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Four year timeline to build 12 social houses By Paul Mooney COMERAGH Municipal District Councillors expressed their disbelief and astonishment that it will take at least four years to build 12 Council houses in Portlaw. Councillors gave the greenlight for the 12 houses at Coolfin, Portlaw in June, 2015. The local authority advertised its intention to construct the 12 social

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houses in January, 2016. However, since then, and despite the country being in the midst of a major housing crisis, with homeless numbers increasing daily, government bureaucracy has ensured that housing schemes like the one proposed for Coolfin, Portlaw, have progressed at a snail’s pace. At the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, after Cllr. Ray Murphy sought an update on the housing scheme, he was informed that it

would be at least 2019 before the houses will be available for tenants. Proposed housing schemes must go through four stages of approval at Department level. At a previous meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan slammed the “ridiculous tooing and fro-ing” between local authorities and the Department over house designs, and how the housing scheme designs have to go to the Department for

“approval, changes and tweeks” before it is sent back to the Council to be examined again, placed on public display for submissions, changed again, and then sent back to the Department again for further “approval, changes and tweeks”. Cllr. Geoghegan noted that two housing projects in the Dungarvan area, 15 houses at Ormonde Square and 21 houses at Ballinroad “took years to develop”. Continued on page 2

Ballyneety man honoured for 20 years service MOSSIE O’Donovan from Ballyneety, Dungarvan, recently enjoyed a VIP trip to London, England, in recognition of his 20 years’ service with Sodexo Ireland, one of the country’s biggest catering and on-site services providers. He was accompanied on the trip by his sister Geraldine O’Connor and met with their other sister, Margaret Moran who lives in London.

Maurice is a food service assistant for Sodexo and based at GSK Dungarvan. Mossie flew to London to join over 200 of his colleagues from across Ireland and the UK for lunch on-board the Bateaux London Symphony, the city’s largest restaurant cruise vessel, taking in the famous sights of London along the River Thames. Continued on page 2

Mossie O’Donovan, pictured in London with two of his sisters Margaret Moran and Geraldine O’Connor. Mossie was presented with his Award for 20 years Long Service by Sean Haley, Regional Chairman for Sodexo UK and Ireland.

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service Maurice is a food from Sodexo and MOSSIE O’Donovan assistant for Dungarvan, Ballyneety, based at GSK Dungarvan. to London a VIP trip to Mossie flew to recently enjoyed in recogof his London, England, service join over 200 years’ from across nition of his 20 one of colleagues for lunch with Sodexo Ireland,catering Ireland and the UK Bateaux the the country’s biggest services on-board city’s on-site Symphony, the and accompa- London cruise vesproviders. He was his sister largest restaurant by the famous nied on the trip sel, taking in and the along Geraldine O’Connor sister, sights of London other met with their River Thames. who lives in on page 2 Margaret Moran Continued London.

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Mossie and Geraldine O’Connor. UK and Margaret Moran for Sodexo with two of his sistersSean Haley, Regional Chairman by pictured in London Mossie O’Donovan, his Award for 20 years Long Service was presented with Ireland.

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SECTIONS .........................……………………………………... PAGES News .............................…………..……………………………….. 1–27 Classifieds ..........................…..………………………………. 28–30 Árd Scoil na nDéise Awards Night ………………………. 31-33 County News ...........………….……………………………….. 34-43 Schools ...................................................………………….. 44-53 News/Obituary .……......………………………………………. 54-55 Farming .....................………….……………………………….. 56-59 Entertainment ........………….……………………………….. 60-63 Déise Newsround ..............……………………………………….. 64 Includes your 24-page Sports pull-out Mossie O’Donovan with Sharon Clifford who was also celebrating 20 years; Sean Haley, Regional Chairman for Sodexo UK and Ireland; Niamh Cray, Human Resources Director for Sodexo Ireland; sister Margaret Moran; Margot Slattery, Country President, Sodexo Ireland and sister Geraldine O’Connor.

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Ballyneety man honoured for 20 years service FROM FRONT PAGE Following the cruise, Mossie and the other recipients enjoyed a drinks reception and celebratory dinner and entertainment at Grange Tower Bridge in London. Mossie was also presented with a gift of his choice in recognition of his many years of service by Sean Haley, regional chair of

Sodexo UK and Ireland. Margot Slattery is country president of Sodexo Ireland and she commented: “People like Mossie are our greatest asset and this annual event is a great opportunity to express our appreciation and how much we value all the hard work, dedication and loyalty that Mossie has shown over the years”.

In Ireland, Sodexo employs 3,700 people based in 230 client locations, managing staff restaurants and a range of support services for clients in business, industry, education and healthcare. It serves over 90,000 people daily and spends over €19 million annually on local Irish food.

Four year timeline to build 12 social houses FROM FRONT PAGE “From the housing report, you can see the amount of housing projects which are bogged down waiting for approval from the Department. There is a lot of too-ing and fro-ing and it is taking forever to deliver small projects. No private sector business would operate in such a fashion and that is why houses are not being delivered on the ground,” Cllr. Geoghegan told the Plenary meeting at the time. The housing report at the October meeting of Comeragh Council detailed that the Coolfin housing project is at ‘design stage’ and has been given ‘Stage 3 approval’ by the Department of Housing. The project is currently out to tender for appointment of a contractor. Cllr. John O’Leary said it was “a long time ago when this project was first mooted”. “We are in the midst of a huge housing crisis, nationally and locally,” Cllr. O’Leary said.

“Is this the mantra of trying to solve the housing crisis? Because it is taking almost an eternity to deliver these houses. “The housing crisis is escalating and we are not making any progress in rebuilding Ireland. Winter is coming and there are people in temporary accommodation and rising figures of homeless people. Some laws need to be changed or some regulations altered so that social housing can be delivered much faster!” Cllr. O’Leary added. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Seanie Power agreed, saying it is taking too long to build 12 houses. Cllr. Declan Clune said while he was delighted to see the housing scheme has gone out to tender, he hoped it was still on schedule for 2019, with no further delays. Administrative Officer for the Housing Section, Sinead Breathnach, acknowledged the points made by Councillors about the length of time it will take to complete the houses.

“We are still on schedule. We expect to appoint a contractor shortly,” she said. “I take on board your views about the length of time it has taken, but there are procedures and protocols to be followed in relation to these types of capital programmes, which takes time. It is outside of our control,” Ms. Breathnach said. However, she said there was an added complication with the development of the 12 houses at Coolfin, as the waste water treatment plant has to be upgraded in tandem with the housing project, which may have delayed the housing project to some extent. “We are still reliant on the waste water treatment plant being upgraded within the time frame,” she said. Ms. Breathnach added: “I take on board the points you made, but all I can do is pass them onto the Department. It is outside our hands in relation to the protocols and procedures regarding the time frame”.

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“What if I pulled up with a churn of milk?” queried Cllr. James Tobin. Giving another example, Cllr. Tobin said there were traders who were pulling up at the sides of roads to sell Waterford flags during the All-Ireland in September. “The draft policy wouldn’t apply to that trader - but if he pulled up with a few strawberries and spuds, then yes, the policy would apply to him,” Mr. Galvin explained. “I am against the proposal,” Cllr. Tobin replied and indicated the Council shouldn’t be differentiating between what the traders are selling. Cllr. Eamon Quinlan asked about someone putting their car up for sale at the side of the road, whether that constitutes casual trading? Mr. Galvin said there was an issue several years ago about people selling cars at the roadside. “They will be subject to enforcement action if someone is engaged in that activity,” Mr. Galvin said. In a show of hands during a vote on the draft policy, eight Councillors were in favour while 12 Councillors were against it, meaning the proposal fell.

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zone is not an appropriate place for casual trading to be taking place.” Cllr. Cha O’Neill said the problem was a casual trader at both sides of the road in a 100 km/h zone. “That is more likely to cause an accident with people pulling in,” he said. Cllr. Mulligan again raised concerns about road signage at these casual trading stalls, distance from junctions, etc. Mr. Galvin said the Council already has a comprehensive policy in relation to advertising signage on public roads. Mt. Galvin said the policy is not about general casual trading, but is about the prohibition of selling of specific exempted categories of fruit and vegetables at the roadside. “The whole area of casual trading is an entirely different matter which is covered through other bye-laws we have,” Mr. Galvin pointed out. Cllr. Tom Cronin sought clarification on where these casual traders could operate. Mr. Galvin said under the draft policy those casual traders specifically selling strawberries and potatoes cannot pull into a lay-by in a 100 km/h zone and trade.

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there were other issues around these casual traders which needed addressing, such as roadside advertising, distances from junctions, insurance requirements and toilet facilities. He suggested the draft regulations should be sent to the Economic SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) for their input. However, Director of Services, Lar Power, said the Economic SPC “would have very little to offer on this”. “This is being presented from a road safety perspective,” Mr. Power said. Cllr. Davy Daniels asked if there could be any legal issues that might arise from the draft regulations. But Mr. Galvin said there would be no legal issues. “We have the authority to adopt a policy on it,” Mr. Galvin replied. “We are looking to formalise a policy and purely from a road safety point of view.” Cllr. John Cummins described the draft regulations as “a sensible proposal”. “There is a duty on us as Councillors to ensure casual trading takes place in responsible locations,” he said. “In my opinion a 100 km/h

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A PROPOSAL to regulate casual traders who sell strawberries and potatoes at the sides of 100 km/h roads between May and September each year, was defeated when a majority of Councillors did not support the draft bye-law. Director of Services, Fergus Galvin, said the draft bye-law was an attempt by Waterford Council to regularise and make safe casual trading who trade on national roads, particularly those who sell strawberries and potatoes. “We are not looking to put restrictions on regional or local roads, simply on the main national roads, where we’d restrict them to a 60 km/h speed limit zone and to a suitable layby where they can pull in off the road,” Mr. Galvin explained. He said these casual traders are trading on 100 km/h roads which could cause potential safety issues. Mr. Galvin said there was a serious accident last year, which arose from a customer of one of these traders. “We are trying to put a degree of regulation around them,” he said. While Cllr. Eddie Mulligan welcomed the proposal, he said would not be supporting it as

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Eileen Lennon and Margaret Lyons at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station. [Mary Tobin]

John and Maura Creed at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station. [Mary Tobin]

King and Queen of Helvick wellie throwing contestants, Fachtna McCarthy and Eileen Bennett were crowned with wreaths of victory made by Kerrie Bedell from Brigid Ballot Flowers at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of Helvick Lifeboat. [Mary Tobin]

Paudi Breathnach, Shay Young and Cllr Seamus O’Donnell at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.

Emer Cullinane, Emily Curran, Micheál Curran, Joe Curran enjoying the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.

Mick Mulcahy, Maurice O’Sullivan and Joan Clancy at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.

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RNLI Helvick DLA Sean Walsh and Helm Richard Haynes at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.

Padraigin Ni Chadhla, Michael Wright the Mad Hatter and Joan Clancy enjoying the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station. [Mary Tobin]

Dolores Walsh and her niece Alannah Carey at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station. [Mary Tobin]

Éle Ni Craith enjoying the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat [Mary Tobin] Station.

Mairead Criostoir and Ann Mulqueen enjoying the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim [Mary Tobin] & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.

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Ella Whelan, Joe and Eithne Mansfield at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & [Mary Tobin] BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station.

Elia Tutty opted for the 4k distance across Dungarvan Bay and was the first female swimmer to reach Helvick Pier at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of Helvick Lifeboat. Her dad Darren also took part. [Mary Tobin]

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Helvick Lifeboat says thank you! By Joan Clancy THE 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in aid of the Helvick Lifeboat Station was a great community event, attracting huge crowds from all over the South East and beyond. “We would like to thank everybody who made it possible!” said Hon Fundraising Chairman Kevin O Morchoe. The beautiful July weather was a blessing as forty-five sponsored swimmers along with family and friends, gathered on Ballinacourty Pier for registration and briefing with Oliver Clancy, Kevin, Jill,Wendy and Daniel O Morchoe and Marie Ryan prior to swimming across Dungarvan Bay while Ann Hannigan and Kelvin McCormack did great business at the RNLI gazebo. “There was a perfect tide. With high tide at 1 o’clock, we started the swim an hour before, so as to avoid any flow of tide in or out of the bay, which would have interfered with the swimmers keeping a straight course across the bay, marked by a long line of large orange buoys” explained Kevin. The date had a special significance being the 18th anniversary of the Air Corps helicopter which crashed in dense fog in Tramore on the 2nd July, 1999, resulting in the deaths of its four-man crew. One of the sponsored swimmers to return again was Adrian O’Hara, a member of Rescue 117 Helicopter crew in Waterford. Before the 4k swimmers entered the water in Ballinacourty, he read the poem Rescue 116 by Joseph O’Connor after which four flares were released from the Helvick Head Lifeboat which was just off shore. The poignancy of the flares ascending into the heavens and the bright sparks floating down into the tide, was not lost on the silent onlookers. John Foley and his team of 25 kayakers who came from all along the Waterford Coast and from Cork, formed an essential part of the safety flotilla along with 10 rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) under the watchful eye of the RNLB Robert Armstrong with Alan Kelly at the helm and crew Liam Harty, Cathal Reilly and Dermot Drohan in attendance. The kayakers were Gerry Cummins, John Foley, Anne Quinn, Simon O’Hara, Fabian Murphy, Anthony Foley, Tracey Coughlan, Ann McGrath, John Butler, Helen O’Keefe, Michael McMara, Nigel Ducker, Anthony Wright, Timmy O’Dea, Natalie Shaw-Hamilton, Rob Shaw-Hamilton, Tim O’Herlihy, Kevin Murphy, Eugene Moloney, Adrian Kenny, Tony Whelan, Sandra O’Neil, Linda O’Mahony, Jason Travers, Tony O’Mahony, Thomas Kiely. The sponsored swimmers were Darren Ó Droma who has the distinction of being in all of the 23 sponsored swims and his brothers-inlaw John and Richie Foley and their sister Sinead Walsh and his firstcousin Billy Ryan; Lawrence Boland has done almost all of the swims; Darren Tutty and his daughter Elia who was the first female swimmer to reach Helvick Pier; Michael Malasiewicz was the first male swimmer home this year and also in 2016; Sinead Ni Fhaolain and her firstcousin Aidan McCarthy; Peter Barry; Toby Bedell; Justin Coonan; Francis Crotty; Ray Crowley; Dani Cunningham; David Donnelly; Jeremy Duane; Aoibhean Geary; Jamie Hallahan; Adrian O’Hara; Edel Harney; Ann Marie Hayes; Pádraig Healy; Aisling Hennessy; Jamie Hennessy; Judit Nally; Claire

Kennedy; Brendan Kiely; Michael Lee; Tomas Mahony; Pat McDonald; Ingrid McKeever; Siobhan Moore; Nicola Moroney; Elaine O’Grady; Gareth Pope; Mark Radley; Terri Ranahan; Emma Saunders; Brian Tiernan; Angela Wade; Joanne O’Neill; Liz Callaghan; Connor Power; Dan Murphy. Those who opted for the 2k distance were ferried to a spot in the bay off Ballinacourty Lighthouse for their swim to begin; the water in places was 20 feet deep. Crossing towards Helvick, Dungarvan Bay looked splendid in her Summer sunshine with the Comeraghs behind us and the Knockmealdowns nestling majestically in the North West. To the south the continuous stream of cars glinted in the sun as they filled up all the parking space in Murray’s field stewarded by Kevin Harty, Paud Ó Cuirrin, Liam Ryan, James Cummins and Mark Harty. Helvick Pier was aglow in the sunshine, the bunting overhead and the RNLI flag danced in the breeze and Dungarvan Brass Band played pop, jazz, classical, film and trad music while RNLI mascot Stormy Stan aka Patrick Walsh welcomed visitors of all ages and Darragh Hurley served hot soup to the swimmers and kayakers while Anne McCarthy ensured that the whole event was going according to schedule. The aroma of the BBQ filled the air with a sense of celebration and people mingled as they enjoyed lovely cups of tea and great grub served by the ladies on the hospitality committee: Mary Ann Condon, Eileen Moloney, Olivere Walsh, Rita Drummy, Eilis Rossiter, Sinead Walsh and Breda Conway. Connie Kiersey and her hard working team on the BBQ were her husband Seamus; Deuglain O Reagain; Johnny Daly; Dermot Hickey; Geraldine Harty; Saoirse Moloney; Kate Lawlor; Alan Cliffe; Darina Clancy; Vicky Foley. They served the most delicious burgers sponsored by MAPP Foods; Seamus & Connie Kiersey; Dawn Meats; Carroll’s Cuisine; Paidi Breathnach, SPAR, An Rinn; Conor Lannen,The Country Store. Brian Curtin, RNLI Community Fundraising Manager from HQ really enjoyed himself too and was greatly impressed by the whole scene. Austin Flynn RNLI Hon Sea Safety Officer was on hand to conduct a free lifejacket clinic and those who bought RNLI raffle tickets from RoseAnn Foley, Trish Brabazon, Miriam Foley MacLeod, Norah Walsh, Pádraigín Ni Chadhla, Catherine Foley, Lena Collins, Ciara Stratford, Maeve Lynch, Roisin Kiersey, Ann Hannigan, Alice Barron, Criostoir O Faolain, Natalia Ui Fhaolain, Nicky Hannigan, Kevin O Morchoe, Liam Harty and Nicole Mulcahy were charmed by the chance of winning some of the 17 great prizes donated by local and nearby businesses. Catherine Foley

was the lucky winner of 1st prize: B&B for two in the Cliff House Ardmore. “We are grateful to the following for sponsoring our raffle” said raffle co-ordinator RoseAnn Foley, “they are the Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore; Dún Árd B&B, An Rinn; Clonea Strand Hotel & Gold Coast Resort; I Eye Individual Eyewear, High St., Dungarvan; T. Kiely Car Sales, An Rinn; Union Chandlery, Penrose Quay, Cork; Helvick Seafood, Cross Bridge St., Dungarvan; Murray’s CarePlus Pharmacy, 41 Grattan Sq., Dungarvan; Liam Rossiter Meats, 88 O’Connell St., Dungarvan; Kevin Forde Topaz, Youghal Rd., Dungarvan; Sólás na Mara, Helvick; Interlude Restaurant, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan; Joan Clancy Gallery, Mweelahorna, An Rinn.” It was definitely carnival time: Eilis Kiely assisted on the bungee trampoline, rodeo bull, mega slide, face painters Jenny O’Riordan, Eric O’Riordan and Sonya O’Keeffe created magic on little one’s faces, and the ladies on the hospitality and RNLI merchandise stalls with Deirdre Doocey, Kathleen Mulcahy, Alannah Carey, Siobhan Ni Chadhla and Meadhbh Curran welcomed lots of familiar and new faces while Johanna Curran, Marie Donnelly, Sonia Young, Sadhbh Young and Aisling Kelly did great business on the minerals, crisps and ice cream stalls. The sponsors were Paidi Breathnach, SPAR, An Rinn; An Linn Bhuidhe restaurant, An Rinn; Glanbia; Carroll's Cuisine; Mick, Staffords Bakery; Value Centre, Clonmel; Edwin Faye; Shanley Electrical. Winners of the King and Queen of Helvick wellie throwing contest, Fachtna McCarthy and Eileen Bennett were crowned with wreaths of victory made by Kerrie Bedell from Brigid Ballot Flowers while Mamie Ní Chionnfaolaidh was the inaugural Princess of Helvick.Thanks to organisers Sean Walsh and Liam Harty. The Mad Hatter aka Michael Wright assisted by Jack Lenane, was master of ceremonies for the day and kept us all on our toes with his witty and entertaining commentary. “The swim and BBQ would not be the same without him as he has volunteered his unique talent for the RNLI for the last 15 years” said Hon Fundraising Treasurer Dolores Walsh. The photographers were Miriam Foley MacLeod, Mary Tobin and Joan Clancy; general helpers were Caragh McCarthy and John Curran. “We are grateful to the following sponsors of the Dog Show” said RNLI spokesperson Terence Morrissey, “Declan & Mairead Gilchrist, Deise Vets; Riverside Veterinary Clinic; Hallahan’s Pharmacy, Grattan Sq., Dungarvan; Morrissey & Associates, Farm Development Services, Ring; Glanbia Agribusiness; Jim Quinn Ltd; Gaille Rosettes, Holycross; Dungarvan Country Sports”.

Kerrie Bedell with her daughter Rebekah and their dog Lucy at the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station. [Mary Tobin]

“The Dog Show was a great success” said organiser Mary Curran, “entries were way up on last year”. Adjudicated by Margo Ronayne, there were seven categories and the winners are: Best Puppy: 1st Kylie with her Dalmatian pup Ally; 2nd Deborah with her Cocker Spaniel Alfie; 3rd Neasa with her German Shepherd Lola. Best small dog: 1st Liam and Pádraig O’Dwyer with Tiny; 2nd Jake Hurley with Max; 3rd Mary Creed with Milo. Best Large Dog: 1st Aoife O’Herlihy with Sastia; 2nd Bridget and Daniel Roche with their lab Rose; 3rd Julianne French with her Gordon setter Gordie. Best Groomed: 1st Catherine Foltynova with Mandy; 2nd Lisa O’Brien with her Yorkie – Poodle Cross Luna; 3rd Shane Walsh with his lab Elmo. Most Disobedient: 1st Ellie & Ella McCarthy with their lab Charlie; 2nd Louie and Ellie Mae Simms with Ernie; 3rd Marosa with Marosa. Judges Favourite: 1st Esther Isabelle with her King Charles Charlie; 2nd Mamie Kenneally with Millie; 3rd Ele McDermott with Bonnie & Ruben. Overall Dog: 1st Bridget and Daniel Roche with their golden lab Rose; 2nd Julianne French with her setter Gordi; 3rd Caroline Queally with her King Charles Zara. RNLI Helvick Head Crew: Paudie Walsh, Alan Kelly, Shay Young, Richard Haynes, Tomas Kiely, Liam Harty, Brian O'Rourke, Sean O Reagain, Deuglán O Reagain, Mike Tobin, Fionn O Curraoin, Joseph Foley, Shane Walsh, Donal O Faolain, Cathal Reilly, Dermot Drohan, Pat Devereux, Stephen Hogan, Criostoir O Faolain, Neasa Kelly. Shore: Willie Harty, Richard Tobin. Mechanic: Pakie Harty. Lifeboat Operations Manager: John Condon. Launching Authorities: Sean Walsh, Dermot Hickey, Kieran Rossiter, Nick Hannigan. Community Safety Officer: Austin Flynn. Medical Officer: Dr Tom Nyhan. Chaplin: Fr. Conor Kelly. Fundraising Officers & Committee: Chairman: Kevin O Morchoe; Treasurer: Dolores Walsh; Secretary: Anne McCarthy; ViceChairman & Liaison Officer: Liam Harty; Assistant Treasurer: Deirdre Young; Press Secretary: Joan Clancy; Committee: Oliver Clancy, RoseAnn Foley, Kevin Harty, Dermot Hickey, Connie Kiersey, Criostoir O Faolain, John Quealy; Safety: Terence Morrissey; Safety: Nicholas Hannigan; Box Secretary: Paud Ó Cuirrin. “All our volunteers on sea and land worked very hard to ensure the outstanding success of our 23rd Annual Helvick Swim, BBQ & Raffle. I’d like to thank our Medical Officer Dr Tom Nyhan and the Civil Defence crew for their presence and friendly care.” said Kevin O Morchoe. “We could not do this without the back up of the enormous support and sponsorship from the local media including Dungarvan Leader, Dungarvan Observer, WLR, CRY, TG4, Waterford Council, Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, Civil Defence, to Breda and Bilest Murray of Tigh Uí Mhuirithe for extra parking facilities, businesses, boat owners, Connie and Seamus Kiersey and individuals and businesses who are mentioned above. We enjoyed a fun filled day on Helvick Pier all for a great cause, saving lives at sea!”

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Ballymac’ writer to share insight on film industry at Waterford Film Festival By Paul Mooney A BALLYMACARBRY writer and IFTA winner, who created one of the most popular TV shows on RTÉ - ‘Striking Out’ - will be shedding some light on the creative process of scriptwriting and divulging some hints and tips on filmmaking in Ireland during a public Question and Answer session at the Waterford Film Festival this coming weekend. James Phelan, writer and director, who won an IFTA for Best Script Drama for his threepart comedy drama ‘Wrecking the Rising’ (Éirí Amach Amú) will take part in the public interview / Q&A session as part of the Waterford Film Festival this coming Saturday, 4th November, at 2.00 p.m. at Garter Lane Arts Centre. His short film ‘Contra’ which was filmed in Ballymacarbry and Dungarvan, will also be screened later that same day. Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, James said he is looking forward to the Q&A session, where he will be interviewed by the Festival Co-ordinator Cormac Ó Briain and the public will also get the chance to ask questions about his work and the film industry. James said he will have the chance to impart some knowledge and insight about the industry at the level which he is working at.

“I hope I will be able to give up-and-coming writers some tips and guidance if they want to be involved in TV / scrips and filming,” James said. His short film ‘Contra’ will also be screened during the film festival on Saturday, 4th November. Contra, which is directed by James Phelan and produced by Angela Mulcahy is a comedy drama set in Waterford of the future - where two drug enforcement officers risk their lives to stem the flow of the most dangerous addictive powder of them all. “The script for Contra is one of the first things I wrote earlier this year,” said James. “I applied to Artlinks for funding, and I was delighted to receive a budget from Artlinks to film the script. “Sean T. Ó Meallaigh, who has been in all my TG4 shows, stars in Contra, as does Frank Blake from County Clare. It was shot in Ballymacarbry for one day and in Dungarvan for another day.There is a great local cast and crew in the short film and we had great fun making it.“ James said he is a supporter of the Waterford Film Festival and has attended as regularly as he can over the past six / seven years. The film festival was founded in Waterford in 2007 by local film-maker, Stephen Byrne. “Stephen is a great supporter

of my work,” said James. It was in 2013 when James won the Best Short Screenplay at the Waterford Film Festival for his short script ‘The Drowning Pool’. “I would love to get a budget to film that script,” he said. Speaking about scriptwriting and the film industry in Ireland, James said “it can be a tough industry and country in which to start from”. “I’m very pleased to be getting my work in front of people,” he said. “Even if I stopped now, I would still be pleased with what I’ve achieved over the years.” James has written drama for all the major broadcasters, including two seasons of the TG4 series Rasai na Gaillimhe (Galway Races). His first feature screenplay Keep the Customer Satisfied was selected for Moonstone Screenwriting Labs in 1998. His short film credits as writer/director include the Filmbase/RTE short Poetic License and the RTE/Galway Film Centre short The Ottoman Empire which recently screened at Foyle Film festival. His short film Play Dead formed part of the portmanteau digital feature Hotel Darklight. James also directed this supernatural-tinged short. A recent feature script Banshee was selected for the Equinoxe screenwriting workshop in Norway.

James has also contributed a segment to Ulysses Film’s Ten Commandments series broadcast on BBC NI in 2012. He wrote a monologue based on ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’. In theatre, James’ one act play Fashion Victim was produced and performed by the acclaimed Red Kettle Theatre Company in 2007. ANIMATION WORK James said he was delighted to add another dimension to his career by penning episodes for the award-winning children’s animated series ‘Oddbods’, which features on the Disney Channel, Boomerang and the Cartoon Network. He said he was honoured to be writing for such a prestigious animation show as Oddbods, which is enjoyed by children across the world. “Oddbods have toys in shops now, and it’s really great to see it at that extent,” he said. James has also penned episodes for the popular children’s animated series ‘Cuby Zoo’. IFTA WIN James said he was honoured to have been nominated for an IFTA (Irish Film and Television Awards) Best Script Drama for Wrecking the Rising earlier this year, and was absolutely delighted when it was shortlisted. “On the night I didn’t think

Ballymacarbry writer and director James Phelan. I’d win. So when my name was called, it was surreal,” James said. The award was presented to him on the night by Irish actor, Colm Meaney. James was particularly delighted with the award, because Wrecking the Rising had been screened the previous year, so he was happy the series got acknowledged and was remembered after such a busy year in Irish drama. “It was a nice cap to a busy period in my career and I’m proud of that piece of work,” he said. “TG4 do a lot of great work and they helped shine a light on Wreck the Rising.” At the same IFTA awards, the lead actress in his series Striking Out - Amy Huberman, who plays main character Tara Rafferty, won the Best Actress in a Lead Role in Drama. “It was a nice night to be there at the IFTAs for two different shows I am involved in,” James said. STRIKING OUT His successful RTÉ series Striking Out will be back on our screens in the new year for a sec-

ond series. “The first season of Striking Out was a four-part series. The second season will have six parts,” James reveals. “The fact it is returning for a second season is a another nice acknowledgement and endorsement for my work. It must mean I’m doing something right,” he said. When he was creating the character of Tara Rafferty, his instant thought was Amy Huberman for the role. “It is great that came to pass. Amy is a great person and I’m delighted for her that she won the IFTA award,” said James. WATERFORD FILM FESTIVAL 2017 This is the 11th year of the festival and Garter Lane Arts Centre will be hosting the event from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th November. Tickets to the Q&A session with James Phelan, and screening of his short film Contra can be booked at www.garterlane.ie or visit www.waterfordfilmfestival.net for tickets and more information.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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Waterford Council to house up to 100 refugee families in the coming months WATERFORD Council has stated that it will be housing up to 100 Syrian refugee families in the coming months, as part of the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. The families are currently based at the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre (EROC), which is based at the former Clonea Strand Hotel. As part of the programme, the refugees spend between six and nine months at the Orientation Centre to acclimatise, learn the language and learn about life in Ireland, before being given more permanent accommodation elsewhere around the country. It was in December, 2015 when Clonea Strand Hotel was confirmed as an EROC, and since then there have been at least 200 refugees displaced by conflict in Syria and other wartorn countries, who have been temporarily accommodated at Clonea Strand while they complete their initial language training and orientation programme. Local authorities have been given an allocation of refugees to accommodate based on existing population and demand for social housing. In 2015, the government gave a commitment to accept 4,000 refugees from the conflict in Syria and to accommodate them under the Irish Refugee Protection Programme. Waterford’s allocation under

the Irish Refugee Protection Programme is 100 individual refugees – this allocation comprises 27 family units. It is understood the refugees won’t be housed in one block / neighbourhood or estate, but will be dispersed throughout the city and county. A spokesperson for Waterford Council said that as part of the Government’s humanitarian commitment,Waterford City and County Council will be housing these families in the coming months. “The families earmarked for Waterford are currently residing in the Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre at Clonea Strand,” said the spokesperson. “Waterford City and County Council has established an InterAgency Group of State agencies to ensure the families can access the full range of public services and supports they will require. “The group comprises the Council, the Health Services Executive, the Department of Social Protection, Tusla, the Education and Training Board, the Waterford Childcare Committee and the Department of Justice,” the spokesperson continued. “In deciding where to accommodate the families, Waterford City and County Council will have regard to a number of factors including availability of housing and access to services such as public transport, childcare

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Dungarvan Men’s Shed celebrates 5th Anniversary IT has been five years since three men got together (Michael Cass, Nicky Sheehan and the late Brendan Hally) and founded Dungarvan Men’s Shed, which has provided an invaluable outlet for men of all ages and backgrounds to meet, chat and share skills, writes Paul Mooney. The group formed in direct response to a lack of places for men to meet and really talk to each other and share their knowledge, experience and just ‘be themselves’. Now, five years later, the organisation has gone from strength to strength with over 30 members involved in many activities and projects, such as community regeneration projects. The purpose of the shed is to enable members to become selfreliant, creative and self motivating, counteract poverty, encourage social inclusion of skilled and unskilled men in Dungarvan and West Waterford area, and enable its members to become selfreliant, creative and self-motivating. The Shed is not a service organisation and the ethos is very much self-help and learning from each other. It is a place where men of all ages, creeds, backgrounds and situations can come together to share information, share skills, or just talk together, in a safe, fun and friendly environment. It is run on a totally voluntary basis by a small management committee and the Shed embodies the philosophy and ethos of the wider men sheds movement which started in Australia. The group targets men who are unemployed, retired or employed with time on their hands, and activities include woodwork, carpentry, gardening, computer work, walking, cycling, cookery classes, and even yoga! They are based at the rear of the old Tech on Wolfe Tone Road, and have expanded to nine rooms, which include a recreation and art room, kitchen and canteen area, woodwork area, gardening greenhouse, and

much more. Projects which members of Dungarvan Men’s Shed are currently working on includes a Santa post box for Dungarvan Aglow, Fairy Doors and picnic benches, Christmas Nativity scenes and decorations and special pens made from hard wood. Educational and social events at Men’s Shed include: cooking classes; garden projects; health screening; community group courses; wood turning; exchange of skills; health awareness and exercise and encouraging healthy diet; defibrillator use; networking with other men’s sheds; exhibitions and demonstrations. One member who is reupholstering old chairs hopes to grow a business from the skills he has learned. Michael Cass, PRO for the Men’s Shed, praised all the support they have received from various businesses and the community over the years to raise funds to purchase equipment for the Men’s Shed. He gave special mention to previous sponsors, Lidl and current sponsors, Garvey’s SuperValu; the local authority; and Lion’s Club. Mr. Cass said members have a huge opportunity to learn through community education the sharing of skills. He said that while members will be engaged in projects, it wasn’t all about work. “We have artwork classes, cookery classes, a pool table,” he said. “We’ve had people who joined, but moved on because it didn’t suit them - they thought they were still at work. There is work to be done, but it’s not all about work,” Mr. Cass said. “It is about meeting people, not necessarily always about work.” Concurring, Chairman of Dungarvan Men’s Shed Oliver Whelan said many of the men take part in artwork, a game of pool, or just relaxation. “You can come here to have a cup of tea and chat and do nothing, just relax,” Mr. Whelan said. Members attend the Shed,

Dungarvan Mens Shed celebrates 5 Years: John McGrath, Terra Nua, and Oliver Whelan, Chairman, pictured at a function in the Dungarvan Mens Shed to mark their 5th years. [Dan McGrath]

when it suits them, from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Monday to Friday. “We find that many of the men are grandfathers, so we don’t want to interfere with family life,” said Mr. Cass. Their next project at the Men’s Shed headquarters is to make it wheelchair accessible. By becoming involved in the Shed the members feel ‘at home’ in the Shed, enjoy the social aspect, make good friends, give back to the community through the shed and are better citizens, get out of the house, feel better about themselves and recognise their role at this stage of their life and gain access to men’s health information. Their personal, leadership and social skills have improved; their confidence, hope and self-esteem have also improved while they are making positive contributions to their families and their community. “We have done a lot for the community, but the community has also done a lot for us,” acknowledged Mr. Whelan. “Our members are learning new skills. And we are getting new members every week, so we are very pleased with that,” he said. The Dungarvan Men’s Shed has been such a success that men from Britain are coming over to see the Shed in operation and copy the model being used here. Nicky Sheehan, one of the founders of Dungarvan Men’s Shed said there are now over 400 Men’s Shed groups in Ireland which is double the number of sheds in 2015. He said joining the Men’s Shed could be a positive action for mental health, as some men were deeply affected when they lost their jobs during the last recession; or who have retired. He said the Men’s Shed is a place where you “don’t give up” and it gives you a new lease of life. Member, Joe O’Reilly was around 19 stone when he first joined the Men’s Shed. He began walking with some of the other men from the shed, and also started cycling. In the space of two years, he dropped to

Dungarvan Mens Shed celebrates 5 Years: Niall King; John Dwane, Lions Club; Michael Cass, Founder Member, and Billy Cowming pictured at a function in the Dungarvan Mens Shed to mark their 5th year. [Dan McGrath] 14 and a half stone, and he is now involved with Dungarvan Cycling Club and will take part in a charity cycle as well in the coming weeks. Chris Heaphy, the artist in residence at Dungarvan Men’s Shed, said it is a wonderful place to go, where men can share their skills. “We all have skills gained through the years in the workplace.We bring those skills to the Shed and share them freely so everybody can continue to learn throughout life,” said Mr. Heaphy. He said that it can be common in society in general for men who retire to actually give up on life. “Whereas the Shed is a new lease of life and it gives you the opportunity to share your skills,” Mr. Heaphy said. “It gives a sense of purpose, of sharing, and giving back to the community and to each other what we learned and what we got from life. That is what I love about Dungarvan Men’s Shed,” he added. As a charity, Dungarvan Men’s Shed relies on donations from various sources. The members praised all the local businesses and the community for getting behind the Men’s Shed and being so sup-

Dungarvan Mens Shed celebrates 5 Years: Tomas Allen, Michelle Daly, Waterford City & County Council, and Sean French, Garvey’s SuperValu, pictured at a function in the Dungarvan Mens Shed to mark their 5th year. [Dan McGrath]

portive. Several years ago the group featured on the ‘Secret Millionaire’ TV programme and benefitted from funding. Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Pat Nugent said the concept of the Men’s Shed was so important. “What better way to have adult eduction than here. It is such a good location in Dungarvan and is accessible to everyone,” Mayor Nugent said. He acknowledged the positive benefits the group has on men’s mental health particularly for

those men who may live in rural, isolated areas, and the fact that Dungarvan Men’s Shed has members from different parts of the country, and different nationalities. “It is about meeting people, which is important, because the art of conversation is so lacking today,” Mayor Nugent said. Mayor Nugent also praised the sponsors and supporters for their generous donations over the years and paid tribute to the three founding members of Dungarvan Men’s Shed for their vision.

Dungarvan Mens Shed celebrates 5 Years: Barry Flack; Cllr. Pat Nugent, Mayor Waterford City & County; Dick Clancy and Jay Murphy pictured at a function in the Dungarvan Mens Shed to mark their 5th year. [Dan McGrath]

Dungarvan Mens Shed celebrates 5 Years: John Lawless, President Dungarvan Lions Club; Ray McAndrew, Lions Club, and Nicky Sheehan, Founding Member, pictured at a function in the Dungarvan Mens Shed to mark their 5th year. [Dan McGrath]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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Public’s assistance needed to combat thefts from vehicles THEFTS from vehicles can be a very hard crime to prevent without the public’s assistance. Visible property left on display in vehicles, such as mobile phones, laptops, handbags, iPads and tablets, are the number one items stolen from parked vehicles, and incidents are averaging two crimes per week in the Waterford Division. Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty said remote, quiet locations, such as car parks, beaches, and rural locations are most at risk from this crime. “It is a very difficult crime to prevent without the public’s assistance,” Sgt. Hegarty told the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee.

“It can be a very hard crime to detect and mostly tends to happen in quiet, rural or isolated locations where there is very little CCTV,” he said. “The thefts tend to be high value goods which are left openly on display in the car. The person walking by sees items of high value in the seat of the car, hits the window of the car, takes the item and is gone in two seconds,” Sgt. Hegarty said. “There is very little for us to work with, but is easily prevented by not leaving such high value goods in cars. We would like public assistance in preventing this type of crime by thinking about it and their own personal goods. If you don’t need it, don’t bring it with you, such as your

laptop, leave it at home.” Sgt. Hegarty said as part of the division’s crime prevention strategy, hot spots for this type of crime are included on Garda patrols and ‘Operation Brownfox’ will continue to target these types of crimes. According to figures presented to the JPC meeting, there was a 14 percent increase in theft from vehicles in the year to date in the Waterford Division. Waterford City saw a 23 precent increase in the crime; a 35 percent increase in Dungarvan and a 25 percent increase in Tramore. However, despite the 35 percent increase, Dungarvan had the lowest figure for the crime in the Waterford Division.

Derek McGrath came out to support the Hand On Heart CPR event in The Apple Market on Saturday, October 28th, 2017. The event organised by HEFSE - 'Health Equality For The South East, with support from the Civil Defense, SEPAG, 24/7Cardiac Care for the South East, Breda Gardner, Red Cross, cardiac trainers from UHW, & Frontline Audio Visual resulted in over 1,000 signatures calling for 24/7 Cardiac Care in the South East, and a similar event in Dungarvan will be announced soon. With Derek were (l. to r.): Willie Doyle, Cillian Byrnes, Emma Shanahan, Cllr. Breda Gardner, Fionn McGrath, Matt Shanahan, Sinead O'Neill, Dr. Paddy Condon & Dr Luke Clogher.

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Stolen smart phones still valuable as parts THE public are being asked to be mindful about their mobile phone / smart phone when on nights out, after it was revealed that phones can still be valuable to criminals even if the phone is locked. Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty told the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee that smart phones have a very high end resale value for parts. He outlined the importance of people knowing the IMEI number of their phone, but warned that even if the phone is stolen and the owner has the phone locked, the screen and battery of the phone can still be worth a lot of money as parts. “It is not just about the resale value of the phone, because even if the criminal is locked out of the phone, it can still be used for

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Negative response to suggestion of car parking charges for Greenway THE fine weather at the Bank Holiday weekend brought out the crowds in earnest. Families and individuals took advantage of this little extension of Summer or Autumn to enjoy another couple of days in the open air in very pleasant weather conditions. This was particularly noticeable on the Greenway where many families spent part of their day enjoying the benefit of some exercise or just a pleasant moment out in the open air before the impending confinement of cold and dark evenings. The car-parks serving the various entrances to the Greenway were mostly full to capacity at peak arrival times. It is still a matter of wonder to most people that the creation of this amenity on our doorsteps could be so successful. Hence, the temptation to capitalise on this benefit through parking fees is strong. However like many other situations in this world of ours, while such a proposition is tempting and legal, it would be most unwise. Thankfully, the town and county have been bestowed with a generous windfall, reflected in bed-nights, increased restaurant business and a small portion of a generous financial pie in other areas of endeavour as well. Not alone has it been commercially successful, it has enhanced our pride in our county. To introduce a charge for the car parks would kill some of that goodwill which is flowing freely to us and generate a resentment which could not be compensated for by any income stream. There has been very strong negative reaction to the suggestion of a possible charge on the Greenway car parks.

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate Not since the introduction of water charges has a proposal generated such a negative public response. Any further discussion on the matter should be avoided. The Greenway has not only been an economic success, it has given the county a major psychological boost. Let’s not rain on our own parade.

No nearer a home of their own ONCE more the Government stands indicted in regard to the official response to the housing crisis which has existed for some years in this country. The phrase ‘housing crisis’ gives no idea of the personal tragedy behind such a neglect of our homeless population, or the suffering of our citizens of all ages who find themselves without a home of their own or the capacity to provide it. Regardless of what the responsible Ministers of Environment, Finance and Social Protection may say, or how the homeless figures are massaged or justified, the fact remains that the homeless figures continue to rise to record levels. According to Focus Ireland, the most recent figures show a record total of more than 8,374 people homeless in Ireland. Nationally there are now 5,250 adults and 3,124 children homeless meaning more than 1 in 3 people experiencing homelessness is a child. The total number of people homeless rose by 25% from September 2016 to

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September 2017. The number of children has risen by 28% in the same period from a total of 2,426 children in September 2016. We cannot boast of our growth in the economy, the record tax returns, the creation of jobs or the amount we repay to international bankers who facilitated our getting into the financial mess we did. The real test of the Government is their commitment to the less well off and the helpless members of our society. It would appear that the economic philosophy of this Government does not allow for this. Having re-committed ourselves just twelve months ago to the pledge that we ‘cherish all of the children of the nation equally’, there are many children and adults in emergency accommodation and less than ideal surroundings today who are likely not to believe that. This policy of inaction in the face of the crisis is impacting too at local administrative level. The normal reaction to a crisis is to cut through red tape, simplify procedures and take swift action. Such was once the motto of a British Prime Minister who endorsed crisis reports with the simple phrase ‘Action this day’. The lengthy procedures which have to be gone through to get a house from plans to possession were laid bare at a recent meeting of the Waterford City and County Council when it was explained how the bureaucratic attitude of the Department to design and other planning requirements are slowing the pace of public house building. This is all too evident in our towns and countryside where there is no sign of houses being built or new houses appearing. With NAMA beginning to wind down its operations a year or more earlier than planned and the Minister for Finance authorising massive repayments to foreign institutions, the government cannot claim finance is the problem A change of heart and a change of policy are required before those children being reared in hotel rooms on fast food and doing their homework at the end of the bed, can look forward to a home of their own.

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Ireland’s oldest purpose built Hotel comes to the market for sale The famous Lismore House Hotel in County Waterford DAVID Reynolds at Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds has just launched the famous Lismore House Hotel on the market For Sale. Boasting 29 fine bedrooms, substantial Conference and Banqueting facilities plus a well appointed Bar and Restaurant area. This Hotel should attract strong interest from the Irish and International market. While the Hotel is not currently trading it

is in almost “ready to go” condition. Originally built by the Duke of Devonshire in 1797 the extensive property is adjacent to the famous Lismore Castle and Gardens. Lismore and County Waterford generally is going through an amazing growth period largely due to the motorway from Dublin to Waterford and the newly opened Waterford Greenway which in itself is attracting

thousands of visitors to the whole area. There is an obvious severe shortage of bedroom accommodation particularly in the West Waterford area with many tourists now having to secure accommodation in neighbouring towns. David Reynolds at Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds can be contacted on 058 23444 or drsherryfitz@gmail.com

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Happy as Larry as Maria helps win International Cake Contest for Ireland By Christy Parker YOUGHAL woman Maria O’Connor is celebrating sweet success following Ireland’s victory in the Global Cake Challenge championships in Olrando, Florida. Maria, along with County Meath team-mate Tanya Ross, was selected by Dubliner Gráinne MacClancy of Dublin-based confectioners, A Cake for You, to compete as Team Ireland in the highly prestigious competition. The contest, deemed America’s largest trade and consumer cake show, was part of a three-day trade celebration hosted by US confectionery giant Satin Ice and which drew over 10,000 baking industry professionals from across the globe. Celebrity visitors were amongst the attendance

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to enjoy classes, demonstrations, competitions and even a Sugar Arts Fashion Show. Maria - a qualified chef and who trades as Sugar Studio 49- and Tanya (Novel-T-Cakes), have been award-winning sugar-craft (cake decorating) contestants across Britain and Ireland many times. PIECE OF CAKE As Team Ireland they faced competition from Argentina, China, Peru, Canada, Hungary, Australia, Mexico, Guatemala and America – for the top prize of $10,000. They also received perpetual trophies. Within a seven-hour time frame, contestants were tasked with creating a cake, at least three feet tall, to reflect their country.They were given a ‘’sheet cake’ - translates as a Madeira type cake - from which to do so. They then had to cover it in Satin Ice rolled fondant and decorate it with edible ornamentation. Teams also submitted a 9” ‘tasting cake’ baked in their own country. “We made a traditional boiled Irish fruit cake”, says Maria (denying any political inference).This would account for 20% of the total score. The six, work-ranking pastry chef adjudicators assessed entries for skill, cleanliness of work, team spirit, pressure management, rules compliance and design. ISLE OF SMILES Having considered designs based on myths, legends, literature and crafts, “we opted instead for one that was instantly recognisable as Irish and that gave out a happy feeling”, says Maria. Hence Larry the Leprechaun was captured in cake before duly delivering the crock of gold. Mexico fell flat in second place a long ways back, with Peru picking up the crumbs in third place. The judges, it transpired, were particularly impressed by the tasting cake – digesting much more than was needed dutifully - and also with the “true team spirit, which was an area where others let themselves down”, says Maria.“Visually our cake fitted the brief so well, it screamed Ireland”, she adds. Begorrah shur it does, as Larry might say.

Maria O'Connor, Larry the Leprechaun, Grainne MacClancy and Tanya Ross.

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Healthcare heroes that are making an IMPACT – 2017 shortlist revealed for annual GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards - Up to five winning charities will receive €10,000 each, with five runner-up charities to receive €2,000 each - Awards designed to champion and reward the unsung heroes among small Irish healthcare charities TEN charities across Ireland have been shortlisted for the GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards 2017, which are designed to recognise and reward small to medium community-based charities nationwide doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing while also making a real difference to local communities. The shortlisted charities are: • 22Q11 Ireland Support Group Limited • Alcohol Forum • Blue Teapot Theatre Company • Coeliac Society of Ireland • Down Syndrome Centre • Irish Men's Shed Association • Sexual Health Centre

• Spinal Injuries Ireland • Turn2Me • Wexford Mental Health Association This is the third year of the GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards and is an expansion of the global healthcare company’s IMPACT Awards programme which has been running in the UK and USA for over 20 years. Up to five winning Irish charities will receive €10,000 each in unrestricted funding, while five runner-up charities will receive €2,000 each. In addition to the prize money, winning charities will also receive a video and photography package to use in promoting their work and services. Charities are required to undertake

a lengthy and strict entry process for the awards, which includes a review and presentation of their financials, governance, services and membership growth over the previous twelve months allowing judges to understand the worthy service and care they provide along with their commitment to transparency, patient focus, integrity and respect – all values that mirror GSK’s culture. The GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards 2017 will be judged by a multidisciplinary panel of professionals which includes Maurice Pratt, Chair of Barretstown, former Tánaiste and Minister for Health Mary Harney, and Deirdre Garvey, CEO of the Wheel.

The winners will be presented with their awards at a ceremony in Dublin on Wednesday 22nd November 2017 and the highly anticipated event is an excellent opportunity for each charity to raise awareness of their worthwhile work and services. Irene Lawlor, Communications Manager for GSK Dungarvan said: “I’d like to congratulate all the wonderful charities who have made the final shortlist in this year’s GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards. We received 100 entries this year which made it very difficult to whittle it down to the final 10. Healthcare charities tackle some of society’s most difficult, often overlooked challenges. GSK wants to cham-

pion these charities, so many of whom are at the heart of Irish health and wellbeing, and support them in continuing their great work. Previous GSK Ireland IMPACT Award winners show that it is possible to run a small charity well while making a huge IMPACT in communities. Last year we found 10 truly inspirational charities and we are so proud to have helped them continue and expand their support.We’re looking forward to announcing this year’s winners and getting to know each of the shortlisted charities.” For more information, please visit http://ie.gsk.com/ie/responsibility/hea lth-for-all/gsk-ireland-impact-awards/

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Draft regulations on use of cranes and hoists goes on public display DRAFT regulations to regulate the use of cranes, hoists and mobile elevated work platforms on public roads, has gone on public display for submissions from the public. The draft document was deferred from a previous meeting of the local authority over concerns expressed by Councillors in relation to the effect it would have on small self-employed contractors.

At the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the draft regulations were brought back to the Council’s Transportation SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) for further discussion and a number of changes were recommended. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan, who was one of the Councillors

who raised initial concerns with the regulations, said he was satisfied that the draft document should now go on public display for submissions. Members of the public can view the draft document at the Council’s Civic Offices, Dungarvan, or City Hall, Waterford and make submissions / observations. Check out www.waterfordcouncil.ie for more details.

Council agrees €20m overdraft for 2018 WATERFORD Council agreed an overdraft facility of €20m up to the end of December, 2018, which will cost the local authority approximately €300,000 to service. At the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Head of Finance, John Murphy said the Council’s overdraft facility is due for renewal and in light of an increased level of capital expenditure in areas such as the acquisition of houses, turnkey development acquisitions and areas such as the North Quays, the City Centre, and the Greenway, it was deemed appropriate to increase the facility from the current overdraft level of €13m to €20m up to the end of December, 2018, when it will be due for renewal again. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan noted the current overdraft of the Council stands at €8.6m within the agreed €13m overdraft facility and said the increase to €20m is a “very conceivable jump”. He queried what the Council envisaged after 2018. Mr. Murphy replied that the situation would be assessed at that point in time after 2018. “At the moment because of the huge level of capital expenditure going to happen next year, we will look at more permanent funding, but we’ll assess the situation then,” Mr. Murphy said.

Cllr. Cummins queried the cost of servicing the additional €7m overdraft, which Mr. Murphy said would be an additional €70,000 to €80,000 per annum. Overall, the cost of servicing the total €20m overdraft would be in the region of €300,000. Both Cllr. Cummins and Cllr. Jim Griffin queried whether this decision should be taken before the Council’s budget meeting, and what the trend was with other local authorities. Mr. Murphy replied that it varied between local authorities, as some Council’s (like those based in Dublin area) don’t need overdraft facilities, while other Councils might need higher overdraft facilities. In relation to timing, Mr. Murphy said it had to come before Council for a decision, because they have to apply to the Department (of Local Government) before 1st November for the overdraft facility for the next calendar year. “It is the requirement each year. We have to apply because the Department will be looking at the overall requirement for all the local authorities. They have to look at all the requirements around the country,” Mr. Murphy said. “They look at it as part of the overall government borrowing,” he added.

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Small drop in planning applications for DungarvanLismore District By Christy Parker

The students of Waterford Area Vocational Enterprise are presented with their QQI Certification awards in Shine Discovery, where their art exhibition took place as part of Imagine Arts Festival 2017. Also present are project manager Maura Collins and art co-ordinator Ger Kennedy. [Ciaran Connelly]

Support & Self Care Group Dungarvan SUPPORT & Self Care Group - The Deise Day Centre, Dungarvan Community Development Centre, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan - Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. Also in Waterford City: Edmund Rice Centre, Mount Sion, Barrack Street, Waterford - Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from the World Health Organisation, more than 300 million people worldwide and approximately 450,000 people (1 in 10) in Ireland are now living with depression. An estimated 45,000 (1 in 100) people experience bipolar disorder. ABOUT AWARE SUPPORT GROUPS Aware Support Groups offer a unique opportunity for people, over the age of 18 years, to talk openly about depression, bipolar disorder and other related conditions and their impact. Peers share their experience and understanding and offer an exchange of thoughts and techniques around self-care and resilience in a supportive, confidential and proactive environment. WHAT HAPPENS? When you arrive at an Aware Support Group, you are greeted by two Aware volunteer facilitators who provide you with literature about Aware services. A facilitator opens the meeting by outlining the group rules including confidentiality* and explaining the purpose of the Aware Support Group. Facilitators introduce themselves by their first name only and invite all attending to do likewise. The meeting is declared open to anyone who would like to share. Someone in the group shares their thoughts and feelings. To gain understanding for the group, a facilitator may ask some questions to clarify what has been shared. The facilitator asks the person sharing if they want feedback from the group and if so, opens to the group for their thoughts and support. A facilitator briefly summarises any options offered by the group before allowing the space for others to share. A proactive approach is used throughout the Support Group meeting in which participants can express emotion, acknowledge feelings, question thoughts and beliefs and focus particularly on helpful actions they can take. *Confidentiality within normal limits

WATERFORD Council received 51 planning applications across the county to September 25th, compared to 60 for the same month last year. This brought the total for the year to 696, as against 624 to the same date in 2016. Dungar van-Lismore Municipal District Council

accounted for just 12 applications in September (24% of total), while the total for the district for the year so far was 224, a rise of 20 over the same period in 2016. Other figures show the Comeragh region received 14 planning applications in September (159 to date) and the metropolitan area 25 in September and 313 in total.

UPMC & Bon Secours Turn the Sod on New Advanced Radiation Treatment Centre in Ireland Following the success of its first international Cancer Centre, UPMC Whitfield in the South East, UPMC expands . . . UPMC and partner Bon Secours Health System have started work in Cork on one of the nation’s most advanced radiation therapy centres for the treatment of cancer patients. Building on the success at UPMC Whitfield in Waterford, UPMC’s second Radiotherapy Centre in Ireland will combine the expertise of Ireland’s largest independent health care provider, Bon Secours, with UPMC’s worldrenowned model of cancer care that brings innovative and personalised treatments close to where patients live. The new radiotherapy centre, to be completed in 2019, is part of a major expansion at Bon Secours Hospital Cork, which will include an additional 81 private rooms, four additional operating theatres and expanded

ICU facilities. The turning of the sod on October 23rd was attended by Minister of State at the Department of Health Jim Daly T.D., as well as executives from Bon Secours and UPMC Country Manager David Beirne. “We are excited to collaborate with Bon Secours to bring the first private radiotherapy centre to Cork,” said Mr. Beirne. “Our timely and high-quality care will be a welcome addition for patients in this region.” In 2006, UPMC Hillman Cancer Centre opened its first international cancer centre, UPMC Whitfield. The facility is based on UPMC’s “hub-and-spoke” model in which a wide range of oncology services are offered in local communities with support from

UPMC’s academic and clinical hub in Pittsburgh. Based on its high quality standards and patient safety, UPMC Whitfield was accredited by the Joint Commission International in 2008. UPMC also operates a radiation centre in Rome and works with partners worldwide to improve cancer care. The Radiotherapy Centre in Cork will be managed by UPMC and owned equally by both partners. It expects to treat patients with two advanced Varian TrueBeam Radiotherapy System linear accelerators, providing imageguided radiation therapy (IGRT) and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT). Used for a variety of cancers, these approaches are designed to improve patient outcomes while minimizing side effects.

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World Meeting of Families Icon and Bell arrive in Abbeyside LAST Monday, the October Bank Holiday a walk was held from the new car-park in Durrow along the Greenway to mark the opening of the 2018 World Meeting of Families which is being celebrated all around the country. The procession was led by the Bishop of Waterford, Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan who was accompanied by a growing number of walkers as the group arrived at the various access points on their way to Abbeyside Church. The walk was preceded by An Icon of the Holy Family donated by Fr. Billy Meehan and a special bell provided for the historic occasion, symbolising the traditional Christian call to prayer dating back to St. Patrick himself. The World Meeting of Families was established by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1994. It is held every three years and is a major international celebration of faith bringing together families from across the world to celebrate, pray and reflect upon the central importance of marriage and the family, as the cornerstone of our lives, of society and of the Church. The last World Meeting of Families was held in Philadelphia after which the Holy Father, Pope Francis personally chose Ireland as the next venue. “While the centre of the celebrations will be in the Arch-Diocese of Dublin,” said Bishop Cullinan, “it will be a country-wide event. “So, we have events like these happening around the country and will continue in the run-up to the World Meeting of Families which will take place from 22nd to 26th August. “There is an Icon of the Holy Family going around the country, but there isn’t a bell. Adding a bell was something I decided myself. I thought ‘why not bring out the bell, because the ringing of the bell to bring people to prayer goes back to St.

Patrick himself. “The tradition was that as each Christian Community with its church was set up, each parish in effect, Patrick would donate a bell to the priest whom he had probably ordained also. “The purpose of the ringing of the bell was to call people to prayer and so, we have this bell beginning its journey around the Diocese which people can ring to call people to prayer today. “The Icon was a gift from Fr. Billy Meehan which he had had in his possession and which he very generously gave to the Diocese. There is an official Icon going around the country which will have to be shared between the twenty-six Dioceses, so we would have it only for a short time. “Now, we have our own Icon going to each Parish right across the Diocese along with the Bell spending a week or ten days in each parish.” When the little procession reached St. Augustine’s the Icon and Bell were installed on the Altar and the congregation were invited to come and venerate the image of the Holy family.The Bell was rung by a member of the congregation and by Bishop Cullinan. In a short homily, Bishop Cullinan said that the special gathering next year has been called by the Holy Father to help families. “There are no perfect families,” he said, “so let us pray for all the families who are here; let us pray for all the families of the Parish; let us pray for all the families we met as we walked the Greenway. It was wonderful to see so many families out walking or cycling and we ask God’s Blessing on all of them today.” Hymns were beautifully provided by the St. Augustine’s Choir with the congregation enthusiastically joining in.

The Icon of the Holy Family and Bell arrive safely at Abbeyside Church for a Celebration to mark the beginning of the World Meeting of Families and for prayers for the families of the Parish and the success of the world event to be held next August in Dublin. [Tom Keith]

Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan and Tom Moroney carry the Icon of the Holy Family and prepare to lead the procession from the Ballinroad Greenway car-park to Abbeyside Church. [Tom Keith]

Starting their Journey! Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan pauses with some of the marchers who are carrying the Icon of the Holy Family and Christian Bell along the Greenway from Durrow to Abbeyside Church. From left: Bishop Cullinan, Mary Fennell, Gerard Enright, Tom Moroney and Tom Fennell. [Tom Keith]

The Bishop of Waterford, Most Rev. Alphonsus Cullinan with the Icon of the Holy Family and Christian Bell which will be used to draw the attention of the people of the Diocese to the forthcoming World Meeting of Families in Ireland in August next. The Bishop led the procession along the Greenway from the Durrow Car-Park to Abbeyside Church where a special liturgy was held to mark the first such event in the Diocese. [Tom Keith]

On Monday, 30th October, the icon and bell that are progressing around the Diocese of Waterford was carried from Durrow along the Greenway and on [Michael Loftus] to Abbeyside Church. In the party was Bishop Alphonsus Cullinane.

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Councillors agree to share time on monthly report COUNCILLORS can now speak for longer on the monthly management report at the Plenary meeting of the local authority if they agree to share time. Previously, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan has raised the issue, saying that Councillors are given two minutes to introduce an issue in relation to the monthly management report with no supplementary questions allowed. A total of 50 minutes of the Plenary meeting is dedicated to discussion of the management report. Cllr. Geoghegan said the matter needs to be revisited by the Council’s CPG (Corporate Policy Group) as the current situation wasn’t working. At various times, the Mayor and several Councillors have clashed over the fact that supplementary questions were not allowed. At the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Eddie Ruane, Meetings Administrator said the matter was discussed at CPG level and a recommendation was made that if Councillors wished to share their speaking time of two minutes, this should be allowed. A Councillor, when it is their turn to speak, would indicate to the Mayor that he is also using another Councillor’s time, giving a total of four minutes speaking time.

Mr. Ruane pointed out that Councillors who have given their speaking time to another Councillor cannot participate or speak on the management report. Cllr. James Tobin proposed an amendment to the recommendation, that a Councillor only be allowed to take one other Councillor’s speaking time, not any more. He also suggested the new format operate on a trial basis for 12 months. His amendment was seconded by Cllr. Mary Roche. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald queried if a Councillor who hasn’t attended the meeting can allocate their speaking time to another Councillor - which was met with a resounding “No!” from other Councillors. Cllr. Davy Daniels said he would not support the proposal or amendment. He said he appreciated the amendment stopped the political parties from “milking it” in regarding additional speaking time, but added: “You must have copied this from the Dáil, because you see it in the Dáil and it is not very successful”. All other Councillors supported the proposal, which was passed, with only Cllr. Daniel’s dissent recorded.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Cath’s Style Appeal

At the presentation of the Waterford Poetry Prize 2017 at the Waterford Writers Weekend at the Imagine Festival were: Cllr. Eddie Mulligan, Ciaran Parkes/1st prize, Sarah Kelly/3rd prize, John Davies/2nd prize, Deputy Mayor Cllr. John Cummins, Rick O’Shea/Curator Waterford Writers Weekend, Jane Cantwell/City & Co. Librarian and Margaret Organ/Arts Officer. [Ciaran Conneely]

Winners of the Waterford Poetry Prize 2017 announced THE Arts Office, Waterford City & County Council announced the winners of the inaugural Waterford Poetry Prize 2017 at an event in the Theatre Royal (20/10/17) as part of the Waterford Writers Weekend at the Imagine Festival. The Waterford Poetry Prize is open to all writers currently living on the island of Ireland. This prize has emerged from the influence of the late Waterford writer Seán Dunne whose poetry still continues to inspire.The adjudicator for the award was the poet Grace Wells. The winners were announced by Waterford Writers Weekend curator Rick O’Shea and presented by Deputy Mayor Cllr. John Cummins. First prize of €400 plus attendance at a writing course at the Molly Keane Writers Retreat,

Ardmore went to Ciarán Parkes, Galway with a poem titled ‘Kelp’. Originally from the North of Ireland, he is the founding editor of the Galway Literary Magazine, Crannóg, and he has an MA in Creative Writing from The Poet’s House, Falcarragh. His poems have been published in a number of magazines and anthologies, including The Rialto, Poetry Ireland Review, New Irish Writing, The SHOP, The Threepenny Review and Bamboo Dreams: An Anthology of Haiku Poetry from Ireland. He has won prizes and has been shortlisted in several competitions, including First Prize in The Poetry Pulse Competition 2013, Third Prize in The Sonnet or Not Competition 2012, runner up in The Frogmore Prize 2014, runner up in The Francis

Ledwidge Poetry Award 2015 and 2016 and First Prize in The Poetry Nook Competition 2016 and 2017. He has been a featured reader at various events and festivals, including Over the Edge in Galway;The Mid May Festival in Midleton and The Galway Spirit of the Voice Festival. He also writes song lyrics for the Galway band, This Lunar Mansion. Second prize of €300 was awarded to John Davies for his poem ‘Home Leave’. Born in Birkenhead, England, he has been published in Crannóg, The Manchester Review, The Interpreter’s House, Rosebud, Orbis,The Pedestal, QU Literary Magazine, Honest Ulsterman and Grain. In 2016 he was runner up in the Cheshire Prize for Literature (Poetry), and winner of the RTÉ Guide/Penguin

Ireland Short Story Competition. He organises a regular creative writing group based in Navan, Co. Meath. Third prize of €200 went to Sarah Kelly for her piece titled ‘The Currach’. Sarah is an English teacher who lives and works in Cork. She regularly takes part in the Psoken Wrod, a spoken word event that takes place in Clonakilty. Two of her poems have been published in the most recent edition of Banshee Literary Journal. She won first prize at the inaugural Words By Water Festival in Kinsale and featured on the RTÉ Poetry Programme. Her work is also in the online edition of The Honest Ulsterman. The Arts Office would like to thank everyone who entered the Waterford Poetry Prize 2017.

Divisional increases in robberies and burglaries ROBBERIES have increased by 53 percent in the Waterford Division in the year to date, according to figures presented to the recent meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee. Robberies of establishments increased by 33 percent, while robberies of the person increased by 62 percent in the year to date. Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty acknowledged the increase in the figures, but pointed out that the detection rates for robbery crimes are very hight. “There is an 82 percent detection rate for robberies of the establishment; while there is a 73 percent detection rate for robberies of the person,” Sgt. Hegarty said. BURGLARIES The number of burglaries in the Waterford Division also increased, by ten percent, in the year to date. The figures presented by Sgt. Hegarty showed that Waterford City had a 14 percent increase in burglaries; Dungarvan experienced a nine percent increase in the crime;

while Tramore had a seven percent decrease in the crime. Sgt. Hegarty said the trend in relation to a three year average is levelling off. He said there was a spike in burglaries in Dungarvan over several weeks at the start of the year, which accounted for approximately 47 percent of burglaries in the district. Sgt. Hegarty said the recent Operations in the Waterford Division has resulted in a number of arrests for burglaries. He said that while the lowest amount of burglaries were recorded last year, the figures have increased this year. “We are not happy the figures are up, and it is proving a challenge,” Sgt. Hegarty said. He said to reduce the number of burglaries, the Gardaí rely on the co-operation of communities and neighbourhoods to work with them. “That means not leaving ladders at the side of the house; locking your doors and windows when leaving your house; and general security precautions to make it harder for the

crime to be committed in the first place. It is much better if the crime isn’t committed, rather than us spending a lot of time investigating it afterwards.” He said the Gardaí would be concentrating on reducing the number of burglaries in the division, and the target in the Policing Plan is to reduce burglaries by at least three percent. Sgt. Hegarty said that while Dungarvan was up 340 percent in the first quarter of the year for burglary crime, that has now reduced to 12 percent, after a lot of work carried out to prevent burglaries in the Dungarvan District. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan noted that the detection rate for burglaries remains steady at 10 percent. However, Superintendent Michael Leacy said detection rates for burglaries averages out around 18 to 20 percent in the Waterford Division in the year, pointing out that the figure is above the national average, which is around 14 or 15 percent.

CATH’S Style Appeal on HOT TREND this season approaching Winter. TARTAN: This originally a tradition in Scotland, tartan is now hot on trend, whether full on or adapt it in accessories, this look is here to stay. A complete look of tartan is the way to go, tartan dress with a pair of flats or kitten heels; this can be a daytime casual look. If unsure of wearing a full tartan outfit, complete with tartan accessories. Look at tartan print bags, shawls, belts and shoes, as a typical safe alternative wear a tartan jacket/shirt and match with a leather panse. METALLICS: This season’s metallics are not just for the party season, shimmering silvers and glimmering golds were part of numerous shows this season. Think outside of box, instead of waiting for the party season; make metal part of your day to day look, the metallic midi skirt is the ultimate grown up way to do the trend also, puffer jackets, belts, brogues, and dress boots with studs. Shimmer and metallic will be brightening up the dull days this winter, so prepare to dazzle in sequins and plenty of sparkle. RED: is huge this season, red power makes you stand out from the crowd If you don’t feel quite that brave, opt for some red statement accessories. Do not be fearful of mixing shades of one colour and wearing all red with different pieces in order to accentuate your best body assets, such as a wide belt for some shapes emphasises good waist. Pointy red shoes for the lady with good legs and of an average height, adds length. VELVET: Instead of shopping in a panic, start early by checking out the drop dead gorgeous party dresses for Christmas, nothing like velvet to make you feel like royalty.Velvet is one of top trends and is my personal favourite. The sophisticated halter neck is a good choice for certain body shapes and is a little sexy. Fit & Flare style is a ladylike, feminine option for pear shaped girls. Rich burgundy, spruce green, navy, cardinal red are refreshing changes from black. Keep accessories simple, do not allow anything to distract from a head turning dress like this. Little black dress (LBD) let’s be honest, this can be a little boring, if you are determined to go this route, then choose a one shoulder velvet. Figure flattering ruching is an option; if you think your days of wearing a body hugging dress are long gone, think again. Fur: is the trend traditional and classic, this captures luxury and richness. Studded/Glittery Boots: Shimmer and Shine, Sparkle and shine, is the way to lead in this fresh boot trend. These are a must have and will make you feel like a star. Hats: Brimmed caps and bucket hats featuring vintage textiles like shearling and fur.

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Victorian Collars: This season you will be neck deep in Victorian inspired collars. These collars are with crisp poplin popular capsule wardrobe piece, the white blouse/shirt. Fishnets: All our dresses are modelled with fishnet tights, very versatile with an after six dress. Brown is definitely the new black. Wide Belts: These are making a popular comeback this Winter and in all the right proportions, refine your outer garment with the easy addition of a waist clinching belt. Puffer Jackets: these are finally cool; this season’s styles vary from flashy metallic numbers to feathery. Turtle Necks: instead of packing away your summer dresses, layer them with a knit turtleneck.You have doubled your winter wardrobe. Patent Trench Coats: For unseasonably warm winter days take note, a patent trench will offer you more warm than its lightweight counterpart without causing you to overheat. Leggings: These are so versatile and styled under dresses and skirts proving it, are about time we embraced the cosy look. Long Cardigan: Super soft, stylish, an easy classic, wear this simple staple from dawn till dusk. Accessorise with a fur neckpiece or tartan scarf, worn with leggings or jeans Fashion changes, but style endures I have seen women step out of their shell and shine. They try outfits they never dreamt of wearing. Do not be a passenger on this fashion journey, drive it. With a little planning you will need fewer clothes and not spend as much money, make shopping a pleasant experience not a chore. Most women wear 20% of their clothes in their wardrobe, be in a position to wear 80% and learn how to weed out your wardrobe. Invest in yourself, one consultation is a lifetime investment, book a consultation with an image consultant, I know a good one, Cath’s Style Appeal. Purchase a Christmas Voucher or book a talk for a ladies group. Contact Cath’s Style Appeal, 087/2473120. Email: cathymmcgrath40@gmail.com

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

WHITECHURCH REUNION NIGHT

Seamus Troy, Mary and Tom Cahill pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organsed by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Gina McGrath and Dermot Mangan pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Tony and Catherine Cliffe pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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Caroline Ryan and Martina Ryan pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Tom O'Byrne and John O'Byrne pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

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John Hickey, Fiona O'Keeffe and Jim Cliffe pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Gillian O'Brien, Aoife Fitzgearld, Jim O'Brien and Martha Ware pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Declan and Geraldine Ryan pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Martina McKeon pictured with Liam and Elaine Moore pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organsed by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Steve Cronin, Martina Corcoran and Sharron Cronin pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Kathleen O'Donnell and Ann Marie O'Donnell pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Karl Baumann and James O'Shea pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Conditional discharge for man who damaged pub TV

Dungarvan District Court

A DUNGARVAN man who paid compensation to a local bar for damaging a television was given a conditional discharge at court last week. Gage Simms (22) with an address at 56 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the Dungarvan Court to criminal damage of a TV at the Anchor Bar, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, on 26th December, 2015.

The court heard at the time that the accused had gotten into an argument with others and he picked up a glass and threw it, hitting the television and damaging it. The television had to be replaced at a cost of €800. The accused paid compensation to the bar owners in installments. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry

Sheahan confirmed the accused has fully paid compensation to the bar owners. Judge Terence Finn noted that compensation has been paid, and the accused’s earlier plea of guilty. He conditionally discharged the accused under Section 1 (2) of the Probation of Offenders Act, meaning the charge was marked as proven, but no penalty imposed.

Couple pleads guilty to possession of cannabis A COUPLE found in possession of cannabis for their own use pleaded guilty at the District Court last week. Amanda Nugent (35) and Thomas Condon (27) both with an address at 21 Estuary Heights, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for their own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at their address on 9th November, 2016. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry

Sheahan said Gardaí carried out a search of the home of the two accused. They found small quantities of cannabis, which the two accused admitted was theirs, for their own personal use. The court heard that while Amanda Nugent has eight previous convictions, she doesn’t have any under the Misuse of Drugs Act, whereas Thomas Condon has four previous convictions, all related to drugs offences.

Drugs charges struck out for local man A DUNGARVAN man who was twice caught in possession of cannabis for his own personal use had the charges struck out when he made a donation to a charity. Conor Hayes (19) with an address at 7 Cloneety Villas, Dungarvan, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Springmount, Dungarvan, on 9th July, 2016; and at his address on 9th August, 2016. The two cases were adjourned for review and to monitor the accused’s behaviour, as well as a €500 donation to the court poor box.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Martin Lavan said the instruction to pay a donation may have been lost in translation, as his client had made a €500 donation to the local St. Vincent De Paul, instead of the court poor box. A receipt was produced in court as evidence of the donation. Mr. Lavan said his client is “getting on well” and remaining out of trouble. He said his client now works as a labourer in England. Inspector Larry Sheahan confirmed the accused has not been in trouble since these incidents. Judge Terence Finn noted the donation of €500 was paid, and he struck out the two charges.

Ann Marie Rossiter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce; Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce, and Christine O'Donovan, KBC Bank, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Solicitor David Burke said Nugent works part-time and has no previous convictions for drugs offences. In relation to Condon, Mr. Burke said his client is unemployed, but would get part-time work on a regular basis. He said his client ‘slipped up’ on the date in question. “He is tackling an addiction. His partner, Amanda Nugent, had tried to get him into treatment, but any of their efforts resulted in people seeking

payment of between €3,000 and €5,000 which they don’t have,” Mr. Burke said. “He is not a drinking man, but is struggling with addiction to cannabis. He would welcome an opportunity to engage with the Probation Services,” Mr. Burke said. Judge Terence Finn handed down a fine of €250 to Nugent, and adjourned Condon’s case to 22nd March, 2018 for a Probation Service report.

Farm labourer pleads guilty to neglecting racing greyhounds A COUNTY Waterford farm labourer pleaded guilty in the Circuit Criminal Court, last week, to neglecting three “racing greyhounds”, which were emaciated to such an extent that one had to be put down. David Kirwan (47) of Currabaha East, Kilmacthomas, admitted neglecting the dogs contrary to the Animal Welfare Act on March 5, 2015. The court was told by Noel Whelan, BL., for the DPP, that the Waterford ISPCA called to Mr. Kirwan’s address in response to a report about two severely under-weight dogs. Two of the greyhounds were living in an outside grass pen and one was in a separate inside pen. The hounds had lesions on their legs and were emaciated with their ribcages visible. One hound had pressure sores, he said. ISPCA Inspector Alice Lacey said the poor condition of the dogs was due to being malnourished and lack of a proper diet. Two other dogs, a Rottweiler and an Alsatian, were also on the premises and both were in a thriving condition. The hounds were seized and brought to the Veterinary surgeon and on his decision one was euthanized. The other two were given specialist food and transferred to a shelter. Both made a recovery and were subsequently re-homed. Barrister Elaine Morgan, for the defendant, said the ISPCA had to contact Sergt Alan Kissane in order to gain entry to the property and a note was left for Mr. Kirwan, who acknowledged responsibility for the animals and later that day contacted Inspt Lacey. He handed over the care of the dogs to the Dog Shelter.The dogs had been wormed but they were not thriving or taking their food. When asked for her opinion on the condition of the greyhounds in comparison to the other two dogs, Inspt Lacey said the Rottweiler and Alsatian were “pets” whereas the greyhounds had a history

of racing, which was evidence from their racing tattoos and they were registered with the Irish Greyhound Board. Sergt Alan Kissane, Kilmacthomas, said he advised the defendant to make a statement after caution in April that year. In July he arrived with a statement prepared with the help of his solicitor. The statement claimed that there was some fighting going on between the greyhounds and one had to be separated from the other two. All the dogs were fed with “racer dog nuts” and bread and were treated for fleas and dosed for worms. One had body sores because it slept on a rubber mat and not on straw. When he “signed-over” the hounds he believed that would be the end of the matter, she said. “All my life I treated my dogs with concern and respect”, he said when he broke down and wept in the Garda Station. Ms. Morgan said her client was born and reared in Kilmacthomas and he lost his mother at an early age. He had no previous convictions and was engaged with an Adult Centre to deal with literacy issues. He suffered heavily from the burden of the case and presented in a distressed state throughout the process. Judge Eugene O’Kelly said the defendant had a negative insight and at no stage did he say in his statement that he was neglectful of the animals.The offence took place in March and the statement was made in July. It was clearly a “difficult case” and the animals suffered. It was difficult to understand how a man who kept animals professionally would allow three out of five dogs to get in such a condition, said the Judge. Adjourning the case to January next, Judge O’Kelly said it would give the defendant time to come up with a suitable contribution to the ISPCA.

Road traffic prosecutions A MOTORIST who exceeded a special speed limit in Dungarvan was fined in court last week. John Collier (32) with an address at Castlehayestown, Taghmon, Wexford, was fined €400 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice which issued after his vehicle was detected exceeding the 60 km/h zone on the N25 at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 11th February, 2017. A DUNGARVAN driver was fined last week for several road traffic offences. Barbara McDonagh (27) with an address at 65 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, was fined €250 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for using a vehicle without an NCT at Strandside, Abbeyside, on 8th April, 2017. She was also fined €150 for not having a current tax disc displayed on her vehicle; a fine of €100 for driving while unaccompanied by a qualified driver; and a fine of €100 for having a bald, left front tyre at the same location and date. NOT having tax on his vehicle resulted in a fine in court last week for a local driver. John Organ (58) with an address at 46 Tournore Park, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, was fined €60 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge penalty notice, which issued after his vehicle was observed by Gardaí to not have a current tax disc displayed at Ballinroad, Dungarvan, on 9th March, 2017.

Bench warrants issued A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of an Abbeyside man who failed to appear in court last week. Brian Cullinane (41) with an address at 8 Meadowlands, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, is accused of not having insurance and failing to produce insurance when stopped by Gardaí at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 29th May, 2017. Judge Terence Finn noted there was no valid reason for the accused’s absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court, and issued a bench warrant for his arrest. A BENCH warrant was issued for the arrest of a Clonmel driver who failed to appear in court last week. Declan Long (44) with an address at 14 Cascade Park, Old Bridge, Clonmel, is accused of failing to wear a seat belt, not having a current tax disc displayed and holding a mobile phone while driving, at Shandon, Dungarvan, on 8th December, 2016. Judge Terence Finn noted the accused’s absence from last week’s Dungarvan District Court without a valid reason, and issued a bench warrant for his arrest.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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The final countdown is on for Dungarvan & West Waterford FBD Chamber Business Awards 2017 THE interviews have been done, the business cases have been presented and the public votes are in; there’s nothing to do now but count down the last few days to the prestigious annual Dungarvan & West Waterford FBD Chamber Business Awards. This exciting and entertaining event will take place in the luxurious surrounds of Lismore Castle on Friday, 3rd November, a fitting setting for recognising the invaluable contribution of our business community. Aristotle once said; “In the arena of human life the honours and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action” and the awards are a celebration of outstanding qualities under twelve distinct categories including customer

service, success in innovation and excellence in local produce, to name just a few. All categories are generously sponsored by local business, with judging sponsored by RIKON and overall cash prizes funded by long term partner FBD. Winners will be announced at the sold out event at Lismore Castle where a drinks reception will be followed by substantial finger food, the awards ceremony and some unique

entertainment. The Awards evolve and grow every year, with new categories being added in 2017, such as the Arts, Culture and Heritage Award sponsored by SGC Cinema. Reflecting the diversity and dynamism in our business community, there are sponsors from wide ranging sectors with Denise Radley Auctioneer sponsoring Businesswoman of the Year, WLR FM sponsoring Best

Man threw metal gate through pensioner’s patio window A COUNTY Waterford man threw a metal gate through the patio window of a house after screaming and shouting at an elderly woman who recently purchased the property as her home, the Circuit Criminal Court heard in Waterford, last week. Shane Power with addresses at Davis Mews, Dungarvan, and Barrack St., Cappoquin, pleaded guilty to causing criminal damage to the patio window the property of Josephine Seaple in Dungarvan on November 29, 2016. The court heard that Power called to the house on November 29, 2016 in an intoxicated state and asked the new tenant, a woman of 67 years “where is Richard”. The woman and her friends were moving her belongings into the house and he was ejected by some men in the house. Judge Eugene O’Kelly described the incident as a “hor-

rific assault” of a totally innocent lady of “certain years”. Shortly after she moved into the house the defendant arrived and started shouting and screaming and demanded to speak to somebody. The lady did not know the person concerned and he then took the gate off the hinges and threw through the window. “It was lucky he did not cause her significant injury”, said the Judge. “If somebody throws a gate through a window while they are on 12 months probation, what is the court to do? They have to be locked up because they are dangerous”. Barrister Elaine Morgan, defending, said the case was listed for July last but the defendant’s girlfriend was due to give birth to their first child. He chose to be remanded in custody to October. There was a concern regarding accommodation for him and enquiries were made at the Men’s Hostel. He was told to present

himself to Waterford City and County Council. An aunt was willing to provide him with temporary accommodation at Hennessy’s Road to enable him to link in with the social services. Custodial sentences had been a feature of the defendant’s life since the age of 18 but since 2016 he recognised that he needed support and that life could not continue in this fashion. He suffered from profound deafness and was intellectually disturbed and had been released temporarily from prison for an implant operation. Judge O’Kelly imposed a sentence of 20 months in prison and backdated it to September 14, 2016. The defendant was placed under the supervision of the Probation Services and directed to liaise with the deafness support services and attend addiction counselling. Liberty was granted to re-enter the case in the event of a breach of conditions.

Social Media Presence 2017 and AIB sponsoring Emerging New Business, among a variety of other distinguished sponsors. A hotly contested category, The People’s Choice Award, sponsored by Terra Nua Contractors, has been the talk of the town over the last week as finalists McDonalds Dungarvan, Murphy’s Toymaster, Dungarvan

Paints & DIY,The Country Store and Jitterbeans have been battling it out for social media votes from the general public. An evening of excellence, inspiration and celebration, Dungarvan & West Waterford FBD Chamber Business Awards 2017 is guaranteed to be a highlight on the Winter calendar. Congratulations to all finalists

and we look forward to celebrating with the winners on Friday evening. * FBD Insurance is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. Terms & conditions apply, all awards independently adjudicated by RIKON based on published judging criteria, using RIKON's methodology and scoring.

Further Education Courses in CCN WE increased mental health awareness in Coláiste Chathail Naofa during Mental Health Week with a number of activities. A number of courses came together to collaborate for these events, On Tuesday the Second year Beauty Therapists offered treatments to the SNA, Childcare level 5 and Childcare level 6 courses.The students chose between either a nail paint or hand and arm massage. It was a great opportunity for the Beauty Therapy students to put their Beauty Specialist qualifications to use while gaining salon experience. The treatments were a great chance to encourage relaxation and taking time to yourself to improve mental health. Posters and leaflets from the HSE little things campaign and Pieta House were distributed by the students around the school. Donations for Pieta House were accepted in lieu of payment. On Wednesday the Nursing Studies, Healthcare Support and General Studies courses went on a

walk and then followed up with a Coffee Morning in the canteen. Everyone involved appreciated the fresh air and did a fantastic job in raising more money for Pieta House. On Friday the Childcare level 5 and SNA courses hosted an activity session in the gym. There was a choice of badminton, basketball or ‘The games we used to play’. It was a great week of activities and collaboration between so many of the courses. Everyone learned more about habits that can affect our mental health and were happy to contribute to Pieta House, a great organisation for support and raising awareness of mental health. Students are under pressure to deliver assignments to deadlines and then prepare for exams at the end of the year. There is also the added pressure of getting a job or progressing onto a degree course. It is important for all students, whether they are straight from secondary school or returning to education after a long break, to be aware of different techniques for managing the stress of studying.

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Man fined twice for two public order offences A DUNGARVAN man was fined twice in court last week for two public order offences. John Regan (59) with an address at 11 St. Bridget’s Well, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in public, contrary to Section 4 of the Public Order Act, at O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 4th March, 2017;

and at Mary Street, Dungarvan, on 8th April, 2017. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Larry Sheahan acknowledged that the accused has an alcohol addiction problem, which manifests every so often. Insp. Sheahan said fixed charge penalty notices were issued for

both offences, but the accused failed to pay them. The accused has 30 previous convictions, most of which are of a similar nature. Solicitor David Burke said his client’s life has been destroyed by alcohol. Judge Terence Finn handed down a €200 fine on each of the two charges.

Beauty Therapy students performing treatments.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Waterford Comhairle na nOg AGM 2017 WATERFORD Comhairle na nÓg held their AGM on Friday, 20th October, in Waterford City, with over 100 young people from various schools and youth organisations attending from all over the county. They spoke passionately about topics that

affect them and other young people in the community, such as ‘The Misuse of Drugs and Alcohol’, ‘Wellbeing for Young People’, and ‘Homelessness in Waterford’. After they discussed these topics, they voted and decided that Comhairle na nOg

should focus on Homelessness in Waterford during 2018 – the young people will create a Project that will explore and address some of the issues surrounding Homelessness. At the AGM, the Comhairle also launched the Project that

they were working on this year a video challenging the stereotypes that teenagers face, called ‘No Fear of the Other’. You can watch this video and find out more about Waterford Comhairle na nÓg on Facebook – ‘Waterford Comhairle na nÓg.’

Maureen O'Hara, from Kilkenny, who is living with dementia and Paddy Butler from Kilkenny, who is living with Alzheimer's disease, pictured at the launch by the HSE's Dementia: Understand Together initiative of Ireland's first-ever TV, radio and online advertising campaign to raise awareness and understanding of dementia. [Robbie Reynolds]

Dementia: Understand Together • Dementia: Understand Together launches TV campaign featuring real-life stories of people with dementia • Only 1 in 4 of us are confident that we understand dementia, and nearly half of us are unsure people could stay friends with someone with dementia • Campaign aims to increase understanding and keep friendships, community and family connections alive, so that more people can live well with dementia A NEW TV, radio and online advertising campaign to increase understanding and support for people living with dementia has been launched by the Minister for Health, Simon Harris TD, as part of the Dementia: Understand Together initiative. The launch comes against a backdrop of an estimated 1,276 people living with dementia in County Waterford according to the last available figures from the Central Statistics Office. It saw the unveiling of two new TV adverts telling the stories of Maureen O'Hara and Paddy Butler who have generously shared their experience of living with dementia for the campaign. Launching the new campaign, Minister Harris said: "The Dementia: Understand Together campaign seeks to raise awareness, increase understanding, and address the loneliness often experienced by people living with dementia and their families. We want to open up conversations in homes, workplaces and communities across the country about dementia, increasing understanding and reducing the isolation that people with the condition frequently experience. It aims to show that people with dementia can be supported to live well, and that each of us can play our part by maintaining friendships and including people in our shared community life." For more information on the Dementia: Understand Together initiative, visit www.understandtogether.ie or Freephone 1800 341 341.

Natanya and Cllr. Damien Geoghegan enjoyed the 23rd Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier in support of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station. [Mary Tobin]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Fully funded course for people who are supporting others with mental health challenges

Portrait of an artist …

By Donal Buckley

VIA SUICIDE OR SURVIVE | TEL. 01 272 2158 | CAROLINE McGUIGAN 087-283-8350 | CAROLINE@SUICIDEORSURVIVE.IE PEOPLE in County Waterford who are supporting family, friends, neighbours, colleagues or community members that are struggling with their mental health are being offered a unique opportunity to avail of a fully funded programme designed especially for them. Suicide or Survive’s ‘Supporters Programme’ teaches supporters practical skills they can use to support the people they care about. It gives information on what supports are available and how they can be accessed, and teaches practical ways of looking after your own mental health while supporting someone else. Thanks to the fundraising

efforts of Councillor Liam Brazil and the people of Co. Waterford, there are a limited number of fully funded places on the upcoming 2.5 day programme starting on Friday November 3rd at the Park Hotel in Dungarvan. The programme then continues on Friday November 10th and finishes with a half day on Friday November 17th. “Suicide or Survive recognises and understands that supporting someone who is struggling with their mental health can be challenging. For this reason we have developed this fantastic and innovative programme for people supporting family members, friends, neighbours,

work colleagues, people in their community and others who are struggling with their mental health. It is the first of its kind in Ireland and we are thrilled to be bringing it to Waterford, where we have such fantastic partners and supporters.” said Suicide or Survive Founder and CEO Caroline McGuigan. You can find out more at www.suicideorsurvive.ie. To apply for a place on the Supporters Programme please contact Jacqui on jacqui@suicideorsurvive.ie or 1890 577 577. The programme is open to anyone over the age of 18 years who is supporting someone who is struggling with their mental health.

Public order incidents reduced by 16 percent in Dungarvan District PUBLIC order offences dropped by 16 percent in the Dungarvan District in the year to date, while there was a slight increase in the Waterford Division for the same period. Waterford City and Tramore experienced an increase of 14 percent and 21 percent respectively in public order offences in the year to date, according to the figures presented to the recent Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee. Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty said it was a Garda strategy to target low level public order issues before they turn into more serious incidents, such as serious assaults. Sgt. Hegarty said the Purple Flag initiative is a key tool in the

public order strategy in the Waterford City area, which is a partnership approach to providing a dynamic and safe social centre during the night-time economy. Sgt. Hegarty said figures presented to the previous JPC meeting showed a significant jump in public order offences, but he described it as “just a blip and not a long term trend”. “The figures for public order offences have stabilised and are coming back down,” Sgt. Hegarty said. “Public order offences are an anti-social behaviour crime and impacts on people’s enjoyment of the public space. It is important for us to see this prevented as much as possible, rather than

occurring.” Sgt. Hegarty said that as the economy recovers, it is expected there will be increases in public order incidents. He said the Gardaí try to ensure intervention in public order incidents in order to reduce more serious offences from occurring. “Garda intervention in public order incidents can stop more incidents such as assaults from happening later on in the night,” he said. He told the JPC meeting that over the last seven years, figures for public order offences have significantly reduced - by a total of 44 percent, while the monthly average for public order incidents has reduced by 42 percent.

Alan Ryan, Dungarvan Business Centre; Regina Mangan, Liberty Blue Estate Agents, and John Curran, Cleanzone Technology, pictured at the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce annual Budget Breakfast in association with Hayes & Hayes Accountants, in the 360 Cookhouse, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Catherine Barron

I LOVE old books. I love the feel of them, the smell of them and even the dust on them. I have known other like minded people for some years. and I assumed that our little circle was complete. Catherine Barron holds a similar reverence for old tomes and things of a certain vintage. Frank Skinner recently observed that "as we get older we feel empathy towards the decrepit" That might be the case as far as I'm concerned but Catherine Barron has a more rejuvenating purpose for all things nostalgic. In her art works, she uses sheet metal, MDF. old Bakelite records and post Ophelia detritus. Old family photographs are transferred through the medium of acrylics on oxidised metal to give a feeling of impermanence captured. In her mind, not everything is disposable. Some things need to be reassigned new tasks. This isn't some tree-hugging, eco-warrior who wants to build trampolines for suicidal lemmings. Its common sense with the added bonus of being environmentally friendly and economically rational. Catherine Barron's gallery/studio/classroom is located near the Market House Art Gallery, across the street from Merry's Bar in Dungarvan. I met her there and after she made me a cup of coffee you could trot a horse on, we got to chatting. Who is your favourite artist? I get my influences and inspirations from different sources. I admire many artists and they have all given me food for thought regarding my artistic endeavours. Surrealist Max Ernst (1891-1976), the amazing Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), painter and sculptor Antonio Lopez Garcia (1936), Belgian artist Michael Borremans (1963- ), Pop Artist Wayne Thiebaud (1920- ) and naturalist illustrator Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717) have all had some indirect input to my work. Though art can be a solitary business, it is never done in conscious isolation. What is your favourite book? "The Bone People" by Keri Hulme.The Booker Prize winning novel from New Zealand is a story about the interactions between three people and how their lives are damaged by violence and fear. Eventually the influence of ancient Maori culture and even Shamanism guides them towards the truth. For something more glamorous, though no less dramatic, there is F. Scott Fitzgeralds "The Great Gatsby". There are so many quotable quotes in "Gatsby" like "Then wear the gold hat, if that will move her; if you can bounce high, then bounce for her too.Till she cry, Lover, gold hatted, high bouncing lover, I must have you" Do you have a favourite colour and why? It would have to be blue. Because it has such a broad spectrum, it is more versatile than other colours. Blue can bring you from almost black to almost white with slight deviations towards purple and green on the way. Have you had any particularly memorable reaction to your work? The best reactions are always the spontaneous ones. An artist will have an idea and a plan for a painting. The viewer, on the other hand may see something in the painting that not even the artist has seen. Then, the conversation can start. Everybody will see a colour differently, or a shape

or an angle. Its the 3-way interaction between the artist, the painting and the viewer that creates the spark of ultimate enlightenment, for the viewer AND artist. After your many travels, is there a place that makes you happiest? Number 30, Main Street, Dungarvan. It’s my home, my work and my life. Where else could I be that I could walk a few steps in any direction and find myself at a beautiful bay, an art gallery, an elevated park, a bustling market square, a busy harbour with historical buildings and interesting people. This is the springboard for the future. Why would I want to be anywhere else. Catherine Barron was born, just up the road, in Bagenalstown (travelling by train, Muine Bheag), County Carlow. She studied Visual Communications at Dun Laoghaire College of Art and Design. She worked as a freelance illustrator and has travelled extensively. Through APSO (African Professional Staffing Organisation) Catherine was involved in the setting up of a Department of Applied Art and Design at a teacher training college in Zimbabwe. As a lecturer there, she had the dubious honour (in my opinion) of meeting the President for Life of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe. The art work of Catherine Barron is hanging on the walls of many notable institutions in this country; Carlow Institute of Technology, John De Vere, Haverny Trust, St. James Hospital, Dublin, Environmental Protection Agency, Bank of Ireland and the Department of Education. Her work has been seen in group exhibitions in London, Dublin and Belfast while she has had solo exhibitions at Panter & Hall London and the Molesworth Gallery Dublin amongst many others. She has recently been invited to be part of the National Self Portrait Collection in the University of Limerick. Her work is eclectic and visually stimulating. Catherine Barron begins art classes for everyone on Wednesday November 1st. Anyone who is interested, and who wouldn't be, can contact Catherine, for details, at 087-2745528. Her studio (30 Main St. Dungarvan) is bright, spacious and has all the paraphernalia and facilities required to be creative. You won't find a more professional, knowledgeable or attentive teacher anywhere. This is the present you've always wanted to give yourself. Being in the company of Catherine Barron was interesting and informative and down right good fun. She is a wonderful artist and a great sport. I wish her the very best.

Michelle Fitzgerald, Director Eurofins; Dave McLaughlin, Raven Coffee EU, and Yvonne Donnelly, Garveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SuperValu, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce; Maurice Kiely, Maurice Kiely Domestic Appliances, and Ray Skelly, CIL Precision, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce.

Mary Beresford, Coadyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quay Management; Siobhan O'Mahony, O'Mahony Cycles & Nursery; Gerardine and David Reynolds, Sherry Fitzgerald Reynolds, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Claire McAneny, Waterford Wexford Education & Training Centre, and Orlaith Brady, Gourmet House, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce.

Helen and David Patmore, Right Start School of Motoring, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Tomas Horgan, Dungarvan Transport; Simon Moloney, Pat Moloney Furniture, and Eugene Tobin, SGC Cinema, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce.

Denise Radley, Radley Auctioneers, and Rachel Kiely, Maurice Kiely Domestic Appliances, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce.

Claire Dalton, Dungarvan Brewing; Ann Marie Rossiter, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce; Michelle Fitzgearld, Director Eurofins, and Shane Curran, Shane Curran Home Company, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce.

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Johnny McGrath, Terra Nua, and David Owens, An Seanachai, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Mark Chaudrey, Indian Ocean Restaurant; John C. Flood, Dungarvan Nissan, and Paul Curran, Comeragh Landscaping, pictured at the Eurofins Food Testing Event in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber of Commerce. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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GRATTAN SQUARE HERITAGE PROJECT

The Years of Living Dangerously 1641 to 1653 PLAQUE LOCATION: PLANET OF THE VAPES, 38 GRATTAN SQUARE, DUNGARVAN GALLOWS Hill is Dungarvan's equivalent of Stonehenge. It is not as old, and not as historically significant, but in a local context it is an historical mystery that has cried out to be solved for centuries. Over the past two summers, local volunteers under the guidance of Chrissy KnightO'Connor and Eddie Cantwell set up the Gallows Hill Community Archaeology Group to make a concerted effort to get to the truth of the mystery. GALLOWS HILL Gallows Hill is a large mound that once dominated Dungarvan's landscape.Today it is completely obscured by housing developments. You don't get a sense of how commanding the view from it is unless you climb to the summit. The hill has endured decades of neglect and suffered extensive damage to the summit due to annual bonfires. Down through the years many theories have been put forward regarding the origin of the mound, these have included a Norman Motte (castle), Barrow (ancient burial mound) or as a hill where a Gallows was erected. Some documentation exists in various archives to support some of the mound's guises. A hanging is documented on the hill in the 18th century. It was called “Cromwell's Mound” in an old document, suggesting that it may have been part of siege works during the 11 years war. Ultimately all these theories are educated speculation. Without a serious investigation it was probable that the mound would forever remain an enigma wrapped in a mystery. Previous studies of the mound had taken place, Charles Smith in the 1740's and Dr. Mongey in the mid 20th century had both taken a keen interest in the mysterious hill on the edge of Dungarvan. These studies were all hamstrung by the equipment and techniques available to them (one of the studies involved pushing long metal poles into the mound). In 2015 a Waterford County Museum initiative, the Gallows Hill Community Archaeology Project, began the first modern, archaeological exploration of the mound. The volunteers completed an initial geophysical examination of the mound and

Aerial view of the summit of Gallows Hill being surveyed. the surrounding grassed area.This was carried out using non-invasive techniques. It was hoped that the survey would shed some light on the origins and phases of settlement at Gallows Hill.This first survey led to the group's selection for the Heritage Council's inaugural 'Adopt a Monument Scheme' in 2016. A second detailed Ground Penetrating Radar survey was completed in 2016; this confirmed the presence of a defensive ditch that perhaps extended up to 15 metres from the mound. The success of these first surveys led to the group undertaking an archaeological excavation at Gallows Hill in the summer of 2017. Over a period of eight days, in very challenging weather, a small team of volunteers dug their way through an extraordinary amount of soil. As the dig progressed the group discovered that the one large ditch they were exploring was in fact two large concentric ditches. On Friday, the last day of digging, a third ditch was discovered.This brought some clarity to the dig. The original castle mound, a motte, had been built with clay cut from a wide shallow ditch around its base. The foot of the steep (almost vertical) mound had gradually become buried by soil falling from the top and partly refilling the shallow ditch. A new, narrower and deeper ditch was cut, and the clay was thrown onto the old mound. A

Aerial photo of the Gallows Hill archaeological excavation under way.

[Neil Jackman]

few yards out further from the mound another ditch was cut.Yet another v-shaped medieval ditch was revealed over 15 metres from the mound. Further examination may reveal if this last feature is part of a medieval grange (farm) settlement. As yet the group have nothing to date the construction of the original motte, their trench only cut in to the foot of the early mound, and not beneath it as they had planned.They hoped to recover charcoal at ground level under the mound and use it for a radiocarbon date. They have some dating clues, the steep profile of the original mound is typical of castle mottes of the 12th and 13th centuries, and with its strategic location Gallows Hill looks like a castle built to blockade, and lay siege to, the early town (and castle) of Dungarvan. A cannon ball recovered from topsoil at the site may have rolled down from the hilltop. It could date from the Desmond Rebellion or the 11 Years War (1641-1653) when Parliament, Royalists and Catholic Confederates fought a three-way battle for Ireland, with Dungarvan changing hands on numerous occasions. Gallows Hill still has its secrets. We do not know if there is a burial mound under the motte, and we still do not know exactly how the motte was constructed. We know nothing of the wooden

[John Foley]

buildings on top, and little about the remodelled mound top from the 16th or 17th century. It is possible that the earlier AngloNorman mound has escaped extensive weathering and bonfire damage due to the 16th/17th century remodelling of the mound top. It is hoped that this early mound might be hidden perfectly preserved over the past 500 years. The volunteer group's investigations have revealed a site of significant political and social importance, in use during some of the most important periods of Dungarvan's history. The project has succeeded, for the first time in centuries, in bringing Gallows Hill to the forefront of local consciousness. A byproduct of the project is that the volunteers involved in the project have developed a broad range of skills that will help them to conserve and promote the heritage of Dungarvan. The community group plan to complete their excavation in summer 2018, hopefully finishing their quest to reveal the earliest origins of Gallows Hill. The surveys were supported and funded by Waterford Council and the Heritage Council, and by public donations. Why was this subject selected? Gallows Hill was partly selected to feature on a plaque because of the historic significance of the hill. It was also selected to celebrate the achievement of volunteers that contribute their time and energy to their community. Not just local historians or amateur archaeologists but Scout Leaders, GAA Coaches, Tidy Town Committees, Comhaltas members and volunteers of all shapes, sizes and interests. Whether solving historical mysteries or teaching a child how to play sport, volunteers make our community a better place to live. What are the images on the plaque? The plaque features an engraving, after a sketch by archaeologist Kevin Barton, of what the timber fortification on top of the mound could have looked like when it was first constructed.The thin line around the mound symbolises the presence of a defensive ditch. The location of this ditch was unknown when Kevin did his sketch so the ditch is “suggested” rather than drawn. This is symbolic of much local history and archaeology. You are often attempting to make an educated guess with the evidence to hand. The volunteer run Grattan Square Heritage Plaque Project was managed by Willie Whelan for Waterford County Museum. Rachael Power drew the illustrations and William Fraher did much of the original historical research.

The shopfront of the Plant of the Vapes shop showing the heritage plaque at the threshold.

The illustration by Rachael Power, after a sketch by archaeologist Kevin Barton, on which the engraving was based.

The engraved plaque at the threshold of Planet of the Vapes.

Volunteers hard at work in the trench at Gallows Hill.

[John Foley]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Tributes paid to retiring Council Official By Paul Mooney COMERAGH Councillors paid tributes to Waterford Council official and Meetings Administrator, Eddie Ruane, who will retire at the end of November. The tributes were made at the October meeting of Comeragh Municipal District Council, which was Mr. Ruane’s last meeting at the municipal authority. Cllr. John O’Leary led the tributes to Mr. Ruane, saying he was “very saddened” to hear about Mr. Ruane’s departure at the end of November. “This will be your last Comeragh District meeting. From day one when I met Eddie after the amalgamation of the City and County Councils, he was one of the strengths of the amalgamation coming together and ensuring it was working as it has done to date,” Cllr. O’Leary said. “His depth of knowledge will be a huge loss to the Council - a depth of knowledge that can only be accrued over a lifetime of service to any organisation. “I want to take the opportunity to thank Eddie for all his cooperation and help over a long period of time since I got to

know him and I wish him a very happy retirement with his family,” Cllr. O’Leary added. Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan described Mr. Ruane as “a brilliant and very approachable man, who had great rapport with the elected members”. “Your job is a very demanding job, next to the Chief Executive’s job, because not only are you attending every meeting, but you are also taking the minutes of those meetings and carrying out the follow-ups to all the queries from Councillors at those meetings,” Cllr. O’Ryan said. “It was a big job bringing 32 Councillors together, especially when some Councillors were against the idea of amalgamation from the word ‘go’.You can take a lot of pride in the fact you had a lot to do with the success of the amalgamation. “By and large, you were very easy to approach and you had time for every Councillor, whether it was on the phone or in the office. I wish you the best in your retirement,” Cllr. O’Ryan added. Cllr. Declan Clune said that when he first started out as a Councillor in 2014, he was overwhelmed with the policies, procedures and standing orders. “I think I rang you every day

for about six months at the start. You helped me out on a lot of stuff and I’ll forever be grateful and we will miss you definitely,” said Cllr. Clune. “You were courteous and helpful across the board and you had time for everybody,” he added. Cllr. Ray Murphy expressed thanks to Mr. Ruane for all his help when he was first co-opted into Mary Butler’s seat. “You invited me to City Hall and went through what was involved in being a Councillor and all the protocols,” said Cllr. Murphy. “I want to thank you for all the time you gave me personally. I will always be appreciative for you taking the time out and always being available and eager to give up your time to listen to any concerns we may have had. It is much appreciated and I wish you the best of luck for the future,” Cllr. Murphy added. Cllr. Liam Brazil said that when the Council amalgamation occurred, there was a fear that the Comeragh area would be lost and not represented properly. “You made sure that didn’t happen,” said Cllr. Brazil. “You were always good to us and always at the end of the phone when we rang you, even

Members and officials of Comeragh Municipal District Council pictured at their October meeting, after tributes were paid to Council Official, Mr. Eddie Ruane, who will retire at the end of November after 46 years service in local government. Pictured, left to right (seated): Eddie Ruane, Meetings Administrator; Cathaoirleach of Comeragh Municipal District Council, Cllr. Seanie Power; Director of Services, Fergus Galvin; and District Engineer, Maria Goff. Standing, left to right: Cllr. Declan Clune; Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan; Cllr. John O’Leary; Cllr. Liam Brazil; and Cllr. Ray Murphy. on a Saturday or Sunday. “I want to thank you for all you’ve done for us, particularly when I held my mental health conference.You were always willing to help. I think you will be a savage loss to the Council, because of the knowledge you have.” Cllr. Brazil said during his term as Cathaoirleach, he was seeking an emergency meeting on New Year’s Eve last year due to severe weather conditions. “You were on the ball and had the meeting organised within half an hour,” Cllr. Brazil said. “That is irreplaceable and it is a pity to see you go. It was a pleasure knowing you and work-

Youghal memorial ceremonies for war and sea victims next Sunday By Christy Parker A MEMORIAL service in honour of soldiers and sailors from the west Waterford/east Cork region who lost their lives in world wars or while serving with the United Nations is scheduled for St Mary’s Collegiate Church Youghal (Church of Ireland) on next Sunday (November 5th). Later on the same day a wreath laying ceremony will be held at the town’s lifeboat station to commemorate all who lost their lives at sea, both in combat and in peacetime. The ceremonies are the fourth such annual commemorations organised by Youghal men Norman McDonald and Billy Healy. In recent years the men have gathered records of those from within the 1900 ArdmoreBallycotton postal region who served, died or survived with the armed forces during the global conflicts. Research to date indicates that 146 men from the region died in World War One and 34 in the

second world conflict. THE SS LAURENTIC Of particular note, 2017 marks the centenary of the loss of the SS Laurentic, which hit two German mines at the mouth of Loch Swilly on a freezing January 25th night. “The tragedy was particularly poignant from a Youghal perspective as five young men from the town lost their lives on that terrible night”, says Norman. The men were Patrick Brennan, John Buckley, James Gaule, Michael Lynch and John O’Brien. The Laurentic was a merchant ship built in Harland and Wolfe for the White Star Line and launched in 1908. It was converted into an armed merchant cruiser on October 31st 1914. It was not the first tragedy linking the ship and the town. For its first 27 months the Laurentic had been under the command of John Mathias, R.D.R.N.R., a native of Strand Street, Youghal. Commander Mathias, aged 49 and of Welsh extract, was the son of John

Mathias Senior, who had captained the George Peake merchant ship out of Youghal. FIRE ON BOARD On December 4th, 1916 the Laurentic was on her way to Liverpool from the Indian Ocean when, two days short of her destination, a fire broke out in Number 2 hold. Word reached Commander Mathias that a group of men fighting the blaze had become encircled and trapped. Commander Mathias headed a rescue party to the hold and they managed to drag some of the men out of the furnace-like trap. On returning for the remainder, as the last man was being rescued a heat-damaged iron beam fell on the commander, killing him instantly. Regulations forbade the ship to forward news of the tragedy by wireless and to exacerbate the tragedy, Commander Mathias’s wife and their two daughters aged 10 and 12, who had not seen him for two years, were awaiting his arrival at Liverpool.

Their grief must have been unbearable when an officer broke the news of his heroic demise. Commander Mathias, 49, was buried with full military and naval honours at Wallasey Cemetery, Liverpool. One of his daughters died shortly afterwards and was buried alongside him. The commander has no known relations in the Youghal area today and Norman and Billy only recently discovered his connections with the town.The men will shortly erect a memorial plaque to the fallen names in the Collegiate Church grounds. Meanwhile, the research is ongoing. Norman and Billy can be contacted on 086-3710289/02491104 and 086-1479057 respectively. Next Sunday’s church service commences at 11 am and will be officiated by the Reverend Edwin Hunter and Canon Peter Rhys Thomas.The wreath laying ceremony will take place at 3 pm and will include the participation of the Youghal Choir and bagpipe player Christy McCarthy.

ing with you, and I wish you and your family the best of luck in your retirement,” Cllr. Brazil added. Cathaoirleach Cllr. Seanie Power described Mr. Ruane as “a gentleman”. “When I would call to the office or contact you by phone, you were always in great form,” said Cllr. Power. “I wish you well and we will miss you.You have been a gentleman to work with and I wish you and your family all the best,” Cllr. Power added. Responding to the comments and good wishes, Mr. Ruane confirmed it would be his last Comeragh District meeting.

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with you and I wish you all the best for the future,” Mr. Ruane told Councillors. “Back in 2014 we embarked on a great adventure together and hopefully it will go on to get better to the benefit of all the people of Waterford and people in the Comeragh,” Mr. Ruane said to applause. Mr. Ruane has given 46 years service working in local authorities, starting in Dublin. “I’ve enjoyed every minute of it,” Mr. Ruane said afterwards. He paid compliments to his Council staff colleagues and Councillors whom he has worked with over the years.

Fall in monthly housing applications recorded in Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District By Christy Parker THERE was a sharp drop in Dungarvan/Lismore municipal district housing applications in September 2017 compared to the equivalent period last year.There were 21 applications made, compared to 39 in 2016. Presently the total number of housing applications in Dungarvan/Lismore for 2017 stands at 152. Waterford Council oversaw three new housing tenancies in the district during September, as against one in 2016, bringing the total for 2017 to date to 44. September saw one offered tenancy refused. Currently the council has 978 housing units in stock in Dungarvan/Lismore, of which 34 refurbishments have been let this year. There have been 157 housing maintenance requests, of which 67 so far have been met. ONGOING CAPITAL PROJECTS The council were engaged in five capital projects in the area.

These were i) Tallow Alms Houses (4) with tender in preparation for late October; ii) Cappoquin (4) under construction with completion in Q4 2017; iii) Ballinroad (20) at design stage and set to commence in Q4 2017; iv) Kilrush Dungarvan (39), approved and to commence in Q4 017 and v) Ormonde Cinema, Dungarvan, completed. Additionally, 20 Co-operative Housing Ireland units are under construction as Shandon, with anticipated completion in Q2 2018. HOUSING ADAPTION GRANTS & SCHEMES Housing adaption for people with disability (max €30,000): Two applications totalling €30,093. Mobility aids scheme (max €6,000): One applicant, received €3,300. Housing aid for older people (max €8,000): One applicant was awarded €5,372. Total grant aid to date in 2017 was €224,859.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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South Eastern practitioners attend successful GP Study Day ON Saturday, October 21st, Whitfield hosted the latest in a series of General Practitioner Study Days. The day featured a wide and varied programme of talks by Whitfield consultants in their respective practices and specialties and was very well attended by GPs from the south east region. Over the course of the day Mr. Patrick Carton, Mr. Eugene Ng and Mr. David McMurray spoke on a range of orthopaedic, ophthalmology and gynaecology topics, while Mr. Ian Kelly, Dr. Colin Buckley, Dr. Pat O’Callaghan and Mr. Mark Mulhearn facilitated roundtable discussions pertaining to their respective fields of expertise. This is the fourth year that Whitfield has hosted its bi-annual G.P. Study Day. “We were delighted with the response and feedback from the GPs who attended the event from across the South East” said Whitfield CEO, Paul Lynam. “We really see the value in hosting this particular event, not just for GP’s, but for Whitfield staff too. It’s a fantastic opportunity to have in-depth discussions on a broad and varied range of healthcare topics, to share ideas and to consider new developments and advances in healthcare disciplines.” “The GP Study Days have

always fostered good collaboration between Whitfield and primary care practitioners and we look forward to continuing the initiative into the future.” Whitfield is a private hospital which opened in 2006 with the aim of improving the healthcare services available to the community of Waterford and the south east region at large. Whitfield currently employs over 220 staff and in conjunction with more than 60 associated consultants provides services to over 25,000 patients per year. If you would like to learn more about Whitfield’s services and facilities, visit Whitfield Clinic at www.whitfieldclinic.ie

Mr. Gordan Watson, Mr. Joe O’Connor, Mr. Ian Kelly, Dr. Pat O’Callaghan, Mr. David McMurray, Mr. Mark Mulhern, Dr. Colin Buckley and Paul Lynam, CEO, Whitfield Clinic.

Dr. Ingrid Gallegos, CareDoc Waterford; Dr. Aiden Horan, New Ross, and Dr. Nicola Walsh, New Ross.

Dr. Gabor Farkas, Whitfield Clinic, and Zohtan Csarodainagi.

Dr. Sinead Fitzpatrick, Waterford, and Dr. Caroline Feeney, Waterford.

Dr. Ann O’Connor, Waterford; Dr. Maura Vasileva, Waterford; Dr. Miriam Nugent, Waterford; Dr. Caroline Feeney, Waterford, and Dr. Sinead Fitzpatrick, Waterford.

Dr. Abdul Bulbulia, Waterford, and Patricia Lane, Chief Nursing Officer, Whitfield Clinic.

Dr. John Flanagan, Kilkenny, and Dr. David Joyce, Dungarvan.

Mr. Ian Kelly chatting with Dr. Pat O’Callaghan.

Mr. David McMurray chatting with Mr. Mark Mulhern and Dr. Colin Buckley.

Dr. John McCarthy, Tipperary; Dr. Ben Murphy, Cappoquin, and Dr. Saleem [Photographs by Noel Browne] Osman, Waterford.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

IN MEMORIAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † MARY O’ROURKE (nee O’Donnell) Cooldelane, Lismore CAREY (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kattie Carey (nee Curran), late of Mullinahorna, Ring, who died on 29th October, 2010. R.I.P. A heart of gold, A life so true, Loved and remembered, By all she knew. Always willing, Helpful and kind, Are the beautiful memories, She left behind.

–Sadly missed by her nephews, nieces and their families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 12th November, at 11.45 a.m., í Seipeal San Nioclas, An Rinn.

CLIFFE (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of James (Sonny) Cliffe, late of 59 Congress Villas, Dungarvan, who died on 14th November, 2002. R.I.P. Masses offered. November comes with sad regret, It brings back a day we shall never forget, You left without saying goodbye, But memories of you will never die. Will those who think of Sonny today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

COFFEY (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bernadette Coffey, late of Springmount, Dungarvan, who died on 2nd November, 1998. R.I.P.

DEMPSEY (4th anniversary) – Treasured memories of Aidan (Olainn) Dempsey, late of Knockateemore, Dungarvan, who died on 4th November, 2013. R.I.P.

When tomorrow starts without me, And I’m not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes, All filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, The way you may today, While of the many things we didn’t say, I know how much you love me, As much as I love you, And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. But, when tomorrow starts without me, Please try to understand, That an Angel came and called my name, And took me by the hand, And said my place was ready in Heaven far above, And that I’d have to leave behind, All those I dearly love, And as I turned to walk away, A tear fell from my eye, For all of life I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die, I had so much to live for and so much yet to do, It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you, I thought of all our yesterdays, The good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, And all the fun we had. So when tomorrow starts without me, Don’t think we’re far apart, For every time you think of me, I’m right here in your heart.

Forever in our thoughts and prayers.

MULLEN, Michael – Passed away peacefully at home on 22nd October, Michael (formerly of Coolnagour) aged 84 years. Loving husband to Alice, father to Grace, fatherin-law to Richard and grandfather to George and Harry. He will be sadly missed by friends and family. The Funeral Service will take place at St. Edward’s Roman Catholic Church, Kettering, on Friday, 3rd November, at 1.00 p.m. Family flowers only please but donations in memory of Michael for Age UK Northamptonshire may be sent to Jack Warwick, Independent Family Funeral Service, 2a Wallis Road, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6NX. Tel: 01536 485635. Thank you.

Guimid suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal, cneasta.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE LAVAN (5th anniversary and birthday remembrance) – In loving memory of my dear mother Catherine Lavan, late of “Sea Crest,” Ballinacourty, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 2nd November and whose birthday occurs on 27th November. Rest in peace. –Always loved and missed by your loving daughter Lavinia.

–Always loved and sadly missed by your sister Mary; brother-in-law John and nephews Mikey and Shane.

–Inserted by sons, daughter, son-in-law, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

DEATH NOTICE

–Terry, Niamh, Cathal, Seighin, Luaithrenn, Cliona, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

COFFEY (19th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bernadette Coffey, late of Springmount, Dungarvan, who died on 2nd November, 1998. R.I.P. November comes with sad regret, A time that we will never forget, A date that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today. To mark the day you left us, Bernie, In such a sudden way, In thoughts we see you just the same, In love and pride we speak your name, A precious young life came to an end, You died as you lived, Everyone’s friend. Will those who think of Bernie today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by your loving sister Ellen; brother-inlaw William; nieces Natalie and Andrea; and nephews Brian, Liam and Killian.

The family of the late Mary O’Rourke would wish to thank all the many people who sympathised from near and far with us on our recent sad bereavement; those who called to our homes, sent Mass cards and the countless letters of sympathy, we pay you a special thanks. The O’Rourke family would also like to thank relatives, neighbours and friends who were brilliant to help out during the time of our mother’s funeral, we thank you for helping so much during such a difficult time. Sincere thanks goes to Fr. Gear, P.P., and also to the Mount Melleray Community and Rev. Fr. Arthure who celebrated the Funeral Mass and burial. Also a special thanks to Pat Denn for orchestrating our mother’s Rosary in her beloved home. We express our gratitude to the Doctors and Nurses who cared for our mother, to the Cappoquin Choir for their beautiful music and singing; also a big thanks to Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Direcotrs, for the class they showed over the period of time. As it would be impossible to thank everyone 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. Thanks. First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, on Sunday, 5th November, at 11.30 a.m.

POWER (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Vina Power, late of Ballinroad, whose Anniversary occurs on 3rd November. Our thoughts are ever with you, Though you have passed away, And those who have loved you dearly, Are thinking of you today. You are not forgotten Vina, Nor will you ever be, As long as life and memory last, We will always remember thee.

–Always loved and remembered, Bridie, Tracy, Michael and Pamela; Oisin, Aoife and Rory.

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MANSFIELD – Birthday remembrance of John Mansfield, late of Currabaha West, Kilmacthomas, whose 36th birthday occurs on 3rd November, and John’s 14th Anniversary occurs on 9th November. As down the road to memories, We gently tread today, Our loving thoughts are with you, As life goes on its way. To us you were so special, So caring, kind and true, You will never be forgotten John, Because we thought the world of you.

–So dearly loved and sadly missed by your parents, Jim and Cáit; brothers James and Mike; your nephews John, Mikey, Nickey and Aidan and your niece Emma; aunts and uncles and all your cousins, XXX.

MONTH’S MIND MASS COFFEY – Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated for the late Jimmy Coffey, Gates, Old Parish, on Friday, 3rd November, 2017, at 7.30 p.m. in the Church of the Nativity, Old Parish.

MEEHAN (100th anniversary) – In memory of Rifleman Thomas Meehan, 2nd/8th Battn., London Regt. (Post Office Rifles), who was killed in action, aged 20 years, on Tuesday, 30th October, 1917, at the 2nd Battle of Passchendael, son of the late Matthew and Mary Meehan, 16 Thomas Street, Dungarvan, and brother of the late Dinah Meehan-Dwyer, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, and the late Kathy Thornton, Leeds, England. –Always remembered by his relatives in England and Ireland.

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PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Eamon Kiely is applying to Waterford City and County Council for planning permission for the construction of a new extension to an agricultural shed (circa 445sqm) containing cubicles, associated underground slatted tank and ancillary site works, at Ballyguiry West, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Fire figures show service responses nearing 1,000 for the year

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Pictured recently at Mary Immaculate College were Natanya Geoghegan, Dungarvan who was part of the first ever cohort to graduate from the Leadership for INClusion in the Early Years (LINC) programme; Finian McGrath TD, Minister of State attending Government and Minister of State at the Departments of Social Protection, Justice & Equality and Health with special responsibility for Disabilities and Senator Maria Byrne. [Liam Burke Press 22]

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The Suicide: Stage Russia HD Thursday, 9th November, at 7.00 p.m. The Suicide: Stage Russia HD (Theatre Art Studio): Sergey Zhenovach's adaptation of Nikolai Erdman's comedy centers around a young, unemployed man desperate enough to contemplate ending it all. As soon as he declares his will to die he finds himself surrounded by a variety of characters begging him to kill himself as a gesture for their cause. Flattered by this notoriety but panicked at the prospect of actually having to go through with it, he must find a way out that somehow leaves his dignity intact. Designer Alexander Borovsky’s walled-up stage with two stories of raggedy doors allows for slapstick chases and gives Zhenovach the opportunity to play entire scenes offstage, freeing it of realistic details and keeping the focus on the characters and their predicaments. Once the production builds up a head of steam, the laughs come fast and furious. The play, originally written in 1928, forms a link in Russian literary history between the satirical mastery of Nikolai Gogol and the post-World War II Theatre of the Absurd. 180 minutes (with one 15 minute intermission included) Russian with English subtitles. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into The Suicide Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 7th November. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

✄ Question: The Suicide is screened at SGC on what date?

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WATERFORD’S fire service responded to 908 calls to the end of September last, including 123 false alarms. Figures released last month show that the service answered 552 calls to fires and 233 to ‘special service’ situations, which translate as traffic accidents, road hazards, chemical incidents, flooding, rescues, etc. The Dungarvan-Lismore District accounted for 97 fire (f) responses, 59 special services (ss) and 31 false alarms (fa). The Comeragh District were rated as 24 (f), 23 (ss) and 5 (fa), while the metropolitan district logged 431 (f), 151 (ss) and 87 (fa). DUNGARVAN: Statistics for last year show that Dungarvan town accounted for 22 chimney fires, 24 dwelling fires, 4 other building fires, 26 other categories types of fire, 21 false alarm with good intent or malfunction, 14 traffic accidents, 7 hazardous spills, 10 floodings and 9 miscellaneous events. In other notable statistics, Ardmore had the greatest number of ‘other building fires’ with 11, Lismore had 14 ‘other fires’, Cappoquin had 6 flooding callouts and Tallow had 10 chimney fires. There were no malicious false alarms recorded anywhere in the county. CIVIL DEFENCE: Meanwhile the Civil Defence’s 125 members conducted eight exercises and 225 activities last year, including 138 duties and 87 training nights. Services featured first aid support, ambulance and respond vehicles, minibus cover and safety boat provision.

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PRESERVATION NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that my lands at Glenmore, Glenbeg, Dungarvan and Mullinahorna, Ring, are strictly preserved, fur and feather. Signed: Pat Curran.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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Twentieth Annual Awards Night at Árd Scoil na nDéise ARD Scoil na nDéise celebrated their twentieth Annual Awards Night on Friday, 13th October. It was a wonderful occasion which brought together a large cross-section of the Ard Scoil community to celebrate all that is good about our school and our students. Our guest of honour on the night was Dr. Marie Griffin, CEO of our Trust, CEIST.We were delighted that she was able to take time out of her busy schedule to come and celebrate our Awards Night with us. Dr. Griffin spoke very highly of the school and the students and drew particular attention to the fact that the five core values of CEIST schools were very evident in the daily life of the Ard Scoil and that we were quite clearly an inclusive school community that strives to ensure the holistic development of every student. The Principal, Ms. Jennifer O’Keeffe highlighted the fact that combining the five CEIST values of promoting spiritual and human development, achieving quality in teaching and learning, showing respect for every person, creating community, and being just and responsible, with our school mission statement of ‘Reaching our potential with respect, care, and friendship’ gave rise to a can-do attitude permeating everything that we do in our school and encourages the students to always strive to be the best that they can be. As always, the awards presented on the night acknowledged achievements across a broad spectrum of achievements, both curricular and co-curricular, placing emphasis on the holistic development of our students. We were very proud to see an abundance of evidence of our students’ commitment to their academic work as well as to a range of extracurricular activities. Looking at the scope and variety of awards presented on the night, it was clearly evident that there really is something for everyone here at the Ard Scoil. We are truly grateful to our dedicated and committed teachers who work so hard with the girls to help them develop their many talents. We would also like to congratulate the girls for making the effort to move outside their comfort zones and to take up new challenges and try new things.We never know our limits until we are pushed and our students are clearly pushing themselves to be the best that they can be. We had two beautiful musical performances on the evening. Our Traditional music ensemble provided a wonderful taste of Irish culture at the beginning of the night’s proceedings. We were also treated to a wonderful musical interlude from Fifth Year student Jeanne Harrington who took the brave leap of faith to apply for the X Factor last summer. We wish to thank our generous sponsors Ballymount Accounting, Copymoore, Sip n Surf, Jitterbeans, Printmaster, David Walsh, Comeragh Oil, Sisters of Mercy, Parents’ Council, Tomas Walsh, Baumann Jewellers, & The Park Hotel. Events like Awards Night are so important in the school calendar but they simply would not be possible without financial support from the community. Well done to all of our award recipients. We very much look forward to seeing what the future holds for you all!

Guest of Honour Dr. Marie Griffin pictured with the Awards Committee – Back row: Fr. John Harris; Ms. Joanne Brosnan, Deputy Principal; Dr. Marie Griffin, CEO of CEIST; Ms. Jennifer O’Keeffe, Principal; Mrs. Angela Conway, Chairperson of the Board of Management; Mr. Tommy Collins, Master of Ceremonies. Front row: Ms. Anne Gleeson, Ms. Fiona Troy, Ms. Fiona Rochford, Ms. Sara Flavin, Ms. Carol McCarthy. [Pat Crowley]

Class Awards – Back row: Caragh Geoghegan, Ellen Donovan, Caoimhe Power, Kellie Hallahan, Rose Gantly, Tara Fitzgerald and Dearbhla Ní hAllacháin. Front row: Sarah Nyhan, Mary Bradfield, Elaine Drohan, Shanise McCarthy, Rachael Bumster and Alice Sullivan.

WIT Business Studies Awards for students who achieved A grades in Junior Certificate 2017 – Caoimhe Kiely, Kate [Pat Crowley] Hickey, Ms. Anne Gleeson, Anne McGrath, Dearbhla Ní hAllacháin.

Waterford All-Ireland Under 16 B Medal Winners – Sarah Lacey, Kirsty O’Leary Green, Aoife Brazil and Ms. Fiona Rochford. [Pat Crowley]

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TWENTIETH ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT AT ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Spirit of CEIST Award – Ms. Joanne Brosnan, Deputy Principal; Dr. Marie Griffin, CEO of CEIST; Denise Murray and Ms. Jennifer O’Keeffe, Principal. [Pat Crowley]

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Green Schools Committee Award – Caoimhe Keane and Lauren Douris.

Outstanding Contribution to Sport – Niamh McComb, Kate McGrath, Caoimhe Fogarty, Amy O’Riordan, Muireann Walsh and Ms. Fiona Rochford.

[Pat Crowley]

Art Awards – Aoife Dee, Sheenagh Hallahan, Ciara Walsh, Lucy Holmes and Molly McCloskey.

[Pat Crowley]

Cross Country – Ms. Sara Flavin, Orla Keane, Kate Hickey, Mary Kate Prendergast, Aoife O’Brien, Lucy Holmes.

[Pat Crowley]

Athletics Awards – Sarah Nyhan, Kate Hickey, Anna Hickey, Beth Gardner, Mary Bradfield and Aoibhín Walsh.

[Pat Crowley]

Highest Leaving Certificate Results June 2017 – Eight students obtained over 500 points in the Leaving Certificate. Back row: Shanice McGovern, Urte Mozeryte, Brona Coleman, Rosa Pabianiak. Front row: Muireann Walsh, Kate McGrath, Caroline Fennell, Klaudia Lewanska. [Pat Crowley]

Eurofins Essay Competition Winners – Orna O’Brien and Sinéad O’Brien. [Pat Crowley]

Spirit of Transition Year – Back row: Fr. John Harris; Ms. Joanne Brosnan, Deputy Principal; Dr. Marie Griffin, CEO of CEIST; Ms. Jennifer O’Keeffe, Principal and Mr. Tommy Collins, Master of Ceremonies. Front row: Mr. John O’Brien, Sinéad O’Brien, Mrs. Sylvia O’Brien. [Pat Crowley]

Senior Music Awards – Back row: Muireann Walsh, Brona Coleman, Bernice Basnayake, Kathleen Troy of Baumann’s Jewellers. Front row: Ellie Janes, Sinéad O’Donnell, Kate Faherty. [Pat Crowley]

Highest Junior Certificate Results June 2017 – Lucy Holmes, Katelyn Horsom, Anne McGrath, Caoimhe Kiely. Sports Star of the Year – Ms. Sara Flavin, Aisling Baumann, Ms. Fiona Rochford and Ms. Carol McCarthy.

[Pat Crowley]

Sci Fest Winners – Elia Tutty and Ella Harrington.

[Pat Crowley]

Sports Captains – The three students who captained the three teams that reached Munster finals in Senior Football, Junior Camogie, and Senior Camogie. Ms. Carol McCarthy, Kate McGrath, Aisling Baumann, Amy O’Riordan and Ms. Fiona Rochford. [Pat Crowley]

Leadership and Support in Sports Awards – Lydia Troy, Sadhbh Ní Fhaoláin, Ms. Carol McCarthy, Kirsty O’Leary Green, and Niamh Reddy. [Pat Crowley]

Margaret Radley Geography Award – Ms. Angela Radley, Sarah Walsh, Ms. Denise Radley. [Pat Crowley]

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NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

Alzheimer Society of Ireland Saturday Social Club ON Saturday, 11th November The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Saturday Social Club Entertainment with The Bally Ramblers in the Deise Day Care Centre, Mitchell Street, Dungarvan from 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Light refreshments provided. For further information please phone 086-8362619.

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 1st Bill Leddy & Helen O’Keeffe; 2nd Christy Higgins & Joan Hannon. Lucky Tables: Stephen Cunningham, Nellie Devine, Rita Leamy, Ann Geary, Sean Higgins, Eddie Byrnes. Raffle: Helen O’Keeffe, Tom Casey, Rita Leamy, Sean Higgins, Eddie Byrnes, Pat Noonan, Ann Geary and Pat Kirby.

Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch ONCE again, there are two local organisations (that we know of!) shortlisted for their categories at the upcoming Waterford PPN Community & Voluntary Awards 2017. Congratulations and the very best of luck to all nominated and shortlisted for these prestigious awards. The very best of luck for the upcoming Pride of Place to Portlaw's Task Force who took home the overall Mayor's Award. Portlaw certainly has a lot - and many people - to be proud of!

Evening of Remembrance ST. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford, on Thursday, 9th November, 7.30 p.m. A sacred space to honour family, friends and all who have died.You are invited to a time of prayerful reflection during this special month. Facilitator: Ann O’Farrell.

Dungarvan Credit Union Student Bursary value €2,000 – Special Guest, Brian O'Halloran presenting Cathal Dunne with the Student Bursary, who accepted it on behalf of Shane Crotty. Included are Conor McGuinness and Orla Dawson, Dungarvan Credit Union and Mascot Garvan. [Sean Byrne]

BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO The numbers drawn for the recent Bonmahon Community Society Lotto were 8, 13, 21 and 29. We had no Jackpot or match 3 winners. Our 2 Lucky dip winners of €50 each were Albert Kearns and Nicholas Fitzgerald. The next Jackpot is worth €9,150, make sure to be in with a chance to win! KNOCKMAHON N.S. WINS DISTINCTION AWARD Congratulations to the pupils and staff of Knockmahon N.S. who have been presented with a 21st Century School of Distinction Award by Trinity College Dublin. Knockmahon N.S. was one of five winning schools this year. The children have been presented with a certificate and a banner which are

Novena for the Holy Souls – Wednesday, November 1st, (Holy Day, Feast of All Saints) at 11.00 a.m. Thursday, November 2nd at 10.00 a.m. Friday, November 3rd at 10.00 a.m. Sunday, November 5th at 11.00 a.m. Monday, November 6th at 7.30 p.m. There will be a special remembrance of all who died during the past year at this Mass. Tuesday, November 7th at 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, November 8th at 7.30 p.m. Thursday, November 9th at 10.00 a.m. The Novena concludes on Friday morning, November 10th at 10.00 a.m.

BONMAHON Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club on display in the school. They have been invited to visit Trinity College later this year. The staff of Knockmahon N.S. were invited to attend the Access 21 Impact conference at Trinity College and Google Foundry on October 6th and 7th. They attended a dinner at Trinity College dining hall and were addressed by the Minister for Education Richard Bruton and Chief Justice Frank Clarke. Well done to all on this excellent achievement. WORDS All lovers of WORDS are most welcome to attend our next monthly WORDS Event which takes place on Wednesday, 1st November from 7.45 p.m. at The Art Hand.To book your place or for more information, please contact 051-292919 COPPER COAST GEOPARK BOOK FAIR The 2nd Annual Book Fair for

book lovers and collectors takes place this Sunday, November 5th from 1.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. at the Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Center, Bunmahon. Admission is free and attractions will include a Costume competition, Mrs Colfer's famous tombola, Self published authors, Geological books, Specialist books, New & Second hand books and much more! Tea, coffee and wine will be served in our Cafè. The Copper Coast Geopark would be grateful to receive donations of books to be sold on their own bookstall on the day. The money raised is then used by the Geopark in its on-going work. The Copper Coast Geopark is a community based registered charity. The Book Fair is a Copper Coast Literary Weekend event. For more see www.coppercoastgeopark.com

THE Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club was treated to a veritable feast of Autumn colour at their recent meeting, when they hosted AOIFA demonstrator Margaret Ahern. The evening began with a welcome to all present by Maura Kindregan, President. Maura then invited club member, Maura Curran to give a short talk on what colour we can still enjoy in our garden at this time of the year. Maura brought in a variety of shrubs, plants and flowers from her own garden. Maura then introduced our guest, Margaret Ahern. Margaret began with a basket of flowers and greenery from her garden which really showed her passion for flower arranging and her garden. Margaret is a quick and tidy worker, chatting in a most easy manner whilst producing one beautiful arrangement after another. Margaret had some very unusual containers including a new way of using hanging basket as centre piece for a Hallowe’en arrangement. Margaret has not demonstrated for eighteen months as she had back surgery and thankfully has made a full recovery. Mairead Maher gave a vote of thanks praising Margaret for her artistic abilities. Our next meeting will be our annual Charity Night which will be on Wednesday, 29th November, and will be in aid of Dungarvan Community Hospital.

KILL MICHAEL POWER MEMORIAL SWIM This week! Don't miss the launch of this year's Michael Power Memorial Christmas Day Swim at the Table Quiz night in Dunphy's Pub this Friday, 3rd November. Quiz starts at 9.30 p.m. and tables of four are €20. The 2017 Swim will be benefitting Touching Hearts. DUNHILL 94 BRIDGE CLUB Bridge takes place every Monday evening in the Dunhill Enterprise Centre at 7.00 p.m. New members are always welcome. For anyone interested in learning how to play, lessons are commencing on Monday, 6th November. For further details contact Bríd on 086-6003124.

KILL & BONMAHON CFR GROUP A Cardiac First Response Course will be held soon. To express an interest in attending this certified course, please contact 087-4133522. Please note this course does not oblige you to join as a responder, however we would urge you to consider giving a few hours as a community first responder to ensure the ongoing service being provided on a 24/7 basis. Please contact us for further details. BIRTHDAY WISHES The very best wishes to Ray Power on your birthday last week, all your friends and family are wishing you a great year ahead!

KILL GAA LOTTO At last week's Lotto draw in Kirwan's Bar, there was no winner of the €10,000 Lotto jackpot. On the night we had two match 3's who were Jonathon Moloney and Darren Power. The numbers drawn were 21, 24, 26 and 28. The Lotto draw was sponsored by Murphy Firewood Carrigeen, Kill. For all your Firewood needs this winter contact Ray on 0851193074. COFFEE MORNING Touching Hearts, this year's beneficiary of the Michael Power Memorial Swim, are holding a Coffee Morning on 10th November from 10.00 a.m. in the Sweep Bar. All are welcome to attend this morning and all donations are most welcome.

Margaret Ahern, AOIFA, and Mairead Maher.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

MUSEUM ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE Our annual fundraising Book Sale held last weekend was a huge success. Our thanks to all those who donated books, to all those who purchased books, and for all those who were involved in any way with the organisation of this event, especially Eddie Cantwell, and all the volunteers who worked at the sale. Our thanks also to Liam Power and Garvey’s SuperValu for allowing

us to use the former Mill Restaurant for the sale. MUSEUM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Our Museum AGM was held on 26th October and was well attended. Elected as Chairperson was William Fraher, Vice Chairperson Martin Whelan, Treasurer Mary Giblin, Secretary Christine King. Elected to the committee were Eddie Cantwell, Christina Flynn, Christina Knight-O’Connor, Paul McLoughlin, Sarah Lucas, Jim

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

Peter Crotty’s Boxing Gloves

PETER Crotty began fighting with the St. Mary’s Boxing Club in Clonmel, later training at the Dungarvan Battalion FCA, before joining the army for two years in 1943. He won the Irish welterweight title for four straight years, 1949-1952, but lost his first match at the Helsinki Olympics when a cut opened over his eye and the fight was stopped by the referee. He retired after the Olympics and worked in the building trade, often as a scaffolder. In January 2006 a blue plaque was unveiled on Dungarvan Town Hall depicting his boxing achievements, and the gymnasium where he trained there with the Dungarvan Boxing Club is now called the Peter Crotty Iron Man Gym. Dungarvan also holds an annual Peter Crotty Memorial Boxing Tournament.

Shine, Dennis Barron, Paula Uí Uallacháin. NIALL BYRNE MEMORIAL LECTURE 2017 BY JULIAN WALTON From Medieval Warlords to Anglicised Loyalists: The Powers of Curraghmore, 1400-1700 On Thursday, 2nd November at 7.30 p.m. the 2017 Niall Byrne Memorial Lecture will take place in the Garden Room at the Medieval Museum in the Viking Triangle in Waterford. As Niall’s main field of expertise was in medieval and early modern Waterford, Julian Walton has chosen as his subject for the lecture ‘From Medieval Warlords to Anglicised Loyalists: The Powers of Curraghmore, 1400-1700’. This looks like being a fascinating and popular lecture so it’s a case of first come, first served and booking is recommended! Admission will be free and light refreshments will be served. Call in to the Reception Desk at the Medieval Museum, or email museumreception@waterfordcouncil.ie, or phone 0761102650. YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the Museum. The Museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fundraising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. As a member you will benefit from knowing that you are supporting the important work of the Museum in County Waterford, plus being informed of various talks, new exhibitions and activities taking place throughout the year. There is also a member’s annual trip and Christmas meal. Please do consider joining us as a member. You can see the very varied and interesting work of the Museum on our website www.waterfordmuseum.ie including volunteers taking part in local archaeological

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

Abbeyside Scouts AFTER prayer, subs and congratulations to all, especially our new scouts, on their performances last week at the investiture and parent night, we got straight down to the serious business of games. After a few short games the Scouts picked their pumpkins. Packie suggested that they might like to make pumpkin soup or pie, but our Scouts didn't seem to take to that idea, so it was decided that they would carve lanterns. Some really impressive work, and good humoured banter while they worked. The results were brilliant (see photos), how atmospheric are these! Happy Hallowe’en to all. Remember no meeting this Wednesday (1/11/17). Full uniform on the 8th of November.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 25th OCTOBER, 2017 Surname Power Bassett O’Rourke Hearne Whelan Meehan

First Name Michael William F. John George Henry John Thomas

Age Service No. Rank 1991 Pr. Lt. 23 5559A Deck Hand 19 139812 Gunner 35 28816 Gunner 30 372700 Rifleman

Service Army Army R.N. Res. Army Army Army

Unit R.I. Reg. 2Bn. Black Watch 10Bn. H.M. Trawler Strymon R.Gar.Art.258Batt. R.F.A.26Bde. Lond.Reg.2/8Bn.

Where Born Waterford Waterford Dunhill Waterford Aglish Dungarvan

Death Category Died Killed in action At Sea Wounds Killed in action Killed in action

Date of Death 10/27/17 10/27/17 10/27/17 10/28/17 10/30/17 10/30/17

Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society launch their annual journal THE Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society is celebrating the launch of the seventy-third volume their annual journal Decies on Saturday, 28th October from 6.00 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. in the Parnell Room, Granville Hotel, Meagher Quay, Waterford. The launch is being held to coincide with the Imagine Arts Festival and will include musical performances by

The Knotted Chords, a highly regarded Waterford-based folk duo, and short talks by two of the contributors to this year’s journal. Ballyduff native Richard Tobin will talk about his research on some of the personalities involved in the National League, the political party founded by Parnell, in Ballyduff in the 1880s.The stirring trans-Atlantic story of Aglish-born

John Cotter who played a significant part in the Gaelic Revival will be told by Brigid McIntyre. This is a free event and all are welcome, refreshments will be served. Membership of the Waterford Archaeological and Historical Society is open to anyone with an interested in the rich heritage of the Decies. The Annual Subscription is just

€25 and entitles members to free admission to our lectures and outings as well as a copy of the annual journal. The membership application form can be downloaded from our website http://www.waterford-history.org. Details of upcoming events can be found on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/waterfordhistory/.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS SHORTLISTED Ardmore Tidy Towns are delighted to be shortlisted for the Environment Award at The Waterford Community Awards. The winners will be announced at a Gala Ceremony in The Woodlands Hotel, Waterford on November 23rd. The other two groups shortlisted for that category are Ballymacarbry Tidy Towns Group & Belvedere Manor Residents Association. DEFIBRILLATOR FOR GRANGE St. Mary’s N.S. Grange, Parent’s Association are holding a Church Gate Collection for the provision of a Defibrillator for the communities of Grange and Ardmore. The collection will be held on Saturday, 4th November at Ardmore Mass at 7.30 pm. And on Sunday, 5th of November at Grange Mass at 10.30 am.

POKER AT ROUND TOWER HOTEL The Ladies again dominated at The Round Tower Hotel last Wednesday night when Trish Fitzgerald won handily with only Nathan Bryan able to compete and finish ahead of Ciara Griffin who was 3rd. Redmond Foley continued to dominate win at the runners up table gets him back to the top of the table on 81 points and Nathan’s 2nd place shoots him into a share of 2nd in the table ahead of Fr. Lucey on 70. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS Des Fitzgerald & Gerry O’Brien shared 1st place with Martin & Laurence Keevers and James Flavin & John Cronin. Terry McGrath & Anne Halley were best of the last 5 & Tom Power & Michael O’Reilly won the last game.

Stradbally Active Retirement L-R: Anne Power, Mary Power, Eileen Browne, Rob Whinnett (Blasta Wholefoods), Teresa Power, Mildred King and Rosaleen Keane at the last gathering of Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement. Rob (guest speaker) was very informative, and answered the many searching questions. The two points of most interest I picked up on were, Cider Vinegar especially if you want flexibility in the joints and are prone to gout, secondly if you are partial to Yogurt, go for Live Yogurt, others are laced with sugar. At our next gathering, we will celebrate with a wonderful couple in our Group, their 60th Wedding anniversary, what is the secret? We will have live music and good food. Hope to see all members present in the Barron Hall on Monday, November 6th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to join in the celebrations. For those interested we will start the day in the Durrow carpark at 1 p.m. for a short walk, and will be back in the Barron Hall at 2 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Tom Gough)

Ardmore Ladybirds and Brownies Fun THE girls have been very busy with lots of creative activities. The Brownies worked in teams to create their very own Junk Couture dresses, with one member of each team modelling their finished pieces.They created some masterpieces and had lots of fun in the process! Meanwhile the Ladybirds had lots of fun celebrating World Smile Day.

Darkness to Light – Inset: L-R: Tom Fennell and Bishop Cullinan, exiting Ballyvoile Tunnel on their way to Abbeyside. Tom (native of Ballyvoile) is carrying the "Bell" which is making its way throughout the Diocese in preparation for the World Meeting of Families that takes place in Dublin during August 2018. Main picture – group in Durrow carpark before walk begins at 1.00 p.m. {Photo courtesy of Tom Hickey]

STRADBALLY WEDDING The beautiful Garryvoe Hotel, Ballycotton, Co. Cork was the setting for the marriage of Suzanne Phelan, Cove Lodge, Stradbally to Gary Ronayne, Villierstown, Co. Waterford on Friday last, 27th October, 2017. Family, friends and invited guests travelled to Garryvoe for the wedding ceremony and reception on Friday afternoon. The bride was assisted by her sisters Sarah and Kate Phelan and friend Anna Minihane as bridesmaids and Roger Ronayne, Whitehall, Stradbally, brother of the groom was best man. Following the wedding recep-

tion and customary speeches the newly-weds danced the night away with friends and guests to the superb music of Avalon and D. J. John O’Shea. Congratulations and best wishes to Suzanne and Gary, wishing you every happiness for the future. MASS TIMES FOR ALL SAINT’S DAY Tuesday, Vigil Mass Holy Cross, Stradbally 7.30 p.m. Wednesday, 1st November Sacred Heart Church, Faha 9.30 a.m. Wednesday, 1st November Mass St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen 11 a.m.

Thursday All Souls Day (2nd November) Mass Holy Cross Church, Stradbally 9.30 a.m. Mass St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen 7 p.m.; Mass Sacred Heart Church, Faha 7.30 p.m. Friday Mass (3rd November) Sacred Heart Church, Faha 9.30 a.m. St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen 7 p.m. STRADBALLY MARKET The Stradbally Market had an increase of new faces for all the fun of Hallowe’en last Saturday. The special offer on the vegetables was so successful that the producers have agreed to repeat

the offer of the selection box of vegetables again for the special price of €6 next Saturday. Saturday, 4th November at the Cove Bar will also see the launch of the Stradbally Market Calendar by Colette at 11 a.m. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. will do the honours. A percentage of the funds raised from the calendar will be donated to the local Vincent De Paul Society. The calendar will make an ideal Christmas gift to send to family or friends abroad as it contains all local scenes. The normal market will take place with all the local produce as usual from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

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KILMAC NAÍONRA CHOILL MHIC THOMÁISÍN DIOLACHÁN CÁCA Our annual fundraising Cake Sale was held in Centra on Friday, 27th October. Many thanks to all our parents who baked tarts, cakes and buns and to everyone who bought cakes and supported us. As a community based (non profit) pre-school we depend on your support. As always we are grateful to Pat for the use of his front hallway in Centra and for the large table which he supplied which helped to display the many lovely cakes and buns. We raised a total of €337. Go raibh míle maith agaibh go léir. SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to the Coleman Family on the death of Mary Coleman, High Road, Kilmacthomas which sad event occurred at the weekend. Removal from Drohan's Funeral Home to Our Lady of Mercy Church, Kilmac on Monday evening. Requiem Mass on Tuesday morning followed by

burial in Faha cemetery. May she rest in peace. DEATH It is with sadness we record the death of Peter John Ackerman, Bharr an Chnoic, Graigueshoneen, Kilmacthomas which occurred on Saturday, 28th October. Sincere sympathy to all his family on their sad loss. May he rest in peace. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club winners on Monday night, 23rd October, Stess Connolly, Mary Blackmore, Eileen Power, Hannah McGrath, Monica Gough, Sheila Morrissey, Eric Townsend, Biddy Carroll, Orla Keane and Kathleen Foran. Raffle winners Margaret & Anthony Mulhearne, Brigid Power, Alice Walsh, Mary Power, Nicola Carroll and Hannah McGrath. Thanks to all who supported this benefit night in aid of First Responder, we had a great response, which was much appreciated.

BALLYSAGGART BALLYSAGGART Ladies Club held their AGM on October 9th last. The three outgoing officers were re-elected that is Chairperson Bridie Murphy, Treasurer Maureen Fennessy and Secretary Mary Glavin. It was decided that our Christmas Night Out will be on Thursday night, November 30th, we are going for a meal to The Corbett Court and then on to The Village Arts Certre in Kilworth to see our very own Paddy O'Brien in concert with Louise Morrissey. This promises to be a wonderful night and all are welcome members and non members. Anyone interested in going, please give their names as soon as possible to any of the

three officers as tickets have to be booked for the Arts Cenrte and it’s a small venue, also we need names for a bus. The officers numbers are as follows Bridie 087-2809794, Maureen 087-9558671 and Mary 087-7421345. Ballysaggart Ladies Club will host their first night of the season on Monday night, November 13th at 8.00 p.m. in The Community Centre. The guest on the night will be your local butcher from Roche's Centra Mark Drummy who no doubt will have lots of hints and tips for the festive season and all year round, a night not to be missed. All are welcome members and non members.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 28th OCTOBER, 2017 Numbers drawn 15, 19 and 22. No winner. €25 winners - Dan Fenton, Jessie Power, Manahan family, Biddy Power. Next week’s Jackpot €2,100. CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit training takes place in Modeligo Community Centre, every Monday and Thursday night at 7.00 p.m. for all ages. For further info contact Shane on 087-1345574. BIRTHDAY WISHES Happy birthday to Vince O’Donovan. Graigue who celebrated a significant birthday recently and also completed the Dublin Marathon.

NA DEISE LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB Na Deise Ladies Football Club will hold a fundraising Quiz in Deckies Bar Modeligo on Friday, 3rd November starting at 8.00 p.m. with kids quiz. Raffle on night. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica on 087-4112798 or email marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com before 9.00 p.m. on Monday night. BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro turf or Hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

Award winning author Marita Conlon McKenna visits Kilrossanty National School ON Thursday, 28th September we were delighted to welcome award winning author Marita Conlon McKenna to our school. Marita is one of Ireland's best loved authors and her books are enjoyed by readers across the world. During her visit she told us how she grew up in Dublin with much of her childhood spent in a house overlooking the sea in Greystones, Co. Wicklow. Her first book “Under the

Hawthorn Tree” is set during The Great Irish Famine and is one of a trilogy, all of which we have read in school. This year in September we read “Safe Harbour” another of Marita's books, set during the Second World War and based in Greystones. She spoke to us about what inspired her to write her books, how she first became a writer and gave us lots of tips and

encouragement on writing ourselves. We loved listening to her and really enjoyed her visit. WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL PRIMARY SCHOOL FIELD NAMES PROJECT 2017 – 2018 We are delighted to be taking part in this project organised by the Council with support from the Creative Ireland Fund for schools along or near the

Greenway.We will be researching the names and origins of local fieldnames over the next couple of months so we will need help from people in the locality. Some past pupils may remember doing a project similar to this in Kilrossanty National School with their teacher Síle Murphy in the 1970's – it will be interesting to see if the names have surived another generation!

KILROSSANTY DOG NIGHT Fews Parents Association is holding "A Night at the Dogs" in Kilcohan Park Waterford on December 2nd. This is a fundraising event for the school extension. Tickets are now on sale €10 each. Children go free. Door prizes - 1st; Weekend away for two in the International Hotel Killarney. 2nd prize - One night B&B in Montenotte Cork; 3rd prize Cass and Co. hamper and €50 voucher from Shanakill Riding Centre. For more details and tickets contact Louise at 0876807713. SALE OF WORK Sale of Work in Crotty’s Inn on 19th November at 3.00 p.m. Collectors will be going from house to house from next week on, if you are missed on the night please give in your donation to any one of the committee. Tickets for the draw are also on sale from outlets and from any, member of the committee. NOVENA MASSES Novena Masses for the faithful departed will be on Monday 6th, Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th and Thursday, 9th November in

Kilrossanty Church at 7.30 p.m. BINGO Once again the Bingo attracted a big crowd last Friday to Crotty’s for Kilrossanty Juvenile GAA.The next Bingo is on 24th November. KEEP FIT Keep fit every Monday night in the hall at 7.00 p.m. ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to Marie Keating, Comeragh Upper and Liam Whelan, Ballymacarbry who announced their engagement last weekend. DEISE DRAW Still outstanding money to the draw please pay immediately. QUIZ A Quiz will be held in Crotty’s Inn this Friday night at 9.30 p.m. Teams of three €30. This quiz is to support Jason Dee our GAA Secretary who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing on 11th November in WIT arena for Waterford GAA. Calling all players, members and anyone else who would like to support Jason on the night. All welcome. Raffle will be held on the night.

Pictured at the Mary Immaculate College conferring ceremonies was Chloe Walsh, Kinsalebeg, conferred with a BEd Primary Education. The three-day conferring ceremonies will see almost 2,000 students conferred with academic awards across the College’s 30 plus programmes. [Liam Burke]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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

Don't Cry For Me, Catalonia . . . WHAT do we really know about the selfannounced independent state of Catalonia? Firstly, it has 3 languages therefore 3 different pronunciations. In Spanish (Booo! Oppressors!!) it is called Cataluna. In Catalan(up the rebels) its pronounced Catalunya. And in the little known dialect of Occitan (we're confused) its Catalonha. Its approximately the same size as Belgium, or to be "local" about it, its a bit bigger than Munster. But with a population of 7,500,000, the majority of which is concentrated in the Greater Barcelona area, Catalonia is like an old fashioned city state. President of this newly announced state is Carles Puigdemont (pronounced Push-them-on). His family heritage is not in politics, military or royalty. They acquired their reputation in pastry making. So they must have made a lot of dough(sorry!). The capital Barcelona is internationally renowned for its various attractions, such as the Costa Brava beach resorts, Las Ramblas, Barcelona Football Club and The Cathedral Familia Sagrada by Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi began his work on Familia Sagrada in 1915, continuing until his death in 1926. Several architects, designers and artists continued his work, keeping faithfully to his complicated plans. Because of the enormity of his design, The Familia Sagrada cathedral is not expected to be finished before 2026. Gaudi was one of many famous artists to come from the Catalonian region. Salvador Dali, Joan Miro and Antoni Tapies are known internationally for their paintings. Pablo Picasso trained as an artist in Barcelona. Some would suggest that Argentinian Footballer Lionel Messi is also an artist with FC Barcelona. Interestingly, Catalonia is twinned with Quebec in Canada which has a unique status in its own country. Quebec is largely French speaking and much of its culture is of a Gallic nature. There have been many occasions when the Quebecois have rebelled against their Canadian governors and have pushed for more and more autonomy over their own affairs. Even more interestingly, Catalonia is also twinned with California. For over a century now, California has been setting itself apart from, not only the United States, but planet Earth as well. Almost every century since the Middle Ages,

there has been some rebellion, insurrection or outright declaration of war between the Catalans and The Spanish throne.You would imagine that Madrid would have gotten the hint by now. During Francisco Franco's regime from the 30's to the 70's, the Republican President of Catalonia Lluis Companys was captured, tortured and put to death by Nationalists. Franco also banned all reference to Catalonian language and culture. This did not sit well in Barcelona. Now Catalonia believes that it is paying more than its fair share of taxation to Spanish coffers without getting a proportionate benefit from the central government. To be fair to Spain, they fear that independence for the Catalans could lead to similar moves by the Basques, Andalusians, Balearic islands and Gibralter. The EU is also observing the situation as a divided Spain could add to the problems associated with Brexit as Scotland watches with interest. All over Europe there are dozens of territories seeking independence or greater autonomy. In Belgium Flanders wishes to be separate from Wallonia while the Walloons (yes, that’s what they are called) want to be part of France. Moravia and Silesia demand more independence from Czech Republic who have already split from Slovakia. The Faroe Islands and Bornholm don't want to be governed by Denmark. Parts of France like Brittany, Northern Basques, Corsica and Savoy have ambitions of their own. So too have Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein, among others, in Germany. Italy has always been a hotbed of rebellion with areas as diverse as Venice, Sardinia, Sicily and Lombardy seeking more freedom. There are also independence movements in parts of the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Russia (best of luck with that), Switzerland and Ukraine. Even in Britain there have been moves for autonomy and independence for Cornwall, Isle of Man and Yorkshire, as well as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. And don't get me started on The Balkans. Yes, there will be a lot of people interested in the situation in Catalonia. Ballinameela Creatives have always sought independence from the madness of the world. English philosopher George Henry Lewes said, "Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism."

AGM Our AGM took place on Wednesday, October 25th in Ballinameela Community Centre. We had a brilliant turnout from the community and a lot of new faces which was great to see. Mathew Fogarty remains on as our Chairman; Alison Maher as our Treasurer and a big welcome to Imelda Walsh as our new Secretary. Thanks to Claire Tobin who looked after the Secretary position over the last number of years and did wonderful job. BODY CONDITIONING AND CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES Body Conditioning and Circuit Training classes in Ballinameela Community Centre ever Monday night between 7-8 pm. Classes cost €5. All levels of fitness catered for. Enquiries text or call 087 8229762. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7 pm in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 836 2695 if interested. CIRCUIT TRAINING AGLISH COMMUNITY CENTRE Circuit training is returning on Thursday nights 7-8 pm in Aglish Community Centre. Classes cost €8 or book 4 classes for €24. Contact Michelle 086 7330061. FINISK VALLEY AC NOTES Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and

would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be school-going). Full program of events can be obtained at our training session. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela toddler group meets every Thursday from 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087 9718945. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 pm to 10 pm. Contact Mairead on 087 7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in two ways: Firstly, a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook -

www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Viki Mulhall is responsible for the month of November for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 0878196264. LOTTO RESULTS 30/10/17 – Numbers drawn were 15, 17 and 24.There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Catherine O’Neill c/o Maureens; Paul and Anne Hallahan, Kereen; Mr. and Mrs., Ballinameela; Liam McCarthy, Canty and Mikey Barrett, Ballinameela. Next week’s Jackpot is €4,400 and the draw will take place in Cruiscín Lán. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

Why Hallowe’en? WHY is it, that for the best part of the year, we tell our children that evil, cruel, murderous and bloody are essentially horribly wrong? Yet on this day each year, we let all “hell” break loose, and encourage them to ignore our teaching and to portray these things in the name of innocent fun. Talk about sending out mixed and confusing signals. What are our children to believe? On what should we base our credibility, when the same children enact such horrors on their own accord, and we subsequently attempt to correct or reprimand them? I’m sure that every parent has at some stage warned their child about the dangers that strangers may pose. Yet on Hallowe’en they discard that rule, and encourage their children to go and knock on doors and accept sweets from strangers. Going with them might ease their fears, but does it ease their confusion? And we know that we live in a society which is so flawed on many levels. One in which we increasingly see our schools and the media rightly so, push to teach and encourage our children to care about and respect others. Yet hang on a minute! Aren’t our children also encouraged to attend school dressed up as Hallowe’en/evil characters? And doesn’t the media promote and advertise the sale of all things horrible and evil, and the saturation of our lives with the same? But no, we can’t just blame the media, for if there was no market, there would be no supply. Oh come on Steve you’re over-reacting, it’s just a bit of “innocent fun”! Well, unfortunately it’s not! For at its core,

Hallowe’en is an event which glorifies and celebrates all things evil, dark, creepy and the scary side of life. You don’t have to be a Christian (like myself) to see that many things in general, but Halloween in particular are getting worse. The Bible however, gives us explanation as to why this is happening, its consequences, but most importantly our God given hope for the future. Let me explain: “the light (Jesus) has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed.” (John 3:19-20) And Oh yes!, there’s always a consequence: “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth.” (Rom 1:18) BUT here’s our God given HOPE: “God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved” (Eph 2:4-5) So tell me, WHY would you turn to the “Dark Side”? WHY not turn to the light, see the truth, and choose life over death, fear not and enjoy being with HIM the living saviour – Jesus? Pastor Steve Hamer Dungarvan Christian Fellowship www.dungarvanchurch.org

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

KNOCKANORE Check us out on our Facebook pages (Knockanore Area KGK Community Council) and (Knockanore Heritage and History) THE PARISH SOCIAL The large crowd which turned out for the Parish Social in the Sports Hall last Saturday, 28th, were treated to a feast of good food and entertainment on a par with the best available anywhere. Welcoming the guests, Community Council Chairperson Mary Herlihy, praised the efforts of the volunteers which made the event possible, and stressed the importance of our community coming together at times to celebrate, to meet, to chat and have a good time. Sports Hall Chairman James

Tallow Active Retired Group in one of their gym sessions with Tim from Tallow Fitness Centre. This is their second round using funding from Go for Life. This is a great way for the older generation to keep active and motivated – all welcome!

Tobin spoke on the need for local communities to take back control of local affairs and mentioned the loss of many local services. After a tasty meal supplied by local chef Helen O’Neill Murphy, the crowd were entertained by Bartlemey comedian John Arnold who kept everyone in stitches with his particular type of Irish humour. Then it was the turn of the band called “Never Heard of Em” who kept the feet tapping late into the night. This joint effort between the

TALLOW TALLOW ENTERPRISE CENTRE Tallow Enterprise Centre is a busy place at present; classes are in full swing with many new courses running successfully. Commencing on the 6th of November, we will be starting Digital Skills for the Farming Community. This class will run for five nights for two hours per night with the option of a day course also. The first night class is full and there is limited availability for the second night class commencing later in November. Please contact us on 058-56445 for further details.

Brideview Drama, Tallow OPENING night is just around the corner! An intricate set is being built by Jack Aherne and Liam Roche as the play requires seven locations including the ruins of St. Bridgets Abbey, The Coots Nest, Father Dolans house, Mrs. O’Kelly's House and the cliff edge to name but a few. Emily Aherne is kept on her toes as she adds in sound effects of fanfares, cracks of thunder, gunshots, ocean soundscapes and plenty Irish trad to link the scenes. John Roche our wonderful director is biting his nails as he adds in all the technical elements to the play and watches the fruits of seven weeks of work come to the fore. All the actors are getting very excited as they try on their shawls, their blouses, their swallowtail coats and their waistcoats. They have giggled their way through the last seven weeks and now it's your turn. “The Shaughraun” is an excellent Irish comedy which will allow you to escape for two hours and enjoy every minute. It will run on Nov 9th, 10th, 11th. It will run again on the following weekend on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th and finally on the following Thursday 23rd and Friday 24th so you have plenty opportunities to come and see it. It will start at 8.00 p.m. each night in Tallow Community Centre at the small price of €12 for adults.

Safe Pass Course: will commence on Tuesday the 14th of November from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Refreshments will be served. First Aid Course: The second round of First Aid Classes will start on Thursday the 16th of November, there are still places available. Social Dancing: 2017 has been a wonderful success this year, with just two dates left - the 17th of November with T.R. Dallas and the 8th of December with Philip English. Dates for 2018 will be announced in the coming weeks and we hope to see all the regulars back for another year of dancing.

Condolences: Tallow Enterprise Centre would like to express our sincere condolences to the Pre-school Manager Louise O’Connor and her sons Alan and Shane on the sad passing of her husband Declan. Ar a dheis Dé go raibh a anam. Bingo: There was no winner of Sunday night’s jackpot. Next week’s jackpot is €7,200. So folks, if you are planning a shopping trip for Christmas and would like some extra spending money, come to Tallow Bingo Sunday night 5th November at 8.30 p.m. it could be your lucky night.

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TOURANEENA SLIABH gCUA LADIES The next monthly meeting will be held on Tuesday, 7th November at 8.00 p.m. Our guest on the night will Sarah O'Callaghan who will give a cooking demo. Names and money will be taken on the night for our Christmas night out. SLIABH gCUA/ ST. MARY'S GAA CLUB Michael Dalton (Dauly) is doing a fabulous job with his 'Strictly Dance' fundraising event in aid of Waterford G.A.A. Michael who represents Modeligo, Touraneena and The Nire/Fourmilewater has had great success at the Strictly Dance fundraising events that have been held at the Marine Bar, Dungarvan; Lonergan's Bar, Clonmel; the Welcome Inn, Cappagh and The Local Bar, Dungarvan. The next Strictly Dance venue is our very own Dunne's Bar, Touraneena, tonight Wednesday night, 1st November. We are looking forward to seeing you all there! Following Dunne's Bar, the next venue on Dauly's itinerary is The Bridge Bar, Fourmilewater, on Saturday, 4th November, followed by a night in the W.I.T. Arena,Waterford, on Saturday night, 11th November, doors open at 7.00 p.m. with starting

time at 8.00 p.m. There will be Waterford players in attendance on all of the nights and Sliabh gCua G.A.A. club in support of Dauly, are assisting with transport to the various venues. If you have any queries or would like further information, please contact any of the following:- Mary Tobin: 0876398010; J.P Ryan: 087-8288834; Mary Gleeson: 087-9149164. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO The numbers drawn for weekending Sunday, 29th October were 8, 14, 28. Once again there was no winner of the jackpot. The lucky 5 x €20 winners were 1) Sean & Patsy Dalton, 2) Thomas Halley, 3) Kathleen Connors, 4) Alice Burke, 5) Ber & Paula Burke. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Thomas Keane. Next week’s draw will be held in Dunne's Bar on Sunday night, 5th November for a lotto jackpot of €1,900. NA DEISE LADIES FOOTBALL Na Deise Ladies Football will hold a fun Table Quiz on Friday, 3rd November in Deckies at 8.00 p.m. ... junior and senior quiz, all very welcome and all support appreciated, please join us.

Maria Baldwin, Anne Nicholson and Friends.

Abbeyside Heritage Archive YES, we are still in business and will be back in action on the second Sunday of November from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. at the Parish Office, Strandside South, Abbeyside, Dungarvan. If you can find time to spare please call in and see the large display of interesting objects.We even have something from August 1891 so you would not know what you might find on the day. As usual there will be nearby parking at the pond and you will not get flooded!

Paddy Geary, Johnny Baldwin, Catherine Baldwin and Maura Smyth.

Community Council and the Sports Hall Committee has proved to be such a success, that there is no doubt that it will be repeated in coming years. FIRST AID COURSE First Aid and Defibrillator training course this Saturday in the KGK Hall in Knockanore from 10 am to 12.45 pm. Covering CPR and AED training, the cost is €30 per person, and we need 12 people to attend. If anyone is interested please contact F. Roche 0872234220.

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LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns THE general community litter roster which started in March this year finished off last weekend. Thanks to all of the volunteers on the roster who have helped to keep Lismore litter free over the past seven months. A weekend litter roster will be operated by tidy towns members between now and March 2018 and from next week on our two CES workers Jim & Henry will do a daily litter pick up. Litter creation does not stop when the litter roster stops so people are encouraged over this period of time to watch out for litter in their own areas, if you don't have a litter pick simply put on a pair of disposable

gloves, pick the litter up and dispose of in your nearest litter bin. The working season of the Tidy Towns work team is nearly coming to an end and the CES team will continue the work effort over the coming months. Our last General Meeting for 2017 was held on Thursday, 26th October. At this meeting Mr. Willie Henry, Lismore Tidy Towns Chairperson thanked everyone in the Lismore community who has been involved and helped in any way during 2017 in the work of the Tidy Towns Group in Lismore. The planning group will be meeting regularly between now and Christmas to get

planned projects in motion. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Green Manure? One of the most under-used methods of soil improvement is the use of green or "cover crops". These are plants grown specifically to be dug back into the soil to improve it. If you have an area of poor soil Buckwheat and Phacelia are an excellent green manure. Phacelia is particularly fast growing, average, seven weeks from sowing and is a great food source for pollinators. After flowering they can be dug back into the ground to improve the soil in anticipation of perennial planting.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart BANKERS are good people. They have caused such great hardship, suffering and injustice on people who trusted a well regulated banking service. Bankers are guided by the secular religion being pushed by many organs of the State. So many voices wanting rid of God, of Jesus Christ, of the Catholic Church.The attempts to redefine what it means to be human is at the basis of this banking injustice. Without God, there is nothing of objective value, only what is to your personal liking. Man detached from God, his Creator is in a lonely place. He is now the measure of his or her own sense of right and wrong. No use appealing to that kind of conscience for Conscience implies a higher order of being than the individual.

Secular man has only himself or herself. Notice when serious shortcomings are found in how we try to organise society without God there is an appeal for another law, another regulation. The complexity of human life means the best minds will be unable to outwit the vexatious mind of one who seeks to circumvent human regulations. There is a great onus on us as a Parish community to be more up front in showing the beauty and credibility of Faith in Jesus Christ and how this Faith challenges us in the work of divine justice. Faith conversations among adults and children around the social issues of the day in the light of the Gospel is how we learn to be more critical of Church and of society in which we are privileged members. We believe in God,

we proclaim at Sunday Mass. To be with others to make that profession justifies the effort to set aside other attractions so as to be one with the community of Faith. We will be one with our deceased loved ones who handed on the Catholic Faith experience to us in the month of November. At the 7.00 p.m. Mass in Ballysaggart on the 3rd November we will call the names of those who died within the last year (September-September). MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 4th November - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 5th November - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Charity Shop in aid of Lismore Senior Citizens Christmas Party CHARITY Shop in aid of Lismore Senior Citizens Christmas Party – The shop will be held in Lismore Community Centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 17th, 18th and 19th. Times: Friday and Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Sunday 12.00 noon to 3.00 p.m. The Centre will

open on Thursday, 16th November from 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. for donations of items. All items only accepted at the Centre. So please bring along any ladies, gents and children’s clothes, books, toys brica-brac, bed linen, curtains etc., electrical goods not acceptable for safety reasons.

VILLIERSTOWN JACK THE JOKER Jack the joker Draw took place last Wednesday night and the winner was Niamh Prendergast with card number 37 and wins €50. Congratulations Mags. Next week’s Jackpot is €3,000 and the draw will take place on Wednesday night at an Cruiscin Lan. VILLIERSTOWN GARDENING CLUB The Villierstown Gardening Club Raffel draw took place on Monday Bank holiday. The first prize a hamper was won by Bryn Mernin; 2nd prize a Hallowe’en cake baked by Tori Pastries from our Village shop was won by Pat O'Brien. The Gardening club wishes to thank everyone who supported our club. The money raised will go towards plants for the village next year. Thank you on behalf of the Gardening Club. YOGA FOR BEGINNERS Beginners yoga commencing: Monday nights 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Aglish Hall;Tuesday mornings 12th 10.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. VECP room, Villierstown. For more info or to book your place contact Bláthnaid on 087-2076189.

STUDY GROUP Villierstown study group from 4.20 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. For more information please contact Zoe 087-6168303. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Hello everyone it's coming up to that time of year when you need to plan your stalls and gifts for the Villierstown Craft Fair on November 26th. To book your table please contact Zoe 087-6168303. BLACKWATER ECO TOURS Fancy a trip down the river? Get to explore the fantastic scenery we have to offer Then why not get in touch to plan your family fun day out or a team bonding day. Phone 089-2538699 for more information. VECP VECP Villierstown (Main Street) have a conference/training room for hire (complete with access to the internet). This venue is also an ideal location for social and childrens party events. Contact: 0892538699. I NEED YOUR HELP! If I don't no it's happening I can't put it in the news please contact the email address below for any upcoming events or local news you want advertised on here Villierstownews@yahoo.ie

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

The Beauty Queen of Leenane opens on the 17th Nov. LISMORE Dramatic Society will proudly present this Martin McDonagh’s Tony award winning play at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore from Friday 17th to Sunday, 19th November and also from Friday 24th to Sunday, 26th November. Martin McDonagh began his career writing very Irish plays about Ireland, starting with the first in his Leenane trilogy, The Beauty Queen of Leenane. McDonagh famously drafted seven plays in nine months in 1994. In The Cripple of Inishmaan, a wonderful success when staged by the society in 2017, the first play in McDonagh’s Aran Islands trilogy, first performed in 1997 (and produced on Broadway in 2014 with Daniel Radcliffe in the lead). The play is set in the title’s remote Killary Harbour town, Leenane where dark walls hold up a faded painting of the Virgin Mary. It’s here that the aging Connemaran of the title lives. She’s meant to be a recognizable type: yearning, unfulfilled, a 40year-old dreaming of a new life without her demanding mother, to whose care she’s begrudgingly given her life. It’s the mother who bears the allegorical weight of her country: oppressive, draining, smothering the one child who hasn’t run far away from her, driving her to violence and cruelty, creating a woman in her own image. The overbearing mother is a familiar theatrical trope, present in the great American classics from The Glass Menagerie to A Long Day’s Journey into Night, and represents the way McDonagh both embraces and plays on that tradition. The mother's character who’s pitiful yet contemptible, easily wounded when not feigning victimhood; she’s wickedly stifling, comically

Liam Motherway who plays the role of Ray Dooley and Rachel Owens who plays Maureen in The Beauty Queen of Leenane at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore. frank, controlling, ungrateful and uncharitable. She dumps her bedpan into the kitchen sink for just the mean-spirited satisfaction of pissing there, and when her daughter calls her out for it, Mag deflects the blame, rushing to her room to produce humiliating, unrelated papers. In the end, the old woman gets her comeuppance. McDonagh applies Chekhov’s advice about guns to a fireplace poker—which shows you not only what he thinks about his characters, but what he thinks about Ireland. In the lead role of Mag Folan for which Waterford's own Anna Manahan won a Tony Award on Broadway is Blanaid Hennessey and she is looking forward to the challenge. Maureen Folan is played by local actress Rachel Owens who has competed with Brideview Drama on the Open Festival Circuit, Pato Dooley is played by the experienced Kevin Roche and to play Ray Dooley we welcome to Lismore Dramatic from Knockanore

Drama Liam Motherway. Rehearsals are going really well and this promises to be a night of theatre and drama not to be missed! Tickets - Adults €12, Students €7 can be booked at Lismore Heritage Centre on 058-54975 and on 085-7714828 from 6.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. from November 1st.

Rachel Owens who plays the lead role of Maureen Folan in The Beauty Queen of Leenane at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore.

Lismore Dramatic Society OUR variety concert “One Night Only” takes place this Saturday night, 4th November at the Courthouse Theatre Lismore commencing at 8.15 p.m. Tickets available at Lismore Heritage Centre. Ph: 058-54975. This show directed by Becky and Ellen McCloskey will appeal to all ages and promises to be a hugely entertaining show for all the family. Please come along and support and encourage the wonderful array of local talent and treat yourself to a fun night out. AUDITIONS Auditions for an upcoming production which will be staged in March 2018 and commence rehearsals early January 2018 will take place on Saturday, 11th November between 11.00 a.m. and

1.00 p.m. in the Courthouse Theatre for anyone interested in getting involved. Places for all from 12 years upwards, so come along and meet with us on the day and we will discuss the many parts available. The show will be a mix of West End Musical hits so whether it is a solo part or chorus part you are interested in come along. Anybody interested in getting involved back stage also welcome. Auditions will be held in private so come along and don’t be shy.You will not regret it! We look forward to meeting you all. If the date does not suit we will reschedule for you to come along. Contact Amy on 087-9634977 or John on 0879189688.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746 – email ocappdev@eircom.net Facebook – Cappoquin Community Centre THE THREE AMIGOS Cappoquin Community Centre are delighted to announce that The Three Amigos are to play live in concert in the Community Centre on Monday, 8th January, 2018. Tickets are available from the Community Centre office (058) 52746. Check out our Facebook page Cappoquin Community Centre for our The Three Amigos competition. HALL BOOKINGS With November upon us, all users of the Community Centre individuals, clubs, groups are reminded to book their preferred time for using our facilities.

Demand this year is higher than ever with the great success of the Waterford/Wexford ETB classes. GYM Fancy doing your training session before you go to Work/School or College well now you can as our ultra-modern Gym. Our Gym is equipped with Irelands most ultra-modern equipment which can cater from all Cardiovascular equipment to all Resistance training machines and loose weights.You can pay as you go or join up as a member. Our prices are most competitive with yearly membership is €200, 6 months €100, 3 months €60 and monthly €25.

QUIDDLERS The popular Quiddlers group from 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon on Wednesdays mornings and all are welcome for play for the kids and chat for parents. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Gym opening times are 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Gym Instructor Conor Prendergast available to offer every assistance on (087) 1247025. Ladies Exercise Classes 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. with Paul Murray, Monday Affane Bridge. Quiddlers from 10.00 a.m. 12.00 noon on Wednesdays, Thursday morning 10.30 a.m. to

11.30 a.m. Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray, Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday evenings Gymnastics 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Edel Walsh (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre.

Sean Kelly Tour Pictured below from the Sean Kelly Tour 2016 in Cappoquin Community Centre showing the extraordinary facilities not available elsewhere in the County. The food provided by our volunteers was also first class and the hospitality exceptional. Not to forget our vast number of stewards led by chief steward Jim Joe Landers. Unfortunately, the Cycle did not visit the Community Centre in 2017. The big question now is, will it return to us in 2018? Surely the organisers will not bypass Cappoquin Community Centre again.

Louise Hallahan, Villierstown, Cappoquin, after graduating from Mary Immaculte College, Limerick with First Class Honours and was awarded the President's Award with a Masters Scholarship in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. [Brendan Gleeson]

Pictured at the Mary Immaculate College conferring ceremonies was Cliona Ní Chuirrin, Ring, Co. Waterford conferred with a BEd. The three-day conferring ceremonies will see almost 2,000 students conferred with academic awards across the College’s 30 plus programmes. [Liam Burke Press 22]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

WEST WATERFORD AWARD WINNER Springalong Lucey owned and ridden by Alice Fitzgerald, Glenlickey has won the Leading Mare Award of the Waterford/Tipperary SJI League sponsored by Ardmore Equine Supplies. This league was ran over the summer, CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL AFTERNOON TEA DANCE All are welcome to come along to the social dance on Sunday, 5th November at 3 pm in Piltown Hall. Ger and Pat are guaranteed to get your feet tapping. Entry €5 with all proceeds going to the Community Council Defibrillator Fund. So far we have raised €1,000 through a grant from the Community Facilities Fund of Waterford City and County Council. But we need about the same again. So please come along on Sunday. CALENDARS The Clashmore and Kinslebeg Community Council 2018 Calendar should be in local shops next week. Lots of great scenes from our local talented photographers. They will cost €10 with all profits going to local projects like the defibrillator. MONTHLY CLINIC Mary Butler TD will be holding advice clinics on the first Saturday of every month, in St. Patrick’s Hall, Tallow - 11 am; The Red Hall, Lismore -11.45 a.m.; The Community Hall, Cappoquin 12.30 p.m.; The Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore - 2.00 and The Community Hall, Ardmore, 2.30 p.m. Please contact 087-7425020 with any questions. MONSTER BINGO Our annual Monster Bingo in aid of local charities takes place this Sunday, November 5th at Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan with eyes down at 3.00 pm sharp. Our games for the day features a double book plus sheet for €20 or a single book plus sheet for €15 and it promises to be a great afternoon. We are also hosting a fundraising raffle on the day in aid of Marymount Hospice with some great prizes to be won, so be sure to get your tickets for that. If you need transport to Dungarvan for the bingo be sure to

book your place on our bus which is available free to all travelling to the bingo phone 087 6119798 to book your seat. BIRTHDAY GREETINGS A very happy birthday to Gemma Power, Ballyheeney who celebrated her 30th birthday with family and friends last weekend, best wishes to you Gemma from all your family and friends! STARS ON STAGE Six of Ireland’s most popular stars of the country music scene at the moment will appear live on stage on Monday, November 13th at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan for our annual fundraising show in aid of local charities. Our six featured artists will be our own Paddy O’Brien, Patrick Feeney, John McNicholl Louise Morrissey, Garry Gamble and Robert Mizzell, what an entertaining night it promises to be, so don’t miss it. Book your tickets now from the Park Hotel – 058 42899, there will be a bus available from Youghal for anyone wishing to book a seat on that please phone 087 7798180. TABLE QUIZ We the Parents’ Association of St. Mary's N.S. Grange are having a fundraising table quiz in The Round Tower Hotel on Saturday, 11th November at 8.45 p.m. Tables of four, €10 per person. Raffle on the night with lots of prizes to be won, your support will be very much appreciated. DEFIBRILLATOR FOR ARDMORE & GRANGE CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS The communities of Grange and Ardmore are presently fundraising for a defibrillator which will be located in the area. As part of the fundraising drive we are hosting Church Gate collections at Masses on the first weekend of November as follows: Saturday, 4th November, at Ardmore Mass at 7.30 p.m., and on Sunday, 5th November, Grange Mass at 10.30 am. Your support will be very much appreciated. ARDMORE NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT 2018 Ardmore announcer’s the now very popular New Year's Day Concert in Ardmore for 2018. Sales are brisk and this concert will be a sell-out which is evidence of how popular this artist has become over

the last two years. Born in Omagh she is one of Ireland's leading female performers and her big hit "Jealous of the Angels" has now over 92 million youTube views! We are delighted to announce the amazing Donna Taggart will perform at 4 pm on the day. Tickets are €25 and are available at Ardmore & Grange Post Office and from John on 086/2330810 and Maurice on 085/1741614. If interested, it is a must buy as soon as possible or you will be disappointed. ARDMORE PLAYERS PERFORM THE HILARIOUS COMEDY “WIDOWS PARADISE" Ardmore Players’ Amateur Dramatics perform the hilarious comedy ‘Widows Paradise’ on November 24th / 25th / 26th November. Tickets now on sale at Quinn's Shop and Keever’s Bar, Ardmore or by ringing John on 086 2330810 or Maurice on 085 1741614. SUNDAY BINGO Our very popular weekly Bingo continues here in Kinsalebeg Hall every Sunday night. With the long nights of winter fast approaching what a better way to spend a Sunday evening with friends and it now commences at 7.30 pm each week. A bus (costing just €2) leaves Youghal at 6.45 pm each week and returns to town after the bingo all are welcome. CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuit training is back! You are all welcome to join our fully qualified instructor Michelle at Aglish Community Centre each Thursday evening from 7 pm to 8 pm. Regardless of what levels of fitness you are at this it is your chance to get fit, strong, toned and healthy. The cost is just €8 per session or €24 for a four weeks. For further details contact Michelle at 086 7330061. CLASHMORE KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Clashmore Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly Lotto draw took place on Monday night last, October 31st. Our numbers this week were 5, 6, 14 and 22.We had no match four ticket, so our jackpot for next weeks draw will be €1,100. Next week our draw takes place at The Ole Mill. Congratulations to the following who were our weekly lucky spot prize winners of €20, Liam Curran,

Paddy Kelleher, Bobby Connery, Tony Hickey, Kerry Reddy. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE This week’s 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar, Clashmore on Monday night last, October 30th. Top prize winners this week jointly on eight games were Tom Osborne and John Motherway. In second place on seven games we had Gabriel Hynes and Tony Keane. In third place on six games we had Liam Curran and Noel Nugent. Best of the last five game winners prize this week went to Margaret Leahy and Una Kenneally. Our lucky last game winners were Martin Lynch and Mike Hunt, Edmond Og Ledingham and Paddy Kelleher. With winter time upon us once again we are now commence our 45 Drive here at the Decies every Monday night at 9.00 pm sharp.We would love to see some new players join our group, come along any Monday night! Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. PILATES WITH EILÍS Eilís is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates teacher with a passion for Pilates, yoga and other meditative movement practices that promotes well being. She resides here in the beautiful tranquil countryside of Kinsalebeg an area, which greatly inspires her. On October 5th she commenced a 4-week Pilates course at the very popular Blackwater Garden Centre. To help you build core strength, flexibility and body awareness, join Eilis each Thursday morning from 11.30 to 12.30 p.m. The class is gentle and offers a powerful practice for body and mind, just come along on Thursday, 5th or give Eilis a call if you want any more information at 083 8180832 BLACKWATER EVENTS HALLOWE’EN MID TERM CAMP Join Anne and the team for two days of autumn fun and learning at Blackwater on our Hallowe’en midterm camp which takes place on November 2nd and 3rd. We have a packed programme of events, which include baking, experiments, crafts, outdoor fun and games each day.The camps are suitable for children aged

ACTORS WORKSHOP Have you ever gone to a play or show and come away thinking I would love to give that a go! Or seen auditions for a cast for up coming play advertised and thought I would love to apply but I would not have the confidence to! Well that’s about to change, surprise your self get the confidence you need to take that first step to becoming a star in your own community! As Youghal Little Theatre hosts an open actors workshop, for beginners to advanced, on this Saturday, 4th November upstairs in The Red Store,Youghal, commencing at 10.30 a.m. [please note this is not confined to YLT members or casts]. This very practical, engaging and enjoyable one day workshop for actors and aspiring actors, it will be delivered by Mary Ronayne, Active Arts. Price €25 which includes a light lunch. Please telephone: (085) 2517821 if you wish to reserve you place to avoid disappointment. Looking forward to seeing you on the day. 6 plus and run from 9-1 pm on Thursday and Friday 2nd and 3rd November €25 per child per day or €40 per child for both days. Spaces are limited and it is advisable to book early. Please call Anne on 024 92725. ANNUAL PLOUGHING MATCH Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Ploughing Association ploughing match took place on Sunday last, 29th October sincere thanks to the Connery family for the use of their lands at Ballingowen, Villierstown, which was an ideal site of the event. We had some very competitive ploughing on the day (full results later). Also on the day we very delighted to have in attendance, Mr.

James Sutton, President of the NPA and our NPA National Chairman Denis Keohane. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS WEEKLY ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS The weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place in Clashmore on Sunday night, October 31st and the following were the letters drawn: R, O, Q, K.We had no jackpot winner, so next week’s Jackpot will be €4,250. The lucky winners of our weekly €20 spot prizes: Chalky, Seward clan, Cian Curran. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela & Mount Stuart AGLISH CHURCH SUNDAY MASS TIME Sunday, October 15th saw a permanent change of the Mass times at Aglish Church. Mass will now be celebrated each Sunday morning at 11.15 a.m. Please note there is no change of times in Mount Stuart Church, it remains at 10.00 a.m. NOVEMBER - NOVENA MASS TO THE HOLY SOULS 2017 Saturday, 18th Novena Mass in Ballinameela 7.30 p.m. Sunday, 19th Novena Mass in Mount Stuart 10.00 a.m. Sunday, 19th Novena Mass in Aglish 11.15 a.m. Monday, 20th Novena Mass in Aglish 7.15 p.m. Tuesday, 21st Novena Mass in Ballinameela 7.15 p.m. Wednesday, 22nd Novena and annual Mass for all the dead Ballinameela 7.15 p.m. Thursday, 23rd Novena Mass Aglish 9.30 a.m. Friday, 24th Novena and Annual Mass for the dead in Aglish 7.15 p.m. Saturday, 25th Novena Mass Ballinameela 7.30 p.m. Sunday 26th Novena Mass Mount Stuart 10.00 a.m. Sunday 26th Novena Mass Aglish 11.15 a.m. May all the dead rest in peace.

All the spooks and goblins who took part in the Kinsalebeg Macra Annual Mystery tour on Sunday night.

SCHOOL NEWS Blackwater Community School Awards Night 2017 WELL done to all students on their achievements in the Junior and Leaving Cert exams. Last week the success of students was recognised at our annual Academic Awards with Scholarship and Gold Medals awarded to those who did well in their Exams. Thanks to our wonderful patrons this Scheme is a way of recognising the achievements of students and help them in their course of studies through the Scholarship Scheme. The night also saw presentations to the students of the Year: Jack Griffin, Michael O’Brien, Fiona Kenny, Aoife Dowd Clodagh O’Shea and Keith Hickey; the highest achievers in Junior Cert: Aoife Kennedy, Fiona Kenny, Isabella Markiewicz and Rory McCarthy and in Leaving Cert Laura Murray received awards during the night. The evening also recognised the Life time contributions of Sean T. O’Kelly to BCS and to Patricia Lonergan for her contribution to education in the community. John O’Donnell was congratulated also for his commitment to his local community and for his support of BCS through the years. On the night the seven past students who played with Waterford in the All-Ireland final were congratulated on their achievements throughout the Summer as were Ben O’Brien, Brian Foley, Fintan O’Connor and Denis Ring for their achievements at county and All-Ireland level. Finally, Liam Buckley was recognised for his support and commitment to BCS on the Parents Council over the years as his received the Hall of Fame Award.

Harvey Trigg is presented with The Lismore/Cappoquin Credit Union Gold Medal in Applied Maths by Mr. Tony Glavin.

Catherine Hennessy is presented with The Roche’s Centra Supermarket Gold Medal in Music by Ms. Joanne Roche.

Laura Murray is presented with The Anne Fitzgerald Gold Medal in Irish by Mr. Brian Foley.

Niall Reilly receives The Kieran Fenton Memorial Scholarship for Mathematical Science from Mr. Declan Doocey, Chairperson of Board of Management.

Jack Hickey is presented with The Flynn and Morrissey Gold Medal in Construction Studies by Mrs. Tina Flynn.

Donnacha McGrath is presented with The Richmond House Gold Medal in Geography by Mr. Sean Murphy.

Emily Devine is presented with The Joern Wiebe Gold Medal in French by Ms. Gillian Jeffery.

Niamh Moore receives The Kitty Luskin Memorial Scholarship for Nursing from Mrs Síle Heneghan.

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Niall Reilly is presented with The Dr. Barry Lordan Gold Medal in Biology by Mrs. Ann Dunne.

Harvey Trigg is presented with The Luskin Family Gold Medal in Maths by Mrs. Síle Heneghan.

Catherine Hennessy is presented with The Arthur Maderson Gold Medal in Art by Mr. Arthur Maderson and Ms. Joanne Roche.

Laura Murray is presented with The Jack McCarthy/Tony Bolger Memorial Gold Medal in English by Mrs. Joan Bolger and Ms. Patricia Bolger McCarthy.

Glen Curtin receives the Patricia and Michael Morrissey Medicine Scholarship from Mr. Michael Morrissey.

Lisa Murphy is presented with The Tony Glavin Gold Medal in Accounting by Mr. Tony Glavin.

Elaine Hallahan is presented with The Mary Fenton Morrissey Gold Medal in Social & Scientific by Ms. Ann O’Sullivan.

Matthew Ahern is presented with The Orla Flynn Gold Medal in Design & Communication Graphics by Ms. Orla Flynn.

Mona Condon is presented with The David Walsh Gold Medal in LCVP by Mrs. Maria O’Brien.

Ellen Meaney receives The John and Judy Ring Memorial Scholarship for Architecture from Mr. Denis Ring.

Emily Prendergast is presented with The Neil Twomey Gold Medal in History by Mr. Neil Twomey and Mrs. Maria O’Brien.

Jack Hickey is presented with The Daphne and Sean Power Gold Medal in Agricultural Science by Mr. Stephen O Donoghue.

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BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL AWARDS NIGHT 2017

Harvey Trigg receives The Eric Flynn Memorial Scholarship for Engineering from Mrs. Tina Flynn.

Niall Reilly is presented with The Jack Aherne Gold Medal in Physics and The Mari Mina Gold Medal in Chemistry by Mr. Stephen O’Donoghue.

Emily Devine receives The Jack Aherne Radiography Scholarship from Mr. Liam Buckley, Guest Speaker.

Laura Murray receives The Dr. Barry Lordan Medicine Scholarship from Mrs. Ann Dunne.

Maud Farrow receives The David Walsh Office & School Supplies Mathematical Science Scholarship from Mr. Declan Doocey, Chairperson of Board of Management.

David Alexander on behalf of his brother Joshua is presented with The Joern Wiebe Gold Medal in German by Ms. Catherine Ahearne.

Harvey Trigg is presented with The Patricia and Michael Morrissey Gold Medal in Engineering by Mrs. Patricia Morrissey.

Glen Curtin is presented with The Foleys on the Mall Gold Medal in Business by Mr. Jamie Kearney.

Cillian Ó Miacháin is presented with The Orla Flynn Gold Medal in Design & Communication Graphics by Ms. Orla Flynn.

Ellen McCloskey receives The Lismore & Cappoquin Credit Union Education Scholarship from Mr. Tony Glavin.

Keith Hickey receives The Patricia and Michael Morrissey Mechanical Engineering Scholarship from Mrs. Patricia Morrissey.

Hannah Glavin receives The Neil Twomey Medicine Scholarship from Mr. Neil Twomey.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Equestrian success for Saoirse Curran THE final of the Waterford / Tipperary branch SJI 2017 show jumping Championship series was held recently in Ballinamona equestrian centre in Waterford. Taking the honours in the 148 1 metre class was Saoirse Curran and Moin Na Guise Lass. This was a brilliant achievement on this home-produced 6 year old full Connemara pony. Saoirse was third into the jump-off and no stranger to this type of pressure, she skilfully took a very tight turn into the second fence, a vertical which was deemed to be the jump of the championship and this good start set her up as she negotiated another tight turn into the oxer and finishing with some real smooth jumping in a time of 33.18. This fast time proved to be enough to clinch victory. Saoirse and Aherlow boy (the National championship combination) went on to take the runner-up place in the 148 1.10 class.

LIBRARY HALLOWE’EN COMPETITION Members of the Ard Scoil na nDéise library club Rebecca Hanna, Shona O’Neill, Clodagh Tutty and Katelyn Flynn worked with Special Needs Assistant, Ms. Curran to organise a spooky short story/poem competition. With over fifty entries, our adjudicator had a tough decision to make. There were so many talented writers among the First and Second Year students who entered. Robyn Power was the overall winner and our runners up were Bronagh Lonergan and Eve Dwyer. Well done to all involved! OPEN NIGHT AT ARD SCOIL NA nDÉISE We held our annual Open Night for prospective students and their parents on Thursday, 26th October. We were absolutely delighted with the huge turnout on the night. It was a wonderful opportunity for parents and their daughters to get a sense of what life in Ard Scoil na nDéise is really like.

We had a wonderful team of staff and students working very hard on the night to organise tours and fun activities for our guests. Pupils from the local Primary Schools got to carry out science experiments, dance, get creative in the Home Economics Room and the Art Room, participate in mini-enterprises and all sorts of other exciting activities. They also got to speak to subject teachers in all subject areas so that they could learn more about the work they will be doing in Post Primary School. After the tours, students were given treats in the school library while parents got to meet our Parents’ Council and hear about life in the Ard Scoil from a parent’s perspective. There was such a wonderful atmosphere in the school and it was lovely to see everyone smiling and having fun. The deadline for receipt of enrolment forms in Thursday, 9th November. We are already looking forward to welcoming our First Year Class of 2018!

Saoirse Curran pictured after her recent victory in Ballinamona.

Proud winners of the Library Hallowe’en Competition.

Ard Scoil Music students providing entertainment at Open Night.

Fun and Games in the Music Room at Open Night.

Ard Scoil students showing us how to set up a mini-company!

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Slow Food Menu for Change ON Thursday, 26th October Transition Year students enjoyed a brown bread making demo with Ms McGann. Many local ingredients were used in the bread for example Flahavan’s Pinhead Oatmeal & Oat Bran, Chia seeds from Chia Bia Tramore, eggs from Ms McGann’s hens and Irish rapeseed oil to name but a few. The purpose of the demo was to highlight the call for us all to support our local farmers and food producers, cut down on imports and cook with local ingredients. Once the bread was cooked and cooled it was smothered with Irish butter and a selection of jams made using foraged food for example Crab apple jelly, wild plum jam and gooseberry jam. The event was enjoyed by all and hopefully will lead to the students making brown bread for at home. SUCCESS FOR U-19 SOCCER TEAM St. Augustine’s College 3; Waterpark 2. Our U19 team that beat Waterpark 3-2 in the RSC on Thursday last. A combined team performance with two goals from Adam Clarke and a brilliant freekick from Dylan Swales sealing the win. An excellent performance all round with special mention for Liam Fennell and Dean Beresford who were superb in midfield. Well done lads. Many thanks to mentors Mr. Donal Williams and Mr. William Kelly.

Student Council 2017/18 elected – Mr. Donal Williams (Co-ordinator of elections) Anna Shaw-Hamilton, Karla O’Brien, Evelyn Kiely, Fiadh Ní Challaráin, Kirsty Tutty, Katie Hickey, Éabha Gough, Mr. Michael O’Sullivan (Deputy Principal). Front row: Ben Flynn, Kieran Power, Gearóid O’Donovan, David Roche, Cillian Fogarty (Chairperson), John Flynn, Matt Morrissey, Tom Knowles.

Movie Morning for 1st Yrs. pictured with CSPE teacher Ms Mary Tobin are JC students Steven Lake and Emma Keevers (missing from photo is Taylor McCormick). As part of their CSPE Action Project, the group organised a movie for 1st year students complete with popcorn!! Well done.

Ms. Margo McGann pictured with TY students at their Slow Food Menu for Change Cooking Demonstration.

1st and 2nd Year Students with their winning Greenschools “Water” posters.

Our PE teachers organised a Spikeball Challenge for 2nd Year Students on Thursday last. The event took place in the school gym with teams of four battling it out with enthusiasm. The winning team included Nicole Morrissey-McCarthy, Aisling Shanley, Rhona Drohan and Jack Ronayne. Well done to all who participated and well done to our PE department.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

School Trip OUR second and third year students are back from their recent trip to Amsterdam. They spent three days in the city visiting many of the attractions including the Rijksmuseum, Nemo Science, a boat trip along the canals, the heritage village of Zaanse Schans and the Efteling Theme Park. MENTOR NIGHT We had a great turnout of students, parents and guardians last week for our Leaving Cert Mentor Night in the school. During the event presentations were made on moving onto College, University and other career paths. Ms. Landers outlined the workings of the CAO system and what to look out for in the coming months as students decide what to do next. The financial costs of heading to third level was explained by Ms. O’Brien and what college/university life is like and what to look out for was presented by Ms. Kiernan. Elaine McCarthy spoke about nutrition while Ms. Ryan spoke about wellbeing as students adapt to college life. CLUB SUCCESSES Well done to staff and students involved in Club County and Munster Championships over the weekend. While Ballymacarbry Ladies Football lost out to Mourneabbey on Saturday we were delighted to hear that Michelle Ryan was awarded the 2017 Senior Munster Player of the Year.

On Sunday Lismore Camogie booked their place in the Munster final against the Cork Champions Newcestown with a great victory over Silvermines in Dolla. On Monday it was Minor Hurling County Finals in Dungarvan with Lismore’s St. Carthage’s winning over St. Pats in division 2 and Ballyduff victorious over An Ghaeltacht in division 3. Well done to all involved. CAMOGIE NEWS Hard luck to our Junior Team on their game against St. Augustine’s last week with the Dungarvan team getting a goal in the last minute to win by two points. UNDER 14 HURLING Our under 14 team travelled to WIT Arena to take part in a Waterford tournament winning all of their matches. Well done. FIRST YEAR TRIP First year students and their Cairde visited Cobh last Friday and travelled over by ferry to Spike Island. Today the island is dominated by the 200 year old Fort Mitchel, the star shaped Fortress which became a prison holding over 2,300 prisoners.The island now has a visitors heritage museum with guided tours. CHRISTMAS SHOE BOXES Thank you to all students that brought in their Christmas shoeboxes during the week.They will be collected next week and will then be on their way to the less fortunate children throughout the world.

Mr. Liam Buckley receives the Hall of Fame Award from Mr. Declan Doocey, Chairperson of Board of Management, at this year’s Academic Awards Night. Included are Mr. Denis Ring, School Principal; Dorothy Ahearne and Deirdre Buckley, Parents Council.

Mrs. Patricia Lonergan receives the Lifetime Contribution to Education Award from Mr. Declan Doocey, Chairperson of Board of Management, at this year’s Academic Awards Night.

Carriglea N.S. celebrated Hallowe’en in style - raising money for 'Trick or Treat for Temple Street'. Fifth and Sixth Class boys and girls in their costumes.

Mr. Sean T. O’Kelly receives the Community Service Award at this year’s Academic Awards Night from Mr. Declan Doocey, Chairperson of Board of Management, and Mr. Denis Ring, School Principal.

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1st Year students who participated in the 9-a-side Blitz in Carriganore on Thursday, 26th October.

DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

Healthy Breakfasts ON Tuesday morning, all First Year students took part in a healthy breakfast tasting event as part of their SPHE and PE morning classes. Hosted by T.Y. students and their teachers the first year’s sat and chatted while enjoying some Flahavan’s porridge, fruit, yoghurt and granola with various toppings. This was a follow on from a lesson on the new food pyramid which can be viewed on safefood.ie Dungarvan CBS are delighted to inform parent(s)/guardian(s) that we are initiating a new healthy eating programme called “CBS Breakfast Club”. The initiative is run in con-

TY student Sean Walsh preparing healthy breakfasts for 1st year students.

junction with our catering suppliers “The School Food Company”, who currently provide healthy lunches to our learners. The “CBS Breakfast Club” is part of a whole school initiative entitled “Mind, Body, Soul” which aims to improve the physical and mental well-being of our whole school community. Healthy breakfasts will be available for all students every morning after the Hallowe’en break. HALLOWE’EN ART Well done to 1st Year students Liam Lenane, Martin Downey, Kevin Collins, Sean Murphy and Josh Daly on winning the recent Hallowe’en Art Competition. Students were asked to create a drawing based on the theme Hallowe’en. Winners received vouchers for the School Food Company. 1ST YEAR BLITZ CBS Dungarvan have 45 students currently training with the U-14s. We entered 3 teams, the most of any school participating, so as to see how the players coped under match conditions. All three teams did well with a number of stand out performances including from Mark Loftus, Seanie Flavin, Peter Cummins and Eoin O’Callaghan. Students were exemplary on the day and hopefully will do very well this year.

Pictured (l. to r.): Liam Lenane, Martin Downey, Kevin Collins, Principal Mr. Sheehan, Sean Murphy & Josh Daly.

Ms. Moore and TY students giving out the healthy breakfasts.

St. Mary’s Primary School, Dungarvan – Junior Infants having great fun at one of their stations in Aistear this week. At this station they all dressed up as different Hallowe’en characters and cooked up some spooky spells to use at Halloween. They also made great plans as to how they would scare people and what spells would be cast on Hallowe’en night. Great fun was had at all the other stations too where some wonderfully scary crafts were made and Hallowe’en stories rein-acted in lots of different ways! Spooky spectacular fun was had by all.

Cinema Trip – On Friday, 27th October, Mr. Morley and Mr. Kelly brought First Years to the cinema to see THe Maze as a mid-term treat. Students who helped out on the Open Night were also brought as a thank you. The movie was enjoyed by all.

St. Mary’s Primary School, Dungarvan – Winners of the Halloween Maths Challenge in St. Mary's as part of Maths Week. Pictured here from left to right: Alanah McGrath, Abbie Dunford and Rebecca Donnelly with Mrs. Barry.

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Carriglea National School and staff photo 2017. Principal Mrs. Gillian Hayes.

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Hallowe’en Dress-up day in Cappoquin Primary School.

Kilrossanty National School Junior Infant Class 2017. Class teacher Ms. Sandra Prendergast

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Hallowe’en Dress-up day in Cappoquin Primary School.

Coolnasmear Junior Infant Class 2017.

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Hallowe’en Dress-up day in Cappoquin Primary School.

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SCOIL MHUIRE

Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain Cappoquin Maths Week WE had great fun during our recent Maths Week with maths trails, treasure hunts and all sorts of games. Thanks to Mrs. O'Mahony and her class for organising the whole event. It was great to have the sixth class pupils to help explain the rules of the various games to our younger students and all the maths card games proved really popular. LIBRARY VISITS Miss Harney's Fourth class had two exciting trips to the Library recently.They were invited by the staff to a performance by storyteller Aaron Towers which proved to be hilarious! A big thank you goes to the staff of Dungarvan Library for their kind offer. Fourth class also got the opportunity to hear author Michael Smith ("The Iceman") talk about explorer Tom Crean and Polar exploration and the experience was very informative.

Fourth class students enjoy card games during our recent Maths Week.

Sixth class students help younger children with Maths dice games.

Author Michael Smith during his talk on Polar Exploration.

Kindness certs issued to pupils who showed outstanding kindness towards others in our school during the first half term.

Storyteller Aaron Towers entertains us at Dungarvan Library.

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Pupils of Knockmahon National School proudly showing their banner.

KNOCKMAHON NATIONAL SCHOOL

Knockmahon N.S. wins Distinction Award CONGRATULATIONS to the pupils and staff of Knockmahon N.S. who have been presented with a 21st Century School of Distinction Award by Trinity College Dublin. Knockmahon N.S. was one of five winning schools this year. The children have been presented with a certificate and a banner which are on display in the school. They have been invited to visit Trinity

College later this year. The staff of Knockmahon N.S. were invited to attend the Access 21 Impact conference at Trinity College and Google Foundry on October 6th & 7th. They attended a dinner at Trinity College dining hall and were addressed by the Minister for Education Richard Bruton and Chief Justice Frank Clarke. Well done to all on this excellent achievement.

Pupils of Knockmahon National School with their certificate.

Knockmahon National School receiving their award in Trinity College.

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Blue and White Day.

GLENBEG NATIONAL SCHOOL

Busy time in Glenbeg National School WE opened our doors to a new school year, with a Blue and White Day, and welcomed 16 new Junior Infants and 7 new pupils to other classes. We began our year with our Beginning of Year Blessing with Fr. Ryan. It has been a very busy first half term, we have enjoyed lots of in school and after school activities. Many pupils from Glenbeg enjoyed participating in Cross Country running at the Friary in September and won plaques and medals. In football both our boys and girls reached the semifinal, and the Boys are through to the finals after Hallowe’en. 1st and 2nd class have enjoyed camogie training every Friday. The 6th class soccer team won a final in the CBS soccer blitz. Both 5th and 6th class have almost completed a Cycle Right course. The infant classes will be learning how to use balance bikes in November. 5th class have all written essays to enter the O’Brien Press Story writing Competition. Dogs Trust came to visit Glenbeg and we met Ted the dog. We learned how to care for dogs, and how to react when you don’t want a dog to go near you. We also had a visit from the Dungarvan Brass Band, which was very enjoyable. Our after school activities include Guitar, Choir, Drama and football training each week. The 6th class have been preparing for their Confirmation in April. They participated in their

Ennrolment Mass two weeks ago. Infants have been very busy with Aistear all term and have made bairín breac this week for Hallowe’en. We would like to say a big thank you to Ms. Clarke for her many years of dedication to Glenbeg NS. We wish her all the best in her retirement, she will be greatly missed by all. Written by 6th Class reporters Ruth, Kiki & Pádraig. Soccer Blitz winners.

Bairin Breac making.

Cross Country winners.

Dogs Trust visit.

Cycle right.

1st and 2nd Class camogie.

LETTERS/NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Garranbane National School Junior Infant Class 2017.

[Will Cusack Photography]

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan

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

Greenway maintenance funding Dear Editor, I believe a debate is now overdue, around how do we fund the maintenance of the Waterford Greenway. The Greenway is essentially a new road (albeit closed to motor vehicles) that runs from the City to Dungarvan. This hugely popular amenity is going to be costly to maintain in both terms of Council manpower and finance. Presently the annual WC & CC roads budget is inadequate to maintain the county’s roads.WC & CC Management has admitted to expect a further deterioration of our county’s road network because of the failure of central government to provide enough funding. A minor road in the Faithlegg area was turned down recently for funding even though its in a deplorable state and it’s also the right of way to twelve occupied houses. Essential services such as CareDoc, Health Nurse, etc., are hesitant about using the roadway fearing damage to their vehicles. The local residents’ cars are in need of constant repair to keep them roadworthy. I believe the Greenway must be maintained to a high standard although, I for one, could not justify already meagre WC & CC roads funding being spent on the Greenway while people living on such roads, as the one I've mentioned, are left to fend for themselves and there is an abundance of roads in a similar condition around the county. I believe responsible Councillors must be willing to ask themselves the question, "where will we get the funding to maintain the Greenway?" and personally I believe, after a capital spend of €14m to build the Greenway, central government must now cough-up funding for Greenway repair and maintenance. Le meas, CLLR. PAT FITZGERALD

Dungarvan Christian Fellowship BIBLE VERSE OF THE MONTH “Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will work for you today.” Exodus 14:13 THIS WEEK - 29th OCTOBER 2017 Tuesday night celebration of Life, Jesus and all things good worship and prayer meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible study 7.30 p.m. Adam and Monika’s Friday evening Bible study 7.30 p.m. Tomek and Asia’s Saturday, 4th Nov, Men’s breakfast 9.30 a.m. Ormond’s

Cafe Sunday service - 11 a.m. Kid’s Club 4 - 12 years UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday, 12th November Pastor Robert Baxter from Paris will be joining us Sunday service 10.30 a.m. and on Saturday evening, where he will be sharing on the work of the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem, and teaching on why the Feast of Tabernacles is important to all believers. Sunday, 19th November Extraordinary church meeting to outline proposals for the future leadership of the church.

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Pictured at Dooley's Hotel attending the Waterford & Lismore Diocesan [John Power] Pilgrimage 2017 annual reunion were Jamie and Bride Kent.

Thirty First Sunday in Ordinary Time – Malachi 1:142:2,8-10 - You have strayed from the way; you have caused many to stumble by your teaching. 1 Thessalonians 2:7-9,13 - We were eager to hand over to you not only the Good News but our whole lives as well. M atthew 23:1-12 - They do not practise what they preach. Masses This Week: Wednesday, November 1st, Feast of All Saints and a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass at 11.00 a.m. only. No evening Mass on Wednesday. Thursday, November 2nd is the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed/All Souls’ Day. Masses: 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Friday, November 3rd, First Friday of the Month: Mass at 9.30 a.m. only. Saturday, November 3rd: 11.00 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.Vigil Mass. All Saints and All Souls Days: The Feasts of All Saints and All Souls are days of hope. The virtue of hope is like a bit of leaven that enlarges your soul. There are difficult moments in life, but with hope you go forward and keep your eyes on what awaits us. Today is a day of hope; our brothers and sisters are in the presence of God, and we, too, will be there in the Lord's arms if we follow the path of Jesus. Before sunset today, each one of us can think of the sunset of our lives. Do we look forward to it with hope and with the joy of being welcomed by the Lord?" Pope Francis: Rome’s Verano Cemetery, 1/11/2013. ‘Raise the Roof ’ Glencairn Nuns’ Fundraising Concert in St. Mary’s Church of

Ireland, Dungarvan on Sunday next, November 5th.Tickets €15 each on sale in the Parish Office. More details on posters in church porches. World Meeting of Families 2018 – Visit of Holy Family Icon and Bell to this Parish will take place from 13th to the 20th November next. Suggestions for a programme of events for the visit are welcome. Holy Souls Novena – These nine Masses for the souls of the faithful departed will be celebrated here in St. Mary’s Parish Church on the last nine days of the month, beginning on Wednesday, November 22nd until Thursday, November 30th inclusive. Mt. Melleray Celebration – Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan will celebrate Mass in Mt. Melleray Abbey on Saturday next, 4th November at 3pm to invoke God’s blessing on the new Abbot, Dom Richard Purcell and his ministry. All are welcome to attend this Mass. We recommend Dom Richard and the community of Mt. Melleray to your prayers at this time. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 0862334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

THOMAS F. (Tom) POWER O'Connell Street, Dungarvan, County Waterford, and Adelaide and Whyalla, Australia Feelings of deep sadness and regret were evoked with the passing of Tom Power on Saturday, 28th October, in Australia. Tom is predeceased by Geraldine and their infant daughter Elizabeth and is deeply regretted by his son Rory (Toronto), daughter Ciara (Melbourne) sons-in-law Randy and Steffen, grandsons Finn and Luke, brothers John (Ottawa), Joe (Dungarvan) and sister Ann Whyte (Garristown, County Dublin). Burial will take place in Adelaide on Friday, 3rd November. May Tom rest in peace.

BARRY GOODE Ballinacourty, Dungarvan The passing of Barry Goode on Friday, 27th October, evoked feelings of deep sorrow and regret. We extend our sincere sympathy to Barry’s brother Fr. Richard, O.S.A., sister Tess O’ Brien, brother-inlaw Des, extended family and friends. Barry lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home on Tuesday, 31st October. Removal took place later to St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Barry’s life will be celebrated by Fr. Richard Goode, O.S.A., at 11.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 1st November, and afterwards Barry will be laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PEGGY QUARRY St. Martin’s Terrace and formerly Kilnafrehan, Dungarvan It is with sadness and regret we record the passing of Peggy Quarry which sad event occurred on Sunday, 29th October, 2017. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning in St. Gobnait’s Church, Kilgobinet. Burial took place afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. To her nephew Con; nieces May Coffey and Margaret Kiely; relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

Just think of it! TO talk about death, to think about death, for a priest to preach about death - is that morbid, sick? Many people think it is. The assumption seems to be that, like a wasp, if you ignore it, it will go away. But, do you notice that a lot of people die, although some of them have possibly ignored it for years? In fact, I’m inclined to agree with the character who is alleged to have said, “There are people dying now who never died before.” I suspect that one of the reasons why people maintain that you shouldn’t talk or think about death is that we’re inclined to think about death with our imagination and not with our calm mind. We imagine ourselves lying in a coffin and possibly not looking our best, and then being put in the ground and covered up, and we forget that we won’t know or feel what is happening. But most of all we don’t look at our death in the light of what Jesus has taught us about it. Jesus himself never talked about this death without going on to talk about his resurrection, and surely he wants us to follow his example. It is well summed up in the phrase that occurs in the prayer called the Preface in the funeral Mass. “For your faithful, O Lord, life is changed, not ended, and when this earthly dwelling turns to dust an eternal one is made ready for them in heaven”. This is the reason why St. Paul tells us not to mourn, either for ourselves or for anyone else, as people who have no hope. Death is a gate we pass through, not a cul de sac, a dead end in every sense! These few thoughts may help us as we start the month of November. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

OBITUARY DECLAN O’CONNOR Blackpool, Curraglass With sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Declan O’Connor, Blackpool, Curraglass, Co. Cork, loving son of the late Michael and Bridget O’Connor, brother of the late John, which sad event occurred peacefully on 23rd October, 2017. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Tallow, on Thursday evening, funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P., in the presence of Declan’s loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. On Friday morning Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P., recited prayers before removal took place to St. Catherine’s Church, Conna. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P. A guard of honour was formed by former colleagues of Cadena and Glenmara Shell Fish Ltd. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P. Symbols representing Declan’s life were presented to the Altar by his sons Alan (betting slip); Shane (Spurs calendar); wife Louise (radio), and sisterin-law Deirdre McGrath (Comedy DVD); the significance of these were narrated by sister-in-law Claire McGrath. Readings during the Mass were recited by niece Lauren O’Sullivan and nephew Kian McGrath. Prayers of the Faithful were read by nieces Alanah and Ebony McGrath, sisters-in-law Tina McGrath and Bunty O’Sullivan. Soloist Caroline Fraher and organist Colette Barry provided a lovely selection of music and hymns throughout the Mass. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Declan’s brothers Michael and Willie. Following Communion sister-in-law Claire McGrath delivered a eulogy paying a lovely tribute to Declan. Following Funeral Mass a guard of honour was formed by colleagues of Cadena and Glenmara Shell Fish Ltd., as the funeral cortege made its way to the New Cemetery, Conna. Rev. Fr. B. O’Donovan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Declan was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. We extend of deepest sympathy to his loving wife Louise (nee McGrath); sons Alan and Shane; brothers Michael, Willie and Denis; sister Kay; mother-in-law Marie McGrath; sisters-in-law, brother-inlaw, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin and Tallow).

LIAM POWER St. Patrick’s Crescent, Dungarvan We record with feelings of deep sadness and regret the passing of Liam Power which occurred, peacefully, on Tuesday, 24th October, at University Hospital Waterford. Predeceased by his parents Jackie and Bridie, brother Larry, we express our sincere sympathy to Liam’s wife Breda, son John, daughters Elaine and Marie, sons-in-law Michael Cummins and Ray Moloney, grandchildren Aislinn, Aidan, Clodagh, Sarah, Kevin and Luke, brother Patrick, sisters Eileen, Norah, Kacka and Mary, extended family and friends. Liam lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Thursday, 26th October, and where in the presence of his loving family, relatives and friends Sr. Philomena (Sisters of Mercy) led the recitation of the Rosary. Removal took place on Friday morning, 27th October, to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Liam’s life was celebrated by Fr. John Harris, C.C., and afterwards Liam was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

NUALA DALTON Boston, USA, and formerly of Park Terrace, Dungarvan With feelings of great sadness we write on the passing of Nuala Dalton in Boston on Tuesday, 17th October, after a short illness. A native of Park Terrace, Nuala was in her 90th year and was daughter of the late Peter and Nell (nee Meehan) and was predeceased by her siblings Terry Dalton, Nancy Ryan, Raymond Dalton and Eileen Lannen. Educated at the local Presentation Convent, Nuala emigrated to the United States in 1959 and was Personal Secretary to the President of Harvard University in Boston. It was back in 1966 that Nuala took out American citizenship, she always loved to return to Ireland for annual holidays. In her former days Nuala played camogie for Dungarvan and Waterford, she was also a member of the Dungarvan Tennis Club and was a valued member of the Friary Choir. We offer our deepest sympathy at this time to Nuala’s sisters Bernadette Norris, Phyllis Kingston; her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass in celebration of Nuala’s life will take place this Saturday, 4th November, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, with the interment of ashes afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 PAT (Sharkey) McGRATH Moorehill, Tallow, Co. Waterford With feelings of great sadness and regret we record the passing of Pat (Sharkey) McGrath, Moorehill,Tallow, Co.Waterford, which occurred suddenly on 5th October, 2017. Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home,Tallow, on Sunday, 8th October, Funeral Prayers were recited by Fr. Melican in the presence of Pat’s loving family, neighbours and many friends. On Monday morning Brideview Soccer Club and Tallow GAA Club provided a guard of honour at the Funeral Home as the cortege made its way to the Church of Immaculate Conception. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Fr. Condon, P.P., accompanied by Fr. Gear, P.P., from Cappoquin. Symbols representing Pat’s life were presented to the Altar by his sisters and niece, Louise (a Lotto ticket); Sharon (a Status Quo CD); Deirdre (a trowel); Tina (an All-Ireland hurling ticket); Bunty (a Liverpool scarf); these symbols were narrated by his sister Claire McGrath. Readings during the Mass were recited by Lauren O’Sullivan (niece) and nephew Shane O’Connor. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Alanah McGrath-Maguire, Lauren O’Sullivan, Ebony McGrath and Kian McGrath. Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by nephews Craig Hurley and Alan O’Connor. Soloist Caroline Fraher provided a lovely selection of hymns during the Mass. Liam Fraser, a lifetime friend, gave a fitting Eulogy into Pat’s life and hobbies. Following the funeral, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. Pat Condon, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers. Many of Pat’s family and close friends carried Pat to his eternal rest. Pat was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and many friends. Pat was born on 31st May, 1959, in Moorehill,Tallow, Co.Waterford. Pat was the second oldest of six children. He is survived by his mother Marie and five sisters Bunty, Louise, Deirdre, Tina and Claire. Pat was preceded in death by his father Patrick (Sharkey) McGrath. May they rest in peace. Over the years Pat worked in different jobs in Ireland, the UK and Germany. He worked as a farm labourer, general labourer and a stone mason; he was also very good at art and sketching. His love for Liverpool was well known and plenty lively debates were had in Lukie’s and the Corner House with rival fans all having a say. He also attended and supported every Waterford match and local GAA matches. He was grounds caretaker for the local GAA pitch and kept the pitch immaculate and prepared it and lined it out for any upcoming events. Pat also played for Brideview United and then stayed on as a committee member. Pat was well known by all locally and every day he would take a spin in his little red Toyoto Yaris and you would be guaranteed to meet him at The Square in Tallow talking to anyone that passed by, the five minute spin to town could turn into hours. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, November 4th, at 6.30 p.m. in the Church of Immaculate Conception, Tallow, Co. Waterford. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

MARY COLEMAN (nee Lynch) High Road, Kilmacthomas It is with sadness and deep regret we record the passing of Mary Coleman which sad event occurred on Saturday, 28th October, 2017. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Monday evening to Our Lady of Mercy Church, Kilmacthomas. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning and burial took place in Faha Cemetery. To her sons Tom and Michael; daughters Marie, Chris and Margaret; family, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

PETER JOHN ACKERMAN Bharr an Chnoic, Graigueshoneen, Kilmacthomas The passing of Peter John Ackerman on Saturday, 28th October, 2017, evoked feelings of deep sadness and regret. Predeceased by his sister Jackie, Peter is deeply mourned by his loving wife Amanda, daughter Maxine and partner Adam, parents Bill and Joyce, brother Keith, sister Pauline, extended family, relatives and friends. Peter lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Monday evening, 30th October. A Celebration of Peter's life took place at the Kiely Funeral Home on Tuesday, 31st October. Cremation followed later at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, County Cork. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING Round-up … Increased Budget critical to ensuring CAP post 2020 is fit for purpose IN response to the draft communication from EU Agriculture Commissioner, Phil Hogan, on the reform of the CAP Post 2020, IFA President Joe Healy has said an increased CAP budget is essential to ensure that the future CAP is effective and fit for purpose. He said, “In contrast to the economic landscape of the last CAP reform, we are in the position today where the EU economy is growing again. In this economic environment, securing an increased budget to deliver a positive CAP reform must be the key priority for Commissioner Hogan”. The IFA President welcomed Commissioner Hogan’s strong commitment to future direct payments under the CAP post 2020. He said “The Commissioner has consistently make it very clear that direct payments will be the main CAP instrument to support farm incomes.” Joe Healy said “Low farm income in many sectors continues to provide the major challenge to the sustainability of farming enterprises across the EU, and in attracting new entrants into farming. The CAP post 2020 must deliver a fair standard of living for farmers, with an overall improvement in farm income levels”. The IFA President said retaining the two pillar model of CAP is critical. He said “the Rural Development Programme, with its diverse range of flexible instruments, is vitally important in supporting targeted programmes that reflect the different economic, social and environmental circumstances in Member States”. The IFA President said in setting the key policy parameters of the CAP post 2020, Commissioner Hogan has a real opportunity to ensure that direct payments strongly support active farmers, based upon relevant and objective criteria. Joe Healy said the delivery of environmental public goods and enhanced production EU standards have a real value and this must be reflected in the direct payments farmers receive in the next CAP. The IFA President concluded that Commissioner Hogan has identified simplification as a key ambition in this CAP Reform. He said simplification must deliver real practical results with reduced bureaucracy at farm level.

Multi-faceted fact-based approach needed to address AMR COMMENTING at the launch of Ireland’s National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance last Wednesday, IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart said antimicrobial resistance will only be addressed though a fact-based multi-faceted approach to antibiotic usage. Bert Stewart said farmers will play their part, but if we are really serious about addressing the AMR issue, the major contributors are not to be found inside the farm gate, “The use of antibiotics on farms is already heavily regulated, with products only available under veterinary prescription. Farmers have shown themselves to be responsible end users of all veterinary medicines, including antibiotics. “Antibiotic resistance is complex and can occur naturally, however scientific evidence increasingly recognises that the problem of resistance in humans comes largely from the misuse of antibiotics by humans rather than through animal medicine.” Bert Stewart said, “It is very easy to reach a populist conclusion on this issue that does not address the real causes of antimicrobial resistance; if that is allowed to happen we will all be the losers. “We need to consider very carefully the consequences of reducing necessary antibiotic use in animals, which can have serious animal welfare and health implications and increase production costs for very little, if any, contribution towards reducing antimicrobial resistance.”

Karen Brosnan, Chair, Ceres Network; Karina Pierce, Ceres Network Member, Fiona Muldoon, CEO, FBD Insurance and Pamela Byrne, CEO, Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced the details of the FBD Insurance sponsored ‘Shaping the Vision for Ireland’s Agri-Food Industry 2030’ conference which will take place in the Convention Centre, Dublin on Friday 10th November 2017. The event has been organised by Ceres, a new women in agri-business network, which aims to develop and promote leadership and diverse thinking within the industry.

Inaugural agri leadership conference to focus on vision for 2030 Thought leaders to discuss food security and global trade at industry event @CeresNetwork | #Ceres17 THE provision of safe, nutritious food and the challenges for global trade will be the main topics under discussion at the ‘Shaping the Vision for Ireland’s Agri-Food Industry 2030’ conference which will take place in the Convention Centre, Dublin on Friday 10th November 2017. The event has been organised by Ceres, a new women in agribusiness network, which aims to develop and promote leadership and diverse thinking within the industry. The conference will feature contributions from prominent experts in the areas of Irish agrifood and international markets including, Fiona Muldoon, CEO, FBD Insurance; Pamela Byrne, CEO, Food Safety Authority Ireland; Michael Hoey, MD, Country Crest; Darina Allen, Founder, Ballymaloe Cookery School; Doreen Corridan, Veterinary Consultant, Munster

AI; Ann Derwin, Director of Global Irish Division, DFAT; Pat O’Keeffe, Head of Farmer Relations, Glanbia; Sinead McPhillips, Head of Agri Food Policy and Strategy Development, DAFM; Maeve Whyte, Director, NFU, Brussels; Helen King, Director of Consumer Insights, Bord Bia and Lucinda Creighton, CEO,Vulcan Consulting. Karen Brosnan, Chair of Ceres said, “The aim of our network is to facilitate opportunities for critical and diverse thinking while developing and promoting competent leadership for our industry. Our inaugural conference will hear from a host of inspiring industry leaders who will discuss matters of vital importance in bringing the agrifood sector forward towards 2030. Alongside the insightful analysis and expertise offered from our panel contributors,

attendees will be encouraged to participate and share their perspectives on what our industry needs to do to remain competitive in an ever-changing global environment.” The event will consist of two panel discussions, followed by an open-space session to facilitate knowledge exchange and networking. The first session will concentrate on the need to continually produce safe and nutritious food, addressing issues such as dealing with food scares and the control of antimicrobial resistance.The second session will focus on navigating the global trading environment touching on issues such as Brexit and Mercosur, the need for innovation in our thinking and process, as well as the opportunities presented in emerging markets. Fiona Muldoon, CEO, FBD Insurance said, “FBD Insurance plc is at the forefront of support-

ing and protecting food and agricultural businesses in Ireland. This inaugural Conference for Ceres, a new agri-business network, promotes thought leadership and diversity in our thriving agri-food industry as well as throwing down the challenge of where to bring it in the future. I believe that celebrating diversity of thought and building a vision for the future will ensure the success of all good Irish agri-food businesses and I am delighted that FBD is sponsoring this innovative and important conference.” Tickets for the ‘Shaping the Vision for Ireland’s Agri-Food Industry 2030’ can be purchased from www.eventbrite.ie at a cost of €25 which includes a light lunch. This conference is kindly sponsored by FBD Insurance. For further information follow @CeresNetwork or #Ceres17.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Clarification needed on Stamp Duty Transition Arrangement FOLLOWING the publication of the Finance Bill, the Chairperson of Waterford ICMSA has noted that significant concerns remain amongst farmers in relation to the proposed transition arrangements and how these will be implemented by the Revenue Commissioners. According to Billy O’Callaghan, the importance of the issue is such that clarification must be provided. “Two issues are particularly concerning farmers”, said Mr. O’Callaghan, “firstly, in relation

to contracts, it is important that where a farmer has paid a deposit on the land, that he or she qualifies for the 2% stamp duty rate. We’d be thinking here of those cases where a farmer may have purchased land at a public auction, paid the deposit on the day and the final documents may not have been signed. In those circumstances, the farmer purchased the land on the assumption of 2% stamp duty, the deposit has been paid and the farmer can provide evidence of same and it is only fair and reasonable that these

farmers should qualify for the 2% stamp duty rate”, he said. “Secondly, the proposal that the sale must be completed by year end while, in theory, sounding reasonable ignores the reality that, in practice, delays outside of the control of the farmer can often occur usually in relation to legal matters. It would be grossly unfair if a farmer suffered an effective 4% penalty due to circumstances absolutely outside of his or her control and ICMSA is calling for some reasonable flexibility in relation to this matter”,

continued the Carrick farmer. Mr. O’Callaghan said that the imposition of the 6% stamp duty on future land sales was, in itself, a major blow to farmers seeking to restructure or build their holding to a viable level and the minimum recognition required was some degree of concession and clarification for those caught in the midst of transactions. “This requires clarification and the onus is on those introducing this retrograde step to provide it”.

Grassland Farmer of the Year announced by Minister Creed THE first ever overall winner of the Grassland Farmer of the Year Award is Eddie O’Donnell from Golden, Cashel, Co Tipperary. The Grassland Farmer of the Year competition recognises those farmers who are achieving high levels of grass utilisation in a sustainable manner. Fourteen farmer finalists, who emerged from over 100 applications, gathered in Teagasc Moorepark on Friday, 27th October for the awards. The Grassland Farmer of the Year Awards is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and it is one of the major initiatives as part of ‘2017 Year of Sustainable Grassland production’. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD said: “For the finalists today, these awards represent the culmination of their efforts and an acknowledgement of their endeavour, skill and excellence in the

area of grassland management. I believe that this competition will provide more focus and exposure of how to succeed at grassland to the wider livestock industry. Grass based production systems are at the heart of our efficient dairy, beef and sheep sectors, and recognised and valued by our international customers as a sustainable system. I experience this all the time on our trade missions abroad. Ireland has the unique selling point of being a grazing nation and we must continue to inform Europe and the world of this advantage. I would like to acknowledge and thank the judging panel,Teagasc and my own Department for their work in putting this competition together. The 7 winners of the Category Awards went to: Gerard Dineen, Kilnamartyra, Macroom, Co. Cork - Beef enterprise award; Peadar Kearney, Tallanstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth - Sheep enterprise award; Eddie

O’Donnell, Golden, Cashel, Co. Tipperary Dairy enterprise award; The Heffernan Family, Caherleske, Dunnamaggin, Co. Kilkenny - Leinster region; Francis Clune, Newgrove,Tulla, Co. Clare - Munster region; Jimmy & Edward Payne, Ballymoe, Castlerea, Co Roscommon - Connaught / Ulster region; Tim Crowley, Clancoolbeg, Bandon, Co. Cork - Young Grassland Farmer of the Year. The 7 Finalists were: Michael Doran, Duncormick, Co. Wexford - Dairy; Peter Mongey, Stackallen, Slane, Co. Meath - Dairy; Michael & Marguerite Crowley, Bauravilla Upper, Skibbereen, Co. Cork - Dairy; Tomás O’Leary, Headford Valley, Co. Kerry - Sheep; Niall O’Meara, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway - Beef; Michael & Mike Magan, Killashee, Co. Longford - Dairy; Frank & Des Bernie, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford Beef.

57 DUNGARVAN MART WEANLING SALE Thursday, 9th November, 2017 Special entries for this sale of “bucket-fed” weanlings both bulls and heifers. Also 12 “bucket-fed” British Friesian bullocks. (For local producers). Enquiries to 058-41611

Dungarvan Mart Prices DRY COWS 1 Char. 755 kgs. made €1,015. 1 Fr. 695 kgs. made €890. 1 Fr. 685 kgs. made €860. 3 Frs. 481 kgs. made €690 each. 1 A.A. 600 kgs. made €825. 1 Fr. 480 kgs. made €700. BULLOCKS 5 Her. 511 kgs. made €1,030 each. 6 Her. 495 kgs. made €1,000 each. 2 Lim 435 kgs. made €1,035 each. 6 A.A. 528 kgs. made €960 each. 3 A.A. 550 kgs. made €1,045 each. 3 Lim. 390 kgs. made €850 each. 2 A.A. 530 kgs. made €200 each. 5 Char. 392 kgs. made €825 each. 2 A.A. 382 kgs. made €735 each. 7 A.A. 435 kgs. made €825 each. 5 Her. 475 kgs. made €930 each. HEIFERS 1 Char 535 kgs. made €1,065. 2 A.A. 587 kgs. made €1,085 each. 2 A.A. 492 kgs. made €890 each.

4 Her. 390 kgs. made €725 each. 4 A.A. 330 kgs. made €615 each. 2 A.A. 422 kgs. made €770 each. Monday’s Sales will start at 11.00 a.m. from now on. WEANLING SALE held on Thursday, 26th October, 2017 WEANLING BULLS 3 Char 408 kgs. made €,1080 each. 2 Char. 457 kgs. made €1,075 each. 2 Char 430 kgs. made €995 each. 2 Lim. 383 kgs. made €905 each. 1 Lim. 355 kgs. made €720. 5 A.A. 295 kgs. made €605 each. 8 A.A. 326 kgs. made €660 each. 5 Her. 221 kgs. made €560 each. HEIFERS 2 Char. 440 kgs. made €930 each. 4 Char. 395 kgs. made €830 each. 2 Lim. 325 kgs. made €740 each. 1 Lim. 355 kgs. made €720. 3 Sim. 310 kgs. made €645 each.

READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a participant in GLAS. I have held on to a few extra cattle this year which will leave me with a surplus of 15 or so for the shed. Is it possible to out-winter these on the farm even though I have 10 hectares in LIPP. I have heard that there are restrictions. Can you please advise? Answer: Although cattle can be out-wintered on LIPP ground, they cannot be fed hay or silage on this parcel.They can however be meal-fed but the troughs must be rotated to avoid damage.You will therefore have to bring them into the yard for the feeding of forage or else supplementary feed on a non-LIPP parcel. If the LIPP ground is on a Natura site, be sure to check any restrictions that may also apply. Sheep, on the other hand, can be supplementary fed hay and silage when out-wintered on LIPP ground. If in any doubt, be sure to check with your planner. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Payments to farmers under the KT schemes for Sheep and Beef are being made this week, Dairy next week and Tillage, Equine and Poultry the following week.

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Teagasc Annual Report and Financial Statements IN 2016, the level of activity in Teagasc increased substantially for the second year in a row. Excluding the Net Deferred Funding for Pensions, income in 2016 was €187 million, which was €12 million more than 2015 income. There was an increase of €5.6 million in Grant in Aid compared to 2015. Knowledge Transfer income increased by €6.6 million (32%) and Research income was similar to the previous year. In Knowledge Transfer there was an increase in Advisory Services income which was achieved by delivering a number of new schemes through our business partner, FRS. Speaking at the publication of the Teagasc Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2016, Chairman Dr Noel Cawley said:”Teagasc supported the continued development of agriculture, horticulture and the food sectors in Ireland through its comprehensive, advisory and education programmes. It was an extremely busy year for the organisation as we worked closely with the farming community during a period while farm incomes declined on the previous year.The average family farm income as measured by the Teagasc National Farm Survey was €24,060 in 2016.” Teagasc Director, Professor Gerry Boyle said: “Five technology themes have been identified as being the priorities for Irish research and innovation in the coming years. The Teagasc technology foresight report identified; Plant and animal genomics and related technologies;

Human, animal and soil microbiota; Digital technologies; New technologies for food processing; Transformation in the food value chain system; as the priority areas that will shape Irish agriculture.“ Key Digital Developments: • Online nutrient management planning tool (NMP) rolled out by Teagasc to produce detailed nutrient management plans for farms. • Merger of PastureBase Ireland and AgriNet grass growth databases. • New public website powered by a new content management system. Key KT Outputs: • 42,115 farmer clients serviced. • 12,359 farmers in Teagasc facilitated Discussion groups. • Teagasc trained over 170 tutors to deliver the Beef Data Genomics Programme training courses. Over 24,000 participants in total were trained. • Teagasc enrolled nearly 4,400 people to the adult Green Cert education programme between Autumn 2014 and end of 2016. Key Research: • Teagasc research modelled the impact of Brexit on Irish agriculture. • The best sheep genetics from New Zealand is being evaluated in Athenry. • Integrated Pest Management research in horticultural crops. Key New Infrastructure: • New pig research facility in Teagasc Moorepark, Fermoy, officially opened. • Research, education and conference centre opened at

Teagasc Ashtown, Dublin. Key National and International Events: • Beef 2016 – National beef open day at the Teagasc Animal and Grassland Research and Innovation Centre, Grange, Co Meath. • Over 1,800 food scientists attended the International Union of Food Science and Technology Congress in Dublin organised by Teagasc. • International conference on the Teagasc Technology Foresight 2035 report held. • First ‘Energy in Agriculture’ event held in Gurteen College. • ‘Farming and Country Life’ event in Teagasc Mellows campus, Athenry, Co Galway. Key Collaborations: • New dairy joint programmes established with Arrabawn co-op and Aurivo co-op. • Memorandum of Understanding signed between Teagasc and Geological Survey of Ireland. • Memorandum of Understanding signed between Teagasc and Sanyuan foods, China. Key Publications: • Sixth Teagasc Statement of Strategy published. • Nine Teagasc 2025 Sectoral Road Maps published. • The 4th edition of the nutrient advice manual “Teagasc Green Book” was published. • Rural Tourism booklet published. A copy of the Teagasc Annual Report and Financial Statement for 2016 can be viewed at www.teagasc.ie

Teagasc appoints new Dairy specialist TEAGASC has added to its team of dairy specialists. EmmaLouise Coffey has been appointed as a Dairy Knowledge Transfer Specialist covering the South West region. Based at the Teagasc Moorepark campus in Fermoy, Emma-Louise Coffey will support Teagasc dairy advisors, dairy farmers and the wider dairy industry to improve both technical and financial efficiency of dairy farms. She will work with the Teagasc dairy and grassland research teams to identify and implement relevant research and work with advisors to develop and expand the dairy advisory programme in conjunction with the dairy specialist team. Other priorities will include providing support to the Teagasc-Dairygold and TeagascKerry joint farm development programmes and contribute to the development of industry initiatives. From a dairy farming background in Toomevara, County

Tipperary, Emma-Louise Coffey qualified with a BAgrSc (Animal Science) from UCD in 2013. Following this, she completed a PhD in Animal Science with Teagasc and UCD. Her studies were based on the dairy herd at Curtin’s Research Farm, Teagasc Moorepark. EmmaLouise worked with Dr. Brendan Horan, and carried out a comprehensive study to identify the appropriate stocking rate and dairy cow breed in order to maximise productivity and profitability within grassbased systems. She was actively involved in open day events at Moorepark and Curtin’s Research Farm. Speaking following her appointment Emma-Louise Coffey said: “Dairying in Ireland is undergoing a phase of considerable growth which presents an exciting opportunity for dairy farmers, albeit in an increasingly volatile production environment. Improving grassland management, genetics and

financial planning can play a significant role in reducing production costs, leading to increased financial sustainability. I look forward to working with my advisory and research colleagues at Teagasc, along with dairy farmers and industry partners, to improve the efficiency and profitability of dairy farms in Ireland.”

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Teagasc CATTLE Silage testing and supplementation rates Every year, farmers all over the country make millions of tons of silage and we know from Profit Monitor data that this is one of the main costs on suckler farms. After spending time and money fertilising the crop and making the silage, you should know the quality of your feed. For €36 you can get your silage tested to tell you the feeding value. This will allow you to make an informed decision on concentrate feeding rates to all different categories of stock on your farm. Weanlings and stores – You should be targeting a daily gain of 0.5-0.6kg/day and concentrate feeding rates will be dictated by the quality of silage offered to cattle. With stores, where silage quality is good and capable of supporting liveweight gain of about 0.4-0.5kg per day, not feeding supplementary concentrates is justified, particularly if animals spend most of the following grazing season at pasture. However, where silage quality is poor, or where animals are destined for slaughter early in the following grazing season, then feeding up to 2-3kg/day supplementary concentrate is necessary (Table 1).

Finishing cattle: Table 2 shows concentrate supplementation rates for finishing steers to achieve 1 .0 kg liveweight per day with grass silage of varying digestibility.Typically, the corresponding optimum daily supplementation rates for finishing heifers (lower growth potential) are reduced by about 1 5-2.0kg. When concentrate prices are low, silage digestibility is poor (e.g., DMD 60%), and animal growth potential is high, feeding concentrates ad libitum (to appetite) should be considered for finishing cattle.

Spring-calving cows: research at Teagasc Grange has clearly shown that the body condition score of a Spring-calving suckler cow at calving has a major influence when trying to get her back in calf. With this in mind, it is vital that cows are fed correctly over the Winter prior to calving next Spring. Cows should be grouped into three categories: Cows in good body condition that can lose some of it before calving. Cows that need to maintain their current condition. Thin cows that need to gain condition before calving. Table 3 shows the feeding practices for Spring-calving suckler cows with good body condition score.

Autumn calvers: the two main priorities for an Autumn-calving cow is to get her back in calf as soon as possible and to make sure that she has an adequate supply of milk to feed her calf. If cows don’t get enough energy in their daily feed they start to milk off their back and this negative energy balance ultimately leads to a delay in rebreeding. Table 4 shows the amount of concentrate required when feeding silage of different quality for before and after breeding.

IMPORTANT EVENT Hazardous Waste Collection in Kilkenny For farmers in Kilkenny and surrounding counties, a hazardous waste collection point has been organised at Cillin Hill Mart, Kilkenny on Wednesday November 8th from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Hazardous Farm Waste is present on every farm. Not only is it an environmental risk, it poses a threat to you and your family's health. Now there is a chance to dispose of farm hazardous wastes safely and at a reduced price. Go for it and start tidying out all those sheds and use this opportunity as a Pre-Winter clean up on your farm. Cost • Free of charge: waste engine and hydraulic oil, electrical equipment and batteries. • €2/kg + vat: pesticides, veterinary medicines, mastitis tubes, syringes, paint, acids, oily wastes etc. • Each waste type must be clearly identifiable and segregated. • The following wastes WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED; farm plastics such as clean triple rinsed empty pesticide & dairy hygiene containers, silage wrap, fertiliser & feed bags, netting and twine.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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Women in agriculture conference: looking ahead from Carlow â&#x20AC;˘ 750 women arrive to Carlow for sold-out Women & Agriculture conference â&#x20AC;˘ Ground-breaking discussion on female leadership in farming organisations with Helena Jonsson, former president of the Federation of Swedish Farmers â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;David McWilliams, the only economist in Ireland to accurately forecast a strong UK Brexit vote, gave a captivating and informative talk. â&#x20AC;˘ Broadcaster and writer Maureen Gaffney, took on one of the most contentious issues on the farm - succession planning. â&#x20AC;˘ And Irish rugby stars Rob and Dave Kearney gave an action packed talk LOOKING ahead and progressing positively towards the future was the central theme at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women & Agriculture conference, organised by Irish Country Living in association with FBD Insurance and Sherry FitzGerald. Celebrating its tenth year, the Women & Agriculture conference is known for being inspirational, educational, uplifting and entertaining for attendees. Many of the 750 women at the conference are farming in their own right or in partnership with their partner, working in the food or agribusiness sector or living in rural areas. Held recently at the Mount Wolseley Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Co Carlow, the conference attracted a record number of attendants. The hard questions were not shied away from by former editor of the Irish Famers Journal Matt Dempsey, who chaired a ground-breaking discussion on female leadership in farming organisations with Helena Jonsson, former president of the Federation of Swedish Farmers; Kari Redse Haskjold, former vice-president of the Norwegian Farmers Union and Joan Fitzpatrick, former chair of the IFA Kilkenny County Executive. The session focused on how Ireland can learn from other countries in helping women progress to the top rank of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farming organisations. Needing no introduction, David McWilliams, the only

General view of attendees at the Women and Agriculture Conference which was held in Mount Wolseley Hotel, Tullow, Co. Carlow. [Barry Cronin/www.barrycronin.com]

economist in Ireland to accurately forecast a strong UK Brexit vote, gave a captivating and informative talk. What the future may hold for the agrifood sector in the wake of Brexit was outlined, along with economic influences on future generations staying on the land or not. As always, David displayed a remarkable talent in taking national and international economics and bringing them to a personal level, showing how they impact everyday life on the farm. Back by popular demand was psychologist, broadcaster and writer Maureen Gaffney, who wrapped up this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Women & Agriculture conference leaving the audience empowered to take on one of the contentious issues on the farm - succession planning. Maureen talked about how mixing business with family relations can be a recipe for

Macra encourages farmers to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Use it or Lose itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in relation to the Stamp Duty Amnesty MACRA na Feirme National President James Healy has encouraged farmers to act on the proposed changes to stamp duty in the Finance Bill saying, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This is a three year window, farmers need to use it or lose itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The removal of the upper age limit of 67 for Consanguinity relief provides farmers with a window of opportunity to transfer farms within families and avail of the lower 1% rate. (The change to the upper age limit in the Finance Bill is a consequence of the introduction of the 6% rate of stamp duty on commercial transactions.) Macra na Feirme National President James Healy said, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;This should be viewed as an opportunity for farmers who missed out on the 100% Young Farmer Stamp Duty relief and who can now gift or transfer land to the next generation for a three year window. The removal of the upper age limit of the transferer should be regarded as an amnesty allowing farmers to avail of the one percent stamp duty. However we strongly feel that an upper age limit should be reinstated after the current three year extension expires.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; The introduction of this 67 year age limit was a recommendation in the Agri-Tax review to encourage the earlier transfer of land. Macra na Feirmeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s position remains that young farmers should be in control of farms at as early a stage as possible. There are many reasons why farms should be transferred to younger generations, with farm safety being one of the key reasons. The age demographic of farmers is a challenge for our industry and taxation policy that encourages the earlier transfer of land and farms to young farmers needs to be supported and encouraged.

disaster and equipped the audience with tools and advice to take on this sensitive subject. On top of all that, there was: â&#x20AC;˘ An action packed talk from Irish rugby stars Rob and Dave Kearney. â&#x20AC;˘ An entertaining cookery demonstration by Neven Maguire. â&#x20AC;˘ A powerful address by Mary Ann Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, the lady behind Lily Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chocolate and co-founder of the Jack and Jill Foundation. â&#x20AC;˘ A striking portrayal of succession planning by Sian Bushell, Succession Planner and Clare Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe of Succession Ireland. Mairead Lavery, editor of Irish Country Living said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Planning for this conference starts months in advance as we try to secure top speakers for our audience. Our line up here today really makes this confer-

ence one to remember. The atmosphere is so encouraging and everybody will go home revived, inspired and ready to take on new challenges ahead.â&#x20AC;? Ms. Fiona Muldoon, CEO, FBD Insurance said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;FBD Insurance is delighted to continue our long-standing relationship with the Women & Agriculture conference. I am delighted to see this initiative go from strength-to-strength over the years. Through this platform, Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farming women are recognised for their immense contribution to our agricultural sector and to rural life generally. At FBD Insurance, we know that Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s farming women are key decision makers on their farms and in their communities and I wish you all the very best for this coming year.â&#x20AC;? Triona Gorman, Operations Director, Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sherry FitzGerald is delighted to be co-sponsor for the second year running of an event as influential as the Women & Agriculture conference. With 95 offices, employing 650 people across the country, Sherry FitzGerald is a national brand, which relies on local community based expertise. This conference attracts people from all corners of the country and promotes creativity and innovation throughout regional Ireland. We are proud to support such an inspiring event.â&#x20AC;?

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Breathe Cast and Director of Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s OF MICE AND MEN.

Two weeks to opening night - Of Mice And Men WITH just two weeks to opening night it’s all hands on deck as our Director Des Feeney puts the finishing touches to Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s production of Steinbeck’s OF MICE AND MEN. Lines have been learned, costumes procured, props are being bought, borrowed and made and our Backstage Crew and Front of House teams are under starters orders for what promises to be an outstanding four night run. Tickets can be booked on our booking line 086-3244175 from now and will be available for purchase from Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside and The Wine Buff, Grattan Square from this weekend. OF MICE AND MEN is a

prescribed text for Junior Cert, all schools in the area have been provided with outline lesson plans in preparation for their attendance at this play and those schools which have booked will be provided with a more detailed set of lesson plans, which has been devised by Club member Charlie O’Donoghue, an experienced Drama teacher and practitioner. This pack includes a preparatory lesson plan for the Question and Answer Session which will take place at the end of the opening night’s performance. Thanks to Charlie for her Trojan efforts in creating this valuable resource for local schools. This production will also feature original music, composed

by our Director’s brother Declan Feeney and we are delighted to be able to avail of Declan’s talent and skills to bring an extra special dimension to our play. We are sure that the addition of Declan’s music will add greatly to the atmosphere and to our audience’s enjoyment of this memorable night of theatre. A reminder also that we will be making a donation from our door takings to Dungarvan Men’s Shed so your support of our endeavours will also be supporting this very worthy and enthusiastic local voluntary group. Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s OF MICE AND MEN runs in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre from November 15th to 18th for four nights only. Watch this space for further updates, competitions and news during the coming weeks!

Group from Cappoquin pictured at the Whitechurch Reunion Night organised by Modeligo GAA Club at The Park [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Hotel, Dungarvan.

ANDY Serkis, better known for his acting career in which he stars in big name movies such as Lord of the Rings and Planet of the Apes makes his directorial debut in this romantic period drama. Breathe is based on a true story and stars Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy who play Robin & Diana Cavendish the couple who seemingly had it all before Robins diagnosis with polio at the age of 28 and was initially only given months to live. What follows is a heart-warming story of courage over adversity that leads to Cavendish going on to become a British advocate for disabled people all over the world. The story is build up nicely with the early parts of the movie being set in the 1950’s when Robin Cavendish fell in love with and married one of the most fancied women in town. Things don’t stay good for the couple as while on a trip to Africa Robin collapsed and was diagnosed with polio which lead to him becoming completely paralyzed. Treatment at the time was very limited and doctors informed Robin and Diana that he had only months to live. What follows is both sad and funny as the couple defy all the odds and make some very important inventions which make such big differences to the lives of so many people all over the world. The movie definitely feels a bit slow to start but it’s worth sticking with it as it opening up

into an enlightening story that may require a hanky or two. There is also a lot of feel good moments as we witness a husband and wife’s love only growing stronger when faced with such life changing events. By Bill Tubbritt Rating 3.5/5

My Little Pony The Movie MY little Pony the Movie is the new musical movie version of the popular children’s TV show of the same name. This franchise has been running since the 80’s and has become even more popular in recent years thanks largely to the relaunched TV series which started back in 2010. It was good to see the voices of the characters from the TV series were not replaced with better known celebrity voices for the movie. There were a few new characters introduced in this movie and it definitely seemed like the right decision to keep the celebrity voices for these characters with names such as Michael Peña, Taye Diggs, Uzo Aduba and Zoe Saldana lending their voices to the movie. The plot of course features the “mane” six from the TV series as they have to fight to save Equestria from the evil broken-horned unicorn Tempest Shadow. Tempest's plan is to gather all of Equestria's princesses which would allow her to activate a mystical staff belonging to the storm king who as promised to restore Tempest's broken unicorn horn in return. Princess Twilight Sparkle and her five friends set out to seek help to save all of Equestria. This may seem to be a bit like an extended episode of the TV show with a few more songs and effects thrown in but that is not necessarily a bad thing as the core audience will not be disappointed by usual bright colours and feel good musical adventures of the residences of Equestria. My little pony, the Movie is a good choice for

the little ones who will be sure to enjoy this one a lot. Rating 3.5/5 By Bill Tubbritt

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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Dungarvan Camera Club Annual Awards Dinner DUNGARVAN Camera Club's annual awards dinner took place on October 24th in the Park Hotel. An evening of food, fun, games, and the presentation of awards. Presentations were made by club president Liam Suipeil. 1st in Grade 3 was Kay Ledingham, 1st in Grade 2 was David Walker, and 1st in Grade 1 and also Club Photographer of The Year was Ros Ledingham. There were also presentations for 1st in Digital Art to John Pelham, and Newcomer Of The Year Iris Graham (absent).

[Photo - Pat Crowley] Liam Suipeil with Grade 1 first place and photographer of the year Ros Ledingham.

“Raise the Roof” for Glencairn Abbey Candlelit Afternoon of Music - Sunday, 5th November

Liam Suipeil with Grade 2 winner David Walker.

Liam Suipeil with Creative Digital winner John Pelham.

CALLING all music lovers from West Waterford and beyond to help the Sisters of St. Mary's Abbey, Glencairn, Lismore to “Raise the Roof ” in a forthcoming fundraising event An Afternoon of Music. The venue will be the lovely intimate surroundings of St Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan on Sunday, 5th November at 3.30 p.m. VoiceOver Choir, Evana Mansfield (Flute), Eimear Fahey (Harp) will all feature. To round off the evening Frank Ryan (Tenor) will ‘Raise the Roof ’ with his final number joined by the nuns from Glencairn! This truly is not to be missed! Our final featured guest artist VoiceOver is a small dedicated group of experienced singers who love to sing from popular to classical pieces. Under the

Musical Direction of Cordelia Burke the choir has contributed greatly to the choral life of West Waterford and beyond and are really looking forward to taking part in An Afternoon of Music. Accompanist for VoiceOver will be Daniel Kearney. Glencairn Abbey, which was founded in the Blackwater Valley in 1932, is home to Ireland's only community of Cistercian Nuns. The Sisters received planning approval in 2011 to renovate their living and guest accommodation which had deteriorated with wet rot and dampness and was in dire need of refurbishment. As the building is a listed heritage monument, it will cost a total of €600,000 to complete the project. Earlier this year while carrying out some repair work on broken slates on part of

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

The Wine Buff (Dungarvan),The Parish Office (Dungarvan), Lismore Post Office, Cappoquin Post Office, Tallow Post Office and Barron's Bakery Cappoquin. The Park Hotel have sponsored a fantastic door prize which one lucky member of the audience will take home [two tickets for an “Evening with the Stars” which takes place at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan in December. The prize also includes 1 night B&B at the hotel. The concert will start at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday, 5th November. The Sisters of St. Mary’s Abbey Glencairn look forward to you welcoming you from 3.00 p.m. when the doors will open at St Mary's Church of Ireland Dungarvan.

Brewery Lane Theatre presents ‘Blithe Spirit’

Liam Suipeil with Grade 3 winner Kay Ledingham.

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

Pictured at rehearsals for ‘Blithe Spirit’ are Sandra Power and Niall Burke.

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INSTEAD of breaking the law next Sunday afternoon, 5th November, by releasing illegal fireworks for Guy Fawkes night, why not indulge yourself with an afternoon of pleasant and uplifting music and singing in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, a concert venue which is becoming ever more popular as the years go by. This is an afternoon, commencing at 3.30 p.m. when you can truly relax and let the music flow over you like a soothing balm and all the while feel content that your financial contribution is going to a good cause. For some years now, the Cistercian Nuns of Glencairn Abbey, have been trying to upgrade their living accommodation and also preserve the ageing building.They have had particular problems with their roof, which is a sizeable one by any standards and also allows damp to seep down the walls. While the grand old building looks

very impressive, it, like ourselves, needs a little more attention as the years go by. In this case the ‘little attention’ is a complete restructure of the roof with the cost of the project costing a cool €600,000. Being a listed heritage building brings its own additional responsibilities and costs. So, the call goes out to the people of West Waterford from the entertainers of West Waterford to ‘Raise the Roof, at the forthcoming concert to help the Sisters of St. Mary's Abbey. ‘An Afternoon of Music’ will feature a variety of highly talented artists from the district. West Waterford has traditionally positively overflowed with talent and some of the best will be ready to entertain you next Sunday afternoon. Tallow’s incomparable third generation Tenor, Frank Ryan, who has been a friend to this project for quite some time, will be joined by talented Harpist,

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Eimear Fahey; Evana Mansfield on Flute and the now well known and loved VoiceOver Choir will be there with their distinctive and highly entertaining repertoire. All of which adds up to a couple of very enjoyable and relaxing hours at a unique Autumn event. Frank Ryan has been at the vanguard of the Abbey’s Appeal and his journey with the Glencairn project continues. He is looking forward to performing some lovely well known Tenor pieces and to ‘Raising the Roof ’ with his final number joined by the nuns from Glencairn! That will be a unique moment indeed and another good reason for coming along. Admission to “An Afternoon of Music” will be by ticket only. They cost €15 each and can be purchased from: Glencairn Abbey, The Shamrock Cafe (Dungarvan), The Wine Buff (Dungarvan), The Parish Office

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Grattan Square – superbly recorded in documentary SOMETIME around 1974, when I was a member of the Junior Chamber I approached the then Urban Council to see if they would finance the

cost of an 8mm film camera so that we could record the events of the town through the course of a year. Unfortunately, their funds did not stretch

to such a project and it came to nought. However, I did manage to get some amateur film of a few events which still exists and awaits an

appropriate vehicle in which to publish it. Which leads me to an event which did take place recently, the making of a documentary on old

A still from aerial footage of the Town Centre filmed by Pat Kenealy for the documentary.

Dungarvan, centred around Grattan Square, not through grainy film or video, but by means of a series of professionally conducted interviews by Ollie Breslin of people who cast their minds back a generation or two to ‘the old days’. I made a minor contribution to the production myself, but the stars of the film are all of the (better be careful here) members of previous generations who dug deep into their memories to bring the Dungarvan of the ’Forties, ’Fifties and ’Sixties alive for the viewer. It is eighty minutes of sheer magic. The content is gripping from start to finish; the presentation marvellous and the editing is superb. My interview lasted forty minutes while others, with better memories of the town ran to an hour and a half. To select all the most interesting pieces, match them with similar memories from other contributors must have taken an age, immense patience and knowledge and a natural skill in editing the many,

many hours of material to a coherent eighty minutes. An experienced professional editor who saw it told me it merited at least 9.9 and few who saw the film would disagree. All of which brings me to Waterford Youth Arts who, together with film-maker Keith Currams and supported by Waterford City and County Council produced this masterpiece (no exaggeration) which will stand the test of time as A Social History of Grattan Square. Ollie Breslin interviewed the guests and produced the video while Damien Geoghegan, William Fraher, William Whelan and Margaret Coffey and the Day Care Team all contributed greatly. There have been several sell-out showings already and if there is another, do make it your business to go, You can always get the video though which is available at the SGC Cinema. This is a very valuable contribution to Dungarvan’s recorded history. There HAS to be a Part II at least!

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SPORT

Vol. 105

Friday, 3rd November, 2017

DUNGARVAN FOOTBALLERS RETURN TO SENIOR RANKS

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Dungarvan 1-9; St. Saviours 0-8

FERNCOMBE AND HURNEY IN SCORING FORM FOR BALLINACOURTY

St. Carthage’s 2-22; St. Pat’s 1-8.

BALLYDUFF BEST IN MINOR HURLING FINAL

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SEE PAGE 9 An Rinn's Joint Captains Ray O Ceallaigh and Donnie Breathnach holds the Cup high following the presentation by Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

ST. CARTHAGE’S COAST TO COUNTY TITLE

DONIE BREATHNACH LEADS AN RINN INTO SENIOR GRADE

WEST WATERFORD AC

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

All-Ireland Novice Cross Country Championships set for Waterford One half of the WWAC under 11 boys team.

The other half of the WWAC boys under 11 team.

THE All Ireland Novice Men's and Womens Cross Country Championships are announced for Carriganore Waterford on Sunday, December 17th together with the uneven age Juvenile Championships. With the event here at home and hosted by Waterford County Board it’s paramount that we have club teams and county teams in both ladies and mens events. We are appealing to eligible athletes for the Novice Championships to be part of the club and county team on the day. This is a pre-registration championship race and entries have to be submitted before 8th December please contact club cross county co-ordinators James Veale 0868184762 or Ann Dunford 086-061 9711. The distances are men 6,000 metres and women 4,000 metres. Please note also that the All Ireland Senior, u-23 and Junior Championships will be held in Abbotstown on Sunday, November 26th. All athletes competing please contact James or Ann also. Entry closing on 17th November.

27th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 entries now open WEST Waterford athletic club is delighted to announce that entries for our 27th Annual 10 mile event will open on this coming Wednesday, November 1st at 9 am. The entry options will be online entry through our race website www.dungarvan10mile.org or through our chip timing www.myrunresults-.com or by downloading an entry form on our club web site www.westwaterfrodathletics.org there will also be hard copy entries forms available. The event now in its 27th year has established itself as a must run race on the Irish road running calendar with participants from all four corners of the country and beyond participating. The race has grown year on year from humble beginnings 27 years ago. This year the organisers due to the demand for entries for the race have added extra numbers with a cut off now of 2,750 entries available. This we hope will see all runners wishing to run the event in 2018 getting an entry to do so. Please note that this event usually sells out well before closing date so do get your entry in if you intend running on Sunday, February 4th, 2018. The John Treacy Dungarvan 10 brings together the ideal race combination of fun runners, joggers, club athletes and top class internationals who compete over

a fast flat 10 mile course around the historic town of Dungarvan as we all look forward to an even bigger and better event on Sunday, February 4th next. To stage such a big event of course requires good sponsor and we are fortunate to have the support many associate sponsors and many local businesses and individuals who are all giving valuable support helping to make the day a great occasion for the town of Dungarvan. The top club runners will once again do battle to have the honor of having their clubs name added to the list of previous winners in the John Treacy Club Challenge Cup for men’s and ladies teams. We will again be calling on all the athletic clubs of Ireland to take on the challenge in 2018 event. All race details can be found at www.dungarvan10mile.org JOHN TREACY DUNGARVAN 10 SUPPORTS CYSTIC FIBROSIS IRELAND (CFI) Two years ago for the first time we decided through the generosity of you the runners of the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 that we would give all participants the opportunity to support a chosen charity when entering the race. This proved very popular as over the past two years over €5,000 was raised for Dogs for the Disabled in year one and last year’s our chosen charity was

Aoibheann’s Pink Tie “National Children’s Cancer Charity” and again you the runners came up trumps. This year we are delighted to be teaming up with yet another very worthy charity in Cystic Firosis Ireland. Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) assists and supports patients and families affected by the life shortening genetically inherited disease Cystic Fibrosis. They offer counselling, exercise grants and funding for vital research in the hope that a cure will be found. Exercise is a vital element to maintaining good health in CF patients and as the lungs are effected even simple tasks like walking can be difficult. As you take on this 10 mile race, we hope you will keep in mind those who are unable to participate and make a donation as you register. When entering this year's John Treacy Dungarvan 10 you have the option of supporting this charity. On race day we will also be taking donations at race H.Q for those who might like to contribute. We are delighted that in the past two years that a very high percentage of those who run this great race in most cases have also have subscribed to our charity, a trend we hope will continue this year. Thank you in participation.

Michael Roche Carpets Series - Race 1

24th Annual Murray’s Pharmacy Brickey 5k in aid of Brickey Juvenile GAA Club BUSHY Park GAA grounds is the venue for the 24th Annual Brickey Run. Again, this year we are delighted to announce that Murray's Pharmacy Dungarvan are to continue on with their sponsorship of the race we sincerely thank Elizabeth, David and all at Murray’s Pharmacy for this kind gesture. The proceeds from this year's race will be donated to Brickey Juvenile GAA club. The race distance will be over a very flat fast 5k loop around the Brickey valley starting and finishing at Bushy Park GAA grounds. The race will get underway at 11 am with registration taking place from 10.15 a.m. onwards in the GAA clubhouse Bushy Park. The Martin Curran Cup will be awarded to the first man on the day and the Jim Lyons Memorial Shield will be awarded to the first lady. The prize-giving will take place in the club house immediately after the race and refreshments will also be provided for all the runners. Entry fee is €10. Proceeds from the event this year will be donated to Brickey Juvenile GAA club. PRIZE CATEGORIES FOR BRICKEY RACE The following are the prize categories for the 24th Annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey run 1st 3 men and 1st in the following weight categories. Under 60 kg 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg and over 100 kg. The ladies prizes will be awarded to the first 6 ladies across the line.

Michael Roche Carpets Series - Race 2

Solas Centre to benefit from Paddy Joe Curran Memorial Turkey Trot ON Sunday, November 19th the 9th Annual Paddy Joe Curran Old Parish Turkey Trot 5 mile run and 4 mile walk will take place at the Marine Bar, Pulla, Dungarvan. All proceeds from this year's event will go to the Solas Centre. The 4 mile walk will begin at 11 am, while the 5 mile run will get under way at 12 noon. If you would like further information or would like a sponsorship card for the event contact Padraig on 086-1054012 or email oldparishturkeytrot@hotmail.com. TURKEY TROT ONLINE ENTRY ON THIS LINK https://sirius.eventmaster.ie/event/9bYTw5HWJ

Pictured is club member Mick Concannon who completed last weekday’s Snowdonia Marathon in Wales.

Mick here and there!! WELL done today to club member Mick Concannon who completed the 2017 Brooks Snowdonia Marathon Eryri in a time of 4:23:05. Held on a great course which saw the marathon take in plenty of on and off road terrain and of course it being Snowdonia there was plenty of climbing 1,000 metres in all, and for those of us who saw Mick's name on the entry list for Sunday's Dublin city marathon, yes you guessed it he made his way back and towed the line at 9 am with his fellow club members.

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

If you can’t register tonight, you can do so next week or any other night but we do urge as many as possible to come along and register in order to speed up proceedings for the following week. Your co-operation with this matter is much appreciated. €5 ONCE-OFF REGISTRATION FEE When you register tonight, there will be a fee of €5 to cover the cost of the waterproof number. This number will be issued to you and you only and it will be your number for the duration of the thirteen week league so it’s most important that you have it and wear it every Wednesday night, please pin it to the front of your bib only. This is a once-off fee, payable on the night you get your number and then after that it will be just €2 each night that you run for members and €3 for nonmembers. This year for the first time also you can pay for the entire league with a once-off payment and save yourself some money by doing so. For club members you can pay €30 (this includes the €5 once-off number payment) and for non members you can pay a once-off payment of €40 which also includes the €5 number payment charge.

24th ANNUAL FORDE'S DAYBREAK WINTER LEAGUE REGISTER ONLINE Now also available is the clubs new online Forde's Daybreak winter league registration. By following the link below and the instructions there after you can enter online for the 2017/’18 league. No queuing, just come along on the first night of the league and pick up your number from the on online registration desk. https://endurancecui.active.com SAFETY ON THE ROADS The first rule of safety when running on the road is that all runners must wear their reflective bib at all times. Bibs can be bought at any sports shop or hardware shop. Under no circumstances will any runner be allowed to take part in the winter league without a reflective bib. If you have now yet purchased one please do so before the start of the league. Watches and iPods or any music ear pieces are strictly against club rules and will not be allowed. Runners must obey the stewards at all times. They are there for our own safety and are not to be ignored. Please be wary of traffic at all times but especially when crossing the road or overtaking somebody.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Large number of West Waterford athletes take part in the Dublin City Marathon 2017 IT'S hard to believe that its a year ago this weekend since we broke all club records of participation when we had over 160 club members complete the 2016 Dublin city marathon. Our 100 club descended on the streets of Dublin that memorable weekend celebrating the 100th year of the Easter Rising. Last Sunday we hadn't the same number competing but we had a great crew who kept the club’s great Dublin marathon tradition alive and well by taking part in the 38th Airtricity event which was held in idea marathon conditions. The club this year saw two members break the magic 3 hour barrier in Marc Flavin 2.57 and Michael Moloney 2.59. Likewise, the same number broke the 3.15 mark in Ted O'Leary 3.08, Colm Ryan 3.11. Breaking the 3.30 barrier we had club chairman Tom Leahy run 3.16, Eamon Cashin 3.23, Martin Tobin 3.25, Joe Barry and Ray Hahesy finish on the same time of 3.29. Just over the 3.30 mark were Micheál Callaghan, Kevin Casey both 3.33.

Very well done to our first lady home this year Sharon Nugent in an excellent time of 3.57. Well under the 4 hour mark there for Sharon. She was followed by Catriona Kiely with a new personal best run of 4.04 and Linda Garcia was next in 4.25. Well done to those who completed their first marathon also, we hope it's the first of many. The overall winner this year's race was Kenyan athlete Bernard Rotich in a time of 2.15.52 from Yurii Ruskyuk, Ukraine just 3 seconds behind in 2.15.55 and a further 3 second behind for third was Asefa Legese Bekele Ethiopia in 2.15.58. The ladies race saw victory going to Nataliya Lehonkova Ukraine in 2.28.57 second was Ashu Kasim 2.34.35 from Ethiopia and third was also a Ukrainian athlete Viktoriya Khapilina in 2:35.54. The Irish championships saw Kenyan athlete a member of Raheny Shamrock AC Freddy Sittuk in a time of 2.16.05 from Garry O'Hanlon Clonliffe Harriers AC 2.18.52.

The ladies championships was won by Laura Graham Mourne Runners in 2.39.06 from Caitriona Jennings Letterkenny AC 2.42.36. Patrick Monahan won the wheelchair race in 1.49.55. WEST WATERFORD AC ATHLETES DUBLIN MARATHON 2017 Joe Barry 3.29 Brian Beatty 4.34 Michael Callaghan 3.33 Kevin Casey 3.33 Mark Cliffe 3.59 Michael Coakley 6.47 Eamon Cashin 3.23 Marc Flavin 2.57 Linda Garcia 4.25 Terri Gough 5.50 Ray Hahesy 3.29 Jody Hallinan 3.51 Bryan Hallissey 3.46 Daryl Kearns 3.46 Catriona Kiely 4.04 Tom Leahy 3.16 Michael Moloney 2.59 Sharon Nugent 3.57 Vincent O’Donovan 4.29 Ted O’Leary 3.08 Joe O’Rourke 3.58 Madison O’Rourke 6.32 Brian Ormonde 4.15 David Regan 4.01 Colm Ryan 3.11 Martin Tobin 3.25 Emma Power 4.37

Vincent and Ann O'Donovan along with their daughter Niamh and Mark Cliffe at last Sunday’s Dublin City Marathon.

Pictured are Emma Power and Catriona Kiely who both had excellent runs last Sunday at the Dublin City Marathon.

A very happy Sharon Nugent the club’s first lady home pictured with her finishers medal at last Sunday’s Dublin City Marathon.

Club Chairman Tom Leahy ran a brilliant 3.16 at last Sunday’s Dublin City Marathon.

Ted O’Leary who ran an excellent 3.08 marathon in Dublin last Sunday.

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Inter Sport Elverys Winter League THERE was great excitement at the Friary last Wednesday, as the highlight of the year the Winter League sponsored by Inter Sport Elverys also known as “Tony's League” got underway with the first day of the trials. A total of 88 athletes took part. The going was tough so there were no outstanding or record breaking times. Day two of the trials will take place this Wednesday, 2nd November after which the teams will be compiled for the league. Below are the times recorded for all athletes for Wednesday last 25th October: Cian O’Riordan 6.01 Michael Troy 6.27 Senan Travers 6.28 Oisin O’Riordan 6.29 Tommy Fennell 6.45 Luke Power 6.55 Asier De Rio 7.05 Rory Fennell 7.20

David Gaffney 7.26 Ian Holmes 7.27 Eoin Beneventura 7.33 Abbey Tyrell 7.39 Caoimhe Dwyer 7.40 Rachel Wyley 7.47 Darina Shanley 7.52 Cal Tutty 7.54 Jordan O’Rourke 7.55 Sinead O’Brien 7.57 Eoghan Lattimore 7.58 Angelina Chizhikova 8.03 David O’Connor 8.03 Mary Kate Prendergast 8.04 Lucy Holmes 8.06 Darragh O’Regan 8.07 Ben Qualter 8.07 Kate Killigrew 8.07 Joe Kelly 8.13 Liam Broderick 8.14 Eve Power 8.15 Elia Tutty 8.16 Caoimhe Prendergast 8.18 Sam Blake 8.21 Sarah Gaffney 8.26 Sophie Landers 8.29 Cian O’Regan 8.30 Dani Cunningham 8.31 John David White 8.35 John Power 8.38

Aoife O’Brien 8.42 Conor Keane 8.43 Aidan O’Donovan 8.44 Elliot Henley 8.45 Luke O’Riodran 8.47 Ulysse Bard 8.52 Cillian Towey 8.53 Meabh Kiely 9.04 Alanna Willians 9.04 Ele Mc Dermott 9.06 Aoife O’Donovan 9.08 Rody Morrissey 9.09 Fiona O’Riordan 9.14 Mark Power 9.15 Mark O’Donovan 9.15 Mark Blackwell 9.15 Lia Cunningham 9.15 Shima Lannigan 9.18 Crea Frisby 9.20 Aisling O’Donovan 9.24 Lia O’Riordan 9.26 Aoife Lattimore 9.28 Orla Keane 9.28 Thomas Broderick 9.29 Mattie Kupczyk 9.29 Cathy Shanley 9.32 Eva Nogueira 9.35 Emer O’Neill 9.40 Grace Power 9.47 Roisin Prunty 9.50

Daniel Coonan 9.53 Jack Power 9.53 Lara Prunty 9.53 Hannah Power 9.58 Tara Casey 9.59 Sarah O’Riordan 10.00 David Horgan 10.02 Niamh Dalton 10.03 Gráinne Moore 10.17 Doireann Moloney 10.19 Michael Horgan 10.49 Caoimhe Horgan 11.08 Abigail Henley 11.33 Judit Nogueira 11.34 Short Lap: Eoin Prendergast 3.53 Aodan O Raghallaigh 4.05 Cormac O’Regan 4.20 Simon Power 4.21 Orla Ni Chonduin 4.53 Riona Towey 5.04

DAY 2 MUNSTER CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS The second day of the Munster Cross Country Championships under 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 will take place in Galbally, Co. Tipperary.

West Waterford AC will be well represented at this event as all of those who competed on day one will be in action again. We will also have some new young athletes under 9 and 11 who will be competing at this level for the first time. Watch out on the notice board at training for details. WINTER THROWING EVENT On Tuesday last we had the first session of our winter throwing league. Each of the athletes threw their own age group weights in shot, discus and javelin. The distances were then converted into points using the multi events tables. At the end of the first day David Horgan leads with 668 points with his best performance in the javelin throwing close to 20m.

Cian O'Riordan who had the fastest time in week one of Inter Sport Elverys Winter League.

Kate Veale wins Midleton 5k WELL done last Sunday to club member Kate Veale who won the ladies section of the Midleton Rugby Club 5k race in a new personal best 19.06.

GOLF

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597 Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net GENTS WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY DEISE GOLF WORLD Entries are still being taken for the Gents Winter League kindly sponsored by Graham Nagle Deise Golf World. Please put your name and handicap on the sheet in the gents locker room. The first week commences on Wednesday, 8th November and will take place over 5 weeks. Wednesday/Thurs. are one competition as is Friday/Saturday, with Sunday finishing the week for the League. €10 entry to be paid before first game to the Pro Shop. All support welcome. GENTS ONGOING 9 HOLE Turkey and Ham competition sponsored by Liam Rossiter, Finest Quality Meats, O’Connell Street, Dungarvan is commencing this Wednesday, Entry €3 in the Pro Shop. FUN FRIDAY MIXED FOURSOMES This 9 hole competition went ahead last Friday with the sun shining down on us. Great fun was had by all and the prize winners were as follows: First: Louis Walshe and Rena Landers Second: John Moran and Maria Kiersey ( Kilmac) Third: John Walsh and Karen Frizelle The Fun Friday Foursomes con-

tinues next Friday, Nov. 3rd. Looking forward to seeing a large number for this social nine hole golf competition. All are welcome including visitors. TABLE QUIZ Tom Muls Table Quiz takes place in the Clubhouse on Friday 10th November. Questions by Jennie Mulcahy and all proceeds to Dungarvan Golf Club. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscription rates for next season due for payment on the 1st October were recently emailed to all members. If you were not in receipt of an email or accompanying attachments please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on dungarvangc@eircom.net or 05843310. We thank members for making payments already and for confirming Standing Order participation. Thank you for your continued support. GENTS RESULTS Mon. 23rd Seniors: 1 Denis O’Brien (18) 34, 2 J.J. O’Brien (15) 33. 16H S/F 1 G. Walsh (15) 38, 2 John G. Moloney (10) 36, Gross A. Thomas (+1) 35 gross. Fri. 27th 16H Singles: 1 Mark Raher (11) 32, Open 16H Singles: 1 Dermot Walsh (8) 42, T. Power (20) 38, 3 P. J. Kindregan (9) 38, 4 J. Wemyss (14) 37, 5 Bernard Gorman (13) 37. Sun. 29th 1 J. O’Riordan (3) 38,

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

www.westwaterfordgolf.com GENTS RESULTS Club Competition Sat 28th/Sun 29th October 16 Hole Stableford: 1st: Colin Houlihan (16) 41 pts, 2nd: Eddie Glavin (18) 40 pts, 3rd: Brian Foley (7) 37 pts b8. Tuesday Treats 9 Hole – 24th October: 1st: Stephen Phelan (16) 21 pts. Friday Open 9 Hole – 27th October: 1st John O’Connell (10) 18 pts. The Local Bar Society – Castlemartyr 25th October: 1st: Tom Butler 44 pts, 2nd:. Des Cleary 43 pts, 3rd: David Morrissey 40pts, Nearest to Pin: Kieran Foley, Longest Drive: John Queally, Guest Prize: John John Ferncombe. FIXTURES Wednesday, 1st November – Autumn Open Gents Singles 16 Hole Sfd. Friday, 3rd November – All Day Open 9 Hole Ladies & Gents Sat., 4th/Sun., 5th November – Club Competition 16 Hole Stableford. Sunday. 5th November – South East Junior Alliance.

TOP 20 FINISH FOR SEAMUS IN MISSISSIPPI Seamus Power was playing in the Sanderson Farms Championship at the Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi this week. In his opening round on Thursday he carded a 68, 4 under par. He was within two shots of the leader in round two on Friday before play was suspended due to the weather which meant that he had to complete his second round on Saturday morning. With only two holes to play he finished round two on a score of 68. Now on 8 under par going into the third round in which he carded a score of 71, 1 under par. He was now tied for third on 9 under par entering the final round on Sunday. In his final round Seamus carded a 3 over round 75. This saw him finish on 6 under par and tied in 18th place. A good week for the West Waterford USPGA Tour player. Well done to Seamus and we look forward to catching up with him at the end of November when he’s home for a break. WINTER LEAGUE 2018 Weather permitting we hope to

2 D Power (19) 38, 3 D. Williams (4) 36, 4 Ml. Leacy (7) 36, 5 J. Elstead (19) 36. LADIES RESULTS 1 M. Mernin (14) 23 pts, 2 R. Kiely (22) 19. 9H Qual 3rd/10th Oct. 1 J. Mansfield (30) 13 pts. Fri. 27th/Sat. 28th 1 D Hales (Rafeen Creek) (13) 36, 2 P. Flanagan (20) 33, 3 A. Carroll (Tipperary) (24) 32. UPCOMING FIXTURES Wed. 1st Junior Hallowe’en Comp, Youngones, Sixty.Com Thurs., 2nd Nov. Thursday Open Gents 16 Hole S/F. Fri 3 Friday Foursomes, Gents/Ladies 16 Hole Singles S/F. Sat., 4th Gents/Ladies 16 Hole Singles S/F. Sun., 5th Gents 16H Singles S/F. Mon., 6th Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 16H Singles S/F. Tues., 7th Ladies 11 Hole S/F. YOUNGONES Next competition Wed. Nov. 1st Front 9 at 12 noon. Results 25th Oct. 1 A. Stack (27) 17; 2 R. Kiely (22) 13. LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE Next competition West Waterford Golf Club Thurs., Nov. 9th. Tee time 10 – 11.30 a.m. SIXTY.COM Results: 25th Oct. 1st S. English (16) 22, Best Male M. Walsh (6) 18. Next competition 1st Nov, draw for partners 1.30 p.m. If you are aged 60 or over and you are interested in joining the 60.com we would be delighted to see you. Just turn up any Wednesday at the above starting time. PROGRESSIVE 45 Thursday nights all are welcome. Results 26th Oct. P. Harty and T. Curran, 2nd T. Melody and Ml. Kelleher. Last 5 P. Cunningham and G. Quinlan, Lucky Table B. Queally and J. Considine. SOCIAL BRIDGE Social Bridge Friday mornings at 11 a.m. All are welcome. JUNIOR NEWS Our Hallowe’en Junior competi-

tion takes place on Wednesday, 1st November from 10 a.m. The tournament is kindly sponsored by Mr. Pat Norris Jr. who has generously provided an abundance of prizes. We have an 18 hole tournament for boys & girls and a 9 hole for our beginners and prejuniors. Presentation will take place on completion of play. Please book your time on the club website or phone the Pro Shop at 058-44707. All enquiries relating to junior activities at the club can be directed to Junior Convenor David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email to golfpro@eircom.net

LADIES FIXTURES BREAST CANCER RESEARCH Due to the recent bad weather the Breast Cancer Research competition has been extended to Sunday, 5th November. This will be followed on Monday 6th by a 13 hole ongoing competition to mark the end of the 2017 season and continues to Saturday, 18th November. October is the last chance to qualify for the ‘Queen of the 9 Hole’ - so come on ladies those of you have not qualified yet get out there and get those two cards in!! The final will take place on Sunday, 5th November - draw will take place for partners. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Change of date – Coastal

Thursday, 16th to Sunday, 18th November. Lion’s Club Hamper Appeal - Singles. Saturday, 18th November at 7 pm - Lady Captain's Supper and final presentation of prizes. Please put your name on the sheet in the locker-room. Thursday, 30th November – AGM. Sunday, 3rd December - Ladies Christmas Get-Together at 5 pm.

start the Winter League on Monday, 20th November with a view to having round 1 completed by early December. The tried and trusted format remains the same and all we ask of members is to play their regular game each week when they have the opportunity to win a weekly prize in each of the four categories. The winter league rounds will run in conjunction with the weekly competitions so you are killing two birdies with the one stone. Following the qualifying rounds the top 8 teams will progress to the matchplay stage when the real action gets underway. We would like to see as many members as possible playing in the league so please put your name on the entry sheets currently displayed on the notice board. Remember it’s no big deal, just play your regular weekly golf and support your club. WINTER RULES Due to the prevailing weather conditions some competitions are now being played under Winter Rules. Players are advised to check notices regarding local, rules as those may vary from week to week depending on weather conditions. It should be remembered that Winter Rules are not your own rules and must be observed as stated. Placing: When placing is in play you firstly mark the position of your ball. You then lift and clean the ball and place within 6 inches. The ball when placed must not be nearer the hole. Once you have removed the marker you cannot touch or replace the position of your ball. Doing so will incur a penalty. Whereas it is impossible to

monitor this rule we would appeal to all players to observe the rule as stated. UPCOMING EVENTS AT WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB Our Annual Past Captains, Past Presidents and Committee Dinner will be held on Friday, 17th November. 13 Hole Singles at 1 p.m followed by dinner at 5 p.m CAPTAIN’S AND LADY CAPTAIN’S END OF YEAR SCRAMBLE Our end of year scramble and presentation of all club match play prizes is scheduled for Sunday, 12th November. A 13 hole mixed scramble gets underway at 1.30 p.m. with a shotgun start. This will be followed by presentation of prizes at 5 p.m. approx. Finger food will be served and we also have entertainment lined up. So come along and support Mary and Pat whom I’m sure you agree have put in an exceptional year as Lady Captain and Captain of the Club. The following presentations will be made on the evening. Club Singles: John O’Connell. Runner-Up: John Keane. Club Fourball: Pa McCarthy and Liam Troy. Runners Up: John O’Connell and Pat Lennon. Club Foursomes: Eddie Glavin and John C Byrne. Runners Up: Morrie Ferncombe and Kenny Walsh. Club Mixed Foursomes: Des Cleary and Ciara Donnelly. Runners Up: Diarmuid Horgan and Denise Nugent. Al Eile Qualifier Final: 1st: Stephen Spillane, 2nd: Colm O’Callaghan, Gross: Jake

O’Riordan, 3rd: Denis Conway, 4th: Sean Drohan. Minor Scratch Cup: Eddie Ahearne. As a token of gratitude to our sponsors we earnestly request all prizewinners to be present on the day. RECORDING AWAY SCORES Members are reminded that all away scores must be reported to the home club. For this purpose, an Away Score Recording Sheet for Qualifying, Non Qualifying, Society, Fourball, and Team Events is posted on the members Notice Board. OPEN NINE HOLE COMPETITIONS AT WEST WATERFORD Each Tuesday and Friday we are hosting an Open 9 hole competition at West Waterford. You can play anytime morning, afternoon or evening subject to booking. Prizes are awarded in 3 categories so don’t worry if you are only a beginner. You will be made most welcome and our members will be glad to assist you if required. Try it and see, but beware you may become addicted. We look forward to seeing you. Don’t forget our popular 18 hole Open Competition each Wednesday during the Autumn/Winter season. AN RINN AND DUNGARVAN GAIN PROMOTION Congratulations to the hurlers of An Rinn and the footballers of Dungarvan who will both play in the senior ranks in 2018. We say well done to Donie Breathnach and Gavin Crotty on their respective man of the match performances.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME TO WEST WATERFORD West Waterford is proud to be the home club of two professional golfers namely Seamus Power and Gary Hurley. Both came through the junior ranks at the club and have progressed to the professional ranks. You may have a son or daughter wishing to take up the game and we would be glad to introduce them to the junior ranks. Coaching is available if required. Our club is renowned for an excellent course ranked No. 8 in Ireland’s hidden gems, as well as a friendly atmosphere and excellent comraderie among its members. Perhaps you might consider joining West Waterford and if so please feel welcome to call along and sample the welcome, the course and the scenic surroundings. Austin or Gillian will be on hand to discuss your requirements. We look forward to welcoming you. You can contact the office at 058 43216. RESTAURANT OPEN FOR SUNDAY LUNCH You don’t need to be a golfer to enjoy an appetising Sunday Lunch at West Waterford Golf Club’s popular bar and restaurant. Come along and see for yourself what we have to offer. Due to the popularity of our Sunday Lunches, booking is advised. Sunday Lunch is served between 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm. Parties and all special occasions are catered for in West Waterford. Contact us at 058 43216 for further details.

Dungarvan Golf Club Matchplay Foursomes kindly sponsored by Lady Belle. Front Row L-R: Deirdre Morrissey, sponsor Lady Bell; Martin Lynch, winner; Thomas Whelan, runner-up. Back Row L-R: Declan Walsh, Captain; Sean O Ciarba, Vice Captain; Colette Power, Vice-Lady Captain and Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley] Alliance deferred from 2nd November to Thursday, 9th November – at West Waterford Golf Club – tee times 10.00 am to 11.30 am. Sunday 12th November - Final Captain’s' Scramble, Ladies & Men. Shotgun start 1.30 p.m.

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

goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com www.goldcoastgolfclub.com ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING DATE CHANGED The Annual General Meeting of the Men’s Club will be held on Tuesday, 21st November at 8.00 p.m. The change of date is due to a clash with Ireland’s World Cup play-off game. The nomination sheet is posted in the kiosk. PREMIER BUTCHER AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE 2017/2018 We will have 7 teams consisting of 13 players playing the winter league. A copy of the rules will be available on the website for members to peruse and make themselves familiar with. Play will get underway from Monday, 30th Oct and will finish on Sunday, 25th February. The entry fee is once again €25 and the match-day fee is €7 for the first 10 rounds and €5 thereafter. TEAMS FOR THE WINTER LEAGUE Dungarvan: Pat Power, David O’Connor, Kieran Cullinan, Pat Crowley, Jimmy O’Dwyer, Tim O’Driscoll, Patsy Walsh, Anselm Hayes, Des O’Brien, Pat Murphy, Billy Long, Noel McCann and John D. Walsh. Copper Coast: Liam Clancy, Niall Curran, Tomas Wall, Darren Power, Patrick Queally, Ger Darcy,

Colin McArthur, John McArthur, Leo Wall, Mick Ahern, Thomas Power, Ciaran Buckley, Freddie McGuckian. Dunhill: Tom White, John White, Michael Kavanagh, Micheal White, Tom Moore, John W Walsh, Brian Dunbar, Willie Flavin, Jack Moore, Willie Moore, John Queally, John Flynn, Eamonn O’Donnell. Deise: Nicholas Fitzgerald, Michael Wall, Tommy Long, Frank Waters, Mick Cronin, Willie Bloomer, Nicholas Power, Sean Carmody, Gerry Comerford, Ger Bagge, Michael Whelan, Barry Power and Martin Morris. Touraneena: Roy Ware, Brian Fahey, John Hallinan, Brendan O’Connor, Larry Whelan, Joe Meade, Jimmy Beresford, Tom Reynolds, Neil Dermody, Darren O’Droma, Jody Hallinan. Ballinacourty: Bob O’Brien, Paddy Walsh, Mark Lenihan, Michael Lenihan, Seanie Lenihan, John Hughes, Jerome Maye, John Enright, Dave O’Connor, Alan Landers, Lee Crotty, Patrick O’Connor, Conan Watt. Abbeyside: Tom Considine, Declan Kiely, John Burns, Tony Lonergan, David Hallahan, Geoff Collins, Rogie Cashin, Conor Clancy, Maurice Fennell, Austin Kiely, Niall Cronin, Joey Veale,

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

www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS Saturday, 28th October, 18 hole singles Stableford Blackwater Motors Open Qualifier Final 1st Chris Whelan (13) 41 pts; 2nd Brendan Hannon (7) 40 pts; Gross Neil Power (8) 26 pts; 3rd Pa Morrissey (13) 39 pts. C.S.S. 37: The Pat Moore sponsored 18 hole singles Stableford goy competition has been extended to include next Sunday, November 5th. FIXTURES Sunday, 5th November, final day of Pat Moore sponsored 18 hole competition goy. Turkeys & Hams 12 hls competitions will be starting on Tuesday, 31st October. There will be two competitions per week with the first on Monday to Saturday and the second on Sunday only. Please read the rules for the competition before you set out to play. There will be 13 competitions in total between now and Christmas, so loads of time to win the turkey or and maybe the ham too.

In-house cuts will be in operation for the duration of the competitions. LISMORE LADIES With the awful weather we had, there were two weeks to get your scores in for the first round of the Autumn league and the ladies showed up in force last week to secure the all important points for their teams. First in Category 1 was Joan Cahillane for Team C with 19 pts, Category 2 was won by Laoise Ní Chonchubhair with 14 pts and Category 3 was won by one of our new ladies Jennifer Kingston with 16 pts - fantastic achievement Jennifer well done - keep up the good work. Round 2 is only one week - so long as the weather behaves, so get out while it's dry. With the Autumn League make sure you get out and play at least once a week for your team as you never know when your score might count. Don't leave it to others to do all the work - "If you're not in, you can't win" and "every little helps" as the sayings go!

Nicholas Keane. WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER We offer very competitive membership rates in the golf club, the lowest full membership rate in the area and we can provide dual memberships to both the golf club and the leisure centre at reduced rates. Now is the time to talk to us if you are thinking of joining as we can offer some very attractive packages at the moment. We can offer really attractive family packages tailored to suit all requests. For more information contact 058 44055 and talk to Bob or Mark. FIXTURES Mon., 30th Oct. – Fri., 3rd Nov: Winter League Week 1. Friday, 27th Oct: Open Singles. Sat., 4th/Sunday, 5th Nov.: Winter League Week 1. Tuesday, 7th Nov: Open Seniors, Ladies & Gents 50+. RESULTS Tuesday, 24th October: Open Seniors 1st: Andy Travers ((15) 40 pts. 2nd: Brendan Walsh (23) 37 pts Cahir Park. Friday, 27th October: Open Singles. 1st: Michael Whelan (13) 37 pts. Saturday, 28th October: Club Competition.1st: Henry McGrath (15) 41 pts. Gross: Micheal White (1) 34 pts. Sunday, 29th October: Club Competition. 1st: Tommy Long (10) 37 pts. 2nd: Pat Power (6) 37 pts. Gross: Micheal White (1) 33 pts. LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. 18 Hole 2 Card Ongoing Competition sponsored by John Foley Images. Results 18 Hole Competition sponsored by Comeragh Oil: 1st Lorraine Troy; 2nd Mary Kiely; 3rd Esther McGuckian. Winter League sponsored by

Captain's & Sponsors night on Friday, 10th November - tickets from committee members or Anne in the bar. Make sure when you are in the clubhouse to read the notices so you don't miss out on any upcoming competitions or any changes that are taking place. Team A: Patricia B McCarthy, Hannah Lucas, Esther Hornibrook, Mary O'Neill & Mary (Cal) Ahern Team B: Betty Joyce, Sheila Denn, Chrissie Denn, Joan Geary & Ber O'Keeffe Team C: Joan Cahillane, Mary Beecher, Helen Leddy, Mag Cashell & Mary O'Donovan Team D: Katherine Moynihan, Mary M. Murphy, Betty Daly, Theresa McGrath & Katie Dunne Team E: Helen Farrow, Marion Moore, Laoise Ní Chonchubhair, Patricia O'Neill & Avril Doocey Team F: Brid Henry, Mag Morrissey, Alice Henley, Jennifer Kingston & Ann Lane RESULTS Cat 1: Joan Cahillane (14) 19 pts B6; Cat 2: Laoise Ní Chonchubhair (28) 14 pts; Cat 3: Jennifer Kingston 16 pts. Team Totals: Team F: 51 pts, Team E: 48 pts, Team D: 46 pts, Team C: 45 pts, Team A: 43 pts, Team B: 42 pts. FIXTURES Sun., 29th Oct to Sat., 4th Nov Round 2 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun., 5th Nov to Sat., 11th Nov Round 3 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun., 12th Nov to Sat., 18th Nov - Round 4 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun., 19th Nov to Sat., 25th Nov - Round 5 - 9 Holes S/Ford Sun., 26th Nov to Sat., 2nd Dec - Round 6 - 9 Holes S/Ford All competitions are subject to change, so please check the notice board regularly for any changes.

Gold Coast Golf Club Medals presentations. Brian O'Connor (Captain), Micheal White (August Medal Winner), David O'Connor (Sept. Medal Winner) and John Queally (President). [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

The Moorings Bar & Restaurant: Our Winter League kindly sponsored by The Moorings Bar and Restaurant over 13 holes started, and despite the inclement weather there has been some very high scores posted!! There will be two weeks to play each round unless inclement weather prevails and round 2 commences on Mon., 31st October to Sun., 12th Nov. Team managers are very busy contacting and encouraging their team members - remember a point is awarded for each round played even when your score is not counting!! 18 Hole 2 Card competition sponsored by John Foley Images: A two card competition running for the month of October is kindly sponsored by John Foley

Images. John is a local photographer from Ballinacourty and he has captured the beauty of our surrounding coastline and areas of historical importance with flair and imagination, the results are stunning!! We were thrilled to have some of his work amongst our Captain’s prizes, we are delighted that he is now sponsoring this competition and we anticipate a very large entry!! South East Coastal Alliance Change of Date: Our next outing will be to West Waterford on Thursday, 9th Nov, tee 10-11.30 a.m. Please note change of date and tee times!! Presentation of Prizes: Presentation of all outstanding prizes now takes place on Friday, 3rd November at 7 p.m. sharp.

Please note change of date!! Prizewinners please attend to honour our generous sponsors and our Lady Captain. Ladies Club AGM: Our AGM takes place on Friday, 3rd Nov. immediately after presentation at 8 p.m., please attend if possible as this is your opportunity to air your opinions on golfing matters and inform yourself of any upcoming changes ahead. Our grateful thanks to our present committee, to those stepping down and those staying on for a great achievement in 2017, and to our Lady Captain Gerardine who did a sterling job and deserves all our praise – Thank You Ger!! To our incoming officers and committee, we wish you the very best for 2018 and looking forward to a great year of golf!!

Lismore Golf Club Knockanore Farmhouse Cheese sponsored open day competition. Eamonn and Patricia Lonergan pictured presenting first prize to Esther Hornibrook, Daphne Power and Sheila Denn and second prize to Betty Joyce and Betty Daly. Picture also includes Sheila O'Leary, Lady Captain.

Lismore Golf Club Dermot O'Leary Agri sponsored open competition. Sheila O'Leary Lady Captain pictured presenting prizes to Daphne Power, Esther Hornibrook, Patricia BolgerMcCarthy and Sheila Denn.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Gold Coast Golf Club End of Season Awards. Mixed doubles kindly sponsored by Dawn Meats. Seated from left: John Queally, President; Mary Kiely and Conan Watt, winners and Gerardine Hallanan, Lady Captain. Standing from left: Brian O'Connor, Captain; Esther McGuckian and Ger Bagge, runners-up and Gillian Cashman, Lady President.

Dungarvan Golf Club Clonea Cup. Front Row L-R: Declan Walsh, Captain; Alan Thomas, winner; Paudie Flynn, 2nd. Back Row L-R: Séan O Ciarba, Vice Captain; Diarmuid O'Neill, 4th; Michael Leacy, accepting 3rd prize for Jack Leacy; Liam Carroll, President.

[Sean Byrne]

[Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Get Into Golf. Front row LR: Colette Power, Vice Lady Captain; Ann Hennebery, Linda Buckley, prizewinners; Christine O'Keeffe, Lady Captain. Back Row L-R: Flora Wall, Mary Prendergast, Donna Hackett, Marian Mulcahy, prizewinners. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Singles Stroke kindly sponsored by David Hayes P.G.A. Professional. Front Row L-R: Jack O'Riordan, 2nd; Declan Walsh, Captain; T. C. Curran, 1st. Back Row L-R: Séan O Ciarba, Vice Captain; Alan Thomas, Gross; Michael Leacy, 3rd; Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley]

Dungarvan Golf Club Inter Pubs/Firms, David Shanley Engineering Sponsor Shanley Trophy. Front Row L-R: Declan Walsh, Captain; Ger Darcy, Noirín Darcy, John Clancy, Thomas Whelan, winners; Colette Power, Vice Lady Captain. Back Row L-R: David Shanley, Sponsor; Bernie Haye, Betty O'Brien, Mai O'Brien, prizewinners; Séan O Ciarba, Vice Captain; Tish Baumann, prizewinner; Denis O'Brien, prizewinner; Liam Carroll, President. [Pat Crowley]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Dungarvan footballers return to Senior ranks JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Intermediate Football Final Ken Begley, J.J. Kavanagh & Sons sponsors presents the Man of the Match Award to Dungarvan's Gavin Crotty. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman and Taylor Murray, PRO Co. GAA Boatd. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Dungarvan ………………… 1-9; St. Saviours …………………0-8. FIVE to one outsiders Dungarvan created one of the few shocks of the Deise championship year at the Fraher Field last Friday evening when they overcame 2016 senior championship outfit St. Saviours to win the County Intermediate Football Championship. In retrospect, Dungarvan should have won this game more comfortably, relying on a 58th minute Ryan Donnolly goal to kill off the St. Saviours challenge but they scored just 0-3 in a first half where they squandered a number of match winning scores including two goals from efforts by Mick Devine and Ryan Donnolly. The attendance paid €2,300 to view this encounter with Dungarvan starting without the injured Darragh Lyons and St. Saviours minus their long serving influential John Paul Jacob while former County player Dean Crowley was out of the country. A nasty head injury to Dungarvan’s Darren Duggan in the 20th minute highlighted the requirement for a professional assessment of safety standards inside the railings at the Shandon venue as this incident could have concluded far more serious than it did. When keeping a ball in play on the bank side of the field, the Dungarvan full forward was nudged in the back and the momentum brought his head down on an old iron stay close to a cement block connected to the original railing and the collision opened his head which required an ambulance to attend the scene.

The final itself was an interesting encounter with Dungarvan’s tactic of closing down Saviours’ usual short kickouts upsetting the favourites style of play and all around the field the locals intensity and physical domination kept the favourites challenge on the backfoot. Darragh Corcoran opened the game’s scoring in the 2nd minute for the Ballybeg outfit and Gavin Crotty replied four minutes later with the first of his five pointed frees. Full forward Garrett Duffey was Saviours key first half player, recording 0-4 from play, and his first minor was replied to by Patrick Curran in the 9th minute with a contender for score of the match. Gavin Crotty (f) gave the Blues the lead for the first time in the 16th minute as they took control of the game and in a good move involving Darren Duggan and Devine, the latter’s piledriver tested the quality of the town end crossbar in the same minute with no score resulting. Dungarvan were in complete control up to Darren Duggan’s injury but seven wides nurtured the opinion that they might pay the cost at a later stage. Garreth Duffy levelled proceedings at 0-3 a piece in the 20th minute before Ryan Donnolly, was untypically wide with a goal effort one minute later. The winners were not to score from the 16th minute to the short whistle and, in between, Garrett Duffy kicked three top class scores from play to leave his team, on meagre possession, ahead at the break on a score of 0-5 to 0-3. The Eastern champions

restarted well with a pointed free by Shaun Corcoran, but it proved to be one of only their three second half flags, another pointed free by Darragh Corcoran in the 54th minute and their third and last, a point from play by the same player in the 63rd minute. This poor second half return demonstrates better than anything, Dungarvan’s spirited recovery and though 0-2 in arrears at the interval, the teams were level by the 42nd minute courtesy of scores by Gavin Crotty (2f) and a brilliant left legged curling effort by midfielder Joe Allen. The Western champions secured a firm hold on proceedings and three further minors by Gavin Crotty (f), Ryan Donnolly and Gavin Power had the locals smelling the winners’ enclosure with 53 minutes on the clock, 0-9 to 0-6. The game was still in the melting pot though when Darragh Corcoran pointed his 54th minute free but lady luck visited the Dungarvan camp for the first time when Gavin Crotty’s 58th minute mishit pointed free attempt came in low in front of the country end goal and Ryan Donnolly was fastest to react as he steered the ball low across the line a little faster than a trickle, 1-9 to 0-7 and time running out for Saviours. Naturally, the kitchen sink was thrown at the Dungarvan defence in the remaining five minutes of play, but as the Blues rearguard did all evening, they were very much up to the task and they conceded but a point from play per Darragh Corcoran in the 63rd minute. Thus, the Michael Dunne

Dungarvan County Intermediate Football Champions 2017. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Co. Intermediate Football Cup to Dungarvan's Captain Aaron Donnelly. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Memorial Cup returned to the Old Borough club for the first time since 2011 and in total this was the club’s third County title in the grade following on from their first win in 1985 against City side Killure. PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board Paddy Joe Ryan presented the Michael Dunne Cup to Dungarvan captain Aaron Donnolly, whose acceptance speech fittingly matched the occasion and remembered recently deceased club members. Gavin Crotty was selected as the JJ Kavanagh Man of the Match and the presentation was made by County PRO and Dungarvan club member Taylor Murray with Ken Begley representing sponsors JJ

Kavanagh Buses. Dungarvan’s Top Three: John Curran, Mike Kiely, Darragh Fitzgerald. St. Saviours Top Three: Garreth Duffy, Michael Merrigan, Martin Holohan. Observer’s Man of the Match: John Curran. Number of Scorers: Dungarvan 6. St. Saviours 3. Scores From Play: Dungarvan 1-4. St. Saviours 0-6. Frees For: Dungarvan 15. St. Saviours 23. Wides: Dungarvan 9. St. Saviours 7. Score of the Match: Joe Allen’s 42nd minute point for Dungarvan. Scorers: Gavin Crotty 0-5f, Ryan Donnolly 1-1, Patrick Curran, Joe Allen, Ryan Donnolly and Gavin Power 0-1 each. St. Saviours: Garreth Duffy 0-4,

Darragh Corcoran 0-3 (1f), Shaun Corcoran 0-1f. Dungarvan: Michael Walsh; Darragh Fitzgerald, Aaron Donnolly, Conor Sheridan; John Curran, Jamie Nagle, Gavin Power; Mike Kiely, Joe Allen; Gavin Crotty, Patrick Curran, Mick Devine; Luke O’Callaghan, Darren Duggan, Ryan Donnolly. Subs: Liam Ryan for Darren Duggan (inj.), Cormac Curran for Luke O’Callaghan, Jack Lacey for Ryan Donnolly. St. Saviours: Paul Holohan; Joey Phelan, Kevin Boland, Michael Merrigan; Brian Quinn, Peter Crowley, Jack Brophy; Kieran Murphy, Kieran Burns; Brian Power, Martin Holohan, Keylan Cassidy; Shaun Corcoran, Garrety Duffy, Darragh Corcoran. Subs: David Griffin for Martin Holohan, Jack Flavin for Jack Brophy. Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Munster AIB Intermediate Football Quarter-Final

Dungarvan push Mallow to the limits Mallow ………………………1-11; Dungarvan …………………0-11. PLAYED less than two days after their County final victory over St, Saviours and without Jamie Nagle, Ryan Donnolly and Cormac Curran from that title winning side, few, if any, gave Dungarvan any hope against Cork champions Mallow, in the Munster club championship at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. This was reflected in the announced attendance of 399 patrons with most of them supporting the Mallow colours but they were kept very quiet until Ryan Harkin scored the only goal of the game in the 49th minute at a stage when the local side were leading by 0-10 to 0-9. Tiredness caught up with Derek Lyons’ charges in the final quarter but the spirit they showed in this encounter, also short the suspended Kieran Power and the injured Darragh Lyons was ample compensation for exiting the Provincial campaign. Gavin Crotty was the stand-out player on the field, he scored all but one point of Dungarvan’s tally and generally he tormented the Mallow side with his Trojan efforts throughout the field. Conditions were ideal at the Shandon venue for this game and Mallow dominated the first twenty minutes at the end of which they led by 0-7 to 0-2. Gavin Crotty opened the game’s scoring with a pointed free after just fifty seconds before Mallow took a foothold on the game on the scoreboard with three unanswered points per Kieran O’Sullivan, Ryan Harkin and team captain and centre back Matty Taylor. Mick Devine made both a great run and a great effort to score a goal with his ground kick going agonisingly wide in the country end. Gavin Crotty kept the Blues in

touch with an eighth minute pointed free but Mallow threatened to run away with the game following four more scores via Cian O’Riordan (3) and Ryan Harkin while the Dungarvan goalie Michael Walsh and then his defence did very well to prevent a 15th minute Mallow goal, 0-7 to 0-2 with eighteen minutes played. Credit Dungarvan, they settled into the fray extremely well, played a very good brand of possession football as they exposed flaws in the Mallow side. Between the 19th minute and half time, the Blues outscored their opponents by 0-5 to 0-1 with Patrick Curran scoring a terrific point from play in the 19th minute and Gavin Crotty rewarding his team mates’ efforts who were fouled in possession with four pointed frees, he didn’t miss one attempt throughout. Killian O’Connor kicked Mallow’s eight point in the 25th minute as the winners led by 0-8 to 0-7 at the short whistle. A local victory seemed very possible in the third quarter as Dungarvan came on level terms in the 31st minute per Crotty again and Mallow displayed their weakness in front of the posts with three bad wides at the country end of the grounds. Cian O’Riordan (f) restored Mallow’s advantage in the 38th minute but they did not score for another eleven minutes as Dungarvan emptied their tank in taking the lead with two Gavin Crotty scores, the latter after tremendous work by Joe Allen, 0-10 to 0-9 in the 47th minute. However, Dungarvan were out on their feet at this stage and they could not prevent a good team move by the winners in the 49th minute which resulted in Ryan Harkin finishing the ball to the net with his hands, the defining score of the hour and the only green flag raised in the game, 1-9 to 0-10. Credit Dungarvan, they battled

away, Mallow were reduced to fourteen men with the sending off of Kevin Sheehan in the 52nd minute and Gavin Crotty brought the deficit back to the minimum in the 60th minute while Patrick Curran was just wide with an equalising effort one minute later. Mallow finished strongly in the four minutes of added time, resulting in two fine scores per Cian O’Riordan and substitute Sean Hayes while after a shemozzle under the stand nearing the end of the game Dungarvan’s Patrick Curran saw red. Six yellow cards were issued in the second half in total, four for Mallow as Dungarvan held their own against a physically stronger Cork side. Mallow’s Top Three: Cian O’Riordan, Aaron Cahill, Ryan Harkin. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Gavin Crotty, Mike Kiely, Conor Sheridan. Observer’s Man of the Match: Gavin Crotty. Number of Scorers: Mallow 6. Dungarvan 2. Scores From Play: Mallow 1-10; Dungarvan 0-1. Frees For: Mallow 15. Dungarvan 23. Wides: Mallow 8. Dungarvan 7. Score of the Match: Mallow’s 49th minute goal, engineered by Cillian O’Connor and executed by Ryan Harkin. Scorers – Mallow: Ryan Harkin 1-2, Cian O’Riordan 0-5 (1f), Kieran O’Sullivan, Matty Taylor, Killian O’Connor and Sean Hayes 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Gavin Crotty 0-10f, Patrick Curran 0-1. Mallow: Kevin Doyle; Michael Quirke, Stephen Coughlan, Bill Myers; James Loughrey, Matty Taylor, Aaron Cahill; Denis Hayes, Eoin Stanton; Ryan Harkin, Kieran O’Sullivan, Killian O’Connor; Craig Lynch, Cian O’Riordan, Kevin Sheehan. Subs: John McGuinness for James Loughrey, Sean Hayes for

Dungarvan's Aaron Donnelly wins possession against Mallow's Cian O'Riordan during the AIB Club Munster Intermediate Football quarter-final in Fraher Field, Dungarvan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Denis Hayes, Trevor McEvoy for Killian O’Connor, Eoin O’Carroll for Craig Lynch, Darren O’Riordan for Aaron Cahill. Dungarvan: Michael Walsh;

Lismore overpowers Silvermines in Munster semi-final WATERFORD COUNTY CAMOGIE INTERMEDIATE MUNSTER SEMI- FINAL Lismore …………………..….4-6; Silvermines ……………..… 1-10. TWO goals in both halves of the game from Caithriona McGlone, Aoife Hannon and Sinead Bennett proved crucial in their victory over Tipperary Champions Silvermines. It was an all round performance from a very experience Lismore side. Lismore won the toss and opted to play with a strong breeze in the first half. However, it was Silvermines who opened the scoring with a point from play from full forward Ashling Carey. Lismore goalkeeper Tanya Morrissey then pulled off a fantastic save on the third minute putting a certain goal out for a forty five. Silvermines Carey converted the forty five. Lismore were trailing by two points. Lismore’s Shona Curran won a free and dead ball

ace Aoife Hannon had no trouble converting the free to register Lismore’s first point. From there on in Lismore picked up the pace and Hannon scored another point from a forty five. Midfielder Shona Curran thundered into the game and was very dominant in midfield winning every battle with her marker. On the thirteenth minute Curran played in a long ball to Aoife Hannon who buried it to the back of the Silvermines net. Hannon was on fire and scored another point from a forty five. Caitriona McGlone then registered her first goal for Lismore on the twentieth minute. At this stage Lismore were seven points up and were dominant all over. Carey and McGlone exchanged points. Silvermines then won another free and converted it leaving the halftime score 2-4 to 0-4 In the second half Silvermines started off as they did in the first half scoring the first two points before

Caitriona McGlone scored a fantastic point from play. Nicola Morrissey won a free 65 yards out from goal and played the ball into Lismore forward line where half-time substitution Sinead Bennett won the ball and buried it into the back of Silvermine’s net. Lismore were eight points up and were well on top. Shauna Kiernan showed great composure at centre back while Sarah Coughlan and Shauna Prendergast gave tigerish displays. Silvermines converted two frees and battled hard but just couldn’t breakdown the Lismore defence. Caitriona McGlone scored Lismore’s fourth goal putting Lismore nine points ahead. Silvermines refused to give up putting the Lismore defence under great pressure. Tanya Morrissey pulled off another fantastic save in the final minutes of the game before Silvermines scored a consolation goal leaving the final score Lismore

4-6 to Silvermines 1-10. Best for Lismore were: Tanya Morrissey, Shauna Prendergast, Sarah Coughlan, Shauna Kiernan, Shona Curran, Sinead Bennett, Caitriona McGlone and Aoife Hannon. Lismore will play Newcestown (Cork Champions) in the Munster final on November 11th in a Cork venue. Scorers for Lismore: Aoife Hannon 1-3 (1f, 2 45’), Caithriona McGlone 2-3, Sinead Bennett 1-0 Lismore: Tanya Morrissey; Sarah Coughlan, Shauna Prendergast, Ellen Curran; Aoife Houlihan, Shauna Kiernan, Marie Russell; Shona Curran, Sharon Williams; Ruth Geoghegan, Grainne Kenneally, Nicola Morrissey; Johanna Houlihan, Caithriona McGlone, Aoife Hannon. Sub: 30 min. Emma Power for Johanna Houlihan, Sinead Bennett for Ruth Geoghegan.

Darragh Fitzgerald, Aaron Donnolly, Peter Queally; John Curran, Conor Sheridan, Gavin Power; Mike Kiely, Joe Allen; Gavin Crotty, Patrick Curran, Mick

Devine; Luke O’Callaghan, Liam Ryan, Jack Lacey. Subs: Mark Boland for Peter Queally, Aidan Kirwan for Liam Ryan.

Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Relegation Play-Off

Ballinacourty survive in the Intermediate Grade Ballinacourty …………….... 3-12; Stradbally ………………….... 1-3. BALLINACOURTY retained their Western intermediate football status with a clear cut win over Stradbally at the Coveside venue last Friday evening. In 2018, Stradbally’s second team will ply its trade in the Junior Football, senior attached championship, a title that they won against Kilrossanty in 2016. Ballinacourty: Kevin Dwane; Gavin Breen, Diarmuid Henley, Cormac Dwyer; Maurice Power, Patrick Lynch, Conor McCarthy; Eoin Enright, Mark Fives; Sean Whelan Barrett, Conor Moloney,

Mark Gorman; Tiernan Murray, Jason O’Brien, Tom Looby. Subs: Eoin Brackett, Conor Brennan, Eoin Kiely, Ronan Sheehan, Kevin Dee, Lar Hurney, Richie Ryan. Stradbally: Oliver Costelloe; Paddy Doyle, Richie Jones, Jack Navin; Walter Cullinane, Nicky Connors, Michael Ahearne; Andy Doyle, Stephen Lawlor; Nicky Power, Adam Finn, Sean Barry; Cormac Gough, Christopher Casey, Trevor Curran. Subs: Kevin Coffey, Trevor Costelloe, Alan Darcy, Adam Rosseau, Chris Lawlor. Referee: Gavin Whelan (Colligan).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Donie Breathnach leads An Rinn into Senior Grade JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Intermediate Hurling Final Ken Begley, J.J. Kavanagh & Sons (sponsors) presents the Man of the Match Award to An Rinn's Donnie Breathnach. Included are Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman and Taylor Murray, PRO Waterford Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

An Rinn …………………… 0-18; Clonea ………………….......0-13. AN Rinn maintained their 100% record in County Intermediate hurling finals when they deservingly won their third title in Walsh Park last Saturday afternoon against a Clonea side that never enjoyed a foothold in the game. An Rinn defeated St. Mollerans by 3-5 to 2-5 back in 2008 and four years later, they easily overcame Portlaw by 1-14 to 0-4 at the same venue. Last Saturday’s final reminded one of the 2012 encounter and though there was just 0-4 the difference at the long whistle, Padraig O hArtaigh’s charges were masters throughout. Not for the first time, Donie Breathnach proved unmarkable in the ancient game with his speed, hurling skill and accuracy dominating proceedings despite different markers and there was no opposition challenging him for the JJ Kavanagh Man of the Match Award. After the poor attendance at the previous week’s County senior hurling final at the same venue, the Board were delighted with a gate of €5,935 with both clubs being very well supported. The National flag was missing for the National Anthem but it made a quick entry thereafter, informing us that the wind was favouring the side playing into the City end. Arguably, the fastest score ever was registered in a County Intermediate hurling final when Donie Breathnach struck the first of his 0-14 (8f) after just eight seconds and even at this early stage, the An Rinn midfielder was stamping his authority on proceedings. No doubt, the Clonea management team had spent some time during the week deliberating on how best to curb Breathnach’s influence, but it was ‘am in aisce’ as he has proven that he is unmarkable when in this rich vein of form. Breathnach scored nine first half points, including five from play, and he owned the first 0-3 (2f) of the match inside five minutes. An Rinn were ahead by 0-6 to 0-0 by the 10th minute with Liam O Lonain and Christy Breathnach assisting on the board. Clonea’s first point arrived from Jason Gleeson into the wind in the 12th minute and he went on to be his team’s only scorer from play over the hour with 0-3, a tally that will not win a final by any team. Aodhan Mac Gearailt, who was surprisingly withdrawn after 28 minutes, struck a lovely 14th minute score for the winners before Billy Power found his range with two

pointed frees to keep the Eastern champions someway in touch at 0-7 to 0-3 at the end of the first quarter. However, Donie Breathnach more or less finished the game as a contest by the 21st minute when he lofted over five unanswered scores (2f), one better than the next to give the scoreboard a reading of 0-12 to 0-3. Clonea’s best player on the day, Jason Gleeson struck his second point in the 22nd minute and Billy Power finished the half’s scoring with his third pointed free, 0-12 to 0-5 at the break. Interestingly, An Rinn did not score for the wind assisted last nine minutes of the first half and like the Western final against Cappoquin, the lack of a green flag only caused some anxious moments at the tail end of proceedings and this something really that needs to be addressed heading into the Munster series. Clonea enjoyed the use of the wind in a second half that they won by 0-8 to 0-6 but, on this occasion, they didn’t possess the quality to trouble the Gaeltacht men. Billy

Power opened with a pointed free in the 34th minute but Donie Breathnach was back at their tails again with three unanswered scores, two from frees and the third a contender for score of the match, 0-15 to 0-6 with forty minutes played. Conceding frees of the soft variety didn’t make much sense here as it was handing the opposition a further score, remembering that there was only 0-4 the difference at the end of the hour. Credit Clonea, though, as the game progressed, they began to enjoy more possession, resulting in Jason Gleeson and Billy Power (f) teaming up again on the scoreboard, 0-15 to 0-8 heading for the final quarter. The goal that Clonea required to give us a grand stand finish never arrived and much of the reason why was the brilliance of An Rinn’s Donie O Murchadha between the posts. O Murchadha’s handling of the sliotar throughout was out of the top drawer while his superb save from Jason Gleeson in the 46th minute prevented a grandstand finish. The reality also, of course, is

that a An Rinn less Donie Breathnach wouldn’t be as potent a force and when he wasn’t as influential in the final quarter, Clonea won this period of time by 0-5 to 0-3. Billy Power and Donie Breathnach traded 48th minute pointed frees while Liam O Lonain restored An Rinn’s 0-8 lead with a well struck score from an angle in the 50th minute. At no stage did an outplayed overall Clonea fifteen throw in the towel. They nibbled away at An Rinn’s lead and between the 51st and the 61st minutes they struck four unanswered scores via Billy Power (3f) and Martin Scurry (‘65’) to leave just 0-4 the difference at 0-17 to 0-13. Brian Green’s charges also had an eye on goal but the An Rinn defence held firm against a centrally moved in Billy Power free attempt in the 61st minute while Donie O Murchadha again kept his net intact from efforts by Johnny Carroll and Jason Gleeson in the 62nd and in the 63rd minutes respectively. Four minutes of added time, in all, were played and in the final one, Martin

An Rinn's players celebrate their County Intermediate Hurling success. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Scurry was redcarded for Clonea and Donie Breathnach did a ‘Magnus Magnuson’ on it when he finished as he started with his fourteenth point of the game. PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board Paddy Joe Ryan presented the Tom Lannon Memorial Cup, to An Rinn’s joint team captains Ray O Ceallaigh and Donie Breathnach, who suitably replied as Gaeilge as the celebrations began out An Ghaeltacht way. The JJ Kavanagh Man of the Match Award was presented to Donie Breathnach. An Rinn’s Top Three: Donie Breathnach, Donie O Murchadha, Tadhg O hUallachain. Clonea’s Top Three: Jason Gleeson, Billy Power, Martin Scurry. Observer’s Man of the Match: Donie Breathnach. Number of Scorers: An Rinn 4. Clonea 3. Scores From Play: An Rinn 0-10. Clonea 0-3. Frees For: An Rinn 14. Clonea 12. Wides: An Rinn : 9. Clonea : 12. Score of the Match: Donie Breathnach’s 37th minute point from play for An Rinn.

Scorers – An Rinn: Donie Breathnach 014 (8f), Liam O Lonain 0-2, Christy Breathnach agus Aodhan Mac Gearailt 0-1 an duine. Clonea: Billy Power, 0-9f, Jason Gleeson 0-3, Martin Scurry (‘65’). An Rinn: Donie O Murchadha; Lorcan O Corraoin, Darach O Cathasaigh, Conor O Cuirrin; Noel O Murchadha, Ray O Ceallaigh, Shane O Cuirrin; Ferdia O hAodhe, Donie Breathnach; Aodhan Mac Gearailt, Cian O Conchuir, Tadhg O hUallachain; Liam O Lonain, Christy Breathnach, Feargal O Cuirrin. Fir Ionaid: Padraig O Murchadha do Aodhan Mac Gearailt (28), Feargal O Ceallaigh do Christy Breathnach (36), Billi Breathnach do Cian O Conchuir (49), Jamie Baruin do Liam O Lonain (57). Clonea: Stephen Power; Willie Hahhessy, Jack Nugent, Paul Drohan; Mairtin Power, Martin Scurry, Robbie Flynn; Michael Curry, Jason Gleeson; Martin Whelan, Michael Sexton, Conor Dalton; Billy Power, Sean Clancy, Jack Kirwan. Subs: Johnny Carroll and Richie Lacey for Sean Clancy and Jack Kirwan, Aidan Flynn for Michael Sexton. Referee: Nicky O’Toole (St. Paul’s).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship

Ferncombe and Hurney in scoring form for Ballinacourty Ballinacourty ………………1-15; Ardmore …………………..…0-7. RIGHT in the middle of their preparations for the Munster Junior Hurling championship game in Limerick this Sunday, Ardmore were required to turn to the big ball game in the County senior football championship last Saturday evening and their ring rustiness told as they were well beaten by a Ballinacourty team who were led home on the scoreboard by Mark Ferncombe and Patrick Hurney. Ferncombe, Ballinacourty’s most prolific scorer in both codes this year opened his account when he blasted the ball to the net in the country end from a pass by the returned from injury Neil Montgomery. He added a point in the 6th minute and when Michael O’Halloran and Patrick Hurney followed suit, the local side were to the good by 1-3 with ten minutes played. In fairness to Ardmore, they came very much into the game in general play thereafter and this was rewarded with four unanswered points via David Gartland, Kenny Murphy, Jack Walsh and Wayne Hennessy between the 13th and 22nd minutes. Ballinacourty hadn’t scored for thirteen minutes when Neil Montgomery put a stop to Ardmore’s scoring spurt with a fine point as Sean Whelan Barrett replaced James Beresford for ‘Courty and Eoin Conway for the injured John Gartland for Ardmore.

Ardmore didn’t score again in the first half as the winners finished strongly with Mark Ferncombe, Neil Montgomery and a superb pointed free by Patrick Hurney adding to their tally, 1-7 to 0-4 at the break. Ballinacourty made their second substitute at half-time with John Hurney coming on for team captain James O’Mahony. Matters didn’t improve in the second half for Ardmore as the game ran to its expected conclusion. The winners registered three further scores per Sean Whelan Barrett (36 mins), Michael O’Halloran (40) and Whelan Barrett again (44) to copper fasten their advancement to the next stage of the championship, 1-10 to 0-4. Gary Hurney was introduced for Michael O’Halloran and Cathal Hennessy came on for Richard Stilell for Ardmore. David Gartland kicked Ardmore’s first score of the second half in the 45th minute and Kenny Murphy scored his second point, sandwiched between scores by Patrick Hurney, 0-2 (1f) and Mark Ferncombe, 1-13 to 0-6 and 52 minutes on the clock. Both teams continued to empty their benches, Declan Prendergast was black carded with no replacement available on a weakened Ardmore side on the night. Patrick Hurney (f) and Mark Ferncombe completed their scoring while Ardmore’s Richie Hennessy grabbed the final point of the night in the 62nd minute. The senior championship is now

beginning to take shape with Nire playing Gaultier next, the winners facing Rathgormack and the winners here will contest for the final semi-final berth with Ballinacourty and Clashmore to see who will join An Rinn, Kilrossanty and Stradbally in the penultimate stage. At the other end the losers of the Nire v Gaultier match will battle with Ballinameela and Portlaw to determine who will make the drop to the Intermediate grade. Ballinacourty’s Top Three: Mark Ferncombe, Patrick Hurney, Conor Prunty. Ardmore’s Top Three: Kenny Murphy, Wayne Hennessy, James Kennedy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Mark Ferncombe. Number of Scorers: Ballinacourty 5. Ardmore 5. Scores From Play: Ballinacourty 1-12. Ardmore 0-7. Frees For: Ballinacourty 12. Ardmore 11. Wides: Ballinacourty 9. Ardmore 4. Score of the Match: Patrick Hurney’s pointed free for Ballinacourty in the second minute of added time in the first half. Scorers – Ballinacourty: Mark Ferncombe 1-4, Patrick Hurney 0-5 (3f), Michael O’Halloran, Neil Montgomery and Sean Whelan Barrett 0-2 each. Ardmore: David Gartland and Kenny Murphy 0-2 each, Jack Walsh, Wayne Hennessy and Richie Hennessy 0-1 each.

Referee Thomas Walsh (Modeligo) pictured with team captains James O’Mahony (Ballinacourty) on left, and John Gartland (Ardmore).

Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; Conor McCarthy, Sean O’Hare, David Collins; JohnElsted, Brian Looby, Darragh McGrath; James O’Mahony, James Beresford; Shane Briggs, Patrick Hurney, Conor Prunty; Neil Montgomery, Mark Ferncombe, Michael O’Halloran.

Subs: Sean Whelan Barrett for James Beresford, John Hurney for James O’Mahony, Gary Hurney for Michael O’Halloran, Tom Looby for Neil Montgomery. Ardmore: Brian Keane; Kieran Conway, Declan Prendergast, Tom Power; Kenny Murphy, Seamus Keating, Richie Hennessy; Wayne

Hennessy, Seamus Prendergast; Richard Stilwell, John Gartland, James Flavin; Jack Walsh, David Gartland, James Kennedy. Subs: Cathal Hennessy for Richard Stilwell, James O’Donnell for James Flavin. Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg deserving winners Clashmore/Kinsalebeg …..0-15; Brickey Rangers …………. 1-10. CLASHMORE/Kinsalebeg were the better team throughout this County senior football championship game at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening but a goal in the 27th minute by Conor McGrath kept the Brickeys in touch on the scoreboard throughout and there was only 0-2 the difference between the teams at the final whistle. On this occasion, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg were a different outfit than the one which went down badly to Rathgormack two games previously and from the off, it was they who were controlling the scoreboard. Roger Ryan’s charges led by 07 to 0-2 after 24 minutes with Paul O’Connor continuing his recent good form. He scored three of those points with contributions also coming from Killian O’Keeffe and James O’Leary and two contenders for score of the match via Brian O’Halloran and Sean Fleming. Brickeys had not scored from play by this stage, relying on a brace of pointed frees by Carthach Shalloe but when they did, it was a goal by Conor McGrath which brought his side right back into contention at 0-7 to 1-2. Tommy Lynch effected a great

save from Brian O’Halloran in the 26th minute and Edmond O’Halloran kicked the final score of the half to leave his team ahead by 0-3 at the break. Brickeys improved on the turn over and Mark Shalloe kicked a superb point in the 33rd minute. Between the 35th and the 40th minute, Paul O’Connor (f) and Conor McGrath and Brian O’Halloran (f) and Carthach Shalloe traded scores and when Cormac O’Grady kicked over a left legged pointed free in the 43rd minute, there was only 0-1 the difference between the teams at 0-10 to 1-6. It was now that Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg demonstrated their recent improvement when Paul O’Connor executed three unanswered pointed frees between the 44th and 49th minutes, 0-13 to 1-6. Brickeys won the final ten minutes by 0-4 to 0-2 as they came with a late rush with the game slipping away from them. Carthach Shalloe and Cillian O’Keeffe traded scores by the 52nd minute and when Shalloe lofted over a brace of pointed frees, there was only 0-2 the difference heading into added time at 0-14 to 1-9. Killian O’Keeffe’s third point for the winners eased their worries with Brickeys final answer being a point from play in the 63rd minute by

Shane McGrath. STILL IN CONTENTION Brickeys retained their senior status when they beat Gaultier in Leamybrien three months previously while Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg are still in championship contention. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Cillian O’Keeffe, Paul O’Connor, Kieran Connery. Brickeys Top Three: Conor McGrath, Mark Cummins, Mark Shalloe. Observer’s Man of the Match: Cillian O’Keeffe. Number of Scorers: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 6. Brickeys 5. Scores From Play: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-8. Brickeys 1-5. Frees For: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 14. Brickeys 20. Wides: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 4. Brickeys 3. Score of the Match: Mark Shalloe’s 33rd minute point for Brickeys. Scorers – Clashmore / Kinsalebeg: Paul O’Connor 0-7 (5f), Cillian O’Keeffe 0-3, Brian O’Halloran 0-2f, James O’Leary, Sean Fleming and Edmond O’Halloran 0-1 each. Brickeys: Carthach Shalloe 0-6 (5f), Conor McGrath 1-1, Mark Shalloe, Cormac O’Grady (f) and

Referee Alan Kissane (Dunhill) pictured with team captains Sean Fleming (Clashmore/Kinsalebeg) on left and Mark Shalloe (Brickey Rangers).

Shane McGrath 0-1 each. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Fintan Walsh; Eric O’Connor, Ciaran Bourke, Ronan Fitzgerald; Aidan Trihy, Kieran Connery, Sean Bourke; Tadhg Bourke, Declan Allen; Edmond O’Halloran, Cillian

O’Keeffe, James O’Leary; Brian O’Halloran, Sean Fleming, Paul O’Connor. Sub: Gavin Dower for Eric O’Connor (b/c). Brickey Rangers: Tommy Lynch; Darragh O’Grady, Philip

Walsh, Johnny Cooney; Kieran O’Neill, David Ryan, Conor Phelan; Mark Shalloe, Mark Cummins; Jamie Kiely, Shane McGrath, Ryan O’Neill; Cormac O’Grady, Conor McGrath, Carthach Shalloe. Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Division 2 Minor Hurling Final

St. Carthages coast to County title St. Carthage’s ………….… 2-22; St. Pat’s ………………………1-8. WHEN these two teams met in the first round of the championship last July in Bohadoon, the game ended in a draw and this led one to believe that this encounter may finish similarly. But how wrong we were as St. Carthages were a class apart here, their hurling was much crisper than their opponents and they possessed the better exponents of the game in a one-sided encounter. Their side also contained the best forward on view in Kyle Bennett, who put his name in front of his team’s two major scores, each of which were quality strikes. Bennett’s first goal arrived as early as the first minute after Gavin Dalton had opened St. Pat’s account and it set the game trend with the Lismore/Ballysaggart combination ahead for the remainder of the hour. St. Carthage’s also produced the top scorer in this final with their senior team player Finbarr Reaney accounting for 0-14 (5f) of his team’s finishing tally and this was a Man of the Match performance undoubtedly. In addition to the above two players, Iarlaith Daly reigned supreme in the heart of the St. Carthage’s defence and all around the field there were a number of players who impacted on this final, either in defence or up front. Having reached the decider and playing so well against the winners previously, St. Pat’s will be very disappointment here but, on this performance, St. Carthage’s would have defeated the majority of the teams in Division 1. Playing with the Autumnal breeze in the first half, St. Pat’s trailed by just 1-3 to 0-4 after 13 minutes but when they didn’t avail of two good goal scoring opportunities in this half, the momentum

swung St. Carthage’s way. They led at the break by 1-9 to 0-7 with Finbarr Reaney accounting for five of his team’s points and Gavin Dalton firing over half a dozen of St. Pats’ tally. This was one of the key differences between the teams with St. Carthage’s being more capable of scoring and it told in the end. St. Carthage’s upped the tempo in the second half, Kyle Bennett started with two points from play, Finbarr Reaney 0-4 (1f) and Rob Crowley 0-2 to establish a 1-17 to 0-7 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Recovering from a hand injury, Kyle Bennett put the icing on the cake with his second goal in the 51st minute, another fine effort and Reaney again found the target twice, 2-19 to 0-7 and 54 minutes on the clock. St. Pat’s first score of the second half came as late as the 55th minute, an opportunist goal by Michael Horgan and they followed up with a pointed free by Gavin Dalton, but fittingly the game ended with three further points by St. Carthages’ team captain Finbarr Reaney before he collected the cup from the chairman of the County Board Paddy Joe Ryan. St. Carthage’s Top Three: Finbarr Reaney, Kyle Bennett, Iarlaith Daly. St. Pat’s Top Three: Gavin Dalton, Evan McKenna, James Walsh. Observer’s Man of the Match: Finbarr Reaney. Number of Scorers: St. Carthage’s 4. St. Pat’s 3. Scores From Play: St. Carthage’s 2-17. St. Pat’s 1-3. Frees For: St. Carthages 11. St. Pat’s 20. Wides: St. Carthage’s 3. St. Pat’s 5. Score of the Match: Kyle Bennett’s first minute goal in to the country end of the grounds. Scorers – St. Carthage’s: Finbarr Reaney 0-14 (5f), Kyle Bennett 2-4, Benjamin Shanahan Quinn and Rob Crowley 0-2

Referee Edmund Fitzgerald (Passage) pictured with team captains Finbarr Reaney (St. Carthages) on left and Dan Booth (St. Pat’s).

each. St. Pat’s: Gavin Dalton 0-7 (5f), Michael Horgan 1-0, James Walsh 0-1. St. Carthage’s: Fionn O’Gorman; Ryan O’Keeffe, Conor Howard; Jeff Howard, Carthach Daly, Iarlaith Daly, Paddy Foley; Damien Prendergast, Rob

Crowley; Jordan Murphy, Finbarr Reaney, Joe Lenihan; Benjamin Shanahan Quinn, Oisin O’Gorman, Kyle Bennett. Subs: Cian Aldred for Oisin O’Gorman, Elliott Coolbear for Joe Lenihan, Alex O’Shea for Ryan

O’Keeffe, Ryan Bennett for Benjamin Shanahan Quinn, Tadhg Glavin for Jordan Murphy. St. Pats: Evan McKenna; Luke Power, Cillian Tobin, Adam Dunford; Gearoid Hallinan, Reece Stringer, David Condon; Dan Booth, Dylan McCarthy;

Michael Horgan, Gavin Dalton, James Walsh; Cian Geary, Jack Cullinan, Sam Murphy Nix. Subs: Kevin Curran for Jack Cullinan, Dean Carroll for Michael Horgan. Referee: Edmund Fitzgerald (Pasage).

Pictured above is the St. Carthage’s Minor hurlers after their victory over St. Pat’s in the County Division 2 Minor Hurling Final.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Division 3 Minor Hurling Final

Ballyduff best in Minor Hurling Final Ballyduff Upper ……………3-11; An Ghaeltacht ………….… 2-10. BALLYDUFF had the measure of An Ghaeltacht in this Division 3 County minor hurling final at the Fraher Field on Bank Holiday Monday last. They led by 3-9 to 0-8 in the 45th minute and it was only because the Reds either took their foot off the pedal or An Ghaeltacht started to play that the above scoreline was produced. In fact, An Ghaeltacht had reduced their deficit to one puck of the ball in the 61st minute at 3-10 to 2-10 and this would have not been thought possible fifteen minutes earlier. Ballyduff, though, were the most deserving of winners, they possessed the better hurlers and the better balanced team and from the off, they stamped their authority on this game. Jamie Hannon, Mike Leamy and John Kenny’s charges got an ideal start when Tireoghain Flynn raced through for a goal in the first minute. Team captain Sean Kenny, Sean Casey and Adam Feeney all added minors and with eight minutes played, the Reds already looked to be on their way to victory. Oisin O Ceallaigh opened An Ghaeltacht’s account and credit to them they had reduced their deficit to 1-5 to 0-5 by the 19th minute, two from O Ceallaigh and two by Jack O Floinn, one of their best players on the day in both attack and later in defence. Ballyduff, themselves, kept nib-

bling away at the scoreboard and the accuracy of Sean Casey from frees and a further point by Adam Fenney helped the winners to a 1-8 to 0-6 interval lead. The second half was only four minutes old when Peter Kennedy placed Fionnan Hickey for their side’s second green flag and it could have been another goal three minutes later but for a missed penalty goal attempt. An Ghaeltacht received another major blow in the 45th minute when a long delivery by Adam Feeney went all the way into the town end goal and in establishing a 0-10 lead of 3-9 to 0-8, Ballyduff had one hand on the cup. Credit An Ghaeltacht, though they were reduced in numbers by the referee, they came more into the game and they began to win a lot of ball around the field. Sean O Floinn netted in the 48th minute, 3-9 to 1-8 but despite their dominance at this stage, it was not reflected on the scoreboard. The game was in added time when Seadhna Mac Ghiolla Chuda placed full back turned full forward Micheal O Floinn for An Ghaeltacht’s second goal, 3-10 to 2-10 and the thoughts in their camp must have been what if they played better throughout the hour. Sean Casey eased Ballyduff’s concerns in the 63rd minute when he struck a pointed free to deservingly bring the title to the far West. PRESENTATION Chairman of the Waterford County Board presented the captain of the winning team, Sean

Kenny with the Cup amid scenes of considerable excitement. Ballyduff’s Top Three: Adam Feeney, Eanna Hyland, Sean Casey. An Ghaeltacht’s Top Three: Jack O Floinn, Eamonn Og O Crotaigh, Oisin O Ceallaigh. Observer’s Man of the Match: Adam Feeney. Number of Scorers: Ballyduff 5. An Ghaeltacht 6. Scores From Play: Ballyduff 3-4. An Ghaeltacht 2-8. Frees For: Ballyduff 18. An Ghaeltacht 10. Wides: Ballyduff 12. An Ghaeltacht 5. Score of the Match: An Ghaeltacht’s 61st minute goal engineered by Seadhna Mac Giollchuda and executed by Micheal O Floinn. Scorers – Ballyduff: Sean Casey 0-8 (7f), Adam Feeney 1-2, Tireoghan Flynn and Fionnan Hickey 1-0 each, Sean Kenny 0-1f. An Ghaeltacht: Oisin O Ceallaigh 0-5 (2f), Micheal O Floinn 1-1, Sean O Floinn 1-0, Jack O Floinn 0-2, Seadhna Mac Giollachuda agus Ciaran O Mathuna 0-1 each. Panels – Ballyduff: Barry Casey, Ian Ahearne, Eanna Hyland, Jack Barry, Oran Leamy, Peter Kennedy, Sean Kenny, Jack McDonagh, Adam Feeney, Sean Casey, Sean Hickey, Fionnan Hickey, Aidan O Brien,William Daly, Bally Nolan, Shane Casey, Darragh Murphy, Conorf Hickey, Tifeoghan Flynn, Patsy Drislane, Cathal Casey. An Ghaeltacht: Kyle Mac

Pictures above is the Ballyduff Upper Minor Hurling team after their victory over An Ghaeltacht in the County Division 3 Minor Hurling Final.

Seoin, Seaghan O hOgain, Micheal O Floinn, Ciaran O Mathuna, Eamonn Og O Crotaigh, Stiofan O Di, Jack O Lonain, Oisin O Ceallaigh, Seadhna Mac

Giollachuda, Tomas O Cadhla, Nioclas Breathnach, Sean O Floinn, Jack O Domhnaill, Sean O Laoire, Conall O Briain, Liam O Riagain Gagea, Kristjan O

Dubhshlaine, Donnnachadh Mac Siomoin, Maitiu Breathnach, Jack O Floinn. Referee: Tony Larkin (Ballyduff Lower).

Referee Tony Larkin (Ballyduff Lower) pictured with team captains Sean Kenny (Ballyduff) and Jack O Domhnaill (An Ghaeltacht).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Gaelic Jottings On the Road to Munster MUNSTER club championship season has arrived and no less than three Waterford clubs will be in action in the Provincial series this weekend. The Munster club is a bonus for County title winning teams and it is one which all clubs readily embrace especially in recent years in Waterford where our clubs are enjoying a fair bit of success. The only negative this year is that our County senior football champions aren’t given the opportunity to participate as our own championship is far from finished. Nire did so well last year in reaching the Provincial final and their win in extra time below in Bandon against Cork’s Carberry Rangers in the semi-final in front of a huge West Cork footballing support will live long in the memory. Of the three Deise clubs in action this weekend, Ballygunner have already one win to their credit with that brilliant psychological victory over Tipperary champions Thurles Sarsfields in Walsh Park last Sunday after extra time. The concern here though is that the Gunners are being quoted as favourites now to win out at Munster, too early to be saying that, as there is the question of beating Clare champions Sixmilebridge this Sunday first. Because of our own unsuitable championship system, this will be Ballygunner’s eighth outing in the same amount of Sundays and if Sixmilebridge are up for this game, then a surprise result could be on the cards. The Clare champions will come into the game much fresher and as a Clare club won this title in 2016, then every care and attention to detail must be taken by Fergal Hartley’s management team and players to get over the line here. Two Western teams will be heading west on Sunday and with a bit of luck both games can be taken in by anyone interested in doing so. Ardmore play St. Patrick’s from Limerick in the Junior championship at 12 noon in the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, both clubs first outing, and while the Limerick championship is not yet completed, St. Pats drew with Kilmallock twice in the final, they get the nod to represent their county as Kilmallock being a second club team cannot participate. Ardmore have played to their potential in patches in their last few games and may well need to improve on this if they are going to progress at this level. Many are of the view that Ardmore can have a run in this championship but you must earn this one game at a time and hopefully this Sunday, the seasiders will make a successful start to their campaign. The referee is Philip Kelly from Tipperary. An Rinn take on Clare champions Kilmayley in Cusack Park in Ennis at 2 pm, the home side already having a win behind them against Limerick’s Murroe Boher in a high scoring encounter by 0-22 to 1-20. Both clubs don’t seem to be flush with goals, An Rinn haven’t scored one in their last two games, resulting in some hairy moments at the end of their encounters against both Cappoquin and Clonea. Donie Breathnach will be asked to do more than one man’s work again but the higher you go in standard, the more of his team mates will be required to chip in on the scoreboard. The referee for this game is Nathan Wall from Cork and like their neighbours Ardmore, An Rinn must be in with a 50/50 chance of advancing to the semi-finals. An Rinn were narrowly beaten by eventual Munster champions Silvermines in 2012 when some refereeing decisions had to be seen to be

believed in front of a local partisan support, so this is an opportunity now for the Ghaeltacht team to address this five year chip on the shoulder and hopefully they will.

Western Football Final THERE will be a novel pairing in the Lawlors Hotel Western Premier Football Final at the Fraher Field this Saturday evening at 6.30 pm when Sliabh gCua and Sean Phobail meet in this year’s decider. None of the teams were involved last year so we will have new champions crowned with Sliabh gCua the slight favourites to bring home the Doocey Family Cup. Sliabh gCua overcame Shamrocks in the semi-final last weekend by 2-8 to 2-6 with Jason Sheehan accounting for 1-5 of their tally and Mike Kearns 1-1. Unfortunately, team captain Conor Tobin suffered another cruciate ligament injury, the dread of players in recent years and he is wished a complete recovery in time. Youth is on your side Conor and you will be back. Sean Phobail defeated Affane in the other semi-final and they are a well organised outfit under Liam O Lonain and they are well prepared. Champions in 2014 after a replay with Colligan Emmetts, the Shocks have some of their injured players back this year and they are well capable of putting it up to Sliabh gCua. Affane’s Pat Casey is in charge of the whistle.

Four Breathnach brothers Billy, Eoin, Donnie and Criostoir who won the County Intermediate Hurling title with An Rinn after they defeated Clonea in the final. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Junior and Intermediate hurling finals amounted to €687.

Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Scored 4-13 and Championship Begins drew! THERE will be two games in the Sean Byrne Photography Western ‘A’ Hurling Championship this Saturday at the Fraher Field. Reigning champions Abbeyside are short just one player from 2016, Brian Looby and they will be favourites to overcome St. Carthages in the 3.30 pm game. The curtain raiser brings Dungarvan and Cois Bhride into opposition once again and both sides will be without key players in Colm Roche, (CB) and Darragh Lyons (D), both out of action with leg injuries. This match is timed for 2 pm with Dungarvan favoured to come through narrowly. Meanwhile, in Cappoquin, Brickeys and Ballyduff meet in their postponed Under 21’B’ hurling championship at 2.30 pm and the latter’s recent involvement in the County minor hurling championship may swing the game their way.

Western Board News THE Western Board Convention will be held on Thursday, December 7th and nominations for positions close on November 24th. There will be at least two vacancies on the Board for 2018 with both Emer Barry, PRO and John Jackson, Assistant Treasurer not going forward. Surprising news to hand is that the gates for 2017 will be down on last year. €48,900 are the figures to date for the Board whereas last year, an amount of €59,400 was collected at the turnstiles. Some of the gates announced at last week’s open Western Board meeting for 2017 were as follows: Intermediate Hurling Quarter-Finals: €4,150. IHC Semi-Finals: €7,395. JHC and IHC Finals: €6,685. J’A’H Semi Finals: €2,690. Replay St. Mary’s v Tourin and J’C’ H Final: €2,160. IFC Semi-Finals: €569. IFC Final: €1,640. The income for the Match Programme on the day of the

AUSTRALIA-bound Cora Staunton scored 4-13 and yet it still wasn’t enough to secure another Connacht senior club title for holders Carnacon on Sunday. The Mayo superstar hit the high notes in Ballyhaunis but Carnacon and Galway opponents Kilkerrin-Clonberne will have to do it all over again following a magnificent provincial decider. Ailish Morrissey put over a leveller in the 63rd minute for Kilkerrin-Clonberne, who were Connacht champions last in 2015, as the sides finished deadlocked at 5-17 to 6-14. In an enthralling encounter, both teams had players red-carded, as Carnacon’s Claire Egan and KilkerrinClonberne’s Olivia Divilly were both dismissed. Staunton’s haul included three penalty goals and ten points from play, while Annette Clarke chipped in with 3-4 for Kilkerrin-Clonberne. Fiona McHale, Michelle McGing, Doireann Hughes and Marie Corbett were stand-out performers for Carnacon, while Louise Ward, Clarke and Hannah Noone performed well for Kilkerrin-Clonberne. A ding-dong battle produced eleven goals, five penalties, two red cards and was level 11 times.

Happy Holidays THE reappointment of Waterford manager Derek McGrath and his backroom team is on hold due to a stand-off between the County Board and the management team over the amount allocated to the players' holiday fund. In recent weeks, Waterford selector Dan Shanahan stated that it was only '50/50' as to whether or not they would return to the job in 2018. And the Waterford News & Star has revealed that a row over the amount of funding given to the players' holiday fund is at the root of the problem. The holiday fund has received €160,000 which is

made of a standard allocation of €80,000 given by Croke Park to all All-Ireland finalists, while the County Board and Club Deise made up the rest. However, it has been alleged that the management team are not happy with that figure and feel that they should be getting something in the region of €300,000 which is reported what the Galway hurlers received for their holiday. The provincial paper added that the County Board is unhappy with the prospect of having to pay for some of the backroom team who are being paid for their services like physios, doctors, nutritionists, etc. Talks are believed to be ongoing and all Waterford supporters will be hoping that the issue can be resolved and that the management team stay in place for another year. Our own view is, that if the above information is correct, €300,000 is a ridiculous amount of money to pay out for a holiday and especially with all the overspending that has been done on our County senior teams in recent years. It’s time for the Board to bite the bullet here, something that should have been done three to four years ago when interviews were being held for a new senior hurling manager and financial parameters should have been laid down then.

December start for pre-season competitions THE 2018 inter-county season is set to get underway in late December. With the Allianz Leagues throwing in on Saturday, January 27, the pre-season competitions in Leinster, Ulster, Munster and Connacht will have to be played off a week earlier than usual. And that means some competitions like the O’Byrne Cup and McKenna Cup will have December starts. The CCC of the Leinster Council is expected to rubberstamp proposals to start their popular O’Byrne Cup and Walsh Cup tournaments on the weekend of December 30 / 31. Third level colleges will not be involved in either competition.

All-Ireland Final Day A DOCUMENTARY about this year’s All-Ireland hurling final between Galway and Waterford was broadcast on RTE last Monday night. All-Ireland Day. The Hurling Final documented one of the most iconic days in the Irish sporting calendar and included contributions from brothers Kieran and Michael O’Connor, the latter a member of the County’s All Ireland win in 1959.

Scor Na Seachtaine BRIAN O’Sullivan’s 49th minute point for Ballygunner in their Munster Senior Club Hurling Quarter Final game against Thurles Sarsfields in Walsh Park last Sunday.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Fields Classics feature game courtesy of the editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A Murphy is the Western Under 21 Hurling Championship Final Between Lismore and Abbeyside on the 12th of November, 1967. “Champions Crash to Superb Lismore Side.’’ “NEW UNDER 21 HOLDERS.’’ Lismore 8-7; Abbeyside 1-3.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to the family of Liam Power, St. Patrick’s Crescent, Dungarvan who died last week. Liam was secretary of the Dungarvan club on a number of occasions including 1964 when Dungarvan and Abbeyside played out three fantastic minor hurling championship games at the Gaelic Field. Sympathy is also extended to the Goode family on the death of Barry from Ballinacourty. Barry’s dad Jimmy won an All Ireland Minor Hurling medal with Waterford in 1929 and a Junior medal in 1934 with his brother Dec Goode.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Presentation of Pat O’Gorman memorial shield to joint Naomh Chartaigh Captains.

The Naomh Chartaigh team that won the Pat O’Gorman Memorial Tournament last weekend.

A.I.B. Munster Club S.H.C.

Ballygunner dig deep in extra-time to advance to Munster semi-final Ballygunner …………….…1-21; Thurles Sarsfields ……..…1-19. (A.E.T.) ON a day when skill, spirit, commitment and sheer guts were called for Ballygunner showed that they possessed all in abundance as they toughed it out in this Walsh Park thriller to wreak vengeance on Tipperary champions Thurles Sarsfield for last year’s one point defeat in Semple Stadium. This was arguably Ballygunner’s finest performance ever in Munster championship hurling for here they faced a side that had swept all before them in winning a highly competitive Tipperary championship with the stated intention of going all the way through Munster and on to Croke Park next year with a solid backbone of All Ireland winners in their side. Considering that this was Ballygunner’s seventh championship outing in as many weeks and the manner in which they had to go into the trenches in extra time to dig out the victory speaks volumes for the mindset, commitment and conditioning of the players who will have no respite as they go into an eighth successive game on Sunday next when they face Clare champions Sixmilebridge in the semi-final in Walsh Park. This was a contest that had it all between two evenly matched sides that saw them level on five other occasions before Lar Corbett’s late equaliser took the game into extra time and in which each side appeared to seize the initiative only to have it snatched from their grasp again. We saw but two goals in the game and each was something of a game changer when it came. Thurles were slightly having the better of things in the first half with Padraic Maher dominant around the halfback line. They were leading by a point going into the last ten minutes when Ballygunner were awarded a free in the shadow of the stand and facing into the Keane Road goal. Pauric Mahony’s strike was on target but just short on range as the ball dropped towards the up reaching hand of Padraic Maher on the goal line but to the dismay of the Thurles following the ball slipped from his grasp and into

the side netting on the inside of the post. Ballygunner were in front and they held that lead until the 43rd minute when a Billy McCarthy shot from close range was brilliantly stopped by Stephen O’Keeffe for Conor Stakelum to pounce on the rebound and somehow whip it to the net from a very tight angle to put his side back into the lead for the first time since the Ballygunner goal. After that it was nip and tuck up to the end of sixty minutes and into the extra time with the result up for grabs. There was an air of tension and apprehension about from the start as the game was held up for over six minutes as followers queued to come through the limited stiles opened by the Munster Council. Thurles lined up with Ronan Maher pulled back to put the clamps on Gunners’ star Brian O’Sullivan with Lar Corbett playing deep up front to leave space in front of the Ballygunner goal as he was pursued by Eddie Hayden. An early Thurles attack broke up with Barry Coughlan winning possession and passing to Stephen O’Keeffe whose clearance picked out Pauric Mahony on the right wing and he opened the scoring with a fine strike from outfield. Early nervousness saw two more efforts from play by Mahony and one each from Billy McCarthy and Stephen Lillis for Thurles dropping wide before Lar Corbett opened his side’s account in the 4th minute. A second point from play by Mahony in the 5th minute following good work by Harley Barnes was followed by two fine points from Thurles defender Stephen Lillis to give his side the lead for the first time and when Aidan McCormack added a point in the 9th minute Thurles seemed to be settling well into their stride. A foul on Shane O’Sullivan gave Pauric Mahony his first point from a free in the 12th minute and a minute later he sent a short free to Peter Hogan, took the return pass and sent over the equaliser. Points from Aidan McCormack and Lar Corbett put Thurles back into the lead before Brian O’Sullivan, under the close attention of Ronan

Maher, made a brilliant catch from a Stephen O’Keeffe delivery and broke clear to send over a smashing point. Then came the Ballygunner goal with the free awarded after Stephen Maher received a yellow card for a foul on Mahony and the unexpected error by Padraic Maher in fumbling the catch. David O’Sullivan followed up with a great point and with Shane O’Sullivan and Harley Barnes now on top in midfield and their halfbacks coming into their own the game appeared to be turning Ballygunner’s way as O’Sullivan set up Conor Power to give his side a three point lead. That situation did not last however, as Lar Corbett hit back with a point and Stephen O’Keeffe was called into action to make a good save from Billy McCarthy. With three minutes added time signalled Denis Maher’s strike left just two points between the sides but Pauric Mahony had the last word in the half as he sent over a massive free from his own ‘65’ on the stand touchline for a 1-8 to 0-8 half time lead with all to play for in the second period. The main talking point at halftime was Padraic Maher’s uncharacteristic fumble for the Ballygunner goal while Thurles supporters were unhappy with the free count which was 9 to 1 in favour of Ballygunner. Sarsfields went on the attack on the resumption with Lar Corbett setting up Billy McCarthy for the opening point but Pauric Mahony quickly restored his side’s three point advantage. Brian O’Sullivan was narrowly wide with two strikes before Pa Bourke pointed following a foul on Stakelum. Conor Power was speeding towards the Thurles goal before he was brought down by Michael Cahill at the expense of a yellow card and a free which Mahony pointed. A further exchange between Pa Bourke (F) and Peter Hogan maintained the three point margin between the teams but that changed in the 39th minute when Denis Maher won possession after clearly fouling Brian O’Sullivan and pointed. The challenge left the Ballygunner player stretched and

forced to leave the field with what appeared to be a shoulder injury to be replaced by David Walsh. O’Sullivan’s departure was clearly a blow to Ballygunner and in the 42nd minute the pendulum appeared to swing Thurles’ way when Conor Stakelum’s goal put his side back into the lead. The questions were now being asked of the Gunners with the game going into the last quarter and they came up with the answers as Pauric Mahony sent over following another foul on Conor Power to level and in the 50th minute David Walsh collected a pin point delivery from Shane O’Sullivan to catch and shoot for the posts to put his side back into a one point lead. It was coming to that point in a close game where there would be no room for errors as young Tommy Doyle replaced Pa Bourke in the Thurles attack and after Denis Maher levelled the tie in the 58th minute Barry O’Sullivan and J. J. Hutchinson were sent into the Gunners’ attack instead of Billy O’Keeffe and Conor Power. With the game in the 60th minute Harley Barnes placed his midfield partner Shane O’Sullivan for the lead point and a minute later, with the game going into four minutes of added time Peter Hogan had a great chance to wrap up the game as he showed a clean pair of heels to the Thurles defenders and broke through on a one on one with Patrick McCormack but kicked the ball over the bar from just a few metres out with the goal for the taking. Still the Gunners were two points up with just under three minutes remaining and when John Maher broke clear to send Stephen Cahill away the midfielder sent over to leave just one point in it. With just under a minute remaining it was Lar Corbett who stepped up to the plate and sent over the equaliser to take the game to extra time. Now it was all down to the side that wanted it most and it was Ballygunner who came out with a spring in the step as David Walsh shot wide with an early chance but in the second minute Pauric Mahony sent over following a foul on J. J. Hutchinson. Ballygunner were very much on

the front foot now but looked like they might have cause to rue missed chances as Pauric Mahony and Barry O’Sullivan were wide from good positions before David O’Sullivan made it a two point game after six minutes. Pauric Mahony added a point in the 8th minute after Lar Corbett’s late challenge on Philip Mahony saw the ball placed on the Thurles ‘45’ and it was really looking good for the Gunners but on the stroke of halftime a foul on Billy McCarthy gave Aidan McCormack a crucial point from the free and the game was back in the melting pot. On the resumption Thurles threw caution to the wind as Ronan Maher was sent into the attack but it was his brother Padraic who was to lead the Thurles charge as he sent over a great point on the run and was narrowly wide on the follow up. Aidan McCormack also shot wide before a Barry O’Sullivan point, laid on J. J. Hutchinson steadied Gunners’ nerves with six minutes remaining. A point from the recalled Pa Bourke kept his side in touch and once again it was Padraic Maher who stepped up to the plate with a great point to level the tie as extra-extra time loomed with four minutes remaining. Ballygunner v Thurles 2 Ballygunner had a great chance of a goal to clinch it as David Walsh broke away with a run at goal along the end line only to shoot into the side netting. After Ronan Maher was wide from a sideline cut Pauric Mahony picked out the unmarked J. J. Hutchinson with a cross field ball and the substitute calmly slotted over the point in the 19th minute to regain the lead. With the game now going into added time at the end of extra time the tension was unbearable as the battle for all important possession took place from a short sideline cut to the Gunners in front of the stand. It was Pauric Mahony who got the ball to hand and broke away on a run towards the far wing before sending the ball between the posts for the clinching score. The final whistle sounded from the puck-out and Ballygunner duly celebrated what was a great victory.

On a day on which all the Gunners were heroes special mention must be made of Shane O’Sullivan who turned in a powerful display through sheer work rate in midfield, winning possession and using it to advantage when the chips were down. He had great support from his midfield partner Harley Barnes. In an unyielding defence Philip Mahony and Ian Kenny stood out while up front every player ran himself into the ground with Pauric Mahony, cool as always under pressure, again coming up with the vital match winning scores. Sarsfields were a very disappointed and dejected side at this loss but even their most ardent supporters were able to admit that the better team won on the day. In Padraic Maher they had a player who might have won the match on his own as he lifted his side in extra time and while their other county stars only shone in patches they had fine performances from such as Cathal Moloney, Stephen Lillis, Stephen Cahill, Denis Maher Scorers – Ballygunner: Pauric Mahony 1-11 (1-6Fs), Peter Hogan and David O’Sullivan 0-2 each, Brian O’Sullivan, Conor Power, Shane O’Sullivan, David Walsh, Barry O’Sullivan and J. J. Hutchinson 0-1 each. Thurles Sarsfields: Lar Corbett 0-4, Conor Stakelum 1-0, Aidan McCormack (1f) and Denis Maher and Pa Bourke (2fs) 0-3 each, Padraic Maher and Stephen Lillis 0-2 each, Stephen Cahill and Billy McCarthy 0-1 each. Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe, Eddie Hayden, Barry Coughlan, Ian Kenny, Shane Walsh, Philip Mahony, Wayne Hutchinson, Harley Barnes, Shane O’Sullivan, Pauric Mahony, David O’Sullivan, Conor Power, Billy O’Keeffe, Peter Hogan, Brian O’Sullivan. Subs: David Walsh for Brian O’Sullivan (42), Barry O’Sullivan and J. J. Hutchinson for O’Keeffe and Power (58), Tim O’Sullivan for Hogan (9 e.t.), Billy O’Keeffe for Barnes (19 E.T.) Thurles Sarsfields: Patrick McCormack, Ronan Maher, Stephen Maher, Michael Cahill, Cathal Moloney, Padraic Maher, Stephen Lillis, John Maher, Stephen Cahill, Billy McCarthy, Aidan McCormack, Denis Maher, Conor Stakelum, Pa Bourke, Lar Corbett. Subs: Tommy Doyle for Bourke (51), Michael O’Brien for Stakelum (55), Pa Bourke for Corbett (12 E.T.) C. Stakelum for D. Maher (17 E.T.) Referee: Colm Lyons (Cork).

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Tallow are County Minor Hurling Champions Tallow 3-8; Mount Sion 1-10. THE Tallow/Shamrocks combination swept to County Final glory at Walsh Park on Sunday afternoon last when the boys from the far West brought the minor (A) County title back to Brideside after an all too long lapse of eleven years. Tallow totally dominate the first half exchange and they deservedly led at the interval by a ten point margin (3-5 to 0-4) and were worth every single point of their lead. They had the strong breeze to their backs in the opening half playing into the county goal. On the turnover Mount Sion, true to their great tradition, came surging back and by the 37th minute they had reduced the leeway to three points 3-5 to 1-8. Yet it was then that the Western champions dug deepest as inspired by their inspirational captain James Murray they steadies their game and restricted Mount Sion to two further points, while adding three themselves all from frees from the stick of James Murray to earn a very important victory for the Tallow/ Shamrocks combination. WITH BREEZE Tallow won the toss and elected to play with the breeze with James Murray opening the scoring from a 65 in the second minute. Then in the 6th minute Roy Henley pointed to flick the ball to the net. Again Charlie Cronin and Padraig Tobin had swapped positions. Play was held up for several minutes while Mount Sion’s Jason Farrell received medical attention. Charlie Cronin swept home Tallow’s second goal in the 13th minute (2-1 to 0-0). Jason Farrell now in attack opened Mount Sion’s tally with a point in the 15th minute. Daniel Kelly who impressed for the city boys added a second with Paul and James Murray replying with points from played balls. Tallow scrambled the ball off the goalline before Roy Henley nipped in again to drive home his second goal and Tallow’s third in the 24th minute (3-3 to 0-2). Paul Murray free, Eoin McGrath and Carl Cunningham exchanged frees to leave the half-time

position at (3-5 to 0-4). ISSUE JOINED Mount Sion raised the tempo of their game on the turnover with Daniel Kelly pointing frees in the 31st and 33rd minutes. Then he went for a goal from a free which was saved with Eoin McGrath winning possession to point. Daniel Kelly landed a point from play before Patrick Bowe goaled when he finished an Eoin McGrath centre to the net (3-5 to 1-8) with 37 minutes played and the issue had been joined in no uncertain fashion. James Murray steadied Brideside nerves when he landed points from frees in the 42nd and 44th minutes. (3-7 to 1-8). Still Tallow were living dangerously in around their goal with Patrick Bowe failing to finish a gilt edge chance. Mount Sion continued to miss goal chances while Sean Slattery, Seamus Tobin and Mossie O’Brien played their part in front of keeper Barry Power who effected a series of vital saves. Donal Kelly pointed a free. Padraig Tobin whose workrate was outstanding was fouled with James Murray again on target from the resulting free (3-8 to 1-9) with 49 minutes played. Tallow were not to score again with D. Kelly pointing in the 50th minute (3-8 to 1-10). The last ten minutes provided no scores. For Tallow Shane McCarthy and John Baldwin were effective wing backs. Paul Murray and John Donovan were tireless triers at centre field and if Roy Henley, Charlie Cronin and Padraig Tobin were the stars up front, Tom O’Donovan, Shane Finn, McCarthy and Mark Walsh all played their part in a great occasion for the Tallow/Shamrocks combination which comprised of nine Tallow and six Shamrocks players. James Kennedy expelled in the Mount Sion defence where Keith O’Connor and Paul Hammond also played well. J. P. Kennedy did well at centre field and Daniel Kelly, Eoin McGrath were best up front. Scorers for Tallow: R. Henley 2-0, J. Murray 0-5, C. Cronin 1-0, P. Murray 0-2, P. Tobin 0-1. Scorers Mount Sion: D. Kiely 0-6, P. Bowe 1-0, E. McGrath 0-2, C. Cunningham and J. O’Farrell 0-1. Tallow: B. Power; S. Tobin, S. Slattery, M. O’Brien; S. McCarthy, J. Murray, J. Baldwin; P. Murray, J. O’Donovan; T. O’Donovan, C. Cronin, S. McCarthy; M. Walsh, P. Tobin, R. Henley. Mount Sion: A. Roche; P. Malone, C. Cunningham, J. O’Farrell; J. Kennedy, K. O’Connor, I. Power; P. Hammond, C. Power; D. Kelly, J. P. Kennedy, E. McGrath; M. O’Regan, J. Flanagan, P. Bowe. Sub: E. Kelly for I. Power. Referee: R. Casey, Colligan.

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY STRADBALLY LIFT MINOR ‘B’ COUNTY TITLE Championship: County Minor Hurling “B’ Championship. Venue: Walsh Park. Date: Sunday, 19th October, 1997. Half-time Score: Stradbally 1-5; Ballygunner 0-5. Full-time score: Stradbally 1-7; Ballygunner 1-6. Stradbally: B. Curran; K. Coffey, D. Power, J. Halpin; J. Coffey, S. Keane, T. Costello; P. Kiely, M. Fitzgerald; G. Power, C. Kirwan, T. Curran, E. Curran.

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WATERFORD GAA BOARD RESULTS JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Senior Football Championship: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg 0-15; Brickey Rangers 1-10 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Intermediate Football Final: Dungarvan 1-9; St Saviour's 0-8 JJ Kavanagh & Sons Co. Intermediate Hurling Final: An Rinn 0-18; Clonea 0-13 Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship KO:

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WESTERN GAA BOARD RESULTS & FIXTURES WESTERN BOARD FIXTURES Saturday, 4th November, 2017 U-21 Hurling Championship Cois Bhride v Dungarvan, Fraher Field 2.00 pm Abbeyside v St. Carthages, Fraher Field 3.30 pm Ballyduff Upper v Brickey Rangers, Cappoquin 2.30 pm The Local Bar Junior A Hurling Final

Sean Phobal v Sliabh gCua, Fraher Field 6.30 pm. WESTERN BOARD RESULTS Lawlors Hotel Junior “A” Football Semi-Final Shamrocks 2-6; Sliabh gCua 2-8. Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Relegation Ballinacourty 3-12; Stradbally 1-3.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

Shamrocks Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd.) JAFC: Shamrocks 2-6; Sliabh gCua 2-8. Shamrocks bowed out of the Junior Football championship when they were beaten by two points by Sliabh gCua in Ardmore last Saturday in the Western semi-final. Though we started well, we were rocked by an early goal, and our opponents scored the next four points to leave us seven points to no score behind, and a mountain to climb. But climb we did, with a great individual goal from Edward Hynes giving us some momentum, and in fact we took over and scored the next 5 points all from the boot of Bernie Kelleher from placed balls to go into the lead. Sliabh gCua then took the lead again, until another great individual goal from young Billy Hynes gave us a two point lead at the break. Despite the poor start, this was a good half from our point of view, and we looked forward to the second half. An early sending off of a Sliabh gCua player for striking only seemed to unsettle us, and honestly we didn't reproduce anything like the level of intensity in the second half. Sliabh gCua took the lead again, but this time we couldn't reply, and when Sliabh gCua were awarded a very dubious penalty we went a goal behind, and our only score of the half was a pointed free from Bernie. This was a game we should have won, if we could have continued our first half form, we probably would have. Once again, having to line-out without Colm Roche didn't help our cause, but we weren't scoring well either, which ultimately cost us the match. This brings the curtain down on our 2017 season, with just the U21 Hurling championship still to be played. Panel: Tim Lenehan, Jason Ahearne, Tommy O'Donovan, Brian Harnedy, Padraig Roche, John Paul Lucey, Cathal Herlihy, Billy Hynes (1-0), Shane Roche, Padraig Roche, Stevie Lucey, Joe Leahy, Bernie Kelleher (0-6), Eoin Murphy, Edward Hynes (1-0), Tom Roche, Liam Dalton, Ciaran O'Keeffe, Alan Kelly, Kelvyn O'Farrell, Sean Murphy, Dan O'Neill, Martin Delaney, Nat Smith, John A. Kelly.

U-21 HURLING Our U-21 hurlers are due to take on Dungarvan this weekend in the championship. Once again we will be without the services of County U-21 star Colm Roche who is a huge loss. At time of writing I don't know where or when it is on, so keep an eye on the fixtures in the local papers. GET WELL SOON COLM The aforementioned Colm Roche is scheduled to have surgery on his foot next week arising from an injury sustained while playing for UCC earlier in the year. We wish him a full recovery. CONGRATULATIONS! The club would like to congratulate former player Thomas Goulding on his recent wedding. Congrats Tom! SHAMROCKS LADIES U-15 FOOTBALL CO. FINAL Commiserations to our ladies U-15 footballers who were beaten by Erin's Own last Sunday in the county final. This match has been coming for a long, long time, being constantly postponed until now. It was a great achievement to get there, so well done to all the players and mentors. We are still awaiting the U-12's county final, hopefully it will be played soon. 'GUNNERS BEAT THURLES SARS Congrats to Waterford champions Ballygunner who had two points to spare over the Tipp champions in Walsh Park last Sunday after a very close match. They can be grateful their star man Pauric Mahony was on form, and he was excellent from play and frees. Their prize is a trip to take on Clare champions Sixmilebridge in the semi-final. We wish them well. FIRST AID AND DEFIB TRAINING There will be a First Aid and Defibrillator training course this Saturday in the KGK Hall in Knockanore from 10 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. Covering CPR and AED training, the cost is €30 per person, and we need 12 people to attend. If anyone in the Club is interested please contact F. Roche 087 2234220.

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet QUIZ Our fundraiser quiz will be held in Minnies Bar next Friday night, 3rd November at 8.30. All support is welcome on the night. Some great prizes to be raffled on the night also. WESTERN FINAL No fixture has been received as of yet for the Western Final. We have been notified that it won’t take place next weekend. LADIES FITNESS CLASSES Continues every Tuesday night at 7.30. All are welcome.

Mitchels John Mitchels AGM Our AGM takes place Wednesday, 6th December. The wrong date was advertised last week.

Buachaillí Fé 6 agus Fé 7 na Gaeltachta a d'imir cluichí peile agus iománaíochta ar Lá na gClub.

CONFINED DRAW Congratulations to Elizabeth Kirwan on winning this week's draw. UNDERAGE Training for the year has now ended. We've been training since March so all the boys deserve a rest and a chance to pursue their other hobbies. Thanks to all the parents for their cooperation during the year. FEWS NS Our local school are holding a dog night in Waterford Race Track on December 2nd. Please come out and support this event. Tickets €10 and kids go free.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connors Bar where the jackpot is €4,800 as on Sunday night Willie Whelan was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 4 which when turned was not the joker but he did win €50. John Fitzgerald and John Fitzgerald won €25 each. SENIOR FOOTBALL On Saturday night last we defeated Ardmore in round 4 of the County Championship in Fraher Field. We now have to await a draw to see who we will play next. Team: S. ENRIGHT, D. COLLINS, B. LOOBY, C. McCARTHY, J. ELSTEAD, S. O'HARE, D. McGRATH, J. BERESFORD, J. O'MAHONEY, S. BRIGGS, N. MONTGOMERY, C. PRUNTY, M. O'HALLORAN, M. FERNCOMBE, P. HURNEY. Subs: S. WHELAN BARRETT, J. HURNEY, G. HURNEY, T. LOOBY

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our intermediate football team maintained our Intermediate status for 2018 thanks to a comprehensive win over Stradbally on Friday night last. Team: K. DWANE, G. BREEN, D. HENLEY, C. O'DWYER, C. McCARTHY, P. LYNCH, M. POWER, E. ENRIGHT, M. FIVES, S. WHELAN BARRETT, M. GORMAN, C. MALONEY, T. LOOBY, J. O'BRIEN, T. MURRAY.

UNDER 21 HURLING We play St. Carthage’s in the Western semifinal this Saturday at 3:30 in Fraher Field. STRICTLY COME DANCING On November 11th Waterford County Board are staging Strictly Come Dancing in Carriganore and our own Michael Kelleher will be one of those putting his best foot forward on the night. This Sunday Michael is holding a table quiz in Minnies bar at 5 p.m. in order to raise money and we ask all our members to please support the quiz. FIELD BOOKINGS We ask that all team managers book their times for training/matches with Michael Donovan in advance of returning to training. Managers must notify Michael in advance if they wish to change from their allocated time. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €900. SYMPATHY On behalf of all in the club we would like to send our sympathies to the family and friends of the late Barry Goode who passed away last weekend. ABBEYSIDE/ BALLINACOURTY JUVENILE “Mini” All-Ireland Football Leagues: After the wild winds of “Ophelia” and “Brian” had forced the postponement of our third round games it was back on track last Friday evening where, in the relative calmness of the late Autumn evening, the only storms that blew up were on the field of play with two massively entertaining last round games were played out in whirlwind fashion. With the grand finals to be played this Friday night evening, 3rd November it was all about league

placings to be determined and one must admire the manner in which these young Ballinacourty footballers embraced the “playing for enjoyment and learning” concept of our parish leagues programme. The youthful spirit, honest endeavour and sporting competiveness of these ‘Courty lads is typical of our way of developing the youth of our parish. And, of course, the fun reaches far beyond the young lads as the parents and family members and supporters too are seen to “go wild” with excitement at every kick of the ball, every high catch, every save and every score. “The Field” on Friday evenings and Saturday mornings over the recent weeks has been a wonderful reflection of the true spirit of our people. U-8-U-9: The pairings for the Cruchan & Ballinclamper Cups were decided on Friday evening last when we were treated to one of the most exciting games of the tournament to date when Donegal edged out Dublin by one point (4-2 to 4-1) in a rip-roaring contest. In the other game, League Leaders Waterford took on an under-strength Tyrone side and came out on top for their third win in a row. Therefore, In the Cruchan Cup final, Waterford will play Donegal and in the Ballinclamper cup Final, Dublin play Tyrone. Donegal 4-2; Dublin 4-1 Dublin were 2nd in the league table going into this game with three (3) pts, whilst Donegal were joint third with Tyrone, with 1 point each. Conor Dalton has stepped up to fill the void left through the absence of Jake Drummey from the Donegal side & he really has led from the front, with impressive displays throughout the league. He started this game in fine form & raised two (2) green flags in the opening minutes. Their other in-form player Kieran Poland slotted over two (2) early points to give them a 2-2 to 0-0 lead. Although eight (8) points separated the sides this in no way diminished the competitiveness of the game, with some great tussles all over the pitch. Simon Power, Aaron Walsh, Callum Clynch & Aidan O’Donovan were powering the Donegal lead, whilst Owen Morrissey, Rian Cliffe, Eoghan Cosgrave & Jack McGrath were all battling hard to get Dublin on to the score sheet. The breakthrough came for them through a Coleman Radley point. We then had a magic sixty seconds when great teamwork from Colm Poland, Shane Enright, Jack Hurney, Luke Walsh & Oisin Navin culminated in Sean Og O’Regan scoring a hat trick of goals to put the Dubliners into the lead 2-2 to 3-1. It looked like the Dubs were on their way, only for Jack Fischer to come deep from defence to snatch back the lead with a great goal 3-2 to 3-1. This was a truly intense game with every single player giving 110% effort. Up stepped the Sean Og to score his fourth goal 3-2 to 4-1. Donegal dug deep and when their team needed them most Eoin Hackett, Darragh O’Sullivan, Aidan O’Callaghan & Charlie Gleeson combined to set up Conor Dalton for the winning goal 4-2 to 4-1 just on the brink of John Joe Henley’s final whistle. U-10/U-11 Kerry V Mayo: All the experts said this would be a cake walk for Mayo but they didn’t consider the spirit and ability of the Kerry boys. Again, this week Kerry were short the services of some of their big guns through injury and unavailability and the first half went as per the script with Mayo dominating all over the field and building a big lead. During this time Oisin Power and Sean Prunty were running the show and some of their passing moves with Tomas Barrett, Harry Breen and Rody Morrissey were top class. Adding to this the finishing ability of AJ Hayes and Diuran Norris meant that this was one way traffic for most of the

first half. Any time that Kerry did threaten Sean Kiely dealt with everything showing the array of goalkeeping skills that he has developed. At half time it would have been very easy for Kerry to give up but after a couple of positional switches they took the game to Mayo from the throw in. Charlie Feeney went into goal and some of the saves he made in the second half had to be seen to be believed. Rian Burke went to centre back and time and time again himself Callum Donnellan and Archie Mattuzzi intercepted attacks and drove down the field setting up their own attacks. Daniel McGrath and Callum Tutty took over in the middle of the field and never gave the Mayo boys a minute’s peace. Eoin Lattimore went into overdrive and the speed, work rate and football ability he showed in this second half brought Kerry back to within a few scores of Mayo and had the Mayo mentors scratching their heads to see how they could stop the rot. The two younger lads, Jack Hurney and Adam Fitzpatrick who came in for Kerry showed no fear and Mayo were happy to hear the full-time whistle and book their place in the cup final next week. Kerry will take great heart from the second half and if they could get some of their missing lads back they will fancy their chances of taking the plate final. Final Score: Mayo 12-06; Kerry 09-05. Cork V Derry: The Cork juggernaut keeps rolling on but not before it was given a firm test by a very good Derry team. This was a game where the winner took a place in the cup final with the losers going into the plate final so there were some nerves beforehand as both managers gave last minute instructions to all players. Cork who have been slow starters in previous weeks flew out of the traps and after a cagey first 5 minutes the game burst into life with Padraig O’Niadh and Diarmuid Mackle registering scores. Derry hit back with scores by Niall McCarthy who was excellent throughout. Cork took over again up to the half time whistle with Darragh Buckley striking for a goal which put clear daylight between the teams. Corks defensive unit of Matthew Walsh, Donal Rowe and Caleb Egan Walsh have been rock solid in every game s far and with Dean Norris, John Dillon and Rian Keohan also playing great football it is no surprise that they have been very hard to break down. Another quick start by Cork to the second half looked to have this game put to bed but it was then that Derry came thundering into the game. Nicky Fitzpatrick and James Kenneally got control of the middle of the field and fed Conor Byrne, Louis Simms and Nathan Norris and with 5 minutes remaining there was only 4 points between the teams. A strong finish by Cork, especially Jake Hallissey and Luke O’Riordan saw them finish the job and left them unbeaten in the league section. Derry who suffered an agonising 1 point defeat in week 2 will be down but will look to Jonathon Tutty, Matthew Kearney, Brian Kiely and Sean Murray to keep the heads up and bounce back and take the plate final next week. Final Score Cork 5-09 Derry 2-07 The Finals: All roads lead to the club grounds on Friday evening next, 3rd November when the finals of the U-8/U-9 and U-10/U-11 leagues will be played off. Please note that we are changing the playing format for this very special occasion. By special field layout arrangements we will have all four (4) finals games going ahead together. Four teams, team mentors, parents and friends, supporters, club members, adult team players and the beaming field lighting system will make for a really special finals night. Parents are asked to have all players at the venue for 6 pm sharp. The all-important team talks, warm-ups & team photographs will be completed between 6 pm and 6.30 pm. The games will all be starting at 6.35 pm. sharp.

Traffic Management: We expect a very big crowd on Friday evening and therefore it will be important for space to be maximised. There will be traffic controllers on duty and we request that you follow their instructions. The Village and Rural Club Network: The word is out on the ground that this is an event not to be missed. And so the Bush Telegraph, The Pigeon Carrier, The Land Line, The Mobile Phone, not to mention the many facets of Social Media have been utilized to the full as club people everywhere set their they’re sights on joining forces to support this latest Juvenile Committee development program through the Academy Structure. Yours truly can’t wait, so see you all there. Hospitality: A feature of the academy programme has been the “Hospitality Tent” operated from the canteen area. Here supporters can sip the tea, coffee and refreshments, eat from the fruit bowl, and taste from the selection of buns, biscuits, cakes and in particular the clove filled apple tarts. No doubt Aileen and her team will provide plenty to feed the multitude. The Higgins Cup: The winners of the U10/U-11 final will be presented with the Higgins Cup. Mention of this trophy will generate many happy memories among our club membership as many will recall playing in the various street leagues over the decades. Indeed over recent weeks I have discussed with quite a few former winners of this cup and all recalled with fondness their exploites during those years of youthful excitement. In those days, and still, the Higgins Cup was and is the benchmark of achievement. It represents an important signpost in the overall development of every player. The cup was presented to our club in 1971/1972 in memory of a staunch supporter of our games and our club. Mick Higgins was born in Ballyduff Upper in 1919. In those heady days of the early part of the twentieth century Mick graced the playing fields as a teenager playing hurling for his famed native club. Situated as it is on the north western end of the Deicies The Reds were, and still are, renowned for their spirited hurling. As a young man Mick joined the workforce at the ESB where he was a valued friend and workmate for all of his working life. In 1956 he moved to Abbeyside to live in the house that is opposite the entrance to our club playing field at The Burgery. Indeed, the grounds where our fields are now situated were rented by Mick where he kept a small herd of milking cows. Mick and his family have been staunch supporters of our club in particular and indeed the GAA in general. He was very proud of the fact that he saw his beloved Déise win two All Ireland Senior Hurling Finals in 1948 and 1959. Indeed, up until his untimely passing in 1971 Mick had not missed an All Ireland Senior Hurling Final since 1946, not minding at all that Waterford were not always involved. Such was his love of the game of hurling. When Mick tragically died in 1971 his wife Nancy decided to present a trophy to our club in his memory. The original trophy, although still in good condition, shows the signs of the many celebrations enjoyed by the many winning captains and teams over the four decades or so. As a gesture of typical good will, and as part of the process of preserving the original trophy in its historical, emotional and physical value the family have presented us with a new cup, adorned with a suitable inscription, to continue the memory of Mick Higgins. The new trophy will carry with it the rich history and proud tradition which has been generated over the generations of our clubs young players. Members of the family of Mick and Nancy Higgins will be our guests at the playing of the finals on this Friday evening at The Burgery.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 3 November, 2017

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