Dungarvan observer 29 1 2016 edition by Dungarvan Observer

DUNGARVAN

OBSERVER Vol. 103

Friday, 29th January, 2016

SOUTH-EAST CAR & VAN HIRE DUNGARVAN NISSAN Call us first for Van and Car Hire

Prices from as little as €24.99 per day 058 44888 info@southeastcarhire.com www.southeastcarhire.com

Call to Elizabeth for her consistent customer care and advice

THINKING OF BUYING, SELLING OR LETTING? CONTACT SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS TODAY

Park Hotel Su p re m e Award €2.00

€20m approved for new Community Hospital FUNDING of over €20m has been approved for the replacement of St. Joseph’s District and Dungarvan Community Hospital. The news was announced late yesterday (Tuesday), with local Labour TD, Ciara Conway describing it as “positive news for Dungarvan and West Waterford” and “an unprecedented investment package for public nursing homes”. Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey said he was pleased that €20m worth of funding has been allocated to St. Joseph Hospital

and Dungarvan District Hospital for a residential care home. “This is a significant investment in our Health Service in Waterford and shows that Fine Gael and Labour in office are delivering in the worst of times what Fianna Fail never delivered in the best of times,” said Minister Coffey.“It is essential that we keep our economic recovery going so that these types of investments are delivered over the coming years.” Deputy Conway said improvements are needed at St. Joseph’s District and Dungarvan Community Hospital (St. Vincent’s), and the €20.75m

announced “means that the HSE can now plan for the work that needs to be done”. “Recent HIQA reports have shown where improvements need to be made, so I’m very pleased that we’ve been able to assist with securing the much needed funding as this will benefit service users in Mid and West Waterford in particular,” Deputy Conway said. Meanwhile, an additional €19.8m was also announced to build a Community Nursing Unit on the grounds of St. Patrick’s Hospital in Waterford City. Minister Coffey welcomed the

funding and commended the work of both communities in delivering these projects for Waterford City and County. “St. Patrick’s Hospital in Waterford City has long been mooted for refurbishment works, but I am pleased that after many false dawns this project has been approved as part of the Government’s Capital Plan 20162021. In total, some €20 million will be spent on this project and deliver a 100 bed community hospital in Waterford City. It has been the hard work of the St Patrick’s Hospital Group over many years that has delivered this

announcement.” Deputy Conway commented: “I’m very pleased that the funding for the Community Nursing Unit on the grounds of St. Patricks Hospital has finally been approved, and I’d like to thank my colleague Minister Kathleen Lynch for her support and assistance with this issue, which has long been championed by many groups locally in Waterford, including former Labour Councillors Jack Walsh and Seamus Ryan,” said Deputy Conway. Continued on page 2

Please go to page 9 for further details

Dungarvan teen launches first book page 8

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet were Aileen, Linda and Mairead Wall with Special Guest John Giles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Local TDs refute Protect Rural Ireland’s claims By Paul Mooney

Student Enterprise Expo pages 30 & 31 04

TWO local TDs who have been targeted in a campaign by a new national alliance of community groups have hit back at allegations that they ‘did nothing to halt construction of pylons and wind turbines’, saying the claims are factually incorrect and very likely politically motivated. Last week, the Dungarvan Observer revealed that the new alliance titled ‘Protect Rural Ireland’ (PRI) formed from various

community groups around the country, are intent on unseating a number of politicians in the upcoming General Election, and they identified Fine Gael Minister Paudie Coffey and Labour Deputy Ciara Conway in the Waterford constituency. The PRI group launched their campaign recently in Waterford City. However, both Minister Coffey and Deputy Conway have hit back at the allegations made by Protect Rural Ireland, saying it was mis-information. Continued on page 2

NEWS

Yo u r Observer S Inside O this week … N DUNGARVA

BSERVER

SOUTH-EAST CAR & VAN HIRE

DUNGARVAN NISSAN Van Call us first for and Car Hire

Prices from as little as €24.99 per day

058 44888 .com info@southeastcarhire .com www.southeastcarhire

Park Hotel Su p re m e Award

Vol. 103

Friday, 29th January,

€2.00

Pierce and Fiona Flynn presenting Award to Joint Winner Gary Hurleythe the Park Hotel Waterford Sports at 2015 Gala Banquet. Star

new €20m approved for l Community Hospita Friday, 29th January,

Vol. 103

District Hospital and Dungarvan

2016

that the HSE announced “meansthe work that for can now plan

commended the funding and in communities work of both projects for delivering these

[Sean Byrne//Deise

2016

PORT

sport@dungarvano bserver.ie

Sport]

announcement.” commented: Deputy Conway that the fund“I’m very pleased Nursing ing for the Community of St.

and County. over €20m for a residential care home. on the grounds been to be done”. Waterford City Hospital in Unit FUNDING of reports have investment needs for the “St. Patrick’s Hospital has finally my “Recent HIQA “This is a significantService in need has long been Patricks has been approved Joseph’s like to thank where improvements Waterford City St. works, approved, and I’d in our Health that Fine shown made, so I’m very pleased replacement of mooted for refurbishment many colleague Minister Kathleen to be Dungarvan Waterford and shows able to assist with but I am pleased that after in office are and assisDistrict and Gael and Labour worst of times that we’ve been has been Lynch for her support fundthe much needed dawns this project in the issue, which has Community Hospital.

Call to Elizabeth for her consistent customer care and advice

THINKING OF BUYING, SELLING OR LETTING? CONTACT SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS TODAY

announced late delivering Fail never delivered securingthis will benefit service false part of the tance with this by many The news was as approved as with local what Fianna Minister ing West Waterford Government’s Capital Plan 2016- long been championed in Waterford, yesterday (Tuesday), Conway in the best of times,” said we keep users in Mid and Conway some €20 million groups locally Ciara that Labour 2021. In total, particular,” Deputy Labour TD, for Coffey.“It is essential former this project and including going so in “positive news will be spent on Walsh and describing it as economic recovery are said. an additional deliver a 100 bed community Councillors Jack West Waterford” our of investments Deputy Meanwhile, Dungarvan and It has invest- that these types coming years.” Ryan,” said announced to Waterford City. €19.8m was also Nursing Unit hospital in and “an unprecedented nursing delivered over the the St Seamus said improvehard work of over Conway. for public Deputy Conway St. Joseph’s build a Communityof St. Patrick’s been the ment package Group on page 2 needed at Patrick’s Hospital delivered this Continued on the grounds homes”. Paudie ments are and Dungarvan years that has in Waterford City. Waterford Minister District (St. Hospital Coffey welcomed the many Hospital was pleased that Community Minister Coffey said he funding has been Vincent’s), and the €20.75m €20m worth of Joseph Hospital allocated to St.

9 Please go to page for further details

Dungarvan teen launches first book

Star 2015 Waterford Sports At the Park Hotel John Giles. with Special Guest

Gala Banquet were

Aileen, Linda and

Barr and Hurl ey share Park Hotel Suprem e Award

Mairead Wall

[Sean Byrne//Deise

Sport]

e Protect Local TDs refutclaims Rural Ireland’s

page 8

are around the country, community groups a number of politicians and they intent on unseating General Election, Coffey By Paul Mooney in the upcoming Minister Paudie targeted in identified Fine Gael Ciara Conway in the who have been TWO local TDs alliance of and Labour Deputy a new national at Waterford constituency. campaign a campaign by have hit back launched their The PRI group City. community groups ‘did nothing to halt they Waterford and allegations that turbines’, recently in Minister Coffey the pylons and wind at However, both and construction of have hit back are factually incorrect Deputy Conway Protect Rural Ireland, saying the claims motivated. made by 2 very likely politically Dungarvan Observer allegations Page saying it was mis-information. Last week, the 2 ‘Protect on page new alliance titled Continued revealed that the from various (PRI) formed Rural Ireland’

25th ANNUAL JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10 THIS SUNDAY

Student Enterprise Expo

pages 30 & 31 04

See Pages 10 & 11

HURLERS ON THE DOUBLE IN KERRY Page 9

ANNUAL POINT-TOPOINT AT KILOSSERA

Page 19

SECTIONS .........................……………………………………... PAGES News .............................…………..……………………………… 1–26 Classifieds ..........................…..……………………………... 27–29 First Student Enterprise EXPO …………..…………….. 30-31 County News ...........………….………………………………. 32-43 Schools ...............……..……………………..………………… 44–49 Obituary ..…...................………..........………………………. 50-51 Farming .....................………….……………………………… 52–55 Entertainment ........………….……………………………… 56–59 Déise Newsround ..............……………………………………… 60 Includes your 24-page Sports pull-out

Web: www.dungarvanobserver.ie Find us on Twitter: @DungarvanObserv Like us on Facebook: Dungarvan Observer

WEATHER OUTLOOK TODAY will be a cold and bright day with sunny spells and scattered showers. Afternoon highs of 5 to 8 degrees with moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds. Wednesday night: showers will continue in Atlantic coastal regions. Elsewhere it will become dry with clear spells, light southwesterly winds and a slight frost for inland areas. Thursday: Cold and bright at first, with some frost. But wet and windy weather will soon develop, with strong and gusty southwest winds.Top temperatures 10 or 11 C. Thursday night will be mild, but windy with the blustery winds persisting. Further rain at times too, some of it heavy and with some coastal fog. Lows of 7 to 9 C. Friday: Cloudy, mild and breezy with fresh south to southwest winds, with further rain at times, some of it heavy in the second half of the day especially. Some coastal fog also. Highs of 11 or 12 C. Staying wet for much of the night also, with lows of 4 or 5 C. But drying out at dawn. Saturday: A cool, fresh day, with bright or sunny spells and scattered rain or hail showers. Top temperatures 6 to 8 C. Saturday night will be cold for a time, with some frost in places. But cloudy, damp, weather looks set to develop late in the night. Sunday: Breezy and mostly cloudy on Sunday, with some patches of drizzle and rain at times. Winds fresh and gusty southwesterly. Top temperatures 11 or 12 C. Further outlook: Staying mixed and changeable. Some mild, windy and wet spells, but drier, colder interludes too.

WED 8º

THUR 11º

FRI 12º

SAT 8º

€20m approved for new Community Hospital FROM FRONT PAGE “The 100 bed community nursing unit is very much needed and I’m pleased to say that this project is making good progress, with a design team in place and planning permission being sought. “The €19.8m facility will incorporate 20 beds for people who are receiving care under the Mental Health Services, so that would include people with Dementia. “I’m delighted to have been

SUN 12º

able to play my part in helping to secure funding for this muchneeded facility.” Deputy Conway said that as a government “we’re prioritising investing in the future, and these announcements are proof that we’re fighting for the social recovery that's underway in Waterford and elsewhere”. “This is the most extensive investment in public nursing home facilities in the history of the State and it reflects the Government’s determination to

maintain the current public nursing home bed stock. It also strongly underlines the Labour Party’s commitment to stand up for the elderly in our communities. “In the last Budget, pensioners were supported by the State pension increase and the 75% restoration of the Christmas Bonus. In addition, Tanaiste Joan Burton has over the duration of five years in Government protected the Free Travel Pass, increased the Living Alone

Allowance and the Fuel Allowance, all of which were design to helped the elderly and improve their living standards,” Deputy Conway added. Minister Coffey said he was engaged with the group over many years now as an elected representative. “This project will be submitted for planning in due course; once this is approved the funding is now in place and works will be able to commence thereafter,” he added.

Local TDs refute Protect Rural Ireland’s claims FROM FRONT PAGE

News on the move:

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

MINISTER PAUDIE COFFEY Minister Paudie Coffey has said that the Grid 25 Project which originally proposed new Eirgrid transmission lines and pylons to run through County Waterford has been abandoned and is not going ahead and had categorically confirmed by Eirgrid a number of months ago. Following the mis-information published in local media and leaflets recently by a group targeting Minister Coffey in Waterford the Minister has again clarified the factual situation months after Eirgrid made the decision. “At the time of the Anti-pylon meetings, I as a public representative, attended public meetings and I also met local anti-pylon groups around Co. Waterford, in Clashmore, Portlaw, Rathgormack, Kilmacthomas and Dungarvan to listen to their concerns and to assist them in having their concerns addressed and to offer any advice I could help with,” said Minister Coffey. “I supported the protest march that was organised by Comeragh Against Pylons in the Mahon Falls and I addressed the public at it where I committed to express their views and argue for change in the Eirgrids plans,” he said. “I made my own personal and strong formal submission to Eirgrid to review their plans and requested that they upgrade their existing pylon network rather than build new pylons and transmission lines across the county my proposal was ultimately adopted by Eirgrid,” Minister Coffey pointed out. “As Vice-Chairman of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport and Energy I arranged for the Comeragh Anti-pylon group spokesperson, John McCusker to present to the Joint Oireachtas Committee where he outlined the groups concerns in the National Parliament and put them on the public record. “I also made numerous strong representations in the Dáil and directly to the Minister and the

Secretary General of the Department of Communications and Energy outlining the concerns of Waterfords citizens on this issue.” Minister Coffey said the charges made against him in last week’s Dungarvan Observer by the Protect Rural Ireland group, that he “did nothing” to stop pylons being constructed across County Waterford are “factually incorrect and I suspect is politically motivated by people who have no interest in the truth in this matter”. Minister Coffey said: “It is disappointing to note that this group has targeted me in this way, despite all of the genuine efforts that I have made over the course of the last number of years to get this matter resolved which we in Waterford achieved”. “I believe this personalised attack is politically motivated and is evidenced and all the more disappointing given the fact that at the time other public representative who didn't engage at all with the anti-pylon lobby are not mentioned in the public statements at all,” Minister Coffey said. With regard to the issue of Wind Turbines, Minister Coffey acknowledges that it is vital that Ireland increases opportunities to generate renewable energy so that we can reach our binding 2030 targets on Climate Change. Ireland faces huge financial penalties if we do not reduce our carbon footprint. However, wind generation is only one option of many that has to be considered in the Ministers view. The Minister is on the record stating we cannot afford to put “all our eggs in one basket” with over dependence on wind energy. Minister Coffey acknowledges that we must utilize all renewable energy potential in a way that has citizen buy in and support - the permission for new wind farms to go ahead is a matter for local authorities and An Bord Pleanála (if they are subject to appeal) to decide and Minister Coffey is precluded in law from becoming

involved in any specific windfarm planning applications. Minister Coffey has argued within government for more focus on off-shore Wind energy, solar power, hydro power and biomass and he welcomes the new White Paper on Energy which is to look at broadening the approach towards meeting our renewable energy targets with an implementation strategy that is achievable and realistic. DEPUTY CIARA CONWAY Meanwhile, Deputy Ciara Conway has said she also made a strong, personal 13 page submission outlining her objections on the Grid Link proposal for County Waterford. “If you look back at my record you'll see that right from the offset I met widely with numerous groups and individuals on the Gridlink proposal,” said Deputy Conway. “I consistently raised the issue of pylons through our weekly Parliamentary Labour Party meetings and heavily lobbied (former) Minister Pat Rabbitte on the matter on numerous occasions. “I’ve met with people in their kitchens and in community halls - including for example, Walter Murphy in Clonea Power, as well as groups in West Waterford. The issue of pylons was also the focus of a specially convened meeting with Minister Rabbitte and Labour TDs, Senators and Councillors at our annual conference in Killarney. “At each of these meetings I was very vocal, as were my Labour Councillor colleagues,” said Deputy Conway. “I would regard all these efforts as having been a resounding success, given that in the end it was decided to upgrade the existing pylon infrastructure, which is exactly what I had advocated for in my submission.” Deputy Conway said she has never met Henry Fingleton, the spokesperson for PRI, “But I’m informed that Jack Wall TD, Chairperson of the PLP has met

with him on a number of occasions and there have also been meetings with my party colleagues, Minister Alan Kelly and Minister Anne Phelan,” Deputy Conway pointed out. “Just last week, Jack Wall TD, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Party and one of the Tánaiste's Advisors met with Malcolm Brown, an associate of Mr. Fingletons to discuss the wind energy sector - so to say that my party has ignored this sector is blatantly untrue!” Deputy Conway said that furthermore, the Labour Parliamentary Party facilitated a meeting between Mr. Fingleton's group and Minister Alex White at the Ploughing Championships, but regrettably the other side “didn’t bother” to turn up for the meeting with the Minister. In relation to wind turbines, Deputy Conway said she had met with a group recently, who had expressed concern about turbines. Deputy Conway said wind turbines “is also something I’ve made very strong representations on, and there are ongoing discussions within our Parliamentary Party meetings with the relevant Ministers in relation to the issue of setback distance of wind turbines in particular”, she pointed out. “Despite whatever Mr. Fingleton and his associates might say, or imply - to say that I have done nothing on these issues is an out and out lie,” said Deputy Conway. “As for the ‘Ciara and Paudie’ posters with allusions to my supposed ‘friends in the wind industry’ - this is an absolutely outrageous statement to make! “I utterly refute the slanderous suggestion that I have ‘friends in the wind industry’ and I outright reject the sordid nature of this utterly untrue statement,” Deputy Conway said. “I am able to stand over my record and on these issues - it is clear and transparent, which is more than I can say for the motives behind this campaign,” Deputy Conway added.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Máire Quinlan, daughter of Katherine and John Quinlan from Rathgormack, pictured with his husband Jason Hannigan, son of Maureen and the late Bobby Hannigan from Piltown, County Kilkenny, pictured on their wedding day. The couple were married in Kilsheelan Church and their wedding reception was in Raheen House, Clonmel. [David Clynch Photography]

Gardaí appeal for information on three burglaries GARDAÍ are appealing for information from the public in relation to three burglaries which occurred in the Dungarvan area last Monday. Three houses were bro-

ken into last Monday one house in Ballinroad; one house in Tournore Park; and another house in Springfield. A spokesperson for Dungarvan Gardaí said a

suspicious vehicle, believed to be a silver van, was observed around the time the burglaries occurred. Three people were observed getting into the van at the time.

WOZZA MENSWEAR 23 Grattan Square 058-24005

Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses with information to come forward. Detectives can be contacted at Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600.

We’ve got a

Loan

Council impressed by improved planning figures

for that!

By Christy Parker

CO NT IN UE S UP TO 50% OFF ALL LEADING BRANDS Including Voi, Diesel, Eto, Enzo, Outrage, Kingpin, MishMash, Le Shark, 883 Police, Dirty Velvet AND MUCH MUCH MORE! Gift Vouchers Available

WATERFORD Council has described an increase in planning applications across the city and county over the last three months of 2015 as “a positive trend.” In documentation circulated to January’s Plenary and Municipal District meetings, the council reveals that it received 95 applications up to midDecember alone and 781 throughout 2015. Percentage wise the figures represent a 10% increase over 2014. The figures break down as 318 applications for the year in the Metropolitan area, 192 in the Comeraghs and 271 in the DungarvanLismore district. A total of 454 preplanning applications were received up to December 23rd, 2015.This translates as Metropolitan: 256; Comeragh: 64 and Dungarvan-Lismore: 134. Finally, the Council reports, “the review of the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) of both the City and County currently lists 1,854 such structures.

058 44088 / 44094 e info@dungarvancu.ie w www.dungarvancu.ie Terms and conditions apply. Dungarvan Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Inaugural international pitching forum at Celtic Media Festival 2016 CELTIC Media Festival is delighted to announce the Celtic Media Festival International Pitching Forum, in association with Scottish Development International, an initiative designed to expand the commissioning opportunities for independent production companies. For the first time at Celtic Media Festival, independent production companies will formally pitch to some of the most important commissioners and decision makers in the broadcasting world, when the Festival comes to Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland over 20th - 22nd April. Supported by Scottish Development International in 2016, and harnessing the

nurturing and collaborative ethos of Celtic Media Festival, the Forum hopes to encourage a culture of international commissioning amongst producers in the Celtic countries, and on a global scale. Each year will see the Forum include international territories, with 2016 focusing on Australia and New Zealand. Independent production companies should submit pitches for the 2016 Forum relating to History/Biography. Some of the most important commissioners and decision makers in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK will attend the 2016 Festival, including Martin Davidson (BBC), Alan Esslemont /

Margaret Mary Murray (BBC ALBA), Susan Lovell (BBC NI), Ewan Angus (BBC Scotland), Christina MacAulay (BBC Wales), Fiona Gilroy (Flame Distribution), Jane Wrightson (NZ on Air), Lisa Duff (Screen Australia), Proinsias Ní Ghráinne (TG4), Andrew Shaw (TVNZ) with more names to be announced soon. Independent production companies and producers are invited to submit a short written pitch (one A4 page), as well as any related materials, budget etc. to pitch@celticmediafestival.c o.uk. Submissions will be accepted from 18th January - 18th February, and more information can be found at www.celticmediafestival.co.

uk. A shortlist of 12 submissions will be invited to pitch at the Festival in April. Catriona Logan, Festival Director said:“We’re hugely excited to introduce the Celtic Media Festival International Pitching Forum to the 2016 Festival. It is a fantastic opportunity for independent production companies to pitch their ideas to an international audience of some of the most influential commissioners and decision makers from across the world. In recent years, Celtic Media Festival has established itself as a key marketplace for the Independent production sector, as well as for major broadcasters. The Forum will not only enhance this, but give producers the

opportunity to showcase their products on a global scale.” The Forum is another initiative that Celtic Media Festival have introduced that has solidified its place as a must attend event on the International Festival circuit for industry professionals. The past 5 years have seen entries into the awards strand increase exponentially, with another record-breaking year for 2016, and Celtic co-productions such as the RTÉ/BBC NI/BBC Scotland programme After Braveheart borne out of initiatives announced at the Festival. The 37th Celtic Media Festival takes place over 20th - 22nd April, 2016,

and will see hundreds of delegates enjoy a packed festival programme in the Irish town. Supported by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Waterford City and County Council, TG4, BBC Scotland, RTÉ, MG ALBA, S4C, Northern Ireland Screen, BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Cymru Wales, the festival consistently attracts international delegates wherever it is held and offers a programme that celebrates the influential media industry of the Celtic nations and regions, as well as providing networking opportunities for delegates and speakers alike. Showcasing the best work from Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man,

Cornwall, Brittany and Galicia, the festival is expected to attract some of the biggest names in the media world to the town. Previous high-profile guests include Tilda Swinton, Rhys Ifans, Peter Mullan, Ken Loach, The Killing Director Birger Larsen, River producer Chris Carey, My Mad Fat Diary writer/showrunner Tom Bidwell, and Doctor Who and Torchwood producer Russell T Davies. Although the festival is primarily for industry delegates, there will be a wider programme of events. Full details of the festival programme, delegate registration, and how to purchase tickets, will be announced early next year.

Hard-hitting Safety at Sea campaign aims to promote significant behavioural change Bord Iascaigh Mhara Urge Fishermen to ‘Live to Tell the Tale’ *FIFTY-THREE fishermen have lost their lives at sea over the last ten years. In 2015 alone, there were four fatal fishing related accidents in the sector. Against such stark statistics, Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, recently launched a national advertising and public relations campaign entitled ‘Live to Tell The Tale’ to drive more fishermen to complete mandatory BIM safety survival training and wear their personal flotation device (PFD) lifejacket at all times when at sea. Supporting the launch of the campaign, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Simon Coveney said: “This is a very effective campaign with a strong and hard-hitting message. I hope that fishing families across the country will get behind it and encourage their loved ones to wear their Personal Flotation Devices when they head out on their boats to help ensure they return home safely. Our fishing industry is an integral part of our coastal communities and too many families have already suffered the loss of a family member to the sea. I fully support BIM’s exceptional safety training programme that not only delivers mandatory training to fishermen around our coast but new technology such as the compact PFD lifejacket that further increases survival rates in what is a dangerous occupation”

According to BIM, commissioned research undertaken by Behaviour and Attitudes, more than 36% of fishermen personally know a colleague who has been lost at sea. However, despite this, over half of these fishermen still do not wear a Personal Flotation Device when at sea. The ‘Live to Tell the Tale’ campaign is looking to reverse this trend by promoting a behaviour change to motivate and encourage fishermen to take part in survival training and wear their Personal Flotation Devices at all times while on board their fishing vessel. The campaign features hard-hitting radio, press and outdoor advertisements that are designed to be thought provoking and make fishermen think of the consequences of not wearing a PFD lifejacket. Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) CEO Tara McCarthy said: “This campaign is crucial to improving the survival rate of those working in the fishing industry and providing their families with peace of mind each time they take to the seas. Fishing is an important industry in this country, directly employing over 3,500 people, and as the agency responsible for the provision of safety training, we are determined to make the sector as safe as possible. According to national figures, fishing is approximately 13 times more dangerous than construction

and 36 times more dangerous than general employment. Fishermen have to battle bad weather and hostile sea conditions which increase the risk of accidents. With this in mind, vital survival training and the necessary safety equipment worn correctly by all crew at all times is paramount. I would strongly urge fishermen to complete their BIM safety training and wear their Personal Flotation Device every time they go to sea – if not for themselves, for their families and loved ones’ The Personal Flotation Device (PFD) with an integrated Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is a Global Positioning System (GPS)

enabled lifejacket available through BIM’s Safety Training programme. The PFD which activates in the water means fishermen can be found swiftly in the event of an accident and hopefully found alive. Traditional life jackets don’t use this technology meaning searches at sea can last days longer than is necessary adding to the anxiety felt by families of fishermen. Speaking at the launch was Wicklow fisherman David Massey, one of three crew on the fishing vessel ‘MFV Lavicca’ that capsized off the Wicklow coast on April 15th 2015. David explains how he lived to tell the tale; “We headed out to

sea on what was a beautiful day. Next thing I knew the stern of the boat was under. Then I hit the water. My BIM PFD lifejacket went off straight away. My next thought was my son, who passed away three years ago. I wondered was this it…was I going to be reunited with him? Next thing I heard was the sound of a helicopter. We were saved thanks to the GPS signal on my lifejacket and on board the boat. Without this new equipment, I would quite simply not be here and I would not have seen my wife and kids again” The ‘Live to Tell the Tale’ campaign will run across the country over the next

four weeks. BIM will be running a full schedule of ‘Live to Tell the Tale’ Safety Training Courses around the coast to coincide with the campaign and throughout the year.The courses are available through BIM’s National Fisheries Colleges in Greencastle, Co. Donegal, Castletownbere, Co. Cork and on board BIM’s mobile Coastal Training Units that travel to every port in the country. A full schedule of courses is available on www.bim.ie (or please see Notes to Editor) For further safety at sea tips, please visit the BIM website and download their BIM Guide to Personal Survival Techniques

www.bim.ie Visit BIM’s website www.bim.ie and social media pages to hear more stories of fishermen who lived to tell the tale. Join in the conservation on twitter @BordIascMhara hashtag #livetotell *Figures referenced are taken from the Marine Casualty Investigation Report commissioned by the Department of Transport, Trade and Tourism. *The ‘Live to Tell the Tale’ safety information awareness campaign was funded by the Irish Government and partfinanced by the European Union under the National Development Plan 20072013 through the Marine Environment Protection Measure.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Bin companies can charge ‘annual service charge’ on top of pay by weight for lifts A COUNCILLOR has stated that getting information in relation to the new 'pay by weight' scheme for household waste “is a very close secret” and warned that households could be in for a shock after the next General Election. Cllr. Davy Daniels told the January meeting of Waterford City and County Council that getting information on the cost of the pay per weight scheme, which is being forced upon bin collection companies by the Government, is like “a very close secret”. He pointed out that customers will pay for their bin lifts in a new 'pay by weight' system from this coming July, which could mean an increase in bin charges for some households. He also pointed out that he was aware the bin companies

can also slap an 'annual service charge' on top of the 'pay by weight' cost – meaning it will cost households even more in the long run for their bin collections. Cllr. Daniels made the comments when he noted that in the annual service plans for Waterford City and County Council, the local authority is to provide enforcement of waste segregation. It is understood that the government has delayed the introduction of the 'pay by weight' bin collection system until after the General Election, which will be held within the next six weeks or so. From July, 2016, each bin collection company will be statutory obliged to charge customers on a 'pay by weight' basis. Cllr. Daniels had pre-

viously raised concerns about lack of information on the 'pay by weight' system at the December meeting of the Council. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, said that while the Council was out of the waste collection business, they would be acting as an enforcer and regulator for the waste collection service. Mr. Galvin said the Council would have authority in licensing waste collectors, issuing permits, and environmental enforcement. He confirmed that all waste collectors will have to use a pay by weight system, and that the waste collectors can charge the householder a 'basic service charge' on top of the 'pay by weight' cost of bin lifts. Mayor John Cummins

said “people should obviously shop around for waste collection providers as well”. Cllr. Lola O'Sullivan said waste collectors should have three separate waste streams, but that some are still not collecting for the brown bin. Mr. Galvin said towns should have the brown bin system in place, but acknowledged that rural areas and smaller villages may not have the brown bin system. Cllr. John Hearne queried the Council's role “is it our job to check the integrity of the weighing scales?” he asked. Mr. Galvin said the weighing scales have to be calibrated and tested by the Council, as well as checking the certification and calibration.

New York New Market

Helvick Lifeboat AGM set for Friday THE Helvick Lifeboat Fundraising Committee AGM is scheduled for 8pm Friday January 29th in Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club (DHSC) on Davitt’s Quay. The general public are most welcome to attend. “2015 was our most successful fundraising year and we would like to thank the entire community for their outstanding support” said Hon Fundraising Chairman Oliver Clancy.

“We are very pleased to be recognised nationally by the RNLI Branch Supporter Award and the IPB Pride of Place Award which is open to the entire island of Ireland” he added. So if you would like to know more about this dynamic voluntary fundraising committee, why don’t you join us for the AGM. The fundraising committee work hard to supplement the often heroic and dangerous work carried out by

the volunteer crews from all walks of life who give up their time and comfort to carry out rescues and train for them, in difficult and often dangerous conditions in all kinds of weather to save life at sea 24-7-365. For further information please contact Dolores 086 122 5818; Oliver 087 821 0420; Nicky 087 763 0062. rnlih e l v i c k @ g m a i l . c o m Facebook: Dungarvan Bay and Helvick Head RNLI Fundraising

Be a part of it as we bring homes and investment properties from all over Ireland to the REA Property Show in New York on the 3rd of March 2016.

Call us today on 058 42211 or register on www.spratt.ie to have your property listed.

SPRATT

DEDICATED, PROFESSIONAL & PASSIONATE

The RNLI Helvick and Dungarvan Fundraising Committee, pictured at the 2015 AGM held in Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, back row from left: Hon Committee Member Kevin Harty; Hon Fundraising Chairman Oliver Clancy; RNLI Crew & Hon Committee Terence Morrissey; Hon Fundraising Committee Vice Chairman & RNLI Crew Liam Harty; Hon Committee Members John Quealy, Martin Landers, Nicholas Hannigan. Front: Miriam Foley MacLeod; Hon Press Secretary Joan Clancy; Hon Fundraising Treasurer Dolores Walsh; Hon Committee Member RoseAnn Foley; Hon Fundraising Sec Anne McCarthy; Asst Hon Fundraising Treasurer Deirdre Young; Hon Committee Member Connie Kiersey. Not included in photo are Kevin O’Morchoe and Dermot Hickey. [RoseAnn Foley]

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Council still hasn’t received financial aid from Government over flood damage WATERFORD City and County Council has still not received any financial aid from the Government in relation to the recent flood damage caused by severe weather storms over the Christmas period. At the January meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Mary Butler made the enquiry about financial aid from the government. Millions of euro worth of damage was caused in all areas of County Waterford due to flooding and severe weather from Storms Frank and Eva during last December. There was unprecedented rainfall in Waterford and rural County Waterford suffered the wettest December in living memory. Rivers and streams burst their banks resulting in flash flooding and the

creation of lakes and ponds where none ever existed; the destruction of roads; collapse of embankments; mudslides; and damage to farms and other properties; while hundreds of roads were left impassable. Responding to Cllr. Butler's query, Director of Services, Paul Daly replied that the Council has not received anything in the form of financial aid from the government, so far. Meanwhile, Mr. Daly said he would get a report to Cllr. Joe Conway in relation to water run-off from private property onto public roads. Cllr. Conway had previously raised an issue in relation to water run-off from a derelict site onto the public road which was causing damage to nearby residents' gardens.

Nine candidates set to join in pre-election debate for Waterford Business Community NINE of Waterford’s General Election candidates are set to take to the Theatre Royal stage on Thursday, January 28th at 7.30 p.m. for a Pre-Election Debate, jointly hosted by Waterford and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chambers. The General Election candidates taking part are Paudie Coffey, Fine Gael; John Deasy, Fine Gael; Ciara Conway, Labour Party; John Halligan, Independent; Mary Butler, Fianna Fail; David Cullinane, Sinn Fein; Mailo Power, Renua; Grace O’Sullivan, Green Party and Una Dunphy, People Before Profit. This free event is exclusive to Waterford, Tramore and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber mem-

bers and at present members are being asked to submit their questions or suggested topics for the candidates via email to Lynda Lawton and Jenny Beresford at Waterford and Dungarvan & West Waterford Chambers. Each candidate will be afforded the opportunity to outline their party policy on a variety of set topics and the audience will be given the chance to ask the candidates questions through the event facilitator Ian Noctor. Those planning on attending must register in advance via email with lynda.lawton@waterfordchamber.ie,jenny@dungarvanchamber.ie or call 051 311130.

Pictured at the launch of Waterford City and County Council’s Programme of Events marking the Centenary of the 1916 Rising were [John Power] were Thomas Phelan and Joe Stokes.

Pictured at the launch of Waterford’s City and County Council’s Programme of Events marking the Centenary of the 1916 Rising were Jane Cantwell, Waterford City & County Librarian, Joanne Rothwell, Máire Seó Breathnach, Bernadette Guest and Margaret Organ, Waterford City & County Arts Officer. [John Power]

Counting the cost of flood damage WATERFORD City and County Council has submitted a request for some €21m to rectify the damage caused by floods and severe weather during Storms Frank and Eva in County Waterford last December. In a report to the January 2016 meeting of the local authority, a total of €19,526,000 is being sought for damage caused during the severe weather between Christmas Day and New Year's Day; while previous to that, the Council had sought €1,967,000 for damage caused by severe weather in early December. In the report, Director of Services, Paul Daly outlined that clean-up costs from Storm Frank, which occurred in midDecember, amounted to €366,000, which included 8,500 additional hours worked, the hire of machinery, materials and additional cost of attendance by the retained fire brigade. According to an earlier report submitted to the Department of Environment on 14th December, there was a total of €612,000 being sought by Waterford Council for damage caused to the road network in the DungarvanLismore area; and €705,000 for damage to roads in the Comeragh area. However, following the severe weather of midDecember, the Council submitted a report to the Department on 4th January, 2016, seeking an additional €3,915,000 for damage to the road network in Dungarvan-Lismore area; and an additional €4,150,000 for damage to roads in the Comeragh area. Total road infrastructural damage in Waterford City and County amounted to

nearly €11.5m while the Council is seeking €2.3m for coastal defences and infrastructural damage. Flood remediation works will cost an estimated €5.5m. Mr. Daly pointed out that the last storm which was most severe – Storm Frank – coincided with high tides, which resulted in extensive damage to the coastline. Damage caused to Abbeyside beach wall will cost an estimated €250,000 to repair, as will the Abbeyside Boardwalk wall. A sum of €750,000 is being sought for repair of Kinsalebeg storm wall; while €200,000 is needed to repair Ladies Slip over slabbing; €350,000 to repair damage caused to Boatstrand pier; and €500,000 to repair Annestown sea wall. Mr. Daly said that a number of severe problems arose during the severe weather of December, 2015, such as the closure of the Coast Road, or the closure of the N72 due to the flooding of the River Blackwater – events, he said, for which there is no easy or reasonable solution, but where the construction of viable alternative routes would alleviate the problems which arise. Mr. Daly said in many other instances, it is possible to eliminate the flooding problem with the implementation of some relatively inexpensive flood protection measures. Mr. Daly pointed out that the success of the Flood Defence Scheme in Waterford City was a testimony to the efficacy of forward planning. “At no stage in December, 2015, did the city come under any significant threat,” Mr. Daly

said in his report. “The Flood Defence System undoubtedly saved the city from millions of euro worth of damage.” The unprecedented rainfall in Waterford during December, 2015, resulted in West/Mid County Waterford suffering the wettest December in living memory, and the highest rainfall of anywhere in the country in that period. The report noted that the area averaged rainfall in excess of 400 mm in that period and 42 percent of the unprecedented rainfall fell in the nine day period between Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Over 150 billion gallons of rain fell on County Waterford during the period, although expert advice suggests it was considerably higher due to higher ground in the Comeraghs receiving almost 50 percent more rainfall than lower areas. Considerable quantities of debris were washed onto the County's roads, along with several thousand tonnes of embankment material, resulting in considerable resources having to be employed to remove the material. “The removal of debris absorbed most of the Council's resources for the week after Storm Frank and a legacy of work on embankment stabilisation now remains,” Mr. Daly said. Meanwhile, records for the River Blackwater indicate that the river hit its highest ever recorded level in December, 2015, surpassing the high levels recorded in 2009, 1998 and 1988. Due to the excessive rainfall, all normal channels for water were surpassed and the water made new

channels. Mr. Daly said that while the damage to the road subbase is still unknown at this stage, Mr. Daly warned that the existence of water still at such a high level in the ground will cause severe damage if a spell of persistent cold weather is experienced in the coming weeks. Mr. Daly said the erosion

of roads is the most extensive legacy from the December weather events, with an estimated several hundred kilometres of road being partially or completely destroyed. A total of 31 properties were damaged by flooding in the county since the beginning of December, 2015.

SUMMARY OF COSTS Clean-up costs €366,000 Road Infrastructural Damage €11,365,000 Coastal Defences and infrastructural damage €2,300,000 Flood remediation works €5,495,000 Total €19,526,000 BREAKDOWN OF COSTS Coastal infrastructural damage Abbeyside beach wall Abbeyside Boardwalk wall Kinsalebeg storm wall Ladies Slip over slabbing Boatstrand – damage to pier Annestown sea wall Total

€250,000 €250,000 €750,000 €200,000 €350,000 €500,000 €2,300,000

FLOOD REMEDIATION WORKS Priority level 1 L2020 Springmount Factory Road €550,000 Kilbree Road diversion €650,000 Knocklofty Bridge €350,000 Inner Ring Road Roundabout and Cork Road €650,000 Tramore Road Roundabout €350,000 Total €2,550,000 Priority level 2 Regional Road Tallow R671 Whitechurch N72 Kilcannon N72 Military Road N72 Rockfield R673 Ardmore Tallow Bridge Total

€650,000 €100,000 €70,000 €50,000 €150,000 €150,000 €250,000 €1,420,000

Priority Level 3 Bonmahon flooding €200,000 Ballindud flooding €275,000 Kilrush, Dungarvan (3 houses, drain diversion) €400,000 Carriglea flooding €100,000 Ardmore €350,000 Aglish €200,000 Total €1,525,000 Total for all three priority levels

€5,495,000

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Dungarvan Prolife Group 250,000 Reasons to keep the 8th … Some 250,000 people are alive today because of the 8th Amendment. The figure is enough to fill Croke Park three times over. It’s a child in every class, a person in every football team, someone with you in school, in college, in your running club, at work, paying taxes, and part of society, contributing to society. No other law or provision has done so much good or saved so many lives.

Keep the eighth R. J. Keighery City Auction Rooms, 27a William St., Waterford. Phone/Fax: 051 873692 e-mail: info@cityauctionrooms.com

Important Antique Auction Monday, 1st February, at 10.30 a.m. Fine Victorian and Edwardian Furniture and Effects; Silver; Waterford Crystal; Rugs; Jewellery; etc. 850 Lots. Viewing daily 12–5 p.m. incl. Sunday View catalogue now www.cityauctionrooms.com

NOTICE TO LANDOWNERS/OCCUPIERS TO TRIM OVERGROWN ROADSIDE HEDGES Owners or occupiers of land are obliged under the Roads Act, 1993, to take all necessary care to ensure that trees, shrubs, hedges or any other vegetation on their land is not, or could not be a danger to those using a public road or to somebody carrying out maintenance or improvement work on the road. Trimming of roadside hedges can take place between 1st September and 28th February in any year. In accordance with the Wildlife Act 2000 this period is deemed most suitable to have minimum wildlife disturbance. IN THE INTEREST OF ROAD SAFETY IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ALL NECESSARY WORK IS CARRIED OUT IMMEDIATELY AND MUST BE COMPLETE BY 1ST MARCH, 2016. Paul Daly, A/Director of Services Transport & Infrastructure.

27th January, 2016

ENVIRONMENT UPDATE FOR DUNGARVAN-LISMORE MUNICIPAL DISTRICT

Appeal to report incidents of illegal dumping By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council is appealing to the public to report incidents of illegal dumping in the county, according to information circulated to January’s Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District meeting. The appeal comes as the council steps up its efforts to investigate and monitor all forms of illegal waste including fly-tipping, general littering and even illegal signage. The Council’s number is (0761) 102020. Normal phone rates apply. Other issues covered were: LITTER RATING The recent IBAl litter survey places Dungarvan 4th out of 40 towns survey and “cleaner than European norms.” All approach roads received top litter grade as this almost all sites surveyed, with the shopping centre courtyard was complimented for its presentation and the quayside clothing bank deemed in “excellent order” for a recycling facility. DUNGARVAN PRESENTATION CREW Waterford Council’s Dungarvan Presentation scheme crew assisted flooding response crews during the recent crisis and has also conducted maintenance on water gullies. The crew is now carrying out Winter bedding and planting at various locations including Walton Park and at roundabouts, etc. Other projects being conducted include tree pruning, stump grinding, collecting leaf litter and maintenance on street furniture and signage. Grass cutting will resume in mid to late February. EDUCATION AND AWARENESS Under An Taisce’s Green Flag programme, a series of four Stop Food Waste workshops will be held in

Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside, is open for enrolment of Junior Infants for the 2016/2017 school year Parents interested in enrolling their children should send completed enrolment forms to the school before 2.00 p.m. on Friday, February 12th. Enrolment forms and details can be obtained from the downloads section of the school website www.abbeysidens.org or by calling the office on 058 41102. Even if your child is already registered to start in September 2016 a new enrolment form must be completed.

St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s Primary Schools in Dungarvan in February. A Stop Food Waste Challenge project aims to reduce food waste by 25% and save householders up to €60 per month. Ireland dumps an estimated 300,000 tons of food per year, with consequential environment problems (not to mention moral considerations). Stickers proclaiming ‘No Junk Mail’ remain popular and are now available through public offices and libraries. REPAIR DIRECTORY The repair directory aimed at encouraging people to have household items repaired rather than dumped is expected to be launched in April. Tidy Towns groups are being contacted as part of the campaign to compile a list of local repair businesses. Items for repair would include electrical goods, phones, computers, bicycles, clocks, clothes, shoes, furniture, music instruments, etc.

Topside Roast Beef Joints €10 each Large Stuffed Chickens €6 each THE BUTCHER’S BLOCK DUNGARVAN SHOPPING CENTRE

WIN

€1000 WEDDING OFF YOUR PLY

T&C’S AP

You are invited to the Tower Hotel

Wedding Extravaganza! SUNDAY 31 ST JANUARY 2 PM - 5.30 PM FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL ÁINE OR SINEAD ON 051 862300 OR EMAIL EVENTS@THW.IE W W W. T O W E R H O T E L WA T E R F O R D . C O M

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Council delighted with twinning arrangement with Navy’s newest vessel MAYOR John Cummins was delighted to tell the January meeting of Waterford City and County Council that the newly commissioned Naval vessel, the L.É. James Joyce will be twinned with Waterford City. The twinning ceremony was held on Sunday, 17th January, at City Hall, Waterford, at 12 noon.

The confirmation of the twinning was sent by letter from Defence Minister Simon Coveney to Waterford Council earlier in December, and at the January, 2016, meeting of the Council, Mayor Cummins said it was his pleasure to propose that the Council enter the twinning arrangement with the L.É. James Joyce, which was

unanimously supported by all Council members. The twinning of the city with the L.É. James Joyce replaces the former 35year-old vessel the L.É. Aoife, which was decommissioned earlier in 2015. The L.É. James Joyce (P62) is the Irish Naval Service's newest vessel – a Samuel Beckett-class offshore patrol vessel (OPV)

commissioned on 1st September last and is over 100 metres long, powered by two modern diesel engines, with a top speed of just under 30 miles per hour. The new vessel will cover a patrol area of over 158,000 square nautical miles, as well as using remote control drones to monitor the extensive area.

The Coast, The Copper, The Ancient East A talk on County Waterford’s Archaeology FOLLOWING the success of the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’, Fáilte Ireland have just launched their new marketing campaign for the South East and the East Coast of Ireland. This campaign is entitled ‘Ireland’s Ancient East, and incorporates Waterford, encouraging visitors to make a journey of discovery of 5,000 years of history in this relaxing, wild and magnificent landscape of Waterford that attracted warring settlers for millennia. What does Waterford have to offer to these visitors? County Waterford is steeped in the most fascinating history, and evidence of this lies all around us today in the form

A TALK BY DAVE POLLOCK, LEADING WATERFORD ARCHAEOLOGIST

Dunabrattin Head of our megalithic tombs, standing stones, ogham stones, ancient forts, harbours, coastal defences. Before the car and the train, there was the boat; nearly everything moved by river or by sea. Over the past 5,000 years, the coastline of Waterford has been a door into Ireland for pirates, for settlers and for tourists from much of Europe and North Africa. The county’s rich

Join us at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre on Friday, 5th February, at 7.30 p.m.

archaeological heritage reflects the resources of the land and this mixture of people, and ideas brought in on the tide. Dave Pollock, leading Waterford Archaeologist will be looking at some of the archaeological remains on the coastal strip, from the megalithic tombs of the earliest farmers to the coastal defences of two thousand years ago, before the days of the Vikings, and wondering just how

Emer l a u n c h es f i rs t book

different was the coastal strip from inland Ireland. This talk will be held at the Visitor Centre in the Copper Coast UNESCO Global Geopark in Knockmahon, Bunmahon, Co. Waterford, on Friday, 5th February at 7.30 p.m. Ticket Price: €5. This includes tea or coffee. For further information, visit: www.coppercoastgeopark.com or Tel: 051 292828 or 087 6283211.

Emer Penny

FOR several reasons, the new book which will be launched in Dungarvan Library on this Thursday evening, 28th January, is a unique work. Firstly, because the author, Dungarvan born Emer Penny was in her mid teens when she started writing it and secondly, because it is a generous sized volume running to 313 pages and a gripping story which is capable of holding the reader spellbound to the final paragraph. This is a magnificent achievement for one so young. ‘Chronicles of the Night - Chasing Shadows’ is about Irish fantasy-land and written for a genre which is particularly popular among all ages today. It is a fantasy book, set in Ireland with Irish characters and Irish names and where better to find fantasy than in the happier history of our country. Emer has been writing for the last six years, concentrating on the production of this, her first book. Over that time, she has developed her tale, adding, subtracting, revising, rethinking and rewriting during her secondary school years, finishing it between the age of sixteen and eighteen. Now, at the age of nineteen, she is ready to unveil her work to the public who will surely love it and marvel at the depth of

knowledge and the intricacy of the story she has woven. “It is more of a mystery really,” says Emer, “family lore meets folklore, with a strong theme of storytelling as well.” Emer is well experienced to weave her tales, having been story-telling with her friends for years and it is there, in that inspiration rich company, that she found her first desire to write. Having put her hand to the keyboard, she found more and more material in her imaginative mind, enough, as it turns out, to fill a very large volume. “I have been writing and telling stories with my friends since about the age of twelve when I was in Abbeyside School to when I finished my Secondary years in Newtown School in Waterford. Sometimes they would be stories about ourselves or about things we made up.” Her book tells the story of ‘a few fairies who come into the lives of some teenagers and what transpires after that. It is a unique look at fairies, which I haven’t found anywhere else’. They are unique to Emer’s own style, a style which readers can sample at Dungarvan Library this Thursday evening.

Lourdes Diocesan Pilgrimage 58th Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage of Waterford and Lismore Gaulstown Dolmen

THE Special Jubilee Year of Mercy – Fulfil your Year of Mercy with the invitation of Pope Francis. Experience this Jubilee Year in the presence of Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of Mercy and Bernadette, a witness to the Mercy of God.

Book from: 6th January. Travel: 6th – 11th June. Lourdes Office, St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford. Contact: 051-878900. Pilgrimage Cost: €735 pps (inclusive of taxes, insurance, all transfers, full board basis at hotels).

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Council approves its annual service plans for the coming year WATERFORD City and County Council approved its annual service plans for 2016, which outlines where funding is going and what work is to be carried out in the coming year. Chief Executive Michael Walsh presented the annual service plans to the January meeting of the local authority. Both Councillors Mary Roche and Joe Conway noted that it was a substantial document, with Cllr. Roche suggesting that a workshop should be scheduled for Councillors to consider the service plans, rather than bringing the document straight to the Council for adoption. “It is the nuts and bolts of what we are doing for the year and I would like a greater examination of it,” said Cllr. Roche. Mayor John Cummins acknowledged the point and said it was a valid suggestion to have a workshop before the service plans are presented to Council. Cllr. Conway said that because it is such a 'hefty' document, “it really doesn't deserve to be treated in such a peremptory fashion”. Nevertheless, the annual service plans for Waterford City and County were passed in agreement.

OVER €2M TO GO TO AIRTRICITY Cllr. Eddie Mulligan noted that over €2m will go towards Airtricity as part of the Council's service agreement. “But the service we've received from this semi-state organisation is not acceptable,” Cllr. Mulligan told the meeting, pointing out that a section of the city was without public lighting for over a week, during the Christmas period. Director of Services, Paul Daly, said he has asked for a report from the electrical contractor why those particular lights were out of order. “They shouldn't have been out of order that long,” Mr. Daly said. Cllr. Davy Daniels also queried the service provided by Airtricity. He said a figure of ten working days is being provided by the company for public lighting that is out of action, but yet he is aware of an area where public lighting has been out of order for over two months. “It is unfair to the residents. Why is there such a long delay in the repair of lighting?” he asked. Mr. Daly said there is a regional maintenance contract which covers several local

authorities in the south east and there is a particular phone number to ring when lights are out of action. He pointed out that the problem is when fixing or repairing a public light can take a bit of time, depending on what the issue is. Cllr. Daniels asked why it would take over two months to repair public lighting in a small cul-de-sac. Mr. Daly said he would get the Councillor a report on the matter. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said he believed the Council was partially responsible for maintaining their end of the system and asked if there was any funding in the budget for such work. Mr. Daly said the regional contract covers all the poles, heads, lamps and cables for public lighting. “Things get complicated if there is a broken power supply cable,” Mr. Daly pointed out. He said in the situation with housing estates not taken in charge by the Council, they would usually take in charge the public lighting for safety sake, as substandard cabling between lighting poles has been an issue previously.

THINKING OF SELLING? Call us today: 058 23444

David Reynolds Managing Director T: +353 86 238 3179

Gerardine Reynolds Director T: +353 87 245 8848

E: sherryﬁtzreynolds@gmail.com

E: grsherryﬁtzlettings@gmail.com

Sinead Reynolds Negotiator T: +353 86 860 1860

Cormac Curran Negotiator T: +353 86 860 1866

E: srsherryﬁtz@gmail.com

E: ccsherryﬁtz@gmail.com

BRIDGE STREET, DUNGARVAN, CO. WATERFORD SHERRYFITZ.IE

My New Year Resolutions … (1) Lose Weight (2) Call The Weight Clinic SAME OLD RESOLUTION, DIFFERENT YEAR? • Private One 2 One Weigh In’s • No Gimmicks, Bars or Supplements • Easy to Follow • Affordable • Genuine Weight Loss Results • Weight Loss Maintenance Included in Plan

Ok, so we have answered all your questions, next thing is to book in for your FREE CONSULTATION at 087 9580316

WE KNOW

HOW TO TRACK DOWN YOUR

PERFECT TENANT Talk to one of our experienced letting agents to ﬁnd out more Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds Bridge Street, Dungarvan T: 058 234 44 E: sherryﬁtzreynolds@gmail.com

EDITORIAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

prevent tragedies where we can and save families the heartache of losing someone who is cherished from their midst. The conference will be held on the 19th and 20th February and we should endeavour to publicise and promote it to the fullest.

General Election imminent THERE is every reason to believe – and it is from the lips of An Taoiseach himself – that next week’s issue of the Dungarvan Observer will contain the date of the imminent General Election. Mr. Kenny has consistently said that he would seek the dissolution of the Dail ‘early in the Spring’, which may well mean when the Dáil assembles next Tuesday. At this stage the people of this country would dearly love to see a timescale for the election which has been talked about for so long and which is looked forward to for a variety of reasons. Already the parties are in election mode; the debate is a pre-election one and the posters, while ostensibly for public meetings, are promoting the emerging candidates. For the first time in living memory – and perhaps longer – the sides do not appear to be even close to equal. It will be the first time when there is – as yet – no cohesive alternative to the present administration, but there is little doubt that when the counting is finished and when the last results have been declared, the alliances will begin to form and a government may emerge. Not that the return of the present administration is anywhere near guaranteed, at least according to the opinion polls and the political pundits who see Fine Gael and Labour fall short of an overall majority by several seats. But there are independents, some minded to support a return of this administration, so, in the words of the old cliché, ‘it is all to play for’. The other cliché beloved of Harold Wilson that a week is a long time in politics is always relevant. If that be so, then a month is a veritable lifetime.

Our mental health THERE are still some people are not yet aware of the hardship, suffering and worry which poor mental health can inflict on an individual or their family. For some years past,

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate the awareness of such a difficulty has been mounting and more and more people are coming out in public to talk about their difficulties. Slowly, there is a growing education programme dedicated to the problem. In three weeks time, there will be a conference on Mental Health and Suicide Awareness which will be held at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. This has now become an annual event, founded and promoted by Cllr. Liam Brazil and others, who has used his own family’s experience to prevent a crisis in some other family. Most people are now aware that a widespread problem exists, that it is not easy to identify people at risk, but that there is help very close at hand for those who require and seek it. Last year, local actor Moe Dunford took the lead in a film about mental health and highlighted some of the incorrect methods in which Irish society traditionally faced the problem. It has been a major contribution to the programme of education in mental health and in generating public awareness of a problem which had been kept hidden in this country – and elsewhere – for far too long. In launching this years initiative, Cllr. Brazil said that there are approximately 550 reported deaths per year from suicide and added that for every three reported suicides, one goes unreported. So that figure increases to 750 deaths per year, or 64 per month, or 16 per week who take their lives by suicide. These are sobering statistics of which we need to be reminded often. While there has been a very effective campaign to reduce deaths on the road, measures to identify people at risk of suicide and to prevent fatalities are not yet as organised or publicised. It is a sobering thought that even as this is written and later read, there are people who are contemplating ending their own lives. It behoves society then to redouble our efforts to

Twenty-five and going strong IT was said on a number of occasions last Saturday night at The Park Hotel Sports Awards, that it did not seem like twenty-five years since the sporting elite of the County and City and their supporters assembled to honour the twelve top sportspeople in the region. Many felt that the embarrassment of riches which we enjoyed back then, led by the first winner of the award, Sean Kelly could not last. Today, those of that opinion should shake the condiments on their hats and eat them, for there has been a succession of national and international champions through the portals of The Park Hotel in the years since which few other counties could match. “Twenty-five years, twenty-five sports” was the slogan last Saturday night as Irish Soccer legend, Johnny Giles announced the winners to a highly enthusiastic audience. Two world class sportspeople shared the honours this year, but yet others of world standard were only a whisker short of a share. The annual photoboards for this competition showcase a hall of fame of top performers, some making nine or ten monthly appearances over years, denoting their long and consistently successful careers. There was a moment of sadness as four of the founders were remembered, Dottie and Donal Flynn of the hotel, as well as adjudicators Fr. Pat Moran and John A. Murphy all of whom in their own spheres had helped the event to grow in stature. This award, coveted by all who enter the sporting arena in this county is set to be with us for some time to come, for the coming generation of sportspeople are already showing that they are as talented and successful as those who have gone before.

Reg. in GPO as a Newspaper • Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford • 058-41205/42042 • www.dungarvanobserver.ie • news@dungarvanobserver.ie

Mahon Falls walkway referred to An Bord Pleanála By Paul Mooney THE construction of a road in Crough Wood, towards Mahon Falls has been delayed after it was referred to An Bord Pleanála on whether it is exempted development or not. It is understood that the walk is to link Mahon Bridge to Mahon Falls, with the long-term intention of linking the new walk to the Waterford Greenway, as a gateway to the Comeragh Mountains. The first phase of the walk, just past Mahon Bridge, was opened in 2007 and has proven to be a fantastic tourist amenity, by being used extensively by local people and visitors / tourists. The second phase of the Crough Wood Extension Walk runs along the banks of the River Mahon, and ends at the cattle grid at the entrance to Mahon Falls. The third phase is to build the road

from along the river bank all the way to Mahon Falls and is expected to be double the length of the existing walk. However, it is the third phase of the walk which has been halted due to the referral to An Bord Pleanála. Crough Wood is a tranquil area for walking, but there are sections which are believed to be a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). It is believed there hasn’t been any planning applications lodged with the Council in relation to work which has taken place at Crough Wood. On 11th January, 2016, a local resident, Declan McGrath, referred the matter to An Bord Pleanála, over whether the construction of the road at Crough Woods, Coum Mahon, Mahon Valley, is, or is not a development, or is, or is not exempted development. (Bord reference: PL93.RL3448). An Bord Pleanála is due to make a decision on the case by 16th May, 2016.

This newspaper also understands that a formal complaint has been lodged with the EPA in relation to work taking place in Crough Wood. FUNDING In June, 2015, Chief Executive Michael Walsh presented a report to Waterford City and County Council recommending a grant of €75,000 to the Comeragh Community Development Group to develop a walk linking Mahon Bridge to Mahon Falls. Mr. Walsh told Councillors at that June meeting that the €75,000 would be to specifically develop the one mile walk, with the longer term intention of linking the new walk to the Waterford Greenway. Mr. Walsh also told the Council that the community group have secured land and access to lands between an existing walkway and Mahon Falls. He said the leasehold on the lands is for 999 years, which will come into Council ownership. Mr. Walsh said the work would be

carried out by the community group and said it would be a “significant, considerable addition” and recommended the Council approve the €75,000 grant. The Council agreed the grant, on the proposal of Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan, seconded by Cllr. Mary Butler. SOCIAL NETWORK COMMENTS Meanwhile, on social networking site ‘Facebook’, Copper Coast Conservation group commented that there is a “great deal of misinformation spread around the community” regarding the road up to Mahon Falls. The group commented that construction of the road was halted because it is believed: there is an EPA investigation into the destruction of protected habitats and SAC; construction of a road without planning permission in an SAC; an investigation by An Taisce for felling indigenous trees without a permit; an investigation by the Fisheries Board for divert-

ing the river without a permit; and a possible query over funding of the project. “Any planning / development has to be done correctly with the correct permissions. The rules are there for everyone,” the Copper Coast Conservation Group stated. “As the Aarhus Convention states, ‘the environment belongs to us all’.” The Comeraghs Against Pylons (CAP) Facebook page described it as “a very interesting post from Copper Coast Conservation” and stated “for the record, CAP does not support the unplanned road to Mahon Falls, as it goes against the very principles that we stand for”. Comeraghs Against Turbines Facebook page said “Good reliable public access to the mountains is to be welcomed”, but added, “proper planned public access ticking all planning boxes is part of this - taking a digger and going at it yourself - not so sure about that in this day and age”.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

IWA ‘stepped outside the box’ to create art project F A N TA S T I C O p e n i n g O f fe r s BATHROOMS & TILES Up to 20% OFF Bathroom Ware from Roca & Vitra 15% OFF Merlyn Shower doors 20% OFF Porcelanosa Tiles

Pictured are members of the Irish Wheelchair Association with their puppets. Left to right: Sarah Lennon, Patrick Coffey, Mark Foley, Anna O’Grady, John McGrath, Corina Duyn, Chris Baker, Amy Fitzgerald and Paul Coolbear. MEMBERS of the local Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) ‘stepped outside the box’ last Monday morning to make a film involving puppets they created as part of an artistic project. The IWA members, led by Artist and Writer, Corina Duyn, created the puppets from scratch in an art project funded under the ‘artists in the community’ scheme. “All members of IWA participated and in total, we made nine puppets, created from scratch,” said Corina, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer. Corina said all the members had a huge amount of fun creating the puppets and some tools had to be adapted so that the IWA members could make their puppet. “Each person was

involved in every step. Some of us had support staff because we wouldn’t have the skills to do it ourselves, but each person was involved and I’m hugely proud of all of them and what they have created,” said Corina, who is also a member of the IWA. “This project was very empowering for all of them, including me.” Corina said the project started last June, and over the past seven months, the members had so much laughter and fun creating the puppets. The final part of the project was the ‘disability box’ from which the puppets emerge. “The idea or the point of the box is that society puts us all into boxes.Yes, we are living with illnesses or disabilities, but we are, by no

means, stuck in this box! We are still individuals and we are stepping out of that box, as we, too, are part of society.” The filming of the IWA members’ puppets took place last Monday morning in Dungarvan Shopping Centre. The puppets are shown to emerge from the disability box and interact with society. Shoppers and members of the public met nine puppets, which included a ‘reporter’, a ‘busking musician’, a ‘dancing granny’, a ‘baker’, a ‘biker’, a ‘clerk’, a ‘young boy and his dog’, and a ‘beautiful girl on a butterfly’. A book about the whole project and various stages of production of the puppets will be on sale, along with a DVD of the film, at a launch in Dungarvan

Library between 6.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. on 25th February, next.The puppets will also be exhibited during the launch. The proceeds from the sale of the book will go towards funding more art projects for the IWA members. Alan O’Callaghan, of Lismore-based film production company Bootleg Studios, made the recordings last Monday and will edit the footage into a short film for the DVD. Meanwhile, the IWA members hope to enter the film into the UN’s ‘Enable Film Festival’ later this year and if successful, the film will be screened at UN Headquarters in New York, as part of commemorative activities on 3rd December - International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Council acquires former men’s hostel in exchange deal WATERFORD Council has agreed to transfer three houses in the city to the charity St. Vincent De Paul in exchange for the former men's hostel ran by the charity at Lady Lane, Waterford. The proposal was brought before the January meeting of Waterford City and County Council, seeking the disposal of three houses at 94 Farran Park; 39 Blackberry Fields; and 245 St. John's Park,Waterford, in exchange for St.Vincent De Paul's Men's Hostel at 18 Lady Lane, Waterford. Cllr. Cha O'Neill queried what the Council would consider putting into the former men's hostel. Director of Services, Lar Power, said the Council

hasn't decided what the property will be used for. He said it was an opportunity for the Council to acquire, for exceptional value, the former men's hostel in Lady Lane. Mr. Power said the Council would consider the most appropriate use for the building and then come back to the Councillors with the suggestion. Cllr. O'Neill asked if St. Vincent De Paul can put anybody they like into the three houses they are getting. Mr. Power said he didn't know and would get Joe Sullivan of the Housing section to contact the Councillor about his query. Cllr. Davy Daniels then proposed the matter be

deferred for one month so more information can be obtained. However, Mayor John Cummins pointed out that if Councillors wanted anything clarified, now was the time to ask questions. Cllr. Daniels said he wanted more information on how the houses going to St. Vincent De Paul will be allocated. Mr. Power pointed out that the Council was relinquishing three houses for the extensive property of the former men's hostel and strongly recommended the Council to accept the proposal. Cllr. Daniels proposal to defer the matter for one month was seconded. Chief Executive, Michael

Walsh said St. Vincent De Paul provides services in housing just as much as the Council does. “People the charity would house would be from our housing list,” Mr. Walsh pointed out. “And St. Vincent De Paul's supports are very extremely good. I fail to see how the tenure of people that are on the housing list will have any bearing on any decision here,” he added. Cllr. Lola O'Sullivan proposed the transfer of houses for the former men's hostel as advised. In a vote, the majority of Councillors supported the Director of Services recommendation to dispose of three houses in favour of the former men's hostel.

STOVES & FIREPLACES Cairo 6kw Stove was €449 now only €379 Save €70.00 Cruz Fireplace with Crete Insert Stove was €1510 now only €1,250 10% OFF ALL FLUES

FURNITURE Up to 20% OFF Beds and Mattresses from Respa and Odearest Novella 3 Piece Suite was €1,725 now €1,245 Vogue Mattress & Base was €1,595 now €895 10% Huge selection of fitted wardrobes, including delivery and installation. BLINDS

PAINTS

25% OFF Roller Blinds and up to 40% OFF Timber Venetian Blinds

Check out our new Farrow & Ball display to add to our already great selection of Colortrend & Crown Paints

WESTGATE BUSINESS PARK DUNGARVAN CO. WATERFORD Tel. 058 48611 Open Monday to Friday 8.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Tionól Niocláis Tóibín 2016 11 – 14 Feabhra, Rinn Ua gCuanach IS ar an Déardaoin, 11 Feabhra a thosnóidh Tionól Niocláis Tóibín na bliana seo. Tosnófar I mbliana le dráma agus ceolchoirm na nÓg i Halla Pobail na Rinne chun deis a thabhairt don dream óg a gcuid ceoil is amhráin a chur os comhair an phobail. Beidh an oscailt oifigiúil ar siúl i dTigh Uí Mhaonaigh an oíche sin, ag tosnú ag 9.00 i.n. Bronnfar Gradam Niocláis Tóibín ar Eoiní Maidhcí Ó Súilleabháin i mbliana ag an ócáid seo. Tá obair iontach déanta ag Eoiní thar na blianta ag caomhnú stíl amhránaíocht Mhúscraí agus an gradam seo tuillte go maith aige. Tá ceoltóirí agus amhránaithe den scoth bailithe le chéile

Beidh cearlann ar an bhfeadóg mhór ag Tom Doorley ag an Tionól.

do na ceardlanna maidin Shathairn i Meánscoil San Nioclás. Mar chuid de Thionól na nDéise, beidh cur i láthair i gColáiste na Rinne ag an Dr Ríognach Uí Ógáin ag tosnú ag 3.00. Beidh deis ag daoine tuilleadh ceoil a dh’aireachtaint sna tábhairní go dtí am tae. Buacphointe na deireadh seachtaine i gcónaí ná an ceolchoirm a bheidh ar siúl arís i mbliana i Halla Pobail na Rinne ag tosnú ag 7.30 i.n. Tá slua an-mhór d’amhránaithe agus de cheoltóirí bailithe le chéile don cheolchoirm agus oíche iontach ar fad geallta. Is i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe a bheidh club na féile ar an Satharn. Craolfar an tAifreann beo ar RnaG ó Shéipéal San Nioclás maidin Domhnaigh ag 11.30 agus beidh deis ag daoine cuairt a thabhairt ar uaigh Niocláis ina dhiaidh. Críochnóidh an deiredh seachtaine i dTigh an Cheoil le seoladh dlúthdhiosca agus ceol is amhráin den scoth. (Táimid buíoch don tacaíocht ón Oifig Ealaíon, Comhairle Contae agus Cathrach Phort Láirge, Ealaín na Gaeltachta agus Údarás na Gaeltachta).

FANTASTIC WORKSHOPS AS PART OF TIONÓL NIOCLÁIS TÓIBÍN Irish music and song will be celebrated at Tionól Niocláis Tóibín which will take place in an Rinn beginning on Thursday 11th February with a drama and concert by the young people of the area. The official opening takes place in Tigh an Uí Mhaonaigh at 9.00 p.m. The well know sean nós singer from Cúl Aodha in Cork, Eoiní Maidhcí Ó Súilleabháin will be presented with the Gradam Niocláis Tóibín this year. Saturday morning will see some of the best musicians and singers taking part in workshops in Meánscoil San Nioclás offering participants the chance to learn from the best of musicians and singers, with the workshops extended to 3 sessions again this year. CEARDLANNA - DÉ SATHAIRN 13 FEABHRA Meánscoil San Nioclás & Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne* Clárú/Registration 9.30 a.m. 10.00 a.m. Tosnú/Beginning [* Concertina & Fiddle are held in Scoil Náisiúnta na Rinne] – 10.00 a.m.

Ceardlann 1/Workshop 1 - 10.00 a.m. – 10.55 a.m. Ceardlann 2/Workshop 2 - 11.10 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Togha & Rogha (RnaG) - 12.15 p.m. – 1.05 p.m. Ard-rang ceoil | Master Class 1.15 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. [Bosca ceoil, Fidil, consairtín, banjo, píob uilleann & feadóg mhór/stáin] Ceadal/Recital [Music session for all musicians not attending master class] Ceardlann amhránaíochta (€5) [le Irial ó Ceallaigh & Ógie Ó Céilleachair] 1:15pm – 2.00 p.m. Ceardlann rince Seannóis (€5) [le Seosamh Ó Neachtain] - 1.15 p.m. – 2.00 p.m. 2016 WORKSHOPS Fildi* Carmel O’Dea & Tara Breen Giolcaigh - Mícheál Ó Briain & Victor Mullally Bosco Ceoil - Murty Ryan & Derek Hickey Feadóg Mhór/Stáin Tom Doorley & John Kelly Consairtín* - Clara Mannion,Tommy Fitzharris & Mairéad Hurley Píb Uileann - Tommy Keane Banjo - Páraic Mac Donnchadha Amhránaíocht - Irial Ó Ceallaigh & Ógie Ó Céilleachair

Rince Sean-Nóis Seosamh Ó Neachtain Táille/Fee €15 CEARDLANN AR AN BHFEADÓG / FLUTE WORKSHOP LE TOM DOORLEY Born in 1972, Tom, from Glenageary, Co. Dublin has been playing for some years in both classical and traditional music circles, in Ireland and abroad. With lessons from Vincent Broderick and influences from many musicians including Séamus Mac Mathúna and Matt Molloy, Tom has established his own style over the years. Widely regarded amongst musicians as a master flautist, he is known for his wild and unpredictable melodic and harmonic variations and for his tenderness of treatment in playing for songs. As a young musician himself, Tom is very aware of the knowledge and encouragement he was given whilst learning by the musicians he regarded highly, so when not on tour performing with Danú, he pursues his second love in life - teaching both classical and traditional flute to the next generation. Joining the group in 1996, he has become very well known to audiences as

a great storyteller in both English and Irish and with a very tongue-in-cheek sense of humour. Usually the spokesperson of the group, Tom has become the very public face of Danú and is known as a very approachable, friendly and lighthearted person.Yet privately, Tom is someone who takes the history and the playing of the music very seriously and his love, commitment and dedication to Irish music should never be underestimated. CEOLCHOIRM DEN SCOTH | TOP CLASS CONCERT Saturday night will see the crowds gather in Halla Pobail na Rinne for the Tionól concert with over 40 participants already booked, commencing at 7.30 p.m. The concert line up includes: Eoiní Maidhcí Ó Súilleabháin, Carmel O’Dea, Murty Ryan, John Kelly, Derek Hickey, Clara Mannion, Niall Murphy, Tommy Fitzharris, Irial Ó Ceallaigh, Tom Doorley, Tommy Keane, Mick Ó Briain, Páraic Mac Donnchadha, Ógie Ó Céilleachair, John Dwyer & Siobhan O’Connell, Bríd Ní Mhaoilchiaráin, Meaití Joe Shéamuis Ó Fátharta, Tara Breen, Mairéad Hurley,

Bronnfar Gradam Niocláis Tóibín ar Eoiní Maidhcí Ó Súilleabháin i mbliana. John Blake & Nathan Gourley, Aodán Ó Ceallaigh, Claire Fennell, Niamh Fennell, Seosamh Ó Neachtain, Rinceoirí seite an Bhaile Dhuibh, Cór Fear na nDéise, Maitiú Ó Casaide, Mary Rafferty & Donal Clancy, Ciarán Ó Gealbháin, Nuadán, agus a lán eile. Sunday morning will see Aifreann an Tionóil broadcast on Raidió na Gaeltachta at 11.30 a.m., a visit to the grave of Nioclás Tóibín and further music and song in Tigh an Cheoil with a cd launch and further music and song. For further information on any of the events, contact Mac Dara Mac Donncha 0868565569 or Darren Ó Droma 087-6007827.

Gradam Gnó na nDéise 2016 Tosnaithe! Ainmniúcháin don Scéim Forbartha Gaeilge do Ghnólachtaí anois oscailte! TÁ Gradam Gnó na nDéise ar ais! Tugtar cuireadh anois do ghnóthaí i gCathair agus i gContae Phort Láirge páirt a ghlacadh sa scéim seo, a thugann aitheantas dóibh siúd a dhéanann iarracht an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn mar chuid dá ngnó. Bronnfar duaiseanna de luach na mílte euro ar bhuaiteoirí i gceithre chatagóir éagsúla mí Bealtaine na bliana seo. Tá bróisiúr nua seolta chun an Gradam Gnó a fhógairt agus chun sonraí chomórtais 2016 a chur ar fáil. Tá cóipeanna chrua den mbróisiúir le scaipeadh gan mhoill (le cabhair ó Chumainn Tráchtála Iarthar Phort Láirge agus Cathair Phort Láirge) agus is féidir é a íoslódáil chomh maith ó shuíomh idirlíon na Comhairle ag www.waterfordcouncil.ie nó ó shuíomh idirlíon Chomhlucht Forbartha na nDéise ag www.deise.ie Tá ceithre chatagóir i nGradam Gnó na nDéise 2016 mar a leanas: 1. Comharthaíocht & Ábhar Priontáilte (urraithe ag The Dungarvan Leader) 2. Seirbhís & Nuálaíocht (urraithe ag WLR FM) 3. Gnó Nua is Fearr (urraithe ag Beat FM) 4. Comhlacht Gaeltachta is Fearr (urraithe ag Údarás na Gaeltachta) Táimid go mór faoi chomaoin ár n-urraitheoirí ar fad, atá ag tacú linn sa tionscadal seo le hurraíocht de luach €2,000 in iomlán. Tá sé mar aidhm ag Gradam Gnó na nDéise gnóthaí a ghríosadh chun an Ghaeilge a úsáid mar uirlis mhargaíochta

agus ghnó, trí bhuntáistí eacnamaíocha agus chultúrtha na Gaeilge a chur in iúl dóibh. Is féidir an Ghaeilge a úsáid in go leor slite sa ghnó. Is féidir í a úsáid ar chomharthaí, ar pháipéarachas, ar bhróisiúir, ar bhiachlár agus trí sheirbhís i nGaeilge a chur ar fáil. Is féidir cabhair a fháil chun an ghné sin dod’ ghnó a fhorbairt má ghlacann tú páirt i nGradam Gnó na nDéise, san áireamh ansan tá cabhair chun foinsí mhaoinithe d’ábhar Ghaeilge a aimsiú. CONAS CUR ISTEACH AR AN nGRADAM Tá ainmniúcháin/léiriú suime á nglacadh faoi láthair do Ghradam Gnó na nDéise 2016. Déan teagmháil le Críostóir, Cabríní nó Máire Seó chun sonraí agus tuilleadh eolais a fháil: Críostóir Ó Faoláin, Bainisteoir Forbartha, Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise: Teil: 058-46664 nó 087-622 5725 nó r-phost: cfdeise@gmail.com Máire Seó Breathnach, Oifigeach Gaeilge, Comhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge: Teil: (058) 20884 nó r-phost: msbreathnach@waterfordcouncil.ie Cabríní de Barra, Oifigeach Forbartha, Glór na nGael: Teil: (058) 24642 nó 083-445 5914 nó cabrini@glornangael.ie Iarrtar ar ghnólachtaí agus/nó dhaoine aonaracha ainmniúcháin a chur isteach a luaithe agus is féidir (faoin 29 Feabhra 2016 ar a dhéanaí). Beidh idir seo agus deireadh mhí Aibreán 2016 ag gnóthaí chun obair ar fhorbairt na Gaeilge agus beidh Críostóir, Cabríní agus Máire Seó ar fáil chun obair leo

maidir leis seo. Déanfar moltóireacht ansan agus fógrófar na buaiteoirí sna catagóirí éagsúla i mí na Bealtaine 2016. *Comhfhiontar is ea ‘Gradam Gnó na nDéise’ idir Oifig Ghaeilge Chomhairle Cathrach & Contae Phort Láirge, Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise (eagraíocht forbartha pobail i nGaeltacht na nDéise) agus Glór na nGael, an t-eagraíocht náisiúnta a oibríonn ar son fhorbairt na Gaeilge i gcúrsaí Gnó, Pobail agus Teaghlaigh. Tá Cumainn Thráchtála Iarthar Phort Láirge agus Cathair Phort Láirge ag tacú leis an scéim seo chomh maith, maraon le Foras na Gaeilge. GRADAM GNÓ NA nDÉISE IRISH IN BUSINESS AWARDS 2016 Nominations for 2016 Irish Language Awards Scheme for Businesses now open! Gradam Gnó na nDéise is back! Businesses in Waterford city and county are invited to take part in this scheme, which recognises those who take steps to develop the Irish language as part of their business. Prizes worth thousands of euro in total will be presented to winners in four different categories in May 2016. A new brochure has been produced to advertise and give details of the 2016 competition. Hard copies of the brochure are being distributed now (with the support of Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce and Waterford Chamber of Commerce). It can also be downloaded from the Waterford City & County Council web-

site www.waterfordcouncil.ie or from Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise’s website -www.deise.ie There are four categories in Gradam Gnó na nDéise 2016 as follows: 1. Best Signage & Printed Material (sponsored by the Dungarvan Leader) 2. Best Service & Innovation (sponsored by WLR FM) 3. Best Newcomer (sponsored by Beat FM) 4. Best Gaeltacht-based Company (sponsored by Údarás na Gaeltachta) We are indebted to all our sponsors who have kindly come on board to support this initiative with sponsorship worth €2,000 in total. This Irish in Business Awards scheme is intended to encourage businesses to use the Irish language as a marketing and business tool, through raising awareness of the economic and cultural benefits of promotion and usage of Irish. Irish can be used in many ways in business. It can be used in signage, stationary, brochures, menus and through the provision of services in Irish.You don’t need to have Irish to use Irish as part of your business! Taking part in the Irish in Business Award can help you develop this aspect of your business, including help in accessing potential funding schemes for Irish language material and signage. HOW TO ENTER THE AWARD Nominations/expressions of interest are currently being taken for Gradam Gnó na nDéise 2016. Please contact either Críostóir, Cabríní or Máire Seó for details and further information:

Críostóir Ó Faoláin, Development Manager, Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise:Tel: 058-46664 or 087-622 5725 or e-mail: cfdeise@gmail.com Máire Seó Breathnach, Irish Officer, Waterford City & County Council: Tel: (058) 20884 or e-mail: msbreathnach@waterfordcouncil.ie Cabríní de Barra, Oifigeach Forbartha, Glór na nGael Teil: (058) 24642 nó 083-445 5914 nó cabrini@glornangael.ie Businesses and/or individuals are asked to nominate a business for Gradam Gnó na nDéise as soon as possible (before the 29 February 2016).The business will have from now until the end of April 2016 to work on the further development of the Irish language and Críostóir, Cabríní and Máire Seó are available to work with them in this regard. Judging will then take place, with the winners being announced in May 2016. * Gradam Gnó na nDéise Irish in Business is a joint initiative between the Irish Office of Waterford City & County Council, local Gaeltacht community development company, Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise and Glór na nGael, the national lead organisation with responsibility for the promotion of Irish in the Family, in Business and Enterprise and in Community Development. The scheme is being actively supported by West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, Waterford Chamber of Commerce and Foras na Gaeilge.

NEWS/ADVERTS.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

FULL HOUSE MAINTENANCE QUALIFIED TRADES 30 years experience Fully insured Transform your Kitchen, Sittingroom or Bedroom – to your individual taste! EXCELLENT QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Painting & Decor • Wallpapering • Plastering & Coving • Carpentry FREE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE ON ALL INTERIORS Also Full House Cleaning Available FAST AND EFFICIENT SERVICE References Available • Competitive Prices

Contact Declan Kiely 086-8600829

VAN SIGNAGE €99

FROM

A huge range of Pukka Teas in Store

ACME

INCORPO

RATED

Westgate Business Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford T. 058 42077 F. 058 48726 E. matt@printmaster.ie

W. www.printmaster.ie

Joshua Landers, Ravenscourt, Douglas, Cork, son of Joseph and Jean Landers who graduated on the 21st October, 2015, at UCC with a Honours Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (BComm. Hons.).

Birthday Parties

Off-Season Pass x x

x x

Parent & Toddler Friday

Excellent value. Unlimited access during February / March / April. Full use of all indoor and outdoor facilities. Animals indoors - not weather dependant. Further details phone 024/87600.

Top birthday party venue in the South East. Fun-filled days entertainment with no time restrictions. Huge variety of animals both exotic and farm. Dedicated petting time allocated to party. Full indoor and outdoor play facilities. Prices from as little as €12.95 / child.

School Tour bookings are now being taken. Phone Bridget on 024/87600 to discuss our tour packages.

x x

Ballykilmurry, Ardmore, Co. Waterford. Phone: 024/87600

Website: www.ardmoreopenfarm.ie

Parent & Toddler Friday is back. Full indoor play facilities and petting time.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Gallows Hill Community Archaeology Project / Exhibition Opening WATERFORD County Museum are delighted to announce that we are having the opening of this exhibition on February 3rd in Waterford County Museum.The official opening will be performed by County Heritage Officer, Bernadette Guest. We are very excited about this and all are very welcome to attend. Venue:Waterford County Museum Date: Wednesday, February 3rd Time: 7.00 p.m. This exhibition is based on the recent Community Archaeology Project which was based on the Gallows Hill Motte & Bailey at Shandon. We have a great selection of photographs taken during the survey and film footage. We have a wonderful model of Gallows Hill which is on display. Community Archaeology is a relatively new concept in Ireland allowing local people an opportunity to get hands on experience exploring local heritage sites. Community engagement can involve local residents, history/heritage

groups or schools with an interest to explore a local monument. The skills and knowledge developed by volunteers can play an important role in understanding and promoting the local history and archaeology of an area. With sufficient support, funding and education, Community Archaeology can complement and enhance the wide field of Archaeology in Ireland. One of the earliest upstanding monuments in Dungarvan is the mound at Gallows Hill. The earthen mound is believed to be part of a structure known as a Motte & Bailey.While it is not a particularly high structure, if you stand on top and imagine the modern buildings don’t exist, it becomes clear that it had commanding views in all directions. It was probably built by the Anglo Normans in the immediate aftermath of the invasion and conquest of Ireland. They had a distinct style of castle building called Motte & Bailey. A circular ditch was dug and its contents formed a mound in the centre. The ditch would

Bernadette Guest have been surrounded by a wooden palisade and a timber lookout known as a Bretasche was constructed on top of the mound. The mound often had a lower palisaded courtyard area known as a Bailey. These Motte & Bailey castles were later replaced by more substantial stone castles as was the case in Dungarvan. At a much later date, the mound at Gallows Hill was used as the site of the public gallows, hence the present name. The earliest written reference to this is in an 18th century document. If this has whet your appetite and you would like to find out more, please come along and join us on the night. Great night assured.

RTE series in Development is looking for restoration projects HAVE you ever dreamt of living in your very own castle? Or do barn renovations get you hot under the collar? Animo TV are developing a prime time series for RTE which will follow property owners who are about to embark on renovation projects to create their dream home. All over Ireland there are properties in need of serious repair, this series will champion the bravery of those willing to take them on. From abandoned factories and old barns, to farmhouses or manor homes in states of disrepair, the production company are seeking seasoned restorers, as well as first-timers, who are interested in documenting their journey and sharing the highs and lows of the restoration process.

It could be a church conversion, an old school house, or a rural Garda station, renovation projects take love, commitment and an owner with a vision of a new future for these old buildings. Telling the story of the building while looking to their future, presenter and Architect Hugh Wallace will be on hand to guide the audience and the homeowners through their project. A passionate advocate of ambitious restorations, Hugh wants to see our abandoned crumbling, classic architecture live on, and become relevant in the 21st century. If you, or someone you know is about to embark on a restoration of any kind, Animo TV want to hear from you – email property@animotv.ie

Bobby and Mary Anne Connery and Ka Kelly pictured at the Kinsalebeg Community Group New Year Party.

Fáilte Ireland and Google Partner to Put Waterford on the Map. Eamonn Walsh, First Western is pictured capturing images of Waterford for Google Street View to document some of the tourism beauty spots in Ireland’s Ancient East. [John Power]

Fáilte Ireland and Google partner to put Waterford on the map A ‘Trekker Loan’ Will Allow Many of Ireland’s Ancient East Most Beautiful and Remote Spots to be Captured for Google Street View FÁILTE Ireland has borrowed Google technology to document some of the tourism beauty spots in Ireland’s Ancient East, which haven’t yet been captured by Google Street View, including parts of Waterford such as Reginald’s Tower; Medieval Museum, Bishop’s Palace; House of Waterford Crystal; Ardmore Cathedral & Round Tower; Lismore Heritage Centre; Dungarvan Castle; Copper Coast UNESCO Geopark and Mount Congreve Gardens. The Google Trekker is being accessed through Google’s ‘Trekker Loan Programme’ and has been used over the last number of months to capture Street View imagery in remote places where the car can’t go. Over the last several weeks, Fáilte Ireland has been capturing footage of many places people have not been able to see on Google Streetview and will be literally putting some of Ireland’s Ancient East’s most beautiful sights on the map.

The Trekker is a wearable backpack, with a camera system on top, designed by Google. The Trekker can be walked through pedestrian walkways or trails on foot, and automatically gathers images as it goes. Starting late last year, the Google Trekker has already captured sights including Clonmacnoise, and Dunbrody Abbey & Visitor Centre as well as other significant destinations such as The Hill of Tara, The Rock of Cashel and Glendalough Visitor Centre. Speaking about the benefit of employing the Google Trekker along Ireland’s Ancient East, Paul Keeley, Director of Business Development, Fáilte Ireland emphasised: “Six out of ten visitors to Ireland last year cited the internet as an influence when choosing the country as a destination.Three quarters of visitors told us that they use the internet to plan their itinerary here before arriving. The use of Google Trekker is therefore a welcome addition to Fáilte

Ireland’s significant engagement with digital and social media to promote Ireland. “When finally captured and uploaded, we hope that millions worldwide get to explore narrow streets of medieval towns, the grounds of stately homes and iconic attractions in Ireland’s East and South through Google street view. We also hope that these images inspire many viewers to subsequently make the crucial decision to come over here to see the real thing.” Fáilte Ireland is committing in excess of €18m to further developing Ireland’s Ancient East in 2016, including capital investment in visitor experiences, funding festivals and events to support the brand, sales platforms for local businesses, branded orientation signage, a dedicated website as well as marketing at home and abroad. The Trekker is the newest piece of equipment in Google’s fleet of Street View technologies including the Car, Trike, Snowmobile and others. To

learn more about these, you can click here. Commenting on the advantages this technology can bring to tourism, Laurian Clemence, Communications Manager with Google, said: “We are delighted to be partnering with Fáilte Ireland in order to bring Street View imagery to an area of the world that is rich in heritage and known for its outstanding natural beauty; which anyone across the world will be able to access directly from their smartphones or computer via Google Maps, and encourage many to visit.” The specialised camera has also captured tourism experiences in Dublin and some of the breath-taking scenery of the Wild Atlantic Way last year. The footage captured over the next few weeks will be processed by Google and it is hoped to be available in the coming months - giving people all over the world an even better view of what Ireland has to offer in terms of walks and landscapes.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Temporary relocation for Dungarvan Farmers Market DUNGARVAN Farmers Market is on the move! Due to the works currently underway in Grattan Square, the Farmers Market will temporary relocate from the Square to the Council-owned Plaza car park a few hundred yards away, starting from this Thursday. The works going on are part of the Smarter Travel upgrade of Grattan Square which began at the start of January. Dungarvan Farmers Market is held every Thursday morning. Over the past two Thursdays, the Farmers Market was held as usual on the Square, but as the works progressed, the situation was becoming more hazardous, particularly with the rerouting of traffic. “For the next six, seven, or eight months this work is going on in Grattan Square, we are happy to comply and temporarily relocate to the Plaza car park,” said Simon Fraser, Chairman of Dungarvan Farmers Market. “However,” he added. “We want to return to Grattan Square once the works have been completed.We have been promised that by the Council.” Originally, when the Smarter Travel works were about to start, there were suggestions that the Farmers Market would move to Scanlon’s Yard. However, there was huge objection to the Scanlon’s Yard suggestion. “If we did that, our businesses would be closed, because half the townspeople don’t know Scanlon’s Yard car park exists,” said Mr. Fraser. “All the stallholders in

the Farmers Market are self-employed, and not everybody understands the work that goes into it seven days a week. “The point is that this is not a hobby - it’s our livelihood, our income and it is not just about selling on the day. The Farmers Market is also about making friends, it is a meeting place for people.” Mr. Fraser, a landscaper who sells plants, shrubs and flowers on the market, said he couldn’t survive without it. “It is a much bigger picture than just a Thursday morning,” he said. Mr. Fraser said Dungarvan is a ‘foodie destination’ and it made no sense to get rid of the artisan food producers from the centre of town. “The Council are aware of this and they have been very good to us, and helped us. We are very pleased and very thankful for the Plaza car park location,” he said. Mr. Fraser said if the businesses operating in the Farmers Market were to close, it would have a knock-on effect for other businesses, such as suppliers, and employees who work on the market. Mr. Fraser praised Waterford Council for their help and assistance in finding a solution. “The Council has done their best to organise an alternative for us,” said Mr. Fraser. “And they have been very generous in organising the Plaza car park. “We are more than happy going into the Plaza car park. It is a good alternative and there is footfall there, which is what we need. “The market survives not

Meanwhile, sponsorship raised from Bronagh’s ‘hairraising’ event will be donated to Bumbleance the children’s national ambulance service. Bumbleance is a modern children’s ambulance purposefully designed for children, to transport long-term sick / disabled children from their homes to the treatment centre. Bronagh, who will be 11-years-old this March, is a pupil at Modeligo National School. She made the decision two years ago to grow her hair and donate it to the Rapunzel Foundation. Bronagh will have her hair cut this coming Saturday, 30th January, at the

Let our Family look after Yours PARK HOTEL WEDDING SHOWCASE SUNDAY JANUARY 31ST - 2PM TO 6PM Register your wedding on the day and be in with a chance to receive €500 off your wedding

The Plaza car park Dungarvan where the Dungarvan Farmers Market will relocate to from the Square on a temporary basis, due to the works being carried out in Grattan Square

Fantastic new Summer & Winter Packages available

Winner of Hardy’s Wine & Hi Magazine Hotel Wedding Venue in Waterford 2014

Winner of Wedding Dates Top Rated Wedding Venue in Waterford 2014

For further information contact: The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland. T: +353 58 42899 E: reservations@parkhoteldungarvan.com

www.FlynnHotels.com Dungarvan Farmers Market with the works taking place on Grattan Square last Thursday. only on regular customers, but also on people passing by - that can be 50 percent of the trade. “By locating to the Plaza car park, we will still have our regulars and footfall, and we will also be visible, which is very important.” Mr. Fraser pointed out that Dungarvan Farmers Market is held for only four hours a week each Thursday morning, and it brings hundreds of people into town. FESTIVAL OF FOOD Meanwhile, it is understood that the annual

Festival of Food will go ahead as usual in Grattan Square, with the Smarter Travel work being postponed for the week in April when the festival is held. The Festival of Food is an important annual event in the calendar for Dungarvan, as it draws in thousands of people from all over the country and from further afield, and is a huge boost to the local economy. The Festival of Food was an idea which grew out from the weekly Farmers Market in Dungarvan.

Modeligo girl’s ‘hair-raising’ event for charity A TEN-year-old Modeligo girl who has been growing her hair for the past two years will donate her ponytail to help those with hair loss, while money raised from the event will go to charity. Bronagh Ryan, daughter of Niamh and JP, from Modeligo, will cut 14 inches from her ponytail this coming Saturday, 30th January. At least 14 inches of her hair which she has been growing for the past two years, will then be donated to the Rapunzel Foundation, which will go towards making wigs to improve the lives of those living with hair loss conditions, such as alopecia.

Colour Room, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, at 2.00 p.m. Sponsorship cards are available to support Bronagh’s endeavour, and

people can also donate money on the day to this worthy cause. All are welcome to come along and support Bronagh on the day.

SALE E n d s S at u r d a y 3 0 t h Ja n u a r y RO S C R E A B E D RO O M FURNITURE 4ft6” Bed Was €525 NOW €420 Locker Was €169 NOW €139 Find us on Facebook

Bronagh (second from left), with her sisters, Ceire and Dearbhla and brother, Paddy.

O OP PE EN N 7 7 D DA AY YS S

Dungarvan Business Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

058 43381 (29-1)

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Abbeyside/Ballinroad/Garranbane Senior Citizens Annual Christmas Party OUR annual Christmas Party was held on the 10th January, 2016. The sun shone brightly as our guests arrived in their droves. A record number of people attended this year. Our travel arrangements were co-ordinated as always by the Abbeyside/ Ballinacourty GAA members. A huge thank you to Johnathon O’Donovan and his team for all their help. After Grace a beautiful meal was served by the Gold

Coast staff. Everyone present were loud in their praises of both the food and service. Ned Keane got the entertainment underway with Dessie Norris providing the music. A lovely lively afternoon followed with the floor full of dancers for almost three hours. We had some great talent throughout the evening. Maria Kineen, Tom Landers, Michael Fraher, Eileen Lennon, Mary Rossiter, Tina Fitzgerald and

Eddie Moore among others all sang some beautiful songs. After some tea and more goodies, it was time to go home after another successful day. Many thanks to Ned Keane, Dessie Norris, Stephen Tutty, The Gold Coast Hotel and Staff, John Pelham and all our helpers especially Elia who helped us for the first time. The day would not have happened without our dedicated committee - Rose Ann

Kiely, Kathleen Kiely, Bernie Butler, Alice Curran, Barbara Dwyer, Elizabeth Morrissey, Dearbhla Morrissey and Betty Tutty, so take a huge bow girls. The committee say a sincere thank you to all our sponsors, some of whom wish to remain anonymous. Without our sponsors help the day would not be as successful. Sponsors – The Anchor; The Moorings; Merry’s Bar and Bistro; Downey’s;

Quealy’s Bar; The Enterprise; Nagle’s;The Local; Paddy Foleys; Minnies; Alice O’Connor’s; Crotty’s Inn;The Carry Out;The Shamrock Restaurant; Monica’s; Rossiter Meats; Capitol Cleaners; Trish Curran Topline; Jos’ Barber; Antoinette Enright; Flynn’s Pharmacy; Ned Whelan; Jimmy O’Donnell; Village Flowers; Johnny Lynch; The Square Grill; The Park Hotel; Step Above; O’Brien’s Cafe; Eden Cafe;

Dunnes Stores; SGC Dungarvan; Sam McCauley’s; Llyods Pharmacy; Sport Savers; Butcher’s Block; Mossie Joyce; Jitter Beans Seasons; Karl Dalton; Ruffles; John David Power; Blasta; SuperValu; Dan McCarthy; Lavinia Lavan; Darragh Connolly; Hallahan’s Pharmacy; Murray’s Pharmacy; Murphy Toymaster; Signet; Shaws; Glanbia; David Walsh; Bridgie Terries.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Public consultation day on preliminary options to manage flood risk A PUBLIC Consultation Day will be held at Dungarvan Central Library, Davitts Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford from 1.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. on 4th February, 2016; in relation to preliminary options to manage flood risk in Dungarvan. RPS, who are conducting the South Eastern Catchment-based Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) Study on behalf of the Office of Public Works, and with the support of

Waterford County Council, are developing Preliminary Flood Risk Management Options for Dungarvan and for the Study area as a whole. Members of the project team will be available to discuss and explain the options to all attending on the day. To provide an opportunity for all interested persons to view and comment on these options, a programme of local public consultation days is underway throughout the Study

area. Full information and updates on the CFRAM Study are available on the Study website www.southeastcframstudy.ie. BACKGROUND Flood Risk Management Options are currently being developed under the OPW's National CFRAM Programme. The objectives of the CFRAM Programme are to meet national flood policy needs and the requirements of the EU Floods Directive. The Programme, compris-

ing six regional studies, involves a comprehensive flood risk assessment focused on 300 areas of potentially significant flood risk and the development of long-term, sustainable flood risk management plans. The Preliminary Options are being developed following the conclusion of the programme of local public consultation on the Draft CFRAM Predictive Flood Maps. The Flood Maps will be finalised following a national public consultation late in 2015.

Visit w u o r ne e it s Web

CRO NIN

URNITURE

FITTED KITCHENS Family run business for over 37 years

Dungarvan-Lismore Housing Update By Christy Parker WATERFORD Council processed eight new housing applications in the Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District in December 2015, bringing the total applications for the year to 187. Of these 110 applications have been validated and 78 approved. The council allocated just one house in the area last month, to bring the total for new tenancies in the district to 15. The council currently

holds 978 housing units in stock, of which 25 were refurbished in 2015 for reletting. In terms of housing maintenance requests, the council received 156, with 101 resolved last year and the remainder still open. There were three grant applications for House Adaptation works for People with Disabilities, for which a total of €33,335 was allocated. The maximum sum available is €30,000. There was one application under the €6,000 max-

imum Mobility Aids Scheme, with €2,100 allocated and four applications for Housing Aid for Older People, of which the maximum available is €6,000. This saw €32,236 allocated. The total allocated under the three schemes was €71,671. Taking in charge complications: Meanwhile the council says it is continuing its “slow-and-steady” progress towards taking in charge unfinished estates and all that is entailed in such

endeavours.The general situation has become complicated, the council elaborates, in cases where estates depend on way leaves (rights of way granted by a landowner) over private property for the delivery of services. Central to this, Irish Water has now become “an additional party to all agreements,” although the council is keen to stress that the utility body is not itself the cause of difficulties). Legal advisors are understood to be keeping busy on the issues.

McGrath Clan Gathering - 150 days away

PLANS for the 2016 McGrath Clan Gathering are at an advanced stage. There are only 150 days to the 2016 McGrath Gathering. The event is from June 23rd to 26th in Dungarvan. Visitors from the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, UK and various parts of Ireland have booked their places at the gathering already.

Hotels and B&Bs are filling up as visitors secure their rooms in advance. The Gathering has a packed programme of events which includes a series of talks, a day trip to places of McGrath heritage and its highlight will be the Clan Dinner in the Park Hotel on Sunday night. A Genealogist will also be present to help people find their family tree and give direction on their research path. Visitors will enjoy some great traditional music during the course of their stay in Dungarvan. During the course of the weekend, the McGrath DNA project will be launched. This has attracted much attention in recent

times and in moving with the times, an official project has been set up. There will be a lecture on the subject, followed by a Q&A on the Sunday afternoon of the gathering. Speaking about the event, Dan McGrath, one of the main organisers and a Board Member of Clans of Ireland, said that "it's going to be a great few days in Dungarvan, we have people coming from around the world and I can sense the excitement of many of the visitors from their emails. We have a fairly packed program and we look forward to welcoming everyone to Dungarvan in June". The last official gathering of the McGrath Clan was in 2013 and that event was

also held in Dungarvan. This year's headquarters for the Gathering is The Park Hotel. The website for the event is www.mcgrathclangathering.com to contact 086-4072527.

www.croninfurniture.ie

Burgess, Killeagh, Co. Cork | T. 024-95244 | F. 024-95583 E: sales@croninfurniture.ie | 5% discount for online quotes

SOUTH EASTERN

Public Consultation Day PRELIMINARY OPTIONS TO MANAGE FLOOD RISK DUNGARVAN, Co. Waterford Date

Thursday 4th February 2016

Time

1:00pm – 7:00pm

Venue

Dungarvan Central Library, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Are you at risk of flooding? A public consultation is being held on developing options to manage ﬂood risk in your area. Your comments on the preliminary options would be most welcome. These will be on display on the day. For more information, please visit the project website: www.southeastcframstudy.ie

In partnership with:

Dan McGrath, Director, Clans of Ireland.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Kiss Goodbye to Multiple Sclerosis MS Ireland asking people of Waterford to Wear, Dare & Share this February in support of people with Multiple Sclerosis MS Ireland is calling on Waterford supporters to ‘go red’ this February and take part in an exciting, new global campaign - Kiss Goodbye to MS. Originally an initiative of MS Research Australia, MS Ireland joins twelve MS organisations throughout the world as they encourage the public to ‘Kiss Goodbye to MS’ and raise money for vital research into the cause and cure of Multiple Sclerosis. Funds will also be used to support essential services for the 9,000+ people living with MS locally in Ireland. Kiss Goodbye to MS incorporates three key elements - wear, dare and share. WEAR Put on your favourite red lipstick, pucker up and share

a kiss on your social media platforms using the hashtag #kissgoodbyetoms. Don’t forget to text SMOOCH to 50300 to donate €4 and nominate your friends and family to take part. If you don’t fancy wearing red lipstick, any red item of clothing or accessory will do! DARE Dare others to go red, or if you’re really brave, step outside your comfort zone and get sponsored to do the Kiss Goodbye to MS dare – a skydive! SHARE Share the message and hold a Kiss Goodbye to MS fundraising event, incorporating the ‘go red’ theme. MS Ireland is urging all Kiss Goodbye to MS supporters to spread the word on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using the hash-

tag #kissgoodbyetoms. Full information packs are available from www.kissgoodbyetoms.ie. Multiple Sclerosis is the most common disabling neurological disorder of young adults and affects more than 9,000 people in the island of Ireland. MS is a disease that affects the motor, sensory and cognitive functioning of the body, usually diagnosed between 20 and 40 years of age. The variance in presence, severity and duration of symptoms coupled with the intermittent and progressive nature of MS impacts not only the person with MS but also family. There is no known cause or cure for MS.

Aggie Hurton, Catherine and Danny Kelleher pictured at the Kinsalebeg Community Group New Year Party.

Caroline Senior, Artistic Director, Margaret Organ, Arts Officer, Waterford Council, Lilly O'Reilly, General Manager, Garter Lane Arts Centre and Jim Nolan, playwright at the launch of the Ireland 2016 Waterford programme launch at Waterford City Library. [John Power]

Jim Nolan comes to Ballyduff Upper AT the Ireland 2016 Waterford programme launch at Waterford City Library last week, it was confirmed that for the first time, one of Garter Lane's productions of a Jim Nolan play will also be performed in Waterford county.Through the generous support of Waterford City & County Council, Jim Nolan's new play Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye will run from Friday 4th to Saturday, 26th March in Garter Lane Theatre, and then move to St. Michael's Hall, Ballyduff Upper for one performance on Wednesday 30th March. Early Bird Tickets saving €2.50 for every ticket on every performance in Garter Lane Theatre and St Michael's Hall are now available to book on 051-855038 or www.garterlane.ie Margaret Organ, arts officer, Waterford City & County Council

said 'The arts office is delighted to have supported both the commissioning of Jim Nolan's new play, and, as part of Waterford's 2016 commemorative programme, to have it showcased in both Waterford city and county.' Jim Nolan, playwright & director continued 'This play has received huge support from Waterford City & County Council and I'm particularly pleased that Ballyduff is our Waterford county venue with its long distinguished tradition of community theatre.' Caroline Senior, Artistic Director, Garter Lane Arts Centre said 'It's great to have the chance to take a new Jim Nolan play out of Waterford city, and we very much hope that theatre lovers in West Waterford and East Cork will take this opportunity to see a wonderful new show.' Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye is set in a

provincial newspaper office in the Irish Midlands in the run up to Easter 2016. The privately owned Inishshannon Chronicle has just been acquired by a media conglomerate and the new brush is about to sweep clean. As the newspaper's staff adjust to radical changes in its structure and ethos, the town it serves prepares to celebrate a tenuous connection to the Easter Rising. The revelation that this connection is not quite what it seems puts the Chronicle's editor on a collision course with both his new bosses and the local business and political community. Coming hot on the heels of Dreamland, and directed by the author, Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye is a topical and provocative contribution to the forthcoming Easter Rising Centenary Commemoration. www.garterlane.ie

Mental distress in Waterford and nationwide should be a priority for the next Government By

Shari McDaid, Director of Mental Health Reform WE all know that Mental Health is an important issue. One in seven adults will have experienced a mental health difficulty in the past year. That’s almost half a million people – our neighbours, our colleagues, our family members, ourselves.

Thankfully these days, the message that ‘it’s okay not to feel okay and it’s absolutely okay to ask for help’ is being shared widely. When people do reach out for help, it’s important that there are good quality mental health services and supports that are easily accessible to people in their local area, to help them in their recovery. But Ireland’s mental health system is under

severe strain due to decades of under-investment. While the staff in mental health services continue to provide support to thousands of people in distress every year, the system is unsustainable with resources running 22% below recommended levels. In 2013, 8 people lost their lives to suicide in Waterford city and county. It is vital that community based mental health services are there to support people

when they need it. Mental Health Reform (MHR), the national coalition on mental health, has been holding public meetings across the country to hear people’s experiences of mental health services. The feedback MHR got was very clear: People said that sitting in A&E when they’re feeling suicidal is frightening, that having to wait months for support doesn’t help, that they want to work and live a full life in their community. There has been investment in mental health in primary care and now GPs can refer people with medical cards for counselling instead of having only medication to offer. But despite some positive developments, the overwhelming message from people is still that change is needed, that good

quality services must be available all across Ireland and not just in particular areas. We, as a Nation, have an opportunity in the coming weeks to make the mental wellbeing of the country a priority for the next Government. Each of us can remind candidates that mental health matters and ask for specific commitments that will improve the system. The #ourstateofmind campaign aims to give people who care about mental health the tools to do just that. There are real steps that the next Government can take such as establishing a nationwide programme to build resilience in our children and young people; making sure that people in distress have access to 24/7 crisis supports, and prioritising easy access to coun-

selling and psychological therapies for all people in difficulty so that early intervention can prevent longerterm difficulties. Mental Health Reform’s full Manifesto, available at h t t p s : / / w w w. m e n t a l healthreform.ie/our-stateof-mind, includes more actions the next Government can take to improve the system. What if mental health isn't made a priority? What if it’s a case of business as usual? If we don’t raise our voices and cast our votes with mental health in mind, we will have missed a unique opportunity to push the next Government for firm commitments to continue the reform of Ireland’s mental health system. Supporting the mental wellbeing of the population is the best way to ensure Ireland’s recovery. Now is

the time to let candidates know it. If you are concerned about good mental health services, join the Our state of mind campaign via www.mentalhealthreform.i e or by contacting us on info@mentalhealthreform.i e or (01) 8749468 to order a campaign pack.

Shari McDaid Mental Health Reform's Director

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

NEWS

Cities and towns to benefit from €26 million in EU funding AID for the Gateway cities and Hub town’s projects in the Southern and Eastern (S&E) programme area is provided through the Designated Urban Centres Grant Scheme 2014 – 2020. This scheme is financed under the ERDF cofunded S&E Regional Programme, managed by the Southern Regional Assembly. The announcement of the awards on Tuesday, 19th January involves a total ERDF funding of approximately €40 million across the two regional programmes. Speaking at the announcement of the grant package in Government Buildings, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Mr. Alan Kelly TD said “I am very pleased that sustainable urban development is being prioritised for this funding, and that investment of this size is being leveraged for these projects with the support of the ERDF grants as announced today”. A combined investment of €76.4 m in projects in the Gateways and Hubs across the Southern and Eastern programme area will be delivered under the scheme. The ERDF contribution in the S&E programme region will be €26 million.

The Waterford City project will entail carrying out high quality accessible public realm improvements and balance transport modes. It will improve access and encourage the proposed new retail shopping initiative at the southern end of the retail spine to improve the city’s retail offer. Together with regeneration of substantial brownfield sites in the city centre, the project will also see the introduction of a comprehensive sustainable urban mobility plan, which gives priority to sustainable modes of transport. The night time activity will also be addressed by creating an allweather space in the Apple Market. A continuous high grade mostly pedestrianised’ retail spine’ will run for over a ½ kilometre and this will be connected to the Viking Triangle by high grade public realm improvements.The scheme has been devised to encourage greater uptake of cycling by dedicated lanes & shared surfaces. Public transport routes are to be redesigned to penetrate through the core, paralleling the retail spine and creating a new ‘hub’ at Arundel Square. “We must continue to strive to improve the urban living experience,

this means investment in a range of initiatives that conspire to make our cities and towns desirable places to live, work and recreate” said Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Southern Regional Assembly. “The planned Urban Development investment under the S&E Regional Programme is a clear demonstration of this commitment to improve the quality of life of the people of Waterford, building on the notable strides achieved to date in the Viking Triangle and elsewhere throughout the city” Cllr Geoghegan concluded. Agreeing, Mr. Stephen Blair, Director, Southern Regional Assembly pointed to the success of previous funding under the ERDF co-funded Gateways Grant Scheme “the breadth of projects proposed under the scheme announced today is a clear demonstration of need for investment in our urban settings, but critically the successful projects form a part of an integrated plan for their respective cities and towns. This strategic approach to planning and investment will ultimately yield more long-term dividends towards sustainable and enhanced urban living”.

19 Welcome to …

Local based company in Dungarvan ECO POWER STEAM CLEANS … • Carpets/Upholstery • Windows • Gutters • Roofs • Patios/Footpaths • Windows • Cleaning after renovations • Cleaning Schools/Offices • PLUS MUCH MORE

Now is the right time for a Spring Clean?

Eco Power Steam is friendly on the pocket!

POWER WASH SERVICE ALSO AVAILABLE Now is the time to clean the moss from your roofs, gutters, paths, patios, driveways!!! If you are looking for somebody who can do dirty jobs and give your home a new lease of life and if you want to come back to a beautifully refreshed place – JUST CALL!

O E T U TIN NAL N CO SIO R M E S YO U I O N A F E T O ST P R AV E N D I R A O E E OW O U T N D L O P C P T A Y O IPEC ARR VICE T C IN R SE RTY E OP R P e-mail: ecopowersteam@gmail.com www.ecopowersteam.ie to view Eco Power Steam in action! PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE

MUNSTER

Call: JOANNA 087 7458241

Truck, Trailer & Bus Services

Tachograph Calibration and Installation Speed Limiter Installation and Repair DOE Preparation Servicing Sand Blasting Spray Painting

www.truckrepairs.ie Councillor John O’Leary, Deputy Mayor, Waterford City and County; Minister of State at the Department of the Environment with Special Responsibility for Housing, Planning and Coordination of the Construction 2020 Strategy, Paudie Coffey TD; Councillor Damien Geoghegan, Cathaoirleach, Southern Regional Assembly; Mr. Stephen Blair, Director, Southern Regional Assembly.

Councillor Pat Nugent and Councillor Declan Doocey pictured at the ceremony at the Civic Offices, Dungarvan, to mark the sealing of the Time Capsule which commemorates Dungarvan 800. [David Clynch]

Contact: Gerard on 058 68855 • 087 2884113 • info@truckrepairs.ie Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

NEWS

An Chúirt Dúiche …

Dungarvan District Court

A n C h ú i r t C h u a rd a … Wa t e r f o r d C i r c u i t C o u r t

Licensing offence struck out A LICENSEE who made a donation to the court poor box had a licensing offence struck out. Seisreach Teoranta, the limited company named as licensee of the Tig an Ceol, Ballinagoul, An Rinn, previously pleaded guilty to Count 6 - having people on licensed premises after closing hours, at the Tig an Ceol on 8th December, 2014. The case was previously heard and adjourned to allow the licensee to make a donation of €300 to the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Paddy Gordon told Judge Terence Finn that the donation had been made, and the charge was struck out.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Probation report sought on woman who assaulted neighbour A PROBATION report was sought on a woman who admitted assaulting her former neighbour. Edel Flynn (33) with an address at Woodhouse, Stradbally, pleaded guilty to assault causing harm to Toni Fowler, contrary to Section 3 of the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at Towncourt, Dungarvan, on 22nd January, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector David Nolan told Judge Terence Finn that the injured party, Toni Fowler, alleged she was assaulted by the accused. Insp. Nolan said there were ‘previous tensions’ between the two women and on the day in question, Ms. Fowler was in her vehicle when she was approached by the accused and attacked. The court heard that the accused’s young daughter was present during the attack on the

injured party. Insp. Nolan said Ms. Fowler suffered injuries as a result of the attack, but there was no permanent injury or disfigurement. Solicitor Niall King confirmed that there were “tensions” between the parties over a period of time, which had escalated and culminated in the attack on the injured party by the accused. Mr. King said his client was “abusing alcohol” at the time. “She is free of alcohol now and hasn’t drank in six to nine months,” he said. “My client is no longer living in the area. She moved to Stradbally and is living there quietly and away from Ms. Fowler.” Mr. King said his client bears no ill will towards Ms. Fowler. He said the accused states the reason for the

attack was due to her “drinking a lot at the time”. “My client is the mother of a young family.” Mr. King sought a Probation report on his client. “She has turned her life around and is remaining out of trouble.” Judge Finn noted the presence of a child during the attack. Mr. King confirmed one of the accused’s children was present and would have been aware of the ongoing tensions between the two neighbours. Insp. Nolan said the accused has four previous convictions. Judge Finn sought a Probation report on the accused and adjourned the case to 11th May, 2016.

Juror criticised for bringing dog to court A JUROR was sharply criticised in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court last week and excused from jury service after revealing that he brought his dog with him to court.

The presence of the dog in a parked car outside the temporary Courthouse at Gracedieu Manor on the Tramore Road, came to light when the jury of eight men and four women

retired to elect a foreman. Judge Eugene O’Kelly pointed out that the juror was summoned for service and should have left his dog at home. “This is extremely irresponsible. If you went to

attend a hospital appointment would you bring your dog with you?, he asked. “Jury service should be taken seriously as it is one of the highest civic duties a person can give to their

community”. The dog owner was replaced on the Jury by another juror and the Judge apologised to the jury panel for the delay caused by this “irresponsible” behaviour.

Inquest into tragic road collision heard at Clonmel Coroner’s Court A SOUTH Tipperary Coroner has stated he will issue a death certificate for a 34-week-old unborn baby who died after her mother was killed in a tragic road collision four years ago. The Coroner’s decision is believed to be the first ruling of its kind in the country. Paul Morris, Coroner at Clonmel Court made the decision at the end of an inquest into the deaths of 28-year-old Mary Enright (née Walsh) from Abbeyside, Dungarvan and Robert Stoker (17) from Monkstown, Cork City, who were killed in a fatal head-on crash on a straight stretch of road, on the N24 Waterford to Limerick Road, on the Cahir side of Bansha, on 26th March, 2012. Last Monday, the jury returned verdicts, in accordance with the recommendation of the Coroner, that Mary Enright and Robert Stoker died as a result of multiple traumatic injuries received in the fatal road collision. The jury of two women and four men also agreed that the unborn baby girl, named Mollie Enright, died in hospital due to a lack of oxygen after her mother’s death. In evidence given by Gardaí, they said the cause of the crash was the red Kia, being driven by Robert Stoker, veering sharply onto the incorrect side of the road. The weather was described as good, at the time, and road conditions were also good.

Mollie Enright was the first unborn child to have had her death acknowledged by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) in its annual report of road deaths. Mollie, who died 12 minutes after her mother in the womb, was baptised posthumously by a Catholic Priest and given the name Mollie. Following the devastating tragedy, Mollie’s grandfather, David Walsh, of David Walsh Office Supplies, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan, set out to have his granddaughter’s death registered as a road traffic fatality. However, he was told by the Registrar for Births, Deaths and Marriages that there was no legal procedure for doing so. Following representations from Mr. Walsh, the RSA took the unprecedented step of noting that its 2012 figures did not reflect the death of baby Mollie Enright, and the RSA acknowledged this in its 2014 annual report, that the unborn baby died as a result of a collision in 2012. Mr.Walsh had managed to persuade a ‘very humane’ priest to issue a baptismal certificate which took two years to secure. The request had initially been turned down by the former Bishop of Waterford, Dr. William Lee. Mr. Walsh said he felt the church ought to have encouraged the issuing of a certificate, considering its strong position on abortion. Meanwhile, later in 2012, Fianna Fáil

Senator Jim Walsh attempted to amend the Civic Registration Bill to allow Mollie to be entered in the register for stillbirths. Minister Kevin Humphries rejected the proposal from Senator Walsh saying the Attorney General advised there was no need for it, indicating that when a baby dies in the womb following the death of the mother, it comes within the current definition of a stillborn child. However, David Walsh was not impressed by the government’s re-interpretation of the legislation and rejected the inference that Mollie’s case was stillbirth. Mr.Walsh pointed out that two insurance companies paid out in respect of Mollie and he also draws attention to the nation’s Eighth Amendment - equal right to life of the mother and unborn child. The inquest at Clonmel heard that there are serious issues raised as to whether the unborn child should be assigned a certain status, and the Coroner, Mr. Morris, said he had consulted a lot of material relating to the term ‘birth’, and the issue focuses on the ability to prove that someone must have been born before a death certificate can be issued. He said there were also issues around how the unborn child is defined in an autopsy without being separated from the mother. The Coroner said that in this case the unborn child, Mollie Enright, was ‘born’

and it is within his jurisdiction to assign the status on her that she had, therefore, died. Mr. Morris noted that the anguish families had to go through in addressing the particular point would have been saved, had the State ruled in the past to clarify points of law relating to such queries raised by coroners. The inquest heard that a toxicology test carried out on Robert Stoker’s blood found a very high level of alcohol. It is understood that the blood sample was returned from the State laboratory showing a reading of 913 mg alcohol per 100 ml blood. The Pathologist, Dr. Rob Landers, said such a reading would be “impossible” and said a person “should be dead in or around 400 mg”. The jury was told to disregard the alcohol level as it was at an impossibly high level and the Coroner did not want the public to get the impression that alcohol was a factor in the crash. Sinéad Behan, barrister for the Stoker family, said Robert was a learner driver and had never driven past the Jack Lynch tunnel, and he would not have known the road. She said there was no evidence that night of anybody driving erratically, no evidence of alcohol consumption, and no CCTV footage of anybody fitting the description of Robert Stoker to have bought alcohol. Ms. Behan also said the Stoker family doctor reported that at no stage did Robert ever appear suicidal. She said

Robert had been on medication for a few months. The inquest was told that earlier in the night, his mother, Marie, had gone to the Garda Station in Douglas, Cork, at 10.30 p.m. to report her son missing. She said he had been recently diagnosed with depression. A deposition made to the Coroner’s Court in Clonmel, from Ms. Enright’s husband, Patrick Enright, stated that his wife was expecting the couple’s first child when the fatal collision occurred. He said he felt his whole life had been taken from him when he learned of the deaths of his wife and unborn child. Patrick was a passenger in the vehicle his wife was driving. They had given a lift to teenager, Jack Leacy, who was going back to Limerick to his university accommodation following a GAA match in Dungarvan. In his deposition, Mr. Enright said he remembered seeing the lights of an oncoming car, when “suddenly, without warning, the other car came onto our side of the road. Mary didn’t have time to react”. Mr. Enright said that two days previously, the couple had bought baby clothes and didn’t know if it was a boy or a girl. “Life has become unbearable,” Mr. Enright said in his deposition. “We were so excited that all our plans were coming together. But Mollie will now forever be wrapped in the blanket we bought for her that day.”

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Exclusive to Garvey’s SuperValu Dungarvan

Get the Best Fuel Prices in Waterford

20c OFF PER LITRE

… Spend €50 in one transaction to get 10c off per litre or spend €100 in one transaction (at Garvey’s SuperValu) and get a voucher for 20c off per litre on Petrol/Diesel at Garvey’s Coolagh Service Station. Garvey's Supervalu, The Quay, Dungarvan Maximum Fill 60 litres *Terms and conditions apply. See instore for details. Vouchers only redeemable at Garvey's Coolagh Service Station

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Mental Health awareness talk scheduled for Clashmore By Christy Parker

CLASHMORE & Kinsalebeg Community Council will host a talk by Cork-based counsellor Michael O’Brien on February 3rd. The talk has been arranged after a survey conducted by the Community Body last year found a need for the local populace to address issues mental health and associated issues such as isolation and depression. The event will be held in the Community Hall, Clós Naomh Mochua, Clashmore, at 8 pm and admission is free. Mr. O’Brien, from Ballymacoda, East Cork, is based at the Abhaile Counselling & Spiritual Centre, Monacreagh Cottage, Garryvoe. He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy from the Tivoli Institute and a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy. He is accredited with the Institute of Clinical Therapy & Psychotherapy and the Irish Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (IACP). The guest will address such issues as the effects of suicide and self-harm in Irish communities; what help is available when family or friends recognise an individual as being at risk and the services provided by Pieta House.

The new era of ballroom dancing in the Arch Ballroom, Tallow, with the music of Liam Mannering on stage, attracted a large crowd on the night of Friday, 22nd January last. [David O’Flynn]

Road traffic prosecutions at Dungarvan District Court NOT having tax on her vehicle resulted in a fine for a motorist. Marie Duffy (44) with an address at 7 An Rosan, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, was fined €100 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after her vehicle was observed without a current tax disc at Devonshire Bridge, Dungarvan, on 15th April, 2015. Solicitor David Burke said his client back-taxed the vehicle. •••••••• A DRIVER who made a donation to the court poor box had a road traffic offence struck out. Jackie King (27) with an address at 46 Leacon Fionn, Dungarvan, was observed not wearing a seat belt as a passenger in a moving vehicle, at Devonshire Bridge, Dungarvan, on 17th April, 2015. The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a donation to the court poor box. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn noted that a donation of €150 had been made to the court poor box and he struck out the charge. •••••••• A MAN was fined last week when he was observed in a vehicle not wearing a seat belt. John Crotty (41) with an address at 23 Congress Villas, Dungarvan, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after he was observed not wearing a seat belt in a moving vehicle at Devonshire Bridge, Dungarvan, on 18th April, 2015. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client, who has no previous convictions, was on his way home from a local restaurant and was travelling a short distance when he was observed by the Gardaí. •••••••• TWO motorists who were observed failing to wear a seat belt while in a moving vehicle were convicted and fined last week when they failed to make a donation to the court poor box. In the first case, Maurice Kiely (43) with an address at 27 Argidean Lawn, Togher, Cork, failed to make a donation of €150 to the court poor box, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after he was observed not wearing a seat belt in a moving vehicle at

Devonshire Bridge, Dungarvan, on 26th May, 2015. In the second case, Anita Broderick (52) with an address at Chalet 5, Carrigoran House, Newmarket-onFergus, County Clare, failed to make a €150 donation to the court poor box for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after she was observed not wearing a seat belt in a moving vehicle at Youghal Road onto Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, on 30th May, 2015. In both instances, Judge Terence Finn noted that the accused did not make their donations to the court poor box, and he convicted them both of the charges, and imposed a fine of €150 on each. •••••••• A DONATION to the court poor box resulted in a speeding charge being struck out against two drivers. John Joseph O’Neill (47) with an address at Ballyheeny, Clashmore, admitted driving a vehicle at 71 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 9th June, 2015. Eamon Kearns (56) with an address at Abbeyview, Melleray, Cappoquin, admitted driving at 73 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at the same location and date. A fixed charge notice which issued to the two drivers for the speeding offence, but the penalties were never paid. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said the registered owner of the vehicles, a local company, had nominated the two accused as drivers on the date of the speeding offences. However, he said the accused were incorrectly told the matter was later dealt with by the company. Mr. Gordon said the company has now corrected the procedure in relation to receiving speeding fines. A €150 donation was made to the court poor box by both accused and the charges were struck out. •••••••• A DRIVER convicted of speeding was disqualified from driving for two months. James Michael Wall (37) with an address at Kilbree House, Cappoquin, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and disqualified from driving for two months, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at 87 km/h in a 60 km/h zone

at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 3rd July, 2015. A further fine of €200 was handed down for not having a current tax disc displayed on the vehicle on the same date. •••••••• A DRIVER was disqualified from driving for two months following a speeding conviction. Robert Gozdz, with an address at 139 Church Road, Newtownmountkennedy, Wicklow, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court and disqualified from driving for two months, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 74 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 8th June, 2015. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court. •••••••• A DRIVER was fined last week in relation to a speeding offence. Colin Good (39) with an address at 25 The Lawn, Greenvalley, Donnybrook, Douglas, Cork, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at 92 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 9th June, 2015. The accused, who has no previous convictions, appeared in court and said he received the penalty notice and attempted to pay it on three occasions, but on the final occasion, it was past the deadline to pay. •••••••• A FINE was handed down to a Dungarvan driver in relation to a speeding offence. Trevor John Hallahan (40) with an address at 24 Springfield, Dungarvan, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at 77 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 8th June, 2015. The accused, who attended court, said he attempted to pay the penalty, but was it was past the deadline to pay. •••••••• A DRIVER was fined in court last week in relation to a speeding offence. Veijo Lintukorpi (50) with an address

at Windy Ridge, Castletown, Killeagh, Cork, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at a speed of 84 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 11th June, 2015. The accused, a Finnish national, attended court and said he received the fixed charge notice, but forgot to pay it. •••••••• A FINE was handed down to a driver in relation to a speeding offence. Anthony Kirwan (35) with an address at Kealfoun, Kilmacthomas, was fined €150 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at a speed of 78 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 8th June, 2015. The accused, who has no previous convictions, appeared in court. •••••••• A SPEEDING charge was struck out when the accused made a donation to the court poor box. Martina Mullins, with an address at Kilkeany, Ballymacarbry, was nominated as the driver, by the registered owner of a vehicle, which was detected travelling at 75 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 11th June, 2015. The accused, who has no previous convictions and attended last week’s Dungarvan District Court, said she never received any fixed charge notice. A donation of €150 was made to the court poor box and the charge was struck out. •••••••• A SPEEDING charge will be struck out against a driver if a donation to the court poor box is made. Kirsty O’Connell (25) with an address at 41 Cois Farraige, Whitegate, Cork, told last week’s Dungarvan District Court that she never received any fixed charge notice, for a speeding offence on 9th June, 2015, when the vehicle she was driving was detected travelling at a speed of 76 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan. The accused, who has no previous convictions, had her case adjourned to 13th February, 2016, to make a donation of €150 to the court poor box.

A MOTORIST who was detected driving without insurance was fined last week, but not disqualified. Pamela Gray (40) with an address at 18 Brideview Close, Tallow, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance at Ballymacmague, Dungarvan, on 2nd September, 2015. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client has no previous convictions. He said his client now has insurance cover. He said she is the mother of two children. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €250 fine. As the accused has no previous convictions, Judge Finn did not disqualify her from driving. •••••••• A DRIVER who admitted driving without insurance was fined, but not disqualified last week. Paulius Kazlauskas (35) with an address at 26 Ballyrandle Drive, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to driving without insurance at Ballymacmague, Dungarvan, on 15th April, 2015. Solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client has no previous convictions. He said his client was a named driver under his wife’s insurance and he mistakenly believed the insurance cover extended to him driving other vehicles. Handing down a €250 fine, Judge Terence Finn noted the accused has no previous convictions and did not disqualify him from driving. •••••••• A MOTORIST convicted of a speeding offence was fined and disqualified from driving for two months. Alice Berry (29) with an address at Milbanks, Shambough, New Ross, Wexford, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, and disqualified from driving for two months, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after the vehicle she was driving was detected travelling at a speed of 84 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 8th June, 2015. Judge Terence Finn was told that the registered owner of the vehicle nominated the accused as the driver on the day. The accused, who has no previous convictions, did not appear in court.

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Robert Boyle’s 389th Birthday MONDAY, January 25th was the birthday of “Father of Modern Chemistry” Robert Boyle who was born in Lismore Castle, Co. Waterford in 1627. Robert Boyle was the youngest of 14 children born to Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Cork and his wife Catherine Fenton. As was common practice at the time, baby Boyle was fostered out to a local family for care. As a result the some of the Boyle children were fluent in Irish. Robert received private tutoring in Latin, Greek, and French and when he

was eight years old, following the death of his mother, he was sent to Eton College in England. After just three years at Eton, Robert Boyle and his brother took a grand tour of Europe and spent a winter in Florence to meet with the great Galileo Galilee, who was at that time 77 years old. Robert rose to become an influential figure in Science. Along with his assistant Robert Hooke (of Hooke’s Law) they built an improved version of an air pump and began a series of experiments on the proper-

ties of air. These investigations came to become Boyle’s Law which is still as an important law today as it was in the 17th Century. Boyle’s law states that at a constant temperature, the volume and pressure of a gas are inversely proportional. Interestingly, Boyle publishes a list of 24 “wishes”, inventions he would like to have seen become a reality and almost 400 years later we have ticked a few off his list. The art of flying,The Art of Continuing Long under water and the Exercise of Functioning Freely There, The Cure of Diseases at a Distance or at least by Transplantation, Potent Drugs to alter or Exalt Imagination, Waking, Memory, and other functions, and appease pain, procure innocent sleep, harmless dreams, etc are all things we are grateful for in modern life predicted by Robert Boyle. Lismore is extremely proud of Boyle and his achievements and our

NOW OPEN Robert Boyle importance to science and the heritage of science. The Robert Boyle Summer School runs annually in Lismore every June. Check out www.robertboyle.com or www.discoverlismore.com for more information.

058 23847 email: ricardoalvim12@hotmail.com Unit 4, Garvan’s Court, Castle Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

Davitt’s Quay

Open from 11.30 p.m. Friday

Sat urday

DJ STEPHEN HEALY 2 fo r t h e price of

2 2 F FO OR R T TH HE E P PR RI IC CE E O OF F 1 1 C OV E R C H A R G E O N F R I DAYS

Two levels • One great venue!

Davitt’s Quay

Friday Night from 10.00 p.m.

SARAH LOU Saturday Night from 10.00 p.m.

FULL CIRCLE Sunday Night from 8.00 p.m.

MOYLAN BRUNNOCK N O W TA K I N G B O O K I N G S FOR COMMUNION & C O N F I R M AT I O N PA R T I E S O t h e r p a r t i e s a l s o c at e r e d fo r ! CALL IN FOR MORE INFO! Serving food 12 noon until 8.00 p.m. Daily with Daily Lunch Specials of €10 including tea & coffee

Exercise as Treatment Tool for Weak & Painful Shoulder By Tomás Ryan BSc., AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT,

Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles

PEOPLE can suffer from Different types of Shoulder Pain and Symptoms, hence each Shoulder problem needs to be correctly diagnosed and treated accordingly. Hence we need to classify Shoulder Pain into 3 different Groups; 1. The Stiff and Painful Shoulder - such as Frozen Shoulders, arthritic shoulders or a Dislocated Shoulder 2. Weak & Painful Shoulder - Subacromial Bursa issue, A Rotator Cuff tendon tear or Tendinopathy 3. Unstable & Painful Shoulder - Previous history of a Traumatic Shoulder Dislocation, Poor muscle control, Defects in the Shoulder complex since birth. In this article we will focus on the ‘Weak & Painful Shoulder’ associated with Tendinopathy of the Rotator Cuff tendon group or an inflammed Subacromial Bursa of the Shoulder joint. The Symptoms that a Patient would report are: - Difficulty & Weakness picking up a kettle - Arm can feel heavier when attempting to pick up simple things - Pain is eased with resting it or holding it still Resistence exercise to Reduce Shoulder Pain Adam Meakins, a renowned UK based Physiotherapist, has put forward a simple technique for treating the weak & painful shoulder. The use of Isometric strengthening exercises in the early stage can help to desensitize or decrease acute shoulder pain in many patients. Isometric exercises involves applying resistence to a muscle or tendon without any movement occurring in the joint so that there is no change in the length of the muscle or tendon. An example would involve, a patient sitting beside a wall with elbow bent to 90 degree and gently pressing the forearm against the wall. The duration can be held for 30 seconds and performed 4-6 times at numerous intervals throughout the day. On a pain-scale of 0-10, with 10 be excruciating pain, the patients pain should not be greater than 3/10. This exercise should only performed under the guidance of your Practitioner to ensure it is suitable for your shoulder condition and secondly that it being performed correctly. Gripping or fist clenching during the isometric exercise is beneficial also as it serves to activate the rotator cuff tendons of the shoulder, which can help reduce pain sensitivity levels. Isometric exercise is a treatment tool, that where appropritate, can used alongside effective manual shoulder treatment. Patients must also continue their use of cold therapy and avoiding aggravating activities during this phase of shoulder pain. Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email tomaspryan@gmail.com

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

SuperAchievers Awards Employers, Colleagues & Friends Called on to Reveal Waterford’s SuperAchievers - As Public becomes 4th judge for international awards AS the X Factor and Strictly has come to an end, the people of Waterford have been given a new way to have a voice and place their vote, as a campaign kicks off supporting local talent, which will be recognized on an International platform. The talent being searched for is those who don’t make a song and dance about things, but who tirelessly work to achieve their professional and financial goals, often overcoming adversity to support their families and work towards their dreams. Waterford based Pitman Training, has this year given the role of 4th judge to the public, as they launch this year’s SuperAchievers Awards. As the nation returns to work, and many dread the 9-5, Pitman Training is looking to showcase and support local Waterford workers who love their job, who strive to achieve, and who have a positive impact on their colleagues and families as a result. SuperAchievers has traditionally been fronted by a panel of judges, with Hilary Devey leading the search for talent last year, but this year Pitman Training has put the power in the hands of those who

know the nominees the best, their employers, colleagues, friends and family. The public vote will still be supported by industry experts, including Adam Fidler (a leading PA Training Practitioner who has worked as a Board-level PA for blue-chip organisations, including Boots PLC and Bank of America), Author and Mum Blogger Kirsty Smith of www.eehbahmum.com, along with last year’s SuperAchiever PA of the Year, Florence Katono. The team is on the hunt for:• Working Mum of the Year • Young Achiever of the Year • PA of the Year • Business Newcomer of the Year • Student of the Year (Nominated solely by Pitman Training Centres) Nominations are now open and entries can be submitted for free via www.pitmansuperachievers.com Once entries have been submitted, Pitman Training then releases the shortlist for the judges, including the general public of Waterford, to vote on. Centre Manager at the Waterford Pitman Training, Kristian O’Donovan said: “We’re really excited about this new way of run-

ning the awards as it feels right that those who know the region’s SuperAchievers should get to support them. Having the public as our 4th judge helps us reward those who have had a true impact on those around them, in their local community.” “The awards are all about rewarding and showcasing people who really go the extra mile and strive to achieve, as a way of honouring hard workers, but also as a way of showcasing to others what can be done.This time of year people are traditionally a bit restless in their jobs, and we want to help inspire people to see that they can change their futures by boosting their skills and really focusing on their goals.We hear many great success stories from our students in Waterford of lives transformed and are passionate about making sure we recognise these, along with hunting out others from within the local business community, within this national campaign”. The UK’s leading independent training provider, Pitman Training launched the SuperAchievers Awards to show anything is possible and to help reward people commit-

ted to driving their careers forward in a bid to inspire more of the British workforce to strive for more. Judge Kirsty Smith said: “I’m excited to be involved with the Pitman SuperAchievers and in particular the Working Mum of The Year. I honestly think that rather than being bad for your professional life starting a family can be the perfect inspiration for getting the career you really want. I’m really interested to see how becoming a mother has inspired mums to be successful at work by adding new skills or maybe even starting something completely new. There are so many hard working mums out there rising to the challenge I’m exhausted even thinking about the nominations….” Pitman Training Waterford offers flexible, tailor-made courses and qualifications with one-on-one student support in subjects including Office, IT, Administration, Finance and Business, which are recognised by employers.The teams also offer free career clinics and CVs advice. For more information see www.pitman-training.ie/Waterford

Know Your Rights The Minimum Wage Question: I heard that the minimum wage has increased to €9.15 an hour. My employer says that this only applies to adults and that, as I am under 18, he won’t be increasing my hourly rate of pay. Is that right? Answer: No. Since 1st January, 2016, the statutory minimum wage for an experienced adult has increased to €9.15 per hour. Under the National Minimum Wage Act 2000, there are also pro-rata increases for those aged under 18 and for trainees. The new rates are as follows:

Palliative Care Unit

Minister Coffey welcomes signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Waterford Hospice Movement and HSE FINE Gael Waterford Minister Paudie Coffey has welcomed the signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Waterford Hospice Movement and HSE. This news was confirmed to him by his Ministerial Colleague, Minister for Health Leo Varadkar, TD. “This is another important step for this vital piece of infrastructure; last week I was pleased to have the project included in the South East Capital Plan. Planning and Enabling works have be both been completed and I expect that works will begin on site shortly. “This project has long been promised for Waterford and is long over-

due. I am pleased that this palliative care unit is being delivered now that the economy is recovering. Fine Gael in Government

has prioritised this capital project and it is excellent news for Waterford that this long critical project will now be delivered.”

Waterford Fine Gael Minister Paudie Coffey pictured with Minister for Health Leo Varadkar, TD.

Minimum hourly rate Experienced adult worker €9.15 Aged under 18 €6.41 First year from date of first €7.32 employment aged over 18 Second year from date of first €8.24 employment aged over 18 Employee aged over 18, in structured training during work: In the 1st one-third period €6.86 In the 2nd one-third period €7.32 In the 3rd one-third period €8.24

% of minimum wage 100% 70% 80% 90%

75% 80% 90%

If your employer is not paying you the appropriate minimum wage, you can make a complaint to the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) using the online complaint form available on workplacerelations.ie. In the complaint form you have two options.You may either request an inspector from the WRC to investigate a claim that the national minimum wage is not being paid or you may refer a dispute to a WRC adjudicator. However, you can only refer a dispute if you have requested a statement from your employer outlining the calculation of the average hourly pay. You can get more information on the minimum wage and your employment rights from the WRC Information and Customer Service (Lo-call 1890 80 80 90 or workplacerelations.ie). Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlons Yard, Dungarvan. Information is also available online at www.citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000. FLAC (Free Legal Advice Clinic) available 1st Thursday of every month, by appointment only

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

7 & 0RWRUV /WG

,QQHU 5LQJ 5RDG :DWHUIRUG 7HO ZZZ WDQGFPRWRUV LH

Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x201C;

10 Peugeot 207 1.4 Diesel ^Â&#x;ĂŠÂŹÂ&#x;Ă?ĂĽ Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x201C; Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2013;Ä? Â&#x2013;ĂĽÂ´Ă´Â&#x; Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x152;Ä? Low Mileage Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2022;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2021; â&#x201A;Ź8,995 p/w Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; â&#x201A;Ź37 Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ă&#x2122;Ăľ

131 Ford Ka Edge 1.2 Petrol, ^Â&#x;ĂŠÂŹÂ&#x;Ă?ĂĽ Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x201C; Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2013;Ä? Â&#x2013;ĂĽÂ´Ă´Â&#x; Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x152;Ä? Road Tax â&#x201A;Ź200, Only 67,000kms Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2022;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2021; â&#x201A;Ź7,995 p/w Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; â&#x201A;Ź35Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ă&#x2122;Ăľ

10 Peugeot 308 1.6 Diesel ST ^Â&#x;ĂŠÂŹÂ&#x;Ă?ĂĽ Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x201C; Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2013;Ä? Â&#x2013;ĂĽÂ´Ă´Â&#x; Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x152;Ä? Bluetooth, Air Con Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2022;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2021; â&#x201A;Ź9,995 p/w Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; â&#x201A;Ź39 Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ă&#x2122;Ăľ

142^Â&#x;ĂŠÂŹÂ&#x;Ă?ĂĽ PeugeotÄ?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x201C; Partner 1.6 Diesel Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2013;Ä? Â&#x2013;ĂĽÂ´Ă´Â&#x; Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x152;Ä? Multifunction Radio â&#x201A;Ź10,995 incl Vat Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2022;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2021; â&#x201A;Ź8,940 â&#x201A;Ź45 p/w incl Vat Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;ex VatÄ&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ă&#x2122;Ăľ

151 Peugeot 5008 1.6 Diesel ^Â&#x;ĂŠÂŹÂ&#x;Ă?ĂĽ Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x201C; Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2013;Ä? Â&#x2013;ĂĽÂ´Ă´Â&#x; Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x152;Ä? Active. 7 Seater, Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2022;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2021; New Shape â&#x201A;Ź23,995 â&#x201A;Ź99 p/w Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ă&#x2122;Ăľ

11^Â&#x;ĂŠÂŹÂ&#x;Ă?ĂĽ PeugeotÄ?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x201C; 207Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2013;Ä? 1.4 Â&#x2013;ĂĽÂ´Ă´Â&#x; DieselÄ?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x152;Ä? Multifunction Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2022;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2021; Radio, 1 Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Owner Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ă&#x2122;Ăľ â&#x201A;Ź9,995 â&#x201A;Ź39 p/w

131 Peugeot 208 1.0 Access ^Â&#x;ĂŠÂŹÂ&#x;Ă?ĂĽ Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x201C; Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2013;Ä? Â&#x2013;ĂĽÂ´Ă´Â&#x; Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x152;Ä? Low Mileage, Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2022;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2021;Multifunction Radio Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;â&#x201A;Ź10,995 Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ă&#x2122;Ăľâ&#x201A;Ź45 p/w

132 Renault Kangoo 1.5 Diesel ^Â&#x;ĂŠÂŹÂ&#x;Ă?ĂĽ Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x201C; Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2013;Ä? Â&#x2013;ĂĽÂ´Ă´Â&#x; Ä?Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x152;Ä? Low Mileage, Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2022;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ă&#x20AC;Ă&#x2021;Bluetooth, Ar Con â&#x201A;Ź10,995 â&#x201A;Ź45 p/w Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ä&#x2039;Ä&#x2039; Ä&#x161;Ä&#x152;Ă&#x2122;Ăľ

Finance Example, A typical â&#x201A;Ź10,000 (60 months) 5 year ďŹ xed interest rate hire purchase agreement, will have monthly repayments of â&#x201A;Ź219.93 APR 11.9%. For this APR, the total cost of interest (i.e. total amount repayable less the amount borrowed), would be â&#x201A;Ź3,195.80, documentation fee of â&#x201A;Ź75 and purchase fee of â&#x201A;Ź75 are applicable, total cost of credit â&#x201A;Ź3,345.80. You will not own these good until the ďŹ nal payment is made. Lending Criteria terms and conditions apply. * All price net of scrappage

NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

The Churches and the Rising THE public debate around the Centenary of the 1916 Rising is on in earnest as we are little more than three months away from the date of the historic events in the streets of Dublin. Traditionally, it was held that the Catholic and indeed, the Protestant Churches were hostile to the Rebellion and did little to help. However, last Saturday on the Marian Finucane Show on RTE Radio, the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr. Eamon Martin contradicted this and gave instances where the clergy of the time were active among the rebels and the people of Dublin caught up in the hostilities. Even in the RTE drama, ‘Rebellion’ running at the moment on Sunday nights, Archbishop Martin says that a cleric recognisable as the Archbishop of Dublin at the time was at the scene of the hostilities calling the combatants hooligans. He said that ‘that flies against the evidence of our records’. “Archbishop Walsh was ill at the time,” he said, “but his Secretary went to the city centre. The Secretary was told that many of the men who fought at the GPO had gone to confession in the Pro-Cathedral. “The Secretary then went to the GPO where some of the men said to get back and go away. James Connolly intervened,” he continued, ‘and brought the Priest into the GPO. He spoke with Padraig Pearse who said they needed more priests as the men wished to go to confession. “All through that week, Priests from the Pro-Cathedral went to the GPO or to Jervis Street Hospital where many of the injured were. The Pro-Cathedral was also used as shelter for people.This is the only historic building in that area that has survived that time, partly because the wind was blowing away from there when the fires were burning.” Archbishop Martin also spoke about the Capuchins

in Church Street who were Chaplains to Kilmainham Prison. “We have the Marriage Cert of Joseph Mary Plunkett,” he said, “and evidence that James Connolly twice went to Holy Communion very devoutly before he died. On one occasion, ‘a priest from Aughrim Street Church was called to Arbour Hill Prison in the middle of the night, just hours after the first of the executions. “The bodies arrived and they were still warm and dripping blood,” he said “and were thrown into an open grave. It is an extraordinary archive,” he said. The Archbishop expressed his sadness at the approach taken to traffic management in that area for the Rising Commemorations, which will cut off vehicular access to the area, even to buses which will discommode regular mass-goers to the Pro-Cathedral. He made the point that it was Easter time for Christians as well as the anniversary of the Easter Rising and they had a right to celebrate Easter in their memory. “People have been going to the Pro-Cathedral to celebrate Easter for over two hundred years,” he said, “and this might be the first time that this is not possible. The celebrations for 1916 should be, above all, looking forward and to a different type of Ireland to what we have at the moment.” The archive of the Archdiocese is a veritable treasure trove of record of the time and includes the exchanges between the Archbishop and General Maxwell who had been sent from England specially to put down the rebellion. Hopefully, we will see and hear more of this and that an accommodation can be reached for worshippers – some of whom have been attending for three quarters of a century – to get to the Pro-Cathedral without too much upset on Easter Morning.

Butler opens constituency office in Waterford City FIANNA Fáil general election candidate Mary Butler opened a constituency office in Waterford City this week. Councillor Butler has pledged to return Fianna Fáil’s presence to the heart of the constituency if elected to the Dáil next month. Councillor Butler said: “Waterford has been at a real disadvantage by not having strong, balanced representation in the Dáil and I want to restore that by securing this important seat for Fianna Fáil in next month’s election. Waterford was always stronger with a Fianna Fáil TD and I want to ensure that again. I am grateful to Brendan Kenneally who has facilitated the use of his former office at the Waterside for the campaign. “This will be an important addition to the election campaign. I am commitment to retaining an office in the city as well as an office in Dungarvan if I am elected to the Dáil. I think it is extremely important that the public and busi-

nesses have prompt access to their TD on key issues affecting them. I want the office to act as an important

contact point for the public and I will be holding regular clinics to discuss any issues with constituents.”

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate, Cllr. Mary Butler is pictured with Cllr. John O'Leary, Fianna Fáil Director of Elections, Waterford, Cllr. Eamonn Quinlan, Cllr. Adam Wyse and Cllr. Jason Murphy at the opening of her new constituency office, 4 The Waterside, Waterford.

O C

Could it be possible? IT would be bad enough to have one nutcase running for the Presidency of the United States, but to be supported by another in her would-be role as Vice President would surely be tantamount to outright lunacy. The combination of Donald Trump and Sarah Palin on the US Presidential ticket should be enough to make anyone’s blood run cold, but unfortunately there is a sizeable slice of the American voting public who would be thrilled to install these two as the leaders of the free world. The endorsement by the former Governor of Alaska and potential Vice President of a man who has more prejudices than a normal person can count and whose utterances portray him as a candidate who is unsuitable for any public office, should surely be a wake-up call for all decent Americans. The fact that Donald Trump is one of the two front-runners for the Republican nomination for President is as unpalatable a proposal as ever came from the United States. Earlier this week, Suzanne Harrington

wrote about these prospects in the Irish Examiner. “Just when you thought Donald Trump’s campaign couldn’t get any more of horror-show,” she wrote, “he wheels her out, unleashing an incoherent gibberish of jingoism, albeit presented slightly more telegenically – ice rink botox and brown fake tan – than an orange faced ranting toupee ever could. Although at least with Trump’s raging cab-driver schtick, it’s a stream of unpleasant consciousness. His fear-mongering hatespeak is at least semi-coherent. Kind of. “With Palin, there is no such consciousness. Just fascist-lite bar room rhetoric, mangled into nonsensical mush. Is she high? Trump, she says, is all about “to keep the main thing, the main thing… isn’t he known for being able to command, fire!” Um, yes, if you say so, scary lady.” Mrs. Palin referred to the President’s policies as ‘hopey changey stuff ’ and unleashed a tirade of criticism, sometimes close to incoherently against him. “More “hopey changey stuff ”, quoted Suzanne

Harrington, “has been polite to Iran, reforming Wall Street, reforming the domestic economy, reforming school dinners, avoiding scandal more than any President in decades, and vastly improving America’s image abroad.Yet Sarah Palin, fearless shooter of polar bears and wolves from a helicopter, refers to none of this; for her, Obama is a community organiser from Chicago. And Trump could be the next President, with her endorsement. Imagine – President Trump and Vice President Palin. I like to think of it in terms of an asteroid strike – highly unlikely, but should it happen, utterly catastrophic for the entire planet. Although manufacturers of fake tan and assault rifles would be ecstatic.” The only saving grace is that the Republican party probably does not have a majority and even so, there must be some honourable supporters who would not touch that pairing with a forty-foot pole. I think we can rest assured the couple will not succeed, but even the thought of it is scary!

A p p l y i n g fo r a L o a n at Dungar van Credit Union

Planning Permission

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Patsy and Susan Ahern Ltd. intend to apply for permission for construction of a slatted cubicle house, extension to silage slab and associated works at Sheanmore, 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 at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours, i.e. 9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding 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 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions and 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 – I, Chris Tyndall, intend to apply for retention permission for dwelling house as constructed (alterations to dwelling house permitted under planning ref. 03/1437) at Townparks East, Lismore, 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.

Firstly, you must be a Member. It’s easy to join, all you need to bring with you is Photo ID, proof of address and PPS Number. Once you’ve been saving for 13 weeks, then you can apply for a Loan. To apply for a Loan, you will need the following: Proof of Income • Payslips for Employees, • P60 or Notice of Assessment for Self Employed • Receipts for Social Welfare recipients (please note that Proof of Income must match the Income declared) Mortgage Statement if applicable Bank Statements – 3 months statements Credit Card Statements Proof of Income for Guarantor – where applicable Our Loan Rate is 8.75% - APR 9.14%. Amount Length Weekly Repayment Total Cost €1000 1 Year €20.10 €45.14 Covered Loan Rate is 6% - APR 6.17% - This is where you have the equivalent amount of what you are borrowing in Shares. Amount €1000

Length Weekly Repayment Total Cost 1 Year €19.83 €30.69

Terms and Conditions Apply. Dungarvan Credit Union is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. If you have any questions about the Credit Union that you would like answered, please email orla.dawson@dungarvancu.ie Check out our Facebook Page and our website www.dungarvancu.ie

Dungarvan Credit Union, Main Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford

CLASSIFIED

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

John Phelan Skip Hire

SERVICES AVAILABLE

Call us on 051 645445 • 087 9677797 Skip Hire and Waste Collection Services in Dungarvan and surrounding areas • Domestic & Commercial Skip Hire • Wide Range of Skip Sizes from Mini to RoRo • Mattress Collection • Contaminated Soil Collection • Sludge Collection

Deadline for all adverts is 10.00 a.m. each Tuesday

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie MUNSTER TRUCK, TRAILER AND BUS SERVICES – Tachograph Calibration and Installation • Speed Limiter Installation and Repair • DOE Preparation • Servicing • Sand Blasting • Spray Painting • Contact: Gerard on 058-68855 or 087-2884113 • www.truckrepairs.ie • info@truckrepairs.ie • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. (ind.)

WALL’S CHIMNEY & BOILER SERVICE – Chimney & Boiler Services. Gutters and Drains Unblocked. Contact us on (087) 9931571.

O C

Tree Felling

HEALY TREE FELLING AND LANDSCAPING – Fully insured and certified. Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335. (22-4)

O C

Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout. Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.)

O C

Fergal Colbert Tree Care

EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED TREE SURGEON – Available for all aspects of tree surgery. • Identification and removal of hazardous trees. • Tree reduction and pruning. • Hedge cutting and wood chipping. Contact your local professional Fergal Colbert (087) 7933481. (25-3)

O C

C Tarmacadam

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

O C

Yoga Suain

TIME TABLE FOR JANUARY 2016 – Starting Tuesday, 5th January, in The Park Hotel. Tuesday: Pregnancy 7–8 p.m. Continuous Beginners 8–9 p.m. Wednesday: Continuous Beginners & Intermediate 8–9 p.m. Thursday in The Park Hotel: Gentle Morning 10–11 a.m. Contact: Mary (087) 6977426 www.yogasuain.com (ind.)

O C

Air Compressors

NEW AND USED AIR COMPRESSORS – Single Phase / 3 Phase / 110volt / Petrol / Diesel. Full range of Dental Air Compressors. Screw Air Compressors from 10hp to 250hp. 5 Year Warranty on all new Screw Compressors. 3 Year Warranty on all new Belt Driven Compressors. All Compressors 10 Bar suitable for all trades. Driers – Filters – Air Receivers and Bare Pumps. Spray Guns – Spray Pot Units – Lubricators – Regulators. Nail/Stapling Guns – Automatic Air Receiver Drains. Full range of Air Tools – Sandblasting Units. Full back-up service and spare parts. AIRCO Compressed Air Service, Deelish, Dungarvan. Tel. (086) 8664555 / www.airco.ie (16-3)

O C

C Samaritans

W O R R I E D ? D I S T R E S S E D ? SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day. Call SAMARITANS in confidence Freephone 116 123, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

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

ATTENTION – LEAKING ROOFS SEALED INSTANTLY – €10.00 a square metre. Slating, Tiling, Re-roofing, Torch-on Felt a Speciality. Lead Valleys and Chimney Flashing Renewed. Emergency repairs carried out. Estimates free without obligation. All work fully guaranteed. Very keen prices assured. Also Old Slate Roofs Restored with Aquaseal. Contact: Ger O’Connor, Dungarvan Roof Sealers, anytime, on (089) 2094228 / email: oconnorroofingirl@gmail.com / www.oconnorroofing.com (12-2)

O C

Re-Upholstery

RE-UPHOLSTERY, CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home. Collection and delivery. Sofas and Couches made to order. Curtains and Pelmets made to measure. Extensive range of fabrics to choose from. Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must. Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed. Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.

O C

Grinds

GRINDS AVAILABLE – Business Studies – Junior Cert. Business – Leaving Cert. and LCVP. Very experienced teacher. Top class results. Tel. (087) 7902826. (19-2)

O C

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR YOUR HOME AND FARM – Guttering, Stone Wall Building, Welding, Power Washing, Garden Maintenance, Carpentry Work, Painting, Tiling and Decorating, General Building Skills. No job too big or small. Call: Peter on (087) 2678808. (12-2)

O C

Tuition

TUITION GIVEN IN MATHS AND IRISH – to Leaving Cert level. Teacher has vast experience in correcting Department of Education and Science Exams and has reputation for achieving excellent results. Tel. (087) 7985533.

COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer. 20 years experience. Reasonable rates. House calls. Tel. Shane Deevy (087) 9872006. (ind.)

For Sale

FOR SALE – Round and Square Bales of Hay, Haylage, Silage, Straw and Pit Silage. Will deliver. Tel. (086) 2539144 / (085) 7466567. (ind.)

STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

HAY FOR SALE – Round Bales 4x4. Dromana, Cappoquin. Tel. (087) 9485082. (29-1)

(ind.)

ROUND BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – Delivered if required. Micheal Coffey (087) 2352504 or (051) 291193.

C To Let

SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.) 3 BED HOUSE TO LET – Springmeadows, Dungarvan. Immediate availability. Tel. (087) 6637052.

(10-3)

100 ROUND BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – The Pike area. Ex-field. Tel. (051) 291470.

Youghal, Co. Cork. Tel. (024) 92850 / 93469 blackwaterblindsltd@eircom.net

HUGE SAVINGS CALL TODAY FULL RANGE OF QUALITY BLINDS, CURTAINS AND ACCESSORIES

Computer Services

FARMERS – Need help with registering or moving your herd online? I have over 20 years of computer skills. Very reasonable rates. Tel. Fiona Howard (085) 1110531. (12-2)

General Maintenance

(12-2)

O C

Quotes, Measurements & Fitting Free of Charge You’ll be “BLINDED” by our SPECIAL PRICES & SERVICES

DON’T DELAY! CALL TODAY ON 024 92850/93469

O C

Investment Opportunity?

VERY HIGH RETURNS – Invest from €500 upwards. Very sound investment. Tel. (085) 2493338.

FOR SALE – Round Bales of Silage, Barley and Oaten Straw and Fodder Beet. Delivered if required. Kieran Hallahan (087) 2549759. (18-3) POINT OF LAY PULLETS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 1st February, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 or (087) 2208061.

O C

Looking For Room

WORKING ADULT LOOKING FOR A ROOM TO RENT – In House / Apartment in Dungarvan or Abbeyside area. Please phone (087) 9582137.

O C

Agri Sale

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

O C

Land To Let

DEELISH AREA – 34.3 Acres Roadside Land to lease for five years. Good quality roadside land in permanent pasture. Very well fenced. Water in each division. For maps and further details please contact: (087) 4187146.

O C

C Livestock

DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown. (025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.)

O C

Dog Groomer

EXPERIENCED DOG GROOMER WANTED – Riverside Veterinary Hospital, Kilrush, Dungarvan. Tel. (058) 44476 or email riversidevets@eircom.net (5-2)

Notice to Advertisers Contact Christy Ballingown, Villierstown, Co. Waterford M: 087 6910826 E: info@villierstownjoinery.ie W: villierstownjoinery.ie Suppliers and Fitters of PVC Windows and Doors Window and door repair specialist

O C

Soccer Coaching

SOCCER COACHING – Vinny Sullivan runs Just4Strikers Soccer Coaching School in Dungarvan every Sunday morning, 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., for Boys and Girls aged between 6–14 years of age. For more information call Vinny on (087) 7501059. (12-2)

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

IN MEMORIAM

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

In Memoriam

†

MERRIGAN (21st anniversary) – In loving memory of William (Willie) Merrigan, late of Piltown Cross, Kinsalebeg, who died on 26th January, 1995. R.I.P.

†

Memories are a gift, To treasure, Ours of you, Will last forever.

–Always remembered and loved by his daughter Mary and her family. COONEY (12th anniversary and birthday remembrance) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Michael Cooney, late of O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, who died on 25th January, 2004. Mass offered. Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by your wife Mary; daughter Anne; sonin-law Noel and grandchildren Amy and Hannah.

CURRAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Curran (nee Cunningham), late of Ballyknock, Kilgobinet, Dungarvan, whose First Anniversary occurs on 28th January. The moment that you died, My heart was torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you. I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy, I do it every day, But missing you is heartache, That never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart, And there you will remain, Until the joyous day arrives, That we will meet again.

–From your loving husband Laurence, XXX.

As each day dawns, We think of you, As each night falls, We pray for you. And throughout our lives, No matter where, In our hearts, You are always there.

CUMMINS (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Joe Cummins, late of Ballyvooney, Stradbally, who died on 25th January, 2010. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 30th January, at 7.30 p.m. in Stradbally Church. On his soul sweet Jesus have mercy, Just a thought of sweet remembrance, Just a memory fond and true, Just a token of affection, And a heartache still for you. Always in our thoughts and prayers.

–Sadly missed by your brother Matt; sisters Mary, Majella and Noreen, and their families.

–Forever loved and missed by your sons Peter and Martin; daughters Lucy and Tess and granddaughter Caitlyn, XXX.

CURRAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Curran, late of Ballyknock, whose Anniversary occurs on 28th January.

CROKE (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of Oliver Croke, late of Melleray Road, Cappoquin, who died on 26th January, 2005. R.I.P.

–Sadly missed by his loving wife Mary; daughters Martina, Olive and Rosemary; son Michael; son-in-law John; daughterin-law Sharon; and grandsons Robert and Thomas. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 30th January, at 7.30 p.m. in Cappoquin Church.

So many thinkgs of Mom I miss, Her gentle hug and tender kiss, I still can feel her warm embrance, And yet picture her loving face. A Mother’s work is never done, And Heaven must have needed one, For Angels came and took her hand, And led her to God’s promised land. She’s surely kept quite busy there, Brushing little Angels’ hair, Although there’s sadness, this I know, She’s waiting there, her face aglow. I close my eyes and I can see, Her arms still open wide for me, I love and miss you Mom.

CURRAN (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Curran (nee Cunningham), late of Ballyknock, Kilgobinet, Dungarvan, whose First Anniversary occurs on 28th January. JUST A PRAYER FROM … Just a prayer from The family, Who loved you, Just a memory, Fond and true, In our hearts, You will live forever, Because we thought, The world of you.

–From your loving mother Kathleen; brothers Tom, Deck, Liam and Bernard, and sisters Maud, Kate and Francis.

O C

C Bridge

CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (20/1/2016) – 1st Ella Whelan & Aida O’Neill; 2nd Walter Murphy & Doreen Keane; 3rd Ann Veale & Eileen Rua; 4th Mary Dee & Kay Kirwan; 5th Therese Sullivan & Anne Holland.

Although unheard, I thank you, For always being there, Even when you were bedridden, You always seemed to care. You meant so much to all of us, You were special, that’s no lie, You brightened up the darkest day, And even the greyest sky. Many tears I have seen and cried, They have all poured out like rain, I know that you are happy now, Because you are no longer in pain. One year on I remember you, And what you used to say, You made each of us smile, And live to the fullest each day. They say in time it gets easier, I believe this isn’t true, Because even after all this time, I still don’t have a clue. I was not ready to say goodbye, Your disease just overtook, So on this day I remember you, I take a second look. Our friendship is forever, Until death did we part, Although you’re away physically, You’re always in our hearts.

–Missed so much and never forgotten, your best friend Jean, Marty, Tara, Kealan and Annie, XXXXX. The person who doesn’t advertise knows what they’re doing – but no one else does! Call … 058-41205/42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

FENNELL (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jamie, late of Cloncoskraine, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 3rd February. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Ballinroad Church on Sunday, 31st January, at 10.00 a.m. Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky. Though Heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts. Rest in peace dear loved one. Will those who think of Jamie today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

KEOGH (8th anniversary) – 19th January. In loving memory of our wonderful mother Rita Keogh, Shanacoole, Kinsalebeg. A lot has happened since you left that day, We tried our best to make you stay, Dad took you with him to his home so high, Far away in the deep blue sky. We would love to have you for just a while, To see your face and lovely smile, But we know you’re as safe as can be, In God’s care for eternity.

–Forever in our hearts, Ann, Brendan and Georgina, XXX. Loved and missed by grandchildren and great grandchildren, XXX.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by your loving wife Mary; son JohnPaul; daughters Sharon, Siobhán and Sarah-Jane.

LINEEN (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Robert Lineen, late of Owbeg, Lismore, whose Anniversary occurs on 28th January. R.I.P. It isn’t what we write, Or even what we say, It’s how we feel inside, As we think of you today. You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there. A wonderful person, Warm and ture, These are the memories, We have of you.

–Lovingly remembered by Ann-Marie and Wayne, Claire and Niall and your nieces and nephews. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 30th January, at 6.15 p.m. in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore.

FENNELL (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jamie Fennell, late of Cloncoskerine, whose Anniversary occurs around this time. No length of time, Can take away, Our thoughts of you, From day to day. Time slips by, And life goes on, But from our hearts, You are never gone. And as each day dawns, And starts anew, And as each day ends, We think of you. And in between, No matter where, Deep in our hearts, You are always there.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by your brothers and sisters.

Dungarvan Observer

058-41205 058-42042 Fax: 058-41559 adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

HACKETT (8th anniversary) – Cherished memories of a loving and dearly loved husband and father Tom Hackett, late of Mill Street, Cappoquin, and Blackrock Court, Dungarvan, whose 8th Anniversary occurs on 1st February, 2016. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves memories no one can steal, Forever in our hearts. Will those who think of Tom today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by his wife Maureen, Assumpta, Michael, Peter and Monica. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 20th February, 2016, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 7.30 p.m.

O C Novena A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) – O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me therein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. After three days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favour is granted. J.C.

MASON (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Maureen Mason (nee Power), late of 25 Ridgewood, Whitebarn, Youghal, Co. Cork, and Ballycurrane, Clashmore, Co. Waterford, who died on 26th January, 2014. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st January, 2016, in St. Coran’s Church, Clashmore, Co. Waterford, at 11.00 a.m. THE BROKEN CHAIN Author: Ron Tranmer We little knew that day, God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And although we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving daughters Mairead, Carmel and Fiona; son-inlaw Mike; grandchildren Ryan, Dylan, Ellie, Dale, Leah and Amy, XXXX.

O’GRADY (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear son and brother Thomas O’Grady, late of West Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford, who died on 28th January, 2006. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, on Saturday, 30th January, at 6.15 p.m. You never miss the sunshine, ‘Til the evening shadows fall, You never miss loved ones, ‘Til they are gone beyond recall. So be forever with him Lord, Hear him should he call, And light a star above his grave, When evening shadows fall. Will those who think of Thomas today, A little prayer to Jesus say. No length of time will heal our grief, Our love for you is far too deep, With broken hearts we whisper low, God bless you Thomas, we miss you so.

–Lovingly remembered by your Mam, Dad, Elaine, Kieran, Sean, Mairead, Peter, nieces Ellen-Beth and Madeleine.

O C

C Bridge

HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (21/1/2016) – 1st Angela Freyne & Mary Navin; 2nd Joan Colbert & Gabriel Mullins; 3rd Mai Mernin & Patsy Fay; 4th Ann Stack & Gemma Hickey; 5th Margaret Clancy & Margaret Foley. KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (20/1/2016) – 1st Breeda Murphy & David Kelly; 2nd Bertha O'Connor & Mary Cummins; 3rd Anne Marie Brown & Mary Prendergast; 4th Catherine Power & Maria Kiersey; 5th Maeve Coghlan & Claire Cummins.

ADVERTISEMENTS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Acknowledgement

O Situations Vacant C COMPETENT PART-TIME OFFICE PERSON REQUIRED – Dungarvan area. Duties include Customer Sales, Enquiries, Accounts, Knowledge of SAGE Package, Stock Control, Knowledge of Equestrian would be an advantage. Reply to: Box No. 5549. (29-1)

† MARY CURRAN (nee Cunningham) Ballyknock, Kilgobinet, Dungarvan Acknowledgement and First Anniversary On the First Anniversary of her passing, the husband Laurence; family Peter, Martin, Lucy and Tess and granddaughter Caitlyn, of the late Mary Curran (nee Cunningham) would like to extend their sincere gratitude to all who sympathised with us on Mary’s passing. We would like to thank all the neighbours and friends, both near and far, who supported us at such a difficult time. Also Kilgobinet GAA Club whose support we greatly appreciated. We would also like to thank the Doctors, Nurses and Palliative Care team who cared for Mary; Fr. Kennedy who officiated Mary’s Funeral Mass and Drohan’s Funeral Directors for their help and professionalism in organising Mary’s funeral. Also thank you to the Lourdes Invalid Society for their Guard of Honour. As it is not possible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement in grateful and sincere thanks. First Anniversary Mass for Mary will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st January, at 11.00 a.m. in Kilgobinet Church.

O In Memoriam C

SCANLAN (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of John Joe Scanlan, late of Ballinwillin, Lismore, who died on 29th January, 2013. R.I.P. Your name is often mentioned, Our thoughts are with you still, You haven’t been forgotten, You know you never will. Always stay beside us Dad, It helps to know you’re there, And thank you for the memories, And the times we loved and shared.

–Sadly missed and never forgotten by your sons Eamonn, John, Charlie, Stephen, Peter and Brendan; daughters-in-law Orla, Claire and Liza; and grandchildren Conor, Aaron, Cody, Ollie and Robbie. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st January, 2016, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 11.30 a.m.

O C

C Bridge

DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (25/1/2016) – 1st Justin Spratt & Eileen Harty; 2nd Maureen Power & Aine Veale; 3rd John and Joan Mansfield; 4th Des O'Toole & Moira Ormond. DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (Pairs Competition) – 1st Justin Spratt & Colin Carthy; 2nd Tom Prendergast & Ann Heffernan. 1st Session: Mary Casey & Marianne Mulcahy; 2nd Session: Helen Russell & Brigid Burke.

WALSH (14th anniversary) – In loving memory of Marie Walsh, late of Mahonbridge, who died on 3rd February, 2002. MY ANGEL My heart is full of memories, With pride I speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same.

–Love from Mam, Dad, Niamh, Emma and Shay. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Monday, 1st February, at 7.30 p.m. in Kilrossanty Church.

O C

C Novena

ST. CLAIRE – You followed Christ in His life of Poverty and Prayer, grant that confidently giving ourselves up to the Providence of our Celestial Father, we severely accept his divine prayers. Say nine Hail Marys for nine days with a lighted candle. On the ninth day let the candle burn out to end. Ask for three things, one of them business and two impossible ones. Publish on ninth day. Thanks for a special favour granted. J.C.

Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) is a progressive independent person centred organisation providing services for people with limited mobility nationally. Our mission is to provide exceptional services and other supports that change lives and ensure that people with disabilities are in a position to participate fully and equally in their communities. The Association employs 2,500 staff in every county in Ireland to provide those services. We now seek applications for the following positions in IWA Waterford City and County:

Resource and Outreach Centre Service Coordinator - 39 hours per week As a Service Coordinator you will manage and develop IWA’s resource and outreach service for people with physical and sensory disability and develop a range of new services in the area. They will ensure the longterm integration of people with physical disability into all aspects of Irish society through the appropriate use of a person centered approach. They will manage all service resources including finance, staff, buildings and transport in the most efficient and effective manner to operate and develop person centred services in line with IWA standards and policies. A professional qualification in one of the following or related disciplines is required: Applied Social Studies/Registered Nurse/Social Worker/ Occupational Therapist/Community Work/Education/ General Management or other relevant management experience in the corporate or public sector. Strong people management skills and experience of leading and supervising a team in a work environment.

Please submit a current CV and cover letter to hr@iwa.ie or by post to Irish Wheelchair Association, HR Department, Blackheath Drive, Clontarf, Dublin 3. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Wednesday, 10th February 2016. IWA is an equal opportunity employer.

DAVID KIELY MONUMENTAL WORKS KILADANGAN, DUNGARVAN Showroom at Kiladangan (near Radley’s Engineering Ltd.) over ONE HUNDRED headstones on display Telephone: (058) 42200. Mobile: (086) 2525663. Fax: (058) 48712. www.davidkielymonumentals.com

HEADSTONES IN LIMESTONE, MARBLE, POLISHED GRANITE We restore existing headstones, kerbs, graves, chipped, inscriptions, etc. FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER OPTIONS + DESIGNS

Distance no problem to us – Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen Ring for appointment: Open Saturday and Sunday

CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – To mind three children, two weekends in six, in children’s home or minder’s home. Cruachán, Abbeyside area. Tel. (087) 6322026.

Position Available Radley Engineering Limited WANTED

Experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator Send your CV & references to: Greg Conaty (Works Manager) Radley Engineering Ltd. PO Box 22, Dungarvan Co. Waterford, Ireland. OR Email: jobs@radleyeng.ie

FDC

ACCOUNTANTS TAX CONSULTANTS LTD.

Our client who has a successful local business requires:

Office/Finance Administrator The position is for a part-time permanent role (3 days per week). Key responsibilities: • Preparation of Accounts to Trial Balance stage • Operation of weekly payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable • Managing of Revenue submissions • Assisting in business operations

† Drohan Monumentals † Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211. Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie

(29-1)

A full driving licence is essential as travel is required for this position. A full copy of the description is available on www.iwa.ie

DEAR HEART OF JESUS – In the past I have asked you many favours. This time I ask you this special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your heart, where your Father see it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your own favour, not mine. Amen. Say this prayer three times, for three days, and your favour will be granted. Never been known to fail. Must promise publication of prayer.

CHILDMINDER REQUIRED – Ballymacarbry area. To mind three children in their own home. Two days per week. Transport essential for school drop-offs. Tel. (087) 7451884.

Application, together with CV, to: FDC Accountants, 35 Lower Main Street, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Closing date for applications is Friday, 12th February, 2016.

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

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

Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices

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

We are recruiting a Home Care worker to be based in our Home Care Service in the Waterford/Dungarvan areas, who will report to the Home Care Co-ordinator. To be successful in this role you will need experience of caring for a person living with dementia. You will have FETAC level 5 qualification. You will need good communication skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team. A full driving licence is essential. If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role and send it to annmarie.veale@alzheimer.ie or post it to Anne-Marie Veale, Home Care Co-Ordinator, The Alzheimer Society of Ireland, Pine Grove Day Care Centre, Passage Road, Waterford. Closing date for application is Friday, 13th February, 2016, at 5.00 p.m.

WATERFORD STUDENT ENTERPRISE EXPO

30 & 31

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Pictured are students from Ard Scoil Na Deise, Dungarvan are Jenny Maye-Twomey and Kayla McCary with their company LoomaliciousTY. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured are students from Ard Scoil Na Deise, Dungarvan – Eileen Fitzgerald, Jenny Supple, Lauren Cunnage and Allannah Carey with their wrist bands from their mini-company TY Tinder. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured at WIT Carriganore at the Local Enterprise Office’s Student Enterprise Awards. Pictured are Macdara O Faolain who makes musical instruments from Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn Co. Waterford and Ciarán Cullen, CEO Local Enterprise Office, Rachel Stephens and teacher Helen Stephens from Gaelcholáiste Port Láirge. [Patrick Browne]

First Student Enterprise Expo a success Local Enterprise Office delighted with the public support at the W.I.T. Sports Complex, Carriganore TRANSITION year students from Waterford secondary schools showcased their business ideas to the public last Saturday, January 23rd, at the first ever Waterford Student Enterprise Expo at the W.I.T. Sports Complex in Carriganore.

Transition year students from Ring, Dungarvan, Tramore and Waterford City were heartily supported by the public at the showcase event, hosted by the Waterford Local Enterprise Office. The students displayed their business ideas

as part of the Local Enterprise Office’s Student Enterprise Awards. The Waterford Student Enterprise final will take place at the same venue on February 25th and the overall winner will go forward to represent Waterford at the

National finals in Croke Park in April. For more information, please contact your Local Enterprise Office at 32 The Mall in Waterford City or Civic Offices in Dungarvan. Alternatively you can email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie

Pictured are students from Ard Scoil Na Deise, Dungarvan are Sarah Power, Saoirse Culloo and Alice Sullivan with their company TY Turkmas. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured are Sadhbh Ni Fhaolain, Elizabeth Healy, Niamh Reddy and Caoimhe Denmead from Ard Scoil na nDéise, Dungarvan with their company Safely Splash. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured are students from Ard Scoil Na Deise, Dungarvan are Zoe Lynch, Eimear Hayes and Laura Mannion from their company Dungarvan [Patrick Browne] Calendars.

Pictured at WIT Carriganore at the Local Enterprise Office’s Student Enterprise Awards. Pictured are Macdara O Faolain who makes musical instruments from Meánscoil San Nioclás, An Rinn Co. Waterford, Ciarán Cullen, CEO Local Enterprise Office and Jacqui Gaule Local Enterprise Office. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured at WIT Carriganore at the Local Enterprise Office’s Student Enterprise Awards. Pictured are students from Ard Scoil Na Deise, Dungarvan are Amy Reynolds, Eve Keating, Katie Carroll and Lauren Hansbury from their company L.A.K.E. Facials. [Patrick Browne]

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan. Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Helpline: 1890 303 302. You are not alone! (ind.)

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Mary Fitzgerald & Joan Hannon, Dan Howard & Eddie Sheehan, Tom & Margaret Ryan. Lucky Tables: Bob & Mary Allen, Mary Byrnes, Pat Kirby, Larry Byrnes, Denny Tobin, Rita Leamy and Anne Geary. Raffle: Ned Geary, Mary Fitzgerald X 2, Denny Tobin, Mary Whelan, Bill Leddy, Nellie Devine, Sean Higgins X 2, John Conway, Larry Byrnes.

“What Are You Doing With Your Life?” FR. Michael Toomey, Fr. Richard O’Halloran, John McEneaney (Diocesan Seminarian), Fr. Richard Geoghegan and Fr. Shane O’Neill are inviting all men discerning a call to diocesan priesthood to a ‘Come and See’ Open Day, to explore the possibility for themselves. In each generation, Jesus calls priests to be men of God, to serve and shepherd him and his people. Priesthood is a response to a conviction that life has a deeper meaning, beyond the here-and-now. For men of all ages who might be wondering what God’s plan might be, an open day will be held in St. Patrick’s College, Thurles on Friday, 5th February at 6.30 p.m., with an overnight stay, until Saturday 6th at 3.00 p.m. The Lord is still calling men to take up the challenge of priesthood today. Perhaps it might be for you?

Walk Waterford - Next Walk Kilbarry Nature Walk - Everyone Welcome! ON Sunday, 24th January last, Waterford Sports Partnership led the second walk as part of the Walk Waterford series in The Towers (Ballysaggart). Forty one participants attended the 2km wooded walk, and explored all the Towers had to offer. A special thank you to our volunteer walking leader Caroline Virtue who did a great job assisting us to lead the walk. The next walk takes place on Sunday, 31st January in the popular Kilbarry Nature Park. The meeting point is the Kilbarry Park car park (via Kingfisher entrance) at 2.00 p.m. This is a lovely flat 1.8km (+ optional additional 1.8km) fully accessible walk. Participants will be spoilt for choice as the park offers a choice of walks along with many features and highlights such as amazing viewing points, picnic areas, distance markers and biodiversity information boards just to name a few. All walkers will need suitable walking shoes (runners are ideal), warm clothing and a waterproof jacket. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. To find out more please contact; Pauline Cunningham, Sports Development Officer, Waterford Sports Partnership on 0761 10 2682 / 086 7837385. For a full listing of the series of walks visit, www.waterfordsportspartnership.ie

Celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary – Donal and Ann Shanahan, Lismore, who celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary recently pictured with their extended family at a celebration function in the Lismore House Hotel. [Sean Byrne]

Ballysaggart COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st Sheila Lonergan and Bertie Neville. 2nd Dan Howard and Mary Fitzgerald. Lucky Tables: Pat O’Connor and Pat Kirby, Delia Cashell and Rita Doocey, Mary Power and Ber Coughlan. Tickets: Dan Howard, Dave Fennessy, Rita Doocey and Helen Morrissey. BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY CARE Conna Community Care are hosting their annual social night on Friday, February

Dungarvan Mens Shed DU

VAN GAR

Volunteering with Dungarvan Citizens Information Centre INTERESTED in volunteering with Dungarvan Citizens Information Centre? We ask you:To share your time and skills and attend training as required. Contact: 0761 076550 for an application form, closing date Friday, 1st February, 2016.

Danta ‘S Amhrainte DANTA 'S Amhrainte, the ladies singing group meet in Tigh Tabhairne Mooney, An Rinn, every Monday night. We have a steadily growing group and a steadily growing repertoire too! With members coming from An Rinn, An Sean Phobail, Dungarvan and Cappoquin, we have a lovely mixture of Gaeilge and Bearla. Don't be afraid to join us! Gura mile to Katie who was 'Bean a Ti' and looked after us so well. Follow us on facebook or 0852801937 or 087-9082486.

12th, in Conna Community Hall. Community Care Committees and their members from all around the area are invited to attend this very entertaining night, and the Ballysaggart Committee are asking anyone who is interested in this event please contact any Committee member as soon as possible as, depending on numbers, travel arrangements will have to be made.We would like to thank the Conna Community Care Committee for their very kind invitation and hope that the night is a success for them.

menssheds.ie A GOOD week in the Shed, with different projects starting to take shape. In the furniture front, Tom has started stripping and sanding a very old child's cot, reckoned to be 100 years old, so plenty of paint layers to come off! Jim Egan is busy as ever, helping lads with their projects and giving basic wood work lessons. Good man Jim! In the craft shop, Boards for hanging

keys, towel and coat racks are starting to take shape, with the garden looking well tended despite the bad weather. A date to remember is Saturday, 27th February, as the Celtic Stickmakers of

Ireland are giving one of their very interesting demonstrations at the Shed. So anyone interested in stick making and carving shouldn't miss this opportunity to see some really talented craftsmen at work.

Tom uses the heat gun.

Abbeyside Scouts ABBEYSIDE Scouts has been off the newspaper for a while, but we are delighted to be back now, with a new “scribe” at the wheel (or keyboard in fact!). The most recent meeting started as usual with the scout prayer and subs. The scouts then went on to warm-up by playing some badminton. They then got down to the serious business of making out their menus for the cooking competition on next Wednesday night, and checking and preparing their equipment. Please do not forget to bring in the outstanding monies for this and remember that nobody will be leaving the Den until all clean-up is finished. They then had an enjoyable game of dodgeball to finish up. The County Fun Weekend will be taking place on the weekend of the 12th to the 14th of February in Melleray.This is a great weekend every year, and attracts up to 300+ scouts. It will include adventure bases, with a

Harry Potter theme, indoors and outdoors activities, and, almost certainly, a disco. The cost should be in the region of €30-€35 (to be confirmed) for food and accommodation. We will need a confirmed list of names who wish to attend this by next week.The standard packing lists will be posted on our Facebook page, so for our newer scouts please don’t forget to ask your parents to “like” and check the 4th Waterford scouts Facebook page. Thank you to both Fergal and John, visiting cub leaders, for their assistance with the meeting this week. And, by the way, the leaders visited a potential campsite for Annual Camp 2016 over Christmas. Dates and costs will be announced soon. It’s near water but not on the sea. The best guess next week wins a small prize (an extra portion of the winning meal at the cooking competition?). We are all looking forward to tasting delicious scout cuisine next week.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

COUNTY NEWS

Wristband Awards presentation day at CoderDojo Dungarvan. Included is Electrician Martina Moore who was guest speaker on the day.

Kill MICHAEL POWER MEMORIAL SWIM 2015 PRESENTATION We are looking forward to our presentation of proceeds this Saturday, 30th January at 9.00 p.m. in Dunphy’s Pub, Kill.You have done the work (that is, shivered in the cold on Christmas Day, filled in sponsor cards, helped with bagpacks and bucket collections and so much more), now come along and enjoy the night with music and finger food served.We will see you all on Saturday! ATTENTION TEENAGERS Come along for our Wednesday Group this week from 6.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. On the plans are cards this week, or if you prefer, a game of soccer – please bring along any suggestions of activities you would like to do. Contribution is €2 each. Any adult volunteers who would be interested in helping out or becoming a Foroige Leader, please just come along for more information. BINGO! Thank you to all who attended our Bingo Night last week - the nights are getting bigger and better each time, and so is the jackpot! Join us next week on Thursday, 4th February to play for a jackpot of €160. We offer a great prize fund as well as a fantastic selection of raffle prizes along with free refreshments during the break. Go on, give it a go! Watch this space for the winner of a free book for this coming week or follow the Kill Community Centre on Facebook for updates. WORDS GOES ON TOUR! We are delighted to welcome the WORDS Writers’ Group to the Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill Community Centre on Wednesday next week. The WORDS Event starts at 7.45 p.m. and invites everybody who loves WORDS of any description – this could be your own poems that have been gathering dust in a drawer, your published works, anecdotes, a story, a song – everything goes! You can take the stage and read or perform your work or your favourite writer’s or just sit back in the intimate theatre and enjoy the performance of others. Refreshments are served and a contribution of €5 per person applies – children are most welcome and family rates apply. Please book your seat by calling Sean on 051-292919. KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Due to other commitments of several participants, our computer classes have been deferred by a couple of weeks and will now

take place on Thursday evenings. Please keep an eye on this column for updates on dates and details or contact tutor Patrick Wall on 085-1256896. Our walking group is going very well with everybody’s level of fitness increasing – join us every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 9.30 a.m., followed by a cuppa in the Community Cafe afterwards. Our bottle banks have proven a great success and have been emptied by the council very promptly, which is great to see. Thank you to all who are using and supporting the developments in Kill Community centre, and as always, be sure to let us know if you have any suggestions or ideas! Contact us on 087-4133522 or by emailing killccentre@gmail.com. KILL ACTION & ALERT GROUP Thank you to all who attended the recent meeting of the Kill Action & Alert Group. Due to the adverse weather on the night, many interested were not able to travel so we postponed the establishment of a committee until the next meeting. Please consider getting involved in committee work – it does not need to take up a lot of time or effort if several people are involved. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, 10th February at 8.00 p.m. in Kill Community Centre. Please spread the word and come along if you can. We will have a progress update of the public realms programme for viewing at the meeting also. For queries, please contact 087-4133522. AFTERSCHOOL & HOMEWORK CLUB The Afterschool Club at Kill Community Centre would like to say a big thank you to all who have been supporting the service over the past months. Watch this space for an exciting new planner coming up over the next weeks and also for details on our planned holiday camps – as always, your feedback on our service is most welcome, so please keep the suggestions coming! Whether you would like to book your child or children in for the occasional hour, an afternoon or regular hours each week, we provide a collection service from Kill National School and can take bookings up to 6.00 p.m. for the following day.While we will always try to accommodate requests at shorter notice, places may not be available if booked after this time. Please contact Louise Murphy on 0876942933 for more information or to book a place.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw IRISH RED CROSS PORTLAW A big thank you to all who take part in the Operation Transportation and to all who have been donating – we are overwhelmed by the amount of support we are receiving by our community and delighted that so many have decided to stay or become active by taking part in these walks. Everybody at

any level of ability is most welcome to join at the walks / runs every Monday and Wednesday evening with a 6.30 p.m. start at the Irish Red Cross Ambulance Base. Our AGM took place on Friday last.Thank you to all who attended and heard about activities and financial reports as well as the election of the 2016 committee. We would like to take

Blood and Sand How many lives have you destroyed, By your barbarous behaviour? You heed no harrowing prayer or plea, In your fatal frenzied fervour. You tarnished the temperate teaching, Of the one whom you call Master, And replaced his shepherd with a wolf, On his flock you wreaked disaster. And you forged weapons from the words, The ancient Gods proclaimed. To twisted, tainted principles, Is your thinking process chained. You use bullets, not benevolence, To make your message known, And humanity’s discarded scraps, To the desert dogs are thrown. And the “Good Samaritan” who stops, To help the sick and weak, Is a victim of your violence too, Though he turns the other cheek. And dissidents to your beliefs, On death’s rubbish heap are hurled, While the mandarins of menace, Spread their terror through the world. But if you believe this is the road, To a heavenly rendezvous, Then may your God forgive you, For you know not what you do. You take unholy pleasure, In the cruelty of you creed, Did you not read in your “Good Book,” That love is all you need? JOHN DALY

this opportunity to say thank you to all our 2015 committee members who dedicated countless unseen hours behind the scenes to keep our operational and administrative activities running smoothly. While we are all volunteers, we are proud of the professionalism shown by the Portlaw Branch over the past 9 years. Well done all. Please join us this

Saturday evening, 30th January at 9.00 p.m. in Dunphy’s Pub in Kill where the proceeds of the 2015 Michael Power Memorial Swim will be presented to our ambulance fund.We are humbled to have been chosen by the Michael Power Memorial Swim Committee and appreciate every single cent that has been donated towards the fund. Thank you.

Bonmahon NEWS FROM THE ART HAND Our New Year Planner has been hung. It has quickly been filled with very interesting projects - we have a busy year ahead! Tune into WLR's On The Fringe for the last of our interviews about our very popular Words Event which will be on the move in February to the Gealach Gorm Theatre in Kill Community Centre. We are very excited about this! Please contact us on Facebook for more information.We are now also taking bookings for upcoming Stained Glass and Batik Lampshade workshops, all details are on our Facebook page. Contact us on 051-292919 or email us on info@thearthand.com. Also have a look on our website for all the exciting and creative things we do, that you can do too... www.thearthand.com. HAMERSLEY ART I am very proud to announce that my daughter Victoria Hamersley will be exhibiting for the first time in the open art space at the Coastguard Cultural Centre, Love Lane, Tramore later this month. A selection of her bright, colourful illustrations inspired by Japanese youth culture will be on display from January 28th to February 11th 2016. For more information please see www.hamersleyart.com IT’S YOUR COLUMN! If you have any news, announcements or events coming up in the Bonmahon area which you would like included in this column, please email them to mareikerembold@eircom.net or contact 087-4133522.

NEWS ITEMS All news items and notes are to be forwarded to the following email address: news@dungarvanobserver.ie

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Stradbally OPERATION TRANSFORMATION Operation Transformation continues with the Stradbally leaders Grainne, Nina, Breda, Roger, Elaine and Alan being shining role models in the community. A whopping total weight loss of 43 lbs or 3.1% overall weight reduction reached this week.The local moderate walkers are all back walking the Sli na Slainte route in Ballyvooney in support of O/T and of neighbours and friends. Over 100 people complete the 3km and 5km walks on Mondays and Wednesdays. Helen Byrne of Health and Fitness is a great addition to the programme this year giving valuable advice on nutrition and health issues. There is more than 40 people attending the circuit training at Sallyfort Farm with Mikie and Martin putting everyone through their paces. DEVELOPMENT PLAN Community groups from Stradbally to Fenor along the Copper Coast met on Monday night, 25th January at Kill Community Centre at 7.00 p.m. with the aim of developing a plan for the Copper Coast Area with the help of Waterford City and County PPN.

Conna Dramatic Society “Run for Your Wife” being staged by Conna Dramatic Society, in February SYNOPSIS – John Smith is a London taxi driver, with two wifes and two lives... John works to a very exact schedule to keep everyone happy. However, when he gets involved in a mugging incident and ends up in hospital his carefully constructed bubble is burst. With two different police departments involved the plot thickens and John is forced to enlist the help of his lazy layabout neighbour, Stanley. A hilarious play from beginning to end, with fast paced acting, it will hold the attention of any audience. CAST IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE Mary - Mary O’Connor; Barbara - Marie Barry; John - Brendan Hurley; Stanley Pete Barry; Sargent Porterhouse - Maurice; Troughton - Andrew England; Bobby - Tony Curtin; Reporter - Johnny Hurley.

STRADBALLY MARKET The Stall holders of Stradbally Market are currently researching old and local recipes in the community and surrounding areas. If you have an old or special local recipe and want to share it or preserve it, the local producers would be delighted to hear from you. The market takes place each Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at the Cove Bar with a great selection of home baking, fresh fruit and vegetables, jams, breads, savouries, hand-made cards with local scenes and framed pictures. After the shopping the best cup of tea in Stradbally is served with award winning scones. FOR SALE The Stradbally Tidy Towns committee will be looking with interest at the sale of the former Garda Station in Stradbally situated in the centre of the Square with DNG. This three storey building is part of the heritage of the village and would have multiple uses for any buyer in this central location. ACTIVE RETIREMENT “Tay and Mahon Valley ARA”. We are one year in existence and our AGM is on in the Barron Hall dur-

ing our next gathering on Monday, 1st February, 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. All interested are welcome, and membership forms will be available. Fee for year 2016 is €20, this includes insurance of €10 per person. A list of businesses and events who give reductions to our members will follow. DRAMA/CONCERT Two plays, “The last Bread Pudding” and “Last Tango in Little Grimley” both comedies will be performed in the Town Hall Dungarvan from the 11th to 13th February. The Dungarvan Drama Group have now confirmed that they will bring the two plays to the Barron Hall on Wednesday, 17th February. Our committee members (Barron Hall) Pat Power and Dave Pollock are an important part of this production. More Anon. LYRE HERITAGE Lyre Heritage who went on tour last October, are now on their way home, I believe that they will visit the Barron Hall on Thursday 4th February. GAA SOCIAL With only days to go the social event of the year, the Stradbally GAA Social which will take place in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan on this Saturday night, 30th

January. Music by John O’Shea. Tickets are €25 each and available from any member of the committee. WHIST Stradbally Whist is to start again at The Barron Hall on Friday, 12th February. Play starts at 8.00 p.m. €5 for the evening, includes tea and cake! There are 11 prizes to be won from the overall winner to the player with the least number of points, so everyone is in with a chance. Also we have a raffle - €1 a ticket. Every following fortnight. The Hall is lovely and warm, comfortable and has good parking outside. Everyone is welcome, whether you can play or not. This is a social evening. Folks come from far and wide and we want to expand our membership and would love to see youngsters take up the game, they are the ones who will take the Club into the future. Call in and see what we are about - there are members who will soon teach you this easy game. Lets shake off this awful weather and meet up with friends. Notices will be in The Cove Bar - courtesy of Richard.

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Last week's lotto draw was held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult. The winning numbers drawn were 1, 13 and 14. There was no winner of the €1,300 jackpot. The 5 x €20 winners were Karen Kearns, Piery & Terri, Marian & Dermot, Philip & Nicola Cliffe, Nuala O’Donnell. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Nuala Dunne. The next lotto draw will be held in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena on Sunday night, 31st January, 2016. Next week’s lotto jackpot will be €1,400.Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets, committee members and designated promoters. SYMPATHY We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Kathleen Walsh (nee McGrath), Barranashinane and formerly of Mountaincastle. Kathleen passed away on the 19th January and was predeceased by her husband Larry. Kathleen will be sadly missed by her sons Tom and Pat, daughters Helena and Noirin, sister Biddy Lonergan, brothers-in-law John Lonergan. John, Paddy, Martin and Benny Walsh, sisters-inlaw Kitty Burke and Nora Fitzpatrick, daughters-in-law Patricia and Claire, sonsin-law David Burke and Ray Kelly, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, neighbours and friends. Requiem Mass was at St. Lawrence's Church, Fourmilewater followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. SCOR NA nÓG We wish the very best of luck to the Sliabh gCua musicians who will be repre-

senting Waterford and Munster in the Ceol Uirlise/Instrumental music, in the Scor Na nÓg final which is being held next Saturday, 30th January in the INEC, Killarney. The musicians are as follows: Dearbhla Hallahan, Joseph Mannion, Sean Walsh and Ellen & Seamus O’Gorman. Since its establishment in 1969, Sliabh gCua has been a valued and very successful member of the Scor community.The Sliabh gCua set dancers under the expert tuition of Monnie Hallahan were the first club to bring back the All-Ireland set dancing title to the county in 1972. Sliabh gCua will also be the first club to represent Waterford in the Ceol Uirlise All Ireland Finals on Saturday next. We also wish the best of luck to the Stradbally novelty act group who are the other club representing Waterford in the All-Ireland Finals. The other clubs representing Munster are as follows: Figure Dancing - Bother Bui, Cork. Recitation - Lios gCul, Cork. Solo Singing - Tipperary, Ballad Group, An Port Rua, Tipperary. Set Dancing - An Spa, Kerry. The All-Ireland Finals will start at 3.00 p.m. on Saturday and we hope to see a great turnout of support for Dearbhla, Joseph, Sean, Ellen and Seamus on the day. SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB The ladies club monthly meetings will recommence on Tuesday, 2nd February at 8.00 p.m. Looking forward to seeing all our members again and planning our year ahead.

Sr. Gertrude Howley accepts cheque on behalf of GROW from Margaret Kiely, Kiladangan proceeds from Christmas Light Display.

Kiladangan Christmas Lights DESPITE the bad weather very many visited the Christmas lights display at the home of Margaret and David Kiely in Kiladangan. Very favourable comments were expressed at the wonderful display which this year raised funds for both GROW and Dungarvan Care of the Aged, both of whom were presented with cheques last week. The Kiely family are most grateful to all who visited the display and donated. They wish to thank the local media Dungarvan Leader and Dungarvan Observer for their

GALLOWS HILL COMMUNITY ARCHAEOLOGY PROJECT/EXHIBITIO N OPENING We are delighted to announce that we are having the opening of this exhibition on Wednesday, February 3rd. We will have Bernadette Guest, County Heritage Officer with us to perform the opening in Waterford County Museum. All are very welcome to attend. Venue:Waterford County Museum Date: Wednesday, February 3rd. Time: 7.00 p.m. Community Archaeology is a relatively new concept in Ireland allowing local people an opportunity to get hands on experience exploring local heritage sites. The skills and knowledge developed by volunteers can play an important role in understanding and promoting the local history and archaeology of an area. One of the earliest upstanding monuments in Dungarvan is the mound at Gallows Hill, Shandon. The earthen mound is believed to be part of a structure known as a Motte & Bailey. At a much later date, the mound at Gallows Hill was

assistance; also to WLR and Shaun Organ for all his help in promoting the fundraiser. Thank you also to Tom Keith for his encouraging and kind words. To Luke who posted his letter to santa at our postbox, we did forward the letter and I’m sure Santa did not disappoint. Many charities have benefited over the past ten years for our annual Christmas lights display, we wish to thank everybody who gave so generously over the past decade, also those of your who telephoned, wrote, texted us in appreciation of our efforts.

used as the site of the public gallows, hence the present name. If you would like to find out more, come along on the night. Look forward to seeing you here. 1916 RISING Just a little reminder if you have anything relating to this period which you would like to have displayed or indeed donate, please feel free to call into us.We are in the process of preparing an exhibition to mark the centenary of the Rising, a major part of Irish history. TRIP AWAY The seats are filling fast. Contact Christina at the museum if you would like to go. It is taking place in April and a great few days are assured, staying at the Hodson Bay Hotel. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them. We would scan them and give you back the originals. Looking ahead to the 1916 commemorations we would also be interested in any artefacts or photographs relating to that period.

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEKENDING 27th JANUARY Name: Patrick Brett; Service No. Rank: 4877 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 2Bn; Where Born: Tramore; Death Category: Died; Date of Death: 25/1/16. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 22 January, 2016

COUNTY NEWS

Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien FOLK CHOIR & CHOIR FOLK The early 1970's was the post-Vatican Council period when changes in the style of church worship spread widely. And part of that change included the use of guitars during Mass. Father Tom Fogarty introduced the new style to KCK Parish back in the late 1970's and early 80's. Fr. Fogarty was "on loan" from the Diocese of Cashel & Emly and he served as Curate in KilgobinetColligan-Kilbrien Parish from 1979 to 1982. Joanne Crotty joined the folk choir and she played the guitar so synonymous with folk music of this time. Máire Govers played fiddle and the two women formed the heart of a group that included at one time or another many fine singers and players. A highlight was the time the folk group sang at Mass in Thurles Cathedral. More usually, the Folk Choir sang at the three local churches. They'd follow behind the priest on his rounds during the major holidays. They'd appear at Christmas Eve Mass at Kilbrien, then travel onward with the P.P. to Midnight Mass at Colligan. Next morning the round finished at Kilgobinet and Christmas Day Mass. The Folk Choir sang Silent Night, of course, but gospel tunes like "Go Tell It On the Mountain" were

part of the repertoire.These were the years when the super-group of "Peter, Paul and Mary" topped the charts worldwide with Puff The Magic Dragon and Blowin' In The Wind. KILGOBINET 1995 With both a Folk Choir and the choir at Kilgobinet, the parish was doubly fortunate. A photo of Kilgobinet Choir turned up from 1995.This photograph preserves a view of Kilgobinet Church before the refurbishment overseen by Fr. Michael Kennedy, P.P. in 1996. During that renovation, a lovely marble altar donated by the monks of Mount Melleray was given pride of place. Along with the altar the monks also donated to KCK Parish a historic marble tabernacle. In the twenty-one year old photo, Gertie Morrissey can be seen on the right playing the keyboard. The choir stands in front of the old wood altar and it is Christmas time. Above the heads of the choir members, a blaze of golden light announces Kilgobinet's preMelleray tabernacle. This earlier sanctuary shining so brightly was made by Ben Hartnell. By the time he constructed Kilgobinet's Tabernacle, Ben had spent a lifetime learning his craft. He served his carpentry apprenticeship at a long established joinery in Hertfordshire, north of London. "It was a lovely old

Kilgobinet Choir, Christmas time 1995. Back row l-r: Fr. John Connolly, Curate KCK Parish, now living in Germany, John Hurley, Neil Hurley, Liam Hurley, Mairead Brett RIP, Anne O'Sullivan, Mary Phelan, Kay Casey, Breda Hickey, Mary B. Hanly (partially hidden), Kathleen Lynch, Maria White Condon. Front row: Mairead Casey Power, Niamh O'Sullivan Brown, Kathleen Hurley, Angela Tobin, Donna Tobin, Breda Power. Gertie Morrissey is accompanist and she sits on the right facing the choir. Some members of the audience are also in the picture on the left. shop." Ben turned fifteen in day of room-sized com- craft. They worked with was Ben who created the woman. She grew up in 1945, and he was the very puters. Part of Ben's job was hand tools for the most crimson arch and plastered Currabaha in the late 1700's first post-war apprentice to make hand-crafted wood scientifically futuristic com- niche that still holds the and spent her adult life in taken on by the firm. He mock-ups of cabinets for pany in the world. church's tabernacle. Colligan. In a huge underwas paid 61⁄2 pence an hour. the computers. Then the statement, you could say Ben crafted Kilgobinet's CHORISTERS Dozens of choir mem- 'she had a colourful history.' Ben landed an unlikely technicians would experi- handsome wooden taberScott Simons will reconjob in England. He became ment with the wooden nacle at the request of Fr. bers in all three churches a cabinet maker for ICT, the model, working out the Richard Doherty who was participated in the choirs struct her story at the next giant International placement of transistors and then Parish Priest. That was over the decades. It's impos- meeting of KCK Ladies Computers and Tabulators reel to reel tapes before the in the late 1980's when sible even to list them here Club on Monday, the 1st of new computer design went Kilgobinet Church was without accidentally leaving February at 7.45 pm. company. updated. A man of many out a dozen or more. Hopefully, local women will Back when tabulators to the assembly line. Surrounded by gleaming skills, Ben also dealt with Suffice to say that as I was be able to add additional were big business, ICT subcontracted to IBM, the high tech, the wood work- the rough hole in the wall writing this article I was pieces to the tale.The talk is world's dominant computer ers were off by themselves into which he was supposed inundated with remem- called "Petticoat Loose - A company. This was in the practicing their ancient to place the tabernacle. It brances of former choir Ghost's Story". Membership fee will be regulars.They were recalled with genuine affection. taken up. Also, later on in Their voices sing still in the the evening will be a visit memories of so very many from Catriona and Sandra from '2StyleU'. All are locals. Why did these genera- invited, so do come along tions of people join choirs? and be part of the fun - and The church was absolutely enjoy the usual refreshcentral to parish life and ments. COOLNASMEAR everyone attended Mass on TRAD CONCERT Sunday. Afterwards they 30th January, Saturday chatted with the neighbours before heading home Fiddler Gerry Harrington accordion player to a fragrant Sunday stew. and So, "It was a social event for Charlie Piggott, formerly of us." There was "great cama- De Dannan, are making a raderie between the mem- return visit. Hear two of the most acclaimed performers bers." But, beyond the com- in Irish music in the inmunal aspects, there was timate atmosphere of Cúil "great joy in it. That would na Sméar Hall. Start time as have been a reward in usual is 8.30 pm and tickets itself." To sing, to raise their at only €12 are available at voices together in song was Ben O'Neill's and The just so tremendously Wine Buff or at the door. "uplifting." LOURDES There's a saying PILGRIMAGE recounted by choir people. It's that time of year Let it be the last word. again! Booking forms now "When you sing you pray available for the 2016 twice." Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes, 6th to 11th June PETTICOAT LOOSE 2016. Please contact: Noel AT KCK LADIES 1st February, Monday - Devereux on 087-257at 7.45 pm in Coolnasmear 2850 or Ann Crowther on Hall. Everyone's heard of 087-760-6941. INCLUDE YOUR Kilgobinet Choir, Christmas time 1996. One year brought many changes in choir membership and Kilgobinet Church itself. Dina Walshe, front row right, was the new the famous local ghost, INFO accompanist. Everyone dressed in white shirt and red bows and ties. Breda Kirwan Hickey, choir member and a talented seamstress, created the women's bows. The Petticoat Loose. But, before Scott Simons - greenhilldonated Melleray altar was in place. Back row: Fr. Michael Kennedy P.P., John Hurley, Neil Hurley, Stephen Power, Liam Hurley. Middle: Mary B. Hanly, Breda Kirwan she became a ghost, Petticoat was a local sofireland@gmail.com Hickey, Kathleen Lynch, Mary McCarthy, Breda Power, Mary Phelan. Front: Kathleen Hurley, Kate Kelly, Claire Flynn, Dina Walshe.

COUNTY NEWS

Ballinameela Aglish Dramatics THE preparations for our up-coming production of the classic Norman Robbins farce “Pull the other one” are well and truly under way since Christmas. A fine cast are being put through the hoops (and some bay windows naturally) by stalwart director Michael Stack in an effort to bring a production of real quality your way in late February. A stellar cast has been assembled which features some regular faces, some faces from past productions and some new comers which we are always glad to host. Some of the cast you will see in a different light after this production, as they will be presented to you in various states of dress and undress which will have you rolling in the aisles! Albert Perkins, played by Jimmy Halcrow, is blessed with a loving wife Muriel (Bridget O’Brien). But for every a blessing there is a curse and in this case it’s his battle-axe of a mother-in-law Boadicea, played by Sheila McGrath, who will not rest until she separates them.When Boadicea intercepts a letter for Albert from an old friend Hillary, she is convinced that Albert is something of a perverted lunatic, which further convinces her she needs to act drastically! When Hillary shows up, well it’s safe to say that all

TIME FOR REFLECTION Spring is a time of the year when all things come to life. Buds are budding. Sheep are lambing. Birds are twittering, and some are on Facebook.There’s a lightness and a fresh feeling in the air. The sun has a yellow glow to it, or so I believe. I haven't seen it for about four months. Soon there will be a stretch in the evenings and we can look forward to an extra few hours of fog. The rivers and streams meander gently through the hallway and make their way to the kitchen before exiting via the bathroom window. Aaah, Spring! A time to throw off the shackles of winter. To divest ourselves of vests, and long underwear. To bring out the barbecue and set up the patio furniture (after you have plucked it out of the Blackthorn tree at the end of the garden). A time to visit neighbours and do a head count of survivors. To boldly go where no one has gone since September. If you need a long range weather forecast, go to Aldi or Lidl. Round about now they start selling snow shovels and gallons of de-icer. Them Germans are fair cute.

hell breaks loose with doors slamming, pokers flying and bells ringing as the whole thing descends into a bloody mess for poor Albert who desperately seeks help from his friend Wilf (Pat O’Brien). And if that wasn’t enough, somewhere along the way, Albert has agreed to pose in a compromising position for a photography project being undertaken by a young attractive University student (Jennifer Moore), which just adds to the manic confusion. No farce is complete without some divine intervention from the local clergyman played by Dan Fenton. As farces go, this one is pretty farcical, with more lies being told than you’d hear in a confession box and more crossed wires than a switch board! B.A.D. would like to welcome Jimmy Halcrow to the group, and his dulcet Scottish tones are sure to impress! Also a big welcome back to Sheila and Bridget who both return after a number of years since their last productions. This is going to be a hugely entertaining piece so watch this space for more details on dates, and tickets, details of which will be announced here very shortly. So you think you can miss this show do you? Yeah right. Pull the other one….!!

They might not know how to police a new year party but they know a market when they see one. Gardens are beckoning to us. They are saying "get your butt out here and save me from this incessant wind, rain and soggy leaves". It’s time to throw on the wellies and squelch down through the lawn, closely followed by inquisitive cats, greedy ducks and dive-bombing crows. The only solid surface in the whole place is the two tons of debris piled against the shed door. Fortunately, I have all the implements to clear the obstruction. Unfortunately, they are all in the shed. Looking around for some answer to my predicament, I see a glimmer of hope. No, I was wrong, its just a line of cats staring at me from the shed roof. I could be mistaken but I swear I heard them chuckle. In the fading light, I decide that tomorrow is another day. Night falls quickly around these parts, but then, it doesn't have far to fall. Coinciding with the hopes of Spring are the hopes of New Year resolutions. Dragged from the mothballs are the various semi-retired sports outfits of yesteryear.Velour leisure

suits with matching leg warmers and Wimbledon 84 sweatbands compete in the retro fashion stakes with Italia 90 t-shirts and GAA shorts.Whatever the outfit or the motivation, all attempts at a healthier lifestyle must be lauded. The spandex may have lost its elasticity long ago but in our minds, we are all thin and beautiful. As head turning as all the colourful tracksuits and wrap around snow glasses are, they are NOT bright enough. Getting fit and healthy is praiseworthy but its a waste of time if you get killed by a driver who can't see you. I have seen a lot of cyclists, joggers and walkers on the road since Christmas,and some I haven't seen. Reflective armbands, belts and jackets are not expensive nowadays. There are many responsible cyclists and pedestrians on the road and maybe they should be the ones to spread the word about safety. Safety doesn't happen by accident! Remember, the person that gets killed is out of the equation. The aftermath has to be dealt with by the family, not to mention the unfounded guilt suffered by the driver for the rest of their lives. Like the old TV message says, "be safe, be seen". Marcus Tullius Cicero said, "the safety of the people, shall be the highest law". Ballinameela Creatives return to the scene of our greatest ceramic triumphs, The Nook in Modeligo. Next Thursday, we restart our pottery classes with Paula.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 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, for the month of January is Mathew Fogarty who can be contacted on 086-0644811. FINISK VALLY AC Any children in our community who is interested running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall. Training times, Wednesday 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. and Saturday Mornings 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in Ballinameela community pitch/hall. Indoor training for the 5 to 6 year olds is back. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Membership for 2016 is now due for renewal; Membership cost covers registration with Athletics Ireland and Insurance for the Club from 1st January, 2016 to 31st December, 2016. Juvenile Membership: €15 for 1st two children and €10 for each child after that, Adult Membership: €20. For new members please attach a copy of your birth certificate as it is needed for registration purposes. NOTE: For new members there will be a 3 week trial period to see if the ath-

lete would like to join the club. For insurance purposes no more than a 3 week trial period allowed. UPCOMING EVENTS Munster Juvenile InterCounty Cross Country Relay Championships on 7th February. Munster U-9 to U-12 Indoor Championships on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th of February. Munster U-13 to U-19 Indoor Championships on Saturday 20th and Sunday, 21st February. CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit Training Classes are back in Ballinameela Community Centre every Monday night for the next few weeks at 7.00 p.m. Its never too late join our class, so if you have not got your new year off to a healthy start now is the time to do it. Our Class Format will vary every week so that you enjoy the variety in training. Enquiries text or call 0878229762. BALLINAMEELA ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Ballinameela Adult & Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. BADMINTON If you fancy a socialable game of badminton come along to ballinameela community centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 087-7681975. BALLINAMEELA GAA Are holding a fund raising Fashion Show on Friday, 26th February at 8.00 p.m. in the Park Hotel. Tickets are being sold at €10 each contact Honor on 0872346514 or James on 0872962843, a great night guaranteed please support. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place -

text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in two ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish. communityalert.ie AGLISH FIT FOR LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k is now back in full swing every Monday and Thursday at 7.15. We have two groups one running / jogging and the other group walking. These groups are open to all individuals young, old, fit and unfit. Why not come along and join in any night and improve your level of fitness. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children's Hospital Crumlin. The aim of this group is to be able to Run, Jog,Walk or Shuffle 5k on Easter Monday in The Aglish Fun Run / Walk. Since we started in 2013 over €14,000 has been raised for Crumlin from Fit4Life and Fun Run / Walk group. Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away you go. Hi Viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge. Bring a friend, ye might even enjoy it. BALLINAMEELA FOROIGE Ballinameela Foroige has returned to the hall. The club urgently needs volunteer leaders to help supervise at the weekly meetings. Could you spare 1 hour for about 8 Thursdays in the year. We operate a rota system for leaders so you will not be required to attend all the meetings. If anyone would like more information or is interested in getting involved please call or text Moya 087-6356478. Foroige is a great initiative for teens in our community

so we would urge anyone who can help out to consider getting involved. WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWN & GUIDES VILLIERSTOWN Woodland Ladybirds, Browines & Guides Villierstown local branch of The Irish Girl Guides Ladybirds, Browines & Guides meet every Thursday in Villierstown. Please contact leaders in your daughter interested in joining. We are always looking for adult leaders and helpers FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES Fun Fit Dance Classes for the Busy Women. Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages & abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall on Thursday, 4th February then every Thursday after that 7-8 pm, €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically & mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! LOTTO RESULTS 25/1/’16 – Winning numbers were: 2, 14, 16. No winner. €20 winners: Mairead Morrissey, Curraroche; Joan Shine, Cappagh; Charles Chavasse, Cappagh; Ronan Culloo, Ballygambon; Rena Cotter, Aglish. Next week’s jackpot €3,500 and the draw will take place in the Cruiscín Lán. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287. Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

Nótaí Scór Phort Láirge Thiar SCÓR NA nÓG ALL-IRELAND FINAL Preparations are well underway in an tSráidbhaile and Sliabh gCua as the All Ireland Scór na nÓg Final in Killarney takes place this Saturday, 30th January. Stradbally will represent Port Láirge in the Léiriú / Novelty Act while Sliabh gCua will be the first Waterford club ever to take part in the Ceol Uirlise competiton on All Ireland Final Day. We wish both clubs the very best of luck on Saturday with proceedings commencing at 3.00 p.m. in the INEC. SCÓR SINSEAR The County Final of Scór Sinsear

will be held on Saturday, 6th February in Ballinroad at 7.30 p.m., with the Munster semi-final two weeks later in Kanturk. If your club is interested in taking part, it is essential to contact Rúnaí Moll Shields (087-9526685). N.B. The Final will only go ahead if there is interest and clubs have registered same. SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ There will be three qualifying rounds for Scór na bPáistí, all on Friday evenings – 26th February, 4th and 11th March, with venues to be decided in the coming week. The County Final of Scór na nPáistí will take place in Cappoquin on Saturday,

19th March at 6.00 p.m. ** Please note entry forms for Scór na bPáistí will be distributed in the coming weeks, to be returned at the latest Thursday, 18th February. No applications will be accepted after this date and no applications will be accepted on the night. Parents / mentors will have the option of selecting their preferred venue, and when the quota for each venue is achieved, will be offered an alternative night. We do not want a repeat of last year where it took 5 hours on the final night to run off the competiton. Please note again that no late entries will be accepted in 2016.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Ardmore ARDMORE / GRANGE ICA Our November meeting was chaired by Breda Murray and the meeting was very well attended. A big thank you to Bernie Morell who demonstrated how to ice a seasonal Christmas cake. It included a custard filling and frosted icing. Everyone enjoyed tasting it. Maura Ryan gave Christmas Flower Arranging classes over two nights – it included Christmas candle arrangements, wreaths, and swags. These classes were thoroughly enjoyed by about approximately 15 of our members. Many thanks to Maura for sharing her excellent skills with us. On 6th December, our Guild enjoyed a night out in Cork. It included a very enjoyable dinner at Luigi Malone’s, followed by Phil Coulter and his band at the Cork Opera House. Excellent night was had by

all and thanks to John O’Brien our very accommodating bus driver. Our Christmas Party night was December 8th – which was held in our own hall and was beautifully decorated, which included table arrangements made by Eilish O’Sullivan. Everyone got into the Christmas spirit and brought their own special dish to contribute to the festive dinner. The night started with the mulled wine and our talented members entertained with music, song and stories. Congratulations to Breda Murray on the printing of her poem ‘The Snowman’ in the Cork Holly Bough. Also congratulations to Bridget Keane on her Cookery and Craft contributions to the National ICA book. Our guest for January 2016 was Amanda Murphy from Clashmore who specialises in ceramics and had a variety of pottery on show.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Community Craft Morning every Tuesday from 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. in the ICA hall. Everybody welcome! Committee meeting: 2nd February at 7.30 p.m. Monthly meeting: Tuesday, 9th February at 7.30 p.m. Don’t forget bring and buy sale which is for charity. RTH NEWS January Last Friday Session...Join us this Friday night 29th January from 10.00 p.m. at Round Tower Hotel for our first 'Last Friday Session' of 2016...always a great night full of music, recitation & song CARDS AT KEEVERS Card results - 1st Willie and Brian Keane; 2nd Ann and Michael Keane; 3rd Liam Foley and Thomas Power. Last Game Biddy Power and Liz Reilly. Best of last 5 Tessie Mansfield and Anne Hally.

Ardmore Tidy Towns IT’S 5 CARD POKER! Due to popular demand the revived Poker Classic at The Round Tower Hotel will be the traditional 5 Card Poker as opposed to Texas Hold’em. It will kick off in The Round Tower on Wednesday next, Febreuary 3rd at 9.30 p.m.The continuance of this game will depend on attendances so the message is clear – if you want poker,

be in the Round Tower Hotel on the first Wednesday of February. CHRISTMAS TREES Don’t forget to drop in your Christmas trees to An Cúilín for recycling. Joe O’Callaghan has very kindly offered to shred them for free for us once again, so do drop yours in before the end of the month.

Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club THE AGM of the Flower & Garden took place on January 13th, 2016. President Dina Walshe welcomed all present and proceeded with the agenda at a brisk pace. The President’s address took us through the year, which Dina had organised with her usual efficiency. The year had been a wonderful mixture of flower arranging and gardening, including a teach-in, which allowed members to gain new skills and ideas of the latest trends in flower arranging. The Club donated €1,000 each to St. Mary’s N.S. and the Dungarvan Community Hospital

thanks to a very successful Gala Night in November. The election of officers and committee members then took place. Mary Frost is the President for 2016, when elected she thanked Dina for her hard work in “giving us all a most enjoyable year.” She then outlined her schedule for the year which looks very interesting indeed. The proposal to keep membership at €25 was adopted. The meeting was brought to a conclusion when Ethna Sheehan thanked Dina, on behalf of all present, and to wish Mary the very best in her Presidency.

Should you wish to attend any of the talks or flower arranging hosted by the Flower & Garden Club, please follow our notes in local media or better still become a member as this will also give access to members outings, often to gardens which are not open to the public, as well as a reduced rate for each meeting attended. Our first meeting of the Flower & Garden Club takes place on 3rd February, Park Hotel at 8.00 p.m. and will feature local Abbeyside horticulturist and award winning garden designer Gerard Mullen. For further details contact 087 7982056.

Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan - Update WITH only a few days to go before we perform The Graduate in Dungarvan as our festival warm up performances, for what will hopefully be a successful festival circuit run, there's just enough time to introduce the final member of the festival circuit cast: KILLIAN POWER (MR. ROBINSON)... Born in Dungarvan and living in Kilmacthomas, where he farms and breeds greyhounds, Killian has been performing in both drama and on the stand-up comedy circuit nearly all his adult life. He joined Macra in the mid-1990's, and took part in several one-act plays before getting into comedy. He won two national titles in the comedy section of the Dublin City talent competition. He has performed stand-up in The Helix, the National Concert Hall and University of Limerick. Killian entered RTE's New Comedy Awards in 2000, reaching the finals, and the Late Late Show, only to be pipped at the

post by Karl Spain. Killian has also performed in Bouncers in Waterford's Theatre Royal, and with several different drama groups in plays in Garter Lane, including The Lieutenant of Inismore, Events While Guarding the Bofors Gun, Reservoir Dogs and Newscaster, and in Death by Fatal Murder at the Gaelach Gorm Theatre, Kill. Killian has also appeared in Down the Ladder, which is on a reel in the Copper Coast Geopark and Na Chead Fight Club, a film about faction fighting in the 19th century which was

shown on TG4. Killian played the role of Chief Bromden in Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in 2014 and is looking forward to tackling this new role and learning much while on the circuit. For those theatre lovers who have already seen The Graduate last October, remember that this is a new cast, a changed set, an amended script and various other minor changes as a result of audience feedback. So if you come along next Friday or Saturday night, you will be in for a

treat - certainly not a repeat performance! In addition the Director Fidelma Meaney is looking for as much feedback as possible before the play is taken on the circuit. The Wine Buff in Grattan Square is kindly stocking a limited number of tickets but tickets can also be booked by phone/text on 087-6125090. If you are willing to risk it, there may also be tickets available on the door. So don't delay - this Friday and Saturday 29th and 30th January Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre at 8.00 p.m.

Killian Power

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

COMERAGHS COMHALTAS

Nell to join Danú AT Comeraghs Comhaltas we were delighted to hear that Nell Ní Chróinín is to join Danú. When Muireann Nic Amhlaoimh announced her retirement at the end of their recent American tour speculation centred on the young Baile Mhuirne singer. Nell has attended many of our events and has performed several times in Cúil na Sméar hall. Winner of Corn Uí Riada and the TG4 Award, she will bring a new focus to the band which through many changes over the years has stood the test of time. Followers of Danú will be glad to hear that once again they will top the bill for Féile na nDéise at the Tradfest in Dungarvan over the June Bank-holiday weekend. CONGRATULATIONS What a thrill it was to hear Moylan Brunnock from Abbeyside sing her way to the next round of the Voice of Ireland. The four judges were quick to turn and to remark on Moylan’s unique voice. They particularly noted strong traces of trad and even sean-nós styles, which says a lot for the young student teacher who spent many years attending our fiddle classes in Cúil na Sméar. Speaking after the programme, Moylan made special reference to her classes and her participation in our weekly Sunday Session in Cúil na Sméar. Congratulations and best wishes to Moylan in future rounds. We are certain she is in with a great chance of achieving ultimate honours in the Voice of Ireland. UNIQUE LANDSCAPE For those of us fortunate enough to reside in the Comeraghs our appreciation of their multi-faceted attractions never diminishes. Many TV programmes have brought the beauty of the landscape to national and international audiences and recently Nationwide on RTE 1 focussed on the wonderful Mahon Falls. This week we have included a photograph of our new stage back-drop. By any standards this is an extraordinary artistic achievement which is being presented to Comeraghs Comhaltas on permanent loan by the artist Fergus Lyons. It will be on display for the first time at this Saturday’s concert in Cúil na Sméar Hall. A reminder once again the concert featuring Gerry Harrington on fiddle and Charlie Piggott on accordion begins at 8.30 p.m.

Mahon Falls

Remembered Welcomes How noiseless fell the feet of time that trod on Springtime’s flowers, And bleeding blossoms paved the paths to other days and hours, I stumble past the broken blooms that down life’s road have blown, So steep the hill I struggle still; a day’s march nearer home. Peace and plenty I have known; but thorns thrive beneath the rose, I’ve soared to heaven’s dizzy heights, and plumbed hell’s lowest lows, And many a crimson page of shame, I have scribbled on life’s scroll, And I have known a thousand times, the dark night of the soul. The place where I was welcome now welcomes me no more, I wish one hour of all my hours, I could see it as before, But the stones of silence on the hill have grown there year by year, May one well-remembered “welcome home,” be the last sound I will hear.

JOHN DALY

Members of "Sonas" - Ballyduff CCÉ's Junior group.

County Waterford Comhaltas COUNTY Waterford is home to seven branches of the national Comhaltas Ceolteoirí Éireann (CCÉ) organisation. You might be forgiven for assuming that all branches of CCÉ are the same, but even within the County, you will find differences amongst the branches, with subtle changes of emphasis on differing instruments; performance; competitions; and even in their approach to their common but allimportant job of promoting and passing on our traditional culture to the next generation. Over the next couple of months, we will complete a short profile of each of the seven County Waterford CCÉ branches, giving a little insight into their beginnings and letting you know what they offer. We start the series this week with Ballyduff branch in West Waterford. BRANCH PROFILE WEEK 1 CCÉ Ballyduff / Ballysaggart / Ballinvella The Ballyduff / Ballysaggart / Ballinvella branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is one of the oldest branches in the County, and has been busy promoting traditional music, dance and culture for over 34 years. Based in the scenic area of Ballyduff Upper, the branch incorporates Ballyduff, Ballysaggart and Ballinvella and attracts members from the wider West Waterford and northeast Cork regions. From its beginnings, the branch has been closely associated with traditional Irish dancing. There was always a special interest in dance in the Ballyduff area and this led to the forma-

tion of a local dancing club in 1977. Tom Hyland, current Chairman of the branch, was one of the first dance teachers in this club which went on to successfully compete in, and win All Ireland Scór competitions. The dancing club and the interest created in our traditional dance and music led, in 1981 to the foundation of the Comhaltas branch known as CCÉ Ballyduff / Ballysaggart / Ballinvella. Today, the branch continues to excel in the area of dance, and is renowned for its classes in set and step dancing with Tom Hyland and Michael Ryan. Michael of course, is a prominent teacher of Irish dance and his dance school is one of the most successful in Ireland. Ballyduff dancers have a long and proud history of success at county, Munster and All Ireland Fleadhanna dance competitions, which continues right up to the present day. Ballyduff CCÉ also offers weekly music classes in a wide range of instruments. Music teachers include Bobby Gardiner (accordion, melodeon and concertina), Tomás Ó Galbhán (accordion), Liam Flanagan (fiddle and banjo) and Tommy Fitzharris (flute, whistle and concertina) – all of whom are musicians of renown. The branch also provides Irish language classes for both adults and students. Ballyduff CCÉ is particularly proud of its long association with the great Bobby Gardiner. Bobby was one of the early teachers in the fledging branch and is still teaching in Ballyduff today. He is, of course, one of the most influential and talented musicians both here in Ireland and on the

The legendary Bobby Gardiner with Tom Hyland, Chairman CCÉ Ballyduff at the special tribute concert to celebrate Bobby's Lifetime Achievement Award. international music scene. Ballyduff CCÉ has hosted a variety of events down through the years but last April, they held one of their most successful nights - a tribute concert to Bobby, to celebrate his receiving a TG4 Gradam Cheoil Lifetime Achievement Award. Local (and not so local!) people will invariably think of “The Booley House”, when Ballyduff branch is mentioned. In the early ‘90s, with a large number of highly talented students of music and dance in the branch and with the help of Michael Ryan, this talent was given an outlet in what was supposed to be a one off show. This “one off ” led to the development of what is now famously known as “The Booley House” – an entertaining show of music, singing, storytelling and of course electric and pulsating dance routines, which is showcased by the branch

and attracts huge numbers every Wednesday night during the summer months. The branch is very active, and hosts regular concerts and workshops. It holds céilí bands for junior members as well as regular “sessions” on Sunday afternoons and branch members actively support music classes in the local primary school. In 1982, Ballyduff hosted its first Waterford Fleadh Cheoil and has gone on to host many more since

those early days. In fact, the 2016 Waterford Fleadh Cheoil – Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise, will once again be hosted by CCÉ Ballyduff / Ballysaggart / Ballinvella in Ballyduff on the weekend of May 20th – 22nd. For further information about Branch activities, contact Tom Hyland on 086-820 8242 or Sham Hyland on 087-6878613. Information can also be found on their Facebook page CCÉ Ballyduff.

Dancers and Musicians from The Booley House performing at a Christmas show last December.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Martin Gilmore returns to Tigh an Cheoil! DIVERSITY is ever the watchword with me and the traditional music of America has as much validity as traditional music as that of Ireland or any other country for that matter. And, above all, it is all music. Duke Ellington was once asked what type of music he favoured himself to listen to in his spare time. He answered: there are only two types of music: good and bad. In other words, no matter what genre, if it's good, he will listen to it and enjoy it. This is what I always say when I see a barrier: I want to break it down. So if we claim truly to love music, by definition we should love all good music, and type or genre or nationality or agendas should have nothing to do with it. In the case of American Bluegrass and Folk music, there is even less excuse for our not loving it, since it is so entirely influenced by our

own music and the music of these island in general. By far the greatest single influence on Bluegrass music and American old time and Folk music (from the white sector at least) is Irish and Scottish music, themselves very closely related. So we should really claim our own offspring and embrace this wonderful music to our collective bosom. Martin Gilmore of Colorado and Wyoming heritage himself has many connections to Ireland in his family. And, sure, he's almost a Waterford man at this stage, he's been here so often recently. And he simply adores this area of West Waterford (as all do who come here in fairness). He came here first only two years ago exactly, in January 2014, when he played in Tigh an Cheoil in Baile na nGall, Ring. As of the present moment, even after two years in which he toured all

of Ireland, he still considers Tigh an Cheoil his favourite pub in Ireland! He loved it so much on that first occasion that he vowed he'd return as soon as he could. He was as good as his word and was back with a full bluegrass band in May of last year, 2015. Again he made a lot of friends that he still inquires about in his emails. He stayed with Paddy Kelly who he became very friendly with and still asks all about him in the emails and talks of the great monkfish he'd given him. He considers Sean Mac Craith one of the all-time greatest singers he's ever heard. As I said Tigh is his favourite pub. Similarly all who came to hear him sing and play fell in love with him and so we are all on tenterhooks, full of anticipation for his next visit. Luckily for all of us, this will be on Thursday January 28th 2016, in his favourite venue, Tigh an

Cheoil. He says he just cant keep away and that his former visits to Ring were the highlight of his European tours! So don't miss him this Thursday in Baile na nGall, when he will be accompanied by Nick Amadeo on guitar and mandolin. It's guaranteed to be wonderful, so spread the word, and fair dues again to Seán Mac Craith, who has been doing wonders for the area, going out of his way to bring in a wide range of different artists from other cultures and countries to keep the diversity of our local music scene at its best. Likewise to Donnachadh Gough in The Local who has had the Fogh String Band, The Berea College Bluegrass Band and other touring American bluegrass bands in his wonderful establishment in Grattan Square in Dungarvan. Dungarvan in particular and West Waterford in gen-

eral has been left totally out of the loop for touring American bands until Sean and Donnachadh started their campaign to take up the slack. The list is beginning to get extremely long of the great U.S. Old time and bluegrass bands they have introduced to an unsuspecting local audience, who largely until then did not actually know what they were missing. There is a whole panoply of wonderful bands out there who fall between the stools – too big for a normal pub gig, not big enough for the O2. And in my experience the vast majority of these bands are actually better in artistic quality than an awful lot of the bands who end up in the 02! The Berea college Bluegrass Band, Curtis Blackwell and his Georgia Bluegrass Band, High Plains Tradition, the John Lowell Montana Bluegrass Band,

Martin Gilmore Martin Gilmore Band, The Steve Bonifel Band, Sara Gray and Ben Paley and Kieron Means, Tim Eriksen,.... all these relatively big name bands would not have played live in this area if not for the Dungarvan Singers Club (in Bridie Dees and Dillon's), Donnachadh Gough in The Local and Sean Mac Craith in Tigh an Cheoil in Baile na nGall, Ring. So a big well done to Seán and Donnchadh and Eamonn Ó Maírtín and Brian, Yvonne and Kay Dillon. And a big thank you for your support of the wide

diversity of music that is being brought to this area by all these wonderful people. Please continue your great help and support, and try to preserve our wonderful tradition of of live music and passionate expression in this plastic world. So remember the important details: Martin Gilmore Guitar/Vocal Nick Amadeo Guitar/Mandolin Tigh an Cheoil, Baile na nGall, Ring, Dungarvan Thursday, January 28th, 2016 at 9.30 p.m. €10 cover charge.

seemed like a fortune! Pat joined Dungarvan Dramatic Club a year later and landed the role of Joe Fell in “I Do Not Like Thee Dr. Fell”. After a lengthy absence from theatre, he rejoined the Club in 2008 to perform in “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Pat has attended the DLI Summer School on three occasions, most recently in a class run by Louise Lowe, whose play “Pals” has just been nominated for an Irish Times Theatre Award. One of Pat’s most memorable theatre moments was a scene in “Stella by Starlight” in 2009. As he was leaning across the sofa trying to seduce his married ex wife, he heard a young lady in the audience say, “Oh my God, he’s going to kiss her!” – distracting to say the least!! Tickets for “The Last

Bread Pudding” and “Last Tango in Little Grimley” go on sale in The Wine Buff, Grattan Square and Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside, this week, so don’t miss out on a good belly laugh and a great night’s entertainment. Please note, both plays contain strong language and adult material.

Dungarvan Dramatic Club SO, have you ever been on a committee, wanted to be on a committee or NEVER want to be on a committee again? Have you ever been in a drama group, wanted to be in a drama group or NEVER want to be in a drama group again? But most of all, do you just feel like a great night out with plenty of laughs? Dungarvan Dramatic Club will present 2 one act plays in February which, we guarantee, will have you rolling in the aisles. “The Last Bread Pudding”, written by Nick Warburton is about the committee of an amateur

drama group, meeting to discuss their next production and in particular, to review a new play - The Last Bread Pudding - written by one of its members. As the meeting progresses, the manuscript is virtually re-written as each member brings their own ideas to the script. Delightfully OTT, it contains many incidents that anyone who has ever sat on an amateur drama committee (or any committee, for that matter) will immediately recognise! Above all you will recognise the characters, the politics, the snide comments and you will laugh out loud when you possibly even

recognise yourself!! Siobhán Buckley, herself a member of DDC committee, is directing “The Last Bread Pudding”. Siobhan moved to Dungarvan from Dublin in 1992 and decided to join DDC in order ‘to meet a few people’ and 24 years later, she is still an active member! She has taken on many roles for the Club, including treading the boards, making the tea, painting the flats, sourcing and even sewing a few costumes and calming a few actors’ nerves by prompting behind the scenes! Some of her favourite roles on stage have been Portia in “The

Merchant of Venice”, Maureen in “The Beauty Queen of Leenane” and Miss Brewster in “Arsenic and Old Lace”. Siobhán has previously directed “Plaza Suite, “Happy Birthday Dear Alice” and Stella by Starlight”. The main problem with directing “The Last Bread Pudding” is getting the actors to stop laughing while rehearsing! “Last Tango in Little Grimley”, written by David Tristram presents us with a second rate amateur dramatic company trying to stage their play under the direction of a power mad director, Gordon. The group’s numbers have

The cast of “The Last Bread Pudding” rehearsing how to be on a committee!

dwindled and unless they can stage a successful production, they may be facing their final curtain. Time for dramatic action and there’s only one thing that sells tickets these days – sex! But how will the locals react to the promise of a sizzling sex comedy?? Pat Power is directing “Last Tango”, his first foray into the world of direction. Pat however, has been involved in drama for many years, his first play being “Agamemnon” in 1986 with Red Kettle, for which he was surprised and delighted to receive a cheque for £13! As an art student at the time, it

Siobhán Buckley, director of “The Last Bread Pudding”.

Pat Power, director of “Last Tango in Little Ripley”.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Lismore Poetry Circle LAST Wednesday evening witnessed the Inaugural meeting of the Lismore Poetry Circle in St. Carthage Hall and as a result of the enthusiastic response to this initiative it was determined there would be monthly gatherings from now on in anticipation of creating and strengthening a dynamic membership among the many established and latent talents residing in the town and area who obviously enthuse for the genre. Following this initial launch the Poetry Circle is planning to hold an independent festival in the Cathedral and grounds of St. Carthage in July and in preparation is also looking forward to supporting celebrations on 14th May in honour of the saint who is the towns original patron and founder. During the evenings presentations, there were a variety of discussions touching upon ‘What is Poetry’ plus whether ‘Poetry is the Poor Relative of Prose’ and how we might best identify and construct good poetry. Also, there were recitations of verse from Alan Murphy’s latest book ‘Prometheus Unplugged’ and David Hollywood’s ‘Waiting Spaces’ as well as very poignant and picturesque orations by John O’Brien of some of Patrick Kavanagh’s beautiful and rustic works. It is expected the formula for this year will be the holding of workshops until Spring based upon many different themes encapsulating ‘Poetic Structure’, ‘Is Poetry Intimidating?’, ‘War Poetry’, ‘Romantic Poetry’, ‘Free Verse’, ‘1916 Poetry’, ‘Irish Language Poetry’, ‘Ancient Poetry’ ‘Poetic Delivery’ ‘How to Write a Poem’ ‘Famous and Influential Poems’ ……………… and onwards across many thoughts and spectrum to come.

David Hollywood who is the originator of this group is hoping within a period of time to have converted many within the region into realising the importance of poetry and which in his own words ‘is for me as important as philosophy and prayer’ and ‘can only be matched by music for its ethereal, abstract and esoteric depth of penetration and appreciation’. ‘In the event we all read a poem a day then I certainly believe the world would be a better place’ said David. Plans are also being put into place for guest speakers to present their works and thoughts to group member’s on an ad hoc basis. ‘Because Poetry can be intimidating to many people, I am hoping we can overcome its inhibiting excellence by realising through regular exposure that the mystery isn’t as daunting as imagined but is in fact just a superior way of communicating that is available and within all of us’ said David. The poetry circle is eventually hoping to also work with the community and other arts and creative groups through synergies that will enhance the traditions and reputation of Lismore and its surrounding area as a location that appreciates and promotes cultural activity. It is apparent there are lots of plans ahead for a wide ranging number of poetry projects and the next meeting takes place in St. Carthage’s Hall, Lismore on Wednesday, 10th February at 7.30 p.m. Regular and formal contact details for the group will become available soon, but for those with an interest right now the person to call is David Hollywood on 0858415180 or simply turn up on the night.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart OUR attention this week is on the value of our Catholic Schools. However, much more needs to be done at parish level to support and confirm the faith of the children. Up to now virtual total passivity by the parish to catechesis of adults was the order of the day. Do we know how to create adult catechesis that is life centred more than information centred.True catechesis starts from life, looking at life issues then seeing what Jesus has to say, what the teaching Church has to say that leads back to a wiser way of seeing life. The new translation of the Missal is hardly an encouraging step in the renewal of adult faith. Many of the prayers are very difficult to make sense of. Jesus taught the adult and he blessed the children. Somehow we do the opposite. The Gospel is Good News but how do we as parish encounter that joyful

News. ‘Do this in Memory of Me’ and the Confirmation Rituals are a good start and the parents who work with the priest in presenting them is worthwhile. The cooperation of the parent groups along with the children is a step towards creating a community of disciples of the Lord. It is very good that those who participate regularly in the Mass on Sundays are most welcoming to these ‘interruptions’ to the normal flow of the Mass. Our primary teaching method is to be found in the quality of our weekly Masses. Of course, we are appreciative of the work of the teachers in the classrooms as they lead the children experience the truth of God’s love in Jesus Christ through the working of the Holy Spirit. The Religion Teachers in the Blackwater Community School give so much enthusiasm to the faith and

spiritual development of the young people. Those who know the school from the inside know the work done by the Religion Teachers and Chaplain. This work is so well supported by the teachers in the other subjects. Surely, sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ is at the centre of the Year of Mercy. The Chinese call their New Year the Year of the Monkey while we call our New Year the Year of Mercy. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 30th January Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 31st January Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Lismore Marketing Group FOLLOWING on from a well attended successful first meeting held on 16th November, 2015 to discuss planning for Lismore's future the Lismore Marketing group wish to invite residents/ businesses/ property owners/ clubs/ organisations to

the second meeting to be held on Tuesday 2nd February at 7.00 p.m. in St. Carthage's Hall, Chapel Street. If you wish to have input into what is happening in your town please attend. An independent facilitator will chair the meeting.

Aislinn Celisse (Mary) and cast in rehearsal for “Mary Pops In” the musical which takes to the stage at the Courthouse Theatre this weekend!

Lismore Dramatic Society . . .

“Mary Pops In” this weekend! THE Spring musical presentation of Lismore Dramatic Society’s “Mary Pops In” takes to the stage this weekend at the Courthouse Theatre and runs from Friday, 29th January, to Sunday, 7th February, for seven performances. This is a musical extravaganza, of song, dance and story with a cast of over 30 and it will be a theatrical highlight, for fans of musical theatre over the next few weeks. Rehearsals are now nearly at an end and the Director and cast are ready to bring another musical treat to the

stage this show promises to be a highlight in the society’s 2016 calendar. Rehearsals have been going on in the Courthouse Theatre over the past two months and we are looking forward to showcasing the musical talent around Lismore and surrounding areas. The production is directed by Vanessa Celisse. This year’s musical is based on the original showstopper “Mary Poppins” with your favourite numbers and others brought to the stage under the musical’s director. Aislinn Celisse play the lead part of

Mary with Martin Murphy playing Bert ably assisted by a strong cast, will old and young members of the society taking part. So book your tickets now! Tickets €12 (adult) and €7 (student) can be booked at Lismore Heritage Centre on 058-54975 daily and also on mobile 085-7527007 6.00 p.m. 9.00 p.m. All tickets for the opening night, Friday, January 29th, are sold out! D’ont miss out on this musical treat and book early for the remaining shows!

Lismore Tidy Towns ON the odd full dry day that we got last week our two CES workers managed to get almost all of their targeted outdoor work completed. Shrubs were pruned at Castlecourt, Canal View Park and the railings at the canal were all tidied up and debris that came with the recent flood swept, weeding and tidying up at the Triangle. Litter picking was also done each morning and afternoon by the two men. The subject of dog fouling is starting to rear its ugly head again. Since the torrential rain that was experienced at the start of the new year abated dog walkers are out and about again which is great for all. What we have issue with as do many people in the town are the dog owners who allow their dogs to foul our footpaths. There was at time when only certain footpaths in the town were affected but now it seems to be on most footpaths. What can be done? The Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government in cooperation with the Tree Council of Ireland and the Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht have devised a tree planting scheme for 2016 to commemorate the centenary of the Easter Rising. The scheme is for towns and villages which have won the overall award in the Tidy Towns competition since 1958. Lismore won the overall award in 2004 and will be one of the towns involved as well as Ardmore another national winner. The scheme is called the “Seven Trees for the Seven Signatories” - a tree to remember the seven signatories of the Irish Proclamation: Thomas J. Clarke, Sean MacDiarmada, Padraig H. Pearse, Eamonn Ceannt, James Connolly and Joseph Plunkett. A total of seven oak trees are being donated and the Lismore Tidy

Towns group has been asked to choose a planting site and be ready for planting during National Tree Week which starts from the 6th March. Finding a site is proving difficult because of the type of tree and the stipulation that the tree has to be in a public place. If anyone reading this article can identify what they think is a suitable site please have a word with any member of the tidy towns group. Reminding persons / businesses who would like to get their repair service included in the new County Repairs Directory to contact any member of Lismore Tidy Towns or ring 058 53476. Entry is free of charge and the deadline for the receipt of information is Friday, 15th February. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK This week a few more environmental tips starting with the letter R: REFUSE: another word for waste RENEWABLE ENERGY: energy from resources such as wind power, solar power or biomass which can be renewed RENEWABLE RESOURCE: a resource that can be used again and again without reducing its supply because it is constantly being topped up eg. wind or solar rays REUSE: to use an item more than once for the same purpose or by finding a new use for it which can help to save money, time and resources RIVER BASIN: the portion of land drained by a river or the streams that flow into it. The quality of a river basin affects the quality of water so efforts to improve water quality must often include plans for managing river basins.

Super Science Club at Lismore Heritage Centre LISMORE Heritage Centre is beginning its popular After School Science Course on Tuesday, February 2nd. The course will feature exciting experiments in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, the Environment, Earth Science and Space and includes lots of interaction and hands-on fun! The course will cost €50 per child for all 5 weeks and will include all materials. Suitable for 7-13 year olds After School Science programme runs for 5 weeks from 3.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. each week. For more information or to book please contact us on 058-54975.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

$ TD $BUIBSUIB FBQBDI $IPJOO /B

REMEMBERING CAPPOQUIN’S LOCAL DEFENCE FORCE This week’s photo comes courtesy of Maurice Kelleher, and it is a bit of a classic. When World War II broke out, and the ‘Emergency’ was declared in Ireland, groups of volunteers were formed all over Ireland to defend our neutrality should the island be invaded by any warring nation. In Cappoquin, photographic records show that the volunteers in this Local Defence Force often had no uniforms or guns, but they carried out the duties assigned to them, including the removal of sign posts and the training of all volunteers in the use of rifles, by sharing them around. In 1942 or so, news arrives in Cappoquin that a marksmanship competition was to be held in Clonmel, for a prestigious prize called ‘The Irish Press Shield.Two

Cappoquin volunteers,Tom Tobin of Barrack Street and a youthful Joe Conway from Main Street, made their way to the barracks in Clonmel to represent the Cornerstone forces. Joe Conway can still recall the sinking feeling that he and Tom had, as they arrived to see other groups of LDF marksmen with advanced Mauser guns, some with telescopic sights. The Cappoquin lads had nothing like those weapons, but decided to give it a go in any event. The result: Cappoquin

Company won the title, and Joe Conway still has the shield at his home in Mary Street, Dungarvan. Our picture shows Joe Conway (on the left) and Corporal Tom Tobin on the right, after their victory. Their LDF officer in charge was Tom Kelleher, Maurice’s father. BOOK LAUNCH Best wishes to Dave O’Sullivan, member of Cappoquin Heritage Group, who is formally launching his book of poems, entitled ‘River of Thought’ at Cappoquin Community Centre next Saturday, January 30th, after 8.00 p.m. Dave’s works have already featured in a couple of our Battle of Affane events in 2015, and have gone down very well indeed with the audiences. We wish Dave the very best with this lovely publication and with the launch event itself.

Cappoquin CHILDCARE Pride of place in this week’s notes must go to our excellent Childcare Staff.The Childcare staff who have worked most efficiently to create the brilliant new Childcare Facebook page, check it out its 10 out of 10. Just a reminder the direct phone line to the Childcare is (058) 52746. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO Lotto 25/1/2016 Jackpot €9,400. Numbers drawn 5, 6, 8 and 13. No winner. Consolation Prizes: Maureen Tobin, Melleray; Olivia Coughlan, Tivoli Terrace; Catherine Whelan, Barrack Street; Lois Crotty, Affane and Amy Maher, Lacken. Next week’s jackpot €9,500. Remember anyone looking to buy our lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win! GYM OPENS AT 7.00 a.m. FROM FEBRUARY 1st Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym will be open at 7.00 a.m. from February 1st on a month’s trail basis. Our Gym is equipped with Ireland’s most ultramodern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights. You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25. PILATES Pilates is a series of about exercises inspired by calisthenics, yoga and ballet. Pilates lengthens and stretches all the major muscle groups in the body in a balanced fashion. It improves flexibility, strength, balance and body awareness. Ger runs this class in our facility every Monday night from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and Ger can be contacted at 086-8577913 and classes open to all levels of fitness.

CIRCUIT TRAINING Like to improve Strength and Power, Core stability and General Fitness while also decreasing body fat then Circuit training maybe for you.You do not have to be an athlete to train like one. Circuit training is a total body training system which involves high volume (repetitions), low resistance (weights) work-out with short rest intervals. Every single session is varied and sessions can be regressed/progressed to any level of fitness. Conor (Fully accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach) runs this popular class every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 and can be contacted at 087-1247025. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. from February, Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. ARA every Monday afternoon Pilate's, Railway Soccer and Blackwater AC every Monday evenings. Circuit Training Tuesday & Thursday nights. Quiddlers Mother & Toddler group Wednesday morning, underage Indoor Hurling Every Wednesday and Camogie Thursday. Paul Murray Hall & Gym every Thursday evening, Gymnastics every Friday. Supervised Study with Evan McGrath every Saturday UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE COMMUNITY HALL Book Launch - 30/1/2016; Blood Bank - 1st February; Valentine Dance - 6th February; County Badminton - 7th February; Jigs & Reels - 12th March; Scór - 19th March; Summer Dance - 26th August, Patrick Feeney & Band. UPCOMING PLANNED EVENTS AUTUMN 2016 Nathan Carter, Kilfenora Ceili Band & Country & Western weekend. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh first floor of the Community Centre.

Modeligo MODELIGO AFFANE LOURDES FUND The above group will be sending one member from each Parish on pilgrimage to Lourdes with the Diocesan group. This annual event to the south of France will be taking place in early June. In order to assist with fundraising for this, a Céili will be held on this Friday (January 29th) at the Causeway Tennis Club, Abbeyside. Proceedings underway from 9.00 p.m., so do come along and support our fundraising venture as well as having a right good night out.

SYMPATHIES It was with deep sadness that we learned of the unexpected death of Kathleen Walsh, Ballymacarbry, and sincere condolences are offered to the extended Walsh family, Barranshinane. The late Kathleen (nee McGrath) was a proud Modeligo person, having grown up on the family farm in Mountain Castle. We also wish to extend oue sympathies to Biddy and John Lonergan (sister and brother-in-law) and to their family, as well as to her cousins and relations in the general area. Following Requiem Mass at Fourmilewater

Church, Kathleen's remains were laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery. CRANNCHUR AITIUL The numbers out of the drawdrum on Sat night last were 1, 5 & 10, as as there were no match-3 tickets at the count centr, next weekends jackpot will be €3,800. That's a serious sum of money! Remember: any 3 numbers between 1 and 30, and for just €2, you could be laughing all the way to the bank. 4 x €25 lucky dip winners as follows: Nick troy; Edwina Sheehan; Bernard Wright and Siobhan Troy. Go neiri ádh libh go leir.

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Danny Smith with Card Number 20; congratulations Danny. Next week’s Jackpot is for €3,200. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally. WOODLAND LADYBIRD, BROWNIES & GUIDES Woodland Ladybird, Brownies & Guides would like to welcome our girls back and wish all their family and friends happy New Year and best wishes for 2016. We are all looking forward to the term ahead. In a few weeks the leaders have a training weekend coming up in Dublin and we will have more great ideas to come back with us. Keep an eye out for updates and events in the coming term. WINNING WAYS Woodland Ladybird, Brownies & Guides would like to congratulate one of our own local lads, Mikey Hamill who had a great win on Monday, 18th January, on new recruit

GUARACHA for Alex Dunn. The winners just keep on coming! SET DANCING CLASSES Set Dancing Classes in Villierstown resumes on Monday, 18th January. Primary school boys and girls 5.30 p.m. Teenagers 6.30 p.m. Adults Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. €5 per class. FIT DANCE EXERCISE CLASSES Get fit and toned to fun chart music! Most fun exercise ever! Lose those love handles, muffin tops and all those areas that you could do without by getting yourself down to Villierstown Church every Tuesday 7-8 p.m. €5 per class. No phoning ahead necessary, just show up for your fun dose of dance exercise – it's that simple! VILLIERSTOWN STUDY GROUP Villierstown Study Group takes place every evening in the VECP Room from 4.30–6.00 p.m. If you are looking to hold a small party, a meeting, a course, music lessons, a get together for a reunion. The VECP room in Villierstown is available for bookings. Situated beside the Villierstown shop which

has home-made cakes and dinners, who also take special orders if needed. Please contact 0876635465.Thank you. AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k every Monday and Thursday at 7.15; meet in Aglish Community Hall to run, walk or shuffle!! Thanks to everyone for all their support. VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB The Villierstown Gardening Club would like to thank everyone who supported our raffle at Christmas. The winner was Christy Lombard. Thanks for the donations. Daffodils are planted. Looking forward to Spring. Thanks from Villierstown Gardening Club. PARK HOTEL SPORTS STAR AWARD West Waterford golfer Gary Hurley and Ferrybank athlete Thomas Barr were last night named as joint overall winners of The Park Hotel Sports Star Awards for 2015. It's the first time in 25 years that the prize has been shared between two nominees. Gary Hurley had a memorable 2015 as he finished runner-up at the

European Amateur Championship and was also part of the Great Britain & Ireland team to win Amateur Golf's most famous trophy, the Walker Cup, when they beat the USA in September in Royal Lytham. He turned professional soon afterwards.The popular TV soccer pundit John Giles made the announcement at last Saturday night’s Gala Banquet in Dungarvan. COMMUNITY ALERT TEXT See or hear anything out of place in the village … Text: 087-3538347. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”. Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening, I can’t put it in. Please use the email address below. If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 - I have appointed you as prophet to the nations. 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:13 - There are three things that last: faith, hope and love; and the greatest of these is love. Luke 4:31-30 Like Elijah and Elisha, Jesus is not sent to the Jews only. Next week we celebrate Catholic Schools Week: In this Holy Year of Mercy we keep Pope Francis’ word in mind: ‘A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just.’ A poster for this week reminds us: ‘I am the face of God’s mercy when I am kind and compassionate; when I am fair and just and when I forgive and reconcile.’ The Name of God is Mercy: The Name of God is Mercy is the title of Pope Francis’ book which is based on 40 hours of interviews with Pope Francis during 2015. The book is also for sale in book-

shops. Feast of St. Brigid: Monday next, February 2nd is the Feast of St. Brigid, one of the Patron Saints of Ireland. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord: Tuesday next, February is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord also Known as Candlemas Day. We celebrate that 40 years after his birth, the child Jesus was presented to God in the temple as was the temple as was the custom at the time. Candles are blessed during Mass for use in homes and church in the coming year. It is also the annual World Day for Consecrated Life and the official end to the Year of Consecrated Life. Feast of St. Blaise: Wednesday next, February 2nd is the Feast of St. Blaise. Masses at 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Blessing of throats at both Masses. Thinking about Priesthood: An

overnight Vocations’ event will take place in St. Patrick’s College, Thurles on Friday and Saturday, February 5th and 6th, 2016, beginning on Friday, February 5th at 6.30 p.m. and concluding on Saturday, February 6th at 3.30 p.m.The event is free of charge. Contact Diocesan Office at 051-874463 or 087-2465 509. There is a notice on the church noticeboard. 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: 086-2334282. St.Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 0877747870.

COUNTY NEWS

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise CRUINNIÚ POIBLÍ FORBAIRT NA hIMEARLAINNE Tá paiste talún in aice leis an Imearlann le forbairt mar áis chaithimh aimsire don Phobal. Beidh Cruinniú Poiblí tobsmaointeoireachta i Halla Pobal na Rinne Déardaoin, 28 Eanáir ag a 8.00i.n. Tá fáilte roimh chách. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le Jen Uí Dhuibhir, Coiste na hImearlainne, 058 7111505. Leanaigí An tImearlann ar Facebook. There is a recreational space available for developing by our community next to the Imearlann. You are invited to take part in a brainstorming session. Register your ideas and interest in what our community needs next at 8pm in Halla Pobal na Rinne on Thursday, January 28th. For further information, contact Jen Uí Dhuibhir, Coiste na hImearlainne, 058 7111505. Follow the Imearlann on Facebook. RANGANNA GAEILGE Beidh ranganna Gaeilge ag tosú i nGaeltacht na nDéise i Mí Feabhra. Beidh na ranganna ar siúl i Meánscoil San Nioclás, Oíche Céadaoin idir 7:00i.n. agus 8:30i.n. Beidh na ranganna ag tosú ar Céadaoin 17ú Feabhra agus beidh siad ar siúl ar feadh ocht seachtainí. Is €30 an costas a bheas ar na h-ocht seachtainí. Beidh ranganna curtha ar fáil sa Rinn ar trí leibhéil, Bunrang, Meánrang agus Ardrang agus tá sé i gceist againn Bunrang Gaeilge a chur ar fáil sa Sean Phobal chomh maith. Más mian leat clárú i gcomhair na ranganna, déan teagmháil linn ag 058 46664 nó cuir r-phoist go dtí cfdeise@gmail.com nó is féidir teacht chuig Meánscoil San Nioclás ag 6:30i.n. ar Céadaoin an 17ú Feabhra agus clárú roimh an céad rang. Irish classes will start in Gaeltacht na nDéise in February. These classes will be held in Meánscoil San Nioclás on Wednesday nights from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Classes will start on Wednesday 17th of February and will continue for eight weeks.The cost for the eight weeks of classes is €30. Classes will be held in An Rinn at three levels, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced and a beginner class will also be held in an Sean Phobal. If you would like to register for these classes, please contact us on 058 46664 or send us an Email at cfdeise@gmail.com, or you can come along to Meánscoil San Nioclás at 6:30pm on Wednesday the 17th February to register before the first class. COMÓRADH 1916 Tá clár imeachtaí leagtha amach anseo i nGaeltacht na nDéise le hadhaigh comóradh 1916. Tháinig Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise agus an Comhlucht Forbartha le chéile, le cabhair ó daoine deonacha eile chun Meitheal Oibre a bhunú sa cheantar chun imeachtaí don comóradh a eagrú. Paráid ar Lá le Phádraig. Beidh buinn ag glacadh páirt sa paráid i nDún Garbháin Lá e Phádraig, iad feistithe mar Óglaigh ó aimsir an Éirí Amach. Tá comórtas litríochta ar siúl i láthair na huaire do daoine óga.Tá an comórtas oscailte do na scoileanna áitiúla anseo i nGaeltacht na nDéise agus do Ghaelscoileanna ar fud Port Láirge. Is féidir le daltaí scoile aiste nó

píosa filíochta a chumadh ar téama 1916 agus beidh duais bronnta ar na scoileanna atá páirteach agus ar na daltaí is fearr. Beidh leac nua i gcuimhne beirt fir ón cheantar seo a throid san Éirí Amach i mBaile Átha Cliath nochtaithe thíos i gCeann Heilbhic, in aice le Leac na bhFíníní Dé Domhnach an 17ú Aibreáin 2016 Beidh aifreann ar siúl sa Sean Phobal níos déanaí i mbliana mar chuid den clár agus beidh ceolchoirm anseo sna Déise níos déanaí sa bhliain chomh maith. Beidh na sonraí fógartha ar ball. A Program of events has been set out for the 1916 commemoration here in the Waterford Gaeltacht. Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise and Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, together with some other interested parties have set up a Meitheal Oibre to organise events for the commemoration. St Patricks Day Parade: A troop from the Waterford Gaeltacht, dressed as volunteers from the time of the Rising will take part in the parade in Dungarvan on St Patricks Day. Schools Literature Competition, the competition is open to local schools in the Waterford and a number of Gaelscoils in Waterford are also taking part. Pupils from the schools will be able to write an essay or poetry on the theme of 1916 and prizes will be presented to participating schools and the best entrants. A new plaque in memory of two local men who fought in the rising in Dublin will be unveiled beside Leac na bhFíníní in Heilbhic Head on Sunday 17th April. A mass will be celebrated in An Sean Phobal later this year as part of the program of events and a concert will be held in the area later on in the year as will. Details will be announced in the coming weeks. STEIP NA nDÉISE Beidh ranganna rince ar an Sean Nós ar ais i nGaeltacht na nDéise Dé hAoine an 29ú Eanáir. Beidh rang do daoine fásta ar siúl i Halla Pobail na Rinne ag 5:20i.n. Is é an aidhm atá ag an scéim seo ná ceardlann rince ar an sean nós a chur ar fáil do dhaoine óga sa cheantar thar tréimhse sé mhí. Is é an rinceoir sean nós, Seosamh Ó Neachtain as An Spidéal i gConamara an té atá ag múineadh na ranganna. Táimid fíor buíoch don Chomhairle Ealaín as an deontas atá curtha ar fáil acu chun scéim rinceoir cónaitheach a chur ar bun. Classes in Sean Nós dancing will begin again on Friday 29th January. A class for adults will take place in Halla Phobail na Rinne at 5:30pm. The purpose of the scheme is to provide workshops in Sean Nós dancing through Irish to children in the area over a period of six months. Sean Nós dancer Seosamh Ó Neachtain from An Spidéal in Co. Galway is the teacher for the classes. We are very grateful to from the Arts Council for the support they have provided for the dancer in residence scheme. CUMANN STAIRE & OIDHREACHTA GAELTACHT NA nDÉISE Beidh taispeántas ar siúl ag Cumann Staire agus Oidhreachta Gaeltacht na nDéise i bpáirt le hIarsmalann Chontae Phort Láirge faoi éirí amach 1916. Beidh an taispeántas ar siúl Dé Satharn 6ú Feabhra i Halla Colmáin sa Sean Phobal idir

7i.n. go 9i.n. agus Dé Domhnach 7ú Feabhra idir 10.30r.n. go 1i.n. Beidh aoichainteoir ann ón Iarsmalann chun caint a thabhairt ar ról na nDéise san éirí amach. Tuilleadh eolais: Martin Coffey 087 266402. Má tá aon rud ag éinne gur mian leo a bheith istigh sa taispeántas, inis dúinn é le bhur dtoil. In conjunction with Waterford County Museum, Cumann Staire & Oidhreachte Gaeltacht na nDéise will hold an exhibition on 1916 showcasing information and memorabilia of the time and the history of Waterford on Saturday 6th of February in Halla Colmáin, An Sean Phobal from 7pm to 9pm and on Sunday 7th of February from 10.30 to 1 pm. A speaker from Waterford County Museum will be in attendance on Saturday night to give a talk on the Waterford connection with the 1916 Rising. For further information, please contact Martin Coffey on 087 266402, if anyone has any memorabilia that they would like to display, please let us know. LÁ CAIFE Tabhair tacaíocht do Lá Caife ag tigh Tony agus Margaret Tobin, An Mhóin Fhionn, An Sean Phobal, Dé hAoine, 29ú Eanáir ó 9.00 r.n. go dtí 9.00 i.n.. Tá an fáltais bliantúil ag dul i dtreo beirt chuiditheoirí ógra ón bParóiste atá ag taisteal ar Oilithreacht Phort Láirge agus an Leasa Mhóir go Lourdes i mí an Mheithimh, 2016. Please support a fundraising Coffee Day in the home of Tony and Margaret Tobin, An Mhóin Fhionn, An Sean Phobal on Friday, 29th January, 2016 from 9.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. Proceeds are going towards the annual funding of two youth helpers from the Parish, who are travelling on the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in June, 2016. BAILIÚCHÁIN DO DHAOINE GAN DÍDEAN Tá bailiúcháin do dhaoine gan dídean i bPort Láirge ar siúl sa Rinn i láthair na huaire. Iarrtar ar an bpobal tacaíocht a thabhairt don bhailiúcháin tríd ábhar a dheonú. Is é an ábhar atá uathu ná 1) Bia: ábhar nár gá cócaireacht a dhéanamh orthu, barra bricfeasta, mála criospaí, brioscaí, seacláid agus ábhar tirim eile, málaí tae nó pota caifé, Pot Noodles srl agus fleasc. 2) Éadaí: Stocaí, Brístí, hataí, lámhainní, scairf, geansaí srl. Is féidir an t-ábhar a thabhairt isteach go dtí Halla Pobail na Rinne, beidh bosca ag an Iarscoil, gach tráthnóna, Luan go hAoine. Más maith leat tuilleadh eolais, is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le Orla ag 087 6346022. A collection for homeless people in Waterford is underway in An Rinn at present. You can support the collection by donating 1) Food: things that don’t need to be cooked, such as breakfast bars, crisps, biscuits, chocolate and other dry goods, tea bags and pots of coffee etc. 2) Clothes: Socks, pants, hats, gloves, scarves, jumpers etc. The materials can be brought to Ionad Pobail na Rinne, there will be a box at the Iarscoil each evening, Monday to Friday. For further information, call Orla on 087 6346022. SPRAOI Beidh Spraoi ag teacht le chéile gach Aoine sa Halla ó 10 r.n. - 12 i.n. Carn spraoi agus spórt do thuismitheoirí agus páistí. Fáilte roimh cách! Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 087 7479428.

Spraoi, Parent and Toddler group will meet every Friday in the Halla from 10am -12pm. Plenty of fun activities for all! Tel 087 7479428. GLÓR TEAGHLAIGH DHÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa dátheangach do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí ar siúl ag Ghlór na nGael gach Céadaoin san Ionad Pobail & Óige i nDún Garbhán ó 10.30 am go dtí 12 pm. Deis do theaghlaigh Gaeilge teacht lena chéile agus naisc a chothú agus a láidriú. Deis do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil Gaeilge in úsáid acu faoi láthair í a fhoghlaim is a úsáid i slí nádúrtha i suíomh compordach agus tacúil. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Fáilte roimh chách. A bilingual parent ant toddler group will meet each Wednesday in the Glór na nGael Community and Youth centre in Dungarvan from 10:30 am to 12 noon. This is an opportunity for families with Irish to get together and develop their connections with each other. It is also an opportunity for families without Irish to learn and use Irish in a comfortable and natural setting. Further information available from Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Bígí Linn! REILIG AN TSLÉIBHE. Tá an Coiste Fáilte i nGaeltacht na nDéise i mbun taighde ar stair Reilig an tSléibhe, reilig a théann siar chuig aimsir an Gorta Mór. Má tá eolas ar bith agat faoi stair na háite sin, beidh an Coiste Fáilte buíoch as teagmháil a dhéanamh leo agus an t-eolas sin a roinnt. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 058 46664 nó ag cfdeise@gmail.com An Coiste Fáilte in Gaeltacht na nDéise are researching the history of Reilig an tSléibhe, a graveyard that goes back to the time of the Famine. If you have any information about the history of this site, An Coiste Fáilte would be grateful if you contacted them to share this information. You can contact them at 058 46664 or at cfdeise@gmail.com. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9r.n. – 11r.n. ar maidin. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am – 11am. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

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.

Sale of alcohol on Good Friday Dear Editor, In recent days it has been claimed that the ban on the sale of alcohol on Good Friday is “archaic” and “discriminatory” and causes a loss of income to the pub trade especially during this year when the 2016 celebrations will be particularly intense around Easter. In reply to this we should ask why we have the ban on the sale of alcohol on that day in the first instance. Good Friday is one of the most sacred days of the year. It is called ‘good’ because it is the day on which the Saviour was put to death for us and opened for us the way to eternal life. The ban is a mark of respect for the Lord and what He did for us, and helps us to make this sacrifice for Him who sacrificed everything for us. Some will object and say that this day is therefore only for Catholics and other Christians and only for practicing ones at that. Therefore, they claim that the ban discriminates against those of other religions or none. If that is the case, then in order to be consistent our society would have to get rid of the public celebration of all Christian feast days which affect the public calendar: Christmas, Easter, Saint Patrick’s Day, Saint Valentine’s Day, etc., since all of these days were established, and are still celebrated, as religious feast days. They have no significance otherwise, even though they have been commandeered by commercialism to a great extent. Therefore, supporters of a ban on the sale of alcohol in pubs and shops on Good Friday cannot have it both ways.They cannot object to the ban on alcohol sales on Good Friday adversely affecting their trade because at different occasions they greatly benefit from other religious feasts in terms of increased business. I would further ask: what kind of example are we setting to our young people if we as a society cannot do without alcohol on sale for this one day? The problems associated with the abuse of alcohol are there for all to see, especially in terms of the health impact on the individual, the damage to family stability, and public order offences. If Ireland can at least do without the sale of alcohol on Good Friday, we can show our young people that alcohol does not have to be an integral part of our national character and, as importantly, that we can restrain ourselves for a higher goal at least to some degree.What an example that would continue to be. Yours sincerely, BISHOP ALPHONSUS CULLINAN, Bishop of Waterford & Lismore, Bishop’s House, John’s Hill, Waterford.

BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition 2016 Dear Editor, The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, thriving for over 50 years, is one of the finest examples of a movement of likeminded individuals and organisations working to deliver a common goal. Thousands of people from across the island of Ireland came together to enable young people to shine in the critical subjects of science, technology, engineering and maths. Organisations like the Department of Education & Skills ROI, Department of Education NI, Analog Devices, Intel, Perrigo, RTE, judges, teachers, parents, guardians, media and of course the talented school students who entered the competition in their thousands. What strikes us most in BT is how much our young people have their fingers on the pulse of current local and international issues that our economy and society face. Humanitarian crises, road and farm safety, same sex marriage, climate change and health issues were among the themes they chose to address in their project entries. So many of their ideas were about improving lives and creating a better future for the world, and we departed the exhibition venue an inch taller and reassured about the attitude and aptitude of this wonderful next generation of leaders. Ireland as a whole did itself proud last week and we’d like to thank everyone for helping BT to deliver a successful 2016 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. Sincerely, SHAY WALSH, Managing Director, BT Ireland Upper Grand Canal Street, Dublin 4.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

West Waterford

Kayla and Caitlin from Kilmacthomas Primary School painting their Flying Saucers in Aistear.

Kilmac CAR BOOT SALE Sunday, 7th February is your first Car Boot sale in The Rainbow Community Hall following the Christmas holidays. Back will be the fresh home baking of cakes, tarts and buns, kindling and fire wood which is needed with this long spell of cold, wind and rain, shrubs, plants, clothing, books, tapes and much more as well as the welcome tea / coffee and cakes served. Come along 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. Tables available. CLUB AGM Kilmacthomas GAA Club will hold their 2016 annual AGM in the Rainbow Community Hall on Wednesday, 27th January at 8.30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. AFC LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw for Saturday night, 23rd January. Letters drawn were M, P, U and Z. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Helen Bowdren, c/o Murt; Pat Hennessy, Kilmeaden; Pa Rielly, Kilmac; Sean Mulcahy, Boatstrand and Biddy Cleary, Riverview, Kilmacthomas. Next week’s

jackpot will be €550, be in to win. WHIST Stradbally Whist is to start again at The Barron Hall on Friday, 12th February. Play starts at 8.00 p.m. €5 for the evening, includes tea and cake! There are 11 prizes to be won from the overall winner to the player with the least number of points, so everyone is in with a chance. Also we have a raffle - €1 a ticket. Every following fortnight. The Hall is lovely and warm, comfortable and has good parking outside. Everyone is welcome, whether you can play or not. This is a social evening. Folks come from far and wide and we want to expand our membership and would love to see youngsters take up the game, they are the ones who will take the Club into the future. Call in and see what we are about - there are members who will soon teach you this easy game. Lets shake off this awful weather and meet up with friends. Notices will be in The Cove Bar - courtesy of Richard.

Kilrossanty BINGO The Bingo last Friday night for Kilrossanty Fews Parish Funds was a great success. The amount raised was €1,069. Many thanks to all who supported it on the night and to the Kilrossanty GAA for giving the night to the Parish funds. Thanks also to Crotty’s Inn for the use of their premises on the night. Also to the helpers on the night, the sponsors of the raffle and anyone who helped in any way to make it a success. The next Bingo will be held on 26th February. I.C.A. The guild will have their

annual dinner on 5th February in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Names to Kay Veale or Molly Casey as soon as possible. Non members very welcome on the night. ST. BRIGID 1st February is the Feastday of our patron saint St. Brigid in Kilrossanty Parish. Many people visit the holy wells in the old graveyard on that day. Mass will be held in the parish and school children will have the day off. DEISE DRAW The next series of the Deise Draw will be starting in March. More details later.

BOOK LAUNCH The book launch of ‘Lost without Trace’ was a tremendous success at the Youghal Mall Arts Centre on Wednesday, January 20th. Despite the rain, a large number of people attended and filled the hall. It was a very emotional evening as Rev. Fr. Bernard Cotter, grand-nephew of the Mate, Batty Glavin, and Jimmy Duggan, grandson of Captain Mike Duggan, told of their memories of the time. The event was colourful also with the presence of the local Town Crier, Cliff Winder, the sea-shanty music played by Redmond Ansbro and John O’Brien, plus the ninety-six large photos displayed by Andy Kelly from Kilmacthomas. Mike Hackett briefly thanked a list of people who had helped him and singled out particularly Frank Mills from Knockanore and Billy Healy (Black Healy’s son) from Ardrath, both of whom had given exceptional time and assistance to the project. No doubt that the greatest contributing factor to the evening was the magnificent Mall Arts Centre. Looking out, as it does, over the Blackwater River where the ‘Nellie Fleming’ schooner passed by for the last time on February 2nd, 1936. The venue was exceptionally well lit, the heating was lovely and the lift ensured that older folk had no trouble getting to the hall. DEATH OF GORDON TROY On this Friday, January 29th, requiem mass for Gordon Troy, formally of Clashmore and Welton, Lincolnshire, England, who died so tragically on St. Stephen’s Day will be celebrated at St. Cronan’s Clashmore at 12.00 noon. Following requiem mass Gordon’s cremated remains will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family, his mum Breda; his brother Liam; sister Mary Anne, and all his relatives and friends at this sad time.The family have requested no flowers please, donations instead to Sesame Preschool, White Strand Childcare, Clonea Road, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. ARE YOU WORRIED ABOUT SOMEBODY? In 2015 the Community Council carried out a survey that showed that there was a need for the Community to address mental health issues, isolation and depression. We have therefore arranged for Michael O’Brien, a trained counsellor from Pieta House to give a talk on Wednesday, 3rd February at 8.00 p.m. in the Community Hall, Clos Naomh Mochua, and

Clashmore. Michael will talk about: The effects of suicide and self-harm in Irish communities. What help there is for individuals who are recognised by friends and relatives as being at risk. An understanding of the services provided by Pieta House. At the end of the evening people will be empowered to know what they can do and what help there is available. The meeting is open to anybody. TABLE TENNIS CLUB The Table Tennis club continues at 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday nights in the Community Hall, Clos Naomh Mochua, and Clashmore. PARISH OF AGLISH – BALLINAMEELA – MOUNT STUART Christian Unity: On Friday, January 22nd, mass for Christian Unity was celebrated in Aglish Church during Christian unity week. C o n f i r m a t i o n Gathering: On Sunday, January 31st, we will have a confirmation gathering in Aglish Church at the 11.00 a.m. mass. Feast of the Presentation: Tuesday, February 2nd is the feast of the presentation mass will be celebrated in Aglish church with mass and the blessing of candles at 9.30 a.m. St Blaise: Wednesday, February 3rd, is the feast of St. Blaise – we will have the blessing of the throats at masses in Aglish Church at 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. We will also have blessing of the Throats in Ballinameela at 7.00 p.m. Mass of the Sick: Mass of the Sick will be celebrated on Friday, February 12th, at 7.15 p.m. in Aglish Church with sacrament of the sick available for all those who may wish to receive it. MINDFULNESS, MEDITATION & RELAXATION IN CLASHMORE Beginners & Developers welcome. Starting Thursday, February 4th to March 3rd at 7.00 p.m. in the Respond Community Hall, Clos Naomh Mochua, and Clashmore. The course is taught in a very easy down to earth format. Patrick Dillane has many years of experience and is available for more information on 087-2282490. To enrol phone Jackie Fox on 086-8858187 Five Consecutive Classes €55. KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP Sympathy: Kinsalebeg Community Group send their sincere sympathy to Mary Foley, Grange, on the death of her sister Mary Greer, RIP. Get well Wishes: Get well soon wishes to Kathleen

John and Mary Sheehan, Clashmore pictured with Mike Hackett at the launch of his book “Lost Without Trace”.

Foley, Grange, and Joan Dower, hope you’ll soon be feeling better. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO Sunday, January 25th: This week’s letters drawn in the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draws were P, O, C and W.There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,250. This weeks €20 spot prizes go to: Bridie & Richie Walsh; Mary Deady and Peter Deady. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k is now back in full swing every Monday and Thursday at 7.15 p.m. We have two groups one running / jogging and the other group walking.These groups are open to all individuals young, old., fit and unfit. Why not come along and join in any night and improve your level of fitness. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children's Hospital Crumlin. The aim of this group is to be able to Run, Jog,Walk or Shuffle 5k on Easter Monday in The Aglish Fun Run / Walk. Since we started in 2013 over €14,000 has been raised for Crumlin from Fit4Life and Fun Run / Walk group. Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away you go. Hi Viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge. Bring a friend, ye might even enjoy it. FUN FIT DANCE CLASSES FOR THE BUSY WOMEN Come to the funeral of your love handles, muffin top and any excess calories at the most fun exercise classes! Optional 1.5kg weights for some of the routines. For all ages & abilities! Every Tuesday in Villierstown Church 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person. Starting in Aglish Community Hall

on Thursday 4th February then every Thursday after that 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m., €5 per person! Guaranteed to leave feeling fabulous both physically & mentally! No pre-booking necessary, just show up - it's that simple! CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS Welcome to 2016: A lot of people worked hard to get the Community Council up and running last year and we are working hard again this year to plan events and activities which will meet some of the needs identified in the research we did last year. The main objectives of the Council: 1. The Council will try and improve the area we live in; 2. Provide a place where existing organisations can share ideas; 3. Be a contact with outside bodies Finally.... The Community Council has set up groups to look at what we can do to improve tourism and increase local job opportunities; how we can make our community healthier; what we can to do to adapt to climate change; and establishing a community garden. BUT..... We need more people to be involved, so if you have a passion about something email us with your ideas and get involved. SPRING CLEAN We hope to organise a cleanup of local roads on Saturday, 9th April, can you look after your stretch of road and pick up the Red Bull cans, etc that are thrown out of car windows by our neighbours? Again just email in your address and we will contact you. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €4,000 – The weekly Clashmore

Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, January 25th. The numbers out of the drum this week were 3, 9, 19 and 30. We had no match four winner so next week our Jackpot will be €4,000. Next week’s draw takes place at the Ole Mill. Well done to the following winners of our €20 each spot prizes: Michael Ryan, Ballylangdon; J.P. c/o An Siopa Nua; Catherine Clarke, Monatrea; John Hickey, Cross and Katie Salmon. Thank you to everyone for your support and congratulations to all our winners CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners this week jointly on eleven games each were Aine Curran and Roger Hynes Una and Margaret Leahy. In third place on seven games each we had Tom Osborne and John Motherway. Best of the last five were Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes. Our lucky last game winners were Noel Nugent and Anne Ledingham, Hanna Lucas and Mary O’Donovan. Well done all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. ANNUAL MASS Mass for the seamen and fishermen lost to the water is on Saturday, 6th February in the Youghal Parish Church at 10.00 a.m. SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy is extended to Danny Kelleher and his wife Catherine and all their family on the death of Danny’s sister Betty Breen of Blarney who died on Friday last, January 23rd. Funeral mass for Betty will be celebrated this Wednesday, January 27th at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Blarney at 2.00 p.m. followed by burial in the All Saints Cemetery, Garrycoyle. May she rest in peace.

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas Transition Year Show THERE was a buzz around St. Declan’s Community College on Thursday, 17th December as over 200 attendees descended upon the school to attend this year’s Transition Year Show entitled “Don’t Stop Me Now”. Over 100 TY students participated in the show, most of whom had

no experience at all on the stage. Auditions for the show started in September and then the hard work began. The huge effort was worth it as the show was truly spectacular. According to music teacher Ms. Brigid Morrissey “We had a very talented group of 4th years

in our show this year and they were a pleasure to work with. Well done to all.” She wanted to say a special thank you to Ms. Bridget Mitchell who “put in countless hours organising everything for the show”. She also thanked Trish Murphy for the cho-

reography. All the students would like to extend a huge thank you to Ms. Morrissey who put in tremendous work to produce the show. The show contained a great variety of acts including songs by Jessie J and Meghan Trainor, music by Mykola Leontovych and a comedy sketch by

Catherine Tate. The show was a great success! The proceeds from ticket and raffle sales were used to cover the costs of the show and to bring the students who participated in the show to “Waterford on Ice” on Friday 18th of December, a well-earned treat for all their hard work.

Laura Kirwan dancing to “Bang Bang”. Jenny Guiry dancing to “Shake it off”. [Sean Byrne]

[Sean Byrne]

Hannah Walsh dancing to “Shake it off”. [Sean Byrne]

Laura Kirwan, Chloe Raher and Jenny Guiry, performing the sketch “I'm not bothered”. [Sean Byrne]

Rachel Power singing the 4-2 Class song “I'm Yours”.

Cormac Kiersey, 4-1 Class Song “Twist and Shout”. [Sean Byrne]

Transition Year Students singing to the Finale “Don't Stop Me Now”. [Sean Byrne]

Aisling Larkin singing “I feel a sin coming on”. [Sean Byrne]

Sarah Kiely, Chloe Hurton, Chloe Raher, singing the 4-4 Class song, “Hold back the River”.

Transition Year Students at St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas, participating in the variety show “Don't Stop Me Now”.

[Sean Byrne]

Anna Morrissey, singing and playing guitar to “Cool Kids”. [Sean Byrne]

[Sean Byrne]

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Footloose - The Musical AUDIENCES rocked as the explosive Rock 'n' Roll musical “Footloose” burst on to the stage at St Augustine’s College last week. The Transition Year production of the 1998 musical has to be one of the most entertaining musicals produced by The Friary in its twelve year history. Great credit is due to all the TY students both on and off the stage for their dedication and commitment to the success of the musical. Congratulations also to Musical Director Ms. Kelley Gardiner, Producer Mr. Pat Knightly, Choreographer Ms. Sarah Layman and Director Ms. Vicky Graham and TY Co-Ordinator Ms. Nollaig Sheehan. Thanks also to all those involved in lighting, sound, set construction and design, all the backstage team, costume and make-up, props etc. Many thanks to the administrative and teaching staff of The Friary for their continued support of our annual musical. On Saturday evening the audience enjoyed a special musical treat as Moylan Brunnock of “The Voice of Ireland” fame entertained us with a song specially composed by Moylan to mark the occasion.We are very grateful to Moylan for taking time out to visit her Alma Mater and we wish her continued success in “The Voice of Ireland”. FRIARY BOW OUT OF MUNSTER SENIOR "B" FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP St. Augustine’s College 2-12; St. Michael’s 3-16. Our senior footballers travelled to University of Limerick last Wednesday to play St. Michael’s of Listowel in the Munster Senior B football semi- final. The last time the two sides met St. Augustine’s were victorious beating St. Michaels in a Munster C final. The match started lively with the Friary boys scoring a point inside the first 30 seconds. However, this was quickly cancelled out with St. Michael’s going straight down to score the game’s first goal. The first half was very entertaining with some great

scores coming from both sides. St. Michael enjoyed the better of the scoring leading 2-07 to 1-04 at the break. A six point deficit at halftime was reduced to two points within 10 mins. with the Friary starting the second half in fine form. Working hard and taking some good scores. The Friary could have taken the lead when Dylan Guiry found himself through on goal but pulled the resulting shot wide. From the restart St. Michael’s worked the ball well and found the net with their third goal of the game. They then took on a purple patch and opened up an eleven point lead.The lads worked hard and reduced the score back to five points with a well worked goal that saw Tom Looby finish to the net. St Michael’s hit back with two points late on. Overall it was a very good performance from all the players; they worked hard but met a good St. Michael’s side.That brings an end to the senior Munster championships for the year. It’s disappointing for The Friary not to reach a final in either hurling or football with two good teams. Many thanks to team coach; Mr. Jason Forestall. Team: K. Dwane, S. Murphy Nix, E. Conway, S. Ahern, R. Conway, D. McGrath, T. Collins, N. Montgomery, R. O'Neill, D. Looby, J. Beresford, T. Looby, D. Guiry, P. Power, N. O'Donovan, C. Brennan, Mark Boland, A. Beresford, C. Houlihan, Tiernan Fagan. MUNSTER “A” LADIES FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL Loretto College Fermoy: 4-10; St. Augustine’s College 2-7. Unfortunately, our Junior Ladies footballers were

defeated by a stronger Loretto College team at Fermoy GAA Grounds on Sunday, 24th January. The half-time score was 87 to the Fermoy side and while our girls went on to score two very impressive goals it just wasn’t to be their day. Best of luck to Loretto in the final. Well done to all the squad including team coaches, Bro Patrick Lennon OSA, Ms. Lisa Hanrick and Mr Paul Whyte. Squad: S. McGrath, C. Dunford, S. Morrissey, T. Fraher, S. Mullaney, L. Dunford, A. O'Connor, A. Dalton, E. O'Mahoney, A. Flynn, K.Tobin, C. Metcalf, S. McGuckian, K. O'Donnell, D. Beresford, E. French, J. Mulcahy, A. Baker, A. O'Neill, R. Ni Mhuirri, A. O'Neill, M. Curran, C. Kiely, J. Campbell, C. Kilcawley RIP MRS. SHEILA O’SULLIVAN, VICTORIA CROSS, CORK We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of Mrs. Sheila O’Sullivan who passed away on January, 25th 2016, in particular her grandchildren Christopher (5th Year) and Peter (TY). Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. DEARBHÁIN SCOLÁIREACHTA BUAITE AG DALTAÍ Tháinig dea-scéal chuig beirt scoláire as an Dara Bliain an tseachtain seo nuair a cuireadh in iúl dóibh go raibh dearbháin scoláireachta buaite acu le freastal ar chúrsa samhraidh i gColáiste Cholumba ar an gCeathrú Rua, Co. Na Gaillimhe an samhradh seo chugainn. Is iad sin Andrea Baker agus Ella Crowe atá i rang 2.1. Comhghairdeachas leo!

Moylan Brennock with Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain.

Ella Crowe, Andrea Baker agus a múinteoir Áine Bn. Uí Fhoghlú.

Footloose - The Musical.

[Karen Dempsey Photography]

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

German Exchange WE welcomed our German exchange students from Heidelberg to BCS last week who are here with their host fifth year students and families for ten days. They attend school each day and have gone on a number of trips this week. Each year we hold a very successful exchange programme with our partner school in Heidelberg and our students will spend time with them in Germany in the Spring. FRENCH EXCHANGE We welcome the students from Lycee Saint Martin in Rennes this Tuesday and hope they enjoy their stay with us. BADMINTON Best of luck to badminton team U-14 boys and U-16 girls consisting of Kelly Ryan, Maire McCarthy, Vanessa Holweg, Fiona Kenny, Fionn O'Gorman, P. J. Kiely, John O'Donnell Roche and Ryan Bennett who travel to UL, Limerick this Thursday to take part in the Munster Schools finals.

JUNIOR LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to the Junior team who had a great win over Presentation, Clonmel on Monday on a score of 510 to 0-4. They now face Clonakilty in the Munster semi-final. ATHLETICS Congratulations to the Junior Girls, Aoife Kennedy, Natalie Nicholson, Emily Casey, Lorna Foley, Caoimhe Uniacke and Phoebe Coolbear who came second in the team event in the County Schools Cross Country held on Friday, January 15th, in the Friary, Dungarvan. Best of luck to all athletes who will compete in the East Munster Schools Cross Country championships in Carriganore, Waterford, this Thursday. BISHOP CULLINAN'S VISIT Last Thursday we had a visit by Bishop Cullinan into the school. He visited a number of classes and had a talk with the students followed by a

The group of German students from Heidelberg here in BCS as part of our Schools Exchange Programme. question time. In the meditation room he met with the students who are taking part in the John Paul 11

Awards and the choir sang three pieces for him. PRE-EXAMS Reminder that the final

payment for third year and sixth year to Pre-Exams is now due and the deadline for payment is Monday,

February 1st. PARENT TEACHER MEETING The Fifth Year Parent

Teacher meeting will take place this Thursday, January 28th, from 4.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m.

6th class who were prize winners at our recent Carriglea National School Parents Association Quiz.

Senior Infants putting out their homemade bird feeders in the Playground.

1st class Carriglea National School with their Winter trees.

Carriglea National School Infants enjoying computer time.

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Scoil Mhuire Parents’ Association

5th and 6th Class students impress at Quiz THURSDAY, 21st January, marked the last in the Scoil Mhuire series of Student Quizzes. This was the turn of 5th and 6th class students. Over 40 tables of eager quiz goers filled the Scoil Mhuire Halla. Several schools from the area were represented and did themselves and their schools proud on the night with their performances in the quiz and their behaviour throughout the night. After 8 rounds there had to be a tiebreaker to determine third place. In fact, there had to be two rounds of tie-break questions, the standard was so high and the final teams were so close. In the end first prize went to Robyn Lenihan, Jenny Connolly, Kaia McGovern and John Power from Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside. Second place went to Cian Keith, Aoibhin O’Grady, Kelly Whelan and Brendan O’Mahoney from Scoil Garbhán. Third place went to Brayden Dee Carter, Pete Finnegan, Stephanie Ross and Chloe Lenihan from Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside with special acknowledgement to the three person runners-up team from Carriglea of Gearoid Coffey, Clara Jane Organ and Ryan Towey. Congratulations and well-done to all for setting such an excellent standard. The Scoil Mhuire Parents Association would like to thank SGC Cinema and Gold

Coast and Clonea Leisure Centre for their generous sponsorship of the quiz prizes. Thanks also to Mr. de Paor for permitting the use of the Halla, to Ms. O’Mahoney for being a great Quiz Master and to Tony Crowe for once more readying the Halla and being last to leave, on what was a rainy winters night. If you are a parent of a child attending the school and are free to help with any of our activities during the year, please text us on 087-3121201.Your help would be very much appreciated.

Runners-up – Carriglea.

1st place winners – Scoil Mhuire.

Junior Team who won 1st team prize: Aoife O’Brien, Lucy Holmes, Sarah Lacey, Orla Keane, Ann Mc Grath, Aoife Dee and Kate Hickey.

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Árd Scoil na nDéise joint winners in Waterford Cross-Country Championships ON Friday, 15th January, Ard Scoil na nDéise students set off to St.Augustine’s College to compete in the CrossCountry County Championships. With strong teams in every age group there were high hopes all round.The day got off to an excellent start with a great performance by Mary Kate Prendergast which earned her an individual 2nd prize. The minor team also finished in 3rd place overall after great running by all members. This team consisted of Mary Kate Prendergast, Aoife Brazil, Ella O’Neill, Gillian Whelan, Kate Heffernan, Laura Miller, Ava Healy, Aoibhilin Dowling, Niamh Fennell and Kamilla Goch. Next up were the Junior Girls. In this race we had two individual winners, Lucy Holmes who took home individual 1st and Kate Hickey who took home individual 3rd. This team was placed 1st and consisted of Lucy Holmes, Kate Hickey, Aoife

O’Brien, Sarah Lacey, Orla Keane, Anne McGrath and Aoife Dee. The Intermediate girls’ team put in a great effort to finish overall 3rd. The team consisted of Sinéad O’Brien, Orla Healy, Kate Whelan and Aisling Baumann. The last girls’ race of the day was the Senior Girls. Kate McGrath ran a great race to win an individual 2nd place. This team was also placed 2nd and consisted of Kate McGrath, Emma Gildea and Melissa Gallant. Overall Árd Scoil na nDéise shared joint 1st prize with St. Augustine’s for Best Girls’ School on the day. We wish them best of luck in the East Munsters in Carriganore on Thursday 28th January. Shauna Coakley & Clodagh Curran, Transition Year MONOPOLY WITH THE C.B.S. On Wednesday 20th, the Transition Year girls joined up with the boys from the C.B.S. for an afternoon of

Monopoly. After we divided into teams, we all got stuck in. Who knew a game of Monopoly would bring out our competitive sides! Houses and hotels were built, the bankers sorted the money, but it soon became clear that there were people who knew how to work their way around the monopoly board better than others, and they then became known as the ‘elite’.

As the elite battled it out in a game of their own, the rest of us tried to figure out a way to keep as much money as possible, yet own as many houses as possible, which proved difficult! The winners received chocolates at the end, and without a doubt it was an enjoyable afternoon for all involved. Amy Reynolds, Transition Year

Kate Hickey and Lucy Holmes who won 3rd and 1st individual prizes in the Junior race.

2nd place winners – Scoil Gharbhain.

3rd place winners – Scoil Mhuire.

Minor Team who won 3rd team prize: Back Row- Laura Miller, Niamh Fennell, Kate Heffernan, Aoife Brazil, Gillian Whelan, Aibhilín Dowling, Mary-Kate Prendergast. Front Row- Ava Healy, Kamila Goch, Ella O’Neill.

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Pictured above are the Sport, Exercise and Coaching students that took part in a Irish Sports Council Child Welfare course delivered by Eoin Breathnach from the Waterford GAA Games Development.

COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

All-Ireland Cadette Volleyball Champions COLAISTE Chathail Naofa Cadette Volleyball team won their first AllIreland in University College Dublin on Thursday last. Following brilliant wins over last few weeks over teams from Waterford, Galway and Laois the players saved their best performance for the final against Portlaoise College. The first set was a one sided affair from the off with CCN winning 25 - 13.This was due to excellent serving and service receive by all seven players that played in the set. The second set was much closer with Portlaoise in the lead for the majority of the set. It was not until the latter stages that CCN took control again with excellent serving and ran out winners 25 - 23. It is an historic win for CCN as it was our sixth AllIreland volleyball final in the last 9 years but the first vic-

Pictured above is Player of the match Domantas Jokubauskis.

tory. There were brilliant scenes at the end of the second set with players, supporters and parents embracing each other. After the game Dylan Swales, captain was presented the winner’s trophy. To cap off the day Domantas Jokubauskis was awarded Player of the Match by the judging panel. We hope that they will be the first of many All Ireland trophies for CCN. CROSS COUNTRY RUNNING On Thursday 15th January our Cross Country running team headed to the Friary for the Waterford Schools Cross Country.Well done to Kieran and Dermot Lannen who completed the Boys Junior 3,000 metre race. Anna Regan from First Year completed her first race in the Girls Junior Race which was a 2,000 metre race, so well done Anna.Well done also to Paul Lannen who completed the Senior Boys 5,000 metre race and came in 6th overall. We look forward to the Cross Country School event on Thursday, 28th January in W.I.T and hope to have a few more competitions in this Cross Country event. Ms Coughlan would like to welcome any new runners to our team in particular our new First Year Juan Fernandez, who had come to Ireland from Spain for the remainder of the school year. JCSP READING CHALLENGE All of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students participated in their annual JCSP reading

challenge before Christmas. The students were required to read 6 books in 6 weeks. All of the students were busy reading and writing reviews of the books they read in their reading challenge booklets. We now have a JCSP Reading Corner in our English classroom as we have acquired a new bookstand and books to aid the students in their reading challenge. This mobile bookstand enables

all of our students and teachers to access reading material as the bookstand can be moved from room to room. The reading material is constantly being updated and rotated with resources from our school library. Keep up the great reading! CIORCAL COMHRÁ The Leaving Certificate students are busy preparing for their Irish Oral Examination. They have a weekly session in which

they practise their oral language skills. The oral examination is worth 40% of their Leaving Certificate Examination. The students are treated to a cupán tae and brioscaí every Thursday as they work together as a group and in pairs. This gives them the opportunity to become comfortable and confident speaking as Gaeilge. Maith sibh! Molaimid sibh as bhur gcuid oibre.

Pictured above are Brianna Power, Ciara Cliffe and Mikey Lynch enjoying the reading corner.

Pictured above is the Winning team: Back Row: Raph Britton, Domantas Jokubauskis, Adam Power, Dylan Swales, Matteo Divetta, Davin Flynn, Kieran Lannen. Front Row:- Soren Konig, Evan McKenna, Dermot Lannen, Ray Brennan, Aurimas Pocius.

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

49 DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

Success at Waterford Schools Cross Country

Buaiteoirí i gCrannchur na Nollag.

SCOIL GHARBHAIN

Crannchur na Nollag COMHGHÁIRDEACHA S ó chroí leis na buaiteoirí ar fad a bhuaigh duaiseanna breátha i gCrannchur na Nollag. Bhí sceitimíní millteacha sa halla díreach roimh an Nollaig nuair a thosnaigh Coiste na dTuismitheoirí an tarraingt. Bhuaigh Éva Ní Mhuirí an chéad duais. Sheila Prendergast an dara duais. Seán Ó Braonáin an tríú duais. Dearbháin a bhí iontu seo ar fad. 4ú Duais: Bhuaigh Hazel Thompson hamper breá seacláide. 5ú Duais: buaite ag Gabriella Araujo Nic an Adhastair, hamper breá lán

de mhilseáin. 6ú Duais: buaite ag Treasa Ní Fhaoláin hamper de chosmaidí deasa. 7ú Duais: Buaite ag Lauren Ní Loinsigh, bailiúchán de bhláthanna a bheadh oiriúnach do lár an bhoird. 8ú Duais: buaite ag Clancy Ní Earáin, bailiúchán eile de bhláthanna a bheadh oiriúnach do lár an bhoird. Comhgháirdeachas leo go léir agus ár mbuíochas ó chroí le Coiste na dTuismitheoirí a bhailigh na hearraí ar fad agus a eagraigh na hampers Ard mholadh tuillte acu. CHRISTMAS DRAW Congratulations to all our winners who went

home with fabulous prizes from our Christmas Draw. Excitement was at fever pitch as our Coiste na dtuismitheoirí pulled out the first ticket. Éva Ní Mhuirí won the first prize, Sheila Prendergast the second prize and Seán ó Braonáin the third prize of vouchers. 4th prize – a mouth watering chocolate hamper won by Hazel Thompson. 5th prize: a delicious sweet hamper – winner, Gabriella Araujo Nic an

Adhastair. 6th prize - a ladies hamper won by Treasa Ní Fhaoláin. 7th prize - a central floral piece won by Lauren Ní Loinsigh. 8th prize - a central floral piece won by Clancy Ní Earáin. Congratulations to all our prize winners and a big thank you to our Coiste na dtuismitheoirí who organised the draw and more importantly the fabulous hampers.

ON Friday, 15th January, twenty six students from C.B.S. travelled to St. Augustine’s College to take part in the annual Waterford Schools Cross Country competition. There were three teams, minor boys, junior boys and inter boys. The minor boys had to run 2000m. Oisín O’Riordan ran very well and came in first place in the minor race. The team came third place overall. The junior boys ran 3000m and the team received second place overall. The next race consisted of the inter boys who ran 4500m on the day. Finally, the senior boys ran 5000m. Shane O’Riordan came in second

place. All students ran very well on the day. The East Munster Cross Country will be on the 28th of January in Carriganore. Minor Team: Oisín O’Riordan, Kyle Walsh, Tadhg Keegan, Jason Flanagan Tobin, Tadhg Murray, Adam Whelan, Finn Robertson, Jack Maye Twomey. Junior Team: Padraig Fitzgerald, Seamus Fitzgerald, Cormac O’Mahoney, Seán Ronyne, Darragh Walsh, Seán Navin, Dean Carroll, Luke Power. Inter Team: Cian O’Riordan, Patrick Power, Joe Kuhne, David Hayes, Maurice Kiely, James Walsh, Brendan Maye Twomey,

Shane O’Riordan, came 2nd in the Senior Cross County.

Cian O’Riordan participating in the Inter Boys event.

Pictured (l. to r.): Joe Kuhne, Sean Navin, Patrick Power.

Pictured (l. to r.): Darragh Walsh, Luke Power, David Hayes.

Naíonáin Bheaga, Mhóra go díograiseach i mBun ‘Aistear’

Anthony Macaulay. Senior Team: Shane O’Riordan, Maurice Daly.

Joe Kuhne running in the Inter Boys event.

Back row (l. to r.): Tadhg Murray, Jason Flanagan, Finn Robertson Adam Whelan. Front row (l. to r.): Tadhg Keegan, Oisín O’Riordan, Kyle Walsh.

OBITUARY TOM COFFEY Springmount, Dungarvan

On 1st January, 2016, Tom Coffey passed away at St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, evoking feelings of deep sadness and regret in the West Waterford area and far beyond. A native of Modeligo, Tom was sadly predeceased by his wife Joan (nee Lynch) on 23rd November, 2014. A hardworking man all his life, Tom, over many years developed a successful engineering business at Springmount, his expertise was much sought after and his diligence and attention to detail has seen the firm develop a wide clientele. A keen follower of GAA happenings, the fortunes of the green and white of Modeligo and the white and blue of the Déise were always close to Tom’s heart and he followed their progress with interest. The various recent successes of Modeligo were the source of much happiness for Tom. His own sporting exploits were legendary; indeed he was a sportsman par excellence and adept across various disciplines. Talented on the Karting tracks Tom was the Irish Champion and proudly represented Ireland. His fishing exploits once saw him land a specimen shark, a feat very noteworthy and much commented upon. All things equine were central to Tom’s existence and over the years his many forays into the winner’s enclosure at racing meetings was the source of great joy. In his younger days he displayed his sporting prowess as a jockey on two occasions at Point-to-Point meetings, in both cases taking the blue riband of victory. One of Tom’s horses showjumped for Ireland under Captain John Ledingham. On the golf course Tom was noted for his skill and accuracy, once attaining a hole in one and completing a 50 point round. Indeed, he also served as President of Dungarvan Golf Club. Over many decades Tom gave of his best on many committees and as a member of many clubs including the Dungarvan Harriers Hunt, Point-to-Point Committee, the Dungarvan Show, The Lions Club, Snooker Club, Dungarvan Golf Club and the Yesteryear Motor Club. He gave of his time generously, worked tirelessly and was a tower of strength. Recently,Tom was even invited to the film premiere of “My Name is Emily” as his yellow Renault 4 was used in the film! Subsequently, the cast and crew wrote a very lovely tribute to him on their webpage. The essence of good company, a game of cards was always looked forward and a good music session saw Tom as the life and soul of the party. The vast numbers who attended Tom’s funeral obsequies are a fitting testament to the respect and popularity which he enjoyed. Described as a gentleman, friend, some worker, the word that perhaps best sums up Tom is Legend. His passing is the source of deep sorrow for his loving family, relatives and a wide circle of friends who came from far and near to bid farewell. A void has been left that can never be filled. May he now rest in peace after his earthly journey. On Sunday, 3rd January, Tom lay in repose at his beloved home in Springmount. Hundreds and hundreds of people came to pay their respects and console the bereaved. Later that evening David Kiely led the recitation of the Rosary. Removal took place on Monday morning, 4th January, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. On arrival impressive Guards of Honour from the Point-to-Point Committee, Dungarvan Golf Club and The Lions Club stood in respectful tribute to Tom. He was brought into the Church by his daughters Mairead, Mary, Majella, Jacqui, Jill and Joyce, who also placed the Funeral Pall on his coffin. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Tom’s life was celebrated by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A. At the beginning of Mass items with significance in his life were brought in procession to the Altar; a piece of steel was presented by Eileen (sister) in recognition of his life’s work, a songbook representing a love of music and a GAA cap signifying a love of sport were brought by Tommy (grandson), Leah (grand-daughter) presented a pack of cards recalling Tom’s love of the game. The Liturgy of the Word was shared by Evelyn and Olivia Coffey (grand-daughters).The Prayers of the Faithful were read by Robbie Wall, Matt Saunder, Derek McGrath and David McGrath (all grandsons). The Offertory Gifts were presented at the Altar by Eileen (sister) and Peter (brother). After Communion heartfelt words of tribute were delivered by Tom’s daughter Jill Saunder. Throughout the Mass the beautiful music of Lorna Jane Murray, Christy O’Neill and Caroline King was greatly appreciated. Tom was brought down the aisle of the Church to the strains of “Never Grow Old” performed by Christy and Caroline.Tom was shouldered to his place of rest by David McGrath, David McGrath Jnr. (on behalf of John Horgan), Dave O’Connell, Albert Morrissey, Rob Wall and Timmy Hyslop and accompanied by Noel Coffey (son). Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., imparted the graveside blessing and as per Tom’s request “The Golden Jubilee” was played by Christy and Caroline as he was laid to rest, hundreds of people in the graveyard clapped along just as he had wanted. Tom was always a great man to get the crowd going with that song and he would have been delighted that he did it again! Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. We express our sincere sympathy to Tom’s family Noel, Mairead, Mary, Majella, Jacqui, Jill and Joyce; grandchildren Evelyn, Olivia, David, Derek, Matt, Robbie, Tommy and Leah; sisters Eileen and Mary; brothers Jim, Bernie, Sonny and Peter; extended family, other relatives and friends.

Months’ Mind Mass for Tom will be celebrated at 12 noon on Sunday, 31st January, in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PATRICK (Pad) KEYES Kilmore West, Tallow, Co. Waterford

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

PÁDRAIG KEATING Fahafeelagh, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford, and Galbally, Co. Tyrone Pádraig was born on 17th September, 1965, to Kitsey and Pat Keating, the youngest of four children. He was educated in the Convent School and Currabaha Boys School in Kilmacthomas before attending De La Salle College in Waterford City. He moved to Philadelphia in the early ’80s where he met the love of his life Mary Kelly from Galbally, Co. Tyrone. His mother’s words proved true, “he travelled a long way to get a girl, but he got a good one.” They married in St. John’s Church in Galbally in 1988. They lived and worked in Southampton for several years before moving back to Philadelphia together where they remained until October 2012.They then returned home to settle down in Galbally and celebrated their 27th Wedding Anniversary there last September, as well as Pádraig’s 50th birthday. Pádraig liked the simple pleasures in life. He loved to cook and every Christmas in Philadelphia he invited a large group of ex-Pats to join himself and Mary for Christmas dinner. He also enjoyed all kinds of sports – but only as a spectator! He would follow the local team wherever he lived from the Waterford hurlers to Southampton’s soccer team, the Philadelphia Eagles, to the footballers of Tyrone. Pádraig loved his three dogs Chloe, Molly and Cookie – although he insisted that he didn’t go “overboard” when talking about those dogs, but in reality he did! Another passion of his was cars and although he ended up in the ditch several times on this side of the Atlantic, he didn’t even get as much as one speeding ticket in all his years in the USA. He achieved a long-term dream when he bought his Harley Davidson motorbike in Philadelphia. Pádraig and Mary enjoyed many weekends taking long spins together and also joined in charity bike rides to raise money for the local children’s hospital in Philadelphia. Pádraig was looking forward to the Easter Commemorations celebrating the Centenary of 1916. He was very proud of his grandmother Molly Power and granduncles Pat and Tom Keating, as well as John Walsh, and the part they played in the War of Independence. Pádraig lived his life to the fullest. He had a big heart and a big smile on his face for everyone he met. Pádraig died at home in Galbally, Co. Tyrone, on 5th January, 2016. He lay in repose at his home on 6th and 7th January and his Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John’s Church, the Church in which he was married, on Friday, 8th January. His final resting place is in Galbally, Co. Tyrone, the place he chose to live and call home. He is predeceased by his father Pat and his brother Seán. He is sadly missed by his devoted wife Mary; his mother Kitsey; brother Liam; sister Mary; sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; as well as the extended Keating and Kelly families, and a wide circle of friends. “Ar dheis Dé a hanam dílis.” Month’s Mind Mass for Pádraig will be celebrated on Friday, 5th February, at 7.30 p.m. in Kilrossanty.

We record with sadness and regret the passing of Patrick (Pad) Keyes, Kilmore West, Tallow, Co. Waterford, loving son of the late Patrick and Christine (nee Prendergast), loving brother of the late Cornelius (Neil). Patrick (Pad) Keyes passed away peacefully at St. Patrick's Hospital, Waterford, on January 5th, 2016, following a long illness bravely borne. Pad was born in Tallow and his early education was completed at Tallow National School. At the age of 11 he emigrated to England with his late parents Paddy and Dina. He completed his education in London, going on to qualify as a Master Electrician. Pad was also a gifted musician playing accordion and guitar, going on to form his own band in the UK. Pad played lead guitar and the band enjoyed huge success on the club and cabaret circuit. The band also toured in Europe (mainly Germany) while also doing some recording. A little known fact about Pad is that he was also a highly qualified Mathematician, having studied through the Open University. Pad returned to his native Tallow some years ago and resided at his home in Kilmore West. He had a large circle of friends and neighbours there, who were very kind and caring as his health declined. Pad was a most unassuming gentle soul, who always had a friendly smile and never a bad word to say about anybody. He is survived by his sister Carmel (Murphy); his older brother Neil pre-deceased him some years ago. May he rest in peace. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Tallow, on Thursday evening, Rosary was recited by Rev. Fr. M. Melican, O.C.D., in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends. On Friday evening Rev. Fr. M. Melican, O.C.D., recited funeral prayers in the presence of loving family, relatives and friends before removal took place to the Immaculate Conception Church, Tallow. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday morning by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by grandnephew Mark Ariwss and niece Chrissie Keyes. Prayers of the Faithful were read by family relatives Rose Prendergast and Dermot White. Patrick’s cousins, the Prendergast extended family, provided the music, hymns and songs throughout the Funeral Mass which was indeed very special. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by cousins Angela Collender and Sharon Hession. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers, where Pad was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours MARY MOONEY and friends. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving sister Carmel Kilcolman, Old Parish Murphy; sister-in-law Sylv; nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, very kind neighbours and friends. Profound feelings of sadness and sympathy were evoked with the Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 6th passing of Mary Mooney on Friday, 15th January, at University February, 2016, in the Immaculate Conception Church, Tallow, Hospital Waterford. at 6.30 p.m. From an agricultural background, Mary was an accomplished (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & camogie player in her youth. Hardworking and diligent Mary was Tallow). blessed with a deep Christian faith. Not enjoying the best of good health in the recent past she was sadly predeceased by her dear sister Kathleen just a few short days before on Monday, 4th January. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Kathleen and Mary’s brother William, their relatives, neighbours and friends. Mary lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on CYRIL HEALY Sunday, 17th January, where many people came to pay their respects, Ballycoe, Dungarvan console the bereaved and bid farewell to a popular member of the local community. Prayers were recited by Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P., and later We record with sorrow and regret the passing of Cyril Healy on removal took place from the Kiely Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Wednesday, 20th January, peacefully, at Dungarvan Community Nativity Church, Old Parish. Hospital, surrounded by his family. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Mary’s life was offered by Fr. We express our deepest sympathy to his wife Maisie; children Kelly, P.P., on Monday morning, 18th January. Afterwards Mary was Jimmy, Cynthia (Youghal), Ursula (Clonmel), Michael and Tomás; laid to rest beside her sister Kathleen in the adjoining cemetery. May grandchildren, great-grandson, sister Ann Bridger; son-in-law Kevin; they now be reunited in their heavenly home. Ar dheis Dé go raibh daughters-in-law Ann, Mary and Niamh; niece Janine; relatives and a siad. wide circle of friends. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan). May Cyril rest in peace. Cyril lay in repose at the residence of Jimmy and Ann Healy, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, on Thursday evening, 21st January, and The Samaritans where the Rosary was recited in the presence of his family, relatives Beau Street, Waterford and many friends. Tel. (051) 872114. Removal took place on Friday morning, 22nd January, to St. 1850-60-90-90. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, for Requiem Mass on arrival. Lonely – Suicidal – Despairing? Afterwards Cyril was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Talk to us any time, any day in complete confidence Dé go raibh sé. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Phone – write – visit

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

MARGARET DEE Shanakill, Aglish 1935 – 2015 We record with sadness, the death on Christmas Day, December 25th, of Margaret Dee (nee Morrissey), peacefully, in the exceptional care of the staff of Youghal & District Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Margaret was born on the 1st September, 1935, and spent her young years in the Aglish area. She married Tossie Dee in August 1964 and they set up home in Shanakill with Margaret’s mother Nellie. They had six children, four daughters and two sons, and provided a happy home for their family. Margaret had a great love of country music, was an enthusiastic knitter, and loved all her family gatherings. Margaret suffered from ill health in the latter years of her life, but continued to strive to do everything that she could, and overcame her illness with great courage and positive outlook. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. Margaret’s remains were removed from Egan’s Funeral Home, Youghal, on Tuesday, 29th December, to St. Cronan’s Church, Clashmore, for Concelebrated Mass, with main celebrant, family friend Canon Billy Meehan, P.P. In attendance were Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan, D.D.; Bishop William Lee, D.D.; Canon William Ryan, P.P.; Fr. Gerard O’Connor, P.P.; Fr. John Harris, C.C.; Fr. Milo Guiry, P.P.; Fr. Paul Waldron, A.D.M.; Fr. Brian Power, P.P.; Fr. Conor Kelly, P.P.; Fr. Liam Power, P.P.; Fr. Andrew Carville, P.P.; Fr. Frank Lloyd, P.E.; Fr. Pat Hayes, P.E., and Fr. Pat Fitzgerald, P.E. Lessons were read by her daughters Christine and Janice. In his homily, Fr. Billy recalled the many events of Margaret’s life, and her great devotion to her faith. Prayers of the Faithful were read by her grandchildren Ellie, Peter, David,Tom and Mark. Offertory Gifts of bread and wine were brought forward to the Altar by her grandchildren Jack, Billy, Thomas and Katie. Beautiful music was provided by her son-in-law Liam Dalton, Paddy O’Brien and Dave Rea. Margaret was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband Tossie and family Mary, Christine (Dalton), Janice (Buckley), Mike, Paula (Hogan) and Ollie; grandchildren Jack Walsh, Peter and David Buckley,Tom and Mark Dalton, Sean and Cathal Hogan, Billy, Ellie, Thomas and Katie Dee; sons-in-law Liam, Mike and Barry, and daughters-in-law Mary and Sharon; cousins, wonderful neighbours, relatives and many friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated for Margaret in Piltown Church, Kinsalebeg, on Saturday, 6th February, at 6.30 p.m. (Funeral arrangement were by Egan’s Funeral Home,Youghal).

NOREEN WALSH 52 Congress Villas, Dungarvan 26th November, 2015 Nonie Walsh was born at 52 Congress Villas in 1935. She was the eighth child of fourteen of Nicholas and Molly Walsh. She subsequently met and married Mick Sheehan from Ballykerogue, Stradbally, and in 1955 they moved to live and work in London, raising three daughters Terry, Helen and Michele. During her time in England, Nonie maintained strong links with her family and friends locally and travelled home every year during the Summer months. Nonie was an enlightened and well read woman and had a keen interest in sport, mainly athletics, tennis and football and always looked forward to meeting and socialising with her friends and family. In later life Nonie enjoyed travelling with Mick abroad in Europe and America, but was always available to her family and was present for the births and early care of all five of her grandchildren, born between 1978 and 1992 in Ireland, England and Holland. She retired from full-time work in 1995 from her job in the City of London business area where she worked for a vending service. Mick passed away in London in 1996 and after bringing him home to rest in Dungarvan, Nonie finally returned to live in her family home in Congress Villas in 1997 with her daughter Michele. During her later years Nonie enjoyed her weekly activities and trips away with the Active Retirement Association in Dungarvan and was a voluntary worker for the Irish Wheelchair Association Shop for some years. Sadly Nonie passed away on 26th November last whilst on holiday in Killarney with her friends from the Active Retirement Group and is survived by her three daughters Terry, Helen and Michele and sonsin-law Johnny and Ton; her five grandchildren Helen, Michael, Joey, Patrick and Rebecca and also two great grandchildren Daisy and Ted; her brothers Nicky and Henry and sisters Rita and Bernie. Nonie will be sadly missed by all her family, friends, neighbours and all those she came into contact with on a daily basis in her life. Reposing at Drohan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday, 1st December, 2015. Funeral Mass took place in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, on Wednesday, 2nd December, 2015, celebrated by Fr. Harris in the presence of a large crowd. Followed by private cremation afterwards. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY ANTHONY HAYES Garranbane, Dungarvan With feelings of great sadness and regret we record the passing of Anthony Hayes, Garranbane, and formerly of The Pike and Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, which sad event occurred peacefully on 27th December, 2015, at St. Vincent’s Unit in Dungarvan Community Hospital surrounded by his loving wife Gertie and family. Predeceased by his three children Joan, Tony and Emer and late sister Mary. Anthony was born on 18th January, 1934, to the late Nicholas and Mary, he was the eldest of five children. Anthony attended Ballinacourty and Garranbane National School. Anthony stayed at home on the family farm. He married Gertie on 4th February, 1959, and together they had eleven children. They purchased The Pike pub in 1963 and ran a very lucrative business, until he retired in March 1987 and went to live nearby in Garranbane. He was a keen GAA player and supporter of his club and county. He played for Waterford in minor football and hurling in 1952. Anthony played in the County Senior Hurling Final in 1957. He also played football and hurling with Ballinacourty/Abbeyside and later played hurling and football with Kilgobinet. His sons and grandchildren played with Kilrossanty and Anthony was a great follower and loved to be heard at every game he attended. His other love was playing cards and tug-of-war and he looked forward to going to Listowel with the lads for the craic and the races. The regular trip to Limerick consisted of selling Ballinacourty potatoes and vegetables on a Saturday where no one escaped lending a hand. In recent years Anthony had not enjoyed the best of health and he had battled his most recent illness with courage and dignity. During the last six months he was provided with excellent care from all the staff in St.Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Anthony’s remains were removed to Drohan’s Funeral Home. On Monday evening a large amount of people came to offer their sympathies to the family. The Rosary was recited by Fr. Geoghegan, P.P., assisted by Fr. Collender, O.S.A. Later Anthony’s remains were removed to his home in Garranbane where the family kept vigil with him. Anthony took his last trip from Garranbane to Ballinroad as his remains were removed on Tuesday morning for 11 o’clock Mass in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Anthony’s life was celebrated by Fr. Geoghegan, P.P., assisted by Fr. Crowley, P.P.; Fr. Condon, P.P.; Fr. Enright, P.E., and Fr. Kiely, P.E. Symbols and Offertory Gifts representing Anthony’s life were presented to the Altar by daughters Deirdre and Caroline and grandchildren Aaron, Dean, Ian, Jack, James, Kate, Caitlin, Paddy and Rian and were narrated by daughter Ann Power. Readings were recited by daughter Mary Hennebry and granddaughter Grainne Hayes. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by grandchildren Kate, Saoirse, Stephen, Aoife, Dearbhla, Ben and Nathan. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Gertie; sons Nicky, Pat and Paul; daughters Mary, Geraldine, Deirdre, Ann and Caroline; sons-in-law John Hennebry, Ger Beresford, Padraigh Campbell, Pat Power and John O’Donnell; daughters-in-law Eliza and Angela; twenty grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, brothers John and Jim; sister Dolores Power; relatives, neighbours and friends. Anthony’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Sunday, 7th February, in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, at 10.00 a.m. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

KATHLEEN WALSH (nee McGrath) Barranashinane, Ballymacarbry, and formerly of Mountaincastle, Modeligo With deep sadness and profound feelings of regret we write on the passing of Kathleen Walsh which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 19th January, at South Tipperary General Hospital, Clonmel. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband Larry in July 2010 and is sadly missed by her beloved family. We express our sincere sympathy to Kathleen’s sons Tom and Pat; daughters Helena and Nóirín; daughters-in-law Patricia and Claire; sons-in-law David Burke and Ray Kelly; grandchildren, sister Biddy Lonergan; brothers-in-law John Lonergan, John, Paddy, Martin and Benny Walsh; sisters-in-law Kitty Burke and Nora Fitzpatrick; nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Kathleen lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, where the Rosary was recited by Fr. G. Desmond, P.P., on Wednesday evening, 20th January. Removal took place on Thursday evening, 21st January, to St. Laurence’s Church, Fourmilewater, accompanied by a vast concourse of mourners. Requiem Mass was celebrated in thanksgiving for Kathleen’s life on Friday, 22nd January, and afterwards Kathleen was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Suaimhneas síoraí i measc laochra na hÉireann go raibh aici. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

51 EAMONN McCARTHY Springfield, Dungarvan It is with feelings of great sadness and regret that we record the passing of Eamonn McCarthy, Springfield, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred on Thursday, 7th January, 2016, following a short illness while being cared for by the wonderful and attentive staff at St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital, and surrounded by his loving family. Eamonn was born on the 14th December, 1936, to Jimmy and Chris in St. Bridget’s Terrace, Dungarvan. He was the eldest of five children and completed his formal education at the CBS Dungarvan. Eamonn was never happier than in his home town of Dungarvan and after two brief spells in England to seek employment he returned to Dungarvan and took up employment in The Creamery. It was here that he worked until his retirement in 1996 and where he built a huge circle of friends that remained loyal to him for the rest of his life. Eamonn married Kit in November 1972 and they settled in Springfield where they raised their two sons Aidan and Sean in that wonderful community surrounded by fantastic neighbours. Eamonn was a keen lover of all sorts of music and was always appreciative of good musicians of every genre. He would also like to sing a song himself, if the occasion arose. Without a doubt Eamonn’s greatest passion in life was sports of all types but in particular GAA and he was an avid follower of the trials and tribulations of both the Dungarvan and Waterford teams in both codes. He would travel the length and breadth of the country for a good GAA match and often did so as part of the oft spoken about Creamery outings. Eamonn played for many years, both for Dungarvan in hurling and football and for Waterford in football, but never succeeded in winning any honours with either team. He did have one distinction, however, that he was very proud of and that is at the tender age of 19 he was on the Waterford football panel that beat Kerry for the one and only time in the football championship on 2nd June, 1957, on a scoreline of 2-5 to 0-10 at Walsh Park with fellow club man Tom Cunningham providing the winning score.This win bought with it many celebrations and nights out but a highlight for Eamonn was being presented with a trophy by Mícheál Ó Muirchearthaigh to commemorate the event. May Eamonn rest in peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. Eamonn lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on 7th January. Fr. Pat McCarthy led family and friends in the recitation of funeral prayers. Removal took place on Friday evening, 8th January, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. The cortege was led by a Guard of Honour from Dungarvan GAA Club while Eamonn’s casket was draped with the club colours. On Saturday morning Funeral Mass was con-celebrated by Fr. Pat McCarthy, Fr. John Harris, Fr. Matt Cooney, Fr. Connie Kelleher, Fr. Michael Enright, Fr. Jim Curran and Fr. O’Brien. At the beginning of Mass Eamonn’s grandchildren brought symbols of his life to the Altar. Hannah brought a picture of Eamonn’s family showing Eamonn’s love of his family and Paddy brought the trophy Eamonn had been presented by Mícheál Ó Muirchearthaigh symbolising his passion for sport. The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the large congregation by Eamonn’s daughters-in-law Sandra and Michelle. The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Orla (niece), Ann (niece), Fionnuala (niece), Seamus (nephew) and Hannah (grand-daughter). Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented at the Altar by Eamonn’s sister Mary and sister-in-law Joan.Throughout the Mass some of Eamonn’s favourite Marian hymns were beautifully sung by Sean O’Donnell including ‘The Flower of the May,’ ‘Hail Queen of Heaven’ and ‘The Bells of the Angelus.’ Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Dungarvan. Fr. Pat McCarthy imparted the graveside blessing and led the Rite of Committal while Fr. Harris, C.C., led all present in a decade of the Rosary. Eamonn was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Kit; sons Aidan and Sean; sisters Mary, Catherine and Margaret; daughters-in-law Sandra and Michelle; grandchildren Hannah, Paddy, Niamh, Conor and Tommy; relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PEGGY O’BRIEN Ballinacourty, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of Peggy O’Brien which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 20th January, 2016. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Touraneena. Funeral Mass took place on arrival at 11.00 a.m. and burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband P. J.; sisters Mary Cliffe and Eileen Grant; brothers Paddy, Sonny and Mickey, and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 8 January, 2016

FARMING

Round-up … Minister Coveney must deliver on his early February payment deadline

IFA meets with Glanbia and GII: Henry Corbally, Chairman Glanbia; Sean O’Leary, IFA National Dairy Chairman, and Jim Bergin, CEO GII.

Farmers should resist attempts by factories to talk down beef prices IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said the factories are attempting to erode confidence in the beef trade by threatening price and weight cuts to try and force out scarce supplies of cattle. He said the reality is cattle supplies are very tight and our main export market in the UK is very strong, despite the changes to sterling. "Across the weekend agents are cold calling on farmers looking for cattle and offering a base of €3.95/kg for steers and €4.05/kg for heifers." Henry Burns was very critical of commentators

jumping on the factory bandwagon to talk down the beef trade and erode farmer confidence for 2016. He said the way the figures around the extra numbers for 2016 have been used and abused is incredible. “The reality is 50,000 to 70,000 additional cattle have been forecast. These extra numbers are exaggerated as carcase weights will revert to 2014 levels or 5kgs less than 2015 levels, which amounts to a reduction equivalent to 20,000 head. In addition supplies this spring and summer will be tighter than last year with any increase only coming in

the last quarter. Numbers were forecasted to be tighter pre-Christmas and this scarcity may still transpire.” Henry Burns also said there is a good possibility that the live export trade to Libya or Egypt will resume and this will also reduce numbers. He said IFA is working hard on this. The IFA Livestock leader called on Minister Coveney to stand up to the factories and insist that they operate the QPS properly without any weight cuts. In addition, he called on the Minister to be much more pro-active on live exports in

order to tackle the lack of competition in the beef trade. Henry Burns also called on the Minister to make a submission to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission on the ABP investment in Slaney and ICM and outline his views and those of the government on the lack of competition in the meat processing and rendering sectors. He said IFA lobbied 60 TDS and Senators on the issue recently in Dublin and the majority said they were very concerned or opposed to the deal.

IFA reports stronger lamb market IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey said the lamb trade continues to strengthen, with factories generally paying €5.30 to €5.40/kg and top prices of €5.50/kg paid this week (22/1/16) for top quality lambs. In general, he said the factories are offering 20c/kg over quoted prices.

He encouraged farmers to bargain hard and get full value for their stock. He said ewes are making up to €3.20/kg. John Lynskey said quality lambs are very scarce and commanding a premium. He said most deals are up to carcase

weights of 23kgs and more are being negotiated at 23.5kgs. John Lynskey said Bord Bia is forecasting that hogget numbers will be similar to last year’s levels. In addition he said Bord Bia has pointed out that there are 1.7m fewer lambs born in New Zealand for this season.

Supports for sheep sector needed ON supports for the sheep sector John Lynskey said IFA is very strong on the need for increased targeted direct payments of €20 per ewe. He said IFA lobbied TDs and senators recently on this and support was very strong across all parties.John Lynskey said IFA has made progress in securing TAMS

grant aid for sheep farmers to be extended to cover fencing and also in securing additional payments under the Knowledge Transfer programme for farmers with joint enterprises such as cattle and sheep. Under the Rural Development Plan amendments gone to Brussels, mixed enterprise farmers

will receive up to €1,125 in payments if they join up two Knowledge Transfer groups. In addition, John Lynskey said, as part of the IFA General Election Submission, launched recently, IFA is seeking an increase in ANC payments for sheep farmers.

IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary has called on the Minister of Agriculture Simon Coveney to insist that the Department of Agriculture meets the early February deadline he has set to pay out all remaining Basic Payment, National Reserve, Young Farmer and ANC payments. He said these payments should have been made last year, but the Minister has set a new deadline of early February and there can be no excuses for any failure to meet this. Tim O’Leary said, “With the next Charter of Rights meeting due on 29th January next, IFA is insisting that there is real progress made over the next two weeks as the delays in payments have led to significant cash flow difficulties on some farms. The promise from the Minister that there will be two payment runs per week must be delivered, together with all payments being cleared by early February”. The IFA Deputy President also said there must be National Reserve and Young Farmers schemes for 2016 and added that discussions on this must commence soon. Mr O’Leary welcomed the proposal from Commissioner Hogan in Brussels on simplification allowing for preventive preliminary cross checks on area aid applications, simplification of the system of administrative penalties and a yellow card system for first offenders with reduced penalties.

Minister must recall Dairy forum to plot supportive strategy through difficult months IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary has welcomed the continued support for farmers by co-ops, which saw them hold the December milk price, and saw LacPatrick pass on a 1c/l top-up on December milk. Mr O’Leary stressed that co-ops’ support of milk prices, together the support of other stakeholders, would clearly continue to be needed in 2016, and called on Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to recall the Dairy Forum in light of a longer-thanexpected difficult market. “This week’s GDT auction’s modest 1.4% price fall confirms that the current low market returns are proving to be longer lived than expected, and the 2016 recovery has some way to go. It is important that all Irish stakeholders would come together to co-ordinate a supportive strategy to guide and help dairy farmers over the coming months, while markets rebalance,” Mr. O’Leary

said. “Minister Simon Coveney must urgently reconvene the Dairy Forum to bring together all stakeholders, especially co-ops, banks and Teagasc, to develop a joint strategy to allow farmers to keep their businesses afloat through the first half of 2016,” Mr. O’Leary said. “General Election candidates from all parties canvassing for rural votes will hear clearly from farmers that delivering a higher intervention safety net in Brussels, and a set of EU policies that can genuinely help farmers manage the impact of volatile incomes will be essential to the sector’s long term sustainability,” he said.

IFA welcomes progress by Commissioner Hogan on simplification IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary has welcomed the new proposals from Commissioner Hogan on simplification allowing for preventive preliminary cross checks on area aid applications, simplification of the system of administrative penalties and a yellow card system for first offenders with reduced penalties. Tim O’Leary said this work by Commissioner Hogan on simplification is positive and going in the right direction. He said it will reduce penalties and the unnecessary stress burden on farmers. Simplification and reducing penalties was one of the very first issues IFA raised with Phil Hogan when he became EU Agriculture Commissioner The IFA Deputy President said under the preliminary checks of aid applications the Department of Agriculture will be able to identify problems with applications so that, during a period of up to 35 days after the final date of submission, farmers will be allowed to make corrections to their aid applications without any penalties. He said it is very important that the Department of Agriculture provides this service to farmers this year as it would undoubtedly reduce errors and penalties. Commissioner Hogan has also announced that he will introduce a simplified system of administrative penalties for 2016 for direct payment schemes. He said the current system calculates penalties, which can result in fines of more than double that which is over declared. This will be replaced with a simple penalty of 1.5 times the area over declared. Small over-declarations that are up to 3% of the area declared or 2 hectares will not be penalised. Tim O’Leary said Commissioner Hogan has also announced a yellow card system for first offenders, where the over declaration is minor (below 10% of the area declared) with a reduced penalty of 50%. The Commissioner pointed out these farmers will be subject to an on the spot inspection the following year.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

FARMING

Waterford agri professionals, Dr. Tony Woodcock and Dr. Siobhan Walsh, Waterford Institute of Technology, Neil Keane, ASA President, Eoghan Drea, IFAC, Dungarvan at the ASA "Building Stronger Agri Networks" forum.

Farm forum recommends development of stronger working relationships in the regions Agricultural Science Association (ASA) event discusses benefits of information sharing among those working closely with farmers . . . MORE than 50 agri-professionals and farmers from the Midlands & SouthEast region gathered on Friday morning in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny to explore the benefits of developing stronger working relationships in order to offer an enhanced professional service for farmers. Attendees at the event, organised by the Agricultural Science Association (ASA), heard that increasing fragmentation in the industry means that agri-professionals often work in isolation. The event highlighted the benefits of better information sharing and networking across the various disciplines of service provision while exploring models for enhancing knowledge exchange. Vet, 2014 Nuffield Scholar and ASA Member, Finola McCoy who recently published a report* on the topic offered recommendations on the benefits of improved cross-professional networks. “As part of the management of their business, farmers currently engage with many varied service providers - such as vets, nutritionists, Teagasc advisors, bank managers, farm organisations, farm consultants, sales representatives etc. - yet these agricultural service providers rarely engage with, or even know each other. As farming systems evolve and business decisions change, so too will the

demand for an even broader range of skillsets. Service providers will need to either upskill in new areas, or have connections and work with experts from other fields in order to provide a comprehensive service to their farmers”, she said. While acknowledging that barriers such as time, opportunity and competition exist, the key recommendation from the event was that the industry take advantage of existing ‘honest brokers’ such as the Agricultural Science Association (ASA) and Animal Health Ireland who already build networks and could allow for better information exchange between farm service providers. Neil Keane, ASA President said “We are delighted to have the opportunity to facilitate today’s discussion which explored the ways in which agricultural service providers can ultimately improve the service offered to farmers. The sharing of information about the latest scientific developments and research is crucial in ensuring that agricultural professionals are continually developing and adding to their knowledge base in order to lead the Irish agri industry into the future”. Dr. Monica Gorman, ASA Council Member and Lecturer in Agricultural Extension and Innovation in UCD who hosted the panel discussion said “Farm families who are well linked

into networks of knowledge and information are much better able to deal the challenges and opportunities that face farming today. The agri-professionals who provide knowledge and information to farmers likewise need to be well linked and talking to each other so that they keep their eye on the big picture and collaborate for the greater good of Irish agriculture.” ASA Member and Teagasc Dairy Advisor Richard O’Brien, said, "At the end of the day, if farm service providers have some common ground and a common objective, then it's always better to work together. From a Teagasc perspective, we have access to the most up-to-date research and if we can share that with others working with farmers, we are all supporting a common message. An example of this in practice is that we work closely with local bank managers, as part of a joint programme with Glanbia, and this sharing of information and expertise helps farmers to make better decisions.” Other panellists included Mark Rochford, Dairy Farmer in family partnership, Nuffield Scholar 2013 and Member of Damer discussion group.and Heather Peppard, Nutritionist, Brett Brothers Ltd, both ASA Members.

Waterford Macra na Feirme By Mark Hayes

WHILE last Saturday night was not to be Kinsalebeg Macra's night it is worth noting that the effort put in by the club for this year’s capers semi-finals was there for all to see and capitulated the audience leaving them sitting on the edge of their seats and laughing throughout a huge congratulations is extended to the club as I can personally vouch for the entertainment factor of this act.

Waterford Macra is honoured to be represented at national level by such a talented bunch, I would like to take this opportunity to thank Kinsalebeg for representing us and wish them every success in the future. Waterford Macra is to host the second round of the national senior debating this Saturday, January 30th in Lawlor’s Hotel at 7.30 p.m. we would like to wish both Dungarvan Macra and Kilmacthomas Macra every success and we urge as many to attend this event as support is always wel-

come and much appreciated. Waterford Macra will also be holding a cinema night on the following Sunday, January 31st all are welcome so please feel free to attend. Finally for those interested in taking part in the county round of the club question time please note that this competition will be hosted by Kinsalebeg Macra on February 19th at 8.00 p.m. venue will be announced in the coming weeks so there’s no excuses there’s plenty of time to get your teams in.

(5-2)

NORRIS BROS. LTD. STRADBALLY, CO. WATERFORD Tel. (051) 292215 / 291222

FA R M & I N D U S T R I A L BU I L D I N G S • • • • • •

Fully Tax Compliant Company Fully Insured REA Compliant Health & Safety Compliant With over 30 years experience Using only the best quality materials • Satisfaction Guaranteed www.norrisbrothers.eu Tel. (051) 292215 / 291222

Dungarvan Mart Report SAMPLE PRICES DRY COWS 1 Montbelliarde 765 kgs. made €1,185. 1 Fr. 705 kgs. made €1,025. 1 Fr. 715 kgs. made €985. BULLOCKS 6 Lim. Blks 533 kgs. made €1,170. 3 A.A. Blks 513 kgs. made €1,030. 5 A.A. Blks 516 kgs. made €1,015. HEIFERS 1 Charolais 585 kgs. made €1,130.

2 Herefords 512 kgs. made €1,040. 6 A.A. 480 kgs. made €960. WANTED FOR CLIENTS Quality In-Calf Friesian Heifers wanted with all vaccinations. Calving end February. A.A. and Hereford Bullocks and Heifers 450-500 kgs. Also Continental Bullocks and Heifers over 500 kgs. All enquiries to Dungarvan Mart 058 41611.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I will be losing 6 ha of rented land this year. This will now leave me with a surplus of 6 BPS entitlements which are worth the bones of €2,400 to me annually. Is it still possible to stack these entitlements where land has been lost for reasons beyond one’s control? Can you please advise? Answer: There is no facility for stacking under the Basic Payment Scheme. This basically leaves you with three choices. Firstly, you could rent in a similar 6ha of land and use this to draw down the entitlements. Secondly, you could lease out your entitlements to someone with surplus land or thirdly, you could sell the surplus entitlements on the open market. Selling entitlements without land is a bit tricky this year as there is a 50% clawback to fund the National Reserve and to discourage beneficiaries of the National Reserve from selling their windfall. It is expected that this clawback will be reduced to 30% in 2017 so you might be

better advised to lease out your surplus entitlements for this year. This will avoid clawback and it will give you a chance to keep your options open as you might come into more rented land by this time next year. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Make farm safety your priority for 2016. Put a Farm Safety Action Plan in place. For assistance, contact Terence on 087-2430067.

FA R M E R S ! HAVE YOUR FARMING QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT

TERENCE MORRISSEY Send your queries to: Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan,Co. Waterford, or to Morrissey & Associates, Mweelnahorna, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Teagasc

The Herdwatch Team with Enterprise Ireland at the UK LAMMA Show who brought home an Innovation Merit Certificate. Pictured left to right: James Creevy, Herdwatch; Kevin Mooney, Enterprise Ireland and Helen Mulqueen, Herdwatch.

Irish Farming App recognised at UK’s Largest Show HERDWATCH has received an Innovation Merit Certificate at their first ever UK and LAMMA Show appearance, which is the UK’s Largest Agricultural and Machinery show. James Greevy, who represented Herdwatch at the show with Helen Mulqueen said: “It’s always nice to be recognised, especially at a prestigious event like LAMMA, but above all we have received amazing feedback from British farmers and we are looking forward to bringing Herdwatch technol-

ogy to UK farms before the Summer.” Fabien Peyaud, co-founder of Herdwatch added: “It is a proud moment to be recognised in our first UK appearance, and I would like to thank the LAMMA Show organisers for choosing Herdwatch as a Merit Certificate recipient, against very tough competition. I would also like to thank Enterprise Ireland, and in particular Kevin Mooney, Denis Duggan and Michael Brougham for their amazing support of Herdwatch but also of Irish

Ag-tech in general.” Herdwatch is a Farming App by FRS Farm Relief Services which saves Dairy, Suckler and Beef farmers hours on paperwork and Bord Bia compliance, by simply using their smartphone, tablet or computer, for less than €2 a week. Farmers interested in finding out more can visit www.herdwatch.ie, where a free trial is currently available, or contact their local FRS (Farm Relief Services) co-op (list on www.frsnetwork.ie).

Combating Milk Price Volatility ‘COMBATING Volatility through Our Competitive Advantage’ was the theme of a Dairy Seminar held in Boherbue in North Cork on Monday, 18th January, 2016. The event was organised by the Teagasc Cork East advisory region. Dairy farmers were urged to apply lime to correct low soil Ph. Speaking at the seminar Dr David Wall, Teagasc Soil researcher, highlighted the importance of soil sampling and using this information. He said:” To achieve maximum grass growth, soil Ph should be over 6.3, even in high rainfall

areas. Soil tests from dairy farms show that over 63% have a soil Ph less than 6.3 which is less than optimum for grass growth. Getting soil Ph right is the most important factor to maximise fertiliser usage and grass production.” Diarmuid Donnellan, AIB Agri Adviser, showed that we are in a cyclical, volatile, world milk price market, with the average milk price over the last 5 years being 34.7 cent/litre and the 10 year average being 32 cent/litre. In his experience the farmers who are better able to manage this volatility

have a simple farming system, strong financial selfawareness, are good people managers/networkers and make timely decisions. He demonstrated the concept of Break Even Price. Add your farm costs, personal drawings, loan repayments and taxes and divide by total milk production. He said that this exercise should be completed on all farms immediately. With low milk price, dairy farmers must be focused on grass production and utilisation. That was the clear message from John Maher, Teagasc Dairy Specialist. He said: “Farmers this spring

need an early grazing, slurry and fertilizer plan to grow adequate grass. Even if there is enough grass now for cows to be out full time, fertilizer should still be applied at normal rates to ensure adequate grass growth for the next rotation and into the early summer.” Organisers of the event, Teagasc B&T Dairy advisers, Noreen O’Rahilly and James Fleming urged all farmers to focus on the take home messages from the seminar; Get soil fertility right, maximise grass growth and utilisation and increase your financial knowledge of your business.

CAP simplification does not go far enough - Ní Riada MEP ALTHOUGH welcoming the CAP simplification Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada has said it does not go far enough for our farmers. Speaking recently, Ms Ní Riada said, “In Ireland in 2014, 10,000 farmers were hit with penalties such that €3.3m was deducted from Single Farm Payments and €1.1m from Disadvantage Area Scheme payments. “Our farming industry cannot afford penalties like this and although the simplification measures announced for the first half of 2016 were primarily related to penalty systems in place, including

the “yellow card” system for first offenders, it does not go far enough. “Given that farmers are and will be under severe pressure as a result of storm damages, anything to alleviate these tough times for them has to be welcomed but the new simplification proposals do not take this into account. “Simplification and subsidiarity must go hand in hand here to take into account the fact that each of the 28 EU Member States has very different agricultural sectors. “However, a number of positives from the simplification proposals

include a reduction of inspections, which is a welcome development. The prior system was causing undue stress and fear on farmers, but under the new proposed system, farmers will only be subject to an inspection after having received a “yellow-card” as a first time offender. “So whilst aspects of the measures are welcome, more changes like this are required to ensure the protection of one of our most important industries and I call on Commissioner Hogan to accomplish this.”

CALF REARING A very successful calf rearing event was held last week on the Casey farm, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford organised by Teagasc, AHI, Glanbia and Volac. I will summarise the main issues discussed as a refresher for all farmers beginning the calving season. 1-2-3 of Colostrum Management Getting the right amount of colostrum into calves as early as possible is the secret to good calf management. Calves that get enough colostrum are less likely to get sick and will thrive better. Use milk from the: • 1st milking to feed calves within • 2 hours of birth with • 3 litres of clean safe milk. Why is it important? Colostrum (“biestings”) is the first milk that the cow produces. It is richer than normal milk in many respects, but especially in its content of immunoglobulins (antibodies). These antibodies are proteins that are built by the immune system to prevent infectious diseases. The quality of colostrum is defined by the concentration of antibodies which varies between cows. Beef cows and lower yielding mature dairy cows generally have richer quality colostrum. The second and subsequent milkings of a dairy cow contain less antibodies and should not be considered colostrum but as transition milk. Transition milk is milk that is not saleable from the first eight milkings. Milk Feeding Good nutrition is fundamental to animal health, welfare and productivity. Traditional milk feeding systems for dairy calves have been based on daily feeding rates of 8 to 10% of body weight (4 litres/day). These ‘restricted’ feeding systems were intended to encourage the calf to eat a greater quantity of concentrate feed from an earlier age however they seriously limit growth potential as they only allow 20-30% of biologically normal growth and are detrimental to calf health and welfare. A higher plane of nutrition facilitates physiologically appropriate growth rates, better immune function, and lower incidences of disease and mortality. In a recent Moorepark experiment calves were fed 4 litres (10% of birth bodyweight) or 6 litres (15% of birth bodyweight) of milk. Calves fed 4 litres of milk were lighter at five weeks of age than those fed 6 litres. At five weeks of age the reticulorumen is still underdeveloped and calves fed a restricted quantity of milk are not capable of increasing intake of starter concentrate and forage to a degree that they can fully compensate for the lower supply of energy from milk. Feeding calves a greater volume of milk tends to reduce the number of days taken to reach a target weaning weight. Furthermore, there was no difference in incidences of diarrhoea between calves fed 4 litres or 6 litres of milk.Weaning calves earlier is desirable from the farmer’s point of view as this saves labour, time and feed costs. Once a day milk feeding and early turnout- what effect on calf performance: Calf feeding methods can influence labour input and calf performance. At Moorepark, female calves were assigned to 3 cold milk feeding treatments. Whole milk was fed to calves once daily (OD) or twice daily (TD) and calves remained indoors for the first 80 days, and a third group were fed milk once daily and were put outdoors at day 38 (ODO).There were no differences in liveweight (LW) or average daily gain between calves fed milk twice a day or once day at day 80 or 410. Calf LW at day 80 was 86, 89 and 85 kg and at day 410 was 304, 309 and 316 kg for OD, TD and ODO, respectively. Similar calf performances in subsequent trials were observed when calves were fed milk replacer as opposed to whole milk.To comply with EU regulations with regard to feeding calves twice daily, calves need to be consuming an alternative feed before introducing once daily milk feeding, ideally at 3 weeks of age. Labour Preparation in advance of calving will ease workload during calf rearing. Cleaning calf sheds, bedding in place and nearby, calf health supplies purchased in advance and having a system to record and register births can all be prepared in advance. Excessive calf and milk movement will result in inefficiency during this busy period. Efficient farms have a maximum of two calf movements within yards, from calving area to nursery area, and from nursery to calf rearing shed. The next move is to grass. Redesigning calf sheds may be required to minimise excessive calf movement. In discussion group analysis, 61% of farmers were manually moving milk from the dairy to the calf house.There are labour saving options, which include pumping milk, motorised trolleys and trolley/quad. Looking after yourself and others working on the farm: The next three months will be an extremely busy time on dairy farms. Make sure to look after yourself and those working on your farm during this busy time. Eat well – plenty of fruit and vegetables – and drink plenty of water. Try to ensure that you get a good night’s sleep as rest is important to ‘recharge the batteries’. Make time to keep in touch with other farmers and friends.Taking time to do something different, even for a short time, can help to re-energise you. Focus on the things which you can control and do something about and try to accept that there are certain things that you cannot change.Where possible, share the workload. Other family members may be able to help. Have you considered getting some additional outside help during the busiest period? Caring for yourself is the most important thing that you can do, but can often be overlooked. Above all, if you find yourself becoming overwhelmed, talk to somebody else about your troubles. They will help you to find a solution to your troubles. There are plenty of individuals who can help. Finally, the risk of farm accidents increases at this time. Plan ahead to try to reduce the chances of accidents occurring.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

55 • • • • • • • •

Cow Fertility Copper Cobalt Transright Super Ringwormer Twin Flock Selco/V Muscleright Nutritional Iodine

SPECIALISTS IN CATTLE & SHEEP MINERAL & VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES

JAMES DALTON 087-8300770 East Cork/Waterford Rep.

Website: www.natural-nutrition.eu (1-4)

BALLINAMULT AREA c.19.44 Acres Roadside Land To Lease for 5–7 Years

Pictured at the launch of Macra's land mobility annual report were Sean Finan, National President Macra, Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney, Michael McBennett, FBD Trust, Martin Keane, Glanbia Vice Chairman and Austin Finn, Land Mobility Service Programme Manager. [Finbarr O'Rourke]

• Prime quality roadside lands • In permanent pasture, well fenced • Independent water and electricity supply • Inspection of this self-contained unit recommended

DUNGARVAN/STRADBALLY AREA c.70 Acres Prime Roadside Lands

Minister Coveney launches Land Mobility Service Annual Report THE 2015 Annual Report of the Land Mobility Service recently in Buswells Hotel by Minister Simon Coveney. The Service, established to facilitate land mobility, has now completed its second full year of activity, based in three pilot areas it has amassed 360 clients and delivered 138 arrangements to date. The Service was established by Macra na Feirme with the financial support of FBD Trust, Aurivo, Dairygold and Glanbia. Martin Keane, Glanbia Vice Chairman, attended the launch. The provision of core funding by FBD Trust has been the single most important factor in getting this service off the ground. In addition the logistical and financial support of the three pilot area co-ops together with support from

the farming community, Teagasc, the Irish Farmers Journal, and the Department of Agriculture have been key to the success of the Service. The Service has demonstrated that with dedicated independent expertise farmers can be facilitated to enter into new collaborative arrangements leading to a better return for both the farmer and the landowner. The Service has three key functions: 1. To create awareness and provide information 2. To deliver arrangements 3. To support existing arrangements The Service proved its effectiveness in three pilot areas and is now going nationwide. The location of arrangements delivered shows that where support was most

To Lease for 5–7 Years • All in permanent pasture, in one or two divisions • Watering facilities available, if required • Well fenced with water supply in each division

DUNGARVAN AREA c.60 Acres Roadside Lands To Lease for 5–7 Years • All in permanent pasture, in one or two divisions • South facing, well fenced with water in each section • Good sized paddocks • Handling facilities available For Maps and Further Details, Contact the Auctioneers.

HARTY & CO. Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

available the level of delivery was highest. Long leases have proven to be the most popular arrangement but the spread of other arrangement types highlights the need for a

range of effective options. Programme Manager Austin Finn commented that the Service is making a real difference at farm level helping people find solutions in dealing with a

Arrangements Facilitated by County

range of difficulties. He added that the independent expert nature of the Service together with its ability to provide correct and relevant information has been very important for farmers and land owners. The Service has proven its need and benefit, and demonstrated that its presence facilitates the delivery of sustainable progressive farming arrangements. In response to demand the Service has moved towards national delivery including the employment of an additional facilitator and the establishment of a national facility to match people to opportunities. The Annual Report and other information can be viewed at www.landmobility.ie If you would like a copy of the report or would like to avail of the Services expertise simply e mail info@landmobility.ie

Call us today on

086 8069338 or visit our website www.dairytech.ie

058-41377 info@hartyauctioneers.com

– Milking Technology – Automatic Scrapers – Cow Cubicle Matting – Domestic & Industrial Power Washers and much more …

CORBETT CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD.

CATTLE SLATS 1

Available from 7’6” to 12’6” – 7 /4” deep 14’6” – 9” deep – 16’6” – 10” deep

GRANT APPROVED

SCRAPER SLATS, BEAMS, MANHOLES, PIG SLATS ALL @ KEEN PRICES ■ For all Slat Rubber enqiries call Paul Dennehy – 087 9036483 ■ We also supply safety manholes for existing slatted units

Replacing Old Slats Free quotation and inspection of old Slatted Units

Mooneraha, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. Tel. (052) 7441590

C a tt le U n d e rp ass

QUAN BUTLER 087-2525327 Rep. for South

Inside entertainment … only Your entertainment guide

e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie | telephone 058 41205

Encore Stage Academy New Term NEW PURPOSE BUILT PREMISES THE REHEARSAL HUB Exciting News for Encore Stage Academy, after our fantastic Sleeping Beauty The town Panto, we are delighted to start our second term! in our Brand New Purpose Built Stage School. This exciting new venue is a creative hub for the performing arts in Dungarvan. This is less hassle for parents as lots of different afterschool activities take place under the one roof. We have teamed up with Yoga teachers, and lots of other performing arts schools. The new venue Boasts stress free parking! Coffee! Mirrored Walls! 2 Studios plus one Craft and Costume room for Art/ceramics/Creative Birthday Party hire! A creative safe environment for your child. Our End of Year Adult & Teen Musical is ‘OLIVER’ Auditions for this will be February 6th and 7th from 6.00 p.m. We

need lots of Adults! Register now for Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy! We have lots planned to help develop your child’s confidence, talents & skills which is all packed with fun for a true theatrical experience. TIMETABLE IS AS FOLLOWS Tuesday 3.10 p.m. - 3.55 New Preschool Theatre Tots Programme in Studio 1 & Jnr./Snr. Infants in Studio 2 Tuesday 4.45 p.m. - 5.45 p.m. Aglish Community Hall Jnr. - 6th Class Tuesday 6.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Oliver The Musical Adults and Teen Rehearsals with Liam Butler Wednesday From 3.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. [classes are 30 mins.] Elocution/ Acting/Performance [these classes work towards L.A.M.D.A examinations. From Juniors to Teens on a one to one or in a group]. Thursday 3.45 p.m. – 4.45 p.m.

Modeligo Community Hall Jnr.-6th class. Friday 3-5 Voice, Singing, Coaching, Musical Theatre one to one or group work. Saturdays: 10.00 a.m. - 11.10 a.m. Preschool-Snr. Infants Theatre Tots. 11.10 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. 1st-4th class Dance/Drama/Music. 1.00 p.m. – 2.30 p.m. 5th class-Teens. Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy’s Mission Statement is ‘To rejuvenate the appreciation of theatre, poetry and performance in Dungarvan’. We believe in proper Dramatic Tuition! Building your child’s confidence! Every pupil gets a chance with Encore! For up to date announcements keep your eyes on the papers and on facebook http://www.facebook.com/EncoreStageA cademy For further information you are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508.

Crossword

January 31 February 6 Aries March 20th April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

ACROSS 1 Pretend to perform to a recording (4) 3 Garment often bearing a badge (6) 9 A form of broadcast quiz (5,4) 10 Type of politician of whom the UK has 73 (1,1,1) 11 Ancient Persian king called the Great (5) 12 Go beyond the limit of (6) 15 Emissions caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei (13) 17 A joint receiver of an inheritance (6) 18 Historically, inspiring fear and wonder (5) 21 The Hoover is an example of this (3) 22 Have a wash etc. (7,2) 23 Television executive and presenter Alan (6) 24 Scottish river noted for its salmon fishing (4) DOWN 1 An area of operation, especially a police district (5) 2 Anagram of LIMESTONE (9) 4 The London School of Economics and Political Science (1,1,1) 5 African river the main feature of which is the Victoria Falls (non-S spelling) (7) 6 Opposite of good-quality (4) 7 Bond film released in 2015 (7) 8 Actor and writer who won a BAFTA award for the sitcom Gavin & Stacey (5,6) 13 Location of a bovine creature that is likely to cause chaos (5,4) 14 A one-eyed giant in Greek mythology (7) 16 A person employed to be on duty at an entrance (7) 19 Of cakes, decorated with icing etc. (5) 20 In an aimless manner (4) 22 _ Fighters, American rock band (3) SOLUTION

Gemini May 21st June 20th

Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

OMEONE from the past will reappear in your S life and take you totally by surprise. Be wary, though, because all may not be as innocent as it first appears and you could end up red-faced.

N invitation to a major event may come as a total surprise but don t be afraid to accept. Time spent making plans will be time well invested the future looks bright. UST when you thought things were getting too exciting, suddenly it all goes flat and you re left Jwondering why life is so dull. Enjoy this period of calm, because it won t last for long. NOTE delivered to your letterbox will open up A an unexpected burst of activity on the romantic front, as all of a sudden several things click into place. You feel like a real star! IME to throw caution to the wind and gamble a T little though not a lot. A small investment in, say, a lottery ticket will reap dividends, though maybe not immediately! PERSON much older than you may come to A you seeking advice. Your instinct may be to feel you have nothing to offer but think carefully and act with supreme confidence. OMEONE may be pestering you with offers of S entertainment and excitement and you really should turn them down. Your trouble, Libra, is that you find it difficult to say no.

Scorpio

Sagittarius

APERSON you met on holiday could be trying

Capricorn

E very suspicious of offers which might appear B on the face of them to be above board something nasty could be lurking in the small

EEP yourself away from the social circuit this week, because things may not be to your October 23rd liking. Stay at home, whatever they say, and you ll November be a better, more confident person for it. 21st to get in touch or maybe you ll be reminded November of them in another way. Don t be unduly 22nd concerned with petty things close to home. December 21st December 22nd January 19th

print. Get dressed up for a night out on Friday.

T really is a new age as far as you re concerned Aquarius and all around you things are changing for the January 20th better. Romance is especially high on the agenda at February 18th the moment career definitely takes second place.

Pisces February 19th March 19th

HAT S the matter, Pisces? You re behaving W like a bear with a sore head. Stop picking arguments and seeing fault in everything and start to look on the bright side. You won t regret it.

Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan Room Review by Grace Collender SEVERED from the rest of the world and held captive in a tiny, squalid room for seven long years, a young mother and her five year old son must find a way to cope with their imprisonment, to cope but never give up hope, striving to find light within the darkness.This resolve to never abandon hope and the sheer strength of the human spirit in the face of absolute horror is what Room embodies. Dublin born director Lenny Abrahamson crafts a harrowing, frightening in the extreme and yet inspirational and beautiful film which will stay with you for days. Based on IrishCanadian writer Emma Donoghue’s 2010 novel of the same title, Room is a forceful testament to the strength of a mother’s love. An intensely claustrophobic atmosphere is created in this film, the audience being transported into the hell on earth that confines Ma, a.k.a. Joy (Brie Larson) and her little boy Jack (Jacob Tremblay), with half of the film set within the room itself, evoking a strong sense of the oppressive air that stifles Ma and Jack’s lives on a daily basis. Yet, Ma does all within her power to ensure that life is as normal as possible for Jack. In return, Jack brings light and love into Ma’s life, instilling her with the strength she needs to survive. Brie Larson, as Ma, gives an awe-

inspiring and chilling performance, one that has earned her a Golden Globe for Best Actress, as well as a Critics’ Choice Award and an Oscar nomination. Her co-star, Jacob Tremblay, only nine years old, is simply amazing, bringing buckets of energy and emotion to his part, for which he most deservedly won the Critics’ Choice Award for Best Young Actor. The monster of the piece, their captor, whom they dub Old Nick, is played by Sean Bridgers. Abducting the seventeen year old Joy, he imprisons her in his garden shed, tormenting her with cruel visit after cruel visit, sexually assaulting her on a regular basis, and then whining to her about his hardships, such as losing his job. Abrahamson and Donoghue have created in Old Nick a figure that truly embodies the banality of evil. Once Joy makes the courageous decision to escape, this evil follows her into the outside world, depicting what happens after freedom – the media circus, the struggle to once again adapt and the battle to fend off the demons that remain. Ultimately though, it is that ability to adapt and to overcome that shines through, with Jack personifying the wonder and magic of the world that nourishes the desire to survive and live. Nominated for four Oscars, including Best Picture, Room is a work of cinematic art that conveys an important message, reminding us to appreciate the beauty in the world around us and to never give up hope. 9/10

Verdi’s II Trovatore Live from Opera de Paris Thursday, 11th February at 6.30 p.m. IL Trovatore is an opera in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi, set to an Italian libretto composed in the main part by Salvadore Cammarano. Based on the play El Trovador by Spanish playwright Antonio Garcia Gutierrez, Il Trovatore premiered at the Teatro Apollo in Rome on 19th January 1853 to great success. Today it is considered a staple of the standard operatic repertoire. Set during the Spanish civil war, the opera centres on Count di Luna and his obsessions with two

women – one Leonora, and the other a gypsie girl he seeks revenge on. Leonora is herself in love with a mysterious man she met before the war and when she chooses this mysterious man, the count challenges him to a duel to the death. The acclaimed Anna Netrebko stars, carrying this operatic marvel to new heights with her captivating performance. Highly anticipated, this new production by Alex Olle will be broadcast live to cinemas on Thursday, 11th February.

Capture the Flag - Opens Friday 29th DIRECTOR: Enrique Gato. Starring: Dani Rovira, Michelle Jenner, Carme Calvell. Synopsis: Fun for all the family, Capture the Flag follows young surfer Mike Goldwing and his posse of pals as they set out to stop a ruthless billionaire from exploiting the source of Helium 3,

the clean energy of the future, as part of his evil plan to rewrite history to erase the achievements of the Apollo XI astronauts and the Moon landing. Together with his buddies, including a gutsy little lizard, and his grandfather, Mike rockets to the moon to stop this evil plan before it is too late.

Spotlight - Opens Friday 29th DIRECTOR: Tom McCarthy. Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams. Synopsis: Winner of Best Picture at the Critics’ Choice Awards and nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, Spotlight tells the true story

of a team of Boston journalists who uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, opening the floodgates for a wave of revelations around the world.

Across: 1 Mime, 3 Blazer, 9 Panel game, 10 MEP, 11 Cyrus, 12 Exceed, 15 Radioactivity, 17 Coheir, 18 Awful, 21 Dam, 22 Freshen up, 23 Yentob, 24 Spey. Down: 1 Manor, 2 Milestone, 4 LSE, 5 Zambezi, 6 Ropy, 7 Spectre, 8 James Corden, 13 China shop, 14 Cyclops, 16 Doorman, 19 Fancy, 20 Idly, 22 Foo.

Inside entertainment â&#x20AC;Ś only Your entertainment guide

e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie | telephone 058 41205

Nightlife in Dungar van

Entertainment …

only Your entertainment guide

e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie | telephone 058 41205

CROTTY’S INN LEAMYBRIEN

Saturday, 30th January

Malua Ni Chleirigh, Zac O'Malley and Saoirse Ni Argain, all from Dungarvan, pictured at the ceremony at the Civic Offices, Dungarvan, to mark the sealing of the Time Capsule which commemorates Dungarvan 800. [David Clynch]

RENOIR: REVERED & REVILED WIN @ SGC Dungarvan

adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

Coming Saturday, 6th February DANCING TO

COUNTRY ROADS

RENOIR: REVERED AND REVILED Tuesday, 16th February, at 7.30 p.m. From the Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia He is one of the most fiercely debated artists and yet one of the most influential. Picasso collected more Renoirs than any other artist. Matisse revered him. Monet too. He was an artist that was instrumental in creating the Impressionist movement and then totally rejected it and went in a completely new direction - with extraordinary results. The Barnes Collection in Philadelphia has more Renoirs than any other gallery in the world and it's there that the search begins to tell the remarkable story of this remarkable artist. Renoir: Reviled and Revered He is one of the most fiercely debated artists and yet one of the most influential. Picasso collected more Renoirs than any other artist. Matisse revered him. Monet too. He was an artist that was instrumental in creating the Impressionist movement and then totally rejected it and went in a completely new direction - with extraordinary results. The Barnes Collection in Philadelphia has more Renoirs than any other gallery in the world and it's there that the search begins to tell the remarkable story of this remarkable artist. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Renoir Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 9th February. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Crotty’s Inn available for Parties, Meetings and Functions.

Tel. (051) 291254 / (087) 6599126. ! WIN

✄

✄ Question: Renoir: Revered and Reviled is screened at SGC on what date?

PETER BOURKE

Answer: ………………………………………………………………………………………… Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Address: ……………………………………………………………..………………………… ………………………………………………………………………...………………………..

ORGANISING AN EVENT? Make sure everyone reads about it …

058-41205/42042

IL TROVATORE Live @ SGC Dungarvan

WIN

IL TROVATORE (LIVE from OPERA de PARIS) on Thursday, 11th February, at 6.30 p.m. In the aftermath of Rigoletto, Verdi’s sole desire was to do something new. However, he became impatient, angry even, when the project to adapt El Trovador, the play by the Spanish dramatist Antonio García Gutiérrez, aroused only guarded enthusiasm from Salvatore Cammarano, his librettist, and the man to whom Donizetti owed in part the success of Lucia di Lammermoor. Was it due to the libretto's inordinately improbable storyline or the illness that would ultimately consume him that the poet left the libretto unfinished? Despite the urgings of the irrepressible Verdi, Cammarano would not yield. Herein lays the paradox of Il Trovatore: in the eyes of its detractors it was the epitome of melodrama and yet the formal constraints imposed by Cammarano fanned the flames of the composer’s passions. Rather than true characters – excepting perhaps Azucena the Gypsy, who guards the secret that will destroy them all – the music portrays almost abstract figures consumed by passion. Originally intended by Verdi to be a secondary role, Leonora takes on the status of a sacrificial heroine. Her fourth-act cavatina “D’amor sull’ali rosee” is not so much a farewell as an Assumption. Anna Netrebko carries this enraptured music to new heights. She is accompanied by Ekaterina Semenchuk, Marcelo Alvarez and Ludovic Tézier, in a new production by Alex Ollé. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into Il Trovatore Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 2nd February. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

✄

IN!

DANCING TO

Download Our App Today!

✄ Question: Il Trovatore is screened at SGC on what date?

Answer: ………………………………………………… Name: ………………………………………………………………... Address: ……………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………

……………………………………………… Tel. No. ………………………...….……………

Call a cab …

…………………………………………………………………

Tel. No. ………………………...….………………………..

Joe Cliffe

Ollie Gillen

Ann O’Dwyer

Nicholas Drohan

Liam McCarthy

087 7935393 /

087

058

087

68101 /

058 44570

7449965

44043

8144777

087 2630666

Entertainment …

only Your entertainment guide

e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie | telephone 058 41205

Annual Valentine’s Charity Dance 8.30 p.m. ’til late • Adm. €15.00 Complimentary Cheese & Wine MUSIC BY WITH SUPPORT BAND

BATTY

F E B R U A RY / M A R C H E V E N T S – N OW B O O K I N G FEBRUARY 4th LA TRAVIATA LIVE OPERA FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE ON SALE! FEBRUARY 11th

€300 Prize Value for Most Stylish Lady & Trendy Gent (Flynn’s Hotel Group) Proceeds in aid of Specialised Equipment for Sesame Special Needs Pre-School, Dungarvan, and SERT. Enquiries: 087 8128169 • 087 7786677

BROOKLYN (12A) 112 mins.

IL TROVATORE

D I G I TA L ! FRI. – WED. 7.20

LIVE OPERA FROM OPERA DE PARIS ON SALE!

FEBRUARY 16th

RENOIR: THE UNKNOWN ARTIST EXHIBITION ON SCREEN

FEBRUARY 16th

SPECIAL GUEST JUDGE

Billy McCarthy (WLR-fm)

ROOM (15A) 118 mins. (Winner Best Actress Golden Globes) D I G I TA L ! DAILY 6.20, 8.50

ON SALE!

FEBRUARY 25th

AS YOU LIKE IT PLAY LIVE FROM THE NATIONAL THEATRE ON SALE!

MARCH 2nd

CAPTURE THE FLAG (PG) 94 mins. D I G I TA L ! DAILY 4.20; ALSO SAT., SUN. 11.50, 1.55

TED 2016: DREAM CONFERENCE FROM VANCOVER CANADA ON SALE!

BARBER OF SEVILLE OPERA FROM TURIN IN 4K RESOLUTION NEW EVENT! ON SALE!

MARCH 2nd

IMAGINE DRAGONS: Smoke & Mirrors

MARCH 3rd

HANGMEN

CREED (12A) 133 mins. (Winner Best Supporting Actor Golden Globes) D I G I TA L ! DAILY 4.00 STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (12A) 136 mins. 3D: SAT., SUN. 1.35

NEW EVENT! ON SALE!

DADDY’S HOME (12A) 96 mins. D I G I TA L ! SAT., SUN. 11.30

PLAY LIVE FROM THE NATIONAL THEATRE NEW EVENT! ON SALE! MARCH 17th

IOLANTHA/NUTCRACKER OPERA & BALLET FROM PARIS NEW EVENT! ON SALE!

MARCH 21st

MARCH 23rd

SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN: THE PEANUTS MOVIE (G) 93 mins. D I G I TA L ! DAILY 4.10; ALSO SAT., SUN. 11.50, 2.00

BORIS GUDUNOV LIVE FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE NEW EVENT! ON SALE!

VERDI REQUIEM

S E V E N DAY K I D S ’ C L U B M OV I E S DADDY’S HOME

CONCERT RECORDED AT TEATRO ALLA SCALA NEW EVENT! ON SALE! MARCH 28th

Celebrate the End of Januar y with

THE RELICS in Mooney’s (An Rinn) Saturday, 30th January at 10.30 p.m. Call Mooney’s on 058 46204

SAT., SUN. 11.30

SNOOPY AND CHARLIE BROWN

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN NEW EVENT! ON SALE!

AN RINN

FRI. & MON. – THUR. 4.10; SAT., SUN. 11.40

CAPTURE THE FLAG FRI. & MON. – THUR. 4.20

LA TRAVIATA

THE GOOD DINOSAUR

LIVE OPERA FROM THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE THURSDAY, 4th FEBRUARY, @ 6.45 p.m.

FRI. & MON. – THUR. 4.30

CREED

DIRTY GRANDPA (18) 102 mins.

FRI. & MON. – THUR. 4.00

D I G I TA L ! DAILY 6.50, 9.50

T U E S DAY ELEVENSES

SPOTLIGHT (15A) 129 mins. D I G I TA L ! DAILY 6.30, 9.10

FEBRUARY 2nd @ 11.00 a.m. ACTIVE AGE SCREENING:

THE REVENANT

GOOSEBUMPS (PG) 103 mins. D I G I TA L ! OPENING SAT. 30th & SUN. 31st @ 12.00, 2.10, 4.25

REEL PARENTS SCREENING:

SPOTLIGHT

THE REVENANT (16) 156 mins. (Winner Best Film, Best Actor, Best Director Golden Globes) D I G I TA L ! DAILY 9.00

BOOK ONLINE @ www.sgcdungarvan.ie

BLOG @ www.sgcdungarvan.com

SPECIAL NEEDS SCREENING:

CAPTURE THE FLAG

/SGCDungarvan @SGCDungarvan

J O H N PAU L’ S BA R O L D PA R I S H 058-46267 Saturday, 30th January :–

SPOTLIGHT BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Commencing 10.00 p.m. CLLR. SEAMUS O’DONNELL 087-6859270

✄

THE ACES SHOWBAND

FILM INFORMATION AND BOOKING LINE 058 45796 www.sgcdungarvan.ie

✄

SATURDAY, 6th FEBRUARY Cappoquin Community Centre

Friday 29th – Thursday 4th

Observer Competitions Winners

Park Hotel Sportstar Prizewinners 1st Prize – MARY FENNELL, Garranbane View, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – 2 nights B&B1D at any Flynn Hotel. 2nd Prize – JOHN EARLEY, 8 Bayview, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – Dinner x 2 in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Winners can contact The Park Hotel for further details.

La Traviata @ SGC Dungarvan NIAMH O’SHEA, Knocknasallagh, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Winners can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.

Spurling Group Cinemas

adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

ORGANISING AN EVENT? Make sure everyone reads about it …

058-41205/42042

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate Vol. 102 (Reg. in GPO as a Newspaper) Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Tel: (058) 41205 / 42042. Fax: (058) 41559.

e-mail: news@dungarvanobserver.ie adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie sport@dungarvanobserver.ie features@dungarvanobserver.ie Web: www.dungarvanobserver.ie Follow us on: @DungarvanObserv

Déise Newsround tomekeith@hotmail.com

We welcome positive, good news stories for this page!

Where the news is always good!

Much to celebrate at 25th Park Hotel Awards AS usual, the tension was high at The Park Hotel Sports Awards last Saturday night and was coming to fever pitch for the contenders as people pushed away their plates after a hearty dinner. This was the 25th running of the event and, as usual the excitement was tangible. This was no foregone conclusion, for there were several monthly winners who might well have taken the honours. In the end, after much deliberation and acknowledging that it would be impossible to separate the two, Thomas Barr and Gary Hurley shared the crystal. Looking at the photographs of gala nights gone by as they rolled over the big screens, regulars were reminded of great moments in Waterford sport represented by still youthful faces. They were also reminded of two

of the founding family who have gone to their reward, the Flynn family matriarch, Dottie who always made a shy and brief appearance for the presentation and winner’s photo. Also present in spirit was Donal whose witty asides were a memorable part of Awards night. It was a year for sharing as Thomas Barr and soccer star, Daryl Murphy were inseparable in April and Linda Wall from Ladies Football and Camogie’s Caithriona McGlone were nominated by the September judges. It says a great deal for the quality of the sportspeople who were being honoured that a number could not be present at the event due to foreign commitments. Champion of the night,Thomas Barr was just then on a plane coming home from South Africa while Craig Breen

was at the home of motor racing in Monte Carlo. Niamh Briggs was at a training camp in Wales while Kevin Moran reported in from the not too distant Killarney. Sensible Henry de Bromhead had retired to bed early as he had a 5 am start to his Sunday and his interview was recorded. God bless modern technology. No doubt for the Fiftieth celebration, Scottie will be beaming in champions from all manner of exotic places, perhaps even the Moonwalk. Co-incidentally, the first monthly winner way back twenty-five years ago was Gerry Fitzpatrick who eventually collected two awards for basketball, while Sinead Deegan was the 300th winner for her performance for WIT Wildcats in basketball as well. The Fitzpatricks are the only family to have had three repre-

sentatives as his wife Mary and daughter Kim also earned the accolade. As well as the rewarded achievements, there were many interesting moments as when local Horse Trainer, John Kiely noted that he had provided the legendary J. P. McCoy with his last winner in Ireland. This year saw John’s second Park Hotel Award, with his brother Paddy taking the honours back in 1993. One of the most remarkable statistics of all concerned long serving and highly experienced and motivated Athletics Coach, Brid Hallissey Golden, Head Coach of Ferrybank AC, who delivered a staggering nineteen monthly winners through a succession of athletes whom she coached. That is just one example of the quality and consistency of

sports achievement in Waterford and, with the next crop of achievers already here, we can

look forward to many more exciting sporting days and nights!

Fiona Flynn presenting the award to joint winner Gary Hurley at The Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet. Included are Pierce Flynn and special guest John Giles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

The tradition of St. Brigid THERE is something about the Feast of St. Brigid which brings people alive. The Feast of our Female Patron Saint falls on next Monday, so this week we need to acknowledge our Saint and along with her, the first day on which we celebrate the arrival of Spring. We have a big photograph this week so I will keep the words short. It is of 2nd Class in Garranbane School where they too like to remember our Patron Saint, Mrs. (Walsh) Hennessy also has a special place in her heart for St. Brigid as she was born in Kilrossanty Parish and went to Kilrossanty School, both named for Brigid. “From my earliest years in Kilrossanty we used to make the St. Brigid’s Cross at the end of January,” she recalls. “We learned from Mrs. Coade, Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Touhy and year by year we got better at it. Now, I love to pass on the same interest and knowledge of St. Brigid and the Cross associated with her, which I know is venerated all over the

world. I have seen those crosses go to emigrants in many different countries and people who come home on holidays love to take one back with them,

sometimes to remind them of their childhood in Kilrossanty. I know that there are St. Brigid’s Crosses hanging in many homes around the world”

In Kilrossanty School also, the art of crossmaking is being passed on to the next generation. This week, they too will harvest

some rushes and, clumsily at first, the younger classes will make their first cross. After some practice, they will become proficient and

will take with them into the outside world the memory of cross making in class. Maybe, in decades hence, those first crosses from Garranbane,

Kilrossanty and scores of other schools around the country will still be hanging above some door in Ireland or abroad.

The children of 2nd Class in Garranbane NS making their St. Brigid’s Crosses in advance of the Patron Saint’s Feast Day on Monday next.

Vol. 103

Friday, 29th January, 2016

SPORT

sport@dungarvanobserver.ie

Pierce and Fiona Flynn presenting the Award to Joint Winner Gary Hurley at the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Barr and Hurley share Park Hotel Supreme Award See Pages 10 & 11

25th ANNUAL JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10 THIS SUNDAY Page 2

HURLERS ON THE DOUBLE IN KERRY

ANNUAL POINT-TOPOINT AT KILOSSERA

Page 9

Page 19

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

D-DAY IS ALMOST HERE

25th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 this Sunday THE months and months of preparation is about to bear fruit as we gather up full steam for next Sunday’s eagerly awaited 25th Annual race. This coming Sunday sees the biggest athletic show in Waterford take centre stage as we host the newly crowned best 10 mile road race in Ireland here on our very own door step in Dungarvan. The fully booked out 25th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race sees an increase in entries again this year to 2,500. We can now looked forward to welcoming the cream of Irish road racers as our plans are now well Advanced for this year's race, which once again has attracted a who's who of Irish road racing with a top class field assembled with almost every county in the country represented. This race when entries opened on 1st October was completely filled within two weeks and now our elite entry window is also full. Race numbers are now sent to all participants and should have arrived via your postman at this stage. All participants will also receive the now famous Dungarvan 10 goody bag and of course the dry fit Nike running top which is unique in any 10 mile road race in the country. All the usual top categories are catered for with over €5,000 in cash prizes offered. Plenty of Spot prizes will be raffled among all non-prizewinners. We have by kind permission the use of Dunagarvan Sports Centre and The Fusion Centre along with Dungarvan Coxing Club for changing which we are grateful. Our thanks to our sponsors again this year Waterford City and County council, Avonmore Dairies. GlaxoSmithKline, Flahavans, Nike, Ger Wyley Sports, Garveys Supervalu, plus a host of other local business's whom we sincerely thank for their contribution. We appeal to all runners to park in any of the towns car parks all are only a short distance from the start line as parking will be strictly prohibited around the race HQ, Start Line and Finish area. Tea and sandwiches after the race will be served at Dungarvan Sports Centre where the presentation of prizes will also be held. All stewards are asked to please come along to the Sports Centre for a stewards briefing from Karen Ryan at 11.45 sharp. All pacers are asked to assemble at the Sports Centre at 12.15 where bibs and balloons will be handed out by Tony Ferncombe who will be the contact for all pacers on the day. We hope that all our members and all local runners and

travelling runners alike who are participating on Sunday have a very enjoyable day, but please be careful out on the road, mind yourself and mind your fellow runners. For now it's finally all down to the weather man and we hope he looks favourable on us this year as he did last. All hand to the wheel guys, let's do it!! THE JOHN TREACY CLUB CHALLENGE First held four years ago as part of the John Treacy Dungarvan 10, we introduced the John Treacy Team Challenge with clubs from all over the country battling it out in both the men’s and women’s team competition. West Waterford AC was the inaugural winners here in the men’s event while Eagle AC from Cork won the Ladies team race. In 2012 the big hitters from the capital Clonliffe Harriers took the men’s honours and the mighty women from Leeside made it a double when Eagle AC made it back-to-back wins. In 2013 local outfit West Waterford AC took the men's crown for the second time while the Ladies award went to near neighbours Leevale AC. In 2014 we had two new club names added to the beautiful cups when East Cork AC took the men's title and the ladies victory was snatched by Cork's St Finbars AC. Last year 2015 we had our team winners Leevale AC in the Ladies and in the Men's it was Leevale AC. Teams will consist of 3 club runners regardless of category whose combined finish times will be added together. Individual / Category prize winners can also count for the John Treacy Team Challenge. This Challenge Cup competition is separate to the race team prizes. Specially commissioned Crystal mementoes will be awarded to the winning teams and of course they will have the honour of having their club name inscribed on the magnificent John Treacy silver challenge cups. 2011 Men-West Waterford AC Women- Eagle AC 2012 Men-Clonliffe Harriers AC Women-Eagle AC 2013 Men-West Waterford AC Women-Leevale AC 2014 Men-East Cork AC Women-St.Finbarrs AC 2015 Men-Leevale AC Women- St.Finbarrs AC

NOTICE TO ALL PARTICPANTS The race day numbers and packs were posted out to all entered in the race last week so by the time you read this in your local papers you should have received your number along with all the

information you need to know regarding the race. This means, of course, all you have to do on race day is to be at the start line no later than 1.15 p.m. with your number pinned to the FRONT of your club running singlet. When you have finished the race and crossed the finish you will receive your goodie bag with lots of treats for you to enjoy after the race and you will also receive a high quality dri-fit Nike running top. After the race, refreshments will be provided in the Sports Centre. On the subject of refreshments, just to say once again, this is one race where the club really relies on the goodwill and the support of our loyal club members and friends. This race is the biggest undertaking by the club each year and as a result we rely heavily on your support. At the Winter League last week and tonight, forms were handed out to all the runners as we are seeking people that might be in a position to help out in any way. We need people to steward the course and also to make sandwiches for after the race. If you haven’t already filled out one of these forms and may be able to help out, we would appreciate you filling one out. Each runner is asked to state in what capacity they will be able to help out and to give us their contact details. We will in turn contact you. The club needs as many members and friends to help us make this a great race and a great day for West Waterford AC and for our town. IMPORTANT RACE DAY DETAILS Dungarvan Sports Centre Quanns will once again this year be our race headquarters. This year again by kind permission we also have the use of the Fusion Centre and we are most grateful to Dungarvan No Name club and Dungarvan Scouts for their help here. Likewise a big thank you to Dungarvan Boxing Club for the use of their fine facility for changing also. The presentation of prizes and refreshments will be at the Sports Centre also. The course is the same as last year's one, starting on the Youghal Road, the race will do a short loop around Mitchell St. down Collins Road, back out the Youghal road taking a right turn down to GlaxoSmithKline, taking another right turn here down through the finish line and onto the N25 going left to the Spring roundabout, taking a left turn past the former Crystal factory out to Bushy Park, and left down to the Canal Road coming out at Ring Cross, back in Youghal Road again turning left for GlaxoSmithKline but this time taking the first right down the side of the former Stafford

Miller Road, on to the roundabout and back to the same finish line as last year in the Industrial Estate at the back of GlaxoSmithKline. So plenty of opportunity for spectators to view the race on a few occasions. We do ask that spectators park well away from the course as they will not have access around the course itself as there will be restrictions in place during the race. Everyone's cooperation is needed here for the smooth running of the event and we thank you in anticipation of this. 25th ANNUAL JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10 STEWARDS INFORMATION FOR RACE DAY On behalf of West Waterford Athletic Club, we would firstly like to thank you for offering to steward for our upcoming John Treacy 10 mile road race on Sunday next, 31st January, 2016. It is requested that you attend the race briefing upstairs in the Sports Centre at 12 midday where you will be informed of your exact position on the route and given the emergency phone number and race day information. If you have a hi-viz jacket please wear it, there will be some available on the day. Thanks again for helping out which is very much appreciated. WWAC PREVIOUS WINNERS FOR THE RECORD Previous overall winners of this race are as follows: 1992 Robert Costello (Limerick AC) 1993 Noel Richardson (Donore Hrs AC) 1994 Jimmy Mulligan (Waterford AC) 1995 James Sullivan (Waterford AC) 1996 Michael Hassett (St. Catherines AC ) 1997 Cormac Finnerty (Mullingar Hrs AC) 1998 Peter Duggan (St. Joseph’s AC ) 1999 John Kearney (East Cork AC) 2000 John Kearney (East Cork AC) 2001 Peter Duggan (St. Josephs AC ) 2002 Paul Deegan (DSD A.C.) 2003 Philip Harty (K.C.K. A.C.) 2004 George Murray (North Cork AC) 2005 Sandis Bralitis (Ballynonty AC) 2006 Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC ) 2007 Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC) 2008 Sergiu Turea (Clonliffe Harriers AC) 2009 Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC) 2010 Sandis Bralitis (West Waterford AC ) 2011 Mareks Floroseks (Latvia) 2012 Sean Hehir (Rathfarnham) 2013 Gary O’Hanlon, Clonliffe Harriers AC 2014 Thomas Fitzpatrick, Tallaght AC 2015 Mick Clohisey, Raheny Shamrocks AC 48.45 (course record).

Pictured is Moya Verling of Flahavans Kilmacthomas associate sponsors of next Sunday’s John Treacy Dungarvan 10 presenting club committee member Ray Hahesy with the Flapjacks originals which will be distributed to each finisher of the race.

Wet and windy for ninth night of West Waterford AC Winter League ROUND 9 of the 2015/16 22nd Annual West Waterford AC winter league took place last Wednesday night at Dungarvan Sports Centre. Conditions weren't the best as wind and rain faced our runners as they headed off on their 5.2 mile run. Everyone taking part that should remember that this will toughen them up for the long year of running that lies ahead. First come on the long route was Dermot Ryan who clipped round in a speedy 31.31. This was Dermot's first night running this year's league. He was followed home by Gavin Whelan (31.43), Pa Reilly (41.57) and Walter Drohan (32.05). Liam Costin, Andrea Gaffney, Denise Nugent and Paul Casey will have 40 minutes in their sights before the league is over having run 40.06, 40.34, 40.35 and 40.44 respectively. Ted O'Leary, Conor O'Neill and Sinead Moore will have done their overall league chances no harm having clocked 35.31, 36, 32 and 42.48. Others to record good runs on the night were Jim Wilson (45.21), John Roche (43.51), Mush Keane (38.05) and Laura Conway (47.11). Well done to everyone who took part and to everyone how has run any night of the league this year. To anyone who hasn’t joined the league yet, why not come along any Wednesday night and join. It could be your new year's resolution. I would like to thank all our stewards for their great work throughout the league. Without them, there would be no league. The overall league tables are starting to take shape and the top 10 in the long route as it now stands are Ted O'Leary, Conor O'Neill, Sinead Moore, Angeline Drennan, Tony Ferncombe, Alice Fitzgerald, Triona Shalloe,

Paul Casey, Darren Coogan, Aoife McGrath, McGOVERN-MURRAY AND FLAVIN LEAD THE PACK HOME ON SHORT ROUTE Week 9 brought more wind and rain and numbers were down on the short route however 40 brave athletes headed off on this 2.5 route challenge.The first home was Jess McGovern home in a super time of 25:04 and gives her 4 second’s to target over the coming weeks, next was James Murray clocking 21:20 and 3rd was Shane Flavin picking up valuable points as he is second in Division 1 of the league and crossed the line in a very fast time of 15:34. Well done to this week’s top 3. Having a great run in tough conditions this week was Lynn O’Riordan 24:41, Maina Kilduff 21:53, Robyn Roche 19:24 and Micheal Gee 19:19. The league table at this stage is taking shape and leading Division 1 is Tony Hamilton with 211 points. Shane Flavin is hot on his heals and Gerry Cummins is 3rd in the mix. He is also having a good run this week to gain valuable points. It is early days and very little separating the top 10 in Division 1 so will make some exciting reading over the coming weeks. Division 2 is being led by Paula Reddy but just 4 points separates her from Stephan Gardiner in 2nd place and just 1 point behind him is Derek Donnelly meaning that just 5 points separates 1st to 3rd!! That’s as close as it gets, however it is early days so anyone of the top 20 are still in the mix. We love to see newcomers join this league and you can do so any night throughout the league. It is never too late and it is a great feeling to cross that finish line on a Wednesday evening. See ye tonight for week 10

TOP 10 IN SHORT COURSE Tony Hamilton, Shane Flavin, Gerry Cummins, Michael Dunne, Killian O'Keeffe Martin Hayes, Cian Gogarty, Margaret Whelan, Criostoir Kenneally, Maria Foley TLC TIGHTEN GRIP AT TOP IN WINTER LEAGUE TEAM COMPETITION Last Wednesday night, the best scoring team were "TLC” – (Liam Kavanagh, Ted O'Leary and Conor O'Neill) on just 29 point. This has seen them widen their lead at the top to 36 points over second place “MAC is Back" Team members - Claire Walsh, Angeline Drennan, Martina Walsh who scored 42 points this week. In third place are “Blood, Sweat and Beers” – (Michelle Finnegan, Linda Bradfield and Onra Power). DR. ANITA GLEESON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC VOUCHER WINNER FOR WEEK 9 OF WINTER LEAGUE. Dr. Anita Gleeson BSc, MSc, DC is a Registered Chiropractor working from Dungarvan Chiropractic Clinic, Alternative Health Centre, Main Street Dungarvan. Anita has kindly donated a voucher for treatment in Dungarvan Chiropractic Clinic which will be awarded each week of the winter league. Every second week it will go to either the short route or the long route. For week 9, the voucher went to the short route with the winner being Deirdre Daly. Our thanks to Anita for this kind donation to the league and she can be contacted for appointments on 058-44299. Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and management of problems relating to muscles, bones and ligaments of the body.

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

P e r s o n a l Tr a i n i n g • C l a s s e s • G y m D U N G A R VA N – W E S T G AT E B U S I N E S S PA R K Te l . 0 8 3 - 1 8 1 2 2 3 6 Gym Price List Session €7 Month €50 / Direct Debit €45 6 Month €240 / Year €340

West Waterford AC Under 13 and 15 Boys and Girls in good form before the start of their races.

CLASSES Session €8 • For Members €5 10 Sessions €60 Month (Direct Debit) €55 PERSONAL TRAINING Monitored Training (Training Programme, small group max. 3 people)

2 times per week €100 per month 3 times per week €145 per month 4 times per week €180 per month

Our older group of West Waterford AC athletes in good spirits prior to the start of their races.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Cardiff trip a big success LAST weekend twenty five members of West Waterford A.C. headed off to Cardiff for the cross challenge cross county event. Nineteen athletes from under 13 to junior men were competing in this top class cross country fixture and they were accompanied by six club officials. The trip started as we gathered at the Park Hotel at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning and headed off in cars to Dublin Airport. We met the Irish women’s rugby team captained by local hero Niamh Briggs as they were also Cardiff bound for rugby friendly and there was plenty of time for photos before we checked in for our flight. After a very smooth flight we touched down in Cardiff shortly after 1 p.m. It was then time to hit the shops for some serious shopping. After a team meeting and dinner it was time for Tony’s Table Quiz won by the Golden Oldies who had only one point to spare over Mary Kate’s team’ Sunday was Race Day and down to the serious business. It had rained heavily overnight making the course very wet and sticky. We were out on the course warming up at 10 am and the first race of the day the under 13 girls got underway at 11 am. Competition was tough as we were up against the best talent in the British Isle but the West Waterford athletes held their own against them. First in action was Mary Kate Prendergast who ran a very strong race and finished with a fine turn of pace to claim 18th place. In the next race the boys under 13 Oisin O’Riordan went out slowly and was in the mid thirties at

the halfway stage but he put in a great second half and also finished 18th. All four under 15 girls put in solid performances with Lucy Holmes leading the way in 22nd place. Kate Hickey had another strong run to finish 32nd and Aoife O’Brien continues to improve and finished 40th. Hannah Hallahan is a much improved athlete this year and finished strongly in 67th place. Cian O’Riordan was the best of the boys under 15 and a very good run over 4,300m saw him finish 24th with Luke Power who is improving with every race in 41st and a much better run from Thomas Hoarty in 61st. It was then on to the Senior and Junior races and Shane O’Riordan competed in the Junior (under 20) Men’s race. Shane had his best runoff the year last Sunday and made his way steadily though the field to finish in 16th place. Our biggest group were in action in the girls under 17 race where we had eight competitors. This was a very testing race over 4,300m, with a very strong finish Hannah Power led the West Waterford girls home in 17th place. Aoife Hamilton is recovering from a foot injury and battled bravely to finish in 21st. Hot on her heels was a fast finishing Dairine Ní Sheanlaoich. There was solid running from Caoimhe Dwyer who finished 38th just ahead of a much improved Emma Hallahan 40th and Sinead O’Brien 41st. Next home was Meg Ryan who ran steadily throughout the race and came home 50th just ahead of Rachel Wyley in 51st. In the final race of the day Niall Blackwell showed he

was back to his best form when he finished 25th in a very competitive boys under 17 race. Well done to all the athletes who competed and Coaches Tony Shalloe and Harry O’Brien for a job well done. After the race it was off to see the Cardiff Dragons ice hockey team continue their winning streak against Dundee Flyers and of course some more shopping before we headed home on Monday. EAST MUNSTER SCHOOLS ON THURSDAY 28th Many of our athletes will be in action in Carriganore in Waterford on Thursday as they represent their schools and seek to qualify for the GLO HEALTH Munster Schools Championship. First race is off at 12.30 p.m. RELAY TRAINING CONTINUES There will be one more training session for the county relays on Sunday next.

Luke Power in action in the boys under 15 race in Cardiff.

B i o A c t i ve Gym

ONE-TO-ONE TRAINING Session €25 12 Sessions €240 (Gym Free, Tests, Diet, Training Programme)

Take your training to the next level!

Vincent O'Flynn pictured running the recent 28th Annual Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup.

Mary Kate sprints for the line in the uder 13 girls race in Cardiff.

Siobhan Kiely pictured with a lap to go at the 28th Annual Kiely Monumental Colligan Cup held recently.

Pictured is Elaine Mulcahy who was back in Dungarvan for the Christmas break from Scotland. Elaine participated in the St. Stephen’s Day Jolly Jaunt in aid of Irish Hospice Foundation.

Pictured are as they cross the wooded bridge are Ciaran Frisby and Lucy Holmes at the McGrath Newsagents sponsors Colligan Shield for Juveniles.

"Let’s Run’ with West Waterford Athletic Club LOTS of work is going on behind the scenes to prepare our new ‘Lets Run’ programme. This is an 8 week mentored programme that will introduce you to our wonderful world of running. Do you need a challenge for 2016? Do you think you ‘can’t run’? Would you love to be able to run but don’t know where to start? If the answer is yes then why not join us and learn to enjoy to run 5k. During the 8 weeks you will be guided by our professionally qualified coaches and we will hold your hands through the entire programme so that you can become the runner you do not wish to admit you are. The programme will culmi-

nate in everyone participating in the Ballinroad 5k race on April 8th 2016. We do not expect you to be fit but we do need you to be healthy so if you have any health concerns please get clearance from your GP before you join us. When – Tuesdays at 6.30 pm commencing 16th February 2016 Where – Meet at Park Hotel Leisure Centre Who – anyone who is new to running. In 8 weeks you will be ‘a runner’ Cost - €30 For further information & to book your spot please contact Claire Kennedy on (087) 9116997 or Irene Clark on (086) 8242348. Places are limited and filling fast so please book in advance.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Friday, 22nd January: 18 Holes Stableford. 1st: John White (5) 44 pts. Saturday 23rd/Sunday, 24th January: 18 Holes Stableford. 1st: Brian O’Connor (9) 41 pts. 2nd: Alan Landers (15) 39 pts. Gross: Micheal White (3) 35 pts. FIXTURES Monday 25th/Friday, 29th January: Round 5 Winter League Tuesday, 26th January: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies & Gents. Friday, 29th January: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday 30th/Sunday, 31st January: Round 5 Winter League. Tuesday, 2nd February: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies & Gents. RIP The Club extends condolences to Brian Dunbar on the death of his mother. Our sympathies also to the extended Dunbar family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam. TEAM MANAGERS AND SELECTORS FOR 2016 Pierce Purcell: Brian O’Connor. Jimmy Bruen: John White & Martin Murray. Senior Cup: Martin Murray & Jimmy O’Dwyer Barton Shield: Martin Murray & Jimmy O’Dwyer Junior Cup: Martin Murray & Jimmy O’Dwyer Mixed Foursomes: Tom White & Teresa Queally. Belvedere Trophy: Liam Clancy. Michael Cashman Fourball: Liam Clancy J.B. Carr Trophy: Brendan O’Brien Jimmy Carroll Cup: Brendan O’Brien HOLE IN ONE It’s not too many golfers can boast of having a hole in one, there are a few in the Gold Coast and from last Saturday Johnny Hughes can add his name to that illustrious list. Johnny had his ace on the eight hole. INDIVIDUAL SCORES FOR WINTER LEAGUE After four rounds Brian O’Connor leads the overall with 156 pts. Brian is followed by a group of players on 153 pts, Eamon O’Donnell, Johnny Burns, Micheal White and Willie Flavin. Michael Whelan is on 151, Pat Power is on 150 and Darren Power, Ger Bagge, Jimmy O’Dwyer and John White are all on 149 pts. NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM On Friday 19th February we will be installing a new computer system for our members for score input, it is the Club V1 fully hosted,

cloud based, golf membership and handicapping solutions. This is the most advanced system on the market and when it is up and running it will provide a wealth of information to members. THE PREMIER BUTCHER DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE ROUND 5 Round 5 of the Winter League continues this week and will finish on Sunday next 31st January. The revised schedule for the league is as follows: Round 6: 1st-7th February. Round 7: 7th-14th February. Round 8: 15th-21st February. Round 9: 22nd-28th February. Round 10: 29th February – 6th March. Quarter-Final: Sunday, 13th March Semi-final: Sunday, 27th March. Final: Saturday, 2nd April. The quarter-finals, semifinals and final are fixed so this means that if a league week is postponed or cancelled it will mean the loss of a round of the league. MEMBERSHIP FEES All players should now have received their annual subscription leaflet and we would ask that you pay as soon as possible. Last year we reduced our top rate by €100 and corresponding decreases in other rates and we have maintained these rates for 2016 at the same level as last year, the only increase is to the GUI levy which the Union decided to impose on all members. In the Gold Coast we prefer to give continuous benefits to our members by keeping our membership rates as low as possible and hopefully we will maintain these rates well into the future. If you would like to join the Gold Coast, why not give Bob or Mark a call on 058 44055. INSURANCE Should golfers have insurance? Over the past few years a number of court cases have dealt with players getting hit with golf balls and in some cases made awards against the player who hit the ball. Also golf clubs are expensive and it is no harm to have them covered. Here in the Gold Coast we operate a policy on behalf of Aon Golfcare which is specifically designed with the golfer in mind. A full list of the benefits is on display in the kiosk. The cost to the golfer is €25 and the policy runs from the 1st April. Talk to Bob or Mark if you are interested. WINTER SPECIALS AT GOLD COAST Monday to Thursday: Golf €15 or Golf & Carvery €20

Friday: Golf €15 or Golf, Competition and Carvery €25 Saturday/Sunday: Golf €20 or Golf & Carvery €25. FIXTURE LIST FOR 2016 The fixture list is now completed and is one of the most comprehensive ever prepared for the Gold Coast. Thanks to Rafael Alvarez, Brian Fahey, Tom White, Tony Sheehan, Martin Murray, Eilo Fitzgerald, Ruth Hannigan and Teresa Queally for their input and expertise in compiling the list for 2016. All we need now is the weather. To access the fixture list just go to the club website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com and click on fixtures. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. Moorings Winter League 13 Holes. Ladies Winter League sponsored by Moorings Bar and Restaurant: Due to inclement weather round 6 has been extended to Sunday, 31st January. There has been a change to the rules of the competition, from Round 6 onwards each round may be played twice with best score to count. To facilitate the playing of the league, a slot has been reserved every Mon from 11.00-11.30 a.m., please use timesheet to book your slot!! Results of Round 5: Rosie Murphy 29 – 3 = 26 pts. Helena Fitzgerald 22 pts. Martina Corkery 23 – 1 = 22 pts. Captains Drive-In: Due to the inclement weather we have had for many weeks now, our Captain’s Drive In has been postponed and will be rescheduled to a date later. Coastal Alliance: Our Christmas outing of the Alliance has been cancelled on numerous occasions due to inclement weather, all members will be notified of new date. Hopefully better conditions will prevail which will make the event all the more enjoyable, will keep you posted on same!! Website Photos: A collection of photos taken during the year from various presentations are now available to view on our website, www.goldcoastgolfclub.com New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we are in the process of combining a very attractive and generous package for new members to include free golf lessons and the use of clubs. Names are now being taken, for details contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk. (058-44055).

Dungarvan Golf Club Competition kindly sponsored by Spar. L to R: Liam Carroll, President; Daniel Raher, winner; Colm O’Callaghan, West Waterford GC Visitor Prize; Jim Kiersey, Captain. [Pat Crowley]

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 GENTS WINTER LEAGUE (sponsored by Deise Golf World) The Deise Golf World Winter League final will be played from Wednesday, 27th to Sunday, 31st January. The top two teams in Section A and B Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Ian Woosnam, Tom Watson, best 6 cards to count for each team. See notice board for details. DEISE GOLF WORLD GENTS WINTER LEAGUE RESULTS AFTER WEEK 5 SECTION A Gary Player 30 pts Lee Treveno 26 pts Sam Snead 20 pts Jack Nichlaus 17 pts Christy O’Connor 12 pts Arnold Palmer 5 pts SECTION B Ian Woosnam 27 pts Tom Watson 26 pts Ben Hogan 19 pts JM Olazabal 16 pts Seve Ballesteros 14 pts Henry Cotton 8 pts GENTS RESULTS 20th/21st Jan: Deise Golf World Winter League 16H Singles S/F:1st John G Moloney (9) 34 pts. 22nd/23rd: 1st Mossie Walsh (9) 39 pts, 2nd Ned Connors (21) 38 pts. 24th Jan 16H Singles S/F: 1st Maurice Conway (10) 38 pts. LADIES RESULTS Sat. 23rd 1st P Flanagan 17 pts, 2 Bernie Hayes 17 pts. FIXTURES Mon., 25 Jan Open Gents /Ladies Seniors(50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F Tues., 26 Ladies 11 Holes Singles S/F Thurs., 28 Open Gents 16 Holes Singles S/F Fri., 29 Gents/Ladies 16 Holes Singles S/F Sat., 30 Gents/Ladies 16 Holes Singles S/F + Ladies Home Alliance Sun., 31 Gents 16 Holes Singles S/F

Mon., 1 Feb Open Gents /Ladies Seniors (50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F Tues., 2 Feb Ladies 11 Holes Singles S/F + Ladies Home Alliance. GENTS SPRING LEAGUE SPONSORED BY DAVID HAYES The Gents Spring League sponsored by David Hayes will commence as soon as possible. Please fill in your name on the list in the locker room. VALENTINE’S DINNER Bar Manager Tom Daly has just announced that our annual Valentines Dinner will take place on Saturday, 13th February. It is a popular night so get your tickets early. The food is always sumptuous and with live music it promises to be a great night as always. LADIES GET INTO GOLF 2016 In conjunction with CGI, Dungarvan Golf Club are hosting an 8 week introductory programme to encourage more ladies to take up this wonderful game. The programme will include tuition from PGA Professional David Hayes as well as on course and social activities with club members. Equipment will be provided with follow on membership offers so spread the word to your friends, family and work colleagues. It is an ideal opportunity to take your first steps into Golf in a fun and friendly environment. MEMBERSHIP FEES For convenience please note that the Club has the facility to accept debit and credit card subscriptions payments over the phone. Also Club bank account details can be provided on request to members who prefer bank transfer. The annual subscriptions are due to be paid before 1st January 2016. We thank members for making

payments already. Thank you for your continued support. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER INCLUDING GOLF LESSON New members to Dungarvan Golf Club, who have not previously been a member of the Club, can avail of an Introductory Membership Offer of just €300 subscription including one complimentary lesson with our resident PGA Professional David Hayes. This offer is for a limited time only, and is valid for the 2016 membership season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on (058) 43310 if there is any further information or assistance you require. BON VOYAGE We wish former Junior Captain Conor O’Dwyer a safe journey as he heads “Down Under”. Conor serverd as Junior Captain in 2009 and also worked as the Pro Shop Assistant for a member of years asn is now taking some times out to head to Australia for a year. We wish him well. SIXTY.COM NEXT COMPETITON Wednesday, 27th January. Draw for partners at 2 p.m. YOUNGONES Next Competition Wednesday, 27th January 12.20 pm. SOCIAL BRIDGE Are you interested in playing bridge in the clubhouse on Friday mornings 11 a.m – 1 p.m? All Levels welcome. No Partner required for more details please contact Brenda Cummins on 086 6059032 PROGRESSIVE 45 RESULTS 21.01.15 Winners: Jack Elstead & Cait Mulcahy Danny Barry & Frankie Ryan Tom Phelan & Michael Fitzgerald Last 5 Maura & Paddy Boland Lucky Table Tom Osbourne & Percy Hallahan Progressive 45 Every Thursday – All Welcome JUNIOR NOTES Due to the condition of the course, tuition for our beginners and pre-juniors will recommence on 6th February. We are anticipating a hectic year with much activity planned for our junior golfers. And we would encourage every parent and

grandparent to give your sibling the gift of golf. The game of golf offers so much to a child’s development not only in their skill set but also their attitude and behaviour will develop. We work in conjunction with the Confederation of Golf to develop Junior Golf as we would like to pass on this gift. It truly is a game for all the family. Our junior lessons on Saturdays are supervised and cost €2 per nipper. All equipment is provided so come along and give it a try. Our elite squad is being assembled for Winter coaching at Tinhalla and panel members will be notified. We have the Irish Junior Foursomes at Gold Coast in March as well as a Fred Daly match. No efforts will be spared this year as we have arrived at a competitive position. Any enquiries relating to junior activities at Dungarvan can be directed to Club Professional David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. PRO SHOP NEWS After a busy Christmas period, David is getting ready for another season. New stock items are arriving every day. We are eagerly awaiting on our Mizuno Fitting system which will compliment Callaway, Ping and Wilson systems already in place. To prepare yourself for the new season. You can avail of David’s offer of free custom fitting to ensure that you are using the correct equipment. Or maybe avail of David’s professional repair service and get your clubs regripped for the start of the season. David is currently offering massive reductions in Winter wear with Under Armour Cold Gear flying out the door. Ladies ProQuip sweaters are half price and proving very popular. You can follow all offers plus new arrivals on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. If you would like to join our mailing list drop us an email at golfpro@eircom.net or fill out the form on the website. CLUB CONTACT DETAILS Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Office 058 43310/ 41605, Pro Shop 058 44707, Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

‘Club Handbook for Junior Golf’ unveiled

holding off until the Spring League starts on Sunday, 31st January. It will start off easy with 3 rounds of 9 Holes then we move onto 2 rounds of 12 holes and the final round is to be decided closer to the time. The Spring League for the Ladies will be starting on Sunday 31st January, there is a sign up list in the clubhouse, please put your name up if you wish to play. Remember "If you're not in, you can't

win". FIXTURES: January 1st to January 30th - 9 hole ongoing 2 person Champagne Scramble. Get organising your partners - Re-entry allowed. (Weather Permitting) Spring League starting 31st January. FEES: It's that time of year again, all fees now due please. Prompt payment would be much appreciated.

A NEW handbook designed to help Golf Clubs in Co. Waterford develop and extend the services and opportunities they offer to young people has been unveiled by the Confederation of Golf in Ireland (CGI), the Irish Ladies Golf Union (ILGU) and the Golfing Union of Ireland (GUI). The ‘Club Handbook for Junior Golf’ offers Golf Clubs access to a range of content and practical advice on achieving a ‘best in class’ Junior Golf offering across a variety of areas including: - Junior Club Operations (coaching, competitions, handicaps, communication) - Junior Club Committee and Leaders - Safeguarding Children in Golf - Girls in Junior Golf The guide also offers access to a variety of templates and checklists to assist in the implementation of Junior Club programmes, such as recruitment forms, role descriptions, permission forms and safety checklists. A number of real life case studies are also included which

the Cleveland Eastern Province, Border Championship at Port Elizabeth. He followed this by finishing tied 5th in the South African Amateur Strokeplay Championship. Gary came within a whisker of winning the Spanish Amateur Open Title at St Jerez in Spain. He was not taken beyond the 16th hole in his first 3 matches as he cruised into the semifinals. Here he met the reigning European Amateur Champion, Ashley Chesters, and comfortably secured a 3and 2 victory. It took a spectacular eagle on the 35th hole to cruelly deprive Gary of a victory which he would have truly deserved. Next stop Argentina and a creditable 8th place finish at the Argentine Stroke Play Championship, followed by finishing 3rd in the Southern Cross Invitational. Back to St Andrews in April for another top 3 finish in the R&A Foundation Scholars Tournament. Now rated at 34 in the World rankings Gary was the only Irish player selected for the Palmer Cup played at the exclusive Rich Harvest Farms course at Illinois in June. Here he won 2 of his 4 matches against the cream of the U.S Amateur team. At the European International Amateur Championship in Slovakia held in August, Gary would secure another top 3 finish, before he headed to Chicago for the U.S. Amateur championship. At this stage Gary had secured his place on the Great Britain & Ireland Walker Cup Team. At Royal Lytham & St Anne’s in early September Gary won 2.5 of his 4 points to become a major contributor in the his-

toric GB & I victory over the USA. By now, Gary had scaled the heights of the Amateur game by his exploits at home and throughout the world. He has earned the right to join the professional ranks as he confidently sets out in quest of glory in the next stage of his spectacular career. BEAT FM 2015 SOUTH EAST SPORTS STAR AWARDS After recovering from what was an amazing weekend for Gary Hurley in winning the supreme Park Hotel Sports Star Award for 2015 we must now turn our attention to the Beat FM 2015 South East Sports Star Awards which take place on Saturday night next, 30th January at Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Tullow, Co. Carlow. Gary features here as he was the monthly award winner for October 2015. As 20% of the vote is decided by us the public we ask all our members and friends to go to the following web address and cast your vote for Gary http://www.beat102103.com/ sportsstarawards/ So let’s help make this two in a row for Gary. Go team Gary, let’s get sharing and clicking!!! COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE Round 1 of the Winter League got underway last week and despite the poor conditions players were out in force to start their winter league campaigns. Round 1 continues this week and let’s hope that as January is nearing the end that February will bring with it some drier weather. We would remind all players to enter your score cards when you are finished as every card could be vital towards your team’s qualifica-

tion to the top 16. Entrants may play any day during the week and those not playing in the league are most welcome to compete for the weekly prizes awarded over 4 categories. As qualifying round results become available they will be updated and published on the evening of the concluding day of that round and you can check these on www.westwaterfordgolf.com SOUTH EAST LEAGUE 2016 FIXTURE LIST At a meeting in Youghal Golf Club on Monday, 18th January it was agreed that the two groups would be decided by region. West Waterford is drawn with Castlemartyr, Dungarvan Youghal and Lismore. The fixture list is as follows: Saturday March 5h at West Waterford Sunday March 13th at Youghal - West Waterford vs Dungarvan Sunday March 20th at Dungarvan – West Waterford vs Lismore Sunday March 27th at Castlemartyr – West Waterford vs Youghal Saturday April 2nd at Lismore – West Waterford vs Castlemartyr. SUNSHINE CLASSIC MARCH 17th TO MARCH 27th 2016 Our hard working Classic committee are leaving no stone unturned as they prepare for our annual fundraising event. Down the years the classic has proven popular with golfers from far and wide. An added feature of this year’s event is that it will start on St. Patrick’s Day and continue through both the following weekends. Along with the 7 overall best scores, the best team from each of the 11 days will qualify for the final. So whether it’s the Sunshine holiday, the cuppa in the

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet were Vincent Wall, Marian Ryan, Aileen Wall, Linda Wall, September Monthly Winner; John Giles, Mairead Wall, Mary Wall and Declan Allen. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org LISMORE LADIES Some Ladies braved the

elements to play during the week, but it looks like a lot are

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS – 13 HOLE STABLEFORD Category 1 (0-8): Keith Cotter (6) 26 pts. Category 2 (9-14): Denis Conway (11) 31 pts. Category 3 (15-18): Michael Landers (18) 33 pts. Category 4 (19+): Noel Murray (21) 28p ts. C.S.S. 30. Fixtures: Comeragh Oil Winter League Rd 1Ongoing GARY HURLEY - PARK HOTEL SPORTS STAR AWARDS WINNER Huge congratulations go to Gary Hurley who was a Joint Winner of the Park Hotel Sports Star Award for 2015. Gary was chosen along with Ferrybank athlete Thomas Barr as Joint Overall Winners of the Award which was announced last Saturday night in the Park Hotel in the presence of a huge attendance and this is the first time in the twenty five year history that the Award was shared between two monthly winners. Gary was present with his family and also with what is now known as his “entourage”. Every time that there was a mention of Gary or the showing of Gary’s video the roof of the Park Hotel was nearly lifted from the building with roars of support from his “entourage”.

Great credit must go to Gary who took time out of his busy professional schedule to be in attendance as this young man had to jet off on Sunday to Portugal in preparation for the European Challenge Tour. Gary was thrilled to be accepting this prestigious award and one thing in particular that he said was that he accepted it on behalf of himself, his family and West Waterford Golf Club. A great night was had by all those present and great praise to the Park Hotel for looking after everyone so well. West Waterford Golf Club must be thrilled to witness their second golfer winning this award as back in 2005 Seamus Power was the worthy recipient. GARY’S HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2015 Back in January 2015 Gary was on his way to the U.S to represent NUI Maynooth and Ireland in the Patriot All America Tournament for the second consecutive year. In a top class field of the world’s leading amateurs he acquitted himself admirably finishing tied 26th On to South Africa where Gary finished in 9th place in

provide excellent learnings and ‘best practice’ examples, including Balbriggan Golf Club who initiated a Cadet’s Section, Enniscrone Golf Club which developed a Junior Club Programme and an insight into how Naas Golf Club worked to increase participation among young female players. To access the new Club Handbook for Junior Golf, please click here: http://www.epageflip.net/i/ 627843-club-handbook-forjunior-golf The CGI, the ILGU and the GUI will host a number of seminars throughout March and April 2016 which will focus on the variety of different areas featured in the Junior Club Handbook. Golf Clubs can find out further information about these seminars on www.cgigolf.org or www.golfnet.ie. John Roche, Director of Golf and Business Development, Confederation of Golf in Ireland commented: “This document is the result of months of hard work and brings into one place the wealth of Junior Golf knowledge and experience avail-

able from the GUI and the ILGU, along with contributions from the PGA and other sports bodies. Golf is truly a game for all the family and we recognise the importance of fostering a love of the sport amongst the next generation. The advice and guidelines contained within the document are very relevant and current and we’d encourage all Golf Clubs to utilise the materials as appropriate to them. Together we can ensure the future success of the sport we all love.” Sinead Heraty, Chief Executive of the Irish Ladies Golf Union, said: “The Club Handbook for Junior Golf provides practical and easy to follow guidelines and recommendation for the development of junior golf. It will be a key reference point to Clubs who are seeking to grow their junior membership and instil a lifelong passion for the game in young golfers. It is a great example of the golfing organisations in Ireland working together on a very worthwhile initiative.” For more details check out www.cgigolf.org and www.golfnet.ie

horse box or just a game of golf in friendly surroundings you desire, we can guarantee a hearty West Waterford Welcome to one and all. Put the dates in your diary now. HANDICAPPING SYSTEM RULE CHANGES With Four Ball allowance increasing to 90 per cent and exact handicap increases limited to 1.0 stroke in a calendar year, the Council of National Golf Unions Limited (CONGU) have announced a number of significant revisions to the CONGU manual. While the changes became effective from 1st January, the implementation date for clubs is set as 1st March, 2016. The new CONGU manual is in the process of being published and is the culmination of a four-year review cycle with the aim of assisting club members to have handicaps which truly reflect their playing ability. Among the most significant changes in the 2016 edition of the manual are: • Exact Handicaps: In Ireland lowest exact handicap is now restricted to 1.0 stroke increase in a calendar year • Four Ball Better Ball Handicap Allowance: In stroke play each partner will receive 90% of their full handicap, and in match play the back marker now concedes strokes to the other three players based on 90% of the difference between the full handicaps rather than 75% (3/4) as at present. OUR WEBSITE Just a reminder that the full list of Winter League teams is now posted on the club website and updated round by round scoring will be available on www.westwaterfordgolf.com as it happens. Billy O’Sullivan continues to do a professional job on the site and is always available to

update as required. I would recommend that you visit the site and see for yourself what’s happening at West Waterford. RESTAURANT OPEN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH We are delighted to report that Sunday Lunch at West Waterford has been a great success to date and wish to thank you all for your continued support. If you haven’t done so already why not come along and relax in the warmth of our bar and restaurant. Sunday lunch is available between 12.30 pm and 3 pm. CONFIRMATION AND COMMUNION MENU AVAILABLE Do you have a Confirmation or First Communion in 2016? If you do then our first communion and confirmation menus are now available. Give us a call on 058 43216 or call into the bar or office at West Waterford to get a copy. We look forward to serving you. Contact details Telephone: 058 43216 Fax: 058 44343. LADIES GOLF The Winter League continues and the first round has now commenced and is a 9 hole competition. Details of the changes in the schedule, due to recent weather conditions, are now on the website and on the notice board. The January 9 hole continues, with two best cards to count, and is kindly sponsored by Ciara Donnelly. Huge congratulations from the Ladies Club to Gary Hurley on jointly winning the Park Hotel Sports Award for 2015 last Saturday night. Well done on a great achievement and continued best wishes in your future professional career.

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

COUNTY BOARD MEETING

2015 Championship formats remain for new season SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS GROUPS AND DRAWS

At the Launch of Laochra Gael series for 2016 were Ken McGrath, Pól OGallchóir, Director General TG4; Trevor Giles, Aogán O Fearghail, President GAA; Richie Bennis, Eoin Kelly and Irial MacMurchú, Nemeton. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

GAA President launches new Laochra Gael series profiling legendary players GAA President, Aogán Ó Fearghail mixed with football and hurling stars past and present as he launched a new season of the popular Laochra Gael series for TG4 in Nemeton TV, in Ring, Co. Waterford this afternoon. He was also on hand to announce TG4’s comprehensive GAA coverage in spring starting with the stations coverage of the Allianz Football League on Sunday, 31st January. The new Laochra Gael series, the fourteenth to date, celebrates some of the greatest names in Gaelic games of the past forty years. Each of the 10 programmes blends archive footage, personal reminiscence from the player and family members with assessments from teammates, opponents, journalists, commentators and GAA historians. It will be broadcast on TG4 each Sunday evening at 5.55 pm with a

repeat showing on Monday nights at 8 pm. The new season’s batch of GAA legends includes one of the all-time great Kilkenny defenders J. J. Delaney; Waterford hurling hero and star of the game Ken McGrath; Piarsaigh na Dromoda and Kerry stalwart Declan O’Sullivan who became Kerry captain at the tender age of 21; A warrior from Limerick’s last All Ireland title campaign who went on to manage the county Richie Bennis; Early century Armagh hero and International Rules star Steven McDonnell; Tipperary’s top scorer and with a haul of 6 All Star medals, Eoin Kelly; Cork’s dual star John Allen, who went on to manage both his home county and neighbours Limerick; 90’s 3 time footballer of the year and Meath footballing great Trevor Giles; With a truly marathon

career in ladies football, from 1997 to 2015 Galway’s Annette Clarke was their midfield star from start to finish: And finally, four brothers from the small east Galway village Caltra who have had a huge influence on that county’s status and of their club too, the Meehan’s, brothers Declan, Tomás, Noel and Michael. The new Laochra

Gael season will air on TG4 at 5.55 p.m. on Sundays from February 21st with a repeat showing on Monday evenings at 8.00 p.m. The series is produced by Nemeton, the independent production company from Ring in the Waterford Gaeltacht which has produced much of TG4’s acclaimed sports coverage.

LAOCHRA GAEL SERIES Programme 1: JJ Delaney, 5:55 pm, Sunday, 21st February Programme 2: Ken McGrath 5:55 pm, Sunday, 28th February Programme 3: Declan O'Sullivan 5:55pm, Sunday, 6 March Programme 4: Richie Bennis 5:55 pm, Sunday, 13th March Programme 5: Steven McDonnell 5:55 pm, Sunday, 20th March Programme 6: Eoin Kelly 5:55 pm, Sunday, 27th March Programme 7: John Allen 5:55 pm, Sunday, 3rd April Programme 8: Trevor Giles 5:55 pm, Sunday, 10th April Programme 9: Annette Clarke 5:55 pm, Sunday, 17th April Programme 10: The Meehans 5:55 pm, Sunday, 24th April

TG4’s live coverage between now and the Championship TG4 are without question out on their own regarding the coverage of our National Games on the telifis as they announced details of their Spring GAA coverage which will see them broadcast 49 games over the next four months. The TV station’s coverage commences with the meeting of Cork and Mayo in the Allianz football league on Sunday, 31st January. Live coverage of that game is followed by deferred showing of the meeting of Roscommon and Monaghan. TG4′s coverage continues for the duration of the Allianz football and hurling leagues while they will also televise the All-Ireland senior club semifinals and finals in football and hurling. The third-level finals in the Fitzgibbon, O’Connor and Sigerson Cups will also be televised along with the Lidl ladies football league finals. JANUARY Sunday, 31st January Allianz Football League, Round 1. LIVE – Cork v Mayo, Páirc Uí Rinn DEFERRED Roscommon v Monaghan, Hyde Park FEBRUARY Saturday, 6th February AIB All-Ireland SHC club semi-finals LIVE - Sarsfields (Galway) v Ruairí Óg (Antrim), Páirc Tailteann at 2 pm LIVE - Oulart-The Ballagh (Wexford) v Na Piarsaigh (Limerick), Semple Stadium at 3:45 pm Sunday, 7th February Allianz Football

League, Round 2 LIVE - Kerry v Roscommon, Fitzgerald Stadium DEFERRED – Donegal v Cork, Ballyshannon Saturday, 13th February AIB All-Ireland SFC club semi-finals LIVE - Ballyboden St. Endas (Dublin) v Clonmel Commercials (Tipperary), O’Moore Park at 4:30 pm LIVE - Castlebar Mitchels (Mayo) v Crossmaglen Rangers (Armagh), Kingspan Breffni Park at 6:15 pm Sunday, 14th February Allianz Hurling League, Round 1 LIVE – Waterford v Kilkenny, Walsh Park DEFERRED – Galway v Cork, Pearse Stadium Saturday, 20th February LIVE – Sigerson Cup Final, Ulster University Jordanstown at 2:30 pm Sunday, 21th February Allianz Hurling League, Round 2 LIVE – Kilkenny v Tipperary, Nowlan Park DEFERRED – Wexford v Clare, Innovate Wexford Park Saturday, 27th February LIVE - Fitzgibbon Cup Final, Cork IT at 3 pm Sunday, 28th February Allianz Football League, Round 3 LIVE - Donegal v Mayo, Páirc Mhic Cumhaill, Ballybofey. DEFERRED – Down v Kerry, Páirc Esler, Newry MARCH Sunday, 6th March; Allianz Football League, Round 4 Allianz Hurling League, Round 3 Live & deferred coverage TBC Saturday, 12th March O’Connor Cup Final (Ladies Football 3rd Level Colleges) Sunday, 13th March Allianz Football League, Round 5 Allianz Hurling League, Round 4 Live & deferred coverage TBC Thursday, 17th March AIB All Ireland senior

club hurling and football finals Sunday, 20th March Allianz Hurling League, Round 5 Live & deferred coverage Sunday, 27th March (Easter Sunday) Allianz Football League, Round 6 Live & deferred coverage Monday, 28th March Masita Post Primary Senior Hurling Finals (Semple Stadium, Thurles) APRIL Saturday, 2th April Masita Post Primary Senior Football Finals (Páirc an Chrócaigh) Sunday, 3rd April Allianz Football League, Round 7 Live & deferred coverage Sunday, 10th April Allianz Football League Division 1 semi-finals Live coverage Saturday, 16th April Eirgrid All-Ireland U-21 Football Semi-Finals (Connacht v Leinster & Munster v Ulster) Live coverage Sunday 17th April Allianz Hurling League Division 1 SemiFinals Live coverage Saturday, 23d April Allianz Football League Division 3 & 4 Finals Live coverage Sunday, 24th April Allianz Football League Division 1 & 2 Finals Live coverage Saturday, 30th April Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 4 Final Eirgrid All-Ireland U-21 Football Final Live coverage MAY Sunday, 1st May Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Final Live coverage Saturday, 7th May Lidl Ladies National Football League Finals – Division 1, 2 & 3 Live coverage.

A full complement of delegates attended last Monday night’s County Board meeting in Lawlors Hotel with the Senior Hurling and Football championship draws top of the agenda, chaired by Paddy Joe Ryan. Proposals to have three groups of four in the senior football championship and three teams relegated to provide ten teams in 2017 were defeated by 20 votes to 10 while the present qualification and relegation system in the hurling championship remains in the two groups of six teams each. SENIOR HURLING GROUP 1: Ballygunner, Ballyduff, Passage, Dungarvan, Portlaw, De La Salle. Round 1: Portlaw v Ballygunner, Ballyduff v Dungarvan, Passage v De La Salle. Round 2: Ballygunner v De La Salle, Portlaw v Dungarvan, Passage v Ballyduff. Round 3: Ballygunner v Ballyduff, Portlaw v De La Salle, Passage v Dungarvan. Round 4: Dungarvan v Ballygunner, De La Salle v Ballyduff, Passage v Portlaw. Round 5: Ballygunner v Passage, Ballyduff v Portlaw, Dungarvan v De La Salle. GROUP 2: Tallow, Fourmilewater, Mt. Sion, Roanmore, Abbeyside, Cappoquin. Round 1: Abbeyside v Tallow, Fourmilewater v Roanmore, Mt. Sion v Cappoquin. Round 2: Tallow v Cappoquin, Abbeyside v Roanmore, Mt. Sion v Fourmilewater. Round 3: Tallow v Fourmilewater, Abbeyside v Cappoquin, Mt. Sion v Roanmore. Round 4: Roanmore v Tallow, Cappoquin v Fourmilewater, Mt. Sion v Abbeyside. Round 5: Tallow v Mt. Sion, Fourmilewater v Abbeyside, Roanmore v Cappoquin. SENIOR FOOTBALL Group 1: Stradbally, Kilrossanty, Brickeys, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, Ballinameela, Rathgormack. Round 1: Ballinameela v Stradbally, Kilrossanty v Clashmore, Brickeys v

Rathgormack. Round 2: Stradbally v Rathgormack, Ballinameela v Clashmore, Brickeys v Kilrossanty. Round 3: Stradbally v Kilrossanty, Ballinameela v Rathgormack, Brickeys v Clashmore. Round 4: Clashmore v Stradbally, Rathgormack v Kilrossanty, Brickeys v Ballinameela. Round 5: Stradbally v Brickeys, Kilrossanty v Ballinameela, Clashmore v Rathgormack. GROUP 2: Ballinacourty, Nire, Gaultier, Ardmore, St. Saviours, An Rinn. Round 1: St. Saviours v Ballinacourty, Nire v Ardmore, Gaultier v An Rinn. Round 2: Ballinacourty v An Rinn, St. Saviours v Ardmore, Gaultier v Nire. Round 3: Ballinacourty v Nire, St. Saviours v An Rinn, Gaultier v Ardmore. Round 4: Ardmore v Ballinacourty, An Rinn v Nire, Gaultier v St. Saviours. Round 5: Ballinacourty v Gaultier, Nire v St. Saviours, Ardmore v An Rinn. COUNTY BOARD MEETING SNIPPETS • The Chairman extended best wishes to the Sliabh gCua and Stradbally clubs in the All- Ireland Scor na nOg finals this weekend. • Childrens’ officer Neil Moore informed the meeting that a childrens’ officers meeting for clubs will be held in Lawlors Hotel this Tuesday, February 2nd. • A wiring system for match officials for some games in the county this year is being purchased at a cost of €3,044 with the bill being equally paid for by the Board, Munster Council and Central Council. • A report from the senior football manager Tom McGlinchey stated that there is currently a panel of 32 players in training, which will be reduced to 27 by St. Valentine’s Day. 51 players were approached to join the panel at the outset with nobody refusing to join except for personal reasons. • A report from the senior hurling manager Derek McGrath informed the meeting that there is currently a rotational panel of 33 players in place and that manage-

ment want to continue their policy of not releasing their panel to the media. Answering a question from the floor, the top table revealed that 55 players travelled overnight to Killarney last weekend for the two games against Kerry. • Cappoquin have requested and received permission for an inter-county hurling game on the reopening of their field during the year. • The Munster Council AGM takes place this Friday with Gerry O’Sullivan (Cork) succeeding Robert Frost as chairman. • Abbeyside/Ballinacourty received permission for a Golden Goal competition for the Waterford v Kilkenny SHL game in Walsh Park and permission was granted for a collection for the Childrens Medical Research Centre in Crumlin at the game. • Both the Western and Eastern Boards were thanked for their contributions of €10,000 each to a cash strapped County coffers. • A proposal to have the under 21 football championship run on an all county basis was defeated by 19 votes to 11. • Paddy Joe Ryan stated that the Board doesn’t have any more money to spend on county teams and he questioned where is this expenditure all going to end? • The County under 21 hurling management team for 2016 was ratified as follows: Manager, Sean Power, Assistant Manager, Paul Flynn and selectors Eoin Kelly and Kieran O’Gorman. • Waterford club teams have been drawn away in all of the Munster club championship games bar the junior hurling and the first round of the senior football is scheduled for November 13th. The gates for the recent club championships were down €100,000 on last year’s figures. • Cork can enter their second best team in this year’s Munster intermediate hurling championship but all players must be under 25 years old. • The chairman expressed concern that Eastern Bord na nOg were unable to elect a chairman and a treasurer due to lack of interest.

Words of wisdom from Brennan KILKENNY legend Eddie Brennan believes it’s time to scrap pre-season competitions in order to protect players from premature burnout. The eight-time AllIreland winner is in his first year in charge of the Cats’ Under-21s and he’s also managing the seniors in this year’s Walsh Cup. This is

because most of the senior panel were on the team’s AllIreland winning holiday when the Leinster pre-season competition got underway earlier this month. Having seen up close the demands being placed on elite players at this time of year, particularly those in college and eligible for Under-

21, he feels that it’s time for a change. “I have won a few Walsh Cups and it’s a great way to test a few lads and see what’s in their bellies,” “But I certainly believe the Walsh Cup, an inter-county competition at this time of the year, has run its course. I don’t think there’s anything to be gained from it.

Footballers open National League campaign in Aughrim THE County’s senior footballers commence their perennial task of seeking promotion to Division 3 of the National football league when they travel to Aughrim this Sunday to take on the home side, Wicklow in the first of their seven match campaign. Tom McGlinchey’s men received a welcome preleague boost in Rathkeale last Sunday week when they defeated Division 3 side Limerick in the McGrath Cup by 2-7 to 0-7. In his fifth year in a County senior jersey, Kilrossanty’s Tommy Prendergast has been named captain of the team for 2016 and this first fixture is one we can get some return from having beaten the same opposition in the Fraher Field twelve months ago. Ballinacourty’s Michael O’Halloran was the star of the show that night when he kicked 0-4 from play in a well deserved 0-14 to 0-10 victory over the team from the Garden County. Despite playing into the biting wind, Waterford led at the interval by 0-9 to 0-7 which put them in a strong position at that stage to go on and win the match. They led by 0-14 to 0-7 by the 64th minute with Wicklow finishing strongly to reduce the final deficit to 0-4 courtesy of three late points. Notable performances were delivered by Ray O Ceallaigh at full back, the attacking half back trio of Conor Phelan, Maurice O’Gorman and Tadhg O hUallachain, Tommy Prendergast I lar na pairce and point scorers up front, Gavin Nugent, Patrick Hurney, Liam Lawlor until he was forced to retire injured and sub Mark Ferncombe. The Waterford team lined out as follows: Stephen Enright; Dean Crowley, Ray O Ceallaigh, Thomas

O’Gorman; Tadhg O hUallachain, Maurice O’Gorman, Conor Phelan; Tommy Predergast, Shane Ahearn; Michael Curry, Michael O’Halloran, Patrick Hurney; Liam Lawlor, Joey Veale, Gavin Nugent. Subs: Mark Ferncombe (27), Lorcan O Corraoin (43), Paul Whyte (50), Stephen Prendergast (58), Oran Keevers (61) and David Grey (73). Wicklow will fancy their chances of getting off the mark on a winning note at their football home of Aughrim. They have some fine footballers in such as Dean Odlum, John McGrath, Seanie Furlong, Conor McGraynor, Dean Healy, Paul McLoughlin, Ross O’Brien and Thomas Kelly. In the recent O’Byrne Cup, they recorded a 1-9 to 0-11 win over I.T. Carlow and a 1-21 to 3-13 victory against D.I.T. while Longford ended their interest in this competition with a 1-9 to 1-5 win over Harry Murphy’s charges. The sides were tied at 1-3 apiece at half-time, with the hosts making a comeback after a strong Wicklow start. The Garden County led by 1-0 to 0-1 after 12 minutes, but a 26th minute James McGivney goal helped coupled with an injury-time point from defender Diarmuid Masterson levelled the tie at the break. Longford took control on the restart, and held Wicklow to just two second half points, including one in the final minute, to take a four-point win. The Waterford team and scorers that defeated Limerick is as follows and Sunday’s line out should bear a significant resemblance to it. S. Enright; T. Ó

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

hUallacháin, T. O’Gorman, M. O’Gorman; M. Curry, J. McGrath, S. Prendergast; C. Prunty, T. Prendergast; D. Breathnach, M. O’Halloran, D. Allen; S. Corcoran, J. J. Hutchinson, P. Whyte. Subs: G. Crotty for J. J. Hutchinson (43m), P. Hurney for S. Corcoran (49m), P Crowley for M. O’Gorman (inj 61m), L. Ó Curráoin for M. O’Halloran (64m), B. Carroll for D. Breathnach (71m). Scorers: P. Whyte (1-3 1 free); D. Breathnach (1-1); S. Corcoran (f), R. Ó Ceallaigh, T. Prendergast (0-1 each). Newcomers this year include James McGrath, Conor Prunty, Donie Breathnach, Shaun Corcoran, Gavin Crotty, Peter Crowley and Brad Carroll while county champions Stradbally’s presence on the panel is still absent. The following are the Division 4 fixtures for the next two weekends. Longford and Offaly have been replaced in Division 4 by Louth and Wexford Round One: Gaelic Grounds, Drogheda, 13:00, Louth v London. Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow, 14:00, Carlow v Antrim. Innovate Wexford Park, Wexford, 14:00 Wexford v Leitrim. County Ground, Aughrim, 14:00, Wicklow v Waterford. Round Two: 6/2/16 Irish TV Grounds, Ruislip 13:00 London v Carlow. 7/2/16 Corrigan Park, Belfast, 14:00, Antrim v Wexford. Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, 14:00, Leitrim v Wicklow, Carrick-onShannon. Fraher Field, Dungarvan, 14:00, Waterford v Louth.

Club Amalgamations and Assists for 2016 AMALGAMATIONS Clubs Team Name Grade Kill, Bonmahon, Ballydurn and Kilmacthomas St Mary’s U-13 to U-21 Dunhill, Fenor, Butlerstown Clan na nGael U-13 to U-21 Portlaw and Ballyduff Portlaw/Ballyduff U-13 to U-21 Ann Rinn and Sean Phobail An Ghaeltacht U-13 to U-21 Tallow and Shamrocks Cois Bhride U-13 to U-21 Erins Own and Ferrybank Erins Own/Ferrybank U-21H ASSISTS Name - Club to Assist Grade Craig Brown - Erins Own Gaultier U-21 & Senior Football Quan Butler - John Mitchels Rathgormack U-21 Football Patrick Whyte - Kilrossanty Clonea U-21 Hurling Donal Fitzgerald - Kilrossanty St. Mary’s U-21 Hurling Oisin Walsh - Kilrossanty St. Mary’s U-15 Football Sean Phobail An Rinn Junior/ Intermediate Hurling Naomh Bhrid St. Patrick’s U-13 to U-18 Football St Patricks Naomh Bhrid U-13 to U-18 Hurling MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 Proposed Gradings & Groupings - REVISED Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Group A Group B 13 a side Nire St. Saviours St. Olivers St. Mollerans De La Salle Tramore Brickey Rangers Affane Ballinacourty St. Mary’s Ardmore Kilrossanty Gaultier Clanna Gael An Ghaeltacht Stradbally Dungarvan Portlaw/Ballyduff St Patrick’s Ballyduff Upper Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Cois Bhride Rathgormack Top 4 to Semi-Finals Top Team in each group to Semi-Final Top Team in Semi-Final 1v4 - 2v3 Qtr-Finals: A2 v B3; A3 v B2 Qtr-Final: 2 v 3

2016 Transfers

Jack Kennedy returns to Ballyduff Lower, Murrays head to Ballyduff Upper and Ross Dunford plays for Colligan OVER 130 transfers were sanctioned by the CCCC recently for the new championship season of 2016. Many of them were in bloc such as Kilrossanty players returning from Ballydurn and Clonea due to the Comeragh club affiliating a junior hurling team this year and there is also transfers on bloc from Kilmacthomas to Ballyduff Lower and vica versa. Skimming through the final list, the stand-out ones are Jack Kennedy’s return to Ballyduff Lower in the Autumn of his career, the Murrays from Cappoquin heading to Ballyduff Upper and Ross Dunford heading home, as it were, to Colligan. A senior outfit of just six years ago,

Ballyduff Lower were knocked out of the Eastern Junior hurling championship last year at the quarter-final stage by Ballygunner’s third team on a score of 1-14 to 0-15 and they will welcome the return of the former inter-county player and senior hurling medallist with De La Salle back to their ranks. The continuing impasse between the Murray family and the Cappoquin club is confirmed in the transfer of members Conor and Eoghan to Ballyduff Upper, though the latter is still a minor. Both will be an addition to the Reds while the word is that their father Fintan will also be in the Ballyduff camp in 2016. Ross Dunford has given great service

to the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty clubs and nobody will begrudge his transfer to the Colligan/Emmetts teams where his family has such strong ties. The 23 year old could make all the difference for the Rockies in 2016 in their attempts for championship success. Stradbally’s multi-senior football medallist Eddie Rockett will line out in the colours of Newtown/Ballydurn and Karl Duggan, who scored the winning point for Dungarvan in the 2009 County Intermediate hurling final against Clonea, heads East to play for Bunmahon. The following is the full list of transfers sanctioned.

Final List of Transfers 2016 NAME Jamie Douglas Niall Clifford Raymond Carroll Anthony Fitzpatrick Kieran O’Brien Mark Hennessy Nick Shanahan Nick Shanahan Eoghan Nolan Brian Flavin Matthew O'Shea Jack Kennedy Killian Power Patrick Flynn Patrick Flynn David Jacob David Jacob Leo Jacques Kevin Burke Stephen Coady Kevin Cheasty Brian Cuddihy Naoise Campbell Darren Long Darren Long Jason Halloran Michael Atkins John Butler Kieran Halley Pierce Dunne Niall Guiry Niall Guiry John Behan John Behan Conor Behan Conor Behan Sean McCormack Liam Walsh Daniel Kavanagh Paudie Casey Raymond Ryan Paul Kennedy Kevin O’Dee Bryan Hamilton Garry Kiely Anthony O’Donnell Killian Whelan Michael Walsh Joe Wall Stephen Curran Alan Quinn James Macken Marcus Hayes Robert Power Dale Power Phillip Iannatta Thomas O’Brien David Power Gerard Kirwan John Kirwan Fergal Fogarty Thomas McGrath Chris Kiely Chris Kiely Ben Heazle Ben Heazle Sean Rellis Sean Rellis

FROM CLUB Butlerstown Ballygunner Ferrybank Mount Sion Mount Sion Kill Kill Fenor Fenor Fenor Fenor De La Salle De La Salle De La Salle De La Salle De La Salle De La Salle Roanmore Roanmore Erins Own Erins Own Erins Own Erins Own Portlaw Portlaw St Pauls St Pauls St Pauls Dunhill Dunhill Dunhill Dunhill Dunhill Dunhill Dunhill Dunhill Rathgormack Rathgormack Rathgormack Newtown Newtown Newtown Newtown Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn Ballydurn John Mitchels John Mitchels John Mitchels Tramore Tramore Tramore Tramore Tramore Tramore

TO CLUB Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower St Pauls St Pauls St Pauls Fenor Dunhill Dunhill Kill Kill Tramore Ballyduff Lower Passage Passage Gaultier Fenor Kill St Saviours Erins Own Mount Sion St Pauls St Pauls Ferrybank Ballydurn Newtown St Saviours Ballyduff Lower St Saviours Butlerstown Butlerstown Kill Fenor Newtown Ballydurn Newtown Ballydurn John Mitchels St Mollerans John Mitchels Stradbally Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Clonea Rathgormack Newtown Kilmacthomas Fenor Kill Fenor Kill Fenor Kill

NAME FROM CLUB David Hartrey Tramore David Hallihan Clonea Eoin Walsh Clonea Niall Cronin Clonea Billy Walsh Clonea Liam Walsh Clonea Eoin hUllacháin Clonea Liam Brazil Clonea Patrick Cunningham Clonea Paul Keating Clonea Pat White Clonea Seathrún de Cheirsigh Kilmacthomas Cian McGrath-Walsh Kilmacthomas Brian O'Leary Kilmacthomas Marcus Millea Kilmacthomas Bryan J Power Kilmacthomas Ryan Murray Kilmacthomas Declan Cheasty Kilmacthomas Calum Lyons Kilmacthomas Darragh Larkin Kilmacthomas John Carey Kilmacthomas John O'Leary Kilmacthomas Emmet Power Kilmacthomas Eoin O'Brien Kilmacthomas Killian Harris Kilmacthomas Craig Tyrell Kilmacthomas Cormac Dunphy Kilmacthomas Luke Gahon-O'Brien Kilmacthomas Martin Sutton Kilmacthomas Ryan Gallagher Kilmacthomas Myles Walshe Ballyduff Lower Alan Sheehan Ballyduff Lower Jamie Walsh Ballyduff Lower Ricky O'Connell Ballyduff Lower Dylan Moran Ballyduff Lower Dan Cusack Ballyduff Lower Peter Gallagher Ballyduff Lower Jack Dee Ballyduff Lower Brian Walsh - Duris Ballyduff Lower Adam Walsh Ballyduff Lower Kieran Kiersey Ballyduff Lower Jonathan Langan Ballyduff Lower Conal Aighleart Ballyduff Lower Michael Mears Ballyduff Lower Eoin Brown Ballyduff Lower John Kennedy Ballyduff Lower Evan Nugent Lismore Eoghan Murray Cappoquin Conor Murray Cappoquin Eddie Rockett Stradbally Eddie Rockett Stradbally Phillip Quinn Stradbally Martin Murphy Shamrocks Derek Kelly Shamrocks Michael Kirwan Kilrossanty Martin Coffey Kilrossanty Eoin Cummins Kilrossanty Carey Roche Dungarvan Karl Duggan Dungarvan Thomas Feeney Tallow Ross Dunford Abbeyside Charles Phelan Abbeyside James Flavin Ardmore John Cooney Fourmilewater Patrick Cooney Fourmilewater Eamon Cooney Fourmilewater Alan Lawlor Fourmilewater Alan Lawlor Nire

TO CLUB Gaultier Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas St Mollerans St Mollerans Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Stradbally St Saviours Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Ballyduff Lower Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Kilrossanty Mount Sion Mellary Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Upper Ballydurn Newtown Kilgobnet Tallow Modeligo Newtown Kilmacthomas Ballyduff Lower Rinn Ua gCuanach Bonmahon Ballyduff Upper Colligan Emmetts Colligan Emmetts Old Parish Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Kilrossanty Geraldines Geraldines

Ryan on the road again FORMER Antrim and Carlow hurling coach and Mount Sion clubman Kevin Ryan has been named as the new manager of the Tyrone senior hurlers on an interim basis. Ryan steps in following the departure of Dominic Kearns who left the post earlier this month, just a few weeks into his tenure. The Tyrone board have

acted swiftly to fill the position ahead of the county's Allianz League Division 3A campaign which begins on 14th February. “I don’t know what it is but it’s always in me, the whole thing about weaker counties, and I love the idea of trying to improve weaker counties and clubs," he

said. “It would be wrong to say it’s neglected but I’ve often said this openly – we’re not doing enough for hurling in the 32 counties. Ryan has also stated that his new role with Tyrone won’t impact with his commitments to Wexford club side Rathnure, who appointed him as their new manager before Christmas.

CLUB FOCUS: STRADBALLY

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Stradbally’s Eighteen County Senior Football titles THE Coveside Club is the undisputed rulers of modern day football in the Déise County with an impressive tally of nine senior titles thus far this century and we are only fifteen seasons into it. Add nine further titles in the previous 60 years and the Reds are haunting Dungarvan, who have nineteen crowns (under different names) in a bid to go clear on the Roll of Honour in Waterford football. The clubs second five in-arow title wins from 2001 to 2005 under the late legendary on and off the field Sean Aherne has put the Coveside players out on their own in modern day fare while the greatest tribute paid to their manager is that despite rumours of the club’s demise due to ‘miles on the clock’ from many quarters since this superb achievement, this exceptional group of players have gone on the annex another four Conway Cups in 2009, 2010, 2012 and, of course, last year 2015. Subject to correction and from the information available, hereunder is the Reds own Roll of Honour. STRADBALLY’S EIGHTEEN COUNTY SENIOR FOOTBALL TITLES 1940 STRADBALLY CLAIM FIRST SENIOR TITLE Stradbally 2-6; Kilrossanty 0-3. Stradbally: Jimmy Corbett; Jimmy Whelan, John Power, John O’Meara; Nicky Connors, Tom Veale, John Veale; Percy Kirwan (Capt), Paddy Kiely; Jimmy Curran, Kevin Whelan, Johnny Cummins; Tommy Corbett, Dick Hickey, Johnny Orpen. Scorers: Kevin Whelan 1-1, Jimmy Cummins 1-0, Tommy. Corbett 0-3, Johnny. Curran and Dick Hickey 0-1 each. Referee: P. J. O’Sullivan (Clonea Power). 1941 STRADBALLY RETAINS CUP Stradbally 0-5; Dungarvan 1-1. Stradbally: Jimmy Corbett; John O’Meara, John Power, Jimmy Whelan; Nicky Connors, Mick Connors, John Veale; Percy Kirwan (Capt), Paddy Kiely; Jimmy Curran, Kevin Whelan, Johnny Orpen; Tommy Corbett, Dick Hickey, Johnny Cummins. Scorers: Pierce Kirwan 0-3 (1f), Kevin Phelan 0-2f. Referee: Charlie Ware (Erin’s Own). 1942 STRADBALLY BEAT KILROSSANTY Stradbally 1-5; Kilrossanty 1-4. Stradbally: Jimmy Corbett; Andy Fleming, John Power, Jimmy Whelan; Nicky Connors (Capt.), Tom Veale,

An interior view of Stradbally GAA Clubhouse. John Veale, Paddy Kiely, M. Keane; Jimmy Curran, Kevin Whelan, Johnny Orpen; Percy Kirwan, Dick Hickey, M. Connors. Scorers: Percy Kirwan 1-1, Kevin Whelan 0-2, Johnny Orpen and Mick. Connors 0-1 each. Referee: P. J. Sullivan (Clonea Power). 1943 STRADBALLY AGAIN CHAMPIONS Stradbally 0-6; Kilrossanty 0-2. Stradbally: Jimmy Corbett; John O’Meara, John Power, Dick Hickey; Nicky Connors (Capt.), Tom Veale, Paddy Kiely; M. Keane, John Veale; Kevin Whelan, Johnny Orpen; Mick Connors. Sean Crotty, Percy Kirwan, Andy Fleming. Referee: Declan O’Sullivan (Dungarvan). 1944 STRADBALLY COMPLETE FIVE IN-A-ROW Stradbally 1-5; Kilrossanty 0-2. Stradbally: Jimmy Corbett; John Power, John O’Meara, J. Kiely; Nicky Connors (Capt.), Tom Veale, Andy Fleming; Paddy Kiely Percy Kirwan; John Veale; Kevin Whelan, Johnny Orpen; P. Cummins, J. Crotty, Mick Connors. Referee: Declan O’Sullivan (Dungarvan). 1972 STRADBALLY BRIDGE 28 YEAR GAP Stradbally 3-4; Kill 1-6 Stradbally: W. Dunford, E. Dunphy, R. Aherne, J. Kiely, A. Curran, P. Clancy, L. Carroll, T. Hearne, M. Coffey, P. Butler, T. Cunningham, S. Aherne, J. Keane, Joe Power, J. Curran. Subs: R. Dunford for J. Curran and M. O'Reilly for J. Power. Scorers: S. Aherne (1-3), J. Keane (0-1), T. Cunningham (1-0), P. Butler (1-0). Referee: J. Dunphy, Dunhill.

1980 STRADBALLY WINS SEVENTH TITLE Stradbally 2-10; Dunhill 3-4. Stradbally: Kieran Heffernan; David Kirwan, Robin Aherne, Pat Clancy; Alo Curran, Tom Hearn, Joe Roche; Pat Power, Michael Coffey; Tom Landy, Richie Dunford, Eoin O’Brien; Sean Aherne, James Keane, Tom Considine. Sub: Bill Dunford. Scorers: Sean Aherne 1-1, Richie Dunford 1-0, Tom Landy 0-3, Michael Coffey 0-2, Pat Power, Joe Roche, Tom Considine and Eoin O’Brien 0-1 each. 1982 STRADBALLY REGAIN CONWAY CUP Stradbally 1-8; Clashmore 1-5. Stradbally: Kieran Heffernan; Alo Curran, Robin Aherne, David Kirwan; Pat Power, Tom Aherne, Michael Coffey; Richie Dunford, James Keane; Tom Landy, Eoin O’Brien, Pat Curran; Sean Aherne, Tom Considine, Bill Dunford. Scorers: Eoin O’Brien 0-4, Tom Considine 1-0, James Keane, Tom Landy, Richie Dunford and Sean Aherne 0-1 each. 1987 REDS INTERRUPT KILROSSANTY DOMINANCE Stradbally 1-9; Nire 1-5. Kieran Stradbally: Heffernan; David Kirwan, Bobby Walker, Alo Curran; Fintan O’Brien, Conor O’Brien, Joe Roche; Eoin O’Brien, Pat Curran; Noelie Weldon, Tom Gough, Sean Dee; Liam O’Brien, Paul Mullaney, James Keane. N.B: James Keane and Alo Curran won their fourth County SFC medal that day. Scorers: L. O’Brien (1-2), E. O’Brien (0-3), N. Weldon (0-2), T. Gough and J. Keane (0-1) each. Referee: Jim Joe Landers (Affane).

2001 COUNTY FOOTBALL FINAL ENDS ALL SQUARE Rathgormack 0-4; Stradbally 0-4. Stradbally: K. Cunningham, E. Cummins, J. Halpin, T. Walsh, K. Coffey, O. Costello, L. Walsh, G. Walsh, J. Hearne, T. Curran, G. Power, J. Coffey, N. Curran, M. Walsh, L. O’Brien. Scorers for Stradbally:- G. Power, T. Curran, J. Coffey, N. Curran (0-1) each. Referee: Tim O’Byrne, Erin’s Own. 2001 REPLAY STRADBALLY YOUNG GUNS BRIDGE 14 YEAR GAP AS REDS STAGE MARVELLOUS COMEBACK Stradbally 1-13; Rathgormack 2-4. Stradbally: K. Cunningham, E. Cummins, J. Halpin, T. Walsh, K. Coffey, O. Costello, L. Walsh, G. Walsh, J. Hearne, N. Cusack, G. Power, J. Coffey, N. Curran, M. Walsh, T. Curran. Subs: T. Gough for N. Cusack, T. Curran for O. Costello, L. O’Brien for T. Curran. Scorers: L. O’Brien 1-1, N. Curran 0-4, N. Cusack, G. Power and M. Walsh 0-2, J. Hearne and E. Cummins 0-1 each. Referee: Tim O’Byrne (Erin’s Own). 2002 CONWAY CUP ON HOLD AFTER MAGNIFICENT FINAL ENDS ALL SQUARE Stradbally 3-8; Nire 2-11 Stradbally: K. Cunningham, L. Walsh, J. Halpin, T. Walsh, E. Cummins, O. Costello, K. Coffey, G. Walsh, J. Hearne, J. Coffey, G. Power, T. Costello, N. Curran, M. Walsh, S. Cunningham. Subs: T. Curran for L. Walsh; D. Doyle for Halpin. Scorers: N. Curran 0-6 (0-3 frees); M. Walsh 1-1; G. Power, T. Curran 1-0 each; T.

Costello 0-1. Referee: J. M. Kelly (Shamrocks). 2002 REPLAY REDS ON THE DOUBLE Stradbally 0-12; Nire 0-10. Stradbally: K. Cunningham, E. Cummins, K. Coffey, T. Walsh, D. Doyle, O. Costello, T. Costello, G. Walsh, J. Hearne, T. Curran, G. Power, J. Coffey, N. Curran, M. Walsh, S. Cunningham. Sub: L. O’Brien for Doyle. Scorers: N. Curran 0-8, S. Cunningham, J. Hearne, J. Coffey, G. Power 0-1 each. Referee: J. M. Kelly (Shamrocks). 2003 THREE IN-A-ROW ACHIEVED AS REDS ROLL ON FOR 12th COUNTY TITLE Stradbally 1-11; Tramore 0-8. Stradbally: K. Cunningham, E. Cummins, K. Coffey, T. Walsh, L. Walsh, T. Costelloe, O. Costelloe, G. Walsh, J. Hearne, J. Coffey, G. Power, S. Cunningham, N. Curran, M. Walsh, T. Curran. Scorers: G. Power (1-2); N. Curran (0-4, 0-2 frees); G. Walsh (0-2); S. Cunningham (0-2); J. Coffey (0-1). Referee: B. Power, Mount Sion. 2004 IT’S BACK TO THE FRAHER FIELD ON SUNDAY NEXT Stradbally 1-5; Nire 0-6. Stradbally: E. Cunningham; E. Cummins, K. Coffey, T. Walsh; O. Costelloe, T. Costelloe, D. Doyle; G. Walsh, J. Hearne; J. Coffey, G. Power, S. Cunningham; N. Curran, M. Walsh, S. Lannon. Scorers: G. Power (1-1), N. Curran (0-2), M. Walsh, S. Cunningham (0-1) each. Referee: Stan Flynn (Fenor). 2004 REPLAY STRADBALLY COMPLETE FOUR IN A ROW Stradbally 2-8; Nire 1-4. Stradbally: E. Cunningham; E. Cummins, K. Coffey, T. Walsh; O. Costelloe, T. Costelloe, D. Doyle; G. Walsh, J. Hearne; J. Coffey, G. Power, S. Cunningham; N. Curran, M. Walsh, S. Lennon; Subs: S. Lawlor for Lennon. Scorers: N. Curran (1-5, 0-4 frees); D. Doyle (1-0); G. Power (0-2); S. Cunningham (0-1). Referee: Stan Flynn, Fenor. 2005 STRADBALLY ACHIEVES FIVE IN-A-ROW FOR SECOND TIME AS REDS ROLL ON Stradbally 1-8; Nire 1-4. Stradbally: E. Cunningham; E. Cummins, K. Coffey, T. Walsh; S.

Lannon, T. Costello, O. Costello; M. Walsh, J. Hearne; D. Doyle, G. Power, S. Cunningham; N. Curran, G. Walsh, P. Weldon. Sub: T. Curran for Lannon (56). Scorers: N. Curran (0-6, frees); J. Hearne (1-0); S. Cunningham, D. Doyle (0-1 each). Ref: M. Condon (Clashmore). 2009 DOUBLE GOAL STRIKE SECURES 15th TITLE FOR STRADBALLY Stradbally 2-5; Nire 0-9. Stradbally: Oliver Costello; Thomas Walsh, Kevin Coffey, Trevor Costello; Tony Grey, Eddie Rockett, Andy Doyle; John Coffey, John Hearne; Thomas Connors, Shane Ahearne, Stephen Cunningham; Niall Curran, Robert Ahearne, Pat Weldon. Subs: S. Lannon for Weldon; T. Curran for Connors. Scorers: E. Rockett 1-0, R. Ahearne 1-0, N. Curran 0-2, S. Ahearne, S. Lannon, T. Curran (0-1) each. Referee: M. Condon, Clashmore. 2010 SEVENTH TITLE FOR STRADBALLY IN TEN YEARS Stradbally 0-9; Ballinacourty 1-5. Stradbally: O. Costello; E. Cummins, E. Rockett, T. Costelloe; T. Grey, J. Hearne, A. Doyle; M. Walsh, J. Coffey; S. Cunningham, S. Ahearne, T. Connors; N. Curran, R. Ahearne, T. Curran. Subs: P. Doyle for Cummins, P. Weldon for T. Curran, C. Casey for Cunningham. Scorers: S. Ahearne 0-3, N. Curran 0-2, J. Coffey 0-2, M. Walsh, R. Ahearne (0-1) each. Referee: M. Condon, Clashmore. 2012 THE INEVITABLE DRAWN FINAL AS IT’S BACK TO FRAHER FIELD Stradbally 2-2; Nire 0-8. Stradbally: O. Costelloe; T. Grey, K. Coffey, T. Costelloe; S. Lannon, E. Rockett, A. Doyle; M. Walsh, J. Hearne; P. Kiely, G. Power, J. Coffey; N. Curran, S. Ahearne, R. Ahearne. Subs: S. Cunningham for Hearne; T. Curran for Coffey; D. Grey for Power; T. Connors for Kiely. Scorers: R. Ahearne 2-0, N. Curran 0-2. Referee: Maurice Condon, Clashmore. 2012 REPLAY 17th COUNTY FINAL FOR STRADBALLY Stradbally 1-8; Nire 0-10. Stradbally: O. Costelloe; A. Doyle, K. Coffey, T. Costelloe; T. Grey, E. Rockett, S. Lannon; M. Walsh, J. Hearne; P. Kiely, G. Power, J. Coffey; N. Curran, S. Ahearne, R. Ahearne.

The late legendary Sean Aherne, Manager of the famous five in-a-row teams and winner of three senior medals on the field of play. Subs: P. Doyle for T. Costelloe; S. Cunningham for Hearne; D. Grey for A. Doyle; L. Casey for P. Doyle; T. Curran for Power Scorers: S. Ahearne 0-4, G. Power 1-0, N. Curran 0-2, J. Coffey, D. Grey (0-1) each. Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill). 2015 TENACIOUS STRADBALLY WINS 18th SENIOR FOOTBALL TITLE Stradbally 0-8; Ballinacourty 0-6. Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham; Kevin Lawlor, Kevin Coffey, Luke Casey; Tommy Connors, Shane Lannon, Tony Grey; Michael Walsh, Jack Mullaney; John Hearn, Robert Aherne, Daniel Weldon; Ger Power, Shane Aherne, Michael Sweeney. Subs: Paddy Kiely for Daniel Weldon and John Coffey for Ger Power (both h/t), Eoin O’Brien for Michael Sweeney (56), Stephen Cunningham for Ger Power (59). Scorers: Shane Lannon 0-2, Shane Aherne 0-2 (1f), Tommy Connors Michael Walsh and Robert Aherne 0-1 each, Michael Sweeney 0-1f. FINALISTS TWELVE TIMES Stradbally were also finalists 12 times since 1930 including nine in the last century and four in this century. STRADBALLY OFFICERS 2016 Chairman: Pat Fennell; Vice Chair: Robin Aherne; Secretary: Ann Navin; Assistant secretary: Joe Curran; Treasurer: John Dunphy; Asst. Treasurer: Breda Kiely; Regristrar: Breda Kiely; Pro: Aoife Kiely; Membership officer: Shane Aherne; Child Welfare officer: Paul Heffernan; Cultural Officer: John Coffey; Field and Bookings Manager: Maurice Lannon; Committee: Ger Power, Anthony Morrissey, Tom Cunningham, Kevin Coffey, John Halpin, John Kiely, John Condon, Kieran Heffernan.

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Munster Senior Hurling League

Hurlers on the double in Kerry Waterford……………0-17; Kerry …………………..0-8. THE County Senior Hurling management team utilised their final fixture in this year’s Munster League series to include a training type weekend in Kerry with the official fixture on the Saturday in Fitzgerald stadium, Killarney and a second game with a completely different fifteen against their hosts on the Sunday morning in Tralee. Waterford were never in danger in their league win, fielding their strongest team in recent weeks with their first Allianz National League game against Kilkenny now on the horizon. Playing by choice with the wind in the first half, Derek McGrath’s charges led by 0-10 to 0-3 at the short whistle on a pitch that was in fine nick considering the ongoing winter of rain. Indeed, without ever moving up the gears, Waterford would have routed Kieran Carey’s outfit but for four saves bordering on the miraculous by stand in Kerry keeper and man of the match Martin Stackpoole from Lixnaw. Prior to the game, a min-

utes silence was observed in memory of Stackpoole’s clubmate, Roibeard Thornton, a former minor and under 21 hurler with the Kingdom and first cousin of Kerry senior football manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice, who was buried that morning. The Waterford team linedout as selected with Darragh Fives operating as an extra man in defence, midfielder Kevin Moran operating at number 6 and wing forward Michael Walsh drifting out to the centre of the field. Despite the fine condition of the field, it was just not a good day for hurling but both teams admirably stuck to their task with the winners never being led and Kerry’s first and only score from play came as late as the 65th minute from substitute Jack Goulding from Ballyduff. The winners registered early wides and eleven in total in the first moiety but three pointed frees by Maurice Shanahan in side eleven minutes set the trend of the game. From a Michael Walsh pass, Shanahan had a goal effort saved by Stackpoole while the win-

ner’s first point from play was registered by Jake Dillon in the 15th minute on foot of good support play by both Shane Bennett and Colin Dunford. Indeed, Dunford enjoyed a good hour’s hurling, hitting three points from midfield, the first in the 16th minute and followed immediately by a similar score by Michael Walsh. A fourth Maurice Shanahan pointed free gave Waterford a 0-7 to 0-0 23rd minute advantage before the home side’s Shane Nolan, following two earlier misses, opened Kerry’s account with all of 27 minutes on the clock. With his eye now in, Nolan repeated the feat twice before the break, matched though on each occasion by Maurice Shanahan, while the score of the match came from a familiar source when Austin Gleeson, disposed the Kerry goalie by the sideline and rifled over a fine point from the acutest of angles. Kerry used their full compliment of subs in this game while Waterford started as they finished apart from Shane O’Sullivan replacing Gavin O’Brien temporarily on

Pictured in Killarney last Saturday were (l to r): Emer Barry, Trish Walsh, Ann Ryan and Margaret and Pat Curran.

blood sub duty. Kerry’s visitors almost had an early second half green flag but Kevin Moran’s pass to Maurice Shanahan was well saved by the alert Stackpoole in the dressing room end of the stadium. Following the Lismore man’s seventh pointed free in the 41st minute, Patrick Curran, on receipt of a good delivery by Shane McNulty, was upended in front of goal with Shanahan taking the point from the resultant penalty and changing the scoreboard to 0-12 to 0-3 with 45 minutes played. Overall, in the prevailing weather conditions, this was a hard fought encounter with a tally of half a dozen yellow cards being evenly distributed. When Kerry freetaker, Shane Nolan was brought ashore in the 40th minute, half-time substitute Philip Lucid took over from placed balls and he struck the first of his four successful attempts in the 49th minute. Waterford raised their game for a period resulting in Austin Gleeson pointing and Patrick Curran bringing a third superb save out of Stackpoole at the expense of a ‘65’. Following a second Lucid pointed free, Curran made the score 0-14 to 0-5 in the 55th minute and Colin Dunford increased this further when finishing a move by Austin Gleeson and Jake Dillon. Stackpoole again saved Kerry’s blushes when he thwarted a Jake Dillon 56th minute fine goal attempt and this encouraged his team mates, resulting in two final Philip Lucid pointed frees by the hour mark. The home team had still not scored from play but substitute Jack Goulding righted this statistic in the 65th minute before further good team work by the visitors resulted in the two final scores of the match by Patrick Curran and Colin Dunford. All the Waterford players had the better of their

Throw-in - Referee Jason Mullins (Limerick) pictured with captains Kevin Moran (Waterford) and John Griffin (Kerry). markers in defence with performances to catch the eye coming from such as Noel Connors and Ian O’Regan. Colin Dunford and Kevin Moran were busy out the field as were the full compliment of forwards up front despite the absence of a green flag. Austin Gleeson is not as involved in the play as much in attack as in defence but importantly, he is making and getting scores in his new role. Ian O’Regan is doing nothing wrong between the posts and he may be that bit closer to pushing for a starting league position as is Shane McNulty, Patrick Curran and Gavin O’Brien. Waterford’s Top Three: Colin Dunford, Noel Connors, Kevin Moran. Kerry’s Top Three: Martin Stackpoole, Philip Lucid, Daniel Collins.

The Waterford team who defeated Kerry on Saturday last at Fitzgerald’s Stadium, Killarney in the Munster Senior Hurling League. Back row (l to r): Shane Fives, Barry Coughlan, Ian O’Regan, Austin Gleeson, Gavin O’Brien, Kevin Moran (Captain), Shane McNulty. Front row (l to r): Noel Connors, Jake Dillon, Colin Dunford, Patrick Curran, Darragh Fives, Shane Bennett, Michael Walsh. Missing from photo is Maurice Shanahan.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Martin Stackpoole. Number of Scorers: Waterford 6. Kerry 3. Scores from Play: Waterford 0-9. Kerry 0-1. Frees For Waterford: 18. Kerry 16. Wides: Waterford 13. Kerry 4. Score of the Match: Austin Gleeson’s point from near the sideline in the 32nd minute. Scorers – Waterford: Maurice Shanahan 0-8f, Colin Dunford 0-3, Austin Gleeson and Patrick Curran 0-2 each, Jake Dillon and Michael Walsh 0-1 each. Kerry: Philip Lucid 0-4f, Shane Nolan 0-3f, Jack Goulding 0-1. Waterford: Ian O’Regan; Shane Fives, Barry Coughlan, Noel Connors; Shane McNulty, Darragh Fives, Gavin O’Brien; Kevin Moran, Colin Dunford; Michael Walsh, Shane Bennett, Jake Dillon; Austin Gleeson, Maurice Shanahan, Patrick Curran.

Kerry: Martin Stackpoole; Sean Weir, Brian Murphy, Darren Dineen; John Griffin, Thomas Casey, Jason Diggins; Daniel Collins, Johnny Buckley; Colm Harty, Patrick Kelly, Shane Nolan; Keith Carmody, Michael O’Leary, Jordan Conway. Subs: Mikey Boyle for Patrick Kelly and Philip Lucid for Michael O’Leary (both ht), Brendan O’Leary for Shane Nolan (37), Jack Goulding for Johnny Buckley (55), James O’Connor for Colm Harty (56). Referee: Jason Mullins (Limerick). SUNDAY’S TEAM Waterford’s victorious lineup on the Sunday against Kerry again was as follows: Stephen O’Keeffe; Paudie Prendergast, Kieren Bennett, Conor Gleeson; Seamus Keating, Shane O’Sullivan, Mark O’Brien; Mikey Kearney, Jamie Barron; Tommy Waring, Tommy Ryan, Brian O’Halloran; Colm Roche, Tom Devine, Andy Molumby.

Kevin and Teresa Barry, Dunhill pictured supporting Waterford hurlers in Killarney last Saturday. The Dunhill couple have spent 100 years between them following Waterford teams.

10 & 11

PARK HOTEL SUPREME SPORTSTAR AWARD 2015

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet were Annette Barry, Liz McGough, Mary Doyle and Elaine Gough. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Group of Monthly Award winners and their representatives along with the Adjudicators at the 25th Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet with Pierce Flynn making the presentation to Martina and Tom Barr who accepted it [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] on behalf of their son, Thomas Barr. (Joint winner) and Fiona Flynn, presenting the Award to Gary Hurley (Joint winner).

Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet, presentation to the Joint Winners. Pierce Flynn making the presentation to Martina and Tom Barr who accepted it on behalf of their son, Thomas Barr. (Joint Winner), while Fiona Flynn, presents the Award to Gary Hurley (Joint Winner). Also included is John Giles, Special Guest. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Barr and Hurley share Park Hotel Supreme Award

Christine Burke, Emily Rose Byrne and Gina Ronayne with Joint Winner, Gary Hurley at the Park Hotel [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet.

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet were Johnny and Martha Ware with Brid[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] get and Paddy Hally.

IT was fitting that in celebrating its Silver Anniversary, the capacity attendance at the Annual Park Hotel Awards banquet could consider a top-class panel of thirteen of Waterford’s best sportspeople and speculate at the eventual destination of the magnificent crystal trophy. For the first time in its twenty-five year history, The Park Hotel Award for the Supreme Sportsperson of the year was divided between two worthy winners, Thomas Barr for Athletics and Gary Hurley for Golf. No one in attendance would have queried the decision and, at the announcement, all rose as one in a standing ovation, not only for the Supreme Stars, but for all of the thirteen Monthly Winners as well. It is a cliché that the judges often have a difficult task in selecting a winner and such must have been the case this year, for in truth, there were several candidates in the frame for this prestigious accolade. It was just 11.26 when guest speaker, John Giles opened the all-important envelope and announced the winners to a delighted assembly. The precedent has been set for a division of the spoils, for with the array of world class talent going out from this county to contest around the globe presently, it is sometimes impossible to separate those at the top and that test of the adjudicators may prevail for some years to come. Thomas Barr had received nominations in April and July for magnificent performances on the international track and Gary Hurley had played and won at the very pinnacle of amateur golf, the Walker Cup. WELCOME Welcoming all of the guests and monthly nominees, The Park Hotel supremo and architect of the Awards, Pierce Flynn said that the night belonged first and foremost to the monthly winners who had achieved so much in their own sports. “This is your night”, he said, “and I hope that you all enjoy it. Many things have changed over the last twenty-five years,” he continued, “during which we have had a very competent adjudicating panel. Unfortunately, we have lost two of our colleagues, Fr. Pat Moran who was our Chairman for twenty-four years and the great John A. Murphy. “However,” he said, “we still have John O’Connor and Kieran O’Connor with us and they have been joined by Ger Lawton of Waterford News & Star and Neil Gough from WLR-fm.” He wished everyone an enjoyable night and the

capacity attendance then did justice to an excellent Park Hotel dinner. In his welcome in the evening’s programme, Adjudicator, John O’Connor also paid tributes to the founders of the event. EMOTIVE EVENING “On such an emotive evening,” he wrote, “people will have their own personal memories and, as adjudicators. we will always appreciate and never forget those who began this momentous journey with us, Mrs Dottie Flynn, Donal Flynn, John A. Murphy and our Chairman, Fr. Pat Moran, OSA.” Later, Kieran O’Connor introduced the guest speaker, Irish soccer legend, John Giles, a man who is a genuine sporting legend; a household name in Ireland and Britain but is especially held in warmth, respect and affection in his native country. As a player and manager he scaled the heights of domestic and international soccer and, as an analyst and commentator on RTE he is insightful, thought provoking, entertaining and invariably correct. In a very humourous speech, Johnny treated the guests to many recollections of his days with clubs across the water in England. He spoke of his early days with Manchester United whom he joined at the age of sixteen and how he did not thrive under the then iconic Manager, Matt Busby. He told of how proud he was to serve along with the famous Busby Babes, Duncan Edwards, Liam Whelan, Bobby Charlton. DAYS AT MANCHESTER UNITED “Manchester United had the pick of the best schoolboys in Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales at the time and had a very successful team. Johnny recalled how Busby always claimed that his players were worth far more than the top limit of £20 a week which they were paid, yet when the cap was raised to £100, their pay only reached £30. He recalled the days with Billy Bremner at Leeds United and who went on to have a major career being named Scotland’s best ever player. He also spoke of sharing the pitch with Jack Charlton with whom he did not get on as a player. However, he rated Jack’s brother Bobby as the best player of his day. There were many stories of his Manchester United days and of Nobby Stiles, one of the stars of the club who had married Johnny’s sister Kay. He spoke of his first World Cup match against Sweden when he scored a goal, but lost the match. Johnny also paid tribute to the Park Hotel and

their concept of acknowledging the achievements of sportspeople at the highest level. He said he was very impressed by the spread of sports represented and he congratulated Pierce and The Park Hotel for their continued commitment over twenty-five years. The MC who has steered the Awards on stage and as an adjudicator, Kieran O’Connor then took over and after John Giles introduced the Monthly winners, Kieran took them, or their representatives, through their memorable days in the past year. or their representatives to the audience. WINNERS In April Thomas Barr went to the US and captured the 400m hurdles title at the Tom Jones Memorial Classic as he ran a World Championship qualifying time of 49.08 seconds. He was also named April’s Athlete of the Month by European Athletics for that win. He also collected European Athlete of the month in April. In July, he set the track alight again at the 28th World University Games in Gwangju, South Korea winning the 400 metres hurdles in the brilliant time of 48.78 seconds, thereby etching his name into the history books by becoming the fourth Irish athlete to win gold at those Games. In August, West Waterford’s Gary Hurley set the golfing world on fire when he was one of Five Irish players who were part of the Great Britain and Ireland team that regained the Walker Cup in record-breaking fashion at Royal Lytham. Gary played a leading role in winning what is the most prestigious competition in amateur golf. Acknowledging that it was a team effort, Gary said that he was conscious that every shot that he hit was not just for himself, but also for the other nine members of the team. He found the audience of over 15,000 spectators was much different to the handful of family and club members who had watched him play over the years on lesser occasions. He paid tribute to all the ‘friendly faces’ he saw in the crowd on that historic course and appreciated so many people travelling to Royal Lytham to support him wearing the distinctive hats which helped him to relax. The young golfer and two of his companions turned professional after the tournament. AMAZING YOUNG PERSON Speaking on behalf of Thomas Barr who was just then in the air on the way home from an elite training camp in South Africa, Ferrybank AC’s Brid Golden, herself an award winner with The Park Hotel, said that she was extremely proud of the

young athlete who had come through the ranks consistently winning and being placed in races until he eventually came through to world standard. She spoke of his true dedication to have maintained himself at the highest standard of consistency from April into September. “He is an amazing young person,” she said. “People ask me whether he is for real and I am delighted to be able to say that he is. He is a brilliant ambassador for Irish sport and 2016 is there waiting for him.” Accepting the Award on behalf of Thomas Barr were his parents, Tommy and Martina. “We are very proud of Thomas,” said Martina, “he is a great lad. I went to Beijing on my own this year to see him perform, but even watching them on a laptop or screen is a nervewracking experience. “He was only nine years old when he went to Ferrybank,” said Tommy, “but he has persevered and worked very hard over the years. He has got great support during his career and there have been great moments like getting this award which shows people’s appreciation of his achievements.” “Absolutely over the moon,” is how Gary Hurley described himself as he clutched his crystal trophy. “This is my third Park Hotel Award and also my last year as an amateur golfer. The Walker Cup was a great experience, but I must acknowledge all who have supported me so well over the years.” GILES PAYS TRIBUTE Concluding his remarks before announcing the result, Johnny Giles paid tribute to The Park Hotel and all who help to administer the awards. “To be doing this so long and so consistently well is an achievement in itself,” he said, “and has had to be a great encouragement for sportspeople to continue the hard work they have to put in to be successful.” The full list of monthly winners is: January: Thomas O’Gorman (Gaelic Football); February: John Kiely, (Horse Racing); March: Niamh Briggs (Rugby); April: Thomas Barr, Athletics and Daryl Murphy (Soccer), May: Kevin Moran, (Hurling); June: Thomas Barr, (Athletics); August: Gary Hurley (Golf); September: Linda Wall (Ladies Football) and Caithriona McGlone (Camogie); October: Shauna O’Brien (Swimming); November: Henry de Bromhead (Horse Racing); Sinead Deegan (Basketball).

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet were a group from West Waterford Golf and Country Club supporting Gary Hurley on the night. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet was the February Monthly winner John Kiely with family and friends.

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Gaelic Jottings Déise Draw meeting FOLLOWING a Déise Draw meeting of all clubs in Stradbally GAA last Wednesday night the following was agreed: The Déise Draw in 2016 will be of nine (9) months duration at €10 per month. There will be an increase in the prize fund and the amount of prizes and it was also agreed that €10 per ticket would be paid to the draw every month on each of the first six (6) tickets only. The club will retain 70% on their remaining tickets with as usual €3 per ticket paid to the draw. It was pointed out that the extra month would still more than benefit the clubs. The opening draw is scheduled for March in Stradbally GAA Centre and will take place on Good Friday, 25th March.

Deise hurlers down two players in 2016 WATERFORD manager Derek McGrath has explained the reasons for both Stephen Daniels and Martin O’Neill dropping off the panel. The announcement was made last week that both players had opted off the panel for the coming year. McGrath wished both players the best and also revealed that Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh had returned to the squad for another year. “Stephen is teaching in Mount Sion and he is going travelling and going to the Rio Olympics. Martin has emigrated to Canada in the last week or so and we wish him well on his sojourn,” said McGrath. “Other than that, everyone is committed to the cause. If we have changes to make, we will make them ourselves over the next two weeks. Michael Walsh is back on board as well so we are delighted with that.”

Nire’s O’Meara is the man Munster Senior ‘A’ Colleges Senior Football Quarter-Final High School Clonmel 1-11; Coláiste Choilm (Ballincollig) 1-8. HIGH School Clonmel ensured there will be Tipperary representatives in the semi-finals of Corn Ui Mhuiri after they claimed a three-point win over Cork school Coláiste Choilm last Wednesday. The match was played at the WIT Sports Campus in Carriganore having been switched from Mallow. Matthew Whelan’s first-half goal gave Coláiste Choilm a boost but they trailed 0-7 to 1-3 at the break. High School Clonmel managed to close out the game in the second-half with Shane O’Meara hitting the net for them. Shane was a county minor in 2015 and it should not be too long before he will feature on the Nire’s senior championship fifteen. CORN UÍ MHUIRÍ (18.5 A F) SEMI-FINAL DRAW: St. Flannans College v St. Brendans and St. Francis College Rochestown v HS Clonmel. Matches to be played on February 6th.

Death of former Munster Higher Education Officer THIRD level College students in recent years will remember the late John Corcoran as the larger than life charac-

ter and very popular Munster Higher Education Officer who died suddenly last week in his home county of Cork. John was the manager of the Carbery Senior team that won the Cork County Senior Football Championship in 2004. He was a selector on the UCC Sigerson winning teams of 2011 and 2014. He was Officer of the Carbery Divisional Board in various roles: PRO 2004-2006, vice-chairman 2011-2012 and Chairman 2013-2015 and college delegate to the Munster Council. He served his club as an officer in many roles over the past four decades. He was a delegate to the County Board for his club St. Mary’s. He was also a referee for his club and refereed many finals in Carbery including Junior A Finals.

Players don’t want second tier Championship – GPA THE GPA is adamant that a second-tier championship is doomed to failure. Delegates will vote on proposals to introduce a 'B' championship for Division Four teams at next month’s Congress but GPA head of communications Seán Potts says the players' representative body has already consulted with the counties concerned and that they are simply not interested: “The players wanted the provincial championships to stay so we set out that parameter and the second thing was there wouldn’t be a ‘B’ championship. We went to the relevant counties and they didn’t want to play in a ‘B’ championship. That pertains now and will in the future if they try to trial a system with a ‘B’ championship," said Potts. “The players just don’t want it. They don’t want to be disconnected from the principal competitions. We’ve gone back to them time and time again about this and the answer has been the same every time. “On the previous occasion (Tommy Murphy Cup), the status of the competition diminished in due course and the feeling was no matter what is done to make it more attractive in the short term that the long term will see that happen again. You could play it on high profile occasions but the initial enthusiasm will fade and it will be seen as a lesser competition. “We don’t know what consultation was carried out between the counties and their county squads. We suspect not a great deal. We would reject the current proposal as it stands. It doesn’t fit any of the criteria that has been laid out by the players in the process we engaged in,” concluded the GPA head of communications.

‘If we don’t change, we might struggle’ – Waterford can’t bank on old tricks, says Connors ALLSTAR defender Noel Connors says Derek McGrath will have a few new ideas for their 2016 campaign. Connors and Waterford had plenty to smile about in 2015. They were last season’s surprise package — but Waterford will need to shake things up to keep their opponents guessing in 2016, Allstar defender Noel Connors said.

Derek McGrath’s system brought the Déise a first league title in eight years, but critics labelled them as ‘the Donegal of hurling’ for their defensive style. Tipperary cracked the code in the Munster final, as did Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semis, and Connors knows that Waterford cannot rely on the element of surprise this time around. “I think that last year we were kind of an unknown identity where maybe we were taken for granted at times — I’m not 100% sure,” the Passage man said. But now people, and I suppose all counties realise what we have in our team and also in our panel, and what Derek’s and Dan [Shanahan]‘s and Fintan [O'Connor]‘s mindset are. “It’s probably being able to analyse that over the couple of months that the InterCounty scene is closed, and it’s to try and rectify some of the areas that teams have fallen down on and maybe try and nullify some of our forwards, the likes of Maurice [Shanahan], and the likes of Kevin [Moran] in midfield to stop him running. “And if we don’t change that, we’re obviously going to take a step back in that instance.” ‘’Defensive sweepers in hurling are nothing new’’, Connors added, and Waterford’s use of the tactic only became a talking point because of their successful run in the league and championship. But unless they can evolve and find new ways to keep their opponents guessing, they will run into trouble. ‘’If we don’t change, we might struggle for the vast majority of games. It’s like that whole notion, change is inevitable. If you don’t change you’re lost, and that’s probably a whole business terminology but it’s very applicable to sport But I’m sure that Derek being the person that never stops thinking. I’m sure that he has a couple of plans to try and counteract the whole thing. Or maybe have a few new ideas on how to take a few steps forward and maybe get to the All-Ireland final — or even win it.”

Ritchie required to retire EIGHT-TIME All-Ireland winner Richie Power has confirmed his retirement from inter-county hurling with Kilkenny.The 30-year-old had been struggling with a knee injury that limited his game-time recently. He had undergone six surgeries on his knee.’’ Power said: "Following the most recent surgery to my knee I must sadly today announce my retirement from inter-county hurling." The Carrickshock clubman is considered one of the best attackers in the game and won eight All-Ireland medals during an 11-year career with the Cats. Power made just one competitive appearance for Kilkenny last season when he came as a substitute in the All-Ireland final win against Galway. Power added: "Disappointing though this decision is, I realise and appreciate the opportunity that I had to play alongside some of the greatest players ever to play the game of hurling and to be part of one of the greatest teams of all time managed by the greatest manager of all time, Brian Cody”. "I know also how fortunate I am to be able to look back on so many career highlights including the winning of 2 Colleges, 2 Minor, 2 u-21 and 8 senior All Ireland medals as well as being chosen on the All Stars teams in 2010 and 2011. DOESN’T FORGET HIS ROOTS Power continued "I am deeply grate-

Lidl and the Ladies Gaelic Football Association have announced a new partnership that will see the supermarket chain become the ‘Official Retail Partner to the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’ as well as becoming title sponsors of the Lidl National Football Leagues, the Lidl Post Primary Schools competition and the Lidl Gaelic4Mothers & Others programme. Lidl also announced a huge financial investment of €1.5million in Ladies Gaelic Football in year 1 of this 3 year agreement which includes a huge advertising, social and in-store branding campaign that will see Lidl mobilise their customers as part of their pledge to provide #SeriousSupport to ladies gaelic football. Further information is available at www.ladiesgaelic.ie and www.lidl.ie. Pictured at the announcement are Division 3 players, clockwise from left: Roisin Murphy, Wexford; Samantha Lambert, Tipperary; Jenny Higgins, Roscommon; Grainne McClean, Down; Sinead Ryan, Wateford; Aine Tighe, Leitrim, and Lorraine Keena, Offaly. [Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE]

ful to all who helped me during my intercounty career, especially Brian, Michael Dempsey our fitness coach, Dr. Tadgh Crowley and all the support team in Nowlan Park.

This Week’s Fitzgibbon Cup Games FIRST Named Team has Home Advantage All Games Thursday, January 28th. Group A. UCC V UCD at 7 p.m. Maynooth University v LIT at 7 p.m. Group B. IT Carlow v DCU at 7 p.m. St. Pat’s/Mater Dei v WIT at 2 p.m. Group C.DIT v UL at 2 p.m. NUIG v st. Mary’s at 2 p.m. Group D. CIT v GMIT at 7 p.m. UU a bye.

Inservice night for referees AN inservice night for existing referees in the county will take place on Thursday, 25th February in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m.

All-Ireland Scór na nOg Final THE 2015/2016 All-Ireland Scór na nOg Final will take place on this Saturday, January 30th, 2016 in Killarney and luck to the Waterford representatives taking part.

Harty Cup Semi-Final DE La Salle College will be aiming to get back into a Harty Cup final when they play Templemore this Saturday. Dr.

Harty Cup Semi-Finals Venues on Saturday, 30th January St. Colman’s V Ard Scoil Ris in Kilmallock at 12 noon. Referee: John McCormack. Our Ladys Templemore V DLS Waterford in Leahy Park Cashel at 2 p.m. Referee: Joe Larkin.

Scór na Seachtaine AUSTIN Gleeson’s 32nd minute point for Waterford in their Munster senior league game v Kerry in Killarney last Saturday afternoon.

Championship formats and Draws meeting THE Western Board holds one of its most important meetings of the year in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on this Thursday, 28th January 2016 commencing at 7.30pm sharp which includes the championships formats and draws and the Intermediate Hurling League.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics facebook page, courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy, features the County senior football quarterfinal between champions Mt. Sion and Stradbally on August 28th, 1960.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the Walsh family, the Nire, on the death of their mother Kathleen and to the Healy family, Ballycoe, Dungarvan, on the death of their father Cyril Healy.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

66 Main Street, Dungarvan (058) 45590 nicky@mckennacomputers.com

McKenna Computers Club Focus

FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Saturday, February 17th, 1996 CHURCH AND GENERAL NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Longford – A Class Apart Longford ……………………………1-14; Waterford ……………………………0-6. THE visitors were clearly the better team in this tough and uncompromising seventh round League game which was played at the Cappoquin venue after the Leamybrien pitch became unavailable on Saturday. The Cappoquin Club, at the request of the County Board, opened their ground to allow the game go ahead. Unfortunately, due to the recent rain storms, the ground cut up badly as the game progressed and players on both sides found it difficult to keep their feet. Longford, who had travelled overnight and broke their journey in Clonmel, seemed to cope that little bit better with the conditions and after they had settled down after a testing first quarter they took control and never allowed Waterford regain the initiative throughout the whole game, except for the opening ten minutes. The fact that Waterford failed to score in the second half showed up the difference in standards between the sides. But in fairness Waterford were very unlucky not to have scored goals twice in the second half when Peter Ferncombe first and then Tom Doonan both shot inches wide with the Longford keeper well beaten. Waterford opened the scoring within 40 seconds of the start when Peter Ferncombe pointed from play. Michael Kiernan replied for Longford in the 3rd minute before Tom Doonan put Waterford back in front with a fourth minute point. Dessie Barry, who had an outstanding

first half, brought the sides level. But again the home side when in front after Peter Ferncombe had a point from a free in the 7th minute. Niall Sheridan equalised from play and a ninth minute Michael Kiernan point put Longford in front where they remained for the remainder of the game. Points by Nick Farrell, Dessie Barry, Ciaran Kenny and Padraig Farrell opened up a five points gap by the 17th minute. All the way to the half time whistle there was a constant exchange of points with Waterford having scores by Tom Doonan, Stephen Cunningham and Tom Doonan from a free in the 30th minute. Longford scorers were Niall Sheridan and Ciaran Kenny (2) to leave the half time score at 011 to 0-6. Longford had points from play in the 32nd (P. Farrell), 34th (J. J. O’Reilly) and 35th (Trevor Smullen) minute to leave the score at 0-14 to 0-6. In the 44th minute Waterford were down a player after George Walsh was sidelined by Cork referee Michael Collins for a heavy tackle on Ciaran Kenny. The only remaining score of the match came in the 24th minute when a Dessie Barry cross found Trevor Smullen who shot to the net for the only goal of the game. Longford scorers: T. Smullen 1-1, C. Kenny 0-3, M. Kiernan, D. Barry, N. Farrell and N. Sheridan 0-2 each, P. Farrell and J. J. O’Reilly 0-1 each. Waterford scorers: T. Doonan 0-3, P. Ferncombe 0-2, S. Cunningham 0-1. Longford: B. Green; C. Hannify, P. McCormack, M. Harkin; N. Farrell, M. McNamara, E. Ledwith; J. J. O’Reilly, C. Kenny; P. Farrell, T. Smullen, M. Kiernan; D. Barry, N. Sheridan, C. Fox. Subs: F. McNamee for C. Hannify, D. Farrell for D. Barry; L. Belton for J. J. O’Reilly. Waterford: T. Brennan; D. Crotty, M. Fenton, B. Whelan; L. Dalton, N. Geary, G. Walsh; P. Kirwan, M. Power; S. Cunningham, S. Bergin, M. Kiely; P. Ferncombe, T. Doonan, S. Martin. Subs: B. Kearney for M. Power; I. Walsh for P. Kirwan; K. Walsh for S. Martin. Referee: M. Collins (Cork).

McGrath’s Newsagents MITCHEL STREET, DUNGARVAN 058-41661 Newspapers • Sweets • General Grocery

Teams of Times Gone By DUNGARVAN CBS UNDER 18½ FOOTBALL TEAM Year: 1996. Date: March 2nd. Competition: Corn An Runai Munster Semi-Final. Opposition: Tarbert Secondary School, Kerry. Venue: Buttevant. Half-Time Score: Dungarvan CBS 1-4; Tarbert 0-2. Full Time Score: Dungarvan CBS 3-8; Tarbert 0-3. Kenny Kiely, Dungarvan; Richard Ferncombe, Dungarvan; Alan Moore, Abbeyside; Jamie Burke, Dungarvan; Pat Morgan, Kilgobinet; Kevin Casey, Colligan; John Paul Donnelly, Dungarvan; Colin Keane, Abbeyside; Padraig Verling, Abbeyside; Mark Coles, Dungarvan; James Keohan, Abbeyside; Alan Kinsella, Brickeys; John Stack, Ballinameela; Mark Crotty, Dungarvan; Alan Harty, Dungarvan. Subs: Michael Tobin, Colligan; John Fletcher, Ballinameela; Darren Mulcahy, Ballinameela; Graham Nagle, Dungarvan; Stephen Keane, Stradbally. Scorers : Mark Crotty, John Stack, James Keohan 1-0 each, John Paul Donnelly 0-4, Alan Harty 0-2, Padraig Verling and Colin Keane 0-1 each.

Forde’s

GAA

Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. 087 2674890 Dungarvanstatoil@cablesurf.com

FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 2 Forecasts. 2 Correct. 0 Incorrect. Success Rate: 100%. This Week’s Forecasts: Munster Senior ‘B’ Hurling Q-F: Dungarvan CBS V (Glanmire). Harty Cup Semi-Final: De La Salle v (Templemore) NFL Division 4: Louth v (London); Antrim, v (Carlow); (Wexford) v Leitrim; Waterford v (Wicklow). To Date: 7 Forecasts. 3 Correct. 4 Incorrect. Success Rate: 43%.

Western GAA Board hosts special Funtion for retired Chairman, Eddie Cunningham. Past Members. Back L-R: Robbie Whelan, Pat Grant, John Lyons, Brendan Tobin. Front L-R: Paddy Walsh, Alice Henley, Eddie Cunningham, Anthony Walsh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Waterford Ladies Football

Seniors tough opening game in Lidl National Football League WATERFORD senior ladies football team open their Division 3 league campaign with a testing tie against Tipperary on Sunday next, 31st January in St Molleran’s GAA grounds with a 2.00 throw-in. Both teams had contrasting fortunes last season with Waterford winning the All- Ireland Intermediate series and reaching the League final. Tipperary on the other hand have been going through a transition stage for the past two years and results did not go their way. Under a new management set-up hopes are very high in the premier county to do well in the league and they should be in the running for the Intermediate title next September. The Deise ladies have made a later than usual return to training following on their phenomenal success last year and there are a number of new faces being introduced into the panel by manager Pat Sullivan. Waterford this season will be captained by Sinead Ryan of the Ballymacarbry club and club loyalties will be put to one side as both counties feature a number of players from the famed Nire valley club.

This game will be close; Tipperary played their best football in the league when narrowly losing to Waterford in the corresponding fixture last season in Ardfinnan on a scoreline of Waterford 2-12; Tipperary 3-5. Throw-In, in St Molleran’s Carrick Beg is at 2.00 with Cathy Forde in charge of proceedings. POST PRIMARY SUCCESS FOR MUNSTER TEAM The Munster post primary team had a well deserved win in the Lidl Post Primary blitz on Saturday last. Playing in soft underfoot conditions Munster set about their task from the word go and in the round robin section of the competition recorded good wins firstly against Ulster by 1-6 to 0-2, then Connacht by 4-8 to 0-2 and finally they defeated Leinster by five points 2-2 to 0-5.These results qualified them for another tilt with Connacht and in a tense final came out on top by 8 points on a score-line 2-7 to 0-5. Waterford had seven representatives on the panel: the Murray triplets Katie, Aoife and Emma from the Comeragh Rangers club, Chloe Fennell, Aisling Mullaney, Rebecca Casey from the

Stradbally club and Megan Dunford from the Abbeyside club, with Emma Murray having the proud honour of captaining the side.Well done to all concerned. LIDL ANNOUNCE MAJOR SPONSORSHIP FOR LADIES FOOTBALL Croke Park was the venue on Thursday last for the official launch of the exciting new sports partnership launch between LGFA & Sponsors LIDL. A three year deal has been agreed between LIDL and the LGFA. This deal will see LIDL invest €1.5 million in year 1, 2016. LIDL General Manager J. P. Scally in his address expressed his delight at this development and looks forward to promoting Ladies Gaelic Football. LGFA President Marie Hickey welcomed LIDL onboard in what she said is the highest ever level of profiling for Ladies football. She thanked her team who had worked so hard to make this deal possible. Lidl will now sponsor the National Leagues, the Post Primary schools competitions and Gaelic for Mothers and Others.

County Bord na nÓg Gradings for 2016 FINALISED County Bord na nÓg Gradings for 2016, as ratified on Tuesday, January 19th delegates meeting. FINALISED GRADINGS 2016 UNDER-14 HURLING Division 1: Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Mount Sion, St. Carthage’s, Fourmilewater, Passage, Tramore, Ballygunner, Roanmore, Portlaw & Ballyduff Lower Division 2: An Ghaeltacht, Kilrossanty, Ballygunner “B”, Cois Bhride, Clonea, Clan na Gael, De La Salle, St. Mary’s

Division 3: Naomh Bríd, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, Stradbally, St. Molleran’s, Sacred Heart, Ferrybank, Division 4: St. Oliver’s, St. Saviour’s, Cappoquin, Ballyduff Upper, Brickey Rangers UNDER-16 HURLING Division 1: Abbeyside, Ballygunner, Mount Sion, De La Salle, Passage, Roanmore, Division 2: St. Oliver’s, Dungarvan, Clan na Gael, Cois Bhride, Naomh Bríd, An Ghaeltacht, Clonea, Brickey

Rangers, St. Mary’s, St. Carthage’s, Portlaw & Ballyduff Lower, Tramore Division 3 and Division 4: Ballygunner “B”, Stradbally, Ferrybank, St. Saviour’s, St. Molleran’s, Cappoquin, Ardmore, Ballyduff Upper, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, Kilrossanty, Sacred Heart UNDER-16 FOOTBALL Division 1: Ballinacourty, De La Salle, Tramore, Gaultier, An Ghaeltacht Division 2: Dungarvan, Brickey Rangers, Stradbally,

St. Oliver’s, Rathgormack, Kilrossanty, Clan na Gael, St. Pats, St. Mary’s Division 3: Ballyduff Upper, St. Saviour’s, Cois Bhride, Ardmore, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, Ferrybank, Portlaw & Ballyduff Lower UNDER-14 FOOTBALL, DIVISION 1 – ALL COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Run by Western Bord na nÓg Ballinacourty, Gaultier, An Ghaeltacht, The Nire, Kilrossanty, Tramore, Dungarvan.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’connors where the jackpot is €2,000 as on Sunday night last Stephen Prendergast was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 35, which when turned was the Joker so Stephen collects the Jackpot of €8,800. Martina Barry and Jim Egan won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. NATIONAL DRAW Once again this year the GAA is holding a National Draw with tickets costing €10 each. There are some fantastic prizes on offer. Tickets are now available from Committee members and team managers. MEDAL PRESENTATION This Saturday evening at 7.30 p.m. we will hold our Medal Presentation evening in Scoil Mhuire Hall, where all club members and supporters are most welcome to attend. On the night we will be presenting medals to our Minor Hurling and Football side who won both County Titles, to our Under 21 Football team who won the Western Title and to our Junior Footballers who won the Western and County Titles. This promises to be a most enjoyable evening and once again all are welcome to attend. CLUB TEXT If any member of the club would like to receive texts from club secretary Jonathon O’Donovan informing them of the death of club members or other items of club information they should contact Jonathon by this Sunday evening. MEMBERSHIP We would like to remind intending members and especially players that membership fees are now due and can be paid to Kevin Tobin or any team manager. We would ask players to make a special effort to pay their membership before returning to training to ensure they are covered by insurance. BOOKING OF PITCHES As teams start back training over the next few weeks we remind all team managers that they must book the pitches/astro turf with Michael Donovan prior to training and also managers are asked to remember that the main pitch remains closed until further notice. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall with a jackpot of €750. JUVENILE NOTES Under 11: Under eleven football training continues this Friday night between 6 and 7 p.m. New members are always welcome and membership forms will be handed out on the night. Underage outdoor hurling: The underage outdoor hurling season is nearly upon us again. The season starts on February 20th, 2016 for anyone between the ages of 5 and 10. New members are always welcome and hurleys and helmets will be available on this date for new members. These sessions will be weekly on a Saturday morning between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30. The next two Saturdays after this date which are February 27th and March 5th will be allocated as membership days where we hope to collect all the membership for the relevant age groups. Under 10 and 13: Under 10 training will resume this Friday night the 29th January in the wall ball between the times of 7 and 8 p.m. The under 13 age group were due to start on this night also but because some of the lads are receiving medals at the medal presentation the starting date for this group has been put back a week to Friday, 5th February between 8 and 9 p.m. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Medal presentation: We will hold a medal presentation this Friday night, 29th January in Ballinroad Hall at 7.30 p.m. sharp for last year’s under 13’s, 14’s, 15’s and 16’s. All these age groups will receive medals on the night which is a great achievement for all involved. We will have two special guests on the night to present the medals and this should be a very enjoyable evening for all involved. We ask all parents could they bring along light refreshments like cakes buns etc for after the medal presentation. All within the club and, of course, parents and siblings are encouraged to come along to make the occasion special for the lads collecting medals. Team managers 2016: The following are a list of team managers and their contact details for the juvenile club for 2016: Under 5 & Under 6 Team Manager- Karl Power 086 3298699. Under 7 Team Manager- Caimin Radley 087 9519001. Under 8 Team Manager- Mickie Enright 087 7765327. Under 9 Team Manager- Damien Cliffe 087 7707502. Under 10 Team Manager- Benny Flynn 087 9352716. Under 11 Team Managers- Jason O'Donovan 087 7671650. Richie Walsh 087 9931579

Under 12 Team Manager- Michéal McGrath 086 3435024 Under 13 Team Manager- Benny Flynn 087 9352716 Under 14 Team Manager- Ian Kiely 087 2503747 Under 15 Team Manager- Ian Kiely 087 2503747 Under 16 Team Manager- Tomás Walsh 087 2528296 Minor Football Team Manager- Dónal Looby 087 6393224

Fourmilewater KATHLEEN WALSH It was with deep shock and sadness that everyone in the club learnt of the untimely passing of Kathleen Walsh. Kathleen and her family are inextricably linked with the history of all three clubs in the parish. Kathleen and her late husband were big supporters of the three clubs. Kathleen’s daughter’s Helena and Noirin both excelled on the football team with Ballymacarbry and Waterford Kathleen's sons Tom and Pat contributed hugely to the success of our clubs on the field of play. Kathleen's grandchildren continue today carrying on their proud tradition of representing the three clubs. Kathleen was so proud of all her children and grandchildren. With Kathleen’s passing the wider community has lost more than we can afford to lose. Kathleen was also a giver. She gave more to her community than she ever took. She was the embodiment of that older, better code where you tried to make the lives of your neighbour and your community better. She had a proper understanding of what a sense of community actually meant. Kathleen’s only concern was for the welfare of his family, friends and neighbours. Kathleen didn't die last week but merely moved location. She is reunited once again with her late husband Larry, where they will both enjoy their eternal reward. She will be sadly missed The thoughts and prayers of all of us are with Kathleen's family at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam NIRE WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT No winner. Numbers drawn: 4, 14, 17. Five x €20 winners: Next week Jackpot €1,900. David Nugent, Helen Ryan, Bnd Norris, Jude Oscar Phelan, Willie Halley. FOURMILEWATER WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Weekly Lotto Result. No winner. Five by €30 winners: Mick Doyle, Bernie Prendergast, Cillian Ryan, Sylvia Hallahan, John Fennel, Tony Doocey. Numbers drawn 4, 27, 29. Next jackpot week Jackpot €600. The weekly lotto draw’s takes place every Saturday and Sunday in Dooceys Bar at 9:30. Tickets are always available and who knows, you may be a winner. As well as having a chance of winning the top prize you are also contributing funds to your club. FOURMILEWATER 45 CARD RESULTS 45 Card results 1st by five: Helen Ryan & Catherine Whelan; Tom Brazil & Jimmy Quinn; Mary Murphy & Mary Kearns; Christy Skehan & Martin Moore; Alice Ryan & Tony Doocey. Lucky Tables: Mim Murphy & John Mangan; Seamus and Ollie O’Neill. NATIONAL GAA DRAW CROKE PARK 2016 DRAW – FOURMILEWATER/NIRE GAA SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUBS The GAA National Draw 2016 is launched and Fourmilewater/Nire GAA are coming together to promote across our catchment area. The entire proceeds raised will go towards setting the clubs up for 2016 as regards Insurance, Affiliation, Field Development and Team preparation. None of this comes cheap. It takes a significant budget to run both clubs all of which has to be raised through hard work by a lot of people throughout the year. The format is again tickets that cost €10. There are fantastic prizes that have been sponsored by Croke Park HQ. Similar to last year we will also hold a confined draw for all tickets sold in the area and have some great local prizes. How can you help? If you are invited to coordinate tickets for your own area in the parish, please step up to the plate! If you are asked to buy a ticket please do so and remember entire proceeds go back to clubs. Support your clubs! Support your Community. Could all ticket sellers have tickets returned by January 31st. This is the absolute deadline for selling the tickets. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. SINEAD RYAN Congratulations to Sinead Ryan who has been selected as Captain of the Waterford's Ladies Football team for 2016. Best of luck to all the Ballymacarbry Ladies and Waterford Ladies for the coming year. NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES Kathleen Walsh RIP: It was with deep shock and sadness that everyone in the club learnt of the untimely passing of Kathleen Walsh. Kathleen and her family are inextricably linked with the history of all three clubs in the parish. Kathleen's grandchildren continue today carrying on their proud tradition of representing the three clubs.

Kathleen's sons Tom and Pat both played with distinction for our clubs and they are now both valued members of our coaching team. The thoughts and prayers of all of us are with Kathleen's family at this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam DEAR PARENTS The Juvenile Club is planning to collect any used hurling or football gear that you may have lying around your home. Items that your children no longer use or have outgrown. We will have a second-hand sale in February, with the proceeds going to the club. The items we are looking for must be in fairly good condition and would include jerseys, shorts, hurleys, helmets and football boots. Membership will also be collected in February. A more detailed letter will be given to all members in the coming weeks. Thank You for your continued support GARDA VETTING Reminder to all coaches: Could all coaches whom have received confirmation of their Garda vetting application please return the letter received to Declan Spelman. The children and vulnerable persons act 2012 will pass all stages by November 2015, this act makes Garda vetting MANDATORY. Coaches will be liable under law if found not to be vetted. Clubs should ensure that all underage players are registered before playing, as there has been increasing numbers of injury claims from non registered players. The new code of behaviour in now in place and can be viewed on GAA and county websites. REPLICA JERSEYS Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, they are available now from Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616. SUPPORT We are always very grateful for the support we receive from everyone in the community. We would love to see more people come along to our games and really get behind the team, the various teams and mentors put a lot of hard work into the teams and come match day, it would be great if more supporters came along to the games. That support could be and often is the difference between winning and losing. We would also like to ask parents to please respond to texts about your children's availability for matches. It's important for the coaches to know exactly who can or can't attend a match. Thank you again for your support and cooperation REMINDER We would ask all parents to respond to texts received from club mentors when asked if your child will or will not be attending games training etc. GUM SHIELDS Just a reminder to all parents that Gum Shields are obligatory for Gaelic Football when playing or training for Gaelic Football. None of us want to prevent any child from participating in our teams but we cannot allow any child play hurling without a helmet or football without a Gum Shield. TRAINING U-13: Our U-13 Train every Tuesday at 7 pm in the Community Centre. €3. U-11/12: Our U-11-12 training continues every Monday between 6-7 p.m. Our U-10/11's training continues every Thursday between 5/6 p.m. in Community Centre. U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Friday between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Community Centre. CLUB NOTES If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com RESPECT Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

Shamrocks Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Lotto draw 16th January 2016, the numbers drawn were 4-13-24-27, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Henry Nicholson, Paddy Martin, P.M.D.L., Kevin Crawford, Peggy Carrig. Saturday, 23rd January draw, Numbers drawn were 1-11-25-26, and again, no winner. €20 winners were James Buckley, Kathleen Beirne, Paula Mills, Mary Bradley, and Jillian Power. Next week's jackpot will be €12,150. ON DEISE DUTY A little bit of history was made last Wednesday week when two brothers from the Shamrocks lined out for the Waterford Senior hurling team that played Cork in Mallow in the Munster Hurling League. Granted the Deise may not have had a lot of the team that won the National League, and narrowly lost out to Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semifinal last year, but Shane and Colm Roche played at full back and full forward respectively, and accounted for themselves very well. It appears

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Pictured above are the winning team from the recent Kill Long Puck, receiving their beautiful Tara Crystal prizes are the Brickey Rangers trio Shane McGrath, Tommy Lynch and Daragh Duggan, along with Ray Hennessy (Kill Long Puck Committee).

manager Derek McGrath has been trying out a large number of players over the Munster League, so it wasn't too surprising that we didn't win many games. Well done to the lads, and hopefully they might see some more action when the League commences. SCOR MUNSTER FINAL Congratulations to Rebecca O'Neill who was placed third in solo singing in the Scor Munster Final held recently. Well done Rebecca, flying the flag for the club! RECENT BEREAVEMENTS The Shamrocks would like to sympathise with the family and friends of Leonard Fraser, Convent St. Tallow, who passed away recently after a short illness. Leonard's son Kieran was an active player with Cois Bhride and plays with Tallow. We would also like to sympathise with the family and friends of Mary (Moll) Walsh of Boola who passed away recently. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Rangers Brickey Rangers Brickey CLUB LOTTO Last week’s draw was held in The Local. Numbers drawn were 6-14-18-26 There was no winner on the night so next week’s jackpot stands at €4,600. €25 to each of the following John Begley, Alison and Harry Drea, Katherine O’Brien and Millie Kate Ryan. Next week’s draw will be held in The Enterprise Bar. MEMBERSHIP Annual club membership is now due for 2016. Family €60, Adult 50, Unemployed/Student €30. Due to membership officers by Friday, February 12th. Membership must be paid for insurance purposes. Angela-087 259 9534 Kay-087 946 7705. NATIONAL DRAW National draw tickets are now available for purchase from all players and committee members. CLUB QUIZ We will be holding a Club Quiz in West Waterford on Friday, 19th Feburary so keep your diary free. LOCK UP Are you the last person out of Bushy? Did you turn off all the lights? Did you lock all doors? Did you lock the gate? Take responsibility and lockup, don’t presume someone else will. SYMPATHY Sympathy of the club is extended to Marie Walsh and family, Ballyguiry on the death of her partner Brendan Loftus which occurred during the past week. May he rest in peace. CAMOGIE NOTES Indoor Training for Under 14 & 16's will take place on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in Bushy Park. All registration forms to be returned by Wednesday night. All under 14 Camogie players who have not yet returned their feile forms and Garda Vetting forms please do so by Wednesday night. All Garda vetting for Feile must be submitted by the club before the 31st January. FÉILE All registration forms to be returned by Wednesday night. All under 14 Camogie players who have not yet returned their Féile forms and Garda Vetting forms please do so by Wednesday night. If you’re unable to attend on Wednesday night please leave the completed forms into McGraths Newsagents F.A.O Joanie. All Garda vetting for Féile must be submitted by the club before the 31st January so it’s essential that these forms to be completed and returned asap. JUVENILE NOTES Date for the Diary: The presentation of medals to the under 14 & 15 teams, who were

successful in 2015 will take place in Bushy Park on Saturday 6th February at 7 p.m. Feile 2016: All Garda Vetting and Feile forms to be returned to Joanie or left into McGrath’s shop by Wednesday 27th. Great turnout for our first meeting on Saturday last. Roll on June.

An Coilligeán / Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Quills Master McGrath Bar on Monday 18/01/2016. The numbers drawn were; 4, 15, 16 & 23, the €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Mickey Hallinan, Jacinta & Pat Dee, Lar Beresford, and Mike & Donal. Thanks for your continued support. PLAYERS MEETING Players meeting, with manager and trainer, Kieran O’Gorman will take place this Friday night (January 29th) at 8:00 pm sharp in the club dressing rooms. NATIONAL CLUB DRAW A reminder that the GAA National Club draw tickets, which are being sold at the minute, are to returned to club Secretary, Kevin Casey by Friday, February 5th. We’d urge everyone to please support this draw, as all the money comes back into the club; there are also some great prizes up for grabs with the 1st prizes, of a new Opel Corsa. For a full list of prizes, check out the GAA website. MEMBERSHIP Membership rates for 2016 are as follows; Player/Non-Player: €50, Family €50, and €20 for students. This can be paid to Patsy Coffey or Antoin Breathnach. Remember, players are NOT covered by insurance unless their membership is paid, and a firm stance is being taken on this in 2016. INTER-COUNTY ACTIVITY The club would like to congratulate Ross Browne on making his debut for the Waterford senior hurlers in their recent Munster League clash against Clare in Carriganore. We also say well done to Colin Dunford who featured prominently in the county’s victory over Kerry last Saturday afternoon in Killarney. It’s great to have two clubmen on the panel, and here’s wishing both the very best of luck going forward. This Sunday afternoon, it’s the turn of the Deise footballers, who make the trip to Aughrim for the Division 4 league opener against Wicklow. Here’s wishing Tom McGlinchey and his charges the best of luck in this one! WATERFORD GAA CLUB SEASON TICKET A reminder, that the 2016 Waterford GAA Club season tickets are currently on sale at Ger Wyley Sports, Dungarvan. The ticket, which is €100 (full) or €65 for OAP’s will get you into all CLUB games throughout the county, including County Finals. AGE GRADE CHANGES A reminder to clubs that as of from 1st January, 2016 the following changes to Rule 6.16 (Age Grades) apply: A player who wishes to play Adult Club must be over 17 years. A player who wishes to play Adult Inter-County must be over 18 years. A player who wishes to play Under 21 Club must be under 21 and over 16 years. A players who wishes to play Inter-county Under 21 must be under 21 years and over 18 years. Please note: in order to play for a club adult team a player must have celebrated his 17th birthday prior to the 1st of January, 2016.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Rathgormack MEMBERSHIP 2016 Membership is now due for the 2016 season. Adult Player: €60; Under 21: €30; Juvenile (Under 18): €10; Non-Playing Member: €30. All payments should be given to team managers or Membership Officer Paul Drohan. PRESENTATION NIGHT Saturday, 9th January saw us hold our presentation night which took place in Rathgormack Community Hall in recognition of our victorious teams of 2015. Both our successful U-21 and U16 teams received their County medals on the night. This night has been an annual event the last couple of years and is a testament to both the work being put in at underage level in the club and the commitment from both players and management alike. Our special guest on the night was current Clonmel Commercials manager Charlie McGeever. Charlie gave a great talk about the impact and importance of sport and community to those in attendance and how sport can have a positive effect on those who take part. He also congratulated both teams on their achievements. A presentation was also made on the night to former Chairman of the club, Noel Kirwan. Noel was recognised for his outstanding work and commitment to the club during his long spell as Club Chairman and his 50 years (and counting) involvement with the club committee. All at the club would like to express our deep gratitude to Noel for all the tireless efforts his has put in for the club throughout the years. Here’s to the next 50! PROGRESSIVE 25 CARD GAME Progressive 25 card game in aid of Rathgormack Juvenile Club in Maudies Lounge Sunday, January 31st. Jackpot €300 on 15 games. Starts 8.45 p.m. Lots of spot prizes. All welcome.

Naomh Brid Naomh COACHING AND GAMES A reminder to all mentors and for anybody interested in helping out in the club that Garda vetting is now mandatory. Please contact any committee member for an application form before upcoming season. Details of all coaching and child awareness courses are also available from the club. CLUB REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE We will be holding our club registration day in March and once again we hope to have some games on during the afternoon. Club policy and registration forms will be distributed to all parents in advance and each child will have to register or they will not be covered by insurance for the season. Fees for upcoming season – Under 10 = Ten Euro per family. Over 10 = Twenty Euro per child up to a max of Forty Euro per family. HELMETS AND HURLEYS There are a limited number of medium children’s helmets available at a subsidised rate. Contact Jessie for details on these. Once again any hurleys that are broken during training or during club games will be looked after by the club. Hurleys that cannot be repaired will either be replaced by club or a subsidy of €15 will be given towards a new hurley. Please note that unless the relevant mentor is notified immediately when hurleys are damaged then they do not qualify for compensation. INDOOR BLITZES Hurling and Football Blitzes for under 8’s and Under 9’s will begin shortly in Ballinameela Community Centre. Under 8 Hurling is first on Saturday, February 6th from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. followed by under 8 football the following week. The Under 9 blitzes will be on February 20th and Februry 27th also at 11 a.m. CLUB NOTES If any person or group in the club wants to include match news, fixtures or photos etc in the weekly notes please send email to the club PRO. Email address is (nb-pro@outlook.ie). These need to be received by Sunday evening at 6 p.m. for inclusion that week.

Lismore (Kindly sponsored by EAMONN'S PLACE) CLUB LOTTO Lismore GAA Club Lotto was held in the Community Centre on Tuesday night, January 19th at 7.30 p.m. Numbers drawn on the night for jackpot of €20,000 were as follows: 15, 21, 25, 30. No winner. Consolation prizes of €20 went to Joe Tobin, Esther Celisse, Christy Brien and Joyce Farrell. Next week's Jackpot will be €20,000 and will be held on Tuesday, 26th January. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due. Adult €30. Couple €45. Player €40. Student / Player €25. NATIONAL DRAW Time of year again for the sale of NATIONAL DRAW TICKETS. The good thing about this draw is that for every €10 ticket sold all proceeds go

Waterford Co-Op. team 1960s. Back row: Brian McManus, John Dwyer, Jim Dee, Jimmy O’Leary, Eamonn McCarthy, Frank Tobin, Ned Lenihan, Jack O’Donoghue, Donal Verling, Noel Doherty, John Barry. Front row: Paddy Cummins, Pat Harty, Dasher Power, Monty Guiry, John Guerin, Joe Flynn, Pat Dineen, Tom Scanlon, Joe Cummins. [Photo courtesy Liam Dwyer]

back into club funds. So it's a win win situation. Please show your support by buying a ticket. If your not in, you can't win. Sincere thanks for your contunued support to the club.

Ardmore Ardmore DEISE DRAW Deise Draw for 2016 shall return to nine monthly draws with the first prize remaining at €10,000 with additional prizes being added. The Draw resumes at the end of March. Club Promoters will be calling again come March. Major thanks to all. UNDER 21 FOOTBALL Our Under 21 footballers are preparing themselves for championship, which will take place in the coming weeks. It is important to get all players involved so any under 21 footballer of the age is more than welcome to train this Tuesday night at half 7 in the GAA pitch. MINOR FOOTBALL Our minors are also training this Tuesday night and again, we call on all minors to attend. AGM JUVENILE This very important meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, 29th January at the clubhouse. As many parents as possible are asked to attend to plan for the year ahead as well as other patrons to show there support for the Juvenile Club.

Clonea Clonea AGM Thanks to all who turned for a very constructive AGM last week. Outgoing Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer were returned and Gerdi Power is the new Intermediate Team Manager. The next big step for the Club is ‘Clonea does Strictly’ on April 16th and plans for same are well underway. JUVENILE BLOTTO Next draw is Sunday, 31st January in Clancy’s Bar. Jackpot is now €6,300. Please support us. CAMOGIE CLUB MEMBERSHIP NIGHT Membership Night for our Camogie section will take place on Tuesday, 2nd February from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Membership rates up to Under 12s is €20. Membership for U13 to U-16 is €25 and for Minors and Juniors is €35. All players must be fully registered to train and play. There are discounted rates for families with three or more children. Reminder in 2016 the Camogie Club caters for girls born in 2011 upwards. JUVENILE CLUB MEMBERSHIP NIGHT Membership Night for our Juvenile section will take place on Thursday, 4th February from 7 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. in the Clubhouse. Membership rates up to Under 16s is €15.

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet GAA NATIONAL CLUB DRAW The GAA have launched an initiative to raise much needed funds for local clubs. All prizes are sponsored by Croke Park and all proceeds from the draw stay in the club. Tickets are €10 each and are available from all committee members. The draw will take place on St. Patrick’s Day, please support this draw if you can as it will be a great source of income for the club. The prizes are all substantial and are as follows; 1. A new Opel Corsa. 2. A trip to the 2016 all stars. (2 persons, All-

Ireland Football Final tickets, All Star banquet tickets tour and airline tickets accommodation. 3. Travel voucher to the value of €1500. 4. All-Ireland Hurling and Football final corporate package 2016 (2 persons, Corporate hospitality and 2 nights accommodation with 1 evening meal fir both weekends). 5. All-Ireland Hurling and Football Final Package (2 persons. Premium tickets and overnight accommodation). 6. All-Ireland Hurling and Football Final Package (2 persons. Premium tickets and overnight accommodation). 7. All-Ireland Hurling and Football Final Package (2 persons. Premium tickets and overnight accommodation). 8. All-Ireland Hurling and Football Final Package (2 persons. Premium tickets and overnight accommodation). 9. Shopping voucher to the value of €1,000 at a retailer of your choice. 10. Shopping voucher to the value of €1,000 at a retailer of your choice. 11. All-Ireland Hurling final corporate package 2016 (2 persons, Corporate hospitality and 2 nights accommodation with 1 evening meal. 12. All-Ireland Football final corporate package 2016 (2 persons, Corporate hospitality and 2 nights accommodation with 1 evening meal. 13.All-Ireland Hurling final corporate package 2016 (2 persons, Corporate hospitality and 2 nights accommodation with 1 evening meal. 14.All-Ireland Football final corporate package 2016 (2 persons, Corporate hospitality and 2 nights accommodation with 1 evening meal. Any of these would be a great prize if your name was pulled out, best of luck to all who purchase these tickets. MEMBERSHIP We would ask all players to please make an effort to get their membership fees paid as soon as possible as any player who suffers an injury in training or matches will not be covered by insurance. This is a ruling from Croke Park who are the administrators of the Players Injury Fund. Your Membership officer is J. J. FItzgerald. CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to congratulate Kieran and Deirdre Byrne on the birth of their son Aidan a little brother for David. SOCIAL The Social was a great success, the club would like to thank all those who organised and supported this night. RACING SUCCESS Congratulations to local man Lionel Beresford who won the Confined race at Dungarvan last Sunday with Castlequarter Star.

Stradbally 50/50 50/50 draw this Sunday night, 31st please don’t forget to return your envelopes. Last winner Emma Morrissey won €285, make sure you are in to win! NATIONAL DRAW TICKETS We need these to be returned as soon as possible, this is an important source of income as club retains all proceeds. SOCIAL Our celebration social is this Saturday night, 30th January in the Park Hotel at 8 pm. Tickets €25 from any committee member.

FIRST AID COURSE The club is holding a Sports First Aid Course with AED (defib) on Saturday, 13th February in the Stradbally GAA club. This will be a one day course and you will be certified for two years. This will be great benefit for all coaches/mentors and parents in the community. It's open to everyone not just those in the GAA. Anyone interested contact Pat or Tracey Fennell asap!! Price will depend on numbers. SCOR Best of luck to the Scor participants who are taking part in the All-Ireland Scor in Killarney on Saturday, 30th January. This is a great honour for our Club. LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to Rebecca Casey, Chloe Fennell and Aisling Mullaney who were a part of the Munster post primary team who beat Connacht in the interprovincial final on Saturday in Kinnegad. Ladies football registration night will be held on Thursday, 4th at 8 pm in Stradbally GAA club. This is for all girls who want to register for the ladies club and any girls who will be playing the winter league this year. This is the only night we will be having for ladies registration. Its €62 for adults, €40 for u-18’s, €22 for u-10’s and €27 for non-playing members and coaches. Medal presentation - Our 11 aside and 7 aside medal presentation will take place on the Cove Bar on February 6th at 8. 30 pm. We hope to see you there.

Kill CLUB LOTTO A jackpot worth €10,000 was on offer at Monday nights draw (18th Jan.) in Dunphy’s Bar. However, we had no winner, nor had we we any Match 3’s, so the two Lucky Dip prizes of €25 each went to Edel O’Donoghue, Portlaw and Noah Connolly, Kilmeaden. The numbers drawn on this occasion were 7, 18, 24, 30. The next draw is in Kirwan’s where the jackpot will once again be 10k. CHAMPIONSHIP STRUCTURES In the coming week or two the formats for the Intermediate and Junior football championships will be sorted as we look forward to the season ahead. More news in next weeks notes.

Modeligo GAA NATIONAL CLUB DRAW 2016 All Committe members now have tickets available for this year's draw. The draw takes place on Friday, March 11th, with 14 absolutely fantastic prizes on offer, including the top prize of a new Opel Corsa! Tickets priced €10 each, available from all committee members of Modeligo GAA Club, or for further details contact Micheál Power, (P.R.O.) on 0872892116 or John Fitzgerald (Treasurer) on 0877696510 INDOOR HURLING Indoor Hurling sessions for the kids attending Modeligo Primary School continue on Friday evening's in the Community Centre from 6:30 p.m. onwards, with each group starting at all their

usual times. Parents should please note that many of the older groups are using the Astro Turf pitch when the weather allows, and the kids are asked to please bring their own Hurley and helmet, and to dress appropriately for this event. COMMITTEE MEETING Please note that there has been a change of date for our next Committee meeting due to a clash with a County Board meeting, and it will now go ahead on Monday, February 1st at 9 pm.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas AGM Our AGM will take place this Wednesday, at 7.30 p.m. We are hoping for a big crowd of members and also new members are more than welcome. The AGM will take place in the Rainbow Hall. ST. MARY’S We are pleased to say we will be playing with St. Mary’s in underage in this coming year. This could be a great year for St. Mary’s. It is good for Kilmacthomas underage to be playing hurling and football. HURLING We will be back playing adult hurling this coming year after a lapse of a few years. The lads are looking forward to the tasks this year. We will be playing Junior B hurling this year.

Melleray Glen Rovers Melleray/Glen Rovers WEEKLY LOTTO Week ending Sunday, 24th January, 2016, the numbers drawn on the night were as follows: 1, 2, 5 15, there was no winner and next week's jackpot will be €1,750.00. Consolation prizes went to the following: Maureen Tobin, Mag Hennebry and Pat Quirke. Many thanks to all those who continue to support our lotto on a weekly basis, it is much appreciated. Next week's draw will take place in the Cat's Bar, Melleray, at 9.00 p.m. Sunday, 31st January. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY Melleray Social will take place on Saturday, 20th February, 2016, in Ballyrafter House Hotel. Music on the night will be Mike Humphries and tickets are priced at €25.00pp which is super value for great food and some dancing!! Names/numbers can be given to any member of the committee and tickets will be available for collection in the coming weeks. You can also make contact on Melleray Glenrovers Facebook page should you have any queries, so mark the date in your diary for a night not to be missed!

Cappoquin Camogie Cappoquin Camogie AGM Cappoquin Camogie Club will hold its AGM on Saturday, 6th February at 7 p.m. in the CYMS Hall, Cappoquin. New faces welcome! JOINT FUNDRAISER We will hold a fundraising Table Quiz in conjunction with Cappoquin/Affane GAA club to raise much needed funds for the new dressing rooms. The table quiz will take place on Saturday, 20th February in the Sportsmans at 8:30 p.m. €40 per team of 4/€10 per person. This new facility will benefit both clubs greatly so all efforts will be greatly appreciated. Please spread the word!

GAA CLUB NOTES

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Numbers drawn were: 4, 9, 16, 20. No winner. Consolation prizes: Damian Moore, Irene O’Keeffe, Eamon Forbes. Promoter: Mary Murphy. Next draw: The Hotel, February 1st. Jackpot €3,600. LAST MAN STANDING This competition will begin on the 6th of February. Entry is €10 with all funds raised going directly to the senior hurling team. It would be great if you could support this fundraiser. Please contact David O’Brien or Terence McSweeney for details or to enter. MONTHLY MEETING CLG Tulach an Iarainn will hold the first meeting of 2016 this Thursday, January 28th, at 9.00 p.m. at the clubhouse. All members are requested to attend. NATIONAL DRAW Anyone with tickets to return please contact Kate. MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due and can be paid to Donna Buckley or Finn McCarthy. 2016 SENIOR HURLING The draw for the Senior Hurling championship sees us grouped with Fourmilewater, Mt. Sion, Roanmore, Abbeyside and Cappoquin. Our first match will be against Abbeyside, further details to follow nearer the time. COIS BHRIDE AGM There was a reasonable turn-out for the Cois Bhride AGM held at the Tallow GAA club last Thursday night. Reports from the chairman, secretary and Treasurer were all positive and indicative of the hard work put in by a number of dedicated officers, committee members and team mentors throughout 2015. Great credit is due to all involved. However, it was evident also that they require more help and support with teams and the overall administration of the club. Officers: Chairman: David Henley. Secretary: Sinead Lenehan. Treasurer: Aidan Ryan. 45 DRIVE Sarah Tobin is holding a fundraiser on Friday, 5th February. It is a progressive 45 Drive card night in aid of Adi Roche's Chernobyl Children International and the money is going to an orphanage and mental asylum that she is going out to in Belarus with 20 other Roses. This is for a fantastic cause and your support would be much appreciated.

SliabhgCua/St. gCua/St. Mary's Marys Sliabh 2016 PREDICTION QUIZ SPONSORED BY PAUL DUGGAN MOTORS The 2016 Sports prediction quiz was launched during The Players ‘Big Breakfast’ recently. With some new ‘Intriguing’ questions in this year’s quiz, huge interest is already being expressed. Prediction sheets are available from Mush Keane (087 9634993), Brendan Tobin (087 2701947), J. P. Fitzpatrick (086 1909980) or from any executive committee member, player and alternatively can be downloaded from our website sliabhgcuastmarys.com We would like to take this opportunity to thank Paul Duggan Motors, Dungarvan for his generous sponsorship of the quiz. SINCERE SYMPATHIES The club would like to share their condolences with The Cliffe Family Crough, on the passing of Mrs. Peggy O’Brien who passed to her eternal reward during the week. May she rest in peace. Also, to the Walsh Family Barranashinane, on the sad and unexpected passing of Kathleen last week. We offer the extended Walsh family our heartfelt condolences at this sad time. Chuid eile i síocháin. SCÓR Best of luck to the Sliabh gCua instrumental group, formed of Ellen O’Gorman, Dearbhla Hallahan, Seamus O’Gorman, Joseph Mannion & Sean Walsh, mentored by Sarah O’Gorman, who take part in the All-Ireland Scór na nOg Final this Saturday evening, January 30th, 2016 in Killarney.

Sean Phobal Sean Phobal NEWS OF TRAINING Latest news is that John Phelan is itching to get back into action and to draw more sweat and blood. Be warned lads, end of February is fast approaching. Let’s hope that we can scale the heights of 2014 once again. MUNSTER MEDAL Go looking for a Munster hurling medal in An Sean Phobal and you are likely to find it beside the hen's teeth! Well not anymore. Congratulatons to Ray Terry who picked up that particular piece of silver recently when Suir Engineering won the Munster Inter-Firms hurling title. Therein lies an intriguing question for a future table-quiz!! Well done Ray.

AISTEOIRÍ AN tSEAN PHOBAIL Comhgháirdeachas leis na h-aisteoirí a dhein éacht le coicíos anuas agus iad ag tarraingt na sluaite go dtí Halla Colmáin. Don't Tell The Wife was a laugh a minute and in a cast of stars, Cormac Nugent was one of the brightest of all. Well done Cormac, hope you bring the same stamina and drive to midfield in the year ahead without “Georgette” encouraging you!!!! LÁ CAIFE Iarrtar oraibh go léir tacú le Lá Caife a bheidh ar siúil Dé h-Aoine ag tigh Tony agus Margaret Tobin. You are asked to support the coffee day at the house of Margaret and Tony Tobin next Friday, Jan. 29th from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Proceeds go to annual funding for two youth helpers from the parish who are travelling on the Waterford and Lismore Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes in June of this year.

Lismore Camogie Camogie Lismore PARK HOTEL Congratulations to Caithriona McGlone who was nominated for The Park Hotel award for September last. Caithriona was nominated to represent the Waterford County Camogie team who captured the All Ireland Intermediate Camogie title in September. Lismore Camogie Club was very proud to have Caithriona as captain of the County team for this historical event. Caithriona represented her team with pride at a function held in The Park Hotel on Saturday night last and indeed was history in itself as she was the first camogie representative to be nominated for The Park Hotel award in the 25 years of its existence.. Even tho' Caithriona didn't win the overall award on the night the club is very proud to have her represent camogie at the awards, CHURCH GATE COLLECTION All in Lismore camogie club would like to thank all who so generously supported their church gate collection on Saturday night and Sunday morning last. Thanks to all who stood at the gates for the colllection. THE LATE DANNY BOWE It is with great sadness that we record the death of Danny Bowe of the former Ardkeen Camogie Club. Danny was a great friend to camogie in Waterford and was involved as mentor in the various County teams in which some of our older members would have been in contact with him. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €6,400 held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 24/1/16. Numbers were 2, 3, 13, 18. €30 to the following people Dale Power, Gortnalaght; Mark Reynolds c/o Brian Lennon. €30 seller’s prize Ger Walsh, Furraleigh. Next Clotto held in Micilins Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 31/1/16 for a Jackpot of €6,500. On duty on the night Benny Whyte & Michael Keating. CONGRATULATIONS To Tommy Prendergast who will captain Waterford Senior Footballers for 2016. A great honour for the Club and his family. The best of luck Tommy for the coming year. MEMBERSHIP 2016 Membership for 2016 can now be paid online. This will be a great advantage to everyone as it will take all the bother of bringing the money to the membership officer. The major advantage is for all people who may be living away from home. This is the only way to go. The link to pay online is available on our social media pages. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 GROUP 1 Stradbally, Kilrossanty, Brickey Rangers, Clashmore, Ballinameela, Rathgormack. We will play Clashmore in the first round of the senior football championship 2016. Dates, times and Venues to be confirmed. Round 1 Clashmore; Round 2 Brickeys; Round 3 Stradbally; Round 4 Rathgormack; Round 5 Ballinameela. MONSTER BINGO Thanks to everyone who came out for our Monster Bingo last Friday evening 22nd in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. Our next Monster Bingo will be on Friday, 26th February in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien. LAST MAN STANDING Is about to begin once again with an increased winners prize of €300. Same rules apply as the last time so get your names in now. Due to begin with mid-week fixtures on Tuesday, 2nd February.

Dungarvan INTER-COUNTY FOOTBALL Best wishes to Gavin Crotty and the Waterford senior football team in the first round of the Allianz National football league against Wicklow in Aughrim this Sunday, January 31st at 1 p.m. INTER-COUNTY HURLING Well done to Patrick Curran who was on the

Waterford team in the recent Munster League games against Limerick and Kerry and who featured on the scoreboard in each outing. CHAMPIONSHIP DRAWS Our senior hurlers have been drawn in Group 1 of the senior hurling championship along with Ballygunner, Ballyduff, Passage, Portlaw and De La Salle. The games in order are as follows. V Ballyduff, Portlaw, Passage, Ballygunner and De La Salle. FIELDS CLOSED The continuing rain has prevented the fields from repairing and they will remain closed until further notice. PLAYER POLICY The club’s player policy on physio treatment, hurleys and membership is now in place for 2016 and information on same is available from your team management and club chairman. SCHOOLS’ GAME Depending on the availability of a field, Dungarvan CBS play Glanmire in the twice already postponed quarter-final of the Munster Senior ‘B’ Hurling championship this Friday, January 29th, CLUB MEMBERSHIP Club membership for 2016 is now open and it can be paid to our membership officers, Eileen Murphy and Mary Fitzgerald. The cost of membership remains the same and it is very reasonable. Players are reminded that membership needs to be paid before the championship commences. The first 2016 championship game in the club is likely to be the under 21 football in February. LOTTO This week's numbers are 7, 11, 22 and 24. There was no winner. The Jackpot next week will be worth €3,300. The ‘’Match 3’’ prize of €100 was divided between Kitty Lyons, Teresa Daly and Michelle O’Sullivan. The ‘’Match 3’’ amount is €100 next week. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the Lotto. NEW LOOK LOTTO IN 2016 Replacing the €100 winner each week for 2016 will be the ‘Match 3’, which will be won or shared by anybody with three of the numbers drawn. Next week’s ‘’ Match 3’’ will be worth €100 and if there is no ‘Match 3’, €100 will be added each week. The Lotto Jackpot will remain as usual. SYMPATHY The club extends its sincere sympathy to Helena Burke and family on the death of her mother Kathleen, the Nire and to Jimmy Healy and family on the death of his father Cyril, Ballycoe. DUNGARVAN JUNIOR CAMOGIE Numbers are steadily growing for the upcoming year and we are looking forward to welcoming new members. A meeting will take place this weekend, all players will be notified with the details. Any enquiries please contact our club secretary on 087 2393924. Preparations are already underway for the Féile Peile nGael 2016 which is taking place in Waterford/Tipperary in June of this year. It is one of the biggest sporting occasions on the GAA, handball and Ladies Camogie calender where thousands of young players and their parents gather for one weekend of the year to participate in a festival of sport and friendship. Dungarvan Camogie Club are delighted to be participating and hosting a club from another part of the country. More details to follow in the coming weeks.

Clais Mhór/Cionn Clashmore/Kinsalebeg tSáile Beag Juveniles AGM THURSDAY 28th AT 8 p.m. The juvenile club AGM takes place this Thursday night, January 28th at 8 p.m. in the Clubhouse. We have had a very successful year both on the field and off it and we are looking forward to an even better 2016. This time last year the club was in a dire situation in terms of volunteers and committee members and we had a mere 8 people turn up to the 2014 AGM. However, this year after some careful planning we believe the club is resurgent once more and we are asking anyone with an interest in GAA in this parish to come along and support the juvenile club. The club is only as strong as its members and supporters, thus it is important we get as many of those as we possibly can. As well as the election of officers, we will be providing an update on upcoming competitions, discussing plans for the very successful Club Nursery and hearing the views of everyone on the ground. So do please come along on Thursday night and show your support. FOUNDATION COACHING COURSE AND CHILD PROTECTION The club is running a Foundation Coaching Course in the Clubhouse starting next Monday, February 1st and running for three nights. There is also a Child Protection and Awareness course being ran in conjunction with the foundation course. The foundation coaching course is the minimum qualification a coach or selector should have if taking charge of any GAA team and anyone yet to complete the course that is currently involved or looking to get involved with a team

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

At the Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star 2015 Gala Banquet were Michael and Ger Briggs, Elaine Quinn, Stephanie Wadding and Eddie Quinn. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

will be asked to complete it. It is on next week on Monday 1st and Wednesday 3rd from 7 pm to 10 pm and is likely to be completed the following week on the Monday night. The Child Protection course has to be completed by anyone who is involved in coaching any juveniles - it is a short course that is completed in one night. Anyone interested in completing this course or who has further questions is invited to contact Coaching Officer Mary O'Halloran on 0857237948 or Juvenile Club PRO Barry Dunne on 087-6953648. LOTTO DRAW Draw 12th January: Numbers drawn were 8, 9, 14 and 26. No jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each were Danny Clancy, Sylvia Childs and Mary Kennefick. Draw 19th January: Numbers drawn were 4, 14, 20 and 24. No jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each were Eily Walsh, John Roche and Carmel Hale. Next week’s jackpot is €5,875. Draw takes place on Tuesday, January 26th. CLUB AGM On Sunday, January 10th, the club held the 2015 AGM and a great attendance heard an account of the activities of the club throughout the year and an outline of the programme for the upcoming year. Election of Officers for Ballysaggart GAA Club 2016 saw the following elected for the coming year:– Hon. Life Presidents: Fr. Cullinan, Michael Clancy, Pat Veale. Vice-Presidents: Jimmy Kearney, Eily Walsh, Kathleen Roche, Breeda Clancy, Willie Roche, Dave Fennessy, Eddie Veale, Jim O’Brien. Chairman - Billy Devine. Vice-Chairmen - Seamus Kearney and Jamie Walsh. Secretary - Carmel Hale. Asst. Secretary - Chris O’Gorman and Breeda Clancy. Joint Treasurers - Paul Veale and Matty Meagher. Asst. Treasurer - Jimmy Kearney. PRO - Ann Bennett. Asst. PRO - Ronan Walsh. First Aid - Tina Meagher and Marie Nugent. Lotto Committee: Breeda Clancy, Matty Meagher, Billy Devine, Anthony Glavin, Paul Veale, Michael Clancy, Kathleen Roche, Eily Walsh, Pat Veale. Delegates to meetings: Davy Nugent, Michael Clancy, Janey O’Brien, Pat Veale, Darren Meagher, Anthony Glavin, Seamus Kearney, Kiean Fennessy, Billy Devine. Field Committee: Matty Meagher, Janey O’Brien, Anthony Glavin, Seamus Kearney, Michael Moore, Sean Bennett, John Cashell, Adrian Meagher, Michael Clancy, Pat Veale, Jim McCugh, Ger Fennessy, Kevin Hale, Paul Veale, Billy Devine. Players Insurance – Chris O’Gorman. Club Membership – Matty Meagher. Club Texts – Chris O’Gorman.

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Upper Juvenile Juvenile AGM The Juvemile Club AGM will take place this Friday, 29th January in the foyer of St. Michael’s Hall at 9 pm. Parents of all players from U-7’s to U-18’s are encouraged to attend. INDOOR TRAINING Indoor training will start back again this week on Thursday with the U-9’s from 7.00 -7.45 pm & U-10’s from 7.45 – 8.30 pm. The U-7’s & U-8’s will start back on Friday in the Sports Hall. U-8/U-9 INDOOR HURLING AND FOOTBALL BLITZES We will be hosting the U-8/U-9 hurling and football blitzes on the four Saturdays in February: 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th. All matches will take place between 11 am-1 pm. More details to follow. U-14 FEILE HURLING COMPETITION Waterford County will be hosting the U-14 Feile hurling competition from 16th-19th June this year. Ballyduff Upper has agreed to host a club, which is a great way for players and club members to meet and make new friends and contacts. Our guests will have to be put up in players and club members homes, with two children staying per house. If you are interested in accommodating our guests or wish to help out in any way,

please contact Brendan, Martina or Eugene. CONDOLENCES The Club would like to extend its condolences to Club Secretary, Martina Joyce on the recent passing of her father, the late Hughie Harrington, Tarelton; and also to Club Chairperson, Brendan Bolger on the recent passing of his mother, the late Anne Bolger, Ballyduff Upper. Condolences are also extended to the Martin and Hannon families, Ballyduff Upper on the recent passing of their nephew, Patric Martin in New York. Ar dheis Dé go raibh siad.

Affane/Cappoquin WEST U-13 FOOTBALL C'SHIP Dungarvan, Kilrossanty, Brickeys, Nire, An Ghaeltacht, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, Affane. WEST U-13 HURLING C'SHIP Cappoquin, Brickeys, Ballyduff Upper, Fourmilewater, Dungarvan, WEST U-15 HURLING C'SHIP Cois Bhríde, St. Carthaigh, An Ghaeltacht, Cappoquin, Naomh Bríd, Fourmilewater. THREE TO ANSWER 1, Name the brothers to captain winning AllIreland senior hurling and football teams? 2, Name the only club to win both Senior hurling and Fotball titles? 3, How many hurling All Star awards have Waterford received since 1970? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Roanmore in 1989 were the last club to become Waterford senior hurling champions for the first time 2, Cappoquin/Affane Pat Curran and John Fives were Young Footaller and Hurler of the Year in Waterford in 1978 3, Tallow are the only club to ever have two teams in the Waterford senior hurling championship. WATERFORD SENIOR HURLING C'SHIP DRAW 2016 SHC Gp 2: Tallow, Mount Sion, Fourmilewater, Cappoquin, Abbeyside, Roanmore SHC Gp 1: Ballygunner Hc, Passage, Ballyduff Upper, Dungarvan, Portlaw GAA Club, De La Salle. COUNTY U-14 HURLING C'SHIP St. Oliver’s, St. Saviour’s, Cappoquin, Ballyduff Upper, Brickey Rangers. COUNTY U-16 HURLING C'SHIP Ballygunner, Stradbally, Ferrybank, St. Saviour’s, St. Molleran’s, Cappoquin, Ardmore, Ballyduff Upper, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, Kilrossanty, Sacred Heart. QUIZ SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6th Affane/Cappoquin GAA are holding a quiz in the Sportsman's on Saturday, 6th February at 8.30 pm. €40 per team of four. Please come and support if possible.

St. St. Patricks Patricks UNDER 8/9 Training continues every Monday night in the Sports Centre from 6.30 – 7.30. There are a number of blitzes coming up for the boys over the next few weeks. Venues for the blitzes will be known for next week. Under 8 Hurling Saturday, February 6th 11-1 p.m. Venue to be confirmed. Under 8 Football Saturday 13th 11-1 p.m. venue to be confirmed. Under 9 Hurling Saturday, February 20th 111 p.m. Under 9 Football Saturday 27th 11-1 p.m. UNDER 6S Training resumes this Friday night at 6.30 in the Sports Centre. Parents are asked to have the correct footwork for there children for training. MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due and parents are asked to contact their child’s mentors to collect their membership forms and return them back asap.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan United FC SCHOOLBOY FIXTURES Saturday, 30th January U-12C League: Dungarvan B v Carrick B 10.30 a.m. U-12D League: Dungarvan C v St. Saviours 12.15 p.m. U-14A League: Piltown v Dungarvan A 12.15 p.m. U-14C League: Dungarvan B v Villa B 12.15 p.m. CLUB LOTTO Numbers: 21, 16, 27. No jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot €7,200. €50 Robert Drummey Junior; €25 Tommy Sheehan; €25 Peter Power. Our club lotto is a vital fundraiser. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR CLUB LOTTO. FUNDRAISING We are trying to organise a fundraising sub-committee. If you would like to get involved or have any ideas please come along to an open meeting on Thursday, 4th February at 7.30 p.m. in the clubhouse. All welcome.

PLAYER PROFILE Name: Ben Kavanagh Team: U-14A Position: Right Back Supports: Liverpool Favourite Player: Coutinho DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING Dungarvan United FC club coaches, Sean Dwyer, Mark McGuire, Deane Guiry and Craig Shead attended Defibrillator training with Red Cross representatives last weekend. Many thanks to Dungarvan Shopping Centre and the Red Cross.

Cappoquin Snooker and Billiards Club

Michael Casey bashes his way to billiards success WE held our Red Bridge Billiards League on Monday evening last and after some great frames of billiards Michael (Basher) Casey emerged this season’s champion after some very impressive displays. From the off, Michael was in fine form and he recorded a very narrow win over Rhiney Walsh 29-26 before another narrow win over Pat Fitzgerald 28-24 and in what proved to be the clincher for him. He was in awesome form against Martin Reddy winning 49-19 to claim the title with a game to spare. His last game was against John McGrath and John beat him 50-35 but Michael was our champion and we congratulate this fine clubman on his first billiards success. The full results on the night were Martin Reddy 49-16 Rhiney Walsh John McGrath 26-34 Pat Fitzgerald Martin Reddy 35-25 John McGrath Michael Casey 29-26 Rhiney Walsh Pat Fitzgerald 24-28 Michael Casey John McGrath 39-24 Rhiney Walsh Pat Fitzgerald 53-46 Rhiney Walsh

Martin Reddy 19-49 Michael Casey Pat Fitzgerald 78-31 Martin Reddy Michael Casey 35-50 John McGrath ARE YOU RETIRED AND FANCY A GAME? For all the retired people of the area we now have a very good group of retired lads who meet every week for a game of Snooker. These lads started only two weeks ago and have 8/9 meeting each week to play a few games. They are having a great bit of craic every week and it is great to see them making use of the hall. EVERYBODY WELCOME FOR A GAME This season we have decided that you don't have to be a member to come in for a few games of snooker or billiards. For the past number of seasons there has been a presumption that you had to be a member of the club to play games in the hall. Well, we can now confirm to everyone that the hall is there for anyone who wants to play games any night it’s open. We hope to see people of the area avail of this opportunity and make use of these fantastic table and facility.

Seaview Kennels make it four in-a-row. Nioclas and Padraig Walsh from the Seaview Kennels in Ring, Co. Waterford won the Private Trainers and Leading Owners awards at Youghal Greyhound Stadium for 2015. The awards night was held at the track last Friday, 22nd January where the Walsh brothers were presented with their awards. This is the fourth year in a row that they have won both awards at the track and it completes another outstanding year for their family run greyhound kennels. They succeeded in clocking up an impressive 31 wins for the 2015 racing year. Photo: L-R: Matthew Walsh, Damien Fleming (YTSC), Nioclas Walsh, Liam Walsh, Padraig Walsh, Ken Busteed (YTSC), Nioclás Walsh and front Tadhg Walsh.

Tried and Tested Triathlon Club OUR CLUB Tried & Tested Triathlon club was formed in 2012 by seven people looking to bring together people from West Waterford with common sporting interests. The club has grown steadily over the past three and a half years and now consist s of over 120 members. The club has members of all levels and abilities from the complete beginner to Ironman. DUNGARVAN TRIATHLON 2016 The 2016 Dungarvan Triathlon will take place on Saturday 25th June 2016. Entries will open on Saturday, 27th February through the Triathlon Ireland website. TRIATHLON PRESENTATION On Sunday 24th last, Martin Karan from Focus on Fitness made a presentation to club members on everything related to triathlon. There was a great attendance of 30 members together with others who have expressed an interest in Triathlon. The presentation proved very interesting and informative for all who attended. Martin presented a number of differ-

ent aspects in relation to Triathlon from base training and how to train to setting target races and how important these are to enable progression. Nutrition, hydration and the use and importance of equipment and technology were also outlined to those in attendance. Training plans specific to the club training schedule were also presented and are available to club members. These plans cater for all levels from the complete beginner and to advanced Olympic distance training and help keep members on track over the coming months. TRAMORE DUATHLON Waterford Triathlon Club will be hosting a duathlon on Saturday, 13th February at 11am in Tramore. This is a great way to get prepared and increase fitness in preparation for the 2016 Triathlon season. The duathlon will consist of 5km run, 18km cycle, 3km run. CLUB TRAINING 2016 Club training is back for 2016, training sessions are posted on the Tried

& Tested Triathlon Club Facebook page on a weekly basis. SWIMMING The club has a number of swim sessions to cater for all levels and abilities. These take place at Clonea Strand Leisure Centre and also The Gold Coast Leisure Centre. Contact Natalie on 086-851209 if you have any enquiries about swimming lessons or swim club. CYCLING The club’s Sunday cycling groups keep going from strength to strength. There are two groups catering for all levels from complete beginners to advanced. Group one covers an average distance of 60-75km; group two covers an average distance of 30 50km. Both cycling groups leave from the bus stop outside St. Augustine’s College every Sunday morning at 8:30 am sharp and arrive back at St. Augustine’s by 11am. Come along and join us, you can try it out and cycle with us three times. After three sessions you have to have to join the

club to be covered for insurance purposes. For more information please email tandtcycling@gmail.com MEMBERSHIP DUE Membership for Tried & Tested TC is open through the Triathlon Ireland website, so now you can pay for your Race Licence and Club membership on line. Club membership remains at €20.00 and you may choose which type of TI membership suits you. You need a minimum of a Non Racing TI licence (€20.00) to join and train with a club, for insurance purposes, but you will need to purchase a One Day Licence (ODL €20.00) for any race you compete in. A Racing Licence (€58.00) will cover you for training with the club and participation in any TI sanctioned race without having to purchase an ODL. Club members doing 3 events per year will pay €20 (Non Racing membership) + €60 (ODL's) = €80 - Race Licence Membership is €58 per year and unlimited number of races.

Ballinroad FC BALLINROAD AFC PITCH DEVELOPMENT LOTTO DRAW RESULTS - 24th JANUARY, 2016 Jackpot 10,000. Winning numbers were: 4, 16, 20, 22. No winner. Winners of €20 each: Kathleen Murray, Fin Ryan, Eamon Shields. New jackpot €10,000. Next draw on Sunday, 7th February, 2016 in Maguires Pub, Ballinroad. Thank you for your support.

Dungarvan Ladies Hockey club extend unbeaten run! Pictured is Dungarvan Ladies Hockey team who drew 1-1 with Belvedere on Sunday, 24th January. Back row: Tina Landers (coach), Ellen Butler, Ella Fay, Laina O'Hara, Anne-Marie Tutty, Sarah Landers, Ali O'Donnell, Julie Harty, Melissa Brazil, Denise Egan, Freida McGrath. Front row: Melissa Gallant, Meabh Beresford, Saoirse Hayes, Evana Mansfield, Clodagh Moloney, Charlotte Connors, Emily Spratt. The Dungarvan girls fought back from a goal down to level the game against Belvedere and are one point off the top of the Munster league with a game in hand. Upcoming Fixture: Munster Cup First round Dungarvan V Midleton, 3 p.m. Friary College. Sunday, 31st January, 2016. We welcome supporters out to the Friary this Sunday to cheer us on in our first round of the Munster Cup against Midleton.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club DUNGARVAN Hill Walking Club was founded in 1995 and today we have a growing membership of 120, all affiliated to Mountaineering Ireland. The Club provides members with the opportunity to meet and participate in walking and mountaineering activities together. We also promote awareness of the need to maintain access, conservation and protection of the mountains and woodland environment. Whilst the main aim of the Club is to get out there and WALK, we are also aware of the social aspect involved in being part of a group. We meet every Sunday and Thursday to do B and C style walks. On Sundays, some members from both walks return to the Tudor House In Dungarvan for refreshments. The fire is always lit, a warm welcome from the staff is ensured and we sit around to chat, toasting our cold feet by the blazing fire. On Thursdays, we end the walk with a very welcome hot cuppa and cake when we return to where we parked our cars. If you are free on those days, feeling lonely or just want to shed a few pounds, make new friends, get fit, why not come along and join us A warm welcome is ensured.. Just make sure you bring a good pair of walking boots. CLUB HOLIDAYS AND OUTINGS The Club have chosen the beautiful county of Wicklow for the annual weekend away in April. We will be staying at Lynams of Laragh from the 22nd-24th April. Places for this weekend have been snapped up very quickly but if you get in touch with any of the committee, perhaps they can find a wee space for you.

A group of Dungarvan Cycling Club underage riders after their spin on Sunday.

WEEKEND SPINS The weather Gods are really playing games with us this winter! After our recent very cold snap temperatures were in double figures this weekend but with it came the damp murky conditions. However, that didn't stop plenty of cycling action over the weekend. The Saturday morning club spin had 6 out who returned very wet cyclists after 80 kilometres to Knockanore and Clashmore and home via the bog road. The Saturday morning coffee group headed out the N25 through Lemybrien and then turned left on to the old Kilmacthomas road stopping at Kiersey’s for coffee. The return route was via St. Declan's school back on to the N25 through Lemybrien again and turning left into Durrow and home the coast road. Wind and rain was a bit challenging towards the end but they battled the elements with gusto! On Sunday group 1 did a big one with 150km done in 4hsr 50 minutes with over 1,000 metres of climbing. The wind didn't make climbing any easier. The group's new recruit George is getting on great and adjusting well to smaller group and longer spins. Group 2 had 18 starting and went on the planned route out through Old Parish and Ardmore. A puncture before Clashmore saw a few stay going while the rest waited. The tailwind to Cappoquin made for a fast pace, there was a split again at the Welcome Inn with a few more heading straight back to Dungarvan while the rest went on for the Halfway house through Modeligo. A headwind home down the Clonmel road made it a tough day on the bike. Group 3 started out with 15 but unfortunately a broken cable meant early retirement for Carol. The group went on to Ballylaneen and across to

Kill, Kilmeaden and on to Portlaw with everyone feeling their cycling was much improved with a 28.5kph average at Portlaw but a left turn there and the realisation soon hit that the improvement was mistaken for a tailwind. From here on the group battled with a strong headwind and plenty of rain and by the end of the spin the pace was back to normal. The new revised Group 4 had 8 riders starting out on the planned route. The day was wet and windy for the majority of the spin. Great care was needed as certain areas on the Deerpark stretch of road were treacherous. Morale was high so they pushed on for the final 5kilometres ending with a good average of 24.5 kmph. High praise for all Group 4 riders this weekend, well done lads and ladies. Group 5 had 6 out on a lovely 52 kilometre spin that took in Villierstown, Aglish and Cappoquin. Whichever way they turned there was wind. and rain that the forecasters hadn’t mentioned! One spill on a slippery turn, but they stuck together and got back safe, averaging 19.7kph. GROUP 4 Group 4 has been reformed, and had its first spin last Sunday. The group will be led by Keith McEvoy, and will roll around the county at 25kmph (approx). If you intend cycling in this group please give Keith your full support. Initially, this group will cycle the same route as Group 23K,but at a faster pace. All former 25kmph cyclists are invited along, as well as any new faces who want to join in. 2016 TRY-A-SPIN Last weekend was week 3 of our 2016 Try-a-Spin, aimed at anyone who would like to give group cycling a go. If you are new to cycling, and are able to cycle at approx 18kmph pace or higher, there's a group to suit. Don't

worry if you can only cycle 10 or 20kilometres. With consistency you will improve. Rule of thumb: if you can cycle most Sundays (let's say 8 out of 10) we will turn you into a REAL cyclist. Second rule of thumb: if you can find an hour to cycle once during the week, you will progress much quicker. (Not easy in these dark cold winter days) Come along to the Civic Offices on Sundays at 9:30 to kick start your year. CLUB MEMBERSHIP The committee of Dungarvan Cycling Club asks members renewing to complete the process before the end of January. It is preferable that members should do this online via the Cycling Ireland website. We are aware that in a small number of cases the process does not complete correctly. In this case, a phone call to Cycling Ireland usually gets the situation sorted. However, for a small number of members who do not wish to complete the licence and membership online, there are 2 further options.1. Collect a form at any of the local bike shops, complete and return with payment2. Download membership form from the club website, complete and return with payment to any of the bike shops, or to any committee member. Please note that there is an increased fee for renewing using 1 or 2 above, in line with a committee decision as ratified by the recent AGM.Return forms to: O’Mahony Cycles and Nursery, Sexton St., Abbeyside; Cyclesports, Riverside Business Park, Kilrush, Dungarvan and Bob Troy & Co. Ltd., 38 O’Connell St., Dungarvan. Cyclists wishing to join Dungarvan Cycling Club will be most welcome. As an introduction, you are entitled to cycle with us for three club spins before making up your mind. If you have questions or queries any committee member will be happy to

guide you. CYCLINGNEWS The entire Giant-Alpecin team were left in shock after a head-on collision with a car in Spain left six of their riders needing emergency medical assistance. The team were training in Calpe when reports suggest that a car came on the wrong side of the road, driving into the group of riders. Warren Barguil, John Degenkolb, Chad Haga, Fredrik Ludvigsson, Ramon Sinkeldam and Max Walscheid were all involved in the crash, with a string of injuries inflicted. Simon Gerrans (OricaGreenEdge) safely negotiated the final stage of the Tour Down Under to claim an unprecedented fourth overall title while his team also celebrated the stage victory with Caleb Ewan. The win was the sixth from six stages for Australian riders in the sole Australian WorldTour race. Jakub Mareczko (Team Italy) won the finale stage 7 at the Tour de San Luis in a photo-finish decider ahead of his teammate Elia Viviani following the bunch sprint in San Luis on Sunday. Drapac's Jason Lowndes squeezed in for third place ahead of world champion Peter Sagan (Tinkoff) in fourth. Dayer Quintana (Movistar) won the overall title of the seven-stage race after two strong performances in the mountains. Eduardo Sepulveda (Fortuneo Vital Concept) finished in second overall, 20 seconds back, while Nairo Quintana (Movistar) finished in third at 35 seconds back. CONTACT US Our Facebook page has plenty of updates and photos so feel free to have a look. We are also on Twitter and have a club webpage www.dungarvancc.com If you want anything included in the notes please e-mail it to me at kenealyp@yahoo.ie.

SEPTEMBER HOLIDAY The Austrian Tyrol is the destination this year for our annual trip abroad in September. Again, a very popular choice. Contact any of the committee for further details. DUNGARVAN HILL WALKING CLUB WALK SCHEDULE JANUARY 2016 Sunday 31st. B WALK. COMERAGHS. Meet at 10 am at TSB CAR PARK. DUNGARVAN C WALK. LACHTNAFRANKEE. Meet at 1300 hrs at TSB CAR PARK. DUNGARVAN. THURSDAY WALKS. C STYLE WALKS. CARROWGARIFF. Meet at PARK HOTEL DUNGARVAN at 13.30. B STYLE WALKS. Meet at Park Hotel Dungarvan at 12.30. Meeting point for Walks is the TSB Car Park, 10 minutes before walk unless stated. B Walks are usually 4-6 hours. C Walks are about 3 hours. Inclement weather is likely to extend the time of all walks. Hillwalking is an adventure sport and not devoid of an element of risk. To mimimize risk, be prepared:Waterproof boots, rucksack, waterproof, a packed lunch, hot drink, warm hat, goves etc. Mountaineering Ireland recognizes that participants in Hillwalking should be aware of and accept any risk and be responsible for their own actions and involvement. REMEMBER NO BOOTS NO WALK. DUNGARVAN HILL WALKING CLUB promises fitness, friendship and fun. Visit www.dungarvanhillwalking.org for more information

Cunnigar Pitch and Putt NEXT Committee Meeting will be on Thursday, 4th February, 2016. Unfortunately due to the bad weather we have had our course has been closed, and will be closed until further notice. We hope this will be sooner rather than later so fingers crossed for better weather coming our way. The following competitions will take place as soon as possible, when the course is playable again. MEN'S FOURSOMES COMPETITION After three competitive preliminary rounds, the following four teams have emerged to contest the semifinals of this competition – Team C: Eoin Simms and Aidan O'Rourke. Team D: Michael Ahearne and Liam Simms. Team E: Paddy Noonan and Liam Hansbury.

Team F: Eddie Lenihan and Paul Healy. LADIES MATCHPLAY The following ladies to reach the semi-finals are: Corinne McGee v. Kathleen Foran; Mary Walsh v. Breda O'Donnell. WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Cancelled due to the weather. SATURDAY TURKEY TOURNAMENTS Cancelled due to weather. FROM NOW ON WITH ALL GAMES PLEASE NOTE The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards). PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members

and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. Do not use club heads to repair a pitch mark as this damages the green. Always use a pitch repairer. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome. DID YOU KNOW? New Membership Fees are now: Adults €85; Family €155; Over 60s €55; Juveniles €50; Life Members €35. PITCH AND PUTT IS FUN! Remember pitch and putt is only a game so go out and enjoy it. T-shirts, caps and gloves for sale in clubhouse.

Abbeyside Ballinacourty Swimmers at the National Finals in Athlone 2015.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Community Games WELCOME back to a new year of Community Games hope you are all well and fighting fit for another great year of activities. HSE Community Games offer a wide range of activities from Hand Writing Art Singing Athletics Swimming. If anyone is interested in any of the 40 +

activities listed on the HSE website please contact Yvonne on 087 1339012. SWIMMING First up is the County Finals for Swimming to be held in March, anyone interested in competing entries must be in to Yvonne (087 1339012) on or before Friday, 5th February.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

POINT-TO-POINT

Dungarvan Farmers Annual Point-to-Point Races at Kilossera THE committee of Dungarvan Farmers’ Point-to-Point Meeting managed to hold their fixture on Sunday last despite the recent wet weather. This year’s event was run over a new figure of eight type course which included some parts of the old track at Kilossera. Declan Queally was the rider in-form on the day and the Cappagh jockey recorded a double. The first leg of his double was in the winners of one on Silver Serenade (6/4) whom he also trains for his mother Bernie. He then went on to win the open lightweight for James Dunlea on Dog Barrel Hill, who despite tiring after the last held on for a one and three quarter length victory. Lionel Beresford from Kilgobinet had the pleasure of saddling his first point-to-point winner with Castlequarter Star, who was returning after a 22 month absence to take the confined maiden. The seven year

old mare made all the running in the hands of Stradbally native, David Kiely. Eudora O’Connor trained the only winning favourite, Lastpop for her Tallow-based mother, Mary to win the five year old and upwards mares maiden with Gerry Mangan in the saddle. Going: Heavy Tom Fleming, Equine Dentist 5-Y-O Geldings’ Maiden of €800. 3 Miles. 1. Navarre Racing Partnership’s The Grey Knight gr g (Daylami - Whakapala) 12-1 Mr. R. O’Harding. 2. Mrs. T. Hyde’s Baracalu (Fr) 11-10 Mr. N. Bashford 7 ran. Dist. Only 2 Horses finished. (Winner trained by W. J. Burke). Gain Horse Feeds 5-Y-O & Upwards Mares’ Maiden of €800. 3 Miles. 1. Mrs. M. C. O’Connor’s Lastpop ch m (Bach - Pops Princesses) 7-11-10 Mr. G. M Mangan 2. T. M. Kent’s Strangemill 7-11-10 Mr. P. D. Collins

Pictured after the Tom Fleming Equine Dentist maiden race; Jockey: W.J. Burke with winner 'The Grey Night', WillIe Kennedy (Race Committee Chairman), Liam Burke, Edmond Hare, and Adam Feeney. [Rory Wyley]

3. P. M. Walsh’s Carmajo 1 1 8-11-5 Mr. S. D. Fenton. 7 ran. 1 ⁄4L, 8L, 1 ⁄2L. (Winner trained by Eudora O’Connor). Murray Family Pharmacy Winners of One of €800. 3 Miles. 1. Mrs. B. Queally’s Silver Serenade gr m (Cloudings Carrigbuck) 9-11-10 Mr. D. L. Queally 2. J. D. Walsh’s Ducloyne Lady 7-11-10 Mr. P. A. King 3. J. Buckley’s Everest 7-12-1 Miss M. O’Sullivan. 4 ran. 2L, 15L, 10L. (Winner trained by Declan Queally). Al Eile Stud 5-Y-O & Upwards Confined Hunt Maiden of €800. 3 Miles. 1. L. J. Beresford’s Castlequarter Star ch m (Blueprint Amiastar) 7-11-5 Mr. D. Kiely. 2. Mrs. M. Queally’s Coolagh Moll 5-11-10 Mr. D. L. Queally. 3. Mrs. C. Kiely’s Embrace The Space 6-12-1 Mr. R. J. Kiely. 5 ran. 15L, 8L. Only 3 horses finished. (Winner trained by

Lionel James Beresford). Country Store (Conor Lannon) Open Lightweight of €1,000. 3 Miles. 1. J. D. Dullea’s Dog Barrel Hill br g (Anshan - Ballyrock Lady) 12-12-1 Mr. D. L. Queally. 2. E. M. O’Sullivan’s Landmarque (GB) 7-12-1 Miss M. O’Sullivan. 3. T. J. Nagle Jnr’s The Bishop Looney 12-11-10 Miss E. M. Nagle. 3 7 ran. 1 ⁄4L, 2L, 12L. (Winner trained by James Daniel Dullea). Bridgie Terries Retaurant 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings’ Maiden of €800. 3 Miles. 1. Mrs. V. Courtney’s Buffalo Brace b g (St. Jovite - Miss Peach) 6-11-10 Mr. M. C. O’Donovan 2. Mrs. E. Slevin’s Johnnyonepunch 7-12-1 Mr. J. J. Slevin. 3. W. Deacon’s 1 Coach Road 8-12-1 Mr. S. G. Carey. 6 ran. 6L, 2 ⁄2L, Nk. (Winner trained by Eamon Courtney).

Willie Kennedy, Race Committee Chairman presenting the Jack Lynch Memorial Cup for the Gain Horse feeds maiden race to Mary O'Connor after Lastpop won the 5-Y-O & Upwards Mares’ Maiden. Included are: John, Eupora and Georgina O'Connor. [Rory Wyley]

Liz Murray, Murray's Pharmacy (sponsors), presenting the Tom Fleming Memorial Cup to Paul Veale (joint owner) after Silver Serenade won the Winners’ of One. [Rory Wyley]

Celebrating the win of owner/trainer Lionel Beresford's Castlequarter Star in the Al Eile Stud confined race in memory of Tom Coffey, and sponsored by Michael Ryan. Included is jockey, David Kiely, Willie Kennedy presenting the Cup to Lionel, Katie, and Micky Beresford. [Rory Wyley]

Paddy Joe Dwane presents the E. Maher Memorial Cup for the Country Store (Conor Lannen) open lightweight race to owner of 'Dog Barrel Hill' Michelle Connolly. Also included is Willie Kennedy. [Rory Wyley]

Johnny Carroll, presenting the P.I. Power Cup for the maiden race 6-Y-O & upwards, sponsored by Bridgie Terries Restaurant to trainer, Eamonn Courtney after Buffalo Brace’ win. Included is owner, Valerie Courtney. [Rory Wyley]

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 January, 2016

Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures Thurles – Wednesday, 27th January (First Race 1.00) Thurles – Thursday, 28th January (First Race 1.05) Dundalk - Friday, 29th January (First Race 6.00) Fairyhouse – Saturday, 30th January (First Race 12.50) Punchestown – Sunday, 31st January (First Race 1.30)

Three on the trot for Last Goodbye TRAINER Liz Doyle saddled Late Goodbye to win the 2m4f rated novice hurdle at Navan on Saturday and the five-yearold was completing a hat-trick of wins in the process. A 7/2 shot, he held off odds-on favourite Victory Mill to win by halfa-length and was the opening leg of a double for Wexfordman Sean Flanagan who also took the 2m4f handicap hurdle on David Kelly’s 12/1 chance Edvardo. Gurteen ran out an impressive winner of the opening 2m maiden hurdle for Kinsale-based Robert Tyner and Phillip Enright. Out of luck with Victory Mill, Gordon Elliott took the 2m7f maiden hurdle with 1/5 favourite Woodford Island, another winner for Jack Kennedy. Vincent Halley’s Arctic Skipper took advantage of the final fence fall of the Elliott-trained Fascino Rustico to win the beginners’ chase under Andrew Lynch while the well-supported White Arm, the 13/8 favourite, had an easy time of it when winning the handicap chase for Tony Martin and Mark Walsh. The 2m rated hurdle went to Sizing Tennessee who was ridden for Henry de Bromhead by Jonathan Burke.

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh enjoy further cross-channel success WILLIE Mullins and Ruby Walsh added to their growing list of big race success in Britain this season when taking the feature races at Ascot on Saturday. The pair took the Grade 2 OLBG.com Mares Hurdle with the Cheltenham-bound Vroum Vroum Mag who now remains unbeaten in eight starts for the champion trainer. She will contest either the mares’ hurdle or the World Hurdle at the Festival next month while Un De Sceaux is now an odds-on favourite for the Champion Chase at Cheltenham following his impressive win in the Grade 1 Clarence House Chase. It was a big win for the Edward O’Connell-owned eight-year-old who had a little to prove after his Leopardstown tumble last month.

It’s a family affair at Fairyhouse DANNY Mullins and amateur rider Pat Foley both rode winners for their fathers at Fairyhouse on Wednesday. Danny teamed up with his dad, Tony, to win the 2m7f handicap hurdle with the well-fancied 5/4 favourite Shannak while Pat Foley was on the mark with Goaheadmakemyday, trained in Bagenalstown, County Carlow by his father, Tom. Barry Geraghty made the most of his only ride on the day when taking the 2m4f maiden hurdle on Uaintseenothingyet, trained by Edward Harty. Jonathan Moore enjoyed his biggest success when Empire Of Dirt won the Leopardstown Chase on Sunday and he made a quick return to the winners’ enclosure when Cerca Trova took the 2m handicap hurdle for local trainer Jim Dreaper. Sandra Hughes sent out Side Saddle to win the mares’ maiden hurdle under Jonathan Burke while Gordon Elliott and Bryan Cooper combined yet again to win the beginners chase with Altiepix. Veteran trainer Francis Flood, who turned 86 the following day, was also on the mark as Sunsetstorise won the 2m5f handicap chase under Ger Fox.

Nominations remain open for the 2016 Irish Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards NOMINATIONS remain open for the 2016 Irish Godolphin Stud And Stable Staff Awards. The awards encompass 10 categories, which carry total prize-money of €70,000. Nominations remain open until Friday, February 12th and the awards will be presented at a ceremony in the Dunraven Arms Hotel in Adare on Tuesday evening, April 19th.

Faugheen (Ruby Walsh) win the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

[Patrick McCann]

Faugheen reaches new high in Irish Champion Hurdle FAUGHEEN put up arguably his best performance yet when winning the BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday. It has been quite a week for Ruby Walsh and he made all the running in the 30/100 favourite who easily saw off the challenge of Nichols Canyon before trouncing Arctic Fire by all of 15 lengths. It gave Willie Mullins a 1-2-3 in the

race and the winner is now a bestpriced 2/5 favourite for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham in March. Douvan is a 4/7 favourite for the Arkle Chase at Cheltenham following his demolition of two rivals under Walsh in the Grade 1 Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase. Like Faugheen, he too won by 15 lengths and looks another banker for Mullins on the opening day of the

Festival in March. The champion trainer enjoyed four winners in all and took the Grade 2 novices’ hurdle with the impressive A Toi Phil for Gigginstown House Stud, while newcomer Village Mystic landed the bumper under Patrick Mullins. Don’t Touch It ran out a very good winner of the opening maiden hurdle for Jessica Harrington and Barry

Geraghty who rerouted to the meeting when Fontwell was cancelled. Paul Nolan continued his fine run of form when The Mooch took the 2m1f handicap chase under high-flying Jonathan Moore while Karl Thornton’s good strike-rate was maintained with the victory of Bearly Legal and Donagh Meyler in the 2m5f handicap chase.

Apprentices again to the fore at Dundalk APPRENTICE Denis Linehan moved on to the eight winner mark when bringing More Than Munny with a well-timed late challenge to pip odds-on favourite Go Kart in the featured irishinjuredjockeys.com Race at Dundalk on Friday. The Johnny Murtagh-trained 9/1 chance got up to deny the 8/11 market leader by a neck. Pat Shanahan’s Split The Atom

gained his third success at the venue when defying top-weight under Donnacha O’Brien in the 6f handicap. Dundalk’s leading trainer, Michael Halford, teamed up with Conor Hoban to win the opening division of the 8f handicap with 11/8 favourite Skerray Rules. Christina Simpson gained her second success when taking the

second leg of the same race on 16/1 shot Pick Your Battle, trained by Andy Oliver. Northern Surprise, trained in Moyne, County Tipperary by Tim Doyle, completed a hat-trick of wins when getting up late on to under Billy Lee in the 7f handicap. Ronan Whelan does well here and he got the gambled-on Tracey Collins-trained All Body And Soul

home in the 12f maiden. The bookmakers were hit again when the Denis Hogan-trained Meadow Cross, backed from 11/1 to 9/2 on course, landed the 12f handicap with apprentice Conor McGovern in the saddle. Spruce Meadows made a winning start to his career with trainer John Feane when taking the concluding 7f handicap under Gary Carroll.