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Angry scenes over proposed wind farm By Paul Mooney THERE were angry scenes at a public meeting last week about proposed wind turbines to be built in a rural area of Dungarvan known as Drum Hills. Outraged citizens from rural areas of West Waterford who attended the meeting angrily rounded on representatives from Kilkenny-based energy company, Eco Power Developments Ltd., who are proposing to erect 12 wind turbines in Drum Hills. The meeting, which was held at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, last Thursday evening, 21st August, was attended by over 100 people, as well as three representatives of Eco Power Development Ltd. The public’s anger in the room was palpable, with many people voicing their sheer outrage at the scale of the proposal 12 wind turbines, each with a height of 126.6 metres which will affect at least ten different townlands and be visible for up to a radius of 20 km in all directions. Pat Brett, of Eco Power, told the meeting that while he listened to all the concerns and statements made by residents and members of the public, not one person had referred to ‘climate change’. “The main reason / drive for wind energy is because rampant climate change

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WEATHER OUTLOOK TODAY will be rather cloudy, dry at first apart from a little showery rain locally. However it will turn wet, as persistent rain will spread northwards across the province during the morning, with some heavy falls likely. But the rain will tend to clear to scattered showers during the evening. Breezy as well with fresh and gusty southeast winds strong on the coasts and afternoon temperatures of about 16 or 17 degrees C. Sunburn Index: Low, but moderate in sunny breaks. Blight Warning: Some blight conditions expected at times this week. The outlook is for very changeable weather over the next few days with some very windy conditions expected later Thursday and early Friday but more moderate winds over the weekend. Wednesday night: The humid, wet weather will continue clear northwards to scattered showers Wednesday night, but it stay breezy. Thursday: Thursday will be a bright, showery day. There will be some sunny spells especially in the morning, but showers will become widespread in the afternoon and some will be heavy and more prolonged, heavy rain will push into western areas in the evening. Afternoon temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees Becoming very windy by evening time, especially in the west and northwest with strong to gale force southerly winds with some severe gusts overnight in the northwest. Friday: will be very windy with strong to gale force and gusty southwest to west winds with severe gusts in the northwest. There will be a mix of bright spells and heavy showers, some prolonged through northern and northwestern areas, but in the south the showers will be more scattered with sunny spells and the winds will not be as strong. Weekend: Still unsettled over next weekend, but there will be a good deal of dry, fairly bright conditions on Saturday and early Sunday and just a scattering of showers, but indications suggest a band of rain will spread eastwards later Sunday.

Sail boat fleet to visit Villierstown this weekend FROM FRONT PAGE The sailors will also provide skills tuition and advice to boating followers in the area. After an overnight stay in Villierstown, the boats will hold a race round Youghal harbour on Sunday afternoon. PUSHING THE BOAT OUT Both communities are still testing the waters, so to speak, in terms of establishing boating clubs. Villierstown Boat & Activity Club already boasts about 40 members. “We’ve mostly concentrated on canoeing and kayaking so far,” says club secretary Paul Virtue.“It’s late in the season now but we will be starting sailing lessons and beginners courses from next March onwards. We are very much looking forward to developing GP14 sailing and the club in general.” According to Paul, the club’s sailing fleet currently comprises “four optimists.” He is not, it transpires, referring to people confident of not overturning, but to a type of boat that is smaller than the GP14, has a solitary sail and accommodates one sailor. The club also now owns an old landing pontoon from

Dungarvan harbour. Moored at Villierstown quayside, it can accommodate about up to ten GP14’s. After decades of dullness,Youghal’s enthusiasm for river activities has accelerated in recent years. Aquatrek has now morphed into the Sail Aweigh training centre while the emergent Youghal Bay Boating Club deals with cruising, racing, fishing, diving and such sports as kayaking and water skiing. The town’s interest in the quite affordable GP14’s is much more recent and comprises about eight boats so far.“We are eager to attract new members, male or female, any age,” invites Adrian Lee, adding that next weekend’s event will be “a good example of how much enjoyment you can have with these boats.” DROPPING ANCHOR Back on dry land, the Villierstown clubhouse stands adjacent to a half acre, on which many if not all of the visiting factions will camp next weekend, though it is likely they will also establish territory within easy access of the counter in the Cruiskeen Lán pub. “They will be well looked after,” Paul assures,

while sources close to the camp have intimated that a large flotation of stew and potatoes may surface. The gp14ireland.com website reflects enthusiasm for the venture, describing the tides on August 30th/31st as “ideal to explore this interesting wide river which is navigable for 16 miles inland, as far as an old railway bridge at Cappoquin nestled below the Knockmealdown mountains in NW Waterford.” It proceeds that “this river was christened the ‘Irish Rhine’ by a famous tourist writer in 1910 ‘as it wends its way with unequalled charm’ through rocky cliffs and wooded shores with many fine gardens and houses appearing with great regularity.” The site notes that the Blackwater trip “is a far cry from our standard racing weekend and is meant to be a relaxed way of using our boats for another purpose.” It concludes that a similar trip undertaken by two GP14’s last year was “enjoyed with dogs, wife, music, food and beer all aboard.” See also: Villierstownbac.com and Facebook equivalent.

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A SAFETY boat which was purchased from the proceedings of the fundraising event ‘Mutiny on the High Seas’ will be presented to the Waterford Dragon Warriors at an appreciation night to be held next Wednesday, 3rd September. Dungarvan Harbour was overrun with pirates and vikings last August Bank Holiday weekend, as over 20 teams took part in a

sea battle and a raft race to raise money for the Waterford Dragon Warriors, a breast cancer survivor group who take part in dragon boat paddling as a form of exercise to become fit and improve upper body strength and mobility, while having fun in the process. The money raised, over €15,000, went towards the purchase of a safety boat for the

Waterford Dragoon Warriors. Event Organiser, Stephen Foley, said the safety boat will be presented to the Waterford Dragon Warriors at an appreciation night in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, at 8.00 p.m. next Wednesday, 3rd September. “There will be a premier of the DVD of the event on the night,” said Mr. Foley. “All are very welcome to

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Ten good things about EU membership Part seven of a series of ten. At a time of increasing tensions when the entire concept of the European Union seems to be under threat of falling apart, when Europeans take to the streets of their towns and cities to protest against austerity and the corrupt practices that brought it about, when mainstream British politicians seem to be looking for an escape clause, we ask the question: What has the European Union done for us? We continue our look at ten ways in which European Union membership has improved our lives. NUMBER 7: DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS. Brussels sets standards of human rights, democracy and the rule of law to which countries must adhere if they want to be part of the European Union. In practical terms these guidelines have had a particular impact on the countries of southern, central and eastern Europe, which joined after they emerged from dictatorships with often underdeveloped civil societies. It seems incredible to us now but Greece, Spain and Portugal only began to develop as democratic societies in the mid 1970s, having previously been ruled by military dictatorships. As far back as 1962 Spain was refused associate membership of the then European Economic Community (EEC) because of it’s lack of democratic institutions, illustrating that what was eventually to become the European Union had a much broader agenda than a mere emphasis on trade between the member states. The European Union holds a strong and principled position against the death penalty; its abolition is a key objective for the Union’s human rights policy. Abolition is, of course, also a pre-condition for entry into the Union. Indeed, the EU is the leading institutional actor and largest donor to

the fight against the death penalty. This commitment is outlined clearly in the EU Guidelines on the death penalty, the first ever human rights guidelines adopted by Council, in 1998. The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission, Catherine Ashton has also indicated that abolishing capital punishment worldwide is a ‘personal priority’. The EU operates comprehensive approval procedures that ensure new members are admitted only when they can demonstrate they will be able to play their part fully as members, namely by: Complying with all the EU's standards and rules Having the consent of the EU institutions and EU member states Having the consent of their citizens – as expressed through approval in their national parliament or by referendum. The Treaty on the European Union states that any European country may apply for membership if it respects the democratic values of the EU and is committed to promoting them.The first step is for the country to meet the key criteria for accession. These were mainly defined at the European Council in Copenhagen in 1993 and are hence referred to as 'Copenhagen criteria'. Countries wishing to join need to have: Stable institutions guaranteeing democracy, the rule of law, human rights and respect for and protection of minorities. A functioning market economy and the capacity to cope with competition and market forces in the EU. The ability to take on and implement effectively the obligations of membership, including adherence to the aims of political, economic and monetary union. In the case of the countries of the Western Balkans additional conditions for membership were set out in the so-called 'Stabilisation

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Works on Youghal Road cause concern for daily users PEOPLE using the Youghal Road are up-in-arms over the state of the road caused by current works being carried out to change the layout. The changes and adjustment of the road are being carried out under the Smarter Travel project to install cycle lanes and paths. Numerous calls have been received to our office by irate residents and motorists who use the road daily. While the traffic cones and temporary markings are causing extreme difficulty for motorists as the work goes on, people have also noticed that the width of the road has been considerably reduced, leaving around six

metres in total for two vehicles to pass. One person who contacted this office said that there was a concern about safety in relation to the way the traffic cones are laid out, with very little room for traffic to pass each other. Other people have queried how 3.3 metres of roadway on each side (total of 6.6 metres) will allow heavy traffic, such as HGVs, arctic trucks and trucks to pass safely at the location. Youghal Road was one of the widest roads in the town, but much of the space is being used to install islands and hatched marking areas. It is understood that in the past

week, there have been reports of a two vehicle collision at the road works on Youghal Road. Meanwhile, it is believed that an undertaking was given to have the area clear for the start of the school season, which can become busy with parents dropping off and collecting children. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell, who has also received calls from concerned citizens, said he would be raising the issue at the next Council meeting. “I am against the work being carried out at Youghal Road because I believe they are making a real haims of it,” Cllr. O’Donnell said.

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Hundreds of jobs and up to €1bn investment potential for Waterford HUNDREDS of jobs could be created in Waterford in the near future if talks are successful in relation to a possible location of a major international pharmaceutical company to the area. The possible move could see up to €1 bn invested in Waterford over a period of years. It is understood that the IDA are in advanced

talks with the major pharmaceutical company and work is already about to start on levelling a 45 acre site near Waterford City. Contractors have been sought through tender by Waterford City and County Council to prepare a 45-acre greenfield site owned by the IDA. The IDA said that in order to enhance the site to potential investors,

they asked the Council to carry out site-levelling works during the Summer / Autumn of 2014. Waterford has already established itself as a suitable base for pharmaceutical manufacturing with successful companies such as GSK operating in Dungarvan and Genzyme operating near Waterford City. The potential phar-

maceutical investor does not have a presence in the South East and the name of the company is being closely guarded. High level discussions have been ongoing for months and the potential investment could be close to being approved. If all goes to plan, it will be one of the biggest investments in Waterford in years.

Pauline Cunningham from Waterford Sports Partnership and Muriel Tobin from Waterford Community Forum pictured at Dungarvan Sports Centre during the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

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Shaws Department Stores – 150th Anniversary THIS year, Shaws Department Stores celebrates a very major milestone – 150 years in business. As one of Ireland's leading retailers, Shaws sees over half a million customer visits to their stores every month and almost 1,000 people are employed across their 17 stores. To this day, the company remains family-owned and the current Managing Director, Jonathan Shaw, is among the fourth generation of the Shaw family to work in the business. The company’s focus is on retailing of branded products in a friendly, modern and service-orientated environment. It all started for Shaws in 1864 when Henry Shaw established a small drapery store in Mountmellick. As business grew to include stores in Portlaoise and Athy, Shaws was registered as a private limited company in 1934.The Managing Director at that time was Sam Shaw, Jonathan Shaw’s grandfather. By the mid-1970s, Shaws had added stores in Waterford, Carlow, Roscrea, Fermoy and Limerick. In 1976, Shaws acquired Haddens Limited as a going concern, with its stores in Wexford, Dungarvan and Carlow being rebranded under the Shaws name.The 1980s and 1990s saw stores opened in Dun Laoghaire and Tralee.

The period 2003 to 2008 saw the most rapid expansion of Shaws’ operations at any time in its history with the investment of over €50 million into the business producing new stores in Wexford, Carlow, Castlebar, Drogheda and Ballina. There was also extensive refurbishment of other stores and the move to a new head office. Following 5 years of consolidation in the teeth of the global recession, 2013 saw the opening of a new store in Longford. 2013 also saw a link to the earliest days of the business come to an end with the sale of the old Portlaoise premises after 109 years of continuous trading following the move to a superb new 20,000 sq. ft. store elsewhere in the town. In a recent interview, Jonathan Shaw noted, “The success of Shaws today is based on many factors.There’s the strong tradition we inherit of focussing on customer service and of retailing quality products and brands while offering great value. This has created a loyal customer base, many of whom have grown up with Shaws at the heart of their shopping experience. “Another factor is how our offering has adapted and evolved. An example of this is the very successful integration of leading concession

brands into the business, primarily in the womenswear category, such as Dorothy Perkins, Wallis, Jacques Vert, Eastex, Top Shop and Evans to name but a few. These concessions complement our own-buy offering, which still accounts for 75% of our revenues overall. “Finally, I would highlight our people at all levels as a source of competitive advantage. Our staff at the “coal face” are knowledgeable and are, I believe, genuinely interested in our customers. Our management and buyers are constantly taking initiatives, be they large or small, to move the business forward.” Shaws 150th Anniversary celebrations kick off on the weekend of Friday, 5th September, with a “Buy 1 Get 1 Half Price" event. On Saturday, 13th and 20th September, watch out for 150th Anniversary Parties in all stores incorporating lots of family fun and in-store special offers. Shaws will also release 150 gold balloons, with 150 prizes attached, from each of their 17 stores. Finally, to end the 150th Anniversary celebrations, Shaws will have 150 special offers in every store for the weekend of Friday, 26th September. Here’s wishing Shaws every success for the next 150 years!

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that something needs to be done to save the people of our town? Well, there is something we can do. The purpose of this campaign is to not only raise awareness but more importantly to changes people’s attitudes towards depression and suicide. We aim to improve recognition of when someone is depressed or suicidal, to improve help-seeking and access to care and to reduce stigma. Out with the narrow-mindedness, shame and the stigma attached to depression – In with encouragement to speak, guidance, helpfulness, friendship, love, care and simple attention. The best gift you can ever give someone is your attention. The talk itself will be brief, comprising three

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THURSDAY, 28th AUGUST Lawlors Hotel – Lismore Suite (1st Floor) 6.30 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. Support and Guidance being offered with Letters of Objection in relation to proposed x12 Industrial sized Wind Turbines for Dungarvan [Drumhills Area] Members of the Public also invited to meet with us to sign our Petition. YOUR SUPPORT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED www.facebook.com/DAWTurbines Email: dawturbines@gmail.com

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Stay safe on campus AT this time of the year, young people heading off to college / university will usually be receiving indications of which third level institution they will be attending. Personal safety on the campus is paramount for students attending university. Campus sites are busy places with large numbers of people going about their daily routines and form a concentration of various ranges of people, from students, resident work force, visitors, etc. The nature of a campus, where unfamiliar faces are common and accepted, can lend itself to the work of a criminal who can blend in quite easily around halls of residence and other locations around the campus. An example would be that it is common to see people carrying suitcases and other items without suspicion. Students are advised to spend a short time considering how effective measures can be taken to reduce the possibility of theft, as expensive items are difficult to replace for a student on a tight budget. Common sense security - never assume that you, or your property, are safe. Always take steps to make them so. If, by reading this article, your awareness level has been raised, then already you are more likely to perceive a problem arising and take preventative measures and that is the whole object, to avoid becoming a victim. Below are some guidelines / tips which can be followed to ensure your security and safety while away from home on campus grounds. YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY • Avoid situations, where you are travelling alone at night time. • When travelling on foot, use busy routes and well lit walkways. • Don’t display obvious valuables jewellery, handbags, etc., unless completely necessary. • Always take care when using ATM’s. • When socialising, don’t leave an opened drink unattended, even for short periods. • Don’t leave property unattended in libraries, lecture theatres, restaurants or changing rooms. • If you think you are being followed, go to the nearest place where there are other people, and contact the Gardaí.

• If you are assaulted, help is available to you from the Gardaí 24 hours a day. • Remember, no mobile phone credit is needed to make 999 / 112 emergency calls. SECURITY OF YOUR ACCOMMODATION • Lock your front / back doors at all times. If leaving, check that all windows are locked. • Take care when callers come to your door - don’t be afraid to ask for identification if in doubt. • Take special care of valuables, including laptops, tablets, mobile phones, etc. Mark your property with your own personal identification code. • Always lock outside doors. The main entrance is the first line of defence to your property. • Don’t let strangers in, or hold doors open for strangers, who are arriving just as your are leaving. • Use your door chain on your room door. • If you receive strange or abusive phone calls, contact the Gardaí / Campus Security. NATIONAL AGE CARD • You can apply for a National Age Card once you have reached the age of 18 years. • This is a state-of-the-art identification card which provides your with the means to prove your age when requested. • The card can be applied for through your local Garda Station. • Check out www.agecard.ie. Your local Garda Station will also be able to give you details. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SAFETY AND SECURITY For more information on additional safety and security advice, the Gardaí have a more detailed ‘Campus Watch’ booklet available to view / download from www.garda.ie - under the tab ‘Community Relations’, and ‘Neighbourhood Watch & Community Alert’, and sub-heading of ‘Booklets and Leaflets’. Additional information and advice contained in the ‘Campus Watch’ booklet includes security of your accommodation; security of your bicycle / motorbike / car; road safety; anti-social behaviour; information on intercultural Ireland to tackle racism and bigotry; drug / alcohol awareness; and important / useful telephone numbers.

Useful information: IN AN EMERGENCY, CONTACT 999 / 112 Dungarvan Garda Station: 058-48600 Lismore Garda Station: 058-72030 Garda Confidential Line: 1800-666-111 www.garda.ie

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Tributes paid to late District Judge David Anderson MEMBERS of the judiciary paid tributes to the late Judge David Anderson, who sadly passed away last May after a long illness. Judge Anderson retired from the bench in 2012, but during his tenure as a moveable District Judge, he sat many times at Dungarvan District Court and other courts in District Court Area 21. Writing in the July issue of the Courts News Service, the current District Judge of Dungarvan District Court and District Court Area 21, Judge Terence Finn said Judge Anderson gave distinguished service as a judge of the District Court from his appointment in October, 1998 until he retired in 2012. In his tribute, Judge Finn

said that after Judge Anderson’s appointment to the bench in 1998, “he quickly came to grips with the myriad of elements that constitute the workload of the District Court, especially in criminal law as well as family law”. “He was quickly regarded by one and all as being very astute and decisive, as well as compassionate in his judicial deliberations. “He served as Chairman of the District Judges Association where he was heavily involved in the reorganisation of the District Court districts,” said Judge Finn. “As a moveable or unassigned judge he presided at courts throughout the length and breadth of the country, where he is fondly

remembered by court staff, legal practitioners, and colleagues alike.” Judge Anderson was born in Dublin in 1945 and grew up in Sligo. His education included Clongowes Wood College, University College Dublin and The Law Society of Ireland, qualifying as a solicitor in 1969. Judge Anderson practised as a solicitor with Gerrard, Scallan and O’Brien in Dublin, where he was a partner. He specialised in Commercial and Property Law. Judge Finn said that Judge Anderson, in his private life, had a keen interest in golf, sailing and latterly in vintage cars. “He never forgot his roots and closely followed the fortunes of his beloved

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Sligo Rovers F.C. He socialised easily, displaying a keen sense of wit and humour, as well as a devilish element of light hearted mischief,” said Judge Finn, adding: “He truly was ‘A Man for all Seasons’. May he rest with the Angels”. Judge Anderson is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rosemary, children Allie, Susie, Katie, Jane and Rick, grandchildren and extended family, relatives and a wide circle of friends and colleagues.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

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Local tributes paid to former Taoiseach, the late Albert Reynolds

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By Paul Mooney THERE was widespread sadness throughout the country, including County Waterford, when news that former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds passed away last Thursday morning, 21st August. Tributes flooded in from all sections of the community, as well as local and national politicians, and from abroad. Mr. Reynolds, 81-years-old, was a native of Rooskey, Roscommon and led two coalition governments in the early 90s. He was first elected to the Dáil in 1977. Cathaoirleach of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. James Tobin, speaking on behalf of the people of Waterford, expressed deepest sympathy to Mr. Reynold’s wife, Kathleen and family, describing Mr. Reynold’s passing as “a big loss to the country”. “He was the main instigator of the peace process in Northern Ireland which we are all enjoying on the island today,” said Cllr. Tobin. “It was John Major (former British Prime Minister) who summed Albert Reynolds up for me - he said that as well as a politician, Albert was a statesman. “The respect he was held in was evident from the crowds of people at his funeral.” Mr. Reynolds was given a State Funeral last Monday, 25th August, at the Sacred Heart Church, Donnybrook, Dublin, followed by burial with full military honours in Shanganagh Cemetery in Shankill, County Dublin. During the Mass, members of Mr. Reynold’s family offered up gifts at the altar representing his life, which included a book of cloakroom tickets, to represent his time in the Showband era; a 1963 train carriage for his time working in CIE; and a tin dog, representing his successful C&D cats and dogs foods business. Thousands of people attended the funeral, including Taoiseach Enda Kenny and other members of the government; Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins; former Taoisigh and Presidents of Ireland; former SDLP leader, John Hume; Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams and Deputy First Minister of the North, Martin McGuinness; former British Prime Minister, John Major; and many other national and international politicians, business people and supporters. Pope Francis expressed his condolences to the Reynolds family through a message issued by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, and read at the Funeral Mass by Archbishop Diarmuid Martin. Online books of condolence were opened on the Fianna Fail website, as well as the website of the Department of the Taoiseach.

Flashback to the front page of the Dungarvan Observer in September, 1992. The Flynn family, with then Taoiseach Albert Reynolds, as he performed the official opening of the Park Hotel Leisure Centre. Cllr. Tobin said personally, he knew Albert Reynolds well. “He visited St. Carthage’s House in Lismore with me at one stage,” said Cllr. Tobin. “He was a very down to earth man who came from humble beginnings and created successful businesses.” Mr. Reynolds started off in CIE and then went on to working in the Showband industry at the time, followed by successful businesses, such as the cat and dog food business. “I remember the showband era and his involvement in the bands and halls around the country. There are great stories around those times,” said Cllr. Tobin. “History should be kind to him for all he did for peace,” he said. “One regret I have as a Fianna Fail man, is that when the governments he led fell, I think all the success and goodness he carried out at the time was overlooked. All that success is only recognised now.” Cllr. Tobin said Mr. Reynolds was a man who believed in talking, which led to the peace process in the north. “He was a great Taoiseach and if he had longer in the role, he could have done a lot more for the country. I was proud to serve under Albert Reynolds as a member of Fianna Fail and very proud of what he has done for Ireland,” Cllr. Tobin added. DUNGARVAN VISIT While Mr. Reynolds was instrumental in helping to advance the peace process in the North, he didn’t neglect the rest of the country, and indeed, he visited County Waterford on a number of occasions, including Dungarvan during his tenure as Taoiseach, to officially open the Park Hotel’s new Leisure Centre, on Friday, 11th September, 1992. Mr. Reynolds was a very close friend of the Flynn family who own the Park Hotel. Speaking at the occasion, Mr. Reynolds said he was proud and privileged to be in Dungarvan to open the Park Hotel Leisure Centre facility. At the time, Mr. Reynolds recognised the importance and potential which tourism has for job creation in the area. After a tour of the complex with the Flynn family, Mr. Reynolds unveiled a special plaque on the premises to mark the occasion. Pierce Flynn of the Park Hotel, said Mr. Reynolds was a great friend to the

Flynn family, particularly to his mother, Dottie Flynn. “Albert was born in Rooskey, Roscommon, on the border with Longford and Leitrim. My mother Dottie was born in County Longford and it was through the dance halls that they first met,” said Mr. Flynn, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer. “Albert was a successful businessman and he never forgot his roots or anyone who came from Longford and built their businesses elsewhere.” He noted that Albert was also known by the nickname, the ‘Longford Slasher’, after the GAA club he played for. One quote which Mr. Flynn will remember Albert Reynolds for, was when the former Taoiseach was told about a certain incident and the ‘dogs in the street knew about it’. Mr. Reynolds reply was that he couldn’t say anything about the dogs in the street because they were his best customers! Mr. Flynn said that it was through horse racing at Galway and Cheltenham that Dottie and Albert would meet again and their friendship would grow stronger. When the horse Meladon, owned by Dottie and Niall Flynn, first won the Daily Express Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in 1977, Albert Reynolds was the first to congratulate the Flynns on their success. Meladon was the first Irish trained winner of that race. “My mother and Albert kept in touch and their friendship grew. It was in September of 1992 when he came to officially open the Leisure Centre at the Park Hotel. “There was always a great friendship between Albert and any mother, and she always had great time for him.” “Albert was always a good friend to us and we are deeply saddened by his death. He was a gentleman in many ways,” added Mr. Flynn. Albert Reynolds was present in Dungarvan for the funeral of the late Donal Flynn of the Park Hotel, who passed away a number of years ago. The Flynn family were represented at the burial of Mr. Reynolds on Monday by John Flynn. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Kathleen, and children, Miriam, Philip, Emer, Leonie, Albert, Cathy and Andrea, extended family and relations.

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Two Waterford family businesses to feature at the Local Enterprise Village OVER 30 indigenous companies from the South East will participate in the “Local Enterprise Village” as part of the National Ploughing Championships 2014, hosted by the Local Enterprise Offices. Included in the Local Enterprise Village is Sienna Home Furnishings and The Coffee Warehouse from Waterford City. The Coffee Warehouse was established in 2001 by Stephen and Mark Bergin to complement the growing demand for Quality Coffee in Waterford and the adjoining areas. They are a family owned and run business with many years’ experience in the Health, Hospitality and Beverage trades. In January 2012,The Coffee Warehouse invested in a full roasting plant, bringing coffee roasting back to Waterford. As the only roaster in the South East of Ireland they can personalise the coffee, creating a blend that would be exclusive to each customer. The Coffee Warehouse was also Waterford City’s first member of Love Irish Food. SIENNA HOME FURNISHINGS is a family run

furniture and bedding business based in Waterford, and voted “One of Ireland’s Top 50 Retail Stores” for the past 5 years. Sienna is bringing its wool collection to the National Ploughing Championships including its Wool Duvets, Wool Pillows, Wool Mattress Topper and Mattress Protectors. There are hundreds of reasons why you should consider buying Wool Bedding as an alternative to syntheticfilled bedding. It offers 25% more deep regenerative sleep, it helps to reduce allergies and helps regulate your temperature, not to mention the benefits derived from its natural, sustainable, renewable and biodegradable features. Located this year at Ratheniska, County Laois, from 23rd-25th September 2014, the championships will showcase the ‘Local Enterprise Village”. From Food & Drink to a treatment for tired eyes, from sportswear to world leading water technologies, some of Ireland’s latest innovations developed by Local Enterprise Office supported companies, will be on display at the National

Ploughing Championships 2014, as part of a €500,000 sales drive to support SME’s in Ireland. Speaking about the village, Ciaran Cullen from the LEO Waterford said “The National Ploughing Championships is an important platform for small and medium sized enterprises throughout the region,” Mr. Cullen continued to say “At the heart of the Local Enterprise Office remit is the facilitation of programmes which allow companies to develop and grow and the LEO in Waterford see clients’ participation in the NPA as a significant opportunity to showcase their competitive offering to the local, national and international visitors who attend the NPA”. Over 160,000 visitors are expected to this year’s event and visitors to the Championships spend just under €36.5 million during the three days of the event. Organisers are expecting nearly 160,000 visitors from 23rd-25th September 2014. The ‘Local Enterprise Village” will be a focal point of the many exhibits and tents on show at the 100 acre trade arena.

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THE HILLS ARE ALIVE . . . 2nd Comeraghs Wild Festival Announced – Pictured are Darragh O’Dwyer, Lauren Moran and Isabel Hayden, all aged 5 years, carrying a cello in the Comeragh Mountains to announce the second Comeraghs Wild Festival 18th-21st September. A festival highlight is the guided Harvest Moon Walk to glacial Coumshingaun Lake that culminates, at 250 metres, with a theatrical performance accompanied by an eight-piece orchestra and the option of staying overnight in a tent with supper and storytelling. Comeraghs Wild Festival offers unique guided walks, outdoor movies, storytelling and workshops, all designed to showcase the beauty and heritage of the Comeragh Mountains - www.comeraghswild.com [Patrick Browne]

Go Wild Again! Details of Second Comeraghs Wild Festival Announced FANCY going to the movies in the mountains? Or why not attend a theatrical performance accompanied by an eight-piece orchestra at 250 metres? Following its huge success last year, Comeraghs Wild Festival returns for its second outing from 18th-21st September, offering unique guided walks, outdoor movies, storytelling and quirky workshops – all showcasing the splendour of the majestic Comeragh Mountains. New to this year’s festival is a cinema strand to the programme of events. Movies in the Mountains will see a special screening of K2 documentary The Summit at Cruachán in the heart of the Comeragh Mountains. This pop up cinema experience is in association with Cinemobile, Ireland’s mobile cinema, and ticket holders will be encouraged to bring an outdoor picnic for before or after the screening. In a tribute to this year’s centenary of Tyrone Power, the 1940’s Hollywood screen idol whose forefathers hailed from Kilmacthomas, there will be a special screening of two Tyrone Power movies in Dungarvan and Kilrossanty.The movie titles

will be a surprise on the night and introduced by a film historian. Following the enormous popularity of last year’s Full Moon Walk, a Harvest Moon Walk will take place to glacial Coumshingaun Lake led by mountaineer Michael Whelan. The walk will culminate, at 250 metres, with a staging of Lackendarra Jim - a Hermit of the Comeragh Mountains. This bilingual spoken word event, written by Joe Meagher and presented by Rigout Productions, will be accompanied by an eight-piece orchestra. Following the performance, there is the intriguing option of staying overnight in a tent with supper and storytelling. Don’t miss this most unique and memorable night in the Comeraghs! Another Comeraghs Wild highlight is the Guided Sunset Walk to the summit cairn on Farbreaga Mountain which will take in the sun descending behind the Neolithic complex of Treenearla.The walk will be led by Tramorebased Mario Macrory of Muddy Boots. Other outdoor walks in the programme include an Industrial Heritage Walk in Portlaw with Ger Crotty, a

Wildlife Walk in Crough Wood with Andrew Harrington, a Bronze Age Looped Walk in the Nire Valley, led by Michael Desmond and a Glacial Heritage Walk in Rathgormack led by Michael O’Donoghue. Fans of ‘Big Houses’ will enjoy a guided walk of the stunning Curraghmore Estate, built by the de la Poer family, led by its former butler Basil Croeser. The great storytelling tradition of the Comeragh communities will be honoured with several storytelling workshops in Portlaw and Kilrossanty, led by celebrated storytellers James Lenane and Declan Terry. Mick Hanly will headline a musical night on the Copper Coast and families will enjoy a special Family Treasure Hunt in Stradbally. More ‘wild’ experiences over the festival weekend are Damson Vodka and Sloe Gin workshops in Ballymacarbry, hosted by Mary Wall of Hanora’s Cottage fame. Developed by Waterford City and County Council in association with the Comeragh Mountains Forum and communities across the Comeraghs and on the Copper Coast,

Comeraghs Wild Festival offers an authentic experience that showcases the beauty and heritage of the Comeraghs. Now in its second year, reaction to the festival has exceeded all expectations, according to organisers. “The inaugural Comeraghs Wild received wonderful profile and interest, at national as well as local level and the festival was a sell-out. More than 5,000 participated in festival events and we are hopeful of repeating these numbers next month.There is a great enthusiasm for initiatives such as Comeraghs Wild that offer a complete getaway from the business of everyday life and the opportunity to reconnect with nature and oneself and the magnificent setting of the Comeraghs offers the perfect backdrop to do this”, commented Mary Houlihan, Tourism Officer for Waterford County. Bookings and enquiries to 058-21169. For the full programme and further information, visit www.comeraghswild.com, follow @ComeraghsWild or like Comeraghs Wild Festival on Facebook.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Residents up-in-arms over safety issues in housing estate By Paul Mooney RESIDENTS of four Abbeyside housing estates are up-in-arms over a dangerous situation developing, where a section of road and embankment are eroding. The erosion is occurring at Water’s Edge housing estate, leaving a very steep embankment down to the River Colligan, which is tidal water. There are young families living in the four estates in close proximity - Water’s Edge, Pinewood, River Lane and Cruchán, which means there are lots of children out playing in the area. Residents of the four estates have already signed a petition requesting Waterford City and County Council to erect a railing near the embankment to prevent children from wandering down to the water. A request was also made to restore the section of roadway which is eroding

down the eroding embankment and drowned,” said the resident. The erosion of the embankment has eaten into the roadway, which is clearly visible from the photographs. The resident said that the area is used as a shortcut between Water’s Edge and Pinewood estate, but there are also a lot of children playing around the green area where the erosion is occurring. The resident said they have already been onto the Council about the issue and emails were exchanged, but according to one resident, the last email they received from the Council about the problem was in May, 2013. “We’ve heard nothing since from the Council and they have stopped answering our calls,” said the resident. In an email seen by this newspaper, dated 2013, a Council official was in contact with KPMG and outlined that the Council’s Estate Unit “considers the

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significant environmental pollution concerns”. At the time, the Council sought deed documents from KPMG, after noting their previous comments that the joint receivers are not responsible for estate infrastructure. The Council official

The embankment at Water’s Edge, where a railing is being sought to stop young children from going down to the shoreline. and carry out safety measures where the embankment is eroding. However, the residents concerns appear to be falling on deaf ears. One resident, who declined to be named, but spoke to this newspaper, said the housing estate receiver, KPMG, stated they have nothing more to do with the estate because they have handed over the bond, while the Council are stating that planning permission on the housing estate is still live until January, 2017, so they are not liable. “No-one is taking responsibility, but by 2017 a child could have fallen

subsidence of the roadway to consist of a significant health and safety issue to the general public within the surrounding area”. The erosion of the road affects two houses in Water’s Edge, where the occupiers cannot reverse out of their driveway, but the erosion of the road and embankment brings health and safety concerns, particularly where children are concerned, which is why the residents are seeking a railing. In his email, the Council official also pointed out that the Estates Unit “considers the subsidence of bitumen materials into the adjacent surface waters to consist of

stated in his email that as there is live planning permission on the estate “enforcement, including the invoking of a surety bond would be legally very difficult”. The official also told KPMG that as the estate is not taken in charge by the Council, the roadway to which subsidence is occurring is considered to be a private roadway. “Waterford County Council does not have health and safety responsibilities in relation to same,” said the official, who added that the Council’s Estate Unit “is anxious to assist and collaborate with

duty holder to resolve these significant concerns with the development”. While a large railing already runs around the estate to separate it from waste ground, there is no railing along the edge of the water / embankment. “Our petition was sent to the Council, as well as Councillors and TDs, and no one replied,” said the resident. “The only one who replied to our concerns was Cllr. John Pratt. “There is a danger and a real health and safety issue existing in our estate with this problem because there are a lot of children running around and playing. “The Council should not have granted planning permission if they weren’t going to make the area secure. They knew it was going to be all young families moving in here,” the resident pointed out. Cllr. John Pratt visited the scene and surveyed the erosion and health and safety issue in relation to the embankment. He noted that the estate has not been taken in charge by the Council, therefore, the residents are caught in the bureaucracy between the receiver, KPMG and the Council.

“I was contacted by the residents of this estate and I have made some representations on their behalf,” said Cllr. Pratt, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer. “What I’m saying is that whoever is in charge, whether it is the Council or KPMG, it is imperative that this issue is addressed and very soon. “It is going to be too late if someone ends up hurt, or even worse. A small child could fall into the overgrowth and down into water. The embankment is eroding, so it could be easy enough for anyone to fall down,” he said. “This may be considered a serious health and safety issue and the residents feel they may have to involve the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). “However, the residents prefer to work with the Local Authority and get this issue resolved amicably,” added Cllr. Pratt. The Council was contacted for a comment on this matter, but as we went to press, there was no response. The residents of the housing estates have created a Facebook page called Knockateemore, Abbeyside: Community Notices.

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Punishing the victim BABIES formed the main focus for many people during the past couple of weeks. In several places around the country still-born babies were buried according to the rites of their church, or privately and with due dignity, grief and mourning as befits the loss of a child. However, in Ireland there would have been one child making his appearance in this world through abortion if the mother’s wishes were granted and who would have ended up in a waste bin with no one to mourn him. At a time when we deplore the possible ‘disposal’ of the bodies of babies beside a septic tank two generations ago, there are those among us in the more enlightened country of today, who would have disposed of the baby of Immigrant X in no more dignified a manner. It is perhaps a little ironic that the trigger for the usually divisive debate on the subject of abortion in this country has come on two recent occasions as a result of pregnancies of women coming to Ireland from abroad, albeit under different circumstances. As a result of the death of a woman during the course of childbirth less than two years ago, there were calls for the introduction of legislation to allow for abortion in this country. However, the established cause of the death of the mother in that case was due to inadequacies in her treatment, failures and non-adherence to clinical guidelines which, in a word, spells neglect. Over the past week the abortion debate has again been opened as a result of the treatment of an immigrant woman who requested an abortion on the grounds that her baby was conceived as a result of rape. Instead, the baby was taken by Caesarian section at the earliest possible time, thereby saving the lives of both persons. However, those favouring the oft requested liberal abortion regime deem this to have been inappropriate and invasive, depriving the mother of her rights, yet both are alive today. The baby was not guilty of any wrongdoing and might reasonably be classed as an innocent victim, yet he was the one who would have been required to bear the brunt of the crime and pay the price with the death penalty. Our founding document, the much quoted Proclamation of 1916, shortly to celebrate its Centenary, declares that all of the children of the nation should be cherished equally. Had the mother’s request been granted, this principle, as well as the law of the land would have been flouted. In fifteen or twenty years time who will face that child, ‘ripped untimely from his mother’s womb’, and tell him that he had no right to life merely because his mother requested an abortion and it had been approved by a compliant Government? One participant in this most unhappy and almost tragic episode has remained free from condemnation and

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Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate perhaps retribution. The rapist who it is suggested is the father of the child, while not in this country as far as we know, has remained free from mention, let alone censure. The only one nominated for punishment was the baby and that was the death penalty. An early lesson in every medical student’s studies is in ethics. Since medicine began, the first principle has been ‘Primum non nocere’, first do no harm. That principle was upheld last week and a baby lives! If all of the Ministers, TDs and other public representatives who have already, or will in the future, join in the condemnations of the treatment of this unfortunate woman had any real understanding of, or sympathy for the plight of ALL asylum seekers, they would not require them to exist on €9 a week in the so called hostels where they are incarcerated, some for over a decade. The two tier system would seem to exist even for those who would shout loudest about equal rights. As usual justice for the disadvantaged and the less well off is selective indeed.

Albert the peacemaker JUST as Ireland was fortunate that President Clinton was in the White House when the Good Friday Agreement needed a push over the line, so too was this island fortunate that Albert Reynolds spent a short sojourn in the Taoiseach’s office. It may have come as something of a surprise that so many overwhelming tributes poured in from around the world to extol the achievements of the late Taoiseach and maybe at the time economics and interest rates may have dictated more subdued public acknowledgement at home. However, in that time-hallowed civil service phrase, in the fullness of time, everyone has come to see the enormity of the contribution he made in his relatively short term in Government Buildings. People lament that when we had opportunities, we did not have leaders and when we had leaders, we did not have the opportunities. Albert Reynolds was the type of leader to create his own opportunities and, with the greatest gamble of his political career, perhaps even his entire career, he actively backed the Hume – Adams talks. Yes, he was criticised and vilified, but sensing the time was right and employing his gambler’s instinct, he seized

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the moment and changed the course of modern Irish history, saving perhaps thousands of lives in the process. Not many Taoisigh in recent decades can claim that achievement. It is a matter of some pride to the Dungarvan Observer, that from the earliest times, public and wholehearted support was given to Hume – Adams initially and later to Albert Reynolds. In the political climate of the day, this was not always popular, but, in hindsight, it was right! Three hundred words is far too short in which to pay tribute to a modest man of achievement, but the overflowing pages of other publications will make up the balance. It will only be a short time before the first monument is raised in bronze to Albert Reynolds. When that happens, it will be one of the most deserving pieces of sculpture for a century past.

Figuring the roadworks IF there is logic and reason to the roadworks now being implemented at the Youghal Road, then, if the number of calls to this office is to be a measure, they escape many of the people who use the road daily. Not that we would claim to be qualified in traffic management, but to the lay person’s eye, much of the width – necessary width – of the road, as well as parking accommodation is being squandered uselessly in islands and hatched areas. While order may need to have been brought to the widest carriageway within the town boundary and provision made for a safe corridor for cyclists and pedestrians, while managing safe parking as well, what is emerging does not seem to accord with these aspirations. Mention is made of a six metre roadway, generously extended to 6.6 metres in the Youghal Road. A width of 3.3 metres does not give much leeway to heavy traffic which can pass at a combined 100kph. In view of the fact that the width of a truck can legally extend to 2.9 metres including load width and farm vehicles to much wider than that, then 3.3 metres gives little or no protection to the cyclist alongside. There is an especially insecure feeling to be on a bicycle in the cycle lane at the Burgery as a forty-foot truck passes by at a legal speed towering over a two wheeled vehicle and leaving a wash of tailwind with which to deal. While many towns around this country would be delighted to have wide streets, the purpose in Dungarvan seems to be to make them as narrow as possible. Junctions which would benefit from two lanes, one for turning have been narrowed to one. Now that public opinion has been reflected, we will await the completion of the roadworks and the verdict of the users. After all, when safety has been assured, surely the next priority are the road-users themselves.

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Road surfacing in Shanbally welcomed DUNGARVAN / Lismore Area Councillor John Pratt has welcomed work which has taken place in Cappoquin lately. Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, Cllr. Pratt said: “I would like to welcome the resurfacing work carried out by Waterford County and City Council in Shanbally Upper, Cappoquin”. “While canvassing in Cappoquin the residents in Shanbally asked if some of the worse sections of road could be addressed,” he said. “There were also two lane ways between the houses which are used for access, which were in bad repair. “This was making it very difficult and unsafe to move full refuse bins for collection days. “Following my strong representations I am delighted that this work was done and I would like to thank Waterford Council and the contractor for the high quality of the work. “In my opinion this work greatly enhances the area,” Cllr. Pratt added.

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Water charges loom in five weeks ‘Rainy’ Ireland one of the most expensive countries for water charges It is understood that if a house is zens of Ireland, considering that Irish water bills due three months later (in By Paul Mooney metered and does not return its ‘appliWater, set up by the Fine Gael / Labour January, 2015). DOMESTIC water charges are looming for struggling families and households, which will be introduced from 1st October, 2014, with each household expected to pay at least €300. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has set the price of water at half a cent per litre, making Ireland (one of the most wettest countries in the EU), the most expensive in the EU for water charges! The Fine Gael / Labour Government has been accused of lying to citizens about the cost of water - just before the Local and European Elections last May, former Environment Minister Phil Hogan said a household would not pay above €240 for water, but with the price set by the CER, households can expect bills of at least €300 and above. This is especially true for more than 300,000 households in the country, who have three or more adults living in them - many such as adult children living at home. The ‘Uisce Éireann - Irish Water’ debacle is a slap in the face to the citi-

Coalition Government, has spent €65 million of taxpayers money so far on consultants, contractors and legal advice. Another factor which will cause further anger amongst households and families is the reduction in the free allowance of water for children, which was initially mooted at 38,000 litres by the Government, but has been drastically reduced to 21,000 litres by Irish Water and the CER, meaning increased water costs for households. While most households in County Waterford do not have a meter installed, they will be “assessed” for water charges. According to a report on Water Services, presented to the July meeting of the Comeragh Municipal District Council, bills will be initially done on a ‘flat charge’ basis until metres are installed. Cllr. John O’Leary, speaking at the Council meeting, described water charges as “totally unacceptable and totally unfair”. The Council said they expect water meter installation to begin in County Waterford in September, 2015. Charging for water begins in less than five weeks’ time, with the first

During September, Irish Water will be sending ‘application packs’ to each household in the country to obtain information about the occupants of the household - as they don’t have a reliable, accurate record of which homes are connected to a public mains and which have their own private water supply. The ‘application packs’ will be used by Irish Water to apply the ‘free’ water allowances of 30,000 per household and 21,000 per child. Householders will also be asked by Irish Water to provide their PPS numbers and their children’s PPS numbers, if they want the ‘free’ allowances. It is understood that the ‘free’ allowances will only apply to homes which are metered. ‘Assessed’ charges will be based on the number of adults in the house. Irish Water have said that water bills will be assessed for the first six months anyway, even if the house has a meter installed. Irish Water have indicated that if the application packs are not completed, then a ‘default’ assessed charge of €278 (for a household with two adults) will be applied.

cation pack’, then Irish Water proposes not to give any free allowances. More information: www.water.ie. SEVEN VILLAGES Meanwhile, Cllr. Liam Brazil welcomed the announcement that Irish Water signed the contract for the Seven Villages Sewerage Scheme. He said it would give a great boost to the county when completed and suggested that the towns of Stradbally and Kilmacthomas should be first in the list. One of the Council executives told Cllr. Brazil that the order in which the scheme begins would be a matter for Irish Water. PROBLEMS Cllr. Mary Butler highlighted that there was a problem with the drinking water in Clonea Power and asked the Council to investigate. Agreeing, Cllr. Seanie Power said he has also received complaints from residents. “This problem with the water in Clonea Power has been going on for a long time,” said Cllr. Power. Cllr. Declan Clune said he was aware that the problem in Clonea Power was magnesium in the water.

He said no matter how many filters were put on, the water still became discoloured. “While tests show the water suitable to drink, people can’t drink it because of the colour,” said Cllr. Clune. “It is also damaging equipment in people’s homes, such as showers, washing machines and dishwashers, etc. “The problem has been ongoing at Clonea Power for around 22 years. There is no permanent solution in place, it is just workers fixing the supply the whole time,” Cllr. Clune added. A Council executive concurred the problem at Clonea Power was magnesium in the water, and urged that any problems such as discolouration of the water should be immediately reported to Irish Water. Chairman of the Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Micheal J. O’Ryan drew attention to water problems in an area of his constituency where there were at least 53 farmers affected by interruption of the water supply. “Irish Water need to put their money where their mouth is and invest in the water service. They can’t expect to charge for water and not provide a good service!” said Cllr. O’Ryan.

Families struggling to feed their children because of property tax and water charges - O’Donnell “Water charges will only go upwards..” By Paul Mooney WITH the introduction of property tax and the looming water charges, which begin in five week’s time, on 1st October, some families are struggling to feed their children, it has been claimed. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said he was aware of numerous families across the constituency, who are struggling to pay property tax and find money for the upcoming water charges, that their children are being sent to school without any lunch. “Some of the families I have met can’t even afford uniforms for their children,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “And I’m talking about middle class families where both parents are working! “If they are struggling, then families less well off, and those who are not working are most definitely struggling,” he said. “How are these people supposed to survive with all these taxes the government are foisting upon us?” Cllr. O’Donnell said that while most people will ‘scrape by’ paying off their water charges in the first year, but it will only

become harder. “Every house will end up paying €500 and over for water charges after next year, and the charge will only go upwards!” he warned. The water charges which are being introduced from 1st October will remain fixed until 2016. The price was set by the Commission of Energy Regulation last month, at half a cent a litre, while the free allowance for children in the household was reduced from a proposed 38,000 litres to 21,000 litres. “The water bill for most households will be up around €500 for the year, especially if there are three or four people living in one house - they won’t be long running up the bill!” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “After 2016, water charges are only going to go up and up,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “It will be just like the rates on businesses - they will keep shoving it up to get money out of everyone. “And you can be sure that in a few year’s time, it will be more than €500 for water charges.” He also hit out at the government for imposing

penalties on people who haven’t paid their property tax on their homes and on second homes. “They are putting penalties on people who can’t pay,” he said. In relation to threatened penalties to be imposed on citizens who refuse to pay the water charges, Cllr. O’Donnell said he believes it would be impossible for Irish Water to restrict water to one household. “They can’t restrict the water pressure for one house, or they would have to do it for all the houses on the same pipe,” he said. Cllr. O’Donnell also warned that Irish Water could leave itself open to legal action by citizens, if the company restricted water pressure to houses, which ended up causing damage. “Irish Water would be responsible if someone’s back-boiler blew because of water restriction,” he said. Cllr. O’Donnell said the fairest way in relation to water charges would be to have everyone pay €100 to €150 at the most - a point he made while canvassing during the local elections last May. “It would be fairest way instead of having people

Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell. struggling to pay €500/€600 a year for water charges,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Donnell said many people would be outraged to pay water charges when the service they are receiving is extremely poor. He outlined an incident last weekend, when a number of households in the Sean Phobal area had their water cut off for several days. “A family of six did not have water for three days last weekend,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “I’ve spoken to a few people and they are going about sinking their own wells.They can’t depend on the Council anymore and they certainly don’t want to pay extortionate water charges,” he added.

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Angry scenes over proposed wind farm FROM FRONT PAGE Mr. Massey argued that once there is over 20 percent achieved from wind energy, wind turbines do very little to reduce CO2 emissions. He agreed that climate change is real and more needs to be done to decarbonise the energy sector in Ireland.

“But there are more cost efficient and better ways of doing it which will achieve greater co2 reductions,” Mr. Massey said. “Building industrial sized wind farms across the landscape is not the way forward. “Micro generation is the way forward, a reliable mix of different sources of energies is the way for-

John McGovern, resident of Drum Hills and member of Dungarvan Against Wind Turbines (DAWT) who spoke at the meeting.

Three communities against wind turbines unite. Residents of Ring / Old Parish, Portlaw and members of Dungarvan Against Wind Turbines who were at the meeting. Left to right: Anna Maria Cloona; Fintan, Cathal and Margaret Walsh; John McGovern; Niamh Kuhne; Ann Halpin; Eileen Nugent; Maggie Burns; Jamie Walsh; and Valerie O’Donnell.

ward, not putting all our eggs in one basket!” Mr. Massey said the campaign group ‘Rethink Pylons’ have commissioned a number of reports looking into the renewable energy action plan. He said wind energy, both onshore and offshore, “happens to be the most expensive way to go about decarbonising the energy sector in this country”. “No matter what you do with renewable energy, it will drive costs up,” said Mr. Massey, but pointed out that there are cheaper options, such as converting the power plant at Moneypoint to biomass. “Moneypoint is the largest power station in the country and generates around 25 % of electricity,” he said. “That could be converted for €380 million, meet our renewable

energy targets set by the EU, and we would put a stop to this absolute insanity of covering the country with these massively stupid wind farms and rule out the need for the GridLink project (by EirGrid), meaning a win win for everyone,” said Mr. Massey. “It would also buy us more time until a more acceptable technology comes along.” Mr. Massey accused Eco Power and other wind turbine companies of being interested in only one thing - “money”. “This is not green energy,” he said. “This is greed. “How can you look at people in this room who live in this area and tell them that putting 126.6 metre high wind turbines on Drum Hills is going to save the ice caps!” said Mr. Massey.

A large crowd of people attended the public meeting in relation to the proposed wind turbines in the Drum Hills area of Dungarvan.

“I spent 10 years working for an environmental charity in the UK that dealt with climate change. I sat with IPCC scientists and listened to reports, so I know and understand about these issues. What you are doing is not about saving the planet. What you are doing is about making a quick buck,” said Mr. Massey to applause from the public. Eco Power’s application (Council planning reference: 14600109) was lodged with Waterford City and County Council on 31st July, 2014, and the deadline for submissions from the public is Wednesday, 3rd September, 2014. The Council is then due to make a decision on the planning application by 24th September, 2014. Granted planning permission has already been

given to two separate companies for two wind turbines in Sean Phobal / An Rinn area, while eight wind turbines are currently under construction in the Kereen area of West Waterford - a fact that was not lost at the meeting. John McGovern, of Dungarvan Against Wind Turbines (DAWT) and a local resident in Drum Hills, Dungarvan, chaired the meeting at Lawlor’s Hotel last Thursday evening. He described himself as “an ordinary Joe Soap - a PAYE worker with a family”, who was pushed into taking action against the proposed wind turbine development, which, he said would decimate the scenic area of Dungarvan and West Waterford, and irrevocably change the lives of nearby residents. “I’m not anti-green, anti-renewables, NIMBY (Not In My Back Yard) or anti-wind turbines,” said Mr. McGovern. “I’m not an expert, but I felt this is something I’ve had to come out and speak against,” he told the meeting. It was the scenic beauty of the area which encouraged Mr. McGovern and his wife to settle here eight years ago. He described the proposal by Eco Power to place 126.6 metre high wind turbines on Drum Hills as “crazy”. He pointed out that while Eco Power held a public meeting in Aglish last April in relation to the proposed development, there was “zero Dungarvan engagement”. “Currently, there are

eight wind turbines being built in the Aglish area,” he said. “There is nothing that can be done about that, they are being built and people will have to live with them. “But we can do something about the proposed wind turbines in Drum Hills. We need to have our official objections into the Council before 3rd September.” Mr. McGovern said people need to make a show of force to get the government to rethink its energy policy. “If these wind turbines go up and the government doesn’t rethink its energy policy, then we need to rethink our representatives, because they are not representing us!” Mr. McGovern said. MORE RENEWABLE ENERGY MEANS INCREASED ELECTRICITY BILLS “Someone asked me what I’m complaining about - it’s free energy from the wind,” continued Mr. McGovern. “It is not free,” he said. “Look at your ESB bill everyone is paying for wind energy through the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy. It is worded nicely, but it is a tax on the people and the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) has decided that we have to pay more PSO levy from 1st October,” Mr. McGovern pointed out. More information on Dungarvan Against Wind Turbines on social networking site Facebook DAWTurbines.

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A view of the wind turbine which is being constructed at Kereen Upper, near Aglish, looking from the Melleray Road, near the monument at Cappoquin. The first one has been completed and work is continuing to erect seven more turbines at the location. Permission was granted for the wind farm by Waterford County Council in April, 2005, to Hibernian Wind Power Ltd., (Council reference: 041788) and later, in July, 2010, the Council granted permission for an extension of duration of the planning permission to ESB Wind Development Ltd., (Council reference: 10175). Construction of the wind farm in Kereen Upper began last year and it is only in the past several weeks that people have noticed the wind turbines being erected.

Wind turbine contracts have implications for farmers and landowners says DAWT THERE are major implications for farmers and landowners who sign contracts allowing wind turbines on their land, it was claimed at a public meeting by newly formed campaign group â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Dungarvan Against Wind Turbinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Eco Power Developments Limited are proposing to construct 12 wind turbines, each with a height of 126.6 metres, along the Drum Hills, near Dungarvan. A public meeting was held last week by newly formed campaign group Dungarvan Against Wind Turbines (DAWT) where residents of the Drum Hills area vented their anger at the scale of the proposal, pointing out that no preconsultation was held in Dungarvan. Chairing the meeting, John McGovern, of DAWT said that farmers and landowners who sign contracts agreeing to have wind farms located on their land should be aware of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;serious implicationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. DAWT state that in many cases, where farmers / landowners are promised a rental income of over â&#x201A;Ź18,000 a year per turbine on their land, the reality is that they could get closer to

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missioning bond is not in place, the decommissioning / removing the turbine when it reaches the end of its useable life will be the landowners responsibility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be stressed that decommissioning bonds are not provided for in the Wind Energy Development Guidelines 2006,â&#x20AC;? stated DAWT. The campaign group warn that the farmer / landowner that many of the leases / contracts give wind farm developers rights over the entire farm for the duration of the contract, not just the field where the turbine is located. DAWT say that the farmer / landowner cannot build another dwelling on their land, such as houses for their children, without the express permission of the wind farm developer, regardless of whether the farmer / landowner has planning permission. Finally, DAWT warn that when farmers / landowners sign a contract with wind farm developers, the legal status of the farm changes from an agricultural entity to an industrial one, which could jeopardise the agricultural relief available to farmers on inheritance.

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Local and national politicians warned to listen to electorate over wind farms POLITICIANS, both local and national, were warned in no uncertain terms to listen to public concerns about the country’s energy policy, or face a thrashing at the ballet box. At a heated and sometimes fraught public meeting held in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, last week, which was organised in response to a proposal to build 12 large wind turbines in Drum Hills, near Dungarvan, angry members of the public voiced their outrage. John McGovern, a local resident near Drum Hills who chaired the meeting and is a member of the newly formed

Dungarvan Against Wind Turbines (DAWT) said the meeting was not a political meeting, but pointed out that the issue is a political one. While there were angry scenes as members of the public vented their fury at representatives of Eco Power Developments Ltd., the Kilkenny-based company which is proposing the 126.6 metre high wind turbines in Drum Hills, it was local resident Ann Halpin who pointed out that there was no point in attacking the Eco Power representatives. “The people who we need to address are our local representa-

tives and Waterford City and County Council - the people who can say ‘no’ to these companies,” said Ms. Halpin. Speaking to the Councillors who turned up to the meeting Cllr. James Tobin; Cllr. Tom Cronin; Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell; Cllr. Pat Nugent and Cllr. John Pratt - Ms. Halpin asked them to “please, please, listen to us”. “Take what we are saying on board, because you have a room full of very angry, informed people.You are not dealing with ejits!” she said, to applause. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell spoke at the meeting and assured everyone that he would stand up for

people in the locality and fight for them on this serious issue. “I intend to raise this matter at the next Council meeting,” said Cllr. O’Donnell to applause. Mr. McGovern said the people matter, because it is the people who vote. “Trust me, this is a voting issue,” said Mr. McGovern. He said that while Eco Power were following planning procedures put in place by the government, it is the planning and energy policies which need to be changed. “This has to stop, or the speculative development of wind turbines will continue until we can

change our policies. This is not about our community, it is about the entire country. We need to change our policies, because we matter and we vote!” said Mr. McGovern. “If these wind turbines go up, you won’t see a seat in government again!” he warned the politicians to rapturous applause from the public. SUPPORT MEETING FOR LETTERS OF OBJECTION The Drumhills Community Wind Farm Awareness Group are holding a meeting next Thursday, 28th August, in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan to provide support and guidance for people submit-

ting letters of objection to the Council in relation to the proposed 12 wind turbines at Drum Hills, Dungarvan. The information and support meeting will be held in the Pearce Room of Lawlor’s Hotel from 6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. on Thursday, 28th August. A spokesperson for the campaign group said members of the public are also invited to the meeting to sign a petition against the wind turbines proposal. More information on the social networking site Facebook at www.facebook.com/ DAWTurbines.

Irish public to fork out €335.4m in PSO levy to fund renewable energy sources THE Irish public is expected to fork out around €335.4 million over the next year to fund wind power and other energy sources, through the Public Service Obligation (PSO) levy. The PSO levy is an additional tax and every electricity customer, including companies and businesses, have to pay it. The PSO levy is a government policy which helps subsidise government schemes such as wind power, indigenous fuels such as peat and security of energy supply. It was earlier this month that the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) announced that for each electricity customer, the PSO levy would increase to €73.06 including VAT, which is on top of their usual electricity bill, per year, and irrespective of how much electricity a customer uses. The money for the PSO levy paid by electricity customers for 2014 / 2015 should bring in a bounty close to €335.4m for the government, which is up from €210.9m in 2013 / 2014. The higher PSO levy on electricity customers is being imposed despite a fall in the wholesale cost of generating electricity - and with lower wholesale prices, those renewable energy-generating plants, such as wind farms availing of PSO funding require a higher portion of PSO finance to cover their costs, which makes it the biggest reason for people’s electricity prices increasing. At a public meeting in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, last week, John McGovern, of Dungarvan Against Wind Turbines, told the meeting that wind power doesn’t run on wind, but actually on subsidies paid for by the people in the form of a tax known as the PSO levy. He made a comparison of the cost of funding these wind farms through the PSO levy. “If we had €335.4m, we could put 12,226 extra nurses into our already ailing health system,” said Mr. McGovern. He said the government has guaranteed a price for energy to these PSO recipi-

ents, such as wind farms, and if there is a fall in the price of electricity, it is the citizens who make up the difference. “So, the more renewable energy sources and more wind farms we have, the more the PSO levy will be!” he said. “The more wind farms which are built the higher this PSO levy will get and it will go up and up. I am flabbergasted,” Mr. McGovern said. He was speaking at the meeting which was organised in response to a proposed 12 wind turbine development in Drum Hills, near Dungarvan. Outlining electricity prices across Europe, Mr. McGovern said that Ireland is the fourth expensive for electricity prices. “We are 20 percent higher than the EU average for electricity prices; and 34 percent more expensive than our closest neighbours,” he said. He pointed out that Denmark is the country with the highest price of electricity in the EU - who are also the number one producers of wind energy in Europe. Mr. McGovern also drew attention to the fact that Denmark has to pay neighbouring countries to take excess electricity generated by wind power off the grid. “Over an eight year period, 47 percent of each farm generated electricity which they couldn’t use because they had no need for it. “They can’t give it away free! They have to pay neighbouring countries to take the energy off their grid, because if they don’t pay, then they will have to pay curtailment fees to the wind farms to stop the wind turbines turning,” he said. It was noted that the Irish government pay curtailment fees to wind farms to stop wind turbines turning when there is too much energy produced on the grid. “We need to stop this, not only because these wind turbines are in our back gardens, but because it is coming out of our pockets!” added Mr. McGovern to applause.

Sean Kelly leading out the cyclists in the 50km Sean Kelly Cruise during the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.

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Zero local jobs from proposed wind farm development THERE will be no local direct jobs created from a proposed €24 million investment to create 12 large wind turbines in Drum Hills near Dungarvan, it was pointed out at a public meeting held last week. Eco Power Developments Ltd., Sion Road, Kilkenny, are proposing to build 12 wind turbines, each with a height of 126.6 metres in Drum Hills. However, there has been strong opposition against the proposed wind turbines from residents living in the rural townlands of Drum Hills. At the public meeting held in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, last Thursday evening, Midi De Paor Walsh, who was a candidate

in the local elections last May, questioned the representatives of Eco Power Developments Ltd., how many local jobs would be created if the 12 wind turbines were given planning permission? While there were comments from angry members of the public, Pat Brett, of Eco Power, pointed out that in the first five years, the turbines are operated and maintained by the manufacturing company, then a wind turbine service company takes over the contract. Mr. Brett said that while he was not aware of how many people from Dungarvan work for such companies, he said that Eco Power has a company of its own which services wind turbines.

He said that wind turbines, once built, generally run themselves and are serviced every six months. Mr. Brett pointed out that Eco Power are sending parts from a wind farm in Mayo to Irish companies all over the country to repair and refurbish parts. “That is creating a lot of work,” he said. However, several members of the public again asked Mr. Brett how many jobs would be created in Dungarvan from the proposed wind farm at Drum Hills. Mr. Brett replied that Eco Power has over 30 Irish companies on their books who they would send parts to for repair or refurbishment, which he described as “expensive” work to do.

Reading between the lines, John McGovern, of Dungarvan Against Wind Turbines (DAWT) said that the proposed Drum Hills wind farm would create no direct jobs for Dungarvan. He said that while Eco Power would build, maintain and make a lot of money from the proposed wind turbines, not one person from Dungarvan would get a job as a result. Mr. Brett pointed out that his company hire electricians and mechanics who have no problem working with heights and said if people apply to his company for a job, they would look at the application. “There are people working for us from all over the country,” said Mr. Brett.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Chamber Afterhours

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[Magda & RJ photography]

Inaugural Dungarvan Body Painting Jam a resounding success It’s more than Art - it’s Freedom ON Saturday, August 16th, the town of Dungarvan was treated to the colourful sight of the participants of the inaugural Dungarvan body painting jam posing for photos on the Quay. Traffic came to a stop as the models braved the weather and posed clad in little more than a thin layer of paint. Inspired by their participation in the 2008 Spencer Tunick photoshoot in Blarney, a group from the rebel county formed BodyPainting Cork. Spencer Tunick is an american photographer best known for organizing large-scale nude shoots all over the world. A group who took part in the event found the experience very positive and were so impressed with how relaxed and liberating it was that they decided to organise more events like it and Bodypainting Cork was born. "There was an acceptance of people as they are, instead of seeing people as sexual objects." said the now organiser of the Cork event. This acceptance and respect for everyone regardless of age, size, gender, politics, orientation etc is evident at all the body painting jams and is what encourages people to share their pos-

itive experiences and photos with friends and family. News of the events travel by word of mouth and through social media. When people see photos of their friends and family who have been painted, ordinary people like you and I, they realise that it a very brave thing to do and decide to take part. Following on from their participation in a Bodypainting Cork event, organisers Ciara Maher Langan and Jane O’Neill decided to turn the quay into a living art gallery for a brief moment. Artists, models and photographers traveled from all over ireland to participate in the jam which was months in preparation. Taking part is not for the faint hearted as it can take up to 6 hours to paint each human canvas completely. Intense concentration is required on the part of the artist as painting a living moving canvas is a challenge for even the most experienced of artists. Weeks of preparation can go into the complex designs and head pieces. The atmosphere in the room while the jam is going on is incredible; filled with trust, energy, creativity and laughter.

We are so used to shielding our bodies from each other that it is a bit of a shock for first time participants to see so many people so comfortable with nudity. It does not take long for people to realise that we are all human beings, all different shapes and sizes, with everyone beautiful in their own way and any reservations people have about being nude or semi nude soon vanish. The resulting art works are as varied as the artists and the temporary works of art are photographed as record of the event. People find it empowering, uplifting and great craic. One passer by admitted to being astonished that people were just doing it as a hobby and not as part of an arts festival and suggested it should be included in future arts festivals. A first time model admitted she felt very nervous about being naked at the beginning and considered going home but that by the end of the day she felt really proud of herself and loved her body. She wanted to do it again. “It’s more than art, it’s freedom” she said. Anyone wishing to be informed of future events can join our mailing list on dungarvanbodypainting@ gmail.com.

CHAMBER Afterhours with Waterford Council Dept. of Environment in The Cliff House Hotel. When: Thursday, 11th September, 2014. Time: 5.30 – 7.30 p.m. Where: The Cliff House Hotel. Cost: Free for members. Dungarvan Chamber and Waterford City & County Council invite you to join us at the Cliff House Hotel to learn more about reducing your business’s energy costs. Attendees will learn about the support available to local businesses trying to reduce energy costs and the EcoMerit programme which has been running in Waterford for several years, helping participating businesses to make substantial savings. On hand will be Phil Walker, who runs the EcoMerit programme, and Frank Seery of Seery Water Services, the very first Waterford company to take up the EcoMerit programme. Also there to answer questions about the subsidised support available from the Council will be Anne Sullivan, Environmental Awareness Officer.This is a great opportunity to get free advice about energy, waste or water issues and find out more about the EcoMerit Programme 2014. This event will also provide an opportunity for members to network and socialise while enjoying the beautiful Cliff House Hotel. It’s an ideal way to unwind and meet potential customers and business colleagues, so we hope to see you there! This is a free event for members but places are limited by capacity and booking is essential. For further details or to book, please contact the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Office on 058 45054 or by email at info@dungarvanchamber.ie

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WATERFORD CIS, Information and Advice Road show at Waterford County and City Libraries. The advice clinics will run throughout the month of September, 2014, providing Free Confidential Information on many issues including, Social Welfare, Medical cards, employment law etc., no appointments necessary. Portlaw Library Thursday 4th 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Tallow Library Friday 5th 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Tramore Library Monday 8th 11.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Kilmac Library Thursday 11th 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Cappoquin Library Monday 15th 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Dungarvan Library Wednesday 17th 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Lismore Library Friday 26th 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Waterford CIS, 37 Lower Yellow Road, 0761 07 6580, Dungarvan CIS, Scanlon's Yard, 0761 07 6550. National number: 0761 07 4000, www.citizensinformation.ie

ARDMORE PRIDE OF PLACE

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

‘Pride of Place’ Competition has lasting impact on Ardmore

Pride of Place Judge Tom Dowling pictured with Michael J. Walsh, Chairman of the Waterford Community Forum and Don Tuohy from Waterford City and County Council at St. Pauls' Church for the Judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition in Ardmore. [David Clynch Photography]

FOLLOWING the judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition (in association with Cooperation Ireland) that took place on Saturday, 16th August in Ardmore, the hugely positive response is still resounding around the village. Organising committee member Maurice Power explains “Ardmore was chosen by Waterford City and County Council as the County Waterford entry following Ardmore Pattern Festival’s win of the overall County Waterford Community Forum Community and Voluntary Awards competition in 2013.” Maurice has also been involved in the Pattern Festival Committee since it was rejuvenated in 2007.

He continued “Waterford City and County Council worked closely with us to prepare for the judging, for which we’re very grateful. A number of areas were identified to improve the presentation of Ardmore, it was great to see the road sweeper through the village and the public toilets will be painted in the coming weeks as well as some other items too. Everyone in the community pulled together to make the day a success and massive thanks goes to all involved.” As part of the judging presentation, a short video was shown to the judges, Tom and Alison Dowling, which highlighted the different community and voluntary groups from Ardmore and surrounding area. Coupled with

the outstanding natural beauty of the location, it may come as no surprise that RTÉ’s Nationwide programme has decided to feature Ardmore in an upcoming programme about the IPB Pride of Place Competition. This will be televised in the autumn and is much anticipated by all. The ‘Day in the Life’ of Ardmore video that was shown to delegates on the judging day will also be shown in a viewing in Halla Deuglan, Ardmore so that all participants can see themselves as well as friends and family on the big screen. Results of the IPB all Ireland Pride of Place competition will be revealed at an awards ceremony in Ennis on 15th November 2014.

Laoise, Eoin and Neasa Keevers from Ardmore pictured at St. Declan's Hall for the judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition in Ardmore. [David Clynch Photography]

The Ardmore Community Choir entertains the judges in St. Declan's Hall for the Judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition in Ardmore. [David Clynch Photography]

Cian and Eliza Higgs pictured with Ian O'Mahony, all from Ardmore in St. Declan's Hall for the judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition in Ardmore. [David Clynch Photography] John Kennedy from Pride of Place Ardmore pictured with Damien Geoghegan, Chair of the Dungarvan Lismore Municipal District at St. Paul's Church for the Judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition in Ardmore. [David Clynch Photography]

Paul Knight, Church Warden and Ber Keevers, Principal of Ardmore National School and Reverend Edwin Hunter pictured at St. Paul's Church for the Judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition in Ardmore. [David Clynch Photography]

Gerry Rearden, Jack Keane and Padraig Foley, all from Ardmore pictured in St. Declan's Hal for the judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition in Ardmore. [David Clynch Photography]

Gerry and Liz O’Mahony from Ardmore pictured in St. Declan's Hall for the Judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition in Ardmore. [David Clynch Photography]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

No one to shout stop A RECENT hard hitting Editorial in the Sunday Independent gives words to what many people are thinking about the Ireland in which we live today. Even those of early middle age will have seen extensive changes in our society, in the built world around us and in our attitudes to each other and to everyday life. It was prompted by a claim by John McGuinness that the political and administrative elites have failed to keep the people of this country safe, prompting the ‘revolt’ which took place in Roscrea some weeks ago. “Theirs is a tale that begs the question as to whether anything has changed in Irish public governance since 1968, when John Healy wrote his seminal No One Shouted Stop about the death of a small Mayo town. It is a wretched indictment of the inertia and careless indifference of our rulers who, after decades of non-accountability, have become utterly fearless about displaying their utter indifference over the lives of the citizens, that so little appears to have changed, except perhaps that radicalism now appears to be the sole preserve of mavericks.” While the Editorial does not say this, the implication is that the onus for prompting change not only falls to John McGuinness, but other radicals like Luke Ming Flanagan, Mick Wallace, and Claire Daly, representatives who would not normally attract the level of support which they do in less economically demanding times and in a better

ordered society. “Lest the claim of deterioration be thought unfair,” continues the Editorial, “it should be noted 1968 was a year of hope. By contrast, in recent years, indifferent centralising forces have ripped the heart out of rural Ireland. First, they came for the post offices; then they came for the rural pub; they then came for the garda station. Then the self-same central Government abandoned these communities when the recession came for the building workers, the factories, the retail workers and the high streets.” It might also have added that the Gardai are understaffed; the numbers in the medical profession have been drastically reduced, doctors and nurses are fleeing the country and people are waiting years for medical appointments. So much for a caring society influenced by a ‘socialist’ party! “Hilary Clinton once famously wrote about how "it takes a village" to build a healthy country. Sadly, by contrast, in Ireland a combination of hostile world forces and indifferent governance has created a thousand deserted villages. Multinational capitalism is, in fairness, not expected to have a social conscience. The failure of a Government and its self-interested mandarins, however, to raise their heads from appeasing bondholders to deal with the destruction of the small rural town is an abdication of duty. It is all the less defensible because

the decay in rural Ireland – which for our urban elite appears to only be of use as a place to locate pylons and wind farms - resembles the sense of national decline of the equally lost Ireland of 1959. That same soft mist of purposelessness that turned Ireland into the Indian reservation of Europe is now racing across our rural towns. The most high-profile consequence of the moral malaise that comes with the boarding up of communal hope is the embrace of a nihilistic culture of heroin use last seen in the most social and economically blighted areas of Dublin in the 1980s. This, and the highest rates of youth suicide in Europe, are the visible consequences of the sense of abandonment wounded communities are feeling.” The Editorial says that the road the Kenny Government has chosen leads back to 1959, but on this occasion, with no Sean Lemass to guide us. Today, ‘all they see waiting to guide them are political clowns dressed in motley’.” The electorate of this country took a terrible toll on the governing parties, particularly Labour in the recent local election. A General Election is a year and a half away and right now, the prospects for any of the political parties are not rosy. What will we be left with? More and more of the radicals? There is little time to alter course, but no one seems to want to try.

Factory for the city THE lack of success by the various bodies charged with the promotion of enterprise in this area is disappointing, and will be only slightly assuaged by the news that a major employer may come to Waterford City. This is excellent news for the region and for the several hundred employees who will find genuine, well paid jobs with good working conditions in the new pharmaceutical factory. It will be a bonus for the builders and for the tax coffers of the State, but it is a source of disappointment to those who are desperately seeking work and a position in a solid company in Dungarvan and the West of the County. Finding such a company has avoided the best efforts of the IDA and the local enterprise bodies and little in the way of meaningful employment has been created in Dungarvan since the crash of seven years ago and before. Dungarvan is an unemployment blackspot and, on more than one occasion, the development authorities have come in for criticism by the public representatives for not visiting the area more often and campaigning on its behalf. To add to our woes, the now disappeared Minister Hogan, courtesy of a generous position in Europe, has left us without a Town Council and one public representative for the entire urban area. According to a report in the Irish Times last week, the IDA is in talks with a major international pharmaceutical company about making an investment of between €500 million and €1 billion in Waterford. “The talks are understood to be at an advanced stage with the multibillion dollarvalued multinational in a move which would create hundreds of jobs in the southeast. Waterford has established itself as a suitable base for pharmaceutical manufacturing following the success of Genzyme, which employs 500 people in the area. “In February last year the company, which

is owned by Sanofi, said it planned to invest €44 million there to allow it begin making its insulin drug, Lantus, by 2016. “The new investment in Waterford is by an as yet unnamed multinational which does not have a presence in the southeast.The name of the pharmaceutical company is being closely guarded but the existence of the project is indicated in a tender document issued by Waterford City and County Council. This is seeking contractors to prepare a 45-acre greenfield site owned by the IDA in Waterford for investment. This, according to sources, indicates the project, which has been the subject of high-level discussions for months, is close to being green-lighted. The IDA declined to discuss the matter and issued a bland statement saying it markets sites and properties throughout Ireland to potential inward investors. Among these properties is a 21.76 hectare site at Knockhouse, Old Kilmeaden Road, Waterford. “In order to enhance the attributes of this site to potential inward investors, IDA has asked Waterford City and County Council to carry out site-levelling works during the summer/autumn of 2014.” Well, that’s pretty conclusive! Waterford is getting a major factory. Dungarvan workers will have an opportunity to contest for the jobs and there will be that many more pretty substantial wage packets coming into the region. But what we really need in the town of Dungarvan is a further major business to match the employment figures of GSK, which thankfully, has formed the backbone of spending power in this town for decades. It has been a considerate and generous employer which is appreciated by the many who benefit from its many spin-offs. We continue to hope for a welcome announcement in the near future, but Dungarvan has no reason to hold its breath.

Waterford Regional Gardening Club member Philip Etherton who benefits from the services of the Solas Centre instigated the improvement work to the gardens for the benefit of all who attend. Work was completed by Club members [John Power Photography] and friends. Plants and landscaping materials were generously donated by local companies and we express our gratitude to them.

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Nemeton TV celebrates 20 years Tadhg Ó Maoileoin, Maidhcí Ó Súilleabháin, Irial Mac Murchú.

[Sean Byrne]

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COUNTY Waterfordbased television production company, Nemeton, celebrated 20 years in existence last week, with a large gala bash at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan. Nemeton TV, which is based in An Rinn, is an independent media production company which has been producing broadcast content for television, radio, films and the internet for the past 20 years. Nemeton TV’s productions are among the most watched on Irish television screens, even if the company’s own name is a hidden gem. Quietly in the background, Nemeton produces mass-audience, award-winning productions such as TG4’s GAA Beo, Rugbaí Beo, Laochra Gael, Kennedy’s Cadets, KLM 607 and the Volvo Ocean Race. Last Thursday, 21st August, the past 20 years culminated in a special

celebratory event in Lawlor’s Hotel, attended by people from right across the television / film / media industry in Ireland and abroad. Guest speaker at the event was Cillian Fennell ( S t i l l w a t e r Communications), former producer of RTE’s Late Late Show and ex-head of programmes at TG4. Nemeton, which had its purpose-built TV studios created in 1996, and later upgraded in 2011, to be the country’s first HD studio, also produces content for internet TV and recently won a contract to supply a major New York-based photography internet channel with its entire output. A.I.B, Electric Ireland, Guinness, The Tall Ships and Lundbeck are among the company’s other major corporate clients. Nemeton also provides satellite transmission facilities, sending pictures from Ireland all around the world, covering events such

as the recent G8 Summit at Lough Erne, the Giro d’Italia and other major events such as GAA, soccer and rugby internationals. Recent feeds have featured global transmissions for RTÉ, BBC, Sky, Channel 7 (Australia), NHK (Japan), CNBC and Bloomberg TV (US). Since the company’s launch 20 years ago, it has pioneered many developments in Ireland’s television sector including: First ever broadcast on the new TG4 channel in 1996, Ireland’s first HD television studio, First live prime time studio series for RTÉ outside of Donnybrook. The company has journeyed from a small one-person start-up to its present 300-hour per year output, having over 50 people working in its HQ in An Rinn, Contae Phort Láirge. “The Nemeton team are the very best people I have

Ger McCarthy, Pat O’Flynn, Jim Devereux, Fiachna Mac Murchú, Tomás Mac Craith.

ever worked with” said Irial Mac Murchú, Nemeton TV CEO. “They deliver first rate content, training and world class technical facilities that is hard to match anywhere,” he said. The next generation of producers is never far behind in Nemeton as it also runs a post-graduate Higher Diploma in TV production in partnership with Waterford Institute of Technology and Údarás na Gaeltachta, while the company also has a media training unit. Nemeton TV produces sport, studio shows and documentaries as well as specialising in internet TV content for major corporate clients, and satellite and mobile production units for events in Ireland and abroad. More information on N e m e t o n : www.nemeton.ie.

[Sean Byrne]

Maíre Ní Mhaoileoin, Bríd Uí Mheoileoin, Tadhg Ó Maoileoin, Bríd Úna Ní Mhaoileoin. [Sean Byrne]

Áine Uí Fhoghlú, Cliona Mhic Ghiolla Chuda, Odhrán Mac Murchadha, Dóirín Mhic Mhurchú, Irial Mac Murchú, Fianait Uí Bhriain. Cathal, Paula, Mick and Tadhg Ó hUallacháin.

[Sean Byrne]

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Nemeton TV Celebrates 20 Years – Maidhcí Ó Suilleabháin and Rhoda Jennings with baby Sulán. [Sean Byrne]

Nemeton Celebrates 20 Years – Tadhg Ó Maoileoin, Cillian Fennell, Irial Mac Murchú, Christy King.

Nemeton Celebrates 20 Years – Eithne Nic Mhurchú, Fiachna Mac Murchú, Cormac Mac Murchú, Irial Mac Murchú.

Nemeton TV Celebrates 20 Years – RoseAnne and Catherine [Sean Byrne] Ní Fhoghlú.

[Sean Byrne]

Tadhg Ó Maoileoin, Jim Keogh, Irial Mac Murchú.

[Sean Byrne]

Nemeton TV Celebrates 20 Years – Bella Gries and Christy King.

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Nemeton TV Celebrates 20 Years – Bart and Helen Arnold, [Sean Byrne] TVM.

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Youghal Road Works “causing problems for motorists”

RNLI drive in Modeligo for CERT – Pictured are the victorious team representing the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station who took part in the Time Challenge for South East Radiotherapy Trust at Modeligo Pattern Festival in association with Rally Connection.com on Sunday, August 17th: Shane Walsh, Mike Coffey, Amy Hallahan, Fiachra Walsh, Tomás Kiely and Seán Young. The time challenge around the track between the Irish Defence Force and the RNLI was a very exciting one with the RNLI winning by less than 3 seconds. “It was a great day, Tomás Kiely was declared the fastest driver of the day and we were all delighted to participate in the Charity Rally Race Off for such a deserving cause!” said Helvick crew member Seán Young.

Clonea toilets should be open later in Summer A COUNCILLOR has suggested that Clonea Strand public toilets should remain open later in the evening during the Summer months. At the July meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council meeting, Cllr. Liam Brazil

said he thinks the toilets are closed “a bit early in the evenings”. “At this time of year, at busy beaches such as Clonea, the toilets should be left open a little later,” said Cllr. Brazil. “When I was there at around 9.30 p.m. / 10.00 p.m. one evening,

there were big crowds on the beach,” he said. “With visitors and people coming into the area during the Summer, the toilets should be open later,” Cllr. Brazil added. A Council executive, who noted the suggestion said he would pass it

on and see if it was possible to extend the opening hours of the public toilets on Clonea Beach. Cllr. Brazil asked the executive not to take too long - “The Summer is almost over”, he said.

‘Outside Ankle Pain when Walking - Peroneal Tendon Injury’ By

• Poor shoewear a simple ankle sprain causing the • Sudden increases in training tendons to become irritated and inflammed or even partially torn frequency and distance • High foot arches or hindfoot within the lateral retinaculum varus (slight turning inwards of sheath. The lateral retinaculum is a heel bone) forcing the peroneal PAIN behind the outside ankle fibrous sheath that is situated tendons to work harder. bone when walking or running surgery and will heel with rest. • Ankle sprain which cause a The use of aids such as a CAM can indicate an injury to the per- behind the outside ankle bone oneal tendons of the ankle. The covering the peroneal tendons in forceful stretch on the peroneal walker or ankle brace can be Peroneal tendons (Peroneus the groove behind the ankle bone. tears and in some causes cause a prescribed by an Orthopaedic Longus & Peroneus brevis tendons) Its role is to house the peroneal vertical tear in the tendon. Consultant. The use of Orthotics SIGNS & SYMPTOMS which are situated on the outside tendons and prevent them slipping to correct the abnormal heel varus • Tenderness & swelling along angle, more suitable footwear and aspect of the lower leg and run over the outside ankle bone. behind the outer ankle bone (lat- Additionally a person can sublux- the Peroneal tendons on the out- training programme are all eral malleolus bone) attaching ate or dislocate their peroneal ten- side ankle important changes that should be • Weak ankle and sporadic pain implemented. In addition, Physical underneath the foot to the under- don over the outside ankle bone surface of the 5th and 1st when the lateral retinaculum strap when walking & running therapy that focuses on • Stretching the foot inwards strengthening the tendons is metatarsal bones. They help sup- is torn during an ankle sprain aggravates the pain. required. If there is a subluxation port the position of the foot when trauma. CAUSES OF PERONEAL TREATMENT & or vertical tear in the tendon, then walking and turn the foot out to TENDON INJURY MANAGEMENT surgery will be required with a the side (eversion). Peroneal ten• Training on uneven surfaces The majority of peroneal ten- post surgical rehabilitation don problems occur due to persistdonopathy injuries do not require timeframe of 3 months. ent overuse when training or from such as poor road terrain 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 your queries to: info@tipp-phyiscaltherapy.ie Tomás Ryan BSc. Ph.Th. MIAPT, Physical Therapist based in Clonmel & Thurles

THE current state of Youghal Road where works are being carried out has angered a lot of local residents and motorists, with one Councillor vowing to bring the matter up at the next Municipal Council meeting. Changes to the layout and design of Youghal Road began under the Smarter Travel project. However, Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said he has received numerous complaints from residents and motorists about the state of Youghal Road since the road works began. “I will be raising this matter at the next Council meeting,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “I am against the work being carried out at Youghal Road because I believe they are making a real haims of it. “Before they started work on the road, there were plenty of parking spaces up near the Garda barracks. “But now, the works being carried out are caus-

ing a problem for motorists. People have contacted me and are annoyed at what’s going on.” Cllr. O’Donnell said the road should not have needed work to make the road safer because the road was governed by a speed limit. “The Youghal Road should have simply had tarmac laid and new white lines,” he said. Cllr. O’Donnell said he doesn’t agree with the way Smarter Travel are spending money. “I think it is a complete waste of money. I would prefer to see that Smarter Travel money being spent around the town on things like footpath repairs to stop people from falling down,” he said. “There are plenty of areas that need new footpaths, new road surfaces and public lighting, such as Congress Villas, Caseyville, Western Bay, Springfield and a number of streets in Abbeyside,” Cllr. O’Donnell added.

Councillor welcomes money for works in Old Parish/Ardmore area A DUNGARVAN / Lismore Area Councillor has welcomed funding to carry out works in the Old Parish / Ardmore area. Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell said the work would include surface dressing and repair of roads and footpaths. He said that €48,000 has been given for works at Moat / Knockenpower Lower, while a further €48,000 is marked for works at Baile na nGall. In the Ardmore area, there is €125,000 earmarked for one kilometre of tarmacadam at Lissarow; and €28,000 for one kilometre of surface dressing at Liskealty Cross. Cllr. O’Donnell said that there is €87,000 marked for work to be carried out along the Main Street of Ardmore village. He welcomed the funding to carry out the work, which should begin later in the year. Meanwhile, Cllr. O’Donnell said that new signage will be erected soon at Kilongford Cross onto the N25.

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Helvick Head RNLI’s new lifeboat Robert Armstrong an, Atlantic 85 with the Helvick Lifeboat Station in the background. [Pakie Harty]

A l l a r e we l c o m e to N a m i n g Ce r e m o ny & S e r v i c e o f D e d i c a t i o n o f n e w H e l v i c k L i f e b o a t Ro b e r t A r m s t r o n g THE Naming Ceremony and Service of Dedication of Helvick Head RNLI’s new Atlantic 85 lifeboat Robert Armstrong will take place at the Helvick Head RNLI lifeboat station on Helvick Pier on the south side of Dungarvan Bay at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday, August 30th. The new lifeboat was funded through a legacy from the late Robert Armstrong and will be named in his memory. Robert passed away on 9th November, 2009 and the lifeboat will be named by his niece Judi Fleming during the ceremony. Robert Armstrong was born in 1936 and loved sailing, fishing and boats. He crewed in the English Channel and the North Sea. Bob’s main home was Blackheath but he was most relaxed at his holiday home in Potter Heigham on the Norfolk Broads, where he moored

his own boat. Commenting ahead of the ceremony his niece Judy said; ‘Robert’s aunt Alice and her brother Charles were the donors of Alice and Charles, Helvick Head RNLI’s previous lifeboat. Robert attended the ceremony back in 2000 and he was given an RNLI jacket which he wore proudly. It is great that something is left in his name of such importance as a lifeboat; saving people’s lives. We as a family are very proud of Bob and what he has done. He would have been 78 on 31st August. Several members of the Armstrong family will travel from the UK to attend the Naming Ceremony and Service of Dedication. The new lifeboat is an Atlantic 85, It is built at a cost of €255,000 and has a number of improvements from

the Atlantic 75, Helvick Head’s former lifeboat, including a faster top speed of 35 knots; radar; provision for a fourth crewmember and more space for survivors. It can operate safely in daylight in up to force 7 conditions and at night up to force 6. It also allows lifeboat crews to respond even faster in emergencies. Helvick Head RNLI Fundraising Chairman Oliver Clancy will MC the ceremony and Chaplin Fr. Conor Kelly and the Very Rev Dean Draper will lead the service of dedication. Lifeboat Operations Manager Ian Walsh will accept the lifeboat on behalf of Helvick Head lifeboat station. Local dignitaries, guests and RNLI volunteers from other lifeboat stations on the coast and the general public will also be in

attendance. Cór Fear na nDéise, the local men’s choir and Pax, Cárthach and Macdara Ó Faoláin will perform at the event in addition to Dónal Clancy who will sing the RNLI anthem Home from The Sea, which was sung by his dad the late Liam Clancy as the Alice & Charles was launched in 2000. All are welcome to attend this event, but are asked to park their cars on the main road, as access to Helvick Pier from the Erin’s Hope monument will be controlled in the interest of public safety. There will be extra parking in Murray’s field near the pub on the main road in Helvick. Following the ceremony and with conditions permitting the Robert Armstrong lifeboat will be launched.

Robert Armstrong after whom the new lifeboat B-874 Robert Armstrong is being named.

Kids can play key role in tackling Bullying

PATRICIA Kennedy, founder of Sticks and Stones, the internationallyrecognised Irish anti-bullying initiative, has called for children and young people

to play a key role in tackling bullying, especially in schools. She points out that the number of children affected by bullying in Ireland would fill the Aviva Stadium three times over, and that it’s impossible to calculate the number of schooldays lost through illness brought on by, or exacerbated by, bullying. Kennedy and Sticks and Stones have been shortlisted

for the final of the 2014 Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awards, and she has strong views on the way children are perceived in relation to bullying issues, “Everyone has a role to play in preventing bullying in schools, but there’s a real need to stop regarding schoolchildren just as victims in this issue and empower them to see how they can play a positive and

pro-active role too. I envision a day when every child can fulfil their potential, free from the damage bullying causes, but if we don’t involve the kids in the solution, we won’t really maximise our efforts to eradicate school bullying,” she believes. Sticks and Stones uses drama to address the issue of bullying in schools nationwide, both primary

and post-primary. Speaking about her creative approach to tackling bullying, Kennedy says, “Children respond positively to the opportunity to tell their own stories. Drama can have a transformational effect because it boosts their confidence and enables them to raise sensitive issues.The Sticks and Stones programme empowers them to be part of the solu-

tion. Our methodology encourages empathy among classmates, and inspires them to be active changemakers in their own peer group.” Sticks and Stones has delivered workshops to 60,000 children and young people nationwide. In 2012, Sticks and Stones was awarded the Chemins d’Enfances (Paths of Childhood),

Springboards: Let’s Innovate for Children! Award at a special ceremony in Paris. As part of a world-wide Ashoka Changemakers competition “Activating Empathy: Transforming Schools to Teach What Matters,” Sticks and Stones was identified as one of the top three European solutions that advance empathy for children at risk.

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Newcastle Ceilí talent made all of Tipperary proud INDEPENDENT TD Mattie McGrath has saluted the marvellous talent and skill displayed by the Caislean Nua Comhaltas Branch, who had great success at the All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo last weekend. Deputy McGrath was speaking after the Newcastle Senior dancers came home champions, after winning the Senior all girls Senior Ceilí competition, while the Under 18 girls and U-12 girls who followed in their footsteps by coming home with 3rd Place AllIreland Medals brought the weekend to a triumphant conclusion: “Given how fierce the competition was over the course of the weekend, the success of the Newcastle girls was even more admirable. I could not have been prouder and I know their teacher Kathy McGrath from Club Rince Ní Chraith is also extremely proud of her students. As Kathy pointed out on the day, she is delighted with the great success the dancers had in the AllIreland and would like to thank all the dancers and their parents for their dedication all year. These events are excellent opportunities for us to showcase the skill and dedication that exists among so many of our young people who are determined to maintain the splendid traditions of music and dance, which are part of our cultural heritage. The fact that in excess of 8,000 competitors took part in the AllIreland Fleadh demonstrates the great and vibrant traditions we have in this Country and which deserve to be supported at every level, from parish and county to national,” concluded Deputy McGrath.

Pictured launching the very first Jazz Festival for Waterford ‘Waterford Jazz Weekender’ which will take place at outdoor and pub venues in the City from September 5th to September 7th, 2014 are Phill Collins, Lyndsey O’Brien, Naoise Meegan, Niamh Manning, Jamie Murphy, Joanne Tubritt, Mick Rowe, Ciara O’Neill and John Collins, for further details on the upcoming festival see Facebook.com/WaterfordJazzWeekender. [Patrick Browne]

Very first Jazz Festival announced for Waterford Free weekend of Jazz Gigs for the City . . . THE very first Jazz Festival for Waterford ‘Waterford Jazz Weekender’ has been announced to take place at outdoor, and pub venues in the Viking Triangle from September 5th to September 7th, 2014. The brand new festival which will host an eclectic mixture of jazz combos: Swing, Bebop, New Orleans, Jazz-Funk, Modern, Gypsy Jazz, Big Band, and a generous helping of The Blues at a variety of 10 FREE gigs over the weekend. The Festival is the brainchild of jazz musician and music lecturer at WIT Phil Collins. Commenting on the upcoming festival Phil said, “This is going to be an amazing weekend of music in Waterford, this festival will celebrate jazz in all it’s forms providing great quality entertainment and giv-

ing Waterford jazz musicians a public forum for their music. I’d particularly like to thank the Munster Bar for rowing in as our main sponsor and venue. The full line-up for the festival is entirely ticket free so we would really love to see everyone come out and enjoy the festival and get into the groove of it all.” The festival kicks off on Friday, September 5th at 1.00 p.m. with an outdoor lunch-gig at Bailey’s New Street with The Waterford Jazz Weekender Festival Combo. Guitarist Dylan Bible, Tenor Saxophonist Danny Pullman, and Keyboardist Phill Collins play an eclectic selection of popular jazz standards, funky blues and latin vibes, kicking the weekend off in style. Joining the trio will be Dave Duffy on Bass and new talent Cathal Ryan on

drums. Following the gig at 3.00 p.m. session bass player Dave Duffy will give a Bass Workshop for all students of the electric and acoustic bass in The Munster Bar; this is a great chance for all aspiring bass players to learn more about playing and working with their instrument. On Friday evening at 7.30 p.m. in Jordan’s Bar a Vocal Jazz session with The Jane O’Brien Moran Trio will be on offer. Jane O’Brien Moran’s is a voice that will charm and beguile. The trio will perform a selection of some of the most treasured songs from the jazz canon with Orm Kenny on Guitar and Peter Vogelaar on Bass to provide the exquisite accompaniment. Friday night’s gig at 10.00 p.m. in The Munster

Bar sees The Groove Merchants perform a funky jam session of tunes from the classic hard bop era.This classic combo will be playing tunes made famous on the iconic Blue Note albums. Saturday festivities commence at 1.30 p.m. on Bailey’s New Street with Gypsy Jazz band ‘Paris Swing’. A 4 piece lineup playing jazz and swing from the 20's, 30's & 40's. The lineup consists of Jacqueline Burke (Violin), Tony Doherty (Guitars), Noel Cleere (Accordion), and Adrian Jackson (Double Bass & Vocals). Also on Bailey’s New Street at 3.00 p.m. The Waterford Blues Club will be playing the blues… It does exactly what it says on the tin! On Saturday evening at 8.00 p.m. The Harry Connelly and Len McCarthy Group, both

musicians are legends of the Cork Jazz scene and will be accompanied by resident Waterford musicians. These two musicians were there at the very start of the Cork Jazz Festival – indeed they started it! Saturday night at 10.00 p.m. in Jordan’s Bar Traditional Blues are on offer with ‘Rue de la Coup’. An eclectic mix of traditional blues vibes from three Dublin musicians well known to the Waterford music scene. This trio will combine earthy blues vocal ballads with groovy guitarbased instrumentals and are sure to provide a great night out. Sunday’s entertainment commences at 1.00 p.m. on Bailey’s New Street with New Orleans Jazz from ‘DIXIELAND EXPRESS’. At 3.00 p.m. in The Reg Bar ‘Little Waits’ will entertain playing a mixture of classic jazz tunes along with

solid grooves and original music. On Sunday evening at 7.00 p.m. The Munster Bar is the place to be with Big Band Jazz experts Opus Pocus set to entertain. Some of the finest of Waterford musicians will be joined by special guest singer with the band for the evening Richie Hayes, singing a selection of the finest big band hits. Taking the weekend to a close on Sunday evening at 9.30 p.m. in The Munster Bar with bebop jazz will be ‘The Red Hot Jazz Trio’. The three-piece jazz trio will open with a short set and then open the floor to all interested singers and musicians who would like to sit in and jam. With Phill Collins, Chris MCarthy, and Fionn O’Ceallachain, and featuring a special appearance from Tenor Saxophonist Brendan Doyle.

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Karen Walsh wins the Style Stakes at Tramore Racecourse The Style Was Out in Force at Tramore Racecourse for Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Ladies Series . . . TV presenter Elaine Crowley was searching for Waterford’s next fabulous fashionista at the Littlewoods Ireland ‘Best Dressed Ladies Series’ at Tramore Racecourse, on Saturday, 16th of August and she was not disappointed! Elaine Crowley, who talked fetlocks and finery at the Littlewoods Ireland’s Best Dressed Ladies Series, was really impressed with the style in Tramore. Speaking after the event, Elaine said: “This was my first year judging the Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Ladies Day Series, I was thrilled to be involved and delighted that the women of the South-East came out in all their finery. I had a really tough decision to make but I was looking for something that stood out in the crowd for all the right reasons and Karen’s mint ensemble ticked all of the boxes – she looked gorgeous on the day!”

The winner on the day was local Dungarvan lady Karen Walsh, a stylish primary school teacher who, as a former Irish dancer with Riverdance, also teaches Irish Dancing at the Ryan School of Irish Dancing. Karen was awarded a €1,500 Littlewoods Ireland voucher for her fabulous mint-coloured ensemble on the day. Her stunning mint dress, from Bella Boutique in Dungarvan, was topped off with a striking mint green hat from Leitrimbased milliner, Jennifer Wrynne. The winning stylish look was completed with cream shoes from Faith and a cream clutch-bag from Signet Boutique in Dungarvan. On her win, Karen said, “I’m absolutely delighted to win the Best Dressed Lady; I didn’t expect to win for a second as the standard of style was so high on the day! Thanks to Littlewoods

Ireland for the great prize, I will definitely be buying more clothes as I am a complete and utter shopaholic! I had told my husband Kevin that I was planning to wear the cream dress I wore to the Galway races so he was a bit surprised when I landed down the stairs in a completely new mint outfit! At least with the prize I can now treat myself and not feel guilty!” Hilda Lyons, Marketing Manager, Littlewoods Ireland commented: ‘We were delighted to be involved once again with the summer racing season and the Best Dressed Ladies Day at Tramore Racecourse. Each year the style stakes just keep getting higher and Elaine had a very tough decision to make! The winning look was absolutely stunning so we congratulate Karen on her look – a well deserved win!” As Best Dressed Lady,

At Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Ladies Day at Tramore August Racing Festival were from left: Laura Doolan, Somerville, Tramore; Jenny Walsh, Bayview, Tramore; Sonia Finn, Viewmount Park and Claire Power, Bayview, Tramore. [Aileen Drohan]

Karen won a €1,500 shopping spree with Littlewoods Ireland, Irelands Leading Online Department Store, while the nine finalists each received a €100 shopping voucher. The nine finalists were: Anne Sinnott Deirdre Murphy Sinéad O’Reilly Roisin Logan Vanessa Lawson Nuala Cummins Chris Wade Annie Cusack Mary Burke Look to littlewoodsireland.ie for racing fashion inspiration this season, from dresses and hats to shoes and accessories, achieving your own racing style has never been easier! Be part of the last Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed competition and meet Sinead Desmond at the final race meeting on Saturday, 23rd August in Killarney. For further details, visit www.littlewoodsireland.ie

Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Lady Karen Walsh, Town Court, Dungarvan, with competition judge Elaine Crowley of TV3 at the Tramore August Racing Festival. Karen was dressed from head to toe with a headpiece from Jennifer Wrynne, Leitrim; dress from Bella, Dungarvan; handbag from Signet, Dungarvan and shoes from Faith, Waterford. [Aileen Drohan]

Kelly Shalloe, Dungarvan; Laura O'Brien, Dunmore Rd. and Clare Wall, Grange Manor, at Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Ladies [Aileen Drohan] Day at Tramore August Racing Festival.

Conor Quinlan, Ballincollig, Cork and Ali Geary, Clonea, Co. Waterford at Littlewoods Ireland Best Dressed Ladies Day at Tramore August Racing Festival. [Aileen Drohan]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

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

Hero of Munich – Harry Gregg As a result the three of them alternatively travelled overland by train and then by boat to London. However, in Gregg’s own words: “On that torturous rail trek we were constantly reminded of the crash. Every time the train’s brakes were applied, the sights and sounds of the aircraft at Munich slewing all over the slush-covered runway came racing back to both of us. Jimmy Murphy tells us that: ‘The trip home was a nightmare for both Harry Gregg and Bill Foulkes, who showed signs of panic and claustrophobia unless I kept a window in our railway apartment partly open, despite the bitter winter cold. The speed and movement of the train, followed by the crush of people who wanted to speak to us when we reached London left both players jittery.’ Murphy then hired a big Rolls taxi for the final leg back to Manchester from London and the families they thought they might never see again. Foulkes adds that: “Every time the driver braked at a corner or to suddenly stop at traffic lights, it was terrible. When both players returned to Manchester they received a heroes’ welcome.” With Busby’s broken body lying helpless in the hospital, where he received the last rites on two separate occasions. Fortunately, for United, Murphy now inherited the huge task of ensuring that the club would rise again from the ashes of Munich despite the terrible loss of the very heart of the team. With 13 first team players either dead, or still lying in Munich with various degrees of injuries, his immediate task was to try to put together a patched-up team for an FA Cup game against Sheffield Wednesday at Old Trafford a mere 13 days after the crash. Surprisingly, Gregg would state many years later that: ‘Playing again so soon was just what I needed. It saved

my sanity. I couldn’t get to the ground quick enough for training (despite the absence of so many familiar faces).These brief moments spent running, diving, kicking, arguing and fighting were my escape valve!’ He then added that: ‘For this long-awaited Cup game, only two of the Busby Babes who beat Red Star Belgrade two weeks earlier, Bill Foulkes and myself, walked down the tunnel onto the pitch!’ In an emotionally charged game the remnants of the Babes sensationally beat Wednesday by 3-0, with two goals coming from 21-year old debutant Shay Brennan. On several occasions hysterical fans automatically called out the names of players who sadly would never again grace the Old Trafford pitch. Despite United’s emphatic victory, a dramatic photo taken in United’s dressingroom immediately after the game shows the blank faces of both Gregg and Foulkes staring past the camera. Their distant thoughts were obviously now with their late team-mates and pals who would never return from Munich. Their reaction was not one of elation after the amazing victory, but rather one of sadness. In the words of Gregg: ‘They’re dead eyes, nothing there. All we could think about that night after the game was the lost teammates and friends who weren’t there!’ Gregg revealed later that he was now obviously struggling to play his vital part in the team: ‘Not only was I trying to cope with the maelstrom of emotions raging inside my head, but also physical pain from undiagnosed injuries (from the crash). Eventually, the headaches would get so bad that I needed to use my tie, which I twisted around my head in bed at night, as a makeshift tourniquet. Finally, I asked to see a neurosurgeon and he told me I had a fractured skull.’ The

Gregg and Foulkes (2nd and 3rd from left) in the dressingroom after the Sheffield Wednesday game.

strong-willed Ulster man continued to suffer in silence until he fully recovered and meanwhile it was kept as a closely guarded secret. Some time after the tragedy he then travelled specially to Dublin to meet the family of his late teammate Liam Whelan in order to relate the Irishman’s startling last words on board the plane to them just before the crash. As expected by him, the reaction of the devout Catholic family was that they were a great source of comfort to them. During the subsequent months after Munich the

keeper collected the ball under his crossbar with his back to the pitch an inrushing Lofthouse shouldercharged him from behind and steamrolled him and the ball over the goal-line. The United players were obviously convinced it was a foul and were dumbfounded when the referee awarded the goal. It took a concussed Gregg a few minutes to recover and it was a cruel decision that largely resulted in Bolton winning the cup. A furious Gregg later stated that: ‘Nat blatantly barged me over the line, a goal should never have been awarded. I remember sitting

Harry Gregg (left) and Jimmy Murphy (centre) arrive home from Munich. remnants of the United team gradually slipped down the league table, as expected. Eight first teamers had perished in the tragedy, another two would never be able to kick a football in anger again due to their resulting permanent injuries, and another five including Charlton and Viollett were still struggling to shake off both the physical and psychological effects of the tragedy. However, a huge tide of emotion, plus the considerable leadership qualities of both Gregg and Foulkes, carried them to the FA Cup semi-final which resulted in a sensational 5-3 victory over Fulham in a replay. Meanwhile, they also sensationally overcame AC Milan by 2-1 in the initial home leg of the European Cup semi-final, before succumbing by 3-0 in the second leg after a tortuous long train ride across the continent necessitated by the still fresh memories of the recent Munich aircrash. In the FA Cup final a gallant United team then lost to their Lancashire rivals Bolton Wanderers by 2-0. The initial hype after the tragedy had finally ran out with Charlton and Viollett having also joined the team. The second goal resulted from a controversial challenge on Gregg by England centre forward Nat Lofthouse. As the goal-

seething in the bath at Wembley afterwards praying that Lofthouse wouldn’t retire before I had had a chance to get my own back. I am happy to tell you that he didn’t … and I did !’ After the game Lofthouse decided to come clean and duly admitted that his controversial goal should never have been allowed with the words: ‘I am quite convinced that I did foul Gregg, but you could hardly expect me to argue when the referee gave the goal. ‘ HERO OF WORLD CUP 1958 Towards the end of 1957 Northern Ireland had qualified for the 1958 World Cup finals in Sweden. Goalkeeper Gregg soon realised that he would now be presented with a very real dilemma because some of the initial games had been scheduled for Sundays. Due to the fact that he had been reared as a Protestant, he had been brought up to believe in the age-old tradition of strict Sunday observance. Apart from attending church, just about every other activity on the Sabbath was a no-no in those days, including all sporting activities. Eventually, it took two religious Ministers to remind him that football was his livelihood and if he were called to play on a Sunday then he would purely be just carrying out

Gregg (extreme right) finally meets Verena and Vesna Lukic decades after the crash. his work. Before he had a chance to agonise whether he would be prepared to fly again so soon after Munich, the IFA thoughtfully made arrangements for him to travel to Sweden by sea and land. With a very limited amount of top players available for selection Northern Ireland were further handicapped with the loss of their regular centre half and Gregg’s close pall, Jackie Blanchflower whose serious injuries sustained at Munich had suddenly brought his hugely promising career to a sudden premature end. Gregg who was still suffering somewhat psychologically from the aftermath of the tragedy had to sleep in the same hotel room for the duration of the tournament as trainer Gerry Morgan in Sweden. As a result of his ongoing mental anguish Morgan would have to walk up and down the room with him during some nights for long periods. Despite being the smallest country taking part in the tournament Northern Ireland sensationally progressed to the quarter-final against France where their gallant campaign ended. Gregg’s most notable performance had been in the 2-2 draw against the reigning World Cup champions West Germany, who were captained by the legendary Fritz Walter. Having damaged ankle ligaments in first few minutes of the game the typically determined keeper persuaded the team trainer not to remove his boot but instead to strap up the ankle, boot and all. Despite this considerable handicap he continued to plunge fearlessly among the German boots and conceded only two goals against the impressive Germans who boasted a powerful blend of youth and experience. At the final whistle he was cheered off the field. In the quarter-final

defeat by France he played despite the fact that before the game he was seen hobbling around the team’s hotel with a walking stick. In view of his hugely impressive performances generally during the tournament, he was voted the Best Goalkeeper in the World despite the debilitating effect of his traumatic experiences in the Munich tragedy a few months previously. This award is all the more noteworthy when one considers that during the tournament he faced stiff opposition from several other top class goalkeepers such as Russia’s legendary Yashin, Yugoslavian Beara, Kelsey from Wales, Hungarian Grosics and the Mexican legend Carbajal. Amazingly, Gregg’s 478 votes received was almost four times more than the 122 collected by second placed Yashin. After Northern Ireland’s last game in the tournament, the IFA again booked his passage home by sea and road. However, the strongwilled Gregg decided that for the sake of his future career he would now have to adjust to getting back on a plane once again. However, soon after take-off at Stockholm airport the captain decided that, due to a technical problem, the plane would need to circle the airport for two hours to jettison some fuel. Due to the resulting trauma from this traumatic experience, which brought back memories of Munich, Gregg discovered as they departed from Stockholm that the arm rests on his seat were now saturated in sweat. Shortly afterwards the captain announced over the intercom: ‘We’re delighted to have on board the Munich survivor and World Cup star Harry Gregg.’ Whereupon a steward arrived at his seat with a complimentary drink. UNITED RISE FROM THE ASHES In the words of Bobby

Charlton: ‘The huge efforts of both Foulkes and Gregg in ensuring that United rose again from the ashes of Munich can never be understated.’ In the autumn of 1958 Matt Busby now started to gradually take over the reins once again despite the fact that he was still only gradually recovering from both the physical and psychological after-effects of Munich. To a large extent Gregg, Foulkes, Charlton and Viollett had now recovered from the emotional trauma of the crash at the start of season1958/’59. However, newly appointed captain Foulkes had lost over a stone weight since February and was struggling with the huge responsibility of being skipper of the young patchwork team. Amazingly, however, with the addition of seven new players, mostly from the reserve team, they soon proceeded to put constant pressure on regular tabletoppers Wolves and startlingly finished the season as runners-up. Gregg had played all but one of their games. However, because a number of the newly promoted young reserves had been promoted too early in order to immediately fill the gaps, the team gradually started to drop down below mid-table towards the end of 1959 where they remained for four seasons despite gradually purchasing a number of somewhat high profile players such as Albert Quixall, Maurice Setters, David Herd, Pat Crerand and Cork-born Noel Cantwell. During the next four seasons Gregg’s frequent injuries, especially with his shoulder, resulted in him having to share the goalkeeper’s position with localborn David Gaskell who had made his debut back in 1957 at the tender age of sixteen. In 1961 he suffered a major domestic trauma when his first wife Mavis died from cancer at the early age of 25. In his own words: ‘I subsequently became a physical and mental mess. I didn’t care about anyone or anything except my two little daughters and I shut myself off from the rest of the world. I’d lost my wife and I’d lost God. I found myself on a downward spiral that threatened to get out of control.’

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In Memoriam

AHEARNE (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Hannah Ahearne, late of Ballycurrane, Clashmore, who died on 24th August, 2012. R.I.P. Mass will be offered.

MOYNIHAN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of our mother, Mary Bridget Moynihan, late of 41 Caseyville, Dungarvan, who died on 31st August, 2006.

O’BRIEN (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of a husband and loving father James (Junior) O’Brien, late of Kilmaloo, Kinsalebeg, Youghal, who died on 25th August, 2004.

Your memory is so precious, Your presence missed so much, You will always be remembered Hannah, And loved by all of us.

We lost a mother with a heart of gold, How much we miss her can never be told, She shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow her footsteps, we will never go wrong. What she suffered she told but few, She did not deserve what she went through, Tired and weary she made no fuss, But tried so hard to stay with us. We prayed for a miracle, all in vain, That God would make you well again, But God knew best, we had to part, It eased your pain but broke our hearts. We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever. She was a mother so very rare, Content in her home and always there, On earth she toiled, in Heaven she rests, God bless you mother; you were one of the best.

God looked around his garden, And saw an empty space, He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. God knew you were in pain, And a cure was not to be, So he closed your weary eyelids, And whispered come to me. With tearful eyes we watched you, And saw you slip away, Although we love you dearly, We knew you could not stay. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

–Sadly missed by your niece Peggy, Tom and extended family.

MANSFIELD (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Sheila Mansfield, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, and ‘Hazelwood’, Glanmire, Co. Cork, who died on 31st August, 2005. R.I.P. A heart can feel so many things, That words can never say, The sadness that this day brings, Will never go away.

–Much loved and missed by your mother, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Grange Church on Sunday, 31st August, at 10.00 a.m. MANSFIELD (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Sheila Mansfield, late of Ballybrusa, Grange, and ‘Hazelwood’, Glanmire, Co. Cork, who died on 31st August, 2005. R.I.P.

–Sadly missed by your sons, daughters, sons-inlaw, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters and brothers. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st August, at 10.00 a.m., in Dungarvan Community Hospital Chapel.

Every day in some small way, Thoughts of you come our way, Years may pass, tears may dry, But memories of you will never die. Will those who think of Sheila today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

Social & Personal

CONGRATULATIONS to Erika Van Janson, daughter of James Claxton and Yvonne Van Janson, Abbeyside, and Shane Kelly, son of Sean and Bridget Kelly, Kilmeaden, who were married on August 7th in Waterford.

–Sadly missed by your loving wife Carmel and children Lorraine, Daniel, Aileen, Evelyn and Karen; son-in-law Christopher and grandchildren Callum, Chloe and Keeley. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 6th September, at 6.30 p.m., in St. Bartholomew’s Church, Piltown.

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–Always remembered by her loving daughters Shirley and Tanya.

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O’BRIEN (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jim O’Brien, late of Kilnafrehan, who died on 3rd September, 2008. RIP. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st August, at 11.00 a.m. in Kilgobinet Church. –Loved and remembered by your wife Patricia, sons and daughters, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, sonin-law, daughters-in-law.

O’REGAN (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine O’Regan, late of Georgestown, Kill, who died on 6th September, 2005. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Kill Church on Sunday, 31st August, at 10.00 a.m. Silent memories keep us near, As time unfolds another year, Out of my life you may be gone, But in my heart you still live on. Memories are like leaves of gold, They never tarnish or grow old, No more tomorrows for us to share, But yesterday’s memories will always be there. Time slips by, Life goes on, But from my heart, You are never gone.

–Sadly missed by your husband Jim. ––––––––––––––––––– We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together, But those we love don’t go away, They live with us forever. The gates of Heaven open wide, The Angels lined up side by side, A special guest was on her way, The day God called you home to stay.

–Always remembered by your loving son Kieran. ––––––––––––––––––– I’d give the world if I could say, I’m going to see my Mam today, To hear her voice, To see her smile, To sit and talk with her a while. Forget you Mam, I never will, For in my heart, I love you still, Years may pass and tears may dry, But memories of you will never die.

–Loved always, daughter Claire.

POWER (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Matthew (Mattie) Power, late of 23 McCarthyville, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, and Matthew’s Cross, Kilmeaden, whose Anniversary occurs on 1st September. Though his smile is gone forever, And his hands I cannot touch, I still have so many memories, Of the one I loved so much, His memory is my keepsake, With which I’ll never part, God has him in his keeping, I have him in my heart.

–Always loved and remembered by your wife Breda; family Mary, Patricia, John Paul and Leo; son-in-law; daughter-in-law; grandchildren and great grandchild. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Nicholas’ Church, Ballyduff Lower, on Saturday, 30th August, at 7.30 p.m.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I Laurence Ryan intend to apply for permission to infill existing discontinued artificial fishing lake, with waste soil/stones (EU Waste Class 17 05 04) returning said lake to agricultural use on my lands at Glasha, Ballymacarbry, 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 planning application.

Many the thoughts I gave to you, As the long hours go by, Thinking of the things we used to do and say, just you and I, Sometimes they make me smile, Sometimes they make me cry, But are precious to me alone, Memories of you and I. Though her smile is gone forever, And her hand I cannot touch, I still have so many memories, Of the one I loved so much, Her memory is a keepsake, With which I’ll never part, God keep her in his keeping, I have her in my heart.

–Sadly missed by your loving husband Felim.

Lig dom a cuimhneamh i gcónaí an chuimhneacháin sásta a roinnt linn. Riamh Tá do aoibh gháire i bhfad ar shiúl.

28th Birthday Remembrance

POWER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister Noreen Power (nee Gough), late of Lickoran, Ballinamult, who died on 27th August, 2013.

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POWER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear wife Noreen Power, late of Lickoran, Ballinamult, who died on the 27th August, 2013. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo, on Friday, 29th August, at 7.30 p.m.

O’RIORDAN – Birthday remembrance of Michael O’Riordan, late of Kilossera, whose 28th birthday occurs on 27th August. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN No farewell was spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. When we are sad and lonely, And everything goes wrong, We feel you still beside us, Telling us to be strong. We think about you always, And talk about you too, We have so many great memories, But we wish Michael we still had you.

–Forever remembered, your father Paddy; sister Sharon and nephew Scott.

To us you were someone special, We miss you every day, But the saddest day in all our lives, Was the day you passed away. We think of you in silence Noreen, And always speak your name, But all we have are memories, And a picture in a frame. As we wander to your graveside, And flowers there we lay, No one knows the heartache, As we turn and walk away. Missing you always, Forgetting you never.

–Sadly missed, always remembered and loved by your heartbroken Mam and Dad and loving brother Michael.

POWER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my sister Noreen Power (nee Gough), late of Lickoran, Ballinamult, who died on 27th August, 2013. Take care of her Lord, As she takes her rest, For she was my sister, And one of the best. When I am sad and lonely, And things are going wrong, I seem to hear you whisper, Cheer up and carry on. And when I see your photo, You seem to smile and say, Don’t cry I’m only sleeping, We’ll meet again some day.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by your brother William and Claire.

POWER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of my only sister Noreen Power (nee Gough), late of Lickoran, Ballinamult, who died on 27th August, 2013. Those special memories of you, Will always bring a smile, If only I could have you back, For just a little while. Then we could sit and talk again, Just like we used to do, You always meant so very much, And always will do too. The fact that you’re no longer here, Will always cause me pain, But you’re forever in my heart, Until we meet again.

–Sadly missed now and always by your brother James and sister-in-law Siobhain.

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SUMMER BRIDGE CLUB (20/8/2014) – 1st Paddy Lannen & Kathleen Phelan; 2nd Eileen O’Donoghue & Kay Shanley; 3rd Una Mason & Andrew McGrath; 4th Helen McCarthy & Moira Ormond. AFFANE SUMMER BRIDGE (18/8/2014) – 1st Cáit Christopher & Doreen Keane; 2nd Maura Callanan & Ita Meade; 3rd Joan Mansfield & Sadie Bean Ui Mhiachain; 4th Brid Culloo & Kay Barry; 5th Teresa Doocey & Clare Meany.

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VEALE (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kitty Veale, late of 1 College Road, Ardmore, who died on 27th August, 2009. Mass offered.

God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you, And whispered “Come to Me,” A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands now rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.

You always knew we loved you, You always knew we cared, This is just a thank you Mam, For the wonderful years we shared. But oh, how much we miss you, And when our lives are through, We hope that God will take our hands, And lead us straight to you.

–Always in our thoughts, love May, Pascal, Ollie, Mairéad, Sinead, Craig, Brendan, Elaine and your nieces Ciara, Emma, Doireann, Sine, Maeve and you nephew Oisin.

Forget you Mam, I never will, For in my heart, I love you still. For every thought, There is a tear, For the Mam I lost, And loved so dear.

Good was his heart, And friendship sound, Loved and respected, By all around. A beautiful life, Came to an end, You died as you lived, Everyone’s friend.

–Sadly missed in our lives always by wife Breeda; daughter Pauline; sons Kevin and Stephen; granddaughters Sheena and Tara Jo.

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WALSH (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maimie Walsh (nee Whelan), ‘Wooddale’, Glendalligan, who tragically died on 30th August, 2004.

WHELAN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Whelan (nee Tobin), “Mountain View,” Ballylinch, Kilmacthomas, who passed away on 4th September, 2006.

–Loved and sadly missed by your daughter Paula and son-in-law Conor, XXX.

–Loved and sadly missed, your husband Pa, XXX.

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ABBEY BRIDGE CLUB – Play resumes on Tuesday, 9th September. DEISE BRIDGE CLUB – Will resume on Monday next, 1st September, at 7.30 p.m. sharp, in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan. Committee meeting will take place at 7.00 p.m.

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† Drohan Monumentals †

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where liveliness never dies, You dwell in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky. There is a bridge of memories, From here to Heaven above, It keeps us very close to you, It’s called the bridge of love. Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

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–Sadly missed, Michael, Breda and family xxx Anniversary Mass for Mother and Maimie in St. Bridget’s Church, Kilrossanty, on Sunday, 31st August, at 10.30 a.m.

–Remembered always, Catherine, Michael, Seamus, Harry and their families.

WALSH (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear wife Maimie Walsh (nee Whelan), late of ‘Wooddale,’ Glendalligan, Kilrossanty, whose 10th Anniversary occurs on 30th August. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st August, at 10.30 a.m., in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilrossanty.

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Will you who think of Maimie and Mother today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

WALSH (neé Whelan) 10th anniversary – In loving memory of my mother Maimie Walsh, late of Wooddale, Glendalligan, who died on 30th August, 2004.

ROCHE (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather Joe Roche, late of Monatarrive, Lismore, who died on 26th August, 2004, aged 64 years. R.I.P.

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Mam you were my daily ray of sunshine, A true gift from God above, You filled my life with reassurance, And unconditional love. You brightened up my darkest day, With your warm and tender smile, You distracted me from this sad old world, And you made each day worthwhile. You filled my life with so much sunshine, So it would compensate the rain, And so much love and happiness, That would drown out any pain. The way your life was so brutally taken Mam, Has left scars no one can see, My only consolation is, From pain you are now free. I have such precious memories, That no one can take away, Because a special part of my heart, Went with you that day.

WALSH (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear sister and friend Maimie Walsh (nee Whelan), late of ‘Wooddale,’ Glendalligan, who died on 30th August, 2004.

WHELAN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear mother Mary Whelan (nee Tobin), late of Ballylinch, Kilmacthomas, who died on 4th September, 2006.

We think of you in silence, And make no outward show, For what it meant to lose you, Only those who love you know. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, It’s the heartache of losing you, That will never go away. But through all the tears and heartache, There’s one thing for which I’m glad, That both of you were in our lives, In those precious years we had.

–Loved and missed always, Martina, Jim and family.

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Will those who think of her today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always loved and remembered by Karen and Ken, X.

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–Love always, daughter Karen and son-in-law Ken, XX. WHELAN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear grandmother Mary Whelan (nee Tobin), late of Ballylinch, Kilmacthomas, who died on 4th September, 2006.

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Prop. DAVID KIELY David & Margaret, ‘Garrán Mhuire,’ Kiladangan (058) 42200 / (086) 2525663 (Est. 1919) Irish Association of Funeral Directors ORGAN – Birthday remembrance for my lovely mam Kathleen Organ, late of Coolagh Road, Abbeyside. Her birthday occurs on 2nd September. Mam no card to send No words to lend You are in my heart to the very end.

–Love, your daughter Kay.

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POWER – Birthday remembrance of Tom Power, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, whose birthday occurs on 25th August. Will those who remember Tom today on his birthday, A little prayer to Jesus say. Out of the world of suffering, And into a garden of rest, May God in all his glory, Grant you eternal rest, Happy birthday Tom.

–From Ann McCarthy, Jean, Mary, Mark, Tommy and Michael and families.

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Acknowledgement † WILLIAM (Willie) GRANT

42 Pinewood Drive, Kilmacomma, Clonmel Acknowledgement and Month’s Mind Mass The family of the late William (Willie) Grant would like to thank all those who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement; to those who attended the removal, Funeral Mass and burial. To those who sent Mass cards, messages of sympathy and donated to the Huntington’s Association. Sincere thanks to our relatives and friends and neighbours for all their help and support. A special thanks to Fr. Desmond and Fr. Hegarty for the Rosary and Funeral Mass. To the staff of South Tipperary General Hospital who gave Willie such wonderful care and showed such kindness to all of us. To Dr. Janes and staff of Fourmilewater Health Centre. To Eileen, Willie’s Home Help. To Sean and Ann Condon for their professionalism and kindness. To Richie, Shannon and Sinead for their beautiful singing and music; to Eileen Condon and staff for all the catering; to Annabelle, Marina and Ray, we would have been lost without you. A special thanks to Willie’s friends Brendan, Pat, Tadgh and Gerard whose support to Willie and to us was amazing. As it would be impossible to reply to everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. Willie’s Month’s Mind Mass will take place on Saturday, 30th August, at 6.30 p.m., in Fourmilewater Church.

† TOM COLLENDER Dublin and Garranbane, Dungarvan Acknowledgement and First Anniversary. Died 30th August, 2013 Nellie and family would like to thank most sincerely all those who attended Tom’s funeral, called to the house, send Mass cards and messages of sympathy. Your support and presence meant so much to us all. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st August, at 12 noon in St. Philomena’s Church, Palmerstown, Dublin 20.

† MARY REVINS (nee Peters) Upper College Road, Ardmore, formerly “Mountain View,’ Tipperary Town On the first anniversary of Mary’s death her husband Billy, son Jack, daughters Moya and Margaret and extended family would like to express our sincere gratitude to all those who sympathised, helped and supported us on the passing of Mary. We would like to thank all those who called to the house, attended Mary’s funeral and burial, sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy. A speical word of thanks to Margaret Delaney, Mary’s sister, for delivering the Eulogy in church. To Ann Gartland and the choir for their beautiful hymns at the funeral Mass. To the girls of the Waterford Ladies football team and WIT Ladies football team for providing a guard of honour on the day of the removal. Also to James Delaney for his moving music of Amazing Grace. Also to David Kiely of James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors. Special word of thanks to the staff, doctors and nurses at WRH and Whitfield Clinic for their kindness and care during a very difficult time for us. Thanks also to Fr. Guiry, Paddy and Mary Foley Sacristans, the gravediggers in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Tipperary Town, where Mary was interred. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. Mary’s first anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 30th August, at 7.30 p.m. at St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore.

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† PAUL KENNEDY, M.V.B. Ralph, Glencairn, Lismore, Co. Waterford Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Paul’s wife Anne; sons Seán and Peter; daughter Aoife; parents Cal and Mary; brother John and all the extended Kennedy and O’Donovan families, would like to thank most sincerely all who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement. A sincere thank you to all who attended the Rosary, removal and Funeral Mass and burial; those who sent flowers, Mass cards and letters of sympathy; those who travelled long distances to be with us; to our kind relatives, neighbours and good friends who called to our home and helped us in so many ways during such a difficult time – their support and kindness is greatly appreciated. Thanks to those who kept vigil with us and to Paul’s friend and colleague Shirley for her beautiful floral tribute and the Church flowers. Our gratitude to Paul’s GP Dr. Joseph O’Keeffe, his wife Oonagh and their team; to all the Medical and support staff – Ambulance crews, A&E staff at WRH and CUH; to Dr. Wojciech Sasiadek, Dr. Paula Calvert and their teams at UPMC Whitfield, Waterford; Dr. Seán O’Laoire, Dr. David Gallagher, Dr. Donal Costigan, Dr. Liam O Sioráin and their teams at the Mater Private Hospital; to staff at St. Vincent’s Unit in Dungarvan Community Hospital; Waterford Cancer Care Nurse Regina Wilkinson and her colleagues; our local Public Health Nurse Catherine Rotte-Murray and her colleagues; home support workers Carmel Hunter and Mary Dunford – all of whom contributed to the wonderful care of Paul during his illness. A heartfelt thank you to our neighbours at Glencairn Abbey – Sr. Marie and the Community, to Fr. Aodhán and Fr. Arthure for their prayers, guidance, kindness and unfailing support. Thanks also to Fr. Arthure, P.E., chief celebrant, for making Paul’s Funeral Mass so special – the simplicity and sincerity of his words was uplifting; to Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P.; Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P.; Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P.; Rev. Fr. P. Winkle, C.C.; Rev. Fr. P. Condon, P.P.; Rev. Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A.; Fr. B. Cotter, S.M.A.; Fr. Aodhán, O.S.C.O., who celebrated the Funeral Mass. Our Sacristan, Nellie O’Donovan; the Altar servers, soloist Elizabeth O’Hara and organist Mairéad Cullinane for providing a lovely selection of hymns and music during the Mass and also the beautiful graveside tribute. We wish to express our great gratitude to the local community and beyond for their assistance with parking and traffic duty in Glencairn, Ballyduff and Lismore: to Paul’s Veterinary and work colleagues, his many large and small animal clients from the farming community and surrounding towns who appreciated Paul’s dedication to his work. We would especially like to thank all who helped in the very moving tribute, when friends, family, clients and colleagues carried Paul’s coffin out of Ballyduff on his final journey to St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. Thank you to Ballyduff Community Council and Theresa Noonan for the catering in St. Michael’s Hall after the burial; to Aidan and Marie Walsh, Funeral Directors, for their caring and sensitivity, their expert advice, attention to detail and the professional manner in which they and their team attended to the funeral services. As it would be impossible to thank everone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff Upper, on Sunday, 31st August, 2014, at 11.00 a.m.

† DAVID HOURIGAN

C A N V A S S E R S REQUIRED FOR RESEARCH COMPANY – Part-Time Door To Door – No Selling – Car Required. 021-4858400. (5-9) C H I L D M I N D E R REQUIRED – To mind three children in their own home, two Montessori going, Cappoquin / Villierstown area, two days a week, must be able to drop and collect to pre-school. Immediate start for suitable person. Please reply to (087) 6566931. (19-9) C H I L D M I N D E R REQUIRED TO LOOK AFTER 3 CHILDREN – In Abbeyside/Dungarvan area. Tuesday to Friday. Own transport required. Please contact following number 087-7765327 or PO Box number 5446. (22-8) C H I L D M I N D E R REQUIRED TO MIND TWO CHILDREN – One schoolgoing and one aged 1. Must have own transport to collect from Carriglea School. 5 days per week. References essential. Apply to Box No. 5447. (5-9) R I D E R / J O C K E Y REQUIRED – 20-30 hours per week. 4/5 horses, Dungarvan area. State experience / history, wage expectation. Opportunity for ambitious person. Reply to Box No. 5449. (29-8) KIND RELIABLE LADY WANTED to mind three young children in their own home (4 years, 21⁄2 years and 11 months). Flexible hours / irregular days between Monday and Friday. Car essential, experience with children required. Immediate start preferred. Dungarvan area. Contact 087 9332280. (29-8) C H I L D M I N D E R REQUIRED – To mind three children aged 8, 10 and 12 years in their own home. Abbeyside area. Five days per week. 3–6 p.m., car essential, non-smoker, immediate start. Box No. 5450. (5-9) C H I L D M I N D E R WANTED – From Monday to Friday. Stradbally area. Reply to box No. 5451. (5-9)

Mountain Castle, Cappagh Acknowledgement and First Anniversary Died 30th August, 2013 The wife Sadie and family of the late David Hourigan wish to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad loss. All who attended the Rosary, removal and funeral Mass. Those who sent Mass cards, perpetual, enrolments, letters of sympathy and those who telephoned. Our thanks to Dr. Nyhan, Dr. O’Sullivan and all the staff at High Street Medical Centre. To Fr. John Kiely P.P. who administered the last rights. Fr. Robert Arthure P.E. who celebrated the funeral Mass. Thanks to Pat Denn who recited the Rosary. Brid O’Shea, Sacristan and altar servers. The family would like to thank most sincerely our amazing neighbours and friends, Pat and Emma Nugent, Mary Hickey, Tony and Betty Condon. We would like to thank Funeral Directors Aidan and Marie Walsh and their staff for their kindness, care and professionalism during a very difficult time for us. We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. David’s first anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 31st August, at 10.00 a.m. in Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo.

C H I L D M I N D E R REQUIRED – To mind 3 children in their own home, Dungarvan area, Monday to Friday. Non Smoker and driving needed as two children are school going. Immediate start for suitable person. Interested persons please contact the following number (086) 8891585. (5-9) C H I L D M I N D E R REQUIRED – To mind children in their own home. 3 days a week (9.30 a.m. – 2.30 p.m.). Must have experience. Cappagh area. Please reply to Box No. 5454.

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SEAN KELLY TOUR

Sea n Ke l l y 1 2 K P h o t o g ra p h s b y Ka r e n D e m p s ey

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Pictured above are some of the participants in the Sean Kelly 100k.

SEAN KELLY TOUR

[Photographs by John Foley]

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Some of the large crowd which gathered in Walton Park for the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford 12K.

[David Clynch Photography]

Waterford County Bike for Life group pictured at the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.

[David Clynch Photography]

Pictured above are some of the participants in the Sean Kelly 160k.

[Photographs by David Coleman]

SEAN KELLY TOUR 50K

Volunteers from the nominated charities Jack and Jill Foundation and Waterford Hospice pictured at Dungarvan Sports Centre for the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

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Brian Moore from Aglish, Brian Ronayne from Villierstown and John Moore from Aglish pictured during the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

Dearbhla Morrissey and Elia Tutty, both from Abbeyside pictured during the 50km Kelly Cruise during the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. [David Clynch Photography] Sean Kelly pictured with Brian Weber from sponsor Quilter Cheviot and members of the Quilter Cheviot team before the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

Rachel Neylan, Noreen Dunford and Nora Hally, all from Waterford City and County Council pictured with Theresa Fennell from Deise Link at the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. [David Clynch Photography] Michael Power from Dungarvan, Paul Wade from Abbeyside, Louis McGrath and Sean Curran, both from Cappagh pictured with Martin Ryan from Tipperary at the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

Waterford City and County Manager Michael Walsh pictured with Councillor Michael J. O'Ryan, Sean Kelly, John Flahavan from sponsor Flahavans and Chairperson of Waterford City and County Council James Tobin at the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford. [David Clynch Photography]

The Ballynoe Cycling Club pictured at the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford.

[David Clynch Photography]

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Stradbally TIDY TOWNS It is now 32 years since it all began for Stradbally Tidy Towns Committee, who are delighted that Hilary our postman last week brought us our Supervalu Tidy Towns Invitation to attend the awards at The Helix, DCU for Monday, 8th September, 2014. After a year of hard work we look forward to our results with anticipation and hopefully will increase our marks again this year. NATIONAL HERITAGE WEEK A reminder that for National Heritage Week it’s Tea and Scones Exhibition and Stones at St. James’ Church and Historic Ruins and Schoolhouse in Stradbally, Co. Waterford. View the 12th Century Church ruins and unique grave stones, enjoy tea and scones in the schoolhouse this coming weekend Saturday 30th and Sunday, 31st August, 2014, in the afternoon from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Admission free. SOCCER Stradbally started the league campaign with an impressive 3-0 victory over Johnville in an away game on Saturday. The scorers were Robert Finn (2) and Nicky Connors. This coming Saturday they have a home game at 2.00 p.m. versus St. Joseph’s, kick-off 2.00 p.m. Come down to the pitch and support the local boys in blue. Underage training continues on Thursdays at 6.30 p.m. New players always welcome. FAI National Draw tickets are on sale available from any member of the committee at €10 each with a myriad of prizes. STRADBALLY MARKET The Stradbally Market takes place in the Cove Bar each Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. with stalls laden with local produce. There was hardly standing room last Saturday as more and more locals and visitors discovering the lovely fresh fruit and vegetables, home baking, old fashioned sweets, jams, local scenes and handcrafted cards. Many locals are having their elevenses there, following their shopping with a great cup of tea and scones on offer. WALK/TALKS Our final Walk/Talk of the season takes place on Thursday, 28th August. Destination - Ballyvoile Railway Tunnel. The Waterford - Lismore Railway Line was planned to go through Waterford, Kilmacthomas, Leamybrien and to Dungarvan. But John Nugent Humble, a

Dungarvan Magistrate and one of the original promoters of the line objected to the line going through his estate in Cloncoskeran and insisted that it proceed from Kilmacthomas, through Durrow, Shanacoole and Ballyvoile, and then along the coast to Dungarvan. Although the poor quality of this land meant it could be purchased more cheaply, this alternative route required two causeways over the Colligan Estuary, through the sea at Barnawee, a tunnel at Ballyvoile, and two viaducts, at Ballyvoile 100ft and at Durrow 90ft.This all but made the Railway financially unviable and it was to struggle for survival for the rest of its existence. The Ballyvoile tunnel was a major development. Miners from the Bunmahon Copper Mines were contracted to tunnel in Ballyvoile. Payment of one shilling per foot? Mining started at both ends, meeting dead centre. Each evening iron chisels were brought to Burke's forge in Ballyvoile for pointing. Stone blocks from the tunnel weighing up to three tons were used to build Durrow bridge. The engineer for this Railway project was Mr. Tarrant, he is also credited with the building of the Tower Clock in Waterford. The Tunnel in Ballyvoile had to be lined its entire length of 480 yards due to the porosity of the rock, and the line which started in 1874 was completed in 1878 (4 years). On Monday, 12th August, 1878, the Waterford to Lismore Railway line was officially opened, the first train leaving Waterford at 10.10 a.m. passing through Durrow and Ballyvoile an hour or so later. If you are thinking of joining the Walk/Talk to Ballyvoile Tunnel, which is very accessible, please note, part of the ground (old railway) leading to the tunnel is wet, three/four inchs of water and mud, bring your wellingtons or old shoes. It’s a good idea to also bring a lamp/torch. On the original trains, passengers were known to bring candles, which were lit while travelling through the tunnel. Well worth seeing, wonderful stone mason skills, also see the stalactite formed over the years. As usual meet in the Barron Hall 7.30 p.m. (Note time). Any queries to Nicola 0851501762. The feedback from an earlier Walk/Talk to Tobar Cille Aodhe, tells us that the landowner, Tom Cunningham, is busy escorting visitors to the famous "Well".

Conor Fitzgerald, Tom Morrissey, Eoin Fitzgerald, Benny Dunford and Eddie O’Sullivan, who took part in the Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford 100K last Sunday. They are also in training for the Killarney Adventure Race which takes place in October in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. Donations can be made through http://www.mycharity.ie/event/dunbelievables_60kadventure_cysticfibrosisireland

Ballysaggart BALLYSAGGART LADIES CLUB The sun shone as we left the Village last Saturday morning to make our trip to Kilkenny, to mark the 20th Anniversary of our Club. Our first stop was at Dove Hill where tea, scones and coffee went down a treat. On the road to Kilkenny it took us a long time to discover that Sliabh na Mnan was the mountain in the distance. I think at least one of our ladies got it right. We had a very enjoyable day in the Marble City doing a bit of shopping and sightseeing. The sun was still shining as we all met at the New Park Hotel for our evening meal.

We were treated like royalty and just like their hurling team it was All-Ireland Class.Thanks to all.The last leg of our trip was on to Crotty’s in Leamybrien where we danced away the night. I would like to thank all the past officers who did so well in keeping the Club going. Hoping to see you all for another start to our year in October. BALLYSAGGART ANNUAL FUN RIDE On Sunday, September 14th, Ballysaggart Community Development Company is hosting its annual Fun Ride in Ballysaggart. It will take place on a scenic route over natural terrain. There will

Kilrossanty WHIST Winners from the hall 15/8/’14 – Anne Phelan, Maudie Cusack, Biddy Keating, Kathleen Whyte, Eric Townsend, Mary Drohan, Biddy Morrissey, Mary O’Donnell, Kathleen Fieldhouse, Margaret Riordan, Kay Veale. Raffle: Eily Cusack, Mai O’Brien, Aileen Dowling. Vote of Sympathy was expressed to the Dee and Morrissey families on their recent bereavements. Next whist on 29th August at 8.00 p.m. New members always welcome. THANKS Thanks to all who supported the collection last

week end for KCK Athletic Club. COLLECTION Self Help Africa collection this weekend at all masses. BEST OF LUCK Best of luck to all those who are embarking on a new phase in their education starting in primary school, secondary school or beginning a course in 3rd level. We wish you all success and satisfaction in your new environments and chosen careers. WELL DONE Well done to all who took part in the Sean Kelly race which passed through the area last Sunday.

be jumps and banks which are optional. A steady pace is assured and the ride should take between 2 - 2.5 hours to complete with a water stop mid-way. Refreshments will be served afterwards to all participants. Registration for the event will be from 12.30 p.m. with take-off at 1.45 p.m. All proceeds are going towards the Community Centre Re-Development Fund. Further details about the event will follow in the coming weeks so keep an eye on the local papers and 086-2477019 can be contacted to answer any queries.

Dungarvan Credit Union CAR DRAW WINNER Congratulations to Mary Quinlan, Thomas Street, Dungarvan, on being one of the August car draw winners. Happy motoring in your new car. HAMPER WINNER The winner of our recent promotion in our local papers is Kate Allen, Kilgobinet. ART COMPETITION The 2015 Art Competition was launched in Dublin.The theme is Art fest. Application forms are

available from the Dungarvan Parnell street office. The competition is open to children under 8 up to Adults. We will have more details in next weeks papers. LEAVING CERT RESULTS We at Dungarvan Credit Union would like to congratulate all our members who did their Leaving Cert this year and to remind them that the Credit Union do offer Education loans. Call in and speak to a member of our staff.

Deise Singers I KNOW most of you saw my notes from last week telling you about the DEISE SINGERS resuming rehearsals on Monday, September 1st at 7.30 p.m. in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. We look forward to seeing present, former and of course, new members, male and female to share the experience of choir singing, or for some, to do it for the first time and discover how satisfying and exciting it can be. Don’t worry if you don’t know already whether you are an alto, soprano, tenor or bass, you will quickly see where you fit in. So come

along to the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan, on Monday, September 1st, at 7.30 p.m. Spread the word and bring a friend. Congrats to the new community-based drama Group, “Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan”, for the wonderful variety night you staged in the Town Hall Theatre last Thursday night. What an “EXPOSE” of vibrant, young, and not so young, amazing talent! Dungarvan is buzzing at the moment with all kinds of musical and theatrical activities, enhanced and enriched in no small way by the facilities available to all

performing groups at the Town Hall Theatre. We urge and plead with both the public and the Arts Department of our Council to lend your support and encouragement in any way possible to enhance and continue this recent surge of live theatrical and musical entertainment which is happening here in our town. Well done to all involved. The Deise Singers is one such group, so if singing is your thing, come and join us on Monday nights in the Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m. See you there. Keep tuned . . .

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien MEMORABLE For the first time in two generations, Teacher Nuala Fahey won't be on hand to greet the children of Coolnasmear School when summer vacation ends. Will she miss the hubbub and excitement of another school year? "I'll miss the energy of the children," Mrs. Fahey admits. There's no doubt that the pupils of Scoil Naomh Gobnait will miss Mrs. Fahey. So will their parents. Many of the mums and dads themselves spent happy years in her care. She is a teacher who has the gift. If the community had its choice, she'd remain in place for another few generations. Nuala's retirement was particularly memorable - as befits such an unforgettable educator. The community gathered at the school for a retirement mass and dedications. The three classrooms of the main building had been cleared of desks by a meitheal of teachers and parents and chairs put in their place. Fr. Michael Kennedy PP presided over the mass in one classroom stuffed to bursting with students, Nuala's family, assisting Priests Fr. Tom Fogarty and Fr. Flor O'Callaghan and video equipment. Everyone else crammed into the other rooms where the proceedings were televised on the whiteboards/monitors. It should be noted that Mrs. Fahey became, in her last years at the school, a computer maven and she did not shrink from mastering new tricks of the trade. Current Principal Pádraig Ó hArtaigh drew on the technical skills of local parents to compile a video of student reactions to Mrs. Fahey's retirement. A photo taken by drone from high over the school caught the students arranged to form the shape of a giant heart. Colleagues past and present turned out as well. Notably on hand were former Principals Mary Hickey and Eddie O'Halloran. So was Geraldine Casey, now Principal of Kilbrien School. Nuala was asked to say a few words, and her powerful presentation provided one last lesson to all her former pupils in how to do these things properly. The children, always the children - they were the focus of Mrs. Fahey's speech. If her life as a teacher was blessed, it was because her students were so lovely. And who but the parents could take credit for that? No one and nothing were forgotten; not Mary Hickey nor the blind date Mary set up with future husband John Fahey, nor Nuala's daughters Mairead and Eimear, nor granddaughter Ellie, nor colleagues past and present. And certainly she did not forget the young people taken early, those commemorated in the school's new Gardín na Realta.

And, in the end, it came back to the students, as they sang the Coldplay song "Magic", with lyrics extensively modified by 6th class. "We call you magic, you know it's true, We call you magic, Mrs. Fahey that's you..." With the mass finished, parents and teachers pitched in to stack chairs and set up tables laden with savouries and sweets, hot tea and cold drinks. Then everyone filed up the hundred fifty foot long, metre wide cement path to the new Gardín. Remember this fenced sidewalk because it ended up playing a central role in the proceedings. The memorial garden was a blaze of wildflowers, vibrant plantings, colourful outdoor musical instruments and brightly painted curving walls. Representatives of the Board of Management and the Parent's Association were there to make presentations and offer words of thanks. A lovely park bench inscribed with Mrs. Fahey's name was unveiled. So, there's the picture. A couple hundred grandparents, parents, teachers, students, former pupils and priests gathered at the garden while tributes were paid. Clouds coagulated slowly overhead, but no one paid them any mind. Until... the heavens could contain themselves no longer. One participant described it this way: "Someone turned on the tap." One second, dry, the next the Atlantic Ocean attempted to pour itself onto Coolnasmear. Within seconds, everyone was drenched. And there was no escape. Hundreds of "soaked to the skin" participants all had to file down that long, metre wide sidewalk to the school, convoyed along at the pace of the slowest. Then came the backup at the school doors. Wet doesn't describe it. Saturated, sopping... and everyone laughing as they surveyed their sodden clothes. Tea and coffee were never more appreciated, and soon the windows were fogged with steam. With laughter and much waterworks, a "great evening" and a great career drew to a memorable close. KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLERS Reminder: Come along to Kilbrien Parish Hall any Wednesday from 10:30 to 12:30. All are welcome. LOURDES HELPERS Reminder: Any youth or adult interested in helping and working in Lourdes at next year's pilgrimage needs to get in their name. Contact Kathleen at 087-628-5249. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

Nuala Fahey and colleagues at Coolnasmear School. This photo was taken after the deluge that drenched everyone to the bone.

Students of Mrs. Nuala Fahey's class make presentations while she enjoys the new park bench erected in her honour.

Students at Coolnasmear School serenade teacher Nuala Fahey at her retirement.

The support crew at Kilbrien Hall for the Sean Kelly race. Left to right, Laura Moore, Eddie Coyte, Janet Coyte, Eileen Landers, Tom O'Connor from County Kerry, James Eccleston of the Irish Red Cross and Bridget Landers. The Kerry man had just completed a three day, 565 km bike ride from Mizzen in Cork to Malin in Donegal. But, he busted the spokes on one of his tires and spent a couple hours pacing Kilbrien Hall until the rest of his mates finished the race and returned to collect him.

Parents and students gather at the school's nearly completed Gardín na Realta at the retirement of teacher Nuala Fahey. On the right can be seen the new park bench inscribed with Mrs. Fahey's name that was unveiled at the event.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Ardmore GRANGE NATIONAL SCHOOL A big welcome to our new Junior Infants who are starting with us tomorrow, 28th August. It’s a big day for you and your families and I’m sure it’ll be a day you’ll remember for the rest of your lives. We would also like to congratulate our past students on their Leaving Cert results. Best of luck with whatever path in life that you choose. EVENING TEA Evening Tea at St. Declan's Hall Ardmore in aid of Ardmore National School on Friday night 29th. The organisers would love if you could come. Ardmore Notes BACK TO SCHOOL Back to school again. By the time you get this issue, most Secondary schools will have re-opened after a long hot Summer break and thoughts will once again

turn to grades, exams and so on. School should always be treated for what it is and not be made the be all and end all of one’s whole existence. It is a place where it is hoped that knowledge will be gained, friends will be made and good prospects will be the result for all. However, it is not life and death; many a famous man and woman hated school, many a famous man and woman failed many an exam in their day and many a well-known face from history never even went! Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not advocating mass dodging of classes or coming down a sudden lifethreatening reaction to school classrooms; that would just be anarchy.What I am saying, and it’s a personal opinion only, is that life is an ongoing challenge and life in earnest does not really start until the day after your final day in

Ryan, Audrey and Jack Skehan at Lidl Youghal during the Barretstown Fun Day. [Gerry O'Mahony]

school. All safety nets are gone then, you’re on your own. Enjoy your school days, for most it is the best part of growing up. Remember though that the life you carve out for yourself after you finish can only be designed by you and you alone… COMMUNITY ALERT Ardmore/Grange Community Alert will be holding their annual church gate collection at all Masses next weekend, 30th and 31st August. All money collected is used to facilitate the running of the local community alert activities. Over 100 Garda text alerts are now being sent out to those in the Ardmore/Grange area on the text alert list. Anyone wishing to have their name added to the list of text alert recipients can do so in either the Ardmore or Grange Post Offices. CARDS AT KEEVERS Card results: 1st Des Fitzgerald and Gerry O'Brien; 2nd Thomas Power and Tony Keane. Last game: Hugh Reilly and James Flavin. Best last 5: Brian Keane and Tess Mansfield. YOGA! Yoga in Ardmore Hall back from Tuesday, 9th September, 7:30 p.m. All welcome, male, female or those from other planets/star systems/galaxies! ROUND TOWER HOTEL Sunday, 24th August Gig in the Garden 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. 'Brendan

Walsh/Trí na Chéile' Friday, 29th August - Last Friday Session from 10.00 p.m. Saturday, 30th August Ross Kearley from 10.00 p.m. Sunday, 31st August Gig in the Garden 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. 'Humming Bird.' JIM LANE CD LAUNCH Jim Lane would like to sincerely thank all those who made the launch of his CD ‘At Last’, at An Tobar last Friday, such a huge success. The following are singled out for mention, and if anyone is left out, many apologies; Ken Palliser of An Tobar, support acts Bravura, Out The Gap, Sampson and Blackwater Band. Solo acts worthy of many thanks; Connie and Batty Prendergast, Charlie Watkins and Paddy Greenslade. Arrangements courtesy of John Supple. MC on the night was Fran O’Donnell. The lovely ladies who were on CD Sales duty on the night; Anne Supple, Natalie and Rose Lehane and Eileen O’Donnell. Sponsors; Tom Healy Caravan Park, Whitehorses Restaurant and Round Tower Hotel. Last but no means least, all those who have supported Jim along the road towards the successful production of this CD, and those who continue to support him at every angle, he very sincerely thanks you. CD is available at all local outlets, priced at a very reasonable €10.

Liam Lynch from Ardmore performs as part of the Judging for the IPB All Island Pride of Place Competition in Ardmore. [David Clynch Photography]

Ardmore Debs! Ayesha O'Neill-Troy and Róisín Claffey all ready for the Árd Scoil Debs last week. [Gerry O'Mahony]

Jeannette Hickey, Collette Meehan and Orla Murphy pictured at the Barretstown Fun Day at Lidl Youghal last Friday. [Gerry O'Mahony]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

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.)

Been affected by Suicide? YOU are not alone – Been Bereaved through suicide? Meet people in similar circumstances for a free tea or coffee and chat. 1st Tuesday of every month from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon - Charity Vintage Tea Rooms, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland. Contact Breda Maher on (086) 9822498.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw 2014 Walk from Allihies to Bonmahon, starting team at the Allihies Copper Mine Museum. CADET UNIT – Not long to go! We hope everybody had a fabulous summer holiday and are delighted to be back at training from Friday next week, 5th September, with a series of First Aid refresher sessions. Can't wait to see you all again!

Dungarvan Mens Shed A RELAXED week at the Shed this week, after the excitement of last week's open day. Still plenty happening though, with Nicky making a bird box/table in the woodwork shop, and I must say for his first effort it was a residence any bird would be happy to inhabit!! Paudi the patient, still hard at it on the log cabin, with a stonework chimney no less! Plenty happening in the garden as well, with Ger and the gardening team keeping things looking glorious, well done lads. And not forgetting Tommy Butler and Joe, who did an excellent job on some fire escape maintenance.

Wedding Bells - Congratulations CONGRATULATIONS to Erika Van Janson, daughter of James Claxton and Yvonne Van Janson, Abbeyside and Shane Kelly, son of Sean and Bridget Kelly, Kilmeaden who were married on August 7th in Waterford.

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Bonmahon A TO B WALK At time of writing, this year's A to B Walkers are progressing as planned well done to this group of happy, if somewhat exhausted, walkers who completed the journey from Allihies in West Cork to Bonmahon over the last week in aid of Bonmahon Community Society. Watch this space for the full story and pictures next week! BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Last week's draw saw the jackpot remain intact with Lucky Dip winners Tom Whelan, Mairead Brown, Helen Walsh and Aoife Mooney taking home €25 each - congratulations! This

week we will play for a fantastic €7,200 jackpot, good luck to everybody! NEWS FROM THE ART HAND There are some great Adult Art Classes and Events coming up at The Art Hand in September and October. On September 3rd, starting at 7.45 p.m. the monthly WORDS performance night takes place. WORDS goes WILD on Culture Night, September 19th, as part the Comeragh Wild Festival. The evening will be different from the group's usual events in that it will take place at an undisclosed outdoor location on The Copper Coast and will have a ‘Wild’ and ‘Wilderness’ theme. 6pm

MONTHLY meetings will recommence on Tuesday, 2nd September at 8.00 p.m. in the Community Centre.

Promenade Festival in Tramore which this year attracted an audience of over 30,000 people. As the artistic director, Sean Corcoran is putting together an ambitious line up of attractions. What about the Kids? A 10 week term of kids Art Classes for 4 to 7 year olds returns on Tuesdays at 4.00 p.m. from September 23rd. Classes for 8 to 12 year olds returns on Thursdays at 4pm from September 25th. Bookings for these classes are now open. We are also available to travel to schools across the country with all the equipment and materials needed to develop interesting, fun and educational art projects.

Has your kid got a big day coming up? We host super cool Art Parties. We design each Art Party to suit your kid’s age and interests. We also do one-off group packages of Environmental Art and Mosaic on the Beach. For more details please ring us on 051-292919. WORDS WRITERS' GROUP Our next WORDS event will take place next week on Wednesday 3rd September from 7.45 p.m. at The Art Hand. We are looking forward to another great evening of poetry, prose and laughter.To book your seat please call 051292919.

and delicious treats from the grill. Let's do it all over again next year! Our lotto jackpot has now gone well over €8,000 - make sure you're in with a chance to win by getting your tickets at any of the usual outlets. Surely, someone is bound to crack this jackpot! WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to Jennifer Kiely and Eddie Casey who tied the knot over the weekend. We wish you many, many happy years of married life together! MICHAEL POWER CHRISTMAS SWIM The wheels are in motion! Just a reminder to all our committee members

that we will meet with representatives of this year's beneficiaries “CRY” on Tuesday, 16th September to arrange our activities coming up to the big day (which isn't that far away!). CRY stands for the Irish organisation Cardiac Risk in the Young, a more and more prevalent issue these days. More details can be found on www.cry.ie. We are looking forward to working with this energetic group of people! IT'S YOUR COLUMN If you have any news, notes or pictures you would like included in this column, please submit to mareikerembold@eircom.n et, call or text 0874133522.

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Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club DUNGARVAN Flower and Garden Club presents Clare and Donal Coughlan ‘The Tranquil Garden’ ‘Stress Free Endeavour'. Venue: Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Date:Wednesday, September 3rd.Time: 8.00 p.m. (Doors open at 7.30 p.m.) All Welcome. Admission: Non-Members €10; Members: €5. Queries to (087) 6726558 or (087) 2390853.

start from The Art Hand for this one. We have 2 places available for the next Stained Glass weekend course with Sean Corcoran which takes place on October 3rd, 4th and 5th. Details of an exciting new Mosaic workshop using coloured glass will be announced shortly and will also run in October. Meanwhile, Sean Corcoran and Donal O’Flynn are editing a behind the scenes documentary film that they shot during the Spraoi Festival. Stay tuned for details of its Premiere Screening coming soon. Plans are already underway for next year's

BIRTHDAY WISHES Best wishes to Sheila Walsh for a very happy, very fantastic birthday this weekend from all your friends and family, have a great day Sheila! ‘ROSE’ Bahati Theatre Productions present ‘Rose’ by Martin Sherman in The Gealach Gorm Theatre at Kill Community Centre next Saturday, August 30th, at 8.00 p.m. Rose is a survivor. Her remarkable life began in a tiny Russian village, took her to Warsaw's ghettos and a ship called The Exodus and finally to the boardwalks of Atlantic City, the Arizona canyons and salsa-flavoured nights in Miami Beach. The play is

both a sharply drawn portrait of a feisty Jewish woman and a moving reminder of some of the events that shaped the last century. Fiona York returns to the stage, continuing a career that has spanned over forty years in film, television, radio and theatre. ‘Rose’ has toured worldwide and has been acclaimed by theatre critics as a compelling and spellbinding production. To book call/text 0868569358. Tickets €10. BACK TO SCHOOL I would like to wish all the pupils and teachers back to school this week and next, a great new year, with lots of learning, lots of fun and lots of friends being

made throughout the school year. Especially to those who are starting school for the first time, I would like to send best wishes for a smooth transition. We really can't complain with the summer we had, even though the evenings are getting noticeably shorter and temperatures cooler, this was a year again to make the most of the summer months. It won't be long now until we see all things Christmas advertised in the shops! KILL GAA We would like to say a huge thanks to all who made our recent Chill in Kill Social Night so special - a fantastic night was had by all, including great music

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Kilmacthomas WEDDING Congratulations to Trevor Cleary, son of Johnny and Biddy, Riverview Estate, Kilmacthomas and Catherine Power, Ballyristeen, Bonmahon who were united in Holy Matrimony on Friday, 22nd August in St. Mary's Church, Saleen. All good wishes to Trevor and Catherine for the future. SPONSORED WALK The annual Irish Kidney Association have their annual 10k walk from The Forge Bar, Portlaw to Carrick-on-Suir on Sunday next, 31st August, starting at 3.00 p.m. Get your walking shoes on and support this very worthy cause. LATE MARY CUMMINS The death took place on Friday, 22nd August, 2014 at her residence of Mary Cummins (nee Dunphy), Ballybrack, Kilmacthomas. Mary reposed at her residence on Saturday afternoon with Rosary recited by Fr. Keogh, P.P., that evening. Removal took place on Sunday morning to All Saints Church, Newtown for Requiem

Mass at 11.30 a.m. celebrated by Fr. Keogh. The lessons were read by Peter and Paul Cummins. Prayers of the Faithful were shared by grand-son Sean, daughter-in-law Mary and niece Julia Lalor. Symbols of Mary's life were carried to the altar by niece Mary Comerford, grand-daughter Sophie, nephew Patsy Dunphy and Li Bjorkman, (Sean’s girlfriend). The offertory gifts were presented by Lar Curran and Jack Walsh. The Eulogy was written by her grand-son Pat in Australia, who was unable to attend and read by her grand-son James. Interment took place in the family burial ground in the presence of a very large congregation, representing family, relatives and friends, also acquaintances from the farming community who came to pay their final respects to Mary and to support her family at this sad time. Final prayers at the graveside were recited by Fr. Keogh. Sincere sympathy is extended to her sons Val and Bill, grand-children, daughters-in-law, nephews, nieces, sister-in-law, relatives

and friends. May she rest in peace. (O'Rielly's) BACK TO SCHOOL Following the long hot Summer enjoyed by all it is now time for all schools and colleges to open their doors to the start of a new year. Good luck to all with their studies. PILGRIMAGE Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes - a reminder there are still some places available. Departs September 27th for five nights, full board, transport and accommodation, tours and religious programme included, costs €729, for more information contact Fr. Keogh, P.P. on 051294261. WHIST Results for the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 18th August Mary Blackmore, Kitty Gough, Mary Walsh, Hannah McGrath,Veronica Walsh, Mary O’Donnell, Eileen Power, Mary B. Bowdren, Kitsy Keating, Josie Gough, Margaret Riordan and Peggy Callaghan. Raffle winners Kitsy Keating, Mary B. Bowdren and Carrie Wilkins.

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International Gold and Silver for Yuri Kanash YURI Kanash had an excellent season at his chosen discipline the Pole Vault, winning Gold in the Celtic International, Silver in the Schools International, Gold at Schools Intermediate East Munster, Munster, All Ireland, and Tailteann Games. Gold again at Under 18 County, Munster and National Clubs. Yuri did not finish there, as he went on to win Gold at Junior Men (under 20) County, Munster and National, breaking a few records along the way. The Schools All-Ireland Track/Field Championships took place in Tullamore on the 31st May, and the Friary students to qualify for same were the following: Aisling O’Connor, Junior Pole Vault; Caoimhe Dwyer, Inter 300m Hurdles; Chloe Fennell, 1,500m Steeple

Chase and the Mile; Megan Dunford, Inter Pole Vault; Cadhla McGrath, Inter Hammer; Megan O'Connor, Senior Pole Vault; George Wangari, Junior Pole Vault; Ciaran Ó Maoileoin, Inter Discus; Yuri Kanash, Inter Pole Vault and High Jump; Patrick Crowther, Senior Shot Putt and Hammer; Jamie Fennell and Conor Kavanagh, Senior Pole Vault; and Paul Murphy, Senior 400m. Aisling 2nd Pole Vault; Caoimhe 6th 300m Hurdles; Chloe 6th 1,500m Steeple Chase; Megan Dunford 1st PV; Cadhla 7th Hammer; Megan O’Connor 1st PV; George 6th PV;Yuri 1st PV; Ciaran 5th Discus; Jamie 5th PV; Patrick 3rd Shot, and 5th Hammer; Paul unable to compete.

The following was selected for Munster to compete in the InterProvincial Tailteann Games: Caoimhe Dwyer 300mh; Chloe Fennell 1,500m St/Ch; Megan Dunford PV; Yuri Kanash, Ryan O'Neill, Darragh McGrath PV; Ciaran Ó Maoileoin, Shot and Dis. All of the above scored valuable points to help Munster to victory in these Games. Megan Dunford and Yuri Kanash were selected for the Irish Schools International Team to compete in Cardiff. Megan finished in 5th place and Yuri in the Silver medal position Yuri went one better by taking Gold in the Celtic International. Congratulations to all these super athletes.

Ryan O’Donnell from Kill pictured at the Bonmahon Vintage and Tractor Run with the Flahavans 1929 Model A Ford Van. [Michael Faulkner]

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place on Saturday night last in An Cruiscín Lán and €50 was won by Paul McGovern with Card Number 19, the King of Spades. Congratulations Paul. Jackpot next week is €2,200. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win.This is a joint community fundraiser. Tickets can be bought locally. VILLIERSTOWN NATIONAL SCHOOL – NEW TERM SCHEDULE School re-opens Monday, 1st September. Mid Term: School closes – Friday, 24th October. Re-opens – Monday, 3rd November. Christmas Holidays: School closes – Friday, 19th December. School re-opens – Monday, 5th January. Yes, it’s that time of year again when our little darlings have to get ready to go back to school. It’s time now to find the uniform, see if anything still fits!, root out the schoolbag.You know there are pens, pencils, pencil cases, sports equipment all over the place. It’s just a matter of finding them and matching them with each child! So, no problems then! CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Brendan and Joan Mernin who celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary with large numbers of family and friends recently. “Love brought you together as husband and wife and gave each of you a best friend for life.” BLUEY It really was sad to hear about the death of our very own iconic village dog BLUEY. Everybody and anybody who passed through the village would have known the dog and his very mild and friendly temperament. SEÁN KELLY TOUR OF WATERFORD Villierstown was an official water stop last Sunday morning, 24th August, for the 50km Sean Kelly Cruise. Hundreds of cyclists flashed through to a very large welcoming cheering crowd even though it was a very wet morning. Lots of local were official water stewards quickly handing out cups of water to the very thirsty cyclists. VILLIERSTOWN BOATING & ACTIVITIES CLUB Recently this club had its “Official Opening Day” welcoming everyone to this new community facility. A flotilla came up the river from Dungarvan and Youghal to join the festivities and it was

great to see such a variety of boats and sails on the Blackwater. All members, guests and local visitors enjoyed a huge family BBQ, water sport team games, River cruises, sail boat trips and a general good feeling permeated the air.The very good weather helped. The club would like to THANK everyone who gave their time and expertise on the day. As this is a Club run totally by volunteers, we are always very grateful for volunteers. We especially wish to thank:The Cycle 4 Safety Team who fundraised for our Safety Boat. Union Chandlery who donated a Frenzy Kayak for the raffle on the day. Lencraft for their very generous donation. Blackwater Cruises with Captain Tony Gallagher who donated his time and boat on the day. Dawn Meats who sponsored the BBQ, and all others who donated food and beverages. GARDENING CLUB A tip from the Gardening Club for this time of year. Growing plants from seed collected from your garden is easy and FREE.Tip – Cut the seed heads and put them in a brown paper envelope. Label and store in a dry place for a few weeks for the seeds to fully dry. Sieve and store in sealed packets ready for use. INFANT AWARDS 2014 Nominate today … Public Health Nurse Of The Year at wwwmaternityandinfant.ie/awards BABY FAIR The SMA Baby Fair is being held at the RDS on 30th and 31st August. It will be all there … for mothers to be and new mothers. Have a day out. DUBLIN FASHION FESTIVAL Four days and nights of fashion in Dublin. 4th – 7th September. dff.ie TURBINE INFORMATION IN VILLIERSTOWN A good turnout last Thursday for this documentary “Windfall.” It was very useful in showing the reality of wind farm development on rural communities. DEISE AGAINST PYLONS We are a local community group concerned with the impact the proposed EirGrid upgrades will have on the environment, health, agriculture and tourism in our county and beyond. We can be contacted by phone, email or Facebook. BOAT GANG STRIKES AGAIN Beware organised raiders are targeting boating equipment across the country. Gardaí are encouraging boat owners

around the country to increase their security and stow away expensive outboard engines. Be alert! VILLIERSTOWN LIBRARY The Library is moving to a new, more accessible home. Soon the village library will be in the VECP’S community room (The Craft Room). The intention is to have opening hours throughout the week for ease of use. Volunteers for this would be very welcome. Contact www. vecp.ie STUDY GROUP There has been quite a bit of interest in this and just to clarify … The Study Group will be supervised by an adult (no parent need commit), possibly 2 early evenings a week from late September onwards. Individual study desks and limited numbers in the VECP community room in Main Street,Villierstown. Time to think about what sort of study routine your child needs for next term. If interested contact: info@vecp.ie WHALE WATCH IRELAND Ireland is gaining a reputation as one of the premier countries on the planet for validated Whale sightings.The coastline of Co. Waterford is a very popular route. If you are interested in being a “Whale watcher” – Contact – www.iwdg.ie CROKE PARK CLASSIC See American College Football return to Croke Park on Saturday, 30th August. Check out – www.crokeparkclassic.com GUIDE DOG OPEN DAY Open day for the general public at the Irish Guide Dogs Headquarters and Training Centre on Model Farm Road, Cork, on Saturday, 30th August.This is a very interesting day out for families. A lot of great information and the Training Centre is full of lovely puppies. www.guidedogs.ie SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to or just needs someone to listen.We are lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk councillor.” Call Carol on:- 0876635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If any group or individual has anything they would like to be include in these notes, just let me know. Remember if I don’t know what’s happening I can’t include it. All local news very welcome. THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Marriage is a three ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring and suffering.

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Melleray Rose 2014 ON Friday night last at the Cats Bar Melleray, before a capacity attendance, we held the inaugural Melleray G.A.A Rose. From the moment Club Chairman John O'Dwyer introduced the very capable MC of the night Enda McCafferty, it proved to be one on of the most outstanding G.A.A events held in this well known venue for many years. On the night we had 15 beautiful girls representing both business and individuals from the locality and surrounding areas. The evening began with the girls being chauffered on a bus tour to many of the fabulous scenic attractions around the area in the very capable hands of clubman and team player, Pa Lyons. The touring party also included the 3 visiting judges of the night, Club

Vice Chairman Rudy Lyons who was in charge of photography and the very handsome Escort to the Roses, Eugene Lyons. On arrival back at the Cats Bar later in the evening, the club chairman John O'Dwyer welcomed the girls before they appeared on stage to the judging panel and in doing so displayed their great looks, fantastic style and outstanding talents. They in turn provided the crowd with a great night 's entertainment and the girls should be very proud of themselves and the sponsors alike of their choice of representative. Everyone present on the night now eagerly awaits the judges final decision which will be announced at the Gala Sports Day in the field on Sunday, 31st August, at 3.00 p.m.The committee would like

to once again thank the following, our MC on the night Enda who done a fantastic job in such a professional manner, Martin and Martina Landers for the music and providing the PA System, our hosts Tina and Mike Power, to all our sponsors without whom nights like this would not be possible, John Hallahan of Hallahan Coaches for providing the transport, ticket sellers on the night and to all those who bought tickets, Mary Coffey of Mari Mina Pharmacy for helping with gift sets for the contestants, special thanks to our 3 lovely judges Jackie, Mary and Noreen, our Roses who were a joy to watch and a pleasure to work with and finally to all who turned up on the night and helped towards making the inaugural Melleray G.A.A Rose both a

successful and memorable night for all.

Sinead Shanahan Sean Byrne Agri

Michaela Kearney Peppard’s Garden Centre

Jessica Glavin - Edward O’Rourke Contracting Ltd.

Sally Prendergast McGrath’s Home-made Jam

Jovita Lyons P.T.S.B. Dungarvan

Aoife Smith Mari Mina Pharmacy, Lismore

Rebecca Lyons Eugene Lyons

Shauna Power Melleray Eggs

Lorraine Bray O’Brien Haulage

Catriona McGlone Post Office, Cappoquin

Laura Duggan Wild Oats Soap

Louise Lyons East Cork Oil, Aglish

Sarah McGlone - Paddy Power Bookmakers, Fermoy

Michaela O’Shea Mount View Fitted Furniture

Celine Flynn The Cats Bar

Eugene Lyons, Club member and Escort to the Roses; Judges Noreen, Mary and Jackie and Club Vice-Chairman Rudy Lyons.

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Cappoquin CAPPOQUIN ARA We hope all our members are fit and well after the glorious Summer, and our walkers continued to enjoy their weekly “treks”. It is back to our usual weekly activities on Monday, 1st September, at 2.30 p.m. in the Community Centre. It will be great to meet everyone again. Any new ideas would be great and new members always welcome. Phone Val 0873180932 or Helen 087-2186290. CAPPOQUIN COMMUNITY CENTRE GYM Start the Winter with a new you, get involved in morning classes at Cappoquin Gym. Take some “me time” and work out for an hour at Cappoquin Gym. Cappoquin Community Centre gym is offering morning classes for gym, and workouts, aiming at burning body fat and loosing inches! Body Tone is suitable for all levels and fantastic for improving your fitness level. These classes are for the young and over 60's. You are encouraged to sign up for classes in advance to ensure there is a spot for you.We provide you with professional instruction and a safe, effective, well balanced and fun workout. Monday mornings: 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. Bookings: 058-52746. Fee: €5. 60s FITNESS: An exercise programme to put life back in your years, for anyone 60 years young. Commencing Thursday, 18th September, 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Enhance your life within a weekly hour. Programme delivered by Qualified Gym Instructor. Bookings: 058-52746. Fee: €3. Being a committed exerciser is probably 70% of the battle towards achieving health, fitness and performance of regular exercise but many exercise enthusiasts and athletes are still frustrated when they compare how much time they spend exercising each week against the meager fitness improvements they have seen over an extended period of time. Committing time to exercise is critical, but so is training smart. Being a member of Cappoquin Gym means one can update and change your workouts regularly, motivates you, gives you up to date health & fitness information and keeps you on target so that you can accomplish your health and fitness goals.

Gym Instructor available every Monday night, 6.00 p.m. -10.00 p.m., for advise on diet, fitness regime and programmes. The Cappoquin Community Centre Gym is open six days a week, Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.; Saturday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. with reduced rates for students and retired OAPs on a daily basis.. Contact Details: 058-52746; 0872473120; email:ocappdev@eircom.net Following extensive research Cappoquin Gym has the very best in cardiovascular and strength equipment. There are Life Fitness' treadmills. Within the gym, there is an extensive range of equipment.This range is guaranteed to work every muscle group in the body, including back extension and abdominal pieces. Our strength area also houses a very large range of free weights. In total the gym accommodates many pieces of equipment, which will ensure no waiting time during busy periods. It is compulsory to receive a fitness induction, prior to using the gym for the first time. Fitness assessments and reassessments are provided for members every 4-6 weeks. An instructor will talk to you about your fitness goals, and how to achieve them. The Fitness Instructor will then design a specific programme for you to help obtain your goals. On offer in the gym, are a large range of programmes available such as personal training, Healthy for Life (60+), and gym challenges.With all this on offer you are sure to find a fitness programme to suit your needs at Cappoquin Community Centre Gym. Within the gym we have fully trained instructors on duty once a week, who are more than willing to advise on all aspects of training and healthy living. The gym has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere combined with state of the art equipment, which together makes it a motivating and enjoyable place to train. Currently new equipment has been installed. Ten Reasons for joining Cappoquin Gym: New Classes for gym, Monday mornings: 10.00 a.m. -11.00 a.m.; Thursdays 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Commencing Mid September, delivered by qualified gym instructor.You receive individualized programming for your body type and for your specific needs and goals.

• You experience unparalleled motivation and increased self-esteem. • You can maximize your time with pre-planned workouts • You receive "cutting edge" information on training and nutrition. • You learn safety and injury prevention. • You will advance past plateaus. • You receive professional guidance and expertise. • You will be exposed to a variety of types of training to help your personal growth. • There will be a progression of routines to keep your workouts fresh and interesting, designed for you and your lifestyle. • You always have someone interested and concerned about your fitness and health Our qualified instructors are weekly on hand to provide one-to-one assistance to help members attain their personal goals. Gym Rates: Annual Membership Standard: €200; 3 Month’s Standard €60; Daily Rate: Standard €5; OAP/Student €3; 1 month €25. Booking Details: 058-52746; email: ocappdev@eircom.net TOMMY TIERNAN Tommy Tiernan comes to Cappoquin Community Centre on Saturday, 13th Septembrer, 2014. Tickets €28. Doors open: 7.30 p.m. for an 8.30 p.m. show. Booking details: 058-52746. Reserve your tickets now. MUSIC CLASSES FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS Group music lessons for all ages (8+) and abilities. Learn to read music, to play an instrument (melodica) which is similar to a keyboard, group singing and general musicianship skills. This musical instrument is priced at an affordable price of €30. Group singing and general musicianship skills. Given by a qualified and experienced teacher Mairead Cullinane LLCM, ALCM, DipLCM. 1 hour group lessons available at affordable rates paid each term. Lessons will be held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Thursday evenings: 3.30 p.m. - 4.30 p.m. Adult Music Classes: Learn the keyboard. Enrolment evening for Adults and Children on Thursday, 28th August, 7.00 p.m. in Community Centre. To book your place please contact Mairead Cullinane: 087-2425599.

YOGA CLASSES Yoga Classes commencing in Cappoquin Community Centre in September, Tuesdays,11.00 a.m. 12.00 noon.This class will be given by Claire Blakely, a qualified yoga teacher. Book now and secure your place 05852746. SEWING CLASSES Basic Sewing Classes and how to use machine. Classes delivered by Patricia Jacobsen. Bookings: 05852746 KNITTING CLASSES Knitting Classes: beginners and all levels starting in September. Bookings: 058-52746. ADULT MUSICAL West Waterford Theatre Group are recruiting individuals for an adult musical to be held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Rehearsals will commence in September, contact Aileen Hogan, 087-6299508 or 05852746.There are parts for everyone, what an experience and diversion, be part of a CHORUS. PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE 7 Week Course, 2 hour session. Cost: €80. In this course, students will learn the basic functions of a cameradigital and film camera’s welcomed, while looking at contemporary art practices. Students will be exposed to contemporary art photography. Focus of the course is to strengthen the individual’s insight and understanding of the composition. Improve the individual's photographic skills. This course is for the beginner and for the individual who wishes to strengthen their photographic skills.This course will be delivered by Mariella Martin. GYMNASTICS Gymnastics enrolment evening this Friday, 29th August, 5.00 p.m. - 6.30 p.m. Enrol now and meet and talk with the gymnastic teachers, a well worth while activity for your children, what a great way to exercise. LOTTO Monday, 25th August, 2014. Jackpot €2,200. No Winner. Numbers: 2, 3, 10 and 29. Consolation Prizes: David and Yvonne O’Sullivan, Olivia Coughlan, Helen Kealy, Mai McGrath, Pat Whelan and John Murphy. Next Week's Draw: Monday, 1st September, 2014. €2,300. All Proceeds go towards the Community Centre.

THE MAGNIFICENT NINE, AND MORE For over sixty five years we have celebrated the Magnificent Seven locals who contributed to the victory of the Waterford minor hurlers in the 1948 AllIreland. Well, at present we have a group of youngsters, nine in all, who have brought great honour to all parts of the parish in reaching great heights. Three local lads played important, and sometimes underappreciated, parts in the 2014 Waterford minor hurling team that lost the semifinal after extra time. One eighteen-year old girl played on the county Intermediate camogie team who lost their semi by a point, and then five more were members of the under 16 county squad which captured the All-Ireland title last Sunday. When added to the great local successes being achieved in rowing, soccer and other sports, it is certainly no exaggeration to say that our young sports people, and their mentors, deserve to take a bow.We are all proud of you, whatever your sport and your club. MELLERAY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Best wishes to all involved in this week’s Melleray Community Festival. A lot of events in Cappoquin have benefited from the support and hard work of folks from Melleray over the years, and we would like to wish good fortune, and good weather, to everyone involved in the forthcoming festival. Full details are available on local posters. SEAN KELLY CYCLE Another well done to everyone involved in last Sunday’s Sean Kelly Cycle. With the huge 50K event having its food stop in Cappoquin Community Centre and the even bigger 100K event passing right through the area en route to Lismore, Knockanore and Ardmore, the place was vis-

ited by well over 5000 cyclists, all superbly marshalled in atrocious conditions by a mass of volunteers. What a great advert for Co. Waterford, and particularly for west Waterford, the whole event is. THIS WEEK’S PHOTO This week, we publish another gem from the Lawrence Collection of the National Library. At first glance, this does not look all that spectacular but, as always, the history is in the detail. It seems to date from the early 20th century, showing as it does the single-storey boathouse which became two-storey during the 1910s, and some very fresh looking buildings which may have been constructed for the Bacon Factory around 1907. The parochial house, started in the 1890s, has been completed at this stage and, indeed, there appears to be smoke coming from the chimney there. Presumably, the heaps of rubble in the front right corner are from demolished parts of the warehouses and the wheel and carriage works nearby. Most interesting of all may be what lies in front of the rubble, as it sits on the edge of the old town harbour, a beautiful stone-lined quayside. Most of this quay was filled in a while ago, but it is shown on maps going back a couple of centuries. The location here would place the quay just downriver from the old timber bridge that was replaced by the stone one in the 1850s, suggesting that this may well have been the site of the harbour used by the boats docking in Cappoquin to load up with iron products from 1608 onwards. The field in the foreground was, as many people will testify, known locally as the ‘Cinders’ because it was here that the Earl of Cork’s smelting works were situated, over four hundred years ago, and where the used charcoal was scattered after its smelting duty was done.

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Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS With just two weeks to go to the announcement of the tidy towns results the working team are out and about again ensuring that Lismore continues to look well. A morning was spent weeding beds, washing park furniture, pruning hedging and sweeping in the Millennium Park. Thursday evening was spent cleaning the stone wall at the Ballyduff Road until the rain came down! Michael our C.E.S. worker painted the two timber seats at the Grotto, did some painting of furniture in the Millennium Park and general maintenance work around the town. Invitations for four people from Lismore Tidy Towns to attend the announcement of the

results of the National Tidy Towns Competition 2014 in the Helix, Dublin was received on Monday 18th August. Those members who will be attending the event will be decided at a general meeting of members this Thursday. 28th August in Lismore House Hotel at 8.00 p.m. The annual Tidy Towns Church Gate Collection is being held this coming weekend on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st. People attending Church services are asked to please support this collection as best they can. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK - The tip of the week this week is on an organic way to deal with pests/bugs in the garden. Most sprays that are used to deter the likes of greenfly leave a residue of chemicals

on the plant. If you have a spray to apply, please do it in a natural way. You can make your own spray with ingredients found in your home /garden. To make this eco friendly spray you will need 100g of chopped garlic bulbs, 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of liquid detergent and half a litre of water. Soak the garlic in the oil for 24 hours, then mix the detergent with the water and add to the garlic mixture. Stir well and strain into a jar/container. Store safely until needed To make up the spray dilute 5mls of the mixture in 1 litre of water. Spray directly on to the pest/bug. Don't apply when very sunny as the spray can damage foliage.

SINCERE thanks is warmly due to all who helped plan, deliver, and participate in this year's Community Festival. While the weather wasn't always on our side, there were many cool and creative gatherings to boost the community spirit against the recessionary blues. Pongo was a 'nightly prince' among the events-cluster, with 'gender-soccer' competition, quiz, poker, fancydress, Rose competition, beat-on-the-street and cre-

ativia chipping in for good measure. Congratulations to The 2014 Lismore Rose, Megan Barry, who was a very worthy winner of the title, agus bualadh bós fresin le 'Gordon' who deservedly won the Pub-Talent Competition. The Community Festival is indeed a challenging proposition for those few who give of their time and effort to get it off the ground. If it is to continue, sur-

vive and thrive, it will require new energies and committed personnel who will voluntarily take up the mantle of preparation, organisation, promotion and delivery. It's an all-for-one/onefor-all approach which is required to make it happen and with everyone in the community-at-large - a fully shared, selfless collective enterprise to benefit and bolster all and sundry. Long may it continue.

Quiddlers - Cappoquin Baby and Lismore Community Festival Toddler Group back in action!

Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society It’s almost that time of year again . . . PANTOMINE TIME! LAST year the people of Carrick and its neighbouring communities were entertained with the hilarious antics of the ugly stepsisters (played by James “aka Jimsy” Dowley and Bobby Landers) and the wicked step-mother played by the “experienced Dame”, Fergus Power in the Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society’s pantomime “Cinderella”. But our sides didn’t just hurt from the laughter with this show; our hearts were melted by the romantic story between the Prince (Matthew Williams) and the beautiful heroine of the story Cinderella (Nicole Smith). So what does Carrick-

on-Suir Musical Society have in store for us this year? We are delighted to announce that this year’s pantomime is “SINBAD AND THE VAMPIRETTES” and it will be running from the 19th-26th of October. The dedicated panto production team are back with Padraig Sheehan at the helm as Director, Siobhan Grace-Regan as Choral Mistress and Amy Walsh as Choreographer. The team will be putting the cast through their paces for this October, with the pantomime being the first performance of the Carrickon-Suir Musical Society Academy this term. There are still a few places left in

the Academy if your children are interested, all enquires can be made at the Strand Theatre at 051645050. So are you 16 and over? Are you not in an exam year? Are you interested in doing a panto? WELL THEN…. come along to the Strand Theatre for the Panto Information Night on the 1st of September at 8.00 p.m. and learn the story, see what parts there are and find out how you can audition. Who knows what surprises are in store for us this year? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for all the last news on our up and coming performances!

WE will be springing into action next Wednesday the 4th of September in Cappoquin Community Centre from 10.00 a.m. til 12.00 noon. Come along with your babys and

toddlers and let them play with our wide selection of toys and let off steam in the sports hall while you enjoy some adult conversation and a cup of tea or freshly ground coffee.

New members welcome, membership €5, subs €3 (not paid on the first visit). For more info contact Samantha 086-1948766.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart Wake up, wake up! We are living at a time of a growing international cultural conflict. As a Parish, we must show we care for our brothers and sisters suffering great persecution in Iraq and elsewhere. The reported levels of oppression of Catholics in Iraq has moved us to prayer and practical action. We continue to pray for the persecuted Church. On Sunday, 31st August, we give the collection taken up in the Church to ‘Aid to the Church in Need’ who have people working on the ground in Iraq. The terrible descriptions of either convert

to Islam, pay a very high religious tax (remember the tithes) or abandon home or suffer grievously. As a local Church we cannot stand indifferent to these reports. If we have any love of Jesus in our hearts, if our Catholic Faith is worth defending then I ask you be as generous as you can to this very special appeal for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Faith. As Catholics we belong among the most persecuted Faith in modern times.We cannot expect a secularist media to have any great interest in our suffering. We complain about religious

indifference. Can anyone take us serious if we ourselves ignore the great destruction of Christian communities and do nothing. We do not have choice! MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 30th August - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, 31st August - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

The Society of Saint Vincent Lismore De Paul - Walk of Hope Farmers Market Lismore – Sunday, 14th September at 2.00 p.m.

THE South East Region of The Society of Saint Vincent De Paul (SVP) will host “The Walk of Hope” in Lismore on Sunday 14th September 2014. Walks suitable for all abilities are available and can be enjoyed by all members, friends and supporters of SVP. The walk of Hope will commence at 2.00 p.m. and refreshments will be provided afterwards at the Lismore SVP Centre. Everyone is welcome to come along and celebrate the work of the Society of Saint Vincent De Paul.Walkers, if they wish, may raise funds for their local conference through sponsorship. A variety of walks will be available to

ensure that everyone can take part – 1. A guided walk, at a gentle pace, taking in the historic landmarks of Lismore. 2. A scenic walk of around 5k, including the Lady Louisa Riverside Walk and a circuit of the Heritage Town of Lismore. 3. A more challenging walk along part of Saint Declan’s Way across the Knockmealdown Mountains. Remember the words of Saint Francis of Assissi – “ where there is despair, let me bring hope”. Please support the work of SVP by walking with us in Lismore or by sponsoring a walker. For further information please contact SVP South East Region 051-857112, visit www.svp.ie or contact your local conference.

Farmers LISMORE Market runs every Sunday from 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. in Lismore Castle Avenue, with kind permission of Lismore Estates. Everything from fruit and veg, hot food, flowers and plants to coffee, cakes and crafts! For any budding entrepreneur who wants to give a market stall a go, feel free to pop along to the Market on Sunday for a chat about what's involved!

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Ballinameela THE centre is a wonderful amenity for you to use for indoor soccer, parties etc. To book the hall or equipment in the hall please contact our booking officer Pauline on 087-2480321. Each month one of the committee is responsible for opening and closing for events on in the hall, August is Jim Power 087-7983431. Current events on in the hall and local community: Finisk Valley AC News: Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Irish Dancing: Classes will recommence in the centre on Friday, 5th September. New members very welcome. For more information please contact Deirdre on 086-0640892. BALLINAMEELA ADULT AND TODDLER GROUP Return on Thursday, 4th September at 9.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. WHITECHURCH NATIONAL SCHOOL Best of luck to all those new pupils starting school on the 29th August and to all the teachers and pupils returning after the summer hols. DANCE A Dance on Sunday, 31st August has been organised by a local lady at the Park Hotel

THIS IS ROSALYN Rosalyn lives in a part of the world that is eternally the late 1950's. She lives in a time of simplicity and elegance. She's a country girl, far removed from the stresses and strains of urban living. Our young lady is charming and kind, yet feisty in defence of the helpless and downtrodden. Roselyn Sweet, sweet Roselyn. Modest of temper and vanity Seeking not the whims, Of modern humanity. Pretty of face Clothed with elegance, Carrier of compassion With mindful intelligence. Companion to all Loyal to the end

Dungarvan. Crystal Swing will play from 10.00 p.m. 12.00 midnight. Doors open 9.00 p.m. Profits to Solas Waterford and Cancer Services University Hospital Waterford. Tickets are available from the 1st August at Flynn’s Pharmacy, Murray’s Pharmacy Grattan Square, Capitol Cleaners O’Connell Street and the Park Hotel. Tickets cost €10. Please support, should be a great evening! WIND TURBINES Planning permission is being sought for 12 wind turbines to be erected in Knocknaglogh Lower, Barranastook Upper, Knocknamona, Woodhouse or Tinakilly, Monageela and Killatoor. There is an information meeting about this in Lawlors Hotel this Thursday starting at 6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. More information / maps can be found on the Waterford County Council website. The planning application number is 14600109. Objections cost €20 and must be lodged before the 3rd September, 2014. AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life returns after the Summer break on next Tuesday, 2nd September at 7.30 p.m. Would you like to take some gentle exercise and lose a few pounds in the process over the next couple of months. Then come along and join us and run, walk or crawl a few kilometres every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m.We are especially looking for some more walkers to join us. Only €2 per night

She's a daughter, a sister, A neighbour, a friend. Her timeless values And charming grin Light up her face And porcelain skin Such great beauty With statuesque pose, Entered too late, For the Tralee Rose "Always next year" I hear you say To dance a jig For Daithi O'Shea Or maybe a song, That is your choice We'll ask your mom To knit you a voice. Perhaps a tune On the violin Or recite a poem About Original Sin Who knows what,

with all proceeds to Childrens Hospital Crumlin. A number of our running group are now participating in 5 and 10k and Half Marathons. That's what can be achieved with a little training. So see ye all on Tuesday night folks. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 0873538347. It works in 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.c ommunityalert NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can e m a i l vikimulhall@gmail.com Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre. LOTTO RESULTS - 25th AUGUST, 2014 Winning numbers were: 10, 21, 22. No winner. €20 winners: Bob Shead, Knockalara; Helena Power, Ballymullala; Geraldine Ryan, Modeligo; A. Curran, Cappagh; Lisa Walsh Horwood, Ballygambon. Next week’s jackpot €3,050 and will take place in the Cruiscin Lan.

The future will bring Maybe dear Roselyn, A sister in Spring. Ballinameela Creatives meet every Wednesday at Midi's place, 7.30 p.m. Controversial author Salman Rushdie said,“A poet's work . . . to name the unnamable, to point at frauds, to take sides, start arguments, shape the world and stop it from going to sleep.”

Mr. John O'Brien presenting his Penny Farthing bicycle on loan to William Fraher for display in Waterford County Museum.

CYCLING EVENT AT MUSEUM On Friday last a large group of adults and children gathered at the Museum to hear all about cycling history.This event was organised to tie in with the Sean Kelly Tour and the start of Heritage Week. Darren Moynihan gave a power point presentation on the history of the bicycle and cycling. The children were asked some questions and those who had the correct answers were the lucky winners of a Sean Kelly Tour jersey. Helen Moynihan gave a talk about the importance of our Heritage and spoke about the history of women and cycling. Museum President Willie Fraher spoke about the important place Dungarvan has in the history of cycling in Ireland. The first cycle club in Ireland - 'The Dungarvan Ramblers' was formed in Dungarvan in 1869 by Richard Edward Brenan, the postmaster. He won the cup for the first cycle challenge race in Ireland

in September 1869 which is on display in the museum along with other cycling memorabilia. Willie then introduced Mr. John O'Brien who spoke about how he had acquired the penny farthing bicycle (which originally belonged to Canon Burkitt of Stradbally) and stated that he was delighted to give the bike on long term loan for display in the museum. DUNGARVAN- HISTORIC TOWN ATLAS TALK For Heritage Week this year the Museum Society teamed up with the County Heritage office to present a talk by Mr. John Martin titled – 'Dungarvan – Historic Town Atlas'. The town atlas is a project of the Royal Irish Academy which was first launched in 1981. A number of towns and cities have already been published. John Martin has been commissioned to write the Dungarvan atlas and gave the audience a very interesting account of his research to date and what will be in the finished publica-

Dungarvan Dramatic Club Reminder A REMINDER to all that readings for "Da," a comedy by Hugh Leonard, will take place this Thursday at the Town Hall Theatre at 8.00 p.m. The play will be directed by Margaret Dennehy and has a cast of 7 (4 men, 3 women) – a variety of roles to suit all levels of experience and age range! Come along on Thursday to find out more about the play the roles and the club. All very welcome. For more information contact 086-3244175.

Charity Dance CRYSTAL SWING will perform at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Sunday, 31st August, doors open 9.00 p.m., dancing 10.00 p.m. - 12.00 midnight. Admission is €10 with proceeds to the Solas Centre, Waterford and U.H.W. Support for this worthy cause would be greatly appreciated, tickets are on sale at The Park Hotel, Murray’s Pharmacy, Flynn’s Pharmacy, Eurospar and Capitol Cleaners.

tion. We look forward to the finished work which will be a great resource for locals and students. HERITAGE WEEK TALK ON OGHAM STONES On this Wednesday 27th at 7.30 in the Town Hall Theatre Nora White will talk about Waterford's Ogham stones and their on-going digital preservation by the Ogham in 3D Project. 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. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Phone 058-45960. Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Web: www.waterfordmuseum.ie • www.facebook.com/waterfordcountymuseum

Evening I am garlanded by evening’s gentle hand, The sea is stained by the last blush of the sun, The shadows gather gold dust from the sand, And with gratitude I bless the day that’s done. What worth would be the wealth of all the world, If I could not linger here at evening’s hour, To see the little bud of yesterday unfurled, And the dewy tears upon the fragrant flower ? My thoughts meander like a vagrant breeze, Through the tranquil mystic mansions of my mind, The lighted doors I open wide with ease, The darkened doors I lock - and leave behind. In the peaceful stillness silence reigns supreme, Yet it seems to speak in whispered undertone, “It is time to go to rest, and time to dream, Tomorrow’s songs are still to-day unknown. JOHN DALY

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Nuacht ó Chomhairle Pharóiste na Rinne agus an tSean Phobail RINN Ó gCUANACH – AIFREANN NA REILIGE - Ba mhaith linn cuireadh oscailte a thabhairt don bpobal teacht go dtí Aifreann na Reilige sa Rinn. Ceiliúrfar an t-aifreann ar an Domhnach 31st Lúnasa at 11.30 r.n. agus cuirfear sólaistí ar fáil ina dhiaidh sa séipéal. Beidh an t-aifreann ar siúl amuigh faoin aer ag brath ar an aimsir!! AN SEAN PHOBAL – AIFREANN NA REILIGE - Ba mhaith linn cuireadh oscailte a thabhairt don bpobal teacht go dtí Aifreann na Reilige sa Sean Phobal. Ceiliúrfar an t-aifreann ar an Domhnach 7th Meán Fómhair at 11.30 r.n. agus cuirfear sólaistí ar fáil ina dhiaidh in Halla Colmáin. Beidh an t-aifreann ar siúl amuigh faoin aer ag brath ar an aimsir! Chun an t-eolas is déanaí a fháil tabhair cuairt ar ár suíomh idirlín www.anrinnseanphobal.ie

Ring & Old Parish Parochial Council News RING - CEMETERY MASS - We would like to send an open invitation to our Cemetery mass in Ring. This event will take place on Sunday, 31st August. The mass will be held at 11.30 a.m. with refreshments afterwards in the church. The event will take place outdoors weather permitting! OLD PARISH - CEMETERY MASS – We would like to send an open invitation to our Cemetery mass in Old Parish. This event will take place on Sunday, 7th September. The mass will be held at 11.30 a.m. with refreshments afterwards in Halla Colmáin. The event will take place outdoors weather permitting! For more updates please visit our website at www.anrinnseanphobal.ie

Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea “Welcome back, Monsignor!” A SPECIAL visitor from America, namely Monsignor William O’Neill, from Savannah, Georgia, came to Lyre on Thursday. We were delighted to see him looking so well after his recent illness. I remarked that retirement was agreeing with him. He chuckled and replied that he had been recalled into active service as Vicar

General of the Diocese by his Archbishop! He loved the young/old mix of Lyre performers. We had a group from Brittany (Marie-Noelle Pailler and Veronique Pouliquen sang), Chris O’Sullivan fresh from the stunning performance of his group in the National Concert Hall, Peter Boylan (Dublin) with his great accordion, Ellie (9) who danced and Bevan (9) on keyboard and many others! Come and share the good times in Lyre, any Thursday, 8.30 p.m.

Happy faces at Lyre!

Spórt agus spraoí ag an gcampa Húlaí (grianghraf Mary Tobin).

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise SEARMANAS AINMNIÚCHÁN AN BHÁID TÁRRTHÁLA ROBERT ARMSTRONG Tá fáilte roimh an pobal ar fad teacht go dtí Cé Heilbhic an Satharn seo don searmanas ainmiúchán don bád tárrthála nua, an Robert Armstrong. Bád nua atá níos mó ná an ceann deiridh, déantús Atlantic 85 atá i gceist. Beidh imeachtaí an lae ag tosnú ag 11.00 ar maidin. Iarrtar ar dhaoine carranna a fhágáil ar an bpríomh-bhóthar mar go mbeidh cead isteach teoranta ar an mbóthar síos go dtí ionad an bháid. All are welcome to Naming Ceremony & Service of Dedication of new Helvick lifeboat Robert Armstrong. The Naming Ceremony and Service of Dedication of Helvick Head RNLI’s new Atlantic 85 lifeboat Robert Armstrong will take place at the Helvick Head RNLI lifeboat station on Helvick Pier at 11.00 a.m. sharp on Saturday, August 30th. All are welcome to attend this event, but are asked to park their cars on the main road, as access to Helvick Pier from the Erin’s Hope monument will be controlled in the interest of public safety. There will be extra parking in Murray’s field near the pub on the main road in Helvick. TEASTAS SA GHAEILGE – OÍCHE EOLAIS – 27 MEITHEAMH Beidh Teastas sa NuaGhaeilge á eagrú ag Coláiste Ollscoile Chorcaí i gColáiste na Rinne sa bhliain acadúil 2014-15. Is é Pádraig Ó Macháin, Ollamh le Nua-Ghaeilge i Corcaigh, atá á eagrú.

Rithfear an cúrsa oíche sa tseachtain, ó dheireadh Meán Fómhair go deireadh Márta agus beidh táillí €700 á leanúint (€350 an téarma). Leagfar béim sa Teastas ar theanga agus litríocht Ghaelach na nDéise. D'oirfeadh an Teastas do dhaoine a mbeadh caighdeán pas maith san Ard-Teist acu, nó a mbeadh tuiscint áirithe ar an dteanga acu cheana féin. Samhlaítear go mbeidh éileamh ar an dTeastas ag daoine a mbeadh cáilíocht ghairmiúil uatha sa Ghaeilge, nó daoine ná beadh uathu ach cur amach a bheith acu ar saidhbhreas dúchasach na nDéise. Tá i gceist Oíche Eolais a bheith ar siúl i gColáíste na Rinne, ar an gCéadaoin, 3 Meán Fómhair Meitheamh, ag 7.30 sa trathnóna. Beidh múinteoirí an chúrsa agus lucht an Choláiste Ollscoile i láthair chun gach eolas a thabhairt i dtaobh an chúrsa. A certificate in ModernIrish will be available in Coláiste na Rinne for the academic year 2014/15. The course is organised by

Pádraig Ó Macháin, Professor of Modern Irish in UCC. The course will run one night per week focusing on different aspects of the language and literature of the Déise. An information night will be held in Coláiste na Rinne on Wednesday, 3rd September at 7.30 p.m. Further information on the course is available from Pádraig Ó Macháin, organiser, on 021-4902340 nó p.omachain@ucc.ie HÚLAÍ Míle buíochas do gach duine a chabhraigh ag an gcampa Húlaí i mbliana. Bhí 80 páiste againn agus bhíodar an-shásta ag dul abhaile ar an Aoine. Míle buíochas leis do Mheánscoil San Nioclás. Beidh na dátaí do na ranganna don téarma seo againn go luath. Many thanks to all those that helped out at the Húlaí camp. We had a great week. The dates for the classes this term will be available soon. PÁIRC UILE AIMSIRE Is féidir an pháirc uile aimsire a chur in áirithe tré glaoch a chur ar Ann Hogan ar 086-1655137.

Spórt agus spraoí ag an gcampa Húlaí (grianghraf Mary Tobin).

The all-weather pitch in An Sean Phobal can be booked by calling Ann Hogan on 086-1655137 CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 058-46664.

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Sean O'Donnell who wowed the audience with his wonderful performances of On The Street Where You Live from My Fair Lady, the much-covered Bob Nolan western song, Cool Water and The Swallow. [Marlene Kirby]

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The final act brought the night to a close with a bang! West Side Story’s “America” was performed by Clare Denmead, Natanya Geoghegan, Emma Hallahan, Edgar Kirby, Declan Leonard, Roisin Leonard, Claire McAneny, Keelin McGinn, Patrick O’Dwyer, Aoife O’Mahony, David Power and Raymond Tobin. Produced by Take a Bow, with choreography and vocals by Sarah Layman. [Marlene Kirby]

Master of Ceremonies on the night was Emma Walsh, who gave each act a wonderful, professional and wellresearched introduction and provided the audience with lots of information about the various acts and all the opportunities to get involved in the performing arts in the community. [Marlene Kirby] Dungarvan Junior Musical Stageschool's Phoebe Dipple gave a fantastic rendition of “Part of Your World” from the musical The Little Mermaid. [Marlene Kirby]

Dorothy (Caoimhe Kiely), The Tin Man (Aoife Kiely) and Scarecrow (Tiernan O’Brien) were off to see the Wizard when they happened upon Matt McGrath’s not-sobrave Lion. They all portrayed their characters perfectly and the audience just loved this piece! Mary Nagle was so proud of her young Take a Bow students! Hugh O'Donnell who wowed the audience with his wonderful performance. [Marlene Kirby]

Local soprano Lena Walsh, beautifully accompanied by Daragh Kiely, gave a delightful performance of Stephen Foster’s Beautiful Dreamer and Believe Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms by Thomas Moore, finishing off with the ever-popular Mai O’Higgins’ composition, Evening in Mount Melleray. [Marlene Kirby]

[Marlene Kirby]

Our youngest solo performer, Caoimhe Kiely, who, under the tutelage of Mary Nagle, gave a word-perfect and humorous recital of Attention Please! Attention Please! By Roald Dahl. Congrats to Caoimhe on her wonderful 4th place in the Solo Performance category at the All-Ireland Community Games. [Marlene Kirby]

The fabulous Mary Kelly who opened the show with pizazz - There's No Business Like Show Business! [Marlene Kirby]

Black Water Band brought the first half of the show to a rousing end with a cracking set. Thanks Canice Neary, Michael McKenna, Christy O’Neill and Michael Flynn. [Marlene Kirby]

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Black Hills of Dakota went down a treat with the audience - a lovely number by mother-and-daughter team, Queenie Cummins and Amanda Daly with beautiful harmonies provided onstage by Louise Barry, Clare Denmead, Sarah Layman (vocal coach), Declan Leonard, Roisin Leonard, Claire McAneny, Keelin McGinn, Aoife O’Mahony, David Power and Raymond Tobin. Produced by Dungarvan Take a Bow Productions with vocal coaching by Sarah Layman. Photography by Marlene Kirby.

There’s No Business Like Show Business! AND that was well and truly proven at the Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan Variety Night in the Town Hall Theatre last Thursday night, 21st August. The Variety Night was organised by Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan to help raise funds to help with the significant costs of staging our first drama production, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, which will be staged from 22nd to 25th October. As a newly formed, community-based group, CCPD was honoured and delighted to showcase the wonderful and varied talents that Dungarvan has to offer, with invitations extended to many local groups to perform. Tickets for this much-anticipated show sold like hot cakes, and we were delighted to have a full house. And what a night of entertainment the audience was treated to! The show was opened with pizazz and aplomb by Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan Chairperson, Mary Kelly, with a dazzling performance of There’s No Business Like Show Business, the Irving Berlin song from Annie Get Your Gun! A very fitting start to the show, thanks Mary! Then we were straight into an energetic and colourful dance performance of the 80’s hit, Fame, choreographed by Edgar Kirby of Kirby School of Performing Arts under the umbrella of Mary Nagle’s

recently formed Take a Bow Productions. This piece was wonderfully performed by Louise Barry, Clare Denmead, Edgar Kirby, Roisin Leonard, Clare McAnery, Keelin McGinn, Patrick O’Dwyer, Aoife O’Mahony and Raymond Tobin, with an edgy solo rap by Raymond Tobin and a beautiful ballet performance by Clare McAneny and Edgar Kirby. Next up was tenor Sean O’Donnell with some of his favourites from years gone by. Ever the professional, Sean wowed the audience with his wonderful performances of On the Street Where You Live from My Fair Lady, the much-covered Bob Nolan western song, Cool Water and The Swallow. Sean was followed by a brilliant performance of a classic excerpt from Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, perfectly performed by Aoife O’Mahony (playing the sweet Gwendolyn Fairfax); Kris Cowming (as the lovestruck Mr. Worthing) and Natanya Geoghegan (giving a fine performance as the indomitable Lady Bracknell).This piece was produced by Take a Bow Productions. After the “handbag” incident, we had a beautiful, moving performance of the Diana Ross hit “When You Tell Me That You Love Me,” by Sharon McGuire and Raymond Tobin. Just beautiful! And thanks to vocal coach Sarah Layman for

David Power and Declan Leonard had the audience crying with laughter with their hilarious performance of the D’Unbelievable’s sketch Crimebusters. With these two on the case, no crime will go unpunished, that’s right! Their perfect comic timing and delivery had the audience in stitches! Another brilliant Take a Bow piece. [Marlene Kirby]

the beautiful arrangement, again, under the umbrella of Take a Bow Productions. And then we had two of Dungarvan Junior Musical Stageschool’s teenage stars – Phoebe Dipple gave a fantastic rendition of “Part of Your World” from the musical The Little Mermaid, followed by a beautiful performance of “Pulled in A New Direction” from The Addams Family musical by Jill Montgomery. Such talented young performers - Stars of the Future! Take a Bow Productions were up next, with Louise Barry, Clare Denmead, Emma Hallahan, Roisin Leonard, Claire McAneny, Keelin McGinn and Aoife O’Mahony giving a fabulous performance of “The New Girl in Town” from Hairspray, choreographed by Kirby School of Performing Arts with vocal coaching by Sarah Layman. And the first half of the show came to a rousing end with a cracking set by the Black Water Band.The audience (and the rest of the performers back stage) were tapping their feet, singing along. Some people had to be held back from getting up on the stage for the hornpipe! Thanks to Michael McKenna, Christy O’Neill, Canice Neary and Michael Flynn. During the interval, the audience were treated to a lovely cup of tea or coffee in the foyer, while they mingled and chatted. Occasions like this are always a great way to catch up with people and the CCPD Variety Night was no exception in that way. The raffle ticket sellers mingled too, of course, and people gave very generously in the hope of winning one of the fantastic prizes on offer. The second half of the show got off to a spellbinding start – Take a Bow performed a very well-known piece from Macbeth – Double, double, toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble by the Witches Louise Barry, Roisin Leonard and Mary Nagle. Well done girls! Spooky stuff! Then we had our youngest

solo performer, Caoimhe Kiely, who, under the tutelage of Mary Nagle, gave a word-perfect and humorous recital of Attention Please! Attention Please! By Roald Dahl, just before heading off to compete in the solo & group performance categories at the Community Games in Athlone. Following Caoimhe, we had a lovely number by motherand-daughter Take a Bow team, Queenie Cummins and Amanda Daly. Black Hills of Dakota went down a treat with the audience, with beautiful harmonies provided onstage by Louise Barry, Clare Denmead, Sarah Layman (vocal coach), Declan Leonard, Roisin Leonard, Claire McAneny, Keelin McGinn, Aoife O’Mahony, David Power and Raymond Tobin. Then well-known local soprano Lena Walsh, beautifully accompanied by Daragh Kiely, gave a delightful performance of Stephen Foster’s Beautiful Dreamer and Believe Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms by Thomas Moore, finishing off with the ever-popular Mai O’Higgins’ composition, Evening in Mount Melleray. David Power and Declan Leonard had the audience crying with laughter with their hilarious performance of the D’Unbelievable’s sketch Crimebusters. With these two on the case, no crime will go unpunished, that’s right! Their perfect comic timing and delivery had the audience in stitches! Another brilliant Take a Bow piece. Next, Hugh O’Donnell brought the house down with Dreamin’ (Johnny Burnett) and This Time You Gave Me a Mountain (Elvis).When he finished off with Joe Dolan’s Good Looking Woman, we nearly had to call an ambulance for several of the audience members! Our next act swept us up on their journey to see the Wizard of Oz. Dorothy (Caoimhe Kiely), The Tin Man (Aoife Kiely) and Scarecrow (Tiernan

O’Brien) were off to see the Wizard when they happened upon Matt McGrath’s not-sobrave Lion. They all portrayed their characters perfectly and the audience just loved this piece! Mary Nagle was so proud of her young Take a Bow students! The final act by Take a Bow brought the night to a close with a bang! West Side Story’s “America” was performed with verve by Clare Denmead, Natanya Geoghegan, Emma Hallahan, Edgar Kirby, Declan Leonard, Roisin Leonard, Claire McAneny, Keelin McGinn, Patrick O’Dwyer, Aoife O’Mahony, David Power and Raymond Tobin, with everyone, both backstage and in the audience, singing along. This piece was produced by Take a Bow, with choreography and vocals by Sarah Layman. Master of Ceremonies on the night was Emma Walsh, who gave each act a wonderful, professional and well researched introduction and provided the audience with lots of information about the various acts as well as all the opportunities to get involved in the performing arts in the community. In organising this Variety Night as a fundraising event, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan

strove to put on as professional a show as possible, and, based on the audience reaction, and feedback from all the performers, we did just that! Of course, that doesn’t happen without a lot of hard work behind the scenes by the committed team and others. We have a lot of people to thank. So here goes: Thank you to: Fidelma Meaney for poster design and running the booking line; Marlene Kirby, Alma Shanahan-Power and Mary Kelly for their beautiful stage décor and costuming and special thanks to Marlene for beautifully capturing the many magical moments of the evening; Damien Walsh and Sean O’Sullivan who were on sound & lighting for the show; Ian Walsh and Fidelma Meaney on the door; Michael Walsh on “Meet & Greet” duty; Jim Dee & Hugh O’Donnell for their trojan work keeping everything running backstage; Emma Walsh for her very professional MC work, for all her work backstage and for her PR work promoting the event; Mary Kelly, Colin Kirkham, Martin Landers, Orla White and Aileen Hogan who were on catering duty; the Park Hotel for the loan of their teapots; our raffle ticket sellers Kris Cowming,

Michael Walsh, Ailbhe Kelly and Liam McDonnell; Michael Walsh, Fidelma Meaney and Sorcha White who did the raffle; our very generous raffle prize sponsors West Waterford Golf Club, Dungarvan Sailing Adventure, Kirby School of Performing Arts and Garvey’s SuperValu; Noel Devereaux Menswear for kindly providing the top hat and tails for Mary Kelly’s performance.We are also deeply indebted to Printmaster, Dungarvan Leader and Dungarvan Observer for their unstinting support as we promoted the event and all of our activities. Sincere apologies to anyone who we have neglected to mention here, but your help and support is very much appreciated. Special, heartfelt thanks to all our performers, who gave very generously of their time and talent, both for their time in preparing for the night and for their wonderful performances. And finally, to the audience, who came out in their droves to support our fundraising event – we hope you all enjoyed the show! And we look forward to entertaining you all again with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in October!!

Dungarvan Take a Bow Productions perform Macbeth – Double, double, toil and trouble by the Witches Louise Barry, Roisin Leonard and Mary Nagle. Well done girls! Spooky stuff! [Marlene Kirby]

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West Waterford CRYSTAL SWING – THIS WEEKEND This weekend come join us for a great night of dancing at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, in aid of “Solas Waterford” and “Cancer Services at UHW”, on this Sunday night, August 31st. The very popular band Crystal Swing will provide the music. Doors open at 9.00 p.m. and dancing will take place from 10-12 p.m. Tickets are now available at just €10 and they can now be purchased in Dungarvan from Flynn’s Pharmacy, Murray’s Pharmacy, Capital Cleaners, and the Park Hotel – hope to see you all there. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO DRAW - Sunday, August 24th Here are the results of the weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw – which took place in Clashmore last Sunday night, August 24th. The letters drawn were D.V.R.K. We had no jackpot winner, so next Sunday night’s jackpot will be €2,900 – €20 each went to: Bernie Fitzgerald, Clashmore; Richard Walsh, Shanacoole; Tomas Kelly, Piltown.Thanks to all our friends for your continued support! BINGO IN KINSALEBEG Clashmore Ramblers Soccer Club are now running Bingo every Sunday night at Kinsalebeg Community Hall starting at 8.00 p.m. each week. Your support would be very much appreciated. ANNUAL BOAT RACE Clashmore Ramblers Soccer Club will host their annual boat race on the river here in Clashmore Village this Sunday, 7th September. The

first race takes place at 12 o’clock. Lines on sale for €2 each or 3 for €5, please come along and join in the fun and support our club. KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY GROUP NEWS Yoga – Yoga classes commence in Kinsalebeg Hall, on Thursday, 4th September, at 7.15 p.m. This will be a four week course and the cost is just €48. Ring Joan to book your place at 024/94594. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS GIRLS SOCCER Training – Clashmore Ramblers Girls Soccer will return to training this coming Friday night, August 29th, from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. in Pablo Park, Clashmore. All girls born between 1999 and 2005 are welcome to join us. For further details please contact P. J. at 087 2185136. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Jackpot €1,800 Our weekly Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night, our four numbers were 4, 16, 21, 25.We had no match four ticket in the drum. Next week’s jackpot will be €1,800 when our draw takes place at the Decies Bar. Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Oliver Flanagan, c/o Pat Collins; Lynch Kids, D’Loughtane; Noel O’Malley; Chloe Seward, Grange; Alex Collins, c/o Collins Town & Country. Thanks as always to all our supporters. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our weekly Clashmore 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar on Monday night.

Edmond, Ronan, April, Maurice, Ronan and Loran at the Macra Wellie Throwing Competition at the Kinsalebeg Family Fun Day. Our top prize winners this week on eight games were Pat O’Halloran and Eugene O’Halloran. In second place jointly on seven games we had Tom Osbourne and John Motherway, Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes. Best of the last five were Jim McGrath and John Smiddy, Thomas Power and Liam Curran.This week’s lucky last game winners were Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower, Mary Anne and Bobby Connery. Cards as usual on Monday night at 9.00 p.m. sharp. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your

Clodagh O'Sullivan as an Intermediate Rider for the Waterford Pony Club, individually finished 3rd overall on her own Cragroe Lad, to the delight of Clodagh's and Sadhbh Bolger’s trainer Orla Byrne (Forrest Lane Stables).

support. PARISH OF AGLISH – BALLINAMEELA – MOUNT STUART Booking of Masses – Anyone wishing to book any of the weekend Masses for the months of October, November or December should do so on this the last weekend of August by contacting our Parish Priest Very Rev. Gerard O’Connor. FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life returns after the summer break on next Tuesday, 2nd September, at 7.30 p.m. Would you like to take some gentle exercise and lose a few pounds in the

process over the next couple of months. Then come along and join us and run, walk or crawl a few kilometres every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m.We are especially looking for some more walkers to join us. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. A number of our running group are now participating in 5k and 10k and Half Marathons. That's what can be achieved with a little training. So see ye all on Tuesday night folks. THURSDAY CLUB Hi folks, just reminding

you all that the Thursday Club are back on the 4th of September from 2.00 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., new members are so welcome in Kinsalebeg Hall. If transport is an issue for you – no problem that can be sorted too just give Joan a call on 024/94594. SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy is extended to heartbroken parents Liam and Sheila; sister June; brother Ross and all the extended Cashman family of Cherrymount, Youghal, on the death of their dearly loved son and brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, brotherin-law and friend Mark

Cashman. Mark lived here in Clashmore for just a short time, but had already made many new friends, all of whom were deeply saddened to learn of his death on Saturday last. Reposing at Egan’s Funeral Home, Rosary for the happy repose of his soul was recited on Monday evening. Following Requiem Mass on this Tuesday morning in St. Michael’s Church, Glendine, cremation will follow at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy. May he sleep in peace.

EVENTING SUCCESS! Waterford Pony Club Junior Team took 1st place at the IPC Eventing Championships in Tattersalls Ireland last weekend. The team was: Sadhbh Bolger on Freemount Tayto; Kate Lenihan on Sheebas Boy; Kym Jolly on Stonehavens Dazzler; Eimear Larkin on Olly. Kate Lenihan is also this year’s winner of the Junior Red Mills League.

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Ard Stiurthoir Comhaltas celebrates with Cuil Cheoil “Tá an síol curtha anois agaibh agus níl le déanamh ach an fomhar a bhaint” THE celebrations surrounding the unprecedented success of Comeraghs Comhaltas in bringing back fifteen medals and cups from this year’s Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo, eight of them for first places, were greatly enhanced last week when the Ard Stiurthoir of Comhaltas, An Seanadoir, Labhrás O’Murchu, agus a bhean cheile, Una attended the weekly Seisiun in The Park Hotel to convey his personal congratulations. After the weekly performance in front of a capacity attendance had concluded, Cathaoirleach of Comeraghs Comhaltas, Micheál O Maranáin who, along with the other members of the Committee and all the young performers is thrilled with the members achievements, congratulated the prizewinners. “I am delighted and proud of all our young musicians who did so well in Sligo,” he said. “This is an unprecedented number of medals for any branch,” he continued, “The winners always seem to be sparsely distributed around the country and among the competitors from abroad, so this is truly a magnificent achievement on the part of all concerned.” JUST REWARD He said it was a just reward for all of the hours spent in learning and rehearsal through the cold, dark nights of winter, and has brightened the lives and lifted the hearts, not only of the performers, but also

those who teach them their music. Introducing the Ard Stiurthoir, he said that Labhrás O’Murchu had come down specially and at short notice to celebrate with the Branch the many achievements by the members at this year’s Fleadh Cheoil. “We are in a unique position that one branch should win so many medals at a Fleadh Cheoil,” he said, “We started in Cuil na Sméar in 1979 and there are many people here tonight who are still involved with the branch who started with us all that time ago and have stayed with us down through the years. It is a wonderful time for me, as I come to the end of my time as Cathaoirleach with the branch, to finish on this kind of high. However, even if I retire from the front bench, I will always be at the back. We have had wonderful years and in that time many people have helped us out. We had difficulties placed in our path, but we always surmounted them.” AN ARD STIURTHOIR He then introduced the Árd Stiurthoir to a rapturous round of applause. Addressing the audience in Irish first, he praised the quality of the entertainment which he had just enjoyed. “Caithidh me a rá, go raibh an oíche seo go híontach ar fad,” a dúirt an Seanadoir. “Bhí siamsiacht den scoth againn anseo anocht agus ní amháin an

Comhaltas ach tá Náisiún na hÉireann go mór faoi comaoin ag na ceoltoiri, na rinnceoiri, na h-amhránaithe, an seannachai agus gach éinne go raibh aon baint in aon cor acu leis an ocáid seo. “Beidh, im thuairimse, ins na blianta atá romhainn beidh daoine ag dul siar ar bhoithrín na smaointe ag caint faoi Craobh na gComarach agus an obair atá déanta. Agus bhí an ionadh orm a clos go raibh daoine óga cosuil le Micheál agus Mary ag caint faoi ‘hanging up the shoes’ mar a dearfá. Is mian liom, tréaslu go mór le Micheal agus Mary. “Tá fhios agamsa an méid oibre atá déanta ag an mbeirt sin agus ag an gcoisde, agus tá súil agam go mbeidh buiochas ann in gcónaí díbhse, atá an síol curtha anois agaibh agus níl le déanamh ach an fomhar a bhaint.” In my younger days I was a timire le Conradh na Gaeilge and I used to stay in An Rinn ‘tobair an cultúir Gaelach’. I was staying there with Domhnal agus Peig Bean Ui Mhurchú in Cnocán a’ Phaoraig and I will never forget the inspiration which I received back in those years. ICONIC SINGERS I was so fortunate for instance to meet two of the most iconic singers that Ireland ever knew, Nioclás Tóibin agus Séamus O’Cobhthaigh. They were known throughout the length and breadth of

Pictured at the presentation to Mary Marrinan for her long and dedicated service to Comhaltas, Craobh na gComarach are from left: Valerie O’Gorman, Caroline Douris, Secretary, County Board, Mary Marrinan, Labhrás O Murchu, Ard Stiurthoir Comhaltas, Micheal O’Maranain, Cathaoirleach, and Eimear Fahey, Producer, Seisiun 2014. [Tom Keith] Ireland, but it was in An Sean Phoball agus An Rinn that you realised the community spirit that came with their performances. They were very special indeed. “We are very lucky as well to be in the shadow of a Gaeltacht. I notice in recent times that young people are taking an interest once more in the Irish language. I think perhaps that music has created an environment for that to happen. Some of you may agree with me that life is moving so fast at the moment, that we barely have time to skim the surface of all the experiences which we have. “Then we come here to Dungarbhán where we have an oasis of culture. These

Young Irelanders of this generation have rescued gems of music, singing, dancing and scéalaoicht and they have put them on a pedestal way beyond the erosion of time and indifference. “All I can say to you is what you are achieving here is what generations in the past had hoped would happen. One of our greatest Irish patriots, Pádraig Pearse used to go to Rosmuc in Connemara. He wished to absorb the essence of our Irishness and then he returned to St. Enda’s in Rathfarnham and passed on that love of language, music, singing and dancing to the young people at that time. “We are only a short

The Ard Stiurthoir of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann, Labhras O’Murchu surrounded by the young performers of Comeraghs Comhaltas on their last night of Seisiun in The Park Hotel. Labhrás visited the Club to extend his congratulations to the members on their historic achievements at the recent Fleadh Cheoil in Sligo. Seven of the performers were medal winners there. [Tom Keith]

period away from the 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising and whatever elements of the Proclamation of 1916 have been achieved, our culture certainly has been one. At no time in our history has the music ever enjoyed what it is enjoying today. FLEADH IN SLIGO “Thousands of young people are playing Irish music. Tonight, if there was any little drop of Irish blood in your veins, you would have to be excited. I was so pleased when I saw those who were successful at Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann in Sligo because when you think about it, to even get to the All-Ireland is an achievement. Even if you never got to the All-Ireland it is an achievement to play the music at the standard we are hearing this evening. But to go to Sligo and to win so many prizes for one branch Craobh na gComarach is a magnificent achievement altogether. I am going to so some research just to see if you are ready for the Guinness Book of Records. It has to be unique to see that type of achievement. And on a night like this we salute the parents who have encouraged them to go to classes, brought them to sessions and teachers who have done such outstanding work down through the years. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to those people, for starting from the bottom and building up to where we are, takes huge commitment and dedication. Some years ago, I attended a function in Coolnasmear, I always think of it as a Mecca of Irish culture in a rural setting. Any country in the world would be so proud to think that such a standard of music and the numbers

playing and the singing and dancing could exist in such a small area.” CLUBS WORLDWIDE He referred to the many places around the world where people can join a branch of Comhaltas. Places like Tokyo, Moscow, North America, Australia and Britain, with branches just open in Argentina, Columbia and Chile. “I am just wondering,” continued Labhrás, “what Nioclás Toibin and Seamus O Cobhthaigh at ninetyfive years of age would think of all this. I wonder if they realise the cultural revolution they started all those years ago. “So, tonight I salute all the performers. I am going away on a high and I think I will need some counselling to come back down again to terra firma. Aris, go raibh míle, míle maith agaibh agus iarraim oraibh leanu int ar agaidh leis an obair iontach atá ar siu il. Tá sibh spreagúil; ta sibh inspioráideach, is nil aon amhras faoi nach bhuil an cultúir Gaelach slán, sábháilte i bhúr lámha” The Comhaltas Ard Stiurthoir was loudly applauded for his contribution. Earlier in the evening, the Secretary of the Comhaltas County Board, Caroline Douris made a presentation to Mary Marrinan in recognition of her many years of service to Comhaltas, both in the Club and for the county. Mary has worked diligently with the Club since its very inception and worked tirelessly to promote it and the interests of its young performers. The evening concluded with an impromptu Seisiun with Labhrás agus a bhean cheile, Una chatting and joining in the spirit of the happy occasion.

COUNTY NEWS

Theatre Royal autumn programme released! INSPIRATIONAL wildlife photographers, uplifting gospel singing, exhilarating circus, seasonal classical music and much, much more are on offer at the Theatre Royal this coming autumn season. Comedy, music, drama, jazz, ballet and choirs all feature in the programme and the big family event at this time of the year is of course, everyone’s favourite panto, Sleeping Beauty! Booking opens for panto on Tuesday, 16th September. Kicking off the season on Thursday, 4th September is Friends in Low Places, so if you missed not seeing Garth Brooks this summer – this is definitely the next best thing.The songs of Joni Mitchell are brought to life by Clonmel native Edel Meade the following night in her much acclaimed show. Autumn also sees the return of Phil Coulter, American Wrestling and The

Legend of Luke Kelly. Renowned wild life photographer and presenter Gordon Buchanan will present his first talk on Tuesday, 18th November. If you loved our Doug Allan event last year, you will love this night also. The 6th annual GIY Gathering takes place on 12th-14th September and this year’s event get off to a foody start with the movie Big Night on Friday before the 2 day conference talking all things earthy. South Eastern Theatre Group return with the outstanding Phantom Of The Opera for a week run on Tuesday, 28th October. If you missed this last year, make sure to book early as already there is huge demand for tickets. The success of the summer favourite cinema events will continue into the autumn – there’s even a special super scary Halloween midnight film. Keep up to date on Facebook for the voting, as the film is your choice! All this and lots more are on offer in the new programme so keep an eye open for the brochure being delivered to all city homes this week. All events are on line and can be booked through theatreroyal.ie or in the box office in person and on 051-853626.

Grow It Yourself Club (GIY) THERE will a meeting of the Grow it Yourself Club on Thursday, 4th September, at 7.00 p.m. at Paul’s house at Carrowgariffe, Cappagh. We will meet at the upper Colligan car park at 6.45 p.m, which is on the Clonmel Rd. All are welcome. Just had three grandchildren around for a a couple of days and they love playing in the garden and wandering around with Gran and Grandad. I describe certain things to them and give them veggies and fruit to taste. They really like Mantout runner beans. At first it was funny looking at the anticipatory screwed up faces until they unexpectantly realised that they tasted nice, pod and all. Now, they run outside and make for the beans and tomatoes and eat them like sweets. Likewise blackcurrants, blackberries and raspberries. It’s possible that most of us eat too much refined sugary products, which are comfort foods, addictive and taste really nice. We do this from an early age. The body needs energy and this can be gained from natural products. We need to energise the foods that we eat with regular moderate exercise (work that body). GIYing is healthy and productive. I have to discipline myself, due to a sweet tooth. The problem with diets is when you start restricting food intake too

much, the body becomes protective and the metabolism slows right down to preserve calories. I am convinced that eating protein (fat burning) with organic vegetables and some fruit is the way to go. The meeting at Mary Dunford’s property was splendid and Mary was the perfect host. We started with a look around her brother’s place, which had a huge polytunnel filled with cucumbers, courgettes and various tomato varieties, including black tomatoes (black russian), most unusual. We all then moved on to Mary’s place, with loads of veggies, too numerous to mention. The greenhouse had a three year old grapevine inside that was producing abundantly. She showed us around her relaxing garden and there was a courgette plant for everyone when we left.Tea and homemade cakes were served by Mary and her two charming sisters. Thank you very much for a great evening Mary. Don’t forget about the GIY gathering in Waterford on the 13th and 14th of September, which coincides with the Harvest Festival. All info can be gained from the GIY facebook page. I do highly recommend this event.This is a gathering of approximately 300 likeminded people and there will be an array of professional and inspiring speakers. Happy GIYing.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Blackwater Community School Debutants Ball 2014 held in the Park Hotel, Clonmel – From left Cian Farrar, Jevon Flynn, Shane Moloney, Tom Allen. [Sean Byrne]

Blackwater Community School Debutants Ball 2014 held in the Park Hotel, Clonmel – Left to right Owen Leahy, Melanie O’Connor, Laura Houlihan, Kealan Looby. [Sean Byrne]

Blackwater Community School Debutants Ball 2014 held in the Park Hotel, Clonmel – From left Lucy O’Brien, Megan Barry, Carol [Sean Byrne] O’Leary, Johanna Houlihan, Cathy Toomey.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Blackwater Community School Debutants Ball 2014 held in the Park Hotel, Clonmel – Four sets of twins from left Cillian and Caoimhe Cotter, Michelle and Karen Condon, Sean and Alan Curley, Maurice and Mary Kate Morrissey. [Sean Byrne]

Blackwater Community School Debutants Ball 2014 held in the Park Hotel, Clonmel – From left Claire Ware, Susan Williams, Niamh Clohessy. [Sean Byrne]

Laura and Aoife Houlihan pictured at the Blackwater Community School Debutants Ball 2014, held in the Park Hotel, Clonmel. [Sean Byrne]

Blackwater Community School Debutants Ball 2014 held in the Park Hotel, Clonmel – From left Carissa Cliffe, Ciara Ahearne, Melanie [Sean Byrne] O’Connor, Emma O’Neill.

CUL CAMPS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Participants at the St. Mary’s (Kill) Cul Camp recently.

[John Keane]

Participants at the St. Mary’s (Kill) Cul Camp recently.

[John Keane]

Participants at the St. Mary’s (Kill) Cul Camp recently.

[John Keane]

SPORTS DAY

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Fr. Twomey’s Residents Sports Day LAST Saturday, 16th August, was a lovely sunny day to be remembered by all who either participated or cheered on those young and not so young who gave such entertainment to all. There was a great sense of excitement as we didn’t have a sports day for over 20 years and many young parents admired their offspring doing what they did themselves at a similiar age. An event like this does not happen without the help of so many resisents who gave their time freely, who are always willing to do anything they can for the community. It was wonderful to see Jim at the barbeque providing burgers, sausages etc. compliments of sponsors “Daybreak” and “Amber” Kevin said “shop local” and not forgetting Mattie Noonan, Refrigeration and Tommy Hickey. A special thanks also to the council for cutting the grass in the green and to Michael Connolly for the clean up the next day. It would be impossible to thank everyone individually and of course the participants who gave such joy to all.

Here are the results of the sporting events: Girls U-3 20 Metres: None Boys U-3 20 Metres: 1. Donnacha O’Dwyer; 2. Jack Murphy. Girls U-5 50 Metres: 1. Lauren Fitzgerald; 2. Janey Cooney. Boys U-5 50 Metres: 1. Callum Fitzgerald; 2. Jamie Clancy Hayes; 3. Rian Bullfin; 4. Kenneth O’Brien. Girls U-6 80 Metres: 1. Aoife Healy; 2. Abbey Fitzgerald; 3. Nicole Tutty; 4. Maya Kuman. Boys U-8 100 Metres: 1. Darragh Murphy; 2. Paddy McCarthy; 3. Leon Lannen. All Girls 6 and Under: 1. Aoife Healy; 2. Nicole Tutty; 3. Lauren Fitzgerald; 4. Maya Kuman. All Boys 8 and Under: 1. Darragh Murphy; 2. Callum Bullfin; 3. Paddy McCarthy; 4. Leon Lannen; 5. Callum Fitzgerald; 6. Sean Hallahan. Boys and Girls 3 and Under: 1. Donnacha

Boys U-3 20 metres Jack Murphy and Donnacha O’Dwyer.

O’Dwyer; 2. Jack Murphy. Boys U-10: 1. Darragh Healy; 2. Martin Downey; 3. Joseph Mitchell. Men 20+: 1. Ruari O’Donovan; 2. Richard Ferncombe; 3. Michael Fitzgerald. Boys and Girls U-16: 1. Jordan McCarthy; 2. Emer Hayes; 3. Katie Ferncombe; 4. Ruari O’ Donovan; 5. Willie John O’Shea; 6. Dane McCarthy; 7. Darragh Healy; 8. Darragh Murphy; 9. Sean Hallahan; 10. Callum Fitzgerald. Girls Long Race: 1. Katie Ferncombe; 2. Emer Hayes; 3. Jessica McCarthy; 4. Aoife Healy; 5. Shannon Kelly Fitzgerald; 6. Kayleigh O’Brien. 6 and Under Egg and Spoon Race: 1. Aoife Healy; 2. Rian Bullfin; 3. Callum Fitzgerald; 4. Abbey Fitzgerald. Ladies 20+: 1. Tricia Sheehan; 2. Katie; 3. Sandra Healy; 4. Rosie Deegan; 5. Christine Sheehan; 6. Vicky Sheehan; 7. Aine Meehan; 8. Anna Sinha. Girls Sack Race 8 and Under: 1. Aoife Healy; 2. Nicole Tutty; 3. Lauren Fitzgerald; 4. Maya Kuman. Boys Sack Race 12 and Under: 1. Darragh Healy; 2. Willie John O’Shea; 3. Jamie Healy; 4. Lee Kelleher. Boys Sack Race 8 and Under: 1. Rian Bullfin; 2. Callum Fitzgerald; 3. Sean Hallahan; 4. Kenneth O’Brien; Mens Sack Race: 1. Richard Ferncombe; 2. Willie John O’Shea; 3. Mike Dobbs. Mixed Adult Sack Race: 1. Darragh Hayes; 2. Willie John O’Shea.

Boys Sack Race 12 and Under participants.

Girls long race participants.

Boys U-5 participants

Girls U-5 participants

Boys U-10 sprint participants

Mens adult race participants

Boys sack race 8 and under participants

Girls U-6 80 metres participants.

OBITUARY

St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan 22nd SUNDAY in Ordinary Time – Jeremiah 20:7-9 The word of the Lord has meant insult for me. Romans 12:1-2 Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice. Matthew 16:21-27 If anyone wants to be a follower of mine, let him renounce himself. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Began last Monday, August 25th, at 7.30 p.m. and continues for nine Monday evenings. No Monday morning Mass during the Novena. Icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help – The original icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Succour, on wood, by an unknown artist, dates from the 14th century, and is about 21 inches long and 17 inches wide. We know it better as Our Lady/Mother of Perpetual Help. It is also known as The Virgin of the Passion and is one of the oldest pictures of Our Lady of Sorrows. It shows Mary holding her son Jesus. Our Lady’s dark red dress, the colour worn only by the Empress (in the Byzantine world) is a way of telling us that Mary is queen. Reddish purple was considered the noblest colour of the ancient world. Jesus himself said: ‘Those who are clothed in purple and fine linen are in the houses of kings.’ Jesus and Mary are both dressed in royal colours of blue, green and red and both wear crowns. They are crowned the King and Queen of the whole universe. To the sides, the Angels are holding the instruments of the Passion of Christ. Back to school – Our thoughts and prayers are with all our young people who begin school or who return to school and college during the coming weeks. We wish them all well. May they learn together, play together, grow together and pray together. Prayer for those returning to school – God our Father, you give us all that is good, bless them

each day, be with them in their work and in their play. As they grow in mind and in body, may they grow in friendship with you and with others. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen. Feast of St. Augustine – Thursday 28th is the Feast of St. Augustine. We wish all our Augustinian friends on Main St. and in Duckspool a very happy feast day. The previous day, Wednesday, August 27th, is the Feast of St. Monica, St. Augustine’s mother. Eucharistic Adoration – Eucharistic Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, St. Mary’s Church, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. All are welcome. Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Portugal – St. Mary’s Parish and Augustinian Friary pilgrimages to the Shrines of Portugal from 19th – 27th September. Visiting Fatima, Santarem, Lisbon, Braga and Balasar. A Spiritual Director will lead the pilgrimage. For further details please contact Noel: 058-44350. Pilgrimage to Knock – The Annual Pilgrimage to Knock will be held on Sunday, 28th September, 2014. Contact: Dick Ahearne 058-54633 or Nora Curtin 058-41426. 2014 is the Year of the Holy Name of Jesus – The aim of the year is that we may be more conscious of the Holy Name of Jesus and use it with reverences and respect and not carelessly and without respect. Accord – Pre Marriage Courses 2014 – These courses are held in St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill,Waterford. 5th / 6th September; 10th / 11th October. 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. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087-7747870. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. Weekday Masses – Please note that on the occasion of funerals in St. Mary’s Church, there will only be one morning Mass at 11.00 a.m. (No 9.30 a.m. Mass). Masses already booked on those occasions will be rescheduled for the next available time.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

JOAN MURPHY (nee Donnelly) Knockaun House, Cappagh

IRENE MURPHY 12 Church Street, Lismore

It is with profound regret and sorrow that we record the passing of Joan Murphy (nee Donnelly) on July 21st, 2014, loving wife of the late Pat Murphy. Joan was born on the 15th February 1930, one of 12 children of Terence and Bridget Donnelly. Joan spent her formative years in Glenmore where she spent many happy days with her brothers and sisters whom she loved dearly. She also made many lifelong friends whilst attending Glenbeg School. She then proceeded to further her education in the Mercy Convent and progressed to St. Mary’s College, Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin, where she qualified as a Hotel Manageress. While there she was fortunate enough to be a part of celebrating Waterford’s great All-Ireland win of ’48 where she fed and looked after the local supporters who travelled to the match. Once qualified she worked briefly in Bangor until the sudden death of her father. She returned home to assist with work at the family farm and poultry business and to take care of the younger members of the family. It was through her involvement in the poultry business that she crossed paths with her future husband Pat Murphy of Munsboro, Clonea Power. Pat and Joan married in 1956 and set up home in Knockaun House. Together they spent many happy years working hard side by side rearing their five children and developing their farm. Even though Joan had cancer 32 years ago and broke several bones, work was never a chore for her, she always showed great spirit, be it milking the cows, feeding the calves or running the family home. As busy as Joan was she always made time for baking her famous cakes, scones and brown bread for both the family and the many welcome visitors. Joan’s form of relaxation was found in her needlework and in sourcing and admiring her antiques and china. All of these contributed to Joan making the house a home. Joan enjoyed a day at the races and if one of the family horses ran well it made it all the better. May Joan rest in peace. Joan’s remains reposed in her family home on July 22nd and 23rd. Rosary was recited by Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., on Tuesday evening proceeded by Prayers on Wednesday evening with removal to St. James’ Church, Ballinameela, on Thursday, 24th July. On arrival to the Church her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., who celebrated the Funeral Mass and was assisted by Fr. P. Condon, P.P., and Fr. Ml. Kennedy, P.P. Before Mass Joan’s grand-daughter Sandra delivered a lovely tribute to Joan with close symbols of her life being brought to the Altar by her close friends and family Avril, Luke, Mary M., Rosie, Caroline, Sheila and Mary C. Readings during the Mass were read by sons Walter and Anthony. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by her grandchildren Avril, Clodagh, Maeve and Clara. Offertory Gifts were presented at the Altar by her daughters Breda, Mary Rose and Elizabeth. Beautiful music was provided by Dan Twomey. Following the Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., officiated at the graveside. Her grandchildren did a floral tribute by the graveside where her 2 grandchildren who are currently in Australia were represented. The chief mourners were sons Walter and Anthony; daughters Breda O’Connor, Mary Rose Neville and Elizabeth De Meester; grandchildren Brian, Sandra and Clara O’Connor; Pat, Avril, Clodagh and John Murphy; Katie, Maeve and Jack Neville; Max De Meester and great-grandchild Luke Murphy; sons-in-law Noel O’Connor, John Neville and Gilbert De Meester; daughter-in-law Mary; brothers Patsy and Frankie Donnelly; sisters Freda Russell and Rosie Donnelly. The family really appreciate the support and help received over the few days. Month’s Mind Mass for Joan will be offered at 11.00 a.m. on Saturday, 6th September, in St. James’ Church, Ballinameela. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

It’s with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the recent passing of Irene Murphy, 12 Church Street, Lismore, which sad event occurred on Sunday, July 20th, 2014, at Conna Nursing Home. Aged 80, Irene (nee Whelan) was the eldest of 12 children born to Joe and Mary Whelan,Townspark.With Irene’s passing she is now the third person from that family having being predeceased by her brother Paddy and sister Elizabeth. In her early years Irene worked in Captain Alexandra’s in Mayfield and also in Ronnie O’ Donnell’s Bar in Main Street. In August 1954, she married Noel Murphy and lived in Botany for a number of years. With Noel being a member of the Bridesiders Showband, dancing was a huge love of Irene’s and for many years she played camogie with Lismore. With Noel’s job in the railway in Lismore coming to an end in 1963, they emigrated to London where they both worked with the same pharmaceutical company. However, Ireland was always going to be home and following their retirement in 1987, they returned to Ireland and spent many happy years travelling and calling to family and friends throughout the country. Sadly, on 21st Febuary, 2008, Noel sadly passed away and this was to leave a huge void in Irene’s life. Just before Noel’s passing, Irene was admitted to Conna Nursing Home where she spent over six happy years and was hugely popular with the staff and patients alike and also looked forward to the regular visits from her loving family and friends, and while her passing will be deeply mourned, her family can take solace that she is reunited with her soulmate Noel and other family members gone before her and is now enjoying eternal life in her Heavenly home. May she rest in peace. Rosary was recited on Monday in Conna Nursing Home by Matron Marion Feeney. Following prayers recited by Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., removal took place on Tuesday evening from St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. On arrival at the Church, the cortege was met by a guard of honour by the Lismore Camogie Club. Requiem Mass was offered up on Wednesday morning for the happy repose of her soul. Celebrant was Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. The readings were read by her brother-in-law Eddie O’Brien and niece Edel Caples. The prayers of the faithful were offered up by her nieces Linda O’Keeffe, Karen Nugent, Marion Tarney and Vanessa Celisse and her grand-nephew Jack Keating. The bread and wine were brought to the Altar by her sister Annie Caples and Agnes Curley while the eulogy was delivered by her niece Fiona Curley. The beautiful singing of the Cullinane family added to the celebration of Irene’s life. After Mass the cortege proceeded to St. Carthage’s Cemetery, where after final prayers, recited by Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., Irene was laid to rest with her late husband Noel. To her loving sisters Babs, Teresa, Dolly, Esther, Agnes and Anne; brothers Tommy, Mikie and Harry; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and her many friends we extend our sincere sympathy.

Month’s Mind Mass for Irene will be celebrated on this Sunday, 31st August, in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, at 11.00 a.m. (Funeral arrangements by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

DAVID JOSEPH (Joe) O’RIORDAN 34 Caseyville, Dungarvan, and formerly 20 Shandon Street, Dungarvan With profound sorrow we record the passing of David Joseph (Joe) O’Riordan which sad event occurred on Saturday, 23rd August, 2014. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Monday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on Tuesday morning, burial took place in Kilgobinet cemetery. To his family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Just think of it! RIGHT throughout history, religion has got itself involved in a lot of wars. Going back as far as the Crusades in the 12th century, we find Christian armies setting out to expel the infidels, the non-believers, from the Holy City, Jerusalem.The brutality of some of these crusaders still figures in the image that some inhabitants of the Middle East have of the Christian religion. In our own country, the ravages wrought by Oliver Cromwell and his armies, all in the name of God, are proverbial. Cromwell’s troops were taught to see themselves as being sent to purify Ireland of all Catholic contamination. If that meant killing all the Catholics, so be it: what was left would be a more religious country. In our own day we have seen Catholics and Protestants killed in “the Troubles” just because of

their religious affiliations. How patriotism demands that one must kill a fellow Irish person just because of their religion? It’s not easy to fathom out that one. And now , in Iraq and Syria we have Christians being given twenty-four hours to renounce their religion, under threat of being killed. In South Sudan, a woman is condemned to death because she became a Christian: she was spared only because of the protests that came from international bodies. Can it be genuine religion, a relationship between human beings and whatever God they claim to worship, that has been over the centuries, and is still being, used to justify such brutality? Where is Jesus in all this? Ah, that’s the point, I suspect. When people lose sight of Jesus and

instead identify religion with a system, when what is now called group think takes the place of Christian faith, then the standards and values that Jesus taught go by the board, and human depravity and hatred take over. Jesue descibed himself as the Way, the Truth and the Life, and he said that the only way to get to God was by walking along with Jesus. A religion that isn’t centred on Jesus will inevitably become contaminated by the selfishness and the cruelty that lurk in each of us. As St. Peter said, “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the message of eternal life. Fr. Robert Arthure Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

FARMING Round-up … Farmers urged to be safe on roads during harvest

There was a very strong turnout for an IFA meeting of livestock farmers in Navan this week, at which the IFA warned anger and frustration among beef farmers over price and specification cuts is at boiling point.

IFA warn anger and frustration amongst beef farmers over price and specification cuts is at boiling point SPEAKING at the first in a series of IFA Livestock Meetings in Navan, last night, IFA President Eddie Downey said livestock farmers cannot survive with unviable beef prices and severe specification cuts. He said “With beef prices in our main markets in the UK and across the EU stable and recovering, the current attack on prices by the factories cannot be justified. The anger and frustration of farmers over the way their incomes have been decimated is very real and farmers feel betrayed by the unacceptable behaviour of retailers and processors this year.” The suggestion of further retailer specifications cuts was rejected outright by the IFA President. He said it’s time the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney, Bord Bia and the meat processors fought

back against these specification cuts, which are extremely damaging to the Irish beef sector and our top quality grass based beef production systems. The IFA President told the meeting that the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney must deliver on his commitment to beef farmers and the Beef Forum must start delivering some results for farmers. Eddie Downey said the Minister must assert his authority with the factories and demand that they respect the agreement they entered into with farmers on the price grid under the Quality Payment System.” He said the Minister must insist that the factories remove the unfair specifications cuts on dual pricing, weights, age and breeds that were never part of the QPS.

The IFA Leader said farmers expect Minister Coveney to take a much more hands-on approach in tackling the issues that are negatively impacting on their incomes. “The Minister must ensure that there is strong competition and transparency in the beef sector. Cattle prices must fairly reflect market returns. We need a strong live export trade to keep a balance in supplies and support viable prices.” Eddie Downey said contracts from the factories at viable price levels are essential and especially for the higher cost winter finishing and bull beef systems. Eddie Downey said IFA has been working hard with processors in Northern Ireland to try and resolve the problems impeding the live trade to the North. He said “We worked to put forward branding

solutions and these have now been approved by the Department of Agriculture in the North.” He added Ministers Simon Coveney and Michelle O’Neill cannot allow the supermarkets reject these labels which are mandatory under EU regulations. In addition, Eddie Downey said Minister Coveney must deliver the CAP direct payments early this year, on October 16th and ensure full funding in Budget to provide for a GLAS payment for 30,000 farmers. The IFA President said restoring confidence at farm level is critical and again called on the factories and their retail clients to reverse the unjustified price cuts. Eddie Downey said Minister Coveney must stand up for farmers and his Beef Forum must deliver on the key issues now.

IFA President urges farmers to refocus on safety SPEAKING in advance of a National Farm Safety Conference taking place today in Kilkenny, IFA President Eddie Downey has reiterated the IFA message to ‘Think Safety, Farm Safely’ every day. The IFA President, who is chairing a session at the HSA National Farm Safety Conference, said the number of farm fatalities so far this year has been truly shocking, and he urged all farm families to refocus their efforts on safety on the farm. “Tragically, the number of lives lost to farm accidents so far this year is more than all of 2013.The fact is, farming is one of the most dangerous occupations there is, so safety has to be a top priority at all times. Everybody on the farm – no matter how experienced - has to realise the dangers that

exist, be vigilant, and take extra time to consider risks and consequences.” “Given the nature of farm work and the farming environment, safety has to be a fundamentally important aspect of a farmers’ job. We need to refocus and build safety into everything that we do on the farm.This requires a change in mindset, but safety needs to be a top priority on every farm and for every farm family.” The IFA has a dedicated ‘Farm Safety’ section on its website, which provides farm safety videos, booklets, links and information. This will complement a range of initiatives, including messages in the IFA calendar, text alerts to our members and regular updates through our County Executive network.

Speaking at the National Farm Safety Conference in Kilkenny, IFA President Eddie Downey has reiterated the IFA message to ‘Think Safety, Farm Safely’ every day.

WITH the harvest underway, IFA Grain Committee Chairman Liam Dunne is urging farmers to be extremely careful, especially when transporting grain on public roads. “Farmers need to be safety conscious at all times, but especially when using farm machinery on public roads. Check machinery in advance and make sure all those in charge of farm vehicles are all experienced drivers.” The IFA Chairman said the harvest can be challenging and farmers should avoid risks on the road: “Understandably, farmers will be anxious to get as much done as possible during the busy harvest season, but it is important to remember that danger could literally be around the next corner. Any mishap will be very expensive in terms of time and money and could cause a serious accident or injury. Farmers and their contractors have a special responsibility when putting tractors and other large machinery on the public road. Never take the risk with other people's lives and your own livelihood." Courtesy pays huge benefits, the IFA Chairman, said as he urged farmers to be mindful of other road users. "Allow other vehicles to pass whenever possible and be careful of speed in urban areas, narrow roads and uneven surfaces. Respect other road users at all times."

Industry must support growers to pull through a difficult financial year IFA National Grain Committee Chairman Liam Dunne said that the industry must support growers to get through what is a very challenging financial year as grain price offers of €140/t for green barley (excl. vat) are significantly below the cost of production and will leave many growers facing a negative income scenario. Mr. Dunne said, “Input prices need to be realigned to reflect the significant fall in value of grain over the last two harvests.The viability of Irish grain production is in question due to the relentless increase in costs over the last few years coupled with significantly reduced grain prices for the 2013 and 2014 harvests. Over the last decade there has been a very substantial increase in input costs particularly for fertiliser, seed and fuel. Fertiliser prices alone have increased by a massive 260% while fuel prices have gone up by over 200%. Variable production costs (including machinery hire) for Spring barley have gone from €640/ha (excluding vat) in 2003 to approximately €1,000/ha today while grain prices are falling. Production costs for other arable crops have followed a similar pattern. This relentless cost price squeeze coupled with the impending reduction in growers’ Single Farm Payment, additional compliance costs due to CAP reform proposals and extreme price volatility threatens the future viability of Irish grain production. Changing weather patterns have also increased the challenge to growers as evidenced in 2009 and 2012.” Liam Dunne said, “Marginal returns coupled with weather related production risks and increasingly complex compliance rules under the new CAP will force many growers to reconsider their enterprise choice.The industry, if for nothing else other than self-interest, must support growers to get through what is a very challenging financial year.”

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Beef Farmers despair of Coveney and Hayes’ ability to handle crisis

Siobhán Talbot, Glanbia Group Managing Director and Mark Garvey, Glanbia Group Finance Director.

Good performance in first half of year for Glanbia SIOBHÁN Talbot, Group Managing Director, said: “Glanbia had a good first half in 2014 resulting in a constant currency increase of 11.5% in adjusted earnings per share. Global Performance Nutrition was the key contributor delivering strong branded revenue growth, through effective execution in core channels and continued international growth. Global Ingredients delivered a satisfactory first half in the context of milk procurement issues in Idaho and unfavourable whey pricing dynamics. Dairy Ireland performed in line with expectation, albeit behind the prior year while Joint Ventures & Associates was also in line with expectation. We continue to invest in our strategy of maximising the value of our ingredients. Today we announce a new €60 million programme in Global Ingredients to further our ambition to be a leader in science-led nutritional solutions and systems. The outlook for the remainder of the year is positive and we expect to achieve our guidance of 8% to 10% growth in adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis for 2014.” Glanbia delivered a good performance in the first half of 2014 driven primarily by Global Performance Nutrition. Total Group revenues including the Group’s

RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS • The Group delivered a good performance for the first half of the year. On a constant currency basis, Total Group revenue grew 10.7%, Total Group EBITA increased by 10.3% and adjusted earnings per share grew 11.5%. On a reported basis,Total Group revenue increased 8.1%,Total Group EBITA increased by 6.0% and adjusted earnings per share grew by 6.8%; • Global Performance Nutrition was the key growth driver as revenue growth of 21.8% and a 110 basis point margin expansion drove a strong increase in EBITA on a constant currency basis; • Global Ingredients delivered a satisfactory performance in the context of a difficult operating environment with EBITA largely unchanged versus the prior year on a constant currency basis; • Dairy Ireland performance was behind the prior year as stabilisation in Consumer Products was more than offset by a lower performance in Agribusiness; • Joint Ventures & Associates delivered a good performance overall; and • The Group today announces a €60 million strategic investment programme in Global Ingredients aimed at maximising the value of our whey pool and further strengthening our position as a leader in value-added dairy ingredients. share of Joint Ventures & Associates were €1.8 billion, up 8.1% (10.7% constant currency). Total Group EBITA was €129.5 million, up 6.0% (10.3% constant currency). Total Group EBITA margin was 7.2%, down 10 basis points (unchanged on a constant currency basis), reflecting an 8.3% margin in the wholly owned businesses and 4.4% in Joint Ventures & Associates. Adjusted earnings per share was 32.45 cents, up 6.8% (11.5% constant currency). CAPITAL INVESTMENT UPDATE Strategic capital investment is a core element of Glanbia’s long term strategy

and the Group continues to invest significantly behind its two growth platforms, Global Performance Nutrition and Global Ingredients. Global Performance Nutrition recently commissioned the first phase of a new €50 million investment in a stateof-the-art manufacturing facility in Aurora, Illinois and today we are pleased to announce a significant new capital investment programme within Global Ingredients. The programme, totalling €60 million in our Idaho based facilities, is strongly aligned with our strategy of adding further value to our whey stream while also supporting the growth ambitions

of Performance Nutrition. The programme, which we expect to be fully commissioned by the end of 2015, involves the development of increased production capacity of higher end whey as well as increased capacity of lactoferrin, a specialty milk component used in a variety of sectors including infant formula and supplements. BOARD CHANGES Jerry Liston, NonExecutive Director, retired from the Board on 13th May, 2014. Patrick Coveney joined the Board as a NonExecutive Director on 30th May, 2014. Mr. Coveney, aged 43, is Chief Executive Officer of Greencore Group plc, a leading international conven-

ience food group. Also on 30th May 2014, Brendan Hayes joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director nominated by Glanbia Cooperative Society Limited. INVESTOR DAY 2014 Glanbia will hold its 2014 investor day in Chicago on Wednesday, 19th November 2014. This event will focus on our Global Performance Nutrition segment. As well as learning about the long term strategy of the business, attendees will gain an in-depth understanding of our approach to marketing, operations and international expansion. There will also be a visit to our recently commissioned manufacturing facility. All of Glanbia’s executive management team will be in attendance as well as a number of senior Global Performance Nutrition management. 2014 OUTLOOK Overall, the outlook for the Group for 2014 is positive. While Global Performance Nutrition is expected to be the main driver of growth, Dairy Ireland is expected to deliver an improved performance versus the prior year with Global Ingredients largely unchanged. On this basis, we are reiterating our guidance for 2014 of 8% to 10% growth in adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis.

INDEPENDENT TD Mattie McGrath has the said that the inability of the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney as well as the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture Tom Hayes to deal effectively with the growing crisis in the Irish beef industry is causing Irish suckler farmers profound distress about the future of their sector. Deputy McGrath was speaking after a meeting organised by the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) last night heard that UK retailers are once more lowering the age limit they have imposed for bull calf beef, a move which the IFA said it would make it impossible for Irish farmers to meet such specifications: “There is rapid and escalating fear among Irish beef farmers about the future sustainability of their herds and the ability to make any kind of living from the sector. For months now, despite Ministerial intervention, the whole sector has been at the mercy of the distorting and manipulative practices engaged in by elements of the beef factory industry as well as the change in attitude of UK retailers to Irish beef. As far as the interventions of the both Ministers who have responsibility for this sector goes, well, it has been pathetic. Minister Hayes in a grand speech he gave to Teagasc in May spoke about his Departments introduction this year of a Beef Genomic Scheme as a particularly important move that will deliver tangible gains for efficient farmers. He also spoke about how introducing this technology

will help to improve the genetic quality of the national beef herd and to increase productivity and profitability. But all of this becomes absolutely farcical when the very suckler herds themselves are being wiped out of existence by farmers who simply can no longer sustain a living from them and are instead switching to dairy herds. It would be like a farmer building a state of the art facility for his or her herd and having no animals to make use of it. The fact of the matter is that as Bord Bia themselves have recognised, the typical price being paid by factories for Irish beef is now about €3.62 per kilo, down from €4.20 this time last year. For the average suckler farmer this means that they are down about €200 per animal sold, which means that they are operating at a considerable loss. For an area which Minister Hayes has acknowledged is part of the most important indigenous farm sector with approximately 70,000 suckler beef farms, much more needs to be done to avert the current crisis from becoming an allout catastrophe. There is no point making fine speeches and then leaving Irish Farmers at the mercy of callous price and weight manipulations by the factories and the imposition of unreasonable criteria by UK retailers. We need to see more vigorous Ministerial clout here before the sector goes beyond a certain point where sustainability becomes unlikely,” concluded Deputy McGrath.

IFA call on NRA and County Councils to curb the rampant spread of ragwort on public roads IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Harold Kingston has called on the NRA and County Councils to improve their efforts to control the rampant spread of ragwort and noxious weeds on public roads. He said, “Roadside verges across the country are blighted with ragwort and other noxious weeds. There is a clear failure to manage these poisonous weeds and eliminate their spreading from roadside onto farmland. The NRA has published guidelines on the management of noxious weeds, however they now need to implement these guidelines and instruct county councils to do the same.” “County Councils and the NRA must adhere to their own guidelines and control the spread of ragwort and other noxious weeds. The law is not being implemented fairly. Farmers also have a responsibility to control noxious weeds on their own land and they face penalties if they do not comply with the requirements of the law. Farmland must be kept in good environmental and agricultural conditions, while local authorities avoid any responsibility for their actions.” The NRA must urgently implement their own guidelines and work with Councils to clean up road-side verges and maintain them free from noxious weeds.

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ICSA calls for inclusion of farm safety module in primary curriculum ICSA president Patrick Kent has called for health and safety education to be included in the primary school curriculum, with a particular emphasis on farm safety for children in rural areas. “What lesson is there that is more important than how to stay alive?” asked Mr. Kent. “There is room in subjects like Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) to include a module on health and safety, and in rural areas, this could be focussed on farm safety. Even in urban areas, there are children who go out to visit friends or relations on farms, and such knowledge would also be very beneficial to them. Children, along with older farmers, are most at risk when it comes to farm accidents, and the younger they become aware of these issues, the better.” “Formally teaching young children about safety issues would also have wider benefits,” continued Mr. Kent. “The voice of a child pointing out that something is dangerous will have far more impact on a parent than all the DVDs and courses available. We must start with the very youngest if we are serious about reducing farm accidents and fatalities through education, and ICSA is calling on Minister Coveney to explore this with the Minister for Education and Skills as a matter of urgency.”

ICSA calls for decisive action on beef crisis ICSA president Patrick Kent has said that the ‘softly-softly’ approach to retailers and meat processors is clearly not working, and that the time has come for decisive action. “Only a strong, united response to this crisis is going to work now,” said Mr. Kent.“ICSA is again calling on all farmers and farm organisations to consider withdrawing from the Quality Assured Scheme. We need to send a clear, unequivocal message to processors and retailers that farmers will not be bullied.” “What is the use of the Quality Assured Scheme if it is simply being used to penalise farmers? We are now hearing suggestions of another round of arbitrary changes to specifications, including a further lowering of the age limit for bull beef from 16 months to 14 months or lower. It is clear that processors are using threats like this as a precursor to a further cut in beef prices, and there is nothing in the Quality Assured Scheme to protect farmers from this.”

Kinsalebeg Macra members Thomas, Kelvin, Maurice, Anna, Claire, John, April and Edmond pictured with Ken Locke, Chairman of Waterford Macra pictured at the Kinsalebeg Family Fun Day.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a dairy farmer and have two sons aged 11 and 13 years. After reading the safety supplement in last week’s Journal I want to ensure that my farm is as safe as possible for all. Whilst in REPS 4 I attended a 5 hour Health & Safety module which I found to be very beneficial at the time. The course itself was free to attend for REPS 4 participants and we were even paid to attend. However, that was 3 years ago and I think it is time now for a refresher course. This time I would like my wife and two children to be able to attend. I appreciate that with REPS now gone that there will be a charge to attend. Are there any suitable courses running in the locality that a farm family can attend? Can you please advise? Answer: I admire your initiative. Yes, the REPS 4 modular courses were a good foundation for those willing to change their attitudes towards health and safety on their farms and a refresher type of course for the farm family would be a great second step towards zero tolerance on farms. Both ourselves and Teagasc offer half day courses on the Farm Safety Code of Practice and we offer a further day long course for the farm family. The course is both indoors and outdoors and takes in the views of the farm family on the topics.The one problem we have is funding.The cost of a half day course can be €50-€60 while a full day course can set one back €80-€100. We find people tend to shy away when the cost is mentioned however it is a small investment compared to the price of a life. Both ourselves and Teagasc also cover farm health and safety issues through the discussion group forum and if you are a member of one you can discuss the topic with your facilitator and bring the family along to that session. Either way I’m glad to see you taking the initiative, as the farmer needs a viable farm and the farm needs a viable farmer; without the interaction, the wheel stops. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: The awareness is there! We now need immediate change. See www.farmsafely.com For assistance with Farm Safety issues; contact Terence on 087-2430067.

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IFA President Eddie Downey says Minister Coveney must deliver for farmers on beef crisis IFA President Eddie Downey on Friday last said the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney must accept that there is a severe income crisis in the livestock sector and he needs to take urgent action to address the situation. Eddie Downey said he has requested Minister Coveney to call an urgent meeting between the meat factories and the IFA and use his good offices to try and make progress on a number of key issues. Eddie Downey said livestock farmers are extremely angry and frustrated over the way their incomes have been decimated this year by price and specification cuts imposed by retailers and

factories. He said with prices recovering in our main export market in the UK, the latest round of price cuts from the factories cannot be justified. The IFA President said Minister Coveney must be very firm and insist that the factories respect the agreement they entered into with farmers on the price grid under the Quality Payment System. He said the Minister must insist that the factories remove the unfair specifications cuts on dual pricing, weights, age and breeds that were never part of the QPS. “The Minister must ensure that there is strong competition and transparency in the beef sector.

Cattle prices must fairly reflect market returns. We need a strong live export trade to keep a balance in supplies and support viable prices.” He said there must be a solution to the Northern Ireland issue. Eddie Downey said contracts from the factories at viable price levels are essential and especially for the higher cost winter finishing and bull beef systems. In addition, Eddie Downey said Minister Coveney must deliver the CAP direct payments early this year on October 16th and ensure full funding in Budget to provide for a GLAS payment for 30,000 farmers.

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Teagasc News . . . BEEF The Tegasc e-Profit Monitor Analysis of Drystock Farms 2013 booklet was published last week. When the performance of the top third of farms is compared with the average the same level of variation in performance as in previous years is evident as well as a decline in profit margins compared to 2012. SUCKLING TO BEEF FARMS 2013 • The gross margin was €917 per ha on the top 1/3 of suckler to beef farms which was 69% higher or €344 per ha higher than those on the average farms. • The top 1/3 of farms generated a gross output of €1,822 per ha compared to €1,376 per ha on the average farms, a difference of 32%.The higher output on the top farms reflected higher stocking rate, higher output per livestock unit and higher output value. • Output per livestock unit was 188 kg or 30% higher on the top 1/3 of farms compared to the average of all the farms at 816 kg liveweight per ha versus 628 kg liveweight per ha. • Average suckler to beef farms had lower variable costs than the top farms at €833 per ha versus €905 per ha. However, as a percentage of gross output they accounted for 61% on the average farms compared to 50% of the output on the top farms.The biggest variable cost on suckler to beef farms in 2013 was purchased forage and concentrate accounting for 41% or €342 per ha of total variable costs. • The average suckler to beef farm in 2013

generated a net profit excluding premia of €15 per ha compared to €352 per ha on the top 1/3 of farms. The average farm size was 52 ha so this represents a paltry profit of €780 for the average suckler to beef farmer who completed profit monitor in 2013 compared to €18,304 for the top third. The average farmer was totally dependent on premia for his income from farming retaining 103% of all premia while the top third retained 162%. SUCKLING TO WEANLING / STORE FARMS 2013 • Gross margin was 114% (€334 per ha) higher on the top 1/3 of suckling to weanling/store farms compared to the average at €626 and €292 per ha, respectively. • Gross Output was €879 per ha in the average group, 47% or €409 per ha lower than the top 1/3 of farms (€1,288 per ha). • The top 1/3 of producers in this system carried 24% more stock at 1.80 LU per ha versus 1.45 LU per ha for the average. They also produced 37 kg per LU more than the average (318 kg v 281 kg). • Variable costs were €587 per ha on the average farms or 13% lower than on the on the top 1/3. However, as a proportion of output they account for 67% and 51% of output on the average and top 1/3 of farms, respectively. Average feed costs (purchased forage and concentrates) accounted for 33% or €194 per ha of total variable costs in 2013. • The low gross margin on the average farms was not sufficient to cover all the fixed costs of

€444 per ha. This had the effect of generating a net loss of €152 per ha before premia. Fixed costs on the top farms were €498 per ha leaving a net profit before premia of €129 per ha. The average farm size was 37 ha so this represents a loss of €5,624 excluding premia to the average suckler farmer who completed profit monitor and a net profit of €4,773 to the top third. The average farmer retained only 69% of premia, the other 31% going to subsidise the farm, while the top third retained 124% of premia. SHEEP Unfortunately the picture which emerged for sheep farmers was similar. LOWLAND SHEEP FARMS 2013 • The top 1/3 of farms had a higher stocking rate (an extra 1.4 ewes per ha) and a higher weaning rate (an extra 0.19 lamb/ewe) than the average group. • The combined effect of the higher stocking rate and higher weaning rate resulted in an extra 3.5 lambs reared per ha.This increased output per ha by €386. • The gross margin per ha for the top 1/3 of €749 was €372 higher than the average. • Output per ewe for the top 1/3 was €24 higher than for the average farm. (due to an extra 0.19 lambs weaned per ewe) • Variable costs per ewe were €9 higher on average compared to those in the top 1/3. • The average gross margin per ewe was €48, which was €34 lower than what was achieved on the top 1/3.

Teagasc Clinics on transferring the Family Farm TEAGASC are hosting a series of clinics around the country titled “Transferring the Family Farm”. These events, which will commence on the 9th September at Errigal Country House Hotel, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, are open to all farm families to attend. James McDonnell, financial specialist, Teagasc said: “Inheritance and succession, is an on-going issue for Irish farm families and must be dealt with in a timely fashion. At these clinics you will gain an insight into, not only the legal, social welfare, and tax implications, but also the best way to go about having the conversation in the family setting.” Planning the transfer of the family farm to the next generation can be a difficult task for any parent. There are good tax incentives to promote early farm transfer, but this is a personal decision for every land owner. Completing this task, while looking after all of your dependants fairly and your own future income in the most tax efficient way, while fulfilling the requirements of the law, is not easy. Many people put off the event for as long as possible, but if the process started promptly and with careful planning some of the pitfalls may be avoided. At each of the 11 clinics, a Teagasc Specialist will make a short address,

covering all aspects that need to be considered when writing a succession plan. The clinic will then be open to the farm families present to go and have “one to one” private conversations with the professionals set up in booths around the venue. Professionals in attendance will include: • Accountants/Tax advisers • Solicitors • Succession mediators • Social welfare advisers • Citizens information • Teagasc Education officers / Collaborative farming / financial specialists Family involvement in planning for succession is essential. A key aim must be to have an open conversation with the people involved so that misunderstandings can be avoided. Some issues you can address with the relevant professionals could include: • Writing a will / forming trusts • Starting the conversation within the family • Income security after retirement and pensions • Fair deal scheme and its pitfalls • Options to cater for other siblings • Forming a partnership with your children There are also a number of Tax issues to be considered. On life time transfer of farm assets, Capital

Acquisitions Tax (CGT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Stamp Duty are the taxes for which a return must be filed. Reliefs may be claimed from each of these taxes. With the drop in property values over the past few years the threshold of each relief has also dropped so care must be taken in planning the transfer to reduce any tax due. Transferring the family farm with good professional advice will help make the task less daunting. It is important to make preparations early so that potential problems can be assessed and avoided before they arise. This will give peace of mind to the parent and give the successor the best possible chance of keeping the farm business together for future generations. The majority of farm families do not plan adequately for succession, so all land owners and potential successors are encouraged to be informed of the issues by attending one of these events. Seminars will take place from 9th September to 14th of October at various locations around the country. Pre booking is essential. • Book online at www.teagasc.ie/events • Contact your local Teagasc Office • Scan the QR code with your smart phone.

• Purchased feed at €25 per ewe was the largest single variable cost on sheep farms in 2013. This equated to nearly €13 per lamb weaned. • Examined on a per lamb basis, the cost of producing a lamb was €74 and €92 for the top 1/3 and average groups, respectively. • The average sheep farm completing profit monitor had a net loss of €22 per ha (€3/ewe)excluding premia and the top third had a net profit of €299 per ha (33/ewe).The average flock size was 140 ewes so this represents a net loss excluding premia of €438 for the average farm and a net profit of €4,818 for the top third. The average farm retained 95% of premia whereas the top third retained 155%. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc/Farmers Journal BETTER beef farm walk – A Teagasc/ Farmers Journal BETTER farm walk will take place on the farm of James Madigan, Derrynahinch, Ballyhale, Co. Kilkenny (near Knocktopher) on Thursday, September 4th. There will be 2 tours of the farm; the first commencing at 2.00 p.m. and the second commencing at 6.00 p.m. The focus of the walk will be to demonstrate how James has increased his output of beef on a grass based suckler calf to beef steer system.Topics covered by Teagasc advisers and specialists will include: Steer and Heifer Finishing; Autumn Grassland Management; Cow Breeding & Fertility; Animal Performance & Winter feed requirements. This is a BTAP approved event. All are welcome.

TEAGASC/GLANBIA MONITOR FARM FOCUS Week Ending: 18th August, 2014 Tom Dinneen, Ballynoe, Cork Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

15.5 4.33 3.72 1.28 0 692 250 1,500 49 54

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Tom Dinneen, Ballynoe, Cork • Spreading 1.5 bags of 18-6-12 after grazing. • Calves average weight 180kg. Split into 2 groups, lighter ones getting meal. • On Target for building Autumn grass. Twitter @castlefarmer

Seminar on ‘Farming Safely with a Disabling Condition’ A PUBLIC seminar on ‘Farming Safely with a Disabling Condition’ will take place at the Teagasc Food and Innovation Centre, Ashtown, Dublin 15, on Thursday, 4th September, from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. The principal speaker at the seminar will be Dr. William Field, Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University, Indiana, USA. Professor Field leads the Indiana AgrAbility programme called ‘Breaking New Ground, which assists farmers with disability to modify their farms and equipment to continue to farm successfully. The Breaking New Ground Resource Centre at Purdue University is recognised internationally as a source of information on assistive technology for agricultural worksites. Professor Field also provides leadership for Purdue University’s outreach programme on agricultural health and safety programme throughout the State of Indiana. This includes research, training and advisory components. Dr. Shane Whelan recently completed a doc-

toral degree conducted at both Teagasc and the UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, and findings of his research will also be presented at the seminar. This study found that 6% of farmers in Ireland reported a disability, that dissatisfaction existed with the level of service available and that both farm income and off farm employment were reduced following acquiring the disability. Dr. Robert Stutridge, will present the finding of a scoping exercise he has conducted on setting up an AgrAbility type service among farmers in Ireland. Dr. Stutridge has completed his PhD at Purdue University on disability service provision under the supervision of Professor Field and has experience of provision of this service in the U.K. Attendance at the Seminar is free of charge. Persons wishing to attend should book a place at 051 644537, or by emailing john.g.mcnamara@teagasc.ie

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BALLYMULLALA EAST, CAPPAGH 9.31 Hectares (c. 23 Acres) Roadside Lands FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION Unless previously sold Thursday, 16th October, 2014, at 2.30 p.m. Park Hotel, Dungarvan • Prime roadside lands with road frontage on two sides. • All in permanent pasture, natural water supply. • 6 miles from Dungarvan within easy reach of all local amenities. • Opportunity to acquire land or extend an existing holding in this progressive farming area. • Solicitor: John N. Murphy & Co. having Carriage of Sale • Maps and Appointment to view, contact the Auctioneers.

COOLROE, RING 10.55 Hectares (26 acres) Roadside Lands FOR SALE • Less than ½ mile off N25 at Coolroe • All in good quality permanent pasture • This sale is an opportunity to acquire an easily managed holding just off N25. BALLYCOE, DUNGARVAN 13.65 Hectares – Roadside Lands FOR SALE • Excellent roadside holding less than 3 miles from centre of Dungarvan on the N72. • All in permanent pasture with mature trees and hedge rows. • In good sized divisions. Mains water supply. • The Auctioneers recommend this property to anyone looking for an easily managed land holding adjacent to Dungarvan.

Kinsalebeg Macra members Thomas Cunningham and Maurice Ledingham enjoying the Kinsalebeg Family Fun Day.

Realistic planning and support through margin volatility needed for Dairy farmers post quota SPEAKING from from the Virginia Dairy Show this week, IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary said that, with weaker dairy markets just months before the end of the quota regime, it was crucial that farmers intending to enter dairying or expand their enterprise would plan based on realistic assumptions on profitability. He added that while farming and breeding skills were vital to the sector, dairy farmers in the post quota era would need support to become better businessmen and financial planners than pre-quota. He said the dairy industry, financial institutions, the government and Teagasc must all play their full part to help farmers manage their single biggest

challenge for the coming years: margin volatility. “I am really heartened by the enthusiasm among dairy farmers: in the context of strong global demand growth linked to solid demographic trends, and our real ability to produce high quality milk and dairy products sustainably for the global market, I believe it is truly well placed,” Mr O’Leary said. “But I am also mindful that market volatility can knock down fragile farmer confidence just as much and as quickly as their incomes. We are getting a further taste of volatility at this very moment, due to the short term imbalance between global supply and demand. Furthermore, while we trade too

little with Russia for the current export ban to affect us directly, it is an additional destabilising factor for global markets,” he said. “Volatility of margins, not just of milk prices, is what dairy farmers will have to steer through in coming years, at a time when they have to invest on-farm for expansion and in some cases also in the development of their co-op’s processing or marketing facilities. Farmers will need support from co-ops and Teagasc to improve their business planning and financial management skills,” he said. “Beyond that, I believe the industry, led by the Irish Dairy Board, must offer milk price and input hedging solutions which

farmers can opt for. Banks must also be creative in their investment product offerings, allowing farmers greater repayment flexibility to reflect income volatility. Banks must be particularly responsive to the changeover period out of the superlevy regime, which will see farmers faced with considerable short term cash flow challenges. Last but not least, our Government must support the IFA farm taxation proposals on farmer’ financial contributions to their co-ops’ development plans, but especially on helping farmers manage volatility by putting away money in good times and bringing it back to be utilised and taxed in years when margins are lower,” he concluded.

Dairygold phased superlevy Dungarvan payment scheme a welcome move Mart Report IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary today (Friday) complimented Dairygold on their phased superlevy payment scheme, which will allow their suppliers to stagger their superlevy payment over the following 2 years’ peak periods. He said this was a positive example other co-ops, perhaps in co-operation with financial institutions, should emulate to better support their suppliers through the challenging transition out of quotas. “The Dairygold scheme is an excellent example of constructive innovative thinking to assist farmers. Now that markets and milk prices have weakened, it is vital that the pressures farmers will face on their cash flow over the coming 18 to 24 months be properly appreciated by co-ops and banks

alike,” he said. “I would urge banks to provide farmers with equally innovative financial products for cash flow and for investment, which recognise fully the volatility of farmers’ incomes and gives them the greatest possible flexibility on terms and repayment requirements when margins are down,” he said. “I would also urge farmers to remember that, whether or not their co-op and their banks provide an instrument to help them deal with superlevy and short term cash flow problems, they will still have to pay in full any fine arising from exceeding their quota. While this is the final year of the quota regime, it still remains vital that they would properly plan for this,” he concluded.

BULLOCK SECTION 2 Bel Blues 715 kgs. made €1,370 each. 4 Frs. 702 kgs. made €1,150 each. 4 Lim 533 kgs. made €1,110 each. 8 Lim 405 kgs. made €920. HEIFER SECTION 1 Lim 440 kgs. Made €925 each. 2 Bel Blues 460 kgs. made €900 each. 7 Lim. 420 kgs. made €875 each. 1 Lim. 380 kgs. made €800. DRY COW 1 A.A. 650 kgs. made €920. 1 Fr. 660 kgs. made €900. 1 Fr. 650 kgs. made €970. First Weanling Sale will be held on Thursday, 18th September, 2014. 2nd Weanling Sale Thursday, 2nd October, 2014. Entries are now being accepted at Tel. 058 41611.

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DUNGARVAN MART FIRST WEANLING SALE Thursday, 18th September, 2014 Entries are now being taken. Tel. 058-41611.

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38 Acres (15.37 ha) Forestry Lands Garrycloyne, Colligan, Dungarvan FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Thursday, September 25th at 3.00 p.m. Reps Josephine Morrissey (Deceased) Lands planted since 1993 No premiums. Easily accessible. Excellent road frontage. Located on side of main Dungaravn to Clonmel Road, Dungarvan 5 miles. In two divisions 20 acres and 18 acres. Excellent plantation. Further details from Auctioneer. (9-9)

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Charity Vintage Tea Rooms Fundraiser for Dungarvan Hospital Bus Fund – This Saturday, 30th August, Old fashioned afternoon teas and a cake stall will be held at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford in aid of Dungarvan Community Hospital Bus Fund from 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Like Louise and Lucy (pictured) come and enjoy this beautiful tea while giving to a very worthwhile cause. Find us on facebook - charity vintage tea rooms. [Ria Drohan]

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August 31 September 6 Aries March 20th April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

Gemini ACROSS 1 Recurring in a particular order (8) 5 A soft-toned organ stop (4) 9 Product associated with the advertising line A hazelnut in every bite (5) 10 A kind of chemical compound (7) 11 A citadel built on high ground, especially that of Athens (9) 14 Academic institution located in Westminster (1,1,1) 15 An expert in military strategy (9) 18 Lincoln s _ , law association (3) 19 A main division of the Bible (9) 20 Online social networking and microblogging service launched in 2006 (7) 22 Shortened word for the opening passage of a piece of music (5) 24 Dip an item of food into a liquid before eating (4) 25 An expression of consent or in good health (4,4) DOWN 1 Poetical name for China (6) 2 Stirrup _ , a drink for a person about to leave on horseback (3) 3 Word that sounds like 18 plus 2 plus 10 (12) 4 Norwegian band formed in Oslo in 1982 (1-2) 6 Television channel devoted to game shows (9) 7 Cricket term for a kind of batsman (6) 8 The faculty of insight and understanding (12) 12 Anagram of ENTER INTO (9) 13 Abbreviated name of an English county (5) 16 Having an exceptional talent or ability (6) 17 Walk without a great deal of exertion (6) 21 See 23 23 21 The Catcher in _ _ , 1951 novel about teenage angst by J. D. Salinger (3,3)

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

UST when you thought you were getting on top of your money worries, a nasty shock awaits! It looks as though either your vehicle or some domestic piece of machinery will go wrong.

SHORT break would be just the thing to give you a change of scene and a breath of fresh air, so leave the chores and take the family away for a few days if you can, it will do you all good.

OU may have to fight for what you want but if you can do so diplomatically, it will work out well. Take some time off from the battles to think out your strategy for the future if you can.

OU seem to be girding yourself for a real battle but this could be just the moment for the breakthrough that you have been waiting for. Financially, things are looking up at last.

S long as you keep your thinking clear and don t allow yourself to be side-tracked, you will achieve a great deal. The planets in your sign for a few weeks indicate a time of activity.

OUR domestic scene is still unsettled and the business of trying to cope with this muddle is beginning to get on your nerves. Help is at hand with an offer of a break away to visit friends.

HIS is an excellent time to think about getting some training or additional education. Start planning now for the year ahead if you are thinking about new courses of interest or study.

ELATIONSHIPS are a bit strained at the moment and you will have to exercise patience and diplomacy if you are to avoid a full scale row. There is some really good money news.

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Capricorn

F you have plans to travel or if you deal with

foreigners, these issues will begin to turn in your November favour now. A happy-go-lucky type of man will do 22nd December 21st much to make you laugh and bring you good luck. December 22nd January 19th

OUR love life is going splendidly but this will bring jealousy and spite from an unexpected quarter. Don t listen to lies or try to please a friend if it means upsetting your love relationship.

January 20th February 18th

HILDREN and young people get everyone down from time to time and it is your turn to be irritated by them. As the week progresses, any small problems with young folk will be ironed out.

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OU will hear a number of strange things this week but before you take them on board it would be well to sort out the facts from the fiction and speculation. Wait before acting on any advice.

BASED on a true story, Disney's "Million Dollar Arm" follows JB Bernstein, a once-successful sports agent who now finds himself edged out by bigger, slicker competitors. He and his partner Aash (Aasif Mandvi) will have to close their business down for good if JB doesn't come up with something fast. Late one night, while watching cricket being played in India on TV, JB comes up with an idea so radical it just might work. Why not go there and find the next baseball pitching sensation? Setting off for Mumbai with nothing but a gifted but cantankerous scout (Alan Arkin) in tow, JB stages a televised, nationwide competition called "Million Dollar Arm" where 40,000 hopefuls compete before two 18-year-old finalists,

Rinku and Dinesh (Suraj Sharma, Madhur Mittal), emerge as winners. JB brings them back to the United States to train with legendary pitching coach Tom House (Bill Paxton). The goal: get the boys signed to a major league team. Not only is the game itself difficult to master, but life in the U.S. with a committed bachelor makes things even more complicated-for all of them. While Rinku and Dinesh learn the finer points of baseball and American culture, they in turn teach JB the true meaning of teamwork and commitment. Ultimately, what began as a purely commercial venture becomes something more and leads JB to find the one thing he was never looking for at all-a family.

Inbetweeners 2 REVIEW – SAM MARTIN What could be better than some hilarious British comedy to wrap up summer? As usual The Inbetweeners never fails to deliver when you need a good laugh. The Inbetweeners 2 is set after the events of the first movie and the TV series (of which I’m a big fan), and the guys are out of school. Simon is in university as is Will. Neil works in a bank and Jay has taken a gap year and travelled to Australia. Jay makes it seem like he’s having the time of his life, and the others feel pretty miserable in England, so they decide to travel to Australia and surprise him. What I liked about the movie is how honestly it portrayed the individuals. Sure it was funny and at times downright cringe-tastic, but each character brought with them their own story. And their stories travelled along the same vein. They’re each just individually trying to find happiness. Will (Simon Bird – Friday Night Dinner, Chickens) has found university isn’t so great, he hasn’t made any friends and he’s become the butt of his roommate’s jokes. Simon (Joe Thomas – Fresh Meat, Chickens) did make friends but his girlfriend is completely and obsessively controlling, she thinks anything he does is a sign that he’s been cheating on her and destroys his things in anger. Neil (Blake Harrison - Edge of Heaven, Big Bad World) works in a bank and seems to be doing well, but through the movie we find out how much he misses his friends. Jay’s (James Buckley – Rock & Chips, Off The Hook) story was actually the most touching of all for me, he bragged about Australia and how he’d done well for himself, but really there’s

only one thing he wants there that he just can’t seem to find. At one point or another in the movie we see how truly down and out each of the four characters have become. This can definitely be the most important part of comedy movies, when the truth gets revealed and the jokes get set aside for a moment. There’s always something very meaningful about those moments in comedies and this movie does it very well. What the movie does best though is comedy, at one point I seriously couldn’t stop laughing, which was probably much to the dismay of everyone else in the screen. But I couldn’t help it! The humour of The Inbetweeners 2 was right up my alley. It can be silly and it can immature, but I like that.The great thing about British humour is that it has its own pace unlike any other. It can take small pokes at the cleverest times but also knows how to build up to a joke very well. And this movie did that exceptionally. From the conversations filled with sarcasm to the situations filled with yet more problems for the boys to overcome, there was always something that kept me laughing throughout the movie. The characters can at times be nasty or disgusting, but there’s something lovable about them nonetheless, especially Neil. Neil was my favourite character from the movie; he delivered some of the funniest lines in the movie and created some of the most outrageously funny situations. On top of that he seems to be genuinely a nice guy at heart, with a lot of love for his friends. Overall I found this movie was fantastic, I was laughing from start to end and on top of the jokes the story was pretty good too. A very good example of a comedy sequel.

Across: 1 Cyclical, 5 Echo, 9 Topic, 10 Acetate, 11 Acropolis, 14 LSE, 15 Tactician, 18 Inn, 19 Testament, 20 Twitter, 22 Intro, 24 Dunk, 25 Very well. Down: 1 Cathay, 2 Cup, 3 Incapacitate, 4 A-ha, 6 Challenge, 7 Opener, 8 Perspicacity, 12 Retention, 13 Leics., 16 Gifted, 17 Stroll, 21 , 23 21 The Rye.

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World class musician Attention all adults and teens! starting trad classes Christmas Panto Auditions for Aladdin!

Panto 2013 Chorus and Dancers.

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Robyn Uniacke relaxing backstage at Disney Magic The Musical.

THE Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is delighted to announce this year’s Christmas pantomime will be “Aladdin"! We are looking for teens and adults to act, dance and sing in this exciting show! Auditions are on Monday, 1st September, in The Town Hall Theatre Dungarvan at 7.00 p.m. As part of the cast we are looking for a "Princess Jasmine" and "Aladdin", these parts are restricted to those from 4th year up to mid twenties. Otherwise, teens and adults of all abilities encouraged to take part and come along to the auditions. The panto will be staged the last weekend in November and the first weekend in December 2014. So if you would like the limelight….. we would love to see you. Or if you would like to be part of the chorus where there is no pressure, we would love to have you on board. We always need help backstage too so if front of house is not your thing, then we would love to have you with us as crew! Be part of a group, meet new people and build confidence on the way. Rehearsals will be twice a week. Encores Saturdays Stage School recommences Saturday 6th for our Registration day at 11.00 a.m. Junior/Senior Infants 10–11.10 a.m. Dance!Drama!Music! 1st-6th class 11-1 p.m. Teens 12-2 p.m. We boast fully qualified Garda Vetted Teachers who cant wait for the exciting term ahead! For up to date information and announcements keep your eyes on the paper and on facebook www.facebook.com/Encor eStageAcademy You are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime.

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MARTIN MURRAY comes from Carrick-on-Suir in South Tipperary, but it was in Waterford that Martin learned most of his music. Martin played Banjo and Mandolin in many bands throughout the seventies with piper Tommy Keane and fiddler John O’Dwyer of West Cork. It wasfrom John that Martin learned to play the fiddle. Martin was asked to join Mairtin O’Connor’s Chatterbox band and since 1993 he has played with Chatterbox and has recorded on many occasions with Mairtin inc-Off the Record with the RTE concert orchestra, Michael O’Suilleabhain and the chamber orchestra on the River of Sound album and numerous TV programmes for RTE/ UTV/ BBC/

TG4. Martin has also recorded on dozens of albums as a guest, Bill Whelan’s Dancing at Lughnasa, Seamus McGuire’s The Whishing Tree, Gary O’Briain’s Carolan’s Dream and Clancy Bros’ Older but no wiser, to mention but a few. He released his own album A Dark Horse in the company of Frankie Gavin, Matt Molloy, Mairtin O’Connor, Jimmy Faulker and many more and received many great reviews. In the book ‘A rough guide to Irish music’ - Martin and Paul Kelly are classed as the two best contemporary exponents of the mandolin in Ireland today. Martin is currently a guest member of the Chieftains and has travelled the world with them playing fiddle and

banjo. One of the highlights he recalls was playing with the Chieftains at Mick Jagger’s 50th party in London. For many years, Martin is also noted as an excellent traditional teacher of fiddle, mandolin and banjo in his own home Carrick-on-Suir. Turning out many fine musicians of a very high standard with great emphasis on proper technique to both left and right handed students on all three instruments. Martin has had many requests from West Waterford over the last couple of years to start classes in Dungarvan. He starts classes in early October. For enquiries locally contact phone 087-7149138 or Martin on 0868033653.

Clonmel World Music proudly presents Karen Casey Band Raheen House Hotel Clonmel - Thursday, 4th September, 2014 CLONMEL World Music is back, in a refurbished Raheen House Hotel, after its summer break and for its first gig is delighted to welcome one of the best Folk/Traditional singers in Ireland to Tipperary. Karan Casey is originally from Ballyduff Lower, near Kilmeaden, Co. Waterford, and has long been one of the most innovative voices in Irish traditional and folk music. Her career has spanned twenty five years from the early days as a jazz performer in Dublin to her heady days in New York with the band Solas, to her now established solo career. Karan has sold over half a million records. Karan released her first album with the group Solas, which quickly became the most celebrated Irish band in the U.S., and her four years with the group were pivotal. Since embarking on her solo career Karan has released 6 solo albums, a duo album (with John Doyle), an album for children and numerous contributions to other artists' projects – appearing on more than 50 albums in total. She has toured constantly throughout North America, Europe and Japan, perform-

ing solo, with her own band and with many other diverse artists. Recent years have seen Karan appearing with Folk legends James Taylor, Liam Clancy, Peggy Seeger, Mick Moloney and the Dubliners and Imelda May as well as performances with Solas, Lunasa, Béla Fleck & the Flecktones and Tim O’Brien Karan has won awards for “Best Folk Album” and “Best Folk Female” from Irish Music Magazine and been nominated for the BBC Folk Awards and the Danish Grammys and was a key member of Paul Winter’s Grammy-award winning “Celtic Solstice”. She has appeared at major festivals in Europe and the US such as WOMAD USA, the Cambridge Folk Festival, Celtic Connections, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, Festival Cornouaille, Festival Interceltique Lorient, Milwaukee Irishfest and Merlefest as well as appearing at many prestigious venues including the Kennedy Centre (Washington DC), New York’s Symphony Space, Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, the Hollywood Bowl, Dublin’s National Concert Hall, the Cathedral

of St John the Divine, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall and many others. She has made many TV and radio appearances on both sides of the Atlantic and has been a frequent guest on nationally syndicated US radio and TV shows such as Garrison Keillor’s ‘A Prairie Home Companion’ and “Mountain Stage”. The new Album, which has just been released, is called “Two More Hours” and includes guest appearances by singers Mick Flannery, Abigail Washburn and Aoife O’Donovan. It draws on Karan’s life-long love of R&B, Jazz and Blues and creates a vibrant new mix of sounds. Karan’s fellow band members for this gig will be Trevor Hutchinson (ex Paperboys and Sharon Shannon band) on Double Bass and Eoghan Regan on Guitar “The most soulful singer to emerge in Irish traditional music in the past decade.” - The Glasgow Herald “….the Irish equivalent of Emmylou Harris.” Washington Post. “Casey’s voice is among the loveliest in folk music and she’s a wonderful interpreter of both contem-

porary and traditional material.” - Boston Globe. “Setting her clear voice in arrangements that mix traditional and modern instruments, she maintains the taut, quivering ornamentation of old ballad style, singing tales of love, war and murder with a gentle gravity.” - New York Times. “Casey has the unique ability to make every song sound true and impassioned.” - Global Rhythm. Doors for the gig will open at 8.00 p.m.There will be no support act, and the band will start at 9.00 p.m. prompt. Tickets are €15 each and are available in Premier Music Centre Clonmel on 052-6129811, from Gerry Lawless on 086-3389619, and from Martha Beardmore on 0879107201.

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Art on Screen: Hermitage Revealed September 9th @ 8.30 p.m. Art: Treasure. History. Revolution. The story of Russia’s legendary museum. Directed by BAFTA Award-winning film and television director Margy Kinmouth. The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world holding over 3 million treasures and boasting more curators than any other art institution. To mark the momentous occasion of its 250th anniversary the museum opened its doors for filming. Hermitage Revealed takes audiences on a thrilling journey through the museum’s tumultuous history from Iimperial Palace to State Museum, and offers unprecedented access to special collections and exclusive areas that remain hidden from the public eye. From Rembrandt to Russian masterpieces, from pre-historic artefacts to the private gemstone collection of Catherine The Great, from Michaelangelo to Matisse and much more, the exquisite treasures the Hermitage has to offer are seemingly endless. Hermitage Revealed puts you right there amongst it all – exploring the art and revealing the human stories behind this great institution.

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saturday 30th August 4.00 p.m. U-8 Hurling Tournament 4.45 p.m. U-12 Hurling Tournament 5.30 p.m. U-16 Huring Tournament 6.30 p.m. Junior Hurling: Breeda Lyons Perpetual Tournament - Glen Rovers v Ballyaggart TEA DANCE 9.30 p.m.-12.30 a.m. in Melleray Community Centre. MUSIC BY BATTY PRENDERAST Admission €10 with free raffle

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Smoke and mirrors create a mirage of Youghal’s historic house By Ina dePaor Photographs by Julia Nigenhuis

SMOKE and mirrors are some of the tools that Irish artists have used to transform an 18th century house in Youghal into a contemporary art space for the next three weeks. In the basement water lights and deep rumbling sounds combine to create an encounter with primordial lifeforms. Under the stairs experiments with the patterns of sound on matter, known as cymatics, mesmerize a woman on headphones while upstairs the mood lightens in a room of coloured paper and a

soundtrack of classical violin. Aptly named, the exhibition: ‘It’s not on any map true places never are’ is the result of the labours of nine artists from different traditions and one determined curator. Artists local, national and international were asked to engage with the rare phenomenon exhibited by nature known as the fata morgana or superior mirage. More often seen on sea coasts, fata morgana appears in the sky as a shadowy likeness of the surrounding landscapes. Such a phenomenon was recorded in Youghal bay on three occasions in the 18th century; local fishermen called it ‘the country of departed spirits’

and others ‘the dismembered cities in the sky’. The records of this, along with an old house overlooking Youghal bay, inspired Ring art writer Maria Tanner in her call out to artists. Artist turned curator and writer, Maria is the driving force behind the project which represents her mission to bring experimental art outside of the gallery and into unexpected locations. “The art installed throughout the building provides us with new coordinates for perceiving and understanding the nature of reality,” she said. Speaking at the opening of the exhibition on Friday, Maria said: “I know now we have created something unique here Built in the 18th century, number 2, Clifden, Youghal, opposite the lighthouse, has fallen into disuse.

and the overall response from people is that they have been moved by the experience”. Along with nine other artists, Maria is also curating the work of her two sisters, videographer Irene and performer Siobhán Tanner, from Pulla, Ring. Set against an overgrown staircase, Siobhán's powerful 20-minute performance manages to take the audience from the depths of human suffering and the heights of spiritual bliss. She will perform at 7.30 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday for the next three weeks: 28th and 30th

August; and 4th, 6th, 11th and 12th September. Closing event on 12th September will include film screening and live screening. Admission to the performance and exhibition is free. Updates on facebook: ‘its not on any map true places never are’ or www.itsnotonanymaptrueplacesneverare.eu The project was supported by the Arts Council of Ireland, Cork County Council Arts Office, Youghal Credit Union and the HSE in association with Saint Raphael's art department.

Life returns to number 2, Clifden: Abandoned by all but the pigeons for several years, the 18th century house has been given a new lease of life.

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Out the back: gathering at the fire at the end of the evening.

Rep. for South

Vol. 102

Friday, 29th August, 2014

SPORT

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Second half goals sees off Mount Sion Dungarvan's Eoin Healy is tackled by Mount Sion's Michael Gaffney during their J. J. Kavanagh & sons SHC Round 5 match played in Walsh Park.

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ROUND 5 SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

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Champions take major scalp Passage ……………..2-14; De La Salle ………......1-14. FOLLOWING an indifferent start to their championship campaign, Passage are coming good at the right time and their deserving and impressive win over a full strength De La Salle team in Walsh Park last Saturday evening sent out a message loud and clear to the seven other clubs remaining in contention for the News and Star Cup, that they won’t be easily separated from their title. In this focused and determined form, nobody will relish meeting the Champions in the knockout stages and if they can repeat their impressive display here from now on in, then a second consecutive title is a real possibility. The return of Thomas Connors to the fold is a huge asset to Passage this year and his work rate around the field was a key factor in his team winning last Saturday. Jake Dillon opened the scoring with a pointed free in the third minute but the Champions were soon on top in general play as they stopped De La Salle from getting into their usual stride by their determined and skilful play all around the field. Killian Fitzgerald opened their account with a trade mark point and when a rejuvenated Eoin Kelly scored a 5th minute goal, Passage took a lead that they never surrendered for the rest of the hour. Jake Dillon was the City’s team only scorer in the first 20 minutes with a further 0-3 while a better balanced Passage fifteen raised white flags via Owen Connors (f), and Pa Walsh. Passage also had two goal chances through Thomas Connors

and Rory Walsh before an inspired Conor Carey gave the Champions a 1-5 to 0-4 advantage. Kevin Moran, who wasn’t his usual domineering self all night, pointed in the 21st minute only for Pa Walsh with a typical crisp strike and Owen Connors to reply with scores that gave Passage a deserving 1-7 to 0-5 lead. De La Salle got back into the game in a three minute spell before half time when Jamie Sage and the hard working John Keane pointed either side of a well taken goal by Jake Dillon to level matters at 1-7 each. This posed a question for the winners which they responded to in style and following a trading of white flags between Sean Hogan and Jake Dillon (f), Conor Carey recorded the game’s all important score when he struck for a goal in the Keane’s Road end in the first minute of added time, 2-8 to 1-8 at the break. Despite playing into the breeze on the restart, Passage continued to take the initiative to their more fancied opponents and Conor Carey, from a Pa Walsh pass, and Killian Fitzgerald stretched the seasiders lead to 2-10 to 1-8 by the 35th minute. An out of sorts De La Salle fifteen recovered somewhat following a further goal scoring opportunity by Eoin Kelly and scores by Jake Dillon (f), John Keane and John Mullane brought their deficit back to 0-2 by the 41st minute, 2-10 to 1-11. One would expect De La Salle to drive on from here but it was Passage who worked the scoreboard and three Owen Connors’ points

(2f) confirmed that this was going to be Champion’s day. Dean Twomey and sub Shane Ryan for De La Salle pointed either side of an Eoin Kelly(f) and with four minutes remaining sub Brendan Fitzgerald had a Passage goal disallowed but it didn’t matter in an overall context as a 58th minute John Keane point ended the scoring at 2-14 to 1-14 as the Champions defence of their title continues to gain momentum. This was a wake up call for De La Salle and it is quite possible that these two sides could meet again in either the semi final or the final itself. Passage’s Top Three: Conor Carey, Thomas Connors, Jason Roche. De La Salle’s Top Three: Jake Dillon, John Keane, Adam Farrell. Observer’s Man of the Match: Conor Carey. Number of Scorers: Passage 6. De La Salle 7. Scores from Play: Passage 2-9. De La Salle

1-9. Frees For: Passage 10. De La Salle 13. Wides: Passage 17. De La Salle 11. Score of the Match: Pa Walsh’s 23rd minute point. Scorers – Passage: Conor Carey 1-2, Eoin Kelly 1-2(2f), Owen Connors 0-5(3f), Pa Walsh and Killian Fitzgerald 0-2 each, Sean Hogan 0-1. De La Salle: Jake Dillon 1-6 (5f), John Keane 0-3, Kevin Moran, Jamie Sage, John Mullane, Dean Twomey and Shane Ryan 0-1 each. Passage: Eddie Lynch; Jason Flood, Mark Wyse, Joey Upton; Stephen Mason, Noel Connors, Jason Roche; Pa Walsh, Killian Fitzgerald; Conor Carey, Thomas Connors, Owen Connors; Sean Hogan, Eoin Kelly, Rory Walsh. Sub: Brendan Fitzgerald (53). De La Salle: Stevie Brenner; Oran Keevers, Ian Flynn, Stephen Dalton; Paudie Nevin, Jack Kennedy, Shane McNulty; Kevin Moran, Dean Twomey; Jake Dillon, Thomas Kearney, Adam Farrell; John Keane, John Mullane, Jamie Sage. Subs: Brian Phelan, Shane Ryan (both 46). Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

County SHC Fixtures AT a meeting of a County C.C.C.C. on Monday night the dates and venues for the quarter-finals and relegation play-off in the county senior hurling championship were finalised as follows: Thursday, September 4th - at Fraher Field, at 8 p.m. relegation play-off - Ardmore v. Fourmilewater. Friday, September 5th - at Fraher Field, at 8 p.m. quarter-final - Tallow v. De La Salle. Saturday, September 6th - at Fraher Field, at 7.30 p.m. quarter-final - Dungarvan v. Passage. Sunday, September 14th - at Walsh Park, quarter-finals - at 2 p.m. - Abbeyside v. Mt. Sion; at 3.30 p.m. - Lismore v. Ballygunner.

Ballyduff's Jamie Kearney hand passes against Ballygunner's Alan Kirwan during Rd. 5 of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford County Senior Hurling Championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Gunners remain unbeaten Ballygunner ................ 3-21; Ballyduff ....................... 1-18. GOALS from Barry Coughlan, Conor Power and Brian O’Sullivan in the opening 10 minutes set up Ballygunner for their fifth straight win in the opening game, at Fraher Field on Saturday evening. The Gunners held a 9 point lead at that stage and they went on to lead by 3-8 to 0-10 at the break. There was a double exchange of points early on by Mikey Kearney and Pauric O’Mahoney and the goals left Ballyduff with a mountain to climb. Kearney was the Red’s top scorer and they were too dependent on him for their scores. He contributed 7

points in the opening half while Brendan Hogan had a brace. BALLYGUNNER GOALS The first goal came from Coughlan in the 7th minute. While the majors from Power and O’Sullivan came in the space of 90 seconds. The winners held a 7 point advantage at the three quarter stage, 3-15 to 0-17. In true Ballyduff style they battled on and were rewarded with a Mikey Kearney goal in the 51st minute to leave nine between them at the final whistle. Ballygunner cruised into the quarter-finals while Ballyduff retained their senior status for 2015. Last year’s All-Ireland medal winner Mikey Kearney

hit an amazing 1-14 for Ballyduff and he is a forward of note for the future. Ballygunner: S. O’Keeffe; R. Cunningham, B. Coughlan, S. O’Keeffe; W. Hutchinson, S. Walsh, A. Kirwan; C. Sheehan, D. Walsh, Barry O’Sullivan, Hayley Barnes, P. Mahoney; C. Power, Brian O’Sullivan, J. J. Hutchinson. Subs: P. Coughlan for Cunningham; T. Power for Sheehan; Cunningham for Kirwan; Kirwan for Mahoney. Ballyduff: J. Twomey; T. Molumphy, T. Feeney, J. Hannon; Shane Hannon, S. Kearney, Michael Kearney; Seamus Hannon, Cian Leamy; S. Molumphy, B. Kearney, B. Hannon; K. Casey, Mikey Kearney, J. Kearney. Subs: G. Feeney for B. Hannon; A. Casey for Shane Hannon; M. McNamara for T. Feeney. Referee: A. Kissane (Dunhill).

Second half goals sees off Mount Sion Dungarvan ………….4-14; Mount Sion …………..1-19. THREE goals in a second half nine minute period by Dungarvan in Walsh Park last Saturday evening decided second and third placings in Group 2 of the Senior Hurling Championship, as both teams have qualified for the quarter final stages which will be played over the first two weekends of September. Two goals by Gavin Crotty in the 40th and 45th minutes and a third by Comac Curran in the 49th minute rocked Mt Sion back on their heels and, though they outscored the Blues by 1-6 to 0-2 in the final ten minutes of the game, the damage had been done and Dungarvan beat the City team in this championship for the first time since 1996. The first half was a tame enough affair with both sides making plenty mistakes and thanks to a 14th minute

Patrick Curran goal, Dungarvan edged the lead at the break by 1-5 to 0-7. Mt. Sion never threatened to score a goal here, as they were content to rifle over points on most occasions and their only green flag came in the 62nd minute when Austin Gleeson scored from a penalty. Overall, Mount Sion won’t be happy with their listless performance and if they repeat it in the quarter-finals they won’t prove a match for their Western rivals Abbeyside. Martin O’Neill was the only ‘Sion player who came out of this game with his reputation intact while the sideline must be questioned for under utilising Austin Gleeson and playing him as a sweeper in the second half, when going on his performance in the first thirty minutes, he was capable of having a major say in the result of the game.

Despite Cathal Curran opening the scoring in the 3rd minute Mount Sion dominated the first and last ten minutes of the half. Dungarvan had two goal chances via Patrick and Cormac Curran early on as 03 (2f) by Martin O’Neill gave ‘Sion a 0-3 to 0-2 advantage. Dungarvan’s individual tendencies in the forward division in recent games were a non identity last Saturday and at the end of the third quarter, Michael Kiely and Cathal Curran combined to set up County Minor Patrick Curran for the game’s opening goal. From a quick sideline by Kenny Moore, Cormac Curran fired over his second score and a pointed free by younger brother Patrick had the winners 1-4 to 0-3 in front with twenty minutes on the clock. Mount Sion’s dominance was restored for the last ten

minutes of the first moiety with Austin Gleeson scoring 0-2 from play and Martin O’Neill bringing his tally to 05(3f) as Patrick Curran’s 24th minute pointed free ensured that the winners led by the minimum at the short whistle, 1-5 to 0-7. Shane Kearney replaced the injured Aaron Donnelly on the restart for Dungarvan as Mt. Sion started the livelier and by the 35th minute, they led by 0-11 to 1-6 courtesy of scores from Martin O’Neill (2f), Austin Glesson and Michael Gaffney. A Cormac Curran point from play was the Blues only response but the tide turned their way emphatically between the 36th and the 45th minutes when they racked up an unanswered two goals and six points. Gavin Crotty, Ryan Donnelly and Patrick Curran all scored from play and with

40 minutes played Donnelly and Michael Kiely combined to set up Gavin Crotty for a goal which gave his team a 0-4 lead at 2-9 to 0-11. Dungarvan were now in full flight and further points by Patrick Curran (f) and Gavin Crotty (2), the latter strike being a further goal chance stretched the winners lead to 0-7. Crotty was in a rich vein of form on the night and when he netted his second goal at the end of the third quarter, his team led by 3-12 to 0-11. Credit Mount Sion or Martin O’Neill one could say as he hit 0-3 but this was nullified by a fourth Dungarvan goal engineered by Mike Kiely and executed by Cormac Curran, 4-12 to 0-14. The last ten minutes all belonged to Mount Sion bar a Patrick Curran free and an Eoin Healy point, as midfielder Eoin McGrath recorded 0-3 and O’Neill a

further 0-2 to leave the score reading 4-14 to 0-19 at the end of normal time. In the final passage of play, Mount Sion earned a penalty and Austin Gleeson’s goal reduced the difference between the teams to 0-4. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Gavin Crotty, Mike Kiely, Conor Sheridan. Mt. Sion’s Top Three: Martin O’Neill, Austin Gleeson, Owen Whelan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Gavin Crotty. Number of Scorers: Dungarvan 6. Mt. Sion 4. Scores from Play: Dungarvan 4-10; Mt. Sion 0-10. Frees For: Dungarvan 10. Mt. Sion 15. Wides: Dungarvan 10. Mt. Sion 8. Score of the Match: Dungarvan’s 40th minute team goal scored by Gavin Crotty. Scorers – Dungarvan: Gavin Crotty 2-3, Patrick Curran 1-5 (4f), Cormac Curran 1-3, Cathal Curran, Ryan Donnelly and

Cathal Curran 0-1 each. Mount Sion: Martin O’Neill 0-12 (9f), Austin Gleeson 1-3, Eoin McGrath 0-3, Michael Gaffney 0-1. Dungarvan: Darren Duggan, Aaron Donnelly, Kevin Daly, Conor Sheridan; Darragh Lyons, Jamie Nagle, Sean Ryan; Eoin Healy, Kenny Moore; Gavin Crotty, Cormac Curran, Mike Kiely; Patrick Curran, Ryan Donnelly, Cathal Curran. Subs: Shane Kearney (ht), Liam Ryan (54), Trevor Crotty (56). Mt. Sion: Shane Forristal; Peter Penkert, Christopher Ryan, Mark Hoban; Kenny Stafford, Owen Whelan, Aaron Coady; Eoin McGrath, Martin O’Neill; Tony Browne, Michael Gafney, Austin Gleeson; Richie Roche, Stephen Roche, Ian Galgey. Subs: Stephen O’Neill (40), Martin F. O’Neill (43), Sean Ryan (51). Referee: Michael Wadding (Roanmore).

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ROUND 5 SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Abbeyside qualifies for knockout stages Abbeyside ……………1-20; Roanmore ……………2-12 DESPITE losing their first two games to Fourmilewater and to De La Salle, Abbeyside have not only qualified for the quarter Finals of the Senior Hurling Championship but they have finished second in Group 1 and they will now play Mount Sion next month. A superb second half recovery spearheaded by Mark Ferncombe ensured Abbeyside a five-point win over a doggedly determined Roanmore side, who were on the verge of a relegation playoff when referee John Condon brought proceedings to a close. The youthful panel, whose unity and spirit of purpose suggests the Cleaboy club can dream of much loftier ambitions within the next few seasons, gathered around their dug-out, awaiting news from Fraher Field. And that late turnaround in the Fourmilewater/Lismore clash worked in their favour, meaning the men in sky blue are safe at senior level for another year. As for Abbeyside, who struck a superb 1-13 in the second half of this tremendous encounter at a sunny Kill on Saturday last, they can now set their sights on challenging for the News & Star Cup come the quarter-final stage of a competition which truly came alive last weekend. A youthful Roanmore side, knowing that nothing other than win would guarantee

safety at their own volition, exploded out of the blocks and produced arguably their best half hour of senior hurling since the halcyon days of the late 1980s. Spearheaded by Emmet O’Toole, who provided the team with a talisman (Gavin O’Brien was introduced during the second half), the sky blues made the early running, and they rewarded for that in building up a six-point lead by the 26th minute. When Mark Ferncombe started clicking through the gears, the Abbeyside challenge took flight, and ‘Furry’ grabbed a brace of points in the closing minutes of the half, in addition to a white flag by Tiernan Murray to leave the score reading 0-10 to 0-7 in Roanmore’s favour. Just 30 seconds after the restart, Roanmore were in ecstasy when Eoin Madigan struck superbly beyond Abbeyside goalkeeper Stephen Enright after great spadework by Cein Chester to restore their six-point advantage. But this only seemed to stir Abbeyside into action, as they embarked on a 10minute scoring spree that yielded 1-7. Mark Ferncombe struck four of those points, while substitute Mark Fives, along with Shane O’Donovan and John Hurney also weighed in. Indeed, Hurney’s 41st minute effort saw Abbeyside take the lead for the first time in 38 minutes. A minute later, their lead was handsomely extended

thanks to a superb finish by Tiernan Murray, giving Kieran Hammersly no chance between the Roanmore uprights; the score now read 1-14 to 1-10 in Abbeyside’s favour. O’Toole steadied the Roanmore ship with a 44th minute free after Brian Nolan had been upended to keep them firmly in the contest, but once more, Abbeyside’s class manifested itself to close out this tussle between the 46th and 52nd minutes. Two more Ferncombe fees, John Hurney’s second point of the evening and two further excellent strikes from the deeply positioned Gary Hurney and Michael O’Halloran sent Abbeyside eight points clear. Five minutes from time, a superb catch and run by substitute Gavin O’Brien released Emmet O’Toole, who didn’t wait for O’Brien’s handpass to drop, doubling the sliothar brilliantly into the roof of the Abbeyside net for a finish I doubt will be bettered in the county this year. They trailed by five, and though time was short, a clued-in Roanmore side realised every score recorded could still have a bearing on their senior status given how close the Fourmile/Lismore clash was proving. They would add only one more to their tally; another free from the impressive O’Toole, who proved such a formidable and physical presence while in possession all match long. Ferncombe,

Roanmore's Eamon Power in action with Abbeyside's Shane O'Donovan during Rd. 5 of the J. J. Kavanaghs & Sons Waterford Senior Hurling championship in Kill. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] equally impressive at the opposite end for his club, fittingly added Abbeyside’s final score of the match. Abbeyside: Stephen Enright; Brian Looby, Sean O’Hare, Gavin Breen, Maurice Power; James O’Mahoney, Shane O’Donovan, Richie Foley, Michael O’Halloran; Patrick Hurney, John Hurney,

Gary Hurney; David Collins, Mark Ferncombe, Tiernan Murray. Subs: Mark Fives for David Collins (HT), Mark Gorman for Patrick Hurney (46 mins) and Conor Prunty for Shane O’Donovan (48). Scorers: Mark Ferncombe (010; 0-5f, 0-1 65), Tiernan Murray (1-1), Gary Hurney (0-3), John Hurney (0-2), Patrick Hurney,

Michael O’Halloran, Shane O’Donovan and Mark Fives (0-1 each). Roanmore: Kieran Hammersly; Tony O’Brien, Colm Burke, Charlie Chester, Ray Connolly, Frank McGrath, Mark Phelan; Eamonn Power, Eoin Madigan; Emmett O’Toole, Chris Dempsey, Daniel Murphy; Cein Chester, Brian Nolan, Shane

Nolan. Subs: Paul O’Sullivan for Chris Dempsey (HT), Gavin O’Brien for Cein Chester (38 mins), Eddie Carew for Tony O’Brien (48) and Alex O’Mahoney for Charlie Chester (52). Scorers: Emmet O’Toole (1-10; 0-7f, 0-1 65), Eoin Madigan (1-1) and Eamonn Power (0-1). Referee: John Condon ( An Rinn).

Shanahan points Lismore to quarter-final Lismore .........................2-11; Fourmilewater .............1-14. A POINT from a free scored by Maurice Shanahan in the 60th minute earned Lismore a draw and a place in the quarter-final stages of the championship. In a game in which the sides were level on 6 occasions, 5 in the second half, the standard of hurling never rose above mediocrity particularly in the opening half. Goals from Dan and Maurice Shanahan in the 14th and 29th minutes saw Lismore go

in leading by 2-5 to 0-5 at the break. Fourmilewater made the better start with early points from Liam Lawlor and Shane Ryan before Maurice Shanahan and Eoin Bennett had Lismore level on 8 minutes. The opening half lacked intensity and was ridden with errors. SECOND HALF Fourmilewater started the second half the same as the first with a brace of early points from Dermot Ryan and Jamie Barron. Lismore had use of the stiffish breeze in

the second half and they led by 2-6 to 0-9, 10 minutes into the half. The sides were on parity 60 seconds later when Conor Gleeson finished a Dermot Ryan cross to the net, 2-6 to 1-9. FOURMILEWATER LEAD Following an exchange of points, Fourmilewater edged in front on the three quarter hour when Barron found the range. He failed to convert a scoreable free shortly afterwards before Maurice

Shanahan was on target from a placed ball on his own ‘65 metre line to tie up the game at 2-8 to 1-11. LEVEL TERMS The closing quarter saw the sides on level terms on 4 occasions as the tempo of the game improved somewhat. The point of the game came from Brian Bennett in the 48th minute before Maurice Shanahan converted a free from the halfway line. Lismore now led by 2, 2-10

to 1-11 after a Jamie Barron close range free came back off the upright. Barron did find the range in the 54th and 55th minutes from a free and play to again tie up the game. A Stephen Ryan point in the 57th minute from out on the sideline edged Fourmilewater back in front. Conor Gleeson was most unlucky not to score a goal when his ground shot came back off a post as he fell to the ground. The Lismore equaliser came at the end of normal time when Maurice

Shanahan converted a free and deep into injury time he saw his effort again from a placed ball, come back off the post. A draw was enough to send Lismore to the knockout stages and Fourmilewater into a relegation battle with Ardmore. S c o r e r s : L i s m o r e : M . Shanahan 1-5, D. Shanahan 1-2, J. Heneghan, E. Bennett, J. Shanahan, B. Bennett (0-1) each. Fourmilewater: J. Barron 0-7, C. Gleeson 1-1, L. Lawlor 0-2, D. Ryan 0-2, Shane Ryan 0-1, Stephen Ryan 0-1. Lismore: S. Barry; S. Heaphy,

D. O’Gorman, P. Fennessy; J. Prendergast, P. Prendergast, B. Landers; D. Howard, R. Barry; M. Shanahan, E. Bennett, S. O’Keeffe; J. Shanahan, D. Shanahan, J. Heneghan. Subs: P. Coleman for O’Keeffe; B. Bennett for Howard. Fourmilewater: K. Brazil; J. Walsh, T. O’Gorman, Shane Lawlor; B. Wall, M. O’Gorman, D. Wall; Seamus Lawlor, S. Walsh; C. Guiry, J. Barron, Shane Ryan; C. Gleeson, L. Lawlor, T. Cooney. Subs: D. Ryan for Guiry; Stephen Ryan for Cooney. Referee: D. O’Leary (Erins Own).

Sheehan hat-trick puts Tallow into quarter-final Tallow ............................3-17; Ardmore ........................3-15. A HAT-TRICK of goals from Evan Sheehan in the opening half set up Tallow for victory and a place in the quarterfinal stages of the championship. In an excellent contest that saw the lead change hands on a number of occasions, it produced 38 scores many of them top quality. Played on an excellently prepared pitch at the Clashmore venue, the result could have gone either way. TALLOW GOALS Tallow had first use of the stiffish breeze playing into the road goal and they opened

the scoring with a Thomas Ryan point straight from the throw-in. Ryan created the opening goal with a defence splitting run but his effort for goal was excellently saved by Sean Barron. Sheehan responded the fastest to whip the ball to the net from the rebound. ARDMORE GOAL Ardmore were right back in contention when Cathal Hennessy rifled the ball to the net in the 7th minute to tie up the scores at 1-2 apiece. They took the lead inside 60 seconds when Seamus Keating pointed and Seamus Prendergast stretched it to

two when he converted a free. TALLOW LEAD Tallow regained the lead on the quarter hour when Sheehan had goal number two after he capitalised on a defensive error. He quickly added a point and the winners led by 2-4 to 1-5. Following a double exchange of points, Ardmore were back on parity when Seamus Keating pointed. The hard working Seamus Prendergast and Thomas Ryan exchanged points and it looked as if the sides would go in level at the break. Sheehan completed his hat-

trick when he raced on to a Ryan delivery, rounded the defender and gave Sean Barron no chance. Tallow led by 3-7 to 1-10 at the break. LEVEL TERMS Substitute Eoin Conway had Ardmore on parity four minutes with a fine goal before Seamus Prendergast blasted a free to the Tallow net in the 38th minute to leave his side ahead by 3-11 to 3-8. Tallow responded with points from Shane Feeney, James Murray (penalty) after a foul on Sheehan and Ryan to leave the game tied up at 3-11 apiece on the three

quarter hour. Tallow were struggling to win possession in the middle third but centre back Kieran Geary was having an outstanding game for his side. The sides were level on three occasions between the 45th and 51st minutes as both sides strove majestically for victory. TALLOW LEAD A brace of Thomas Ryan points, one from a free, edged Tallow 3-16 to 3-14 ahead with 4 minutes left to play, the outstanding Seamus Prendergast cut the deficit to a point with his ninth of the evening. Ryan converted

another free in the 58th minute to leave two between the sides. Ardmore attacked in search of a match winning goal but a resolute Tallow defence stood firm. Ardmore finished the game with thirteen players after Conor O’Shea on the yellows and David Gartland on a straight red were dismissed in time added on. Tallow now play De La Salle in the quarters while Ardmore are in a relegation play-off with Fourmilewater. Teams and scorers: Tallow: S. O’Sullivan; M. O’Brien, D. O’Brien, K. Kearney; R. Beecher, K. Geary, J. Murray (0-1 pen); R. O’Sullivan, P. O’Brien (0-3 frees);

S. Feeney (0-1), M. Curley, J. Beecher (0-1); T. Ryan (0-8, 3 frees), Bob McCarthy (0-1), E. Sheehan (3-2). Subs: J. Henley for O’Sullivan; Brian McCarthy for Curley; J. Tobin for R. Beecher; S. McCarthy for Feeney; A. Kearney for J. Beecher. Ardmore: S. Barron; N. Hennessy, C. O’Shea, M. Cronin; G. Williams, D. Power, K. Murphy (0-1); W. Hennessy, D. Gartland; C. Hennessy (1-0), S. Prendergast (1-9, 1-4 frees), Seamus Keating (0-2); T. Power, J. Gartland (0-2), T. Conway. Subs: J. Kennedy (0-1) for Conway; E. Conway (1-0) for Power; Stephen Keating for C. Hennessy. Referee: P. Foley (Ballygunner).

GAA

Tony Forristal Tournament 2014 (sponsored by Club Deise & Croke Park) THE 33nd Annual Tony Forristal Tournament will take place across the city on Saturday next, 30st August. This year, the tournament will run off on the one day with the finals being played on Saturday evening in Walsh Park, as opposed to previous years when they took place on the Sunday morning. This year again sees 12 teams competing for the Division 1 Tony Forristal Trophy and 10 teams competing for the Division 2 Sonny Walsh Trophy. The venues for the group stages this year are Mount Sion Grounds, De La Salle Grounds, St. Saviour’s, Erin’s

Own with first games getting under way at 10.00 a.m. sharp The Sonny Walsh Final is timed for a 5.40 p.m. throw-in and the Tony Forristal Final set for 6.45 p.m. The Waterford Tony Forristal Team are based this year in Mount Sion with the Sonny Walsh Team being based in De La Salle. A good days hurling to look forward to. Full Fixtures are as follows Venue: Mount Sion Division 1: Group A - Laois, Cork, Dublin Group B - Offaly, Waterford, Galway Time 10.00 Laois V Cork

10.50 Waterford V Offaly 11.40 Laois V Dublin 12.30 Galway V Offaly 13.20 Cork v Dublin 14.10 Waterford V Galway 15.50 Div 1 Semi Final Winners Group A V Winners Group B. Venue: St Saviours Division 1: Group C - Clare, Antrim, Tipperary Group D - Limerick, Kilkenny, Wexford Time 10.00 Clare V Antrim 10.50 Limerick V Kilkenny 11.40 Antrim V Tipperary 12.30 Limerick V Wexford 13.20 Clare V Tipperary 14.10 Kilkenny V Wexford 15.50 Div 1 Semi-Final Winners Group C V Winners Group D.

Venue: De La Salle, Gracedieu Division 2 Group B - Tipperary, Kerry, Waterford Group C - Clare, Limerick, Galway Time 10.00 Tipperary V Waterford 10.50 Clare V Limerick 11.40 Tipperary V Kerry 12.30 Clare V Galway 13.20 Kerry V Waterford 14.10 Limerick V Galway Venue: Erins Own Poleberry Division 2 Group A – Cork Dublin, Kilkenny, Wexford Time 10.00 Wexford V Dublin 10.50 Kilkenny V Cork 12.20 Wexford V Kilkenny 13.10 Cork V Dublin 14.40 Wexford V Cork 15.40 Kilkenny V Dublin

Club Déise responds to allegations by Mr. Niall Carew, former senior Football manager TO Whom It May Concern The committee of Club Déise, the Waterford GAA Supporter’s Club are very sad to to have to take this opportunity to say how very disappointed we are by the tone and context of comments made by Mr Niall Carew (Former Senior Football Manager) recently, in his letter to the Waterford Clubs and in interviews to the National media. Club Déise was set up in 2008 to assist in the development of Waterford GAA squads at all ages so that they can fulfill their potential at the highest level in all compe-

titions. We endeavor to do this as best we can with limited funds. 2008 was at the start of the recession and we are a County that has been particularly badly hit, as a result of this Fund-Raising has been extremely challenging and every cent is carefully spent and accounted for. Our ethos in Club Déise is to help teams to help themselves to raise funds and we have done this successfully with teams ranging from

schools teams right up to Senior level, including the Senior Footballers, under John Owens. We are also the main sponsors of the Tony Forristal Tournament. Any manager requesting funds from Club Déise needs to follow the protocol agreed between Club Déise and the County Board, which was put in place to ensure transparency, the protocol entails a written request for funds, detailing what the funds are required for. This written request is examined by the Club Déise committee and where a significant sum is requested a proposal would

be suggested to Team Management as to how the funds might be raised in conjunction with Club Déise. This would involve the goodwill of the players and Team Management. With regard to Mr. Carew’s allegations that he was turned down when he appraoched Club Déise for assistance, no Club Déise officer has any recollection of Mr Carew speaking with them and no written request was ever received by Club Déise from Mr. Carew. Statements by Mr. Carew to the media stating otherwise are incorrect.

GAA Coaching & Games Development DÉISE ÓG DEVELOPMENT SQUADS FUNDRAISER On Saturday last Waterford U14, U15 & U16 Hurlers played their Tipperary counterparts in Fraher Field in fundraiser games for the Hurling & Gaelic Football Development Squads. The U14 & U15 teams gained good victories over their Tipp counterparts but the U16’s were overturned by Tipp. The games were good workouts for the upcoming tournaments next weekend. BUSY WEEKEND AHEAD FOR HURLING DEVELOPMENT SQUADS The annual Hurling Development Squad tourna-

Fixtures for Walsh Park Friday, August 22nd at 7 p.m. East Intermediate Hurling Championship - Butlerstown v. Mt. Sion. Saturday, August 23rd At 5.30 p.m. - Senior Hurling Championship - Dungarvan v. Mt. Sion. At 7 p.m. - Senior Hurling Championship - De La Salle v. Passage. At 3 p.m. - East Intermediate Hurling Championship Ferrybank v. St. Saviours.

ments take place next Saturday and Waterford will have 7 teams competing in the various tournaments. Group games and times are listed below with semi-finals and finals in all tournaments down for Saturday evening in all venues. We wish all teams the best of luck in the tournaments. U14 HURLING Waterford Tony Forristal panel will compete in Group 2 in Mount Sion grounds with games against Offaly at 10.50 a.m. and Galway at 2.10 p.m. Waterford Sonny Walsh panel will compete in Group B in De La Salle Gracedieu grounds with games against

Tipperary at 10am and Kerry at 1.20pm U-15 HURLING The U-15A team will play in the Carrigdhoun Tournament and play games against Cork at 10.30 a.m. and Limerick at 11.45 a.m. The Waterford U-15B team will play in Clarecastle in the Munster U-15B tournament. Fixtures are not to hand yet but the team will have 2 group game starting at 11.00 a.m. U-16 HURLING Both U-16 teams will play in the Tipperary Supporters club tournament. The A team will be in Dundrum and have group games against Limerick at 12.00 noon and

Galway at 1.30 p.m. The U-16B team are playing in New Inn with group games against Kerry at 10.30 a.m. and Galway at 12 noon. U-17 HURLING The U-17 team are playing in the Eugene Carey Tournament in Mallow GAA Club. Fixtures are not to hand yet but the team will have 2 group game starting at 11.00 a.m. KELLOGG’S GAA CÚL CAMPS NUMBERS UP It was a great summer for the Waterford Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps. Numbers were up this year with over 2350 children taking part in the camps this year an increase of 150 on 2013 numbers.

Fraher Field Notes FIXTURES Thursday, 28th August Intermediate Football Semi Final: At 7.30 p.m. Dungarvan V Ballinacourty Friday, 29th August Junior Hurling Premier League Final: At 7.00 p.m. Modeligo V Colligan Emmets Saturday, 30th August Senior Football: At 7.00p.m. Ballinacourty V Kilrossanty Sunday, 31st August Intermediate Football Semi Final at 1.30 p.m. Brickey Rangers V The Geraldines Senior Football at 7.00 p.m. Ballinameela

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER John Michael Kelly’s Success Rate: 11 Forecasts. 9 Correct. 2 Incorrect. Success Rate: 81.8% This Week’s Forecaster: Paddy Fitzgerald (Dungarvan) All Ireland Senior Football Semi Finals (2 Games): Dublin, Mayo. County SFC (6 Games): An Rinn, Ballinacourty, Ardmore, Ballinameela, Stradbally, Nire. Western IF Semi Finals (2 Games): Brickeys, Dungarvan. Western Junior Football (3 Games): Affane, Shamrocks, Modeligo. To Date: 420 Forecasts. 269 Correct. 142 Incorrect. 9 Drawn. Success Rate : 64%. Leading Forecaster: Aidan O’Connor (Dungarvan) 92.8%

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Old Parish wins county junior football final KILL OUTPLAYED IN SECOND MOIETY THE replay of the Waterford Junior Football Final (1949) in the Gaelic Field Dungarvan resulted in a well earned victory for Old Parish on a score of 2-6 to 1-1 for Kill. The Eastern Champions had the better of the exchanges in the first half and it is a tribute to the coolness and the resourcefulness of the Old Parish back division to concede only 0-1 and that was inside the first five minutes. Kill kicked six first half wides and Ml Flaherty, in goal, kept his line intact on two occasions. In the closing stages of the first moiety, the superior training of the Old Parish 15 was becoming apparent and some nice passing movements were executed, one of which resulted in Johnny O’Connor sending over the equaliser. A nice movement down the left wing saw Mick Curran graze the upright but on the wrong side and shortly afterwards a player from both sides was sent to the line as the half ended level at 0-1 to 0-1.

On the restart Old Parish started well with minors from Mickey Landers and Matty Barry but Kill restored their early lead with a goal. Ger Kavanagh levelled again for the winners and Kill did not score for the remainder of the game. Mickey Landers passed the ball to Johnny O’Connor for the winning goal and Old Parish finished the hour in style with a pointed free by Paddy Hourigan, a further point by Mickey Hourigan and a second goal through Mickey Landers. The victory of Old Parish is all the more meritorious as they had to reshuffle their team before the start of the game when J. J. Hourigan, who a few weeks earlier in Clonmel made a promising debut against Tipperary in the National League was struck accidentally by one of a number of young men who were idly pucking a ball around. Team: Ml. Flaherty; Pa Cunningham, James Flaherty, Paddy Hourigan; Tom Curran, Davy Hourigan, Mossie Hallahan; Johnny O’Connor, Patsy Hourigan; Mick Curran, Johnny Hourigan, Michael Hourigan; Ger Kavanagh, Mickey Landers, Matty Barry. Subs: Jimmy French, Paddy Joe Mahoney, Jimmy Barron, Paddy Slattery, Paddy Keane.

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Teams of Times Gone By KILROSSANTY SENIOR FOOTBALL COUNTY CHAMPIONS Year: 1983. Opposition: Ferrybank. Venue: Fraher Field. Date: Sunday, October 31st. Result: Kilrossanty 1-10; Ferrybank 1-7. Half-Time: Kilrossanty 1-6; Ferrybank 0-6. Referee: Noel O’Sullivan (Portlaw). Noel Walsh; Jimmy Fraher, Pa Walsh, John Foley; Nicky Tobin, Pat Keating, Tom Keating; Jim Maher, Pierce Whyte; Pat Hayes, Ger Walsh, Nicky Hayes; John Mulhearne, Tom Keating, Micheal Walsh. Sub: P. Connors. Scorers: Nicky Hayes 1-1, John Mulhearne and Jim Maher 0-3 each, Tom Keating 0-2, Micheal Walsh 0-1.

Comeragh Oil IHC League Tables GROUP 1 P W D L Pts Ballinameela 4 3 0 1 6 Ballysaggart 4 2 1 1 5 Stradbally 4 2 0 2 4 Shamrocks 4 1 1 2 3 Clashmore 4 1 0 3 2 GROUP 2 P W D L Pts Cappoquin 4 3 0 1 6 (+29) B/Rangers 4 3 0 1 6 (+18)

An Rinn 4 3 0 1 6 (+8) Tourin 4 1 0 3 2 Abbeyside 4 0 0 4 0 To semi-finals - Ballinameela and Cappoquin. Quarter-final pairings Ballysaggart v. An Rinn; Brickey Rangers v. Stradbally. Relegated Clashmore/Kinsalebeg and Abbeyside.

SHC League Tables GROUP 1 P W D L Pts. 5 4 0 1 8 5 3 0 2 6 5 2 2 1 6 5 1 2 2 4 5 1 1 3 3 5 1 1 3 3 GROUP 2 P W D L Pts. Ballygunner 5 5 0 0 10 Dungarvan 5 4 0 1 8 Mt. Sion 5 3 0 2 6 Tallow 5 2 0 3 4 Ballyduff 5 1 0 4 2 Ardmore 5 0 0 5 0 Quarter-Final pairings - De La Salle v. Tallow; Ballygunner v. Lismore; Dungarvan v. Passage; Abbeyside v. Mt. Sion. Relegation play-off - Ardmore v. Fourmilewater.

De La Salle Abbeyside Passage Lismore Roanmore F/milewater

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Gaelic Jottings All-Ireland Camogie Champions CONGRATULATIONS to the Waterford U-16 camogie team on their emphatic victory in All-Ireland (B) final at Leixlip, Co. Kildare on Sunday last. They defeated Derry in the decider by a whopping twenty one points on a 6-17 to 3-5 scoreline. The Deise side dominated in all sectors throughout the course of the game. This win makes up for last year’s agonising defeat by Cork in the decider. Well done to the players, management team, parents and all involved on another great day for camogie in Waterford.

County SHC THERE were wins for county champions Passage and Abbeyside while Lismore and Fourmilewater drew in group 1 of the county senior hurling championship last Saturday evening. In group 2, Ballygunner recorded their fifth straight win while Dungarvan and Tallow also won. The quarter-final pairings are now complete and will be played on the weekends of September 6th/7th and September 13th/14th. We will have the dates and venues elsewhere. The relegation play-off is an all West pairing of Ardmore and Fourmilewater with the losers dropping down to the intermediate grade in 2015.

County SFC THE final round of the games will take place this weekend in the county senior football championship with three games on Saturday evening and another three on Sunday with all games at 7 p.m. The fixtures are as follows: Group 1 Saturday, August 30th at Fraher Field Ballinacourty v. Kilrossanty; at Stradbally - An Rinn v. Rathgormack; at Bushy Park - Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v. Ardmore. Group 2 - Sunday, August 31st - at Walsh Park - Stradbally v. St. Saviours; at Kill - Nire v. Gaultier; at Fraher Field Ballinameela v. De La Salle. The league tables going into the last series of games are as follows: GROUP 1 P W D L Pts. Ballinacourty 4 4 0 0 8 An Rinn 4 3 0 1 6 Kilrossanty 4 2 1 0 5 Rathgormack 4 2 0 2 4 Clashmore 4 0 1 3 1 Ardmore 4 0 0 4 0 Group 2 P W D L Pts. Nire 4 4 0 0 8 Stradbally 4 3 0 1 6 St. Saviours 4 2 0 2 4 Gaultier 4 1 1 2 3 De La Salle 4 1 0 3 2 Ballinameela 4 0 1 3 1

County MHC GAMES in round 5 will be played on Wednesday evening next, September 3rd with all games throwing in at 6.45 p.m. The fixtures are as follows: Division 1 - Cois Bhride v. Ballygunner; Dungarvan v. Roanmore; De La Salle v. Passage; Mt. Sion v. St. Carthage’s.

Glen Rovers team that defeated Tourin and went on to win the Divisional Junior B Hurling title in 1992. Back Row: M. O’Rourke, P. J. Kiely, J. Noonan, D. O’Rourke, T. Duggan, J. Kett, M. Murphy, J. Power M. Crowley D. Bray T. O’Donnell P. Fitzgerald M. Coffey, T. Murphy P. Hallissey, L. Coleman, N. Burke, J. Burke, L. Houlihan. Front row: M. Power, G. Power, J. O’Rourke, L. O’Donnell, N. Landers, P. Tobin, A. Power, D. Kiely, P. Morrissey, K. Curran. Front: B. Whelan. See page eleven for full details on the Melleray/Glen Rovers Reunion this weekend.

Division 2 - Glenshelane v. Abbeyside; St. Declans (East) v. Brickey Rangers; Clan na Gael v. Sacred Heart; Clonea v. Ferrybank. Division 3 (Group 1) - Portlaw v. St. Olivers; Stradbally v. Tramore; St. Mary’s v. St. Saviours. Division 3 (Group 2) - Naomh Brid v. Ballyduff; An Gaeltacht v. Fourmilewater; Ardmore v. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. P.S.: First named team have home venue.

Tony Forristal/Sonny Walsh Tournament THE annual Tony Forristal/Sonny Walsh inter-county u-14 hurling tournament will take place on this Saturday, August 30th at four club grounds in the Waterford City area. The finals will be staged at Walsh Park, later that evening with the Sonny Walsh final at 5.40 p.m. followed by the Tony Forristal final at 6.45 p.m.

Boost for Limerick GAA THE Limerick County GAA Board as well as the local economy have received a major financial boost with the announcement that the All-Ireland senior football championship replay will be played at the Gaelic Grounds. The meeting of Kerry and Mayo will take place on Saturday evening next with a 5 p.m. throw-in and the semi-final game will bring 45,000 visitors to the Treaty city. This should mean an injection of at least €7 million into the local retail trade. The teams played out a draw at Croke Park last Sunday in what was one of the best games of the championship to date. The game ended at 1-16 apiece after the lead changed hands on a number of occasions in the second half. Croke Park is unavailable on Saturday due to the staging of an American Football Colleges game between Central Florida and Penn State. The second semi-final between Dublin and Donegal will take place on Sunday and it has the makings of a dour and physical battle. If that game ends in a draw where will the replay take place?

Pitch Maintenance A SEMINAR on pitch maintenance has been organised for this Saturday by County Board Development Officer Patricia Walsh. It will take place at the WIT Complex from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. and is free to club representatives. The seminar will be conducted by Michael Evans from Carriganore/WIT, Garry Flood, Pitch Maintenance Contractor and Pat Cantwell who is an expert on grass growth and management maintenance of pitches. This is a very important event for personel involved in maintaining club grounds.

Ladies Football COMMISERATIONS to the Waterford Intermediate Ladies footballers who were defeated in the All-Ireland quarterfinal on Saturday last. They lost out by 5 points to Fermanagh on a 3-10 to 1-11 scoreline in a keenly contested encounter.

Eastern Board Results INTERMEDIATE hurling championship Butlerstown 1-15; Mt. Sion 0-18. Ferrybank 2-18; St. Saviours 1-13. Junior Hurling Championship - Mt. Sion 3-17; De La Salle 1-5.

Colligan Gathering THE Colligan/Emmetts GAA club are this weekend holding a ‘Gathering’ event. On Saturday evening at their excellent facilities they will mark the 30th anniversary of the 1984 county junior hurling final between Colligan and Fenor who will play a tournament game. Later that evening presentations will take place in Quill’s Bar. Sunday afternoon will see a host of fun filled activities for young and old as well as a number of

juvenile tournaments in hurling, football and ladies football.

Walsh Park to host camogie replay WALSH Park will host the replay of the Liberty Insurance Senior camogie championship semi-final on Saturday afternoon next at 2.30 p.m. In opposition will be Cork and Wexford who played out a draw at Semple Stadium on Saturday last on a scoreline of 1-9 apiece. Kilkenny await the winners in the final having dethroned the reigning cham-pions Galway by 4-12 to 3-7 in the other semi.

Poc Fada Champion CONGRATULATIONS to Patricia Jackman from the Gaultier Camogie Club who won her sixth successive All-Ireland camogie Poc Fada title on Saturday last at the Annaverna Mountain, Co. Louth. Three competitors finished the course on 29 shots but Jackman’s final shot finished 62 metres over the finish line. Galway’s Caitriona Daly was 47 metres passed the line while Martina McMahon from Limerick was third. It was the most dramatic finish ever to the final. Meanwhile, former Tipperary goalkeeper Brendan Cummins claimed a record eight M. Donnelly sponsored title. He completed the course in 54 shots to claim his fourth successive title. The previous record holder with 7 titles was former Cork goalkeeper Ger Cunningham.

Meanwhile, Tipperary’s Fergal Horgan will be the man in the middle for the minor decider between Limerick and Kilkenny.

All-Ireland U-21 HC CLARE U-21 hurlers remain firmly on course to win three in a row Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland titles following their 4-28 to 1-10 demolition of Antrin in Semple Stadium on Saturday last. Their opponents in the final will be Wexford who had two points to spare over Galway 1-21 to 1-19 in an excellent contest. Wexford will be appearing in the final on September 13th in Thurles for the first time since 2001. The final will be shown live on TG4.

Scór na Seachtaine PA Walsh’s 23rd minute point for Passage in the Senior Hurling Championship against De La Salle in Walsh Park last Saturday evening.

Hurling Finals Referees THE referees for the 2014 hurling All-Ireland finals have been named. Barry Kelly from Westmeath has been appointed to take charge of the senior decider between Kilkenny and Tipperary on September 7th. It will be Kelly’s fourth time taking charge of the senior final.

Angela Whelan (Secretary Western Bord na nOg) presenting the trophy for the Western U-13 Division 3 hurling Championship to Cois Bhride captain Dean Beecher after his team’s win over Brickey Rangers in the Final. [Rory Wyley]

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Ballinameela secures semi-final place COMERAGH OIL IHC Ballinameela ............... 1-10; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-9. AT RAIN lashed Bushy Park on Sunday evening Ballinameela booked their place in the semi-finals of the Divisional Intermediate hurling championship. They recorded a one point win over Clashmore who are now relegated to the junior grade for next season. Ballinameela laid the foundation for victory in the opening 8 minutes with points from John Harrington, Paul Curran, Brian Phelan and Jim Curran. Clashmore per Brian O’Halloran opened their account in the 9th minute and they were denied a goal with a fine save by Donagh Looby on the quarter hour. When Tadgh Bourke converted a ‘65 on 20 minutes only a point seperated the sides, 0-5 to 0-4 to the winners. CRUCIAL SCORE The crucial score of the game came in the 28th

Naomh Chartaigh U-13 hurlers who lost the Western Final to Abbeyside on Saturday, August 16th.

Western Board Championship Previews THE semi-finals of the Radley Engineering Intermediate Championship will take place in Fraher Field this coming weekend. On Thursday evening, neighbours Dungarvan and Ballinacourty will clash while on Sunday afternoon it’s the meeting of Brickey Rangers and Geraldines. In the Lawlor’s Hotel Premier Junior Football Championship, Affane and Tallow will meet in a quarter-final at Ballyduff on Friday night. The following evening, Shamrocks and Kilgobinet will meet in a play-off at Cappoquin with the winners going on to play An Sean Phobal in the quarter-final. The divisional football league final will take place on Friday evening at Fraher Field between the holders Emmets and Modeligo. RADLEY ENGINEERING I.F.C SEMI-FINALS Ballinacourty v. Dungarvan at Fraher Field, Thursday August 28th, at 7.30 p.m. A GOOD local derby encounter in the first of I.F.C semi-finals at Fraher Field, on Thursday evening. When these sides met in the league section last month the Blues recorded a 4-8 to 0-10 win. This is Ballinacourty’s second XV and they have lost players to their first team as the year has gone on. Ml. Kiely, Aaron Donnelly, Gavin Crotty and Seamus Cunningham were the Dungarvan goalscorers when the sides last met. The old Boro will also include Sean Ryan, Jamie Nagle, Darren Duggan, Darragh Fitzgerald, and Gavin Power in their starting XV. Laurence Hurney has been inspirational for Ballinacourty all year and they will look for big performances from Gavin Breen, Richie Ryan, Maurice Power, Eoin Bergin, David Ferncombe, Patrick Lynch, Shane O’Gorman and David Looby here. This should be a good contest and if Ballinacourty can curb the Dungarvan goal scoring threat, they are in with a right shout. This game should attract a nice sized attendance to the Shandon Road venue. Verdict - Dungarvan. Brickey Rangers v. Geraldines at Fraher Field, Sunday August 31st, at 1.30 p.m. GERALDINES booked their place in the semi-final with an

emphatic 3-9 to 1-1 victory over Sliabh gCua last Sunday. Brickey Rangers played in the senior ranks last year while Geraldines reached the Divisional final where they lost out to Ballyduff. When they met in the league section, the Bushy Park outfit won by six points, 1-13 to 1-7. Geraldines made a very poor start to their campaign losing out to Ballinacourty and Sunday’s opponents before drawing with Nire. Since then they have defeated Ballyduff, Dungarvan and Sliabh gCua. On the otherhand Brickeys only loss in the league section was to Ballinacourty in Round 6. Geraldines will be eager to get back to the Divisional final where they felt they did not do themselves justice. They have been boosted by the return of Jerome Maher from abroad but they will be without Eamonn Mernin who was dismissed last Sunday on a straight red. Geraldines have the advantage of a championship outing last Sunday and they will push Brickeys all the way here and if they perform to their ability, they could win here. Verdict - Brickey Rangers. LAWLOR’S HOTEL J.F.C PREMIER QUARTERFINAL Affane v. Tallow at Ballyduff, Friday August 29th, at 8.00 p.m. THIS is a repeat of last year’s quarter-final which Affane won by 1-10 to 0-5 before los-

ing out to Emmets in the semi-final. When they met in the league section last month Affane ran out 10 point winners on a 3-14 to 2-7 scoreline. Paul Landers, Finan Murray and Keith Landers were the Affane goal scorers that night while Kevin Henley netted for Tallow as did Brian McCarthy. In fact, Tallow led by 2-4 to 1-5 at half-time in that game. Affane were the more impressive of the two sides in the championship to date and Tallow will need to show a big improvement if they are to win here. Verdict - Affane THE semi-finals of the Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Championship will be staged at Fraher Field this coming weekend. In the Lawlor’s Hotel Junior Football, the league final between holders Emmetts and Modeligo will take place at the Shandon Road venue on Friday evening. There is also a quarter-final place play-off between Shamrocks and Kilgobinet in the Premier JFC at Cappoquin on Saturday evening. LAWLOR’S HOTEL JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL Emmets v Modeligo at Fraher Field Friday, August 29th at 7.00 p.m. Holders Emmetts will be bidding to retain their divisional Junior Football league title in a repeat of last year’s decider at Fraher Field on Friday evening. Both of these sides have already qualified

for the championship semifinals. When these sides met in the league section of the championship at Cappoquin in late July, Emmetts came out on top by 4-7 to 1-10. It was Modeligo’s only defeat in the campaign. Emmetts had a big win in last year’s decider winning on a 2-19 to 1-7 scoreline before going on to win the Western championship title. Modeligo had looked very impressive in the league section of the championship until they lost out to Emmetts. Modeligo will be without Tom Devine who is abroad while the injured Colin Dunford is ruled out for Emmetts. Should be an excellent contest between the top two teams in the championship to date. A local derby is always hard to predict. Verdict: Modeligo. LAWLOR’S HOTEL JFC PREMIER PLAY-OFF Kilgobinet v Shamrocks at Cappoquin Saturday, August 30th at 6.30 p.m. The winners here will play An tSean Phobal in the semifinal. When these sides met in the league section of the championship last month in Knockanore, the home side recorded a hard earned five points win. Both sides were in hurling action last weekend so football preparations have been limited. Shamrocks will look for big performances from Brian Harnedy, Chris Murphy, Shane Roche, Edmond Lonergan etc., etc. if they are to come out on top here. Paul Walsh, Johnny Murphy, Tomas and Paudie Fahey will lead the Kilgobinet challenge and if they perform to their ability they have a chance. Verdict: Shamrocks.

minute when Jason Morrissey collected a line ball and his long range effort deceived the Clashmore keeper. This score helped Ballinameela to lead by 1-7 to 0-6 at the break. SECOND HALF Clashmore made the ideal start to the second period with a goal inside 3 minutes when from a Paul O’Connor run the ball broke loose in the square and from the melee the ball ended up in the net. The minimum now separated the sides, 1-7 to 1-6. The sides were on parity when Brian O’Halloran sent over before Brendan Phelan and Jim Curran (free) had Ballinameela points to restore a 2 point lead, 1-9 to 1-7. Paul O’Connor added a brace of points and on 48 minutes the sides were again deadlocked at 1-9 apiece. Amazingly, Clashmore were not to score again and the remaining 12 minutes produced only one score and it

proved to be the match winner from Jim Curran on 50 minutes. DRAMATIC FINISH Clashmore failed to convert seven chances from placed balls in the closing 10 minutes and had a goal effort from a penalty saved deep into injury time by the Ballinameela defence. The margins between winning and losing are very slim as was to be seen on Sunday night. Ballinameela: D. Looby; K. Looby, C. Walsh, J. Shine; J. Morrissey, K. Phelan, M. Walsh; Brendan Phelan, T. Curran; S. McGrath, Brian Phelan, M. Phelan, J. Curran, J. Harrington, P. Curran. Subs: M. Culloo for Brian Phelan; R. Shine for McGrath. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: M. McGrath; P. Nugent, J. Seward, D. O’Connor; C. Bourke, T. Bourke, E. O’Halloran; D. Allen, B. O’Halloran; J. Dower, P. O’Rourke, J. O’Leary; A. Seward, P. O’Connor, S. Nugent. Sub: C. O’Keeffe for S. Nugent. Referee: J. Condon (An Rinn).

Western Board GAA Results FIXTURES

Semi-Final: Brickey Rangers V Geraldines at Fraher Field 1.30 pm

Thursday, 28th July Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Semi-Final: Ballinacourty v Dungarvan at Fraher Field 7.30 pm Friday 29th August Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier League final: Emmetts V Modeligo at Fraher Field 7 pm Lawlors Hotel Junior football Premier Quarter-Final: Tallow V Affane at Ballyduff 8 pm Saturday, 30th August Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Preliminary Knock-out Round: Kilgobinet V Shamrocks at Cappoquin 6.30 pm Sunday, 31st August Radley Engineering Intermediate Football

RESULTS Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: Ballinameela 1-10; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 1-9 Stradbally 0-10; Shamrocks 1-04 An Rinn 0-20; Tourin 2-13 Local Bar Junior Hurling Premier: Modeligo 1-19; Colligan 0-10 Local bar Junior Hurling Intermediate Attached: Kilgobinet 1-16; Abbeyside 2-9 Glen Rovers 1-8; Shamrocks 0-10 An Rinn W/Over Cappoquin Scr Ballinameela W/Over Colligan Scr Ballysaggart W/Over Brickey Rangers Scr Radley Engineering Intermediate Football: Geraldines 3-9; Sliabh gCua 1-1

Waterford GAA Results Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs East Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 1: Butlerstown 1-15; Mt. Sion 0-18 Gerry Kennedy Crash Repairs East Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 2: Ferrybank 2-18; St Saviour's 1-13 J J Kavanagh & Sons Minor Hurling Championship - Division 1: Roanmore 3-10; Mt. Sion 1-13 St. Carthages 1-18; Cois Bhride 1-15 Passage 1-22; Ballygunner 3-11 Dungarvan 1-20; De La Salle 2-13 J J Kavanagh & Sons Minor Hurling Championship - Division 2: Abbeyside 5-20; Scared Heart 0-9 Ballyduff Lower 2-19; Clan na Gael 1-13 Brickey Rangers 3-16; Clonea 3-9 Glenshelene 5-15; Ferrybank 3-11 J J Kavanagh & Sons JJK Minor Hurling Div 3 - Group 1: Micheal MacCraith Tramore W/O St Mary's Portlaw W/O St Saviour's St. Oliver's 4-20; Stradbally 0-8 J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling Championship - Group 2: Dungarvan 4-14; Mt. Sion 1-19 Ballygunner 3-21; Ballyduff Upper 1-18 Tallow 3-17; Ardmore 3-15 J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Hurling Championship - Group One: Passage 2-14; De La Salle 1-14 Fourmilewater 1-14; Lismore 2-11 Abbeyside 1-20; Roanmore 2-12 Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 1: Ballinameela 1-10; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 1-9 Stradbally 0-10; Shamrocks 1-4 Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Championship Group 2: An Rinn 0-20; Tourin Ballinwillin 2-13 The Local Bar Western Junior Hurling Championship: Modeligo 1-19; Colligan 0-10 John J. Murphy East Junior A Hurling

Championship: Mt. Sion 3-17; De La Salle 1-5 John Cullinane Plant Hire Eastern Junior Football Championship Intermediate Attached: Kill W/O Micheal MacCraith Tramore The Local Bar Western Junior Hurling Intermediate Attached Championship: Mt. Melleray 1-8; Shamrocks 0-10 An Rinn W/O Cappoquin The Local Bar Western Junior Hurling Intermediate Attached Championship: Kilgobnet 1-16; Abbeyside 2-9 Ballinameela W/O Colligan Ballysaggart W/O Brickey Rangers Div 1 Waterford Dublin Supporters Club: Abbeyside 5-9; Ballygunner 1-10 De La Salle 7-10; Roanmore 3-4 Mt. Sion 4-9; St Oliver's 0-7 St. Carthages W/O Cois Bhride Div 2 Waterford Dublin Supporters Club: St Mary's Juvenile 2-6; Ballygunner 3-2 Dungarvan 2-7; Tramore 1-8 Brickey Rangers 5-5; Scared Heart 2-5 Passage 11-12; An Ghaeltacht 2-2 St. Patrick's 5-7; Kilrosanty 2-7 Sacred Heart 4-2; Dungarvan 2-4 U-11 East Football: Ballyduff Lower 8-7; Na Gaeil 1-0 Gaultier 7-17; Portlaw 2-3 St Mary's Juvenile 9-5; Butlerstown 1-2 Ferrybank 5-6; John Mitchel's 5-3 Roanmore W/O Scared Heart U-12 East Div 2: Ballyduff Lower W/O Scared Heart De La Salle 8-9; Gaultier 0-7 Micheal MacCraith Tramore W/O Rathgormack U-12 East Div 3: John Mitchel's 6-2; Butlerstown 5-5 St Molleran's W/O Na Gaeil Ferrybank 5-8; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 3-4 Div 4 Waterford GAA Dublin Supporters Club: St Saviour's W/O Na Gaeil St Molleran's W/O Stradbally -

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Unlucky Tourin bows out in Bushy Park

Referee Tommy O’Sullivan pictured with Geraldines team captain Aidan Dwyer and Sliabh gCua captain Kevin Sheehan.

Geraldines make semi-final RADLEY ENGINEERING INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Geraldines …………….3-9; Sliabh gCua ……………1-1. LAST year’s Western Finalists Geraldines proved too strong for Sliabh gCua at a wet and windy Gaelic Field last Sunday afternoon. Playing with the wind, the winners led at half time by 1-6 to 0-1 and Brickeys opponents in this weekend’s SemiFinal were known long before Tommy O’Sullivan blew the final whistle. The conditions militated against good football here but Geraldines work rate and team play shone out once more and their game v the Brickeys, who came down from the Senior grade last year, promises to be a humdinger between the two best teams in this grade. Geraldines, playing with the strong wind led by 0-5 to 0-0 by the 17th minute with their scores coming from Danny O’Keeffe (3f), Aidan Dwyer and Steven Kennefick. The winners also missed their fourth penalty this year in the 9th minute and a further goal chance five minutes later before David Whelan opened Sliabh gCua’s account with a pointed free in the 24th minute. Just as Sliabh gCua seemed to be coming into the game somewhat and just 0-4 down nearing half time, their prospects took a heavy blow when they conceded the ball to the opposition when they were on the attack and at the other end of the field Danny O’Keeffe supplied Stephen Kennifick with the size 5 and he billowed the country end net with a well taken goal. Kennefick added a further 0-1 in the first minute of added time leaving the Touraneena side with a mountain to climb trailing by 1-6 to 0-1. Playing with the wind, Sliabh gCua didn’t make the inroads one would have expected and there was no

scoring for the first ten minutes of the second half. With the Geraldines defence in outstanding form and Matty O’Brien playing a stormer in the middle of the field, it was Geraldines who started working the scoreboard and points by Aidan Dwyer and Danny O’Keeffe put them in a very strong position. O’Keeffe struck for a goal in the 47th minute and the winners finally broke their penalty duck this year when O’Keeffe slotted the ball into the Town end goal shortly after a 49th minute point by Aidan Dwyer. If there was any lingering doubt about the outcome, it had been banished once and for all while Sliabh gCua finished with only their second score of the game, a goal by Owen Barron in the 53rd minute. The winners were reduced to 14 players near the end so the team will have to be reshuffled somewhat for the semi-final. Geraldines are playing very much as a team and they will not be easily overcome in the remainder of the championship. Geraldine’s Top Three: Matty O’Brien, Danny O’Keeffe, Jerome Maher.

Man of the Match Matty O’Brien.

Sliabh gCua’s Top Three: Denis Coffey, Conor Tobin, Jack Power. Observer’s Man of the Match: Matty O’Brien. Number of Scorers: Geraldines 3. Sliabh gCua 2. Scores from Play: Geraldines 2-5. Sliabh gCua 1-0. Frees for: Geraldines 11. Sliabh gCua 20. Wides: Geraldines 9. Sliabh gCua 5. Score of the Match: Danny O’Keeffe’s 50th minute penalty. Scoreres – Geraldines: Danny O’Keeffe 2-4; Stephen Kennefick 1-3; Aidan Dwyer 0-3. Sliabh gCua: Owen Barrett 1-0; David Whelan 0-1. Geraldines: Pat O’Donovan; Ricky Fitzgerald, Steven Fitzgerald, Jerome Maher; Johnny Healy, Eamonn Mernin, Stevie Hally; Ray Connery, Matty O’Brien; Aidan Dwyer, Danny O’Keeffe, Steven Kennefick; Jamie Landers, Ed Donovan, Peter Coughlan. Subs: Stevie Keane, Shane Kenny. Sliabh gCua: Jonathon Carroll; Conor Tobin, Jack Power, Johnny Ahearne; Sean Fitzpatrick, Denis Coffey, Aidan Hickey; Eoin Kearns, Mike Kearns; Owen Barron, Kevin Sheehan, Stephen Coffey; Jason Sheehan, David Whelan, Dermot Tobin. Subs: Daniel Flynn, Ronan Gleeson. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan

COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP An Rinn ………………0-20; Tourin ………………...2-13. IF ever a team deserved a win or a draw out of a game it was Tourin in Bushy Park last Tuesday week, when they gave a performance as good as we have seen from them in quite some time. The Red and Whites were not behind from the 9th until the 62nd minute and it was cruel justice that they didn’t at least get a draw against the 2012 County Champions An Rinn. Tourin led by 2-13 to 0-18 with 57 minutes on the clock but two late points by Padraig O Murchadha and Donie Breathnach edged the Gaeltacht side over the line and in the process lengthened their interest in this year’s championship. It was sad to see Darragh Fives forced out of the game in the 38th minute, through an injury he probably brought in to it and one can only hope that this gifted hurler will eventually be free from his injuries. His fully fit absence was, no doubt, the difference here while his team must be commended for their fight to the finish and, in the very last play, instead of being content with a point and a draw of no consequence, they laid siege to the An Rinn goal seeking the green flag that would continue their run in the championship. After a poor start this year, An Rinn will now be happy to be still involved and credit to them for winning their last two games under the pressure of elimination. They pulled out all the stops against Cappoquin and, though not in the same form here, they still got the scores to win the game. 0-10 and 0-7 respectively from play and from frees by Donie Breathnach and Padraig O Murchadha were the key scores on their path to victory with Liam O Lonain(0-2) and Bili Breathnach (0-1) lending a

Referee Timmy Organ pictured with captains Liam O Lionain, An Rinn and Sean Leahy (Tourin). hand in this department. It was difficult enough to figure out the identity of the Tourin players including their marksmen as their jersey numbers, in some cases, didn’t correspond with their club team sheet though shouts of encouragement and praise from their support was of help throughout. The first score of note was a very well taken Sean Leahy goal in the 9th minute to give his team a 1-2 to 0-4 lead. The earlier scores were a mixture from free takers Daithi Wilkinson, Donie Breathnach and Padraig O Murchadha with Wilkinson’s high pucks landing well inside the grounds of Carriglea Convent. Tourin breached the An Rinn defence in the 10th minute also when a close in effort from full forward Dan Leahy put his team in the driving seat and they almost had a third shortly afterwards. Points at will from placed balls by Donie Breathnach from a distance and from Padraig O Murchadha from close in kept the winners in touch and they trailed by just

2-7 to 0-12 at the short whistle. Scores from Daithi Wilkinson and Man of the Match Brendan Scanlon gave Tourin a 2-9 to 0-12 advantage by the 34th minute but the sides were level eight minutes later courtesy of two pointed frees by Donie Breathnach and a score from Liam O Lonain. Again Tourin forged into a three point lead with inspirational scores from Daithi O’Brien, Brendan Scanlan and Daithi Wilkinson (f) by the 47th minute and it was only now that An Rinn moved their challenge up a gear The former County Champions won the final ten minutes of play by 0-5 to 0-1 via Liam O Lonain, Padraig O Murchadha 0-2 (1f) and Donie Breathnach 0-2f as a gallant opposition could only respond with a 56th minute Daithi Wilkinson free despite their untiring efforts from general play. An Rinn are coming good at the right time in the championship while Tourin showed, that on their day, they are a match for the best

in this grade. An Rinn’s Top Three: Donie Breathnach, Padraig Breathnach, Cian O’Concubhair. Tourin’s Top Three: Brendan Scanlan, Dan Leahy, Daithi Wilkinson. Observer’s Man of the Match: Brendan Scanlan. Number of Scorers: An Rinn 4. Tourin 5. Scores from Play: An Rinn 0-7. Tourin 2-5. Frees For: An Rinn 18. Tourin 15. Wides: 8. Tourin 10. Score of the Match: Daithi O’Brien’s 44th minute point to give his team a 2-10 to 0-15 lead. An Rinn: Donal O Murchadha; Jamie De Baruin, Ray O Ceallaigh, Lorcan O Corraoin; Noel O Murchadha, Tadhg O’ hUallachain, Christy Breathnach; Ferdia O hAodha, Fearghal O Ceallaigh; Donie Breathnach, Bili Breathnach, Liam O Lonain; Padraig O Murchadha, Cian O Concubhair, Fearghal O Cuirrin. Tourin: Colm Bennett; Shane Dunne, Brian Leahy, Jack Leahy; David O’Brien, Dara Fives, Donal McGrath; Kevin Leahy, Brendan Scanlan; Daith Wilkinson, Niall Fives, Sean Leahy; Daragh Wilkinson, Dan Leahy, Dan Dransfield. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside).

Shamrocks lose but avoid relegation COMERAGH OIL WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Stradbally ……………0-10; Shamrocks …………... 1-4. BOTH teams deserve praise for giving their all in such wet and miserable weather conditions at the Gaelic Field last Sunday evening. On a night that you wouldn’t put out a milk bottle hurling was definitely not the winner here but important details about the championship were finalised as Stradbally progressed to the knockout stages and Shamrocks will stay in the Intermediate grade. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg were beaten by Ballinameela and it is they who will play in the Junior Championship in

2015. Stradbally had the use of the strong wind first and they enjoyed the better of the exchanges from the off. So bad were the conditions that the first score did not arrive until the 16th minute and it came from former Inter County hurler Eoin Murphy for the Shamrocks, who lined out at centre forward but he was utilised as an extra player in front of Stradbally danger man Shane Aherne during the first half. Stephen Cunningham was a scoring threat throughout for the Reds and he opened their account from play in the 18th minute. Both sides traded scores but Stradbally edged clear by 0-6 to 0-2 by half-time courtesy of scores

from Shane Aherne (2f), Stephen Cunningham and Robert Aherne. Stradbally scored 0-4 second half points against the wind through Stephen Cunningham (2) and Shane Aherne (2f) and this was the difference between winning and losing in the end. Shamrocks didn’t threaten on the scoreboard apart from a brace of pointed frees by Shane Roche until they finally broke through the Reds defence for a goal. Although there was only a puck of the ball between the teams, Shamrocks never looked like winning the game as Michael Walsh marshalled his defence well and the only joy Shamrocks had at the end of the game was the

news coming through from Bushy Park that Clashmore were beaten and that their own Intermediate status was secured for 2015. Stradbally: Trevor Curran; Cathal Cusack, Ger Power, Paddy Doyle; Kevin Coffey, John Coffey, Shane Lannon; Michael Walsh, Robert Aherne; Andy Doyle, Shane Aherne, Michael Aherne; David Grey, Stephen Cunningham, Jack Mullaney. Sub: Ciaran Cusack. Shamrocks: Liam Murphy; Pat Aherne, John Donovan, Brian Harnedy; Jason Aherne, Shane Roche, John Paul Lucey; Tom Donovan, Stephen Lucey; Joe Leahy, Eoin Murphy, Adam Crawford; Cathal Herlihy, Colm Roche, Ed Lonergan. Subs: Keegan Farrell, John Murphy, Kelvyn Farrell. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Glen Rovers advance to semi-final

Referee Pat Casey pictured with team captains John McGrath (Modeligo) and John Morrissey (Colligan).

Jamie Troy points the way for Modeligo LOCAL BAR PREMIER JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Modeligo …………..… 1-19; Colligan ……………… 0-10. THIS hour’s hurling at the Gaelic Field last Sunday belonged to Modeligo and especially to 24 year old Jamie Troy who gave an exhibition of the art of free taking in the absence of his team’s two regular marksmen Pa Walsh and Pa O’Donovan. With sixty minutes on the clock the unerring Troy had scored 0-13 from 13 attempts and it was only in time added on that he lost his 100% record with his 14th free. His scoring record, more than anything kept a dogged Colligan side, without the services of the injured Colin Dunford at bay, and though it is early days and there were no cups presented, the winners were the happier group leaving the Gaelic Field. This win has qualified Modeligo for the Western Final and Colligan will play the winners of Geraldines and St. Mary’s to see who will be their opponents. Conditions weren’t as bad for this the second game at the venue and Modeligo, despite the best efforts of their opponents, were in the driving position from the outset. They led by 0-6 to 0-0 after nine minutes via points from Michael Troy, Nicky O’Donovan, Louis Queally and Jamie Troy (3f) with team coach Pa Kearney calling the free taker back to his own ‘65’ to score the sixth point. Colligan’s best player on the day P.J. Coffey opened his team’s account in the 10th minute as last year’s Western Finalists strove to get into the match. Jamie Troy and Johnny Wall traded pointed frees after which Colligan shot their first wide of the game in the 16th minute. It’s difficult to comprehend but Modeligo’s first wide didn’t come until the 60th minute and when last did this happen at the Gaelic Field? Scores from Rian Reddy, Jamie Troy and Thomas

Walsh gave the winners a 010 to 0-3 lead by the 20th minute but Colligan fared better for the remainder of the half with each side scoring 03 each. 0-2 from play by Johnny Wall and a fine score by Gavin Whelan were answered by sixteen year old Nicky O’Donovan and two more pointed frees by the Man of the Match Jamie Troy with the score at the short whistle reading 0-13 to 0-6. Colligan lined out Ian Fraher and Ray Bannon for the restart and they ate into Modeligo’s lead for a while courtesy of two pointed frees by Johnny Wall and a point from Gavin Whelan. A Jamie Troy free settled the winners and when Michael Troy latched on to his brother Shane’s long ball towards the goal and kicked the sliotar into the net, Colligan were further in arrears than what they were at half-time at 1-14 to 0-8. Jamie Troy’s tenth free increased their lead further and despite Colligan scores by Mark Flynn and Johnny Wall (f), they didn’t score after the 52nd minute. The winners goalie Donal O’Keeffe played outstanding and he was brave and safe between the post throughout. The last three points fittingly were recorded by the Modeligo freetaker, who last Sunday gave his team management plenty food for thought about who will line up to take the

Man of the Match Jamie Troy.

frees next day out. This was a wake-up call for Colligan but they are still a capable side and with Colin Dunford back in action, they may yet have a say in the destination of honours this year. Modeligo’s Top Three: Jamie Troy, Donal O’Keeffe, Pat Fitzgerald. Colligan’s Top Three: P. J. Coffey, Mark Flynn, Gavin Whelan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jamie Troy. Number of Scorers: Modeligo 6. Colligan 4. Scores From Play: Modeligo 1-6. Colligan 0-7. Frees For: Modeligo 20. Colligan 13. Wides: Modeligo 2. Colligan 5. Score of the Match: Jamie Troy’s 9th minute point from his own ‘65’. Modeligo: Donal O’Keeffe; Paudie McCarthy, Brian McCarthy, Robbie Buckley; John McGrath, Pat Fitzgerald, Shane Troy; Sean O’Donovan, Thomas Walsh 0-1; Nicky O’Donovan 0-2, Jamie Troy 0-13f, Louis Queally 0-1; Michael Troy 1-1, J. P. Ryan, Rian Reddy 0-1. Subs: Sean Hennessy, Tom Cashman, Micheal Power, Richard McGrath, Gary Power. Colligan: Dean McKenna; John Flynn, Alan Walsh, Michael McGrath; Darren Dunford, Mark Flynn 0-1, P. J. Coffey 0-1; Ross Browne, John Morrissey; John Wall 0-6 (3f), Sean Dempsey, Stephen McGrath; Pa McGrath, Tom Kiely, Gavin Whelan 0-2. Subs: Ian Fraher, Ray Bannon, Benny Dunford. Referee: Pat Casey (Cappoquin).

THE LOCAL BAR JHC (INTER ATTACHED) Glen Rovers .................. 1-8; Shamrocks ...................0-10. WHAT a titanic struggle for supremacy at the Lismore venue on Friday evening last as both sides gave it their all in search of victory. A contribution of 1-7 from Michael Crowley including the match winning point from a ‘65 in the 58th minute saw Glen Rovers advance to the semi-final. Shamrocks had two glorious goal scoring chances late on to snatch victory but they failed to convert any of them. The only goal of the game and what a crucial one it was came on the quarter hour when Crowley found the net from a penalty. Thanks to five points from Chris Murphy, it was Shamrocks who led at the

break by 0-8 to 1-3. Ten minutes into the second half the sides were on parity after three points from Crowley while Shamrocks had a point from James Baldwin. The sides were still on parity in the 48th minutes at 1-7 to 0-10. The closing 12 minutes saw only one score recorded, Crowley’s match winning point from a ‘65 but what was short in scoring was made up for in commitment. Credit to both teams for the endeavour and intensity shown over the hour, something that was lacking in a number of games at a higher grade over the weekend. Teams and scorers: Glen Rovers: E. Byrne; P. Lyons, M. Morris, D. Casey; P. O’Rourke, B. Hennessy, K. O’Rourke; J. Crowley, R. McGlone; C. O’Flynn, J. Begley, S. Phelan (0-1); C.

Donnellan, C. Kelly, M. Crowley (1-7). Subs: G. O’Connor for Kelly; P. Cummins for Donnellan; C. Byrne for Phelan. Shamrocks: B. Ormonde; P. Roche, T. Baldwin, S. Tobin; M O’Neill, S. Murphy, R. Murphy; C. Murphy (0-6), C. Goulding; E. Hynes (0-1), J. O’Neill (0-1), A. Kelly; N. Smyth, J. Baldwin (0-1), P. Murphy (0-1). Subs used: S. O’Neill and P. Smyth. Referee: C. Cunnigham (Tallow). THE LOCAL BAR JHC INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED LEAGUE TABLES GROUP 1 P W D L Pts. Kilgobinet 5 5 0 0 10 Abbeyside 5 3 0 2 6 Ballysaggart 5 3 0 2 6 B/Rangers 5 2 0 3 4 Ballinameela 5 2 0 3 4 Colligan 5 0 0 5 0 GROUP 2 P W D L Pts. Glen Rvs 5 4 1 0 9 (+21) Clashmore 5 4 1 0 9 (+17) An Rinn 5 3 0 2 6

Shamrocks 5 2 0 3 4 Cappoquin 5 1 0 4 2 Geraldines 5 0 0 5 0 To semi-finals - Kilgobinet and Glen Rovers Quarter-final pairings Abbeyside v. An Rinn. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v. Ballysaggart. THE LOCAL BAR PREMIER JHC LEAGUE TABLE P W D L Pts. Modeligo 4 3 1 0 7 Colligan 4 1 1 2 3 Geraldines 3 1 0 2 2 St. Mary’s 3 1 0 2 2 P.S.: Modeligo has advanced to the final. Colligan will play in the semi-final.

WALK-OVERS Cappoquin conceded a walk-over to An Rinn as did Brickey Rangers to Ballysaggart in the last round of the Local Bar JHC Intermediate attached section at the weekend which was most disappointing.

Kilgobinet are through to the semi-finals LOCAL BAR WESTERN JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) Kilgobinet ……………1-16; Abbeyside …………….. 2-9 THIS much anticipated top of the table Group 1 clash between the Western Champions Abbeyside and Kilgobinet at Colligan last Friday evening confirmed that the winners here are serious contenders for this year’s title. However, there is nothing won yet and the holders are still in the championship while Kilgobinet awaits their opposition in the semi-finals. Tomas Fahey was in top scoring form in Colligan and

his tally of 0-9 did much to keep Abbeyside at bay. Midfielder John Moloney scored their first half goal while Kilgobinet produced seven scorers in all which is always a good sign of a team. Ronan Proctor and Owen Young raised the green flags for the Village with Proctor scoring his third goal in two games. Kilgobinet raised 17 flags compared to 11 for Abbeyside and so well deserved their place in the semi-finals. The winners led by 1-9 to 1-4 at half-time with Conor Kavanagh, Johnny Faughner, J. J. Fitzgerald and Paul Walsh adding to Tomas Fahey’s points and John

Moloney’s goal. For Abbeyside, Owen Young was a constant scorer and he was aided in this apartment in the first half by Stephen Flynn and David Sweeney. Abbeyside came back at the winners in a second half that they won by 1-5 to 0-7, courtesy of 1-3 from Owen Young and a point each from Michael Maher and David Sweeney. However, 0-5 from the hurley of Tomas Fahey and further scores by John Moloney and Paul Walsh kept Abbeyside at bay as Kilgobinet ran out deserving 0-4 deserving winners. The concluding stages of this championship will prove to be of great interest to all

involved. Kilgobinet: James Fennell; Mark Dunford, Martin Curran, Eoin Dunford; J. J. Fitzgerald 0-1, Paudie Fahey; John Moloney 1-1, Johnny Murphy, John Cass 0-1; Tomas Fahey 0-9, Paul Walsh 0-2, Neil Phelan; Stephen Coffey, Johnny Faughner 0-1, Conor Kavanagh 0-1. Subs: Johnny Hallinan, Tomas O’Brien, Tommy Cullinane, Alan Fitzgerald. Abbeyside: J. P. McGrath; Paul Breen, Denis Byrne, David Ferncombe; Pa Collins, David Morrissey, David Hickey; Michael Maher 0-1, Ruairi Conway; Owen Young 1-5, Stephen Lannigan, Stephen Flynn 0-1; Ronan Proctor 1-0, Ian Kiely, David Sweeney 0-2. Subs: Joe Walsh, Richie Cosgrove, Aidan Moloney. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Final round of senior football championship games this weekend GROUP 1 The four quarter finalists from this group have already been finalised with the most important game, perhaps, being the relegation battle between local rivals Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg and Ardmore in Bushy Park. Clashmore have one point on the league table so far so a draw would see them safe for another year. Ardmore continues to be hit by injury concerns and they may well be in the relegation play-offs in both codes this year. County Champions Ballinacourty are already guaranteed top place in the Group and their game against Kilrossanty is of little importance to them. If Kilrossanty were to win, it may give them a more favourable draw in the quarter finals but Ballinacourty are unbeaten in the Championship with over two years and they should continue that successful sequence here. If Rathgormack perform as they did against Kilrossanty in the last round of Group

games, then An Rinn should have the measure of them in Stradbally. Although they are already qualified, Rathgormack will be looking for a morale boosting performance here before the knockout stages. An Rinn, themselves, suffered a blow to their confidence against Ballinacourty and they will be seeking to avoid further disappointment by winning here, which they should achieve if they can reproduce their best footballing form. Final Group Placings Prediction: 1.Ballinacourty, 2. An Rinn. 3. Kilrossanty. 4. Rathgormack. 5. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg. 6. Ardmore. GROUP 2 Group 2 in the football bears resemblance to Group 1 in the Hurling last weekend as there are qualifying and relegation issues at stake for four of the teams. Nire and Stradbally are safely in the hat for the quarter finals and who will join them is anybody’s guess at this moment in time.

GROUP 1 AN RINN V RATHGORMACK in Stradbally on Saturday, August 30th at 7.00 p.m. BALLINACOURTY V KILROSSANTY in Fraher Field on Saturday, August 30th at 7.00 p.m. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG V ARDMORE in Bushy Parkon Saturday, August 30th at 7.00 p.m. GROUP2 BALLINAMEELA V DE LA SALLE in Fraher Field on Sunday, August 31st at 7.00 p.m. STRADBALLY V ST SAVIOURS in Walsh Parkon Sunday, August 31st at 7.00 p.m. NIRE V GAULTIER in Kill on Sunday, August 31st at 7.00 p.m.

Stradbally and Nire should beat St.Saviours and Gaultier respectively which will keep Saviours on four points and Gaultier on three. Underneath them De La Salle and Ballinameela meet in a winner (a draw will do De La Salle to avoid a relegation battle) takes all situation as the loser will face the winners of Ardmore and Clashmore in the Relegation play off. If De La Salle win and both St.Saviours and Gaultier lose, which is possible against the top two teams in the group, then De La Salle will finish third on their head to head victory against St. Saviours

some weeks back. Realistically, the best Ballinameela can hope for is to avoid a relegation play off because if they win and Gaultier lose, then both teams, who drew with one another already, will finish on three points but Gaultier currently have a 40+ point advantage on Ballinameela. A Ballinameela win will leapfrog them over De La Salle and it will keep them in the Senior Grade in 2015. Final Group Placings Prediction: 1. Nire. 2. Stradbally. 3. St. Saviours. 4. Gaultier. 5. Ballinameela. 6. De La Salle.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Waterford County Camogie

Waterford U-16’s power to All-Ireland win THE Waterford U16B annexed the All-Ireland last Sunday in Leixlip with a barnstorming second half display against Derry. Tied at hightime, after playing against the strong wind, Waterford took total control in the secondhalf to run out convincing winners on the score-line of 6-17 to 3-5. Waterford started slowly and after 5 minutes found themselves 1-1 to 0-0 and looked to be in trouble with numerous deliveries being launched on top of an overworked Full-Back line. However, progressively

Waterford's Half Back Line and Midfield began to achieve control and the supply into the Forward line started to yield scores. By the twentieth minute, the score stood at 0-5 to 1-1 in favour of Waterford, with Beth Carton scoring 3 points and two from Ashling Power, capitalising on the increased ball supply into the forward line. However, on the 22nd minute a goal by Derry's Jackie Donnelly could have rocked Waterford but an almost immediate like score by Beth Carton restored Waterford's slight lead and

two further points by Derry, with a single point response from Beth Carton saw the sides leave the field at halftime level at 1:05 (W) to 2:02 (D). Whatever Waterford Manager Declan Drohan & his management team said to their charges at Half-time, worked the oracle and they stormed into the game for the first 10 minutes of the second half, scoring an unanswered 1:05 to put themselves into a commanding lead. Derry fought back with 2 points but this only spurred Waterford into another scoring spree

from there to the finish, including a further two goals from Niamh Murphy and one each from Kate McMahon and Roisin Uniacke. In between Waterford's point taking was a joy to watch. Beth Carton was named Player Of The Game, a due recognition for her scoring prowess in this game (2:11) and throughout the championship. However, in truth every girl was a star today. This was a just reward for a team where the majority of the Panel and Management Team have been together since U14 and have steadily

progressed over the last three years through commitment and dedication to the game. A special mention should also be made of Conor Phelan and the GAA Club / Staff at WIT for their support of the game through the establishment of the Camogie Academy each Summer over the last three years through which the Waterford U-14, U-15 & U-16 Development Squads have benefitted greatly. Team: 1) Brianna O'Regan (De La Salle), 2) Sinead Cunningham (Gaultier), 3) Sinead

O'Brien (Cappoquin), 4) Aoife Shanahan (Butlerstown), 5) Laura Murray (Cappoquin), 6) Megan Dunford (Brickey Rangers), 7) Saoirse Bonner (St Anne's), 8) Courtney Healy (De La Salle), 9) Sibeal Harney (St Anne's), 10) Kate McGrath (Brickey Rangers), 11) Beth Carton (De La Salle), 12) Ashling Power (Cappoquin), 13) Niamh Murphy (De La Salle), 14) Kate McMahon (Butlerstown), 15) Anne Corcoran (Gaultier). Subs: 16) Clodagh Glavin (Cappoquin), 17) Roisin Uniacke, 18) Collette Hogan, 19) Taylor Healy (De La Salle), 20) Ellen Curran (Lismore), 21) Sharon Williams (Lismore), 22) Chloe Dempsey (De La Salle), 23) Roisin Oates (Ferrybank), 24)

Sally Brown (Butlerstown), 25) Rachel McDonald (St Anne's), 26) Caoimhe Drohan (De La Salle), 27) Saoirse English (Tramore). Mentor Team: Declan Drohan (Manager), Joe Carton Don McMahon & Derek Healy

SIXTH ALL IRELAND POC FADA TITLE FOR TRISH JACKMAN Congratulations to Gaultier player Trish Jackman on winning her sixth All Ireland Poc Fada competition in the Cooley mountains over the weekend. Trish is a member of the Waterford Intermediate team and this is a competition that she excels at.

Waterford Ladies Football

Waterford Ladies bow out of Intermediate championship WATERFORD ladies Intermediate football team has bowed out of the TG4 All Ireland championship at the quarter final stage when they were defeated by a strong and resolute Fermanagh team on Saturday last. In a game played in excellent conditions played in St. Peregrine’s GAA ground in Blanchardstown Dublin. Fermanagh were first on the score-board with a well taken point by Áine McHugh after only 18 seconds but Waterford’s reply was quick with Aileen Wall scoring the equaliser after being set up by a good pass from Liz Devine in the 2nd minute. Michelle Ryan put Waterford ahead in the 4th minute and one minute later Hannah Landers stretched the lead to two with a well taken point on the run. Sharon Little scored two wonderful points for Fermanagh in the 9th and 12th minutes to level things up. In the 14th minute there was a long stoppage as

Fermanagh’s midfielder Caroline Little was injured. This break in play seemed to unsettle the Déise girls and confusion in the ranks led to corner-forward for Fermanagh Sharon Little getting through for a goal on the resumption of play to put the Ulster girls in the driving seat. Waterford to their credit got back into the game with a great point from Michelle Ryan in the 17th minute followed by one from Liz Devine in the 25th minute to leave the minimum between the teams. Michelle Ryan levelled matters in the 26th minute and the Ballymacarbry sharp-shooter put Waterford back in front with a point from a free on the stroke of half time. Michelle Ryan opened the scoring in the second half with another point in the first minute but the Deise were rocked when half back for Fermanagh Michelle Monahan drifted upfield and set a rocket of a shot to the

net to put the Ernesiders back in front. Lynne McFredricks widened the gap with a well taken point before Waterford’s goalkeeper Aimee Jordan came up to convert a penalty to leave the score Waterford 1-9 Fermanagh 2-4 with 19 minutes to go for the next ten minutes it was an immense battle Aisling Moane and Lynne McFredricks put Fermanagh back in front with two points before Liz Devine and Michelle Ryan cancelled these out with two well taken efforts for the Waterford ladies. Full forward Noelle Connolly levelled the game yet again in the 28th minute for Fermanagh before Sharon Little put the Northern team in front with a point with 2 minutes to go. This was a lead that Fermanagh were destined not to lose and the game was up for Waterford when full forward Noelle Connolly struck for a goal in injury time and Caroline Little who came back on late in the

game struck over a point to give Fermanagh victory on the final scoreline of Fermanagh 3-10; Waterford 1-11. This was a major disappointment for a wonderful group of girls who had worked so hard all year in their efforts to win All Ireland glory. The six week lay off without competitive action was certainly a factor on Saturday. Fermanagh have had two competitive matches since their Ulster final defeat to Down. Many positives can be gleamed from the season with a number of young players gaining vital experience at this level. A Munster title has been annexed for the sixth year in a row and the girls ran Armagh very close in the League final but these are scant consolation for the amount of work the team and management put in during the season. Waterford lined out as follows: Aimee Jordan (1-0), Nora Dunphy, Gráinne Enright, Mary

Foley, Gráinne Kenneally, Karen McGrath, Róisín Tobin, Michelle McGrath, Elaine Power, Linda Wall, Mairead Wall, Aileen Wall (0-1), Hannah Landers (0-1) Michelle Ryan (0-7), and Liz Devine (0-2). Subs: Shona Curran for Róisín Tobin, Shauna Dunphy for Liz Devine, Caoimhe McGrath for Gráinne Enright, Gráinne Costello, Louise Ryan, Margaret Revins, Ciara Dunphy, Megan O’Connor, Aisling Hahessy, Amy Whelan, and Aoife Landers.

COUNTY FINAL RESULTS Four County finals were played in Lemybrien on Sunday at under 12 and under 15 levels with the following results. Under 15 B final Ballymacarbry 3-8; Gaultier 2-8 Under 12 E final Comeragh Rangers 0-8; St. Pat’s 0-5 Under 15 C final Abbeyside 3-12; Clashmore 4-8 Under 15 A final Dungarvan 2-8; Stradbally 1-7

Well done to all involved, there was some excellent football played in atrocious conditions.

County GAA Boards PRO Emer Barry gets a soaking from Patricia Walsh in the Ice Bucket challenge at Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Lismore Camogie Club

Cappoquin Camogie Club All-Ireland glory for Waterford

ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS Congratulations to Waterford u-16B camogie team on winning the All Ireland in Kildare over the weekend especially to our Cappoquin girls Laura Murray, Sinead O'Brien, Roisin Uniacke, Clodagh Glavin and captain Aisling Power. Final score Waterford 6-17, Derry 3-5. Well done girls! INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL Cappoquin intermediate camogie team take on Portlaw in the intermediate semi final this Sunday, 31st August. Time and venue TBA. The girls have fought hard to win their place in the championship. They took on a strong senior Gaultier side in the Non County League final on Friday night last but came away losing by just one

point. A great performance by all on the night, we needed a strong, physical game to help us focus on where we want to be this year. Training this Thursday at 7.15 p.m. TEAM BONDING NIGHT The Intermediate girls and their mentors headed to Perks last Saturday night to have some team bonding time. The usual groups were split up (vintage all stars vs new kids on the block) and everyone got the chance to mix properly. After the bowling eventually got going, the group headed to Laser Tag where Motch Power placed as an impressive 21 out of 22 people participating. CONTACT US If there is anything that you would like to include in these notes, please email coleylanders@gmail.com or contact on 087-6854739.

U-16 Camogie team WELL done to the Waterford U-16 Camogie Team who captured the All Ireland U-16B trophy on Sunday last in Leixlip 11 years after it was won for the first time in the history of Waterford camogie. Lismore camogie club are very proud to have two of their club players on the panel, Sharon Williams and Ellen Curran. Indeed the club are proud to boast of AllIreland successes in 2014 with representatives on the Waterford minor team who won their All Ireland for the first time in Waterford camogie history earlier in April and of course the All Ireland club title in March. JUNIOR SEMI-FINAL REPLAY Lismores Junior camogie team played the Junior Semi-final replay in Dungarvan GAA Grounds on Monday evening last but unfortunately were beaten by a very strong Roanmore team. U-16 AND MINOR CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIPS Our U-16s had a break from play last week due to the U-16 County Team's involvement in

the All-Ireland final. These girls were down to play An Rinn on Tuesday, August 16th and will now play TBC. Our Minors played Tramore last night Tuesday results not known at the time of going to press. BBQ The club's BBQ which was due to take place in Eamonns Place on Sunday last August 24th but fell fowl to Sundays inclement weather conditions and will now go ahead on September 14th (weather permitting), watch this space for updates. COMMUNITY GAMES LONG PUCK Lismore Camogie club would like to say well done to Kelly Ryan who represented the Lismore/Ballysaggart area and Waterford in the Community Games National Finals in Athlone over the weekend. Kelly who was up against 30 of the best in Ireland came in on an impressive 11th place. Well done Kelly !

Sharon Williams and Ellen Curran who were the club’s representatives on the Waterford All-Ireland winning U-16B Camogie Team.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

County M.H.C round-up DIVISION 1 Ballygunner …………3-11; Passage …………….1-22. SOMETHING had to give when two unbeaten teams met at McGinn Park in front of a large vocal crowd last Wednesday. Accurate free-taking from Sean Tracey saw Passage forge ahead early on. In fact, over the hour it was the visitors who always led thanks to some fine long range efforts from Sean Barlow. Right throughout the field there were excellent displays of hurling skill and determination by the seasiders. The gunners reduced the deficit on 20 minutes and raised the green flag. When referee Michael Wadding awarded a free 30 metres out few could visualise what was to follow. Up stood a quick thinking Sean Tracey who struck for a much celebrated goal. Peter Hogan kept the home side in touch when he found the net and Alex Molloy made an immediate impact when introduced. At the interval it was Ballygunner 2-5; Passage 113. The second half was really exciting and Passage moved further ahead. Adam Roche, Jamie Burke and Sean Tracey were dominating and put over some fine scores to open up a seven point lead on 50 minutes. A Peter Hogan goal and several points ensured that the result was in doubt as the clock wound down. Inspirational scores by Stephen Lynch and Luke Nolan put the game beyond the home side as Passage moved to the top of the table after four group games. Passage: Niall Walsh, Dean Kearns, Calum O’Neill, Gary Cullinane, Mike Hutchinson, Sean Barlow, Darragh Lynch, Donal Power, Jamie Burke, Sean Hogan, Adam Roche, Stephen Lynch, David Jones, Sean Tracey, Luke Nolan, Conor Drohan, Sean Hayes, John Phelan, John Joe Flynn, Jack Doherty, Chris Connolly, Seamus Dower, Dale Cullinane, Sean White. Ballygunner: Sean O’Sullivan, Robert Kenneally, David Cullinane, Nick Kervick, Nick Byrne, Eddie Hayden, Jeff Frampton, Mark Mullaly, Conor O’Sullivan, Michael Mahony, Gus Flynn, Peter Hogan, Adam Power, Daithi Cullinane, Alex Molloy, Chris Thomas, Shane Hannon.

Meanwhile, at the Gracedieu venue Roanmore got the better of local rivals Mount Sion by 3-10 to 1-13. As in all their games to date, ‘Sion led for most of the Match but Roanmore finished strongly to take the local bragging rights. DIVISION 2 ABBEYSIDE ON FIRE AT HOME Abbeyside …………5-20; Erin’s Own ……………0-9. THE Village continues to set the pace at the top of Division 2 with a clearcut 0-26 win over Sacred Heart/Erins Own at the Burgery venue. The game was over as a contest by half-time when the winners held a 2-12 to 0-5 advantage. Eoin Kiely and under 16 player Neil Montgomery found the net in the first half

and a further three green flags were raised by Darragh McGrath, James Beresford and Eoin Kiely again after the break. In a good allround team performance, Sean Daly, in a number of positions, Kevin Dwane and Stephen Cliffe stood out as the local side sit at the top of the table with eight points from four games played. Abbeyside: Laurence Power; Conor McCarthy, Ronan Mansfield, Mikey Coleman; Cormac Dwyer, Conor Prunty, Jack Duggan; Stephen Cliffe, David Looby; Ruairi Conway, Kevin Dwane, Sean Daly; Neil Montgomery, Eoin Kiely, Darragh McGrath. Subs : James Beresford, Tony Collins, Tadhg Prendergast. DIVISION 3 NAOMH DECLAIN THOIR WINS EASTERN DERBY GAME Naomh Declain Thoir 2-19; Clan na nGael ………1-13. THE Ballyduff/ Kilmacthomas combination maintained their unbeaten record with a solid team display against their fellow Eastern combination of Dunhill and Butlerstown by 0-9 after a good hour’s hurling here. The winners were in the driving seat throughout, they led at the interval by 2-8 to 1-8 and though their lead was reduced to the minimum, they showed the character to see out the game in a second half which they won by 0-11 to 0-5. Once again John Kennedy knew where the posts were and he was well supported in general play from such as Alan Fitzsimmons, Colm Dempsey, Ross Coffey O’Shea, Shane Fanning and Johnny Long. For Clan Na nGael, Killian Bonner proved to be their top scorer with 1-7 to his credit, including a goal from a penalty and he was well supported by such as Luke O’Brien in goal and Darragh Veale at midfield. Subject to correction, the top of the Division 2 Group Table now reads as follows: Abbeyside 8 pts, Naomh Declain Thoir 7 pts, Brickeys 6pts, Cappoquin 5 pts. DIVISION 3 (Group 2) ARDMORE ON TOP IN TOURANEENA Ardmore …………… 1-17; Fourmilewater ………1-12. FAIR dues to the Sliabh gCua/ St. Mary’s Club for making Kirwan Park available when this game was homeless last Wednesday evening. Fourmilewater were without key players Conor Gleeson, Jack Guiry and Gearoid Hearne and they still put in a good effort before losing out by 0-5. Shane Mullins (1-1) was his side’s goal scorer and other Fourmile players to raise white flags were Stephen Ryan 0-5, Shane O’Meara 0-4, Shane Mullins and brothers Darragh and Cian Morrissey 0-1 each. Fourmilewater: Glenn Cullinane, Jake Mulcahy, Cian Boyle, Tom Barron, Stephen Ryan, Liam Cooney, Ciaran Looney, Cian Morrissey, Shane

8 year old Group at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Lismore GAA Grounds organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. O’Meara, Shane Mullins, Tholm Guiry, Dylan Guiry, Darragh Morrissey.

DIVISION 3 (GROUP 2) NAOMH BRID TOO STRONG FOR CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG Naomh Brid …............2-23; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 2-6. TWO late goals by Clashmore in Colligan last Wednesday evening put a gloss of sorts on the scoreboard as Naomh Brid were the dominant team throughout. They led by 1-14 to 0-5 at half-time with their goal coming from the hurley of Mike Kearns. Kearns was in rare form overall, finishing the hour with 1-12 (5f) to his credit. Nicky O’Donovan chipped in with a tally of 1-4 and others to work the scoreboard for the winners included Jack Skehan and Ian Fraher 0-2 each and PJ Coffey, Ronan Gleeson and Rian Reddy 0-1 each. Edmond O’Halloran was Clashmore’s top scorer with 0-7 to his credit and their two goals came from the hurleys of Adam O’Sullivan and Dean O’Brien. Naomh Brid: C. O’Byrne; Brian Fraher, Richie McGrath, Dan Booth, P. J. Coffey, G. Power, Rian Reddy, Ronan Gleeson, Neil Phelan, Mike Kearns, Jack Skehan, Nicky O’Donovan, Ian Fraher. Subs: Nicky Walsh, Aaron Whelan, Conor Kavanagh, Stephen Coffey, K. Hickey, G. Dalton. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: B. Lynch, A. McCarthy, E. Hynes, C. Lynch, A. Curley, J. Donovan, E. O’Halloran, R. Deady, A O’Sullivan, D. O’Brien, I. Seward, P. Prendergast, D. McGrath. Sub: N. Kennefick.

DIVISION 1 ST. CARTHAGE’S WIN LOCAL DERBY St. Carthage’s...............1-18; Cois Bhride.....................1-8. A CONTRIBUTION of 1-9 from Jack Prendergast and eight points from Co. minor Shane Bennett set up the home side for a deserved victory over their neighbours at the Castle Farm venue on Tuesday evening last. The sides were on parity at 1-8 apiece at the break after

Kelvyn O’Farrell had an early goal for Cois Bhride. The Carthage’s goal came from Jack Prendergast on the quarter hour and Ml. Ryan on goal for the home side denied the visitors two opening half goals. SECOND HALF Top scorer for Cois Bhride was Ryan Grey with seven points while Co. minor panellist Jordan Henley added five points during the course of the game. Both had early second half points for Cois Bhride to leave them leading by 1-10 to 1-8. Points were exchanged before Prendergast sent over three unanswered points to restore his side’s lead, 1-12 to 1-11. Twice in a short space of time, St. Carthage’s went for goals but were denied by the Cois Bhride defence. With 10 minutes remaining, Carthage’s led by 1-14 to 1-13 in a good contest. Three points from Bennett and a brace from Prendergast saw St. Carthage’s run out three points winners despite Henley hitting a brace for Cois Bhride in the closing minutes. Scorers for St. Carthage’s: J. Prendergast (1-9); S. Bennett (08); S. Ryan (0-1). Scorers for Cois Bhride: R. Grey (0-7); J. Henley (0-5); K. O’Farrell (1-0); J. P Lucey (0-1); D. Buckley (0-1); E. Hynes (0-1). St. Carthage’s: M. Ryan; M. Roche; G. Roche; F. Daly; A. Flynn; D. Prendergast; M. Montayne; S. Mangan; S. Coughlan; S. Ryan; S. Bennett; D. O’Keeffe; A. McGlone; J. Prendergast; L. O’Gorman. Subs: J. Houlihan for O’Keeffe; D. Symth for J. Roche. Cois Bhride: D. Tobin; P. Roche; J. Tobin; W. Hogan; J. Beecher; J. P. Lucey; J. Neville; A. Crawford; E. Hynes; J. Healy; R. Gray; D. Mulcahy; J. O’Donoghue; K. O’Farrell, D. Buckley. Referee: J. Condon (An Rinn)

COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 2 TEN POINT WIN FOR CAPPOQUIN Ferrybank ……………3-11; Cappoquin …………..5-15. CAPPOQUIN travelled to Ferrybank the Waterford

enclave of Killkenny last Thursday. Ferrybank got off to a bright start on a wet evening and led 2-5 to 1-2 with fifteen minutes played. Cappoquin slowly got into their stride and by half time they went in a goal to the good leading 4-7 to 3-7. In the second half the hard working Cornerstone side played well as a unit to run out ten point winners in a good competitive affair. They had good displays from Eoghan Murray, Aaron O’Sullivan, Brian Murphy, Shane Murray, Jack Mangan and Sean Meaney. Ferrybank had fine performances from M. J. Sutton with a personal tally of 3-6, John Ahern at midfield and Robbie Carew at full at full back until he had to retire injured. Cappoquin Scorers: Aaron O’Sullivan 2-7, Eoghan Murray 1-5, Sean Meaney 1-1, Sean Cullinane 0-2, Evan Mason 1-0. Ferrybank Scorers: M. J. Sutton 3-6, John Ahern 0-2, Alex Kinsella 0-1, Daryl Griffin 0-1, Robbie Carew 0-1. Cappoquin: Keith O’Sullivan, Jack Mangan, Craig Dunne, Adam Whelan, Nathan O’Mahoney, Shane Murray, Matt Noonan, Moss Noonan, Eoghan Murray, Sean Cullinane, Sean Meaney, Tommy McCarthy, Brian Murphy Aaron O’Sullivan, Evan Mason Subs used Simon Power, Jack Coffey. Ferrybank: John Brown, Paul Carew, T. Morrissey, Andrew Whelan, Liam Og Carey, Alex Kinsella, Jack Wicks, John Ahern, Robbie Carew, Shane Meagher, Jeff Lawless, Daryl Griffin, Isaac Power, M. J. Sutton, William Tyler. Referee: Kieran O’Toole.

COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDUP DIVISION 2 Morrissey, O’Herlihy and Curran on form for Brickeys Brickey Rangers ……3-16; Clonea …………………3-9. BRICKEYS continued their successful run in Division 2 with a merited 0-7 victory over Clonea in bPairc Na Sceach last Wednesday evening. Brickeys led by 3-6 to 1-5 at half time with their goals being scored by

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Cormac Curran, Conor Morrissey and Darragh O’Herlihy. The same trio accounted for all their first half points and overall this lethal full forward line were responsible for all but 0-1 of their team’s final tally of 3-16. Last year’s County minor Sean Clancy scored 1-5 for Clonea and their other goals were struck by Eoin Bray and sub Daniel Collins. The second half finished level at 2-4 to 0-10 but Brickeys had the damage done in a first half that they won by 0-7.

Mark Dooling struck 1-1 for the winners on the three quarter hour. A quartet of points from Mac Craith saw his side back on level terms with 10 minutes to play. The decisive score came in the 54th minute when Casey doubled on an Eoin O’Brien delivery to send the ball to the top corner of the net. Sean Kenny added a point to open up a five points gap, 2-14 to 1-12. A brace from Mac Craith and one from Conor O Currin saw two between the sides at the final whistle.

Brickey Rangers: John Blackwell; Dylan O’Donovan, Shane Nugent, Ruairi Curran; Darragh O’Grady, Kieran O’Neill, Cathal Curran; Carthach Barry, Conor Whelan 0-1; Michael O’Hanlon, Maurice Daly, Ryan O’Neill; Conor Morrissey 1-6, Cormac Curran 1-7(2f), Darragh O’Herlihy 1-2. Clonea: Ian Dalton; Patrick Hahesy, Eoin Dalton, Eoin Skehan; Noah O’Brien, Christopher Mackey, Sean Griffin; Conor Dalton 0-1, Sean Cooney 0-2; Aran Power, Declan Hennebry, Conor Mulligan 0-1; Eoin Bray 1-0, Sean Clancy 1-5 (3f), Kieran Power. Subs: Daniel Collins 1-0, Michael Hassett. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Ballyduff: C. Sheehan; M. Hannigan; S. Drislane; O. Hickey; D. McDonagh; B. Keane; T. McDonagh; E. O’Brien; M. Dooling (1-1); A. Casey (1-12); S. Tanner; S. Walsh; S. Kenny (0-1). Subs - O’Leamy for Hickey; A. Feeney for Walsh. An Ghaeltacht: C. O Maoileoin; P. de Roiste; M. O Cadhla; O. Mac Siomóin; C. O Currin (0-1); B. de Barruin; D. O Cathasaigh (0-1); A. Mac Gearaiet; P. O Lonain (0-1); S. Mac Craith (0-11); S. O Donnabháin (0-1); J. O Domhnaill; A. O Crotaigh (1-0). Sub - T. O Cadhla for O Domhnaill. Referee: J. M. Kelly (Shamrocks).

CO. M.H.C DIVISION 3 SECOND WIN FOR BALLYDUFF Ballyduff........................2-14; An Ghaeltacht...............1-15. THIS game at Ballyduff on Wednesday evening last was a shoot out between Ballyduff’s Andrew Casey and Séanai Mac Craith of An Ghaeltacht. Between them they scored 1-23 out of the 3-29, with Casey recording 1-12 and MacCraith contributing 0-11 of his sides total. The home side led at half time by 0-10 to 1-3 with Casey scoring all of Ballyduff’s points. The An Ghaeltacht goal came on 25 minutes from Aaron O Crotaigh at the end of a goalmouth scramble. SECOND HALF Mac Craith had three points in the opening five minutes of the second half for the visitors to cut the deficit to the minimum. The sides were on parity on 40 minutes before

DIVISION 3 GROUP 1 IMPRESSIVE ST. OLIVERS TOP THE TABLE St. Olivers ……………4-20; Stradbally ……………...0-8. SHORT the services of County player, Jack Mullaney, Stradbally proved no match for a rampant St. Olivers team last Wednesday night. Two goals in quick succession by Rob Shine at the end of the first quarter and a third shortly afterwards by Micheal Culloo ended the game as a contest with Olivers holding a 3-12 to 0-5 half-time lead. Mark Lynch struck 0-7 for the winners and others to raise white flags included Cian Culloo, Liam O’Connell, Richard Lynch and Paul Curran. St. Olivers Team: Donagh Looby, Mike Kiely, Tiernan O’Connell, Luke O’Connor, Cian Culloo, Jack Sullivan, Mikey Phelan, Micheal Culloo, Paul Curran, Liam O’Connell, Mark Lynch, Rob Shine, Richie Lynch. Subs: David Hally, Eamonn Power, Conor Duggan.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Melleray/Glen Rovers to honour winning teams of the nineties

Mrs. Maureen McLoughlin presents the John McLoughlin Memorial Cup to Dungarvan minor captain Patrick Curran accompanied by family members.

John McLoughlin Cup stays at home COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP DIVISION 1 Dungarvan ………… 1-20; De La Salle …………. 2-13. DUNGARVAN retained the John McLoughlin Cup, played in memory of their former esteemed clubman, at their grounds in Clogherane last Wednesday evening. This was as good a club Minor game as we have seen in recent times and credit to both teams for the fare provided for the large attendance present. These evenly matched teams were level five times in the first half and on a further three occasions after the break before the Blues struck 1-3 to their City rivals 0-1 in the final eight minutes to secure the valuable two championship points on offer. The sides were level 1-7 to 0-10 at the interval with Cormac McCann raising De La Salle’s green flag while their points were recorded courtesy of County team captain Shane Ryan 0-4, Jack Laffan 0-2 and Referee’s Tommy O’Sullivan’s Man of

the Match Eddie Meaney. 0-7 of Dungarvan’s first half tally came from the stick of Patrick Curran (4f) with Brendan Cullinane, Joe Allen and Eamonn Crotty also raising white flags. Scores by Darragh Lyons (2) Sean Crotty and Patrick Curran helped the winners to a 0-16 to 1-9 lead midway through the second half before a well take goal by Thomas Douglas in the Lisfennell end of the pitch hauled the Blues back to a 0-1 game. Jack Laffan and Eddie Meaney forged De La Salle into a 2-11 to 0-16 lead followed by a goal chance by Meaney which if converted would have put the City side in the driving seat. Inspirationally led by Aaron Donnolly and Darragh Lyons in defence, the home team responded in style and Patrick Curran fired home an all important 52nd minute goal and further scores from Eamonn Crotty, Joe Allen and Curran again (0-2) gave the home team a hard earned victory.

Mrs. Maureen McLoughlin presents the Man of the Match award in the John McLoughlin Memorial Cup Final to De La Salle’s Eddie Meaney.

Maureen McLoughlin presented the winning trophies in the presence of family members. Dungarvan: Shaun Murray; Billy Egan, Aaron Donnolly, John Havens; Glenn Waters, Darragh Lyons 0-2, Aidan Kirwan; Mick Devine, Joe Allen 0-2; Sean Crotty 0-1, Eamonn Crotty 0-2, Luke Rossiter; Brendan Cullinane 0-1, Patrick Curran 1-12 (4f,1’65’), Jack Lacey.

Sub: Kealan Daly. De La Salle: Shaun O’Brien; Lee Wall, Jack McCarthy, Jeff Cahill; Craig Dowling, M. J. Roche, Adam Doyle; Eddie Meaney 0-3, Gavin Coppinger; Evan Whelan, Shane Ryan 0-4 (1f,1’65’), Jack Laffan 0-3; Cormac McCann 1-0, Brian Cunningham 0-3, Thomas Douglas 1-0. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).

Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan pictured with team captain Brian Cunningham (De La Salle) and Patrick Curran (Dungarvan).

Mrs. Maureen McLoughlin pictured with Dungarvan winning captain Patrick Curran.

ON Friday night at a function in the Cat’s Bar, Melleray, this local GAA club will honour club teams who brought success to the club in the early nineties. In 1992, the club won the Divisional Junior (B) Hurling title defeating Tourin in the final on a 2-9 to 0-7 scoreline. In the quarter-final they defeated Eire Óg by 3-10 to 0-5 before accounting for Brickey Rangers in the semi-final by 4-10 to 1-3. A year later the club footballers had success with a Western Final win over Ballinwillan by 3-7 to 0-5 having overcome Eire Óg in the semi-final by 1-7 to 0-5. Having won the (B) title, they advanced to the (A) grade quarter-final losing out to Dungarvan by 5-8 to 2-1. In 1994, it was the hurlers who again won silverware when they defeated Brickey Rangers in the final by 2-10 to 0-3. This result meant they advanced to the (A) quarterfinal with neighbours Lismore providing the opposition. Glen Rovers came out on top by 2-4 to 1-3, the winning goal scored in the 45th minute by Rudy Lyons. This result meant a semi-final meeting with, and a win over Kilgobinet on a 2-12 to 1-10 scoreline. Advancing to the (A) final was a massive achievement for Glen Rovers as the (B) champions. Unfortunately, Geraldines proved too strong in the final. There were three great years for the small Melleray / Glen Rovers club, nestling at the foot of the Knockmealdown Mountains. A total of 34 panel members will be honoured at Friday night’s function, where many stories and reminiscing of those great games will be recalled. JUNE 1992 Glen Rovers …………..2-9; Tourin …………………..0-7. ON Sunday afternoon the venue staged the long awaited local derby match Glen Rovers v Tourin. This was in fact a knockout game with the winners going forward to participate in the knockout stages of the Junior Hurling Championship proper. Both sides had plenty of vocal support which added to the occasion. Tourin started well with Tom Fives and David Moore in control at midfield but it was ominous that they were finding scores very hard to come by, with a point from Jimmy Collender the only contribution from their six forwards in the first half. Glens with much less of the play were level at the interval their four points coming from the stick of Aidan Power. Veteran Leo O’Donnell came on for the Melleray men for the second half and what a difference he made placed at centre forward, he demon-

strated to those around him what real determination is all about and fair dues, the others responded to his promptings. Then they had a bit of luck when a moment of hesitation between Tourin backs and goalkeeper left Pat Tobin with the easiest of goals. This was followed by another from Pat Morrissey and from then on Tourin were in trouble. They just couldn’t cope with the fitter and sharper Glens, who ran out rather easy winners on the score 2-9 to 0-7. There were exciting scenes after the game when Western Board Chairman, Jimmy O’Gorman, presented the cup to the victorious team’s captain. The winners will now go on to meet the third team in the junior league in the Western championship and we wish them the very best of luck. Gallant Tourin must wait for another year when, no doubt, they will start all over again. Glen Rovers: D. Kiely, J. O’Rourke, D. O’Rourke, G. Power, T. Duggan, J. Power, J. Kett, N. Burke, T. O’Donnell, K. Curran, T. Murphy, A. Power, M. Crowley, P. Morrissey, P. Tobin. Subs: Leo O’Donnell, John Noonan Tourin: M. Looby, P. Leahy, P. O’Keefe, J. Morrissey, J. McGrath, J. Fives, K. Wilkinson, D. Moore,T. Fives, J. Collender, M. Morrissey, K. O’Donnell, M. Leahy, J. Dalton, J. D. Leahy. Ref: E. Cunningham (Tallow)

1993 MELLERAY WIN “B” TITLE Melleray ……………...3-7; Ballinwillin ………….....0-5. At Lismore on Friday evening last, Melleray had a clear cut win over a disappointing Ballinwillin side to capture the Junior B football title and a place in the knockout stages of the A championship. The winners got off to a dream start with goals from Tony O’Donnell and Rudi Lyons and a Michael Crowley point in the opening nine minutes, playing against a stiffish breeze. PENALTY MISSED Ballinwillin were awarded a penalty in the 10th minute but Jimmy Collender’s effort went harmlessly wide. Brendan O’Sullivan opened Ballinwillin’s account with a point in the 11th minute. David Moore, John McGrath(2) and O’Sullivan again added points to leave Melleray ahead by 2-1 to 0-5 at half-time, but some wayward shooting cost them valuable scores. MELLERAY DOMINATES Melleray completely dominated the second half holding Ballinwillin scoreless in the process. They had built up a 2-6 to 0-5 lead 51 minutes into the game when Tony O’Donnell added his second and Melleray’s third goal. Even though they managed only one point per Pat

Hallissey in the remaining nine minutes, there was never any doubt about the outcome. Scorers - Melleray -T. O’Donnell 2-2, R. Lyons 1-0, M. Crowley 0-2, A. Power 0-1, P. Hallissey and K. Curran 0-1 each. Ballinwillin: J. McGrath 0-2, B. O’Sullivan 0-2, D. Moore 0-1. Melleray: D. Kiely, T. Murphy, J. Nugent, M. McBride, P. Fitzgerald, G. Power, J. Kett, T. Duggan, K. Curran, T. O’Donnell, J. Power, P. Hallissey, A. Power, M.Crowley, R. Lyons. Sub - P. obin for Lyons. Ballinwillin: L. Morrissey, P. O’Keefe, P. Leahy, Kieran Wilkinson, Kevin Wilkinson, B. Dunne, J. McGrath, J. D. Leahy, K. O’Donnell, B.O’Sullivan, D. Moore, C. Cunningham, J. Collender, W. Leahy, B. O’Shea. Subs- C. Scanlon for O’Shea, M. Looby for Collender. Referee: P. Moore (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty) P.S.- After the game Western Board Chairman, Ollie Wilkinson presented the trophy to Melleray captain, Ger Power.

JULY 1994 Glen Rovers ………...2-10; Brickeys……………….0-3. This final of the second grade junior hurling divisional championship between Glen Rovers and Brickeys was certainly played with great resolve and determination at the Fraher Field on Saturday evening last. After a very keen first half which ended with Glen Rovers leading by 0-4 to 0-3, the Melleray based side proved themselves the better outfit in the second half when they took some splendid goals and points. The accuracy of team captain Aidan Power from frees was a factor which decided the issue in their favour. The final score was Glen Rovers 2-10, Brickeys 0-3 Scorers - Glen Rovers- A. Power 0-8, T. O’Donnell 1-0, T. Pratt 1-0, M. Croke 0-1. Brickeys- A. Spratt 0-1, P. Ryan 0-1, A. Murphy 0-1. Glen Rovers: D. Kiely, G. Power, J. Nugent, T. Murphy, T. Duggan, J. Power, J. Kett, K. Curran, T. Pratt, T. O’Donnell, M. Croke, A. Power, R. Lyons, M. O’Reilly, J. Kavanagh. Sub. for T. O’Donnell. Brickeys: O. Fitzgerald, V. O’Brien, G. McGrath, M. McCarthy, B. Whelan, J. McGrath, T. Cooney, B. Donnelly, M. O’Brien, B. Collins, A. Spratt, T. Whelan, G. Collins, P. Ryan, A. Murphy. Subs: C. Keane for T. Whelan, P. Lane for B. Collins.

WESTERN BOARD CHAIRMAN MAKES PRESENTATION After the game the Western Board Chairman P. S. O’Riann in presenting the trophy to team captain, Aidan Power, complimented both teams for their wholehearted display and paid special tribute to Glen Rovers who won the cup for their second time within a few years. He said the game was a little bit historic in that it was the first championship final to be played in the redeveloped ground. Aidan Power suitably replied.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan U16 HURLING Last Monday night our u-16 hurlers travelled to Lismore to play the latest round of the hurling Championship. After a titanic struggle by both teams they could not be separated and as they say the draw was a fair result. We now have to train harder and keep our concentration and discipline in the remaining matches to make sure of qualification LOTTO NUMBERS The numbers drawn were 1, 6, 16, 18. No winner. Next week’s Jackpot will be €4,600. Jacinta Sewell c/o Bingo won €100.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the Jackpot will be €7,254 as on Sunday night Eleanor McCarthy was drawn out of the drum and picked card 30 which wasn’t the Joker though she did win €50. Liam Enright and Liam Waters won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, The Village Inn, Village Flowers, Kennedys Live, Spar, Mike Kiely’s Butchers and Mousies Takeaway. SENIOR HURLING Last Saturday evening we played Roanmore in round 5 of the County Championship in Kill where a good performance in the second half saw us emerge as winners. We now play Mt. Sion in the quarter-final of the championship. Team: S. ENRIGHT, G. BREEN, S. O’HARE, B. LOOBY, M. POWER, R. FOLEY, J. O’MAHONEY, S. O’DONOVAN, M. O’HALLORAN, D. COLLINS, J. HURNEY, G. HURNEY, T. MURRAY, M. FERNCOMBE, P. HURNEY. Subs: M. FIVES, M.G ORMAN, C. PRUNTY.

JUNIOR HURLING On Friday evening last we played Kilgobinet in Colligan in the Western Championship and after a very entertaining hours hurling it was our opponents who took the spoils. Despite this defeat we still qualify for the knock-out stages of the championship where our opponents are Shamrocks. We would like to thank Mary Fahy of Kilgobinet for the assistance she gave to one of our injured players during Friday night’s game. Team: J. P. McGRATH, P. BREEN, D. BYRNE, D. FERNCOMBE, P. COLLINS, D. MORRISSEY, D. HICKEY, M. MAHER, R. CONWAY, E. YOUNG, S. LANNIGAN, S. FLYNN, D. SWEENEY, I. KIELY, R. PROCTOR. Subs: R. COSGRAVE, A. MALONEY, J. WALSH.

SENIOR FOOTBALL This Saturday evening we play Kilrossanty in round 5 of the County Championship in Fraher Field at 7.00 p.m. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We play Dungarvan in the Western SemiFinal this Thursday night in Fraher Field at 7:30 p.m. SPONSORED CYCLE We would ask those cyclists with sponsorship cards not yet returned to please return them to the organisers of the cycle as soon as possible. CLUB BINGO This Sunday our Club Bingo returns to the CBS Hall hall at 8:30 pm where the jackpot is €1,250. ALL IRELAND TICKETS Any member who wishes to put their name in the draw for All-Ireland Hurling Final Tickets is asked to contact the Club Secretary by this Sunday night. BOOKING OF PITCHES All team managers are reminded to please ensure that they have booked the pitch for training or matches with Michael O’Donovan. We would also ask team managers to please try and do as much heavy training in the areas behind the goals. JUVENILE NOTES Under 14 Hurling: Our under 14 hurling team played their last league game in the county championship on Monday night last week away to Ballygunner. Despite starting slowly our lads finished well and won on a score line of 5-9 to 1-10 in the end. Our next match here is the quarter final stage and this will take place on the 13th of September. Under 13: Our next under 13 outing is the county final against the Eastern champions on September 6th in Fraher Field. Minor Hurling: We played our fourth round of the minor hurling championship last Wednesday against Sacred Heart at the Burgery. This match also doubled up as the Kieran Lennon tournament and it was great to see a good turnout on the night to support the team and to show their appreciation to the Lennon family. We played well here and in the end came away with victory. After the game the Kieran Lennon Cup was presented to our captain Jack Duggan by Theresa Lennon and many of those present availed of the refreshments provided by the hard working group of ladies headed up by Niamh Enright. Under 16 Hurling: We were due to play our local rivals the Brickey Rangers in the latest round of the under 16 hurling championship on Monday night last. At the time of going to print the result of this match was unavailable but will be included in next week’s notes.

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Outdoor hurling: Our underage outdoor hurling continues this Saturday morning, the 30th August at the Burgery at 10. 30 am. All are welcome. This covers all age ranges from under 5 to under 10. Anyone who has not paid their membership yet is asked to pay it on the morning for insurance reasons. Membership forms will also be given out on the morning. Helmets are compulsory and if required can be purchased at a reduced price of €50. There will be a €2 cost also to cover expenses.

Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers LOTTO Last week’s lotto was held in The Enterprise Bar. Numbers drawn were 4- 11- 14- 15. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were John Hanlon, Kevin Tobin, Kieran Mulligan, Joan Curran. Next week’s draw will be held in The Tudor House, where the jackpot will be €3,100. Tickets €2 each and can be bought from the usual promoters and outlets. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The August draw takes place on Friday next in St. Mollerans G.A.A. Club. All promoters please have monies in to draw co-ordinator Mary McGrath for Thursday night. ALL IRELAND TICKETS Any club member wishing to be included in draw for All-Ireland Hurling and Football tickets please give name to Club Secretary Matt Kiely 087 296 4816 immediately. Draw will be held this Thursday night in The Tudor House. BRICKEY COW DROP Reminder to all those who have cards for this fundraiser to make a huge effort to sell. There's only two weeks left so it's imperative to be selling now. WESTERN SEMI-FINAL INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We take on The Geraldines on Sunday next, 31st August at 1.00 p.m. in Fraher Field. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Kate McGrath, Megan Dunford and the Waterford U16 Camogie Squad on their All -Ireland victory over Derry on Sunday last. Well done to all, enjoy being All-Ireland champions. SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended to the sons,daughters and extended O'Riordan families on the death of Joe. May he rest in peace. JUVENILE NOTES. Under 8: Training for the Under 8's continues each Saturday at 10.30am. New Players welcome. On Saturday next a group. Under 10: Under 10 group are progressing nicely in their league, having recently beaten St. Pat’s. Training will continue each week with players being notified by Text. Under 14: Our Under 14 Hurlers play at home tonight Wednesday at 7pm against St Mary’s. We are coming down to the business end of this league so all support would be appreciated. Under 16: The above group will have played Abbeyside on Monday last in their league. Results not available at time of notes submission.

Affane/Cappoquin Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize of €3,000 on Monday, August 18th were 4- 10- 20- 28 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Sham/Sheila Denn, Bawnfaun; Eamonn Cliffe, Railway Bar; Rachel/Ava Casey, Lacken; Shane Coughlan, Lacken, and Cathy McGrath, Crinnaughtane. This week’s draw was held Monday, August 25th and the results will appear here next week. COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Ferrybank 3-11; Cappoquin 5-15 Cappoquin travelled to Ferrybank last Thursday. Ferrybank got off to a bright start on a wet evening and led 2-5 to 1-2 with fifteen minutes played. Cappoquin slowly got into their stride and by half-time they went in a goal to the good leading 4-7 to 3-7. In the second half the hard working Cornerstone side played well as a unit to run out ten point winners in a good competitive affair. Cappoquin Scorers: Aaron O’Sullivan 2-7, Eoghan Murray 1-5, Sean Meaney 1-1, Sean Cullinane 0-2, Evan Mason 1-0. Cappoquin Team: Keith O’Sullivan, Jack Mangan, Craig Dunne, Adam Whelan, Nathan O’Mahoney, Shane Murray, Matt Noonan, Moss Noonan, Eoghan Murray, Sean Cullinane, Sean Meaney, Tommy McCarthy, Brian Murphy Aaron O’Sullivan, Evan Mason. Subs used: Simon Power, Jack Coffey Donnacha McGrath.

CAPPOQUIN UPCOMING U-10/U-12/U-14 U-14/U-16/MINOR HURLING/JUNIOR HURLING FIXTURES County U-16 Hurling Rd 5 Mon., Aug 25th Cappoquin (H) V Mt Sion at 7.30 p.m. Saturday, August 30th Mullianahone U-12 Tournament THREE TO ANSWER 1, What Killarney side does Kerry's James O’Donoghue play for? 2. What county has the best head to head record against all top senior hurling counties? 3, Who were the last team to beat Killkenny

The Abbeyside team and mentors after their win over St. Carthage's in the Western U-13 Division 1 hurling Final played in Fraher Field. [Rory Wyley] in an All-Ireland senior hurling semi final and what the year? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Alan and Bernard Brogan play for St. Oliver Plunkett's/Eoghan Ruaidh. 2, Anthony Molloy captained Donegal when they won their first All-Ireland Senior football title in 1992. 3, Shane Ahearne, Ferrybank and Mt. Sion is the only player to be Waterford Footballer and Hurler of the Year. U-16 COUNTY HURLING C'SHIP; CAPPOQUIN 2-17; MT. SION 4-15. Cappoquin and Mt. Sion served up an entertaining affair last Monday evening at the Sportsfield Cappoquin with the Monastery men edging a close encounter.

it pay and at the end it was left to Tadhg Bourke to try and snatch victory from the jaws of defeat in the last minute of normal time, when he had a penalty to possibly take the lead but his shot was well saved by the opposition defence after which there was only time left for the whistle. This was a devastating loss for players, management and club members alike but we can only dust ourselves off over the next few months and try to face the 2015 season with a renewed vigour and enthusiasm which has been sadly lacking somewhat for much of this year. We want to thank all of the players on this year's panel for their efforts throughout the year and to their backroom team of Barry Dunne, Mark Nugent, Roger Ryan & Pat O'Sullivan for the efforts behind the scenes.

Cappoquin: Keith O’Sullivan, Evan Murray, Jack Mangan, Donnacha McGrath, Jordan Kearney, Tommy McCarthy, Matt Noonan, Eoghan Murray, Luke O’Rourke, Gavin Fives, Nathan O’Mahoney, Darragh O’Rourke, Ciaran Power, Jack Coffey, Graham Lyons, Donnacha McGrath.

Team: 1. M. McGrath, 2. D. O'Connor, 3. J. Seward, 4. P. Nugent, 5. C. Bourke, 6. T. Bourke, 7. E. O'Halloran, 8. D. Allen, 9. B. O'Halloran, 10. G. Dower, 11. P. O'Rourke, 12. J. O'Leary, 13. A. Seward, 14. P. O'Connor, 15. S. Nugent. Subs Used: D. Foley, C. O'Keeffe.

SPEEDY RECOVERY All of us in the Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club wish one of our great club stalwarts down through the decades Ger Mason a speedy recovery and hope to see him out and about soon. ALL IRELAND U-16 CAMOGIE FINAL Congrats to the Waterford U-16 Camogie team and especially the Cappoquin girls, Ashling Power (Captain), Roisin Uniacke, Laura Murray, Clodagh Glavin and Sinead O’Brien who defeated Derry last Sunday in the All-Ireland Camogie Final played in Radley Park, Leixlip. Waterford with local girls Roisin Cahillane, Lorraine Bray and Jess Glavin also defeated Derry in the minor final in April to complete a double, so a great year for Waterford camogie, Well done all involved. JUNIOR FOOTBALL PREMIER QUARTER-FINAL Ath Meadhan V Tulach An Iarainn at An Baile Dubh 8 pm on Friday, 29th August.

Clashmore/Kinsaelbeg SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP It is the turn of our Senior footballers this week as they face up to near neighbours and old rivals St. Declan’s, Ardmore in Bushy Park at 7 pm on Saturday evening in their final group game. This is a proper relegation six-pointer as both teams try to avoid a potential relegation play-off game later in the year and as usual we expect there to be very little between these two teams but there is no reason why our players cannot go out and win this game and restore a bit of pride to the parish. And so we wish everyone involved the very best of luck in this game and we really urge all of our supporters to come along to this match to cheer the lads over the line here. INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our Intermediate hurlers played their last group game against Ballinameela last Sunday evening at Bushy Park and unfortunately, they ended up on the wrong end of a 1-10 to 1-9 result which means that we will be plying our trade in the Junior Hurling Championship next year after a very disappointing championship season. On a terrible night for hurling, Ballinameela got off to the much better start here and led by 0-5 to 0-1 in the early stages and slowly but surely our lads got into it and were unlucky to go in at half-time trailing by 1-7 to 0-6 after an unfortunate goal conceded from a free. We then got off to the best possible start to the second-half with substitute Darren Foley bagging a cracker of a goal and a Brian O'Halloran point levelling up matters by the 5th minute. From that position it looked like we might have the momentum to kick on, and our players certainly enjoyed the majority of possession throughout the half, but they could not make

DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The Deise Development Draw for August takes place on this Friday night and as usual we appeal to all of our monthly members to make sure you are paid up to date to ensure your place in the draw and the very best of luck to all of our draw members on Friday night! ALL-IRELAND FINAL TICKET DRAW It's that time of year again as the All-Ireland Hurling Final takes place next week between Kilkenny and Tipperary at Croke Park and our own club will be holding our annual ticket draw early next week at the Clubhouse so can anyone interested in being in the draw for tickets please let the Club Secretary know on 087-7404589 as soon as possible. CLUB FUNDRAISING Like most other clubs ours find it hard to stay in the black from year to year and invariably some fundraising is needed to manage the high running costs of a club like ours during the year. We are lucky and indeed very grateful to our loyal Deise Draw members and our regular lotto players for contributing so much to the club finances throughout the year but to bridge the gap this year we are planning a fundraising effort in the form of a racenight (video racenight) in Clashmore, which has been provisionally pencilled in for October 18th, so please watch this space for more details in the coming weeks.

Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JHC (PREMIER), RD. 4 DESERVED VICTORY FOR MODELIGO Modeligo 1-19; Colligan Rockies 0-10. We faced neighbours Modeligo in our final group game of the divisional Junior (Premier) hurling Championship at Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon, (August 25th) in difficult weather conditions. These conditions didn’t seem to bother our opponents who bossed the game from the off with a direct style of hurling. Modeligo started much the sharper and their hunger and drive saw them build a healthy lead with nearly quarter of an hour gone, before PJ Coffey got our first white flag of the afternoon. It was all one way traffic for the majority of the half as Modeligo shot scores at ease as we were guilty of giving away needless frees which were punished all afternoon by Jamie Troy who was immaculate from placed balls. We did manage to get a foothold in the game towards the close of the half as Gavin Whelan and Johnny Wall hit points, Modeligo retired with a healthy lead at the change of ends (0-13 to 0-5). The first ten minutes of the second half were going to be key as both sides were desperate to book a spot in the Western Final. We did start the second period brightly and managed to reduce the deficit to four points at one stage, but unfor-

tunately this is as close as we got as Modeligo upped the tempo from here on in to coast to a comfortable win. From the resultant puck-out they raised the only green flag of the game and this proved to be the games turning point. Try as we might we couldn’t muster up a goal which would have hauled us back into contention and on the day we didn’t play to our full potential as Modeligo showed the greater hunger and desire to book their spot in the divisional final. All is not lost for us either as we are through to the Western semi-final where we’ll face either St. Mary’s (Touraneena) or Geraldines, they play each other in the final group game in two weeks time. The team that lined out last Sunday afternoon was: Dean McKenna, John Flynn, Alan Walsh, Mike McGrath, Darren Dunford, Mark Flynn, PJ Coffey, John Morrissey (capt.), Ross Browne, Johnny Wall, Sean Dempsey, Stephen McGrath, Pa McGrath, Tom Kiely, Gavin Whelan. Subs: Ray Bannon for S. McGrath, Ian Fraher for P. McGrath, Benny Hickey for T. Kiely, Bryan Fraher, Johnny Kiely, Brian Flynn, Sean Browne, John Walsh, Tomás O’ Flynn.

WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL LEAGUE FINAL All roads lead to Fraher Field again this Friday evening (August 29th) as we face neighbours Modeligo in the Western Junior (Premier) Football League Final in Fraher Field, throw-in at 7 pm. This is a repeat of last year’s league final where we emerged victorious but that result will count for very little on Friday evening, both sides are also through to the semi-final stages of the divisional Championship. Here’s wishing all involved the very best of luck on Friday evening, all support welcome. COLLIGAN GATHERING 2014 This year’s Colligan Gathering is upon us and here’s hoping the weather will be good to us this weekend. The Gathering begins on Saturday evening next (that’s August 30th) where our Junior hurlers will face Fenor in a hurling challenge in Colligan, throw-in at 6:30 pm to mark the 30th anniversary of the 1984 Junior hurling Co. Final (and it’s not the past players just in case you’re wondering!), the game will be followed by presentations and a social evening in Quills Master McGrath Bar where refreshments will be served. It’s back up to Colligan GAA Grounds on Sunday afternoon for the family fun day which will commence at 1:00 pm where St. Pat’s U-11 hurlers will be in action; this will be followed by a ladies football game involving St. Pat’s while Naomh Brid U-14 hurlers (assisted by St. Pats) will also be in action against Dungarvan, as well as these juvenile games, there’ll be lots of activities for all the family including athletics, pony riding, long puck, penalty shoot-out and lots more, refreshments will be served throughout the afternoon which will draw to a close at around 5:00 pm. Posters for the event have been distributed around the locality and are also available on our social media sites, so please get sharing and spread the word, here’s hoping to see you all at the weekend. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the club lotto held in Quill’s Master McGrath Bar on Monday 18/08/2014, the numbers drawn were 6, 11, 12 & 13. The €20 lucky ticket winners were: Gerry Quinlan, Biddie Foley, Marianne Ryan, Mike Power, last Monday (25/08) night’s jackpot was worth €13,350. Thanks for your continued support. MINOR HURLING Naomh Brid Minor hurlers (assisted by St. Pat’s) recorded a vital win over Clashmore / Kinsalebeg in the Division 3 Co. Championship on Wednesday evening last (20/08/2014) in Colligan, this was their second win of the campaign, one more group game remaining against Ballyduff Upper and a win here would see us through to the knockout stages, this game is due to be played on September 3rd but we haven’t received anything official yet.

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Tourin SEASON OVER Tourins Intermediate Hurling interest came to an end at Bushy Park last Tuesday against An Rinn. Tourin played their best hurling of the season and were very unlucky not to come away with a win. From the backs to the forwards, they were hurling well but it was a late free awarded to Tourin that would decide whether they would continue or end their season. The latter was their fate. Daithi had no choice but to try for a goal in the dying seconds of the game but the Ring defence kept the ball out and that was that. Final score 2-13 to 0-20. Team as follows: Colm Bennett, Shane Dunne, Brian Leahy, Jack Leahy, David O'Brien (0-1), Darragh Fives, Donal McGrath, Brendan Scanlan (0-2), Kevin Leahy (0-1), Sean Leahy (1-0), Niall Fives, Daithi Wilkinson (09), Dan Dransfield, Dan Leahy, Darragh Wilkinson, Cathal Wilkinson, Mark McConnell, Thomas McGrath, Tom O'Brien, Brian O'Donoghue, Sean Meaney, Eoin & David Leahy.

Hard luck to the players and backroom staff of John Fives, John McGrath and Alan Barry, Mary Flynn (1st aid) and all involved with the team. GAA DRAW Tickets are now in circulation for a fund-raising draw for Tourin GAA club. William Leahy is currently distributing tickets to players and members. If you have not received your allocation of tickets, please get in touch with William. Tickets cost €2 each or a book of 3 for €5. Prizes include an overnight stay and two All Ireland hurling final tickets so get out and buy some tickets today. draw will be held at Tourin Community Hall on Wednesday, 3rd September. MEETING A GAA meeting will take place on Thursday, 28th August in the committee room at 8.30 pm. Members are asked to attend. CAMOGIE GIRLS WIN Congrats to the Waterford U-16 camogie girls on their win at the weekend. Congrats to all concerned. GREAT FOOTBALL MATCH While the weather showed the first signs of Winter last Sunday, it was a different scene at Croke Park. Kerry and Mayo had a humdinger of a game that ended all square at the final whistle. The replay is fixed for this Saturday evening at Limerick GAA grounds. On Sunday, the second semi-final between Donegal and Dublin will take place. Going on form, I believe the Dubs will succeed. WEDDING CONGRATULATIONS Belated congratulations to Aisling Dransfield, Ballinwillin on her recent marriage to Timothy MacCarthy, West Cork. Here's wishing you both many years of wedded bliss.

Stradbally TABLE QUIZ We will hold a table Quiz on Thursday night, 11th September at 9 p.m. sharp, Keep this date in your diary. €30 a table. Get your teams organised for the fundraising event, as we need your support to pay for the enormous expense that we accumulate every week. All club's need money, and without money we will go nowhere. We hate always to be on about money but, every day we go out to play a match, be it underage and up to senior level it will cost us money. Please come out on the night and support us, and enjoy the quiz. MINOR HURLING We played St. Oliver's in Ballinameela last week and were beaten by a very strong and good St. Oliver's team who led from start to finish, in a one sided affair although we have some lovely minor hurlers we do not have the strength and ability in all departments, but we did not lack in determination, each and every player played on the night to the best of their ability, and you can't ask for anything more. INTERMEDIATE HURLING We played The Shamrocks last Sunday evening in Intermediate Hurling in what was a terrible evening in the Fraher Field, the rain lashed down for the entire game, but that did not stop our players from putting in a tremendous performance to clinch a well earned victory. Sixteen minutes had passed before the first score of the game was registered, as conditions were terrible. We led at half-time by 6 points to 2 points. In the second half the rain got even worse as The Shamrocks came back at us with the aid of a strong breeze, but we held out at the finish to win by 0-10 to 1-04. We are now in the quarter-final, where our opponents are not yet known. FIVE YEAR PLAN Our five year development plan is well underway behind the scenes at the moment. The plans and specifications have been drawn up by Eddie Rockett who put in a tremendous amount of work in the last couple of weeks with our chairman Pat Fennell, they both stepped and walked and, measured and evaluated every inch of the new development. The plans and specifications have now gone out to tender. We would on behalf of Stradbally GAA like to thank Eddie Rockett for all his engineering skills to present us with such an enormous and ambitious plan for the future. Thank you Eddie.

LEAVING RESULTS We see an awful lot of our young people at the moment going around with big smiles on their faces, the reason being the good results they got in the leaving exams, well done to all students who done the leaving, your years of hard work will be rewarded in the future. SENIOR FOOTBALL We play our final game in our group on the last day of the month in Walsh Park against St. Saviours. Even though we are already qualified we will be going to the Waterford City venue to win, so that manager Stephen Cunningham will be able to finalise his starting fifteen for the knockout stages of the championship. LATE PADDY CONNORS It is with regret that we learned of the death of Paddy Connors formally from Fahafeela who died in Co. Clare recently. Paddy was a former Stradbally player and represented Waterford at Junior level and won a Munster title in 1948, he also played senior football for Waterford, and was a strong Stradbally supporter all his life. May he rest in peace. DEISE DRAW The Deise Draw will take place this weekend. The St. Mollerans club will host the draw on 29th August. All money to be in to Breda Kiely by the due date. BENEFIT NIGHT We had a benefit night for John Power last Saturday night in the GAA Centre and a huge crowd turned up, and a great night was had by all. We would like to thank all the sponsors and all the people who gave spot prizes on the night, and most importantly all the people who turned up on the night to make it such a great evening.

Melleray/Glenrovers Melleray Glenrovers MELLERAY GAA ROSE 2014 On Friday night last at the Cats Bar Melleray, before a capacity attendance, we held the inaugural Melleray G.A.A Rose. From the moment Club Chairman John O'Dwyer introduced the very capable MC of the night Enda McCafferty, it proved to be one on of the most outstanding G.A.A events held in this well known venue for many years. On the night we had 15 beautiful girls representing both business and individuals from the locality and surrounding areas. The evening began with the girls being chauffered on a bus tour to many of the fabulous scenic attractions around the area in the very capable hands of clubman and team player, Pa Lyons. The touring party also included the 3 visiting judges of the night, Club Vice Chairman Rudy Lyons who was in charge of photography and the very handsome Escort to the Roses, Eugene Lyons. On arrival back at the Cats Bar later in the evening, the club chairman John O'Dwyer welcomed the girls before they appeared on stage to the judging panel and in doing so displayed their great looks, fantastic style and outstanding talents. They in turn provided the crowd with a great night 's entertainment and the girls should be very proud of themselves and the sponsors alike of their choice of representative. Everyone present on the night now eagerly awaits the judges final decision which will be announced at the Gala Sports Day in the field on Sunday, 31st August, at 3.00 p.m. The committee would like to once again thank the following, our MC on the night Enda who done a fantastic job in such a professional manner, Martin and Martina Landers for the music and providing the PA System, our hosts Tina and Mike Power, to all our sponsors without whom nights like this would not be possible, John Hallahan of Hallahan Coaches for providing the transport, ticket sellers on the night and to all those who bought tickets, Mary Coffey of Mari Mina Pharmacy for helping with gift sets for the contestants, special thanks to our 3 lovely judges Jackie, Mary and Noreen, our Roses who were a joy to watch and a pleasure to work with and finally to all who turned up on the night and helped towards making the inaugural Melleray G.A.A Rose both a successful and memorable night for all. REUNION NIGHT TO HONOUR 92, 93 & 94 MELLERAY TEAMS On Friday night, 29th August, 2014, Melleray Glenrovers G.A.A Club will hold a reunion night to honour the 1992, 1993 and 1994 Hurling and Football teams in The Cats Bar, Melleray, at 8.00 p.m. sharp. Players and mentors of this era will be accordingly invited as guests of the club, along with partners to enjoy what promises to be a great night of reminiscing, music and dance, a chance to catch up with friends, both old and new. There will also be places for any club members, supporters and friends of the club to attend for the meal on the night but spaces are limited so anyone interested in attending, please contact club chairman John O'Dwyer on 087/6970169 as soon as possible to guarantee your seat. In the event that we reach capacity for the meal, all are welcome to attend afterwards (from 10.00 p.m. onwards) for music, dance and craic!! MELLERAY COMMUNITY FESTIVAL 2014 The Melleray Community Festival 2014 will run from Wednesday, August 27th, to Sunday, August 31st. The main events taking place are as follows: Wednesday, 27th August, Melleray Badminton will hold a badminton tournament in the Community Hall from 7 pm onwards, all ages

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Cois Bhride celebrate their win over Brickey Rangers in the Western U-13 Division 3 hurling Championship Final.

and grades are welcome to attend on the night. For further details please contact Mary McGrath on 087/2667100. On Thursday night, there will be 2 discos in the community hall beginning at 7.00 p.m. for under 12 years and 9.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m. for 12 to 16 years. There will be a shop available in the hall on the night. On Friday night, 29th August, as stated above, Melleray Glenrovers G.A.A will hold the 20 year Reunion night to honour teams of 1992,1993 and 1994 in what promises to be a great night of music, dance and catching up with friends! On Saturday, 30th August, there will be Juvenile games running in the sports field in Melleray from 4.00 p.m. onwards for the under 8s, 12s and 16s. Then at 7.00 p.m. we will be holding the annual Breeda Lyons Perpetual Cup versus Ballysaggart. Hopefully, we will retain the cup in Melleray again this year, please come along and support the lads and enjoy what should make for a very enjoyable game amongst friends. on Saturday evening, there will be a tea dance in the community hall at 9.00 p.m. with music supplied by Batty. Entry fee is €10.00 with free raffle on the night. As the Community festival draws to a close on Sunday, 31st August, there will be a gala sports day in the field which will provide fantastic family entertainment for all. This will begin at 2.00 p.m. and will include many side shows, variety shows and events for all age groups to enjoy, to include the ferret run, the spinner, long puc, children’s races and events, cake stalls, hurling target and fancy dress to name a few. There will also be a 'sausage sizzle' included on entry. Please come out and support what promises to be a fantastic day out with family and friends. On Sunday evening, there will be a grand raffle held at 5 pm which will include many fantastic prizes. Tickets will be available from this weekend coming and right up until the raffle takes place on Sunday, tickets can be purchased from club players and members alike. The top prizes include a 2 night break in one of the fabulous O'Donoghue Ring Hotel Groups in Killarney with an evening meal, a family pass (2 adults and 3 children) for Fota Wildlife Park in Cork and €100.00 spending money and 2 All-Ireland Football Tickets plus much more… an eventful few days guaranteed!! See advertisement of same for more details. CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH Last Friday night at a superb Lismore pitch we took on the Shamrocks in out last league game knowing that a win would put us in the semi finals. After a tight opening a Mikey Crowley penalty put us in front but the Shamrocks edged ahead with a few frees, leading at halftime 0-8 to 1-3. With the breeze in the second half we pulled level with a few minutes left and then took the lead by a point. In a frantic last few minutes our defence held firm not conceding any free and we emerged victorious on a score of 1-8 to 0-10. This puts us in a semi final in a few weeks time. Training continues this week with the Breeda Lyons perpetual cup on Saturday evening at 6.30 pm against Ballysaggart in Melleray. Team v. Shamrocks: E. Byrne, P. Lyons, M. Morris, D. Casey, P. O’Rourke, B. Hennessy, K. O’Rourke, R. McGlone, J. Crowley, C. Flynn, J. Begley, S. Phelan, C. Kelly, C. Donnellan, M. Crowley. Subs: G. O’Connor, P. Cummins, C. Byrne, E. Lyons, D. Byrne, R. Lyons, D. Buckley, S. Power, M. O’Rourke, R. Stewart, C. O’Shea and D. Bray.

Geraldines Geraldines INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP V SLIABH gCUA

This was a knockout game before the knockout stages of the Intermediate football championship as whoever claimed victory in this game progressed to the semi-final while defeat would signal the end of one team’s interest in football for the year. We played with the ever worsening weather conditions in the first half and while we played well and had the lion’s share of possession, our shot, selection and finishing left a lot to be desired. Danny O’Keeffe got us off the mark on the scoreboard with a free before Aidan Dwyer got a good point from play. Danny added another two pointed frees but our radar got fairly scattered after this as we missed several good chances. Eamon Mernin rattled the post from a penalty after Ray Connery was taken down, then Ed Donovan finished to the side netting after some intricate build-up play. We also kicked some terrible wides in this period so it was a relief when Danny O’Keeffe passed to Stephen Kenefick and Stephen finished superbly to the corner of the net. Stephen finished the half with a wonderful point from play to have us go in at half-time Geraldines 1-06; Sliabh gCua 0-1. There was a genuine concern that our lead might not have been enough as we would be playing into the teeth of a strengthening wind. Sliabh gCua created chances at the start of the second half but the usually reliable David Whelan had a bad day from placed balls and they failed to capitalise from their chances. Danny got the ball rolling with a pointed free before he struck for a cleverly finished goal. Aidan Dwyer hand passed a point before Ed Donovan got pulled down in the box and we were awarded another penalty. We have missed so many penalties this year it’s nearly a punishment when we get one but Danny put the penalty horror show behind us to finish confidently to the net. A below par Sliabh gCua managed a consolation goal just before the final whistle but in truth we controlled the game from start to finish. Final Score Geraldines 3-09; Sliabh gCua 0-1. This was a strong team performance with Jerome Maher defending well in the second half and Johnny Healy covering acres of ground from wingback. Matty got through his regular high workload at midfield while Stephen Kenefick and Danny O’Keeffe were in sparkling form upfront. This win secured a semi-final against Brickey Rangers who returned to intermediate after several years in the Senior ranks and they are hot favourites to return there. However, if we can keep this level of performance up then we would be a match for any team at this level. Team: P. O’Donovan, R. Fitzgerald, S. Fitzgerald, J. Maher, S. Hally, E. Mernin, J. Healy, R. Connery, M. O’Brien, S. Kenefick, D. O’Keeffe, A. Dwyer, J. Landers, E. Donovan, P. Coughlan. Subs Introduced: S. Keane for P. Coughlan, S. Kenny for E. Donovan.

CONGRATULATIONS We had several club members who participated in the Sean Kelly Tour. I’m sure there are a lot of sore but happy people after a rough day in the saddle. Well done to all who took part. If there is anything that you would like to have included in the notes, please contact me on 087 6495845.

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD Clotto Results No winner of a Jackpot of €15,000 held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 24/8/14. Numbers were: 1, 2, 18, 28. €30 to the following people Tom Prendergast, Kealfoun; Mary & Abbi Barron; Glendalligan. Sellers prize

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of €30 to Joe Walsh c/o Micilins. Next Clotto held in Miclin’s bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 31/8/14 for a Jackpot of €15,100. On duty on the night Kevin Lonergan and John Jackson Kiely. Places Where Clotto`s Can Be Purchased: Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien; Miclin’s Bar, Kilrossanty; Veale’s Supermarket, Leamybrien; Walsh's Day-To-Day Service, Leamybrien; Monica’s, Dungarvan. RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting old clothes, shoes, curtains, sheets etc. So if you are doing a clear out please bring them to the GAA club and put them in the recycling bin. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on twitter @KilrossantyGAA and like is on Facebook @KILROSSANTYGAA COMERAGH QUEEN DVD The DVD of the 1964 reunion celebration held in Crottys over the bank holiday weekend and the final night of the Comeragh Queen selection is currently on sale. This is a double DVD and is priced at €10. This is well worth the price for anyone who may have attended the celebrations on the night or for those who may have missed it. This is one to have in your collection. DVDs can be purchased from any of the Comeragh queen committee or from Jason on 0877836731. Sean Lennon 087 6318094 Tony Coffey 087 9448828 DEISE DRAW The next Deise draw will take place this coming Friday so all those with outstanding monies can hand it into Mairead, Jason or Kevin. Tickets can still be purchased for the remaining draw as this is a very worthwhile fundraiser for the club. Thanks to all for your continued support. COMMITTEE MEETING Adult committee meeting will take place tonight (Wednesday) in the club house Leamybrien at 8 p.m. GYM MEMBERSHIP Now that the summer has started to slip away and the schools are re-opening, why not renew your Gym Membership. This is a great social outlet for the winter months, to get fit and meet up for a chat on the dark winter evenings that lie ahead. Give Jason a call on 087-7836731 and he will do you a good deal for the winter months. BACK TO SCHOOL With all the schools re-opening in the coming days it is milestone for children and parents alike in the parish. Best of luck to all the children who are starting school over the coming days and all the bigger children who are changing classes or going to secondary school. Enjoy your school days as they will slip away very fast. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our senior will play their final group game against Ballinacourty on next Saturday evening at 7 pm in the Fraher Field. Please come along and support the men in green and gold.

Ballinameela INTERMEDIATE HURLING We defeated Clashmore in our final game of the group stage to qualify for the semi final as group winners. The final score from a wet Bushy Park was 1-10 to 1-9. Team: Donagh Looby, Kealan Looby, Colin Walsh, James Shine, Jason Morrissey, Kevin Phelan, Mike Walsh, Brendan Phelan, Tom Curran, Michael Phelan, Brian Phelan, Stephen McGrath, Jim Curran, John Harrington, Paul Curran. Subs Used: Micheal Culloo and Rob Shine.

SENIOR FOOTBALL We face De La Salle In our final group game in Fraher Field at 7 p.m. this Sunday. Victory is required to avoid relegation play-off.

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Kill CLUB LOTTO Again there was no winner of the jackpot worth €8,150 at last Monday nights draw (18th August) in Dunphy’s Bar. The numbers drawn were 4, 7, 12 and 29 and of those 2 people had 'Match 3'. Catherine Mooney, Dunabrattin and Biddy Mulcahy, Knockane were the lucky two and each receive €25. Next draw in Kirwans. DEISE DRAW The August draw takes place this Friday night, the 29th, and it is hosted by St. Molleran’s G.A.A club. As usual we ask all promoters to get their money returned to Hannah Power A.S.A.P. ALL-IRELAND TICKETS Yes, it’s that time of year again folks and we ask anyone interested in looking for a ticket for the All-Ireland Hurling Final to submit your name to secretary Emma Gallagher before Tuesday evening, 2nd September. Remember you must be a paid up member with the club to enter. THE KIWI RETURNS Great to see 'Big John' McGill back on the shores of Kill and surrounding areas. John gave everyone a shock by his surprise visit last weekend. Unlike in previous visits it’s a short stay this time around as John will only be around for 3 weeks, but no doubt we will see him at the odd match for his stay. JOHN CULLINANE PLANT HIRE JUNIOR 'B' FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP What has been an unfortunate trend in East Waterford continued last Saturday evening, 23rd August, when Tramore gave us a walk-over in our final game in the group stages of the championship. Much like the 'premier' grade we now have played only 2 of the 4 games scheduled with the other 2 being walk-overs. This now leaves us through to the play-off stages of the championship, with our opponents still unknown. ST. MARY’S JUVENILE U-11 Football:- Last Tuesday evening our u11 footballers took on Butlerstown in Round 2 of the city league in Kill. On another lovely evening we proved too strong for the Holy Cross side as we powered our way to a 9-4 to 1-2 victory. Well done to the boys, 'who tried to do the right thing' throughout the game. Our panel was:- Adam Moynihan, Josh McCormack, Robert Mooney, Frank Kavanagh, Brian Dowdall, Geoff Dowdall, Anthony Mullins, Aaron Foran, Josh O'Donnell, Jack Hennessy, James Harney, Ritchie Mullins, Dylan Mooney, Ritchie Hassett, James Lennon, Ryan O'Donnell, David Scanlon.

Minor Hurling: For the second week running our minor hurlers couldn't rustle up a team to take on Tramore in the championship and as a result are now out of the competition. This is most disappointing for all concerned. U-8 Hurling: Our u-8 hurlers travelled to Portlaw last Wednesday evening, 20th August, to take part in a Stradbally. The lads did brilliantly to win their 3 games. Well done to all concerned. U-14 Hurling: Our u-14 hurlers recorded a morale boosting win last Monday evening, 18th August, when we defeated Ballygunner on a scoreline of 3-2 to 2-6 at the city venue.

Tallow SENIOR HURLING Tallow 3-17; Ardmore 3-15. We qualified for the quarter-finals of the senior hurling championship after a high-scoring affair with Ardmore. In truth the game could have gone either way as Ardmore stormed back at us twice when we threatened to take control of the match. The introduction of Brian McCarthy made a big difference in the second half and colossal performances from Thomas Ryan, Evan Sheehan and Mark O’Brien saw our quality eventually tell. Thomas Ryan had our first point within a minute. A free from Ardmore levelled things up but an Evan Sheehan goal on four minutes and a point from Bob straight after gave us an early four point lead. Ardmore, in a sign of things to come, hit back with 1-3 without reply in the next five minutes. A Jake Beecher point after great work by Mikey Curley narrowed the gap to one. Trojan pressure from Bob led to an error in the Ardmore defence and Evan was on hand to finish to the net to put us back in the lead. Evan popped up with a point moments later to give us a two point lead. Two Paul O’Brien frees gave us a three point lead but Ardmore, to their credit, hit back again with four points in a row to retake the lead five minutes before the break. A Thomas Ryan point on halftime levelled things up and in injury time Evan collected the ball thirty yards from the Ardmore goal, drove past his man and finished stylishly for his third goal of the half to leave us a goal in front at the break 3-17 to 1-10. There was no let up in the rate of scoring in the second half as a Paul O’Brien free was answered by an Ardmore free before a chance from Ardmore was dispatched to the net to level things up. Ardmore went ahead with another free but this was answered by a Shane Feeney point. When Evan was taken down James Murray struck the resultant penalty well but it just whistled over the bar. A Thomas Ryan point left us two ahead on forty five minutes but then another Ardmore free was sent to the net to give them a one point advantage. Men had to step up now as the game entered the final stages and first was

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Evan Sheehan with a wonderful point from out on the right wing. Thomas Ryan matched that with a great point of his own before Ardmore surged again with two points to retain the advantage again with ten minutes to go. The introduction of Brian McCarthy gave us some traction around the middle and he was instrumental in winning two frees in the next five minutes with Mark encouraging Paul Foley all the way. Another Thomas Ryan point with three minutes to go left us two in front and even though Ardmore got a point a minute later a late free from Tommy gave us a two point cushion. Operating on the principle that it's better to burn out than to fade away, Ardmore had two red cards in the last two minutes and the game finished 3-17 to 3-15. We now play the table-toppers from Group 1 De La Salle in what will be a tough quarter-final on the weekend of the 14th of September. Team: S. O’Sullivan, M. O’Brien, D. O’Brien, K. Kearney, R. Beecher, K. Geary, J. Murray, P. O’Brien, Rob O’Sullivan, S. Feeney, M. Curley, J. Beecher, E. Sheehan, B. McCarthy, T. Ryan. Subs: J. Henley for R. O’Sullivan, J. Tobin for R. Beecher, R. Kearney for M. Curley.

JUNIOR HURLING Remiss of me not to get it right last week but our junior hurlers are still in the Western championship and will now play Ballyduff in the play-off. DEISE DRAW All monies to be handed into David O’Brien before the next Deise Draw on Friday, 29th August. COMMITTEE MEETING CLG Tulach an Iarainn will have a committee meeting this Thursday, 28th August, in the clubhouse at 8.30 p.m. CONGRATULATIONS To Evan Sheehan and Billie Jean Sheehan who recently got engaged, we wish them both every happiness in the future. TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW 25/8/’14 Numbers Drawn 1, 2, 10, 13. No Winner. Consolation Prizes: Ray Rochford, Betty Delaney, Ml. Leahy, Donal Howard. Promoter: Bart O’Donoghue. Next Draw 1/9/’14 Lukie’s. Jackpot €8,800.

Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Last Saturday night's draw, numbers drawn were 1-6-11-16, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Samantha Clough, Eoin Parker, John & Liz Walsh, Liam Motherway, John A. Kelly. Next week's jackpot will be € 19,150. IHC: Shamrocks 1-4; Stradbally 0-10 This match, played in monsoon-like conditions in Fraher Field last Sunday night with incessant rain and wind, was a real winner-take-all scenario, as a win would have put us in a quarter final, while a defeat would leave us in almost certain relegation down to the Junior ranks, something we certainly did not want. With the way results in this group went, any of three teams faced possible relegation, and three teams could also possibly top the group. It took all of 18 minutes before Eoin Murphy had the first score of the match, an indication of how difficult fluent hurling was given the conditions. A free converted by Adam Crawford regained our lead, but Stradbally finished the half stronger and led by 6 points to 2 at half time. With the wind behind us in the second half, we took the game to Stradbally, but they were able to adapt to the awful conditions better than us, and poor handling, bad shooting, and solid defending saw Stradbally increase their lead. A point from Shane Roche kept us in touch, and when Joe Leahy caught a great ball and finished to the net after great work by Shane, we were back to three points, but the seasiders went straight up and scored a point to underline their battling qualities. Colm Roche's fine point finished the scoring but time ran out. While we were reeling from the prospect of relegation, news came through of Clashmore's defeat to Ballinameela, a result that put them down and left us safe. Incredibly, last year's Western finalists, who were only minutes from getting to a County final last year are now relegated. A crazy situation made possible because of the decision to put two teams down to junior ranks. Every one of our fifteen players and five subs played their hearts out, and we couldn't fault them for effort, but unfortunately we found the conditions very hard to handle, while our opponents adapted better. Colm Roche was unlucky to hit the post twice with goal bound efforts, on another night one or both might have crept in, but you have to take your chances in sport. As we are now out, we thank everyone who gave their time and helped out with the team, including coach Pat Clancy, selectors Mike Leahy, Liam Dalton, and Frank Roche, physio Dermot Hickey, and Tim Lenehan. Panel: Liam Murphy, Paidi Ahearne, John O'Donovan, Brian Harnedy, Jason Ahearne, Shane Roche (0-1), John Paul Lucey, Tom O'Donovan, Stevie Lucey, Joe Leahy (1-0), Eoin Murphy (0-1), Adam Crawford (0-1), Cathal Herlihy, Colm Roche (0-1), Edward Lonergan, Jamie Murphy, Keegan O'Farrell, Ciaran O'Keeffe, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Chris Murphy, Padraig Tobin, Sean Murphy, Mike O'Neill, Edward Hynes, Padraig Roche.

(A minute's silence was observed before the game in memory of Mark Cashman, Cherrymount, who passed away last week.) JHC: Shamrocks 0-10; Melleray/Glen

Over 50 juvenile members from Rathgormack GAA Club who were part of a club trip to the All-Ireland Football quarter-finals involving Kerry & Galway and Mayo & Cork on Sunday, 3rd August. Rovers 1-8 Shamrocks junior hurling team bowed out of the championship following a narrow one point defeat to Melleray last Friday night in Lismore. Shamrocks started well and points from Chris Murphy, Jody O'Neill, Pat Murphy, and a lovely score from Edward Hynes left the half time score 0-8 to 1-3. Melleray's goal came from a penalty harshly awarded in my opinion, and in truth we were the better team albeit with the wind. Once again Chris Murphy was excellent from placed balls, and also scored a beauty from play. Melleray began to eat into our lead gradually in the second half with the breeze, while we were finding it difficult to get scores despite giving ourselves chances. Points from Chris and James Baldwin saw us behind by the minimum with time up, and when we failed to convert an excellent chance of a goal our luck ran out with the time. I couldn't fault the lads for their spirit and effort, but our failure to convert chances was what cost us the match. Liam Dalton's absence didn't help our cause, but some of our younger players like Padraig Roche, Edward Hynes, Mikey O'Neill and Richie Murphy played very well and that bodes well for the future. Panel, Brendan Ormonde, Padraig Roche, Thomas Baldwin, Seamie Tobin, Richie Murphy, Sean Murphy, Mikey O'Neill, Conor Goulding, Chris Murphy (0-6), Alan Kelly, Jody O'Neill (0-1), Edward Hynes (0-1), Pat Murphy (0-1), James Baldwin (0-1), Nat Smith, Sean O'Neill, Paddy Smith, Mike Smith, John A. Kelly, Liam Smith. Our best wishes to Pat 'Bobby' Murphy who injured his leg during the match.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL Shamrocks will play Kilgobinet this Saturday evening, 30th August in the Junior Football championship quarter-final round. This is knock-out, so we must put our hurling disappointment behind us and direct our energies into this match as I really believe we are capable of winning this championship. Throw-in is at 6.30 p.m. in Lismore. MARK CASHMAN R.I.P. Shamrocks G.A.A. Club would like to offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mark Cashman, formerly of Cherrymount, Glendine, who passed away last week at a young age. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Ardmore Ardmore MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Ardmore 1-17; Fourmilewater 1-12 A good result from the lads as they travelled to Touraneena to play Fourmilewater last Wednesday night. Not the best team performance however, a victory nonetheless. Points came in the first half from James Flavin, Stephen Keating, Michael Cronin and Senan Freyne and we went in at half-time to a scoreline of Ardmore 0-10; Fourmilewater 0-5. In the second half, a nasty injury to Charlie Troy ended his time on the field and James Veale came on in his place. Within minutes, James had hit the back of the net with a great goal. More points followed, some good scores taken by James Flavin, Senan Freyne, James Kennedy and Michael Cronin. John O'Brien replaced Charlie Bryan. Four wins from four games to date and a fixture with Clashmore on Wednesday night. Panel: Jack Walsh, Eoghan O'Shea, Richard Carroll, Declan Fitzgerald, Eoin Conway, Michael Cronin 0-2, Sean Veale, Senan Freyne 0.3, Stephen Keating 0-2, James Flavin 0-9, Charlie Bryan, James Kennedy 0-1, Charlie Troy. Subs: James Veale (1-0) for Charlie Troy, John O'Brien for Charlie Bryan. David Walsh (injured).

U-10s Our U-10’s play Naomh Brid in Ardmore pitch on Thursday night at 7 pm. Come along and see our young boys in action. BEST WISHES Speedy recovery to Charlie Troy who sustained a broken finger in the minor match against Fourmilewater on Wednesday night. Also, best wishes to Chippy Hennessy who is currently in hospital. Hope to see both men fully recovered soon.

DEISE DRAW The fifth draw of this year shall take place at St. Molleran’s GAA Club this coming Friday night, 29th August 2014. COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES Vacancies now exist in our local CE scheme at different locations. Anyone in receipt of a social welfare payment for twelve months or more are eligible to apply. Please contact Noel Conway 087-9815625 to advance your interest.

Fourmilewater SENIOR HURLING Our senior hurlers played Lismore in the last of the group stages of the championship and a draw was the result. Fourmilewater 1-14; Lismore 2-11. So now Fourmilewater must play Ardmore in the relegation play-off to see who can hold their senior status for 2015. 45 CARD DRIVE Winners: Michael Nugent and Jim Skehan. Joint 2nd: Gerry O’Grady and Walter Wall; Ally Ryan and Eileen Kelly. Lucky tables x 2: Nellie Nugent and Mai Kennedy; Joe Loughlane and Michael Nugent. MINI LOTTO No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were: 5, 9, 10. Next week’s jackpot €2,100. Match 2 number winners: Bridget Grant, Newcastle; Doloras P. Guiry, Knockatrallen; Nellie Moore, Waterford; Diarmuid Ryan, Clonanav; Jim Skehan, Rathgormack. MINOR HURLING On Wednesday night last, our minor hurlers were defeated by Ardmore at the Touraneena venue on a scoreline of Ardmore 1-17; Fourmilewater 1-12.

SliabhgCua/St. gCua/St. Mary's Marys Sliabh GERALDINE’S EASE TO VICTORY Unfortunately, Sliabh gCua bowed out of the intermediate football championship last Sunday afternoon in an easy victory for our opposition, The Geraldine’s. On the day, we weren’t at the races and were well beaten by a superior Aglish outfit. Throughout the 60 minutes, we only managed to score a sorrowful 1-1. We would like to wish Jonathon Carroll a speedy recovery after he had to be substituted with a knee injury. Final score was Sliabh gCua 1-1; Geraldines 3-9. On the day, our team lined out as: Jonathon Carroll, Conor Tobin, Jack Power, Johnny Ahearne, Sean Fitzpatrick, Denis Coffey, Aidan Hickey, Mike Kearns, Eoin Kearns, Owen Barron, Kevin Sheehan, Stephen Coffey, Jason Sheehan, David Whelan (0-1) & Dermot Tobin. Subs: Aiden Fitzpatrick, Kieran Barron (1-0), Ronan Gleeson & Dan Flynn (all used), JJ Coffey, Dave Meaney, Declan Roche & Cormac Condon.

IOMAINT MIONUIR DIVISION 3 Naomh Brid V An Baile Dubh at An Coillegaein 6.45 pm, Wednesday, 3rd September. Please support.

Tramore FOOTBALL Our U12 Footballers had 2 matches last Friday against Ferrybank and Rathgormack . All the lads played well, losing by the odd goal to Ferrybank and Rathgormack were short a couplen of players so we played a friendly match which we won .There will be a busy few weeks ahead as our U12 hurlers will be back in action as well. CUL CAMP We had a tremendous Cul Camp this week. There were over 130 kids participating in it which is approaching some of the great highs we saw four to five years ago. We continue to have the largest Cul Camp in the county here in Tramore. A few quick thank you's to be mentioned. Firstly Denise for co-ordinating the camp yet again,

it is not an easy job at all. The numerous phone calls that have to be responded to when running this are endless and on top of that sorting out all the gear sizes, etc., as well as looking after all the other little details that come up during the week. The field and dressing rooms as ever looked great all week, also thanks to Billy Murray and the lads for all their help with that. Coaching and games provided a great team of coaches including our very own Cormac Hackett to look after the camp so thanks to Pat Carroll and Eoin Breathnach for all their assistance with that. Jake Dillon from the Waterford Senior Hurling team came along on Friday to meet and greet the kids and managed to ensure everyone got an autograph. So thanks to Jake for giving up his time to do that. Quish's our superb sponsors as always came up trumps with some drinks and crisps for the kids on the last day. A big thank you to Niall Shanaghy for helping out with that. FOOTBALL Our U12 Footballers had 2 matches last Friday against Ferrybank and Rathgormack . All the lads played well , losing by the odd goal to Ferrybank and Rathgormack were short a couple players so we played a friendly match which we won.There will be a busy few weeks ahead as our U12 hurlers will be back in action as well. CLUB DAY We will be holding a Club day at the end of September, there will be fun activities for all ages and we will officially opening our Astroturf as well. Watch this column for more info in the coming weeks. CAMOGIE Well done to Waterford U16 Camogie Team who won the All-Ireland beating Derry over the weekend. Training on Wednesday Evenings for U-8 to U-12, 6–7 p.m. Training now on Wednesday Evenings for U-14 to U-18 from 8–9 p.m. ASTROTURF and HALL Open to Clubs and Children's Parties, for further information, contact our Sports and Social Manager, Charlie Ryan at 086-8232021. LITTLE WARRIORS Little Warriors is back, fun and games for 3-6 year olds in our Astroturf every Sunday at 10 am, only €2 per child, max €5 per family. A fun introduction to Gaelic Games and more in a safe environment . BINGO In the Club every Monday at 8.00 p.m. All are welcome. CIRCUIT TRAINING AND CORE PILATES Circuits with John Frost on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. Pilates with Davy Wade on Thursday at 7.30 p.m. €5 for each class and all are welcome. Great to see the mix of people attending these classes every week, Lords and Ladies, young and not so young. LOTTO The next draw takes place on Wednesday, when the Jackpot will be €2,800. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. There was no winner of the €2,700 Jackpot in last Wednesday weeks draw. The numbers drawn were 20, 21, 22 and 24. Lucky Dip winners of €40 each were Fiona Hackett, Glenside, G. Hayes, Glenside and Tina Carey, Cullencastle. Thanks to all who support the Lotto. DEISE DRAW The next draw takes place in St. Molleran's GAA Club on Friday. Terrific prizes to be won monthly, including the top prize of €10,000. Tickets €10 per month can be got from Pat Cullen or Anne Bohan. Thanks to all who support the Deise Draw. CARDS NIGHT Mary Halley, Nicky Power and Liz Halley beat Greg Tobin, Bridget O'Sullivan and Noel Cullen in last week’s final. Cards every Friday at 9.30 p.m. and all are welcome. Winners in the Friday draw were Mark Lynam and Eamonn McCormack. Recent Bonus Ball winners were Kian Flynn and Wendy Marshall.

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Rathgormack CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to congratulate our Junior panel member Daniel Drohan and his wife Lynda on the recent arrival of their baby boy Ollie. Another footballer for the future. BON VOYAGE The club would to wish Senior panel member Nigel Skehan and his girlfriend Miriam Dowling the best of luck as they set of to Australia this week for a year. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Rathgormack V An Rinn. Saturday 30/08/14 in Stradbally. Throw in at 7.00 p.m. TRIP TO CROKE PARK Over 50 juvenile members from Rathgormack GAA Club were part of a club trip to the All-Ireland Football quarter finals involving Kerry & Galway & Mayo & Cork. To see a photo of this day out go to our website www. rathgormack.gaa.ie

NaomhChartaigh Chartaigh Juveniles Naomh Juveniles (Lismore/ Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA Notes) All age groups from U6s to U11s training will be held in primary school field next Saturday, August 30th. U-10S Our u-10s had a great game against Dungarvan away last Monday night. U-12 TOURNAMENT The Paddy Montayne U-12 Hurling Tournament takes place this Saturday in the GAA field. Taking part are the following clubs. Fr. O’Neills, Dungarvan, Abbeyside, and our own lads St. Cartaighs, starting at 10.30 am. ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE Pat and Mark Montayne and hopefully a few more volunteers like our Chairman Robbie, will take part in the ice bucket challenge at the end of what should be a great day of hurling. KELLOGGS CUL CAMP The Kelloggs Cul Camp was held by our club last week. Yet again a great success with approximately 75 young hurlers and camogie players taking part. Congratulations to our past and present players who received their leaving cert results over the past few weeks. The club wishes them well for the future. And to our members that have found their school bags after the long summer break enjoy the school year ahead.

Naomh Brid UNDER 10 HURLING

Last week we had a good win over Cappoquin. This week we are away to Ardmore on Thursday evening at 7.00 pm. Next week we will be playing Clashmore at home on Monday at 7.00 pm. UNDER 11 FOOTBALL - DIV 1 Our game versus Rathgormack was cancelled so we will have to wait until Friday week for our next game. This will be away to Dungarvan. UNDER 12 FOOTBALL This coming Friday we playing St. Pats at home. ROANMORE BLITZ This year we have an Under 8 team entered for the hurling blitz in Roanmore. This will be held on Saturday, 13th September at the Roanmore centre in Waterford. TRAINING Training for all groups will continue each Monday evening at 7.30 pm in Modeligo.

Deise LFC Na Déise JUNIOR A Our adult team have reached the Junior A County Final, having won the Junior B last year. After great displays in their games this year, they met a very talented Old Parish/Ardmore side on Monday evening last. Despite the wet conditions, the girls played really good football and ran out winners on a scoreline of 3-15 to 1-3. Team on the night was Sarah McCarthy, Michelle Condon, Maria O’Donovan, Michelle Walsh, Nicole O’Byrne, Marguerita McCarthy, Linda Foley, Trisha Kiely, Mary Kate Morrissey, Bronagh Condon, Emma O’Neill, Katie Buckley, Laura Barry, Catherine Ahearne, Clodagh Ryan, AnnMarie O’Brien, Ashleigh Dalton, Lucy Barron, Niamh Kiely and Ellen McGrath. We will now be playing the winners of St. Pats and Brickeys in the final on Sunday. Time and venue to be decided.

Mitchells John Mitchel's INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our next game is the Eastern Semi-Final dated for 20th September. Training continues as

GAA CLUB NOTES

normal any changes will be notified by text. UNDERAGE Games have been coming thick and fast over the last few weeks. Our u11’s were narrowly beaten by Ferrybank 5-4 to 5-2 last Monday. This Monday they play Ballyduff Lower. The u12’s had their first game against Butlerstown on Friday last. After a poor start they fought back to force a draw. Early in the second half they were 3 goals down but finished 5-4 to 6-1. Well done to all involved. Why not come along and see these teams playing. Just ask a member of the underage about their games. GET WELL Best wishes to Paul Mulcahy who sustained a broken wrist in our most recent game against Butlerstown. Paul is an important member of the team and will be hugely missed over the coming weeks. LAST MAN STANDING Well done to everyone who are still in the competition after week 2. Please have your team entered before 12 noon each Saturday. DEISE DRAW AS we near the end of the month can everyone bring their accounts up to date.

Clonea Hurling & Camogie Clonea Hurling and Camogie Club CAMOGIE CLUB BACK TO SCHOOL HAMPER The Camogie club have a Hamper up for Raffle at the moment in the local Shop. Tickets are €2 a strip or 3 for €5. The Hamper contains all the essentials needed for children returning to school. CLONEA MINOR HURLING Hard luck to the Minors on a narrow defeat to a strong Brickey’s team in the latest round of minor hurling last week CLONEA JUVENILE GAA Juvenile Blotto: Next draw is this Sunday, August 31st and Jackpot is now €4,600. Condolences: Condolences to the Kavanagh and Guiry families on the sad passing of Peggy.

The Clashmore/Kinsalebeg team after their win over Naomh Brid in the Western U-13 Division 3 hurling Final at Fraher Field.

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CLG na Rinne Rinne IOMÁINT IDIRMHEÁNACH Bhí bua maith ag an Rinn i gcoinne an Tuairín sa chluiche deireanach sa ghrúpa Dé Máirt seo caite. Bhí sé an-chóngarach ag an deireadh gan ach aon chúilín amháin idir na foirne. Scór deiridh - An Rinn 0-20, An Tuairín 2-13. Tá an Rinn anois cáilithe do na babhtaí ceathrú ceannais, agus súil iad a bheith ar siúl ar an Aoine, 5 Meán Fómhair, le bheith deimhnithe i rith na seachtaine. PEIL Beidh an babhta deiridh den pheil ar siúl ar an Satharn seo, 30 Lúansa. Beidh an Rinn ag imirt i gcoinne Ráth Ó gCormaic, agus an cluiche ar siúl sa Sráidbhaile, ag tosnú ag 7.00 i.n. Tá 6 phointe ag an Rinn go dtí seo agus áit sna cluichí ceathrú ceannais deimhnithe. Beidh an tarraingt do na babhtaí ceathrú ceannais ar eolas againn tar éis na cluichí ag an deireadh seachtaine seo. TORTHAÍ LOTTO Torthaí ó 18 Lúnasa - uimhreacha ná 1, 5, 22, 25. Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir. €25 an duine buaite Liam Ó Ceallaigh, Pádraig Ó Ceallaigh agus Áine Ní Faoláin. Beidh €6250 sa phota óir an tseachtain seo chughainn agus déanfar an tarraingt i dTigh Uí Mhaonaigh.

Eoin Hickey presenting the Eugene Hickey Memorial Cup to Eddie Molumphy, captain of Ballyduff Junior Hurlers following their victory over St. Catherines during Ballyduff Festival recently.

AntSean tSeanPhobail Phobail An SHOCKS LOTTO At The Marine Bar 24-08-14. Ní raibh aon buaiteóirí den lotto an seachtain seo. Uimhreacha: 1, 6, 20, 23 Bhuaigh na daoine seo €15 an duine: 1. Weileen Power; 2. Margaret Power; 3. Brian Barry; 4. Chloe Keating 5. Coleen Burke. Next week’s jackpot is €4,220. COMHGHAIRDEAS Congratulations to local couple, Deuglán De Paor and Denise Murphy, who recently tied the knot in Old Parish. We wish them eternal hapiness. CHAMPIONSHIP UPDATE As most of you will know, we have qualified for the quarter-final and are due to play the winners of Kilgobinet and the Shamrocks, which will take place this forthcoming weekend. Stay posted for official confirmation.

Ballyduff Upper SENIOR HURLING The senior’s bowed out of the championship last Saturday, following a 1-18 to 3-21 defeat against Ballygunner. They finished fifth in the group overall, ahead of Ardmore who now face Fourmilewater in the relegation play-off. Team was: John Twomey, Jamie Hannon, Tom Molumphy, Tom Feeney, Michael Kearney, Shane Kearney, Cian Leamy, Shane Hannon, Seamus Hannon, Brian Kearney, Stephen Molumphy, Jamie Kearney, Brendan Hannon, Mikey Kearney, Kevin Casey. Subs used: Ger Feeney, Andrew Casey, Maurice McNamara.

Members of Ballysaggart GAA players finalising plans for their Ballysaggart Knockmealdowns Challenge which takes place this Sunday.

JUNIOR HURLING The juniors play Tallow in the Western semifinal, no date has been fixed for the game but it will be played this weekend. MINOR HURLING The minors had a hard fought win over An Gaeltacht last week, winning by a point on a scoreline of 3-14 to 3-13.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results 19th August: Numbers drawn were 9,

14, 15 and 17. No Jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each: Ken Kearney, John O’Gorman and Geraldine Murphy. Next week’s Lotto draw August 26th – Jackpot €3,750. JUNIOR HURLING (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) The team received a walk over from Brickey Rangers in their final match at group stage. We now play against Clashmore in the quarter-final which is due to take place in two weeks. WESTERN INTERMEDIATE HURLING Following the results from last Sunday’s final games in our group we finished second in the table and are now set to face An Rinn in the quarter-final.

FUNDRAISER – BALLYSAGGART GAA KNOCKMEALDOWN CHALLENGE Sunday, August 31st, will see our fundraising Fun Family Event – The Ballysaggart GAA Knockmealdown Challenge taking place. The 55km cycle event will begin the day at 11.00 a.m. involving a three hill climb and will head over the Vee, to Ballyporeen and back through Araglin. The 5K and 10K walk or jog will loop around Ballysaggart will begin at 2.00 p.m. A 16k children’s cycle also begins at 2.00 p.m. The event is for the experienced and novice cyclists/walkers or runners so come along and join us. Adult entry is €10 and children are €5. Looking forward to seeing you all there.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

NEW LEAGUES COMING UP

West Waterford AC can help you to get fitter this Autumn

Top 7 finishers at the recent Glaxosmithkline 5 l-r. 5th Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC, Danny Smith Ballynonty AC 6th , Noel Murphy Waterford AC 4th, Rory Moloney West Waterford AC 3rd, Philip Harty West Waterford AC 1st, Trevor Power Waterford AC 2nd and Frank Quinlan Waterford AC 7th. WEST WATERFORD ATHLETIC CLUB JUVENILES

Training starts next week IT’S that time of year again. Summer is over schools are back this week and it’s time to start back training for cross country. The cross country season is starting even earlier this year. The first fixture of the cross country is Adamstown Open Cross Country on September 14th. Everyone has had a good rest after a very successful track and field season so we look forward to seeing you all at training this week on Wednesday and Friday at 6 pm in the Friary. New members are always welcome. INTERNATIONAL SUCCESS FOR YURI KANASS It was a very successful month for Yuri Kanass. In mid July he finished third in the pole vault at the Schools International in Cardiff. He followed this up with a win in the national championships and rounded off his season with a win in the pole vault at the Celtic Games. MUNSTER CROSS COUNTRY SQUAD The Munster cross country squad has just been named and West Waterford has three athletes on the squad Aoife Hamilton, Micheal Power and Sean Curran.

Athletes from West Waterford A.C. who competed in the recent All Ireland Championships.

it’s the Forde’s Daybreak One Lap Challenge and the second league, the Garvey’s Supervalu Autumn League starts Thursday September 4th. Our thanks go to St. Augustine’s College for permitting the use of their grounds once again; it’s very much appreciated by all at the club. FORDE’S DAYBREAK ONE LAP CHALLENGE STARTING TUESDAY NEXT SEPTEMBER 2ND Sponsored by Forde’s Daybreak store on the Youghal Road, the One Lap Challenge is ideal for beginners and regulars alike. Each person aims to run one lap of the Friary Grounds. Each lap is just over 1 mile and as the league runs for 5 consecutive weeks you your challenge if you are a beginner is to be able to run that full lap without stopping after the 5 weeks. The league begins at 7 pm and we will start taking the names at the club van from 6.45 pm onwards. The entry fee each night is €2 and we will provide water at the finish for you all. Our thanks go to Kevin Forde and all his staff at Daybreak on the Youghal Road for sponsoring this league. Please support all our sponsors when appropriate.

The League will be held on the following nights: September 2nd, 09th, 16th, 23rd and 30th. GARVEY’S SUPERVALU AUTUMN LEAGUE KICKS OFF THURSDAY EVENING SEPTEMBER 4TH The second of our Autumn Leagues is the Annual Garvey’s Supervalu Autumn League, a league that has proved very popular among newcomers and seasoned runners alike. All those taking part can choose to run 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 laps of the revised Friary route. Newcomers are encouraged to run one lap at the start and then if they feel ready they may move up to two laps. The choice is yours each night. The entry fee is €2 each night and all are welcome. As with the other leagues water will be provided at the finish. The league starts at 6.30 pm and we will be taking entries from 6.15 onwards. Parking is available at the Friary and we would like to take this opportunity to thank Garvey’s for their support of local athletics once again this year. The dates for the league are as follows: September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th and October 2nd .

Eddie Doran completes Donegal Marathon

Philip Harty retains Longford crown

Aglish Fit4Life run returns

EDDIE Doran was at the top of the country Sunday where he ran the hills of Donegal Marathon finishing in a time of 4.14. This was Eddies 4th marathon so far this year he has ran them in four different counties Donegal, Waterford, Meath and Wicklow.

In Cardiff were from left Mary Ashe, Chairperson of the Schools International Board, Yuri Kanass , Megan Dunford who both competed in the Pole Vault and Bro P. Lennon, pole vault coach WWAC.

The Ballyduff Lower 5 mile run WE were once again blessed with perfect weather for the Ballyduff Lower Fun Run and Walk on Friday 15th August, the 5 mile route took the runners and walkers out from the village, along meandering country lanes, past the Knockaderry reservoir and back to the finish line outside the parish church, on what is a challenging but scenic course. Because the local community hall is currently being rebuilt, the race organizers

NOW that our very successful summer series of road races have come to a conclusion we turn ouR thoughts to our popular autumn leagues at St. Augustine’s College. Our annual league will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Both these leagues are designed and organised with the beginner very much in mind, those of us out there who might wish to do a little something about the auld waist line or it just might be that we want to get into a healthier life style, well no form of exercise is more rewarding than running. With this in mind we would like to encourage anyone who wants to take up a bit of running to come along and give these leagues a go. We guarantee a warm welcome no matter what your level of fitness is, it might be that you just want to walk the lap or even jog a bit and walk a bit, everyone has their own goals and these leagues can help you achieve yours. We find over the years that league newcomers who do come along are always pleasantly surprised at the rate at which they can improve at running. We all had to start off running one lap and build it up from there. The first league starts Tuesday September 2nd and

had to improvise this year and used a marquee on the village green for the prize giving and refreshments, which this year came in the form of a free barbecue. Fintan Walsh provided race commentary and John O'Shea provided entertainment all helping to create a great atmosphere on the night. The prizes were sponsored by Delaware Life and were presented to the prizewinners by Paula Kelly,

HR Manager of Delaware Life and Patricia Latham Chairperson of the Ballyduff Community Hall Redevelopment Committee who benefited from the money raised. There were also many great spot prizes generously sponsored by local businesses. 1st male home was Philip Harty with a time of 26:17 (Philip also won the Clonmel Half Marathon the same weekend). 2nd male home

was Trevor Power - 26:53. 3rd male home was David Power - 28:14. 1st lady home was Sylvia Malone with a time of 31:45. 2nd lady home was Mary Molloy - 33:19. 3rd lady home was Joan Mahony - 33:27. 1st male over 40 - Richard Hayes - 31:29. 1st male over 50 - Ray Hahesy - 31:15. 1st Lady over 40 - Corinna Walsh - 34:10. 1st Lady over 50 Kathleen Kennedy - 42:57.

AFTER his win in Friday evenings Glaxosmithkline 5 mile road race Philip Harty was on the road to Longford early Sunday morning for the Longford half marathon a race which he won in 2013. Philip added another emphatic victory to his collection when he clocked 72.58 to finish 3 minutes ahead of his nearest rival. Well done Philip.

Mick Concannon runs his 14th Sympathy Marathon WEST Waterford Athletic Club extends sincere sympain 2014 thy to the family and friends of CLUB committee member Mick Concannon was on the marathon trail again last Sunday when he completed the Midleton race in a very good time of 3.49.36.This was Mick's 14th marathon since January and he is well on his way to his targeted 20 marathons in 12 months which he is running in aid of Hospice.

Running Quote NO one ever drowned in sweat. Gold medals aren't really made of gold. They're made of sweat, determination, and a hard-to-find alloy called guts.

Joe O’Riordan, 34 Caseyville, Dungarvan who passed to his eternal reward. May he rest in peace.

IF you can't make it the St. Augustine's College Tuesday evenings for our league and you live West of the town how about heading to Aglish for the Fit4Life run which returns after the summer break on next Tuesday, 2nd September at 7.30 p.m. If you would you like to take some gentle exercise and lose a few pounds in the process over the next couple of months. Then come along and join us and run, walk or crawl a few kilometres every Tuesday and Thursday at 7.30 p.m. We are especially looking for some more walkers to join us. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Childrens Hospital Crumlin. A number of our running group are now participating in 5k 10k and Half Marathons. That's what can be achieved with a little training.

Joe on his way to Turkey WE extend best wishes and best of luck to our master athlete Joe Gough who is on his way to Izmar in Turkey for the European masters which are being held from 25 to 30 August. Joe will be in action in the over 60 800 final on Saturday 30th at 9.10 in the morning. Also included in the line up are the European outdoor champion from France will be defending his title Yves Levaseur and the German Walter Rensch has clocked impressive times also, these two will most likely be Joe's main opposition. A total of 14 nations are entered in the 800 metres and Ireland will have 25 athletes competing throughout the week. We wish Joe the very best of luck and of course we will keep you posted on his progress.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

WEST WATERFORD AC

20th ANNUAL GER WYLEY SPORTS / SKINS SPORTS SUMMER SERIES 2014

15th Annual GlaxoSmithKline 5 mile road race presents €4,000 to hospice THE 15th annual GlaxoSmithKline 5 mile road race took place last Friday evening in ideal racing conditions, no wind with nice August evenings sunshine, the huge field of 276 finishers couldn't have asked for anything more and the proof was in the pudding as the amount of personal best times recorded for the 5 mile distance was staggering to say the least. The GSK course as the organisers have always claimed is a fast course and when the weather conditions are good you won't get better, and this was proved once again Friday evening where personal best time's were achieved in abundance and at the post race cuppa at Dungarvan Soccer Club pavilion it was all about best times which seemed to be the order of the day for many. As we take a look through the stats for the race we see that 34 runners broke the magic 30 minute barrier, also this year we had a huge number in fact the largest number ever in the history of the race to break the 35 minute barrier with a whopping 114 runners breaking this mark, and a staggering 195 runners broke the 40 minutes. The above figures I think speak for themselves. The race organisers at GlaxoSmithKline put in tremendous work each year for this race and they can be well pleased again this year with the race itself going off superbly well and its their ground work and pre race organisation which see's the runners speak with their feet and come along each and every year to support their efforts and of course by running the race they also contribute to a worthwhile charity as well. The race this year was the final race in the revamped 20th annual Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series and prior to this year it was traditionally held in July however the later race date certainly hasn't done the event any harm, indeed Friday evening's event saw one of the largest turn out of runners ever recorded for the race.

We thank the race committee at GSK for agreeing to go with the later date for their race and the fact that it was the final race in the series also added to the occasion with big numbers running, to all the management and employees at GlaxoSmithKline especially the race committee of Dermot Dwyer, Micheál Callaghan, Denise Regan and Mick Verling and all others who were on hand to help in many ways a huge thanks for a job well done to the finest detail. Of course, the big winners at this race each and every year of its 15 year existence is the nominated charity who benefit from the generosity of you the runners and of course the race sponsor GSK. This year saw the proceeds donated to a very worthy cause, The Hospice Foundation who received a very handsome cheque to the value to €4,000 which was presented to Paul McCarthy who accepted it on behalf of Hospice. Paul spoke and thanked all those involved with the race and for the fantastic amount of monies raised by the event. Race committee member Micheál Callaghan spoke on behalf of the race organisers and thanked all his fellow race committee members who were involved with the organisation of the race. The prizes were presented by Martin Houlihan and Micheal Callaghan on behalf of GlaxoSmithKline and we thank Martin and Micheal for taking the time to do this. The organisers would also like to thank all the stewards, registrars, time keepers, recorders, Dungarvan United Football Club, Staff at Dungarvan Crystal Centre and all our own crew, who ensured the smooth running of the race. To the Gardai for their help with the event, Thanks to Liam O Donnell who gave a hand again on van duty and to the Coleman’s for their photography skills, a special thanks to Conor Norris and Jamie Mills for their help ensuring the road was safe for the runners on the night. A word of thanks also to our

overall sponsors of the series Ger Wyley Sports and SKINS. we will feature a full end of series report in next week's notes. PHILIP HARTY A CLASS APART One of the south east finest road runner's West Waterford AC Philip Harty was the man to beat last Friday evening but no one up to the challenge as Philip recorded a somewhat easy victory on the night. From the gun a small group of athletes including Philip Harty, Raivis Zakis, Rory Moloney, Noel Murphy and Trevor Power, broke clear from the field shortly after the starters pistol sounded and by the end of Boreenarua they had already 100 metres on the large chasing pack. By the time these leaders had reached the 1 mile mark Philip Harty had a slight gap opened as he clocked a fast 4.52 for that first mile, at this stage things were changing behind also as Raivis Zakis slipped off the leaders group and Power and Moloney were pushing the pace here, by mile 2 Philip was well over 200 metres clear and he clocked a time of 9.52 passing this marker. The group behind saw Murphy drop back to 4th with Zakis just behind him as Power and Moloney ran shoulder to shoulder battling it outfor the runner up spot. Just near the GSK factory and mile 3 Philip recorded 15.03 on the clock and was out of sight of the chasers at this stage as he ran the downhill industrial estate section of the coarse and back onto the N25. At mile 4 he had slowed ever so slightly to 20.10 but his commanding lead was massive at this stage. Philip went on to cross the finish line in an impressive 25.20 to claim the 2014 title. In the mighty battle which pursued for 2nd place it was Waterford Trevor Power who proved to have the edge on the hugely improved Rory Moloney West Waterford, however only 7 seconds separated the two at the line, Trevor clocked 26.00 and Rory 26.07. Noel Murphy Waterford AC who shared the early pace up front at the start set-

tled for 4th having caught and passed Raivis Zakis in the 2nd half of the race. Noel ran a time of 26.19 and Raivis who was 2nd in this race last year finished 5th 26.54. The age categories were keenly fought with only seconds separating athletes in many cases. John Malone Youghal AC held off Dermot Ryan West Waterford to take the over 40 prize with only 8 seconds separating the two. Dermot by the way recorded a personal best of 1 minute and 40 seconds off his previous best for the distance a massive performance from him. Jim Baldwin Waterford AC 29.07 held off John Murphy Grange Fermoy AC by 10 seconds 29.17 to claim the over 45 section. Ray Hahesy West Waterford AC had a bit to spare over Patrick Heffernan Moyglass in the over 50 category with Ray clocking 30.38 and Patrick 31.12. There was an impressive run from Midleton's Nelius Ahearne when he ran a brilliant 30.44 in the over 55 category to win from Gerry Cantwell West Waterford AC 31.54 . That proud Waterford man living in Cork and running with Grange Fermoy AC Maurice Tobin was 1st over 60 in 34.11 with Waterford's Con Kelleher 2nd in 36.33 and Barry Keane Waterford AC was the winner of the Junior men’s prize. A very well done to all prize winners. RESULTS OF GLAXOSMITHKLINE 5 MILE 2014 MENS RESULTS 1st Philip Harty West Waterford AC 25.20; 2nd Trevor Power Waterford AC 26.00; 3rd Rory Moloney West Waterford AC 26.07; 4th Noel Murphy Waterford AC 26.19. 5th Raivis Zakis West Waterford AC 26.54. Over 40: 1st John Malone Youghal AC 27.46; 2nd Dermot Ryan West Waterford AC 27.54. Over 45: 1st Jim Bladwin Waterford AC 29.07; 2nd John Murphy Grange Fermoy AC 29.17. Over 50: 1st Ray Hahesy West Waterford AC 30.38; 2nd Patrick Heffernan

Moyglass 31.12. Over 55: 1st Neilus Ahearn AC Midleton AC 30.44; 2nd Gerry Cantwell West Waterford AC 31.54. Over 60: 1st Maurice Tobin Grange Fermoy AC 34.11; 2nd Con Kelleher Waterford AC 36.33. Junior: Barry Keane Waterford AC 28.57. SUPERB WIN FOR SYLVIA MALONE There was a huge turnout of Ladies for this year's race and this seems to have been the trend right through the series this year in all 11 races as we found that many of the race number increases were due to an increase in lady participants. It was interesting to note that in the series this year there were quite a spread of different lady winners in the various races and last Friday it was the turn of Sylvia Malone Waterford AC who ran an excellent time of 30.30 to claim her very first victory at the Glaxosmithkone 5 event. Sylvia finished in 4th place in this race last year so it was a huge improvement for the Waterford lady to climb the rankings and take victory this year. In second place on the night was Sinead Mansfield West Waterford AC. Sinead clocked a time of 31.42 which on another night would be a time well capable of taking the win as its top notch running, however she had to settle for the runner up spot this year. Sinead had just 8 seconds to spare over the 3rd lady home Clotilde Fitzgibbon Grange Fermoy AC who filled that place with a time of 31.50. Joan Mahony Waterford AC was the 4th lady home in 32.36 and Maire Mahony no relation to Joan was the 5th finisher on the night with a time of 32.55. All in all the Top 5 lady finishers were all under 33 minutes which once again tells us that this race course is a very fast one. Kate Wall Clonmel AC ran 35.28 to take the over 35 Ladies prize from Mary Dyer West Waterford AC 36.27. Diane Behan Waterford AC took the over 40 prize for

Presentation of a cheque for €4,000 to the Hospice Foundation on behalf of the runners and sponsor Glaxosmithkline at last Friday evening’s GSK 5 mile road race in Dungarvan. L-R: Michael Curran GSK, Gillian Whelan GSK, Micheal Callaghan GSK, Declan Bailey GSK, Paul McCarthy, Hospice Foundation, Denise Regan GSK, Martin Houlihan GSK, Yvonne Lennon GSK and Micheal Verling GSK.

Overall winner of the 15th Annual Glaxosmithkline 5, Philip Harty is presented with his prize by Martin Houlihan Glaxosmithkline. the second year in a row Diane's time of 34.39 just within seconds of her time from 2013. West Waterford Karen Ryan was 2nd here in 36.54. Liz Nolan Waterford AC won the over 45 category in 34.50 from Ann Dunford West Waterford AC 36.29. Una Ui Mhuirthe was first over 50 running a fast 33.46 with West Waterford's Ann O’Donnell taking 2nd here in 39.22. The over 55 winner was Ann Fitzgerald in an impressive 34.20 from Bernie Prendergast West Waterford AC 2nd in 38.26. Finally, our ladies Junior prize went to Ciara Burke 36.31 who made this category here own in its years series. Well done to all our ladies prize winners and participants. All outstanding prize can be collected at Ger Wyley Sports 086-8184762. WOMENS RESULTS 1st Sylvia Malone Waterford AC 30.30; 2nd Sinead Mansfield West Waterford AC 31.42; 3rd Clotilde Fitzgibbon Grange Fermoy AC 31.50; 4th Joan Mahony Waterford AC 32.36; 5th Maire Mahony IND 32.55. Over 35: 1st Kate Wall Clonmel AC 35.28; 2nd Mary Dyer West Waterford AC 36.27 Over 40: 1st Diane Behan Waterford AC 34.39; 2nd Karen Ryan West Waterford AC 36.54 Over 45: 1st Liz Nolan Waterford AC 34.50; 2nd Ann Dunford West Waterford AC 36.29. Over 50: 1st Una Uí Mhuirthe IND 33.46; 2nd Ann O Donnell West Waterford AC 39.22. Over 55: 1st Ann Fitzgerald Waterford AC 34.20; 2nd Bernie Prendergast West Waterford AC 38.26. 1st Junior Ciara Burke IND 36.31. TONY AND CATRIONA FIRST GSK FINISHERS The race for the first GlaxoSmithKline finishers was keenly contested once again last Friday night and both the men’s and women’s winners now have the bragging rights for the coming 12 months as they can justly

claim to be king and queen of the GSK employees for 2013 edition at their 5 mile road race. This competition which is confined to GSK employees, of course is also outside of individual prize winners. This year the overall title went to Dzintars Klava who recorded a very fast time of 27.23 finishing 6th overall, this was the highest winning position for a GSK employee prize ever in the race indeed Dzintars was just one place outside a top 5 individual prize on the night. Newly appointed employee of GSK Jason Travers had a superb run to take 2nd spot with a time of 30.21, Brian Fahy ran splits just over the 6.5 minute mileing finishing in a time of 33.03 to finish 3rd, and fittingly one of the race organisers Micheal Callaghan was 4th in a time of 33.57 with Adrian Kirwan finishing up in fourth place 34.28 to take the final GSK employee prize, this years men’s competition was one of the most hotly contested ones ever. In the ladies it was Catriona Kiely who was to claim her second victory in a row with a fine run in a time of 41.28 and talk about pacing, when Catriona won this last year she clocked a time of (41.48). Denise Nugent claimed second place in a time of 43.55, Louise Plant was third this year 46.30, Liz Cleary 57.23 and Emma Cleary 57.24 were 4th and 5th with just a second separating the two. Well done to all GSK employees who took part in the race. WINNERS OF THE SUZANA MALIKOVA SPORTS MASSAGE VOUCHERS The winners of the Suzana Malikova Sports Massage vouchers for the GlaxoSmithKline 5 miler were Cathal Gleeson and Sharon Higgins. Our thanks go to Suzana for donating these prizes to the summer series. Suzana is available for sports Massage at the Alternative Health Clinic in Abbeyside, 0871218721 for appointment.

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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net AUTUMN OPEN WEEK The course should spring back to shape in time for our annual Autumn Open Week which tees off on Friday, 6th September and continues until Sunday, 14th September. For a full list of events and to book online visit www.dungarvangolfclub.com . Sat 6 Sep 2014 = Open Gents Singles S/F, Open Ladies Singles S/F (Quinlan Butchers) Sun 7 Sep 2014 = Open Gents Singles S/F (Tom Murphy Motors) Mon 8 Sep 2014 = Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F Special Value Monday Tue 9 Sep 2014 = Open Ladies Singles S/F (Park Hotel) Wed 10 Sep 2014 = Open 2 Person Rumble Any combination (Sixty.Com) Thu 11 Sep 2014 = Open Gents Singles S/F Fri 12 Sep 2014 = Open 3

Person Rumble (Jim Quinn) Sat 13 Sep 2014 = Open Gents Fourball/Open Ladies Fourball (Norris Bros.) Sun 14 Sep 2014 = Open Gents Fourball/Open Ladies Fourball (Norris Bros.) 5 YEAR PLAN For those of you that played last weekend, you would have noticed another stage of the 5 year plan with the removal of the mounding on the 10th and 11th holes. In five weeks time the planting of trees to replace the mounding will take place offering more protection to the driveway, improving the drainage and less maintenance will be required. The soil removed is being used to create less steep run off areas around the 11th green. Our greens were hollow tined last week as well and should return to a proper state in about a week. Many thanks to our volunteer workers who provided man-hours and

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 19th August: Seniors Open, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Michael Brosnan (28) 42 pts Dungarvan; 2nd: John Coade (23) 41 pts; Best Lady: Mollie Duggan (35) 38 Pts Carrick-onSuir Friday, 22nd August: Open Singles, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Luke Cummins (2) 41 pts West Waterford Sunday, 24th August: Open Singles, CSS 34 pts 1st: Barry Power (9) 37 pts West Waterford. Gross: Tommy Long (12) 24 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 26th August: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. Wednesday, 27th August: President’s Skins from 4 p.m. Friday, 29th August: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 30th August: Final Round President’s Prize. Sunday, 31st August: Open 18 Holes Stableford Tuesday, 2nd September: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. PRESIDENT’S PRIZE The qualifying rounds of the President’s Prize were held on Friday and Saturday last. There was some very good scoring and some very bad scoring but here we will only mention the good scores. The competition got underway on Friday at 2 p.m. and Conor Clancy was the early leader with 37 pts until Tommy Long returned a score of 40 pts. However, on Saturday Michael Kavanagh returned a score of 41 pts to lead the qualifiers. 51 players

have now qualified for the final which will be held on Saturday next. The following is the timesheet with the players and their scores: 08.22 Pat Power 31, Brendan Coughlan 31, Fergal Buttimer 31 08.30 Jimmy O'Dwyer 31, James Conroy 32, Kieran Cullinan 32 08.45 Michael Whelan 32, Raymond Moloney 32, John D Walsh 32 08.52 Martin Walsh 32, Mick Cronin 33, Michael Lenihan 33 09.00 Damien Cliffe 33, Austin Kiely 33, Brian O'Connor 33 09.07 Des O'Brien 33, Tomas Wall 34, Jerome Maye 34 09.15 John White 34, Tom Considine 34, Jean Trautner 34 09.30 Alan Landers 34, Richard Lambert 34, Dermot Ahern 34 09.37 Michael O'Donoghue 34, JJ Quinn 34, Lee Crotty 35 09.45 Michael Wall 35, Noel Rooney 35, Johnny Ryan 36 09.52 Gerry O'Keeffe 36, Freddy McGuckian 36, John Kiely 36 10.00 James Hayes 36, Andy Travers 36, Austin Kiely Jnr 36 10.15 Tony Sheehan 37, Conor Clancy 37, Niall Curran 37 10.22 Diarmuid Henley 37, John Hallinan 37, David Mulvihill 37 10.30 Seanie Lenihan 37, Shane Casey 37, Derek Power 38 10.40 Declan Kiely 38 Darren McGuckian 38 Tom

equipment in an effort to improve our course. Thanks also to the members for your continued patience during this essential annual course maintenance. VOLUNTEER STONE PICKERS NEEDED THIS TUESDAY We are now looking for volunteer stone pickers on Tuesday evening at 7pm to prepare the ground for the tree planting. NEW CLUB APP Other club news includes the launch of our new club app last week. Members and friends alike were able to follow the live scoring from Shannon as well as keeping up to date with club news. Over two and a half thousand downloads of the club app were recorded last week in 8 different countries proving the popularity of social media. The app can be downloaded at clubapplive.com/dungarvangc. LADIES NOTES LADIES BOOK YOUR PLACES AND BRING A FRIEND- AUTUMN OPEN WEEK: There is a great array of competitions for us ladiesa great way to conclude what has been a wonderful summer. With the course in fantastic condition there’s no better time than to ring a friend to come and play in these great ladies comps. See you there

Open Ladies Singles S/F (Quinlan Butchers) Mon 8th Sep 2014 = Open Ladies Singles S/F Special Value Monday Tue 9th Sep 2014 = Open Ladies Singles S/F (Park Hotel) Wed 10th Sep 2014 = Open 2 Person Rumble Any combination (Sixty.Com) Sat & Sun 13th & 14th Sept 2014 = Open Ladies Fourball (Norris Bros.) YOUNG ONES Outing to Lismore Golf Club 21st Aug: Winner : Marie Fives 2nd Collette Power 3rd Marianne Mulchay 4th Teresa Hayes 5th Pat Flanagan 6th Maria Ryan NEXT COMPETITION 27th August 2.30p.m Back 9 JUNIOR NOTES Tuition for our beginners and prejuniors continues next Saturday at 3pm under the watchful eye of Club Professional and Waterford County Coach, David Hayes. We had a fantastic turnout last week and many thanks to Niamh for her assistance. We have one outstanding competition, namely the Ballinacourty Cup which will decide our Golfer of the Year. The date will be released shortly. Enquiries relating to junior activities at Dungarvan Golf Club can be directed to Junior Conveynor, David Hayes.

O'Rourke 39 10.50 Ger Bagge 39, Tommy Long 40, Michael Kavanagh 41 PRESIDENT’S SKINS The President’s Skins and BBQ will take place on Wednesday, 27th August starting at 4 p.m. PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING PRIZES This will take place on Wednesday night at 9 p.m. following the skins. 20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS On Sunday, 28th September the Gold Coast will host a three person scramble and all members will be invited to take part. This will be followed by finger food in the bar and plenty of craic. The competition will get underway at 12.30 p.m. More details on this later. OPEN SUNDAYS FOR €15 To coincide with our Anniversary Celebrations in September we will have an Open Competition on Sunday 31st. The entry fee for this competition is €15 for visitors and €5 for members. Book online or phone 058 44055 for tee reservations. Play in threes. COURSE ANALYSIS The course for the Qualifying rounds of the President’s Prize was from the Blue markers and scoring in general was okay with 24% 0f the field equalling or bettering standard scratch. The 15th, 17th and 10th proved to be the toughest holes on the course with a score of 1.39, 1.36 and 1.33 above par respectively. The next three hardest holes were the 8th, 16th and 18th. On the other side the easiest holes were the 6th 4th, 9th, 5th and 12th in that order. One eagle was recorded and that was on the sixth by John Hallinan. 68 birdies were recorded but one hole proved elusive as no birdie was recorded on the 17th. GOLFER OF THE YEAR After 9 events plus the match-plays to date Ger Bagge has moved into a slight lead after the qualifying round of the

President’s Prize with 49 pts, James Hayes is in second place with 46 pts and Kieran Cullinan is in third with 42 pts. The rest of the challengers are as follows: Derek Power 37, Michael Kavanagh 33, Paddy Walsh 31, Michael Wall 30, Tommy Long 28, Des Doyle 26, Shane Casey 26, Austin Kiely 25, John White 25. Remaining events include the final of the President’s Prize, September Medal and the Half-Sub plus the concluding stages of the match-plays. ORDER OF MERIT Order of Merit points are awarded each time standard scratch is broken in weekend 18 hole singles competitions between 27th March and 18th September 2013 as follows: Standard Scratch broken by 1-2 shots = 1 point. Standard Scratch broken by 3 shots + = 2 points. Leading Scores: Roy Ware 7, Ger Bagge 6, James Hayes 6, Tommy Long 6, Paddy Walsh 6, Michael Whelan 5, Derek Power 5, Des Doyle 4, Jonathan Higgins 4, Tom Moore 4, Brian O'Connor 4, Tony Sheehan 4, Michael Wall 4, Conor Clancy 3, Niall Curran 3, Michael Kavanagh 3, John White 3, Pat Power 3, Johnny Ryan 3, Micheal White 3, MATCH-PLAYS Willie Barron Fourball: to be played by 31st August. Tony Sheehan & Paddy Walsh v Lee Crotty & Austin Kiely. Ger Bagge & Des O'Brien v Micheal White & Gavin Flynn GOLD COAST CUP Semi-Final Final Stage: Both matches were played on Sunday morning and in the first match Michael Lenihan came from 2 down to win the match on the 18th hole and in the second match John Hallinan eventually claimed victory on the 20th hole. JUNIOR NOTES Paddy Hannigan Memorial Trophy: Presented by the Hannigan family this trophy will

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Dungarvan Golf Club Golfer of The Fortnight kindly sponsored by Devereux Manshop. L/R: David Crowley, Club Captain; Michael Costin, winner; Jerry Raher, 2nd; David Raher, Vice Captain. [Pat Crowley]

David can be contacted at the Pro Shop on 058-44707 or by email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can also follow us on Facebook, on the club website or on the new club app. PRO SHOP You can follow all proshop activities and new releases on David’s website at www.davidhayesgolf.com. As David prepares for his end of season sale, He is reporting

a busy summer in the shop with the new Ping G30 range attracting lots of interest. As David is the service agent for Electric trollies, he is also busy repairing all makes of trolley as well as offering free custom fitting on all brands. David can be contacted at 058-44707. ESB WORKS Members might like to note that there will be

planned works by the ESB which will result in a power cut all day at the club on Weds 27th Aug. This will affect the computers and catering & bar areas. Members might also wish to note that the club telephones will also be affected by the power failure. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Gold Coast Golf Club, Ladies Competition kindly sponsored by Queally-Walsh Engineering. Seated from left: Noreen Darcy, (2nd); Karen Darcy, winner; Williamina Reynolds, Lady Captain and Gillian Cashman, (3rd). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] be played for on Tuesday next 26th August at 12 noon. It is for the Juniors of the club and will have the same prestige as a Junior Captain’s prize, it will count towards Junior Golfer of the Year and the presentation will take place at the President’s Prize presentation. It is limited to members of the Gold Coast. Junior Open: The third of our three Junior Open days, very kindly sponsored by David Hayes PGA, was held on Thursday last and the winners were as follows: 1st Overall: Seanie Lenihan (21) 43 pts Best Gross: Eoin Conway (4) 35 pts West Waterford Cat 1 (1 – 20): Sean Whelan Barrett (11) 42 pts Dungarvan Cat 2 (21 -36):Aidan Organ (25) 41 pts West Waterford Cat 3 (37+): Sean Callaghan (40) 40 pts Dungarvan. Pre-Juniors: Jack Kiely (53) 27 pts. Junior Golfer of the Year: Michael Lenihan holds a one point lead over Lee Crotty following the qualifying rounds of the President’s Prize and the semi-finals of the Singles match-play. Michael is on 42 pts, Lee is on 41, Dean Gold is

on 19 pts in 3rd place. LADIES NOTES Results: Open 3 Person Rumble Monday, 18th August - 1st Tricia Treacy (16) Youghal; Mary Lawton (18) Youghal; Lotetto Morrisson (20) Youghal 57pts. 2nd Breda Conway (25) G/Coast; Geraldine Hallinan (31) G/Coast; Joan O'Dea (36) G/Coast 55pts. 3rd Eithne Ashby (17) W/Waterford; San Power Cully (24) W/Waterford; Lal Power (30) W/Waterford 55pts. 10 hole ongoing: Winner no 7 Ann MCGrath, Winner no 8 Julie Lawlor. Fixtures: Lady President's Prize: Lady President's Prize, kindly presented by Lorraine, on Birney Saturday, 30th August. Draw for partners will take place on Wednesday, 27th August and will be available on line from Thursday. On behalf of the committee and members we would like to wish Lorraine and Frank every success for the weekend. President's Skins: The President's Skins and BBQ will take place this Wednesday evening 27th August beginning at 4pm, followed by presenta-

tion of prizes later that evening. This is a fun competition so we hope to see as many lady members as possible taking part. 18 hole ongoing competition sponsored by Cliff House Hotel ends on Sunday 31st August. 10 hole ongoing competition for a voucher. Omni 10 hole competition will not take place on Wednesday 27th August. This is due to the President's Skins on Wednesday evening. We will resume normal play the following week. Good luck to both Mary Clancy and Rosie Murphy when they will represent the Gold Coast in the Eileen Murphy Memorial Foursomes at Cork Golf Club on 8th September. Ladies Matchplay: Ladies Matchplay very kindly sponsored by Sheila Norris. Next round to be played by 3rd September. Final to be played by 18th Sept. Gold Coast Foursomes. Second round matches be played by 7th Sept. Coastal Alliance, first round will take place at Tramore Golf Club on Thursday, 11th September.

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West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS PRESIDENT’S PRIZE 1st. Tom Butler (14) – 80 pts, 2nd. Tim Lambe (11) – 76 pts, 1st Gross. Luke Cummins (2) – 63, 3rd Nett. Stephen Spillane (12) – 74 pts, 4th Nett. Jonathan Hanlon (10) – 70 pts b9, 2nd. Gross. Adrian McIntire (6) – 52, 5th Nett. Tomas Curran (18) – 70 pts, 3rd Gross. Darragh Herlihy (5) – 52, Cat 1. Jim Murphy (8) – 67, Cat 2. Liam O’Brien (13) – 69 b9, Cat 3. Michael Lawlor (18) – 68, Cat 4. John Joyce (22) – 67 pts, Best Nett 1st 18. Noel Murray (21) – 40 pts, Best Nett 2nd 18 Willie Lyons (18) – 35 pts, Best Gross 1st 18 – Conor Morrissey (3) – 35pts, Best Gross. 2nd 18. – Tim McCarthy (12) – 22, Committee Prize. John Keane (14) – 53, Past President. Billy Nugent (23) – 66 pts, Guest. Billy Queally (21) – 38 pts. CSS: Fri. 36, Sat. 36, Sunday 34. Tuesday 13 Hole Tuesday Special – 19th August Cat. 1 Chris McDonald (18) 23 pts, 2nd Mark Landers (18) 23 pts. Cat. 2 Tom Butler (14) 23 pts, 2nd Chris Gough (12) 21 pts. Cat. 3 Kieran O’Brien (12) 19 pts, 2nd David McGrath (18) 19 pts. Al Eile Open Gents Qualifier – Wednesday, 20th August 1st Luke Cummins (2) 41 pts, 2nd Sean Drohan (10) 40 pts, 3rd/Visitor Seamus Cronin (23) 38 pts, Extra Qualifiers Brian Hilliard (14) 39 pts, Sean O’Sullivan (21) 38 pts, Gross Michael Green Scr 36 pts. CSS Home 37pts, Away 37 pts. Aer Lingus Rugby Golf Society 1st Ronan Sommers 65 pts, 2nd J McCabe 65 pts, 3rd J Keenan 63 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 26th August – 9 hole Tuesday Special.

Wednesday, 27th August – Al Eile Open 18 hole Qualifier. Saturday 30th/Sun. 31st August – Club Competition 18 hole stableford. PRESIDENT’S PRIZE 2014 Our president’s prize got underway on Friday in brilliant sunshine. Playing off long whites with testing pin positions, Noel Murray and Tim Lambe set the standard with each recording 40 points. Only 8 players bettered standard scratch on the day, and those going out on Saturday knew that it would take a mighty effort to bring in a qualifying score. Veteran Tommy Butler (14) utilized all his local knowledge to card a magnificent 43 points which would leave him as leading qualifier going into Sunday’s final round. The morning started dry with calm conditions but for once the forecasters got it right as the rain and wind came in the afternoon and made conditions difficult as the final 30 set out in quest of the coveted prize. Tim Lambe was going well until he encountered a few missed opportunities while Tommy Butler kept it down the middle to score 37 points for a combined score of 80 to claim the title. A crowded clubhouse was on hand for the presentation during which President Mr Pat Murray gave a rousing speech. Such was the quality of the ensuing entertainment that nobody wanted to go home as we all revelled in an unforgettable night at West Waterford. Thank you Mr. President for a great weekend. GARY HURLEY SELECTED FOR WORLD AMATEUR TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP The team selected by the Golfing Union of Ireland to compete in the Eisenhower

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS & FIXTURES Friday 21st / Saturday 22nd / Sunday, 23rd August – 18 Holes Singles Stroke President’s Prize sponsored by Tim O’Leary President 2014: 1st Pat Moore (15) 135; 2nd Damien Casey (18) 137; Gross: Brendan Hannon (10) 158; 3rd John Rumley (10) 138; 4th Alf Barden (16) 138; 5th Pat Morrissey (12) 139. Cat. 1: Eamon O’Shea (12) 141. Cat. 2: Sean Daly (13) 141. Cat. 3: Jim Cashman (22) 141. Past President: Ted Keniry (21) 141. Veteran: Frank Corcoran (17) 143. Best Qualifier: Eamon Power (15) 143. C.S.S. Friday 68; Saturday 69; Sunday 68. PAT’S THE MAN FOR THIS YEAR’S PRESIDENT’S PRIZE Pat Moore took the honours

last weekend claiming victory in Tim O’Leary’s President’s Prize on a rain drenched Sunday. Pat who was one of the leading qualifiers with an impressive 65 played in much milder conditions earlier on in the weekend, his Sunday 70 was enough to take the prize with 2 shots to spare from Damien Casey who is playing some great golf these days and is in form. The Gross prize went to Brendan Hannon who also put in a very good showing in the Captain’s Prize so he is this year’s Richie Fowler, only Brendan has a better dress sense than him! Third was Conna man John Rumley who trucked up with a combined 138 and pipping this year’s captains prize winner Alf Barden into 4th place, another good showing from Alf given the fact his handicap took a bashing on winning the

President’s Prize at West Waterford Golf & Country Club kindly presented by Pat Murray. Pictured are the prizewinners with seated from left: Jonathan Hanlon (4th); Stephen Spillane (3rd); Tim Lambe (2nd); Tommy Butler, winner; Patricia Murray, Pat Murray, President; Margaret O'Sullivan, Lady Captain and Ladies winner and Bertie Hallahan, Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Trophy at Karuizawa Golf Club, Japan from 10-13th September has been announced. West Waterford’s Gary Hurley, together with Paul Dunne (Greystones) and Gavin Moynihan (The Island) will represent Ireland at this most prestigeous amateur golfing event. Prior to this event Gary will play on the Great Britian and Ireland 9 man team at Barseback in Sweden on the 29th and 30th August. The team will compete for the St Andrews and Jacques Leglise trophies. Gary has represented his country with distinction at events throughout the world and has established himself in the top echelons of amateur golf. As West Waterford celebrates 21 years in existence we rejoice in the success of our own 21 year old Irish international and look forward to an exciting career for a young man who has done his family, his club and his country proud. AL EILE QUALIFIER The grand final is scheduled for Sunday, 28th September. Wednesdays at West Waterford have been extremely popular throughout the summer. The good news is that there are still 5

Wednesdays remaining prior to the final. The loyalty discount is still available and if you fancy a challenging round in friendly surroundings come along and sample the West Waterford Welcome. Book online at www.westwaterfordgolf.com or ring the office at 058 43216. NEW LOOK TUESDAY SPECIAL A record entry on Tuesday last was testament to the popularity of this competition. The numbers have been increasing weekly and with prizes in 3 categories everyone is in with a chance of a prize. With the evenings drawing in we will continue with the 9 hole format and would recommend that you tee off by 5.45 p.m. We are planning an end of season get together in September probably on a Saturday afternoon with golf and afters in the clubhouse. Keep an eye on this space for further details. CLUB COMPETITIONS The club singles, fourball and mixed foursomes have been progressing steadily despite a very busy couple of weeks at the club and we would ask all still involved to check the match deadlines.

AUTUMN OPEN WEEK The Autumn Open Week runs from Tuesday 16th to Sunday, 21st September, 2014. We have a variety of events for ladies and gents featuring 9 hole, 13 hole and 18 hole individual and team competitions. Watch this space for full details in the coming weeks. This is another opportunity to come along and experience the renowned West Waterford Welcome. SUMMER CHALLENGE CUP Budds climbs to top 1pt from Cappoquin player Killian O’Sullivan with score of 42pts. Only less than a week to go for summer challenge cup and could still be an upset on the field. Brian O’Halloran biggest move of the week into 11th position on 104pts. Full table can be got on facebook www.westwaterfordgolf.com (F). September see’s new event Indian Summer challenge for the month. our 2 best 9 hole cards, 1 front 9 and 1 back 9 to count. JUNIOR NOTES Junior Competition – Tuesday, 19th August kindly Sponsored by Gary Hurley: 1st Conor Duggan (24) 48 pts, 2nd

Eoghan Curran (31) 44pts, Gross Eoin Conway (4) 36 gross, 3rd Mark Lynch (24) 43 pts, 4th Sean Spratt (33) 42 pts, 5th Jack Coffey (34) 42 pts, 6th Sergei Quinn (13) 41 pts, Best 36 Niall Houlihan, Best 9 hole Jack Ronayne. WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES RESULTS 9 hole Scramble Monday, 18/8/2014 – Joan Sheehan, Margaret O’Sullivan and Myra Walsh; Bridget Spratt, Ciara Donnelly. And Maria Lenane; Mary Fuller, S. Dunphy and Rena Landers. 18 hole S/F held on Wednesday 20th or Thursday 21st kindly sponsored by Zuzana Neuromuscular Physical Therapist:- Marie Curran (27) 40 points; Aine Parks (26) 36 points; Kathleen Broderick (31) 35 points (Back 9). President’s Prize 9 hole was won by Margaret O’Sullivan (23). FIXTURES 18 hole s/f competition on Wednesday 27th OR Thursday, 28th August, kindly sponsored by the Indian Ocean Restaurant. 9 hole August continues – 2 cards to count. The Bernie Twomey

Memorial Cup will be held on next Sunday, 31st August – all entries must be in by Wednesday by putting your name on the sheet in the locker room or telephoning the office immediately. Matchplay – matches must be played by Saturday, 13th September. MNA EILE The last qualifier is on 4th September and all our lady members are asked to support it – don’t forget that, even if you have already qualified there are prizes for 1st and 2nd each month. GOLFER OF THE YEAR After last week’s competition the leader board has changed. The new leader is Margaret O’Sullivan with 166 points and just one point behind is Aine Parks, with Jean O’Donovan in 3rd place with 162½ points and in joint 4th with 161 points are Mary Lou Carroll and Jean Conway. 5th place is taken by Eithne Ashby on 159½ points and joint 6th are Marie T. Curran and Mary Donnelly with 157 points each. Watch this space for an update after the Bernie Twomey Memorial Cup next Sunday as it’s still all to play for. The final G.O.Y. competition will be held next month.

Captain’s this year! Fifth is no stranger to the winners circle, Pa Morrissey taking the prize, Category 1 was won by Eamon O’Shea who had a victory himself only a few weeks back so the form was with him and he came flying out of the blocks again! Category 2 was won by Sean Daly and Sean has asked me to write nice things about him this week… but I’m only tasked with reporting the facts!! Category 3 was won by Belvedere Cup star Jim Cashman. The Past President’s prize was won by Ted Keniry. Frankie Corcoran won the veterans prize and the best qualifier prize went to Eamon Power. President Tim thanked all involved in organising the weekend and especially green keeper Tony for having the course in such excellent condition with special mention for the fine conditions of the greens. TUESDAY BACON 19th August Result 1st Christy Hanrahan, Paddy O’Leary, Larry Kiely 48 pts. B6; 2nd Billy Flynn, Jim Cashman, Tim W. Murphy 48 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday Bacon August 26th at 5.45 p.m. If you’re running late, ring ahead to include

your name for the draw. Thursday Open Qualifier. Saturday 30th / Sunday 31st 18h Singles Stableford sponsored by Deise Golf Dungarvan. CLUB FUNDRAISING CLASSIC 4th to 7th September A very important fundraising classic is being run in Lismore for the club. All the proceeds will go to the upkeep and running of the club and all support is greatly appreciated. The format is an open three person Champagne Scramble. The entry fee is €20/head and €10/head if reentering. There are over €1,200 worth of prizes. There are approx. 5 Thursday’s left to Qualify for the Kelleher’s SuperValu OPEN Qualifier. So get your skates on. Junior Golf competitions continue every Tuesday start at 10 a.m. Come along and join in the fun! Kindly sponsored by Joe Curtin AA Fire safety. CAPTAIN’S PRIZE TO JUNIORS The highlight of the Junior Golf calendar is the Mr. Peter Whelan Captain’s Prize to juniors, which takes place on Saturday, 30th August. The boys play either 18 or 9

Holes on the day to suit everyone with brilliant prizes and delicious food, a great day is guaranteed. Tee times start at 2.00 p.m. LISMORE LADIES GOLF CLUB JOAN CAHILLANE STAYS COOL UNDER PRESSURE TO TAKE TIM O’LEARY’S PRESIDENT’S PRIZE Anyone who knows Joan Cahillane will know she is a cool customer but she proved this big time on Sunday last when she carried a 1 point lead heading out for the final 18 holes in a bid to claim the last major of the year. Weather conditions were not the best for all concerned but they did not deter this lady and she finished 3 shots ahead of the posse with a 142 nett to prove to be a very popular winner. Finishing a tough golfing season off on a high note Brid Henrey took the 2nd spot with a 145 nett, Gross once again went to Fiona Howard, Nora O’Sullivan benefitted from her holiday break to take third with 147 nett with lady Captain Patricia Lonergan just 1 behind taking 4th. Past President winner was Mary Beecher on 151 nett with Anne Bennett on 90 nett taking best Qualifier. Well done to all involved,

prizewinners, Tim our President, Groundsmen, committee, and all concerned in making this a most enjoyable day regardless of what the weather threw at us. RESULTS Sunday, August 24th President’s Prize to Ladies, 18 hole Stroke, GOY, Kindly Presented by Tim O’Leary. 1st Joan Cahillane (14) 142 nett; 2nd Brid Henry (21) 145 nett; Gross Fiona Howard (5) 162; 3rd Nora O’Sullivan (16) 147 nett; 4th Patricia Lonergan (16) 148 nett Past President: Mary Beecher (22) 151 nett Best Qualifier: Anne Bennett (18) 70 nett FIXTURES Wednesday, August 20th 9 Hole Full Scramble with Beginners. August 1st – 31st Monthly ongoing, 9 hole stableford. Thursday, August 21st. 18 Holes S/Ford - Ladies Open Qualifier - Kindly Sponsored by Kelleher’s Super Valu Cappoquin - €5 members €10 Visitors, Grand Final Sept 20th Sunday, 31st & Wednesday, 3rd - 18 Holes S/Ford - Kindly Sponsored by Graham Nagle The annual Club Classic will go ahead on Thursday, 4th, Friday, 5th, Saturday, 6th

and Sunday, 7th - Any Combination 3 Person Champagne Scramble - €60 per Team. Plenty great prizes on offer so get organising and invite your friends, family and fellow golfers to play ladies. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Desperate housewives continues on Monday nights as usual. So any lady out there who is interested in giving golf a go or would like to see if it would suit them please come along on any Monday night at 6.30 p.m. to meet other like minded ladies and have some guidence and a laugh with a few more experienced ladies who will show you the ropes. SOCIAL MIXED Social mixed will continue next Fri from 6.15pm - All Men & ladies welcome, phone ahead if you are running late to be included in the draw.. LADIES OUTING Our annual ladies outing is going ahead on Saturday, August 30th and Sunday, 31st this year to the fabulous Mount Wolseley Golf Club. Details of weekend is posted up on notice board, please see that all monies due are paid up asap.

SOCCER

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Dungarvan United FC RESULTS 1A: Dungarvan 2; Tramore 1 2A: Dungarvan 2; Tramore 2 3Div: Dungarvan 2; Seaview 1 Youth B: Dungarvan 4; Park Rangers 2 A fantastic start to the 2014 Season well done to everyone involved with the teams both players and managers alike. FIXTURES 1A Johnville V Dungarvan – Tues. 26th 2A Dungarvan V Carrick – Fri. 29th KO 6.30 p.m. 3rd Div Mooncoin V Dungarvan – Sat. 30th KO 2.00 p.m. Youth B Dungarvan V Piltown – Fri. 29th KO 4.15 p.m. U14A Dungarvan V Tramore – Mon. 25th U12B Dungarvan V Portlaw – Tues. 26th U16A Villa V Dungarvan – Thur. 28th KO 6.30 p.m. U11A Dungarvan V Villa – Sat 30th KO 10.00 a.m. U13A Dungarvan V Ferrybank – Sat. 30th KO 12.30 p.m. U15A Dungarvan V Villa – Sat. 30th KO 2.30 p.m. U14A Villa V Dungarvan – Mon. 1st KO 6.45 p.m. CLUB MEMBERSHIP / INSURANCE FEES 2014 – 2015 Schoolboy / Schoolgirl €35 2nd child from same family €25. Family Membership €60 includes 2 non playing adults and upto 3 children. Youths €40. Junior / umemployed €90. Student €70. Junior / Employed €100. Non – playing member €25. All players must have signed registration forms and memberships paid before their first league game is played. Youths and Junior league games have already started please ensure your membership is up to date. Schoolboy games kicked off from Monday 25th also please make sure everything is up to date. Please note all registration froms and memberships are to be forwarded to Sean Dwyer our membership officer any queries contact Sean on 086 – 8967690. We would also remind everyone to pay your weekly subs to your manager this plays a vital part of our membership structure. Weekly subs are to be collected if you use grass or astro. SCHOOLBOYS ARE YOU BORN 2004 We have once again found ourselves slightly short of a few players born in 2004 to fill a second U-11 team for the coming season. Games start this week and if you are interested please come along to training this evening at 4.45 to 6.00 p.m. any further queries contact Susan on 086 8588239. DUNGARVAN UNITED 1ST DIVISION NEWS A very good start to the season with a 2 -1 win at home last Friday night against Tramore Rangers with fantastic goals from Lee Mulhearne and Lee Hyslop. Training continues every Tuesday and Thursday night at 8.00 p.m. New players are always welcome contact manager Stan Cummins on 087918 5871 for any information. Reminder to all players to have

their membership sorted this week. 1A FIXTURES Tues., 26th August - 7.00 p.m. Johnville v Dungarvan United Sun., 31st August - 11.00 a.m. Dungarvan United v Tramore DUNGARVAN UNITED 2nd DIVISION Division two had a 2-2 draw today at home against Tramore goals from Mikey Byrne and Jason Rio. Training continues each Tuesday and Thursday at 7, pre-season has gone very well and we are looking for a great season ahead. Anyone is interested in playing 2A for Dungarvan United for the coming season contact team manager Robert Drummey on 087 7717522. Reminder for all players to get their membership sorted this week. 2A FIXTURES Fri 29th. Aug - 6.30 p.m. Dungarvan United v Carrick United. Sat., 6th. September - 2.00 p.m. Crusaders v Dungarvan United. DUNGARVAN UNITED 3rd DIVISION Our new 3rd Division side showed fantastic football on Saturday when they won 2-1 against Seaview Celtic. Training every Tuesday at 8 pm. Anyone interested in playing 3rd division or for any further details contact team manager Ger Murphy on 087-6834289. Reminder for all players to get their membership sorted this week. 3rd DIVISION FIXTURES Sat., 30th Aug 2.00 p.m. Mooncoin Celtic vs Dungarvan United. Sun., 7th Sep. 11.00 a.m. Dungarvan United vs Carrick United. YOUTH B FIXTURES Fri., Aug. 29th - 4.15 p.m. Dungarvan United v Piltown. Sun. Sept. 7th - 2.00 p.m. St.Saviours v Dungarvan United. U-12 TAKE PART IN THE PERCY KIRWAN CUP Dungarvan United U12 played in the Percy Kirwan Cup Saturday, 23rd August in Kilmacthomas. A great turnout on the day with 16 teams playing for the cup. Dungarvan had a great tournament only conceding 2 goals all day. The boys made it all the way to the shield final and they were very unlucky to lose the final 1-0 to Southend United. A great performance by all the team. Team: Cian Keith, Dayle Ducey, Dylan O'Connor, Jamie Healy, Luke Wade, Michael Power, Tommy O'Mahoney, Bradley Keane, Kevin Crotty, Sam Uniacke. Well done to all the boys. CLUB HOUSE/ ASTRO TURF Alot of time has gone into updating the clubhouse, we were delighted to see the long awaited shuttering being put in the bar, we now have the facility to close the bar which allows the clubhouse to be used for dance/fitness classes. It makes it a great spot to have that children’s party with astro hire. Great rates available contact John for more details on 087 – 0607226. JERSEY/KITS Please could everyone take a look we are still in the search for anyone who may have old sets of Dungarvan united

Jersey’s/Kits that are not in use to drop them into the club, we are especially looking for two adult Jersey’s sponsored by “The Moorings”. The club is open each evening from 6 pm to 10 pm and each Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. We would appreciate your support on this. CLUB GEAR We would encourage everyone to wear club colours were possible Ken is the man behind our club gear shop, he is available at Academy times each Saturday if you want to discuss anything with him, an easy payment option is also available. The shop has an ongoing Special Offer which includes a Dungarvan United Kit (top, shorts, socks) Dungarvan Utd hooded Rain Jacket and crested Dungarvan Utd umbro hat all for €65.00 kids €70.00 adults, to order anything at the moment please call (087) 632 6611. LOTTO DRAW

Lotto numbers: 3, 18, 9. No jackpot winner. €100 winner Willie Halpin. Jackpot next week €3,850. Please make sure that the lotto is handed to Christy before the lotto draw on a Saturday evening we cannot accept it after 8 pm. If the jackpot is not won we will draw the e100 winner on a Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. Our lotto is a continues fundraising effort and we would appreciate your support, please contact the committee for further details. DUNGARVAN 3rd DIVISION Dungarvan 2; Seaview Celtic 1 In our first home game of the 2014-2015 season our 3rd Div team took on Seaview Celtic. The newly formed 3rd team were a bit nervous to start off with, but showed some good football in the first 15 minutes of the game. Seaview who fielded a young side had plenty of pace up front and we found ourselves 0-1 after a ball over the top caught out the defence and the Seaview striker chipped our goal-keeper Deane Quiry as he tried to close down the ball, “not the start we had hoped for”. If that was a bad start then losing our centre back David Shanley to a suspected hamstring injury didn’t help as we had to re-shuffle the back line with the introduction of Gary McCarty. However, Gary

played a great part and helped to sure up the back line with himself and Michael Lally playing well together at centre back. Seaview continued to attack and only for a world class save from Deane late on in the second half we would have been 0-2 down. To be honest we were glad to hear the half time whistle as a good team talk and some encouragement from Managers Ger Murphy and Mark McGuire were just what the lads needed. The second half was a complete different game from the first half as the lads were like a new team after the break. Darren Wise and David Buckley played some super football in the mid-field and looked like two players who have been playing together for years not a few weeks. The equalizer came early in the second half when Craig Shead shot and the ball fell nicely to Wise to slot home from close range 1-1. The goal seemed to get the lads really going and Craig should have had a penalty when he was clean through and the Seaview keeper pulled him down. However, the ref gave the decision as a goal kick. Martin Carrol had a great chance to make it 2-1 only to shoot just over the bar. At this stage it was all Dungarvan as Kieran Hennesy and Trevor Walsh on the wings were receiving the ball out wide and sending it straight at the Seaview defence. Ray Meehan was bought on the replace Ciaran Dee who played his part by running the wing when he could. With Ray on, Gary moved out to left-back and played like a player who had played there his whole life, winning every ball Seaview tried to play over the top. Deaglan Harty at right-back played a solid game and never stopped from start to finish. Ian Duggan was bought on late in the second half to replace Craig who ran his guts out, Ian had an instant impact and when he flicked the ball over the defence for Martin to smash home, the 3 points were ours. It was a great performance and battle from the whole team and a well-earned win. Well done to Ger, Mark and the whole squad, a great start to the season and a great sign for Dungarvan AFC who has 4 junior teams competing in the leagues this season.

At the Dungarvan United FC Youths All-Ireland re-union were Cllr. Damien and Natanya Geoghegan.

Our U-12A team who came runners-up in the Pierce Shield 2014 in Kilmacthomas on Saturday last, under the management of Anthony O’Connor and Sean Dwyer.

Kilmacthomas FC PERCY KIRWAN CUP On Saturday we had 16 teams in Alaska Park for the Percy Kirwan Cup and once again it was huge tribute to the memory of Percy Kirwan. The 4 groups of four left us with Ferrybank V Southend and Carrick A V Carrick B. Two very good semi-finals winners saw Carrick A and Ferrybank face each other in the final, Carrick emerged winners on a scoreline of 4-2 in what was a cracking game with both teams giving their all and both teams were a credit to their coaches and Clubs. Dungarvan V Southend C, Kilmac A and Southend A were the four second placed teams and played off for the Pierce Shield. Both games went to extra time and Dungarvan came alive to progress to the final where they met Southend A who were taken to extra time and penalties by Kilmac. Both our teams

played very well and could be very proud of what they achieved, all the team in the finals are playing in the A league this season. Kilmac A lost to Carrick A by a single goal 1-0 and then drew with Stradbally 2-2 before they beat Ballinroad 2-0. Our B team which was made up of under 11's were beaten by Ferrybank drew with Portlaw and lost 1-0 to Southend. Nathan Power was nominated by several coaches as he show up well in all his games. Our Thanks to Ballinroad, Carrick United, Dungarvan, Ferrybank, Kilmac, Portlaw, Railway Athletic, Seaview Celtic, Stradbally and Southend for making the day a great success. Our Congratulations to Darragh Walsh of Stradbally who won Goal Keeper of the Tournament and Devon Keogh of Southend for his goal of the Tournament. Glen

of Carrick United won both Player of the Tournament and Player of the Final a young man to watch for the future. DIVISION 2 A Kilmac 2; St. Pauls 1. A good start to the season and the lads can be well pleased with their win against a good St Paul’s team who never gave in and were capable of playing good football. Our first goal came from a penalty and John Cleary tucked away the spot kick. We out-played the visitors for a while and looked pretty comfortable but they hit back and were level at half time when they latched on to a ball over the top and gave Adam Walsh no chance in goal. It took some time for the boys to get going again but Evan Joy was very brave to score a brilliant header. So the start we needed and a long season to ahead but we can look forward with confidence.

Manchester United Supporters Club (Waterford Branch) MEETING There will be a meeting on this Friday night, 29th August at 7.15 pm sharp in Lawlor’s Hotel. It will be preceded by a short committee meeting at 7 pm sharp. A full attendance at both meetings is requested. ANOTHER DRAB DULL PERFORMANCE On Sunday last it proved be anything but a Super Sunday as United's bewildering form continued. We faced upto old boys John O’Shea as captain of Sunderland and Wes Brown and Phil Baardsley as three of their back four and all acquitted themselves well (mind you there was not alot for them to defend). A very disappointing showing from United and as I stated in last week’s notes the spine of the United side looks decidedly weak.We escaped with a 1-1 draw and it could have been worse as we didn’t

deserve anymore than a point out of the game. DI MARIA SIGNING MENTAL On paper it looks like a good signing but to be fair on the player he doesn't put the price on his head. To pay the reputed 63 million allegedly agreed for a winger is mental, given how weak we have been and unless we address our situation with an authoriative central defender and genuine world class ball winner the poor results will keep on coming. Hope I am proven wrong but having watched the match on Sunday and watched Danny Welbeck inject pace to our attack (when introduced) it begs the question why pay 63 million for a winger and deploy Januazaj centrally on Sunday when he clearly loves to cause havoc down the flanks !!! We left Nani go

out on loan, good business until you realise we are stumping up his ENTIRE wages, unbelievable. MATCHES AVAILABLE We have availability for a lot of matches, if interested contact the secretary on 087 1940089 and he will fill you in on what’s available. Due to unforeseen circumstances three slots have emerged on the Chelsea weekend and will only be offered in person at Friday’s meeting on a first come first served basis. WATERFORD BRANCH MEMBERSHIP There are a lot of members that have not paid their yearly subs and we would ask that anyone in question address this immediately with any member of the committee or attend fridays meeting. Your co-operation would be greatly appreciated with this.

SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Ballinroad FC 1B LEAGUE Ballinroad 3; Southend United 3 On Friday last our 1B side got their season underway at home to Southend. There was real optimism about the place after an excellent preseason and they hoped to get their season off to a flying start. They got exactly that when 30 seconds into the game Kevin Dee played an inch perfect pass into the path of 17 year old striker Michael Sweeney putting him one on one with the keeper and Michael finished it with ease to make it 1-0. Very quickly though Southend got on top in the game and really showed their class with some excellent passing and moves, but the Ballinroad defence of Gary Tobin, Joe Allen, Mossie Young and Kevin Dee stood strong. This only lasted so long though as Southend grabbed their equaliser shortly before the break. The second half kicked off and Ballinroad began knocking the ball around and gradually got on top. On 55 minutes Ballinroad took the lead when David Looby played the ball to Michael Sweeney, who turned and struck the ball into the back of the net to make it 2-1. Very shortly after this however, Southend struck twice in quick succession to put them 3-2 ahead, after some defensive errors and a questionable offside goal. Ballinroad piled on the pressure in the final moments and in the 94th minute they got a throw-in in the final third. Debutant Mark Mulvihill launched a throw in deep into the Southend box, a scramble ensued before Gary Tobin buried the ball high into the roof of the net. A dramatic finish to a very entertaining game. All in all, a good performance by a very young Ballinroad side against a very strong Southend side. TEAM: J. Corcoran, G.

Tobin, J. Allen, M Young, K. Dee, J. Kennedy, D. Looby, J. Organ, A. Fitzgerald, M. Sweeney, R. Ryan. Subs used: M. Mulvihill & J. Coade. 2A LEAGUE Crusaders 3; Ballinroad 1 On Saturday last our 2A side travelled to Crusaders for our first league game of the new season. The game started brightly for the home side, but for the organised defence of Lynch, Walsh, Duhig, and Henley, Crusaders were limited to long range efforts at the Ballinroad goal. Ballinroad caught Crusaders out numerous times on the counter attack with Flynn having the best chance of the first half, through good play on the left by Henley and N. Dee, who slipped Flynn one-on-one, with the Crusaders' keeper coming out on top. The second half brought the opening goal of the game. With 55 minutes gone, a long range free caused a fortunate deflection into the path of a Crusaders player who slotted the ball home. Within five minutes later, Crusaders doubled their lead. Ballinroad pulled a goal back through N. Dee who gambled on a long pass, to score his first of the season. As Ballinroad pushed for the equaliser, Crusaders scored another, essentially putting the game out of Ballinroad's reach. Team: Corcoran, Lynch (Prendergast 66), Walsh, Duhig, Henley, Flynn, Cusack (Hogan 80), D. Dee, Power, N. Dee, Dempsey (McGinn 72). Subs not used: O'Shea. Piltown 0; Ballinroad 6 On Tuesday last we started our league campaign away to Piltown!! We started well from the start with good possession play and good work ethic! In the 10th min, good work from David Looby, drew a foul and the ref gave good advantage, ball came to Cormac who slotted Micheal in to finish well front a tight angle! 0-1

On 20th min, good work down the left, held up well by Sweeney and won a corner! Great cross by Looby & great movement by O’Neill to pounce at near post to make it 0-2! 35th min great work from midfield again, held up by Sweeney, passed 2 defenders then skipped pass keeper to slot home from 6 yards! 03 On 37 min, it was 0-4! Micheal O’Neill won ball off defence which came from good pressure from midfield and he finished in style! On 42nd min, corner driving in by Looby again, hopped about in the box and Sweeney just about to pounce on it, the defender knocked it into the goal for an OG! 0-5 half-time!! Our 2nd half was sloppy at times when ahead by so much at half-time, the cutting edge was not the same as 1st but only 1st game of season, that's to be expected! We still created some more good chances and Ben Mulligan got our 6th of the day with 20 mins to go! M. O’Neill went down clutching his ankle and the worst was feared, but thankfully after few days rest, he was ok! We got a penalty in the last 5 mins, won by the ever running Joyce but to his credit, slotted home beautifully but the ref hadn't blown his whistle! Keeper saved on 2nd attempt! We had two free kicks brilliantly hit, one off crossbar by Looby and other brilliantly saved by Piltown keeper! Piltown gave a good account of themselves and were missing a few players against us!! Well done to all our squad! Kevin Dwane, Cormac Dwyer, Conor Brennan, Peter Quealy, Anto Fitzgerald, David Looby, Ryan O’Neill, Ben Mulligan, Mark Mulvihill, Michael Sweeney, Micheal O’Neill. Subs Michael Culloo, Gavin Joyce, Michael O’Riordan, James Beresford, Aaron Beresford, Tiernan

Ardmore FC NEW SEASON KICKS OFF THIS SATURDAY Ardmore will see their underage season kick-off this Saturday when our U-11 team play their first ever league game in Lismore, next Saturday morning. It is a difficult opening fixture and in preparation the squad will travel to play Youghal on tonight Wednesday in Ardrath Park with a 7.00 p.m. kick-off time in a practice game. All players to be in Youghal by 6.45 p.m. and on Saturday to be in Lismore by 10.30 a.m. Player Registration will take place on Wednesday September 3rd at the Soccer pitch in Ardmore for all age Groups as we will get our Academy players up and running on that night also. We would ask any parents willing to give a hand at the coaching to please come for-

ward as we need plenty of people to help out so that we can look after each age group properly. New players, both boys and girls are most welcome and this year we hope that if we have enough girls that they too will have all girls games against some of the other academy sides, so we would love to see you all at training on September 3rd. We will organise courses for new people but first just be willing to give a hand as they are your children that wish to play. We will hold an AGM in the coming week also but from past experience parents rarely come to these meetings so we urge you all to help out in any way you can as to be a successful club, everyone must be involved. FAI DRAW We will again this year be

selling the FAI draw tickets for €10 and with fabulous prizes we hope that each family will help us out by taking at least one ticket and perhaps selling a few as well. The club will get €8.50 from each ticket sold so it would be a great way of fund raising for us if we could sell 100 tickets. ACADEMY KIT Many pleasant comments have been passed about the Academy Kit that we now have. Any child wishing to order one can do so through Declan Barron 087-9126566. The kit costs €35 payable in advance, and is fully crested and very good value as it can be used for training and match days. U16 PLAYERS Our U16 squad will be playing in two weeks time so all of these players are also asked to sign on as soon as possible.

Fagan, Tony Collins, Mark Boland. YOUTHS Ballinroad 6; Mooncoin Celtic 0 Our 2nd game of the season was at home on Sunday last to Mooncoin! The game was a very stop start game & we never really found our game! We were not at full throttle and at times going through the motions but we know that these lads can play! Some of our passes were abit too strong at times but a lot was down to the wet surface with the rain falling and breeze behind their backs!! We got our 1st goal of the day on the 17th min, good work in midfield from Ryan O’Neill, played into Sweeney who held it up well, played it to Mulvihill on the right, put in a brilliant cross and good half volley finish from Mulligan off the post in into the net!! We needed to take the game from here but wasn't going for us and in 22 min good work from Mooncoin on the counter nearly made it all square but shot was well wide of Dwane’s post!! Our 2nd half was a different game, a few stern words at halftime and the anti was picked up! A great performance by all and played good football and got some good goals too! On the 46 min, ball was won and taken on by Brennan who let fly from 25 yrds out and rifled into the back of the net! 2-0 2 mins later, more great work down the flanks and the ball was coolly slotted home by Mulligan 3-0! The lads were playing really well and working hard to win every ball and on 60th min, more good link up play putting Mulvihill throw and he slotted home well, given the keeper no chance! 4-0 The lads were moving the ball around well at this stage and more great link up work from Sweeney, Mulligan and Looby and Looby slotted home into the corner from 18 yrds, good finish!! 5-0 We kept pushing and good

play down the left, and good work from Sweeney who held the ball up, turned his man and put the ball across the 6 yrd box an Whelan like any good striker was there to slot the ball home to make it 6-0!! We had a few more chances but for good saves from the keeper and few off target but overall a good performance from the lads! Kevin Dwane, Cormac Dwyer, Conor Brennan, Peter Quealy, Anto Fitzgerald, Ryan O’Neill, David Looby, Ben Mulligan, Mark Mulvihill, Mark Whelan, Michael Sweeney. Subs: Michael O’Riordan, James Beresford, Tiernan Fagan, Oisin O’Mahony, Tony Collins, Gavin Joyce, Mark Boland, Micheal O’Neill, Aaron Beresford. Keep up the good work, long season ahead & everyone on the panel is putting in a great effort! Well done to all. BALLINROAD LOTTO – NOW AT €8,100! As most of you know Ballinroad have received a grant to proceed with the construction of a much needed Astro-Turf facility. There is still a way to go money wise and with the Ballinroad lotto standing at €8,100 we would encourage all members & supporters to support us in any way possible. Tickets can be bought off any committee member and from Lord Maguire’s bar. BALLINROAD SOCCER CLUB PITCH DEVELOPMENT LOTTO DRAW The current jackpot is €8,000. The results of the draw held on Sunday, 24th August, 2014 are numbers drawn: 1, 6, 7, 23. There was no jackpot winner. The winners of the €20 are: Eileen Hickey; Frank Browne; Anne Kirwan. The new jackpot is €8,100 and the next draw will be held in Lord Maguires Pub, Ballinroad, on Sunday, September 7th, 2014. Thank you for your support.

Stradbally FC CAMPAIGN START Stradbally got their season off to a good start with an away victory versus Johnville. An early score from centrehalf Nicky Connors and two from lone striker Rob Finn secured all there points. Team: Patrick Collins, Damien Sheehan, Nicky Connors, Alan D'arcy, TJ Fitzgerald, Walter Cullinane, Ger Crowley, Steven Lawlor, Ricky O'Connell, Rob Finn, Stuart Lee. Subs: Maurice Sweeney, Gavin Browne. Home game this Saturday versus St Joseph’s in Stradbally at 2 p.m. Come on out and support the boys in blue. An Under 12 selection took part in the annual Percy

Kirwan Cup, a small sided, round robin tournament organised splendidly by Kilmacthomas AFC. Two defeats and a draw was our lot on the day, but Daragh Walsh was picked as Goalkeeper of the Tournament. Well done Daragh!! LOTTO Numbers picked in last Sunday night’s lotto draw in Bally were 1, 15, 16, 19. There was no jackpot winner. €25 to: Seamus Kirwan, Mags Kiely, Ger Crowley. Promoter’s prize to Francis Sheehan. The next draw is in O'Mahonys, Durrow on September 7th with a jackpot prize of €1,800.

At the Dungarvan United FC Youths All-Ireland final win re-union were John and Teresa Collins.

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Fixtures Wednesday, August 27th Under 12A League (Kick off 6.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated): Carrick Utd A v Southend Utd A (Piltown) De La Salle v Tramore A (Park Rangers) U-12D: Southend Utd B v Ballinroad B (St. Pauls) Thursday, August 28th Under 12B League (Kick off 6.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated): Bohemians A v Park Rangers (Mooncoin) Wadding Park 6.15 pm Piltown A v Carrick Utd B (Portlaw) U-12C: Ferrybank B v Tramore B (W. Crystal) 6.15 pm Thursday, August 28th Under 16A League (Kick off 6.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated): Ballinroad v Ferrybank A (Dungarvan) Bohemians v Tramore A (Park Rangers) 7.45 pm Carrick Utd v Villa A (Seaview) Villa B v Dungarvan Utd A (Bohemians) U-16B: Kilmacow v Piltown (De La Salle Park Rangers v Portlaw Utd (Ferrybank) Stradbally v Villa C (Kilmacthomas) U-16C: Ferrybank B v Railway Athletic (Southend) 7.45 pm Tramore B v St. Saviours (Kilmacow) Saturday, August 30th Under 11 League (Kick off 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise stated): U-11A: Ballinroad A v Ferrybank A (Dungarvan) 10.30 am Carrick Utd A v Southend Utd A (Piltown) 10.30 am De La Salle A v Tramore A (Ballyduff) 10.30 am Dungarvan Utd A v Villa A (Ballinroad) 10.30 am U-11B: Bohemians A v Carrick Utd B (Tramore) 10.30 am Park Rangers A v Villa B (St. Pauls) 10.30 am Portlaw Utd A v Piltown A (Mooncoin) 10.30 am U-11C: Bohemians B v Mooncoin Celtic (Bohemians) 11.30 am Ferrybank B v Tramore B (Ferrybank) 10.30 am Kilmacthomas v Ballinroad B (Kilmacthomas) 10.30 am Southend Utd B v De La Salle B (Southend) 10.30 am U-11D: Piltown v St. Pauls (Piltown) 10.30 am Railway Athletic v Ballyduff A (Railway Ath) 11.00 am Seaview Celtic v Kilmacow (Seaview) 10.30 am Villa C v Stradbally (Villa) 11.30 am U-11E: Ballyduff B v Bohemians C (Ballyduff) 10.30 am Carrick Utd C v De La Salle C (Carrick Utd) 11.30 am Park Rangers B v Dungarvan Utd B (Park Rangers) 11.30 am Tramore C v Ferrybank C (Tramore) 10.30 am Villa D v W. Crystal (Villa) 10.30 am Saturday, August 30th Under 13A League (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated): Carrick Utd A v De La Salle (Portlaw) 12.45 pm Dungarvan Utd v Ferrybank A (Railway Ath) Johnville v Piltown A (De La Salle) St. Saviours v Southend Utd (Villa) Tramore A v Villa A (Park Rangers) U-13B: Ballinroad A v Park Rangers (Dungarvan) Bohemians A v Portlaw Utd (Tramore) Ferrybank B v Railway Athletic (Johnville) Kilmacthomas v St. Pauls (Stradbally) U-13C: Ballyduff v Ballinroad B (Southend) Kilmacow v Piltown B (Bohemians) Stradbally v Tramore B (Ballinroad) Villa B v Bohemians B (Kilmacow) W. Crystal v Carrick Utd B (St. Saviours) Saturday, August 30th Under 15A League (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated): Dungarvan Utd v Villa B (Kilmacthomas) U-15B: Bohemians A v Ballinroad B (Villa) Kilmacow v Kilmacthomas (Ferrybank) Piltown v Southend Utd (Carrick) U-15C: Carrick Utd B v Seaview Celtic (Portlaw) Ferrybank B v De La Salle B (Bohemians) Portlaw Utd v Bohemians B (Park Rangers) Tramore B v Park Rangers (Kilmacow)

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Dungarvan Rugby Club MUNSTER AT RSC The Munster Senior team will play their first game at the RSC Waterford next Friday night. A sell out crowd is expected for this prestigious pre-season friendly with London Irish. It will be Anthony Foley's first game in charge of the team on home turf. Foley is looking forward to heading to the South East. "We're conscious that we represent the whole of Munster, and that there's a passion within young guys across the six counties who want to represent Munster when they grow up. It's great that we have the opportunity

to play our pre-season friendly at the Waterford RSC and we want to continue to bring the game around the province." Rugby has progressed in Waterford over the years and a number of players have worn the red of Munster and went onto wear the green of Ireland. Dungarvan brothers Steven and Alan McMahon played with the Irish Under 19 and the Irish Under 18 schools teams respectively this year. London Irish will be popular visitors to the RSC. Many people on this side of the Irish sea follow their progress with

interest. An added attraction will be the appearance of Women's star, our own Niamh Briggs at half-time. The Waterford public will get the chance to show their appreciation of her efforts at the World Cup in France. Munster v London Irish in the SEAT Challenge is on Friday at the Waterford RSC, KO 7.30 pm. MARIA FOLEY Well done to Maria Foley, who plays with our women's team on making the Munster squad for the season. She joins former player Niamh Briggs who has returned from the World Cup. Best of luck to

the two girls and the Munster team for the upcoming season. ADULT TEAMS Training for the mens and women's teams continues on Tuesdays and Friday night at the club's ground just outside the town, on the road to Clonea. New players are welcome. Training starts at 7.30 pm sharp. TABLE QUIZ Thanks to everyone who supported the Table Quiz last Friday night and in particular to Sam McCauleys who sponsored the quiz and to Minnies Bar, our hosts for the evening.

Local girl, 15 year old Tara Fitzgerald, Stradbally, who competed successfully at Millstreet International Horse Show, Cork, recently.

Colligan Equestrian Club – Back to School

The Blaa Guards, winners of the Anchor Bar sponsored One Day Tag Rugby Tournament at Dungarvan Rugby Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Waterford Badminton Association

IT’S hard to believe that it’s back to school and back to routine-time, after the fun of the Summer Pony Camps, the highs of our RDS contingent and this week’s successes at the National Championships. But to lift the winter blues we’re bringing some exciting new offerings from Colligan Equestrian Centre, to run us into Christmas. The latest initiative is the Home Schooling package - consider it a grind for you and your pony. We’ve got a qualified instructor available to travel to your home or yard to help you learn to ride/improve your skills or bring you to top com-

petition level. Tuition can be provided for all levels, adults and children; horses and ponies. To book a session or for more information contact Louise on: 087 6387938. Beginners’ lessons for the Autumn term are up and running at our base, Colligan Equestrian Centre. Lessons start from just €10 per child, which includes the use of a school pony, hat and back protector, representing exceptional value for money. The centre has an outdoor all-weather arena and a large indoor gel track which means activities are not weather dependent. General riding

lessons take place on weekdays with Saturdays devoted to beginners and children. Private tuition for riders of any level can be arranged to suit and special needs riders are welcome. The centre offers a 5-star livery product and livery clients will have access to both arenas for schooling and training. Liveries, breaking and schooling, short and long-term, can be tailored to suit the individual horse’s/owner’s needs. Colligan Equestrian Centre is located on the main Dungarvan/Clonmel road, approximately 8 miles from Dungarvan. – contact: 087 6387938.

Waterford Sport Horse Breeders Group

THE new badminton season is upon us, with many clubs reopening their doors in the coming days and weeks. Badminton is a great way to keep active during the autumn and winter months and there are a large number of clubs situated throughout the county. There are clubs in Mullinavat, Dunmore, Waterford, Kilmacthomas, Rathgormack, Lismore, Ballyduff Upper, Tourin, Touraneena, Melleray, Modeligo. For information on your nearest club contact 087-2134753.

David McDonnell, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon, right, and Sean Hickey, Ballyduff, Co. Waterford, in action during the semi-final of the Boys U.12 100 metres, HSE Community Games August Festival 2014, Athlone Institute of Technology, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. [David Maher / SPORTSFILE]

Kilmacthomas Badminton Club Annual General Meeting THE annual general meeting of the club will take place this coming Friday, August 29th in the Rainbow Hall at 8 p.m. SUMMER CAMP A very successful summer camp took place in the Rainbow Hall in July with over thirty children taking place. Well done to all the children who took part. The club also took part in the Stradbally Multi-Activity camp where around one hundred and fifty children got the opportunity to try out badminton. Badminton will be recommencing in early September so time to get your rackets at the ready again, for what promises to be another great year in the club.

SATURDAY, 30th August 2014, is the day when all equestrian producers will head to Ballyrafter Equestrian Centre, Lismore, County Waterford, to inspect this year’s foals and 3 year old horses. The stock has been bred solely by members of the above group. Last year the group spent long hours deciding which stallions they would use on their brood mares, in order to produce animals fit for purpose that would have the foremost pedigree lines. This has been time well spent and will be evident to the public who come to view. A representation of the group will travel out to Lankan

in September to view stallions, show jumping etc. no doubt they will come home with some ideas! Member James Ryan bred Electric Cruise, who has been named on Ireland’s Eventing squad for the World Equestrian Games, taking place in Normandy this week. Pat Keating bred Killossery Jupiter Rising, who finished on their dressage score at Tattersalls International Horse Trials, CCI3* taking 4th place, with Ciaran Glynn on board. The group have a number of interested parties from not only Ireland, but also UK, Europe and America interested in their stock. Fellow member Norah

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club CLUB WALKS ON Sunday, 31st August, Dungarvan Hillwalking Club's B walkers will take a brisk Comeragh Mountain walk with Donal O'Mahoney, and the C walkers will enjoy a ramble through the woods at Glenshelane, led by Mary Murphy. The B walk will leave TSB Carpark at 10.00 a.m., while the C walk leaves the same venue at 1.00 p.m. If you want to take part in these walks, all you have to do is turn up, wearing walking boots, a few minutes before the walk takes off.

Brown’s Connemara 3 year old stallion, Dowdstown Daylight has received a class 1. The Foal and Three year old show will take place on 30th August, 2014 at Ballyrafter Equestrian Centre, Lismore, Co. Waterford at 11am for the horses and after lunch the foals will be on show. For further details please contact Chairman John Walsh on 086 8584500. The group would like to extend a sincere thank you to all their sponsors of the show (listed on facebook waterfordsporthorsebreders website: www.waterfordsporthorses.c om).

South East Alliance The South East Alliance is composed of professionals & amateurs and is run over the winter months. The standard is high with handicaps mostly in category 1. There is a strong participation from Juniors with Munster & Leinster representatives. As this is the 50th anniversary of the Alliance and we would like to attract more Juniors to join. A golfer may join off 7 handicap but must play off 5 for the first season. A special concession of half price will also be made to juniors. For more information you can contact me: 086 352 1070 or twmurphy9@gmail.com Also Secretary Milo Kavanagh: 086 278 7914.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Talking Horses Bolger shares Killarney double with Kevin Manning

Upcoming Fixtures Bellewstown – Wednesday, 27th August (First Race 4.10) Bellewstown – Thursday, 28th August (First Race 4.15) Tipperary – Thursday, 28th August (First Race 5.00) Down Royal – Friday, 29th August (First Race 4.50) Wexford – Saturday, 30th August (First Race 2.35) Cork – Sunday, 31st August (First Race 2.20) Curragh – Sunday, 31st August (First Race 2.05)

Irish trainers dominate at The York Ebor Festival IRISH-BASED trainers captured the featured event on each day of the York Ebor Festival last week. Aidan O’Brien struck an early blow for the visiting team when Australia landed the Group 1 Juddmonte International Stakes and in the process set up a thrilling rematch in the QIPCO Irish Champion Stakes with runner-up The Grey Gatsby. Tapestry caused a big shock when edging out Taghrooda in the Group 1 Darley Yorkshire Oaks and she is on target to follow up in the Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes on Irish Champions Weekend. Sole Power maintained his fine run of form when taking the Group 1 Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes for Eddie Lynam and he will bid to follow up in the Derrinstown Stud Flyng Five at the Curragh. Johnny Murtagh enjoyed his biggest success to date when sending out 20/1 chance Mutual Regard to win the Ebor Handicap on Saturday and the Melbourne Cup is the target.

Kerry National the target of Killarney winner Klepht THE Tom Mullins-trained Klepht will be aimed at the Guinness Kerry National at Listowel next month after his gutsy success in the novice hurdle at Killarney on Saturday. The outsider of five saw off Hash Brown to win by half-alength under Paul Townend. The Listowel feature is also the aim of Pass The Hat who defied his long odds to win the handicap chase for Arthur Moore and David Casey. Also on the mark over fences were the Jim Dreaper-trained Cavite Beta (Andrew Lynch) and the Robbie Power-ridden Hurricane ridge who won for Jessica Harrington. Dessie Hughes landed his second bumper success in less than 24 hours when Flight Plan won under Johnny King.

Weld and Harty enjoy CrossChannel Group success DERMOT Weld was among the winner at the York Ebor Festival where Pale Mimosa was a good winner of the Group 2 Weatherbys Hamilton Insurance Lonsdale Cup. Ridden by Pat Smullen, the five-year-old mare saw off Estimate to win by half-a-length to record her second win at the festival. At Goodwood on Sunday, Sabrina Harty took the feature when her admirable performer Ansgar won the Group 3 Doom Bar Supreme Stakes. With the ground in his favour, the six-year-old ran out a good winner under James Doyle and could next run at Doncaster or Ascot.

Jamie Spencer Announces Retirement JAMIE Spencer took the racing world by surprise by announcing his retirement from the saddle on Thursday. Beginning next season, the 34-year-old Tipperary-man is to take up a management position within Qatar Racing. Crowned Irish champion jockey in 2004, Spencer was champion in Britain in the following year and again in 2007.

Altesse and Kevin Manning winner of the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Killarney. [Patrick McCann]

Irish Racing mourns former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds FORMER Taoiseach Albert Reynolds will be remembered as an avid racegoer and a keen supporter of Irish racing. He passed away in Dublin last Thursday at the age of 81. Mr Reynolds was a regular visitor to the Galway Festival and was also a familiar face at many of the country’s racecourses including Kilbeggan and Roscommon. Frequently in attendance at Cheltenham in March, he was involved in racehorse ownership through a number of syndicates that included his son Philip.

Sabrina Harty enjoys another excellent week CURRAGH trainer Sabrina Harty is enjoying a fine season and got the week off to a winning start at Roscommon on Monday where Empress Toorah was among the winners. Successful at Wexford last month, she followed up under Pat Smullen in the 10-furlong handicap but only by the minimum margin. Ger Lyons and his young stable jockey Colin Keane are flying and they combined to win with Belle Et Bete who had little difficulty in adding to her earlier win at Down Royal. There was a surprise in the 12-furlong handicap when long odds-on favourite Clondaw Warrior could only finish second to the Charlie Swantrained Grandma Dotty. Willie McCreery, however, took the honours with a double with both Kanes Pass and Love The Feeling winning. Leigh Roche guided the former to success in the seven furlong handicap while Mark Walsh was on board the latter, the comfortable winner of the three-year-old maiden hurdle.

Shane Shortall enjoys Sligo double THE Galway Plate-winning jockey Shane Shortall continued on his winning run when recording a double at Sligo on Wednesday. Shortall took the final two races on the card, landing the handicap hurdle on the Jimmy Cullentrained Glen Orchy Lad and the maiden hurdle on Donatis Comet, from the Pat Fahy yard. While Fahy is no stranger to success, Cullen was sending his first winner in 13 years. Connor King was on the mark on the Harry Rogers-trained La Canaada in the opening division of the sprint handicap while Pat Flynn and Ian Queally won the second leg of the same race. Adrian O’Shea rode Invincible Diamond to victory in the two-year-old maiden while Andrew McNamara was the toast of favourite backers after Tawseef narrowly landed the two-mile maiden hurdle for Colin Bowe.

JIM Bolger and his long standing stable jockey Kevin Manning shared two winners at Killarney on Friday. They won the rated race with Fiscal Focus and followed up when newcomer Altesse impressed in the fillies maiden. Aidan O’Brien’s Rule The Waves defied top-weight to win the nursery in great style under Seamus Heffernan and Chris Hayes joined forces with trainer Denis Hogan to win the Winter Lion in the one mile and six furlongs handicap. Galway Hurdle third The Game Changer scored a deserved success in the valuable Grade C handicap hurdle for trainer Charlie Swan and Johnny Burke. The young Cork rider completed a quick double when the Willie Codd-trained Discover Wexford easily won the concluding maiden hurdle.

Halford Lands Killarney Thursday Feature MICHAEL Halford landed the valuable fillies’ handicap at Killarney on Thursday with Princess Pearlita. The three-year-old made all the running under Conor Hoban and another apprentice to successfully use similar tactics was Leigh Roche who won the mile maiden on Dermot Weld’s Bleu Ciel Et Rouge. Christy Roche took the training honours with a double. Fran Berry was on board Bay Hill in the mile handicap and Jody McGarvey led from start to finish on Royal Flight to take the mares beginners chase. Visiting French amateur Jean Philippe Boisgontier was seen to very good effect when he won the Killarney Welcomes Bordeaux Racecourse Flat Race on the Henry de Bromhead-trained Double Speak.

Rare Kilbeggan winner for Dermot Weld DERMOT Weld scored a rare winner at the ever popular Kilbeggan when Manhattan Swing won the two mile maiden hurdle. Robbie McNamara just got the odds-on favourite home by a head from his main market rival Mizen, the pair well clear of the remainder. Weld’s other runner on the card, Marty’s Magic, was a well beaten second in the opening maiden hurdle finishing 11-lengths behind Long House Saint, a second winner of the week for Michael Hourigan junior. Dessie Hughes is to send Sheamus over hurdles after the five-year-old scored a comfortable win in the bumper.

Weld and Smullen light up Killarney DERMOT Weld and Pat Smullen got off to a quick start as the Killarney August festival got underway on Wednesday. They took the opening two-year-old maiden with the game Postulation and doubled up when the impressive Galway winner Brooch stepped up in class to win the Listed Vincent O’Brien Ruby Stakes. Seamus Heffernan made it back from York by the skin of his teeth to land the mile handicap on Tahaf for trainer Denis Hogan while his travelling companion Joseph O’Brien also got in on the winning act on Red Rocks Point, trained by his father Aidan, in the final race of the evening.

O’Brien and Halford enjoy Group success at The Curragh

Raydara (Shane Foley) win the Debutante Stakes at The Curragh. [Patrick McCann]

RAYDARA returned to winning ways by landing the Group 2 Debutante Stakes for Michael Halford and Shane Foley at the Curragh on Sunday. The Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes on Irish Champions Weekend is a possible target for winner who saw off the Jim Bolger-trained Lucida to win by half-a-length. The rest of the afternoon belonged to Aidan O’Brien. He won the Group 3 Kilfrush Stud Royal Whip Stakes with the Seamus Heffernan-ridden Hall Of Mirrors while Joseph O’Brien was on board both Gleneagles, the winner of the Group 2 Galileo EBF Futurity Stakes, and Leading Light who impressed in the Group 3 Palmerstown House Estate Irish St Leger Trial Stakes. For good measure, the O’Brien’s also won the concluding maiden with Adjusted. Sabrina Harty enjoyed her second Curragh winner of the weekend when Kalann won the two mile handicap in the hands of Leigh Roche.

Group 3 success for Marnane and Colm O’Donoghue at The Curragh THE consistent Jamesie edged out the much-travelled Gordon Lord Byron to win the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh on Saturday. Only a nose separated the pair at the line with UK raider Hamza a close third. Ger Lyons looks to have another star on his hands in the shape of Ainippe who added to her impressive debut success at Naas with a convincing win in the Listed Irish Field Stakes. The Colin Keane-ridden winner may now step up to Group 1 class. Michael Halford was among the winners again as he struck with Hasanour and Sabrina Harty was on the mark with the Pat Smullen-ridden Breathe Easy in the 10-furlong handicap.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 29 August, 2014

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club

Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Pub League THIS year, for the first time, we have held a pitch and putt pub league. We have had a great response to this new venture. There is a total of 20 teams. The first round is now over and we now have the ten winners from the first round. The ten losers will play off and the top 6 teams will join the ten winners, which will leave us with 16, the draw for the last 16 will take place on Wednesday evening at 7.00 p.m. in John Keane’s (sponsors of the cup). Good luck to you all. BIRTHDAY PARTY Last week, for the first time ever, we had a request to hold a birthday party at our Club. Niall Browne celebrated his birthday with his friends by playing a round of pitch and putt, while the mothers were cooking the burgers and getting the treats ready for the party. As it was a sunny day, the lads were able to eat their food on the tables outside and an enjoyable day was had by all. JUVENILES COMPETITIONS Our next Juvenile Competition will be on the 21st September to give you all a chance to get back into school. All juveniles are invited to play in Corinne's Chairperson’s Day on the 14th September between 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon, €5 to play in this competition. WATERFORD COUNTY LADIES AND GENTS JUNIOR AND INTER-TEAMS Well done to the Ladies and Gents Junior and Inter Teams who played in St. Stephen’s, Cork. MUNSTER MIXED FOURSOMES We would like to wish Cait Mulcahy and Paddy Lawlor, Breda O'Donnell and Aiden O'Rourke all the best for Sunday as they play in the Munster Mixed Foursomes. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 6th September – Charity day for Williams Syndrome. Tee off at 1.30 p.m. 14th September – Corinne's Chairperson’s Day. Tee off between 10.00 a.m. – 12 noon. 17th September – The Hospice Coffee Morning in

the Clubhouse. 28th September – Our Scratch Cup. 26th October – William Browne’s Presidents Day. CLUB OUTING Our club outing to St. Canice’s Pitch and Putt, Kilkenny, was a great success. There was almost 30 people who travelled and the weather was perfect for pitch and putt and everyone had a great day. In the morning session the winners were – Nett: Margaret Enright, Corinne McGee, Ger O'Brien. Gross: Evelyn Torrens, Marie Forde, Patsy Hackett. And the afternoon fourball winners were – Nett: Breda Foley and Ger O'Brien. Gross: Marie Forde and Paul O'Riordan. WEDNESDAY GAME Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. Tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Marie Forde, Mary Daly. Gross: Breda Foley, Eilish Sullivan. THURSDAY GAME Nett: Maureen Power, Patsy Hackett. Gross: Jacinta O'Mahoney, Lorraine Troy. Monday and Thursday Games have now finished for this year. SATURDAY GAME Saturday competitions will

start on the 30th August. HOLE IN ONE This year we are having a prize for the most hole in ones during the season. These must be in a Club competition at the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt and cards must be verified by the tournament committee. To date Patsy Hackett and Paddy Noonan, John Carroll, Michael Havens, Liam Simms (2), Richard O'Leary, Ivan Fitzgerald and John Foley have each got one in competition. Ladies to date are Breda O'Donnell and Sadie Ui Mhiachain, Lorraine Troy, Breda Foley (2), Margaret Shanahan and Maureen Power. MUNSTER SCHOOLS COMPETITION The Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club are hosting the Finals of the Munster Schools Competition, so get your teams ready. If you would like to represent your school in this competition contact Corinne McGee for more details. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is 44. There was no winner this week. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when

Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Juveniles.

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt members who went on club outing to St. Canice’s, Kilkenny.

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. If anyone has an hour or two to spare to give a hand helping on the course, you would be very welcome. DID YOU KNOW? The flag must be removed from the hole and placed clear of the green before playing a stroke on the green – Penalty: one stroke, at no time must the flag be attended. All monies must be paid before names are sent to P.P.U.I. for competitions. MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are now due and can be given to any committee member. Family €150; Adult €80; Over 60 €50; Juvenile €45; Life members €30. GREEN FEES Because of the increased popularity of pitch and putt, we are now opening from 10.00 a.m. and last tee off 7.00 p.m. Adults €5; Juveniles €3; Hire of clubs €2. Club jumpers, tee shirts and caps are for sale in clubhouse.

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Open Week - Gents 18 Hole Single Stableford kindly sponsored by Quills Master McGrath. Seated from left: Bertie Hallahan, Club Captain; Thomas Conway, winner and Niall Parkes, sponsor. Standing from left: Pat Murray, President and Eoin Conway, 2nd. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Two contrasting wins for Lismore Cricket Club LISMORE’S cricketers continued their season with two contrasting wins in recent home games. On Friday week, Harlequins brought a team from Cork to play an evening twenty over game. Twenty over midweek cricket has long been popular in Cork but the game is believed to have been a ‘first’ in Lismore. The visitors won the toss and had no hesitation in choosing to bat in glorious sunny conditions. They were soon regretting the decision, however, as Barry Brady removed journeyman opener Paddy Byrne with the second ball of the match; Aiden Fuller pouching the catch at second slip. Later in the same over a disastrous call and Ben Huskinson's accurate throw lead to a run-out and when Ben Willoughby’s in-swinger castled other opener the Corkmen were three down in the second over without a run on the board. The next pair consolidated and had carefully built the score to 31 in the tenth over when the game was turned on its head. Off the fourth ball of Ben Huskinson’s over and batsman played an overambitious shot and gave a spiralling catch to ‘keeper Seán Willoughby. The next batsman was clean bowled first ball and the hat-trick was completed when the inexperienced new batsman pushed his first ball into the hands of Aiden Fuller at silly mid-off. With Harlequins on 31 for 6, Lismore threw the ball around and all eleven turned their arms over. Aiden Fuller picked up a late wicket and the Daly brothers, Fionn and Iarliath, bowled with pace and accuracy. The innings closed at 56 for 7. Opening batsmen Cathal Lee and Aiden Fuller started cautiously and were proceeding without alarm until Lee missed a straight one and was bowled. This brought Fionn Daly to the crease and

he was in no mood to hang about. He smashed his way to 25 off just 12 balls before graciously retiring, his innings including two sixes and three fours. His innings removed any possible doubt about the result and it was left to Ben Huskinson to pick off the remaining runs with Fuller as Lismore ran out winners by 9 wickets with 5 overs to spare. The team was: Aiden Fuller, Cathal Lee, Fionn Daly, Ben Huskinson, Ben Willoughby, Keith Barry, Iarlaith Daly, Aaron Khan, Barry Brady, Seán Willoughby and David Campion (captain). Conditions were completely different for Lismore's next game, at home to Dublin's Theatrical Cavaliers. The team of writers and actors had changed their annual tour destination from Oxford to Lismore and were hugely impressed by the town as a tour destination. The Dubliners showed a glimpse of the economic potential of cricket tourism to the town as they availed of the hospitality of Lismore's hostelries with considerable gusto over the weekend. Cricket was the purpose of their weekend, however, and so the game went ahead on Sunday afternoon despite some dreadful conditions. With the game reduced to 22 over per innings on account of the rain, the tourists invited Lismore to bat first on winning the toss. Mark Kuhne and Evan Mahon opened steadily and Kuhne in particular soon found his feet, cracking a couple of huge sixes over the pavilion. After the openers retired, there was a distinct middle-order wobble as four wickets were lost cheaply. Skipper David Campion and Cathal Lee then put together a partnership to boost the innings and after Campion retired further runs were added by Seán

Willoughby and Barry Brady. The Lismore innings closed at a score of 96, which seemed like a reasonable total in the conditions. The home bowlers started superbly, with Barry Brady in particular making use of the atmospheric conditions to achieve a devastating late swing. He clean bowled both openers and conceded just one run in his opening spell. Iarlaith Daly followed up with three overs for just three runs from the same end and with Ben Willoughby and Fionn Daly tight from the pavilion end, the visitors had progressed to just 21 for 2 after 10 overs. A smart spumping by Seán Willoughby off Ben Huskinson brought a middle order hitter to the crease, however, and the run rate began to increase. John Delaney (briefly Duncan Doran in Glenroe) cracked 26 off just 11 balls to throw the game open, but a Ben Huskinson over once again changed the game. He took two wickets in two balls, aided by good catches from Evan Mahon and Aiden Fuller. There was to be no hattrick his week, but when Aiden Fuller fielded superbly off his own bowling to affect a run-out in the next over Lismore were back in command. Cathal Lee closed out one end with a tight spell and Barry Brady returned to close out the other end as the innings finished at 87 for 8, giving Lismore victory by 9 runs. The players from both sides then adjourned to the shelter of the pavilion to partake in Philip Mahon's surperb barbecue, with talk soon turning of another, expanded trip next year. The Lismore team was: Mark Kuhne, Evan Mahon, Fionn Daly, Ben Huskinson, Ben Willoughby, Iarlaith Daly, David Campion (captain), Cathal Lee, Seán Willoughby, Aiden Fuller and Barry Brady.