevented by building secure stacks and binding stacks and loads • Particular care is needed when removing bales from stacks, as many people, when trying to free jammed bales, fall from stacks or edges • Remove big bales from the top first. Never remove bales from the bottom of the stack, as this may leave overhanging bales unsupported

International Miss Macra 2017. Maighread, a native of Lagg, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford, is currently working as a Dairy Farmer at Ashdale Farm. Maighread is extremely active in her club and is currently incoming secretary for the Dungarvan Macra and takes part in numerous events, such as soccer and basketball matches with the club. The International Miss Macra Festival committee would like to wish Maighread the very best of luck with the weekends festivities.

IFA seeks greater flexibility on Knowledge Transfer IFA has called for greater flexibility in the Knowledge Transfer Programme and a reduction in the bureaucratic and administrative difficulties that have bogged down the programme to-date. IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy made call as he led a cross-sectoral delegation from IFA’s Livestock, Dairy, Rural Development, Poultry and Sheep Committees to meet the Department of Agriculture last week. Richard Kennedy said that with the first year of the Knowledge Transfer programme concluding at the end of this month, an opportunity now exists to make the €100m measure more farmer friendly and to take costs out of the programme. Currently 20,000 farmers are in 1,100 Knowledge Transfer groups across the Beef,

Sheep, Dairy, Poultry and Tillage and Equine sectors. At the meeting IFA made a number of proposals to make the Knowledge Transfer programme more acceptable to farmers. These included: • reduction in the administrative burden; • the abolition of veterinary fees; • replacement of the veterinary plan by the use of faecal sampling; • flexibility in the timing of meetings to include weekends and later than 8pm; • relaxation of the 60% final meeting attendance rule; • increase in the number of events from 1 to 2 and a corresponding reduction in meetings; • in order to improve the standard of facilitators, there is a need for continuous profes-

sional development; • reopening of the KT for new groups and increasing the maximum number in a KT Group from 18 in certain instances up to a max of 25; • where farmers drop out of a KT, they should be allowed to be replaced; and, • payments of KT must be made within two months of the end of the contract year. In conclusion, Richard Kennedy said that it was important that a review of the KT takes place, given the many problems that farmers and planners have encountered in the first year. IFA agreed to meet the Department of Agriculture again shortly to look at what changes can be put in place before Year Two of the Programme begins.

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week Ending: 24/7/2017 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Waterford 21.89 4.00 3.68 1.68 0 586 179 1300 53

South Kilkenny 20 4.68 3.83 1.76 0.5 543 173 1500 50 84

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • Bull gone from cows. South Kilkenny • 6.4 ha taken out for bales • Hope to spray off a further 2 ha for reseeding.

Pictured at the Kilmeaden Vintage Tractor Club’s annual tractor run which took place recently were John Power, Tomás Hickey and Maurice Sullivan. [John Power]

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2017 Harvest in full swing: Philip Heskin and Patsy Kearney cutting oats near Tallow.

[John O'Mahony]

IFA calls for full drawdown of National and EU RDP funding in annual amendment to Commission IFA National Rural Development Committee Chairman, Joe Brady has called for the Department of Agriculture to ensure the full utilisation of all EU and national funding in the Rural Development Programme (RDP) by making necessary changes to schemes and improving payments in the annual review to the EU Commission. Speaking following a meeting with senior Department of Agriculture officials, Joe Brady said in the forthcoming amendment to the RDP 2014-2020, the Department must prioritise a significant increase in the allocation for ANCs, additional items for TAMS grants, and the drawdown of maximum funding for the sheep sector. In relation to ANCs, IFA told the Department that the additional €25m

promised in the Programme for Government must be delivered in the upcoming Budget. Restoring payments to pre-2009 levels must be the priority and IFA expects the allocation for ANCs to increase to €230m next year. On TAMS, Joe Brady called for additional items to be included in the schemes such as underpasses, feed bins for all sectors, farm roadways, new buildings for the pig & poultry sectors and rubber slat mats. IFA also presented a case for an increase in the investment limit for the intensive sectors and an immediate review of standard costings. At the same meeting, IFA National Sheep Committee Chairman, John Lynskey told the Department that IFA is seeking additional funds under the Sheep Welfare Scheme in Budget 2018. He also called for all funding

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under the Sheep Scheme to be used through the inclusion of new entrants. IFA National Hill Committee Chairman, Pat Dunne said that commonage farmers who increase their sheep numbers as part of the management plans must be paid on these sheep. In addition, he said, hill farmers deserve a higher level of payment. IFA also called for changes to the Knowledge Transfer Scheme, the re-opening of GLAS to new entrants, and improvements to the Organic Scheme, In conclusion, Joe Brady said that spending on the RDP at the mid-term point is not on course and stressed the necessity for payments to be made on time, particularly under TAMS and GLAS schemes.

Dungarvan Mart Prices MONDAY 24th JULY, 2017 DRY COW 1 Sim.735 kgs. €1,180. 1 Fr. 700 kgs. made €1,000. 1 Fr. 650 kgs. made €900. BULLOCKS 6 A.A. 630 kgs. made €1,260 each. 2 Lim. 487 kgs. made €1,190 each. 5 Char. 413 kgs. made €1,040 each. 3 Lim. 420 kgs. made €1,075 each. 6 A.A. 331 kgs. made €700 each. 3 A.A. 311 kgs. made €650 each. 8 A.A. 481 kgs. made €1,020 each. 3 Lim. 351 kgs. made €865 each. 5 Lim. 455 kgs. made €1,005 each. HEIFERS 2 Char. 532 kgs. made €1,195 each. 2 Char. 547 kgs. made €1,150 each. 4 Her. 395 kgs. made €800 each. 2 Lim. 332 kgs. made €755 each. 4 Her. 395 kgs. made €800 each. 4 Her. 395 kgs. made €800 each. CALVES Fr. Bull Calves made up to €240. A.A. Bull calves made from €230 to €250. Her. Bull Calves made from €350 to €400. Please note there will be no sale at Dungarvan Mart on Bank Holiday Monday, 7th August, 2017.

Tighter cattle supplies than forecast BEEF production and cattle numbers for the second half of 2017 will be much less that originally forecast, according to IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods who said this paints a much more positive picture on the beef trade for the remainder of 2017. For the first six months of the year, the kill is already up 40,000 head. These cattle are now slaughtered. Carcass weights are down significantly, by 8.2kg on steers alone, and across all categories of stock lower weights will result in the equivalent of a 30,000 head reduction in numbers. Live exports are running 43,500 head higher than last year.

Strong live export trade – IFA IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the live export trade is operating very strongly with another boat load of heavier bulls being loaded for immediate shipping to Turkey. He said more loads are being planned with buying already underway in the marts. Angus Woods said at the Beef Forum recently that Minister for Agriculture, Michael Creed said live exports were performing very well, up 43% to date this year, which he described as very positive. He said that in total to date this year 139,155 animals have been exported with 10,171 head sent to Turkey and a further 1,830 to Libya. In terms of Continental Europe, Angus Woods said 44,701 have been exported to Spain, 41,334 to Holland and 14,289 head to Italy. The IFA livestock leader said live cattle exports for week 27, to July 9th increased strongly, totalling 4,142 head and comprised of 1,499 weanlings, 1,424 stores, 769

calves and 450 adult cattle. He said two shipments of weanlings and stores to Turkey boosted the trade with 2,468 head of cattle going there. In addition 707 head were exported to Spain, 421 to Italy, 310 to Northern Ireland, 159 to Great Britain, 42 to the Netherlands and 35 to France. Angus Woods said IFA has worked hard on live exports, securing the opening up of the important Turkish market and getting some cattle moving to Libya again. In addition, he said IFA lobbied strongly and succeeded in reducing the charges and costs associated with exporting calves this year resulting in a significant increase in calf exports. On payments, Angus Woods advised farmers to sell through their local mart, where payments are guaranteed and otherwise always insist on payment on the day. He said farmers should never deviate away from these important payment principles.

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Dunkirk Review

Ide Berrios – The Ruben Berrios Jazz Quartet are playing this August bank holiday weekend. Merry's, Dungarvan, on Friday, 4th August, 10.00 p.m. – 12 midnight; Johnny's Blarney Castle Hotel on Monday, 7th August, 7–9 p.m.

Top class UK Jazz pianist to play in Dungarvan EXCITING news for Jazz fans, we have a top class English jazz pianist coming to Dungarvan! The August bank holiday weekend will see the Ruben Berrios jazz quartet play in Merry's on Friday 4th at 10.00 p.m. Ruben will also play with

local jazz duo Indigo Mood for a half set in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan, on Saturday 5th at 9.30 p.m. This man is AMAZING and this is a one off opportunity to come and see him. Ruben is also joined by Cork musician Pat

Barrett (double Bass) and local Musicians Chris O'Sullivan (Drums) and Ria Hymas (Alto Sax). The Quartet are also in Johnnys in Blarney Castle Hotel on the bank holiday Monday, 7th August, 7–9 p.m Entry to all venues is free.

Ballyduff CCÉ THE BOOLEY HOUSE The Booley House will be running every Wednesday from now until the end of August. Patrons are advised to book in advance to guarantee tickets for their chosen night and of course come along early to St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff Upper, to enjoy the complimentary cup of tea and home baking. Bookings for this highly recommended show can be made either online at www.thebooleyhouse.com or by phoning the direct booking line (058) 60456 2–8 p.m. Lismore Heritage Centre also takes bookings at (058)54975. For further informations on The Booley House Show, email thebooleyhouseshow@gmail.co m or talk to Thomas Hyland at (086) 8208242. MUNSTER CHAMPIONS CCÉ Ballyduff had a most successful weekend at the Munster Fleadh which was held in Cork last weekend. Congratulations must go to the following musicians and dancers,

who all received top honours at the fleadh: Cian Smith, Bríd McMagh, Rachel Lynch, Éanna Hyland, Thomas Ahern, Gormfhlaith Ní Shiocháin Ní

Bheoláin, Jason Turk and the U12 Mixed Céilí. They will now go forward to compete in the AllIreland which will be held in August in Ennis.

Munster Champion, Rachel Lynch with her teacher Bobby Gardiner.

DUNKIRK is the new war movie which was written, co-produced and directed by Christopher Nolan. The movie stars James D'Arcy, Barry Keoghan, Kenneth Branagh, Cillian Murphy and One Direction's Harry Styles. Filming took place in Dunkirk, France, in 2016 and is based on the true story of the battle of Dunkirk which began in late May 1940 in the French port city of Dunkirk, where some 400,000 Allied soldiers were penned in by the Germans. Nolan seems to have written the script to be told more visually than verbally as there is not an abundance of dialog, instead the story is portrayed via the use of amazing cinematography and visual effects as the movie really looks and sounds amazing on the big screen. The movie takes place just after Germany’s World War 2 invasion of Poland and tells the by now mythical story in British history of the rescue mission of 400,000 troop known as Operation Dynamo which was fought over land, sea and air. Dunkirk is definitely a war movie but it is also a story of suffering and survival. It nice to see Nolan didn’t include any back story as it’s assumed the audience will know what the war is about and why the troops are where they are. Dunkirk is, of course, based on a true story and for lovers of this type of genre of movie I think will really enjoy the way this exciting historic story is portrayed. As I said before there is not a lot of back story or even character history and that is probably the reason this movie is now drawn out to a 2 hours + running time. Dunkirk is more about the experiences of war

rather than the strategising behind it. Christopher Nolan has definitely put his own stamp all over this movie and has made a lot of big production calls which largely has worked very well indeed. Rating 4/5. Bill Tubbritt.

Titus Andronicus live from The Royal Shakespeare Company Wednesday, 9th August, at 7.00 p.m. SHAKESPEARE’S messy and excessive early play, Titus Andronicus, poses a number of problems for directors. Tonally, it’s all over the place, at once horrific and absurd. Blanche McIntyre’s typically scrupulous production, the third instalment in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Rome season, strives to be both – and succeeds. The first quarter of the production is fairly dry and subdued. There is a sluggish, by-numbers urban preamble in which characters wield anti-austerity signs and muck about with shopping trolleys. The message is blatant: this is a play that speaks to today. Robert Innes Hopkins’ magisterial set has been caged off and the characters wear sharp suits, military dress, Barbour jackets and red trousers. But then things shift. The violation of Titus’ daughter, Lavinia, is like an open wound in the middle of the play, a wet and fleshy puckering. McIntyre does not shy away from the play’s horrors, if anything she magnifies them. Lavinia’s protracted plea to vengeful Goth queen Tamora to spare or slay her, rather than hand her over to her sons, is painful to watch. Her uncle’s discovery of her mangled, traumatised and silenced body, soaked in blood, with her underwear around her ankles, borders on the unbearable. Following the scene in which David Troughton’s Titus has his own hand removed, by two nurses in surgical aprons, McIntyre allows a streak of inky humour to creep in to proceedings. Laughter is a release valve; as Titus affirms before he mashes that ‘ill-favoured fly’ – sometimes it’s all one has left. There are a couple of superbly delivered visual gags – including one involving a very modern messenger. McIntyre repeatedly asks questions about the gaze of the play and the audience – this extends to a scene of Demetrious and Chiron shirtless, torsos oiled and

gleaming – and the agency of the female characters. Nia Gwynne’s Tamora is visibly conflicted, even as she sends Lavinia to her fate. As the tone of the production becomes more jagged and macabre, Troughton’s performance also grows in size. His thirst for revenge enlivens him in new and strange ways. Stefan Adegebola invests Tamora’s lover Aaron with more than just malevolence and Hannah Morrish brings nobility to the damaged but not broken Lavinia. By the time we reach the play’s closing cannibalistic banquet scene some of the appalling tension that characterised earlier scenes has, perhaps mercifully, been replaced by a more familiar, gruesome, cartoonish quality.The production’s grip lessens as its shocks become more about gore and arterial splatter than the obscenity of violence begetting violence. McIntyre can be a very cerebral director but she tackles this play with gusto and intelligence. The results are not unproblematic, but then this is one of Shakespeare’s most fascinatingly problematic plays and the result feels apt.

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Pictured at the handover of a cheque for â&#x201A;Ź5,500 to Bridget Roche, Holy Ghost Residential Home were Ronan and Kathleen McCarthy and the late Billy McCarthy's partner Des O'Keeffe. The cheque was from the proceeds of "A Night For Billy" held in the Theatre Royal on the 9th June last. [Noel Browne]

Sophie Cronin, Evie O'Donovan and Brooke Cronin, all from Cork, at Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2017 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Youghal Cardiac First Responders. [John Hennessy]

The Whytes and Careys from Youghal enjoying Youghal's Queen of the Sea Festival 2017 in aid of Youghal RNLI and Youghal Cardiac First Responders. [John Hennessy]

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I RECENTLY made mention of how well the town looks with the magnificent display of flowers, the clean and tidy streets and the general well-kept presentation of our place. Everyone will realise that this does not happen of its own accord, or at the behest of some distant super power. Much of it is the work of those who water the flowers, sweep the streets before we wake up and remove any unwanted items out of our sight. One of those dedicated to keep-

ing Dungarvan looking its best is Michael Connolly whom the early risers would see emptying the litter bins and replacing the plastic bags ready to receive whatever trash the public decide to get rid of. Starting at what for most of us is the ungodly hour of 6 am, Mick tours the town and checks the ponds, the parks and the playgrounds for any unwanted items, empties the bins and keeps his eyes open for anything amiss. He pauses to feed the ducks at the pond and sees

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that the Playgrounds are in proper condition. This can mean checking well over a hundred bins, the locations of which he knows by heart guided by a mental GPS from the time he leaves his base at the Council Yard. The area he has to cover stretches from Grattan Square to the By-pass and beyond and he flits from place to place in his familiar white truck. By the afternoon, his rounds are complete, together with whatever calls he gets to solve small environmental

problems around his area. Some of these can be of the most unusual kind, but he takes them all in his stride and all of which he successfully completes while staying below the radar. While he is a lone operator in his particular field, his colleagues in the Council also contribute their share to the town’s neat and tidy look. We thank them all for the clean and pretty surroundings which must have some positive influence on our humour for the day.

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Mick Connolly replaces yet another black bag to keep our town tidy [Tom Keith]

Pictured above are the Level 1 and level 2 Groups who are taking part in the Dungarvan Sailing Club’s Young Sailor Programme this week and hoping for a continuation of the fine Summer weather in which they started on Monday. The Instructors are Edel Carrigy, Anna Sheehan, Ella Fay, Larry Brazil with Assistants Rory Caldwell and Ruth Morrissey. [Tom Keith]

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The Dungarvan Sailing Club’s young sailor programme continues this week with an almost record number of 50 young sailors at different levels. The senior group above are completing their two weeks of further training, some hoping to advance a level or qualify as full Instructors as a result. The level 4 Group are as usual led by Chief Instructor, Ed Wynne assisted by Rob Wynne while Instructor Tiernan Fagan is looking after the level 3 Group assisted by Ruth Morrissey. Last week the weather was not as kind as the first group had experienced, with some rain to contend with as well as an excess of wind occasionally. However, this Monday started the week well with true summer conditions which added to the enjoyment of all the young sailors. [Tom Keith]

n the wake of the excellent Waterford win over Wexford in the Senior Hurling Championship last Sunday, it might be appropriate to look back to 2008 as Kieran O’Connor interviews the then Waterford Manager, Davy Fitzgerald at the homecoming in Waterford City of the Senior Hurling Team after their defeat at the hands of Kilkenny on a scoreline of 3-30 to 1-13. It was a disappointing moment for Waterford team and fans. However, last weekend saw Davy’s Wexford exit the Championship after their defeat to Waterford, with our old nemesis, Kilkenny having made their exit a couple of weeks ago as a result of a stalwart Déise performance. This year Waterford go on to meet old rivals, Cork in the All Ireland Semi-Final which will take place in Croke Park on Sunday, August 13th at 3.30 p.m. Waterford will be hoping to reverse the result from this years earlier unsuccessful clash against Cork in the Munster SHC Semi-Final. [Tom Keith]

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SEE PAGES 11, 12, 13 & 14 Sadhbh O'Brien from Pรกirc na mBlรกth, Ballinroad pictured with Waterford's Manager Derek McGrath before the Waterford v Wexford match in Pairc Ui Caoimh. Sadhbh was one of a group who formed a lead out guard of honour for both teams. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

West Waterford AC Greenway Half Marathon Course Information THIS is perhaps one of the flattest routes for a half marathon in the country with a net elevation of -100 mts. Not only is it flat it also contains some incredible scenery along the way. From the old Workhouse built in 1850 in the beautiful village of Kilmacthomas over the Kilmacthomas Viaduct to the stunning views of the Comeragh mountains to the North, cross over Durrow Viaduct past

Durrow Railway Station where the old platform and station still stand. Then it’s on to the spectacular Ballyvoile tunnel, a 400mt long tunnel which is full of atmosphere (don’t forget to watch out for the fairy door’s on either side). Next you will cross over the Ballyvoile viaduct, blown up in 1922 but now restored to its former glory. From here you can almost smell the sea as you round the headland and

take in the spectacular views of Clonea strand and Dungarvan Bay.Then it’s downhill all the way to the finish as you take in the sights along the way, through the 12 mile mark and the playground in Ballinroad over the Clonea Road and finishing just before the Gold Coast Road. See route here: https://www.strava.com/activities/1 072404668

Ted O’Leary completes his 63rd WHEN many were recovering from the race and indeed the rain the previous evening in Ballymac, club member Ted O'Leary was up and on the road bright and early Saturday morning. After completing the 9th race in this year’s summer series in a time of 32.22 he drove to Clonmore in Co. Offaly for an MCI marathon and completed the race in 3.38 his 63rd marathon in total. As Ted says himself it just takes practice!!!

Pictured after the medal presentation for the senior ladies 5,000 m walk at the Irish Life Health national senior track and field championships held in Morton Stadium Dublin last weekend. L-R: Emma Prendiville, Farranfore Mainevalley AC Silver, Kate Veale, West Waterford AC Gold and Veronica Burke, Ballinasloe and District AC bronze.

Pictured is Sean Stilwell clearing the water in the 3,000m Steeplechase final at the Irish Life Health national senior track and field championships held in Morton Stadium Dublin last weekend.

25th Annual Marine Climb on Friday, August 4th RACE number 10 in the 11 race 23rd annual Intersport Elverys /Asics summer series 2016 will take place on Friday, August 4th next at 7.30 pm with the 25th annual Marine Climb 6 mile road race. A large turn-out is expected for this race as it’s always a great test as to how our current form is. Our thanks to sponsor of 25 years Christy and Helen O’Neill of the Marine Bar. The club is grateful to Christy and Helen and all the race committee at the Marine for all their work and help with the event for all those years and our wish is that we will continue with this association with the Marine for many more years to come. Please note race entries will be take at Dungarvan Sports Centre Quann's from 6.15 pm. Race entry is only €5 pre-registration and it will cost you €8 on race night.

Ballycotton-Churchtown South 5 mile road race THE third race of the Ballycotton summer programme takes place this Thursday, 27th July in Churchtown South at 8 pm. The race entry is €5 with entries taken in the local hall. Given that there have been exceptional numbers taking part in the other races it’s advisable to get there in plenty of time.

Deirdre Clancy completes yet another series race at the Doocey’s Bar sponsored Ballymacarbry 5 last Friday evening.

Piltown 4 this Friday night THE final race in this year's Outfield sports sponsored 3 Counties Challenge takes place in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny over the 10k distance this Friday night at 7:30 pm. This is a fast, flat 10 KM course and is a great circuit for a PB! Entries at Piltown GAA Centre from 6.30 pm in the Iverk Produce sponsored event. Fee is €10 with all the usual prizes on offer.

Running Quote MOST people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they've got a second.

WEST Waterford athletes were in action last weekend at the Irish Life Health National Track and Field championships which were held at Morton Stadium Santry over two days. Kate Veale was first in action on the Saturday in the very first event of the weekend the Ladies 5,000m walk. This was Kate's first senior outdoor national championship race in a few years and she showed much of the flair and determination of old when she lead from the front with two other athletes sticking in behind for a few laps. But when she upped the tempo after 2k she soon found herself glide away from the opposition and go on to win her 2nd national senior outdoor gold adding to her indoor gold won at the indoors earlier in the year recording a good time of 23.22 with the silver going to Emma Prendiville Farranfore Maine Valley A.C. in 24:54 and the bronze was won by Veronica Burke, Ballinasloe and District AC25:27. We wish Kate the best for the future and as all in sundry are delighted to see her progress these past few months as she tries to regain full fitness and get back to the top of her chosen sport of race walking. Thomas Houlihan was the defending title holder of the Pole Vault from last year and he was in action the following day Sunday and the Ballymacmague man to record his

second senior win in as many years, coming from a family with a great tradition of pole vaulting Thomas cleared a height of 4.55 the same height as the silver medallist Michael Bowler Enniscorthy AC. Thomas took the title on a count back, the bronze went to Raymond Walsh, Abbey Striders AC who cleared 4.25. Well done Thomas. Sean Stilwell competed on

Saturday in the 3,000m Steeplechase final and finished a creditable 5th in a time of 11.10.56 this most difficult track event. Damian Murphy competed in heat 2 of the 1,500m on Saturday but was outside the qualifying for Sundays final when he finished 13th in a time of 15.43.85. Well done to all four athletes who represented their club with distinction over the weekend.

Pictured is Thomas Houlihan who retained his National Pole Vault title at the Irish Life Health National track and field championship's last Sunday at Morton Stadium, Dublin.

Ballinameela 5k race and fun run

Ballysaggart Festival 5k THE Ballysaggart Festival is hosting a 5K Chip Timed Run on Wednesday evening, August 2nd. The race starts at 7.30 pm and a walk will start at 7.45 pm. Registration will be at Ballysaggart GAA pitch from 6.30 pm. Entry €10 for race and €5 for the walk, refreshments for all at GAA pitch after race.

Gold for Kate Veale and Thomas Houlihan at Irish Life Health Senior Track and Field Championships

Strong finish from John Roche at the Doocey’s Bar sponsored Ballymacarbry 5 last Friday evening.

IT’S great to be introducing another new race to the busy local road racing calendar as on Friday, August 25th The Ballinameela 5k road race and Fun Run will be held at 7.00pm. Registration for this new race will be at the Community Hall

from 6.00 pm. Entry fee only €8 pre-reg and €10 on race night. This course is as flat as you could imagine and one for the PB's. Club member Mark Cliffe is one of the race organisers of this race and he would love to see as many fellow

club members as possible come along and run, more to follow on this event but for now mark it in the diary. Register online at https://endurancecui.active.com/eventreg/select-race

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

23rd Annual Intersport Elverys/Asics Summer Series 2017 Race 9

22nd Annual Doocey’s Oriel Bar Ballymacarbry 5 mile road race

Michael Doocey of Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarbry presents race winner Niall Sheil, St. Killians AC with his winners prize after race number 9 in the Intersport Elverys/Asics summer series 2017

Michael Doocey of Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarbry presents Ladies race winner Leonora Kiely, West Waterford AC with his winners prize after race number 9 in the Intersport Elverys/Asics summer series 2017

Over 55 winner Gerry Cantwell with his winners prize after the Ballymacarbry 5 last Friday evening.

Over 60 category winner Joe Gough with his prize AC.

Mairéad Flynn pictured during the Doocey’s Bar sponsored Ballymacarbry 5 last Friday evening.

THE 22nd annual running of the Doocey’s Bar Ballymacarabry 5 mile road race saw a good turnout of 140 finishers despite the wet conditions last Friday evening. A great evening’s road running was witnessed by the large turnout of supporters who donned their umbrellas on the Nire road to watch the athletes on the ‘out and back’ course used this year for the second year in succession. One of the original race organisers 22 years ago and now race director to this day Frank Bolger was our honorary race starter last Friday evening once again a task he has done now for a good few years. For all of 22 past years we still have our loyal sponsor on board and we sincerely thank them again this year, Tony and Michael Doocey and all of the Doocey family for 22 years of support and sponsorship for this race. Thanks also to Michael Doocey who presented the winners with their prizes on the night also. As we mentioned already we were unable to use the wood circuit again this year, nevertheless our plan B ‘out and back’ road circuit was met with glowing reports Thanks to Danny O'Rourke and all at the Community Centre for permitting the use of the fabulous facilities. Entries were taken at the hall and changing and showers were also available which was really appreciated by one and all. Thanks to those who provided the sandwiches, tea etc. To Ann for looking after the prizes and to Ann, Liam, Ray, Sharon and Jim for the entries and results. Thanks to Jamie who was on duty out on the course doing his usual brilliant job. Thanks to Liam O'Donnell on van duty. Our thanks and appreciation to the Spellman family who provided the water station at mile 2 and 4. This was much appreciated by the runners. All in all another great community effort saw a most enjoyable nights racing in the beautiful Nire valley, see you all in 2018 when we will do it all over again. NIALL SHEIL BRINGS THE SPOILS TO WEXFORD Weather conditions were wet but none the less it wasn't a bad evening for road running as it was mild with little or no wind on our ‘out and back’ 5 mile course last Friday evening as a good entry of 140 athletes toed the start line. Frank Bolger blew the starter’s whistle and the large field were on their way out the Nire road. From the gun a group of 3 broke clear from the field, Niall Blackwell West Waterford AC, Niall Sheil, St. Killian's AC and Kevin O'Leary, East Cork AC and these three provided us who had the privilege to be in the lead car with a thrilling race as all three shared the lead through various sections of the 5 mile race. Passing the first mile in 5.15 it was youngster Blackwell who was setting the tempo with the other two on his shoulder by mile 2 in 10.45. O'Leary had a little twist at front running but again a handkerchief

would cover the three athletes. Just before the turning point on the road for the out and back course Niall Blackwell had opened up a slight gap on the two chasers and looked like he might pull off a famous win over the other two as he looked to be very strong at this stage. He passed 3 miles in 16.10 but soon after this point of the race the very experienced Wexford man Sheil had closed the gap. By mile 4 in 21.10 they both were locked together with Blackwell not giving up his hope of talking the win and the East Cork man wasn't too far behind either as he was giving his all to stay in touch. With a half mile to go the race turned topsy turby as Sheil upped the tempo to open a gap on Blackwell who was starting to feel the pressure from his earlier efforts. Niall Sheil stayed ahead after a mammoth last mile and crossed the finish line in a time of 26.15 to take the title for this year. Speaking of very fast last miles there was none more impressive either than the final mile Kevin O’Leary put in as he managed to catch Blackwell just before the line to claim back 2nd in 26.20 with the brave Niall Blackwell just 10 seconds behind the East Cork man for 3rd 26.30. All three were faster than the winning time from last year which was 26.42. Well done to all three top runners for such an honest and sporting battle and especially our own Niall Blackwell for taking the race by the scruff of the neck and giving it a right go. The over 40 category was claimed by Mossie Keogh, West Waterford AC in 28.48 with the over 45 prize going to Peter Duggan, St. Josephs AC 31.03. Ray Hahesy, West Waterford AC 30.22 was the winner in the over 50 category, Gerry Cantwell, West Waterford AC 33.51 claimed the over 55 prize and Joe Gough West Waterford AC took the over 60 prize in 31.17. DOOCEY'S BAR BALLYMACARBRY 5 MILE ROAD RACE 2017 Men 1st Niall Sheil, St. Killians AC 26.15 2nd Kevin O'Leary East Cork AC 26.20 3rd Niall Blackwell West Waterford A.C 26.30 Men’s Categories 1st O/40 Mossie Keogh West Waterford A.C. 28.48 1st O/45 Peter Duggan St Josephs A.C. 31.03 1st O/50 Ray Hahesy West Waterford A.C. 30.22 1st O/55 Gerry Cantwell West Waterford A.C. 33.51 1st O/60 Joe Gough West Waterford A.C. 31.17 LEONORA KIELY KEEPS IT IN THE FAMILY WHEN WINNING LADIES EVENT The ladies winner of this year's race in Ballymacarbry brought with it an interesting little story as we discovered that West Waterford's Leonora Kiely is related to our long time sponsors at Dooceys Bar. Leading from the gun Leonora broke clear of the rest of the ladies

field and was truthfully never in any danger of getting caught. She recorded a time of 34.37 to take her very first not alone Ballymacarbry race win but her first series win ever and it was a nice occasion for her as she is a close family relation to our sponsors and indeed Tony Doocey is her godfather also. So it was nice to see this year's winner has such a close association with our sponsors the Doceys family. The runner-up for 2017 was Elaine Horgan, Clonmel AC in 35.40 which was good running also from the Tipperary woman as she had to keep the pace at a good tempo to hold off West Waterford's Maria White who is improving with every outing. Maria clocked a time of 25.57 for a deserving 3rd position on the night. The category prizes were over 35 Sharon Nugent West Waterford AC 37.35. The over 40 winner was Kate Wall Clonmel AC 36.31. Kate also won this category in 2016 but how about her time improvement from last year when she ran a time of 39.56. The over 45 title went to Brigid Coffey, West Waterford AC 37.32 and just like Kate, Brigid improved her time greatly from 2016 when she clocked a time of 38.18. The over 50 category winner again just like the last two categories was retaining her age title as Anna Byrne Clonmel AC won in a time of 36.00 and it certainly was a night of huge time improvements as she knocked a whopping 3 minutes and 28 seconds off her 2016 offering. Josie Uí Chuirrin took a deserved over 55 prize for first finisher in a time of 40.17. Well done to all our ladies individual winners. Ladies 1st Leonora Kiely West Waterford A.C. 34.37 2nd Elaine Horgan Clonmel A.C 35.40 3rd Maria White West Waterford A.C. 35.57 1st O/35 Sharon Nugent West Waterford A.C. 37.35 1st O/40 Kate Wall Clonmel A.C. 36.31 1st O/45 Brigid Coffey West Waterford A.C. 37.32 1st O/50 Anna Byrne Clonmel A.C. 36.00 1st O/55 Josie Ui Chuirrin West Waterford AC 40.17

Brendan McGrath comes into complete the Doocey’s Bar sponsored Ballymacarbry 5 last Friday evening.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Tuesday Treats – 11th July - 9 hole sfd. Cat 1 1st Eddie Ahearne (20) 20pts, 2nd Tomas Curran (19) 19pts. Cat 2 1st Des Cleary (14) 23pts, 2nd Richard Ronayne (11) 21pts. Cat 3 1st Jerome Murphy 22 pts, 2nd Karl Duggan 20 pts. Al Eile Stud Open Gents Singles – Wednesday, 19th July 1st Denis Gaffney (4) 39 pts Carton House GC, 2nd Kevin O’Mahoney (19) 38 pts b9, Extra Qualifiers Eoin Conway (3) 38 pts. CSS 36 pts. Open 13 Hole 3 Person Scramble – Friday, 21st July – Dungarvan Nissan 1st Philip Walsh, Ronan Foley & Percy Walsh nett 40.9; 2nd Pat Curran, Noel Murray & Pat Power nett 41.8; Best Ladies: Ellen Foley, Patricia Doyle & Peig Foley nett 44.2 Gold Coast GC. Open Gents 18 Hole Singles Strokeplay – Saturday, 22nd July – David Hayes 1st. Niall Blackwell (16) 65, 2nd. Michael Walsh (18) 69 b9, Roscrea, Gross: Denis Gaffney (4) 75, Carton House, 3rd. John Quinn (14) 69. CSS: 72. Open Fourball with a Difference – Sunday, 23rd July – McGurk’s Golf 1st. Tom Dunphy (10) & Barry Hennessey ((12) 44pts - Dundrum. 2nd. Luke Swayne (11) & Robbie Dalton (13) 43pts. 3rd. Simon Kelly (6) & Lanson Kelly (11) 42pts b6. OPEN WEEK FRIDAY 21st TO SUNDAY, 30th JULY Monday, 24th July – Open Juniors Competition. Ladies and gents 9 hole from 2pm. Sponsored by Dawn Meats. Tuesday, 25th July –18 Hole 3 Person Champagne Scramble. Ladies, gents or mixed. Sponsored by Terra Nua Building Contractor. Wednesday, 26th July – Open Gents 18 Hole Sfd. – C2C

Broadband. Thursday, 27th July – Ladies Day. Open 18 hole 3 Person Rumble – Murray’s Pharmacy. Open Gents 9 hole from 6 pm. Friday, 28th July – Open Gents 18 Hole sfd Singles. Deise Golf World. Ladies Open 9 hole Singles from 6pm. Saturday, 29th July – Open Gents 18 Hole Fourball – FDC. Sunday, 30th July – 2 Person Scramble. Ladies, Gents or Mixed. Country Store. TOP 20 FINISH FOR SEAMUS IN ALABAMA Seamus Power was playing in the Barbasol Championship at RTJ Trail’s Grand National course in Alabama. He had an opening round of 68 on Thursday which saw him finish the day tied for 23rd on three under par. On Friday Seamus carded a round of 70, one under par. He was now on 4 under par and in tied 48th for the event. On Saturday the West Waterford man was in firing form and blasted home a seven under par 64 moving up 34 places on the leaderboard to tied 14th on 11 under par. On Sunday Seamus had a round of 69, two under par, which saw him finish on 13 under par for the event and placed in tied 18th position. Unfortunately time is running out for Seamus to make the top 125 before the FedEx Cup playoffs but he will tee it up in next week’s RBC Canadian Open and the Barracuda Championship in Reno before the final regular season event, the Wyndham Championship from August 17th20th. SUPER SUNSHINE RAFFLE Have you got your ticket? Draw take place in the clubhouse on Sunday, 6th August. Fancy 5 nights

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

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Sun 23rd July, 18 Hole Singles S/F. Sponsored by Dermot O’Leary Agri. 1st Kieran Alcock (13) 43 pts; 2nd Philip Walton (21) 36 pts. CSS: Sun 68 (37) Tuesday, 18th July Bacon Result. (Tombstone) 1st Willie Henry, Paddy Conlon, Larry Kiely 12th. Friday Mixed: 1st Mag Morrissey, Seamus Neville 31 pts; 2nd Daphne Power, Martin Rafferty 32 pts. BLACKWATER MOTORS TOP 40 OPEN 12HLS QUALIFIERS. Please note that this qualifier can be played on any day from Monday to Friday inclusive and feel free to invite or encourage friends to participate. Entry €5. Weekly winner is Kevin Foley, 22 pts

FIXTURES Sat./Sun. 29/30th July, 18 hole stroke, (goy) Sponsored by Gary Baverstock. Mon. to Friday inclusive. Blackwater Motors Top 40 Open Qualifiers. Tuesday, 25th July, Bacon competition at 6 p.m. If you’re going to be late please ring ahead and we’ll add you to the last out brigade (058) 54026. Thursday, 27th July the seniors gather for tee-off at 10.30 am. Tea or Coffee and always a story post golf. Friday Night Mixed at 6.30, come along for a fun 9 holes, tea, brack agus craic. Entry €3. STORY OF THE WEEK Due to the Knockanore Parish Hall Classic on Saturday we only had our usual weekend competition on Sunday. As Waterford hurlers

Bryson de Chambeau - The West Waterford Connection – Bryson had his first win on the USPGA Tour last weekend and Seamus Power also finished well in the same event. Back in September 2015 when Gary Hurley played in the history making win in the Walker Cup, Bryson was part of the losing U.S. team. He is pictured here wearing his West Waterford hat with members of Gary’s green army. West Waterford’s professionals playing with the best in the business. for 2 people in The Algarve plus €300 cash. Well it could be you if you buy a ticket in our Sunshine Raffle. FRIDAY OPEN 9 HOLE COMPETITION Our Friday 9 hole competition is now up and running and is being very well supported. This competition is open to ladies and gents and can be played any time during the day subject to booking. CLUB SINGLES SPONSORED BY PAT MURPHY Thank you to all who have played their matches in the singles matchplay. Please check notice board for updates. CLUB FOURBALL SPONSORED BY QUINLAN BUTCHERS We have now reached the quarter final stage in the club fourball and we wish to thank the players for their co-operation to date. Keep up the good work and keep an eye on the dates for completion of the next round. BELVEDERE TROPHY We travelled to Lismore on Monday, July 17th for the first leg of the Belvedere semi-final. On a scorcher of an evening we got a stern test from the hosts and were fortunate to come away with 11⁄2 matches. Manager Edward Hickey

will reshuffle his team for the return leg at West Waterford on Tuesday, 1st August. Home advantage alone will not be enough to secure victory and everyone will have to raise their game if we are to progress to the county final and secure the illusive 3 in-a-row. NINE HOLE COMPETITIONS AT WEST WATERFORD Our Tuesday Treats and the Friday Open competitions are proving to be a major attraction at West Waterford. Both are Open competitions and afford the opportunity for members and visitors alike to enjoy 9 holes in a friendly atmosphere. Don’t worry if you come on your own as you are sure to meet a playing partner. We are delighted to see some former members returning for our 9 hole competitions. You are most welcome and should you decide to rejoin, Austin or Gillian will be delighted to discuss terms with you. Summer is here so why not avail of the West Waterford welcome and enjoy the excellent facilities available at our club. We look forward to seeing you. JUNIOR NOTES Junior Competition Results – Tuesday, 18th July. 18 Hole Competition Kindly Sponsored by Richie Queally: 1st Kyle O’Donnell

(34) 42pts, 2nd Oisin McHugh (26) 40pts, Gross Ciarán Power 26 Gross, 4th Jack Ronayne (27) 37pts, Best 36 Conall O’Ceallaigh 36pts, 13 Hole Competition: 1st Adam Mulligan (36) 24pts, 2nd Jack Power (36) 20pts Junior Competition Thursday 20th July - 13 Hole: 1st Tom O’Connell (28) 28pts, 2nd Jack Ronayne (27) 26pts, Gross Ciarán Power (10) 17pts, 3rd Rian O’Dwyer (35) 25pts, 4th Niall Blackwell (16) 25pts, Best 36 Mark Blackwell. 14 Hole: 1st Rory Curran (33) 31pts, 2nd Sean Lennon (28) 28pts. Next Competition: Open Junior Competition Monday, 24th July. July Golf Camps: CAMP 3: Wed. 26th-Sat. 29th Girls 11.00 am-12.30 pm Boys 1.30 pm-3.00 pm. Cost €25 per pupil. 086 352 1070 twmurphy9@gmail.comAdd to West Waterford Golf Club LADIES OPEN WEEK Friday 21st to Sunday, 30th July. Thursday, 27th July - Open 3 Person Rumble kindly sponsored by Murrays Pharmacy. Presentation of all outstanding prizes will be held on Thursday, 27th July, after the Open Rumble

and Michael Sheehan from the Wine Buff will also be on hand with some wines to taste. RESULTS Sunday 16th or Thursday 20th – 18 Hole Stroke (GOY/Medals), sponsored by Glanbia Countrylife: Mary Lou Carroll (20) 69 nett; Catherine Ruane (36) 70 nett; Joan Sheehan (20) 72 nett. Our Junior Girls took to the fairways again on Tuesday last and again some great golf was played and the girls enjoyed themselves. 1st Emma Fleming; 2nd Katie McHugh; 3rd Clare Walsh. Well done to you all girls. FIXTURES Mná Eile Qualifier on Thursday, 3rd August. Thursday, 10th August – 18 Hole S/F – sponsored by Cass & Co (rescheduled from 13th July). July 9 hole – Stroke (ongoing 2 cards to count) – sponsored by Marie T. Curran. EILEEN MURPHY FOURSOMES QUALIFIER Eileen Murphy Foursomes Qualifier – on for the month of July and winning pair will represent the West Waterford Golf Club at Cork Golf Club on Monday, 4th September – details on notice board.

were on duty against a rising Wexford we didn't expect the numbers to be high. How wrong can you be. The wonderful weather conditions was also an encouragement for those who had no interest in the game. Congratulations to Waterford who now have to get over a mighty Cork in the All Ireland semi-final on the 13th of August. On any week when you shoot 43 pts you would think correctly that you deserve the first prize. So it is for Ballyduff man Kieran Alcock who played a dream 18 holes to claim the first spot of two available for this week. He had six pars on the first 9 to be only 4 over and 21 pts. To his credit he kept the good form going with encouragement no doubt from his playing partner Liam Power, also from Ballyduff. The back 9 was even better as he had birdies on the par five fifteenth and then to finish off the game he had another on the 18th. Great to see a man not holding back and allowing himself discover how good he can be. In the second spot is Leeds F.C. supporter Philip Walton who went around with President Shaun Power and David Murphy. Philip's form has changed for the better recently as shown in the Captain’s prize last week. It was a game of two halves for him as he struggled a little on the first nine blanking the 4th and 7th. ending with 16 pts. Unlike his

beloved Leeds he has more steel and stuck to the task to accumulate 20 pts on the way home. Good to see you in the winning enclosure again Philip Thanks to all who played and congratulations to our winners OPEN QUALIFIER INFO Our weekly Open 12hls Qualifier continues to attract a good number each week. We appeal to all our members to make an effort to invite a visitor to play with you. Note that the competition can now be played on any day from Monday to Friday inclusive. The top 40 players at the end of September will play in a final 18 hls Singles Stableford BELVEDERE TROPHY After our win last week of 3.5 to 1.5 against West Waterford it has been reported that the team are in secret training for the return visit on Tuesday, 1st August with a tee-off time of 4 p.m. A difference of 2 holes is all there is between us so Lismore will have to be at their best. Please come out and support the team for all or even part of the game. GOLFER OF THE YEAR After the Captain’s Prize last week we expected there to be a change at the top of the leader board but tis not to be. John McGrath from Cappoquin and James Bennett from Ballysaggart still lead. Sunday morning player Denis McCarthy has now crept into 2nd place from Owen Bennett on 12 pts. In 4th spot and

dangerous because they are picking up points at every opportunity are Craig Scotton,Tony Hennebry, Cal Aherne and Captain’s prize winner P.J. Coughlan. Next week we have another G.O.Y. competition with Gary Baverstock being the sponsor. JUNIOR GOLF NEWS The winners last week were: Lisa O'Keeffe, Gemma Corcoran and Michael McGrath with 27. They won on the back 2. LISMORE LADIES GOLF The ladies had a great outing to the Gold Coast last Monday, and the top three teams were only separated by the B9 and the B6. It should be noted that many of the participants on the winning teams were up dancing the night away on the previous evening at the Captain's do. Maybe that's the way to do it folks! Great fun, golf and craic was had on the outing, here's to the next one. We have a packed schedule for the next few weeks, Ladies open 3 ball event on the 30th July and 3rd August, kindly sponsored by Dermot O'Leary Agri. Also we have the President's prize to the Ladies and Gents on the 11th, 12th & 13th August - Kindly presented by Mr. Shaun Power. Get out practicing the golf and the dancing. Make sure when you are in the clubhouse to read the notices so you don't miss out on any upcoming competitions or any changes that

are taking place. NB* - The Lady Captain's has been postponed until Saturday 2nd of September - put it in your diaries now ladies. Our very popular Seniors golf is back on Thursdays at 10.30 am - All Welcome. Mixed golf back on Friday nights from 6.30 pm - all welcome. RESULTS Monday, 17th July 1st: Sheila Denn, Esther Hornibrook & JoJo Tobin 73pts B9; 2nd: Joan Cahillane, Gretta Barry & Betty Daly 73pts B6; 3rd: Daphne Power, Connie Dowd & Agnes Hurley 73pts. FIXTURES Sun. 23rd & Wed., 26th July - 18 Holes S/F GOY Ballyin Cup - Kindly Sponsored by FBD Midleton Sun. 30th July & Wed. 2nd Aug Ladies Open 3 ball event. - Time sheet in operation - get inviting ladies - Kindly sponsored by Dermot O'Leary Agri. Sun. 6th & Wed. 9th Aug - 18 Holes Stroke Medal Fri. 11th, Sat. 12th & Sun. 13th President's prize to the Ladies and Gents - Kindly presented by Mr. Shaun Power. All Competitions are subject to change so please check the notice board regularly for any changes. Fees now due since Nov. 1st, please forward all forms and cheques/cash to Mr. John McGrath the clubs registrar.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net LAST Monday saw a fantastic entry for our weekly Seniors Open competition with over 130 entries taking to the course. Players from 17 different clubs took to our course and reports suggest all of our visitors enjoyed their Dungarvan experience. Our JB Carr team were in action last week away to Ballykisteen in the first leg of the Munster semi-final. However things did not go to plan and we now face a 4-1 deficit in the home leg. It’s not the first time this year that we have faced such a deficit so the boys remain optimistic that they can produce a performance to get us out of jail. Route 66 was the popular number this week with Sylvia Phelan, Mai O’Brien and Graham Nagle shooting 66 to win on Saturday. But our Golfer of the week award goes to Carmel Fox. After a long Winter lay-off due to injury Carmel took the honours on Tuesday with a great score of 68 to win by one from our esteemed Lady Captain Christine. All members are reminded that every competition and away scores must be reported to the Competition committee. This is done by following the competition rules and for away scores, you must fill out the sheet posted in the locker room. Our Lady members are very efficient at following competition rules but our gentleman

need to improve. Sunday’ stroke tournament had an entry of 61 but 21 failed to return a score. The Competition committee have promised that action will be taken so you have been warned. Sanctions include loss or suspension of handicap. GENTS RESULTS Mon. 17th Open Seniors: 1 Graham Mullard (18) 43, 2 Denis O’Brien (18) 41, 3 Tom Conway (11) 41, 4 Tony Condon (Gold Coast) (20) 41. Wed. 19th South Munster Seniors: CAT 0-15 1 Joe Kirby Cahir Park (13) 37, 2 Ml Hanrahan (Youghal) 10 37, CAT 2 (16-20) 1 Pat Murphy Macroom (20) 38, 2 Paul Morrisson (17) 34, CAT 3 20+ 1 Noel Cooney Gold Coast (24) 38, 2 Archie McLoughlin (Rafeen Creek) (24) 37. Thur. 20th Singles SPAR: 1 P Mullaney (1) 41, 2 Declan Hallahan (16) 40, Gross Alan Thomas (40) 3 Leo Crawford (17) 40, 4 Sean O’Sullivan (15) 39. Sat. 22nd Monthly Medal Stroke: 1 Graham Nagle (5) 66, 2 Kevin Coleman (8) 68, 3 Diarmuid O’Neill (7) 70, Conor Moran (11) 70 CSS 71. Sun. 23rd 1st Marc Power (18) 67, 2 Ml Kelly (10) 69, Gross Alan Harty (1) 72, 3 Paddy Kennedy (5) 69, 4 Craig O’Connor (7) 70. CSS 73.

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SCRAMBLE ON FRIDAY EVENING 2 person Mixed Scramble on Friday from 5.30 p.m. onwards. Pick your own partner or just arrive. Entry Fee is €3. Vouchers for winners. MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL OFFER Offer applies from now to 1st January 2019. Gents: €570 Ladies: €440 Couple: €840 With half due this year and the balance next year. Phone 058 44055 for more details. WHAT’S HAPPENING? Booking now open for President’s Prize, players may book in at a time that is reasonably suited to them. The draw for partners will take place on Wed., 23rd August at 4 p.m. and only players entered at this time may win the 1st prize. The Junior and Intermediate Scratch Cups will be run in September as will the Club Classic. Seanie Lenihan is playing for

Munster on Tuesday and Wednesday against the other provinces. Rafa and Rosie are contemplating their line-up for the mixed, Michael Wall is busy making the burgers for our BBQ during the President’s Skins. Good to hear that Willie is on the mend and hopefully we will see him back on the course soon. Jack, Kiki and Brian are also on the injured list and again hopefully they will be back asap. IRISH MIXED FOURSOMES We have now received official notification from the GUI regarding the Munster Semi-finals which will be held in Monkstown Golf Club on Saturday, 5th August. at 9.00 a.m. Adare Manor will play East Cork and at 9.40 a.m. Gold Coast will play Tralee. The final will take place 40 minutes after the second match. MATCH PLAY TOURNAMENTS The Competition Secretary has amended the dates for the various rounds of all the match-play competitions. Players should check with the kiosk regarding these dates as

LADIES RESULTS Open Seniors: Best Lady Kay O’Sullivan (Cobh) (31) 39. Tues. 18th Stroke (Willow and Oak) 1st Carmel Fox (28) 68, 2 Christine O’Keeffe (23) 69, Gross Breda McCarthy (6) 76, 3 Siobhan O’Meara (20) 70 nett. Best Front 9 Sylvia Phelan (19) 33.5, Best Back 9 Marian Walsh (32) 34, CSS 71. FIXTURES Mon., 24th July, 2017 = Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 18H Singles S/F. Tues., 25th July, 2017 = Open Ladies Team of 3 (Ruffles). Wed., 26th Junior Golf, Sixty.com, Youngones. Thurs., 27th, July 2017 = Thursday SPAR Open Gents 18H Singles S/F - Visitors: €15. Fri., 28th July, 2017 = Ladies 18 Hole S/F, 9H Club Invitational Scramble Shotgun Start 7p.m. Sat., 29 July,l 2017 = Gents Peter Cusack Mem. Trophy S/F (Classic Gents) / Ladies S/F (Cisoria). Sun., 30 July, 2017 = Gents Singles S/F + Ladies Current & Past Captains/Pres 2 Person Rumble. Mon., 31st July, 2017 = Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 18H Singles S/F. Tues., 1 Aug., 2017 = Open Team of 3 (Garvey's). SIXTY.COM Next 60.com Wed., 26th July at 2 pm. If you are aged 60 or over and you are interested in joining the 60.com we would be delighted to see you. Just turn up any Wednesday at the above starting time. YOUNGONES Date for your diary Outing to Waterford Castle Wed. Aug 16th. PRO SHOP NEWS As always, our resident PGA professional David continues to offer fantastic value to both members and visitors alike. Buy a dozen Titleist golfballs from David and you will receive a poker chip allowing you to enter a Grand Draw for a trip

to USA. Buy a Motocaddy S1 electric trolley with a choice of lead or lithium battery and David will give you a Motocaddy Lite series bag FREE. You can now turn your smartphone into a golf GPS system using the golf caddy pro app. Download the app from www.golfcaddyapp/davidhayes/ and you can receive a 15-month subscription for the price of 12 months as well as a FREE 15-day trial. Also, this week David is hosting a Callaway Demo day on Tuesday, 11th July allowing members to get a free custom fit for the latest Callaway products. Custom fitting is strictly by appointment only so contact the Pro-Shop. For all other offers and services provided by David log into David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. JUNIOR NEWS The John Casey Shield takes

pride of place this Wednesday as the latest event in our junior Summer season is up for grabs. The event as always is kindly sponsored by Jane Casey Florist and we expect a full timesheet. All junior events at Dungarvan are open to visitors so feel free to invite a friend. Last week’s event the All Rounder trophy was a great success despite the weather. Jack Mulligan from West Waterford proved to be a worthy winner shooting 42 points. Jack Power took the PreJunior title with 27 points over 9 holes with Megan O’Riordan proving to be best girl with 21 points. Presentations for all outstanding competitions including the Knocknagranagh Shield, Pennant Cup and All Rounder Trophy takes place this Wednesday at 4.30. Tuition for our beginners and

Pre-Juniors continues next Saturday under the watchful eye of Club Professional David Hayes ably assisted by Niamh Reynolds. Girls coaching takes place at 2 pm followed by the boys at 3 pm. All are welcome. JUNIOR GIRLS GOLF TASTER SESSION Venue: Dungarvan Golf Club Start Date: Wednesday, 5th July Every Wednesday for July and Aug., 2017 Cost €5 per session Time 12noon to 1p.m. Equipment Provided Sample chipping, putting and long game Fun, friendly environment Why not give it a try! Enjoy some exercise, fresh air and socializing with your friends and family! Girls aged 8 – 17 years are welcome to attend! To book a place contact Irene 058 43310

the onus is on the players concerned to make sure that all matches are completed in time. NOTES FOR YOUR DIARY A number of changes to the fixture calendar due to the involvement of various teams in GUI competitions. The following are the re-scheduled fixtures for July and August: Saturday, 29th July: Club Competition. Sunday, 30th July: Club Competition. Saturday, 5th August: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Sunday, 6th August: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 12th August: Saturday Half Sub Qualifier. Sunday, 13th August: Monthly Medal. GOY. Saturday, 19th August: Club Competition. Sunday, 20th August: VicePresident's Prize White, presented by Michael Cronin, S/ford GOY. Friday, 25th August: Qualifying Round President's Prize presented by John Queally. Saturday, 26th August: Qualifying Round President's Prize presented by John Queally. Sunday, 27th August: President’s Prize Final Round. FIXTURES Wednesday, 26th July: 9 Holes Singles. Friday, 28th July: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 29th July: Club Competition. Sunday, 30th July: Club Competition. Tuesday, 1st August: Open

Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+. RESULTS Tuesday, 18th July: Open Seniors, CSS Gents 39 pts, Ladies 35 pts. 1st: Peter Byrne (19) 41 pts Williamstown. 2nd: Paddy Walsh (13) 40 pts. 1st Lady: Liz Joy (30) 35 pts Clonmel. Friday, 21st July: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts. 1st: John Flynn (11) 43 pts. Gross: Seanie Lenihan (7) 34 pts. Saturday, 22nd July: Half Sub Qualifier, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Michael Lenihan (2) 41 pts. 2nd: Shane Callinan (9) 39 pts. Gross: Micheal White (1) 33 pts. Sunday, 23rd July: Open Singles, CSS 38 pts. 1st: Declan Kiely (11) 42 pts. 2nd: Paul O’Dea (21) 41 pts. Gross: Ger Bagge (5) 34 pts. 3rd: Austin Kiely (11) 40 pts. LADIES NOTES Scramble on Friday Evening: 2 person Mixed Scramble on Friday from 5.30 p.m. onwards. Pick your own partner or just arrive. Entry Fee is €3. Vouchers for winners. Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. 18 Hole 2 Card Ongoing Competition sponsored by Murray’s Chemist. 9 Hole Qualifying S/F Competition every Wednesday (Ladies and Gents). Mon. 24th-Sat. 29th Eileen Murphy Foursomes Qualifier. Sat. 29th-Sun., 30th July 18 Hole sponsored by David Hayes (GOY). Results: 18 Hole Champagne Scramble sponsored by Shaws: 1st Aisling

Fennell, Jean O’Donovan, Aoife McGovern W/Wat 84 pts. 2nd Michelle Mernin D/van, Mairead Ryan, Angela O’Connor G/Coast 81 pts; 3rd Margaret O’Sullivan, Eileen Carroll Youghal, Fidelma Fitzgerald D/van 79 pts. Eileen Murphy Foursomes Qualifier: This competition will run for a week from Mon. 24th – Sat., 29th July, please arrange your own partners and markers!! Sheila Norris Singles Match Play and Ladies Club Foursomes: Draw has now been made for above match play competitions; please refer to draw sheets for pairings and dates of matches. Best of luck to all!! Presentation of Prizes: Presentation of all outstanding prizes takes place on Wednesday, 2nd August at 7 pm sharp in the Bunker Bar, please attend if you are in receipt of a prize to avoid embarrassment to sponsors and our lady Captain. Committee Meeting: The next committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, 2nd August at 8 p.m. Irish Mixed Foursomes: The semi-finals will be held in Monkstown GC on Saturday, 5th August when our ladies and gents will meet Tralee GC in the morning and hopefully will be meeting either Adare Manor or East Cork in the afternoon. Practice sessions are ongoing at the moment and the final pairings are yet to be announced but we are confident that Rafael and Rosie will pull out the stops to field the perfect team!! Wishing all involved the very best of luck on the

day, and the champagne will be on ice here at the Gold Coast!! Ladies outing to Mt. Wolseley GC: An outing has been organised by our Lady Captain Ger to the famous Mt. Wolseley golf course on Saturday, 12th August, a date not to be missed to avail of the exclusive package procured – 1BBD+ 1 Round of Golf for the inclusive price of €129pps. Golf and dinner package has also been arranged for those not wishing to stay overnight and the cost is €65 per person, please add your name and €50 deposit before July 24th to secure your place. All details and further information posted in kiosk, hurry and get your name on sheet as numbers are limited!! Membership Offers: If you are contemplating a new activity and making new friends for 2017 we have the answer, why not join us here at the Gold Coast!! There are many good reasons for joining us, firstly we are an extremely friendly bunch who are always delighted to welcome new members and visitors alike, secondly our course is open all year round due to its natural drainage and last but not least the scenery is breathtaking!! We here at the Gold Coast are very proud of our course and it’s natural beauty, if you would like to sample same, please contact Bob or Mark on 058-44055 for some very tantalizing deals on offer at the moment for new members. There are always ladies available to take out new beginners and group lessons are arranged with a professional when the golfing season starts.

Dungarvan Golf Club Open Fortnight 18 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Tom Daly, Catering. Front Row L-R: Patsy Horsom, winner; Tom Daly, Sponsor; Ethan Raher, 3rd. Back Row L-R: Liam Carroll, President; Séan O Ciarba, Vice-Captain; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain; Declan Walsh, Captain. [Pat Crowley]

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Roisin Dunphy.

Leah Sheridan.

Tao Behan.

Mary Kate Curran

Clodagh Carroll

Kelly Ann Hogan

Keeley CorbettBarry

Annie Fitzgerald

Briannagh Nic Craith

Aoife Brazil

Sheena McGuckian Aoife Fitzgerald

Sarah Lacey

Megan Foran

Claragh McCann

Ellen Kirwan

Emma Flynn

Emma Power

Caoimhe Ahearn

Emma Stubbs

Hannah Flynn

Jodie Tuohy

Caoimhe Hassett Shiona Dunphy

Aoife Kennedy

Kirsty Green

Carla Dunford

Rosie Landers.

Cora Murray.

Meadhbh Kiernan

Saoirse Hennebry Waterford Management under 16 Team.

ALL-IRELAND LADIES UNDER 16 FINAL

Close fought encounter anticipated in Callan WATERFORD V KILDARE Callan GAA grounds Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday, 26th July at 7 p.m WATERFORD and Kildare Ladies renew old rivalries at under 16 level when they contest this year’s All- Ireland final tonight (Wednesday) in Callan, Co. Kilkenny. This promises to be an intriguing and closely fought encounter between two very even teams, who will give it their all to bring the coveted trophy home. Both teams

having won their respective provincial finals, qualified for the final the hard way overcoming large deficits when all seemed lost in their semi-finals. In the semis Waterford defeated Monaghan by a single point 1-15 to 3-8 coming back from being eight points down after only 20 minutes. Kildare did something similar, overturning a Roscommon lead of five points with 8 minutes to go to win by two points on a score line of Kildare 3-8; Roscommon 1-12. Both teams are very strong in all areas of the field and pride themselves on their team work. For Kildare Orlaith Sullivan is a forward of note, scoring a grand total of 3-4 in their semi-final including 2-2 in their last gasp comeback and she needs to be watched carefully. Ciara Price is another good forward and Claire Nugent at full back and Mia Doherty in the corner they have two resolute

defenders. Sally Murphy came on as a sub in the semi final and really took over at midfield to turn the tide in the Lilywhites favour. Waterford have a very experienced team and are strong all over the field. There are eleven clubs represented on the panel from Ballyduff Upper all the way down to Gaultier in the East. Rosie Landers is an excellent goalkeeper and is going for her second All-Ireland under 16 medal having been on the team that won two years ago. The full backs are strong and resolute with great players like Roisin Dunphy, Leah Sheridan, Carly Dunford, Kirsty Green, Ellen Kirwan and Claragh Mc Cann all in the running for selection. In the half line Tao Behan, Cora Murray and Mary Kate Curran who along with goalie Rosie, Keeley Corbett Barry and Annie Fitzgerald are seeking their second medal at this grade provide a formidable barrier and will not be

easily beaten. In mid-field Kelly Anne Hogan and Keeley Corbett Barry are very hard working and are great to set up attack after attack and provide plenty of possession for a forward line who know how to score. In the forward line there are many dangerous players with an eye for goal. Briannagh Nic Craith makes a welcome return after illness, captain Annie Fitzgerald leads the attack from centre forward, ably aided by her club mates Clodagh Carroll, Jodie Tuohy and Emma Flynn. Aoife Brazil was one of the many heroes from the semifinal contributing that all important goal and alongside her in the full forward line you have players of the calibre of Sarah Lacey, Annie Fitzgerald and Sheenagh McGuckian who are capable of ripping any defence to shreds. This is a very strong team and manager Johnny Troy is also sure in the knowledge

that players like Megan Foran, Caoimhe Ahearn, Caoimhe Hassett, Saoirse Hennebry, Emma Power, Emma Stubbs, Meadhbh Kiernan, Aoife Kennedy and Shiona Dunphy will not be found wanting when they are called upon to play their part. EPIC ENCOUNTER EXPECTED It promises to be an epic encounter, management team of Johnny Troy, Paul Fitzgerald, Kevin Barry, Fionnuala Flynn, Gráinne Costello, Hannah Flynn and Bríd Dunphy have this team prepared to the very best for the last few months. It will be close but if Waterford play the football that they are capable of doing, Johnny Troy and his team will be bringing the under 16 All Ireland title back to Waterford for the second time in three years. Best of luck to all concerned. Throw-in, in Callan GAA grounds Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday, 26th July is at 7 p.m with Eamonn Moran in charge of the whistle.

WATERFORD GAA RESULTS

6 to 7 year old group with Coach Aoife Landers at the Brickeys Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Bushy Park GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior B Football Championship: Clashmore Kinsalebeg W/O Brickey Rangers Kilrossanty 1-12; Rathgormack 2-3 The Nire 5-16; An Rinn 1-3 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship Division 1: Ballygunner 2-18; Clonea 0-8 Abbeyside 3-13 Dungarvan 1-9 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship Division 2A: Passage 2-14 Roanmore 0-11 Erin’s Own 3-11; Tramore 1-3 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship Division 2B: Brickey Rangers 1-20; Portlaw 1-9 St Patrick's 3-16; St. Carthages 1-22 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship Division 3A: Kilrossanty 4-24; Stradbally 4-10 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship Division 3B: Cappoquin Affane 5-20; An Ghaeltacht 3-10 Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Junior A Hurling Championship: Bunmahon 2-16; Roanmore 3-13 Mt. Sion 4-16; Passage 1-15 Ballydurn 0-22; Ballygunner 2-8 Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Junior B Hurling Championship: Passage 4-15; Kilmacthomas 3-14

Portlaw 0-0; De La Salle 0-0 Senior Football League Group B: Clashmore Kinsalebeg 2-17; Ballinameela 1-11 Gaultier 3-13; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0-11 Senior Hurling League - Group B: Roanmore 2-28; Portlaw 0-6 The Local Bar Western Junior B Hurling Championship: Ballyduff Upper 1-11; Fourmilewater 1-11 Abbeyside W/O Dungarvan Lismore 2-13; Tallow 1-14 The Local Bar Western Junior C Hurling Championship: An Rinn 1-22; Modeligo 1-11 Kilgobinet 2-23; Modeligo 0-4 Mt. Melleray W/O Cappoquin Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs Eastern Junior C Hurling Championship: Butlerstown 5-11; St Molleran's 0-9 Ferrybank 4-14; Clonea 1-15 St Saviour's 2-10; Ballyduff Lower 1-12 Butlerstown 3-11; Fenor 1-6 The Park Hotel West Intermediate Hurling League Group 1: St Mary's W/O Shamrocks City League U-11 H Division 3: Ballygunner 11-13; Butlerstown 0-2 County U-14 H Division 1: De La Salle 4-13; Passage 1-5 Ballygunner 3-10; St Patrick's 2-6

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Important win for Kilgobinet keeps championship hopes alive Local Bar Western Junior ‘C’ Hurling Championship

Team captains Tomas Fahey (Kilgobinet) and Gavin Foley (Modeligo) shake hands before their junior hurling championship match at the Fraher Field.

Kilgobinet …………………. 2-23; Modeligo …………………….. 0-4. THE importance of this win by Kilgobinet over Modeligo’s second fifteen was of more value than the decisiveness of it at the Fraher Field last Friday evening as it keeps their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of this junior ‘C’ championship alive. Losses to date to Glen Rovers, Shamrocks and Abbeyside have kept Michael Guiry’s charges in the bottom half of the group table with only wins recorded against two of the teams underneath them.

Their remaining games are against The Brickeys, An Rinn and Clashmore/Kinsalebeg and the first two in particular against sides above them on the group table will be crucial in the extreme. Credit the Modeligo club, they have contested all their fixtures to date and to field a second team in itself is a big achievement for any rural club. Kilgobinet didn’t run away with this game from the outset and at the end of the first quarter Modeligo trailed by just 0-6 to 0-2. Four points late in the half by the

winners’ full forward Paul Walsh and pointed frees by Tomas Fahey put daylight between the sides at the break on a score of 0-13 to 0-2. Donal O’Keeffe from placed balls was responsible for three of Modeligo’s match scores and Micheal Power scored their only point from play at the start of the second half. Kilgobinet piled on the points with efforts from such as Walsh and Fahey again, Martin Curran, subs Joe Curtin and Philly Curran and they rounded off their scoring spree with goals by Tomas Fahey and

Local Bar Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship

Shamrocks top championship table Shamrocks ……………...… 5-15; Clashmore/Kinsalwbwg …. 2-10. PLAYED in Knockanore last Tuesday week, Shamrocks emulated Abbeyside’s five wins out of five outings in this grade and because of a slightly better scoring difference the Knockanore club are now sitting on top of the group table all the closer to a place in the knockout stages. Shamrocks scored all their goals here in the first half and with a lead of 5-6 to 0-8, there was no doubting the eventual winners. Credit Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, they battled away to the final whistle by which time they had registered a creditable scoring tally of 2-10. Padraig Tobin, Dan O’Neill, Man of the match Bernie Kelleher and Keegan O’Farrell (2) were Shamrocks’ first half goal scorers and while these green flags settled the result, there was little between the teams in general play for the full hour. Paudie O’Rourke, Phil Dee and Sean Fleming worked the scoreboard for the visitors but the goal they needed early on never materialised and when it did arrive in the

third quarter, it was too little too late to impact on the result. Edmund Leddingham scored this goal and Sean Fleming added another for a spirited Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg outfit with the final score of the game. Shamrocks, Abbeyside and Glen Rovers continue to be the front runners in this grade while the Brickeys, An Rinn and Kilgobinet may yet have a say in what is a very enjoyable championship. Shamrock’s Top Three: Bernie Kelleher, Tom O’Neill, Seamus Murphy. Clashmore’s Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Sean Fleming, Dan O’Neill, Paidi O’Rourke. Observer’s Man of the Match: Bernie Kelleher. Number of Scorers: Shamrocks 7. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 4. Scores From Play: Shamrocks 5-15 Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 2-4. Frees For: Shamrocks 7. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 10. Wides: Shamrocks 17. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 7. Score of the Match: Sean Fleming’s 29th minute point for

Clashmore / Kinsalebeg. Scorers – Shamrocks: Bernie Kelleher 1-4, Keegan O’Farrell 2-0, Dan O’Neill 1-2, Padraig Tobin 1-1, Eamonn Forbes and Billy Hynes 0-3 each, Seamus Murphy 0-2. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Paidi O’Rourke 0-7 (6f), Sean Fleming 1-2, Edmund Ledingham 1-0, Phil Dee 0-1. Shamrocks: Richie Murphy; Martin Delaney, Tom O’Neill, Michael Lucey; Seanie Murphy, Seamus Murphy, Liam Dalton; Tom Roche, Billy Hynes; Padraig Tobin, Bernie Kelleher, Ed O’Neill; Keegan O’Farrell, Dan O’Neill, Eamonn Forbes. Subs: Nat Smith, Alan Kelly, Sean O’Neill, Seamie Tobin, Conor Goulding. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Robbie Deady; Ryan O’Sullivan, Conor Lynch, Donal O’Connor; Phil Dee, Dan O’Neill, Ed Beresford; Paidi O’Rourke, Sean Fleming; Kyle Cunningham, Gavin Dower, Edmund Leddingham; Declan Hickey, Noel Smith, Patrick O’Riordan. Referee: Domhnall O Murchadha (An Rinn).

Tommy Cullinan in the 55th and in the 56th minutes respectively. Scorers – Kilgobinet: Paul Walsh 0-10 (1f, 1’65’), Tomas Fahey 1-7 (2f), Tommy Cullinan 1-0, Ger Hickey 0-2 and Martin Curran 0-2 each, Joe Curtin and Philly Curran 0-1 each. Modeligo: Donal O’Keeffe 0-3f, Micheal Power 0-1. Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Jack Cullinan, Eddie Cullinan, JJ Fitzgerald; Mark Dunford, Paudie Fahey, John Murphy; Tomas Fahey, John Cass; Stephen Coffey, Martin Curran, Ger Hickey; Jimmy Cullinan, Paul Walsh, John Fennell. Subs: Tommy Cullinan, Joe Curtin, Philly Curran, Johnny Hallinan.

Modeligo: John Power; Gavin Foley, Robbie Buckley; James Ryan, Donal O’Keeffe, Anthony Reddy; Michael Bumster, Nicholas Dalton; Micheal

Power, Eoin Quinn, Gary Power; Kevin O’Neill, JP Ryan, Stevie Bumster. Subs: Jamie Meehan, Johnny Kiely, Ger Fitzgerald.

THE LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR C HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Shamrocks Abbeyside Melleray Brickeys An Rinn Kilgobnet Clashmore Modeligo Cappoquin

5 5 5 4 5 5 5 6 8

5 5 4 3 3 2 1 1 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 131 0 104 1 82 1 85 2 66 3 105 4 63 5 46 8 33

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72 52 70 35 74 71 110 172 59

59 52 12 50 -8 34 -47 -126 -26

10 10 8 6 6 4 2 2 0

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Momentum on League Table swings Kilrossanty’s way Kilrossanty …………………1-12; Rathgormack ………………...2-3. KILROSSANTY’S win here in this local derby game went beyond a tribal victory as by winning, the green and gold are now in third place on the league table while Rathgormack are now just on four points from six games played. Kilrossanty: Cormac Heinen : Paul Lennon, Seamus Veale, Kenny Houlihan; Eoin Curran, Michael Hassett, Jack Whyte; Pa Whyte, Michael Galvin; Eoin Browne, Ciran Keating, Michael McHale; Dale Power, Fintan Walsh, Joshua Kay. Sub: John Paul Quinlan. Rathgormack: Sean Mac Eochaidh; Kevin Hennebry, John Kirwan (C), Padraig Hahassy; John

Flynn, Dean Kirwan, Declan Hennebry; Brian Connolly, Liam Connolly; Patrick Whelan, Sean Clancy, Liam Walsh; Donie Larkin, Mervyn Cummins, Donnacha Hassett. Referee: Paddy Smith (Shamrocks). There is one set of group games left to play and that will be this

Friday, July 28th. All games start at 7.30 pm. Clashmore Kinsalebeg - vs – Gaultier. Kilrossanty - vs - An Rinn. Rathgormack - vs Ballinameela. The Nire - vs Brickey Rangers . LAST WEEKEND’S RESULTS Nire 5-16; An Rinn 1-3. Gaultier 4-12; Ballinameela 0-9.

COUNTY JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Gaultier Nire Kilrossanty Clashmore Rathgormack An Rinn Ballinameela Brickeys

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12 10 8 8 4 4 2 0

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Six wins from six starts for Gaultier Gaultier ……………………. 4-12; Ballinameela ……………..… 0-9. YET again Gaultier have proven themselves to be favourites for this year’s Junior ‘B’ County football title in winning their sixth group game away from home against Ballinameela last weekend. Nire are their closest rivals and the final may well eventually be contested between these two

clubs. Gaultier: Patrick Lambe; Rory Phelan, Robin Croke, Jamie Burke; Conor Langton, Ronan McDonagh, Billy O’Sullivan; Jason Flood, Dale Cullinane; Alex Deegan, Rory Walsh, Owen Connors; Donal McCarthy, Richard Finnegan, David Cullinane. Substitutes: Paul Murphy, Thomas Connors, Michael Whitty,

Conor Cullinane, Chris Thomas. Ballinameela: John Stack; Shane McGovern, Tom Kiely, Eamonn Toal, Cian Culloo, Paraic Scanlon, Jack McGrath; James Fletcher, Aidan Ahearne; Darren Mulcahy, Eddie Walsh, Rob Shine; John Radley, Caimin Radley, Louis McGrath. Terry McCarthy. Referee: Tommy Sullivan.

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Abbeyside wins local derby Minor Hurling Championship game JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Minor Hurling Championship Division 1

Referee Thomas Walsh (Modeligo) pictured with team captains Mark Twomey (Abbeyside) and Kealan Daly (Dungarvan).

Abbeyside ………………… 3-13; Dungarvan ………………..…1-9. THERE were no surprises at the Dungarvan club grounds last Wednesday evening as Abbeyside emerged clear 0-10 winners in this first round minor hurling championship encounter which attracted a fine attendance as per tradition. Despite being reduced to fourteen men in the second quarter with the red carding of midfielder Daithi Brunnock, the visitors were always on top here against a Dungarvan side that failed to gain any foothold on proceedings throughout. Three goals in the first moiety by Bearach Moore (2) and Shane Kiely were the key scores in this latest local derby between the two clubs and with a 3-5 to 0-6 advantage at the break, a Village victory

was always on the cards here. Corner forward in the first half and midfielder when his side were at a numerical disadvantage, Tom Looby was the stand out player on view and he possesses all the attributes of a good caman wielder, skill, speed, accuracy and determination. Looby opened the scoring from play and when Bearach Moore’s long range free went all the way to the net, Abbeyside were on their way to a first outing championship win. This game was far more feisty than the recent ones at adult levels between the clubs and yellow cards were dished out early on before scores by Sean Crotty and Luke O’Callaghan brought the Blues on level terms momentarily at 1-1 to 0-4. However, a second Bearach

Moore green flag, a point by the same player and another Tom Looby score kept Dungarvan on the backfoot at 2-3 to 0-4 (20 mins) and though Luke O’Callagahan and Sean Crotty worked the scoreboard once again a further goal via Shane Kiely after they were reduced numerically left no way back for the home team. The winners won the second half by 0-8 to 1-3 with Tom Looby dominating midfield in a roaming role. He popped over three superb long range scores from play and when his side were ahead by 3-9 to 0-8, Sean Crotty’s penalty shot for the homesters went over rather than under the bar. Dungarvan raised a green flag soon after when untiring work by Luke O’Callaghan earned him a goal, 3-9 to 1-9 to raise the locals

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Minor Hurling Championship Division 2

Fine game of Minor Hurling deservingly ends level St. Pat’s …………………… 3-16; St. Carthage’s ………….… 1-22. JUSTICE was done when this first round minor division 2 game ended all square at a well prepared Bohadoon pitch last Thursday evening as both teams impressed at different stages and overall there was little or nothing between them. St. Carthage’s were very much on top in the first half at the end of which they led by 0-15 to 0-10, thanks in the main to excellent point scoring from play by Kyle Bennett early on, accurate placed ball striking by Oisin O’Gorman and scores again from play by Jordan Murphy. St. Pat’s were struggling to get scores on the board from play and it was due to St. Carthages indiscipline and Gavin Dalton’s accuracy from placed balls that there was only 0-5 the difference at the short whistle. Dalton scored eight first half points and whereas St. Carthages had thundered into the game from the outset, one could sense that the home’s team’s efforts were more gradual. The third quarter was a carbon copy of the first two with points from play by St. Carthage and scores from frees for Pat’s the order of the day but a Jack Fraher goal for Pat’s brought the teams close together for the first time at 0-17 to 1-12 and

this really ignited the match. A brace of Oisin O’Gorman pointed frees were negated by Sam Murphy Nix and Gavin Dalton (f) while a green flag by Nix in the 50th minute gave Pats the lead for the first time in the game at 2-14 to 0-19. O’Gorman’s freetaking steadied St. Carthage’s as their scores from play dried up and when a second goal by Sam Murphy Nix arrived in the 59th minute, it looked as if the contest was settled with the home team ahead by 3-15 to 021. Yet, no sooner was the green flag raised at one end, it was also raised at the road end when Oisin O’Gorman caught a high ball on the edge of the square to level proceedings at 3-15 to 1-21. A draw looked on the cars in added time before the impressive Finbarr Reaney edged Carthages in front from play with his fourth score of the match and with the second last puck of the ball Gavin Dalton replied to secure a share of the spoils for the group side. There are a lot more minor games to be played this summer but even the best of them will be difficult to match this one for its quality and excellent point scoring, thirty eight of them in all. St. Carthage’s Top Three: Oisin O’Gorman, Iarlaith Daly, Kyle Bennett.

St. Pat’s Top Three: Gavin Dalton, Sam Murphy Nix, Michael Horgan. Observer’s man of the Match: Oisin O’Gorman. Number of Scorers: St. Carthage’s 6. St. Pat’s 5. Scores From Play: St. Carthage’s 1-14. St. Pat’s 3-6. Frees For: St.Carthage’s15. St. Pat’s 16. Wides: St. Carthage’s 11. St. Pat’s 6. Score of the Match: Gavin Dalton’s 63rd minute point from play from near the sideline for St. Pat’s to level the game. Scorers – St. Carthage’s: Oisin O’Gorman 1-7 (6f, 1’65’), Kyle Bennett 0-6, Finbarr Reaney 0-4, Jordan Murphy 0-3, Elliott Coolbear and Damien Prendergast 0-1 each. St. Pat’s: Gavin Dalton 0-12 (10f), Sam Murphy Nix 2-2 Jack Fraher 1-0, Dan Booth and James Walsh 0-1 each. St. Carthage’s: Fionn O’Gorman; Conor Howard, Jeff Howard, Ryan O’Keeffe; Benjamin Shanahan-Quinn, Iarlaith Daly, Paddy Foley; Damien Prendergast, Joe Lenihan; Jordan Murphy, Finbarr Reaney, Oisin O’Gorman; Elliott Coolbear, Kyle Bennett, Ryan Bennett. Sub: Rob Crowley for Benjamin Shanahan-Quinn, Ryan Bennett for Elliott Coolbear. St. Pats: Evan McKenna; Adam Dunford, Gearoid Hallinan, Kevin Curran; Michael Horgan, Reece Stringer, David Condon; Dan Booth, Dylan McCarthy; Sam Murphy Nix, Gavin Dalton, Cillian Tobin; James Walsh, Jack Fraher, Anthony Reddy. Subs: Bernard Wright, Luke Power, Tadhg O’Gorman, Cian O’Gorman.

hopes somewhat with the amount of play they now enjoyed. FINISHED STRONGER However, Abbeyside finished strongly with three further points via Bearach Moore 0-2 (1f) and Tom Looby to run out deserving winners and get their championship campaign off to a winning start. Dungarvan will have it all to do in this division with no easy games ahead starting with an away fixture in Ballygunner this Wednesday evening. Abbeyside are at home to Mt. Sion, the winners of the under 16 championship two years ago if memory serves us correctly and this will be a good test of their championship winning potential. Abbeyside’s Top Three: Tom Looby, Bearach Moore, Mark Twomey. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Gary

Donnolly, Luke O’Callaghan, Dion Keohan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Tom Looby. On the Age: Abbeyside 7. Dungarvan 9. Number of Scorers: Abbeyside 4. Dungarvan 2. Scores From Play: Abbeyside ; 2-8. Dungarvan : 0-5. Frees For: Abbeyside 14. Dungarvan 18. Wides: Abbeyside 5. Dungarvan 8. Score of the Match: Tom Looby’s 37th minute point from play for Abbeyside. Scorers – Abbeyside: Bearach 2-5 (1-5f), Tom Looby 0-6, Shane Kiely 1-1, David Montgomry 0-1. Dungarvan: Luke O’Callaghan 1-4, Eamonn Crotty 1-5 (1-3f, 1’ 65’).

Abbeyside: Aron Beresford; Jack Kiely, Meldan Dwyer, Sean Kent; David Montgomery, Mark Twomey, Johnny Treen; Daithi Brunnock, Sean Whelan-Barrett; Ben Flynn, Shane Kiely, Bearach Moore; Jamie Walsh, James Riordan, Tom Looby. Subs: Dean Beresford, Jake Moore, Dungarvan: Seanie McGrath; Dion Keohan, Gary Donnolly, Conor Duggan; Gary O’Donnell, John Devine, Dylan Murphy; Mick Devine, Tristan Loftus; Kealan Daly, Sean Crotty, Luke O’Callaghan; James Kiely, Martin McDonagh, Brendan Cullinane. Subs: John Power, Colm O’Shea, Daniel Kiely. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo). OTHER DIVISION 1 RESULT Ballygunner 2-18; Clonea 0-8.

Brickeys complete the double over Portlaw/ Ballyduff DIVISION 2B Brickeys ……………………1-20; Portlaw/Ballyduff ………...… 1-9. AFTER beating Portlaw/ Ballyduff in the division 2 minor football semifinal, Brickeys repeated the feat in hurling in Ballyduff last Wednesday evening in the first round of the county minor hurling championship in the same grade.

Brickeys: Jack McGrath; Niall Houlihan, Jack Lombard, Rory Curran; Joey Curran, Dylan Donovan, Conor. Browne; Mikey O’Hanlon, Eoghan Curran; Darragh Power, Conor Whelan, Josh Veale; Sean Ronayne, Aidan Organ, Sean Lennon. Subs: Killian Lannon, Jerome Power, Kealan Dee Carter, Ben Veale. Portlaw/Ballyduff: Killian Dee; Ian O’Donnell, Kyle Walsh Gahan, Archie Walsh; Jack Boylan, Peter Boylan, Eoin

Walsh; Jack Behan, Ronan Dunphy; Logan O’Sullivan, Dylan Dee, Dylan Fitzgerald; Colm McDonnell, Eoin White, Shane O’Brien. Subs: Jake Halley, Cathal Daly, Reece Halley, Gavin Nolan, Conor Hill. Referee: Michael Wadding (Roanmore).

DIVISION 2A RESULTS Erins Own 3-11; Tramore 1-3. Passage 2-14; Roanmore 0-11.

The wind factor DIVISION 3A St. Mary’s ……………… 2-16; St. Olivers ……………… 1-11. PLAYING with the strong wind at home in the Ballinameela pitch last Wednesday evening, St. Olivers led this Division 3A minor hurling championship game at half-time by 1-11 to 0-5. However, Olivers failed to raise a flag in the second half

whereas Eastern side St. Mary’s 211 to run out deserving winners. St. Mary’s: Kevin Murphy, Jack Sutton, Donal Queally, Dan Dunne, John Sheehan, Percy O’Callaghan, Tommy Carberry, Paul Allen, Cameron Cleary, Jack Kirwan, Niall Dunphy, Tomas Mooney, Daniel Delaney, Bill Ridgard, Mike Halley. Mike Dunphy. St. Olivers: Cathal Daly, Jack Griffin, P. J. O’Brien, Michael Fogarty, Liam

O’Brien, David Halley, Tiernan O’Brien, Morgan Buckley, Cian Horwood, Robbie McGrath, Elliott Stackwood, Edward Walsh, Sam Hallahan, Matt McGrath, Jack O’Hara.

OTHER DIVISION 3A RESULTS Kilrossanty 4-24; Stradbally 4-10. Clan Na Gael 5-13; St. Saviours 1-8.

Fourmilewater cruise to victory DIVISION 3B Fourmilewater 1-19; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2-5. FOURMILEWATER laid down a marker for all other clubs hoping for championship success with a good win over Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in Ballymacarbry last Wednesday evening. The visitors didn’t help their own cause when both Kyle

Roche and Luke Coughlan were dismissed in the second half on two yellow cards each. Fourmilewater: Mulls Amos, Jordan Ryan, Cody Peters, Sean Boyce, Tom Barron, Sean Walsh, Tholum Guiry, Glen Cullinane, Luke Guiry, Ross Guiry, Larry Walsh, Aaron Ryan, Joey Becwers. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Danny O’Mahony, Jack Ryan, Brian Lynch,

Cian Ryan, Luke Coughlan, Tom Fleming, Kyle Roche, Jim Scanlon, Sam Fitzgerald, Ruairi Ryan, Adam Lombard, Jordan Lupton, Finn O’Sullivan, Matthew Roddy, Luke Seward. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin).

OTHER DIVISION 3B RESULTS Ardmore 3-15; Ballyduff Upper 1-21. Cappoquin 5-20; An Ghaeltacht 3-10.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

Gaelic Jottings The Last Four Standing WATERFORD are through to the last four in an enthralling race for the Liam McCarthy Cup after beating Wexford by 1-23 to 1-19 at sunny Pairc Ui Chaoimh. With 31,753 in attendance, veterans Kevin Moran (1-3) and Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh excelled for the victors, while Pauric Mahony clipped over nine frees and Maurice Shanahan also made a telling contribution after coming off the bench. Teenager Rory O’Connor was magnificent for the Slaneysiders. Na Deise, meanwhile, have won three consecutive games (against Offaly, Kilkenny and Wexford) since losing to Cork and they march on to the last four for a third successive season. TADHG SEES RED Waterford are waiting to see what sanction Tadgh De Burca faces before making a decision on what course of action to take. The All Star defender received a straight red card in the Deise’s All Ireland quarter-final win over Wexford last Sunday after he appeared to pull on the helmet or faceguard of Harry Kehoe. He will be given a one-match ban in accordance with rule 7.2 which covers behaviour in any way which is dangerous to an opponent, including deliberately pulling on or taking hold of a faceguard or any part of an opponent’s helmet. The focus of any challenge by the player to a hearings committee will be on the deliberate nature of the act. Video replays show a tangle but no clear footage, however De Burca was sent off on the word of the linesman.Waterford selector Dan Shanahan has vowed the board will try to get any suspension overturned.

Half a dozen on Team of the Week SIX Waterford players were named on the Hogan Stand Team of the Week after last weekend’s Senior hurling quarter finals. 1. Stephen O'Keeffe (Waterford) The number one's defensive clearances were the launch pad for many a successful Waterford attack in Pairc Ui Chaoimh. 3. Barry Coughlan (Waterford) Wexford danger man Conor McDonald cut a frustrated figure as failed to get any change off Coughlan & Co. 4. Noel Connors (Waterford) The two-time All-Star didn't put a foot wrong as the Deise qualified for a third consecutive semi-final under Derek McGrath's watch. 9. Kevin Moran (Waterford) The Deise captain led by example with 1-3 and his goal on the stroke of half-time left Wexford with a steep mountain to climb. 11. Austin Gleeson (Waterford) Grew in prominence as the game progressed and put in a strong shift during the second-half of his team's four point victory. 12. Michael 'Brick' Walsh (Waterford) Derek McGrath's charges were quick out of the block and 'Brick' was very much to the fore early on, scoring a point and winning three scoreable frees.

It’s a 50 man squad..... Moran KEVIN Moran hailed Waterford’s backroom team and his team mates after last Sunday’s All-Ireland SHC quarter-final

victory over Wexford at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. "It's a 20-man game. Everyone's going out and giving it their all for as long as they can. "Obviously you have to try and bring freshness to the team for I suppose the important part of the game, the last 15, 20 minutes. "The boys have been great, coming off the bench and doing their role. It's a 50-man squad between back-room team and everyone involved. It's for everybody. Everyone involved has put an awful lot of work in."

Senior Football Championship Resumes THE County Board has scheduled a full list of senior football championship games for this weekend with the stand out ones being Ballinacourty v An Rinn and Nire v Stradbally.. If memory serves correctly, the winner of these games will qualify for the championship semi finals and the losers will take a back door route against the winners of the games between the teams that lost their first round outings but will win their second game. An Rinn have made good progress in recent years and some are of the opinion that they are ready to challenge for the title. This Sunday will tell us more about this theory. Ballinacourty are annual championship contenders and they will remain favourites for this game with their experience getting them over the line if so required. The Nire v Stradbally is always a game not to be missed. As champions, Nire will start favourites to make the semis but Stradbally are never beaten until the Fraher Field is empty. If they play to form a Nire win is on the cards while if this game goes down to the wire, then the Reds can prevail. The final game of the weekend will be played in the Fraher Field this Sunday July 30th at 6.30pm. Kilrossanty will be clear favourites to advance to the semis at the expense of Ballinameela who beat Portlaw in round 1. Ballinameela will be short their key player Brendan Phelan who is currently on tour with Tom Devine and it would take a fully prepared Aidan Ahearne’s fifteen to lower Kilrossanty’s colours here. This Thursday, 27th July Ardmore and Portlaw meet in Leamybrien at 8 pm. The winners will remain in championship contention while the loser will be involved in a relegation battle with two other teams. Portlaw are difficult opponents at any time while the loss of Declan Prendergast through injury for Ardmore is a blow to the seasiders. Still, Ardmore are enjoying a good year to date in both codes and they get the nod to progress here and remain in championship contention. The remaining two games are 50/50 affairs with little to choose between Rathgormack and Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg and Brickeys and Gaultier. Rathgormack gave Ballinacourty a good game of it in Leamybrien in round 1 and if they can repeat this form they can advance here. At their best, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg play a nice brand of football and they will need to be at their best to win out here. Gaultier won the minor and under 21 county titles in 2016 and they are a very well organised unit in all grades and age groups at the present time. With the pick of Ballygunner and Passage and the wide expanses seaside of the city, it may be only a matter of time that they become the force that is expected. On the other hand, the Brickeys are operating from a smaller pool of players but at

Pictured receiving the WLR/Granville Hotel Monthly GAA Award for June from Liz Reddy, WLR and Jackie Cusack, Granville Hotel was Waterford Ladies footballer Caoimhe McGrath. Also included were Emer Scanlan and Maria Delahunty. [Noel Browne]

Caoimhe McGrath - June winner WLR/ Granville Hotel GAA Award WATERFORD Ladies Football star, Caoimhe McGrath has won the WLR/Granville Hotel GAA Award for the month of June. Caoimhe played a key role at full back as the Déise ladies booked their spot in the Munster Final following impressive home wins over both Kerry and Cork. In poor weather conditions, Waterford overcame Kerry by 2-9 to 1-9 in Fraher Field in Round 1 with Caoimhe rock solid in the full-back berth. The Abbeyside player followed up this display with another commanding performance in what was a

present, they have the ability to win this game and avoid a relegation battle as early as the month of July. There is usually very little to chose between these sides and this Saturday at the Leamybrien venue should be no different. JJ Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship: Thursday, July 27th Ardmore v Portlaw in Lemybrien at 8 pm Saturday, 29th July JJ Kavangh & Sons Senior Football Championship: Brickey Rangers v Gaultier in Lemybrien at 7:30 pm Rathgormack v Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in Fraher Field at 6:30 pm Stradbally v The Nire in Fraher Field at 8 pm Sunday, 30th July JJ Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship: Ballinameela v Kilrossanty in Fraher Field 6:30 pm An Rinn v Ballinacourty in Fraher Field 8 pm

County Minor Football Finals ALL three Minor football finals will be played this weekend with a double header in the Fraher Field on Friday evening and the third final pencilled in for the same venue on Sunday morning. Friday kicks off with an all west pairing of Brickeys and Naomh Brid in the Division 2 final. The group side won the county under 21 ‘B’ final in dramatic circumstances at the same venue two weeks ago and a number of that team will be playing here. Again, Naomh Brid have a greater selection of players to

superb all-round display as Pat Sullivan's side disposed of AllIreland champions, Cork in Round 2. Waterford and Kerry met in the Provincial Final in Mallow on July 8th, their first meeting in a Munster Senior Final since 2003. After a hard fought battle, it was Kerry who emerged winners by 1-14 to 3-6, as Waterford came very close to upsetting the odds. Caoimhe is hoping the team can re-group as they enter the Qualifiers.

chose from with four clubs making up their panel and they should have the all round better balance to win a second county title in 2017. The Brickeys are a capable side and their two games against Portlaw/ Ballyduff at the semi-final stage will stand to them. They haven’t a huge panel but what they have are good and this could well be a very interesting affair with the nod going to the Gaels. Though Rathgormack defeated Ballinacourty by 2-13 to 0-10 in Round 3 of the championship, this was back on March 26th, all of four months ago so this result may have no bearing whatsoever on Friday’s game. Having seen ‘Courty demolish Gaultier in their last outing, they must be in with a chance here while their opponents have been consistent and unbeaten in their five games thus far. It promises to be another match this weekend of the close encounter and it is one that could provide us with a drawn game. The final minor final of the weekend sees Mt. Sion travel to the Shandon venue to take on a St. Olivers side that won well against Stradbally at the semi stages. ‘Sion themselves defeated a rated Nire combination and this promises to be a game full of goals as both teams have been raising as many green flags almost as white ones. Both clubs operated in the same group in the championship but they didn’t play one another as ‘Sion conceded a walkover when they were due to play in Ballinameela. Against the same opponents, St. Olivers have enjoyed greater wins than ‘Sion and perhaps this is a clue as to who will win out here. Friday, 28th July

JJ Kavanagh & Sons Minor Football County Finals: Div 2 County Final: Naomh Bríd v Brickey Rangers in Fraher Field at 6:30 pm Div 1 County Final: Rathgormack v Ballinacourty in Fraher Field at 8 pm. Sunday July 30th: Div. 3 County Final St. Olivers v Mt. Sion in Fraher Field at 11:30 am.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s featured game on the Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy is the Western Junior Hurling Championship game between Ballysaggart and Tallow on Sunday, August 13th, 1967. “A Draw Was a Fair Result.’’ Ballysaggart 4-4; Tallow 3-7.

Scor Na Seachtaine WEXFORD’S Rory O’Connor takes the sliotar out of a crowded scrum in the 39th minute and finishes under pressure with a point in the All-Ireland senior hurling quarter-final against Waterford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh last Sunday.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the family of Joan McGrath (nee Kiely) of Grange and formerly Shandon Street, Dungarvan and Eamonn Walsh of Eamonn’s Place, Lismore, both of whom died recently.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football League

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg wins local derby Clashmore …………………2-17; Ballinameela ……………… 1-12. THIS senior football league game was played at the Clashmore venue on Wednesday evening and it produced a good entertaining game of football with Clashmore/Kinsalebeg running out winners in the end by an eight point margin. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were first out of the blocks and had 1-1 registered by the 4th minute with Patrick Prendergast netting the goal. Ballinameela then scored the next two points to bring them into the game. Both sides then traded points with Mark Nugent for Clashmore/Kinsalebeg and Tom Kiely for Ballinameela. The winners then scored four unanswered points, Cillian O'Keeffe (0-2) and one each for James O'Leary and Sean Fleming to leave them 1-6 to 0-3 in front after 22 minutes play. At the break Clashmore led 1-8 to 0-5. It was Clashmore again who started the second half the brighter with a point from play by Cillian O'Keeffe and a pointed free from Paul O'Connor. Ballinameela then pointed from a free through Mikey Phelan and added another point through Tom Kiely. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s second goal arrived in the 27th minute

Clashmore: R. Thomas, E. O'Connor, C. Bourke, R. Fitzgerald, E. O'Halloran, G. Dower, C. Lynch (0-2), J. O'Leary (0-1), D. Foley, P. O'Connor (0-5, 0-2f), C. O'Keeffe (1-4), A. O'Sullivan (0-1), M. Nugent (0-2), S. Fleming (0-2), P. Prendergast(1-0). Subs. J. Flavin for M. Nugent, F. Walsh for R. Thomas. Ballinameela: James McGrath, S. McGovern, D. Phelan (0-2), K. Looby, S. McGrath, S. Flavin, Jack McGrath (0-1), M. Shine (1-1), B. Phelan, K. Phelan (0-1), D. Looby, M. Phelan (0-5, 0-3fs), P. Curran, L. McGrath, T. Kiely (0-2). Subs. J. Ryan for L. McGrath.

when Cillian O'Keeffe finished the ball to the net but Ballinameela responded within a minute with a goal of their own by Micheál Shine. This left Clashmore ahead by 2-11 to 1-9 after 48 minutes of play Clashmore/Kinsalebeg added five more points to Ballinameela's three and at the end of an entertaining hours play Clashmore will be the happier of the two teams with a win but both sides will be pleased with the contest as it gives them a competitive game at this time of the year.

FINAL LEAGUE STANDINGS SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE GROUP A p w Stradbally 5 4 Kilrossanty 5 4 An Rinn 5 2 Portlaw 5 2 Brickey 5 1 Deuglán Naofa 5 1

d 0 0 0 0 1 1

l 1 1 3 3 3 3

for 98 62 59 52 59 70

against 53 40 72 72 75 88

dif 45 22 -13 -2 -16 -18

pts 8 8 4 4 3 3

LEAGUE TABLE SENIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE GROUP B

Ballinacourty Nire Gaultier Ballinameela Clashmore Rathgormack

p 5 5 5 5 5 5

w 5 3 3 2 2 0

d 0 0 0 0 0 0

l for against dif 0 135 68 67 2 96 58 38 2 48 75 -27 3 43 63 -20 3 76 112 -36 5 47 69 -22

pts 10 6 6 4 4 0

Waterford GAA County Board Fixtures Thursday, 27th July JJ Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship : Ardmore v Portlaw in Lemybrien at 8 pm Friday, 28th July JJ Kavanagh & Sons Minor Football: Div 2 County Final: Naomh Bhríd v Brickey Rangers in Fraher Field at 6:30 pm Div 1 County Final: Rathgormack v Ballinacourty in Fraher Field at 8 pm JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Minor Hurling Championship –

Division 1: Mt. Sion v De La Salle in Mt. Sion at 7:30 pm JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Junior (B) Football Championship: Kilrossanty v An Rinn in Lemybrien at 7:30 pm Gaultier v Clashmore in Gaultier at 7:30 pm Saturday, 29th July JJ Kavangh & Sons Senior Football Championship: Brickey Rangers v Gaultier in Lemybrien at 7:30 pm Rathgormack v Clashmore/

Kinsalebeg in Fraher Field at 6:30pm Stradbally v The Nire in Fraher Field at 8 pm Sunday, 30th July JJ Kavangh & Sons Minor Football: Div. 3 County Final St. Olivers v Mt. Sion in Fraher Field at 11:30 am JJ Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship: Ballinameela v Kilrossanty in Fraher Field at 6:30 pm An Rinn v Ballinacourty in Fraher Field at 8 pm

Shamrocks Ladies who represented Waterford in the Primary Game versus John Mitchels from Kerry at the recent Ladies Munster Football Final in Mallow.

Local Bar Western Junior ‘B’ Hurling Championship

Lismore reach the qualifiers Lismore ……………………. 2-13; Tallow ……………………… 1-14. THIS game was played on Friday night at the Tourin venue and despite the weather conditions a fair sized crowd turned up to witness the second teams of Lismore and Tallow play. The rain held off for the first half but the second period was played under wet conditions. Despite this the standard of hurling was very good and both teams went in search of the victory from the throw-in. There was one or two challenges early on which needed the intervention of the referee but once these were dealt with the spectators were treated to a splendid game of hurling. Lismore opened the scoring in the first minute with a pointed free and following this Tallow scored seven unanswered points to lead 0-7 to 0-1 by the 15th minute. Billy Henley (0-4), Brian Henley (0-2) and Joey Power with a point were the scorers. Then came the first of Lismore's two goals with a high ball into the full forward line fielded by Robert

Troy who finished to the net to bring Lismore back into the match. By half-time Lismore trailed by two points, 1-3 to 0-8. Just as the second half started the rain started to fall but to be fair to both teams this was the half which produced the better passages of play as both teams went all out to gain victory. Lismore scored four of the next five points with Paddy Foley on target (0-3, 0-2fs) and Shane Heaphy chipping in with a point. Brian Henley and Kevin Henley added two further points for Tallow and it would be another 10 minutes before Tallow would register their next score. During this time Lismore added four more points from play to their tally to lead at this stage 1-11 to 011. Billy Henley pointed for Tallow from play in the 47th minute. Lismore added a point from a free a minute later and then Brian Henley had a goal for Tallow at the other end when his shot deceived Sean Daly in the Lismore goal At this stage the sides were level at 1-12 each with eleven minutes

still to play. Tallow then took the lead when Billy Henley pointed from a free in the 51st minute and four minutes later Lismore got through for their second goal when the ball was kicked to the Tallow net by David Smith following a shot that was initially saved brilliantly by Will Curley in the Tallow goal. David was quickest to react to the rebound and this put Lismore two points in front. Both sides added a point to their tallies and in the end of an entertaining hour's play it was Lismore who emerged two point winners in a close and absorbing contest. Lismore: S. Daly, E. Roche, E. Quann, D. Prendergast, D. Twomey, S. Heaphy (0-1), C. Fitzgerald, E. Coolbear, D. Smith (1-2), P. Foley (0-6, 0-5fs), J. Howard (0-1), D. O'Keeffe (01f), O. Lineen (0-1), R. Troy (1-0), J. McGrath (0-1). Subs. M. Walsh for E. Coolbear. Tallow: W. Curley, S. Curley, J. Tobin, D. Mangan, E. Hickey, K. Fraser, N. Condon, K. Henley (0-1), M. Tobin, D. Tobin, Brian Henley (1-3), Billy Henley (0-7, 0-4fs, 0-1 '65), J. Power (0-2), S. Barry (0-1), A. Buckley. Sub. T. McSweeney for M. Tobin. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

Ballyduff and Fourmilewater into semi-finals Ballyduff …………………… 1-11; Fourmilewater …………..… 1-11. A DRAW was a fair result in both club’s final fixture which was played in Bushy Park last Thursday evening. After this result, Ballyduff take the runner-up spot in the group after enjoying a successful campaign to date, losing out on just one occasion. By collecting a point from this game before any other Round 5 games were played Fourmilewaer also ensured their name would be included in the semi-finals.

St. Pat's under 8 footballers who played An Sean Phobal recently.

Ballyduff: Conor Sheehan; Conor Hannon, Maurice McNamara, Eanna Hyland; Michael Drislane, Ger Feeney, Colm Horgan; Bill Keane, Michael

McCormack; Adam Feeney, Brian Kearney, Tommy Feeney; Wayne Power, Brendan Hannon, Colin Keane. Fourmilewater: Ger Peters; David Meehan, Paddy Lawlor, Sean McGrath; Conal Mulcahy, Aidan Condon, Patrick O’Gorman; Tholum Guiry, Darren Guiry; Liam Cooney, JP Fitzgerald, Tommy Cooney; Keith Guiry, David O’Gorman,

Eamonn Wall. Subs: Alan McGrath, Mark O’Connell, Sean Ryan, Darragh O’Flynn. Referee: Killian O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).

CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL PAIRINGS Abbeyside v Fourmilewater. Ballyduff v Lismore.

LEAGUE TABLE THE LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR A HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Abbeyside Ballyduff Lismore Fourmilewater Dungarvan Tallow

p 5 5 5 5 5 5

w 5 3 3 2 1 0

d 0 1 0 1 0 0

l for against dif 0 105 50 55 1 92 97 -5 2 95 91 4 2 76 86 -10 4 79 64 15 5 67 126 -59

pts 10 7 6 5 2 0

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ALL-IRELAND SENIOR HURLING QUARTER-FINAL

Hurlers qualify for Croke Park semi-final Waterford ………………… 1-23; Wexford …………………… 1-19. MISSION accomplished was the message coming out of Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Sunday evening as Waterford’s hurlers qualified for their third successive senior hurling semi-final under Derek McGrath’s management. In the very warm conditions, the displays of elder statesmen Michael Walsh and team captain Kevin Moran were outstanding which rubbished comments in the aftermath of the Cork game that their time at the top of Senior Inter-County hurling was up. Walsh in particular was giving a Man of the Match performance in the first half and Moran received this accolade from the Sunday Game panellists for his efforts over the course of the full seventy minutes plus. The performance given by Darragh Fives who was out of top class hurling for so long in recent seasons was also a revelation and he will be needed more than ever now after the dubious sending off of Tadhg De Burca following the unsporting tactics of 59th minute substitute Harry Kehoe prior to and after their entanglement with 65 minutes on the clock. For once Jamie Barron wasn’t an influential figure, a victim of the game tactics of both sides with up to fifteen players crowding the midfield area while Austin Gleeson is yet to fire on all cylinders and no more crucial time to move into this gear than the semi-final match against Cork on Sunday, August 13th. A goal in this tactical game was always going to be like looking for hens teeth and when they did arrive they were the result of lapses in defence rather than any well worked team move. Waterford’s goal, in particular, couldn’t have come at a more opportune time, the second minute of added time in the first half when we had lost our grip on proceedings. When Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald was leaving his seat in the stand in preparation for the half-time talk, he looked comfortable coming down the steps just 0-2 in arrears but by the time he got to the last step his countenance had changed as

Waterford's Shane Fives clears against Wexford's Podge Doran and Conor McDonald during their All-Ireland Senior Hurling qualifier match in Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport Shane Bennett had engineered following a mistake in defence and Kevin Moran executed the defining score of this semi-final, a precious goal, 1-12 to 0-10 at half-time. Wexford’s green flag was more of a consolation score at the very end of the game in the 75th minute when influential substitute John O’Connor pounced on a rebound save from Jack Guiney’s free which could have been very much avoided in the first place and would have given us a more comfortable winning margin. In contrast to the last two years when we travelled to Croke Park for the penultimate stage of the championship the county now possesses a capable bench and again last Sunday Maurice Shanahan and Brian O’Halloran, in particular, impressed and scored an equal

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were David, Daire and Tadhg O'Sullivan from Fenor. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

share of four second half points. One of the many post match discussions on the trip home centred on the exclusion of Patrick Curran from some game time and while it shows the strength of the bench it must be most frustrating for the talented All-Ireland under 21 winning captain of last year not to get on to the field. A crowd of 31,753 saw Waterford advance and that we were the better team can be seen in the fact that we were never led but our lapses before and after halftime would suggest that we are still not the full shilling to go all the way and win the All-Ireland title. Waterford did most of the running in the opening half but Wexford, who didn’t help their cause by giving away scorable frees, kept in touch. The sides twice

exchanged points in the opening four minutes before Waterford pulled away with scores from Moran, Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh and another free from Pauric Mahony. Conor McDonald and Jack Guiney responded for Wexford before Waterford again hit three without reply with Jake Dillon getting off the mark and Mahony hitting two more frees to lead by double scores, 0-8 to 0-4, after 18 minutes. Wexford kept a lot of players behind the ball and, after Guiney and Darragh Fives swapped points, Davy Fitzgerald’s men enjoyable a purple patch - Lee Chin, Paul Morris and Diarmuid O’Keeffe landing good points to leave it 0-9 to 0-8 ten minutes before the break. Waterford pulled away with another free from Mahony and points from play by Conor Gleeson and

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Elaine Grogan Portlaw with Niamh Rooney from Ballyduff. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Austin Gleeson, but Aidan Nolan and Guiney hit back for Wexford. But then came the goal from Moran that goalkeeper Mark Fanning, who had earlier saved well from Jamie Barron, was powerless to stop and that left Waterford leading by 1-12 to 0-10 at the interval. Derek McGrath's side shot three wides in the opening five minutes of the second-half and Wexford closed the gap to two with points from Liam Ryan and 18-year old Rory O’Connor, a Leaving Cert student who was one of four prematch changes by manager Davy Fitzgerald. But Waterford regained control and responded to each of the Wexford points. By the end, nine players had found the target for Derek McGrath’s men and interestingly one more for Wexford. Both Maurice Shanahan and Brian O’Halloran hit two points apiece after being introduced while Jack O’Connor, Rory’s older brother, scored 1-2 after coming on for Wexford. However, his goal was a consolation in the final minute of stoppage time after a free from Jack Guiney was blocked. Wexford continued with their sweeper system almost to the end and Waterford were well able to deal with it, breaking regularly to pick off scores. Waterford’s Top Three: Kevin

Moran, Michael Walsh, Darragh Fives. Wexford’s Top Three: Liam Ryan, Sean Murphy, Rory O’Connor. Observer’s Man of the Match: Kevin Moran. Number of Scorers: Waterford 9. Wexford 10. Scores From Play: Waterford 1-13. Wexford 1-12. Frees For: Waterford 13. Wexford 14. Wides: Waterford 10. Wexford 8. Score of the Match: Wexford’s Rory O’Connor takes the sliotar out of a crowded scrum in the 39th minute and finishes under pressure with a point. Scorers and Teams – Waterford: S. O’Keeffe; S. Fives, B. Coughlan, N. Connors; T. de Burca, A. Gleeson (0-3, 0-01f), Philip Mahony; J. Barron, C. Gleeson (0-1); K. Moran (1-3), Pauric Mahony (0-9, 0-9f), J. Dillon (0-1); Shane Bennett, M. Walsh (0-1), D. Fives (0-1). Subs: M. Shanahan (0-2) for Dillon (45 mins); B O’Halloran (0-2) for Bennett (46 mins); Stephen Bennett for Walsh (54 mins); C. Dunford for Barron (62 mins); T. Ryan for Pauric Mahony (71 mins). Wexford: M. Fanning; W. Devereux, L. Ryan (0-1), J. Breen; E. Moore (0-1), M. O’Hanlon, D. O’Keeffe (0-2); S. Murphy, R. O’Connor (0-1); D. Redmond, L. Chin (0-3, 0-2f), J Guiney (0-6, 0-5f); P. Doran, C McDonald (0-1), P. Morris (0-01). Subs: A Nolan (0-1) for Redmond (28 mins); J. O’Connor (1-2) for Morris (41 mins); H. Kehoe for McDonald (59 mins); S. Tompkins for Doran (64 mins). Referee: Fergal Horgan (Tipperary)

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh was Gretta Meggs from Portlaw.

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Eamonn and Alex Power from Kill.

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Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Mary, Peter and Claire O'Donoghue from Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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ALL-IRELAND SENIOR HURLING QUARTER-FINAL

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WATERFORD V WEXFORD QUARTER-FINAL

Minute by minute account 1. Pauric Mahony pointed a free after foul on Michael Walsh... 0-1 to 0-0. 2. Yellow card Austin Gleeson after foul on Sean Murphy. 3. Pointed free by Lee Chin... 0-1 to 0-1. 3. Broken ball comes to Kevin Moran...0-2 to 0-1. 4. Eoghan Murray point from Rory O’Connor pass...0-2 to 0-2. 5. Repeat type point by Kevin Moran... 0-3 to 0-2. 5. Michael Walsh point from Stephen O’Keeffe clearance... 0-4 to 0-2. 7. Michael Walsh wins free from Willie Devereux. Pauric Mahony point... 0-5 to 0-2 9. Conor McDonald point... 0-5 to 0-3. 11. Foul on Podge Doran by Shane Fives. Noel Connors protest. Ball moved in. Jack Guiney free... 0-5 to 0-4. 12. Stephen O’Keeffe puck out to Michael Walsh. Passes to Jake Dillon. Point... 0-6 to 0-4. 13. Stephen O’Keeffe puck out won by Michael Walsh. Passes to Jack Dillon, fouled. Pauric Mahony point...0-7 to 0-4. 14. Austin Gleeson, head down, charging, free against. 15. Diarmuid O’Keeffe wide under pressure. 16. Michael Walsh wins free. Pauric Mahony point... 0-8 to 0-4. 16. Pauric Mahony short point effort from play to goalie. 17. Michael Walsh wins free off Rory O’Connor, yellow card, Pauric Mahony wide from free. 19. Liam Ryan fouled by Darragh Fives and Barry Coughlan warned for pulling jersey. Jack Guiney pointed free...0-8 to 0-5. 20. Stephen O’Keeffe puck out to Darragh Fives who points... 0-9 to 0-5. 21. Lee Chin pointed free... 0-9 to 0-6. 23. Paul Morris point... 0-9 to 0-7. 25. Diarmuid O’Keeffe receives from Matt O’Hanlon... 0-9 to 0-8. 26. Darragh Fives wins free from puck out. Pauric Mahony points... 0-10 to 0-8. 28. Shane Bennett free on Rory O’Connor. Lee Chin wide with free. 28. Aidan Nolan on for David Redmond. 30. Darragh Fives to Conor Gleeson... 0-11 to 0-8. 31. Shane Bennett free on Lee Chin. Chin wide with free. 32. Austin Gleeson from Shane Fives...0-12 to 0-8. 32. Aidan Nolan response... 0-12 to 0-9. 33. Wide Jake Dillon. 34. Darragh Fives wide. 36. Jack Guiney pointed free... 0-12 to 0-10. 37. Shane Bennett intercepts Eoghan Moore, passes to Kevin Moran, ground stroke goal... 1-12 to 0-10. SECOND HALF 36. Liam Ryan point... 1-12 to 0-11. 36. Foul on Darragh Fives. Yellow card Eoghan Moore. 39. Rory O’Connor point...1-12 to 0-12. 40. Pauric Mahony wide. Kevin Moran wide. 41. John O’Connor for Paul Morris. 42. Free on Tadhg De Burca. 42. Rory O’Connor to Lee Chin... 1-12 to 0-13. 44. Lee Chin wide. 44. Maurice Shanahan for Jake Dillon. 45. Foul on Austin Gleeson by Matt O’Hanlon. Pauric Mahony pointed free... 1-13 to 0-13. 46. Brian O’Halloran for Shane Bennett. 47. Foul on Austin Gleeson by James Breen. Pauric Mahony pointed free... 1-14 to 0-13. 48. Foul on Shane Fives. Austin Gleeson pointed free... 1-15 to 0-13. 50. Jack O’Connor catch from puck out and scores point... 1-15 to 0-14. Austin Gleeson point from Maurice Shanahan... 1-16 to 0-14. 51. Foul on Willie Devereux. Yellow card Conor Gleeson. Jack Guiney free... 1-16 to 0-15. 52. Yellow Card Barry Coughlan. 52. Wide Maurice Shanahan. 53. Kevin Moran... 1-17 to 0-15. 53. Pauric Mahony to Maurice Shanahan... 1-18 to 0-15. 54. Stephen Bennett for Michael Walsh. 55. Free on Lee Chin Jack Guiney pointed free...1-18 to 0-16. 57. Rory O’Connor to Diarmuid O’Keeffe... 1-18 to 0-17. 57. Free on Stephen Bennett Pauric Mahony pointed free... 1-19 to 0-17. 58. Harry Kehoe for Conor McDonald. 59. Short puckout turned over by Maurice Shanahan... 1-20 to 0-17. 60. Wide Kevin Moran. 60. Wide Lee Chin 61. Pauric Mahony short with point attempt from play. 62. Colin Dunford for Jamie Barron. 63. Free on Willie Devereux. Jack Guiney wide. 63. Shane Tompkins for Podge Doran. 64. Wide Jack Guiney. 65. Wide Colin Dunford. 65. Red card to Tadhg de Burca after lineman consulting with referee. 66. Jack O’Connor point... 1-20 to 0-18. 67 Pauric Mahony points free... 1-21 to 0-18. 68 Jack O’Connor wide. 69. Free on Liam Ryan. 70. Tommy Ryan for Pauric Mahony. 71. Darragh Fives to Brian O’Halloran... 1-22 to 0-18. 71. Brian O’Halloran point... 1-23 to 0-18. 72. Foul by Stephen Bennett. Jack Guiney pointed free... 1-23 to 0-19. 73. Foul on Maurice Shanahan. Wide with free. 74. Free against Stephen O’Keeffe. 75. Jack Guiney free saved. Rebound to the net by John O’Connor... 1-23 to 1-19. 75. Game Over.

Waterford Senior Hurlers who beat Wexford in the All-Ireland quarter-final in Pairc Ui Chaoimh.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Pat, Robyn, Nadine McGrath, Mackenzie Roche, Jay and Jenny Kirwan from Kilrossanty. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Leo O'Donnell, Mary and Michael McGrath from Melleray. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Eileen Proctor, Claire, Aidan, Grace and Kay O'Connor from Dungarvan.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Sean and Dolores Breathnach, Tony O'Meara and Seamus Morrissey. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford and Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Niamh, Henry, Caoimhe and Aoibhinn Doherty from Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were the Mackeys and Crowleys with Louise Murphy from Clonea Power.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were the Murphys and Joys from Dungarvan and Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

WATERFORD SUPPORTERS AT PAIRC UI CHAOIMH

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Sinead O'Donnell, Orla Kirwan, Niamh O'Donnell, Ciara and Rosie Sheahan from Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Ray, Louise, Cillian and Ava Murphy with Kathleen and Anna Foley from Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Meabh [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Kiely and Megan Foley from Abbeyside.

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Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Cian Kiely, Paudie, Suzanne, Aoibhinn, and Padraic Coffey from Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

-Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Barry, Miriam, and Emma Norris with Karen Sullivan from Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Fionnuala [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Hickey with James and Pat Kirwan, Leamybrien.

Supporting Waterford against Wexford in Pairc Ui Chaoimh were Kathleen [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] McGrath and Paudie Torpey from Kill.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 25 Forecasts. 18 Correct. 7 Incorrect. Success Rate: 72%. This Week’s Forecasts. Co. SFC: Ardmore v (Portlaw), Kilrossanty v (Ballinameela), Ballinacourty v (An Rinn). Co MF Finals: Div 1. Ballinacourty v (Rathgormack), Div 2. Naomh Brid v (Brickeys), Mt. Sion v (St. Olivers). West IFC: Ballyduff v (Stradbally), Modeligo v (Dungarvan). West J’A’FC: Sean Phobail v (Lismore), Shamrocks v (Tallow), Sliabh gCua v (Affane). West J’B’ FC: Kilgobinet v (Dungarvan). Co. J’B’F: Gaultier v (Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg), Kilrossanty v (An Rinn), Rathgormack v (Ballinameela), Nire v (Brickeys). West J’C’HC: Shamrocks v (Brickeys). To Date: 272 Forecasts. 186 Correct. 86 Incorrect. Success Rate: 68.3%.

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Tipperary well on top Tipperary 5-16; Waterford 1-15. TIPPERARY Under 21 hurlers after an even enough first half, came out well on top in this Munster Championship semi-final played at Semple Stadium on Wednesday, 6th July last. Paul Shelly had won the toss and indicated that Tipperary would play with the strong breeze to their backs into the town goal – it commenced to rain just prior to the throw-in. Waterford had early points from Ken McGrath (free) and Barry Walsh, before Michael Kennedy crashed in a Tipperary goal. Ken McGrath continued to find the target – yet Tipperary’s full forward Eugene O’Neill was displaying obvious signs that he packed far too much craft and experience for the defence as he shot four neat points. Dan Shanahan, Ken McGrath and Barry Walsh clipped over points, 1-6 to 0-7 with 23 minutes played. Brendan Landers saved well but as he came out to clear, he was dispossessed and in the ensuing scramble for possession in a crowded goal area, Michael Kennedy got the vital touch to score Tipperary’s second goal. Ken McGrath added a brace of points and at the interval Tipperary led by two goals, 2-9 to 0-9. At the break it was fair to say that Waterford had played reasonably well into the very strong breeze which would now be to their backs on the turnover. Up front, where Michael White had been introduced for Michael Murray coming up to the break, Ken McGrath was in top form, with Barry Walsh lending good support and Dan Shanahan had also worked

hard. Roy McGrath had been best at centre field, however, the danger signs had been flashing in defence. HAT-TRICK OF GOALS On the turnover Michael Kennedy pointed in the 32nd minute. Then Waterford attacked and came close to getting in for a goal. The Tipperary defence, which Paul Shelly was outstanding, worked the ball clear to impressive midfielder John Carroll whose high ball in was saved by Brendan Landers in the 34th minute. But he slipped and as the ball went loose Eugene O’Neill got in to flick the ball to the net. Back came Tipperary and Eugene O’Neill struck for his second goal. Ken McGrath pointed for Waterford but when the very talented young O’Neill struck home his third goal in the 37th minute to make the score Tipperary 5-10; Waterford 0-10 the game was as good as over as a contest. To Waterford’s credit they kept battling away with Ken McGrath especially showing up, which Roy McGrath, Barry Walsh and to a lesser extent Michael Molumphy, Rory Walsh and Eoin O’Sullivan also caught the eye. Waterford introduced Paul Hammond for Victor O’Shea. Tipperary scorers: E. O’Neill 3-7, M. O’Neill 2-2, J. Enright and P. O’Dwyer 0-2 each, J. Carroll, A. Moloney and L. Cahill 0-1 each. Waterford scorers: K. McGrath 1-9, B. Walsh 0-3, D. Shanahan and R. McGrath 0-1 each. Tipperary: J. Cottrell; W. Hickey, P. Shelly, T. Costello; B. Horgan, G. Flanagan, E. Corcoran; M. O’Dowd, J. Carroll; L. Cahill, A. Moloney, P. O’Dwyer; J. Enright, E. O’Neill, M. Kennedy. Subs: M. O’Leary for M. O’Dowd; K. Dunne for J. Enright; S. Hickey for E. Corcoran. Waterford: B. Landers; K. Curran, V. O’Shea, G. Cullinane; D. Ryan, M. Molumphy, E. O’Sullivan; D. McGrath, R. McGrath; D. Shanahan, K. McGrath, M. Murray; B. Walsh, D. Bennett, R. Walsh. Subs: S. Curley for D. Ryan; P. Hammond for V. O’Shea; M. White for M. Murray. Referee: Tony O’Sullivan (Cork).

Western Board Results and Fixtures The Local Bar Junior B Hurling Championship: Ballyduff 1-11; Fourmilewater 1-11. Lismore 2-13; Tallow 1-14. The Local Bar Junior C Hurling Championship: Shamrocks 5-17; Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 2-10. Modeligo 1-11; An Rinn 1-22. Modeligo 0-4; Kilgobinet 2-23. FIXTURES Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Championship: Ballyduff v Stradbally, Sunday, 30th July, Fraher Field 2.30 pm

Modeligo v Dungarvan, Sunday, 30th July, Bushy Park 2.30 pm Lawlors Hotel Junior A Football Championship: Tallow v Shamrocks, Saturday, 29th July, Ballyduff 7.30 pm Old Parish v Lismore, Saturday, 29th July, Cappoquin 7.30 pm Affane v Sliabh gCua, Sunday, 30th July, Bushy Park1.00 pm Lawlors Hotel Junior C Football Championship: Dungarvan v Kilgobinet, Sunday, 30th July, Dungarvan Club Grounds11.30 am

Pictured at the Liberty Insurance All Ireland Squad Goals Semi-Final in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny were Gaultier Camogie Club players Kate Lynch, Annie Fitzgerald and Ciara Jackman. The Liberty Insurance Squad Goals competition was designed to find the country’s most skilful Camogie players. Shamrocks Camogie Club were one of two teams who made it through to the finals on Sunday 10th September 2017 in Croke Park; the players will potentially feature in a Liberty Insurance television advertisement and are still in with a chance of winning €8000 for their club. Speaking on behalf of Liberty Insurance Sean Brett, Head of Marketing, said: “Congratulations to all of the participating teams, but a special well done to Shamrocks and Gaultier Camogie Clubs who made it through to the finals on September 10th. [©INPHO/Tommy Dickson]

ALL-IRELAND JUNIOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP

Terrific Tobin shoots Déise juniors to first win Waterford ……………………6-8; Wicklow ………………………1-9. KAIESHA Tobin scored 4-1 as the Waterford juniors ended their championship campaign on a high in the Walsh Park sunshine on Saturday. The gifted dual star from Dungarvan completed her hat trick before the break and another green flag ten minutes into the second half put the game beyond a spirited Wicklow outfit. In added time, she slalomed around the blue shirts with the ball glued to her stick and produced a wonderful point off her right side. After suffering double figure defeats to Dublin, Westmeath and Offaly earlier this month, Chris Dempsey’s young team were determined to get off the mark on home soil. Nine players contributed to their final tally including all six forwards. Apart from Tobin, Abbie Dunphy, Sinead Morrissey and Sadie Mai Rowe also made headway against the Wicklow backs. Clara Griffin and Shauna Fitzgerald drove Waterford in the right direction from midfield while Grainne Heffernan made a big impression at number five. Four players needed treatment during the first half of this basement battle (three for Wicklow) as Waterford forged 3-2 to 1-3 ahead. Kelly O’Neill punished a wayward clearance to grab the first score for the Garden women after 47 seconds but their lead didn’t last long. The hosts hit four wides inside five minutes before they tidied up their shooting. In the eighth minute, Clara Griffin and Sinead Morrissey created the first opening for Tobin. She let the sliotar fall to the ground but adjusted and whipped past Bernie Byrne. Her second followed just two minutes later. The industrious Abbie Dunphy provided the assist on this occasion as Tobin drilled it to the far corner (2-0 to 0-1). A tremendous strike by Laura Manley from 45 metres (with her distinctive yellow hurley) got Wicklow back into the contest and O’Neill then blasted to the roof of the net on 20 minutes (2-1 to 1-2). The visitors couldn’t build on that score however. Byrne failed to control a Shauna Fitzgerald delivery and the razor-sharp Tobin kicked the ball home. Griffin converted her

second dead ball to leave two goals between the sides. Manley dispatched an injury time free at the other end. Another Manley effort struck the post and O’Neill found the side-netting before Alan Doheny blew up for half time. An Rinn trio Sinead Morrissey, Fiona Ní Bhriain and Siobhan Morrissey increased the margin to eight after 36 minutes. Griffin continued to put in the hard graft further out the pitch. Manley responded with three points in a row into the Keane’s Road end and offered Wicklow hope. The Gleanealy midfielder finished as top scorer for the guests on 0-7. Tobin was on hand to deliver the killer blow. Shauna Fitzgerald gave a hand pass inside to the Déise full forward and she lashed a shot across Byrne to the cobwebs (4-5 to 1-6). Abbie Dunphy got the point that her efforts deserved as more gaps developed in the Wicklow defence over the last quarter. Sadie Mai Rowe broke the blue barrier to record Waterford’s fifth major. Substitute Heather Hayes pounced from close range within five minutes of her introduction. The winners could afford to shoot thirteen wides by the finish. Tobin and another sub Saoirse English signed off with late points as Waterford moved off the bottom of the table. Scorers for Waterford: Kaiesha Tobin 4-1, Sadie Mai Rowe, Heather Hayes 1-0 each, Clara Griffin 0-2 (1f, 1 45’), Siobhan Morrissey, Sinead Morrissey, Fiona Ní Bhriain, Abbie Dunphy, Saoirse English 0-1 each. Scorers for Wicklow: Laura Manley 0-7 (4fs), Kelly O’Neill 1-2. Waterford: Katie O’Keeffe; Aine Power, Aine Crotty, Taylor Murray; Kate Hahessy, Sarah Morrissey, Grainne Heffernan; Shauna Fitzgerald, Clara Griffin; Sinead Morrissey, Sadie Mai Rowe, Siobhan Morrissey; Fiona Ní Bhriain, Kaiesha Tobin, Abbie Dunphy. Subs: Heather Hayes for Ní Bhriain, Saoirse English for Sinead Morrissey, Ann Marie Tutty for Crotty, Michaela Moran for Rowe. Wicklow: Bernie Byrne; Denise Walsh, Nora O’Neill, Shannagh Gotelen; Sarah Forde, Claire Byrne, Tanya Carter; Laura Manley, Sile Whelan; Sheenagh Byrne, Shauna Keogh, Aoife Weir; Kelly O’Neill, Katie Daynes, Aisling Shannon. Subs: Sarah Tallon for Sheenagh Byrne, Hannah O’Neill for Shannon, Grace O’Neill for Walsh, Lynn Fenton for Daynes.

Referee: Alan Doheny (Laois).

WATERFORD CAMOGIE SPONSORED BY DID ELECTRICAL FIXTURES: Waterford U-16 A Championship: Waterford v Wexford, Sunday, 30th July at 14.30 pm Venue Walsh Park U-16 A Round 5: Tuesday, 25th July: Gaultier v Dungarvan 6.30 pm De la Salle v St. Annes 6.30 pm U-16 B Round 5 Tuesday, 25th July Portlaw v Lismore 6.30 pm Butlerstown/Ferrybank v Brickey Rangers 6.30 pm Tramore v Modeligo 6.30 pm U-16C Round 5 Tuesday, 25th July An Rinn v Cappoquin 6.30 pm Abbeyside v bye RESULTS Liberty Insurance Junior All Ireland Championship: Waterford 6-8; Wicklow 1-9 U-12 LEAGUE FINAL Well done to Gaultier U-12s who won the U-12A League Final in a hard fought battle over Portlaw in curtain raiser for the Junior championship game in Walsh Park last Saturday. UNDER 14 DEVELOPMENT SQUADS The Waterford Development squad will travel to Kilkenny to partake in a blitz. Best of luck to the girls. Best of luck to Shannon Denton who represents De La Salle at POC Fáda Monday, 24th July in Thurles and also to Gaultier’s Aoife Fitzgerald who competes in U-16 competition. CUL CAMPS Waterford GAA Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps - are run throughout the summer from Monday to Friday, 10.00 am to 2.30 pm. We would encourage as many of our members to take part. Cul Camps are well organised and well run and the kids absolutely love the camps. The price of the camp is €60 and subsequent camps are €35. Kids can partake in as many camps as they wish. In all camps walk ins will be accepted on the day, just come along between 9.30 and 10.00 am. The weather for next week is mixed but mostly sunny, don't forget the sun tan lotion as children can burn easily being out all day.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 28 July, 2017

John Mitchels Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday night at 6:30 pm. This is in preparation for our quarter final against Newtown in late August. UNDERAGE Training continues Thursday at 6:30pm. With u-11 and u-12 coming up we need all players present. DEISE DRAW Congratulations to Mikey Doocey our most recent winner in the Deise Draw. A cheque for €3,500 was a nice way to enjoy the summer. We'll done Mikey. CONFINED DRAW This week's winner is Pat McGrath. It makes it a different winner every week bar 1 since the draw started this year. Thanks to everyone for their continued support.

Upper Ballyduff Ballyduff Upper JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Ballyduff and Fourmilewater drew 1-11 apiece in their Western Junior Hurling Championship match last Thursday. Ballyduff have qualified for the semi-final stage of the competition. MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Ballyduff and Ardmore drew 1-21 to 3-15 in their Minor Hurling Championship match last week. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Ballyduff will play Stradbally in the Western Intermediate Football Championship at 2.30 p.m. in Fraher Field on Sunday, July 30th.

Tulach an Iarainn (Sponsored by McGrath’s Pharmacy) JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Tallow 1-14; Lismore 2-13. This was a cracking game of hurling with all the ingredients you would expect from a local derby. It was tough and competitive throughout with plenty of spills and thrills but I have to say played in a good spirit. Lismore opened the scoring with a pointed free but thereafter Tallow broke from the blocks and reeled off 8 points in succession to take control of the game. Lismore hung in there and a goal towards the end of the first half gave them a vital foothold from which to launch their second half comeback. Tallow were the better team and looked comfortable over the opening period yet couldn’t shake off Lismore and had only a 2 point lead to show for their efforts. Half-time: Tallow 08; Lismore 1-3. Lismore dominated early exchanges after the resumption and gradually pulled ahead. Tallow stayed in touch with a Brian Henley goal helping to rebalance things for a short while. There’s no doubt Tallow had opportunities to salvage this game in the closing stages but Lismore held firm and on balance of play just about deserved the narrow two point win. All in all it was a most entertaining game. Though it has been a disappointing season for our juniors they finished the year on a high with two spirited performances against Ballyduff and Lismore last Friday night. Our thanks to team selectors and players for their efforts! Tallow: Wm. Curley, S. Curley, J. Tobin, Dylan Mangan, Eric Hickey, Kieran Fraser, M. Tobin, N. Condon, K Henley (0-1), D. Tobin, B. Henley (1-3), Billy Henley (07,5f), J. Power (0-2), S. Barry (0-1), A. Buckley, T. McSweeney.

COMHBHRON Tallow GAA club extends deepest sympathy to the Cunningham family on the death of Mrs Bridie Cunningham (nee Quinlan), Bridgelands, Tallow. Ar dheis lamh Dé go raibh sí. SENIOR HURLING We had a provisional club championship date of August 13th but obviously all that has changed now and we’re off to Dublin for the All Ireland semi-final against Cork. Our congratulations to Tommy and the team on their win over Wexford on Sunday! HOME FOR THE GAME I didn’t meet him but I understand former club stalwart Kieran Ryan was in town and attended the game on Sunday. Great to have you home Ryano and here’s hoping you will have to make another couple of trips before the season is over. JUNIOR FOOTBALL We play Shamrocks in our final junior football league game on Saturday, 29th at 7.30 p.m. in Ballyduff. CLUB MEETING A meeting of the club executive committee will take place this Thursday 27th at 9 pm in the clubhouse. TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 3, 6, 25, 28. No winner. Consolation prizes: Carol O’Brien, Paddy Norris, Irene O’Keeffe, Michael Condon. Promoter: Colin Cunningham. Next draw: Lukie’s July 31st. Jackpot: €19,200.

9 to 10 year old group with Coaches Edward Hynes and Christopher Power at the Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camp in Ballyduff Upper GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around the town. Please support our local lotto. Tickets are €2.

4. True or false, Offaly is called the Faithful County 5. Who was Offaly Senior Hurling Captain in the Centenary Final in 1984. GAMES Our u-13 hurlers had a very good win last Monday when they took on St Oliver's in a very good game in Clogherane, WELL DONE to all concerned. TEAM: L. Lannen, K. Crotty, J. Ducey, S. Galvin, G. McGovern, M. Coles, E O’Callaghan, M Loftus, G. Christopher, K. Healy, R. Wall, T. Geary, B. Curran, F. Nagle, S. Cullinan, D. Healy, E. Burke, J. Maye, K. Collins.

Tallow GAA – Mike Prendergast and Family fly the flag in NY.

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