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Councillors seek ‘fair play’ in road funds allocation

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THE arson attacks in Waterford City which gutted a GAA club and Youth Resource Centre were condemned by Councillors at the January meeting of Comeragh District Council.

At the weekend, the Ballybeg Youth Resource Centre and St. Saviour’s GAA Club were gutted in arson attacks, causing thousands of euro worth of damage. Gardaí are carrying out investigations into the arson attacks.

At the Comeragh District Council meeting, held last Monday afternoon, Cllr. John O’Leary condemned outright the vicious burning of the community complex in

Ballybeg.

“It was wanton vandalism and needs to be condemned by every quarter,” said Cllr. O’Leary, supported by Cllr. Declan Clune, who replied “Hear, hear”.

“I know of a lot of people involved with St. Saviour’s Club who tirelessly carried out voluntary work over the years,” said Cllr. O’Leary.

“The facilities were put there for the benefit of the community and they had some fantastic facilities.

“I hope the Gardaí are successful in apprehending those responsible. It is an absolute disgrace and there is no reason why that should have happened,” Cllr. O’Leary added.

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COUNCILLORS in the Comeragh District area are seeking ‘fair play’ from the Council Executive in relation to the allocation of budgets for the Road Works Programme in 2015, writes Paul Mooney.

Cathaoirleach of Comeragh District Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan told the January meeting of the District Council that the Comeragh District has 1,036 km of roads, of which, 58 percent are regional roads; 42 percent are rural county roads;

while around 40 percent are national primary routes.

Cllr. O’Ryan urged the Council executive to take cognisance of the fact that the Comeragh area has the largest portion of roads in the county.

“We have a small population and it would be unfair to penalise the Comeragh area for having a low population,” said Cllr.

O’Ryan.

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FROM FRONT PAGE Concurring, Cllr. Seanie Power said he also knows lots of people at St. Saviours in GAA scenes down through the years.

“They put in a lot of voluntary work at the club,” said Cllr. Power.

“I hope those responsible are found. It is a very sad situation.”

Cllr. Liam Brazil agreed, saying he hoped the people responsible for the arson attacks are caught.

“Any help we can provide, we should,” said Cllr. Brazil.

Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan wholeheartedly concurred with the sentiments expressed.

“To wake up on the Saturday morning to that - and it’s not just the GAA, it was also the Youth Project. It is condemned here at the highest level,” said Cllr. O’Ryan.

“We stand by our colleagues from that area and the Council should put its back behind the community and restore the facilities.

“Community pride will come to the top and in times of adversity like this, we know we’ll make it and the community will come strong,” Cllr.

O’Ryan added.

However, the community at Ballybeg seems to be under siege, when another arson attack was carried out at the St. Saviour’s Boxing Club in the early hours of last Tuesday morning.

During the same night, the fire service attended a fire at a house in Ardmore Park, Ballybeg, the second time in over a week the same house has been set on fire, while Gardaí are investigating a break-in and damage caused at Kilbarry Sports Centre, while a vehicle parked in a driveway at John’s Hill, Waterford, was gutted.

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY will be cold with wintry showers. Temperatures will be between 3 and 5 degrees at best and winds will be fresh to strong and gusty, reaching gale force at times along exposed western coasts, adding a significant wind chill factor to the low temperatures. Wintry showers will bring accumulations of snow, especially over hills and mountains.

The wintry showers will continue on Wednesday night, becoming widespread overnight in the moderate to fresh westerly wind.Temperatures overnight will be well below freezing with frost and ice making hazardous driving conditions.The showers will be most frequently of snow overnight, bringing accumulations of several centimetres in many areas, particularly in the west and in the north.

There'll be further wintry showers on Thursday, again frequently of snow. The showers will be most frequent over the hills and mountains of the west and north but all areas are at risk as they will be carried on the moderate to fresh westerly wind, which will veer northwest later.

Temperatures will be only around 3 or 4 degrees in the afternoon on Thursday with a wind chill factor added in. Overnight on Thursday night temperatures will be below freezing again but the showers will start to retreat to the coasts of the west and north.

On Friday the showers will become more likely to be of rain and more likely to be confined to coastal counties of the west and north, although there will still be a risk of wintry precipitation over the hills and mountains, and it will still be rather cold, especially over night. Day time there will be some sunny periods in the east and south.

On Saturday and over the weekend, it will continue very cold as the airflow turns northerly. Wintry showers will continue, mainly in exposed northern and western areas with good spells of sunshine and severe frosts and icy roads by night.

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Councillors seek ‘fair play’ in road funds allocation FROM FRONT PAGE The Road Works Programme 2015 will come before the plenary meeting of Waterford City and County Council in February for agreement, which will include a breakdown of the funding to go to each of the electoral districts - Comeragh; Dungarvan-Lismore; Waterford City East / City South / and Tramore / City West.

The Roads budgets for the areas are considered on criteria in relation to road length, as well as population density being taken into consideration.

The Comeragh area has 17 percent of the County population.

Cllr. O’Ryan pointed out that the Comeragh area ‘inherited’ 300 km of extra roads following the amalgamation of Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council last May. Cllr. O’Ryan said the Roads budget should be considered more on quality and quantity of roads in an area, rather than population basis.

He acknowledged that the Comeragh area is a small sixseater constituency, the smallest in Waterford, but it was important the Councillors fight for the Comeragh area to ensure the maximum amount of funding for roads.

Agreeing, Cllr. Liam Brazil said he hoped there would be “fair play” in the roads budget.

He said the Comeragh area has the most roads and they need to be kept passable as the District relies heavily on tourism.

Cllr. Mary Butler concurred, saying if the roads are not up to scratch in the Comeragh area, it will be hard to encourage tourists to use them.

“From what I can see, we have over half the county’s roads, but we are not getting our fair share of the budget,” said Cllr. Butler.

Cllr. Seanie Power said great work was carried out on the Comeragh roads last year and it will take money to maintain them in good condition.

Cllr. Declan Clune said if the Comeragh area has half of the regional roads in its constituency, then they should get half the roads budget - “That’s the simplistic way of looking at it”, he said.

“But we are not looking for half the budget - we are just looking for what we need to build on the success of the work carried out by Area Engineer Eamon Lonergan and his team over the past couple of months,” Cllr. Clune said.

He said that while the numbers appear stacked against the Comeragh area, fairness has to prevail, otherwise, all the good work on the roads will be undone resulting in a regressive step backwards.

Cllr. O’Ryan reiterated that the allocation of roads budgets for the different Districts “should not be done on populace criteria, but on quality of road and quantity of road, which I proved the Comeragh has”, he said.

Cllr. O’Ryan said the Comeragh area did not look for extra money for festivals and do

not have an extra revenue income from parking like the Dungarvan-Lismore and Metropolitan areas.

“The one thing which we wanted was fair play regards roads budgets,” he said. “That is what we want, we are not looking for much, but we are looking for fair play.”

Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy said that while he doesn’t disagree with the figures in relation to the amount of roads in the Comeragh area, he said that substantial improvements have been carried out in the District in recent months, including new GSS teams.

“There will be a report at the plenary meeting of the Council in February,” said Mr. McCarthy.

“I would like to say the budget is limitless, but the reality is different.”

He pointed out that the Chief Executive confirmed an extra €1m was added to the main budget, while he gave a commitment that along with a jet patcher owned by the Council, there will be an additional jet patcher / combi unit put in place for the coming year.

“We have divided up the budget as we always have for the last few years, which is primarily in relation to road length,” said Mr. McCarthy.

But he pointed out that the Council had to include a slight amendment to the criteria - population density - when considering roads budgets for the Districts.

“It hasn’t skewed the figures a

whole lot,” said Mr. McCarthy, but added that the Comeragh area has 17 percent of the County population.

He acknowledged the Councillors were asking for more in their roads budget, but pointed out that the other District areas were also requesting the same increase.

“It is not possible to increase the budget in every area and still keep the bottom line,” Mr. McCarthy said.

He said he would await the outcome of the Plenary meeting and then come back to the District Council with details of a road works programme for the area.

Cllr. O’Ryan said he understood the predicament Mr. McCarthy was in.

“You said it wasn’t a limitless budget - we know that,” said Cllr. O’Ryan.

“We are fighting our corner and we are saying we want the executive to stick up for us because we are the ‘smaller junior party constituency’,” he said.

“To get from East Waterford to West Waterford, you have to go through Comeragh.While one of the best roads in the Comeragh area is the N25, there are other roads on the periphery, from the sea to the mountains.”

Cllr. O’Ryan concluded, asking the Executive to consider quality and quantity of roads as the criteria for roads budgets, rather than population, pointing out that if the Council uses population as criteria, “we would get a scant amount of money”.

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Tickets flying out for Film Premiere TICKETS for the upcoming premiere for the Irish film most capturing the imagination at the moment, ‘Patrick’s Day’ starring local actor Moe Dunford and written and directed by Terry McMahon are all but gone, with three of the four screens at SGC Dungarvan committed to the event.

Along with the screening, there will be a Cheese and Wine Reception to start followed by a Mayoral Reception by Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Mayor of Dungarvan and Lismore Municipal District.

As the lights go up at the end of a very intense 104 minutes of viewing, Moe, Terry and others from the Cast and Crew will answer questions in a session chaired by well known Film Critic, Ed Smith. For those who are interested in continuing the evening, there will be an after-party in Lawlors Hotel with finger food and music provided.

This new young Dungarvan sensation, Moe gives a magnificent performance in the title role of Patrick and he is comple-

mented by excellent performances across the entire cast.

In an article in the Irish Film and Television Network Paul Byrne noted that just as ‘Tigerland’ launched Farrell, ‘Hunger’ Fassbender and ‘Starred Up’ Jack O’Connell, you come out of Terry McMahon’s surprisingly wonderful ‘Patrick’s Day’ wondering, who the heck is Moe Dunford? And why haven’t I seen him before?

And that is the kind of reaction which not only the film, but Moe Dunford himself inspires and he is worth every word.

In answer to Pauls’ question Moe says of the extremely short shooting schedule: ‘It was sixteen intense days that felt like the same day. We had a fantastic crew. Everybody working hard.There was a feeling on set that we were working on a special story. But we only had a finite time to do it in. I had fun with the crew trying to beat that pressure of time “Terry was incredible as director. With all of us. He

has a way with people and you trust in him. I trusted in him 100% so wherever the character needed to go, I'd go. I have been around directors and what I can say about Terry is, he treats everyone equally, no matter what role you play in cast or crew. That lifts the spirits of everyone. I learned a lot on Patrick's Day.” Last week in an interview with Geoff Harris on WLR-fm, Terry McMahon spoke of the effect the film is having on audiences.

“It’s one of those bizarre stories,” he says, “where a tiny little Irish film went on to the international stage and seems to have captured people’s hearts across screenings in Shanghai, America, France and Germany; different continents, different countries.

“All the time we seem to be getting these profound reactions from audiences every time in a dark theatre.

We have won a whole bunch of awards and got a whole bunch of reviews and so it’s a David and Goliath story.”

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Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds Dungarvan wins National Marketing Award ON Friday last, 23rd January, 2015, at the City West Hotel in Dublin, Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide held their Annual Conference which was attended by Franchise members and staff from all over Ireland.

A number of National Awards were presented by Group Chief Executive, Mark FitzGerald. One of the most prestigious Awards is the National Marketing Award and out on top came Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds Dungarvan.

After the presentation of the Award Franchise owners David & Gerardine Reynolds said they are absolutely delighted to be honoured with this very special Award.

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Well done to the Municipal Areas Dungarvan-Lismore and Comeragh in the SuperValu Tidy Towns Awards 2014

Michael McBrige, Lismore, accepts the Gold Medal from Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly and Evelyn Moynihan, Head of Marketing Strategy, SuperValu, at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards ceremony.

[Pat Moore]

THE SuperValu TidyTowns awards were presented at a prizegiving ceremony in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny. SuperValu TidyTowns winners were presented with their awards by Mr. Alan Kelly,T.D., and Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government and Evelyn Moynihan, Head of Strategy, SuperValu proud sponsors of the competition.

The overall winner for the region was Kilkenny City who have also been named as Irelands Tidiest Large Urban Centre and

crowned the overall winner of Ireland’s Tidiest Town 2014.

Speaking at the awards ceremony Minister Kelly said: “I’m delighted to have this opportunity today to acknowledge the efforts of TidyTowns groups across this region, and to pay tribute to the very many enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers who get involved in this great competition every year.The unselfish effort and the generosity displayed by these volunteers really do make a difference to our communities”.

Anne Sullivan, Education and Awareness Officer, Environment, Waterford City and County Council, collecting the Silver Award for Dungarvan from Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards ceremony.

Kathy Maikland, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, accepts the Silver Medal from Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly and Evelyn Moynihan, Head of Marketing Strategy, SuperValu, at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards ceremony.

[Pat Moore]

Bernard Stilwell, Ardmore, accepts the Silver Medal from Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly and Evelyn Moynihan, Head of Marketing Strategy, SuperValu, at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards ceremony.

[Pat Moore]

Sean Daly, Lismore, accepts the County Award for County Waterford from Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly and Evelyn Moynihan, Head of Marketing Strategy, SuperValu, at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards ceremony.

[Pat Moore]

George Hennessy, Lismore Tidy Towns Committee for Stone Depots, accepts the Heritage Award, won jointly with Buncrana Tidy Towns for the Buncrana Heritage trail, from Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly and Michael Starrett CEO, Heritage Council, at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards ceremony.

[Pat Moore]

Sheila Corbett accepts the County Commended Award from Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly and Evelyn Moynihan, Head of Marketing Strategy, SuperValu, at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards ceremony.

[Pat Moore]

Mary Hennessy, Ardmore, accepts the County Highly Commended Award for County Waterford from Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly and Evelyn Moynihan, Head of Marketing Strategy, SuperValu, at the SuperValu TidyTowns South East Regional Awards ceremony.

[Pat Moore]

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Dungarvan Enterprise Centre hosts information session on exciting EU Grants worth up to €150,000 DUNGARVAN Enterprise Centre were delighted to partner with Go Dungarvan to host an information session on frontierCities on Tuesday, 20th January. This new EU fund is available for the development of smart mobility apps for cities using FIWARE technology.

Through the frontierCities grant fund, €3,920,000 in grant financing has been made available

for SMEs, Start-Ups and WebDevelopers to develop and deploy smart mobility applications in cities. Successful applicants will get between €50,000 and €150,000 in grant funding, with no equity requested. The application process for this funding is a simple two-step online application through an open competitive Call for Proposals process. “There is approximately

a 1 in 3 chance of your application being successful,” said Sean J. Burke, project manager for frontierCities, who travelled from Brussels to attend the session, “You can tap into a wealth of technical and business support from our project partners at each stage of development. The initial application is just five sections covering areas such as the problem you’ve identified, your pro-

Liz Murphy from Manage Your Customer pictured with Liam Foley from UTD Web Design and Ian Noctor from The Communications Coach at the information session on frontierCities hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Go Dungarvan at Civic Offices, Dungarvan. [David Clynch Photography]

Conor Browne from Waterford and Michael Garland from the Waterford Business Group pictured at the information session on frontierCities hosted

by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Go Dungarvan at Civic Offices, Dungarvan.

[David Clynch Photography]

Conor Walsh from EMS pictured with David Cullen from Viking Port Services at the information session on frontierCities hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Go Dungarvan at Civic Offices, Dungarvan.

[David Clynch Photography]

posed solution, the technology and the people involved.”

Technical Support will be available for successful applicants to help develop and deploy their smart mobility application.

Business and commercialisation support will also be provided to help successful SMEs reach a critical mass of end-users and deploy their smart mobility application in other cities and

countries.

Smarter Travel have already long been working toward developing Dungarvan as a smart mobility hub. Now the arrival of frontierCities is a fantastic opportunity for local web developers and programmers to access huge funds and develop pioneering technology that will be at the forefront of European smart mobility development. Johnny

Brunnock of Go Dungarvan has made himself available to provide information to any applicants on the work of Smarter Travel Dungarvan should they need it for their applications.

The closing date for the call is 16th February, if you missed the session you can contact Mags at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre for details on how to apply by emailing dungarvanec@gmail.com.

Johnny Brunnock from Go Dungarvan, Sean J. Burke from Frontier Cities, Mags Durand from Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Jimmy Mansfield from Waterford City and County Council pictured at the information session on frontierCities hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Go Dungarvan at Civic Offices, Dungarvan.

[David Clynch Photography]

Aisling O'Neill from WIT and Alan O'Callaghan from Dogsbody Productions, Lismore at the information session on frontierCities hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Go Dungarvan at Civic Offices, Dungarvan.

Richard Cahill from Planet Gig Guide and Peter O'Connor from Glenribbeen Eco Lodge at the information session on frontierCities hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Go Dungarvan at Civic Offices, Dungarvan.

[David Clynch Photography]

[David Clynch Photography]

Cathy Dooly and Nick Butler, both from Tramore pictured at the information session on frontierCities hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Go Dungarvan at Civic Offices, Dungarvan.

[David Clynch Photography]

Michael Grant and Donal Nolan both from Waterford pictured at the information session on frontierCities hosted by Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Go Dungarvan at Civic Offices, Dungarvan.

[David Clynch Photography]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

Burglaries a priority for Gardaí BURGLARY is a priority crime for the Gardaí to tackle in 2015 and will be included in their Policing Plan Strategy.

At the recent Joint Policing Committee of Waterford City and County Council, Superintendent Chris Delaney, Waterford, said that burglaries are increasing and the Gardaí are conscious of the trauma and stress it brings to victims of the crime.

“It is a fear creating crime and we prioritise accordingly,” he said. “It will be one of our principal strategy areas to reduce burglaries and increase detection rates.”

He said the increase in burglaries was worrying, and while burglaries may be low during the year, they increase particularly from October to December in the year.

Supt. Delaney presented a report to the JPC members, which showed that Dungarvan and Tramore had an 18 percent decrease in burglaries in 2014, compared with 2013, whereas Waterford City experienced an eight percent increase in burglaries and overall, the Waterford Division experienced a two percent increase in burglaries for 2014.

Across the Waterford Division, there is a 21 percent detection rate for burglaries.

“That is much higher than the national average,” Supt. Delaney pointed out.“But we would like to get that detection rate higher.”

Cllr. John Pratt asked if rural crime has increased as a result of the recent closure of Garda Stations in West Waterford.

Superintendent Michael Leacy, Dungarvan and Tramore, said that crime has reduced in Dungarvan and Tramore.

He said that as a result of the Garda Station closures, he implemented a number of strategies in those communities where a Garda Station closed (Ballyduff and Kill).

“We implemented a strategy to increase the level of visible Garda presence in those areas,” said Supt. Leacy.

He said prevention was the aim and it obviously had an effect.

Supt. Leacy said the Gardaí also engage with the communities and identify areas which need to be improved with community assistance, and help reduce the fear of crime in areas.

Cllr. Mary Roche sought a breakdown of demographics, such as age and gender profile for crime.

Supt. Delaney said he would see if that information is available, particularly for burglaries.

In response to another query by Cllr. Roche, Supt. Delaney said that while the Gardaí could always do with more people, the bottom line is that they have sufficient resources which are allocated thanks to the new rostering system.

Cllr. Pat Nugent queried if the new Garda roster system brought efficiency with the public?

Supt. Leacy responded, saying that the new roster system has been in operation for a year and a half and is under ongoing review, expected to be finalised later this year.

He pointed out that the roster system has a cross over period, where

Public lighting for boardwalk not likely for this year

resources are maximised, particularly at weekends.

“Overall the roster system is a good success and has increased the efficiency and effectiveness of our policing service,” said Supt. Leacy.

Chief Superintendent Pat Murphy said the new roster increases the level of Garda presence in communities.

He said every effort is being made to maximise the cross over period to allow as much Garda presence and engagement in the communities as possible.

Cllr. Seanie Power said the Text Alert system which is in place in several communities is working very well and all communities should be encouraged to join the Text Alert System.

Concurring, Supt. Leacy said the Text Alert System “is a very valuable tool” in rural communities.

“It is working very well and we would encourage all communities and community groups to engage with it,” said Supt. Leacy.

Cllr. Power said some residents in the Rathgormack area have expressed concern that the main Garda Station for their area is Tramore, which is a great distance away.

Supt. Leacy acknowledged Tramore is a significant distance from Rathgormack, but said he hopes to make some changes to the roster system in 2015 which will give greater presence of Gardaí in that area over a longer period of time.

Supt. Leacy said he hopes to “increase the level of resources in the mid-county area to assist those Gardaí who are already doing a great job”.

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WATERFORD City and County Council is “in the process” of merging its pricing structures in relation to the Civic Amenities for waste.

At the January meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Jason Murphy noted that it cost €2.00 for people to recycle their Christmas tree, whereas in Dungarvan it was free.

“This is now an amalgamated authority, why is it free in Dungarvan and costs €2.00 in the City?” Cllr. Murphy asked.

Director of Services, Fergus Galvin said the Council was in the process of merging the pricing structures of the two separate systems.

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PUBLIC lighting has been sought for the boardwalk in Abbeyside.

Raising the matter at the January meeting of DungarvanLismore District Court, Cllr. John Pratt requested that lighting be placed in the area.

Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy, said the boardwalk area is not included in any funding by the Council at the moment.

“If it is something that is required, we’ll look at funding available,” said Mr. McCarthy.

“It is not our intention to carry out major public lighting improvements as of yet. If funding is available, we’ll come back and review that,” he said.

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What’s good for the Greeks . . .

THERE are few enough people in this country who will not feel some sense of satisfaction at the election success of the anti-austerity party in Greece and their formation of a government on the basis of that policy.

Having suffered an even worse fate than the people of this country and having endured deeper cuts and more intrusive austerity, the Greeks are in no mood to have this continue at the current level indefinitely.

Such would have been the thinking here too had we not exited the bailout a year ago after a very severe programme of austerity as well. We have not arrived to where we are without financial pain, physical suffering, reduced health services, reduced social supports, loss of medical cards, the list seems endless.

The problem with Ireland is that there is not another acceptable party or collection of parties waiting in the wings which will face the Troika or the wider European administration with a strong enough resolve, delivered in a measured, reasoned and non-strident fashion, to say that Europe has a responsibility to this country for propping up their financial institutions, saving the euro and European unity with it. This is not a time for shoot from the mouth politics or diplomacy, but rather strong and respected people and policies.

It is clear from his statement in the political lull of Christmas that the Taoiseach, ergo the Government, have given up on trying to get some financial relief from Europe.

Minister Noonan may talk about reduced interest rates and extending the period of the loans, but that is not enough. Other countries, not least Germany have made mistakes in the not too distant past and were helped through international aid to recover and rebuild. That equality is what Ireland should be seeking.

A maternal and patronising pat on the head from Christine Lagard is not enough. It will take billions of euro to ease our pain. If Greece gets the relief it seeks, then Ireland should be treated equally.

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Sport and alcohol do not mix THE question of the degree to which the abuse of alcohol has had a negative effect on our society at large and individuals and families in particular is well known and well documented, yet successive governments have failed to take effective action to control its promotion.

The addiction to tobacco which has been responsible for innumerable deaths and severe medical conditions, has attracted very severe government action, a move which has found favour with most of the public, smokers included. One of the few groups to object to the measures was the drinks industry who feared attendance at pubs would fall as a result.

Not so with alcohol, however, while curbs have been implemented in the publicising of alcohol, not enough is being done to disassociate its use from everyday activities. This is especially true in the case of sports sponsorship which still enjoys a financial input from drinks companies, particularly the larger groups which can bring immense pressure to bear on the Oireachtas. This is as it has been from time immemorial and there is no sign that the influence of the alcohol lobby is diminishing in any way.

A long time campaigner for the separation of alcohol from sport is former football player and President of the GAA, Mick Loftus. He is also a former Coroner in the West of Ireland and his logic is very simple.

“I know first-hand the damage alcohol does,” he says.

“Eighty-eight people a month die in this country due to alcohol related reasons. If that number of people were dying any other way they would be taking all sorts of action to try and stop it, but instead they are promoting it.”

The ineffective official reaction to the deaths of 1,000 people every year from alcohol related illness cannot be compared with the intensity of the recent response to combat the incidence of suicide which also claims a large

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number of victims annually. Yet the figure for suicide is only half of those related to drink.

The different attitudes perhaps can be attributed to the public campaigns for widespread awareness which have been waged in relation to mental health issues. Not so in the case of alcohol.

Sponsorship of sporting events by the drinks industry amounts to only €20 million per year. In relation to the value which sport gets from this money and the adverse effect on the population through the use of alcohol, it would be much better value for the government to replace the sponsorship with public money, to be phased out over five years.

Yes, as Minister Varadkar notes, it would be unfair to target sport, and not music and culture events as well. The ban should be implemented across all sectors which have an influence on the public.

Drink related illnesses occupy up to 2000 hospital beds at any one time. This situation must be reversed, starting now.

Congratulations Footballers IT is now over a decade since the then GAA County Board Chairman announced proudly at the return of the victorious Waterford Junior Football Team having won the All-Ireland that this was now a dual County.

Since then, Waterford have made their mark both at club and County level and while the rewards cannot be counted in silver, we are recognised as a potential force in the game.

The McGrath Cup may not be the most coveted trophy in Gaelic Games, but when taking it home last Saturday evening, players, County Board and loyal fans must have felt a great sense of pride and achievement.

To have beaten a College side which had won the Sigerson Cup gave the victory an added dimension and this achievement not only represents another football milestone for Waterford, but also a significant shot in the arm for the game at all levels here.

We congratulate the members of this formidable, dedicated and courageous side, together with their management team and all who contributed to this string of successes and wish them many more victories and rewards for their considerable commitment in the future.

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Minister called on to introduce bin waiver scheme A NOTICE of Motion proposed

by Fianna Fail, requesting the Minister for Social Protection to introduce a waiver scheme for the waste collection service for those on low incomes, was passed at the recent Council meeting, but not before Fianna Fail members were attacked by other Councillors.

The motion, proposed at the January meeting of Waterford City and County Council, called on the Minister to “introduce a fair and comprehensive waiver scheme for refuse collection in Waterford that will enable those on low incomes to access a service”, which was proposed by Cllr. Jason Murphy and seconded by Cllr. Adam Gary Wyse (both Fianna Fáil).

Cllr. Murphy said a decision was taken at the Council’s budget meeting not to renew the waiver system.

He said that on expiry of that waiver system, the Department of Social Protection should introduce a waiver system for those on low incomes.

Cllr. Murphy said if the government can afford to give €100 to every household (including the well

off) as part of a water conservation grant, then they can support the vulnerable and elderly to access proper waste disposal.

However, Independent Councillor Cha O’Neill described it as “a smoke screen for Fianna Fáil”, pointing out that they were one of the parties in the pact (alongside Fine Gael, Labour and one Independent) which voted to remove the waiver as part of the Council’s budget before Christmas.

“You had the opportunity to vote against removing the waiver scheme, but you voted to remove the waivers,” said Cllr. O’Neill, who pointed out that over 5,000 people in Waterford County and City were affected by the removal of the waiver scheme.

Cllr. John Hearne (SF) concurred, saying Fianna Fáil has “discovered a backlash” over the removal of the bin waivers.

Cllr. Hearne described Fianna Fáíl as “kicking people in the face”.

“The first chance they got and they put the boot in for their corporate friends,” said Cllr. Hearne.

He described Fianna Fáíl and

Fine Gael as two sides of the same coin and said they should “just amalgamate and call themselves the new Tory party, and get on with kicking the people around the place”.

While Independent Councillor Davy Daniels told the Fianna Fáíl Councillors that they “had the numbers” and could have voted against the removal of the waiver system, Cllr. John Cummins (FG) intervened, stating that the Independents / Sinn Féin could have put forward an alternative in the budget, “but you never did, so don’t lecture”.

“Where was your alternative?”

Cllr. Cummins asked.

The debate became heated between Councillors of various political parties before Mayor James Tobin called order and handed the floor back to Cllr. Daniels.

“You had the numbers not to vote for removal of the bin waiver system,” Cllr. Daniels told the Fianna Fáíl Councillors. “But you decided to vote for it, that is the bottom line.”

Cllr. Murphy responded saying

he wanted to “point out the hypocrisy of Sinn Féin”, where they have proposed “an exact same motion as I have” on the Dublin Council where they have a majority.

Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald (SF) said that while his party would be broadly in favour of the motion, they proposed an amendment to the motion: “That to avoid distress for citizens of Waterford on low incomes and until the Department of Social Protection has in place a fair and comprehensive waiver scheme, that Waterford City and County Council continue with its presently operating ‘Bin Waiver Scheme’, to assist and enable families and individuals on low income to access household refuse services”.

But the amendment fell when Cllr. Murphy’s Notice of Motion was passed by a majority of the Councillors.

In a roll call vote, Cllr. Murphy’s Notice of Motion was passed, 23 in favour; four abstentions; and one against. Four Councillors were absent from the meeting that day.

Attending the Afterhours event at McCarthy Insurances in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber were Charles McCarthy, Group Chairman; Martina McGrath and Christine O'Donovan, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber.

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Attending the Afterhours event at McCarthy Insurances in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber were Joe Brennan, Dun Ard Bed & Breakfast; Naoive Coggin, Brownes Farmhouse, and Anne Butler, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber.

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Councillors believe funding for road works in DungarvanLismore is ‘inadequate’ ELECTED members of Dungar van-Lismore District Council feel that the proposed allocation of funding for a road works programme for 2015 is inadequate, comparing it to previous funding allocated to the area.

At the January meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Chairman, Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said the elected members have a problem with the amount allocated for road works in the Dungarvan-Lismore area, considering the funding which was allocated to the Dungarvan and Lismore electoral areas, and Dungarvan Town Council area prior to the amalgamation of Waterford County Council and Waterford City Council.

“We are unhappy with the amount allocated to the Dungarvan-Lismore area. It is something we, as elected members, have a problem with and is something that needs to be solved before it is brought to the plenary Council for approval,” he said.

Cllr. Geoghegan wanted to know the exact figure of funding and how officials arrived at that figure.

Director of Services, Paul Daly, said it was not as simple as comparing old budgets with new budgets.

“Certain services have moved and it isn’t a straight matter to compare,” said Mr. Daly.

“Within the allocations given, it is the same methodology we’ve always used to allocate a budget to the districts.”

He said that this time, the proposed budgets for road works comes before the plenary Council meeting, before going to the individual Council Districts for adoption.

He pointed out that the service plans brought to the plenary meeting of the Council will outline budget expenditure of each District, and the District Councils will have to agree their individual programmes of work.

Cllr. Pat Nugent said he was disappointed that a footpath scheme has been ruled out completely.

“I felt that as this is a new Council, we should have a programme and amount of money over the next five years to get footpaths done,” he said.

Cllr. Tom Cronin said he

was led to believe there would be a footpath programme put in place this year.

Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy said that under the Road Works Programme, limited maintenance can be carried out, but if there was a proposal for new public footpaths or lighting, then they would have to seek capital funding.

“We are carrying out a review of the status of the footpaths and public lighting,” Mr. McCarthy said, adding that the review would come back to the Council to seek capital funding for the work.

“Under the allocation we have at the moment, it is not feasible to go on a county-wide footpath construction programme.”

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Pot holes on N25 THE Council is to raise an issue with pot holes on the N25.

At the January meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Cllr. Siobhán Whelan noted that some pot holes were after developing on the N25 at the Burgery, and suggested the Council seek funding from the National Roads Authority for resurfacing.

Senior Executive Engineer, Pat McCarthy, said the Council has been in discussions with the NRA and said they would raise the issue at the Burgery.

Tramore congratulated on IBAL Bronze TRAMORE’S third ranking in the recent IBAL anti-litter league was congratulated at the January meeting of Waterford City and County Council.

Cllr. Joe Conway congratulated the seaside town, describing their bronze win as “a wonderful achievement”.

He said that Tramore faces a number of other challenges into the future, such as addressing responsible pet ownership and businesses controlling the litter of cigarette ends in front of their premises.

“We have some way to go there,” said Cllr. Conway.

“But I am delighted by Tramore’s great performance in the IBAL league,” he added.

Waterford to make bid for European Capital of Culture 2020 W A T E R F O R D Councillors unanimously supported a proposal by the local authority to make a bid for the European Capital of Culture for the year 2020, supported by Kilkenny County Council and Wexford County Council.

At the January meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Director of Services, Michael Quinn, explained that Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny will jointly apply for the 2020 European Capital of Culture.

“Waterford is acting as the lead authority because the application must be made in the name of a city,” said Mr. Quinn.

He said all three local authorities are to pass a Section 85 Agreement (Local Government Act 2001) and there is a strong partnership between all three.

“The other two local authorities will provide funding and resources to this, but we will take the lead role,” he said.

The Council unani-

mously supported the Section 85 Agreement between the three local authorities, paving the way for Waterford City to make a bid for European Capital of Culture for 2020.

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan commended Waterford Council taking the lead in the proposal.

“I hope there is consensus of all three local authorities, considering all the culture and heritage in the South East area and that we won’t end up like Cinderella - doing all the work and not being allowed to go to the ball at the end of it,” said Cllr. O’Ryan.

He also requested that Waterford get due recognition for being the oldest city in the area.

Cllr. Eddie Mulligan sought a breakdown of the costings of the application and how it is split between the three local authorities.

Mr. Quinn said there would be a briefing meeting for Councillors which will go through the preparation and strategic benefits for the region.

He said there are costs

associated with preparing the bid, but they are “not hugely significant”.

“The greater challenge is that if our bid is a success, then hosting the full event will need national Government support,” Mr. Quinn pointed out.

Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald asked what other areas is the South East going up against.

Mr. Quinn said the EU Capital of Culture will be held in two places, Ireland and Croatia, for 2020, so there is no international competition for the bid.

“We expect to be up against Dublin, Galway and Limerick,” Mr. Quinn said.

“Cork are not competing for it in 2020 because they already held the title in 2005,” he added.

Mayor James Tobin said he hoped that Waterford’s bid will be successful.

Cllr. Joe Conway said it was an exciting prospect and hoped it was successful, while Cllr. Cha O’Neill suggested that the three local authorities come together to bring back the Tall Ships to Waterford.

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Teachers hold second day of protest over Junior Cert reforms

By Paul Mooney SECONDARY school teachers in Dungarvan and County Waterford once again joined their 27,000 colleagues across the country in strike action last Thursday in protest over aspects of the Framework for Junior Cycle, which the Department of Education is currently implementing in second-level schools.

All secondary schools in County Waterford were closed on Thursday for the picket to be held by the teachers, who are members of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and Teacher’s Union

of Ireland (TUI).

Although Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan described the strike as “unnecessary” and Taoiseach Enda Kenny said it was “avoidable”, the industrial action went ahead as planned.

The presidents of the ASTI and TUI reiterated that they are willing to engage in talks without preconditions in a bid to resolve the dispute.

However, they stated that strike action is necessary because there has been no breakthrough on teachers’ key concerns and because the Department of Education and Skills has refused the unions’ request

to defer implementation of the Framework for Junior Cycle until the dispute is resolved.

The dispute between the government and teachers has resulted in 730 schools having to close, affecting 350,000 students. Last December, teachers held a similar day of protest, but since then, talks between the teachers’ unions and the government have proven ineffective.

Despite this being the second day of protest by teachers, who are opposed to pupils being assessed by their own teachers for 40 percent of their work, instead of an external examiner, the government

Teachers from Dungarvan CBS, Donal Looby; Brenda Kirwan; and Kevin Kiely taking part in industrial action outside their school, which was part of the national protest held by Teachers’ unions last Thursday.

doesn’t seem to want to budge on the issue.

Minister O’Sullivan has indicated that she is willing to speak with the Unions and hoped that agreement can still be reached, but also told the media that she had ‘gone as far as she could’.

The ASTI said that the matter was about maintaining objectivity in the state examination system.

They pointed out that

Irish education has figured very highly in international comparisons; teachers deliver a very high quality education with much less investment and spending by the government, than most OECD countries; and that many teachers in other countries and foreign teachers teaching in Ireland support the ASTI position on external assessment.

The union said that

teachers continuously assess, guide and teach their students but are adamant that the Junior Certificate be fully externally assessed in order to maintain fairness and high standards.

“We are concerned that the proposal of the Minister and Department of Education would create divisions in Irish education, with free education suffering at the hands of fee pay-

ing schools,” the ASTI said in a press statement.

There were indications that the unions would sit down with the Department again to discuss a way forward, but were adamant that there would be no compromise on the proposal to assess their own students’ work. It is understood that both unions are to consider further industrial action in the coming weeks.

Teachers from Árd Scoil na nDéise taking part in the industrial action last Thursday.

288 Secondary Teachers advance their Mathematics qualifications THE conferring of awards on the first graduate of the Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching took place at the University of Limerick on the 24th January 2015. Minister for Education and Skills Jan O’Sullivan TD attended the ceremony which saw 288 teachers graduate from the two year part-time programme, devised as a targeted initiative for out-of-field teachers of mathematics in Ireland. As registered post-primary teachers and graduates of the programme, they are deemed by the Teaching Council to have met the Council’s requirements for Mathematics.

The diploma is fully funded by the Department of Education and Skills as part of the national strategy to support the implementation of Project Maths and improve standards in mathematics education in post-primary schools by upskilling out-of-field teachers of mathematics. The programme is closely aligned with the needs of out-offield teachers of mathematics,

Project Maths and the requirements of the Teaching Council.

The delivery of the programme involves a consortium of Higher Education Institutions (HEI's) led by the National Centre for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching and Learning (NCE-MSTL) based at the University of Limerick. The centre also partnered with Google Ireland enabling the programme designers to maximize the blended learning opportunities for students.

Speaking from the conferring ceremony Minister for Education and Skills, Jan O’Sullivan TD. said “Continuous professional development of our teachers in a wide range of areas including, as a priority, literacy and numeracy, is vital.

Dedicated funding for the further development of post-primary teachers in mathematics has been ringfenced through this programme and you have made our investment worthwhile. The innovation of the teaching on this programme, which involves so many of our higher edu-

cation institutes, is an example to be copied. The motivating factor in all these Institutions coming together and collaborating was always, and continues to be, that the mathematics competence of our students is raised to compare with the best in the world.”

UL’s Professor John O’Donoghue, Course Director of the programme said, “The programme and its graduates will contribute hugely to better outcomes for school mathematics and the further development and roll-out of the project maths curriculum at junior and senior cycle, and since mathematics underpins the STEM disciplines, STEM education will also benefit.These teachers are to be commended for their commitment and dedication in undertaking a demanding programme of university mathematics and pedagogy while continuing to work fulltime.

I would also like to commend the work and expertise of the lecturers and tutors from the various partner HEI’s who delivered the pro-

gramme so expertly.”

Innovative delivery methodologies for the programme were developed using the maths education expertise of Ireland’s HEIs and the staff involved at NCE-MSTL/UL. The NCE-MSTL leads a national consortium of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) established for the purposes of delivering this programme. The consortium includes: NUI Galway, University College Dublin (UCD), St. Patricks’ College, Thurles; Institute of Technology, Sligo; Institute of Technology, Tallaght; Institute of Technology, Carlow; Cork Institute of Technology; Dundalk Institute of Technology; Letterkenny Institute of Technology; Waterford Institute of Technology.The consortium also includes, through the NCE-MSTL, its founding partners in the Shannon Consortium, UL (lead), IT Tralee, Limerick Institute of Technology and Mary Immaculate College. The consortium was also supported by a number of Teacher Education Centres.

Attending the Conferrings at the University of Limerick were Billy Walsh, Carrick-on-Suir, Waterford, who was conferred with a Professional Diploma in Mathematics for Teaching and Yui and Caitlin Walsh.

[Gareth Williams / Press 22]

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New York Times homes in on West Waterford’s cuisine culture

By Christy Parker

50% increase in truck traffic through toll bridge – Deasy FIGURES obtained by Deputy John Deasy show a substantial increase in truck traffic using the Waterford bypass toll bridge.

The Waterford TD tabled a Dáil question to the Department of Transport seeking usage data for each year since the N25 bypass opened in October 2009.

In 2010, the first full year the toll road was in operation, 175,000 heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) passed through the plaza. Volumes have steadily increased since to the extent that 262,000 trucks used it in 2014 — a full 50% increase in haulage

traffic on the route over that period.

The National Roads Authority figures in respect of non-HGVs also confirm a near-year-on-year increase (albeit with a dip between 2011 and 2012) — from the 1.697 million other vehicle types recorded at the Waterford toll station

in 2010 to a total of 1.92m last year.

John Deasy said: “You’ll get a different interpretation of the significance of these figures depending on who you ask. That the trend is upwards which seems to be somewhat encouraging, although the cause of the increase is debatable.”

WATERFORD BYPASS TRAFFIC VOLUMES Year Heavy Goods Vehicles Other Vehicles 2009 23,000 284,000 2010 175,000 1.697m 2011 208,000 1.899m 2012 224,000 1.833m 2013 252,000 1.910m 2014 262,000 1.920m

Know Your Rights PART-TIME WORK AND PRSI Question: Next week I start working part-time on a schedule that involves working one week on followed by one week off. I have been told that this could cause problems with social insurance records because of when the tax year starts. Can you explain why this is?

Answer: Each year, the Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI) contribution week starts at the same time as the tax year on 1st January. This means that the PRSI contribution week can differ from the usual Monday to Friday working week. In 2015, 1st January fell on a Thursday.This means that the PRSI contribution week this year starts each Thursday and ends on the following Wednesday.

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For example, if you work Monday to Friday every second week in 20I5 then you will be working when the PRSI contribution week starts on Thursday and so will have a contribution for that week.

You will be off work when the next contribution week starts on the next Thursday but will be working again before it ends on the following Wednesday, so you will have a contribution for that week also. Because you are working at least one day in each contribution week you will have all your PRSI contributions paid. Any work pattern where you work at least one day in each Thursday to Wednesday period will ensure that you do not miss paying a PRSI contribution.

Further information is available from the Citizens Information Centre below.

Know Your Rights has been compiled by Dungarvan Citizens Information Service which provides a free and confidential service to the public. Tel: 0761 076550. Address: Scanlons Yard, Dungarvan. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000. FLAC (Free Legal Advice) available on the 1st Thursday of each month, by appointment only.

RESTAURANTS and tourism interests across west Waterford have received a pre-summer boost following a tasty review in the New York Times recently.

The article, from the paper’s travel section dedicated an impressive 750 word review to the region’s culinary culture, with experiences in eateries from Ardmore to Dungarvan to Portlaw amongst those favourably considered for their epicurean delights.

The article, by author Shivani Vora (Ms), commences with a visit to the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore and its “upscale dining option, the House!”

It describes Dutch chef Martijn Kajuiter’s Irish menu as “based on seasonal items” and credits his “artfully presented dishes, such as grilled Black Angus beef dashed with a brand of Irish whiskey called Kilbeggan and organic salmon from nearby Bantry Bay with pickled vegetables and horseradish” as “the reason for the restaurant’s 2010 Michelin star, which it still holds. I suppose from an American perspective, Bantry Bay seems only a lash of a baseball bat from Ardmore.

TANNERY TIMES The Tannery in Dungarvan is considered

“more casual” as a restaurant, wine bar and cooking school.The writer describes how proprietor Paul Flynn who “runs the business with his wife, Maire”, had “spent more than a decade cooking at London and Dublin restaurants before the pair returned to their native region.” Ms Vora describes how the couple “transformed an old leather warehouse into a hip two-level bistro” and how “a wine bar with tapas-style bites and burgers is at the entryway of the main space,” while “upstairs is the 70-seat dining room where Mr. Flynn serves his version of modern Irish food.”

As for the menu, Ms.Vora waxed lyrical about “grilled hake with barley and turnips accented with paprika butter, and glazed beef short ribs slow cooked in onion sauce. “They were, she decided”, “simple yet popping with flavour.”

BREWING CRAFT The author refers also to the separate premises nearby with “an airy room” where Paul “teaches cooking classes and the outdoor garden where he grows lettuces, herbs and vegetables that figure heavily in the menu.” Mr. Flynn, informs the reviewer, “relies on his produce as much as possible, but when it comes to composing his beer list, he turns to the Dungarvan Brewing Company, a short

walk away.”

The “craft microbrewery” is then dissected, as she lists six varieties of beer, including Coffee and Oatmeal Stout and Rye Pale Ale, “which aren’t filtered or pasteurised.”

DAIRY DELIGHTS The scribe then turns her attention to a location “a few minutes outside the heart of downtown Dungarvan” and Eunice Power, “a caterer and chef who lives on a dairy farm.”

The reader learns that Ms. Power “hosts pop-up dinners at least four times a year around town” and that her most recent one saw her cook “16 dishes inspired by her recent trip to Lebanon.”

The dishes included “lamb roasted in onion juice, locally caught cod with lemon-saffron rice and the ancient grain freekeh tossed with currants and cuminseasoned cauliflower.”

Ms.Vora also advises that “travellers who aren’t visiting during one of the events can always buy Ms. Power’s easily packable specialities in her charming home.” She describes the said home as containing “a bustling kitchen” that could contain “jars of freshly made strawberry jam, loaves of lemonfrosted poundcake or tubs of savory tomato chutney.”

PORTLAW PERSUASION It’s onwards to Portlaw next, as the writer enjoys

“an equally personable and authentic experience” on a small farm”, where Anna LeVeque, makes goat cheese under the label Triskel Goat Cheese.” Ms. LeVeque, the reader finds, “moved from her native France to Ireland to study cheese making with farmers before venturing off on her own in 2013.”

The New York Times 1.8 million circulation learns that Anna produces seven kinds of cheese “and welcomes guests to see the 30 goats she milks, learn about the process and taste her work.”

FESTIVAL FARE Towards the culmination of her piece, Ms Vora muses that “perhaps the best way to see a showcase of the culinary arts movement is at the annual West Waterford Festival of Food.” She enthuses that the four-day event has grown to attract more than 18,000 visitors.

She reveals that “some of the activities planned for April 9th to 12th include foraging for oysters with fishermen and excursions into the countryside and mountains to see dairy and sheep farms and one to a large market in Dungarvan’s main square where chefs, farmers and other producers set up tasting stalls.”

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Spectacular St. Patrick’s Day celebrations predicted for Dungarvan “PLANS are well under way to ensure that Dungarvan’s St Parick’s Day Parade and associated celebrations will be the most exciting and spectacular ever in the history of the town” explains Hon Parade Chairman Jim Veale who has been at the helm since its inception 39 years ago.

“The Parade will start from Coolagh Road at 3.00 p.m. but all registered participants should be lining up at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17th. There is a most attractive prize fund similar to last year!” he continued.

“There will be free entertainment on Grattan Square on Monday, March 16th from 7.00 p.m. with a spectacular display of fireworks in Dungarvan Harbour at 9.00 p.m. But the fireworks are contingent upon funding being available” says Hon Parade Treasurer Damien Dillon.

Information and parade entry forms can be obtained from the following: Jim Veale 058-45374; Damien Dillon 058-42806; Cllr. Anne Marie Rossiter

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Comeraghs Comhaltas and friends on stage in Grattan Square in celebration of the [Pat Crowley] 2014 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

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Bon’s Appetit – delivering top quality home cooked meals right to your door Daily Hot Lunch Menu for €8.00 including delivery / evening meals €15 / €20 FOR those with a big love of home cooked food, but very little time to prepare a meal, a new catering company is operating in the Dungarvan / Abbeyside / Ballinroad area, which delivers top quality meals right to your door - whether it is for a single person, a family, or a party / function / catering event.

‘Bon’s Appetit’ is operated by Anthony Organ, who has worked as a chef for many years in Ireland, New York and California.

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Bon’s Appetit has quickly secured a loyal following as a convenient, top quality catering business, providing flavourful food using the healthiest ingredients.

Most people get one hour for lunch (if they are lucky), not enough time to prepare and cook a meal, if you like your dinner in the middle of the day.

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“We deliver meals to Dungarvan / Abbeyside / Ballinroad areas. Our prices are including delivery and our food is presented hot on real plates,” he pointed out.“We always use local fresh produce when possible.”

Anthony works from his purpose built catering kitchen at Carriglea, Dungarvan, which is HSE registered.

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Pictured, from left, Conal Loughnane (A New Flame), Andrew Phelan (Crea Design), Michelle Vagg (Copper Coast Craft), Lucia Domorad (Lutsia), John Lynagh (Cystral City Creations), Kevin O'Keeffe (Playing with Ply) and Vincent Reynolds, Chairman of the National Network of Enterprise Boards, at Showcase in the RDS (January 18th to 21st, 2015), where small Irish craft businesses from Waterford, supported by their Local Enterprise Office, hope to break into Irish and export markets, having made a big impression on domestic and international buyers. Supported by Local Enterprise Offices, exhibitors in the Enterprise Zone will be exposed to Irish and international buyers and hoping for new home and export markets during 2015. Organised by the Design & Crafts Council of Ireland, the annual four-day Showcase creative expo is valued by industry experts as one of the most important trade events for Ireland’s craft sector. In 2010, the Local Enterprise Offices (formerly known as the County and City Enterprise Boards) supported 35 small businesses at Showcase through subsidised stands. But this figure has tripled to a record-breaking 105 businesses this year which is an extra special one for local designers and makers as they celebrate ‘Irish Design 2015’, which has President Michael D. Higgins as its patron.

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Enterprise Ireland brings over one thousand direct and indirect jobs to Waterford – Coffey “OVER the past three years Enterprise Ireland supported companies backed by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation and Minister Richard Bruton have created 1,208 jobs in Waterford through direct and indirect employment. Small, local businesses are growing and benefiting from investment, we must ensure that this continues” says Fine Gael TD for Waterford, Paudie Coffey.

“These are not just meaningless numbers, these numbers represent people coming off the Live Register, or coming home from abroad where they have spent the years of the economic crash. It is about reuniting families and giving people the dignity and independence that work affords them.

“Crucially this is also about

reinvigorating communities. The knock-on effect of these jobs is really positive for small, indigenous, local businesses. For every Enterprise Ireland job created, another job is supported elsewhere in the economy.

“Over the coming days many people will see a small increase in their first pay packet of the year as changes to tax and USC come into effect.

Thanks to the sacrifices of the Irish people, the Government is putting money back in people’s pockets for the first time in seven years.

“A worker on the average industrial wage of about €35,000 gets €396 back, and a family of two earners with two children, bringing in €60,000 get back €469.

“All households with somebody in full time work will be better off from

this month onwards and this is only a first step in making our tax system fairer and better for job creation. Fine Gael in government wants to deliver a similar package of tax cuts in 2016 and for the following year if re-elected.

These are tax changes that both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin voted against.

“There is a perception out there that the economic recovery is happening only in Dublin but this is not the case and it is the focus of Government to spread the recovery into all regions, including here in Waterford. 70% of the extra Enterprise Ireland jobs created in 2014 were outside of Dublin and with the launch of the new Regional Enterprise strategy in the coming weeks I expect this number to increase.”

History made, history marked by An Post THE 50th Anniversary of an historic meeting between then Taoiseach Sean Lemass and the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland Terence O’Neill is marked with the release, by An Post, of a commemorative stamp.

The groundbreaking meeting took place in utmost secrecy in January 1965 and marked the first invitation to an Irish Taoiseach to take part in official talks with the Northern Ireland Prime Minister. The event was a brave venture in North-

South relations and began a thaw in relations between the two states. A return visit took place in Dublin in February of that year.

The 68c stamp, designed

by Red&Grey Design of Dublin features an image of O’Neil and Lemass outside Government Buildings at Stormont. The stamp can be purchased, along with a special First Day Cover at leading Post Offices, at the stamp shop in Dublin’s GPO or online at www.irishstamps.ie Sean Lemass (1899 – 1971) was Taoiseach from

1959 until 1966 and one of the leading Irish political figures of the 20th century.

His opposite number, Terence O’Neill, was a reforming Unionist leader and Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. Both men shared a pragmatic approach which led to a level of engagement which would have been unthinkable in previous administrations.

The optimism that surrounded the historic meeting was short lived and events began to spiral out of control just four years later.

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Councillors ‘apprehensive’ over work to resolve discolouration of water at Clonea Power WHILE engineers are currently working to resolve issues with Clonea Power water supply, where discolouration of the water was once described as ‘the colour of Coke’, some Councillors expressed ‘apprehension’ that it would solve the problem in the long term.

Residents at Clonea Power have had issues with their water supply for a long time now, and at a meeting of Comeragh District Council last November, Cllr. Seanie Power brought in samples of the water, which he described as ‘the colour of Coke’.

At the January meeting of Comeragh District Council held last Monday, Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan read out some

correspondence received following representations to Irish Water over the issues at Clonea Power.

He noted that the Council, acting with Irish Water, replaced filters in the water supply last year, which was believed to have solved the problem.

However, following further recent investigations an engineer identified issues with deposits in sections of the supply pipe which is believed to have contributed to some recent problems with discolouration.

Cllr. O’Ryan said engineers will carry out work scouring the supply pipes and it is hoped the work will resolve the matter. The supply quality is then to be monitored for a period of

time to ensure the supply quality is maintained at the required standard.

Cllr. O’Ryan said the engineer concerned has indicated he will make formal contact with Irish Water regarding an alternative long term source of water supply.

“It is the last line in his correspondence which I am happy with,” said Cllr.

O’Ryan. “What I said to Irish Water, when I met them, was that something needs to be done in Clonea Power and we need to grasp the nettle now with regards to their water supply.”

Cllr. Power said that while it is nice to see the work of scouring the pipes going ahead this week, which will hopefully improve things, he

remained “apprehensive” about it.

Cllr. Power suggested that an alternative water supply for Clonea Power, drawn from Crotty’s Lake, should solve the problem once and for all.

He said he believes Irish Water are wasting money carrying out work to address the problem only in the short term.

“I appreciate they are trying things and doing their best to resolve the issue in the short term, but in the long term, they need to take the water supply from Crotty’s Lake,” he said.

Cllr. O’Ryan acknowledged that while the Council has no responsibility over Irish Water, he said they have a responsibility to their constituents - “We

will try and make sure that Irish Water is held to account through our auspices of Waterford City and County Council”, he said.

Cllr. Declan Clune said he shares Cllr. Power’s apprehension.

“All the steps taken so far - the scouring, replacing filters - it’s all been done before,” said Cllr. Clune.

“This is just another ‘sticky plaster’ type effort to resolve issues at Clonea Power.We need to keep the pressure on Irish Water and I will be very surprised if the scouring works, because it has been tried umpteen times before and it never worked.”

He agreed there needs to be a long term solution to the problems with Clonea Power water supply.

Discussion ongoing in relation to possible Waterford to London flight route DISCUSSIONS are ongoing between Waterford Airport and an airline in relation to a possible Waterford to London route in 2015.

At the January meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Pat Nugent said that

a number of people from the Modeligo parish flew out from Waterford recently on the airline ‘Flybe’ to travel to Birmingham for a hurling match.

He said he received reports that the flights were “a very good operation”.

“It will be sad to see it cease this year,” said Cllr. Nugent.

Last December, it was revealed that Flybe was cancelling the Waterford to Birmingham route, along with nine other routes as they restructure for 2015.

Chief Executive of the

Council, Michael Walsh, said discussions have commenced with an operator in relation to a possible London route, but he had no further information.

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A vehicle, parked at Shandon Street, Dungarvan, had its window broken and a handbag was taken, between 4.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m. last Tuesday, 20th January.

Gardaí are investigating the incident and have appealed to anyone who noticed anything suspicious at the time to contact detectives at Dungarvan Garda Station on 05848600.

Road in Tallow has ‘gone green’ THE Council has been asked to do something about a road which has ‘gone very green’ in Tallow.

Raising the issue at the January meeting of DungarvanLismore District Council, Cllr. John Pratt said the state of the road “looks horrendous”.

“It is something that needs to be tackled,” he said.

Officials noted the complaint and indicated they would look into it.

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Waterford & Wexford Education and Training Board – Art Group at the VTOS Awards Night in the Park Hotel: Back row: Michael Flynn, Rebecca O’Farrell, Val Kenneally, Lance Kelleher, Patricia McCarthy, Grace O’Meara (Tutor), Declan Whelan. Middle row: Noeleen Kirby, Aisling Walsh, Teresa Kirkham, Yvonne Sheehan, Marie Meskill, Josephine Harty, Aileen O’Connor (VTOS Co-ordinator), Katie Coffey. Front row: Noel Sheehan, Kevin Cahill, Sheena Curran (Tutor), Mary Walsh (AEO), Michael Kirwan (AEO), William Daly and Justin Laffan (Tutor).

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Bausch + Lomb applies for ‘Shoulder Pain caused by Disc planning permission as part Degeneration in the Neck’ of its €41m investment plan

which will add 50 jobs

By Tomás Ryan BSc.AHS, Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist (MIAPT) based in Thurles.

Ongoing achy shoulder pain does not always involve an injury or dysfunction of the shoulder joint, indeed the shoulder pain may stem from the neck region. A bulging or degenerated disc of the neck can be the source of shoulder pain. This is because areas of the disc when irritated can send abnormal signals to the spinal cord, which in turn sends a pain response to different areas of the shoulder. The area of the shoulder depends on which vertebra level that the disc is irritated. So without the cervical nerve root being impinged by the bulging disc, the bulging disc itself can cause achy pain into the shoulder region. Indeed, the absence of pins and needles sensation and numbness rules out nerve compression and instead focuses on disk related nerve pain.

Symptoms of Bulging disc of the neck that is causing shoulder pain:

Achy pain travelling from the back of the head to the jaw bone Achy pain in the upper spine and shoulder blade region Pain refers down to the elbow region, but not below the elbow In up to 50 % of cases achy pain can be experienced in both shoulder blades Shoulder Pain, but pain is absent from the front bicep muscles Neck Pain experienced when coughing and sneezing and sometimes when going to the toilet.

Symptoms reproduced with neck movements and not so much with shoulder movement Alternatively, there can be significant degeneration of the disc causing impingement of an inflamed nerve root within the boney vertebra of the neck that supply control and sensation to the muscles around the shoulder. In addition, a degenerative facet joint with osteophytosis (bone degeneration) can cause nerve root compression leading to neck, shoulder and arm pain Symptoms of cervical nerve impingement;

Sharp or electrical pain in the neck and shoulder region Numbness, pins and needles and weakness down the arm and hand and finger-tips Extending the neck backwards and looking over your shoulder can aggravate the symptoms Patients often note relief by placing symptomatic painful hand on their heads.

Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy and is based in Clonmel & Thurles.

Contact Number: 0504 26672 Email: tomaspryan@gmail.com

Tomás Ryan is a Registered Physical Therapist with The Irish Association of Physical Therapy (MIAPT) and is based in Thurles & Clonmel. Contact Number: 0504 26672. Email your queries to: tomaspryan@gmail.com

BAUSCH+ Lomb, a leading global eye health company, is to apply next week to Waterford City and County Council for planning permission for an extension to its Waterford facility as part of plans announced in November to invest €41M ($55M) in manufacturing capacity.

The investment, supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation through IDA Ireland, is expected to generate 50 jobs within the next 18 months and will provide the Waterford facility with next generation contact lens manufacturing technology, high-speed packaging equipment, and an efficient energy generation system. During the construction phase, a further 50 jobs will be created. Employee training for new automation is also part of the investment.

The investment will strengthen the Waterford plant’s position in supporting Bausch + Lomb’s efforts in increasing market share in the contact lens market.

Bausch + Lomb is now seeking planning permission for a two storey extension of more than 300 square metres, a single storey extension of over 400 square metres and an extension of 300 square metres to its rooftop plant room, to provide extra production, packaging, workshop facilities and

storage areas.

Damian Finn, general manager, Bausch + Lomb, Waterford, said the construction of the extension will proceed quickly as soon as planning permission has been secured.

“The new facilities will enable us to take advantage of the opportunities that are emerging in the contact lens and vision care sector in the coming years.We are currently in the process of taking on a number of new employees.

“I believe that we now have a more sustainable operation and I am looking forward to the coming years as a time of great opportunity and significant growth,” added Mr. Finn.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Bausch + Lomb, a Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. company, is a leading global eye health organisation that is solely focused on protecting, enhancing, and restoring people’s eyesight.

Our core businesses include ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products, ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments.

We develop, manufacture and market one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in our industry, which are available in more than 100 countries.

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Make It Yourself, Grow It Yourself Mobile Garden Primary Schools Competition

Attending the Afterhours event at McCarthy Insurances in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber were Clare Morrissey, Park Hotel Leisure Centre; Orla Dawson, WLR/fm; Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber and Paul Kavanagh, MD McCarthy Insurance Group.

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Dungarvan has 48% detection rate in the volume of crime THERE is a 48 percent detection rate in the volume of crime in Dungarvan during 2014, according to a report presented to the Joint Policing Committee of Waterford City and County Council.

During 2014, Dungarvan also experienced a 14 percent reduction in the volume of crime, compared with the previous year.

Making a presentation to JPC members, Superintendent Chris Delaney,Waterford, pointed out that volume of crime includes non-violent crime such as thefts and related offences including burglary.

Tramore, which had a 17 percent drop in the volume of crime in 2014, had a detection rate of 35 percent

and overall across the Waterford Division, there was a two percent drop in the volume of crime, with a 40 percent detection rate.

However,Waterford City experienced a three percent increase in volume of crime in 2014.

Supt. Delaney said the two percent drop in the volume of crime in the Waterford Division was in line with Garda targets.

“As part of the Garda Strategy, our goal is to reduce crime and increase detection rates,” Supt.

Delaney said.

Cllr. Declan Clune queried if there was much difference in the figures between rural and urban areas.

Cllr. John O’Leary said

that a 40 percent detection rate in the volume of crime meant that 60 percent goes undetected and queried what, as senior Gardaí will they be saying to the Minister to help increase the rate of detection.

Supt. Delaney replied that various strategies apply in rural and urban areas to prevent crime.

He said the reality is that the Gardaí don’t have huge resources, but that doesn’t mean they still can’t be successful.

“Crime prevention is the key area for us,” said Supt.

Delaney.

He said public awareness and the text alert system work very well in crime prevention - such as being aware of those preying on

vulnerable people, particularly in the countryside, and people keeping an eye out and reporting their suspicions before something happens.

He said the Gardaí use a combined approach to reduce crime, such as working with drug and methadone clinics, and with the Courts Service and Probation Service.

“There is no one silver bullet going to reduce crime - it has to be a combined approach and that is a strategy in itself,” Supt.

Delaney pointed out.

“Awareness is the key and the JPC is an excellent forum to make people aware of crime prevention measures.”

Council at maximum level of employees WATERFORD Council’s outdoor staff numbers are at the maximum level allowed.

At the January meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said he was aware of neighbouring authority, Tipperary, given the go-ahead to

increase their outdoor staff numbers and wondered if Waterford had a similar direction from the Department.

Director of Services, Paul Daly, said the Council is up to its maximum level in relation to outdoor staff employed.

“We did have one retirement,” said

Mr. Daly.

“But we are up to our limit. Even if the Department wrote to us and gave us carte blanche, we still couldn’t afford to employ more than we’ve got because of our budgetary restrictions,” he pointed out.

Civic Reception for crew of LE Aoife WATERFORD City and County Council is to accord a Civic Reception to the crew of the Irish Naval Vessel, the LE Aoife.

At the January meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan (also the Mayor of the Metropolitan area)

pointed out that the LE Aoife will be decommissioned on 31st January, 2015. She said that a Civic Reception will be held to honour the crew of the LE Aoife, especially for all their contributions towards Waterford University Hospital and its Paediatrics

Department.

Director of Services, Brian White, confirmed that a Civic Reception will be held on Saturday, 31st January, which was agreed with the Navy, the Department of Defence and the Minister for Defence.

THIS competition is a collaboration between your school and West Waterford Festival of Food, Waterford City and County Council, Go Dungarvan, Glanbia and GIY. Theme for this year is ‘a celebration of Smarter Travel and the Greenway.’

Let your imaginations run riot. Smarter Travel encourages us all to choose alternatives to the car and walk or cycle when we can. The new ‘Greenway’ from Dungarvan to Waterford City is under construction along the old railway line. Once complete it will be an amazing off road leisure and travel facility for everyone to enjoy.

This year, the winning entries will be on display for the duration of the West Waterford Festival of Food in a ’Public Parklet’ area in Dungarvan where residents and visitors to the town will get a chance to view your wonderful creations.Visit www.godungarvan.ie if you need to find out more about Smarter Travel.

All primary Schools in Waterford are welcome to submit an application(s) to participate in this ‘two part’ project.

Basic Requirements: PART 1: BUILDING THE MIY GIY MOBILE GARDEN The project is divided into two phases with the first phase requiring schools to construct a ‘grow container’ which must meet the following specification: • Must be portable and soundly constructed • Must be recycled or made from recycled materials • Must be creatively designed to incorporate the Smarter Travel and the Greenway theme • Attractive and have a good collaborative approach (as evidenced by the ‘Project’s Log’) • Must allow a minimum of 6 different varieties of herbs, fruit or vegetable plants to grow PART 2: PLANTING UP YOUR MIY GIY MOBILE GARDEN The second part of the project requires teams to plant up their boxes with a minimum of 6 different varieties of herbs, fruit or vegetable plants.

TIPS TO REMEMBER Start by drawing out the design for your Mini Vegetable Garden on a sheet of paper Decide which varieties of vegetables, herbs or fruit you are going to use (it’s more fun and works out cheaper if you grow them from seed) Start off with seed trays, plant pots or other containers rather than planting straight into your Mini Vegetable Garden as you don’t know how big things are going to grow Make sure you keep all your seeds & seedlings watered (make sure your mini Vegetable garden has drainage holes as vegetable plants dislike sitting with their feet in water!)

Grow more seeds than you need, then pick the best plants to replant into your Mini

Vegetable Garden Look out for more growing tips on Facebook.com/GIY Dungarvan each week and attend the advisory session with the GIY team on Saturday, February 21st, at the Glanbia CountryLife Store.

Schools must return entry form by email, post or by hand

by Friday, 6th February, 2015.

Participants will be invited to meet and get advice on their project from a Glanbia Horticulturalist and GIY (grow it yourself) volunteer on Thursday, 12th February, from 16:30 p.m. - 17:30 p.m. at the Glanbia CountryLife Store, Dungarvan. Visit www.countrylife.ie/gardening and www.giyinternational.org for more information Participating teams should keep a log book charting the progress of the project from the first planning meeting to the completion stage. Photographs, video clips etc. could be used to chart progress.

On Friday, April 10th, par-

ticipants will be invited to bring their ‘mini vegetable garden’ to an agreed venue where a panel of judges will review the results and talk to the Team members.

Prizes: Sponsored by Waterford City and County Council through the (EPA) Be Green Programme First Prize €250: Second Prize €150: Third Prize €100: Please note that this project is a collaboration between your School and GoDungarvan Smart Travel, Waterford City and County Council, West Waterford Festival of Food GIY Dungarvan and EPA Be Green.

Application forms are available by Email: asullivan@waterfordcouncil.ie | Telephone: (058) 21116/086 8516227 Post: Anne Sullivan, Environment Awareness Officer, Environment Department Waterford City and County Council, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

WEST WATERFORD FESTIVAL OF FOOD and WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL Model a Food Mascot Competition 9th – 12th April, 2015

Participants: All secondary school students, Community Groups, individuals in Waterford are welcome to submit an application to participate in this Model a Mascot Competition.

Multiple entries from any participant will also be accepted.

Entry forms must be returned by email, post or by hand by Friday, 27th February, 2015 Requirements: 1. The Mascots must be life-sized, made of recycled materials, and be weather resistant and suitable for display outdoors for the duration of the festival weekend.

They can comprise of scarecrows, wood or junk metal sculptures, tin can, rags, wool, etc.

2. As the central theme for the festival this year is ‘Celebrating Generations of Food Stories’, we would invite entrants to incorporate this idea or to use a food theme into their creation: examples Butcher, Baker, Fisherman, Chef, Farmer, Shepherd, etc.

3. Each Mascot should bear the name of its creator 4. Mascot to be completed by Wednesday, 1st April, at 3:00 p.m. in the Civic Offices.

5. All participants must deliver their Mascot to the Civic Offices on the above date.

Prizes: All prizes are sponsored by Waterford City and County Council through the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) Be Green Programme.

Results will be announced and a prize-giving ceremony will take place on Saturday, 11th April, 2015.

A Prize to the value of €250 will be awarded to the overall winner.

Prizes of the value of €100 each respectively will be awarded to the ‘Most Humorous’ and the ‘Most Original.’

Request your Application Form by: Email: asullivan@waterfordcouncil.ie | Telephone: (058) 21116/0868516227 or Email: catherine@waterfordfestivaloffood.com | Telephone: 0860262017.

You can also visit WEB: www.westwaterfordfestivaloffood.com or www.waterfordcouncil.ie

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THE PARK HOTEL SPORTS STAR 2014

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

The Park Hotel Sports Star 2014 JANUARY

ANTHONY CONDON (SHOWJUMPING) January was a red letter month for the Cappagh man as he won his first International Grand Prix at Olivia Nova in Spain when he rode Value T to victory in a thrilling competition.

MAY

MARK BEECHER (HORSE RACING) In early May in Nashville Tennessee Tallow jockey Mark rode two big winners, including the Mason Houghland Stakes, on the same weekend and was also crowned as the leading timber rider for the season in Maryland.

FEBRUARY

JOE GOUGH (ATHLETICS) West Waterford AC’s Joe Gough took the athletics world by storm when he set a new over 60 800m World Record at Athlone IT.

KELLY PROPER (ATHLETICS) While Ferrybank AC’s Kelly Proper won two National Indoor titles in Long Jump and 200m to take her tally of indoor crowns to 16, a new Irish record.

JUNE

THOMAS BARR (ATHLETICS) Ferrybank AC’s Thomas Barr was in red hot form in June when he smashed the 18 year old Irish 400m hurdles record in Geneva to set the fastest time in Europe for the year in this event.

GARY HURLEY (GOLF) Cheered on by a huge West Waterford GC support, Gary Hurley, finished the Irish Open at Fota Island as the low amateur for the week.

MARCH

APRIL

CRAIG BREEN (RALLYING) Former overall winner Craig won the Acropolis Rally in Greece on the European Rally Championship in his Peugeot 208. Craig was the first Irish winner of this event since 1995.

DE LA SALLE COLLEGE (GOLF) After four Munster titles in a row, De La Salle’s golf team this month added the All-Ireland School’s Matchplay Championship after they defeated Donaete Community College in the final in Nenagh.

JULY

AUGUST

ROBIN DAWSON (GOLF) The Faithlegg GC member played a vital role as he remained unbeaten to help Munster to win the Interprovincial Championships at the Island Golf Club in Dublin.

NIAMH BRIGGS (RUGBY) The 2013 Overall Park winner, Niamh was the star of the Irish team as they reached the semifinals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup in France. Niamh was also Player of the Match as Ireland defeated New Zealand.

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

ALAN THOMAS (GOLF) Alan stepped up to deliver the winning point in both the semi-final and the final as Tramore GC won the All-Ireland Senior Cup at Carton House.

JOHN O’SHEA (SOCCER) The Sunderland centre-half and Ferrybank native had an October to remember as he won his 100th Irish Senior Cap and then scored that memorable equalising goal for Ireland against the World Champions, Germany.

KENNY BROWNE (SOCCER) The St. John’s Park man joined an elite group of Waterford men to win an FAI Cup medal as he played a starring role in St. Patrick’s Athletic’s final win over Derry City in the Aviva Stadium.

SEAMUS POWER (GOLF) Rounds of 70, 74, 71, 68, 68 and 68 saw the Touraneena native and West Waterford GC member finish in a tie for fifth at the Web.com Tour final qualifying event in Florida to book his place on the second tier of the PGA Tour.

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NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

The Park Hotel Awards WITH only a little over a week to go, the adjudicators of The Park Hotel Awards are locked in conclave to arrive at a unanimous or majority decision. Not that they will starve during their lengthy deliberations with the appetising produce of the hotel kitchen maintaining their strength and endurance to arrive at their collective decision.

Saturday next promises to be a very attractive night’s entertainment when the 24th Park Hotel Awards Ceremony will be held in the popular Dungarvan retreat.

They have much great talent from which to choose, many victories and achievements to evaluate and, with several candidates each month worthy of inclusion, they have already gone through the initial stages of the elimination process.

For the first time in twenty-four years, there is no representative from our national games in either the mens or the ladies categories.

Not that there have not been remarkable achievements, but the quality successes of our international sports-people have eclipsed the domestic champions. Golfers in the USA, a showjumper in Britain, athletes

Council will decide Roads Programme at February meeting WATERFORD City and County Council will be able to decide on its Roads Programme for 2015 at its upcoming February meeting.

At the January meeting of the local authority, Cllr. Davy Daniels queried when the Roads Programme would come before the Council for decision.

Chief Executive, Michael Walsh, said that the proposed Roads Programme would have details of what has to be done across the county and city and generally where money will be spent, along with a breakdown of spending in each district.

“We will be making recommendations at the February meeting and it is then up to the Councillors to decide on the programme,” Mr. Walsh said.

Deise Against Pylons WELL it's been a very busy 2014 for the whole pylon campaign so now we are focusing on the plan ahead for 2015. At the moment Eirgrid staff have been met doing 'Bird Survey's ' along some of the proposed routes for the Gridlink project.

Don't be afraid to ask for identification if you do meet anyone who shouldn't be on your land.

Remember if you have signs up, Eirgrid staff do not have any rights of access to your land. Don't be afraid to contact the local Gardai if you do see someone and you'd prefer not to confront them. Unless you see valid I.D. you don't know who you may be talking to.

Our plan for the coming months is to keep up the campaign of information and education, keeping the general public up to date with local media, local papers and of course see our facebook page to have instant up to date information. For any queries you can contact us on 0852801937. We've been attending information meetings up and down the country to gain more insight into the campaign and to lend support to other groups too.We will be organising different activities throughout the year so keep an eye on our facebook page to keep up to date.

John O’Shea with his son Ross O’Shea-Coffey at the 2014 [Noel Browne] WLR/fm/Granville Hotel GAA Awards.

across Europe and John O’Shea in international soccer claimed many of the prime slots with little left for those at home in the summer months of GAA action.

Adjudication is difficult at the best of times, but in the case of The Annual Park Hotel Supreme Sports Star Award however, the event has gained such a well deserved reputation almost nationwide for the achievements of its nominees and the meticulous manner in which the adjudication takes place, that an extra burden is placed on the judges.

Since last year’s glittering event, The Park Hotel, in common with his family and legion of friends have bid farewell to Jury Chairman, Fr. Pat Moran who nurtured the Sports Stars seed from the very first year and oversaw its blossoming into the magnificent spectacle it has become over almost a quarter of a century.

Before his all too early demise, Fr. Pat oversaw the first six months of deliberations and since then, the jury has continued in the fashion of which its co-founder would approve.

John O’Connor, Munster Express and RTE; Kieran O’Connor, of O’Connor Communications; Ger Lawton, Waterford News & Star and Neil Gough,WLR-fm have kept the flag flying and will produce the result on the night.

This is always a night of sheer enjoyment, opening with a Gala Dinner enjoyed in good company, followed by a night of relaxation, unless of course you are one of the twelve aspirants to The Park Hotel Supreme Sports Star Award this year.

One of the main attractions of course will be the appearance of George Hook whose gravelly voice and outspoken style has endeared him to the nation. He will be in great voice and with a keen edge to his praise or criticism, should be a big hit with the audience.

The gala night will be rounded off to the music of Brass & Co, making a welcome return to the venue. An annual event not to be missed.

County Council commits to independent body following Ring Wind Farm complaints

By Christy Parker WATERFORD County Council has decided to appoint an independent body to assess the noise levels from two wind turbines at Rathnameneenagh, Ballycureen, Ring. The decision follows the turbine operators’ response to allegations that the levels had sometimes exceeded the limit allowed under Planning regulations.

The council is now tendering for the monitoring process. Possible light flickering in local residences caused by the turbines will also be investigated.

The issue came to the

Fianna Fáil AGM THE AGM of the Fianna Fáil Waterford Constituency (CDC) was held last Friday night in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Cllr. John O’Leary was elected to the Chair. Eamonn McGrath - Vice Chair; Seánaí Kiely - Secretary; Kevin Walsh and Michael Walsh - Treasurers; Helen Young - PRO and Michelle Cullinane - Youth Officer.

A number of Hon. Presidents selected including Paddy Murphy, Kieran O’Ryan, Seamus Crotty, John Hartley and Ollie Wilkinson.

The guest speaker was Kieran Hartley. Cllr. Mary Butler and Cllr. Jason Murphy addressed the meeting as perspective Dáil candidates. Cllr.

James Tobin welcomed all the delegates as Mayor. The newly elected officer board will have a busy year ahead, congratulations to them all.

fore at January’s LiamoreDungarvan Municipal District Council meeting when Cllr. Pat Nugent said householders living as far distant as 1.2 km had had noise levels recorded above 75 decibels - almost twice that allowed by Planning regulations. A level of 75 decibels (dB) is considered appropriate to a vacuum cleaner, while a prolonged 85 decibel level is considered dangerous to hearing.

Cllr. Nugent said the incursions were “intermittent” but had occurred on 10 of the last 15 days in December. He described the effect as “like a whooshing sound, or a jet passing over the houses.” He

believed the levels depended on “weather conditions and the way in which the blades are turned, as controlled by the operator.”

Cllr. Nugent added that residents were also concerned over lights “flickering” in summer, between 5.00 a.m. and 6.30 a.m.

The councillor said the operating company was self-regulating and, to broad support, called for independent monitoring.

‘WRONG METHOD’ Since then, the turbine operators have claimed that the method by which the emissions were measured on behalf of residents was inefficient, according to

Senior Planner with Waterford Council Jim O’Mahoney. He said the independent monitoring process should bring clarity to the situation. “The likelihood is that independent monitoring will follow a desktop study of the topography and so on,” he added.

Ballycurreen Windfarm Ltd received planning permission for the turbines with hub height of 79 metres and a rotor diameter of 82 metres- in October 2010. An Bord Pleanála recommended refusal on the March 2nd 2011 but on the same day the appeal was withdrawn. A second appeal to the Bord on August 6th 2013 was also withdrawn,

on March 6th 2014.

Eight further wind turbines are due to commence operation some 20 miles distant near Cappoquin west Waterford next month while 12 more, at Drum Hills, Ballyduff, a about ten miles further east, are under appeal to Bord Pleanála.

Ballycurren Windfarm Ltd twice failed to comment when requested.

Meanwhile Wexford County Council has also gone to tender for an acoustical expert to conduct noise monitoring at four wind farms in the north of the county following 18 months of noise complaints and at least two potential breach of planning.

Soroptimists return to Lawlors Hotel for Annual Bridal Fair THE Dungarvan Branch of Soroptimist Ireland are set to repeat the success of their Charity Bridal Fair this year.

They will assemble another comprehensive collection of wedding suppliers in Lawlors Hotel on Sunday, 1st March, next, which promises to be a spectacular occasion.

Soroptimist President, Kate Douglas said that she and the members of the Club were absolutely thrilled with the success of the Bridal Fair last year and that they are really looking forward to being involved with Lawlors Hotel again

this year.

With a host of new exhibitors showing on the day it is sure to be a hit with potential bridal parties as well as the public.

Kate also added that raising funds at this early stage of the year is a most welcome prospect for the valuable work of the Soroptimists.

The hard working members appreciate all the support that has already been given to this repeat venture by many businesses in the town and the surrounding areas.

Along with a wide variety of exhibitors stands, as

well as a fashion show during the afternoon, there will be a raffle on the day for great prizes.

Prizes will be: 1st Hotel Break sponsored by Lawlors Hotel; 2nd €200 Voucher for Simply Beautiful Jewellery and 3rd a Half Day Package at Sólás Na Mara Heilbhic Seaweed Baths and 4th A bottle of Brandy.

All potential Brides and Grooms as well as those who have any interest in Weddings should come along to Lawlors Hotel on Sunday, 1st March next, for what will be one of the most enjoyable and com-

prehensive Wedding Fairs this year.

For further enquires please contact: Carmel Keith 087/2273946; Sandra Allen, 085/2106257 or Lawlors Hotel 058/41122 info@lawlorshotel.com WEDDING DREAMS CAN COME TRUE The Management at Lawlors Hotel are delighted to announce that they will be giving a €1,000 Voucher towards the cost of a wedding reception this year to one lucky couple.

To be in with a chance to win this prize, all you have to do is book your wedding with us this March.

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An Chúirt Dúiche …

Dungarvan District Court

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

Probation report sought on man who admitted being the ‘look out’ during burglary A DUNGARVAN man who admitted being a ‘look out’ during a burglarly had his case adjourned for a probation report.

Eoin Paul Ducey (33) with an address at 85 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to burglary at

32 Byrneville, Dungarvan, on 24th September, 2013.

Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that a number of items were taken in the burglary.

The court heard that

Ducey has one previous conviction.

Solicitor David Burke said his client did not enter the house on the date in question.

“He was standing outside with a bag of cans,” said Mr. Burke.

“I suspect he did not realise what he was doing.

He did refuse to go into the house. When he met the Gardaí he was extremely intoxicated on the night.”

Mr. Burke said his client admitted “keeping sketch”, or being ‘look out’ on the

night of the burglary.

“My client has an issue with alcohol,” said Mr. Burke.

Judge Finn said he would seek a probation report on the accused and adjourned the case to 13th May, 2015.

Road Traffic Suspended sentence for woman who stole gift sets Offences A DRIVER who was found without insurance was disqualified from driving last week.

James Delaney (27) with an address at 2 Carrick Phierish, Waterford, was fined €500 and disqualified from driving for two years, at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, after he was discovered by Gardaí to be driving at the Burgery, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 1st September, 2014, without any insurance cover.

Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal.

A DRIVER who made a donation to the court poor box had a speeding charge struck out.

Ursula Ryan, with an address at 3 The Walk, Heronswood, Carrigaline, Cork, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court, to failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after her vehicle was recorded travelling at 80 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 16th October, 2013.

The case was adjourned to allow the accused to make a €200 donation to the court poor box.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn was told that the donation had been made and he struck out the charge.

USING a vehicle with no NCT resulted in a fine for a driver.

Keith English, with an address at 124 Clonard Park, Ballybeg, Waterford, was fined €400 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for using a vehicle with no NCT at Shandon, Dungarvan, on 13th February, 2014.

He was also fined €150 for driving without a driving licence at the same location and date and fined €100 for failing to produce a licence within 10 days at a Garda Station.

A DRIVER had a speeding charge struck out after he made a donation to the court poor box.

Richard Colclough (23) with an address at 24 Lower Grange, Waterford City, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which was issued after his vehicle was recorded travelling at 93 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Lemybrien, on 19th July, 2014.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, the accused made a donation of €200 to the court poor box and the charge was struck out.

A WOMAN who stole gift sets from a Dungarvan pharmacy was handed a suspended jail sentence last week.

Nora McDonagh (23) with an address at 15 Brocklesby Street, Blackpool, Cork, had pleaded guilty at a previous sitting of the District Court to theft from Murray’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan, on 10th November, 2012.

The court had heard at the time that the accused entered the pharmacy and took several different gift sets valued at

€180 in total.

At the time, a family member returned some of the gift sets taken by McDonagh, but €165 worth of gift sets were not returned.

McDonagh has previous convictions, most of which are for theft.

The case had been adjourned to allow the accused to gather compensation for the stolen gift sets.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his

client has now paid the compensation.

He said his client resides in Cork.

Judge Finn queried what attracted her to Dungarvan.

Mr. Burke said his client was passing through on her way to Waterford City at the time.

“She has certain medical issues,” said Mr. Burke, indicating his client has bipolar disorder.

“Since the birth of her second child, she came up with the compensation.

She regrets what she did and pleaded guilty at an early opportunity,” he said.

Judge Finn said he had to note the accused’s previous convictions for theft.

He handed down a three month jail sentence, suspended for 12 months on condition the accused be of good behaviour and keep the peace for that time.

“If she offends in the next year, she will be in trouble,” Judge Finn warned.

Cannabis charge struck out A LEMYBRIEN man who was found with €3.00 worth of cannabis had the charge struck out when he paid €300 to the court poor box.

Killian Whelan (24) with an address at Knockeylan, Lemybrien, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for his own personal use, contrary to

Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at his home on 29th May, 2014.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí carried out a search of the accused’s home on the date in question.

“A grinder with traces of

cannabis were found under his mattress,” said Sgt. Allen.

“The value of the cannabis found was €3.00.”

The court heard that the accused has no previous convictions.

Solicitor David Burke said his client pleads guilty to the charge.

“You will not see him again in court, he has learned a valuable lesson,” said Mr. Burke, who said the matter has caused embarrassment for his family.

He said his client is currently working on a building site.

“My client has no issue with substances and he plays football with his local club. He has got

his life back in order and would welcome an opportunity to contribute to the poor box.”

Sgt. Allen told the court that Gardaí have no further concerns in relation to the accused.

Judge Finn sought a €300 donation for the court poor box. The money was paid and the charge was struck out.

Poor box donation for ‘simple experimentation’ with controlled substance A MAN described as being involved with “simple experimentation” with drugs had his case adjourned to make a donation to the court poor box.

Ben Crotty (25) with an address at 7 An Cluain, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Strandside North, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 22nd January, 2014.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Sergeant Mark Allen told Judge Terence Finn that on the night in question, the Gardaí stopped the

accused and searched him under the Misuse of Drugs Act. “He was found in possession of a quantity of a controlled substance to the value of €50,” said Sgt. Allen.

Solicitor David Burke said his client has no previous convictions and pleads guilty to the charge.

“He was co-operative and signed the Garda’s notebook on the night,” said Mr. Burke.

“It was simple experimentation.”

Judge Finn adjourned the case to 11th February, 2015, to allow the accused to gather €250 for the court poor box.

Attending the Afterhours event at McCarthy Insurances in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber were Anne Butler, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Les Ford and Kolette Enright, Eyes on the Road.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Vietnamese native pleads guilty to growing cannabis in Dungarvan A CANNABIS factory was discovered in Dungarvan when Gardaí swooped on an isolated rented dwelling house some seven miles from the town, the Circuit Criminal Court was told in Waterford, this week.

Approximately 130 cannabis plants with a street value of around €88,000 were seized during the raid at Kilnafrehan East, Dungarvan. The house had been converted into a “grow house” to cultivate the cannabis plants.

A Vietnamese national Hung Manh Tran (56) with an address at 62, Grange View Road, Clondalkin, Dublin, pleaded guilty before a jury of seven women and five men to cultivating the cannabis plants on dates between 20th September, 2013 and 2nd June, 2014, both dates inclusive.

He also pleaded guilty to having unlawfully in his possession cannabis for sale or supply to another on the same dates. A fur-

ther guilty plea was entered on a charge of causing criminal damage to the amount of €9,000 to the house.

At the outset of the two day trial the accused man pleaded not guilty but was later re-arraigned and changed his plea to guilty on all three charges.

Discharging the jury Judge Sean O’Donnobhain told them that guilty pleas had been entered after “mature consideration” and they were no longer required. He thanked them for the service.

Barrister Louis Harkins, defending, applied for an adjournment of the case to Friday, 30th January next for sentence.

Noel Whelan, BL, for the Director of Public Prosecutions, said he would be seeking an order for the destruction of the130 cannabis plants seized by the Gardai.

The accused man was remanded in custody to Friday.

Major development starts at Dungarvan Rugby Football Club. Pictured in Ballyrandle for the “turning of the sod” for the new development are (L-R): Eoin Phelan, Chairman; Maurice Flavin, Flavin Construction Ltd; Greg Conaty, Trevor Doherty and Eamonn Spratt, Development Committee. Dungarvan Rugby Club have just commenced construction of a new 300 sq. metre changing room building, to include six changing rooms, associated showering facilities, ladies and gents toilets and referee’s rooms.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Packed programme for Molly Keane Writers Retreat 2015

Some of the participants who read their work in the Molly Keane House, Ardmore, following last year’s manuscript master class with Thomas McCarthy. Pictured left to right: Grace Wells, poet; Fergal O’Connor, singer / songwriter; Thomas McCarthy, poet; Tess Barry; Dolores Ronayne; Lani O’Hanlon, writer / author; Clodagh Beresford-Dunne, writer / poet.

THIS year, there are plenty of workshops for writers to choose from at the Molly Keane Writers Retreat, including a poetry workshop, writing practice, novel writing, and a manuscript master class.

Special guests during the year include Cappoquin native and poet, Thomas McCarthy; writer, Nuala Ní Chonchúr; Professor of Poetry, Paula Meehan; and

Author, Lani O’Hanlon.

Those interested in participating in the workshops at the Molly Keane Writers Retreat are asked to book early to avoid disappointment, as they are very popular and can fill up quickly.

The Arts Office at Waterford City and County Council provides funding support towards the 2015 programme at the Molly Keane Writers

Retreat.

Enquiries and booking form from: Mary Lys Carbery on 087-2970692; email mollykeanewritersretreats@gmail.com; or check out their website www.mollykeanewritersretreats.com.

MANUSCRIPT MASTER CLASS WITH THOMAS MCCARTHY Saturday, 16th May and

Saturday, 19th September, 2015.

A pair of linked workshops for poets who wish to prepare a full poetry manuscript (mss) for publication.

Poets must have arrived at a point where they are nearly ready to send a collection to a publisher. On application, please send ten poems for consideration.

The fee is €168 in May and €168 in September, with lunch, coffee/tea included. Attendance at both workshops is mandatory.

WRITING WORKSHOP WITH PAULA MEEHAN Monday 17th August to Sunday 23rd August, 2015, Molly Keane Writers Retreat.

Saturday - Writing workshop - This workshop will look at strategies for rewriting and revision, working with material generated in the writing practice during the week.

Each participant might aim to produce a short piece for reading on

Left to right: Paula Meehan; Lani O’Hanlon; and Nuala Ní Chonchúir.

Saturday night, a poem or two, or a short extract from a longer work.

Booking is essential for the Saturday evening reading at 7.30 p.m., where Paula Meehan will read from new work and from her back list of poems.

WRITING PRACTICE WITH LANI O’HANLON Tuesday, 18th August to Friday, 21st August, from 10.00 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. during the Molly Keane Writers Retreat.

This workshop will focus on the development and build on a sustainable

writing practice drawing on the inspiration and creative writing inheritance in the Molly Keane House and surrounding landscape, drawing on the archive of memories, places, photographs, smells, music, people, animals and time that have shaped and inspired us, to form new pieces of writing, poems or memoir.

The cost of the Molly Keane Writers Retreat workshop for the full week is €320 (early bird price of €275 if €100 non-refundable deposit is received by 1st May, with full payment made before 17th July).

Optional residency in Molly Keane house is available on a self-catering basis.

ONE DAY NOVEL CLASS WITH NUALA NÍ CHONCHÚIR Sunday, 20th September, 2015, from 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.

This class will provide an introductory guide to novel writing.

Participants will receive a hand-out and will there will also be the opportunity to discuss publishers, agents, etc.

Fee: €90 which includes lunch, coffee/tea.

Three appeals to An Bord Pleanála against Youghal supermarket approval

By Christy Parker TESCO Ireland, a local couple and a man in Galway understood to be acting for a Munster-based retail supplier through a Limerick consultancy firm, have appealed to Bord Pleanála against planning approval for a retail development at the old Seafield Textiles Plant in Youghal’s Strand area. Two of the applicants –

John and Ann Fitzgerald of Youghal and Oliver Daly of Oranmore - are appealing for the second time against the plan by consortium Seafield Partnership to replace the derelict eyesore on 3.7 acres with a supermarket.The development is widely speculated - but not confirmed - as involving Aldi. Permission has also been granted for a fast food and drive-in outlet and 178 car park spaces at the site, which is adjacent to

Perks Amusement Arcade.

Bord Pleanála upheld an appeal against a 2012 planning approval on the grounds that it would detract from town centre commercial development and thus contravene the Town Development Plan 2009-15.

Youghal Town Council subsequently amended the plan to accommodate ‘medium-size convenient store’ in the Strand catchment area, paving the way for a fresh planning

application last December.

The appeal on behalf of the Fitzgerald’s is understood to relate to drainage issues, while Mr. Daly is believed to be acting for retail suppliers aligned with SupeValu and Centra, which are represented in the town centre and strand respectively.

A spokesman for Seafield Partnership says it “is a shame that third parties continue to oppose what would provide a badly needed service

to a part of Youghal that has long been neglected for development.”

A 2013 survey found that one in four respondents travelled 30 kms. to Dungarvan or Midleton for convenience (food) shopping, while three in four shopped elsewhere for comparison (non-food) goods.

Seafield Partnership has until February 18th to submit a response to the appeal. The Bord’s decision is earmarked for May 25th.

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New Funeral Home in Tallow is officially opened WEST Waterford based Funeral Directors, Aidan Walsh and Sons, have officially opened their new Funeral Home in Tallow.

The stunning purpose built Funeral Home, which is the first in the town of Tallow, stands on a three-quarter acre site with car park facilities for up to 75 cars, and is finished to high standards comprising of an entrance lobby, reposing room, family room, coffin display room, office and toilets, kitchen and store room.

The building is up-todate for modern needs and has a comfortable, contemporary style and is warm with oil fire heating and air conditioning units, as well as an open gas fire with marble surround.

While the Funeral Home has been operating since January, 2014, it was officially opened last December, with retired Funeral Director, Billy O’Donoghue cutting the ribbon, assisted by Berry Walsh (mother to Aidan).

Also in attendance on the occasion was President of the Irish Association of Funeral Directors (IAFD), Michael Crowley, accompanied by his wife Patricia; and past President of IAFD, Henry Black; along with friends and colleagues who are associated with the

Colleagues, friends and associates attending the official opening of Walsh’s Funeral Home in Tallow, recently. Included in the photograph are Henry Black, past President of Irish Association of Funeral Directors (IAFD); Marie Walsh; Aidan Walsh; Billy O’Donoghue, Funeral Director, (retired), who cut the ribbon to officially open the new premises; Berry Walsh; Michael Crowley, President of IAFD; and Noel Mason, Funeral Director, (retired).

funeral business in Tallow over the years.

Aidan Walsh and Sons (Cappoquin and Tallow), cover the West Waterford area including Knockanore / Ballyduff / Conna, etc.

As one of the longest established Funeral Directors in County Waterford, with the family tradition in funeral directing going back around 200 years, Aidan Walsh and Sons provides reassurance that the smallest detail will be attended

to and that every individual requirement will be carried out in a dignified manner.

No-one can ever be fully prepared for the emotional stress which occurs during the death of a loved one, an occasion which can be one of the most traumatic times of your life.

However, Aidan Walsh and Sons Funeral Directors are there on request to provide guidance, support and an understanding of what

Pictured at the official opening of Walsh’s Funeral Home, Tallow. Left to right: Aidan and Marie Walsh with Nora and Ann Mason. Nora is daughter and Ann is wife of the late Sean Mason, Funeral Director, who worked for Walsh’s and was the driver of the 1961 Austin A55 hearse, which is included in the photograph.

The new purpose-built Funeral Home in Tallow, with its fleet of hearses, which includes a private ambulance and a 1961 Austin A55, which was the first hearse bought by Walsh’s in 1961.

you are going through, and discreetly handle all necessary funeral arrangements with passion and care.

Marie and Aidan Walsh, who own the Funeral Home in Tallow, offer their facility to any family who wish to repose their loved one in a homely, comfortable atmosphere, assuring peace of mind and consolation that your family member is being cared for by their team.

Aidan Walsh and Sons offer the usual Funeral services, including Funeral Arrangements, burial/cremation, care of the body, selection of coffins, transportation regarding hearse/private ambulance, repatriation, pre-planning, headstones and inscriptions.

As part of their commitment to the care of the deceased, Aidan Walsh and Sons offer and

recommend the service of embalming.

Embalming is a process which preserves the body for viewing and provides sanitation and preservation of the body, while also restoring a natural appearance to the deceased.

Embalming also assists in the prevention of infection to the living.

The embalming service is carried out by certified professionals and you can be assured that the service provided will be carried out to the highest possible standards.

Aidan Walsh (IAFD and MBIE) is a qualified registered Embalmer and Chairman of the Irish Division of BIE (2013 2014).

Marie Walsh (IAFD and CFP) holds a Certificate in Funeral Practice.

Aidan Walsh and Sons,

Funeral Directors and Monumental Works, Cappoquin and Tallow

The reception area.

The main family room.

(IAFD), tel: 058-52788 / mob: 087-2847831 / 087-2020166.

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Debate rages on over Grattan Square changes …

Local businessman expresses concerns over current proposed plan WHILE Waterford Council gears up for changes to be made to Grattan Square, Dungarvan, by the Smarter Travel project after the Festival of Food in April, the debate rages on whether or not businesses are in total agreement with any changes to the historic town centre, writes Paul Mooney.

Local businessman and native of the town, John Walsh, of Seasons Shop, Main Street, Dungarvan, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, said he has a number of major concerns and suggestions regarding the intentions of the Smarter Travel team and their plan for Grattan Square.

“Regarding the intended plan I am deeply concerned regarding consequential traffic flow hold-ups during peak traffic periods in the main central artery as a result of parallel parking,” said Mr. Walsh.

“I have seen major traffic hold-ups in Main Street caused by inexperienced drivers trying to reversepark into a tight space.

“Parallel parking occurs on one side of Main Street where there is one-way traffic. This problem will be multiplied by a factor of ten on Grattan Square as the central artery is much busier and parallel parking is suggested for both sides, where there is two-way traffic.

“The knock-on effect will mean that the Square will be avoided by traffic, especially at busy times and defeats the purpose of attracting business to the town centre,” said Mr. Walsh.

“Also, evacuation and access for emergency vehicles should be paramount in keeping the main central artery free at all times. I wonder what traffic expert passed this proposal?” Mr. Walsh questioned.

GRATTAN SQUARE Grattan Square is nearly 190 years old and since it was constructed between 1806 and 1826, there has been very little change, until now.

The plan by Smarter Travel aims to reduce parking spaces by ten, from 97 to 87, and incorporate more cycle and pedestrian friendly facilities.

More recently, the topic of changes to Grattan Square became heated at

The plan drawn up by local businessman John Walsh, proposing an alternative design for Grattan Square. the last monthly meeting of Dungar van-Lismore District Council, over whether local businesses had been consulted or not.

Following the Youghal Road debacle, where changes were made to the road, but later had to be modified due to outrage from businesses and motorists, concern appears to be growing amongst businesses operating on Grattan Square and how the changes will affect them.

It was agreed at a recent Council meeting that Council engineers would consult regularly with the Grattan Square businesses to show what work would be carried out that week and inconveniences, if any.

ALTERNATIVE SUGGESTION Although the current plans which are ready to go were passed by the former Dungarvan Town Council (now abolished under Local Government Reform) Mr. Walsh believes that the new Council has the authority to make changes to the plan.

Mr.Walsh pointed out he was one of the 270 public submissions made on the proposed plan.

“I was not given the courtesy of an acknowledgement of my submission, which indicated that the submission was ignored,” he said.

“If so, what of the other 269 submissions? Who was the final Arbiter?” Mr.Walsh asked.

He said that Dungarvan Town Council could only adjudicate on what was put

before them by the Smarter Travel team.

“They were never shown any alternative,” said Mr. Walsh.

He outlined his submission to this newspaper and alerts you, the local Arbiter (reader), as to the possibilities and potential that Grattan Square has to offer.

“The impression given to the tourist on entering our town centre is an obtrusive car park which diminishes the visual impact that this great Square has to offer,” Mr Walsh said.

“Let’s tell them ‘Welcome’, history demands that you stop a while and explore what this town has to offer, and a vibrant Dungarvan will be revealed to the world as the authentic example of Irish Heritage, hospitality and dynamism.”

TRAFFIC AND LANDSCAPE PLAN Mr. Walsh outlined in his submission that in formulating the Traffic / Landscape Plan for Grattan Square, the principal concerns are: Free, safe and controlled flow of future traffic, both motorised and pedestrian.

Solve existing limitations.

Maintain the maximum car / bicycle parking spaces to access existing business in the area.

By balanced, judicious planting, conceal the existing carscape and transform the initial visual impact to our visitors. At the same time, trees and shrubs will

soften and compliment the surrounding buildings.

Prevent the need for cars to reverse into the main central traffic flow.

The town centre needs a strong focal point which should reflect the great Maritime history of Dungarvan.

“It took almost 80 years of trial and error to arrive at the present traffic flow, which is serving all very well, with a little inconvenience at times,” said Mr. Walsh. “Above all else, the safety record to both motorist and pedestrian alike is exemplary.

Therefore, it is very important not to dramatically change the status quo.”

Mr. Walsh said his proposed plan tries to address the concerns he identified and suggested the line of parking spaces nearest the central roadway is removed; create a central elliptical raised island with a complimenting two-way road, which would make it safer for pedestrians to cross via a raised footpath on either side - both footpaths taking up roughly half the existing outside parking bays and the inner half could be planted with evergreen shrubs and conifers to screen the carscape.

Mr.Walsh said a few suburban trees introduced to his area would soften the impact of the surrounding buildings as viewed from the central roadway, while some park benches could be recessed into the shrubbery which would be pedestrian friendly and still be an added feature.

Mr. Walsh said the raised footpaths would allow a degree of protection to the pedestrian which does not exist and the extremities would be designed to allow efficient channelling of traffic.

“The free-for-all crossing of the Square by pedestrians could be channelled,” he said.

“40 cars could be accommodated in each car park (east and west) and still allow a free flow of traffic as it is today. Six spaces on the north and south of the Square would give a total of 92 spaces, five spaces more than the plan adopted by the Council.

“The meaningless ‘civic space’ at the entrance to the Shopping Centre warps the integrity of the spatial balance of the Square as envisaged by the original design-

ers and wastes much needed parking spaces.”

FOCAL POINT A gas lamp used to be positioned in the centre of Grattan Square around the early 1900s so Mr. Walsh makes the point that there was a ‘focal point’ in the Square.

His suggestion is that this focal point should reflect the maritime history of the town.

“This could be achieved by erecting an elliptical fountain on the central island which would contain three masts to symbolise a sailing ship with multi-jets of water, rising from the surface of the fountain and with underwater multicoloured illumination - it could be spectacular at night,” Mr. Walsh said.

“While flags could be flown from the masts to celebrate important occasions.”

He said the height of the sidewalls of the fountain should be of polished granite to prevent access to children.

“This central feature should be dedicated to sons of Dungarvan, such as Captain Tom O’Donoghue, and all those who have done us proud on the oceans of the world.”

He said that Dungarvan is the best planned town in Ireland, with its grid system of streets and magnificent waterfront.

“Give it a unique centre that will stop the wayward tourist in their tracks and formulate a brand to sell Dungarvan to become one of the greatest tourist destinations in the country.”

Mr. Walsh continued:

“When I look at the confused, mundane, unworkable plan for the Square, I am reminded about President John F. Kennedy’s address to the Irish parliament over 50 years ago, when he quoted Lord Edward Fitzgerald, whose home was Leinster House as he apologised for his regular absence with: ‘Leinster House does not inspire the brightest ideas!’.

“Our Smarter Travel offices could be accused of a similar malady.

“However, on that occasion in 1963 President Kennedy also quoted George Bernard Shaw on explaining the great contributions Ireland’s sons and daughters have made throughout the world with: ‘People see things and ask why? We, (the Irish) dream things that never were and ask why not?’.

“Come on guys, let’s be really SMART and more imaginative!!”

The centre piece, or focal point, which Mr. Walsh has suggested for the centre of Grattan Square.

A view of a bustling Mary Street, Dungarvan circa 1900, with Grattan Square in the background. Note the National Provincial Bank (left) under construction and the gas streetlight in the centre of the square (marked with arrow). The gas light is now situated at Dirty Lane (Cox’s Lane), Dungarvan.

[Pic: courtesy Waterford County Museum]

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Moe is proud of his town A WELCOME visitor to town last weekend was Moe Dunford, the rising young star whose brilliant performance in his first feature film, ‘Patrick’s Day’ has brought him to international prominence. This is the film – which will be given general release on 6th February - which has brought him to the attention of international film directors as well as the Juries in various film festivals from Woodstock in the USA to the Berlin International Festival where Moe garnered a Rising Star Award to add to his Best Actor Statuette across the Atlantic and a share in the Best Picture accolades as well.

His acting career has necessitated living away from Dungarvan, but he returns here as often as possible to join his family in Kilnafrehan - where he is still known as Maurice - and meet his many friends from his

youth and schooldays.

Resting from the rigours of his part in the post-production process of Vikings, he retreated to Dungarvan to recharge his batteries and ponder over the various scripts he is reading currently.

In common with those who are lucky enough to have been born in Dungarvan, or who have made their home here, he looks on the town and district as his own little piece of heaven.

“One of the finest places I have been to in Ireland is The Quay and the Lookout, particularly when the sun is shining,” he says. “Now, we also have the walk to Clonea along the track, then the road to the Gold Coast and on to Clonea Beach. I think that Dungarvan is one of the loveliest places in Ireland and that area is one of the most beautiful spots of all.

“We have all the natural amenities: the mountains, the hills, the beaches, the coves and especially the people. What else could you ask for in your home place.”

Last Summer, I went along the coast for a walk and was almost overwhelmed by the beauty of the place. Looking across the Bay to Helvick is a sight and a panorama which would match any place around the country.

Moe is looking forward to his big evening, a special one in his home town. The arrangements are almost complete and already, the available tickets are reduced to a minimum. It will be a sell-out cinema where three screens have been allocated to an event which might only be the start of many for this personable young man.

Affane’s Battle 450 – A Commemorative Concert on 6th February THIS February, depending on the early modern calendar you are using, sees the 450th anniversary of the Battle of Affane, one of the pivotal moments in Irish history. In the fields between modern Affane Cross and ‘old’ Affane, the forces of the Earl of Desmond were decisively beaten by those of his foe and territorial rival, the Earl of Ormond. The battle set in train a series of events which culminated in the Desmond Rebellions and the Plantation of Munster, changing for ever the course of history and marking a major increase in English control over Ireland from then on.

Cappoquin Heritage Group plans a number of events during 2015 designed to commemorate this decisive battle, and the first of these is a major concert being staged at the, itself, historic Boathouse in Cappoquin on Friday, 6th February. The event will feature a host of local participants and a few visitors, a bit like the battle itself did back in 1565. Ticket sales are already at a galloping pace, for the princely sum of €10 covers the admission cost, an illustrated 24-page booklet about the

battle, the concert programme and a complimentary drink into the bargain.

Among the feature acts in the concert, attendees will be delighted to know that some works have been specially compiled for the occasion. The famous Booley House dancers have designed a special ‘Battle of Affane’ set which will have its inaugural performance on the night. A new haunting ballad, and a poem, about the battle, will also be featured, as will a one-act drama based on the appearance of the warring earls before Queen Elizabeth in London after the battle. There will be a wonderful ‘seanchai’ exposition, detailing the experiences of the battle from a common man’s perspective. Music provided by local celebrities ‘Winnie’s Group’ will include some traditional tunes and a specially selected 16th century ‘ditty’ as well. A local ballad group, and a troupe of set dancers, mainly drawn from the hinterland of Affane and Cappoquin, will complete the entertainment with a number of lively contributions during the evening.

As this is a concert commemorating a historical event of great local and national significance, the evening will feature some reflections on the battle and its impact, from local expert Brendan Kiely, renowned poet Thomas McCarthy who is returning to his native sod, and from Sir Adrian Fitzgerald, a direct descendant of the defeated Earl of Desmond himself.

Doors open from 7.30 on the evening of February 6th, with the action commencing at 8 sharp. Patrons are advised to purchase their tickets well in advance, at either the Credit Union or Murray’s in Cappoquin, as all indicators are that this will be a sell-out event long before the evening itself. All profits, if there are any, will go to support the work of Cappoquin Heritage Group in enhancing awareness of and access to the area’s rich heritage, and all performers are giving of their time and talents free of charge.

The image which has been selected to promote the concert is taken from a John Derricke woodcut from c1580, of a battle scene during the Plantation of Munster.

Spring arrives with St. Brigid NEXT Sunday is the 1st February, the traditional start of Spring in Ireland, but for some, more importantly, the Feast of St. Brigid. Mind how you spell that, for to confuse it with the Saint whose name is spelt Bridget is to confuse our Irish Patron Saint with her counterpart from Sweden who lived a thousand years later.

St Brigid - Mary of the Gael - is second only to St Patrick in the esteem of the Irish people.

She is, of course, specially associated with Kildare and the whole area of Magh Life (The Liffey Plain). In Ireland, St. Brigid’s Feast was a pivotal day in the rural year and also for travelling men who started their wanderings on this day as recorded by the Mayo poet,

Raftery in his poem, Cill Aodán which details the towns and districts he would visit in Mayo in his search of food and lodgings: Anois teacht an earraigh Beidh an lá ag dul chun síneadh, Is tar éis na féil Bríde Árdóidh mé mo sheol. Ó chuir mé I’m cheann é Ní stopfaidh mé choíche Go seasfaidh mé síos i lár Chontae Mhaigh Eo. The Parish of Kilrossanty is dedicated to St. Brigid and outside the village there is an unusual collection of three wells, one dedicated to her, one to the Virgin Mary and the third to Jesus, a rare enough sight, although there is a well of Tobar Iosa outside Cahir. High on the

gable of Kilrossanty Church there is a beautiful model of the more intricate St. Brigid’s Cross.

While the standard St. Brigid’s Cross as displayed as the RTE logo in former decades, requires much practice to perfect, the more intricate design is accomplished by very few.

It is made from oaten straw, grown for the purpose and harvested by hand to ensure as long a stalk as possible. It is then bound around a frame made from the wood of the holly tree.

Closer to home is St. Brigid’s Well near the Dungarvan Playground which served St. Brigid’s Well Brewery (Dower’s, then Power’s) for over a century.

One of the most famous of the St. Brigid’s wells around the country is in Liscannor, Co.

Clare on the way to the Cliffs of Moher. In the front garden of the house where the well is situated there is a beautiful lifesize statue of the Saint visible from the Road as you travel to Doolin.

Like Kilrossanty, it is an area of great scenic beauty and behind the well on a higher level to which steps lead, is an ancient cemetery in which the Uí Bhrian, the Kings of Dál gCais, are reputed to be buried.

Pattern days are still observed in Liscannor, of which there are four in all: the Eve of the Feast of Brigid, Garland Saturday and Sunday, the last Sunday of July (and its Vigil – a harvest festival to ask blessings on the crops and animals) and the feast of the Assumption on 15th August. In

the past great gatherings of many hundreds of people took place here with people from all over County Clare and the Aran

Islands who covered the site in small flickering candles as they prayed.The Rite of Saint Brigid at the well is still recited today.

Some of the many artefacts which were left by visitors to St. Brigid’s Well at Liscannor, Co. Clare. Inset: A variation of St. Brigid’s Cross.

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Major military find in Kilworth WE are now well into our stride in regard to commemorations of the major events of World War I.The concentration at the moment is on the first winter of the war and the realisation that the troops who went off to battle in August and who understood that they would be ‘home by Christmas’, were greatly deluded.

Trench warfare was settling in and a ‘war of attrition’ was being spoken about.

This policy amounted to flinging men at the battlefront with victory expected to go to the side which could absorb most losses. Those losses were dreadful as tens of thousands of men were killed and wounded, sometimes that number in a day and with little more than a few yards gained to show for the carnage.

Tens of thousands of Irishmen had joined the British Army for a variety of reasons and they too underwent training in advance of going to the front to engage with ‘the Hun’.

Last week, it was revealed exclusively in the Irish Examiner that there was a training camp in Kilworth where thousands of Irish soldiers underwent training and battle conditions prior to going to the European battlefront.

A team of Archaeologists moved into the military camp in North Cork and, with information gleaned from historical maps which showed huge fortifications were built at Lynch Camp, Kilworth, shortly after the outbreak of the war, they found ‘one of the largest and best preserved World War I underground bunker and trench systems ever built in Britain and Ireland’.

Details of the find by a team from

Queen’s University Belfast, show the underground bunkers, built around 1915, could have accommodated sleeping quarters for up to 300 troops.

“After acquiring permission from the Department of Defence and the Defence Forces to visit the camp located halfway between Fermoy and Mitchelstown,” reads the report in the Examiner last week, “they carried out their first reconnaissance of the land in October 2013 and followed it up with a week-long detailed examination last July.

“We were just blown away with what we found. It is certainly the best preserved in Ireland and is so significant that it could be bigger than anything found in Salisbury Plain (a huge British Army training centre in Wiltshire, close to Stonehenge). It’s a really significant find,” said Dr Alistair Ruffell, a geology expert who was co-supervisor on the project.

He and his colleagues used ‘Time Team-type’ technology to work out what the underground fortifications consisted of. Among the technology employed were aerial mapping, GPS, and geophysics, which is ground-penetrating radar.

It enabled the team to see the extent of the massive underground bunker and the trenches, which today are almost totally obscured by heather and gorse.

He estimates the fortifications ran for a couple of kilometres and that British Army engineers also constructed ‘enemy trenches’ on an elevated slope opposing them, which troops were then ordered to capture.

The discovery is credited to PhD student Heather Montgomery, who is

enthralled by battlefield archaeology and she persuaded her colleagues that an investigation of the Kilworth site might be worthwhile.

“It was quite emotional to be in the trenches, for obvious reasons. These were sometimes the last places the young men from Ireland practised in before they went, often to not return,” Dr. Ruffell said.

Dr. Ruffell said the Kilworth fortifications were built to show troops the reality of life in the trenches, as well as enabling them to carry out pre-battle training in conditions as realistic as they would meet at the front.

In recent years, the camp again has become a significant training centre for the Defence Forces and a €1m state-ofthe-art automated firing range, installed

by Swedish company Saab, opened last year.

The camp has also been refurbished to accommodate 320 troops for exercises, at any one time, and possesses state-of-theart catering and fitness facilities.

Around 4,500 members of the Defence Forces are assigned to Kilworth for training every year, including the Naval Service and the Ranger Wing.

This is a magnificent find and, hopefully in time, will be a major attraction in an otherwise barren tourist area.

However, as a major redevelopment and extension of the services of the camp took place and a great deal of money spent, inside the last couple of years, it is not known what the attitude of the Department and the Army would be to tourists flocking nearby. We can only await their decision with patience.

Blasphemy or just good manners?

SURPRISINGLY, there is still some decency left on RTE. Not all programmes are tolerant of the use of bad language, innuendo and other distasteful content being put out over the air with the aid of the money of the tax and licence paying public.

It was good to hear Cathail McCoille on Morning Ireland on RTE Radio 1 diplomatically reprimand former Editor of the Irish Times, Geraldine Kennedy when she used the F word in the context of discussing the Charles Haughey three part serial.

For those who can remember the Haughey era, it was an excellent portrayal of that time in Ireland, but one has to wonder whether the level of bad language was justified in the production.

We seem to have come to accept such language even on the more formal traditional channels like Radio 1 and it is a diminution of the status of the station and an abandonment of its mandate to maintain standards in broadcasting.

Time was, such language was inconceivable on any radio station, but standards have slipped and it is no excuse to say that it is the language of Irish conversation just now.

It should NOT be condoned or allowed on any of our stations as the general usage in a formal situation demeans us all. It is unlikely that those people who use such language liberally in public would use that same language in Church and certainly not in the Courts where at least a fine, if not seven days in jail would be the reward for a serious breach.

The other area in which our

standards have totally deteriorated is in the use of what Christians describe as the Holy Name of Jesus.

There are many swear words, expletives or bad language, call it what you will, available without resorting to this lapse in standards.

Bishop Philip Boyce, O.C.D., of Raphoe Diocese issued a Pastoral Letter on the subject recently.

“Among the Ten Commandments,” he wrote, “we have one by which God prescribes respect for his name: “You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain” (Ex. 20:7). This commandment governs our use of speech in sacred matters and forbids every improper use of the names of God, of Jesus, of Our Lady and the Saints.

The Catechism tells us that deliberately to use the name of God or of Jesus with hatred and reproach is to sin gravely. Irreverence for God and his Holy Name and for sacred matters is at times present in certain sectors of society.This is embarrassing and painful for believers but not merely for them.

“People of goodwill can be as dismayed as men and women of faith at the departures from decency in speech and the disregard for the holiness of God’s Name” This debate can be widened to include the law of blasphemy and whether it should be still on our statute books. It can encompass the reason for the Paris killings and it can also refer to the principles of good manners, good taste and not wishing to give offence.

Is that so simple that we cannot understand it?

Members of Waterford & Tramore ARCH club with Fergal Freyne, Branch Manager, and Jane Hayden, AIB Tramore.

AIB Tramore recently showcased the members Artwork in the Branch over the Christmas period and are sponsoring an upcoming event for the members.

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Lighter and faster than ever!

BMW Motorrad to launch the S1000RR Superbike at the Carole Nash Irish Motorbike & Scooter Show in the RDS from 27th February to 1st March, 2015 BMW Motorrad announced that it would introduce its new 2015 models to the Irish public for the first time at the Carole Nash Irish Motorbike and Scooter Show. The show takes place from 27th Feb to 1st of March, 2015 in the RDS Dublin.The new S1000RR Superbike will head a lineup that also includes the first viewings in Ireland of the Boxer engined R1200R and the latest F800R. Ruth Lemass, event organiser stated: “There are numerous never before seen motorcycles on view at the show this year and I have no doubt that the draw of a class leading superbike will be a major attraction for many visitors. BMW Motorrad have always been leaders when it comes to designing bikes to suit the many and varied requirements of motorcycle enthusiasts. Their line up in 2015 proves that you can cater for the adventurer as well as the track racer without compromising on the quality and standards that is expected from such a prestige brand. I am looking forward to seeing these bikes at the show.”

The 2015 BMW S1000RR Superbike surpasses all expectations.

The new machine comes with several riding mode options to cater for all conditions, including rain, sport, race and even slick!

ABS and automatic stability control come as standard.

These, coupled with the option of adding a dynamic traction control system, enables the rider to enjoy unprecedented levels of handling safety, performance and comfort as the bike can now be adapted to all riding conditions.

For the road user the new one litre superbike will have cruise control, making it the first in the superbike class to have this feature.

The S1000RR will be available in racing red and light white, black storm metallic and the traditional blue and white BMW Motorsport colours.

Howard Godolphin, BMW Motorrad Ireland’s motorcycle manager stated: “I have no doubt the S1000RR will be a major draw to the show. The original version set the benchmark for the superbike class five years ago. It has managed since then to remain the quickest, the

smartest and the most comfortable 1000cc superbike to ride.The new version we are launching surpasses this already high reference point and our designers have, without doubt, achieved their brief to create a motorcycle that has sharper performance while being even more rider friendly.

I am looking forward to welcoming visitors to our stand and showing them why we set the standards that others follow.”

In addition to the classleading Superbike, BMW Motorrad are launching several other models at the show that have not been seen before in Ireland. The R1200R boxer and the

F800R boast improvements in comfort, dynamism and touring capability as well as improvements to their engines, suspension components, seating and styling. Seeing these bikes in the flesh for the first time is an additional incentive for the visitor to come along and visit the BMW stand at the show.

For spectacular displays of truly amazing motorbikes and explosive live action entertainment and fun stuff to do for all the family, visit The Carole Nash Irish Motorbike & Scooter Show. RDS, Dublin. 27th February 1st March, 2015.

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Arts boost for Waterford as Arts Council invests over €630k PEOPLE in Waterford can expect the best of the arts in 2015, with local organisations already planning festivals, music, dance, exhibitions and much more, the Arts Council said recently.

Announcing its funding decisions in its three main grants programmes, the Arts Council, said it would invest over €630k in Waterford based organisations with a proven track record of delivering great arts experiences for people all over the county and beyond.

A total of 6 organisations successfully applied for funding, including: • Waterford Spraoi delivers a quality artistic programme – including the ever popular annual Spraoi festival bringing colour and vibrancy to the streets of the city for thousands of people- supports the formation of emerging artists.

The company regularly commissions and stages new street theatre work, both Irish and international.

• Garter Lane Arts Centre, is a popular arts resource in the heart of

Exciting festivals, theatre, visual art, music and much more on the menu for 2015 Further grants and awards to come Waterford, producing multi-disciplinary touring work from theatre and exhibitions to concerts and dance. The centre also hosts touring work for the people of Waterford and beyond. It offers support to artists through residencies and affiliations. It provides a programme of arts engagement with the community through residencies, classes and workshops.

• Waterford Healing Arts Trust is a resource organisation for the Arts and Health sector, based in Waterford University Hospital. It provides multi-disciplinary arts experiences and services to hospital-users, visitors and staff, increasingly reaching out to other healthcare, community and disability settings.

Waterford City and

County Council will also receive a grant of €80k for its arts service.

In addition to this support, the Arts Council will be making significant funding available throughout the year for touring, projects and bursaries for talented artists.

The Arts Council, the Government agency tasked with supporting, developing and funding the arts, saw the level of its own Exchequer grant maintained this year for the first time since 2009. The Council said it anticipated future increases in investment, and was mindful in its allocations to help position the arts to benefit from, and play a full part in, the national recovery.

Arts Council Chair Sheila Pratschke said: “The

arts mean so much to us in this country; they are our most popular pursuit; they define our identity and they shape our communities. I am delighted to announce that the Arts Council will continue to support the arts in Waterford over the coming year.”

Arts Council Director Orlaith McBride said: “These grants decisions, along with other support we will be announcing throughout 2015, will mean that people in Waterford and across the country will enjoy festivals, performances, exhibitions concerts and as well as a host of other arts events which capture the public imagination.”

The Arts Council has published an interactive map on its website, where users can see details for each arts organisation funded in the three main grants programmes and the reason for the Arts Council’s investment. The map can be viewed www.artscouncil.ie/map -of-funding-decisions/

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by Michelin comes into popular use.

At its recent Challenge Bibendum event in China, the tyre maker demonstrated the effectiveness of its Selfseal technology.

Likely to be popular in China where motorists experience a puncture on average every 5,700 miles compared to Europe where the average is one every 48,000 miles, Selfseal works when a thin layer of rubber compound inside the tyre surrounds the area where a puncture has occurred to plug the hole, maintain pressure and prevent air from escaping.

In a parallel development, Michelin has commenced mass production of its pioneering Tweel – an airless tyre that comprises flexible, deformable polyurethane spokes that criss-cross between a fixed hub and the outer casing. Production will be confined to agricultural and commercial applications initially.

IN MEMORIAM

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FENNELL (18th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jamie, late of Cloncoskraine, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 3rd February. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Ballinroad Church on Sunday, 1st February, at 10.00 a.m.

Somewhere beyond the sunset, Where loved ones never die, You sleep in a beautiful garden, Beneath a golden sky.

Though Heaven and earth divide us, We are never far apart, For you are always in our thoughts, And forever in our hearts.

Rest in peace dear loved one.

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

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

LINEEN (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of Robert Lineen, late of Owbeg, Lismore, whose Anniversary occurs on 28th January. R.I.P. It isn’t what we write, Or even what we say, It’s how we feel inside, As we think of you today.

You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

A wonderful person, Warm and ture, These are the memories, We have of you.

–Lovingly remembered, Mam Angela, Ann-Marie and Wayne, Claire and Niall and your nieces and nephews.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 1st February, at 11.00 a.m. in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore.

FENNELL (18th anniversary) – In loving memory of Jamie Fennell, late of Cloncoskraine, Dungarvan, who died on 3rd February, 1997.

We often sit and reminisce, And have a smile or two, Fondly telling stories, Of things you used to do.

They bring a laugh, sometimes a tear, But always a wish that you were still here, Your memories we treasure, Not only today but always and forever.

–Always remembered by your loving brothers and sisters.

HACKETT (7th anniversary) – Cherished memories of a loving and dearly loved husband and father Tom Hackett, late of Mill Street, Cappoquin, and Blackrock Court, Dungarvan, whose 6th Anniversary occurs on 1st February, 2014.

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

–Sadly missed by his wife Maureen, Assumpta, Michael, Peter and Monica.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 7th February, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 7.30 p.m.

O’GRADY (9th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear son and brother Thomas O’Grady, late of West Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford, who died on 28th January, 2006. R.I.P. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore, on Sunday, 1st February, at 11.00 a.m.

You never miss the sunshine, ‘Til the evening shadows fall, You never miss loved ones, ‘Til they are gone beyond recall.

So be forever with him Lord, Hear him should he call, And light a star above his grave, When evening shadows fall.

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

No length of time will heal our grief, Our love for you is far too deep, With broken hearts we whisper low, God bless you Thomas, we miss you so.

SCANLAN (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of John Joe Scanlan, late of Ballinwillin, Lismore, who died on 29th January, 2013. R.I.P. Your name is often mentioned, Our thoughts are with you still, You haven’t been forgotten, You know you never will.

Always stay beside us Dad, It helps to know you’re there, And thank you for the memories, And the times we loved and shared.

–Sadly missed and never forgotten by your sons Eamonn, John, Charlie, Stephen, Peter and Brendan; daughters-in-law Orla, Claire and Liza; and grandchildren Conor, Aaron, Cody, Ollie and Robbie.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 1st February, in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, at 11.30 a.m.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you shall remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again.

So rest in peace dear Mam, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you, The crown you’ve truly won.

SULLIVAN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of John Joe Sullivan, late of Glenwilliam, Grange, Youghal, who died on 2nd February, 2007.

–Sadly missed by your daughters Marie and Eileen; sons-in-law Michael and Pat; grandchildren Karen, Colm and Eoin.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 30th January, 2015, at 7.30 p.m., in The Church of Our Lady of The Assumption, Modeligo.

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PRENDERGAST (100th anniversary) – In loving memory of Driver 26205 Bartholomew Prendergast, 23rd Field Company, Royal Engineers, late of Barrack Street, Tallow, killed in action at Bethune, Northern France, on 27th January, 1915, aged 19 years.

Interred in Beuvry Communal Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.

–Remembered always with love and pride by all his nieces and nephews and the extended family at home and abroad.

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You always had a smile to share, A thought, a joke, a time to care, A wonderful nature, warm and true, These are the memories we have of you.

–Always remembered by his loving wife Eilish; son John; daughters Nuala and Orla; daughter-in-law Eilish; sons-in-law Eddie and John G.; grand-daughters Anna, Sorcha, Aoibhe and Aideen; and grandson Odhran.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, Grange, on Sunday, 1st February, at 10.30 a.m.

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KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB (21/1/2015) – 1st Michael Harney & Maeve Coghlan; 2nd Ann Murphy & Beth Spollen; 3rd Peg Phelan & Mary Cummins; 4th Brenda Cummins & Tess Cusack; 5th Margaret Flynn & Elayne Kirwan.

MOYNIHAN – Birthday remembrance of our parents Mary-Bridget and Michael Moynihan, late of 41 Caseyville, Dungarvan, whose birthdays occur on 2nd and 3rd February. Mass offered.

MY ANGEL My heart is full of memories, With pride I speak your name, Though life goes on without you, It will never be the same.

We lost two parents with hearts of gold, How much we miss them can never be told, They shared our troubles and helped us along, If we follow their footsteps we will never go wrong.

So “happy birthday” dear Mam and Dad, And thanks for all you’ve done, We pray that God has given you both, The crown you’ve truly won.

“My Michael beside my Mary.”

–Love from Mam, Dad, Niamh, Emma and Shay.

Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 1st February, at 10.30 a.m. in Kilrossanty Church.

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Acknowledgement † PATRICK CARRIE Kilclogher, Cappagh, Co. Waterford Died: 18th February, 2014 Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

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

McCARTHY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of our Mam Josephine (Josie) McCarthy, late of Mogeha, Cappagh, Co. Waterford, who died on 1st February, 2014. R.I.P.

WALSH (13th anniversary) – In loving memory of Marie Walsh, late of Mahonbridge, who died on 3rd February, 2002.

CUNNIGAR BRIDGE CLUB (21/5/2015) – 1st Delia Smith & Kay Kirwan; 2nd Nuala de Paor & Ann Moran; 3rd Cait Christopher & Maeve O’Riordan; 4th Phil Barry & Betty Prendergast; 5th Joan Begley & Margaret Foley.

On the First Anniversary of Paddy’s death, his wife Eileen; her sisters and brother, and the extended family, wish to express their gratitude to all those who sympathised and supported us at a time of great sadness and shock. Our thanks to all who attended his removal and funeral; those who sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy; the kind neighbours and all who helped in so many ways. We were so pleased to see the guard of honour from Lismore Golf Club, of which he was a former Captain, at his removal to St. James’ Church, Ballinameela. On our arrival we were deeply moved at the guard of honour and Pallbearers provided by his colleagues of West Waterford Golf Club, where he felt so much at home.

Our thanks to Fr. Gerry O’Connor, P.P., and Fr. Paddy Fitzgerald, P.E., for their kindness and prayers and the Cullinane sisters for their musical input. A very special word of thanks to the Ambulance personnel and the kind staff of Waterford Regional Hospital. Lastly, our thanks to Ryan’s Funeral Underakers, Lismore, for their professionalism and attention to detail.

Anniversary Mass for Paddy will be celebrated in St. James’ Church, Ballinameela, on Saturday, 31st January, 2015, at 7.30 p.m.

† ANNA O’BRIEN Templeyvrick, Bonmahon Who died on 28-12-2014 The family of the late Anna O’Brien would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. All who phoned, called to the house, sent Mass cards and flowers and attended the funeral. Thanks to the Doctors and staff at University Hospital Waterford and Dr. Griffin who provided such good care for Anna. Thanks to Anna’s home help team and also Fr. Condon.

Special thanks to Fr. Geoghegan for the Funeral Mass.

We would also like to thank all our neighbours and friends for their kindness and support which was greatly appreciated.

As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions.

Anna’s Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 30th January, at 7.30 p.m., in St. Ann’s Church, Ballylaneen.

God called your name so softly, That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps, Of Angels drawing near.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

You’re always close beside us, In everything we do, You were our greatest treasure, God’s gift to us was you.

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Tel. (086) 2539144. (ind.)

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

ROUND BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – Barley and Oaten Straw for sale. Delivered if required.

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Specialising in tree felling, tree pruning and reducing, chipping and removal, landscaping and garden construction including grass and hedge cutting, lawn laying, gravel gardens, paving, decking and fencing Contact: Eamonn (085) 7784335.

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COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping professionals. Garden design and layout.

Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.)

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AIR COMPRESSORS – Sales / Service / Repairs.

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

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SOCCER COACHING – Vinny Sullivan runs Just4Strikers Soccer Coaching School in Dungarvan every Sunday morning for Boys and Girls aged between 6–14 years old. For more information call Vinny on (087) 7501059.

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DECORATING SERVICE – All internal / external painting. New house spraying before second fix.

Tired old kitchen units hand-painted, hygiene coatings. Epoxy floor paint systems. Qualified local tradesmen. Free estimates.

Insurance work. Fully insured. VAT registered.

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Padraig (087) 7730520.

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MEDITATION – Helps to calm your mind, reduce stress and promote your health. Evening Meditation: Wednesday evenings, 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. €10 per evening.

Tea and coffee afterwards. Morning Meditation also available if interested! Tea and coffee afterwards. Join me for a wonderful hour of meditation.

Contact: Rosemary Phelan (087) 7083030 to book your place.

Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside.

Therapies: Bio Energy, Corrective Sounds, Living Threads.

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COMPUTER AND LAPTOP REPAIRS – On Site Repairs, Set-ups, Upgrades, Data Recovery and Training. Virus and pop-up removal. Qualified computer Engineer and Trainer.

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THE LANGUAGE PEOPLE, DUNGARVAN – New adult language classes commencing soon.

• Irish: beginners-intermediate • Spanish: all levels • French: all levels • German: all levels • Italian: beginners • Morning and evening classes available. We also provide grinds to all secondary school students preparing for Junior and Leaving Cert exams. For more information please contact The Language People on: 0879753783 or email dungarvanlanguagepeople@g mail.com (6-2)

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Check out our new menus online at www.crews.ie www.crews.ie Now open Friday and Saturday for lunch 12 noon – 3.00 p.m.

Dinner from 5.30 p.m.

Open Sunday from 12.30 – 9.00 p.m.

Contact (058) 23422 or info@crews.ie (30-1)

Tractor Driver with Safe Pass LOOKING FOR

Tractor & Dump Trailer work OR PART-TIME SLURRY WORK Mature driver

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CALF SCOUR – Use 4:1 Bolus, Rota, E Coli, Corrona, Sal. Crypto – Use Crypto Bolus. Cell Count – Treat Herd in water for 10 days. Or Bolus High Cows. Warts – Use Uraw. Pneumonia – Use Bovis / Hipra, BVD, Lepto, IBR, – Use Britt.

Ringworm – Use Rino.

Spillane’s Waterford 051 877076 087 2573645.

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Ex-yard or delivered. Tel. (058) 54437 / (087) 2190265 / (087) 2112675.

(30-1) HAY, HAYLAGE AND SILAGE FOR SALE – West Waterford area. Tel. (087) 2547715.

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2007 TOYOTA AVENSIS 2.0L – Diesel, Saloon, 276,000km, one owner, NCT March 2017. Contact: (087) 3682988 / (058) 47118.

4x4 ROUND BALES OF HAYLAGE FOR SALE – Aglish. Must collect. Tel. (087) 2226046.

(6-2) ASH AND OAK FIREWOOD BLOCKS FOR SALE – Delivered.

Contact: (087) 7888701. (6-2) 60 BALES OF SILAGE FOR SALE – Ex-yard. Tel. (051) 291470.

(30-1) 100 ROUND BALES OF OATEN STRAW FOR SALE – In Kilmacthomas area. Contact: (087) 6554752.

QUALITY SILAGE / HAYLAGE FOR SALE – No rain.

Extra wrapping.

Ballinamult area. Tel. (087) 2604048.

(6-2) FODDER BEET FOR SALE – Can be washed and chopped.

Ex-yard or delivered. Tel. (086) 8136796.

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LAND WANTED TO RENT – Long or short term lease. Clashmore or surrounding areas. Tel. (086) 8386750 after 6.00 p.m.

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

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

3 BEDROOM COTTAGE TO LET – Ballinacourty area. Central heating and stove.

Long-term.

Overlooking the sea. Tel. (087) 2451961.

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PROFESSIONAL COUPLE SEEKING HOUSE TO RENT – In the Kilrossanty / Lemybrien area.

Contact (087) 9728754 after 4.00 p.m.

Monday – Friday or anytime weekends.

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GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats.

Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737.

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DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown.

(025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.)

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2 THREE-QUARTER ACRE SITES FOR SALE – With full planning permission. Primary School two miles. Local shop / filling station three miles. Public house two minutes walk from Sites. Additional land negotiable if necessary. €30,000 per Site.

Dungarvan area. Tel. (087) 2905245.

Notice to Advertisers It is a condition of acceptance of advertisements orders that the proprietors do not guarantee the insertion of any particular advertisement on a special date or at all.

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

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I, Jacqueline Fox, single, of 1 Closnaomh Mochua, Clashmore, Co. Waterford, Ireland, intend to marry Anthony Thomas Dunne, single, of 1 Closnaomh Mochua, Clashmore, Co. Waterford, Ireland, at Town Hall, Zakynthos, Greece, on 5th July, 2015. Any person knowing of any lawful impediment to the marriage should without delay notify: British Embassy in Ireland, 29 Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.

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THE SUNFLOWER SHOP – Supporting Waterford Hospice City & County – Welcomes donations of Clothes, Brica-Brac, Furniture and Toys, etc., in good condition. We also recycle Old Clothes / Linen. House Clearances welcome. Happy to collect.

Call HELEN. We are located at Main Street, Kilmacthomas. Tel. (087) 2756576.

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THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours.

This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it.

Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail.

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HARBOUR BRIDGE CLUB (22/1/2015) – 1st Gemma Hickey & Margaret Foley; 2nd Cait Christopher & Gabriel Mullins; 3rd Mary Phelan & June James; 4th Mary Kiely & Patsy Fay; 5th Lola Holmes & Pat Murray.

AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB – Reminder: Bridge Charity event at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, at 2.30 p.m. sharp on Sunday, 1st February, 2015.

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SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day.

Call SAMARITANS in confidence 1850 60 90 90, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

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Non smoker preferred. Experience / references required.

Please send CV to Box No. 5476, Observer office. If more information required contact 086-3649107.

(30-1) EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME TRACTOR DRIVER WANTED – Must have full clean Licence. Apply to Box No. 5480.

(30-1) PERSON WANTED FOR SPRAY PAINTING LARGE TRAILERS, ETC. – 1 to 2 days per week. Must have experience. Dungarvan. Reply in writing to Box No. 5482. (6-2) GENERAL AGRICULTURAL OPERATIVES REQUIRED FOR A LOCAL BUSINESS – Full C.V. with references required and also Green Cert. Reply in strict confidence to Box No. 5481.

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Co. Waterford Community Childcare Facility Ltd. Wish to recruit for its relief panel the following …

Classroom Nurse WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE Garda Clearance of the successful candidate will be sought.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Application forms available from: THE MANAGER, Sesame Special Needs Preschool, White Strand Childcare, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford 058-40001 email: sesamepreschool@cablesurf.com Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 4th February, 2015, at 12.00 noon.

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Permission is sought to construct a two-storey extension to dwelling with consequential alterations to existing dwelling and ancillary works at No. 41 Tournore Park, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – Michael and Aileen Enright. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Menapia Buildings, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Permission is sought to construct a two-storey extension to dwelling with consequential alterations to existing dwelling and ancillary works at No. 42 Tournore Park, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford – Kieran and Lucie Higgins. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Menapia Buildings, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Harrington O'Flynn Ltd., Chartered Consulting Engineers, Tel: 021-4636760, intend to apply on behalf of Vincent and Ailish Whelan for permission to construct a new dwellinghouse, domestic garage, entrance, treatment unit and associated site works at Main Street, Tallow, 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 to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20), within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

CHILDMINDER REQUIRED TO MIND TWO SCHOOLGOING CHILDREN IN THEIR OWN HOME – Car essential. Stradbally area. Four days per week. Reply in writing to Box No. 5483.

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LABORATORY TECHNICIAN REQUIRED (PART-TIME) EUROFINS FOOD TESTING IRELAND LTD. Applications are invited to apply for a part-time, 10 month contract for a Laboratory Technician based in Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd., Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Hours of work are 3.15pm – 6.15pm on Mondays and 3.30pm – 8pm on Tuesday to Friday inclusive.

Eurofins Food Testing Ireland Ltd provides analytical testing facilities to help make food safe for consumption. The role of Laboratory Technicians is to prepare and analyse customer food samples keeping in mind efficiency, quality and accuracy standards as required by the company.

† Drohan Monumentals † Headstones in Marble, Granite & Limestone Inscriptions Cut Existing Stones Cleaned & Restored Graves Chipped Tel. (058) 43211.

Mobile: (087) 2540295. www.drohanfuneraldirectors.ie

DAVID KIELY

Experience in a food environment would be an advantage.

Please forward your CV and a covering letter to Sandra Healy at: jobs@eurofins.ie Before close of business Wednesday, 4th February, 2015.

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

Fax: (058) 48712. www.davidkielymonumentals.com

HEADSTONES IN LIMESTONE, MARBLE, POLISHED GRANITE We restore existing headstones, kerbs, graves, chipped, inscriptions, etc.

FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER OPTIONS + DESIGNS

Distance no problem to us – Member of Guild of Master Craftsmen MOUNT MELLERAY ABBEY is seeking a suitably

Ring for appointment: Open Saturday and Sunday

Qualified Book-keeper Initially on a six month full-time contract with the possibility of part-time work, after that.

James Kiely & Sons

The person appointed will be responsible for keeping the accounts of the Monastery, the Farm, the Guesthouse and Shop. Other duties will include creditors, bank reconciliation and VAT.

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

Applicants should have experience in a similar Book-keeping role, have used Sage or another computerised system and be able to use Word & Excel.

Funeral Home

Applications to – FR. DONAL DAVIS, Mount Melleray Abbey, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

DUNGARVAN YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE (19.5 hours per week) Candidates must be eligible for Community Employment

Assistant Youth Worker The Assistant Youth Worker will be required to assist the Community Youth Worker with a variety of groups of young people aged 10 to 21 years within the Centre. The candidate should be available to work afternoons and/or evenings and some weekends. The skills required are flexibility, ability to work as part of a team and a genuine interest in working with young people in a community setting.

General Worker The General Worker will be required to assist in the running of the Centre including some administration and reception work, cleaning and maintenance of the building and participating in groups and Centre activities where required.

Flexibility and teamwork are important for this position. The candidate should be available to work mornings and evenings.

Please forward your C.V. to Tracy Nugent, Dungarvan Youth and Community Centre, Rinnasillogue, Dungarvan, for additional information contact Tracy on 087 9676439.

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

Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices

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

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DUNGARVAN BRIDGE CLUB (15&22/1/2015) – Pairs competition results – Overall winners: 1st Tom Mulcahy & Justin Spratt; 2nd Des O'Toole & Kay Kirwan; 3rd Nuala O'Donovan & Des Cleary. 1st Session winners: Claire Meaney & Kay Barry; 2nd Session winners: Nuala O'Donovan & Des Cleary.

DEISE BRIDGE CLUB (26/1/2015) – 1st Kathleen Phelan & Maureen Power; 2nd Maureen O'Neill & Ina H. Considine; 3rd Moira Ormond & Joan Mansfield; 4th Mary Fenton and Pauline Dempsey.

Observer Competition Winner Andrea Chénier @ SGC Angela Dalton, The Burgery, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Winner can collect prize at SGC Dungarvan.

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Operation Transformation Dungarvan Walk 2015

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COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

NEWSREEL …

Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.

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

Interested in volunteering with Dungarvan Citizens Information

Students from WIT visit the Museum

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

ISPCC Waterford Recruiting Volunteers ISPCC Waterford is currently recruiting volunteers for its Childline Service. Childline is a listening support service for children and young people under 18 years of age and has been operating in Ireland for 26 years. If you believe in a child's right to have their voice heard, then volunteering with Childline could be for you! Full training will be provided.

If you are able to commit to a 4-hour weekly shift and are interested in joining a dedicated group of volunteers, come along to one of our group information meetings in the ISPCC Waterford Office, Unit 4B Cleaboy Business Park, Old Kilmeaden Road on Thursday, 29th January or Wednesday, 11th February at 6.30 p.m. For further details or to book a place, please contact Emma at EMaher@ispcc.ie or on 051-595895.

Abbeyside Heritage Archive – We Are Back YES, the Archive will be open this coming Sunday, 1st February, we will be there from 2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. at the Parish Office, Strandside South. With plenty of parking at the nearby Pond.

As usual we will have a large number of items on display. Our scrapbook collections are second to none and they cover sport, church, general etc.We are also strong on maritime and poetry.

Eddie Cantwell will be on duty and will answer all your four and six mark questions!

We have a lovely eight by four table in the Parish Office and we are always willing to use it for displaying, so if you have a collection of bottles, dolls, glass etc., we would like to hear from you.

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper Card Results 21/1/’15 – 1st Mary Fitzgerald & Joan Hannon; 2nd Hugh Geary & Ml. Whelan; Dan Howard & Eddie Sheehan; 3rd Sean Higgins & Eddie; Eileen O’Callaghan & Maura Lindsey.

Lucky Tables: Rita Leamy & Ann Geary; Sean Twomey & P. J. McInerney.

Raffle: Mary Allen, Delia Cashell, Sheila Lonergan, P. J. McInerney, Hugh Geary x 2 Bill Leddy, Anne Geary, Mary Whelan, Aaron Pratt, Nellie Devine & Eddie Byrne.

ERNEST WALTON COMMEMORATIVE COIN ON DISPLAY IN MUSEUM This limited edition collector coin is issued to commemorate the life and work of Ernest Walton, the only Irish person to win a Nobel Prize in science. It is a €15 Silver Proof Coin issued by the Central Bank of Ireland.

Ernest Walton was born in Abbeyside, County Waterford. In 1922 he won scholarships to Trinity College, Dublin for the study of mathematics and science. He was awarded Bachelors and Master's Degrees from Trinity in 1926 and 1927, respectively. The "Walton Causeway Park" in Dungarvan, Co.Waterford was dedicated in his honour with Walton himself attending the ceremony in 1989. He died in Belfast on 25th June, 1995, aged 91.

LOCAL HISTORY Salterbridge Estate, Cappoquin - Waterford Land Commission (to be published 21st January, 2014) The Commissioners have delivered the following judgements in cases heard by them at Dungarvan before vacation. Mr Reardon, B.L., chairman, in doing so, said:- As usual, on Mr Chearnley’s estate at Salterbridge, we found that the landlord had from time to time given considerable contributions for the buildings and other improvements, and we have been very careful in fixing the rents to give him the fullest credit for them.

Estate of Mr. Chearnley Tenants Old Rents New Rents Patrick McCarthy £19.12.0 £16.5.0 Walter Wall £61.0.0 £52.10.0 Thomas Power £42.0.0 £36.0.0 Maurice Milligan £38.18.0 £32.10.0 Maurice Fennell £20.0.0 £19.0.0 William McCarthy £26.2.0 £24.0.0 John Fraher £38.0.0 £34.0.0 Edmond Power £61.10.0 £55.0.0 John McGrath £37.0.0 £31.10.0 Catherine Hickey £24.0.0 £21.10.0 W. Cullinane £41.10.0 £34.0.0 David Power £66.13.0 £58.0.0 Michael Morrissey £65.0.0 £56.0.0 James Cullinane £109.0.0 £91.0.0 John Power £65.0.0 £53.0.0 (Waterford News 5th October, 1883) UPCOMING EVENT AT DROMANA Series of Talks 2nd to 5th July 2015 celebrates the 800th anniversary of the Charter from King John to the Norman Knight

Thomas Fitz Anthony, Seneschal of Leinster, granting Thomas the present-day counties of Waterford and Cork in Ireland. From the time when Thomas Fitz Anthony’s daughter married John Fitz Thomas FitzGerald, their descendants have lived at Dromana house, Villierstown. The FitzGeralds have been an integral part of the community since the thirteenth century.

Dromana 800 is a celebration of people and place. There are few families in Ireland today whose history is so well documented. To mark this historic anniversary there will be a series of talks and events at Dromana, Villierstown from the 2nd to 5th July. On 3rd July there will be a seminar which will include the following distinguished speakers: Julian Walton, Ken Nicholls, Dr. Anthony Malcolmson, Peter Murray, Robert O’Byrne, and Dr. Diarmuid Scully. Other events include music, house tours, Georgian fete, Commemoration of Battle of Affane, genealogy consultations. To find out details of the full programme of events consult the web site – www.dromana800.com APOLOGY Sincere apologies to those who we were unable to accommodate on Thursday night at Julian Walton’s “1914: Sleepwalking into War”.

Due to circumstances beyond our control the Town Hall Theatre was not available to us.

W.I.T. STUDENTS VISIT MUSEUM We were delighted to welcome Gavin McCormack and his fellow students from W.I.T. to the Museum last week. They are fourth year architectural students, who have a great interest in the medieval history of Dungarvan. The students were welcome by the Museum staff, committee member Eddie Cantwell and Archaeologist Dave Pollack. Dave shared his vast knowledge with the team and also gave them a guided tour of Dungarvan town. We are very grateful to him for giving up his time. Dave is the author of the book “Medieval Dungarvan above and below ground” which is available for sale at the Museum.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP We would like to remind our members that the annual membership fee is now due for renewal. If you are interested in becoming a member of the Museum, the annual subscription is €15.

SPRING/SUMMER TRIP AWAY FOR MUSEUM MEMBERS If any of our members have any suggestions as to locations and events they would like to visit,

please feel free to contact us on 058-45960 or by calling into the Museum.

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.

BOOK SALE We are now collecting books for our annual Book Sale. Books can be handed into the Museum, Friary St., Dungarvan. No magazines, encloyopedias or school books accepted.

OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Admission is free.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD COUNTY CASUALTY LIST Week Ending 16th January Name: Patrick Daly; Age: 32; Service No Rank: 26577 Gunner; Service: Army; Unit: R. Ger.Art.4MTNBattery;Where Born: Newtown, Kilmacthomas; Death Category: India; Date of Birth: 11/1/1915.

Name: Thos. Dominick O’Brien; Age: 16; Service No. Rank: J-28235 Boy; Service: R. Navy; Unit: H.M.S. Viknor; Where Born: Waterford, Clonmel; Death Category: At Sea; Date of Birth: 13/1/1915.

Week Ending 23rd January Name: Michael Kirby; Service No. Rank: 6832 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. 2Bn; Where Born: Waterford; Death Category: Wounds; Date of Birth: 22/1/1915.

Name: Edward McCarthy; Age: 48; Service No. Rank: 7096 Pr.; Service: Army; Unit: R.I. Reg. Depot; Where Born: Dungarvan; Death Category: Died; Date of Birth: 20/1/1915.

COUNTY NEWS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

The Boruma Trio

Kill MICHAEL POWER MEMORIAL SWIM Just over a week to go to our big presentation night on Friday, 6th February in Kirwan’s Bar. Everybody is most welcome to attend this evening of celebration.

Can all swimmers please make sure to have their sponsorship cards handed back by this Friday, 30th January.

KILL / BONMAHON FOROIGE We are looking forward to this week’s training session with a visit from the Irish Red Cross Portlaw who will be introducing us to basic life saving skills – important skills to have for

anyone! Watch this space to find out how we got on!

THE KILL GAA DIRT TRACK IS BACK! Following the last two years’ great events, we are delighted to announce that the dirt track run is back this year again – don’t miss this run suitable for all ages and all capabilities, get out there in the fresh air (admittedly, as the name suggests, there may be muck) on Sunday 8th and 22nd February. Registration from 11.00 a.m. in the GAA Dressing rooms, entry fee for adults is €6. Start of the 6k at 11.30 a.m. As always, we will offer a children’s 2k run with an entry fee of €3

each. Can’t wait!

KILL CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP Thank you to all our response team members who have taken on positions on the Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch Committee for another year. Anyone who would like some more information on how we operate, or is thinking to join as a responder, please contact us on 087-6646824.

BIRTHDAY WISHES Best wishes to Deirdre Allen who celebrates her birthday this week – have a great day Deirdre!

Bonmahon NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NATIONAL SCHOOL Congratulations to John Casey and Michael Mansfield who celebrated their birthdays recently.

Preparations are in full swing for our annual GRANDPARENTS DAY on February 3rd at 1.00 p.m. in the school.

All are welcome to come along and enjoy the activities and of course tea/coffee with cakes.

Our PE programme for all pupils included a walk to our local playground and all weather pitch last week which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

A BIG THANK YOU to all who are supporting us in the Bonmahon Community Lotto, your continued support is greatly appreciated.

BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Congratulations to last week’s lucky dip winners Noah O’Shea, Kellie Galvin, Ciaran Buckley and Stephen Veale. Numbers drawn were 6, 16, 18 and 24. This week, be in with a chance to win the amazing jackpot of €8,300.

NEWS FROM THE ART HAND Sean & Miranda have just completed their Education Panel and Child Protection training course in the National Museum Dublin.

Big excitement in the Art Hand with preparation of their new Recreate, Recycle, Up Cycle workshops taking place for the new term of kids’ classes starting next week, there will be lots and lots of fun to be had. The Saturday Art Club is running next week-

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Miranda has started a mosaic project in St. Bridget’s National School in Kilrossanty. It’s great to see so many enthusiastic children and teachers involved! Sean’s mosaic project in the new Gael Scoil is well on the way. Call us on 051-292919 for more information on workshops, Children’s parties and classes.

BONMAHON GAA SOCIAL The excitement is building up to our big Social Night on Friday, 6th February in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. If you haven’t got your ticket yet, don’t miss out! They are available at Hayes’ Bar at €25 each.

We are looking forward to seeing you all at this great night.

COMERAGHS COMHALTAS

Standing Ovation For The Boruma Trio A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE Musicians have always loved playing in Cúil na Sméar Hall but last Saturday night the ecstatic praise by the members of The Boruma Trio surpassed any previous comments. Of course a small venue suits any folk genre but add the amazing acoustics of our hall and you have the optimum situation for entertainers and audience alike.

Once again we had individual performances something always favoured by our loyal audience. We got songs and airs from Eileen O’Brien, amazing box solos from Andrew, introduced with lots of anecdotes and musical history and connections and some cool and mesmerising solos on

keyboard as well as a couple of whistle solos from Geraldine Cotter.

Announcing the last set Andrew said they would add a few more reels if anyone in the audience had any requests. Getting more than they bargained for didn’t faze them and twelve or fourteen non-stop reels later a standing ovation brought the concert to a close but not the night, which continued into the early morning at the usual secluded venue.

A YEAR FOR REMEMBERING There have been many references recently to the history of the early part of the last century with particular emphasis around The Great War and events leading up to the 1916 rising.

Abbeyside Scouts OUR meeting started with the Scout Prayer and then on to a quick walk and treasure hunt on the beach, to take advantage of a clear, cold evening. On return to the Den we did subs (in silence, not an easy job) and checked numbers for the County Fun Weekend at Mount Melleray this weekend. We also tested our "High-rolling two-up" casino game for the casino evening, using matches as money, and we characterise this as a mathematical game of chance, it’s clearly not gambling!

Several of our ventures were working and crewing last weekend in Melleray to

have the Centre ready for the invasion and it looks like the whole centre will be fully used, with warnings issued already that leaders may be sleeping on the floor in corridors, the joys of it all. Some of the venturers will be doing steward/litter patrol at the forthcoming point to point races in Dungarvan this weekend.

A quick and early reminder for scouts that we will be preparing for the St. Patrick’s Day parade in the coming weeks, and will need uniform spick and span for that. We still have two recycled uniform jackets available for a very mod-

est cost, check the Facebook page to reserve or contact any of the leaders.

Parents please note that as of now we have a cash book for annual camp in the Isle of Man to allow for staged payments, we hope this makes helps to ease the payment process.

We will be asking for confirmed numbers for camp soon, to allow payment of ferry and campsite deposits, so a reminder again that the dates are the 13th-19th July.

We finished the meeting as ever with a quick round of dodgeball and then the Scout Prayer and next week will be mufti again.

Scouts test a mathematical game of chance!

For followers of folk song, 2015 is the centenary of the birth of folk-singer Ewan MacColl and for followers of traditional music especially in the Déise, this year we celebrate 20 years of Danú. Our Comhaltas branch has been strongly associated with the progress of Danú since the very beginning. The band and individual members have always supported our efforts and our mutual interests will be celebrated at this year’s Dungarvan Trad Fest.

Ewan MacColl is being remembered in his native Scotland as well as in many places where his songs live on. The first song of Ewan’s which entered the oral tradition was The Manchester Rambler. Who can forget that first catchy line “I’m a

rambler I’m a gambler down Manchester way”.

When the Clancy brothers recorded Shoals of Herring it became almost an Irish song although written to commemorate an English fisherman. Songs like The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Schooldays End, Move Along and Sweet Thames Flow Softly are testament to the work of a master craftsman. Ewan MacColl’s Dirty Old Town probably more than any other has entered the Irish tradition and many will be surprised that it is not a Dublin street song from the ballad sheet era.

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Portlaw IRISH RED CROSS PORTLAW Thank you to all who attended our Annual General Meeting in Clodiagh House last week. A big thank you to the outgoing branch committee and the hard work and dedication given throughout 2014. Congratulations to the members of our newly elected committee and thank you to all who accepted their nominations!

This year's branch committee consists of: Chairperson: Bernie O’Sullivan; Vice Chairperson: Heather Harris; Treasurer: Elizabeth Nugent; Secretary: Mareike Eccleston; PRO: John Doyle; Health & Social Care Officer: Keith Norris; Emergency Officer: Brian Nugent; Youth Officer: Sheila Walsh; Committee Members: Dylan Clarke, James Eccleston and Emma Walsh.

Wishing you all another successful and productive year of keeping the administrative side of the Portlaw Branch running smoothly.

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Week ending 25th January. Lotto jackpot €1,600.

Winning numbers were 14, 23 and 30. No winner. The jackpot for next week is €1,700. 5 x €20 winners were Brendan Tobin, Trish Connors, Mike Gleeson, Eamonn Power and Mags Grace. Promoter's prize of €20 - Alice Burke.

The next draw is in Dunnes's bar, Ballinamult on Sunday night, 1st February, 2015.Tickets cost €2 each and are available from local retailers and designated promoters.

SHANE GLEESON MEMORIAL AWARDS The Shane Gleeson memorial club person of the year awards 2014, will be held in the community centre, Ballymacarbry on Saturday night, 31st January. The event will open at 7.30 p.m. and will be followed by tea and refreshments at the Oriel bar. The special guest this year will be renowned Kilkenny hurling manager, Brian Cody.

A great night assured, all are welcome.

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Congratulations to Alice Burke, Touraneena and Elsie Cullinan, Newcastle, who celebrated their birthdays this week. Elsie celebrated her 87th birthday and her sister Alice celebrated her 89th birthday. We wish them both many years of good health.

SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB Next meeting will be held on Tuesday 3rd at 8.00 p.m.

Meeting will be held first followed at 8.30 p.m. by a visit from Ballymacarbry Whist Card Club, which should be a most enjoyable evening.

Broken Wings Like a candle in the window of the world, The sunset meters out its dying light, And shadows down the darkening hills are hurled, And drapes the dusk in garlands of the night.

Sunrise will renew the world again, Phoenix like, and chase away night’s fears, ‘Till no shadow of the darkness will remain, But dawn’s starry eyes are full of unshed tears.

There are souls who hide their heartbreak in the dark, Singing time for them is long since past, Where they rivalled once, the soaring singing lark, Now with broken wings, they flounder in the dust.

If one flower would bloom among the fields of pain, And lure the plough and ploughman back once more, To turn the sods of sorrow back again, In the fields of starry flowers they knew before.

But, through days of desperation they go on, With hearts that harbour sorrow like a friend, And no-one cares; or hears the silent song, That down memory’s dark corridors descend.

JOHN DALY

Pictured at Brú Ború Cultural Centre on Saturday at the ceremony to mark the European Citizen’s Prize Award to Comhaltas were L-R Gearóid Ó hÉadhra, Fleadh 2013 Doire, Sandra McLellan TD, Francis Jacobs European Parliament Information Office, Lynn Boylan MEP, Vincent Jordan President CCÉ, Matt McCarthy MEP, Leah Ní Riada MEP, Una Ó Murchú Stiúrthóir, Brú Ború, Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú Ardstiúrthóir CCÉ and Martina Anderson MEP. [John Cash]

European Citizen’s Award for Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann COMHALTAS Ceoltóirí Éireann was presented with the highly prestigious European Citizen’s Prize on Saturday at a special award ceremony at Brú Ború Cultural Centre, Cashel. Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú Ardstiúrthóir CCÉ and Vincent Jordan, President CCÉ accepted the prize on behalf of Comhaltas from Lynn Boylan MEP after which Senator Ó Murchú addressed the full capacity gathering in the Brú Ború theatre. MEPs Martina Anderson, Matt Mc Carthy and Leah Ní Riada also contributed to the ceremony as did Francis Jacobs representing the European Parliament Information Office.

Each year the European Parliament awards ‘The European Citizen’s Prize’. This prize is awarded to citizens or organisations having contributed to promoting better mutual understanding and closer integration between citizens of the Member States; or to facilitating cross border or transnational cooperation contributing to the strengthening of a European spirit.

The Sinn Féin MEPs nominated Comhaltas for the prize.

Founded in 1951 Comhaltas is world-renowned as Ireland’s leading cultural movement, dedicated to the promotion and development of traditional Irish music, song, dance and an Ghaeilge throughout the island of Ireland and worldwide. Today Comhaltas has 16 cultural centres throughout Ireland and provides services to 3m people annually

worldwide. With 420 branches in 15 countries on 4 continents CCÉ plays a leading role in fostering strong links with the Irish Diaspora and those who consider themselves Irish. It continues to promote a positive image of Ireland on the international stage and promotes strong links with other cultures.

In 2013, Comhaltas achieved a milestone in the Peace Process when it brought Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, Ireland’s premier cultural festival, to Derry. This event attracted a record attendance of 430,000 visitors and generated €50m for the region. This historic Derry All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil was the first time that the event was held in the North of Ireland in its 60-year history. It diminished barriers, embraced all communities and was an outstanding example of friendship, reconciliation and cooperation.

Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland's South Constituency Liadh Ní Riada said: “Music is central to our culture and to our identity.

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann is a grassroots network, with branches throughout Ireland and abroad that works to to keep our musical heritage alive, and to pass it on to future generations. I am delighted to have jointly nominated Comhaltas for this prestigious prize and I want to congratulate all the volunteers, the musicians and the parents that through active participation make Comhaltas what it is, and enrich the

lives of our communities.”

Martina Anderson, Sinn Féin MEP representing the Six Counties said: "I was pleased and honoured to nominate Comhaltas for the European Citizen's Prize 2014.This is a prestigious accolade recognising groups who have particularly distinguished themselves in strengthening integration, openness to others and the development of mutual understanding. The 2013 Fleadh Cheoil in Derry marked a significant milestone in the Peace Process, and showcased the city to Ireland and the world.

"I am extremely proud to be a member of my local branch of Comhaltas and to be here today to congratulate the membership of this fantastic organisation.”

Matt Carthy, MEP for the Midlands North-West Constituency said: “Comhaltas is the largest group involved in the promotion of Irish Traditional music and Irish Language and provides an important link to our diaspora through its branches worldwide. Comhaltas was instrumental in bringing the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann final to the North of Ireland for the first time in 2013 and in doing so reached out in a spirit of inclusivity to the unionist community. I would like to extend my congratulations to Comhaltas, who richly deserve this award and I am delighted to be here today to celebrate with them.”

Dublin MEP Lynn Boylan said:

“Comhaltas work as a grassroots, community organisation and has local branches in cities, towns and villages throughout Ireland.

Comhaltas contributes so much to the communities they are part of, and provides an outlet for so many young people, allowing them to achieve excellence in music, song and dance. I am honoured to be involved in presenting them with the European Citizen's Prize today.”

Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann is the largest group involved in the promotion of Irish traditional music and the Irish language. It is world renowned and has members from hundreds of cultures. The nonprofit group teaches music, dance and language classes through a network of branches. It provides a perfect setting for people to share their love of culture. Comhaltas branches aid understanding of different cultures and traditions for immigrants to Ireland. Comhaltas is also important for Irish emigrants, in the EU and beyond, to make friends in their new homes. Many Comhaltas branches run exchange programmes with other EU cultural organisations which assist and enhance the long-term, cross border and transnational efforts of other bodies.

In 2014 Comhaltas achieved a milestone in the Peace Process in bringing the Fleadh Ceoil, all Ireland annual music competition to Derry. It was the first time in 60 years that it was held in the north of Ireland.

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Ballysaggart LADIES ONLY FITNESS CLASSES MC Strength and Fitness coach Mark Mcconnell is setting up morning classes in Ballysaggart Community Center from Monday, February 16th.

He will undergo a 12 week program that consists of: - weekly weigh ins - measurements - individual eating plans - workouts for maximum results The class will meet 3 times a week.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11.00 a.m., at a cost of €7 per session.

The classes are open to everyone from both Ballysaggart and the surrounding communities, any one who is interested can contact Mark on 0873827994 for further details or you can PM him on facebook.

PILATES The current session of Pilates in

Ballysaggart Community Center will finish on Monday, February 2nd. But don't worry another session is starting on Monday, February 16th. New members are welcome to join. For further information contact Helen O'Donovan on 087-2396324 or PM her at Dungarvan Pilates.

BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY CAR PARK REDEVELOPMENT This Saturday, January 31st, weather permitting, work will continue on the removal of the road ditch and grass margin in front of the car park.We will also dig out the wall foundations and pour the concrete. Again, we are grateful to all the community volunteers who help out with their time and machinery in doing all this fantastic work in improving the village. A

reminder text will go out on Thursday evening.

BUSY TÚS PARTICIPANTS Tus Participants, John Devine and Pam Nixon are also very busy keeping the village and surrounding areas looking great. They have been in-filling gaps in the hedge planting at the top of Coolisheal picnic site, litter picking on the main road and maintaining the church grounds. This is great work and without it the village and approach roads would not be what they are.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Sheila Lonergan and Bertie Neville. Tom Cahill and Tess Hale.

Lucky Tables: Mary Whelan and Helen Cunningham. Dan Howard and Helen Morrissey. Tickets: Pat Kirby, Mary Fitzgerald, Pat O'Connor and Nellie Devine.

John and Pam busy in the Graveyard.

Pam and John planting at the Picnic Site. Also present are Chris McHugh and Mary Fennessy form Ballysaggart Tidy Villages Committee.

Dungarvan Lions Club Launch of “Jigs & Reels Freestyle 2015” C A P P O Q U I N Community Centre was the venue on Monday 19th for the official launch of “Jigs & Reels Freestyle 2015”. This year sees a major change in the arrangements as the venue has been moved to Cappoquin, to a larger hall, in order to facilitate the huge crowds which have become synonymous with this event. Over the past few years tickets sold like hot buns and many people were disappointed. This should be a thing of the past now as the Cappoquin Centre is a fabulous facility which can accommodate

extra large numbers.

In addition, Dungarvan Lions also serve communities in the West of the county as was brought home to us this Christmas with the number of vouchers we distributed throughout the West. So we are expecting huge support for the event not just from the Dungarvan area but from all the communities across the West. This point was made by Shay O’Connor at the official launch when he praised the people of the West for the massive support which they gave to the fundraising for

the Christmas Appeal. He also noted that 21st March is the date for the “Jigs and Reels Freestyle”, so that’s a date for your diary.

It is planned to have 15 “celebrities” trying out their dancing talents, ably assisted by 15 professional teachers.

In fact quite a few of these aspiring dancers and their teachers attended the official launch together with members of the Lions Club and members of the Cappoquin Community Centre. It was announced that tickets for the event will go on sale in early

March. Also, in early March the names and biographies of the celebrities will be announced in the local press, so watch out; there may be someone you know quite well making their bid for the trophy. More about this in the coming weeks.

A final note. A full set of photos from the Annual Christmas Swim and from the presentations of cheques etc. as part of the Christmas Appeal are now available on our Facebook page.

Find us at DungarvanLionsClub. Our website is www.dungarvanlions.ie

MC Strength and Fitness Coach Mark McConnell.

Peter O'Grady before and after photo....he just completed a 12 week programme.

Kilrossanty I.C.A. Kilrossanty Guild of I.C.A will have their annual dinner on 6th February in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m.The cost is €20.

Non members very welcome. Please give your name to Molly Casey as soon as possible 0877857540. Our meeting takes place on 9th February in the hall at 8.00 p.m. We will have a guest speaker on the night. The competition is for something with St. Brigid theme, it may be a cross card any item associated with St. Brigid, hope to see all members back after the little break.

ST. BRIGID This Saturday, 1st

February, is the Feast of the patron saint of Kilrossanty, St. Brigid. Many people will be visiting the wells in the old graveyard in honour of St. Brigid. It is said that water from the wells have many cures.The school kids will be making St. Brigid’s Crosses in the school this week and learning about St. Brigid.

STRICTLY COMERAGH Many people came to the launch of Strictly Comeragh last Thursday night. All 30 who are taking part were put into couples, so 15 couples will be all doing different dances for the Strictly Come Dancing in the Woodlands Hotel,

Waterford on February 28th.

It is being organised by Comeragh Development Group, proceeds of which will go towards the extension of Crough Wood Walk.

Tickets for the night will be on sale from this week at €25 each. It promises to be a good night.

DEISE DRAW Tickets will be circulated this week for the next series of Deise Draw which will start on March 27th. Eight month draw - 1st prize 10,000; 2nd prize €3,000; 3rd prize €1,500; 4th to 11th prize €250. Still money from the last draw to be paid to Mairead Coffey now.

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Ballinameela BOOKING THE HALL There is still some available slots for the evenings, so if you would like to start your own in-door soccer games for the winter or other activity you can book the hall through our new booking officer – Alison Curran 087-8289147. The centre is also a great place for kids parties etc. and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, these must be booked through our booking officer Alison Curran.

Each month someone on the committee is responsible for opening and closing the hall, January is Matthew Fogarty on 086-0644811.

Current events on in the hall and local community: Circuit Training: Circuit Training classes have started back again, they will run for the next 6 weeks on a Monday night at 7.15 p.m.

Classes are of 1 hour duration and cost €5 per class.

The classes are supervised by a qualified Fitness Instructor and are struc-

tured to benefit every level of fitness. Start off your new year in a healthy way and get fit, tone up, lose weight and improve your general well being. Dust off the training gear and get down to the class. Any further enquires contact 0878229762.

Finisk Valley AC News: Membership for 2015 is now due for rewnewal.

Membership cost covers registration with Athletics Ireland and Insurance for the Club from 1st January, 2015 to 31st December, 2015. Membership Fee for the coming year.

Juvenile Membership: €15 for the first two children and €10 for each child after that.

Adult Membership €20. For new members please attach a copy of your birth certificate as it is needed for registration purposes. Note for new members; there will be a 3 week trial period to see if the athlete would like to join the club. For insurance purposes no more than 3 weeks trial period allowed.

Trainning times: Wednesday training from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m., Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in

"SCIENTOLOGY is the study of knowingness. It increases ones knowingness, but if a man were totally aware of what was going on around him, he would find it relatively simple to handle any outnesses in that." So said L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the non religious religion, Scientology.

Now, I wouldn't be a big follower of Scientology myself, although I have seen a few Tom Cruise films. But, the uninhibited ambition and success of the man can't be ignored. It follows on that, any quote from him should, at least, be analyzed.

There are many detractors and sceptics out there (NOT, ‘out there’), but we shouldn't dismiss everything he says because of the lunatic fringe amongst his followers (no, Tom, of course, I don't mean you!). The above quote was particularly relevant last week, especially the part about handling any outnesses.

When Minister for Health, Mr. Leo Varadker, publically announced his personal preferences, there was no public outcry. There were no wringing of hands or gnashing of teeth. The shock that would have been evident 15 or even 10 years ago was non existent. This was not because people "suspected" the Leanings of Leo, but because, as a nation, we have grown up. We no longer blindly follow the self-rightious babble of the conservative elite.We were always a nation of educated people. But, whereas our education was of words and numbers, it now encompasses imagination, lateral-think-

Ballinameela Community pitch/hall.

Irish Dancing: New members very welcome.

For more information please contact Deirdre on 086-0640892.

Ballinameela Foroige: Ballinameela Foroige meets on Thursday evenings in the Ballinameela Community Centre from 7.00 p.m. 8.30 p.m. We have a very limited number of spaces available for new members this year, which will be awarded on a a first come first served basis. Please text Moya (087-6356478) to join the waiting list if you are interested. Ballinameela Foroige is looking for new leaders to help out on club nights. Anyone interested in getting involved please call Mary (087-9840827) for more details; you can also check out www.foroige.ie or call down to the Ballinameela Community Centre any Thursday between 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.

Ballinameela Adult and Toddler Group: Meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, child minders, grand-

ing, technological awareness and most importantly open-mindedness.

Maybe we grew up because we had to.

Clerical abuse, financial corruption and continuous political skullduggery taught us that we can't expect anybody to look after us but ourselves. We must make our own choices and formulate our own opinions.

I'm not suggesting for one minute that we thank or praise the likes of Bertie Ahern, Fingers Fingleton or even Brendan Smyth. But, in their arrogance, they showed us what they were made of and we in turn came to the conclusion that we deserved better.

We can now appreciate that whether someone is a scientologist, a pole dancer, a basket weaver from Sri Lanka, a trainspotter or even a member of the Green Party, it’s none of our business.

Everybody has a job to do. If they do it well, they should be appreciated for that.

This is the 21st century and finally after a thousand years, Ireland may have left the Middle Ages.

I leave you this week with another quote from L Ron Hubbard. (just in case anyone is wondering, I am not an advocate of scientology and never will be). He said, "Never regret yesterday. Life is in you today and you make your tomorrow".We do Ron, Ron, we do.

Ballinameela Creatives meet every Wednesday night at Midi's place, about 7.30 p.m., Mary.

parents with toddlers very welcome! For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945.

AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit 4 Life runs every Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.15 p.m., walk, jog, run or crawl a few kilometres and improve your fitness level.

With Operation Transformation in full swing now is the time to join, new members always welcome and all levels of fitness catered for.

Only €2 per night with all proceeds going to Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Free hi-viz vest to all newcomer’s.

Aglish Fun Run/Walk 2015 3rd Aglish Fun Run/Walk in aid of Children’s Hospital Crumlin takes place on Easter Monday, 6th April.

Run 10/5K or walk 5K. Entry Fee €7 or a donation, numerous spot prizes and refreshments afterwards in Aglish Community Hall.

More details on Facebook or aglishfunrun@gmail.com.

FUN QUIZ NIGHT IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH In memory of the late Jim Shine, the Shine Family

are holding a fun quiz night on Friday, 30th January in Minnies Bar at 8.30 p.m.

Tables will cost €40 per table with all proceeds going towards funding the development of New Cancer Treatment.

BALLINAMEELA GAA Junior Medal Presentation will be held on Saturday, 31st January in Merrys Bar at 8.30 p.m.

Hope to see you all there.

Badminton: If you fancy a socialable game of badminton come along to ballinameela community centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 087 7681975.

COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in two ways, firstly, a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish .communityalert.

BALLINAMEELA LOTTO RESULTS 26th JANUARY, 2015 Winning numbers were: 16, 23, 24. No winner. €20 winners: Mrs. Teresa Ryan, Lauragh; Micheal Phelan, Cappagh; Keelan Looby, Kilgreaney; John and Francis Longan, Ballinameela; Gavin and Tammy Kenerick, Aglish.

Next week’s jackpot €2,750 and will take place in the Cruiscín Lán.

NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email Claire Tobin on fitz_tobin@yahoo.co.uk or phone 087-6808287.

Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

Dungarvan Toastmasters DUNGARVAN Toastmasters held their fortnightly meeting in The Park Hotel last Thursday, 22nd January. It was our second meeting of the New Year and the room was filled with enthusiasm, positivity and good humour, as always! We had three speeches and three evaluations on the night.

Helen Patmore gave us a fascinating insight into her life as a Midwife which definitely caught people’s attention, and that was just the men. The project Helen completed was Speech No. 3 of the Competent Communicator Manual and it is evident that she is growing in skill and confidence as a communicator.

Bridget Coffey completed the 2nd speech from the same Manual on the topic of ‘New Years Resolutions’ with a speech that was very well crafted and delivered. James Boyd evaluated Bridget’s speech with his trademark energy, enthusiasm and encouragement, so much so in fact that he won an award for best evaluation for January, well done James!

Norrie O’Keeffe and Nora Curtin treated us to another humorous double act with their version of ‘How to avoid conflict in conversation’. When these two get together we are always treated to a sketch of wit, quips and skilful discussion. This speech was no different and it had the members present laughing out loud. Richard Houlihan evaluated this project very effectively with some constructive feedback, delivered as you would expect from Richard with a bit of humour for good measure.

Anne Halpin gave an update on the progress of the Toastmasters International ‘Youth Leadership Programme’ which is being delivered for Transition Year students in the C.B.S. and St. Augustine’s College in Dungarvan. It is proving a great success so far and a credit to the teachers, coordinators and students involved.

John Murray was the Topics Master for the evening.

There were some excellent topics which incited a number of interesting viewpoints from the floor. This is always an interesting part of the evening as members compose and deliver a 1–2 minute impromptu speech based on the topic in question having had no prior knowledge of what was being asked.

All in all it was a great meeting with good numbers in attendance and already I’m looking forward to the next one!!

Dungarvan Flower & Garden Club NEWLY elected Club President Dina Walshe, invites you to the first Meeting of 2015 in The Park Hotel at 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday, 4th February. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month.

Hoping to see all past and lapsed members rejoin.Visitors and new members welcome.

A great night is assured. Club member and gardener Maura Curran will go through the tasks for ‘February in the Garden’ followed by plant of the month with tips on care and maintenance.

Our guest speaker is Mick Keating, a

local qualified Horticulturist and Garden Designer. His expertise is in Therapeutic Gardening but he designs all types of gardens - Formal, Japanese, Contemporary, Sensory, etc. The topic for this talk will be 'Linking the Garden with the Landscape'.

So come along and meet up with old friends, make some new friends and learn something that will improve your garden and your flower arranging skills. Admission €5 to include light refreshments. Annual Membership Fee €25. A Raffle will be held each night.

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Stradbally PARISH COUNCIL MEETING A Parish Council Meeting has been arranged for Wednesday night next, 28th January, 2015 at the Parochial House at 9 p.m.

ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP The next meeting of the Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement Group will take place on Monday, 26th January, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Barron Hall, Stradbally.

BAPTISM Ryan Joseph Costelloe, son of Sean and Helen, No. 5 Whitewell, Stradbally was baptised at Holy Cross Church, on Saturday, 24th January, 2015. The sponsors were Alan Barry and Breda Costelloe. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated.

BARRON HALL It’s back!! The world famous Spooky Lady Disco returns to the Barron Hall for one night only on St. Valentine’s night. Old School tunes, mineral bar, mirror ball lighting, over 18’s only. Admission €10.

Tickets from any commit-

tee member or the Cove Bar. The pupils of St. James School had a blast when they produced their Christmas Concert in the Barron Hall in December.

Children, teachers and parens enjoyed themselves thoroughly.

The 2015 Barron Hall Calender has created positive vibes in the locality amongst advertisers and public alike. A few still remain at Cunningham’s Shop but hurry. Speech and Drama classes take place in the Barron Hall with Mairead D’Arcy each Monday from 5.15 to 6.15 p.m. The Tay and Mahon Valley active retires meet monthly in the Barron Hall with guest speakers, tea, a chat and convivial company.

For information contact Catherine Clancy or Tom Hickey on 087 938 6209.

It’s A Child’s Life PreSchool operates each week day morning in the Barron Hall for more information contact 087 115 0666.

The Barron Hall is available for bookings now, be it

in the large Main Hall or the smaller meeting room with kitchen facilities, disabled toilet and outdoor green area included.

Contact booking officer Nicola at 087 716 0700.

LOCAL SOCCER NEWS The under 16’s went under to hosts Railway Athletic in Cappoquin. A strident run topped by a well finished goal from Robert Power was the Stradbally highlight.

Kirby School of Performing Arts have recommenced activities upstairs at the Club on Thursday’s ‘Kirby Kidz’ from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Adults (16 years and upwards from 7 to 8 p.m. for details 087 150 8928.

Astro Turf is available to hire. Contact Tadhg on 087 230 6841 for time slot availability.

Was that Mr. Blobby and friends yo saw wobbling around the astro turf pitch last Saturday?? No it’s the new sensation Zorbing, a sort of human skittles, as one participant described. It seems to be fun.

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menssheds.ie BIG news of the week was a visit by Dungarvan Mens Shed to the Shed in Cahir, Tipperary on a fact finding mission.

The men of CMS could not have made us more welcome on a cold morning, and the warming glow of a stove greeted us as we walked in the door!

Plenty of ideas and information exchanged on this visit, and it was good to see and hear how our fellow Shedders manage their Shed.

The Cahir Shed had a smaller premises and workshop than us, but this does not hinder them in their projects and activities, and we learned a lot from them on how to manage your space in a more convenient manner.

Indeed, a lot of projects were brought back to the Deise Shed directly from Cahir. Many thanks to Vinnie Conran, Phillip McGrath, Michael Ryan, Michael Houlihan, Paki Halley and Gerry (Chairman, CMS) and indeed ALL the men of Cahir for their warm and

generous welcome.

The big news from the Shed is that we have been short listed for the Star Community Awards! A great honour and privilege it is too, even just to reach this far.

Many thanks to the Shed members who threw themselves into the many community projects we participated in, and indeed, many thanks to the people of Dungarvan and surrounds who have supported us since we have opened, it’s a tribute to the people of Waterford (now all we have to do is go to Dublin and win it!!)

Busy end to the week in the Shed, with plenty going on. The lads are working away on their projects, both personal and for the woodwork course while new members watch and learn, find their feet, and as you can see start projects of their own, fair play to them!

Plenty going on in the background as well, with the Star Awards coming up and Australian Shedders getting interested in our work!

So don't be afraid to come up and see what we're about, it's your Shed as well and it's all happening at the minute!

Young Musicians enjoying the first Open Session hosted by the Dungarvan School of Trad in Lawlors Hotel on Sunday last.

Dungarvan School of Trad THE New Year saw us head enthusiastically into our second term here in our home in Mary Street. With the growing number of registered students, we were delighted to start off the New Year with the addition of a third teacher offering classes in yet another instrument.

The interest in the School is due in no small part to the fantastic teachers that the school has resourced. Martin Murray, who is a touring guest with The Chieftains, offers classes in three instruments - fiddle, mandolin and banjo. We were delighted when universally renowned master piper David Power joined us recently to teach tin whistle, while 2013 AllIreland Champion Clara Mannion provides classes in concertina.

OPEN SESSIONS We are now extending our activities and the School will host an Open Session on alternate Sundays at 4.00 p.m. in Lawlors Hotel. These sessions will be led by wellknown local accordion player, Martin Mannion, and all are welcome – including parents and guardians (with or without

instruments!). We held our first session on Sunday last, and judging by the fantastic turnout, enthusiastic tunes and happy faces, it was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

The aim of these sessions is to build the students confidence and also to learn to play in a group setting. In particular, we encourage beginners to attend as they will have the opportunity to hear different tunes on a variety of instruments and will be encouraged to practice their own tunes. More than anything however, the sessions help the young students to inherently understand that Irish traditional music is happiest in a social setting where friends meet to play and share tunes together.

CEILÍ DANCING Ceilí dancing lessons (in preparation for a planned St Patrick’s Day Ceilí) will start on Saturday, January 31st, from 3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. with John Creed in Lawlors Hotel. These lessons will teach the basic dances such as the Siege of Ennis, Shoe the Donkey

and other 4-hand reels.

Further details will be available shortly.

LOOK OUT FOR….. ..the annual Tionól Niocláis Tóibín which takes place next month (February 13th – 15th) in An Rinn.

This is a celebration of Irish music and song, and includes fantastic workshops by some the country’s foremost musicians and singers. One of our own teachers from the Dungarvan School of Trad, Clara Mannion, will provide concertina workshops along with Tommy Fitzharris, while Ciarán Somers will offer tin-whistle workshops, and Jesse Smith and Carmel O’Dea will provide workshops in fiddle. Workshops in other instruments include Flute, Pipes, Accordion and Sean Nós singing. Registration for the workshops will be in the Meánscoil in An Rinn at 9.30 a.m. on Saturday, 14th February. The workshops start at 10.00 a.m. and cost €10.

The Tiónól concert on Saturday 14th is not to be

missed. This eagerly anticipated concert features over 40 of the talented musicians who will congregate in the Déise Gaeltacht for the weekend.The concert has a scheduled start time of 7.30 p.m. and takes place in Halla Pobail na Rinne.

Another upcoming concert to note will also take place also in An Rinn. On this Saturday (31st), Sweeney’s Men (Andy Irvine, Johnny Moynihan and Terry Woods) will play in Tigh An Cheoil in Baile na nGall. Tickets cost €20 and are available from The Wine Buff in Dungarvan, from Seán on 087 9898560, or online at www.dungarvansingersclub.com To keep up-to-date with our activities and local events – follow us on Facebook (Dungarvan School of Trad) and keep an eye out for notices on our window in Mary Street.

If you would like further information about the School or classes, please drop in to the school on any Saturday afternoon (1.30 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.) where Alice or Helena will be happy to answer your questions. Alternatively, text or call 087 125 8659 or 087 618 1681.

Kilmacthomas

Nicky Sheehan (Chair, DMS) presents Gerry Nealon (Chair, CMS) with a pen made by Billy, DMS.

PARISH MINISTRY The Diocesan Safeguarding Children Co-ordinator Mrs. Avril Halley will host a meeting for those involved in all aspects of Parish ministry (ie readers, Eucharistic Ministers, choir etc in our four Churches) in Newtown Church on Thursday, 5th February at 7.30 p.m. It is important that all those who are involved in the various Parish ministries would attend.

SUNFLOWER SHOP The Winter Sale continues all this week in the Sunflower Shop,

Kilmacthomas, great bargains to be had from as little as €2.00, and upwards, jackets, coats, children's clothing, items of furniture and much more, come in and bag a bargain, all in aid of the Waterford Hospice Association.

LOTTO DRAW Results of the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw for Saturday, 24th January.

Letters drawn H, N,T and X. No jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Tom Crotty, The Green; Seamus Casey, Kilmac; Larry Reidy, c/o PPI;

Richard Purcell, McGrath’s Cross and Mary O'Reilly, Fews. Next week’s jackpot €1,650, be in to win.

WHIST Whist has returned at the Ballylaneen Club following the Christmas break, winners for Monday, 19th January - Mary Walsh, Rosie Keane, Biddy Fitzgerald, Hannah McGrath, Mary B. Bowdren, Joan Cashen, Teresa Keane, Nicola Carroll, Alice Walsh and Stess Connolly. Raffle winners Kitsy Keating, John Power x 2 and Biddy Fitzgerald.

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Lismore LISMORE TIDY TOWNS The Tidy Towns CES workers continue with the outdoor work as it is too early in the year yet for the working group of members to be out and about. Work plans for the coming months are well advanced and all we need now is reasonable weather in mid to late February to get going.

Property owners especially those in the business parts of the town are asked to start looking at their premises now re maintenance / cleaning / painting, and, if necessary start booking people to get the work done.

Remember, this work should be done before the first of June to be of benefit to the town in the National Tidy Towns adjudication process.

As stated before in this column. Tidy Towns is not just about the Tidy Towns group going out and doing work but it should involve the whole community doing their bit to help in the effort.

As many of us have recently changed our waste contract suppliers due to the ending of waste collections

by Waterford City and County Council with some companies not providing a glass collection, so people are encouraged to continue to use the bottle bank at Townparks.

ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Continuing the theme of

children and food waste:• SERVING FOOD small stomachs fill quickly so don't overload their plate, they can always come back for more • Children are easily distracted so keep the basics on the table and the television off • While a degree of firmness is needed, if children don't want to eat their food at meal times then put it in the fridge for eating later • SCHOOL LUNCHES - small snacks are more appealing • Ask the children what they would like to eat and how much of it they have time to eat • EATING OUT - Meals served at Irish restaurants for children are usually way too big, talk to restaurant staff about portion sizes for your children.

• Look out for Kids Size Me logo on menus. This initiative aims to provide kids size portions of adult meals in restaurants • Check www.wheretoeat.ie for more information BUNSCOIL BHÓTHAR NA NAOMH Enrolments are now being taken for Junior Infants class (September ‘15) in Bunscoil Bhóthar Na Naomh. Parents are requested to contact the school as soon as possible if they have not already received an application form.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart YOU will be reading this article (D.V.) as we mark Catholic Schools Week.

What is the identity of a Catholic School. It has to be understood primarily in terms of the contemplative dispositions it fosters among its students, knowing and loving God. It is attentive to regard God in all things which form the basis of Catholicism and its understanding of education that is celebrated in the Sacraments. The virtues of Faith, Hope and Charity are fostered. It leads to worshipping God rather than created things like power, prestige, money, fame, food.

It saves from idolatry, and idols are dumb, impotent, and ultimately enslave us.

Faith and love of God, on the other hand focus our attention away from ourselves towards God. We appreciate and value the work in our Catholic Schools that are inclusive of all who present at the door of the school. Great credit is due to the management and teaching staffs who diligently find freedom in the Catholic ethos while valu-

ing and supporting students with a differing vision of life.

Without the active positive support of parents the spiritual lives of the students will be impoverished. Their inner strength to cope with life’s joys and life’s heartbreaks are not taken away by virtue of Faith but relying on the loving kindness of God a way of coping can be found.

What was it that motivated the founders of the teaching orders in the Church in the past that laid the foundation to many countries educational systems?

MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m.

Saturday, 31st January Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m.

Sunday, 1st February Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m.

Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m.

PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

Villierstown, Aglish Foroige Group January 2015.

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place on Saturday night in An Cruiscín Lán and €50 was won by Deirdre Cahill, with Card Number 32, the Three of spades.

Congratulations. Jackpot next week is €800.

Remember if you are not in …. you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to the winning team representing An Cruiscin Lán at the Cappoquin’s GAA Supporters Club Quiz. The team comprised of the usual suspects … Tom, Padjo, Pado and Christy.

PUB QUIZ The Villierstown Dromana 800 Organisers are planning a Pub Quiz in An Cruiscín Lán on Friday, 13th February, at 8.00 p.m. to help fund the Georgian Fete being held in the village on Sunday, 5th July.

Teams of 4 – €20 per table.

All welcome. This is a joint community event.

CRAFTY CRAFTERS Yes ladies, it’s that time of year again. You’ve had your break so now it’s back to work … I use the word “work” loosely. The plan of action this term is for everyone to continue with their own work from the Quilting Class last term as we have no tutor this term.

Or just bring your own new project. As usual we will run a very tight ship

with no light chat, no goodies, no tea or coffee … and some nights no work at all. Starting back on Monday, 9th February, at 7.30 p.m.

Crafting comes before Housework in the dictionary….

STUDY GROUP Every evening after school from 4.15 – 6.00 p.m. in the VECP Community Room. Fully supervised venue with individual study desks. Check with a parent supervisor any evening for details.

Studying … notice how they conveniently put “dying “at the end of this word…

SAFE NET IRELAND PROJECT SURVEY Target audience: Anyone who communicates with young people as part of their role as a volunteer or staff member in their organisation.

All feedback received from this survey is anonymous.

Link to survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/safenetireland The Safe Net Project aims to create and pilot a Voluntary Guide and set of Principles to using ICT (technology) with Young People. This guide and set of principles will assist organisations in contributing to the safety of Young People and the adults who communicate with them.

Safe Net will help organisations implement new, or

strengthen their existing, internet safety and communication policies.

Project coordinator: Jamie Moore: 087-2170335 / jamie@safenetireland.com FOROIGE The Villierstown / Aglish Foroige Group meet every Friday evening in the Community Room beside the shop in Villierstown.

There is a great group of youths in this group and as always we are seeking new young leaders. This would be a great opportunity for anyone over 18 to join our leadership training programme and just think how good it would look on your CV. See enclosed photo of “My Favourite Delinquents.”

DROMANA 800 – CELEBRATE OUR HISTORY From Thursday, July 2nd, to Sunday, July 5th, there will be a festival to celebrate 23 generations of the FitzGerald family at Dromana, Villierstown, Co. Waterford. There will be a diverse range of events over the weekend with something for all tastes. Check out www.dromana 800.com or Facebook for full details.

VALENTINE TREATS Tori will be dazzling us with her confectionary delights for this special occasion. A mouthwatering, taste bud exploding selection of cakes and treats will be available for you to treat

your loved one…….(or yourself). Special orders taken from now, Main Street,Villierstown.

VILLIERSTOWN LIBRARY – COFFEE MORNING Open every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday morning from 11–12.30 in the community room beside the shop. This is becoming a very popular venue to enjoy one of Tories delicious cakes, coffee, have a chat and choose a book. Everyone welcome to drop in.

GARDENING TIPS • Seeds of geraniums, lobelia, busy lizzie and bedding begonias can be sown in a heated propagator, but it is still too early for most of the easy kinds, such as dahlias and French marigolds.

• Sow seeds of early varieties of cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, lettuce and onions.

These will give an early crop but have to be started off in warm conditions indoors, or in a propagator and grown on, in a greenhouse or tunnel.

AUSTRALIAN AND CANADIAN VISAS If you have any queries on the current guidelines to move to Australia on a • Working Holiday • Employer sponsored visa, short and long stay • Permanent resident visa, state or independent Or, if you have queries on the Canadian IEC 2 year Working Holiday pro-

gramme, whose quota is due to open shortly.

Moran’s Hotel at the Red Cow on February 3rd from 7:00 p.m.

PILATE CLASSES Zofia Power has resumed her Pilate classes in the VECP community Room every Monday 10-11 a.m.

Wednesday 7.30–8.30 p.m. extra dates will be arranged, possibly a Friday morning 10–11 if other times are oversubscribed. Contact Zofia / Carol 0876635465.

DANCERCISE CLASS Just a reminder, this very popular dancercise class is back with a bang every Tuesday evening from 7-8 p.m. in Villierstown Church Hall Facility. Enjoy learning the moves to chart music and getting fit at the same time. Sounds good to me.

SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to or just needs someone to listen. We are lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor.” Call Carol on: -087- 6635465.

I NEED YOUR HELP If any group or individual has anything they would like to be include in these notes, just let me know.

Remember if I don’t know what’s happening I can’t include it. All local news very welcome.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “When A Committee meet, they keep Minutes and Lose Hours.”

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Cappoquin Cappoquin Community Development Company Ltd. CAPPOQUIN PRE-SCHOOL Afternoon Preschool sessions will commence in Cappoquin pre-school service after mid term on Mondays and Tuesdays, 1.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., €11 per session. This service provides for the child commencing pre-school in September, 2015.These sessions will be delivered by Maria Uniacke. Contact

Maria: 058-52342 or Cathy: 058-52746 in order to enroll your child.

SATURDAY SUPERVISED STUDY Saturday Supervised Study is held in Cappoquin Community Centre, 9.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. every Saturday.This study is delivered by Evan McGrath, UL Business & Accounting Graduate. He will also deliver techniques on how to study for exams. Fee per day: €10 or €5 per half day.

Contact: Evan 087-

9557656.

WATERFORD ADVENTURE RACE 2015 Saturday, 16th May, 2015.

Early Bird entry open til 31st January, 2015.

Categories are as follows: Elite €40; Sporty €60; Duathlon €28; Team Relay €28 (teams of four). Book now. Register online active networks.com.

Route lengthened and reviewed.

LOTTO Current Jackpot €4,400.

Lotto: Monday, 26th

January, 2015.

Jackpot €4,300.

No Winner.

Numbers: 5, 7, 9 and 22.

Consolation Prizes: Claire Power, Tivoli Tce.; Michael Hennebry, Shanbally; Paddy Foley, Shanbally; Kathleen Manahan, Shanbally; Jennifer Hickey, Melleray Rd., & Theo Hosegood, c/o Mrs. Kiely. Next Draw: Monday, 3rd February, 2015.

All proceeds goes towards Community Centre.

WATERFORD ADVENTURE RACE 2015

$ TD $BUIBSUIB FBQBDI $IPJOO B /

Another magnificent splash of colour on Barrack Street - representing Ahearn's sweet shop (latterly O'Shea's window factory). This building has been given a facelift by Colaiste Naofa students: Brendan O'Hara, Devon Margate, Celene Flynn, Kate Cosgrove and Daniel. The team co-ordinated their efforts over a two week period and produced the colourful depictions above. We are absolutely thrilled with the result and would be delighted to see them back in Cappoquin any time.

Cappoquin Tidy Towns CONCERT TICKETS SELLING FAST With well over 60% of the available tickets sold as we go to print this week, be warned that the heritage group’s concert commemorating the Battle of Affane on 6th February next may well be a sell-out long before the date itself. To avoid disappointment, please get your tickets this week at either the Credit Union or Mary Murray’s in Cappoquin. There will be features elsewhere in the local press about the concert and the battle, so we won’t bore you here with details which you can read elsewhere. We do, however, have to say that the amount of work going on behind the scenes by heritage group members and performers alike, has to be seen to be believed, and we are really hopeful that this inaugural event of the 450th anniversary of the great battle will be a great success.

This week’s picture features the front cover of the commemorative 24-page booklet which the heritage

group has produced as part of its 2015 work. All people attending on the night of the concert will get this booklet as part of their admission fee, while we also hope to have it on sale in some local outlets at a later stage as well. The cover features the crests of the two warring families at Affane and a woodcut depicting a battle scene from the Munster wars which followed the defeat of the Earl of Desmond. The design and booklet cover are of course, courtesy of the skills of Jacinta Uniacke and team at Munster Sign and Print.

HURLING NEWS As always, we defer to our local GAA columnists for more analysis of the Cappoquin defeat in the All-Ireland semi-final last Sunday. However, from a local standpoint and one which goes far beyond the realms of Affane/Cappoquin GAA club members, it has to be said that the lads have really put the place on the map this year. Last Sunday was just one of those days, when little if anything went

according to plan and when they came up against a very good team. There has been an increasing tendency to make hurling a complex game of late but, sometimes, it is as simple as the better team winning on the day. Our Western, County and Munster champions have no complaints, and are still heroes here.

What better way to recover from the pain of defeat than to hear the draws for the County senior championship twenty four hours later. Cappoquin will play near rivals Lismore in the first round, and also

have Mount Sion, Roanmore, Dungarvan and Passage in the same group.

You can already sense the meeting of legend and reality as people savour the restored senior status of the local club. Already, the questions are being asked: did ‘old’ Sully really score five points from near the sideline against Mount Sion in the eighties, did the club really play Roanmore in eight A grade County finals in the seventies, is it really almost forty years since they played Passage in a championship game? You can’t be serious…

THANK YOU PROVIMI If you have driven through Cappoquin recently, you may have noticed an added attraction to the town on the approach road from Lismore.

Cappoquin Tidy Towns are extremely grateful to their sponsors, Provimi, for funding the painting at the site of the old Bacon Factory.Two pigs have been painted on the wall by local artist, Cora Cummins, celebrating our proud industrial heritage. This wall is part of the original Bacon Factory

site; this factory employed hundreds upon hundreds in our town and locality from 1907 through to 1980.

Provimi are a familiar name in the animal feeds industry, with a global network.

“STOP FOOD WASTE CHALLENGE” DATES FOR THE APRIL DIARY Anne Sullivan, Environmental Education & Awareness Officer, from Waterford Council will be presenting a series of hour long talks entitled "Stop Food Waste Challenge" over a four week period in April on Tuesday evenings.

Anne is welcoming all to these talks - a wonderful opportunity to learn how to efficiently manage food waste. From now on, we will be paying for our food waste by weight, so it is in all of our interests to learn more. Further details will be published here closer to April.

TIDY TOWNS MEETING We will be meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd at 8.00 p.m. in Cappoquin Community Centre. New faces and ideas always welcome.

Cappoquin Tidy Towns are extremely grateful to their sponsors, Provimi, for funding the painting at the site of the old Bacon Factory. Two pigs have been painted on the wall by local artist, Cora Cummins, celebrating our proud industrial heritage.

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien COLLIGAN INDUSTRIAL PARK Mills Along the Colligan When one of the richest men in Ireland opened his purse and started spending, local families were quick to take advantage. The Earl of Dartrey, peer of the realm and confidant of Queen Victoria, decided to build a mill along the Colligan River. An abundant stream of silver flowed into the parish between 1840 and 1848. The famine years were 1845 to 1848 and the overlap of these dates meant that Currabaha Corn Mill provided a major boost to the area when it was needed most.

WORKMEN NEEDED Plenty of workmen were wanted. First off, a large number were required to dig the new road along the river. Stone walls were built on each side of the new streets, the same admirable walls that line the roadside from the Clonmel Road down to the Wooden Bridge and along the Colligan to this day. The scale of this work suggests a sizable workforce.

As the shovels and pickaxes displaced thousands of tons of mountainside, outcrops of sandstone turned up. These rocks were collected for the stone dressers.

With their assortment of chisels and hammers and sledges, the stone dressers worked the stone, squaring it for the walls and the massive stone bridge going in upstream. As well, housing and storage sheds were built from the local stone.

The bridge at Colligan contains some massive stones, even some 'four man stones', slabs big enough

that they probably took four men to move. Some were used to decorate the bridge arch. These large dressed stones reflected the wealth of the Earl of Dartrey and extra effort was obviously made on these very notable portions of the bridge. Odds are that many were collected off the mountainsides. Since the Earl owned the lands out at Bleantis and Barracree deep into the folds of the nearby Comeragh Mountains, some of the raw material was probably gathered there. Meaning more work for cart drivers and work crews.

The bridge and workmen's cottages were held together with mortar which had to be dug from the river bed and mixed with lime. Lime had to be brought up from the Earl's marl pits down in Ballymacmague.

More work.

Overseers, or gangers, were needed to direct the different work crews. This was back in the day when foremen commonly carried whips to encourage the men to greater effort.These were savage times for labourers - but that was the price that men paid to feed their families.

Stonemasons were required for the more skilled jobs building the stone bridge and cottages.

They would have been supported by labourers carrying mortar and stones up and down the scaffolding.

Tons of turf were needed to keep crews warm at night and to provide cooking fires, so mountain people, too, probably caught sprinkles from the Earl's shower of silver.

The Boruma Trio played at Coolnasmear Hall to a packed audience.

LABOUR RELATIONS Most of these workers must have come from the locality. It was in the Earl of Dartrey's own interest to hire his tenants, thus ensuring they could pay rent back to him.

Tellingly, there is no memory of unrest during the building project.

Considering that only five or six years earlier in 1835 one local faction, the Caravats, had turned out 500 men at Kilgobinet Fair, this must mean that the locals were reasonably content with proceedings. The peaceful labour relations enjoyed during the building of the mill argues that parish residents got a square deal, at least by the standards of the time.

THE OVERNIGHT CREW Many of the workmen did not return home at the end of the day, but instead slept in the workers' cottages built during the earliest stage of the project.

Those requiring local housing were the craftsmen, mill experts and special carpenters who came from outside the parish.

These 'foreigners' needed supplies from local farmers.

Dairy products definitely came from the immediate area. Mill workers used to make the uphill climb to the Gleesons, later the Kellys, of Currabaha. The Gleesons sold butter and milk and the family kept an account book of these transactions with the names of all the mill families.

Unfortunately, this ledger was lost in the first half of the 20th century, but memory of it endures.

Fresh fish must also have

Currabaha Corn Mill - the Stables: From the road only the roof is visible. Before the landscape was extensively altered in the 1970's, the main door opened onto the Coolnasmear-Colligan s-bend road. Tons of grain and supplies moved into and out of this building during the mill's heyday in the mid-1800's. It was preserved because the Dahill family continued to use it as a stable when they later took over the grounds. been in demand and coming up to meatless Fridays it's easy to imagine busy dealings with Dungarvan fishermen. During the salmon runs, local fishermen were needed to haul in fish to feed the workmen.

A community of men with silver in their pockets required a community of women in support. Any sheep or beef or pork from neighbouring farms had to handled. If rabbits and birds, porridge, potatoes or butter were on the menu, then someone had cook it. Dirty clothes needed washing, torn garments required mending. Probably women, too, ended up beneficiaries of the Earl's largesse.

MILL JOBS Once the construction crew cleared out, the mill owner still needed plenty of workers.

Down at Killadangan Mill further along the Colligan River, it's remembered that one man was employed full time simply to keep the millrace dug clear of muck. And if, as

happens every once in a while, the Colligan flooded so massively that it affected the sluices and water channels, the millrace man would have had a job for life.

Other mill jobs had to include machine maintenance and oversight of the corn drying kiln. Men were needed to heft the 200 weight sacks filled with grain. Someone had to be in charge so a mill manager was necessary. And there were millers, the grain grinding experts.

The recollection is that once the mill was up and running no locals were employed as part of this regular labour force.

Instead, outsiders were hired. Mostly, it seems, the mill workers kept to themselves. They had separate interests from the farming community in which they were embedded. There just wasn't a lot of mixing with the locals - except for the regular purchase of goods and services.

WHAT'S LEFT? Once the mill was operating, the cottages erected to house the mill construction crew were taken over by mill families. These six cottages were renovated in the 1970's by Willie Fennell who rented them to selfcatering enthusiasts from England and beyond. In the 1990's they were again completely refurbished by Winston and Hillary Beresford. "Colligan Falls" has been in the hostelry business for a long, long time.

When the mill closed in the early 1870's, the outsiders mostly moved on.

As for the mill, it's likely that debtors removed anything they could and the empty buildings slowly collapsed into the landscape.

The Dahill family lived in the workers' cottages, so these survived. And the family used the large stable beside the road, so it's still

standing as well. The 1970's renovation raised the road level and buried the back walls of the two surviving structures to their rooflines.

Originally, though, these were front walls facing onto the street.

Visitors to the former corn mill can still find traces of its former glories. Besides the workers' cottages, now "Colligan Falls", the deep water pools and blasted-out millrace persist. The rock cut which housed the millrace gate is clearly visible.

And the sagging old stable survives beside the road.

Today this is one of the most beautiful and wild spots in Ireland. Once though, it was an industrial park. For the famine threatened community of the 1840's, it was also a godsend.

COMMUNITY WALK Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights - Meet at 7.30 p.m. at Coolnasmear Hall on Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday nights. A donation of â‚Ź2 goes to KCK Community Group for local projects. High Visibility vests are provided.

I turned up to grab a photo, but my just couldn't capture the dozen or so men, women and teens who turned out. The automatic flash setting focused on the high visibility vests with their bright reflecting bands and the finished pictures resemble some mad artist's rendering of strip lighting. I'll give it another try soon. But, I was astonished to witness the number of neighbours who are determined to keep fit these winter evenings. Good on ye!

COOLNASMEAR CONCERT First, the local angle. The Boruma Trio turned up at Coolnasmear this past weekend, three master musicians at the peak of their game. They were instantly captivating, playing

the old tunes with a beautiful difference. Part of their magic came from fiddler Eileen O'Brien's lovely singing voice. Andrew MacNamara on the button accordion managed to coax barely audible drones from his big instrument when he gently accompanied Eileen before letting rip on a lively slide or reel. And Geraldine Cotter on the piano played her instrument with a percussive style that perfectly suited trad music.

Knowledgeable listeners recalled the playing style of Mary Kelly of Currabaha, former organist at Kilgobinet Church and selftaught musical genius.

Some of that genius must be in the local air, because the second half was kicked off by U-18 All-Ireland Champion fiddler, Sarah O'Gorman, a long time Comeraghs Comhaltas member. Sarah's deep and sonorous playing was instantly riveting. She's a musical spellbinder and the audience barely breathed during her amazing set.

The highlight came at the end when the Trio invited the audience to call out the names of tunes which they played without a break, reels following one another in an unending river while the players broke into a sweat as tune followed tune followed tune.When they finally had to stop to catch their breaths, for the first and only time that anyone can remember, the Coolnasmear audience spontaneously leapt to their feet and gave the three a standing ovation.

Unfortunately, that looks like the last concert of the year here in Coolnasmear until June when the TradFest brings its annual share of festivities and music to the locale.

INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

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Amazing Joseph opens tonight at the Town Hall Theatre JOSEPH And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat opens at The Town Hall Theatre tonight (Wednesday) and runs until Saturday at 7.30 p.m. nightly. Saturday night's performance is already sold out but there are still tickets available for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, but tickets are selling fast, so don't delay and secure your seats at this smash hit family Musical. Tickets are available in the 3 Mobile Store in the Shopping Centre or Kelly's Pharmacy, Abbeyside.

Joseph is jam-packed with brilliant songs like Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me, Jacob And Sons, One More Angel In Heaven, Pharaoh's Story, Those Canaan Days, The Joseph Mega Mix and many more.

Joseph has been packing theatre's all over the world for decades and even to this day Joseph continues to be one of the most popular family musicals and the brilliant storyline appeals to the young and not so young at heart and now is your chance to see this stunning production in the beautiful Town Hall Theatre.

Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School have been entertaining audiences for the past six years and have a huge reputation for the very high standard of their previous productions that include High School Musical, Hairspray,The Wizard Of Oz, Honk, Grease, Disney's Beauty And The Beast, Seussical, Disney's The Little Mermaid and more recently The Addams Family, all of which received rave reviews and left audiences amazed at the talent of the students of the stage school and Joseph is shaping up to be yet another memorable production from Dungarvan and West Waterford's premier stage

school. With stunning stage sets, costumes, lighting, hair and make up, no stone is being left unturned to ensure a night at the theatre that will live long in the memory.

The stage school is now in it's seventh year and going from strength to strength with each passing term, our new term will commence on Monday, 9th February, and run until June of this year.We are now taking names for our new term and we will hold a registration evening on Friday, 6th February, in St. Joseph's School Hall from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. for new students to enrol for the next term. If you like to sing, dance, act, or you just like to have fun and make new friends, then Dungarvan Junior Musical Stage School is the place for you, classes take place in St. Joseph’s School every Monday and Wednesday and we cater for students aged 4 to 6, 7 to 10 and 11 to 17, students attend two one hourly classes per week on both Monday and Wednesday. All our students get to perform live on stage in our full scale end of term musical productions, we have a strong emphasis on confidence building, having fun, making new friends while learning all the skills of the performing arts, skills that stay with and benefit you way and beyond the world of the performing arts and the rehearsal room.

No experience is required to join the school as all levels of ability are catered for, our artistic director / choreographer David Hennessy and musical director / singing teacher David Hayes are among the industries most talented, experienced and in demand professionals in the country and between them have huge amounts of awards and accolades for their out-

standing work in both the professional and amateur theatrical circles and we are sure our students benefit enormously from working with them both and we are very lucky to have such talented and dedicated professionals working with us at the stage school. The stage school recently had the honour of been represented by students from our school to sing live on stage with Gary Barlow at the 02 Arena Dublin in front of 20,000 people at which David Hayes was the musical director for the concert and we would like to thank David for the opportunity and thank the students who did the school proud. We have a full child protection policy in place as required by law so you can rest assured that your child is learning, having fun and making new friends in a safe and clean environment.

We are delighted to announce that we have secured the performing rights for Disney's smash hit High School Musical and we will stage this show as our end of term production in June of this year and we are sure this will prove to be hugely popular with our students and audiences alike, so why not see for yourself why so many happy students from Dungarvan and the West Waterford area can’t be wrong and secure your place by simply coming along to St. Joseph’s on Friday 6th or you can simply call Brian or David on 087-2360330 and we will happily answer any questions you might have about our production of Joseph or the stage school.

Places are limited in all our classes and are filling up fast so don't delay and secure your place today. LET THE FUN BEGIN.

Fun Table Quiz in Aid of Cancer Research IN memory of the late Jim Shine, the Shine family will hold a fun table quiz on Friday, January 30th in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research.

The quiz will be held in Minnies Bar from 8.30 p.m. The cost per table on the night will be €40. All proceeds go towards funding the development of new cancer treatments. If you wish to support this event in any way (enter a team, raffle/auction prize or donation etc.) we would deeply appreciate it.

Gradam Niocláis Tóibín 2015 to be presented to Mickey Dalton. To be in with a chance to win two tickets to the Tionól concert on Saturday, 14th February, text the 5 members of the Veesiders Céilí Band to 086-6056361 before 5 p.m. next Monday.

Tionól Niocláis Tóibín 2015 GRADAM NIOCLÁIS TÓIBÍN LE BRONNADH AR MICKEY DALTON Gradam Niocláis Tóibín 2015 will be awarded to the legendary accordion player Mickey Dalton in Tigh an Cheoil, an Rinn on Friday, 13th February at a ceremony to start at 9.00 p.m.

Is ar an Aoine, 13 Feabhra a thosnóidh Tionól Niocláis Tóibín na bliana seo.

Beidh an oscailt oifigiúil ar siúl i dTigh an Cheoil an oíche sin, ag tosnú ag 9.00 i.n.

Bronnfar Gradam Niocláis Tóibín ar Mickey Dalton i mbliana ag an ócáid seo.

Tá ceoltóirí agus amhránaithe den scoth bailithe le chéile do na ceardlanna maidin Shathairn i Meánscoil San Nioclás. Tar éis clárú ag 9.30, tosnóidh na ceardlanna ag 10.00 go dtí 1.45, le clár beo le craoladh ar RnaG sa lár. Mar chuid de Thionól na nDéise, beidh cur i láthair i gColáiste na Rinne ag an Dr Stiofán Ó Cadhla ag tosnú ag 2.30. Ag 4.30, seolfar an Linn Bhuí 18, arís i gColáiste na Rinne.

Beidh deis ag daoine tuilleadh ceoil a dh’aireachtaint ansin sa trí thábhairne go dtí am tae. Buacphoint na deireadh seachtaine i gcónaí ná an ceolchoirm a bheidh ar siúl arís i mbliana i Halla Pobail na Rinne ag tosnú ag 7.30 i.n.

Tá slua an-mhór d’amhránaithe agus de cheoltóirí bailithe le chéile don cheolchoirm agus oíche iontach ar fad geallta.

Is i dTigh Uí Mhaonaigh a bheidh club na féile ar an Satharn.

Craolfar an tAifreann beo ar RnaG ó Shéipéal San Nioclás maidin Domhnaigh ag 11.30 agus beidh deis ag daoine cuairt a thabhairt ar uaigh Niocláis ina dhiaidh. Críochnóidh an deiredh seachtaine i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe le seoladh dlúthdhiosca ag 2 agus seisiún eile socruithe ansin don tráthnóna.

FANTASTIC WORKSHOPS AS PART OF TIONÓL NIOCLÁIS TÓIBÍN Irish music and song will be celebrated at Tionól Niocláis Tóibín which will take place in an Rinn beginning on Friday, 13th February. The official opening takes place in Tigh an Cheoil, Baile na nGall at 9.00 p.m. Saturday morning will see some of the best musicians and singers taking part in workshops in Meánscoil San Nioclás.

Registration begins at 9.30 a.m. with the workshops commencing at 10.00 a.m. and for only €10 participants will learn from the best of musicians and singers, with the workshops extended to 3 sessions this year. The workshops include: Uillean Pipes: Emmett Gill Reed making: Míchéal Ó Briain & Victor Mullally.

Accordion: Murty Ryan & Benny McCarthy. Fiddle: Jesse Smith & Carmel O’Dea. Flute: Harry Bradley & John Kelly. Tin whistle: Ciarán Sommers.

Concertina: Clara Mannion & Tommy Fitzharris.

Amhránaíocht/ Singing: Aodán Ó Ceallaigh & Ógie Ó Céilleachair agus Nell Ní Chróinín.

CARMEL O’DEA FIDDLE WORKSHOP Tá an t-ádh linn i mbliana Carmel O’Dea a bheith linn chun ceardlann a thabhairt ar an bhfidil. Beidh sí i Meánscoil San Nioclás ar an Satharn, 14 Feabhra, le ceardlanna an Tionóil ag tosnú ag 10.00 ar maidin.

Carmel O'Dea is a highly accomplished fiddle player and composer from Co. Clare. A former graduate of Music from UCC where she was the recipient of Seán Ó'Riada Award & the Brian O'Donovan Scholarship, she is in great demand as a session musician. Many of her compositions have been recorded by traditional

artists. She presented the traditional music programme 'Geantrai' from Ennis in 2012. From Ballynacally in West Clare, Carmel O’Dea has the dinstinction of having played with three of Clare’s great Céilí Bands – the Ennis Céilí Band, the Kilfenora and the Turloughmore. Carmel will take part in a fiddle workshop in Meánscoil San Nioclás, an Rinn on Saturday, 14th February.

TOMMY FITZHARRIS - CONCERTINA WORKSHOP Beidh ceardlann den scoth ar an gconsairtín le Tommy Fitzharris ar an Satharn, 14 Feabhra, mar chuid de Thionól Niocláis Tóibín.

Bhuaigh Tommy Craobh na hÉireann ag an bhFleadh Cheoil don chonsairtín i 2009. Tá Tommy feicthe ar an stáitse go mion minic le blianta beaga anuas agus tá MA bainte amach aige ag díriú ar chúrsaí ceoil agus rince.

Concertina player Tommy Fitzharris hails from Stradbally, Co Laois, and has been playing traditional Irish Music from the age of seven.

He comes from a musical family and is self-taught on both the flute and concertina. Tommy made a first ever for his county in 2009 when he won the Senior Concertina Title in the AllIreland Fleadh. He is a tutor on the BA in Irish Music and Dance in the University of Limerick.

Tommy is no stranger to the stage and has played support to Lúnasa, Frankie Gavin and Dervish among others. He has featured on the Fleadh programmes, Ceilí House and the Tubridy Show before his appearence on the recent series Lorg Lunny. He has recently completed his Masters in Irish Traditional Music Performance in the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance. He his currently playing concertina and flute

with Ciorras that were formed as part of the Lorg Lunny programme on TG4.

CEOLCHOIRM AN TIONÓIL / CONCERT ON SATURDAY, 14th FEBRUARY Saturday night will see the crowds gather in Halla Pobail na Rinne for the Tionól concert with over 40 participants already booked, commencing at 7.30 p.m.

Sunday morning will see Aifreann an Tionóil broadcast on Raidió na Gaeltachta at 11.30, a visit to the grave of Nioclás Tóibín and further music and song in Tigh Uí Mhuirithe with a cd launch of recordings from previous years. For further information on any of the events, contact Mac Dara Mac Donncha 086-8565569 or Darren Ó Droma 0876007827 TACAÍOCHT Ní féidir aon fhéile a reáchtáil gan tacaíocht agus tá Coiste an Tionóil go mór fé chomaoin ag ár nurraitheoirí: An Chomhairle Ealaíon, Ealaín na Gaeltachta, Údarás na Gaeltachta, Raidió na Gaeltachta, Meánscoil San Nioclás, Coláiste na Rinne, Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, Criostal na Rinne, Munster Signs and Print, the Park Hotel, Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge.

Carmel O’Dea to hold fiddle workshop at Tionól Niocláis Tóibín.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

Modeligo ARRANGEMENTS FOR CANDLEMASS & ST. BLAISE Monday next, February 2nd, is Candlemass Day, and the following day,Tuesday 3rd is the feast day of St. Blaise. At Modeligo, the Blessing of Candles and also Blessing of Throats will take place during the Sunday morning (February 1st) 10.00 a.m. weekly Mass. There will be a 7.30 p.m. Mass at Affane on Monday (February 2nd), during which the Blessing of Candles and Throats will occur. Blessing of candles at St. Mary's, Cappoquin will take place on Sunday next, February 1st, during the 11.30 a.m. Mass. The arrangements for blessing of throats in honour of St. Blaise at Cappoquin are as follows: at the daily 10.00 a.m. Mass on Tuesday 3rd, also at 7.30 p.m. on the evening of the same day.

LITTLE BOBS TRACTOR RUN The Little Bobs Tractor run was set up as an appreciation to the late Robbie Power who died in tragic circumstances in 2011 and it is obvious by the support shown each year that the effect “Little Bob” had on people's lives. He was a true gentleman, a friend to young and old, always ready to lend a hand or share a laugh or a joke. Bob's passing left a huge void amongst his family and friends.

Leaving the Touraneena

Centre at 1.00 p.m., 104 tractors completed the Newcastle to Touraneena route. Other than those taking part, many others donated money and time to the cause. The 2015 trophy went to Tony Power, Bob's father. Spot prizes and vouchers were given out on the day.

This year's funds will be divided between The Dungarvan Community Hospital Bus Fund, Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's GAA Club and Naomh Brid Juvenile GAA Club. Presentation of monies will take place at Dunne's Bar, Touraneena on Saturday, February 21st, music on the night, all are welcome.

Since the Tractor Run started in 2012, it has donated a whopping €10,830 to various clubs, groups and charities namely Touraneena Village improvement Scheme, West Waterford Hospice, Make A wish Foundation, Touraneena NS, Temple St. Children's Hospital and of course the groups named above. This would not be possible without the support and generosity of drivers, sponsors spectators, people making and serving refreshments stewards and all the people that help each year. The Power family along with the organising committee wish to sincerely thank everyone that contributed in any way to the day, you out did yourselves once more and we look forward to seeing you all again, New Year's Day 2016!

MODELIGO/AFFANE LOURDES FUND Once again this year the above group wish to send a representative from each parish on the annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes for 2015. To enable us to raise funds to achieve the above, we will be holding a Ceilí/dance at the Tennis Club, Causeway, Abbeyside on this Friday, January 30th, commencing at 8.00 p.m. we look forward to your support, so do come along and have a good night's dancing as well as helping us to raise money for our fund.

CRANNCHUR AITIUL Last October Modeligo Lotto passed a fantastic milestone: 20 years in operation: at its' inception, it was envisaged that the enterprise might extend to 4 or even 5 years! That the enterprise is still going strong- for example we had ticket sales of 393 last week- is a testament to the sellers, purchasers and "back-up" staff, many of whom have been involved since 1994. Bualadh bos do chách. 12, 16 and 28 were the numbers drawn from the drum on Saturday night last and there was no jackpot tickets. 4 X €25 lucky dip winners: Kit O'Grady, Broe; Johnny Kearns, Scart, Jimmy Quinn, Clashmore and Mikey and Shane Gough, Glen.

An tseachtain seo chughainn, beidh €1,300 sa phota óir...

Ardmore LIFEGUARD AWARD The National Beach Lifeguard Award is an internationally recognised qualification required to work on the beach's of Ireland. It is certified by Irish Water Safety, the national body for lifeguard training in Ireland The course is run by Ronan O’Connor who was senior lifeguard for a number of years on some of Corks busiest beaches, has coached and trained lifeguards for 15 years and has competed in surf lifesaving at both national and international level.

The course takes place in Dungarvan and Ardmore and runs weekly. The course will be completed in April in time for candidates to apply for summer work with the local authorities. For more info or to book a place contact Ronan on 083-3743889.

PILATES CLASSES Pilates started on Monday 19th at 9.30 a.m. in Halla Deuglán, Ardmore. For more details or to book a place contact 086-8141251.

RTH LAST FRIDAY January Last Friday Session takes place at Round Tower Hotel this Friday, 30th January at later time this

month...(from approx 10.30 p.m. / 10.45 p.m.) - all singers, musicians and storytellers and those that just want to sit back relax and listen are more than welcome.

CARDS AT KEEVERS 1st Des Fitzgerald and Gerry O’Brien; 2nd shared

by James Flavin and Hugh O’Reilly and Martin and Lawrence Keevers. Last game.

Liam Foley and Thomas Power. Best last 5 Nell Foley and Nora May O’Neill.

FERRYPOINT 5K FUN RUN! Sunday, 8th February is the day!

Ferrypoint (near Kinsalebeg) is the venue!

Registration starts at 10.30 a.m.! Fun Run/Walk starts at 11.30 a.m.! Make it a healthy and exercise filled start to the new year! The Ferrypoint 5k is ideal for experienced and budding runners alike! Anyone following Operation Transformation plans has the ideal training plan:) We have confirmed spot prizes of memberships for both Aura Youghal and the Quality Hotel Redbarn gyms! With many other prizes on the day!

All support and partici-

pants welcome... Spread the word.

BICKERDIKE PHOTO COLLECTION Those of you who are regular users of the behemoth that is Facebook please take note! You could do a lot worse than check out a page called 'The Bob Bickerdike Photo Collection'...it will be of interest to any of you who ever encountered a Youghal photographer affectionately called 'Bobby Presto' ...his real name being of course Bob Bickerdike. As a child my family used to mention him anytime we would be having our photo taken, my mam would say something along the lines of "Pretend it's Bobby Presto taking the photo!"

Anyhows and whatever; two very talented gents in Youghal, who are very modest and media shy, are digitising and posting online many of said 'Bobby Presto' photos from the dim and distant past in the hope of fully identifying the people or events in them. Check the page out, some true gems of photography in there! www.facebook.com/thebobbickerdikephotocollection

Attending the Afterhours event at McCarthy Insurances in association with Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber were Ger and Anne Wyley, Wyley Sports; David Walsh, Complete Financial; Rachel Kiely, Maurice Kiely, Domestic Appliances Repair and Neil Renton, Wholelife Martial Arts.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise SWEENEY’S MEN I dTIGH AN CHEOIL Tá ceolchoirm den scoth geallta i dTigh an Cheoil sa Rinn an Satharn seo, 31 Eanáir nuair a bheidh an grúpa Sweeney’s Men ag seinnt. Tá taithí na mblianta acu dul ar an ardáin agus iad aitheanta mar cheann de na grúpaí is fearr ón tír seo.

A fantastic concert with the legendary group Sweeney’s Men is guaranteed this Saturday, 31st January at 9.00 p.m. in Tigh an Cheoil, An Rinn. Tickets are €20 each and available online at dungarvansingersclub.com or by phone - Sean at 0879898560. Tickets will also be available to buy at the Wine Buff.

RANGANNA GAEILGE Beidh ranganna Gaeilge ag tosnú thar n-ais arís an Chéadaoin seo i Meánscoil San Nioclás sa Rinn. Beidh 3 léibhéal ann, bun rang, meán rang agus ard-rang. 8 seachtain a bheidh i gceist, ag tosnú ar an gCéadaoin, 28 Eanáir, 7 – 8.30. Clárú ar an oíche ag 6.45.

Irish classes will resume this Wednesday, 28th January in Meánscoil San Nioclás for 8 weeks, cost in total €25.

The classes will run from 7 – 8.30, with registration on the first evening at 6.45 p.m.

Further information: 05846664 or cfdeise@gmail.com AISTEOIRÍ AN tSEAN PHOBAIL Léireofar ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ thar dhá deireadh seachtaine anois ar na dátaí seo a leanas: Eanáir: 29, 30 agus Feabhra 1 (Déardaoin, Aoine agus Domhnach); Feabhra 7 & 8 (Satharn agus Domhnach). I Halla Colmán at 8.15 i.n. gach oíche. Ní foláir teagmháil a dhéanamh le (058) 46483 chun ticéid a chur in áirithe.

‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’ will now be staged over two weekends on the following dates: January 29th, 30th and February 1st (Thursday, Friday and Sunday); February 7th & 8th

Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail ag dul chun stáitse an deireadh seachtaine seo leis an dráma “The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley".

(Saturday & Sunday). In Colman Hall, Old Parish, at 8.15 p.m. each night. Please call (058) 46483 to book.

AN LINN BHUÍ 18 – SEOLADH / LAUNCH Seolfar an Linn Bhuí 18 ar an Satharn, 14 Feabhra ag 4.30 i.n. i gColáiste na Rinne. Seo an leagan is mó den iris riamh agus scéalta agus seanchas den scoth le fáil ann. Fáilte roimh chách ar an lá.

An Linn Bhuí 18 will be launched in Coláiste na Rinne on Saturday, 14th February at 4.30 p.m., all are welcome to attend.

TIONÓL NIOCLÁIS TÓIBÍN 2015 Is ar an Aoine, 13 Feabhra a thosnóidh Tionól Niocláis Tóibín na bliana seo. Beidh an oscailt oifigiúil ar siúl i dTigh an Cheoil an oíche sin, ag tosnú ag 9.00 i.n.

Bronnfar Gradam Niocláis Tóibín ar Mickey Dalton i mbliana ag an ócáid seo. Tá ceoltóirí agus amhránaithe den scoth bailithe le chéile do na ceardlanna maidin Shathairn i Meánscoil San Nioclás.

Mar chuid de Thionól na nDéise, beidh cur i láthair i gColáiste na Rinne ag an Dr Stiofán Ó Cadhla ag tosnú ag 2.30. Ag 4.30, seolfar an Linn Bhuí 18, arís i gColáiste na Rinne. Beidh deis ag daoine tuilleadh ceoil

a dh’aireachtaint ansin sa trí thábhairne go dtí am tae.

Buacphointe na deireadh seachtaine i gcónaí ná an ceolchoirm a bheidh ar siúl i mbliana i Halla Pobail na Rinne ag tosnú ag 7.30 i.n.

Tá slua an-mhór d’amhránaithe agus de cheoltóirí bailithe le chéile don cheolchoirm agus oíche iontach ar fad geallta. Is i dTigh Uí Mhaonaigh a bheidh club na féile ar an Satharn. Craolfar an tAifreann beo ar RnaG ó Shéipéal San Nioclás maidin Domhnaigh ag 11.30 agus beidh deis ag daoine cuairt a thabhairt ar uaigh Niocláis ina dhiaidh. Críochnóidh an deiredh seachtaine i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe le seoladh dlúthdhiosca ag 2 agus seisiún eile socruithe ansin don tráthnóna.

The 2015 Nioclás Tóibín Festival will take place in an Rinn from Friday 13th – Sunday, 15th February. A packed programme of events is planned for the weekend, including a top class line up for workshops on Saturday.

Saturday morning which will see some of the best musicians and singers taking part in workshops in Meánscoil San Nioclás. Registration begins at 9.30 a.m. with the workshops commencing at 10.00 a.m. and for only €10 participants will learn from

the best of musicians and singers, with the workshops extended to 3 sessions this year. The workshops include: Uillean Pipes: Emmett Gill. Reed making: Míchéal Ó Briain & Victor Mullally.

Accordion: Murty Ryan & Benny McCarthy. Fiddle: Jesse Smith & Carmel O’Dea. Flute: Harry Bradley & John Kelly. Tin whistle: Ciarán Sommers.

Concertina: Clara Mannion & Tommy Fitzharris.

Amhránaíocht/ Singing: Aodán Ó Ceallaigh & Ógie Ó Céilleachair agus Nell Ní Chróinín.

SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Tá an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú thar n-ais ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9-11 ar maidin.

Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9.00 a.m. – 11.00 a.m.

CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494.

The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494.

MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 05846664.

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West Waterford PARISH OF AGLISH/ BALLINAMEELA/ MOUNT STUART Parish Pastoral Council – Our Parish Pastoral Council will meet on February 4th at 8.15 p.m. and a full report from the meeting will be given in the newsletter the following week.

Feast of the Presentation – Monday, February 2nd, the Feast of the Presentation – the blessing of candles will take place at Mass, which will be celebrated in Aglish at 7.15 p.m.

Feast of St. Blaisé – Tuesday, February 3rd – the feast of St. Blaisé – blessing of throats will take place at Mass in Aglish at 9.30 a.m.

Blessing of throats on Tuesday evening in Ballinameela at 6.45 p.m. and Aglish at 7.15 p.m.

KINSALEBEG CELTIC F.C. – 5K FUN RUN Kinsalebeg Celtic F.C., are hosting a 5k Fun Run and Walk, on Sunday, 8th February. Registration takes place down at Ferrypoint at 10.30 a.m.

Run starts at 11.30 a.m. Entry €10 Adult, €5 child and €20 Family. Spot Prizes, sponsors Aura Youghal. If you need more details or map of route, see Facebook. Hope to see a good crowd for a bit of exercise and fun.

CLASHMORE TIDY TOWN'S ASSOCIATION A new year has begun and we are very much looking forward to another Spring and Summer of preparation in the village for the 2015 Tidy Town's Competition. Last year was our first taking part since 2010 and our results were indeed very encouraging, but yet the judging panel outlined many areas for improvement which has given plenty of food for thought and we are again looking for ideas of how we can continue to improve the village of Clashmore and environs this year. To this end we are holding a General Public Meeting on next Tuesday, February 3rd, at 8.00 p.m. at Clashmore Heritage Centre to discuss our plans for the immediate future and any ideas that people would like to bring forward. We have a small committee and are always looking for extra hands to either bring those new ideas forward or indeed to help out with the various projects which will be undertaken over the next few months. One of our first efforts will be a fundraising Table Quiz which is due to be held on February 27th so that will be up for discus-

sion and we will be looking to drum up plenty of support for that. So we urge as many local residents to come along to this meeting as possible because we want to hear everyone's voice...your village needs you!

LATE ROISIN KEOGH On Sunday last, January 18th, Roisin Keogh of Ardglas, Co. Down, lost her long and brave battle against illness. Wife of former Kinsalebeg man Brendan Keogh, over the years Roisin was a regular visitor to Shanacoole and made many life long friends here all of whom were so deeply saddened to learn of her death.

On Wednesday family and friends travelled north to Co. Down, for a beautiful celebration of Roisin’s life, which was filled with music and prayer in Ardglas.

Following the Requiem Mass Roisin was laid to rest.

Ar dheis de go raibh a hanam.

Roisin is survived by her husband Brendan; her children Sean, Marion, Cormac and Saoirse; her grandchildren Jessica, Shannon, Thorn and Reuben, and a wide circle of relatives to whom we extend our deepest sympathy.

2015 FUNDRAISING SEASON Throughout 2014 a series of fundraising dances in Youghal hosted by a small committee raised a total over €3,000 and the proceeds were presented with cheques for €1,000 each going to the RNLI Helvick, Youghal Meals on Wheels and the RNLI Youghal just before Christmas.

A new series of Dances with some of Ireland’s top bands will recommence in March at the Walter Raleigh Hotel Youghal. For music lovers from East Cork and West Waterford this is a wonderful opportunity to see some of their favourite artists live on stage. The profits of this year’s dances along with some smaller events including a Coffee Morning and a Table Top Quiz, will benefit this year’s nominated charities Youghal branch of CASA, The Heart Foundation, and SERT [South East Radiotherapy Trust].

CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO RESULTS On Sunday, January 25th, the letters drawn in our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw were G.U.S.C. We had no winner of our Jackpot so next week it will

be €3,550 when our draw takes place on Sunday night. €20 each goes to: Teresa Joyce, c/o bingo; Paul Marks, Clashmore; Ann Harding, Piltown.Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your wonderful support.

CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our weekly lotto draw took place on Monday night. January 26th – we had no match four tickets to win our jackpot so next week all our lotto players will be playing for a jackpot of €4,000, when our draw takes place at The Decies Bar Clashmore. Monday night’s numbers were 8, 11, 20, 23.Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Tommy Keogh, Piltown; Jackie Kenneally, Ballylemon; Mary Bradley, c/o Country Store; John Hickey, Cross; Tom and Val Curran, Aglish. Once again thanks to everyone for your support.

AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k every Tuesday & Thursday night at 7.15.

New members always welcome. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children's Hospital Crumlin. All levels of fitness catered for. Walk, Jog, Run or Crawl a few k and improve your fitness and have some fun. You are welcome to join in at any time.

CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT MEETING Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 4th, and all are welcome.

CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners at Monday [January 26th] nights 45 Drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore on nine games was Kyle Cunningham and Edmond Og Ledingham. In second place on seven games Mary Anne and Bobby Connery on seven games. In joint third on six games we had Tom Osbourne and John Motherway, Tony Keane and Gabriel Hynes, Mairead and Michael Fahey. Best of the last five were Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent. Lucky last game winners Hannah Lucas and Kathleen Osbourne Jim McGrath and Jack Douris.

Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for you wonderful support.

CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG LADIES GAA County Panel – Congratulations to Shauna Ryan, Kate Cliffe and Jess

Fitzgearld on making the Under 16 County football panel and also to Leanne Burke on making the Under 14 County football panel. Well done Girls.

Club Gear – If anyone is interested in a club gear bag could you please contact Helena within the next two weeks.

LATE MRS. THERESE DUNNE With deep regret we record the recent death of former Clashmore lady Mrs. Theresa Dunne (nee Ronayne, Coolbagh), St. Garvan’s Terrace, Dungarvan. Theresa’s death occurred on Monday, January 12th, reposing at Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, her removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, on Saturday morning and following Requiem Mass, Theresa was laid to rest in the Old Churchyard Cemetery, Dungarvan.

To her sons Christopher and Richard; Daughter Susan; her sister Kathleen Hogan; grandchildren, sonin-law, daughter-in-law, relatives and friends. May she rest in peace.

ANNUAL SAILORS & SEAMEN MEMORIAL MASS The annual Memorial Mass for sailors and seamen from the Youghal/Ardmore Ballymacoda and Blackwater Valley areas will take place in Youghal Parish Church at 10.00 a.m. on Saturday, February 21st.

Among those remembered will be the following: Seamen of Youghal lost to the water - First World War. Seaman John O’Brien - on H.M.S. Laurentic - 25th January 1917 age 32 Son of John and Ellen O’Brien of Youghal.

Seaman Michael Lynch on H.M.S. Laurentic - 25th January 1917 age 28 Son of R. Lynch of Buckley’s Lane, Youghal.

Seaman - James Gaule - on H.M.S. Laurentic 25th January 1917 age 27 Son of Mr. and Mrs. Kate Gaule of Youghal Seaman - John Buckley - on H.M.S. Laurentic 25th January 1917 age 21 Son of Patrick and Mary Buckley of The Mall, Youghal.

Seaman Patrick Brennan - on H.M.S. Laurentic - 25th January 1917 age 20 Son of Michael and Mary Brennan of The Mall, Youghal.

Seaman - Thomas Aher - on H.M.S. Garmoyle !0th July 1917 age 38 - his wife was Mary Aher of

Aine Lombard, daughter of Michael and Kit Lombard, Clashmore, is pictured following her graduation last November from Glasgow Caledonian University with a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Aine has now returned to Glasgow to take up a post in her chosen profession. We congratulate her and wish her every success and happiness in her chosen career.

Youghal.

Leading Seaman Richard Ahern - S.S. Polandia - 11th March 1917 age 42 - Son of Daniel and Mary Ahern (nee Gibbons) Barryscove, Ballymacoda.

Shipwright 2nd Class Richard Ahern - H.M.S. Goliath 13th May 1915 age 35 - Son of Patrick and Ellen Ahern, Youghal.

Private (Army) - Daniel Barry - 30th December 1917 age 40 - Husband of Kate Barry, Corner House, Killeagh.

He died on troopship Aragon when it was torpedoed.

Leading Stoker Pensioner - Philip Brophy - H.M.S. Seagull - 30th Sept 1918 age 44 - Son of James and Kate Brophy of Mogeely.

Wireless Operator Thomas Flavin - S.S. Trinidad 22nd March 1918 age 19 - Born in Youghal.

Leading Seaman William Glavin - H.M. Trawler Clifton - 18th February 1917 age 41. Son of Con and Elizabeth Glavin of Youghal - and husband of Catherine (nee Geary).

Sapper - V.J.M.Green Royal Marines - died of wounds at Gallipoli - 14th June 1915. Brother of Mrs. M. O’Regan, Devonshire Arms Hotel.

Fireman - James Harris - S.S. Inniscarra - 12th May 1918 age 36. Son of James and Alfina DunneHarris, Curraghboy, Youghal.

Leading Seaman William Heaphy - H.M.

Trawler Dragoon - 2nd January 1916 age 28. Son of Michael and Anne Heaphy, Water Street, Youghal.

Seaman - Maurice Hunt - H.M.S. Arabis 11th February 1916 Brother of John Hunt, Mill Road,Youghal.

Chief Stoker - John Hyde - H.M.S. Cornwall - 22nd June 1918 age 41 Son of Michael Hyde, Ferrypoint, Youghal and husband of Catherine Hyde, 4 Grattan Street, Youghal.

Boatswain Bosun - John Loughlin - S.S. Ballater 22nd Sept 1917 age 52.

Son of Thomas and Catherine Loughlin (nee O’Brien) Windmill Lane, Youghal.

Driver William Lynass - died at sea on Marquette - sunk by enemy submarine on 23rd October 1915 age 19 - Son of Thomas and Mary Lynass, 1 Nile Street, Youghal.

Leading Stoker - P. McCarthy - died at home from wounds received on H.M.S. Bellerophon 19th January 1919 - He was from Ballymacoda.

Fireman - Maurice McGrath - H.M.S. Navis - 3rd June 1917 age 21.

Son of John and Julia McGrath, Clock Gate, Youghal Able Seaman - Michael Moylan H.M.S. Centurion - 23rd August 1916 - age 28. Was of Monatrea - and buried in Ardmore (Abbey) Graveyard.

Stoker 1st Class -

Michael Mulcahy H.M.S. Indefatigable 31st May 1916 age 40. Son of John and Ellen Mulcahy of Curragh, Ardmore.

Stoker 1st Class William Patrick Nolan H.M.S. Defence - 31st May 1916 - age 39. Son of James and Ellen Nolan of Browne Street,Youghal.

Gunner - Thomas O’Brien - H.M.S. Eden 17th June 1916 - of Youghal.

Private - William Joseph O’Callaghan 20th October 1918 age 19. Son of William and Norah O’Callaghan 17 Church Street,Youghal.

Stoker 1st Class Cornelius O’Keeffe H.M.S. Monmouth 1st November 1914 age 28.

Son of Thomas O’Keeffe of Youghal.

Able Seaman - Patrick Power S.S. Alfalfa - 6th May 1917 age 43. Born in Youghal - son of Mrs. Fanny Power, 12 Emyln Tce. Newport, Wales.

Lieutenant - Walter Croker Poole H.M.Mersey (Exam V. No.1) - 28th Dec. 1917 age 65. Son of William Crawford Poole (M.D. G.P.) Glendysart, Ardmore.

Seaman - Patrick Shea - H.M. Trawler Dagon 8th December 1916 age 42.

Son of Timothy and Nora Shea, Knockadoon, Ballymacoda.

Ordinary Seaman Peter Carroll - S.S.Milos - 11th March 1943 age 18 Adopted son of Declan and Hannah Lynch of Raheen Road,Youghal.

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French Exchange 2015

Photo shows Pat O’Mahoney, Junior Club Coach with left to right Evan Gough (Under 10), Fabien O’Flynn (Under 8) and Jack Lenihan (Under 8 Munster Junior Chess Champion 2015).

Dungarvan Chess Club THREE junior players went to the Munster championship in Limerick last weekend. Fabien O’Flynn took 21⁄2 points from his six games. Evan Gough took 3 points from his six games but winning six out of six of his games; young Jack Lenihan became the 2015 under 8 champion at chess.

Congratulations Jack!

The junior Easter Egg competition is getting underway at the moment in the club and with the egg size proportional to the number of games that you win the competition has a slight edge to it.

Meetings of junior section every Monday evening from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. in the Causeway Tennis Clubhouse. New members, as always welcome at any time.

The seniors travelled to Limerick lately playing in the Munster league. They got 21⁄2 points from 5 against St. Michael’s of Limerick and won 5-0 against Mallow. The Dungarvan team on the day was Eamonn Lambden, Michael

Proud mum Maura Lenihan with Jack Lenihan Under 8 Munster Champions 2015 at chess.

Basnayake, John Lucey, Ivor Gordon and Pat O’Mahoney.

The seniors have an Easter Egg competition and

the club championship starting at the moment and new members as always welcome.Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. in the Lady Belle.

THIS week we welcome students from our partner school in Rennes who will join us on Thursday as part of our exchange programme between senior Irish and French students. This exchange between BCS and our French school Lycée St Martin in Rennes is on its tenth year and has always been of great benefit to the students involved. They will be part of BCS school and community until Friday, 6th February.

OMG 2014 – 2015 TY NEWS E TWINNING IN TRANSITION YEAR What is eTwinning?

E twinning is a European programme in which the idea of having a pen pal becomes modernised to the digital age. Schools all over Europe can register to a website called Twinspace.etwinning.net and then be able to communicate with classes from other countries in the format of forums, emails and the ability to upload MP3s, Videos and various other documents. Pre-school, primary and secondary schools can all participate (age range of pupils, 3-19). eTwinning applies to all Member States of the European Union with flexibility and variety at the core.

Currently, over 60,000 schools are registered. eTwinning is a simple and straightforward way to forge partnerships with other schools in Europe and work on projects using technology (ICT).

What is an eTwinning Project?

Schools can partner with other schools to create a project and use technology (ICT) to carry out their work.You can work on any topic you and your partner wish to work on in an eTwinning Project. eTwinning is the community for schools in Europe. Teachers from all participating countries can register and use the eTwinning online tools to find each other, meet virtually, exchange ideas and practice examples, team up in Groups and engage in online-based projects.

It’s simple - a school just needs to register on www.etwinning.net and find a partner school to get started!

For example, our Transition Year class has signed up to the website after Mrs Cashman, our French teacher, told us about the project called “Comparing Irish and French School Lives.” We had already been in a pen pal partnership with College Ausone (a school in Bordeaux) and we became interested as we found the process of writing letters and sending them time consuming and old-fashioned.

Unfortunately, Mrs. Cashman ran into some difficulties getting all 26 of the students in our class signed up but we eventually got our heads around the website and signed everyone up!

(With the help of our friends in

Transition Year students Mark O’Donoghue, Mona Condon, Glen Curtin and Rachel Delaney on the opening day of the TY School Bank.

Bordeaux).

Everyone now has their own TwinSpace profile and can edit it to their taste. They can add a profile picture, brief description of themselves and even leave messages or send mail to their friends both here and abroad.

We have started to communicate with our partners from Bordeaux by sending them a brief message just introducing ourselves and telling them a small bit about our lives. (Our teacher monitors all our activity) We eagerly await a reply and are excited about getting to know our new friends from France.

Overall, this project is a wonderful way for students and teachers alike to develop friendships with others similar that live a different life in a social and safe manner. TwinSpace is an exciting opportunity to learn some French and French culture whilst also making friends through diversity and similarity. We cannot wait to get to know them!

(By Glenn Curtin - TYA) CAPPOQUIN INTERMEDIATE HURLERS BOW OUT Unfortunately, Cappoquin’s journey to All-Ireland success came to an end in Mullingar last Sunday in the Club All Ireland semi-final against O’Donovan Rossa of Antrim. They have had a fantastic year of hurling and can be proud of their achievements.

Well done to all involved.

LISMORE CAMOGIE BCS would like to wish all the best to the Lismore camogie team in their

All Ireland semi final against Oranmore/Maree from Galway this Sunday in Charleville.

ENTRANCE ASSESSMENT The Entrance Assessment for students coming in to first year in September 2015 takes place this Saturday from 9.30 am to 1.00 p.m.

At 9.30 a.m. parents/guardians of learning support students are invited to a talk and presentation during that time.

PARENT TEACHER MEETINGS A parent teacher meeting for students and Parents/Guardians of fifth year students will take place this Thursday, January 29th, from 4.00 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. The parent teacher meeting for first year students takes place next week on Tuesday, 3rd February.

SCHOOL MASS Parents are cordially invited to join us in St. Carthage’s Parish Church on Friday, February 9th, at 2.00 p.m. where Mass will be celebrated in recognition of the tenth anniversary of BCS. The Mass will be celebrated by the retired bishop Dr. William Lee. SCHOOLS EQUESTRIAN EVENT Well done to our Schools Equestrian team Conor McCarthy, Eimear O’Brien and Naomi Leahy that took part in the Equestrian Event in Ballyrafter last Sunday coming third in the inter-schools showjumping competition.

Soroptomist National Public speaking competition for girls Declan and Rose Drohan at the 2014 WLR/fm/Granville Hotel GAA Awards.

[Noel Browne]

LOCAL heat at 7.30 p.m. in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on Thursday, 29th June.

Competing secondary school students from Waterford City and

County.

Adjudicators Nichola Beresford and Clodagh Beresford Dunne.

All welcome on the night to avail of this feast of oratory.

The two winners will represent the Dungarvan branch of Soroptimism International in the Regional competition to be held in Wexford on the 22nd February, 2015.

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ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Heritage in Schools Visit WE have arranged another exciting learning experience for our pupils for this term. We have invited Ms. Grace O'Sullivan, who is an expert on biodiversity, to spend a full day with each class as part of the schools outreach programme of the Heritage Council. Grace will teach the boys about different habitats and the wide variety of species they contain.The boys will carry out field work in Western Bay at low tide and in our ecological garden.They will be able to compare the different plant and animal species they observe in the two habitats. The five visits will take place at the end of February and throughout March.

BIG TRAVEL CHALLENGE As part of our efforts to win a Green Flag for transport, the Green Schools

committee will be leading the school's Big Travel Challenge over the next four weeks. Our aim is to encourage as many pupils as possible to walk to school every day. The committee will be visiting all the classes and tracking the number of boys who walked to school.

PUPIL OF THE WEEK The following pupils were nominated by their class teachers in our Pupil of the Week scheme: Ms. Shalloe, Callum Bulfin; Ms. McGrath, Alvin Wong; Ms. Coward, Michael McDonagh; Ms. O'Brien, Oisín Cummins; and Ms. Ryan, Mikey Lynch.

GAEILGEOIR NA SEACHTAINE The following pupils were nominated by their class teachers in our Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine scheme: Ms. Shalloe,

Jeremiah MaCauley; Ms. McGrath, Fionn Burke; Ms. Coward, Jamie McCarthy; Ms. O'Brien, Patrick Kenneally; and Ms. Ryan, Tony Flynn-Kirwan.

NEWS SNIPPETS Preparations for the Sacraments of First Penance, First Communion and Confirmation are in full swing. Our 2nd class pupils had their Communion enrolment ceremony last Thursday, while 6th class led all the parish schools in the Breath of the Spirit ceremony at Saturday evening Mass.

Ms. Coward's class enjoyed a unit of work on the Vikings last week. After learning about the Vikings in their history lessons, they painted pictures of longships and learned how to write their names in runes from the Futhark alphabet.

Class nominees for Pupil of the Week: Mikey Lynch, Callum Bulfin, Michael McDonagh, Oisín Cummins and Alvin Wong.

Mati Polchlopek and Paul Mullarkey pictured with the Viking artwork painted by 4th class.

Class nominees for Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine: Fionn Burke, Jamie McCarthy, Patrick Kenneally and Jeremiah MaCauley. Missing from photo is Tony Flynn-Kirwan.

Green Schools committee member Peti Szabó, who will help in leading the St. Joseph's Big Travel Challenge as part of our efforts to earn a Green Flag for transport.

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DUNGARVAN C.B.S. - EST. 1807

Toastmasters Youth Leadership Programme THE Toastmasters Youth Leadership Programme is well under way in the CBS. The Youth Leadership Programme is a workshop programme consisting of eight two-hour sessions that enable participants to develop communication and leadership skills through practical experience. The programme is presented during English class.

Participants learn to do the following: • Organise and give speeches • Give impromptu talks (Table Topics)

• Control voice, vocabulary and gestures • Give constructive feedback through evaluation The Youth Leadership Programme is facilitated by Dungarvan Toastmasters in conjunction with the English Department of the CBS. Alan Walsh is President of Dungarvan Toastmasters and he is a past pupil of our school.

The format of the YLP is similar to that of a Toastmasters club meeting.

Officers are elected, speeches are given and evaluated; the Table Topics (impromptu speeches) are

great fun as students enjoy the challenge of thinking on their feet and different opinions on a topic are voiced.

CBS is most grateful to the members of Dungarvan Toastmasters who freely volunteer their time to set up and facilitate the YLP. Many thanks to Alan Walsh, Anne Halpin, John Foley and Suzie Wingfield for you commitment and vision in helping bring this idea to fruition.

TABLE QUIZ IN MEMORY OF THE LATE JIM SHINE In memory of the late

Jim Shine, his family and friends are holding a fun Table Quiz in Minnies Bar, Abbeyside, on Friday, 30th January.

All funds raised on the night will be given to Breakthrough Cancer Research who use the money to improve cancer treatment. If you wish to support this event in any way (enter a team, donate a raffle/auction prize or donation, etc.), it would be deeply appreciated. The quiz commences at 8.30 pm, €40 per table.

THE TWINS A few weeks ago, we fea-

tured a photograph of Anthony McCauley, winner of the short route and the fastest finish, together with Seamus FitzGerald (1st Year) who was the overall winner of the league.

Not to be outdone, his twin brother Padraig received the prize for the fastest time for the 2.5 mile run with a superb finish of 15 minutes 21 seconds, a mere three seconds ahead of his brother.

So it is fitting that we feature Padraig this week (and no, it’s not the same photograph).

Anthony McCauley, overall winner of the CBS Winter League, and Padraig Fitzgerald, the fastest time for the 2.5 mile run.

Dungarvan Transition Year students who participated in the Toastmasters Youth Leadership Programme recently, included in the photo are Principal Mr. Paul Sheehan, Ms. Anne Marie O’Dwyer, School Co-ordinator, and Mr. Alan Walsh, President of Dungarvan Toastmasters.

Dungarvan CBS Senior Football team and their teachers Mr. Donal Looby and Mr. Eoin Barry who defeated St. Augustine’s College in the county senior football semi-final held recently in St. Augustine’s.

[Dylan Walsh]

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Garda Tom Daly with pupils from 1st class to 6th class.

KILMACTHOMAS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Operation Transformation has begun I'M sure you know by now that Stradbally Operation Transformation has begun and here in Kilmacthomas Primary School we are extremely lucky to have the support of one of the leaders, Garda Tom Daly. This is a wonderful opportunity for the school and we are asking people to pledge â‚Ź1 for every pound in weight that Garda Daly will lose over the course of the campaign. All the money collected will go towards the building of our four new classrooms.

The children and teachers have been busy getting more active and supporting Garda Daly since we returned to school in preparation for our fun run/walk at the end of February.

Parents will also be invited to come and join us on the day. In school we have been doing extra activities before school in the mornings and at the end of each break. We have DEAR Time (Drop Everything And RUN) in the classroom where we stop lessons for a few minutes and exercise! Everyone in the school got an activity record card where we can record how active we are outside school.

Michaela Dee came in to talk to all the classes about the importance of healthy eating and nutrition. The senior classes have been training by doing laps of the track at break time and par-

taking in a walk along the old railway line. Adults can join in the walks on Monday and Wednesday nights in Stradbally or any of the many organized

activities taking place in Stradbally over the coming weeks. We would like to thank Stradbally Operation Transformation and Garda Daly for giving us this

opportunity to fund raise for our new classrooms and a special thanks to those of you who have already pledged. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the

Nutrition expert Michaela Dee with Mr. Power and some of the Junior and Senior Infants.

entire school and in particular the children that will benefit from our new facilities. Pledges can be made to Garda Tom Daly at Kilmacthomas Garda

Station, Stradbally GAA Club or here in the school up until the end of Operation Transformation.

To keep up to date with our progress and see more

photos visit our school website at kilmacthomasprimaryschool.weebly.com and click on the Operation Transformation tag at the top of the page.

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Special Guest, Colm "Gooch' Cooper AIB with members of the Girls Senior B Munster College Champions Team at St. Augustine’s College. Included are Ailbhe Ni Neachtain, School Principal, Jonathan Hughes and Laura Keane, AIB Dungarvan.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Colm Cooper launches “Rainy Day Bank” TRANSITION Year students Laura Wade, Micheál Kiely, Clodagh O’Sullivan, Cal Franklin and Robert Organ in conjunction with AIB Bank; have set up a banking

facility for our students called “Rainy Day Bank”.

Well known Kerry footballer, Colm Cooper along with representatives from our local AIB branch, Laura Keane and Jonathan

Hughes visited St Augustine’s to officially launch the student bank.

Later Colm spent some time on the football pitch where along with team coaches Ms Angela Walsh

At the AIB Build a Bank Scheme in St. Augustine’s College were Laura Wade TY, Príomhoide Ailbhe Ní Neachtain, Micheál Kiely TY, Cal Franklin TY, Clodagh O'Sullivan TY, Robert Organ TY, Mr. Colm Cooper, AIB, Joathan Hughes, AIB, Laura Keane, AIB and Mr. Jim Power, Deputy Principal.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Winning Showjumping Team, Orla Quealy on Dawn Dusty, Heather Hurley on Drumlohan Glen and Shane Moloney on Valtaire.

and Ms Lisa Hanrick, put our Senior Ladies Football team through their paces and helped to develop footballing skills.This team have recently been crowned Munster Schools “B” champions. No doubt the girls were happy to get some tips from this Kerry football star.We would like to thank Colm, Lisa and Jonathan for making time to visit us at The Friary.

WINNERS AT BALLYRAFTER Two Friary students, Orla Quealy (2nd Year) and Shane Moloney (3rd Year) were part of the wining team at the annual

Catholic Schools' Week - Lauren Power Whelan, Sarah Fitzgerald, Noreen Butler, Katie Collins, Mrs. Helen Russell and Ms. Eileen Murphy. Front row Micheál Kiely, Douglas Petit and Owen O'Hara.

Interschools Showjumping Competition at Ballyrafter last Sunday.

The Friary has been successful in this event no fewer than seven times, the highest winning school since is inauguration.

Congratulations to all and many thanks to Mrs Louise Moloney, Colligan Equestrian Centre (Chef D’Équipe) CATHOLIC SCHOOLS' WEEK This week 26th January to 30th January is Catholic

Schools' Week. “Called to Serve” is the overall theme of the week with a different theme being allocated to each day of the week, namely Self, Eucharist, Reign of God, Vocation, Reign of God and Evangelisation. Transition Year students Sarah Fitzgerald, Sophie Ryan, Megan Phelan, Noreen Butler and Katie Collins are actively involved in promoting Catholic Schools' Week having put up many posters around the school to

highlight the occasion. Well done to all and thanks to Ms. Eileen Murphy and Mrs. Helen Russell for the help and encouragement they gave to the students.

LOTTO WINNERS JANUARY 21st Bonus Number 18.

Winners: Mary Slater, Bro P. Lennon O.S.A. and Niamh Moran.

Congratulations.

Please continue to support our school lotto. Tickets available from office tel: 05841140.

Kerry Footballer, Colm "Gooch" Cooper giving some coaching and advice to members of the St. Augustine’s College Girl Footballers during his recent visit there with AIB. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Pictured above are St. Mary's sixth class who came to CCN to take part in a friendly Spikeball game against some first year pupils.

COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

Irish Guide Dog visits ColĂĄiste Chathail Naofa THE third years organised a visit by an Irish Guide Dog as part of their CSPE Project.

The students prepared the Library for the visit. The owners of the dog, Michael and Breda gave lots of information on owning a dog. This information is very important for the write up of their project. For instance, the students found out that it costs â‚Ź38,000 to train a dog to become a Guide Dog. The freedom and independence that having a dog gives to a blind or disabled person is worth every cent of this training. The Third Years were delighted with the visit and most appreciative of Michael and Breda and Ursa , their dog, for giving their time.

EXERCISE AND COACHING PLC PROGRAMME CCN run a one year Sport, Exercise and Coaching PLC programme. The students follow an intense coaching schedule from September through to May. They coach activities under the supervision of FAI, GAA, Munster Rugby, Cycling Ireland and Volleyball Ireland.

Check details of all PLC programmes on ccndungarvan.com and explore the Further Education section.

Pictured above are the third year students who organised a visit by an Irish Guide Dog as part of their CSPE Project.

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Students eagerly awaiting the start of the show.

ARD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Sleeping Beauty at Cork Opera House AFTER school on the 16th of January, a group of girls and teachers were on the way to Cork to watch Sleeping Beauty in the Opera House. One of these girls was me, an exchange student from Austria. Everyone was excited to see the pantomime, but I did not really know what I should expect.

However, my friends told me that this pantomime is one of the best and I trusted them.

The bus arrived in Cork after an hour and we got off. Until the pantomime started, we could go into the city and do a little bit of shopping or have a nice cup of tea. I bought some souvenirs, took a lot of photos and had a little break at a restaurant. At 7.00 p.m. we met the other girls again at the Opera House and took our seats.

The pantomime was a very modern version of the fairy tale

“Sleeping Beauty”, which was influenced by the popular film “Frozen”. With famous songs, good jokes, amazing costumes, outstanding singers, dancers and actors it was a really great show.

The actor Frank Mackey, in the female role of Nanny Nellie was particularly good. We had plenty of fun singing along with the songs, and the audience even had to try some dance moves during the encore! Comments like

Carriglea N.S. Senior Quiz team who will represent the school in the Credit Union Quiz on 30th January.

“Brilliant”, “Awesome” and “Grand” were heard from the Árd Scoil girls after the show.

I think everyone enjoyed the trip and had a great time. I am really happy that I trusted my friends; otherwise, I would have missed a fantastic performance. I am sure the pantomime team at the Opera House in Cork will see the students from the Árd Scoil next year again. Thanks a million to Mr. Collins who

organised the trip.

Dorothea Bittmann, 4th Year LAW DAY Law is very important in everyday life. On Monday, 19th January, we had a Law Day in school and a lawyer came to visit us. We talked about the laws and rights in Ireland and what the consequences are if someone breaks them.

In order to understand how a

trial works we watched the film “A Time to Kill”.

We also had the opportunity to stage a trial ourselves.

Everyone got a character which we had to play during the trial. It was a very interesting way to gain some insight into a lawyer`s work. I think everyone enjoyed the day and learned a lot.

Dorothea Bittmann 4th Year

Carriglea N.S. Junior team who will represent the school at the Credit Union Quiz on 30th January.

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St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan

Attending the Afterhours event at McCarthy Insurances in association with Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber were staff members Caroline Fanning, Denis O'Sullivan, Geraldine Veale, Barry McGrath, Margaret O'Gorman, Pamela Power and Bernadette O'Brien.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Eulogy given by Des (Curran) Walsh on the 10th November, 2014 at the funeral of Patrick Curran

A Tribute to Patrick Curran, Aglish REVEREND Fathers, Relatives and Friends, I am honoured that Celia would ask me to say a few words today about Patrick Curran or as I always knew him - Uncle Patrick.

But firstly, I would like to thank everyone who has helped Patrick on his final journey - the nurses in Medical 3, Doctors and his confessor in Waterford Regional Hospital.

Also, Doctors Murphy and Slevin and Nurse Triona Hennessy who nursed him in Aglish.

And not forgetting Fr. O’Connor who visited him continuously, Tom Feerick, friends and relatives from abroad and Walsh’s Funeral Home.

We have a saying in Irish which goes something like this “Maireamid ar Scath a Cheile”- We live in each other’s shadow, and this has never been truer over the past few months of Patrick’s illness when all the neighbours rallied around to help the family during this sad time and for all of them a special thanks is due.

More importantly than all of the above, I would like to thank Celia, Albert, Michael, Tom, Ronnie, Anne and Megan who looked after him so well for the last 45 years of his happy marriage.

The earliest Currans I am aware of came from either near the top of the Cunnigar the late Mikey Neddie’s territory or as Father Nessan thought near Glendyne. They were no doubt initially farmers and it’s a strange co-incidence that today, the last male Curran of our family who were connected for over 200 years since the early 1800s with all aspects of the sea, should complete the circle and die a farmer.

In Oscar Wilde’s play “the importance of being Ernest”, Lady Bracknell, while interviewing him as a suitor for her niece asks “Do you smoke?” and having established that says “I am glad - a young man should have something useful to do”.Well, I think Patrick took that advice to heart at a very young age because his first cousin Niamh De Burca told me he was preferring Woodbines to her when she was about 14 years old. Certainly as a teenager when I occasionally stayed in my Grandfather’s house and shared a bedroom

with him, my abiding memory is a cloud of cigarette smoke - with the radio on about 12.00 midnight or 1.00 a.m at night.

He wasn’t very tall which probably accounts for his nickname of “Pinkeen” - a very small fish or a minnow. He was also wild as a teenager and spent too much time up in the men’s club in Mary Street doing all the things young men are warned off by their parents - smoking, playing cards, drinking pints and playing snooker. Another memory was his bone crushing handshake - definitely to be avoided unless you got a very firm grip early on!!

His early life had its share of ups and downs. The 1930’s were a tough time and having worked for a while with his father, he set off for London in the 1930/40 aged only 18/19 and while there, the house he was staying in got bombed during the blitz and he was a few hours waiting to be dug out.

Life started to improve in the early 1950’s with a good career as a supermarket manager, excellent prospects, a happy marriage with Peg McGrath and a young baby Deirdre who cannot be with us today as she had a serious accident in England. Unfortunately, life plays tricks on us all and this happy situation ended with Peg’s untimely death after about 3 years.

I think he lost his way a bit after that - who wouldn’t after that tragedy?. He neglected himself and those around him a bit. Equally, good friends of himself and his late wife Tom and Celia Beston also had their share of tragedy with the early death of Tom, leaving Celia, with a very young family to rear.

Frankly, it’s hard to see the workings of the Lord in bringing two bereaved friends together, who nurtured each other and in doing so, enjoyed a happy marriage for 45 years.

Having a background in the sea and ships, I was amazed how well Patrick took to farming - indeed in many ways that healthy outdoor life was the making of him. He loved all animals and by all accounts made a success of it and preserved the farm he had married into for 45 years - no mean feat given the ups and downs and challenges farming has had to

contend with during that period right up to the present day.

Patrick was a rascal in his youth, wild, handsome and good company - not without his faults but ultimately, a good husband, father and friend. He will be missed.

Having a love of the sea and boats, I am particularly sad at his passing, as he was the last male Curran in an unbroken line of a family that played a good part in the life of Dungarvan for over 200 years, Based in the “Quay House” - now the “Moorings”, they were ship captains and owners, chandlers and brokers, stevedores, coal and timber merchants and provided 3 Harbour Masters.

Shandon House and farm, a lime kiln and the present Gaelic Field were also family properties as was the hotel they built “Currans Commercial Hotel” latterly known as Arus Brugha - the former County Council offices.

I am sure you are all familiar with the Cunnigar Bar and the roar off it when the bad weather is in the offing. To conclude, while Patrick died a farmer, I would like to recall the family seafaring tradition in a poem, which evokes the Cunnigar Bar and for that reason was a favourite of his own Aunt and Uncle - Miah and Madge Moloney who lived in the Quay House in their old age.

“Sunset and evening Star, And one clear call for me, And let there be no moaning at the bar, When I put out to sea.

But such a tide as moving seems asleep, Too full for sound or foam, When that which drew from out the boundless deep Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell And after that the dark!

And let there be no sadness of farewell, When I embark.

For tho’ from out our bourne of Time and Place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my pilot, face to face When I have crossed the bar”.

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 I will raise up a prophet and I will put my words into his mouth. 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 An unmarried woman can devote herself to the Lord’s affairs; all she need worry about is being holy. Mark 1:21-28 He taught them with authority.

February 1st - St. Brigid is renowned for her hospitality, almsgiving and care of the sick. She was born c.454. When she was young her father wished to make a very suitable marriage for her but she insisted in consecrating her virginity to God. She received the veil and spiritual formation probably from St. Mel and stayed for a period under his direction in Ardagh. Others followed her example and this led her to found a double monastery in Kildare with the assistance of Bishop Conleth. She died in 524 and her cult is widespread not only throughout Ireland but in several European lands.

Sunday, 2nd February - The Presentation of the Lord or Candlemas. Candle Mass is the name given to the day after the Feast of St. Brigid. This feast recalls Mary and Joseph bringing the infant Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem to dedicate the child to God in keeping with Jewish tradition. Each year on February 2nd we celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life. We celebrate men and women who have dedicated their lives to God as priests, sisters and brothers. This year we celebrate this day during the Year of Consecrated Life. The year focuses on renewal for men and women in religious life; thanksgiving in the whole church for the service of religious; and an invitation to Catholics to consider a religious vocation.

3rd February - St. Blaise, Bishop of Sebaste in Armenia, is believed to have been martyred in the early 4th century. Very little is known about him. Tradition states that he was a physician before becoming a bishop. Since the 8th century he has been venerated as the patron of those who suffer from diseases of the throat. He is said to have healed a boy who was choking. The blessing of St. Blaise is a sign of our faith in God’s protection and love for us and the sick. Masses at 9.30 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.

Catholic Schools Week 2015 is celebrated until Saturday next, January 31st. This week each year gives an opportunity to be more aware of the unique contribution that our catholic schools make to Irish life. This year’s theme is: ‘Called to Serve.’ We will reflect on the service that catholic schools give to children, parents, families and communities and on how we can support the catholic schools.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated here on Saturday, February 14th at 11.00 a.m. The Service of Light in preparation for confirmation will be celebrated here on Thursday evening next, January 29th at 7.30 p.m.

Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374.

Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374; Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136.

Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282.

St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087-7747870.

Just think of it!

WHAT a turbulent and brutal world we find ourselves living in!

Whether you get your news from the television or from the radio or from the newspaper, it is certain that much of it will be a catalogue of death-dealing violence. Could you count the number of wars, small or big, that are going on at the moment? Anyway, there can hardly be such a thing as a small war. Is it possible that we are drifting into World War III, the war that would probably end all wars by putting an end to the lot of us?

The brutality that is being practised by some of these fighters is quite shocking. And they glory in it, taking pictures of unfortunate hostages being executed as if it were a glorious achievement.

And what is really astonishing is that so much of the killing is presented as an honour to God or to whatever Supreme Being the leaders have concocted for their brainwashed followers. Is it really possible to believe that God is honoured by pumping lead bullets into some fellow human being? If Christ were walking this earth today he would surely weep at the blindness and the hatred he would find in people.

In our own country too human life has become very cheap; it’s become dangerous to have a knife in the kitchen, because it seems to be the weapon of choice in a lot of disputes. The use of drugs or drink means so often that a person’s inhibitions are suppressed and so the warning signs of a rising temper or the fear of consequences are ignored and so what begins as a minor tiff suddenly explodes into a bloodbath. And the result is one more violent death.

Side by side with all this there is the widespread campaign of getting God out of Ireland. Belief in God, which should influence our lives for good, is being steadily undermined. And when the influence of God is gone, the brutality and hatred of human beings gets free rein.

The self-appointed preachers of freedom are creating a desert of brutality and greed. No doubt, they’re proud of it!

Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

BRIDGET FLYNN (nee Looby) Kilcooney, Ballinamult It is with deep regret that we record the passing of Bridget Flynn, Kilcooney, Ballinamult, which sad event occurred at her residence on 28th December, 2014.

Bridget, a loving, gentle and hard working lady, loved the farm, gardening, her game of 45 and a flutter on the horses at Cheltenham. A quietly devout person, Bridget was a great Mass-goer and had unquestioning faith. Mass and the Rosary always held great importance for Bridget throughout her long life.

She will be greatly missed by all those who loved her and who had the pleasure of knowing her. May she rest in peace.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening, 30th December, to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. The remains were received and blessed on arrival by Fr. Kelleher, P.P., and Fr. O’Connor, P.P. (Kilmacow). Concelebrated Funeral Mass took place on Wednesday morning with Fr. Tony O’Connor, Fr. Connie Kelleher, Fr. O’Brien, O.S.A.; Fr. Brennan, O.S.A.; Fr. Jayan Ryan and Fr. Vincent, Order of St. Camillus, in attendance. Readings were delivered

by Sarah Concannon and Daniel Flynn (grandchildren). The bread and wine was brought to the Altar by Tom and Anne (great grandchildren). Hymns were sung by Touraneena Choir. Eulogy was by Ruth Ring-Flynn (grandchild). Reflection by Catriona Condon (grandchild). Burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

Chief mourners were David and Tom (sons); Kathleen, Mary, Margaret and Nora (daughters); Mrs. Alice Burke (sister); John Condon and Martin O’Neill (sons-in-law); Anne (daughter-in-law); grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 30th January, in St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, at 7.30 p.m.

(Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

ESZTER SINKA-HOLICS Cúl Rua, Aglish, and Budapest, Hungary We record with great sadness the passing at Waterford University Hospital on Friday last, January 23rd, of Eszter Sinka-Holics who was aged thirty-one years and a native of Budapest, Hungary. Our deepest sympathy to her husband Ferenc, family, parents and many other relatives.

Cremation has taken place at The Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy, Cork, and the funeral obsequies will be in Budapest.

(James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

VERY REV. PATRICK CANON QUEALY, Pastor Emeritus Coolagh, Abbeyside, and O’Connell Street, Dungarvan 16th September, 1921 – 26th January, 2015 The early hours of Monday last, January 26th, brought the sad news of the passing of Very Rev. Patrick Canon Quealy at CareChoice Nursing Home where he had enjoyed the wonderful care of all.

Educated at Abbeyside N.S. and Mount Melleray, Patrick (Paddy) was ordained on 23rd June, 1946. Early in his Priesthood he travelled to Africa by sea to assist the Kiltegan Fathers. On his return to the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore he gave of his best for the Lord in various parishes; Ring/Old Parish, St. Carthage’s, Lismore; Modeligo/Affane, Ss. Peter and Paul’s, Clonmel; Fenor-Dunhill, St. Joseph’s and St. Benildus, Waterford; St. Michael’s, Ballyduff, and in more recent times Ardfinnan, Ballybacon and Grange. Canon Quealy is the last surviving member of a family of seven. He is predeceased by his brothers Seán, Mick, Andy and Peter; sisters Kitty and Tessie; also his parents John Joe and Anastatia.

We offer our condolences to his nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends and to Dr. William Lee (Bishop Emeritus), Monsignor Nicholas O’Mahony (Diocesan Administrator) and his fellow Priests of the Waterford and Lismore Diocese.

Rosary was led on Monday evening at the Kiely Funeral Home by Canon W. Ryan, P.P., St. Mary’s, Dungarvan. Reposing at his nephew John’s residence on Tuesday removal took place to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Requiem Mass will be offered today Wednesday, January 28th, at 2.00 p.m. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Requiescat in Pace.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY NORA HALLEY (nee Mulcahy) Glenafallia, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford It is with deep and sincere regret we record the passing of Nora Halley (nee Mulcahy), Glenafallia, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, wife of the late Michael, which sad event occurred peacefully on 17th January, 2015, at Conna Nursing Home, Conna, Co. Cork.

Lying in repose at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening by members of the Cappoquin Rosary Committee in the presence of her loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Wednesday evening removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Thursday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Symbols representing her life were presented to the Altar by neighbour John O’Brien – a box of tea bags and coal; son-in-law Peter Hewitt – a remote control; grandson Andrew Hewitt and greatgrandson Max Hewitt – a puzzle book; neighbours Margaret Bray and Theresa Byrne brought holy water and a statue of our Lady; neighbour Ann Prendergast – an After Eight box; these symbols were narrated by daughter Noreen Theophile.

Readings during the Mass were recited by neighbours Ann O’Brien and Mairead Byrne; the psalm was sung by Sean Byrne. Music during the Mass was provided by Mairead Cullinane and family and were accompanied by Áine and Sean Byrne. Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Catherine Lonergan (niece-in-law), Theresa Mansfield (Carer), Jo Keeffe (niece) and neighbours Margaret O’Donoghue and Mairead Byrne. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by grandchildren Lee and Amy Theophile.

Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Declan’s Cemetery, Cappoquin. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers where Nora was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, neighbours and many friends. Following burial Sean Byrne paid a lovely tribute by singing “A Mother’s Love Is A Blessing”.

May she rest in peace.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Tom and Paddy; daughters Marion Hewitt,Vera Halley and Noreen Theophile; sons-in-law Peter Hewitt and Lo Theophile; daughter-in-law Martina; grandchildren David and Andrew Hewitt, Cathy, Gráinne and Mícheal Halley, Lee and Amy Theophile, Great-grandchild Max Hewitt; sisterin-law Mary Lonergan; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

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

CATHERINE (Kathleen) WALSH Southfields, London, and formerly of Mount Odell and Clonea We received recently the sad news of the passing in London of ninety-one year old Catherine (Kathleen) Walsh who was a native of Mount Odell. Predeceased by her parents; brothers Paddy,Tom, Joseph, Michael; sisters Alice, Mary, Margaret, Annie and Hannah. A Nurse by profession, Kathleen served with the World Health Organisation in Vietnam, Phillippines and Canada.

Our sympathies we extend to her sister Eileen (London); to Hannah Walsh, Garranbane (sister-in-law); her nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangements to be announced shortly.

(James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JOSEPHINE (Jo) CONWAY (nee Hartigan) Lisarow, Ardmore Profound feelings of sadness were evoked with the passing at her residence of Josephine (Jo) Conway on Tuesday, January 20th. We express our sincere sympathy to her sons John Joe, Noel and Denis; daughters Mary and Joan; daughters-in-law Mary, Margaret and Jean; son-in-law Tom O’Leary; sister May Allen (Ballyquinn, Ardmore); brother-in-law Patrick; grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.

Josephine lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home on Thursday, January 22nd, where Canon D. O’Connor, P.E., led Funeral Prayers before the removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Grange. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Jo’s life was celebrated on Friday morning

by Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.E. Afterwards Jo was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery where Fr. Fitzgerald, P.E., imparted the graveside blessing.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí.

(Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 MARY (Dolly) KIELY (nee O’Grady) Curradoon, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Mary (Dolly) Kiely (nee O’Grady), Curradoon, Ballinamult, Co. Waterford, wife of the late Kevin, which sad event occurred peacefully on 5th January in CareChoice Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family.

Dolly was born in Croughclooney on 10th July, 1928, to Michael and Ellen O’Grady. She qualified as a Nurse in England and later settled into farming life. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, full of warmth and energy, always placing a high emphasis on education. She was a hard worker involving herself in farming and rural life in general. She had many endearing qualities, but it was her optimism, hospitality and love of people that always shone through.

She had time for everyone. She loved a game of cards and played fortyfive and bridge. A creative person, she was renowned for her baking, craft skills and contributions to the parish magazine. In later life she developed a keen interest in snooker. She was a great home-maker and spent many hours in her garden, which she particularly enjoyed.

Throughout her life she was always interested in politics and current affairs. She derived great pleasure from the Sliabh gCua Ladies Club of which she was a member. She was an avid reader and it was this that sustained her in later years as her health declined. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

Reposing at her home in Curradoon, Ballinamult, on Tuesday evening Rosary was recited by Dolly’s family in the presence of her relatives, neighbours and friends.

On Wednesday evening Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of Dolly’s loving family and many friends before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena. On arrival her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P. A guard of honour was formed by Sliabh gCua Ladies Club.

On Thursday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. C. Kelleher, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by grandchildren Nessa McCarthy and Cillian Kiely. Daughter Nollaig recited an appreciation of Dolly’s life. Prayers of the Faithful were read by grandchildren Niamh McCarthy, Kate McCarthy, Anna-May Gibson-Kiely and Fionn Gibson-Kiely. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by grandchildren Ellen Kiely and Ciaran Hanrahan.Touraneena Parish Choir provided a lovely selection of music and hymns during the Mass. Following Funeral Mass the burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Dolly was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and a large cortege of mourners.

May she rest in peace.

May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Pat, JohnMichael, Richard, Denis and Edward; daughter Nollaig; sister Peggy Power; daughters-in-law Miriam, Linda, Mary; son-in-law Pat McCarthy; brother-in-law John Power; grandchildren Niamh, Nessa, Kate, Ellen, Laura, Ciaran, Cillian, Anna-May and Fionn; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends.

Month’s Mind Mass for Dolly will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Church, Touraneena, on Friday, 6th February, at 7.30 p.m.

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

ESTHER BARRY St. Martin’s Terrace, Dungarvan With deep regret we record the passing of Esther Barry which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 21st January, 2015.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Thursday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Following Funeral Mass on Friday morning burial took place in St. Gobnait’s graveyard, Kilgobinet.

To her son Johnnie and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PEGGY ALLEN Crushea, Ardmore With profound sorrow we record the passing of Peggy Allen which sad event occurred on Saturday, 24th January, 2015.

Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Sunday evening to St. Declan’s Church, Ardmore. Following Funeral Mass on Monday morning burial took place in the adjoining cemetery.

To her son Michael; daughters Mary Theresa, Carmel, Catherine, Esther and Margaret and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.

Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

FARMING

Round-up …

IFA livestock chairman calls for opening of new suckler beef genomics scheme

Pictured at the Teagasc/Glanbia Monitor Farm Programme 2015/2017 meeting at the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny were Richie O'Brien, Programme Co-ordinator, Teagasc; Brendan Phelan, Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny and Liam Phelan, Glanbia Ingredients Ireland Farm Development Manager.

[Dylan Vaughan]

Major lobbying of Oireachtas members as farmer patience on RDP runs out IFA officers from every county will lobby members of the Oireachtas in Dublin to get approval for the Rural Development Programme and open vital farm schemes without further delay.

IFA President Eddie Downey has called on the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to secure agreement from the EU Commission in Brussels for Ireland’s Rural Development Programme, as already a number of countries have concluded their negotiations on their plans.

Eddie Downey said, “the plan has now been with the EU Commission for well over six months and Ireland’s plan has not yet been approved. The urgent implementation of the farm schemes was never more pressing given the difficult income position of many farmers”.

IFA Rural Development Chairman Flor McCarthy pointed out that with many farmers now having received their last REPS payment, it has got to be a priority of the Minister to get the GLAS scheme open and to allow all farmers who are applying for the scheme to become eligible. It will be unacceptable if some farmers are excluded from the scheme as the

environmental supports are a key component of the support structure to low income farmers in vulnerable sectors and regions.

IFA Hill Committee Chairman Pat Dunne said that commonage farmers must be allowed the necessary flexibility to join the GLAS scheme under the new rules on the grazing management of common land.

KEY IFA DEMANDS ARE 1. GLAS - €5,000 payment for 50,000 farmers over five years - All farmers who apply are allowed into the scheme in 2015, with a significant payment this year; - All farmers must have an opportunity to join the scheme, especially low-income farmers in vulnerable sectors and regions; - Implementation in commonage areas must be flexible to allow all active shareholders to participate; - The GLAS + €2,000 top-up must apply to a wide range of farmers including those with Natura and commonage land; - The Department of Arts, Heritage & the Gaeltacht must compensate farmers where restrictions are imposed in designated areas through an NPWS farm plan scheme

2. TAMS II - €395m investment scheme - The young farmer top-up grant of an additional 20% must include all young farmers; - The farm safety scheme is part of the new TAMS II. 3. Areas of Natural Constraint €195m per annum for 95,000 farmers - The review of the ANCs must involve the protection of existing areas and the restoration of payments to their pre-2008 levels over the next number of years.

4. Knowledge Transfer - €100m - The current proposal that farmers get a payment of €750 and that planners get €500 is unacceptable and anti-competitive; - IFA want to ensure that farmers who have two enterprises can be a member of two groups with the appropriate payments.

5. Beef Data Genomics - €52m per annum - The payment must be paid on all suckler cows applied for; - This scheme must be introduced in full with minimal costs, and without any added bureaucracy for the farmer.

SPEAKING at the IFA lobbying session with politicians in Dublin last week, IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said there can be no further delays agreeing Ireland’s Rural Development Plan in Brussels and Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney must insist that the Suckler Beef Genomics scheme and GLAS is passed and opened to farmers for application without any further delays.

Henry Burns said a strong RDP is essential for the low income livestock sector. “Livestock farmers are very reliant on farm schemes and opening applications to the Suckler Beef Genomic scheme and GLAS is essential to farm incomes.”

Henry Burns said in order to maintain our valuable suckler cow herd, IFA believes that there is a need to increase and target direct payments towards the sector. “The introduction of the Beef Genomic scheme of €100 on the first 10 cows and €80 on the remainder is a very positive development. However, IFA believes that a direct payment in the order of €200/cow will be required to stabilise and maintain the suckler herd.”

IFA is proposing to increase the number of livestock farmers participating in the New Knowledge Transfer (BTAP) programme from 5,000 to 15,000, to increase the level of payments and to simplify the scheme with more direct one to one advice between the advisor and the farmer. Henry Burns said the issues on how the payments are made to the farmer and the advisor as well as the need for separate programmes for cattle and sheep farmers must be resolved by Minister Coveney.

In addition, the IFA Livestock Leader said the restoration of funding for the Areas of Natural Constraint (Disadvantage Areas) and access for livestock farmers to the GLAS is critically important to support incomes for beef producers. An improved and enhanced TAMS is also essential for investment in the beef sector.

Henry Burns said, “The plan has now been with the EU Commission for well over six months and Ireland’s plan has not yet been approved. Already some countries have had their plans approved and are implementing their schemes. The urgent implementation of the farm schemes was never more pressing given the difficult income position of many farmers”.

GDT Auction shows powder price recovery underway COMMENTING on this week’s GDT auction, which saw an average price increase of 1%, particularly driven by WMP (+3.8%), SMP (+1%) and rennet casein (+3.3%), IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Sean O’Leary said this was a clear sign that powder and protein prices, just like butterfat prices in previous auctions, had now started to recover.

“This is the third auction in which

powder prices have been increasing, and the fifth auction to see butter prices rising,” Mr. O’Leary said.

“I would expect this to influence market sentiment globally, and would be hopeful that buyers, in China and elsewhere, will now take the view that there is no point in waiting for cheaper prices which are unlikely to materialise. This is the very reason why it is always important to avoid talking down markets,” he concluded.

Minister Coveney must ensure Ireland is included in any negotiations to re-open Russian market IFA Pigs Committee Chairman Pat O’Flaherty has said the Russian ban on pigmeat products last February has cost every European pig producer an estimated 10-20c/kg on every pig sold since its introduction. “This is a massive cost and therefore any possibility of the reopening of this market must be thoroughly explored by our Department of Agriculture.”

He said, “Many European countries believe that an agreement could be reached following the example of some bilateral agreements on beef (offal’s, fats and trimmings) between Russia and some Member States.We understand that although nothing is yet set in stone, there is the potential for an agreement on some pig meat products. Ireland must be a part of this agreement”.

“Progress was reached at a meeting between DG SANCO and Rosselkhoznadzor in terms of collaboration on ASF control, which unlike the other EU export bans to Russia, was the reason for the original pig meat ban. The pig products involved would be live pigs, fat, lard and offal because these products are covered by the SPS ban (February due to ASF) and not by the political ban last October.”

“Pig producers are in a very negative situation currently as pig prices have fallen by 42c/kg since July 2014. If there is a possibility to resume trade of some pig products, Ireland, an island nation with no history of ASF must be included.

This must be a priority for the Minister and his Department officials,” Mr. O’Flaherty concluded.

Reaction to farm fatality in Kilkenny IFA President Eddie Downey said on behalf of the farming community, he wanted to express his condolences to the Ryan family in Kilkenny following the farm fatality.

This is a very difficult time for family, neighbours and friends of Johnny Ryan.

Eddie Downey said IFA would redouble its efforts to promote the importance of farm safety and he encouraged all farm families to adopt the highest level of vigilance in the day-to-day operations on their farms.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

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Flat-rate payment option must be explored

Pictured at a recent IFA Waterford County Executive Meeting were Oliver Broderick - Co. Treasurer; Breda Keane – Outgoing Co. Secretary; John Fitzgerald - Co. Chairman; Justin McCarthy – Editor Farmers Journal and John Joe Byrne - Co. Vice-Chairman.

IFA President sets down 10 point plan of action to deliver farm profitability ADDRESSING the 60th Annual General Meeting of the Irish Farmers Association in Dublin last Tuesday, IFA President Eddie Downey said his central message to politicians in Dublin and Brussels is that farm profitability must be the top priority, if the viability of hard working and productive family farms is to be protected.

Eddie Downey set down a 10-point plan of action that is needed.

“IFA has put a comprehensive 30-page submission to Government on Agri-Strategy 2025 and, at its core is the need to improve farm profitability. Over the past five years, farmers have delivered for the economy through increased output, jobs and export earnings. Our high-quality farm produce has lifted food exports, which are up by 45% since 2009 to €10.5bn. Farm output has driven food exports, and contributed to economic recovery, but farmers are not seeing the benefits in their pockets.”

Eddie Downey said, “Product prices have risen, but by nowhere near enough to offset the rise in input costs and the cuts to Direct Payments in particular, while the constant downward pressure by retailers on our returns is impacting hard”.

He said farmers are operating in

an increasingly globalised environment, with exposure to severe volatility in prices, inputs and extreme weather events – all of which present a major challenge to the viability of family farms and the security of the world’s food supply.

The IFA President said restoring farm profitability requires action by politicians in both Dublin and Brussels and by the industry to face up to the hard issues. That means: Immediate implementation of the new farm schemes, with the early opening of GLAS, all applicants accepted and a substantial payment made in 2015; Delivery on the Government’s 46% co-financing commitment, with funding of €550m per year for the Rural Development schemes, including ANCs, GLAS, TAMS, Beef Genomics and Knowledge Transfer, between now and 2020; a Government marketing and branding strategy, through Bord Bia and the Irish Dairy Board, that delivers a price premium for Irish produce, like the premium achieved by producers of Scotch beef and lamb; Stronger regulation of retailers both at home and at EU level, to give a fairer share out of the consumer price. This must include a ban on below-cost selling, which

has been a scourge for our potato and vegetable sector, and a Supermarkets’ Ombudsman to enforce fair play; With the economy picking up, IFA is also laying down a marker that the unfair and unjustifiable cuts to farmers in Disadvantaged Areas must be reversed; Our State agencies, and Teagasc in particular, must do more to assist farmers and help build on-farm efficiency; Co-ops and merchants must work much harder to improve processing efficiency and cut the costs of inputs, while our banks must provide access to credit at keener interest rates; Real solutions are required to deal with income volatility and a new Charter of Farmers Rights that reduces costly and stressful administration; Innovative taxation measures to support investment, farm transfers, restructuring and new entrants must be delivered. In particular, IFA’s Phased Transfer Partnership model, which addresses the challenge of generating two incomes from one family farm, must be introduced; In Europe, the EU Commission must protect agriculture from damaging trade deals and move to break up the cartel structure, which

Section of the attendance at the Teagasc Seminar in The Park Hotel on reducing super levy bill and spring labour.

is keeping fertiliser prices excessively high.

Mr. Downey told members attending the AGM that farm profitability comes down to family farms getting a fair price for their product. “There has to be recognition for what farmers have done, including an investment of over €7bn in the last 10 years in upgrading farms; over 50,000 farmers are in Quality Assurance schemes; our 18,000 dairy farmers are engaged in the Dairy Sustainability Programme; farmers have embraced Discussion Groups and we want these available in all sectors; and farmers are engaging in the IFA-led Smart Farming initiative to improve returns through better resource management.”

Eddie Downey said,“Farmers are delivering top quality produce, to the highest standards in the world, but we must be properly rewarded for it”.

The IFA President said that the organisation was in great shape and he thanked the voluntary officer and professional staff for their hard work, activity and delivery on so many issues last year. He said IFA was looking forward to its next 60 years and that the Association was well equipped to deal with the many challenges ahead.

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ICSA beef chairman Edmond Phelan has said that the option of flat-rate payments for stock at the various grades must be explored at the next meeting of the beef roundtable on February 4th.

“Many farmers are now calling for this option and it needs to be on the table for discussion,” he said. “ICSA has always favoured a payment based on carcase quality, but the current scheme has become so complex as to be almost unworkable and has been hijacked by factories to drive down payments to farmers.”

“The latest meat industry stunt, a €3/head quality assured bonus, is an insult to farmers, and will do nothing to alleviate the situation. Grading and quality assurance are two separate issues, but factories have been using one to manipulate the other.”

“A serious flaw in the current grid system is the lack of an independent appeals process, which must be put in place immediately if farmer confidence is to be restored,” he continued. “If a farmer is unhappy with the price he gets, or simply needs an explanation, he has nowhere to turn.”

Cappoquin Macra na Feirme QUIZ The county round of Question time will take place this Friday night in the Central Bar, Cappoquin at 7.45 p.m.

Anyone who is interested in taking part contact Donall on 087-6910823. New members very welcome to take part!

INDOOR SOCCER Cappoquin Macra will be taking part in the county round of indoor soccer on Sunday night in Ballinameela hall at 7.00 p.m. If interested contact Donall!

INTERESTED IN JOINING If you are aged between 17-35, from the West Waterford area including Cappoquin, Lismore, Knockanore, Modeligo and Aglish and you’re looking for something fun and exciting to do, then join Cappoquin Macra where there is always something to do and many great social nights had! It’s a decision you won’t regret! Contact Eamonn on 0872110928!

Dungarvan Mart Report SAMPLE PRICES BULLOCK SECTION 2 Limousin Blks. 570 kgs. made €1,340 each.

1 Aberdeen Angus Blk. 605 kgs. made €1,330.

3 Hereford Blks. 598 kgs. made €1,295 each.

2 Limousin Blks. 462 kgs. made €1,070 each.

HEIFER SECTION 2 Aberdeen Angus Hfs. 540 kgs. made €1,135 each.

1 Hereford Heifer 515 kgs. made €1,085.

2 Belgian Blue Heifers 460 kgs. made €1,040 each.

1 Limousin Heifer 490 kgs. made €1,030.

DRY COW 1 Friesian Cow weighing 785 kgs. made €1,330.

1 Friesian Cow weighing 730 kgs. made €1,115.

1 Friesian Cow weighing 725 kgs. made €1,110.

1 Friesian Cow weighing 660 kgs. made €1,145.

Cattle Sales in 2015 will commence at 11.30 a.m. sharp.

Wanted for further feeding Continental Heifers 300 to 400 kgs.

Contact Dungarvan Mart on 058 41611.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

Teagasc News . . .

YOUNG FARMER AND NATIONAL RESERVE (YOUNG FARMER/NEW ENTRANT SCHEMES) Closing dates Applications under the Young Farmer scheme must be submitted on or before 15th May, 2015. Applications under the National Reserve Priority categories of Young Farmer and New Entrant must be submitted on or before 31st March, 2015. Young farmers who wish to apply under the Young Farmer scheme and the National Reserve must apply by 31st March, 2015.Those who wish to apply under the Young Farmers scheme only must apply by 15th May, 2015.

1. Young Farmer Scheme 1.1 Who is Eligible for the Young Farmers Scheme?

To be eligible for participation in the Young Farmers Scheme an applicant must meet the following conditions: • S/he is participating in the Basic Payment Scheme in the year in which s/he submits an application; • S/he is aged no more than 40 years of age at any time during the calendar year in which s/he first submits an application under the Basic Payment Scheme; • S/he has successfully completed a recognised course of education in agriculture giving rise to an award at FETAC level 6 or its equivalent. Alternatively, s/he must commit to commencing such a course by 30th September 2016; • S/he is setting up an agricultural holding for the first time or has set up such a holding during the five years preceding the first submission of the Basic Payment Scheme application.

1.2 Eligibility of Young Farmer(s) in a Group - Young Farmers Scheme Where a young farmer undertakes the farming activity as part of a group e.g. in a joint herd number, a partnership or a company, the group will be considered eligible for the Young Farmers scheme if the following conditions are met; • At least one person in the group must meet the definition of Young Farmer as outlined in section 1.1 above; • That Young Farmer must exercise effective and long term control either solely or jointly within the group in terms of decisions related to the management, benefits and financial risks of the group.

Such control is demonstrated as follows: - the young farmer’s name is on the herd number; - the young farmer’s name is on the bank account used for the purposes of the farming activity; - Companies Only - the Young Farmer must be a Director and minimum 20% shareholder in the Company; - all persons who participate in the group must complete a National Reserve/Young Farmers Scheme Declaration form con-

firming that the young farmer has effective control, either solely or jointly with the other members of the group.This declaration form is available with the scheme application form and on the Departments website.

1.3 Young Farmers Scheme Payment The Young Farmers scheme payment will be calculated as 25% of the national average payment per hectare (based on the national ceiling) multiplied by the number of entitlements activated by the successful applicant, subject to the maximum number of 50 activated entitlements whether individual, group or Company. The top up per entitlement will be approximately € 60 giving a maximum payment of €3,000 per annum.

A successful applicant will receive payment under the Young Farmers Scheme for a maximum period of five years.The ‘five years’ is dated from the year of setting up of the holding.

2. National Reserve-Young Farmer Category 2.1 Who is Eligible for the Young Farmers Category of the National Reserve?

To be eligible under the Young Farmers category of the National Reserve an applicant must meet the conditions as outlined in 1.1 for the Young Farmer Scheme. In addition, the gross off-farm income of the applicant must not exceed €40,000 in one of the tax years 2013 or 2014.

2.2 Eligibility of Young Farmer(s) in a Group - National Reserve Young Farmers Category?

Where a Young Farmer undertakes the farming activity as part of a group e.g. in a joint herdnumber, a Partnership or a Company, the group will be considered eligible if they meet the conditions outlined in 1.2 above for the Young Farmer Scheme.

2.3 National Reserve – Off Farm Income A gross off farm income limit of €40,000 will apply to applicants to the National Reserve. Applicants may choose to use either the 2013 or 2014 tax year, whichever is more advantageous to the applicant, for this purpose. For those applicants who are farming as part of a group or as a Company, off farm income is determined as follows: • Joint herd number – the gross off-farm income of all members of the group are taken into consideration; • Company – the gross off-farm income of the Company (where the Company was established in the relevant tax year) and the gross off-farm income of the Directors are taken into consideration; • Partnership – Only the off-farm income of the Young Farmer(s) is considered.

3. National Reserve - New Entrant Category 3.1 Who is Eligible for the New Entrant Category of the National Reserve?

A “New Entrant” is defined as: • S/he is participating in the Basic Payment Scheme in the year in which s/he applies to the National Reserve; • S/he must have commenced the present agricultural activity in the 2013 calendar year or any later year; • S/he did not have any agricultural activity in his/her own name and at his/her own risk in the five years preceding the start of the present agricultural activity; • S/he must submit an application for the Basic Payment Scheme not later than two years after the calendar year in which they commenced their agricultural activity; • S/he has successfully completed a recognised course of education in agriculture giving rise to an award at FETAC level 6 or its equivalent. Alternatively, s/he must commit to commencing such a course by 30th September 2016; • Has a gross off-farm income that does not exceed €40,000 in one of the tax years 2013 or 2014 Where a herd number that is registered on behalf of a group applies under the ‘new entrant’ category, all persons in control of the group must meet all conditions of the ‘new entrant’ category with the exception of the educational requirement.

4. Allocation/Top-Up to the Value of Entitlements from the National Reserve Successful applicants under the National Reserve will be eligible for an allocation of entitlements on land for which they hold no entitlements and/or a top up to the value of existing entitlements held by them, where such entitlements have a value below the National Average (€250 approx.).The allocation of entitlements and the top-up to the value of existing entitlements is subject to a maximum of 90.

Successful applicants who already hold existing owned entitlements with a value below the national average value will receive a top-up whereby the value of those entitlements will be increased to the national average value. Successful applicants who hold leased entitlements that have a value below the National Average will qualify for a top-up to the value of these entitlements.

IMPORTANT NOTE If young farmers need to acquire a new herd number to be added to an existing one and/ or the young farmers name needs to be added to a bank account, this needs to be done immediately in order to have all of the paper work available to apply for the relevant scheme before the closing date. Applications will only be accepted online so it is very important that you are registered with agfood.ie to access online services.

Bord Gáis cost cut only partially reflects fall in international prices

Pictured at the Teagasc/Glanbia Monitor Farm Programme 2015/2017 meeting at the Newpark Hotel in Kilkenny were Richie O'Brien, Programme Co-ordinator, [Dylan Vaughan] Teagasc; Conor Beausang, Grange, Youghal Co. Cork and Michael Keane, Glanbia Director.

IFA’s Inputs Project Team Leader James McCarthy has welcomed the decision of Bord Gáis Energy to reduce electricity and energy prices. However, he has called on the company and all other energy suppliers to further reduce these prices, in line with the 50% fall in international fuel prices.

He said, “The full cost savings enjoyed by energy companies are not being passed back. This is placing an unjustifiable cost burden on businesses and consumers.”

In recent weeks, IFA has written directly to the Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) and Minister for Energy Alex White T.D. seeking their intervention to ensure national competitiveness is improved by instructing energy companies to reduce energy costs in line with falling international oil and gas prices.

Mr. McCarthy said, “Each year farmers spend over €500m on diesel fuel, electricity and other energy. Minister White and the CER must deliver on their responsibility to improve the competitiveness of the energy sector.”

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KILNAFREHAN, DUNGARVAN 54.6 Hect. (135 ac) Roadside Farm For Sale by Private Treaty In One or More Divisions • Situated c. 5 miles from Dungarvan, this substantial roadside farm in 2 main divisions • All in permanent pasture, with ample road frontage, gravity water supply • Farmyard with 3 Span slatted shed, 3 Span shed, handling facilities • Water & Electricity • Further inquiries to the Auctioneers

LEAMYBRIEN AREA c.50 Acres to Lease for 5–7 years • Excellent quality land in good sized divisions, easily managed with good access • Currently in stubble • Equally suitable for permanent pasture or tillage

Pictured at the IFA Dairy Meeting in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, were Mark Faherty (Irish Dairy Board), Joe Harty (Chairman Waterford Dairy Committee), Jeanne Kelly [Rory Wyley] (Irish Dairy Board), John Fitzgerald (Waterford IFA Chairman) and Sean O’Leary (IFA).

Teagasc announces a share farming template agreement for dairying A SPECIMEN template agreement for dairy share farming has been developed by Tom Curran, Teagasc Farm Structures Specialist. The template was developed in consultation with a steering committee representing a wide range of stakeholders and with the support of the Irish Farm Managers Association.

The purpose of the template is to help landowners and potential share farmers to form a sound legal agreement when setting up a dairy share farming operation. The template will be available on www.teagasc.ie from the 1st of April. From that point (when quotas will be abolished) it will be possible to set up these share farming arrangements.

Speaking at the launch of the template in the Horse and Jockey (on Thursday last) Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Tom Hayes said that “there are many benefits to share farming arrangements on dairy farms, not least that they afford an opportunity for young well educated farmers, particularly those who do not have access to land, to gain valuable employment and experience.

“They can also provide a viable

option for dairy farmers who wish to step back a bit from the day to day physical work on the farm, but want to retain a strong interest in the management of the enterprise.

“Share Farming is a very obvious vehicle for addressing land access issues and for encouraging young people who might otherwise be constrained by land availability to bring their energy, enthusiasm and vitality to the dairy sector."

At the launch Tom Curran, Teagasc Farm Structures Specialist said: “As for any other collaborative arrangement, a written agreement will be critical to the success of a dairy share farming arrangement.The guideline document will ensure that the essential elements are covered in any agreement.”

“The template agreement ensures that the land, facilities and production rights are detailed in the arrangement.

The split in farm receipts and input costs is documented as well as the ownership of animals. Procedures for dealing with conflict and dissolution are outlined as well as other relevant items. Once agreement is reached between the parties, the template can be completed and signed off by those involved.”

ABOUT DAIRY SHARE FARMING IN IRELAND The concept of Share farming is the same for any enterprise. Share farming is already common in tillage operations across the country. Dairy share farming has not been possible in Ireland due to the restrictions of the milk quota regulations and, as mentioned, becomes possible once quotas are ended on April 1st.

Share farming is where two independent businesses operate on one holding. They are: the landowner’s business and the share farmer’s business. The landowner generally provides the land and facilities and the share farmer provides the labour.

Either party can provide the necessary livestock under the arrangement.

“Dairy share farming can provide a route to entry into dairy farming for young trained individuals who wish to pursue, and are committed to, a career in dairy farming,” says Tom Curran, Teagasc Farm Structures Specialist. “It can also provide an option for dairy farmers who wish to take a step back from the day to day running of the farm while remaining involved in the management side of the business.”

The priority for the share farmer is

to generate surplus cash to buy dairy stock in a tax efficient manner while making use of stock relief incentives.

This enables the share farmer to build up equity in the form of livestock over the period of the agreement.

“Dairy share farming is an exciting and valuable addition to the suite of collaborative arrangements available to Irish farmers. It provides a pathway for young people to enter into dairy farming which will increase the vibrancy of the industry,” Prof. Cathal O’Donoghue Head, Rural Economy and Development Programme.

“The Irish Farm Managers Association is very happy to be associated with the drafting and the launching of this new Share Farming Agreement and wishes to congratulate Teagasc and especially, Ben Roche and Tom Curran for producing this significant document,” Jim Tracey, Irish Farm Managers Association.

“It is becoming available at a very important time and we in the Irish Farm Managers Association see it as an essential tool for facilitating greater collaboration in the form of Share Farming into the future,” John Fitzgerald, Chairman, Irish Farm Managers Association.

MODELIGO AREA c.59 Acres Roadside Land • To Lease for 5 years • All in permanent pasture in 3 main divisions • Independent water & power supply

Maps and full details from the Auctioneers HARTY & CO. Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

058-41377 info@hartyauctioneers.com

READER’S QUERIES Question: I have been patiently awaiting the commencement of the new agri-environmental scheme, GLAS. Each time I expect an announcement it seems to be put back by another few months. Now they say it could be October before things get up and running. It could see the likes of me only getting €1,250 in payment for this year as opposed to €5,000. Any sign of GLAS on the horizon? Can you please advise?

Answer: GLAS is expected to open in mid-February. The scheme is ideally suited to farmers with commonages and to those along the western seaboard as it will have as many political benefits for the Government as it will have environmental ones. As a farmer from Waterford you should not count your chickens as regards payments as GLAS is certainly not a “one size fits all” scheme. €5,000 a year could be a far cry from reality for most in this neck of the woods.The lowland farmer applying in under tiers 2 or 3 may be limited in options they can choose and payments will be based on work done so the €1,250 you have mentioned might well be the average annual payment for many in this region. Full details of the scheme should be available in the coming days.You should then contact a planner to see how it fits for size. I trust this will clear things up for you.

Tip of the Week: Persuasion not pressure is required to change attitude.We all have a role to play in changing attitudes towards safety on farms!

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Finbar Furey spends the day in An Rinn with Donnchadh Gough FINBAR FUREY TO FEATURE ON IMEALL TG4, Thursday 29th at 10.30 THIS week on Imeall, musican Finbar Furey travels to Dungarvan to meet one of his biggest fans, Donnchadh Gough. Donnchadh, who is a musician with Irish group Danú and a native of An Rinn, meets his hero and spends the day with him.

Finbar takes a stroll down memory lane with Donnchadh and they also perform together in Donnchadh’s pub The Local.

Donnchadh recreates the famous Master McGrath photograph with Finbar that was taken years ago in the area in which his father, Ted Furey, is standing at the monument.

This sensitive and tender piece captures the magic of friendship and music.

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Jupiter Ascending Opens 6th February February 1 7 Aries March 20th April 19th

Taurus April 20th May 20th

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

Leo July 23rd August 22nd

Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

VERYONE is supposed to be entitled to 15 minutes of fame and your chance is just around the corner. If someone knocks on your door with an opportunity, you d be wise to accept it.

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OW S the time for booking a holiday and you may be presented with a great chance to enjoy yourself with friends. Money worries could put you off, but careful planning will see you through.

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ISTANT memories of someone who was once special will come flooding back this week, thanks to a chance meeting with an old pal.

Contacts made now will be to your benefit.

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FORMER colleague has fallen on hard times largely due to his own foolishness. If he turns to you for help try to do your bit, but don t let him drag you too deeply into his own problems.

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OU LL feel you ve reached a bit of a dead end at the start of the week but by the weekend things are starting to look far more exciting for you. A good time to save money.

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Indecisive Virgos may be tempted to choose the latter but backing down is the better option.

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EALTH worries may be an important feature this week but things are not nearly as bad as they seem. Expect a letter or even some flowers to herald a new era in your life.

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SURPRISE meeting with someone you have long admired will have you feeling particularly nervous. Make sure your finances are in order because you ll shortly be needing a loan.

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OVE is staring you in the face this week, but Sagittarius you have to decide whether to take it or leave November it. Although you ll be flattered you should resist 22nd December 21st temptation to go down a path you know is wrong.

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Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 19th

LETTER or memo from someone important will cause you to be concerned. The immediate future could be challenging but you could play it to your own advantage if you try.

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ON T mix work with pleasure because you are likely to land yourself with a problem.

Have fun by all means this week but if you treasure your reputation, not in front of the boss.

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OUR personal life is going through an exciting patch and there s the prospect of a new relationship on the horizon. This time things could really work out for you.

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CHANNING Tatum and Mila Kunis star in “Jupiter Ascending,” an original science fiction epic adventure from filmmakers Lana and Andy Wachowski.

Jupiter Jones (Kunis) was born under a night sky, with signs predicting that she was destined for great things. Now grown, Jupiter dreams of the stars but wakes up to the cold reality of a job cleaning other people’s houses and an

endless run of bad breaks. Only when Caine (Tatum), a genetically engineered ex-military hunter, arrives on Earth to track her down does Jupiter begin to glimpse the fate that has been waiting for her all along – her genetic signature marks her as next in line for an extraordinary inheritance that could alter the balance of the cosmos.

Fifty Shades of Grey Opens 13th February Fifty Shades of Grey is the hotly anticipated film adaptation of the best selling book that has become a global phenomenon. Since its release, the “Fifty Shades” trilogy has been translated into 51 languages worldwide and sold more than 100 million copies in e-book and print – making it one of the biggest and fastestselling book series ever.

Stepping into the roles of Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele, who have become iconic to millions of readers, are Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Joining Dornan and Johnson in the cast are Luke Grimes as Elliot, Christian’s brother;Victor Rasuk as José, Anastasia’s close friend; Eloise Mumford as Kate, Anastasia’s best friend and room-mate; Marcia Gay Harden as Dr. Grace Trevelyan Grey, Christian’s mother; Rita Ora as Mia, Christian’s sister; Max Martini as Taylor, Christian’s bodyguard; Callum Keith Rennie as Ray, Anastasia’s stepfather; Jennifer Ehle as Carla, Anastasia’s mother; and Dylan Neal as Bob, Carla’s husband.

Love’s Labour’s Lost (Live from The Royal Shakespeare Company) Wednesday, 11th February at 7.00 p.m.

SUMMER 1914. In order to dedicate themselves to a life of study, the King and his friends take an oath to avoid the company of women for three years. No sooner have they made their pledge than the Princess of France and her ladies-inwaiting arrive, presenting them with a severe test of resolve.

Shakespeare’s sparkling comedy delights in championing and then unrav-

elling an unrealistic vow, mischievously suggesting that the study of the opposite sex is in fact the highest of all academic endeavours. Only at the end of the play is the merriment curtailed as the lovers agree to submit to a period apart, unaware that the world around them is about to be utterly transformed by the war to end all wars.

Across: 1 Tintoretto, 9 Avian, 10 Newport, 11 Point out, 12 Kerb, 15 Baa, 16 Utter, 17 For, 18 Lada, 19 Bismarck, 22 Reflect, 24 Tie-in, 25 Shoestring.

Down: 2 Ignatius, 3 Tongue-twister, 4 Rowe, 5 Two, 6 October, 7 Carp, 8 Miliband, 13 Enforced, 14 Trumpton, 15 Belarus, 20 Kink, 21 Ben s, 23 Foo.

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Brideview Drama stage ‘Portia Coughlan’

Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail present “The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley” HALLA Colmán in Old Parish will be the place to be over the next two weekends as Aisteoirí an tSean Phobail present the Co. Waterford premier of ‘The Two Loves of Gabriel Foley’, a side-splitting three-act comedy by Jimmy Keary.

This comedic tours-de-force has gained

a reputation as one of the finest new comedies out there, and now it’s no longer ‘out there’, it’s here! January 29th, 30th and February 1st (Thursday, Friday and Sunday); February 7th & 8th (Saturday & Sunday) at 8.15 p.m. each night. To book please call (058) 46483.

AFTER months of indepth reading sessions in the back kitchen of Tallow Community Centre, the script of ‘Portia Coughlan’

by Marina Carr has been dropped and each and every character has sprung from the page to the stage in the past few weeks.

Based on the dark story of Portia Coughlan’s struggle with the death of her twin brother, the heart wrenching play will take you on a journey like none other. It is deeply moving and thought provoking as the audience are invited to enter into the disturbed mind of the 30 year old Portia.

Although the theme of the play is a heavy one, there is no doubt that the audiences will enjoy the show.

It is a powerful play with well-defined characters, all of whom play an important role in the patchwork quilt that is Portia’s life.

With a bitter granny (Helen Aherne), a cold-

hearted mother (Veronica Henley), A ruthless father (Sean Tobin) and a deceased twin brother (Eoghan Hennessy), Portia Coughlan’s (Emer Martin) upbringing has damaged her irreversibly.

Her friendships and relationship are complicated as a result.

Her husband (Liam Roche) is at his wits end, her teenage love interest (John Baldwin) is now her lover and the roving eye of Fintan the barman (Gavin Hallahan) is never too far away from her.

Those who have always been good to Portia are few and far between. Her lifelong friend Stacia Doyle (Marie Barry) is her companion through thick and thin, while her aunt Maggie May (Yvonne Seymour) and her uncle Senchil (Ted O’Brien) always keep a watchful eye.

Directed by Jack Aherne, ‘Portia Coughlan will be in Tallow Community Centre on Thursday, February 12th

18s due to its adult content).

Stacia Doyle (Marie Barry) and Blaize Scully (Helen Aherne).

Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society – Four Weeks To Go!

Conna Drama Group present Cupid Wore Skirts CONNA Dramatic Society are putting on 3 act play Cupid Wore Skirts which is an hilarious comedy which will be performed on the 31st January and 6th/7th/14th and 15th February in Conna Community Centre at 8.15 p.m. aid of Conna Community Centre SYNOPSIS Cupid Wore Skirt, tells the story of widower Andrew Brown who somehow ends up advertising for a wife and when the “suitors” arrive, mayhem ensues.

Andrew Brown lives with his elderly father and son, Brian. His married daughter Sally comes in each day to take care of the men.When Sally announces she is pregnant and that her visits will have to be curtailed, she fears about the men’s ability to cope The fun really starts when we meet an array of very different suitors, ranging from a sexy pop wannabe, to conservative demure, home – made wine connoisseur to a career husband hunter, with a family in tow.

SETTING The action takes place in the living room at the rear of Andrew Brown’s Antique Shop in Cork CAST Grandad - Pete Barry Sally - Mary O’Connor Brian - Ronan Bennett Lizzie - Helen Bennett Andrew Brown - Brendan Hurley Ingrid Hanson - Catriona Howard Philomena O’Brien - Edel Woolrich Virginia Murphy - Assumpta Mangan Ronnie - Johnny Hurley Francis - Tony Curtin

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Conna Drama Group – Caitriona Howard as Ingrid Hanson

Conna Drama Group – Mary O’Connor as Sally.

WITH only four weeks to go until the opening night of Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society’s production of “Hello, Dolly!”; the Director Mr. Liam Butler and the Cast are hard at work to insure that this production will continue to give the outstanding performance that is expected from this Society. The numbers are known and scenes have been set.

And the Set!! Well Chris Hennessy as usual has designed a set that you would be proud to have on the West End or on Broadway.

So don’t miss your opportunity to see this magnificent show from the 28th February - 7th March, 2015. Patrons are always welcome and you can get details on Patronage from our website, www.carrickmusicals.com ; Patrons booking will be opening on 2nd February, 2015…..

Priority Booking just like the O2! Public Booking opens on the 9th February, 2015; the Box Office Details are 051645050; Opening Hours 11.00 a.m - 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Tickets Priced at €18 and group concessions are available.

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Conna Drama Group – Ronan Bennett as Brian.

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At the Nire, Fourmilewater and Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Club Victory social in the Park Hotel were Chloe Desmond, Michelle Guiry, Sinead O'Meara, Laurissa Hogan and Laura and Shauna Mulcahy.

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At the Nire, Fourmilewater and Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Club Victory social in the Park Hotel were Brian and Claire Wall.

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West Waterford Right2Water action in Dungarvan A GREAT crowd gathered for action outside the office of Labour TD Ciara Conway to highlight the disappointment and sense of betrayal which people feel towards her and the Labour Party on many issues but in particular over water charges and metering.

Setting up a mock crime scene, representatives of the local Right2Water group hoped to bring home to her a clear message from the people of Dungarvan before moving on to the office of Fine Gael TD John Deasy who was also complicit in introducing water charges.

Attending the protest, local Sinn Féin Councillor Siobhán Whelan said it was obvious how enraged the

people are from the huge turn-out at the protest marches across the country in recent months.

Continuing, she also remarked on the issue of metering which she says will commence in the Dungarvan area in the next few weeks and which she believes will cause further upset and outrage to residents. “It really is a contentious issue and it’s time the government listened to the people and reversed the introduction of water charges altogether. It’s a utility we already pay for through taxation. The people of Ireland are not stupid, they know they shouldn’t have to pay twice!”

West Waterford Sinn Féin, the Unite union and Dungarvan Says No decided last week to form a local West Waterford Right2Water group to coordinate action and protests over the coming weeks and months and welcome anyone who wished to join the group or attend protests.

The next protest the group is organising will be held locally in support of the national Right2Water campaign march this Saturday, 31st Jan. It is expected to attract huge numbers again and West Waterford Right2Water are calling on everyone who can to come out and make their voice heard, at 2 p.m. in the Plaza in Dungarvan.

Stress sufferers invited to attend Youghal anxiety management course

By Christy Parker ORGANISERS of a free stress relief programme being run jointly by the HSE and Youghal GAA hopes west Waterford people with stress concerns will attend.

Cork Beats Stress is a sixweek morning initiative aimed at bringing stress management to the wider community through affiliation with a sporting organisation. It is the brainchild of HSE-South psychologist Dr. Jennifer Hayes and was joint winner of the national 2014 Health Management Institute awards.

Jennifer was contacted by local community health coordinator to help bring the project to Youghal. Nicola, who regularly runs mental health and wellbeing initiatives, says “the issue of coping with stress arises repeatedly.” Youghal GAA has rowed in behind the project but, as Nicola explains, “It is not confined to Youghal residents.We certainly want people from west Waterford and beyond to attend too.”

EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO COPE The course derives from the work of Scottish Clinical Psychologist Jim White. It comprises six 90 minute (break inclusive) power-point lectures.

Participants are not engaged individually, not asked to

address personal issues and there is audience interaction.

Essentially, attendees are empowered to help themselves. “There’ is no ‘magic wand’ solution,” elaborates Jennifer, “but people are taught the tools and procedures needed to cope with stress and to minimise it.

This may be through a changed lifestyle, attitude, exercise, diet, or a combination of several things.”

Participants are also provided with a booklet and CD for home consultation.

Each session will address different aspects of stress, including symptoms such as sleep problems, depression, resolutions, effects on others, etc. The sessions are i) learning about stress; ii) controlling your body; iii) controlling your thoughts; iv) controlling your actions; v) controlling panic and vi) controlling sleeping patterns and the future. “It would be is important to attend all six sessions to get a concise overview and maximum benefit,” advises Jennifer.

IDEAL GATEWAY The group technique is increasingly popular in Britain and Jennifer sees the GAA ‘gateway’ as vital towards reaching individuals who may be reluctant to recognise their stress issues.

The GAA is embedded deep in nearly every com-

munity and we in the health service see this as an opportunity to reach out to people at a very accessible level. Help doesn’t have to be about appointments and consultations.”

Most particularly, the method reaches those who may be least likely to seek assistance as individuals. “As is well recorded,” Jennifer continues, “men, especially, may go into denial when it comes to stress,” she notes, “often with devastating consequences later.”

POSITIVE FEEDBACK Post-course analysis using questionnaires and other measuring procedures indicated “a significant reduction in anxiety and depression over the six weeks and a significant increase in the perceived quality of life,” Jennifer reveals. It is hoped eventually to roll out the course nationally, “but it all depends on funding”, sighs the psychologist.

Youghal’s Cork Beats Stress is sponsored by Youghal Credit Union and the National Office for Suicide Prevention. The course, which is free and open to over 18’s runs at Club Áras GAA club, Magner’s Hill, from 10.15 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.

Registration at corkbeatsstress@hse.ie or 0867871016; further information from Nicola Lucey on 086- 4668484.

West Waterford Right2Water protest outside the Dungarvan office of Fine Gael TD John Deasy.

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Footballers masters of McGrath Cup final

Waterford's Shane Aherne fends off the challenge from UCC's Adrian Spillane during the McGrath Cup Football Final 2015 in Fraher Field.

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Robert Frost, Chairman Munster Council presents the McGrath Cup to Waterford's Captain, Thomas O'Gorman.

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On Saturday night last Kilrossanty GAA U-12 Football Team were invited to play at half-time in the McGrath Cup Final where Waterford were playing UCC at Fraher Field. Our U-12's decked out in their new jerseys kindly sponsored by Declan Mulhearne, Mahon Bridge Garage. The boys played a very sporting and enjoyable game against the Brickey Rangers. After the final whistle had gone in the senior game and Waterford were crowned champions, our senior players posed for photos with their underage clubmates. Kilrossanty Juvenile club would like to congratulate the five lads involved in winning the McGrath Cup for Waterford football, the first time since 1981. Under 12 Team L to R: Darragh Veale, Kieran Morrissey, Alan Dunwoody, Kalum Hogan, Rian Hayes, Jamie Quinn, Josh Browne, Seamus O'Sullivan Front Row L to R: Jack Quinlan, Eoin Veale, Ultan McCusker, Michael Casey, Brian Veale (supporter).

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Lismore Camogie Club

All-Ireland semi-final countdown Lismore V Oranmore/Maree Sunday, February 1st at 2.30 pm Charleville GAA ALL roads lead to Charleville on Sunday next as our senior camogie team will take on the Connacht and Galway Champions Oranmore/Maree in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final.

The Lismore girls were crowned the All Ireland Intermediate champions last March after two absorbing games against Ballyhale Shamrocks. Lismore needed two late points in Croke Park to rescue a draw against the Kilkenny champions on the opening weekend in March. A fortnight later the Lismore Girls made no mistake as they produced a much improved display to record a comprehensive 3-8 to 0-7 points win in the replay in Clonmel.

Catriona McGlone proved to be the match winner as she netted a hat-trick of goals. The All-Ireland win came a year to the day when the team started training for the 2013 season.

Two weeks after this historical event the girls were back in camogie action again when they played in the County League "The Denny Buckley League" where they played Cappoquin, An Rinn and Butlerstown in the opening rounds of the competition where they recorded comprehensive victories in all games and were facing arch rivals St. Annes in the League Final.

This match proved to be a very close affair and it was St. Anne's who had the edge over Lismore by beating them by a mere point to capture the Denny Buckley Cup. Score St. Anne's 2-8; Lismore 1-10.

The County Championship began in late June where Lismore played Gall Tír, Butlerstown and St. Anne's where the Lismore girls once again proved that they were All-Ireland Champions with comprehensive victories in all matches.

They were qualified for the County Final and had to await the semi-final result between Gall Tír and St. Anne's in which St. Anne's won after a tough battle.

The County Final was held in Fraher Field in September in what was a nervous affair from both sides as Lismore didn't want to loose the prospect of achieving what they had achieved the year previously and St. Anne's wanting to be the team to knock the All-Ireland Champions. It was the Lismore girls who won this apprehensive game on a scoreline of Lismore 1-7; St. Anne's 0-9.

Munster semi-final was the next match on the agenda where they played Tipperary's Borrisoleigh in Borrisoleigh in October.

Borrisoleigh proved to be a very stiff opposition on the day and put the All-Ireland Champions under severe pressure, but the Lismore girls who play well under pressure came out on top to win by a three point margin Lismore 2-12; Borrisoleigh 2-9.

The Munster Final followed a fortnight later where the Cathedral town played Cork’s Sarsfields. This game proved to be a much easier affair and Lismore

Lismore Management team. Conor Tinnelly (Physical Trainer), Geraldine Barry, Jim Russell (Selectors), Seamus Prendergast (Trainer-Selector), Jack Prendergast and Austin Curran (selector).

overcame them on a score line of Lismore 2-7; Sarsfields 0-5.

The girls and their mentors took a three week break off from training and began again just before Christmas where training was intense with training three times a week over the Christmas season followed by three challenge games in January along with the mid-week training. The girls are going well and will give mentors/selectors some great headaches in selecting the first fifteen for the semifinal.

All in Lismore Camogie Club and indeed the people of Lismore are proud of our girls and would wish the very best of luck in their All Ireland Quest again this year.

Panel: Tanya Morrissey, Sarah Coughlan, Shauna Prendergast, Marie Russell, Aoife Houlihan, Shauna Kiernan, Sarah Fenton, Sharon Williams, Shona Curran (C), Nicola Morrissey, Grainne Kenneally, Aoife Hannon, Ruth Geoghegan, Caithriona McGlone, Aisling O’Brien, Johanna Houlihan, Niamh Molumphy, Sarah Geoghegan, Ellen Curran, Alice Russell, Laura Buckley, Kate Heneghan.

Trainer/Selector: Seamus Prendergast Selectors: Geraldine Barry, Austin Curran, James Russell.

CHURCH GATE COLLECTION The club's annual church gate collection was held at all masses on last weekend. A huge thank you to all who so generously supported it and thanks to all who helped with the collection.

Waterford's Manager Tom McClinchey with selectors Ger Power and Tony Corcoran during the McGrath Cup Football Final 2015 in Fraher Field.

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At the Nire, Fourmilewater and Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Club Victory social in the Park Hotel were Sean McGarth, Michelle O'Gorman, Noreen O'Sullivan and Michael O'Gorman.

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McGRATH CUP SENIOR FOOTBALL FINAL

Footballers masters of McGrath Cup final

34 YEAR GAP BRIDGED AT THE FRAHER FIELD

Waterford …………… 3-12; UCC ………………….....1-9.

WATERFORD maintained their winning start to 2015 with a richly deserved 0-9 win over Sigerson Cup holders UCC at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening in the McGrath Cup Final. An announced attendance of 907 paying patrons witnessed the County’s first win in this competition since its inaugural year’s victory all of 34 years ago in 1981.

This was Waterford’s fourth win in the new year under manager Tom McGlinchey and it’s all positives at the moment as the team prepares for the start of their Allianz National Football league campaign with a home game against Wicklow at the same Dungarvan venue this Saturday evening.

Following a period of Winter hibernation and repair work by the Community employment workers and groundsman Ollie Drummy, the Fraher Field was in pristine condition for this final and the weather also played its part, compared to the previous Sunday in Clashmore, as conditions could not have been expected to be any better for this time of the year, January 24th.

Organisation on the night was out of the top drawer and the icing on the cake was provided by the home team who dominated the second half on the scoreboard after a very even first moiety.

Waterford’s trump card at the moment is their possession game fuelled by very high levels of fitness while McGlinchey’s men are not

depending on any one or two players to work the scoreboard with ten different players raising flags over the seventy minutes of play.

Kilrossanty’s Paul Whyte was an unfortunate absentee for this famous win due to a hamstring injury, similar to his clubmate Tom Keating back in 1981, who also missed out on the final win due to a serious loft injury. Whyte’s return will add further to a Deise scoring threat in the upcoming National league.

A number of different subs were introduced by team management compared to the Cork game and this is always good to see at this time of the year in order to give all panel members a fair crack of the whip. Certainly Conor Phelan is proving to be a most capable introduction while David Grey’s first touch produced one of the best scores of the game.

It was also refreshing to see Ballinacourty’s Mark Ferncombe coming on near the end as the drive is obviously on and working well to date to cluster all the best players in the County for 2015.

UCC had one eye, it must be said, on the commencement of the defence of their Sigerson Cup title on the Tuesday after this game and team manager Billy Morgan made nine changes in personnel and twelve positional switches from the team that defeated I.T. Tralee in the McGrath Cup semi final. That said, however, the replacements were not out of place at this level and their forwards, in particular, were a

speedy lot, who gave the winning defence plenty to think about.

Their stand out player on the night was Tom Hickey from Castleisland, who gave an exhibition of corner forward play and he was withdrawn at the short whistle with Billy Morgan obviously looking ahead to the Tuesday game.

OPENING GOAL Waterford showed their intent from the outset but they were wide from a second minute free as the team needs a left footed place ball kicker from certain positions.

A timely boost followed, though, in the third minute when a long ball by Liam Lawlor was broken down in front of the country end goal

by Patrick Hurney and Joey Veale was on hand to finish the ball to the back of the net.

UCC opened their account four minutes later with a Conor Horgan free and it initiated a purple scoring patch for the students as their speed on the ball earned them a further 0-3 via Adrian Spillane, David Harrington and a peach of a score from Kevin Davis.

Shane Ahearn steadied Waterford with a 15th minute pointed free after Patrick Hurney was fouled in possession, followed by a good team worked point by Michael Curry, 1-2 to 0-4. The concession of a free around the middle of the field in the 17th minute proved costly for Waterford when Adrian Spillane’s delivery was latched on to by Tom Hickey and though his pile driver was excellently saved by Stephen

Waterford's Senior Footballers winners of the McGrath Cup 2015 in Fraher Field.

Enright, Conor Horgan followed up to finish the size 5 to the net and give the Corkonians an 0-2 advantage.

McGlinchey’s men responded in style with five of the next six scores including a major one from centre back Maurice O’Gorman. Patrick Hurney started this sequence in the 22nd minute from a Michael Curry pass followed by a Liam Lawlor point on foot of good play by the Rathgormack pair of Curry and Nugent.

Conor Cox temporarily interrupted the winner’s run on the score board supported by Alan O’Donovan before centre back Maurice O’Gorman worked his way up the field and his efforts were rewarded when he grabbed his team’s second goal for a 2-4 to 1-5 lead that they never subsequently relinquished.

The winner’s high tempo play continued and Conor Phelan, who had been introduced in the 20th minute, and Shane Ahern provided respectively for Liam Lawlor and Patrick Hurney to shoot Waterford into a 29th minute 0-4 lead at 2-6 to 1-5.

Castleisland’s Tom Hickey used his lightening pace to score a fisted point on the half hour mark and the same player finished the first half scoring from a placed ball four minutes later.

With the scoreboard reading 2-6 to 1-7, the half-time talk centred around the quality of the game and that it would be hard won by the home team if they were to prevail.

UCC returned without Hickey and David Harrington reduced their deficit to the minimum before a foul on Joey Veale was punished in the 40th minute by Shane Aherne. Billy Morgan introduced three subs in a three minute period and following a missed free by the College, the scoreboard was unemployed until the 50th minute.

The next score was a game defining one when a long ball by Michael O’Halloran was dropped by the UCC custodian and Gavin Nugent was on hand to raise the winner’s third green flag of the final and secure an advantage of 3-7 to 1-8.

This lead was rounded off to an even two goals when Joey Veale provided for Tommy Prendergast and immediately on his introduction in the 53rd minute David Grey kicked the score of the match with his left leg from the acutest of angles.

Waterford were now home and dry and especially so when Shane Aherne pointed following a foul on Maurice O’Gorman on the hour mark and when Conor Phelan clipped over a left legged score four minutes later to put a healthy look on the scoreboard from a Waterford perspective at 3-11 to 1-8.

EMPTIED BENCH The winners emptied their bench further as the game concluded with a trading of scores by Conor Horgan (f) and Shane Aherne from a Gavin Nugent pass. The new holders of the McGrath Cup won the second half by 1-6 to 0-2 and so they well deserved their name on the

trophy for 2015.

It’s all positives for Waterford football at present and this should reflect itself in a further increased attendance at the Fraher Field this Saturday evening for the first round of the National League against Wicklow in what will be another stern test for the Deise side. However, the players are doing all that’s being asked of them to date and their team play and fitness at present is out of the top drawer.

Everyone of the 21 players who saw action last Saturday played their part in this famous win with exceptional performances being delivered by midfielders Shane Aherne and Tommy Prendergast, the O’Gorman twins and Tadhg O hUallachain in defence and a hard working forward sextet, all of whom scored, with the Ballinacourty pair of Michael O’Halloran and Patrick Hurney leading the way.

UCC’s challenge was snookered somewhat by their impending Sigerson Cup tie but they included some fine exponents of the big ball game in Nemo Rangers Conor Horgan, Adrigole’s David Harrington, Adrian Spillane from Templenoe, Jamie Davis from Douglas and especially Tom Hickey from Castleisland, a name to remember for the future.

Waterford’s Top Three: Shane Aherne, Tadhg O hUallachain, Michael O Halloran.

UCC’s Top Three: Tom Hickey, Conor Horgan, David Harrington.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Shane Aherne.

Number of Scorers:

Waterford 10. UCC 6.

Scores from Play: Waterford 3-9. UCC 1-6.

Frees For: Waterford 19. UCC 33.

Wides: Waterford 8. UCC 7.

Score of the Match: David Grey’s 53rd minute point.

Scorers – Waterford: Shane Aherne 0-4 (3f), Joey Veale, Maurice O’Gorman and Gavin Nugent 1-0 each, Patrick Hurney and Liam Lawlor 0-2 each, Michael Curry, Tommy Prendergast, David Grey and Conor Phelan 0-1 each.

UCC: Conor Horgan 1-2 (2f), David Harrington 0-2, Tom Hickey 0-2 (1f), Adrian Spillane, Kevin Davis and Conor Cox 0-1 each.

Waterford: Stephen Enright; Dean Crowley, Niall Walsh, Thomas O’Gorman (Capt); Tadhg O hUallachain, Maurice O’Gorman, Ray O Ceallaigh; Shane Aherne, Tommy Prendergast; Michael Curry, Michael O’Halloran, Patrick Hurney; Liam Lawlor, Gavin Nugent, Joey Veale.

Subs: Conor Phelan (20), David Grey (52), Jason Curry (61), Oran Keevers and Billy Power (both 65), Mark Ferncombe (69).

UCC: Padraig McCarthy (Rathmore); Jamie Davis (Douglas), Kevin Fulignati (Nemo Rangers), Kieran Histon (Cobh); Kevin O’Sullivan (Kenmare Shamrocks), Sean White (Clonakilty), Enda Dennehy (St. Finbarrs); Alan O’Donovan (Nemo Rangers), Adrian Spillane (Templenoe); Fintan O’Connor (Knocknagree), Kevin Davis (O’Donovan Rossa), Sean Keane (Killarney Legion); Tom Hickey (Castleisland Desmonds), David Harrington (Adrigole), Conor Horgan (Nemo Rangers).

Subs: Francis Courtney9 Beaufort), Kevin Hayes-Curtin (Douglas), Colm Hyde, Padraig Scanlon (Glin), Shane Power (Clonmel).

Referee: Seamus Mulvihill (Kerry).

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GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

Western Board Fixtures for 2015 INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FIXTURES 2015 There are six teams in this year’s Intermediate football championship. The top four teams will go into the semifinals with first place playing fourth and second playing third. The round robin fixtures are as follows (dates TBC): Round One: Ballinacourty vs Ballyduff Upper Geraldines vs Ballinameela Sliabh gCua vs Dungarvan Round Two: Ballyduff Upper vs Dungarvan Ballinameela vs Ballinacourty Sliabh gCua vs Geraldines Round Three: Ballyduff Upper vs Geraldines Ballinacourty vs Dungarvan Sliabh gCua vs Ballinameela Round Four: Ballinameela vs Ballyduff Upper Dungarvan vs Geraldines Sliabh gCua vs Ballinacourty Round Five: Ballyduff Upper vs Sliabh gCua Geraldines vs Ballinacourty Ballinameela vs Dungarvan INTERMEDIATE HURLING FIXTURES The Intermediate hurling championship remains intact with two groups of five. First placed teams qualify for the semi-finals with second and third placed teams playing in the quarter-finals.

The groups and round robin fixtures are below with dates TBC: Group One: Modeligo, Ballysaggart, Tourin, Shamrocks, Ardmore.

Group Two: An Rinn, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, Brickey Rangers, Stradbally, Ballinameela.

Round One: Ardmore vs Modeligo.

Ballysaggart vs Shamrocks Tourin vs BYE Ballinameela vs An Rinn Clashmore/Kinsalebeg vs Stradbally Brickey Rangers vs BYE. Round Two: Modeligo vs BYE Ardmore vs Shamrocks Tourin vs Ballysaggart An Rinn vs BYE Ballinameela vs Stradbally Brickey Rangers vs Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Round Three: Modeligo vs Ballysaggart Ardmore vs BYE Tourin vs Shamrocks An Rinn vs Clashmore/Kinsalebeg Ballinameela vs BYE Brickey Rangers vs Stradbally Round Four: Shamrocks vs Modeligo Ballysaggart vs BYE Tourin vs Ardmore An Rinn vs Stradbally Clashmore/Kinsalebeg vs BYE Brickey Rangers vs Ballinameela

Round Five: Modeligo vs Tourin Ballysaggart vs Ardmore Shamrocks vs BYE An Rinn vs Brickey Rangers Clashmore/Kinsalebeg vs Ballinameela Stradbally vs BYE JUNIOR A HURLING FIXTURES The Junior Hurling A championship is now a ten team championship, divided into two groups of five.

First placed teams qualify for the semi-finals with second and third placed teams making the quarter-finals.

The groups and round robin fixtures are below with dates TBC: Group One: Geraldines, Kilgobinet, Lismore, Abbeyside, Tallow.

Group Two: St Marys, Colligan, Dungarvan, Fourmilewater, Ballyduff Upper.

Round One: Geraldines vs Kilgobinet Tallow vs BYE Lismore vs Abbeyside St Marys vs Colligan Ballyduff Upper vs BYE Dungarvan vs Fourmilewater Round Two: Geraldines vs BYE Tallow vs Abbeyside Lismore vs Kilgobinet St Marys vs BYE Ballyduff Upr. vs Fourmilewater Dungarvan vs Colligan Round Three: Tallow vs Geraldines.

Kilgobinet vs Abbeyside Lismore vs BYE Ballyduff Upr. vs St Marys Colligan vs Fourmilewater Dungarvan vs BYE Round Four: Abbeyside vs Geraldines BYE vs Kilgobinet Lismore vs Tallow Fourmilewater vs St Marys BYE vs Colligan Dungarvan vs Ballyduff Upper Round Five: Geraldines vs Lismore Kilgobinet vs Tallow Abbeyside vs BYE St Marys vs Dungarvan Colligan vs Ballyduff Upper Fourmilewater vs BYE JUNIOR PREMIER FOOTBALL FIXTURES There are six teams in this year’s Western Board Junior Premier football championship with Kilgobinet dropping down to Junior Attached.

The championship is to be played in a League format.

The top two teams at the end of the League qualify for the League final and the championship semi-finals.

Teams finishing third, fourth, fifth, and sixth will qualify for the quarter-finals where third will play sixth, and fourth will play fifth.

A motion was put forward

by Modeligo for this championship to be styled the same as the Intermediate championship with the top four teams qualifying for the semi-finals but this proposal was not supported.

The round robin fixtures are as follows with dates TBC:

Round One: Colligan vs Shamrocks Old Parish vs Modeligo Affane vs Tallow Round Two: Shamrocks vs Tallow Modeligo vs Colligan.

Affane vs Old Parish.

Round Three: Shamrocks vs Old Parish.

Colligan vs Tallow Affane vs Modeligo Round Four: Modeligo vs Shamrocks Tallow vs Old Parish Affane vs Colligan Round Five: Shamrocks vs Affane Old Parish vs Colligan Modeligo vs Tallow U-21 FOOTBALL FIXTURES The u-21 A football championship is made up of six teams. This year the u-21 football championship will include a loser’s group as a recommendation in promoting and improving football in the county.

The championship will consist of three quarter-finals.

The winners of each game will go through to the semifinals.

The losers of each game will play in the loser’s group where the emerging team will make up the final semi-final spot.

The quarter-finals are as follows with dates TBC: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg vs Nire.

Comeragh Gaels vs Dungarvan.

St Olivers vs Ballinacourty.

The u-21 B football championship is made up of eight teams. This championship is also knock-out with a loser’s group.

The draw is as follows: Brickey Rangers vs Kilrossanty.

Cois Bhride vs Ardmore.

Ballyduff Upper vs Cnoch na Cuinne.

An Gaeltacht vs Stradbally.

U-21 HURLING FIXTURES The u-21 A hurling championship is made up of seven teams and will be a knock-out format.

The quarter-finals will be played on Friday, July 31st and are as follows: Abbeyside vs BYE. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg vs Cloch na Cuinne.

Cois Bhride vs Dungarvan.

Comeragh Gaels vs St Carthages.

The semi-finals are as follows: Cois Brid or Dungarvan vs Abbeyside.

St Carthages vs Clashmore/Kinsalebeg or Cloch na Cuinne.

The u-21 B championship consists of six teams. The quarter-finals will also take place on Friday, July 31st and are as follows: St Olivers vs BYE Fourmilewater vs BYE Ballyduff Upper vs Brickey Rangers Ardmore vs An Gaeltacht.

The semi-finals are as follows: St Olivers vs Fourmilewater Ballyduff Upper or Brickey Rangers vs Ardmore or An Gaeltacht.

At the Nire, Fourmilewater and Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Club Victory social in the Park Hotel were Corrina Ryan, Brid Hallinan, Rose O'Sullivan, Siobhan Halpin-Looney and Patricia Boyce.

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Western Board championship format and draws meeting CHAIRMAN of the Western Board Eddie Cunningham presided at the above meeting in front of a very interested attendance in Lawlors Hotel last Thursday night.

The big news to come from the meeting is that a financially healthy Board has donated €15,000 to a cash strapped County equivalent and on the playing fields that Clashmore/Kinsalebeg have been re instated in the Intermediate hurling championship following their relegation from the grade at the end of last season. The not unexpected demise of the Divisional Minor Football and Hurling Championships was also announced as these competitions have been overtaken by the importance of the County wide series and, despite gallant efforts by the Western Board, a practical date for the running of their own championships just could not be accommodated in what is a very busy yearly fixture schedule.

Other news to be announced is that the tradi-

tional holiday period has been abandoned and the first two rounds of the under 21 hurling championship will be held on the weekend of Friday, July 21st and the following weekend. The Under 21 Football will start on the weekend of February 20th/22nd.

Clubs who are interested in participating in the Intermediate hurling league which is also open to Premier Junior sides have until Friday, January 30th to inform the Board Secretary Pat Grant.

The business of the meeting was complete within an hour and a half.

FOOTBALL AND HURLING ADULT CHAMPIONSHIPS DRAWS AND ROUNDS ROUND 1: 5V1.2V4.3V6.

ROUND 2: 1V6. 5V4. 3V2.

ROUND 3: 1V2. 5V6. 3V4.

ROUND 4: 4V1. 6V2. 3V5.

ROUND 5: 1V3. 2V5. 4V6.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL 1. Ballyduff. 2. Geraldines.

3.

Sliabh gCua. 4.

Ballinameela.

5.

Ballinacourty. 6. Dungarvan.

PREMIER JUNIOR FOOTBALL Shamrocks. 2. Sean Phobal. 3. Affane. 4.

Modeligo. 5. Emmets. 6.

Tallow.

JUNIOR FOOTBALL (INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED) Kilgobinet. 2. Ballinacourty.

3.Ballysaggart. 4. Emmets. 5.

Melleray. 6. Geraldines.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING GROUP 1: 1. Modeligo. 2.

Ballysaggart. 3. Tourin. 4.

Shamrocks. 5. Ardmore.

Group 2.: 1. An Rinn. 2.

Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. 3.

Brickeys. 4. Stradbally. 5.

Ballinameela.

Note: Team matched with 6 in each round has no game.

JUNIOR ‘B’ HURLING Group 1: 1. Brickeys. 2. An Rinn. 3. Modeligo. 4.

Abbeyside. 5. Melleray. 6.

Geraldines.

GROUP 2.: 1.

Ballysaggart. 2. Cappoquin.

3. Ardmore. 4. Ballinameela.

5. Clashmore. 6. Shamrocks.

JUNIOR ‘A’ HURLING ROUND 1: 1V2. 5V6.

3V4.

ROUND 2: 1V6. 5V4.

3V2.

Round 3: 5v1. 2v4. 3v6.

ROUND 4: 4V1. 6V2. 3V5.

Note: Team matched with 6 in each round has no game.

UNDER 21 FOOTBALL ‘A’: Quarter-Finals: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg v Nire. Dungarvan v Comeragh Gaels. Ballinacourty v St Olivers. Winners of losers group decides the fourth semi-finalists.

‘B’: Quarter-Finals: Brickeys v Kilrossanty. Cois Bhride v Ardmore. Ballyduff v Cornerstone. An Ghaeltacht v Stradbally.

UNDER 21 HURLING ‘A’: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg v Cornerstone. Winners v winners of Comeragh Gaels v St. Carthages in semi-final.

Cois Bhride v Dungarvan.

Winners v Abbeyside in semifinal.

‘B’: Ballyduff v Brickeys.

Winners v winners of Ardmore v An Ghaeltacht in semi-final. Other semi-final: St. Olivers v Fourmilewater.

Regulations 2015 ALL Club Championships to be played in accordance with Rule 6.20 Official Guide 2014 i) Extra time to be played in all Quarter Finals and in relegation play-offs (two periods of 10 minutes to played). ii) Extra time to be played in all under 21 championship fixtures including Semi-Finals and Finals (two periods of 10 minutes to be played). iii) In the event of a draw, Referees to be changed for replay, except in exceptional circumstances.

Teams who concede two

walk-overs in championships will be excluded from that championship and will be relegated where relegation applies. And a monetary fine may be imposed.

Postponements granted only in the event of a death of an immediate relative or at the discretion of the officers.

Request for free dates in writing with Runaí An Iarthar prior to first fixtures meetings (weddings etc).

The Fixtures Committee Reserve the Right to move Rounds of championships if

circumstances are deemed necessery.

For all knock out matches in Intermediate and Junior Hurling and Football we would ask clubs to facilitate Board with teams for team sheets from Semi-Final stage onwards. Failure to comply may result in a monetary fine being imposed at discretion of officers.

If a club wishes to record a fixture they must send prior written notification minimum of 72 hours before commencement of fixture to the

Runai. They must get written agreement from the opposing team And Written Sanction From Board Runai.

In regard to Wedding Requests falling on Championship Weekends if Wedding is on Friday, Clubs will play on Sunday if wedding is on Saturday, team will play on Friday, However, if opposing teams agree Fixture maybe played on the previous Thursday. This is to stop the practice of whole weekends off for weddings.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

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Gaelic Jottings Waterford wins McGrath Cup AN historic occasion at Fraher Field on Saturday night last, as Waterford senior footballers bridged a 34 year gap when they lifted the McGrath Cup for the first time since 1981. They recorded a fully deserved 3-12 to 1-9 win over UCC in front of 907 patrons who greeted the result with great delight. First half goals from Joey Veale and Maurice O’Gorman saw the home side lead at the break by 2-6 to 1-7. The college led by 1-4 to 1-2 at one stage in the opening half before O’Gorman struck for a goal. Twenty minutes into the second half, goal number three came with Gavin Nugent the scorer and it gave Waterford a 3-7 to 1-8 lead. Four unanswered points sealed an historic victory for Waterford football.

Team captain Thomas O’Gorman was presented with the McGrath Cup by Munster Council Chairman Robert Frost to sustained applause. Waterford won four games in order to win the competition.

Waterford were the inaugural winners of the competition in 1981 when they defeated Clare in the final on a 5-2 to 2-7 scoreline. Three of the winners goals were scored by Jim ‘Bimbo’ McGrath of the Brickey Rangers club. Team captain was Michael Coffey from Stradbally and it was great to see ‘Bimbo’ and Michael in attendance on Saturday night. On Sunday, in Mullingar, goalkeeper on the ‘81 team namely Tom Hunt was delighted with the result on the previous night. Congratulations to the players along with Manager Tom McGlinchery, selectors Tony Corcoran and Ger Power and the backroom personnel on this great win for the Deise. Well done.

McGrath Cup Roll of Honour 1981 - Waterford: Michael Coffey (C); 1982 - Clare: Pat Garry (C); 1983 - Clare: Noel Roche (C); 1984 - Clare: Anthony Burke (C); 1985 - Limerick: Paddy Ivess (C); 1986 Clare: Noel Normoyle (C): 1987 - Limerick: Paddy Ivess (C); 1988 - London: Robbie Dwyer (C); 1989 - Tipperary: Brian Burke (C); 1990 - Clare: Martin Flynn (C); 1991 - Clare: Francis McInerney (C); 1992 - Not played; 1993 - Tipperary: Sean Collum (C); 1994 Clare: Seamus Clancy (C); 1995 - Clare: Frank McInerney (C); 1996 - Kerry: Billy O’Shea (C); 1997 - Clare: Padraig Conway (C); 1998 - Cork; 1999 - Cork; 2000 - Clare: James Hanrahan (C); 2001 - Limerick: Neilus Hunt (C); 2002 - Clare: Padraig Gallagher (C); 2003 - Tipperary: Fergal O’Callaghan (C); 2004 - Limerick: Jason Stokes (C); 2005 Limerick: John Quane (C); 2006 - Cork: Eoin Sexton (C); 2007 - Cork: Alan Cronin (C); 2008 - Clare: Michael O’Shea (C); 2009 Cork: Conor McCarthy (C); 2010 - Kerry: Killian Young (C); 2011 - Kerry: Tomas Ó Sé (C); 2012 - Cork: Ray Carey (C); 2013 - Kerry: Anthony Maher (C); 2014 - Cork: Michael Shields (C); 2015 - Waterford: Tomas O’Gorman (C).

Captains listed as C in brackets where available.

The number of McGrath Cup titles won by each county are as follows: Clare (12), Kerry (4), Cork (7), Tipperary (3), Limerick (5), Waterford (2), London (1).

Cappoquin bows out THERE was disappointment for Cappoquin Intermediate hurlers in the All-Ireland club semi-final in Cusack Park, Mullingar on Sunday last. They exited the title race going down by 2-12 to 1-8 to Antrim and Ulster champions O’Donovan Rossa. Cappoquin never recovered from conceding a goal as early as 10 seconds into the game. The Deise and Munster champions trailed by 9 points at the break, 2-5 to 0-2 and had

been reduced to fourteen players three minutes before the half-time whistle.

The Cornerstone town team had wind advantage in the second period and got the perfect start with a brace of Shane O’Rourke points. They were thrown a real lifeline on the three quarter hour when Aaron O’Sullivan goaled to leave 5 points between the sides. It was as close as Cappoquin came as O’Donovan Rossa closed out the game.

It was a disappointing end to a great journey and the club players and management can look back on a fantastic 2014 which saw Divisional, County and Provincial honours back in the town. They can now look forward to senior club hurling in 2015 and the memories and enjoyment of 2014 will live long in the memory.

Harty Cup THE semi-finals of the Munster Colleges Dr. Harty Cup senior (A) hurling championship will be played on Saturday next, January 31st. Holders Ard Scoil Ris (Limerick) will play St. Francis College, Rochestown, while Castletroy College (Limerick) will meet Thurles CBS. In the last of the quarter-finals on Wednesday last, P.N.T., Youghal suffered an agonising defeat against Castletroy on a 1-14 to 0-16 scoreline.

The winning point came in the fifth minute of injury time but the East Cork School will wonder how they lost the game. They led by 5 points with a minute of normal time remaining and by 4 entering stoppage time. It is expected that Ard Scoil Ris and Thurles CBS will advance to the final.

National Football League THIS coming weekend will see the commencement of the Allianz National Football League. Waterford will open their campaign with a home fixture against Wicklow at Fraher Field on Saturday night. Other fixtures in Division 4 are as follows: Antrim v. Carlow; Leitrim v. Longford; London v. Offaly.

Hurling Challenge IN continuation with their preparation for the opening game in the league on February 14th, Waterford senior hurlers will play Tipperary in an attractive challenge game at Fraher Field on this Friday evening at 7.30 p.m. It is expected that both sides will be at near enough to full strength for this clash between these great rivals. Both manager Derek McGrath and Eamonn O’Shea will be anxious to be finalising their squads in preparation for the league. Admission will be €5.

Season Tickets SEASON tickets for 2015 are on sale at Ger Wyley Sports Shop in Dungarvan.

The full season ticket costs €100 with senior citizen tickets on sale for €65. The ticket holder is entitled to admission to all games in the county under the auspices of the Divisional and County Boards. Tickets will be activated in February and details of the activation date will be published on www.waterfordGAA.ie and the local press as well as clubs being circulated with the details.

Deise Draw THE opening draw in the new series of the Deise Development Draw will take place on Friday, March 27th. This year, it will be an eight month draw at a cost of €10 per month. The prize fund will be €16,500 per month with a first prize of €10,000; second prize will be €3,000 with a third prize of €1,500 along with eight prizes of €250 each. There will also be bonus prizes each month. The draw is of a major financial assistance to clubs who retain €7 from each ticket sold monthly. Tickets were distributed to club draw co-ordinators over the weekend and at Monday night’s County Board meeting.

On Inter-County Duty WATERFORD referees took charge of the semi-finals of the Waterford Crystal Cup senior hurling tournament last Saturday, Pat Casey officiated at the Limerick v. UCC game in Kilmallock while Paul Foley was the man in the middle for the meeting of Cork and Clare at Mallow.

All-Ireland Club Camogie Semi-Final ALL-Ireland club intermediate camogie champions Lismore will open the defence of their National Title on Sunday next. The Waterford senior and Munster intermediate champions will play Galway side Oranmore Maree in Charleville in a game that has a 2.30 p.m. throw-in. The Black and Amber side defeated Sarsfields from Cork in the Provincial final. The panel has trained hard over the Winter months in preparation for this game. We wish the players, management, team, backroom personnel, club officers and supporters the best of luck on Sunday in their quest for an All-Ireland final place.

Football Captain NIRE clubman Thomas O’Gorman has been named as captain of the Waterford senior football team for the 2015 league and championship campaign. The vice-captain is Shane Ahearne from Stradbally. O’Gorman was captain last Saturday night when Waterford won the McGrath Cup.

2015 McGrath Cup Scoreboard PRELIMINARY Round - Waterford 1-16; UL 2-7.

Preliminary Round - Cork 7-20; Mary I 0-4.

Quarter-Final - IT Tralee 4-12; Kerry 0-16.

Quarter-Final - UCC 4-16; Limerick 3-9.

Quarter-Final - Cork 1-14; Tipperary 0-12.

Semi-Final - UCC 0-18; IT Tralee 0-6.

Semi-Final - Waterford 0-6; Cork 0-7.

Final - Waterford 3-12; UCC 1-9.

Colleges Results UNDER 18 ½ ‘B’ Football Quarter-Final: Hamilton High School Bandon 1-11; St. Augustine’s College 2-6.

Under 18 ½ ‘C’ Hurling Quarter-Final: St. Declan’s, Kilmacthomas 1-21; Ballingarry, Tipperary 0-20 ( AET).

Captain of the 1981 McGrath Cup Winners Michael Coffey with 2015 Captain Thomas O'Gorman.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Deise Day at Punchestown PREPARATIONS are continuing for the 2nd Annual Deise Day at Punchestown Race Course on Saturday, May 2nd.

The inaugural race day in 2014 was an outstanding success in every way. This year it is a joint venture between the Waterford ladies football and County Adult GAA Boards. Tables of 10 will cost €1,500 and this includes admission, meal, race card, tipster, live music and a celebrity MC. Individuals can also purchase tickets at €150 each and these tickets can be purchased from David Walsh Office and School Supplies, Dungarvan.

This is an ideal opportunity for business people and companies to entertain clients as a thank you gesture for their support. Tables can be booked from any committee member on or before March 1st. There will also be a raffle in conjunction with the day, with some fantastic prizes. These includes a holiday to the value of €4,000, 4 tickets for the Script Concert in Croke Park on June 20th. There will also be All-Ireland and football final weekend packages including match tickets. It will be a great day for Deise people at this very popular racing venue.

Crystal Cup CORK and Limerick will meet in the final of the Waterford Crystal Cup senior hurling tournament this coming weekend. The Rebels had a 2-21 to 0-18 win over Clare while in a 40 score thriller Limerick proved too strong for UCC in a 0-22 to 1-17 scoreline.

Limerick will be Waterford’s opponents in the opening round of the league on February 14th. The UCC goal on Saturday last was scored by Portlaw’s D. J. Foran and it tied up the game on 66 minutes at 1-16 to 0-19.

Scór na Seachtaine DAVID Grey’s 53rd minute point for Waterford in the McGrath Cup Final against UCC at the Fraher Field.

This week’s GAA Beo LIVE Game: Kerry v Mayo. Deferred Game: Cork v Dublin.

O’Byrne Cup IT took extra-time to separate Dublin and Kildare in the O’Byrne Cup Leinster Senior Football competition final at Newbridge on Sunday last.

The Dubs eventually came out on top with 5 points to spare, 0-24 to 0-19.

Jason Ryan’s, Kildare were denied victory by a late late point at the end of normal time.

New Referee Co-ordinator ROANMORE’S Michael Wadding was ratified as the new referees’ co-ordinator at last Monday night’s County Board meeting in Dungarvan.

Sympathy SINCERE sympathy is extended to sons John Joe, Noel and Denis; daughters Mary and Joan; sister May; grandchildren and extended Conway and Hartigan families on the death of Joesphine Conway, Lisarow, Ardmore.

The Conway family have a long association with the GAA at club and county level. John Joe played senior football with the county, while Noel and Denis played with Ardmore. Noel continues to be involved in administration with the club.

May she rest in peace.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club SemiFinal against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Kieran and Tiernan Cullinane.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Paddy Mason, Jason Molumby, Mary Flynn and Roisin Uniacke.

Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club SemiFinal against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Carol Coleman and Eileen Hallissey.

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Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club SemiFinal against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Elizabeth Collender and Caoimhe Uniacke.

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Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] in Mullingar were Thomas Burke, Morgan and Deirdre Buckley.

Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Jay and David Sheehan.

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Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Louise, Mark, Amy and Sarah Mason.

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Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] in Mullingar were Sarah Jane, Ned, Nathan and Kate Morrissey.

Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were members of the [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Looby and Power families.

Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] in Mullingar were the Foley Family.

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Superior O’Donovan Rossa ends Cappoquin’s campaign O’Donovan Rossa ….2-12; Cappoquin …………….1-8.

A DAMP and windy Cusack Park welcomed visitors to Mullingar last Sunday afternoon for this eagerly awaited All-Ireland Intermediate Club semi-final between the respective champions of Ulster and Munster.

There was no form between these two sides going into this game and prematch predictions of one being the favourites and then the other were just mere speculation until the game itself told us who indeed were the better side. On the day, there was no doubting but that the Antrim team was the superior force and they were as good a club team as we have seen at this level in recent years.

They won the toss and chose to play with the strong wind, which turned out to be a telling factor as they led at the short whistle by 2-5 to 0-2 and they had the sliotar in the Cappoquin net after just 10 seconds.

The winners were a speedy outfit and they always had a player in support of their play while they also tackled in packs giving Cappoquin no time to play their own style of game. The Antrim team was also dominant in the air, especially centre back Conor McCelland and its only Achilles heel was the poor free-taking of their marksmen early on in the match. O’Donovan Rossa’s defending was top-class and their pace with the ball was excellent with a keen and accurate eye to find a spare man. All of this combined to make the Ulster champions worthy winners and they are sure to provide formidable opposition for Kilburn Gaels in the All- Ireland Final.

This was a frustrating game for Cappoquin as they were never allowed settle into their own style of play while, playing against the strong

wind in the first half and being down a player from the 27th minute, all combined to ensure they played second fiddle to the winners throughout. It seemed as if Cappoquin made an occasion of the weekend while O’Donovan Rossa looked to be more focused on the job at hand and they were well in command for all of the game on the scoreboard, though the Munster champions did make a gallant effort to reduce their deficit and by the end of the third quarter they had reduced their 0-9 halftime deficit to 0-5.

Cappoquin will be bitterly disappointed that this match passed them by but, on reflection, they will be happy that they have regained their Senior status this season and they are the first Waterford team to be crowned Munster Intermediate club hurling champions.

Both teams rejigged their sides from previous outings and it certainly worked better for O’Donovan Rossa as they were fast out of traps and their top scorer Thomas Morgan had the green flag raised after just ten seconds from a pass by Aidan Orchin, wearing the number four jersey but operating at corner forward. Following a missed scoring opportunity from a free by the winners, Cappoquin opened their account when one of their best players Conor Murray placed Andy Molumby for a well taken point in the 3rd minute.

The strong wind played havoc with the game and it affected Cappoquin to a level that they were under constant pressure resulting in four yellow cards being served on them in the first half. Thomas Morgan pointed a 5th minute free and three minutes later, the signs were ominous for the Cornerstone boys when a ball by Deaglin Murphy was gathered by Morgan and he

used his lightning pace to leave his marker trailing before slotting an unstoppable strike past Donal O’Rourke in the Cappoquin goal. A foul on Paul Murray in the 12th minute gave Shane O’Rourke the first of his three pointed frees to leave the scoreboard reading 2-1 to 02.

Cappoquin were under constant pressure from a winner’s team sensing the kill and when Michael Armstrong caught a high ball brilliantly, Colm McVeigh was subsequently held, resulting in a 15th minute penalty for the Ulster side. Gerard Walsh had his attempt on goal well saved at the expense of a ‘65’

by Donal O’Rourke only for wing back Stephen Shannon to record the first of his four points of the day.

The winners added a further 0-3 before the short whistle with Thomas Morgan bringing his tally to 2-2 by the 18th minute, while Aidan Orchin supplied Colm McVeigh for a point and Deaglin Murphy ensured a 09 half-time and winning lead in the 25th minute. Matters only deteriorated for Cappoquin when Andy Molumby received a second yellow card, resulting in Aaron O’Sullivan being called from the bench for Shane Coughlan, who was the unlucky one to be called ashore. Cappoquin were happy to hear the half-time whistle after enduring a disastrous beginning to the game.

Credit Cappoquin, they won the second half by 1-6 to 0-7 but the stand out stat is that O’Donovan Rossa scored 0-7 against the gale compared to 0-2 by the Munster team. A Shane O’Rourke free opened the scoring but an example of the difference between the teams on the day was a quick free to an unmarked Thomas Morgan punishing

Cappoquin's Goalkeeper Donal O'Rourke makes a fine save from O'Donovan Rossa's Gerard Walsh penalty shot during the AllIreland Intermediate Club Semi-Final in Cusack Park, Mullingar.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Cappoquin once more, whose concentration, alertness and first touch was in second place throughout.

Similar to Cappoquin in the first half when Conor Murray was an extra man in defence, the winners followed suit but they also put their extra man, following the first half sending off, there as well. This made penetration for a Cappoquin goal all the more difficult and it was goals that were required at this stage to get them into the contest. The Cornerstone team made some progress when Shane O’Rourke pointed a free in the 35th minute following a foul on Killian O’Sullivan while Finan Murray struck a mighty point from inside his own ’65’ three minutes later.

However, Cappoquin did not enjoy the dominance that the winner’s did with the wind and Donal O’Rourke was called upon to make another goal save with Stephen Shannon again converting the resulting ‘65’. Johnny McGuinness was introduced by the winners in the full forward line to telling affect but at the end of the third quarter Cappoquin got the goal they so badly needed when Aaron

Cappoquin who lost to O'Donovan Rossa in the All-Ireland intermediate Club hurling semi-final in Cusack Park, Mullingar.

O’Sullivan batted a long delivery from a free by goalie Donal O’Rourke into the back of the Antrim team’s net from an acute angle, 2-7 to 15.

Unfortunately, from a Cappoquin view-point, it was the winners who scored next when Stephen Shannon struck his third score. Shane O’Rourke made a terrific catch on a high ball in the 48th minute but after being fouled, he went for a green flag in a crowded goal area.

The Waterford champions gave it everything but in the final ten minutes, O’Donovan Rossa confirmed their superiority by outscoring their opponents by 0-4 to 0-3.

The hard working Paul Murray made the score 2-8 to 1-6 before Johnny McGuinness and Killian O’Sullivan traded 53rd minute points. McGuinness, at the corner flag, placed Michael Armstrong for a peach of a point and then the substitute himself dissected the posts in the 59th minute to establish a 2-11 to 1-7 advantage.

Cappoquin struck four wides during this period before the game ended with Stephen Shannon (60) and

Keith Landers (64) ending the game’s scoring with no argument from a sporting Cappoquin following as to which team should have their name on the All-Ireland Final match programme.

On a tough day at the office, Conor Murray, Pat Morrissey and Donal O’Rourke were Cappoquin’s stand out players while O’Donovan Rossa are a side comprised of very good hurlers with an excellent first touch. Their fitness also had the edge while team management used their bench very cleverly. They are very well trained and they will be in the All-Ireland Final with a good 50/50 chance of winning.

O’Donovan Rossa Top Three: Thomas Morgan, Conor McCelland, Stephen Shannon.

Cappoquin’s Top Three: Donal O’Rourke, Conor Murray, Pat Morrissey.

Observer’s Man of the Match: Thomas Morgan.

Number of Scorers: O’Donovan Rossa 6. Cappoquin 7.

Scores from Play: O’Donovan Rossa 2-9.

Cappoquin 1-5.

Frees For: O’Donovan Rossa 14. Cappoquin 16.

Wides: O’Donovan Rossa 9.

Cappoquin 9.

Score of the Match: O’Donovan Rossa’s 8th minute goal, engineered by Deaglin Murphy and executed by Thomas Morgan.

Scorers – O’Donovan Rossa: Thomas Morgan 2-3 (1f), Stephen Shannon 0-4 (2’65’), Johnny McGuinness 0-2, Colm McVeigh, Michael Armstrong and Deaglin Murphy 0-1 each.

Cappoquin: Shane O’Rourke 03f, Aaron O’Sullivan 1-0, Andy Molumby, Finan Murray, Paul Murray and Killian O’Sullivan 0-1 each. Keith Landers 0-1f.

O’Donovan Rossa: Christopher McDonnell; Ciaran Orchin, Eoghan O’Neill, Kevin McDonnnell; Gerard Walsh, Conor McCelland, Stephen Shannon; Deaglin Murphy, Christopher McElhatton; Colm McVeigh, Michael Armstrong, Christopher McGuinness; Michael Turley, Thomas Morgan, Aidan Orchin. Subs: Conor Rocks (38), Johnny McGuinness (43), Mickey Kettle (48), James Quinn (60).

Cappoquin: Donal P. Rourke; Kevin Looby, Colm Looby, Timmy Looby; Pat Morrissey, Conor Murray, Keith Landers; Shane Murray, Paul Murray; Shane O’Rourke, David Cahalane Andy Molumby; Shane Coughlan, Fionan Murray, Killian O’Sullivan.

Subs: Aaron O’Sullivan (28), P. J. Curran (38).

Referee: Paud O’Dwyer (Carlow).

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Cappoquin's Andy Molumby gets a red Card following a second yellow from referee Paud O'Dwyer during the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final in Cusack Park, Mullingar.[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Cappoquin's trainer Fintan O'Connor during the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final in Cusack Park, Mullingar.

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Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Shauna and Mia Fraher with Frank and Charlotte Keniry. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Sem-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Kevin, Charlotte, Eilish and Kevin Jnr Curran.

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Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Club Chairman Ned Heffernan and Club Secretary Marie Scanlon.

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Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Ben and Oisin Casey.

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Western Bord na nÓg Gradings/Draws 2015

Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Leanne Sheehan, Dearbhla Ormonde, Rachel Power and Caoimhe Coffey.

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UNDER-14 HURLING (KNOCK-OUT) FIRST NAMED TEAM HAS HOME ADVANTAGE Division 1: Quarter-Final: An Ghaeltacht Vs. Brickey Rangers Semi-Finals: St. Carthage’s Vs. An Ghaeltacht/Brickey Rangers Cois Bhride Vs. Abbeyside Division 2 & Division 3 (mixed) Quarter-Finals: Stradbally Vs. Cappoquin Ballyduff Upper Vs. Dungarvan St. Pat’s Vs. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Fourmilewater Vs. St. Oliver’s 4 Winners to Division 2 SemiFinals, 4 Losers to Division 3 SEMI-FINALS: Ballyduff Upper / Dungarvan Vs. Stradbally

/ Cappoquin Fourmilewater / St. Oliver’s Vs. St. Pat’s / Clashmore / Kinsalebeg UNDER-14 FOOTBALL: Division 1: Ballinacourty, An Ghaeltacht, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, Dungarvan Top team to Final, 2nd Vs. 3rd in semi – final Division 2: St. Carthage’s, The Nire, Brickey Rangers, St. Oliver’s, Cois Bhride Semi-Finals: 1st Vs. 4th, and 2nd Vs. 3rd Division 3: Stradbally, Affane, St. Pat’s, Ballyduff Upper Semi-Finals: 1st Vs. 4th, and 2nd Vs. 3rd UNDER-13 FOOTBALL: Division 1: The Nire, Dungarvan, Kilrossanty, Ballinacourty Semi-Finals: 1st Vs. 4th, and

2nd Vs. 3rd Division 2 & 3 (MIXED) Brickey Rangers, An Ghaeltacht, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, St. Oliver’s, Stradbally, Cois Bhride, Naomh Brid Top 4 to Division 2, remaining teams to Division 3 UNDER-13 HURLING Division 1: Fourmilewater, Naomh Brid, St. Carthage’s, Abbeyside, Dungarvan Semi-Finals: 1st Vs. 4th, & 2nd Vs. 3rd Division 2: Cois Bhride, Ballyduff Upper, Kilrossanty, An Ghaeltacht, St. Oliver’s Semi-Finals: 1st Vs. 4th, & 2nd Vs. 3rd Division 3: Cappoquin, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, Stradbally Teams play each other twice

(home and away) Top 2 teams to Final U-15 HURLING Division 1: Abbeyside, St. Carthage’s, Dungarvan, St. Pats, St. Oliver’s Division 2: Brickey Rangers, Cois Bhride, An Ghaeltacht, Ardmore Division 3: Cappoquin, Kilrossanty, Stradbally, Ballyduff Upper, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg U-15 FOOTBALL: DIVISION 1: Ballinacourty, An Ghaeltacht, St. Oliver’s, Brickey Rangers TOP TWO TEAMS TO FINAL Division 2 Group 1: Dungarvan, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, Stradbally, Cois Bhride Group 2: Ardmore, Kilrossanty, Naomh Brid

County Bord na nÓg Gradings 2015

Supporting Cappoquin in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final against O'Donovan Rossa in Mullingar were Darragh O'Rourke, Keith O'Sullivan and Jason Molumby. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

UNDER-14 Hurling (Sponsored by: Waterford GAA Supporters Club – Dublin Branch): Division 1: Abbeyside, St. Carthage’s, Ballygunner, Passage, Tramore, Roanmore Division 2: An Ghaeltacht, Mount Sion, Sacred Heart, Clonea, Dungarvan, De La Salle, Portlaw, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, Brickey Rangers, Cois Bhride Semi-Finals: 1st Vs. 4th, and 2nd Vs. 3rd Division 3: Ballygunner “B”, Butlerstown, Cappoquin, Ballyduff Upper, St. Oliver’s, Fourmilewater, Naomh Deauglán Thoir, Ferrybank, St.

Pat’s, St. Mary’s (will be assisted by Kilrossanty) Division 4: Stradbally, St. Molleran’s, Na Gaeil, St. Saviour’s Under-16 Hurling (Sponsored by: Waterford GAA Supporters Club – Dublin Branch): Division 1: De La Salle, Dungarvan, Abbeyside, Mount Sion, Ballygunner, Tramore Division 2: St. Carthage’s, Passage, Portlaw, Cois Bhride, Roanmore, Clonea, Brickey Rangers, Butlerstown, St. Pats Division 3 & 4 (all together): Na Gaeil, St. Oliver’s, Cappoquin, Sacred Heart, Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, Naomh

Deauglán Thoir, An Ghaeltacht, Fourmilewater, St. Molleran’s, Ballyduff Upper, Ardmore, Kilrossanty, St. Saviour’s, Stradbally, St. Mary’s Under-16 Football (Sponsored by: Combined Waterford City Credit Unions) Division 1: Naomh Brid, Dungarvan, Ballinacourty, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg, De La Salle, Gaultier Division 2: Brickey Rangers, Portlaw, Tramore, Kilrossanty, St. Oliver’s, Ardmore, The Nire, Rathgormack, An Ghaeltacht Division 3: St. Molleran’s, Cois Bhride, St. Saviour’s, St. Mary’s, Sacred Heart, Stradbally, Ballyduff Upper, Na Gaeil, Affane, Naomh Deauglán Thoir.

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WESTERN INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FINAL

An Rinn are worthy winners

The Waterford Ladies Football Team who open their National League Campaign on Sunday afternoon at the Fraher Field with a fixture against Wexford.

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Waterford Ladies Football

Intermediate league opener v Wexford WATERFORD Ladies intermediate football team start on their quest for National League Division 3 honours on Sunday next with a home tie against near neighbours Wexford in Fraher Field.

Waterford are under a new management team this year led by Pat Sullivan who has enjoyed considerable success at under age level with both the county and his club Dungarvan. The present panel of 33 players are training well at the moment and have had a number of competitive matches under their belt in the Kennedy Cup, with victories over Limerick and UCC and a loss against University of Limerick.

The squad consists of a mix of players who are experienced at this level, a number of players who are making a welcome return to the inter-county scene and a sizable contingent of the present county minors. In last year’s Tesco Homegrown league, Waterford had a reasonably good season winning five of their seven league matches to qualify for the knockout stages where after defeating Leitrim in the semi-finals they were narrowly beaten by the division favourites Armagh in the National league final in May. Waterford are ably led on the field this year by their captain Linda Wall and the Ballymac club are well represented with eight players on the panel. In all, eleven clubs are represented in the squad and manager Pat Sullivan is well pleased with the way the new players have blended in and also how the more experienced players have adapted to new positions and roles in the team.

In the corresponding game last season played in Grantstown Waterford they came out on top with a convincing win over a Wexford team that were in transition

An Rinn ………………..……………… 2-5; Brickey Rangers ………………..……. 1-6.

RING upset the odds when beating Brickey Rangers by two points in the Western Intermediate Final played on Sunday last at Fraher Field.

The hero for Ring was goalkeeper, Tomás Ó Cadhla, who stopped a point-blank shot with one minute to go, with Ring leading by two points and under fierce pressure from the Brickeys for the final 5 minutes. Over the hour Ring were the better team and led at half-time by 1-3 to 0-3, the Ring goal coming from Seimi Mac Craith after a mix-up between the Brickey goalie and the full-back after 21 minutes. The points came from Micheál Toibín (2 frees) and Shane Ó Ceallaigh on the half-hour. The Brickey’s points came from Shane McGrath (7th minute) and two pointed frees from Carthach Shalloe.

Brickeys started the second half the better and with points from frees from Carthach Shalloe in the 4th and 5th minutes, left just a

point between the sides. A goal in the 10th minute by the Ring full-forward, Liam Ó Cuirrín stretched An Rinn’s lead to 4 points.

Two points for The Brickeys from Olan Casey and Andrew Murphy and a goal from Dermot O’Neill, was not enough for The Brickeys, as Shane Ó Ceallaigh and Ciarán Ó Manacháin put over two points for An Rinn to leave An Rinn champions for 2005 on the scoreline 2-5 to 1-6. Brickeys, who had 10 wides throughout the game, seemed to panic towards the end of the game.

This was a scrappy game with six yellow cards and one red, handed out during the game. The red going to Olan Casey, who was on a yellow and picked up another right at the end.

Ring had 15 heroes on the field with Tom Ó Cadhla (goal); Darach Breathnach, Eoin Breathnach, Liam Lonáin, Shane Ó Ceallaigh and Micheál Toibín playing well for An Rinn.

Brickeys were well served by Jimmy Sheehan at full-back; Conor Phelan, Olan Casey, Vinny McCarthy, Shane McGrath and Dermot O’Neill.

An Rinn:- T. Ó Cadhla, L. Ó Muiri, D. Breathnach, E. de Faoite, N. Óg Ó Murchadha, E. Breathnach, E. Ó Croathaigh, S. Ó Ceallaigh, L. Ó Lonáin, Micheál Toibín, C. Ó Manacháin, M. Seán Ó Murchú, S. Mac Craith, L. Ó Cuirrín, P. Ó Murchadha.

Paddy Walsh, Western Board Chairman, presented the Ring captain, Eanna de Faoite with the O’Neill/Harnedy Cup to great excitement from the Ring supporters after the match.

Referee: Maurice Condon (Clashmore).

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Teams of Times Gone By BALLINACOURTY UNDER 21 FOOTBALL COUNTY CHAMPIONS Year: 2005. Opposition: Rathgormack. Venue: Fraher Field. Captain: Simon Hanrahan.

Half-Time Score: Rathgormack 2-2; Ballinacourty 1-5. Full-Time Score: Ballinacourty 4-9; Rathgormack 2-6. Referee: Stan Flynn (Fenor).

Declan Byrne; Richie Foley, Simon Hanrahan, Brian Scanlan; Joey Mullen, Patrick Lynch, John Kindregan; Mark Fives, Peter Phelan; Sean O’Hare, Patrick Hurney, Jason O’Brien; Mark Gorman, Declan Fives, Mark Ferncombe.

Subs: Darryl Ryan, Eoin Enright.

Scorers: Patrick Hurney 2-1, Mark Ferncombe 1-1, Mark Gorman 1-0, Declan Fives 0-5, Peter Phelan and Mark Fives 0-1 each.

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Katie Hannon

Elaine Power

on a scoreline of 5-15 to 1-9 with Michelle Ryan and Margaret Revins being the top scorers with 1-6 and 2-2 respectively. The score line on the day did not do Wexford justice and they consequently re-grouped and won a number of matches and had a great draw away to Longford to ensure that their division 3 status was preserved. In the championship, Wexford had a fairy tale year ending up as All-Ireland junior champions last September beating a very strong New York team in the final.

Wexford have a well balanced team with a number of outstanding players in their ranks, Mary Rose Kelly is an excellent goalkeeper and deservedly won Junior player of the year last season. Last year’s captain Clara Donnelly forms a strong midfield pairing with Roisin Murphy while up front Ellen O’Brien, Fiona Bennett and local Dungarvan based PE teacher Fiona Rochford will cause plenty of headaches for the Waterford defence. Waterford will have a fresh new look about them with Ballyduff’s Katie Hannon in goal, Mary Kate Morrissey

and Maria Delahunty all impressing in the early games. The Ryan and the Wall sisters form a backbone to this team and with the experience of Elaine Power and Michelle and Karen Mc Grath should have too much firepower for the Wexford girls but it will be close.

Throw-In is in Fraher Field is on Sunday next, February 1st at 2:00 p.m. with Niall McCormack in charge of proceedings.

Following on from the wonderful attendance we got at our county senior final last season it would be great to see a bumper crowd in the field next Sunday.Half time exhibition games will involve girls from the Dungarvan, Stradbally, Ballymacarbry, Ballysaggart, St Anne’s and Comeragh Rangers clubs.

The other fixtures in the division on Sunday next are Leitrim v Roscommon, Sligo v Longford and Fermanagh v Tipperary.

WATERFORD UNDER AGE TEAMS The various under age teams at minor, under 16 and under 14 levels are busily preparing for their upcoming

encounters in the Munster championships, first in action will be our under 14’s who are defending their Munster title with a home game on 28th February against Clare with the match fixed for Stradbally.

Our under 16’s have a tough opener against Limerick away on March 14th while our minors team are away to Cork on 28th March.

KENNEDY CUP PLAY-OFF Our intermediate team has a Kennedy Cup play off game against U.L. in Dungarvan this Wednesday night with throw-in at 8:00 p.m.

CODE OF ETHICS/CHILD WELFARE John Frewen our Child Welfare officer wishes to remind all clubs that a number of courses will be run in the county in the upcoming weeks.

All details will be made available to the club secretaries.

DEISE DAY IN PUNCHESTOWN Clear the diary and make Saturday, May 2nd a free date in your calendar for “Deise Day “ in conjunction with the Men’s County Board.

More details later.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last week’s Forecasts. 5 Forecasts. 2 Correct. 3 Incorrect. Success Rate: 40%. Best so far: 77.7%.

This Week’s Forecasts: Allianz NFL: Division 1: Tyrone v (Monaghan), Donegal v (Derry), Dublin v (Cork), Kerry v (Mayo).

Allianz NFL: Division 4.: Leitrim v (Longford), Antrim v (Carlow), Waterford v (Wicklow), London v (Offaly).

Harty Cup Semi Finals: Ard Scoil Ris v (Rochestown), Thurles CBS v (Castletroy).

Crystal Cup SH Final: Limerick v (Cork).

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ALLIANZ NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION 4

Scéalta na Seachtaine Seo Footballers require positive “Challenging beginning start to league campaign to ladies league campaign” – Pat Sullivan NEW Waterford ladies football team manager, Pat Sullivan from the Dungarvan club was under no illusions about the task that lies ahead of the County in the first two games of this year’s Intermediate National Football league at the Fraher Field over the next two weekends at the launch of his team’s campaign at the Sports Centre in Dungarvan last Friday night.

“Our first match is against last year’s Junior Champions Wexford and this difficult fixture will be quickly followed by Round 2 against 2014 All-Ireland finalists Fermanagh.’’

The Deise ladies won’t be going in to both games insufficiently prepared though as no stone has been left unturned to gather the best 30 footballers together this year.’’ We held two days of trials before Christmas, contacting 70

Pat Sullivan girls and 54 showed an interest in playing for the County. From these trials we selected a panel of 30, which will not be decreased further and the plan is to give every one of them their opportunity to put their best foot forward at some stage during the league’’, con-

tinued Sullivan.

The new team manager has gathered together a strong management team in Cork-man Noel O’Connor from Killeagh, Trish Fitzgerald as performance coach and Gary Collins in charge of strength and conditioning. The expertise of sports psychologist Caroline Currid has also been garnered while Nutritionalist Ellen Roche spent two days last weekend speaking individually with each member of the panel. Lisa Cronin from Kilmacthomas continues as team secretary. ‘’We are very well organised at this early stage of the year’’, said established team player Elaine Power from Tramore. “Good structures have been put in place and we all look forward to coming to training and to the competitive matches that lie ahead’’.

Fifteen of the panel are

new to the Intermediate set up, including eight minors and with this in mind a leadership team of seven players including captain Linda Wall, Elaine Power, Katie Hannon, Caoimhe McGrath, Deirdre Fahey and Maria Delahunty has been selected to support all the panel members.

Pat Sullivan has set his targets for the year in making an impression on the three competitions on the fixture calendar.’’ Clare are down from Senior this year so Munster will be more difficult than usual. The AllIreland series will define our progress for this year in many peoples’ eyes while all the group encourages the Waterford sporting public to support our league games, especially the home ones, all of which will be played at the Fraher Field’, concluded the Tipperary native team manager.

1981 McGrath Cup team 34 YEARS ago Waterford won their first McGrath Cup Senior Final when they beat Clare by 5-2 to 2-7 with Jim McGrath of the Brickeys scoring three goals from his position at the edge of the square.

The team lined out as follows, courtesy of information supplied by the goalie on that team, Tom Hunt, in Mullingar at last Sunday’s Intermediate All-Ireland Club Hurling semi-final where the former Mitchels player has been stationed for

many years.

Tom Hunt (Mitchels), Nicky Hayes (Bonmahon), Michael Coffey (Stradbally) (Capt), David Kirwan (Stradbally); Eddie Rockett (Portlaw), James Keane (Stradbally), Denis Conway (Ardmore); Stephen Breen (Ferrybank), Richie Dunford (Stradbally); Tom Casey (Dunhill), Pat Keating (Kilrossanty), Michael Kavanagh (Dunhill); Pierce Whyte (Kilrossanty), Jim McGrath (Brickeys), James Kelly (Clashmore).

Senior championships remain unchanged A NUMBER of alternative proposals in running the County Senior Hurling Championship were defeated at last Monday night’s County Board meeting in Lawlors Hotel and the Group draws made out of the recently won McGrath Cup resulted as follows.

GROUP 1: Ballygunner, De La Salle, Tallow, Abbeyside, Fourmilewater, Ballyduff.

GROUP 2: Mount Sion, Dungarvan, Lismore, Passage, Roanmore, Cappoquin.

The first two rounds will be played on the weeks ending the 3rd and 10th of May. The groupings for the Conway Cup Senior Football Championship resulted as follows.

GROUP 1: Nire, Ballinacourty, De La Salle, Rathgormack, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, Ardmore.

GROUP 2: Stradbally, An Rinn, Kilrossanty, St. Saviours, Gaultier,

Brickeys.

The first two rounds will be played on the weeks ending the 12th and 19th of April.

MINOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The first championship to hit the boards will be the Minor Football, consisting of three divisions and all games are scheduled for Sunday, February 8th at 11.30 a.m. Following Rathgormack’s successful application to be placed in Division 2, there will be two groups here as follows.

GROUP 1: Rathgormack, St. Saviours, An Ghaeltacht, Stradbally, Naomh Brid .

GROUP 2: St Olivers, Brickeys, Ardmore, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, Naomh Brid.

MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 Senior Hurling: Semi-Final. Home game v Cork Champions on

November 8th.

Senior Football: Quarter- Final.

Home game v Cork Champions on November 1st. Winners v Kerry Champions in semi-final, away if Waterford on November 15th.

Intermediate Hurling: Quarter Final.

Away game v Tipperary Champions on October 25th. Winners v Cork Champions in semi-final November 11th. Home venue if Waterford club in SF. Intermediate Football: Quarter Final.

Home game v Limerick Champions on October 25th. Winners home to Cork champions on November 15th in semifinal.

Junior Hurlng: Semi-Final. Home game v winners of winners of Clare v Tipperary Champions on November 15th.

Junior Football: Semi-Final. Away game v winners of Limerick v Clare Champions November 22nd.

Coach Education Workshops WATERFORD C&GD are organising a number of Coaching Workshops in the coming months which will be of benefit to coaches in clubs.

Club Coaching Officer Workshop Tuesday, 27th January - Lawlor’s Hotel 7.30 pm Free TBC - Carriganore at 7.30 pm Free U-11 & U-12 Mentor Workshop Monday, 9th March Lawlor’s Hotel at 7.30 pm Free Wednesday, 11th March Carriganore

at 7.30 pm Free Club/School Coaches Workshops (Pat Flanagan Peak Fitness) Wednesday, 21st January Ballygunner Arena 8 pm €5 Thursday, 26th February Ballinameela Centre at 3.30 pm €5 Thursday, 26th February - Rainbow Hall, Kilmac at 8 pm €5 GDA Workshops Saturday, 24th January West 1st Aid Course Dungarvan €45

Thursday, 12th February - Gaelic 15 Warm Up’s Urban GDA Area €5 Wednesday, 11th March - Mid County Hurling Workshop Venue TBC Free Wednesday, 18th March - Mid County Football Workshop Venues TBC Free Tuesday, 17th February Gaelic 15 Warm Up’s West GDA Area €5 TBC - Gaelic 15 Warm Ups Mid GDA Area €5 February (Date TBC) - Technical Coaching Urban GDA Area €5

WATERFORD V WICKLOW at Fraher Field Saturday, January 31st at 7 p.m.

FOLLOWING a very promising and successful start to 2015, it’s really down to business for the County’s Senior footballers this weekend when they play hosts to Wicklow in the first round of the National League at the Fraher Field. This will be a searching test for Tom McGlinchey’s men as the Garden County finished third in last year’s league with five wins compared to two wins and a draw for the home side.

The sides last met in the league in Aughrim on the 30th March 2014 when the home team scored a deserving 2-14 to 0-12 win. With just 15 minutes remaining, there was just 0-1 between the teams at 1-9 to 0-11 and it took a second goal by full forward Seanie Furlong to eventually see off the Deise side.

Furlong was their top scorer with 2-4 to his credit while Wicklow’s star player was Paudge McWalter in the engine room of the team at centre back.

Waterford started that

game with five of the players who were on the field for the throw-in for the McGrath Cup Final, namely Stephen Enright, Dean Crowley, Thomas O’Gorman, Tadhg O hUallachain and Shane Ahearn while Tommy Prendergast, Maurice O’Gorman, Tony Grey and Niall Walsh were introduced during the game.

Division 4 is as competitive as any of the other divisions in the National League and home wins are imperative in order to be in the final shakeup.

The importance of this game has not gone unnoticed by all concerned and at last Monday night’s County Board meeting, Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan requested vital support for the team on Saturday night. At this early stage of the year, the team already has a familiar look about it and hopefully the required start will be achieved at the famed Shandon venue.

RESULT FROM LAST YEAR’S NFL LEAGUE Wicklow ....................... 2-14; Waterford ..................... 0-12.

Scorers: Wicklow: S. Furlong 2-4, K. Murphy, P. McWalter, D. Hayden (0-2) each; R. Finn L.

Glynn, C. McGraynor, P. Cunningham (0-1) each.

Waterford: S. Ahearn 0-5, T. Grey and J. J. Hutchinson (0-2) each; P. Whyte and L. O Linneain and M. O’Gorman (0-1) each.

Wicklow: R. Lambert, C. Hyland, D. Power, A. Byrne, K. Murphy, P. McWalter, D. Healy, A. McLoughlin, N. Gaffney, R. Finn, P. Earls, D. Hayden, L. Glynn, S. Furlong, C. McGraynor.

Subs: J. Stafford for C. McGraynor; P. Dalton for N. Gaffney; P. Cunningham for P. Earls; A. Murphy for D. Healy; M. Staines for A. Byrne; M. Kenny for S. Furlong.

Waterford: S. Enright; D. Crowley, T. O’Gorman, C. Conner, O. Keevers S. Briggs, T. O’Holohan, W. Hutchinson, P. Whyte, T. Grey, L. O Linneain, C. O’Keeffe, J. J. Hutchinson, S. Ahearn, B. Wall.

Subs: T. Prendergast for P. Whyte; M. O’Gorman for T. Grey; N. Walsh for W Hutchinson; L. O Curraoin for C. O’Keeffe; J. Hayden for T. O’Holohan.

Referee: Damien Maher, Westmeath.

2014 FINAL LEAGUE TABLE p w d l diff. pts.

Tipperary 7 5 1 1 54 11 Clare 7 5 1 1 38 11 Wicklow 7 5 0 2 20 10 Leitrim 7 4 1 2 5 9 Waterford 7 2 1 4 -28 5 Antrim 7 2 0 5 7 4 London 7 1 1 5 -38 3 Carlow 7 1 1 5 -58 3

Brian Cody to present Shane Gleeson Awards BRIAN Cody is the special guest at the Shane Gleeson Memorial Awards night on Saturday next, 31st January at 7.30 p.m. in Ballymacarbry Community Centre. As the most successful manager in the history of Gaelic Games, many people will be very interested to meet him and hear what he has to say. In the 16 year spell as manager, Kilkenny have won a remarkable 10 All-Ireland Senior titles and qualified for the final on 13 occasions. This year he starts out with a number of new faces but no doubt he will be as determined as ever to bring the McCarthy Cup back to the marble city.

This is the 8th staging of these prestigious awards in Hurling, Football and Soccer and over the years there

Brian Cody have been many worthy winners. There is a slightly different format this year in that there will be eight contestants for each award.

The 8 hurling nominees

are: Chrissie Horkan, Conor Gleeson, Declan Spelman, Dick Guiry, Ger Walsh, Jamie Barron, Lotto Committee, Minor Hurling team.

The 8 football nominees are: Brian Wall, Conor Gleeson, David Nugent, Ger Walsh, Mary Gleeson, Minor Football Team, Nire Senior Management, Senior Football Team.

The 8 soccer nominees are: Brian Looney, Craig Guiry, Darren Guiry, Dick O'Keeffe, John Molloy, Mike Guiry, Tom Guiry, Shane Whelan.

Admission is free of charge. Everybody is welcome and there promises to be a large crowd for what will surely be a wonderful occasion. Please note the starting time is 7.30pm sharp.

GAA Coaching and Development SUPER GAMES CENTRE The Super Games Centre is up and running again and will take place every Friday in Carriganore from 6-7 pm. The Super Games is open to all boys aged 12-16 and is run as a Hurling Centre as part of 10 Super Games Centres running across the country.

There is no cost to attend please feel free to come along.

INDOOR BLITZES The indoor Hurling and Gaelic Football blitzes take place over the coming weeks in all 3 GDA divisions.

The blitzes will take place each Saturday in February in Urban and West Divisions and Saturdays in March in Mid County Division.

GDA’s are sending full information to all clubs AWARD 1 YOUTH COURSE IN FEBRUARY There will be an Award 1 Youth Course run in WIT in February. Anyone who wishes to attend please email michelle.power.gda.waterford.@gaa.ie. Cost

of course is €40 per head. Full attendance is required for certification.

COACHING WORKSHOPS IN GDA DIVISIONS Each of the GDA’s are running a number of workshops in their division over the coming months.

There will be three workshops per division across a number of topics.

Full details of all workshops will be on www.waterfordgaa.ie during the week and sent to all clubs.

CARRIGANORE GO GAMES The 1st of this year’s Carriganore Go Games Blitzes will take place on Saturday, 14th March and will be U-8 Gaelic Football. U10 Gaelic Football takes place on Saturday, 28th March with U-8 & U-10 Hurling to take place in April FIXTURES PLANNER The Waterford C&GD fixtures planner is being finalised and will be sent to all Adult & Juvenile clubs in the county in early February.

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Dungarvan EGM All paid up members are welcome to attend an EGM in the clubhouse on this Saturday, January 31st at 2 p.m. Details from club officers.

UNDER 21 CHAMPIONSHIP We are drawn against Comeragh Gaels in the first round of the Western Under 21 football championship and this fixture will be played on the weekend of February 22nd. The Under 21 Hurling championship will commence on the August Bank Holiday weekend and we are drawn against Cois Bhride the first round. The winners will play Abbeyside in the semi final.

SENIOR HURLING We are grouped with Mount Sion, Passage, Lismore, Roanmore and Cappoquin in the Senior hurling championship and our first game will be against Passage on the weekend of May 3rd.

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We will play Sliabh gCua in the first round of the Western Intermediate football championship on a date to be announced.

JUNIOR HURLING This year we will be playing in the Western Junior ‘A’ Hurling Championship and our first game will be against Fourmilewater. The other teams in our group include Ballyduff, Colligan and St. Mary’s.

MEDAL PRESENTATIONS The County Minor Hurling medals and the Western under 21 Hurling medals will be presented in the clubhouse on Saturday, February 7th at 8 p.m. All are welcome. The special guest is Kieran Joyce from Kilkenny who was Man of the Match in last year’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final replay.

INDOOR TRAINING The Sports Centre will be out of bounds for the first three weeks in February so indoor hurling will not take place until such time as the hall is re open.

LOTTO This week’s numbers are 6, 15, 20 and 28.

The jackpot was not won. The winner of the €100 was Doireann Curran, An Rosain, Ballinroad.

Next week’s lotto is worth €6,700. Thanks to everybody who sells and buys the lotto.

Add to Dungarvan GAA DUNGARVAN LADIES FOOTBALL Our U-12 team have been asked to play at half time in the Waterford Ladies match V Wexford Ladies in Fraher Field on Sunday. We hope to see everybody there to give their support to the girls.

We would like to congratulate Linda Wall on being named Captain of the Waterford team for this coming year.

We would also like to congratulate our players on making the county panels for this year.

U-14 Sarah Lacey. U-16 Keisha Tobin, Katie Duggan Sullivan, Maura Gallagher and Emma Gildea. U-18 Ciara Hurley, Lucy O`Shea, Lauren McGregor, Dawn Power and Katie Hayes.

Intermediate Ciara Hurley and Lauren McGregor.

Training: U-6/U-8/U-10 training will be in the Sports Centre on Saturday at 11.00 a.m. All new faces are welcome to come along. For more information contact 087-2620287.

Affane/Cappoquin AIB ALL-IRELAND INTERMEDIATE CLUB HURLING SEMI-FINAL SUPERB SEASON FOR 'THE QUINNERS' ENDS IN MULLINGAR O’Donovan Rossa 2-12; Cappoquin 1-8.

See page 7 for match report and page 6 and 8 for pictures.

SOME AFTER MATCH COMMENTS FROM THE CORNERSTONE FAITHFUL Siobhan Fitzgerald O’Sullivan, New York Hard luck Cappoquin but well done to the whole team on your great achievement this year.

Emma Morrissey - Commiserations to a very courageous Cappoquin team who have made us the proudest supporters you can imagine.

Rena O'Donoghue - Hard luck Cappoquin you did the County proud, still Munster champions.

John Lynch - Thanks for an unbelievable year Cappoquin Western. County and MUNSTER champions!! NOBODY can take that away from us!! Heads up men!! Bring on senior hurling!

Ceapach Choinn abu!!

Colm Looby - It's a strange feeling to lose an All-Ireland semi-final and become an uncle for the first time in the space of 60 minutes, mixed emotions but a huge congrats to Joanne Looby O'Donovan and what a 2014 with Cappoquin Killian O’Sullivan - Such a shame the journey ended the way it did but at the end of the day, Cappoquin are back senior hurling and are Munster champions. I honestly think we have had a great year but it would have been nice going that extra step. Also the support we had for the last 15 months, lads you are absolutely brilliant.

You outnumbered every team we played this year. Challenge or championship you outnumbered them and cheered us on. We are all very greatful an we thank ye so much. Roll on the Senior ranks of 2015.

Modeligo GAA Club - Hard luck and heartbreak for Cappoquin in Mullingar; We know that

The Comeragh Rangers Junior team who won the league and championship in 2014, pictured with team Management and Crohan McGregor, Waterford Ladies Gaelic Football County Board Chairman, after they received their county medals at a function in Rathgormack.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

feeling but West, County and Munster Intermediate Hurling titles from the campaign means they can hold their heads up high and owe nothing to anyone. Be proud of yourselves and of your GAA Club.

Martin Gilligan - Gutted for Cappoquin, brave performance in the second half. A record breaking year. Best of luck in the seniors next year and well done to all.

Ita Fitzgerald - Couldn't be more proud of you lads, well done.

Bridget Murray - So proud of you, well done lads what a year. The proudest woman in Cappoquin.

Pat Egan 'The Class of ‘74 - Hard luck to the Quinners on Sunday, just one of those days when nothing would go right. Some going to win three championships, great team. Onwards and upward Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's - Commiserations Cappoquin. Our heartfelt commiserations are expressed to the Cappoquin/Affane GAA club on the end of their involvement in the All-Ireland series this year. Beaten by a very strong O’Donovan Rossa side, Cappoquin can be very proud of their 2014 journey and can take great pride in their performances. We wish the team the very best of luck in the senior ranks this year.

Shane Coughlan - Well, its come to an end.

Unfortunately, we couldn't get over the final hurdle and make the promised land. Where can I start with our support. You were truly unbelievable today. The colour and atmosphere you brought today was something any of us will never forget. Thank you so much. To all the boys that pulled on that red and black jersey all year, what can I say. We fought like brothers for each other all year. We achieved more than anyone ever expected and we have gone down in history as the first bunch of lads to bring the Munster Intermediate title to the Deise. That can never be taken away from us. Being a pleasure to be involved with ye all. It will take a while to heal but we will pick ourselves up and continue to wear that red and black with pride.

West/County/Munster intermediate champions 2014.

Bernie Glavin - So proud of all of you, the best team ever.

Brian Morrissey - The Morrissey family send our sincere congratulations to everyone involved.

Thanks for a great year.

Damien Landers - A massive effort on Sunday by all concerned, bitter-sweet but everyone is so proud of the effort and heart all of you put into not only this day, but all the days and memories you have made this year Ciaran Cullinane - Thanks to the Cappoquin team for a great year, you have done yourselves, your families proud, it has been a great year and please God many more will follow.

Donal 'Duck' O Rourke - We just never got out of the traps in the first half and we were always chasing the game putting in a fine performance with 14, saying that if you asked me this last year would I settle for a Munster medal, you know the answer. We had a roller-coaster year with the best supporters in the world.

Davina Hickey Mooney - It has been great for the town. Fair play to all. They are young many great games still ahead.

Mary Cahill - Congratulations guys, it has been a great boost for the town, and a great inspiration for the small guys to take up sports!!!

Tina Power - Well done all. You did everyone proud and you can hold your head high.

GAA HQ COP THE HELL ON I would like to thank the Western Board; the County Board and Munster Council for facilitating Cappoquin/Affane GAA juvenile club to participate at the Go-Games at half-time in Cappoquin, on their journey to win the Munster intermediate hurling title. It's a pity that Croke Park could not facilitate the Go-Games in the semi-finals stages of the All-Ireland intermediate championship.

Since the young guns had participated in all the Go-Games so far, it's a pity they couldn’t participate at half-time in the semi-final last Sunday in front of their heroes and fans. It's Croke Park GAA who are meant to be promoting the game to the young people, they have come up with a lame excuse for not letting them participate.

There are a lot of disappointed kids in Cappoquin and in O’Donovan Rossa who wanted to participate in the Go-Games even though they are for only a few minutes, some one in Croke Park decided to take that fun from the kids on the day.

I hope in future they will look more favourably to the Go-Games at this stage of competition as they are the future of the sport.

A big thanks to local businesses Noel Cummins Bookmakers, Cappoquin, Lismore, Dungarvan and Kelleher’s Supervalu, Cappoquin who proudly sponsored WLRFM radio to bring the All-Ireland semi-final between Cappoquin and O’Donovan Rossas to all our patrons and O’Donovan Rossa supporters who were unable to attend, live coverage on the local radio and internet radio to all at home and overseas, in North/South America, Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe, thanks for the great service much appreciated by our many emigrants worldwide.

BEST OF LUCK FINTAN O’CONNOR A masterstroke, our team manager Fintan Murray pulled off last year was getting Fintan O’Connor to train our team. Fintan O’Connor trained most of the lads as students with BCS and formed a great bond with them, so when he came on board with our club, he copper-fastened that bond by instilling confidence and positiveness with the team and with his selectors it manifested into our most successful season in our history. Fintan will no longer be with us for the coming season as he has moved on to train the Waterford senior hurlers, so we as a club wish him the best of luck in his new role and we say thanks again for the memories.

THREE TO ANSWER 1, Name the County that has All Stars in every position in both hurling and football?

2, Name two Kerrymen with All Star awards but no All-Ireland senior football medal?

3, Name two players with the same name to captain of the losing All-Ireland senior football teams?

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Teddy McCarthy, Cork, is the only man in GAA history to win All-Ireland senior hurling and football medals in one season on the field of play 2, Loughiel Shamrocks are the Antrim club to win two All-Ireland senior hurling titles.

3, O’Donovan Rossa (Belfast) defeated Patrickswell, Limerick, in the 1989 All-Ireland club senior hurling semi-final.

CAPPOQUIN TRIPLE CROWN AND GLORY DVD The Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club DVD titled 'Cappoquin, Triple Crown And Glory’ is still available. All I can tell you is that it is a fantastic DVD giving an indebt account of the Cappoquin Intermediate hurlers on their historic rollercoaster year winning the Triple Crown

(West/County/Munster c'ships). There is still a limited edition on sale at Mason’s Foodstore and Mary Murray’s Shop for a very reasonable €20 each.

CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize of €6,000 on Monday, January 19th were 5-7-9-17 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Donal Kiely, Green St; Liam Costin, Sheskin; Mary Murray, Shop; Paudie, Kilahalla. This week’s draw was held Monday, January 26th and the results will appear here next week.

CAPPOQUIN CAMOGIE CLUB/CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE GAA CLUB VICTORY SOCIAL The Cappoquin Camogie Club who had a fantastic year winning both the Waterford county Intermediate and Premier Minor championships and the Affane/Cappoquin GAA Club who won a historic intermediate hurling Triple Crown (West/County/Munster) will hold their victory social on Saturday, February 21st, in The Park Hotel Dungarvan. Tickets are now on sale at €30.

What a night in prospect.

WATERFORD COUNTY SENIOR HURLING DRAW 2015 In Group 2 Cappoquin are drawn to play against Mt. Sion, Passage, Roanmore and two local derbies with Dungarvan and Lismore. In group 1 the teams are Ballygunnner, De La Salle, Tallow, Abbeyside, Fourmilewater and Ballyduff Upper.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK While three of the Looby clan were playing the in All-Ireland Semi-Final last Sunday, news was filtering through that there was a new kid on the block to be called Alex. Congrats from all in the Cappoquin/Affane to Joanne Looby O’Donovan and Dave and their new baby Alex. Fab news.

GREAT GEARBAGS The Affane/Cappoquin GAA club would like to say thanks a million to William Scanlan, De Laval Dairy Services Ltd. for his kind sponsorship of a beautiful set of gearbags, for our adult hurling and football teams. Well done Will.

CAPPOQUIN CAMOGIE INTERMEDIATE ALL-IRELAND SEMI-FINAL We would like to congratulate Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club on their success in this year's hurling championship. Very few clubs can say that they have won the Western, County and Munster titles, never mind making it to an AllIreland Semi Final. Unfortunately, O'Donovan Rossa were the better team on the day but we couldn't be more proud of the lads.

CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE GAA CLUB & CAPPOQUIN CAMOGIE CLUB JOINT VICTORY SOCIAL The Cappoquin/Affane GAA Club & Cappoquin Camogie Club Joint Victory Social will

take place on 21st February, 2015 in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Time TBC. Tickets are €30 which includes a meal and music until late. All medals from 2013 and 2014 will be presented to players on the night. Tickets are given on a first come first served basis and need to be paid for in advance.

Elaine McCarthy is the point of contact for obtaining tickets for the social from the camogie club. Please let her know ASAP. Elaine's contact number is 086 0549050.

GONE TO THE DOGS A benefit night in aid of Waterford Camogie will take place on Saturday, 31st January in Kilcohan Greyhound Stadium, doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are €10. All County members are asked to support this fundraiser.

Tallow SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST, TALLOW TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, Numbers drawn were: 3, 19, 20, 22. No winner. Consolation prizes: Gillian Power, Rhi & Jake Keniry, Tim Keniry and James Gill. Promoter: Liam Moroney. Next draw: The Hotel. Jackpot: €13,200.

GET WELL SOON We wish our hard-working and ever reliable treasurer Mairead, who has been unwell lately, a speedy recovery.

FIXTURES Our Minor footballers begin their campaign on the 8th February away to St. Oliver’s with our Minor hurlers starting theirs on the 29th June. In under 21 hurling we face Dungarvan in the 1st round. More updates to follow so watch this space!

MEMBERSHIP It's that time of year again folks!! Membership is due and can be paid to Finn McCarthy or Donna Buckley.

COACHING COURSE Please note change of dates for this course in Tallow Community Centre. The course will now take place on Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Saturday, 14th February. Places are still available, if you are interested please contact Eddie Cunningham on 0872540151. All welcome.

LAST MAN STANDING Today (Wednesday) is the last day to get your names in for this competition. If you are interested please contact any member of the senior hurling panel or management.

ROAD TO MANDALAY At time of writing our intrepid explorer James Clancy is on the road to Mandalay. Before setting off on his expedition to Burma "Clance" informed us that his aim was to introduce hurling to this ancient kingdom and newly formed "democracy."

No challenge too big for our hurling ambassador!

If his schedule allows he also plans to pay a visit to Aung San Sui Kyi, the fearless defender of human rights and Nobel Peace Prize winner in 1991 who plans to run for the Presidency in Myanmar's 2015 elections. His return is eagerly awaited and he will have a full report for our next committee meeting.

COMMITTEE MEETING CLG Tulach and Iarainn monthly meeting will take place this Thursday, 29th January, in the clubhouse at 9.00 p.m. We hope to see all committee members present.

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Kill CLUB LOTTO Dunphy’s Bar was the venue for the latest installment of the club lotto on Monday, 19th January. The jackpot was a massive €9,250 and on the night we had a few close calls, but no winner and so it survives for another week. We had 3 'match 3s' and so they each win €25. The lucky people were Kieran O’Regan, Georgestown, Brian Mooney, Knockane, and Thomas Kirwan, Kilsteague. For the record the numbers were 8, 10, 14 & 19. Next week’s draw in in Kirwan’s Bar. 6K DIRT TRACK RUN Sunday, 8th February sees our first Dirt Runs taking place in the surrounds of Gardenmorris Woods, Ballinlough Lake and Rathanny.

Registration is at 11 a.m. in the meeting room in our club grounds with the 6K run getting underway at 11.30 a.m. Costs are €6 per person and €3 for the juveniles race which is a 2k run. As usual their will be spot prizes on the day as well as the tea and refreshments afterwards. And if you dont get to the first run, the second one takes place two weeks later on Sunday, 22nd February.

Brickey Rangers Rangers Brickey CLUB LOTTO Last week’s lotto was held in The Tudor House where a jackpot prize of €1,750 was up for grabs. We had no winner on the night.

Numbers drawn were: 3 - 5 - 7 & 18. €25 to each of the following, Shane & Alan Harnedy, Paddy & Peggy Barron, Jack Curran & Helena Cummins. Next week’s draw will be held in The Local Bar and has a jackpot of €1,900.

ANNUAL SOCIAL The annual social and medal presentation will take place this Friday, 30th January in The Park Hotel, tickets are priced at €25 each and are available from the following officers: John Harnedy, Matt Kiely & Cian O'Halloran until Thursday night as the final number have to be given to the hotel on Friday am. The meal will commence at 8 pm sharp and will be followed by the medal presentation, live music and a DJ to follow.

SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended to the Walsh families Mount O'Dell on the death of their Aunt in London. May she rest in peace.

JUVENILE NOTES Under 9 & 10 Training: Football Training continues on Thursday nights at 7 pm.

Under 12 & 14: Training on Monday nights at 6.45 p.m. New players always welcome, come along on the night, bring your gum shield and a drink. Membership forms will be distributed at training in the coming weeks, all players need to be registered to ensure that they are covered by insurance.

McGrath Cup Final: Our under 12 footballers lined out at half-time at the above final on Saturday night last, it was great to see the young lads play in front of the big crowd, well done to all with football being the winner on the night.

Fourmilewater ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The AGM of Fourmilewater GAA took place last Friday, 23rd January. The following officers were elected: President: Paddy Phelan Vice President: Johnny Coffey Chairman: Billy Walsh Vice Chairman: Ronan Ryan Secretary: Eimear Casey Treasurer: Thomas Kelly PRO: Muiris Walsh (086 8159136) (baronpark20@gmail.com) Oifigeach na Gaeilge: Chrissie Horkan Child Welfare Officer: Declan Spelman Integration Officer: Catherine Ryan Membership Officer: Ger Walsh Many tributes were paid to outgoing Chairman Paddy Joe Ryan and Vice Chairman Thomas Crotty. During both men's stewardship the club has continued to grow in strength both on and off the field. Both Paddy Joe and Thomas have given outstanding service to this club.

The club would like to congratulate Paddy Joe on his election as County Board Chairman. It is a huge honour for the club to have Paddy Joe elected to such a prestigious position. We all wish him well. No doubt he will be a tremendous success.

Billy Walsh was elected Chairman. Billy is no stranger to the position as it is an office he was first elected to back in 1991. Nobody is more determined than Billy to continue the hard work of ensuring the success and prosperity of our club.

Pat Power also stepped down as a member of our committee. Pat has given huge service to Fourmilewater GAA club both on and off the field.

His presence on the committee will be sorely missed. However, we all know Pat will continue to support the club. Without people like Pat Power this great club would not be in the strong position that we enjoy today. Enjoy the rest Pat McGRATH CUP FINAL Fourmilewater would like to congratulate Liam

Lawlor, Maurice and Thomas O’Gorman on being part of the Waterford team who defeated UCC in the final of the McGrath Cup last Saturday evening. Not for the first time have they brought great honour to their club, parish and families. Let's hope it won't be the only silverware they will lift this year for both club and county.

SHANE GLEESON AWARDS Just a reminder that the annual Shane Gleeson awards take place this Saturday, January 31st in the Community Centre. Start time is 8 p.m. sharp. Guest of honour on the night is Brian Cody.

LOTTO DRAW The weekly Lotto draw took place last night in Doocey's Bar. The numbers drawn were 14, 23 and 27. There was no winner. There were two €75 winners. Aisling Markley and Melissa Foley.

Next week’s jackpot is €2,550.

WEEKLY LOTTO The weekly lotto draw takes place every Saturday in Doocey’s Bar at 9:30 p.m. Tickets are always available and who knows, you may be a winner. As well as having a chance of winning the top prize you are also contributing funds to your club.

DIRECT DEBIT MEMBERSHIP One sure way of ensuring that you will be included for 52 weeks in both the Fourmilewater GAA and Nire GAA weekly lotto draws is by availing of both club’s Direct Debit Membership scheme.

Nire/FMW Direct Debit Membership 2015 • Cost €250 per year • Payment by Direct Debit or Cheque for €250 for full year.

OR • Monthly for €20.80 • Weekly for €4.81 What you receive by signing up: • Weekly Nire Lotto Ticket - yearly value = €78 • Weekly FMW Lotto Ticket – Yearly value = €78 • 1 Annual Deise Draw Ticket – value = €80 • 1 Croke Park Draw Ticket – value = €10 FREE MEMBERSHIP TO NIRE AND FMW CLUBS DEISE DRAW The Deise Draw will be commencing on March 27th. There will be 8 draws over 8 months.

Every Month’s Draw includes: 1st Prize €10,000; 2nd Prize €3,000; 3rd Prize €1,500; 4th to 11th Prizes €200.

Also, everyone who joins the Deise draw will receive a 15% discount when you spend €100 in Elvery’s Sportswear. The voucher will be available on request from the club. Please remember that 70% of all money raised will be returned to the club. If interested please contact any member of the committee.

ST. SAVIOURS GAA CLUB Fourmilewater GAA would like to offer our sincerest support to St. Saviours GAA club in Ballybeg who were the victims of a dreadful arson attack that saw their clubhouse burned to the ground. Those responsible may have destroyed a clubhouse but they haven't destroyed a club.

There is little doubt that St. Saviours will rebuild their clubhouse and the entire GAA community will come together to support them in anyway we can.

Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO, JACKPOT FINALLY GOES! The big news in the club this week is that the lotto jackpot of €20,000, which has been at that maximum for 16 weeks now was finally won last Saturday night at the Shamrock Inn, Knockanore.

The all-important correct sequence of 9, 11, 19, and 22 belonged to Jerome Feeney, Ballyduff who starts 2015 on a very positive note €20,000 better off. Our congratulations to Jerome, and though naturally disappointed to see the jackpot going, of course it was going to be won eventually, and because we were building the new jackpot since the €20,000 mark was reached, the new jackpot starts next week at a very respectable €4,500. In the 17 years since we started the lotto, we have now had two maximum jackpots of €20,000, and of course there is no guarantee that the new one wouldn't go next week! The €20 winners were Mick Kenneally, Darren Dalton, D. O'Brien, Johnny Geary, and Keith Watkins. Next week's jackpot, as I've already said, will be €4,500.

CAPPOQUIN 1-8; O'DONOVAN ROSSA 2-12.

Cappoquin's fairytale year came to a halt last Sunday in Mullingar when a physically stronger Belfast outfit knocked them out at the semi-final stage of the Intermediate club hurling championship. Playing against the strong wind in the first half, Cappoquin found themselves 2 goals down by the 12th minute, and also found themselves a man down before half-time when Andy Molumby was dismissed for two yellow cards.

They have managed a few comebacks in 2014, but turning around at half-time 9 points down with 14 men proved too tall a task this time, and despite scoring 1-6 in the second half, O'Donovan Rossa also managed to get 7 points and were convincing winners in the end. We congratulate Cappoquin on a tremendous season, winning county and provincial titles in style, and they can be justifiably proud of their success.

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Taking part in the Annual Kill GAA long puck were Neil Mulcahy, Niall Hennessy, Niall Flynn and Stevie Kirwan, Kill.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] WATERFORD LIFT THE McGRATH CUP Well, history was also made in Fraher Field last Saturday when the Deise footballers won their first McGrath cup since 1981. Often maligned, Waterford football has seen some signs of progress in recent years, and indeed had the Nire not lost the plot against Austin Stacks in the Munster final at the start of December, throwing away an early advantage, we could have been celebrating on the double. Let's hope they continue that form into the League.

INTERMEDIATE HURLING DRAW With Clashmore reinstated back up to Intermediate status (one can't help wondering would the same courtesy have been bestowed on Shamrocks if we had been relegated? Not very likely!), ten teams now make up the Intermediate Championship. Newly relegated Ardmore, Tourin, Junior champions Modeligo, and Ballysaggart form our group with ourselves.

No easy games in this one! I really think the Intermediate championship is by far the most competitive championship in Waterford, anyone is capable of winning. Let's hope for a good run this year.

FIRE ENGULFS ST. SAVIOURS CLUBHOUSE Like everyone else with an interest in Waterford G.A.A. matters, I was saddened to hear of the fire that occured in the St. Saviours clubhouse last week. Situated in a challenging area of the city, the facilities were a credit to the hardworking people in that club who did tremendous work for that community. That someone would deliberately target a clubhouse in this way would be shocking to most people, and we can only hope they get the necessary assistance from the local authorities and G.A.A. fraternity to rebuild and restart. Good luck to them.

SHAMROCK LADIES WE’RE BACK! After taking a short break last year, Shamrocks Ladies adult team is up and running under a new management! Training commenced last Friday, 23rd January at the KGK Community Sports hall. New members are always welcome.

If you are interested in playing with us this year come along to our next training on February 6th at 7 o’clock at the KGK Community sports Hall.

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Sinead O’Neill and Peter Kingston on their recent engagement. Also congratulations to all the members of the club who have got married and who have welcomed new additions to their families over the past year.

CloneaHurling Hurling& Clonea &Camogie CamogieClub Club CLUB CELEBRATION NIGHT The Club will hold a Celebration Night in the Carraig Hotel this Saturday, 31st January, 2015 to honour our Junior team who won Eastern and County titles in 2014. Admission is by ticket only.

Tickets are €10 each and can be had from any committee member.

INDOOR CAMOGIE Indoor Camogie has commenced for girls born in the years 2009 to 2005 as follows:- Born in 2009 and 2010 – 6 pm to 6.30 pm. Born in 2008 and 2007 - 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm. Born in 2006 and 2005 – 7.15 pm to 8 pm. Cost is €3 per session. Bring a Hurley, Helmet and a Drink. Any queries contact Roisin on 087-2472007.

CAMOGIE MEMBERSHIP Membership for the 2015 season is now due.

Cost is €15 per player up to age 16 years and €25 for all other players aged 17 upwards. All coaches and committee members are now collecting same.

CLONEA JUVENILE CLUB Juvenile Blotto: There was no winner of our January Blotto draw. Numbers drawn were 6, 4, 3, 7, 1, 2 and 5. Consolation prizes to Simon Kenny €50, Paddy Mansfied €25 and Ena and Joe Whelan €25. Next Blotto Draw is Sunday, 22nd February, 2015. Jackpot is now €5,200. We appreciate your support.

Indoor Hurling: Indoor Hurling continues every Friday in the Hiking Centre, Rathgormack at the following times:Born in 2009 and 2008 – 6.30pm to 7.15pm Born in 2007 and 2006 – 7.15pm to 8pm.

Cost is €3 per session. Bring a Helmet and a Drink. Indoor Hurleys will be provided at each session. Any queries contact Kevin on 0862215401.

Membership: Membership for all Juvenile players, €15 each, is now due. Membership continues to be collected from 7 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. every Friday evening in the Hiking Centre, Rathgormack and from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Club House on Tuesday, Febraruy 3rd. Players must be fully paid up and registered members to train or play.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Draw Tuesday, 20th January: Numbers drawn were 1, 19, 26 and 27. No Jackpot winner.

Winners of €20 each: Darragh Kearney, Sean Roche and Declan Crowley. Next Lotto draw on Tuesday, January 27th – Jackpot €6,250.

HURLING AND FOOTBALL DRAWS The Intermediate and Junior hurling and football draws were announced last week and for Ballysaggart; our Intermediate hurlers were drawn in the group with Shamrocks, Tourin, Modeligo Ardmore; in the Junior B we were drawn with Clashmore, Shamrocks, Cappoquin, Ballinameela and Ardmore and for the Junior Football team they are in the same group as Geraldines, Abbeyside, Colligan, Melleray and Kilgobinet.

CAPPOQUIN BOWS OUT Unfortunately, Cappoquin’s journey to AllIreland success came to an end in Mullingar last Sunday in the Club All-Ireland semi-final against O’Donovan Rossa of Antrim. They have had a fantastic year of hurling and can be proud of their achievements and can now look forward to playing in the senior rank this season.

LISMORE CAMOGIE Ballysaggart GAA club would like to wish all the best to the Lismore camogie team in their AllIreland semi-final against Oranmore/Maree from Galway this Sunday.

SYMPATHIES The club would like to extend its sympathies to club players Bobby and Sam Ryan and the O’Farrell and Ryan families on the recent death of Paddy O’Farrell.

McGRATH CUP Congratulations to the Waterford footballers on their success in the McGrath Cup on Saturday last. Well done to the team.

Finally, now that the draws are made the club looks forward to a prosperous 2015 with training schedules to the fore. But most of all we look for-

ward to those summer days when the Navy and Blue flag will fly high in Ballysaggart and our boys will once again grace the field with pride. We thank you the supporter for your help, generosity and continued support of the club. We are embarking on a journey this year with various projects on the agenda, our return to Junior Football and the field development to the fore.

Once again your support has been greatly appreciated in the past and we look forward to your continued support in the future.

BALLYSAGGART LADIES FOOTBALL AGM Ballysaggart Ladies Football club will hold their AGM on Saturday, 31st January, at 8.00 p.m. in the Community Centre (Schoolhouse).

Please make an effort to attend and even though you may not want a position at the top table, we are always on the look-out for extras on the committee to help out with fundraising and or other events that may take place during the year. And don't forget, players of all ages and parents/guardians are welcome to come along to voice their opinions and or offer advice for the club’s development.

PRESENTATION SUCCESS Thank you all for coming out in force for our Presentation Night held last Saturday at Meaghers. It was great to see such a large selection of our players across all the ages present receiving their medals from their rewards on the field. Thanks to Meaghers for the use of their premises and to all who helped prepare food and provide the music.

LISMORE CAMOGIE Best wishes to the Lismore camogie girls in their quest for All Ireland semi-final glory in Charleville this coming Sunday, 1st February, against Oranmore/Maree (Galway). Throw-in at 2.30 p.m. Many of our girls and their friends are involved and we wish them continued success.

Rathgormack PRESENTATION NIGHT A presentation night was held for our victorious u-13 side who won both Eastern and County honours in 2014. Medals were also presented to our u-21 panel who claimed the Eastern ‘A’ championship in 2014.

Waterford Senior Football manager Tom McGlinchey was our special guest on the night and presented the medals to both age categories. We would like to thank Tom for being our special guest and commend him on the great speech he gave.

UNDER-13 Following a vote at a recent committee meeting, it was decided to allow John Mitchells assist our under-13 squad in the upcoming championship.

UNDER-21 Our Under-21 side started their pre-season with a good victory over a strong Stradbally side on Sunday last at Curry Park.

McGRATH CUP SUCCESS Congratulations to the Waterford Senior Footballers on an historic victory in the McGrath Cup final on Saturday night last over UCC. Special congratulations must go to our own club men involved with the team; Gavin Nugent, Michael and Jason Curry and Billy Power, and also to Ger Power who is a selector. Deise Abu! TRAINING TIMES Training for u-21, Junior and Senior continues on Tuesday and Friday nights at 7.30 p.m. and at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

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Ballinameela Ballinameela OUTGOING PRO It has been remiss of me not to have thanked the club’s outgoing PRO, Lorcan Looby, for his work over the past two years. Lorcan stepped down from his post at our recent AGM and the club would like to acknowledge his service during this time.

JUNIOR MEDAL PRESENTATION A reminder that our Junior football county medal presentation will take place this Saturday coming, the 31st. The night will kick off at 8.30 p.m. upstairs in Merry’s Bar and finger food will be provided. All are welcome to attend and we would love to see a big turnout on the night.

QUIZ IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH In memory of the late Jim Shine, the Shine family will hold a quiz on Friday, January 30th in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research. The quiz will be held in Minnies Bar from 8:30 pm and the cost per table on the night will be €40. All proceeds go towards funding the development of new cancer treatments.

COMMISERATIONS Commiserations to near neighbours Cappoquin who were defeated in their All-Ireland semi-final against the hurlers of O’DonovanRossa from Antrim on a scoreline of 2-12 to 1-8.

NATIONAL DRAW Club members will be selling tickets for the GAA National Draw over the coming weeks.

Tickets are at a price of €10 and all proceeds go to the club. Some of the great prizes include trips for 2 to accompany the 2015 All-Star team, a trip for 2 to New York, All-Ireland football and hurling final corporate tickets, shopping vouchers for €1,000 at a retailer of choice and many more.

ST. SAVIOURS GAA The thoughts of all at the club are with the members of St. Saviours GAA club after the heinous arson attack at their club grounds over the weekend. Knowing the fantastic work that has been done by those involved with the club over the past 3 decades in the establishment of the club, the running of teams and the building of excellent facilities, it really is shameful to see this sort of crime befall such dedicated people.

Kilmacthomas Kilmacthomas Well done to the Waterford senior footballers who had a great win on Saturday evening last. It was great for all the players who had put in such a great effort, year in and year out. From our own club we are very proud to have had David Hallahan on the panel who is son of our Chairman Michael Hallahan, a great start to the New Year. I was delighted to see Liam Lawlor from the Nire Club back playing for Waterford as we all know he is still one of Waterford’s best hurlers and should be on the Waterford hurling team. Maybe he will before the year is out. Well done to all the footballers, it was a great win and go get some silverware in 2015.

CLUB TRAINING TOPS At present, we are taking orders for club training tops. We will have them for underage and adults. They are of very high quality. Anyone who is interested in getting one can order them from Ann Marie Hallahan.

TRAINING Training is going very well. On Mondays and Fridays we are glad to see the lads from Ballyduff Lower putting in a big effort with the training.

Kilmacthomas and Ballyduff Lower will be playing together this year in the football and hurling, the same as the underage who had a great year in 2014.

CHALLENGE MATCH Kilmacthomas under 21 footballers had a challenge match against Rathgormack at home in our own field midweek under the lights.

Rathgormack are in Division A and we are in Division B. It was a very sporting game.

Rathgormack ran out winners on the night. Well done to the management of Niall Cronin and Keith Mulhearne on getting the lads ready for the 1st round of the championship which will be coming very soon. Keep up the good work.

Tourin Tourin WESTERN INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP The draws for this year’s championship took place last week, we were paired with Ballysaggart, Modeligo, Shamrocks and Ardmore. Ballysaggart will provide the opposition in the first round, dates are set to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

McGRATH CUP Well done to club trainer Liam Lawlor who played his part in Waterford's victory over UCC in the McGrath Cup final. It's been a positive start to the year for Waterford football and hopefully this will continue in the league.

TOURIN BADMINTON CLUB Congratulations to club player Marie Walsh and her mixed partner Brendan Meghan (Lismore) on winning the Kiersey Cup in Kilmacthomas over the weekend. Marie you are on a roll!

Medal Presentation - St. Oliver’s U-21’s - Back row: Pat Donovan, Kieran Cotter, John Longan, Eamonn Walsh, Cian Culloo, Michéal Shine, Seamus Prendergast (special guest), Mike Kiely, Fr. Fitzgerald, Brendan Phelan, Paul Curran, Lorcan Looby, Aidan Dwyer, Colin Walsh. Front row: Shane Flavin, Donagh Looby, Mikie Phelan, Rob Shine, Jack McGrath, Michéal Culloo, Stephen Hally, Cian Ryan, Keelan Looby, Kevin Phelan.

LISMORE CAMOGIE Best wishes to the Lismore camogie team and management in their semi final match against Oranmore/Maree (Galway) this coming Sunday, 1st Feb. in Charleville - throw in at 2.30 p.m.

JOHN TREACY 10 MILER Many from around the community will be heading to Dungarvan next Sunday for the annual John Treacy 10 mile road race. We wish all competitors a happy and safe run.

Newtown/Ballydurn Newtown/Ballydurn AGM Our AGM was held recently in which we had a large turn-out. Officers elected for Newtown are, Chairman; Val Cummins, Treasurer; Toni Galvin, Secretary; Nora Flynn. Officers for Ballydurn are, Chairman; Pat Keane, Treasurer; Davy Dunphy, Secretary; Seppie Dunphy. This was a very constructive meeting with detailed accounts of the year given by the respective officers. Selectors and captains are to be finalised at our next committee meeting. Finance is still an ongoing struggle. This time of year is particularly expensive with affiliations, insurance, levies, etc. to be paid. At this point I would sincerely like to thank everyone who have been supporting us in this area and hope for your continued in the coming year.

MEMBERSHIP Membership for the coming year is as follows, Family; €70, Players and Non players €50, Students €30.

PLAYERS’ MEETING There is a Players’ Meeting being held on the 29th of January at 8 o’clock. This is a very important meeting where our new manager Anthony Kirwan will outline his plans for the year. At this point the club would like to welcome and thank Anthony for coming on board for 2015. There is no doubt that Anthony's commitment and experience will benefit the club. Training will be starting soon so it is very important that all players pay their membership at this meeting.

DÉISE DRAW There is a change in the Déise Draw format this year. There will be one less draw. It will cost €80 for eight draws. The prizes are as follows, 1st prize €10,000; 2nd prize €3,000; 3rd prize €1,500; and then there is 8 prizes of €200. This draw is the financial lifeline of the club with €56 of the €80 going directly to the club with the remainder going to fund the prizes and expenses. Again the club would like to thank everyone who have supported the draw over the years hope for your continued support.

ST. MARY'S AGM St. Mary's AGM was held recently which had one of its biggest turn-outs in years. New Chairman John Sheehan thanked outgoing chairman Martin McNamara for his work over the years. He also thanked Majella Kirwan and Maria Mooney for their sterling work over the years.

Mary Walsh is the new secretary while Philip Dee takes over as treasurer. We wish them and everyone involved in the club the best of luck for the coming year.

NOTES Anyone with topics of interest in the local area and wish them to be included in future Club notes can contact Davy Dunphy 087 9716282.

Geraldines Geraldines AGM A well attended Annual General Meeting took place in the club hall on Friday, 23rd January.

Comprehensive reports from the year 2014 were given by Chairman Dave Cullinane, Secretary Mike Murray and Treasurer Declan Sheridan.

After these reports came the Election of Club Officers for 2015. Secretary Mike Murray and P.R.O. Tom Longan have declared they were not retaining their seats for 2015. On behalf of the club we would like to thank Mike and Tom for all their hard work and contribution to the club committee for 2014.

Election of Officers: President: Johnny Longan Patrons: Fr. Lucey & Fr. O’Connor Chairman: Dave Cullinane Vice-Chairman: Donnacha Tobin Secretary: Richie Fitzgerald Vice-Secretary: Alan Cullen Treasurer: Declan Sheridan Vice-Treasurer: Morgan O’ Connell P.R.O.: Pa Hickey Membership Officer: Johnny Healy Deise Draw Co-ordinator: Donnacha Tobin Taking the reins of Team Management for 2015 are Kieran Cotter and Steven Ronayne. We wish the lads all the best for 2015.

MEMBERSHIP Membership for players this year is to be paid by 31st March. The club players can pay their membership in three instalments. The first instalment of €50 is to be in by 31st January, second instalment of €50 by 28th February and the last instalment of €50 by 31st March.

Non-playing member’s membership is €30 also to be in before 31st March. All membership can be paid to membership officer Johnny Healy.

TRAINING The lads started back training on the 16th January. Numbers at training have being fantastic and everyone is raring to go for the championship. To affiliate four teams for 2015, we need to keep these numbers up at training. Training continues this week on Wednesday and Friday.

GAA NATIONAL CLUB DRAW On behalf of the club we would like to thank everyone who bought a GAA National Club Draw ticket. As people are aware, the club gets to hold onto all the money received from ticket sales.

Congratulations to the Waterford Senior Footballers on beating UCC to win the McGrath Cup! Commiserations to Cappoquin GAA on their loss in the All- Ireland Semi-Final. If there is anything that you would like included in the notes, please contact me on 087-2180299.

Nire/Fourmilewater Nire/Fourmilewater Juveniles Juveniles

REGISTRATION NIGHT On Monday, February 9th at 7pm, we will be holding a registration night for all juvenile players.

It is important that players are registered members of the the club and therefore will be covered by the club’s insurance policy.

We ask that parents fill out a registration form

so that the club can gather important information about any illness, conditions, allergies or disabilities the club should be aware of (e.g. asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and allergies to particular food or drink). We will also require information on any medication that your child may require or need assistance with.

The club will also look for the usual contact numbers and email addresses. We would like to have as many email addresses as possible with a view to sending out a weekly newsletter about all club activities.

However, it is of equal importance that you take the opportunity to see what the club’s plans are for the coming year, and see exactly what the ethos of the club is. Our team managers and coaches will be in attendance too to answer any questions or concerns you may have.

The most important players in the club are our Juveniles. Not only are they the players that will bring success on the field but they will also be the future coaches and administrators, so that the club continues to grow and thrive. It would be great if all parents could attend. It's your club and your input is very important, so that the high standards we have set are maintained.

Our coaches work extremely hard on a voluntary basis to give every child an opportunity to learn the skills of the games and equally to participate in our teams and have fun with their teammates and friends. So please try and come along and show your support and appreciation for our coaches.

MEMBERSHIP Membership is a huge source of finance for every club. We are also aware of the considerable financial pressure on all families. However, no club can survive without this vital revenue stream. On the registration night we will be offering a number of options for paying your annual membership.

The most attractive of these is our direct debit scheme. This has proved popular with quite a number of families. This method of payment will ensure free family membership of Nire/Fourmilewater clubs, weekly lotto tickets for both clubs and 1 annual Deise draw ticket where you could win the top monthly prize of €10,000.

The club is appealing to members to show their support which will then enable us fulfil our targeted goals and enable us compete at the highest possible levels both on and off the playing pitches. More details will be available next week and on the Registration night.

CLUB GEAR As well as registering players we will also be taking orders for club gear. A representative from our supplier Kukri will be present on the night. So for anyone who may have missed out at Christmas or wants to purchase something new, you will have an opportunity on Monday, February 9th. It's great to see so many of our juvenile players wearing the new gear.

McGRATH CUP FINAL Congratulations to Liam Lawlor, Maurice and Thomas O’Gorman who were part of the Waterford team that defeated UCC in the McGrath Cup final last Saturday. We are all very proud of you.

SHANE GLEESON AWARDS Just a reminder that the annual Shane Gleeson awards take place Saturday Week, January 31st in the Community Centre. Start time

is 8 p.m. sharp. Guest of honour on the night is Brian Cody. Over the coming weeks and months we will be completing player profiles of our juvenile players. Here are our first two.

PLAYER PROFILES Name: Billy Byrne Age: 9 Favourite Sports: Hurling, Football, Soccer Favourite GAA Player: Jamie Barron Favourite Food: Pasta Favourite TV Show: A League of their Own Favourite Band: The Script Favourite Soccer Team: Manchester Utd & Chelsea What famous person would you invite to dinner? Ryan Giggs If you won the lotto, what would you buy? A Quad, A private Jet, Oakwood!

Name: Michael Morrissey Age: 9 Favourite Sports: Hurling, Football, Soccer Favourite GAA Player: Padraic O’Mahoney Favourite Food: Chicken Favourite TV Show: Bear Grylls Born Survivor Favourite Band: The Script Favourite Soccer Team: Manchester Utd What famous person would you invite to dinner? Wayne Rooney If you won the lotto, what would you buy? A Helicopter GUM SHIELDS Just a reminder to all parents that Gum Shields are obligatory for Gaelic Football when playing or training for Gaelic Football. None of us want to prevent any child from participating in our teams but we cannot allow any child play hurling without a helmet or football without a Gum Shield.

TRAINING U-12's Our U-11/12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Community Centre.

U-10/ U-11 TRAINING Our U-10/11's training continues every Monday evening in the Community Centre at 6 pm.

U-8/U-9 Our U-8/9's training continues on Thursdays between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the Community Centre.

RESPECT Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games. Ar agaidh an Uidhir agus An Caislean Cuanach.

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Naomh Brid INDOOR BLITZ This year the indoor Blitz is again in Ballinameela and will be for the Under 7 and Under 8 players. The first two Saturdays in February will be for Under 7, hurling first day and football on the second day, running from 10.30 am to 12.30 each morning. The following two Saturdays will be for the Under 8 squad. There is plenty of viewing space upstairs in Community Hall, so please come along and watch these kids in action.

INDOOR TRAINING Winter training continues each Friday evening in both parishes. Training at hurling wall in Touraneena has reverted to a 7 p.m. start to accommodate the adult training.

Outdoor training will commence when the clocks change. This year the training will be in Kirwan Park, Touraneena and we are proposing to hold training on Tuesday evening for all groups from Under 12 down.

Once again for the coming year we could do with more adults to come on board and help out.

Anyone that is willing to get involved and help out with the training etc. this year can contact any committee member for details. It is important for parents to get involved and help to provide a fantastic sporting interest for their children during the summer months.

Tramore SYMPATHY Sincere sympathy to Padraig Woods, Gleann Doire, Tramore on the recent death of his beloved sister, Paula Kean, Newry, County Down. May the Lord have mercy on her gentle soul.

PRE-SEASON TRAINING Pre-season training for all continues in Waterford Warriors this week. Please contact your team manager for details.

REGISTRATION Membership fees for the whole club are now due. Everyone knows how important it is to pay up membership for the year promptly for the future well being of the Club as insurance and affiliations are now due to be paid out by the Club.

Don't forget that if you are not properly registered with the Club, you are not covered by the GAA Insurance Fund. Contact our Registrar Ann Bohan or Assistant Registrar David Acheson to register. Please make the effort to pay promptly.

MINOR FOOTBALL The first round of the County Minor Football Championship is scheduled the weekend of the 7th and 8th February.

U-12 HURLING TOURNAMENT We played the first round of our U-12 Hurling Tournament on Friday night and Saturday last on our astro-turf pitch. The next round will take place this weekend.

JUVENILE HURLING TRAINING TIMES Astro-turf: U-6 - U-9 Hurling Monday 6-7 pm; U-12 Hurling Monday 7-8 pm; U-10/11 Hurling Saturday 10.30 to 11.30 am and Wednesday 6-7 pm: U-13 and U-14 Hurling will be back soon.

GYM EQUIPMENT We are currently upgrading our club gym. If members or supporters have surplus gym equipment that you'd like to get rid of please call into the Club Centre or speak to any committee member. Thanks.

CAMOGIE Training on Wednesday evenings U-8 to U-12, 6 - 7 pm. Training now on Wednesday evenings for U-14 to U-18 from 8 - 9 pm. U-12 and U-14 Camogie starting back on Astroturf first week in February.

Waterford Camogie County Board are having a fundraiser - “A Night at the Dogs” at Kilcohan Park on Saturday, 31st January. Adult tickets €10 and family tickets for 2 Adults and up to 4 children €20. The tickets should be sold by the clubs in advance of the night as this means all funds collected go straight to the County Board. If purchased at the track on the night, the funds go to the track. Tickets available from Tramore Camogie Committee or from Charlie in the bar.

DEISE DRAW The 2015 draw will commence on Friday, 27th March and continue monthly, for 8 months, up to Friday, 30th October. For further information, please contact Pat Cullen or Anne Bohan.

CARDS Mary Halley, Nicky Grace and Liz Halley beat Josie Connors, Nicky Grace and John Dunne in last week’s final. Cards every Friday at 9.30 pm and all are welcome. Winners in the Friday draw were Greg Tobin and Josie Connors. Recent Bonus winners were Maureen Cullen and Theresa Murray/Bernie Keane.

LOTTO The next draw takes place this Wednesday, 28th January, when the Jackpot will be €3,900.

Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets.

There was no winner of the €3,800 Jackpot in last Wednesday weeks draw. The numbers drawn were 1, 14, 17 and 23. Lucky Dip winners of €40 each were Kieran Keoghan, Bayview, Margaret Kelly, Kilbride and Noreen Condron, Beechmount. Thanks to all who support the Lotto.

St. Oliver’s minor team medal presentation - Back row: Richie Lynch, John Longan, Mike Kiely, Mike Shine, Cian Culloo, Michéal Shine, Seamus Prendergast (special guest), Fr. Fitzgerald, Mark Ronayne, Liam O’Connor, Mike O’Brien, Michéal Phelan. Front row: Donagh Looby, Mikie Phelan, Paul Curran, David Hally, Rob Shine, Michéal Culloo, Liam O’Connell, Jack Sullivan, Mark Lynch.

Naomh Juveniles NaomhChartaigh Chartaigh Juveniles (Lismore/ Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA Notes) MEMBERSHIP Membership is now being taken by Trish Morrissey. €30 per family, whether you have one or ten children to be registered. Great value for money. Remember if you don’t pay you won’t be playing.

REMINDER Committee meeting in the club house this Thursday, January 29th at 8 p.m. Your presence here would be greatly appreciated.

Cumann Chamógaíochta Na Rinne LÁ CLÁRÚCHÁIN / REGISTRATION DAY Beidh lá cláriúchán an chlub san Halla Pobal idir 11.30 a.m. and 1 p.m. ar an Satharn seo chugainn an 31ú lá Eanair. Aoinne go bhfuil suim acú imirt beidh deis acu clárú linn ar an lá. Má tá aon cheist agat is féidir teangmháil le Sinéad ar 0876522044.

Costas €20 ar páiste amháin €35 do bheirt & €45 do triúr ón clann céanna.

Our club will hold a registration day in the Halla Pobal between 11.30 am & 1 pm next Saturday, 31st January. For those interested in playing you can come along to register on the day. Contact Sinéad on 0876522044 if you need more information.

DÍOLACHÁN LEABHAR/BOOK SALE Beidh díolachán leabhar san Halla Pobal ar an Domhnach 8ú Lá Feabhra idir 12 noon & 2 pm. Cupán tae no caife le fáil chomh maith. Buail isteach agus cabharaigh leis an club.

A book sale will take place in the Halla Pobal on Sunday, 8th February from 12 noon to 2 pm.

A cup of tea or coffee will also be available. Call in. Many bargains to be got. This is a club fundraiser.

SRAITH REATHA- SIÚÓIDEL AN EARRAIGH/ SPRING RUNNING-WALKING LEAGUE Tá an chlub ag eagrú sraith reatha/ siúóidel 5k do tosach Mí na Márta.

The club is intending to organise a 5k running / walking league starting 1st week in March. This is to raise much needed funds for our underage club. More on this in the comming weeks.

CRINNIÚ IMREÓIRAÍ FÁSTA/ADULT PLAYERS’ MEETING Beidh crinniú imreóraí san Halla Pobal ar an Aoine seo chugainn 30ú lá Eanair ag 9 p.m.

A meeting for all intending adult players will take place on Friday next, 30th of January in the Halla Pobal at 9 p.m. We request all players to attend.

FAOI AOIS / UNDERAGE Tá na fóirne bainistaíochta go léir ullamh chun tosnú leis an traenál go luath dos na fóirne faoi aois. Beidh tuilleadh eolas le fáil lá an chlárúcháin.

With all the underage managment teams in place, training will begin in the next few weeks.

More details will be available at registration day. ÉIDE CLUB / CLUB GEAR Mar gheall ar an méid suime a chuireadh ins an éide club beidh an club ag órdú an éide go luath. Déan teangmháil le aon ball den coiste chun ceann a cheannach.

Because of the interest shown by members the Club is in the process of ordering tops with the Club Logo. These tops will be available in a range of sizes from childerns to adults. Anyone who is interested in purchasing a toip can contact any club commitee member. More information will be available at registration day.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Alice O’Connor’s Bar where the jackpot is €4,000. On Sunday night last Alan Walsh was drawn out and chose card number 2 which wasn’t the Joker although she did win €50. Mattie Kiely and Eleanor McCarthy won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, Village Flowers, Spar, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. MINOR FOOTBALL Our minor footballer will get their County Championship Campaign underway on the weekend of February 7th /8th away to Rathgormack.

INTER COUNTY DUTY On behalf of all in the club we would like to offer our heartiest congratulations to the Waterford Senior Football team on their wonderful victory over UCC in the McGrath Cup Final in Fraher Field. It was Waterford’s first time winning the Competition in over 30 years and Stephen Enright, Michael O’Halloran, Patrick Hurney and Mark Ferncombe all played their part in the victory. We wish them all the very best of luck ahead of their opening league game against Wicklow in Fraher Field this Saturday night.

MEMBERSHIP We would ask all players to please make an effort to get their membership fees paid as soon as possible as any player who suffers an injury in training or matches is not covered by insurance unless they have paid their membership.

BOOKING OF FIELDS With a number of teams starting back training we would like to remind all team managers to please ensure that they book the field with Michael O’Donovan prior to training.

CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €800.

JUVENILE SECTION Outdoor hurling: Due to the unavailability of the Friary college because of exams our outdoor hurling this year will start earlier than in previous years. Because of these exams we will not be able start back again indoors and so we will start our outdoor sessions in mid-February or early March weather permitting. We would like to thank all of the people in the Friary with the co operation in regards to this matter. Helmets etc. will be available to buy at a discounted rate at these new sessions and all are welcome.

Medal presentation: Our juvenile medal presentation for our achievements on the playing field in 2014 will take place in St. Laurence’s Hall Ballinroad on January 29th at 7.30 p.m.

Membership: Just to let everyone know that membership for the current year is now due.

Mentors for each group of players now have membership forms and there also available if needed from Niamh Enright. We ask all players that this membership is paid as soon as possible for insurance reasons.

Under 9: Our under 9 outdoor hurling training sessions started last Saturday morning at the wall ball and will continue every Saturday at 11.30.

Under 12: Our under 12 hurlers travelled on Saturday morning last to a blitz in Tramore.

Everyone enjoyed themselves and this group of players will travel to Tramore again this week and the following week to complete this blitz. Thank you goes to all the parents who helped to transport the kids to and from Tramore.

Under 8: Our under 8 hurling season gets under way on Saturday, 21st February next with a blitz organised for Bohadoon.

CAMOGIE NOTES The AGM was held in the clubhouse on Monday night, the 12th of January. The officers appointed for 2015 are Chairman-Eddie O’Halloran, Secretary-Carmel Power, TreasurerClaire Murray, PRO-Claire O’Halloran, RegistrarCadhla McGrath and Child Welfare OfficerMichelle Kiely. Coaches appointed were Seanu Kiely, Richie Walsh and Sean McGrath. Thank you to Emer Enright and Margaret Tritchler for their work over the past two years.

Congratulations to Cadhla McGrath, our registrar and the Friary girls who became Munster football Champions last weekend.

LADIES FOOTBALL AGM Abbeyside Ladies Football Club will hold their Annual General Meeting next Saturday, 31st January, 2105 at 2.00 p.m. in the Committee Room at the Club. All players, parents, mentors, and committee members are asked to attend.

Ballyduff Upper AGM Ballyduff GAA Club AGM was held on Friday night, 9th January with what could be described as a healthy attendance present.

Following another excellent financial report from treasurer Pad Flynn, secretary Olive Feeney gave a comprehensive report on the past year’s activities. Club chairman Seamie Daly and Juvenile Club Chairman Eugene Flynn also addressed the meeting. As for the election of officers apart from Eoin Scanlon and David Flynn stepping aside from their positions as PRO and Vice- Chairman respectively there were no other changes to the club’s executive.

Club Officers for 2015 are as follows: Patron: Fr. Gerard McNamara, Joint Presidents: Dr. A. O’Donovan & Jerry Hurley, Chairman: Seamie Daly, Vice Chairman: Seamus Condon, Secretary: Olive Feeney, Assistant Secretary: Colin Keane, Treasurer: Pad Flynn, Assistant Treasurer: Mike Leamy, PRO: Colin Keane, First Aid Officer: Geraldine Power, Hurley Officer: Tommy Byrne, Membership Officer: Eugene Flynn, Field Committee Chairman: Mike Kearney, Lotto Committee Chairman: Bill McNamara

The following team Managers were elected for 2015.

Senior Hurling: Eoin Hickey, Intermediate Football: Diarmuid Flynn, Junior Hurling: Brian Kearney, U-21 Hurling Michael Kearney, U-21 Football: Diarmuid Flynn.

WESTERN BOARD CHAMPIONSHIPS The draws for the Western championships were made on Thursday night, 22nd January.

This year there have been some much debated changes made to the format of the junior hurling championship whereby the Junior Premier and Junior Attached (Second String Senior) championships have effectively been combined to form one championship of 10 teams which will be played in two groups of 5 teams.

The seeded draw placed two junior premier teams and three senior attached teams in each of the two groups.

The groups are as follows Group A: Geraldines, Kilgobinet, Lismore, Abbeyside and Tallow and Group B consists of St. Mary’s, Colligan, Dungarvan, Fourmilewater and Ballyduff Upper. It is hoped that the combinations of the two grades will make for a more competitive cham-pionship whilst also providing additional games for the junior premier teams who would have found themselves playing in a four team championship had the alterations not been made.

The Intermediate footballers are again

grouped with Geraldines, Sliabh gCua, Ballinameela, Ballinacourty and Dungarvan with the top four teams progressing to the Western semi-finals.

The U-21s will be again competing for the U21B championships and will face Conerstone (Cappoquin) in the football quarter-finals while they take on Brickeys in the U-21 hurling quarterfinals.

The format of the 2015 senior hurling championship will remain the same as 2014 with two groups of 6 teams despite several proposals to change the format for 2015. The Senior hurlers will compete in Group 1 versus: Ballygunner, De La Salle, Tallow, Abbeyside & Fourmilewater with the top 4 teams progressing to the quarter finals.

Tallow will provide the opposition for the first round on the weekend of 3rd May. BALLYDUFF CAMOGIE CLUB AGM The AGM of Ballyduff camogie club was held in the Carneige Centre on Wednesday, January 21st, 2015. The following offices were elected Chairperson Joe Landy, Treasurer Breda Collins, PRO Helena O’Brien. Secretary and child welfare officer Noreen Geary.

REGISTRATION Registration for Ballyduff Camogie club followed by training will begin on Friday, January 30th, at 6.00 p.m. Venue: The indoor Sports hall.

REGISTRATION FEES Under 6 and Under 8 – €15 First child. €10 Second & Third child.

Under 10 – €25 First child. €15 Second & Third child.

TRAINING FEE A fee of €2 per player will be collected at training sessions each week to cover costs such as hall hire, etc.

RULES The club insurance has drawn our attention to the fact that the committee and coaches cannot take responsibility or supervise children and players while training. The committee are advised to inform parents to be present at all times during training sessions. Parents cannot drop children at training and matches without leaving an adult responsible for your child to cater for toilet or emergencies (i.e. in case of an accident).

Players are required to wear a helmet and shin guards while training and playing matches. If they do not have a helmet and shin guards they are for bidden to play by insurance requirements.

Players are required to wear runners while training in doors and not boots.

WATERFORD COUNTY CAMOGIE The Waterford County camogie is holding a fundraising night at Kilcohan Greyhound Stadium on Saturday, January 31st, 2015.

Tickets €10 each and family tickets which are great value at €20. Tickets available from Joe Landy 086-3774226, Breda Collins 0860730694 and Noreen Geary 086-0781326.

The Waterford county camogie club are also asking all clubs to help getting sponsorship for the races and adverts for the programme. To sponsor a race cost €200. To publish an advert on race programmes the cost is as follows – full page €100, half page €60 and a quarter page €40. If there are parents who own businesses and would like to place an advert please contact Joe, Breda or Noreen.

TRAINERS The Ballyduff Upper camogie team urgently require trainers and coaches. If you are available please inform the committee.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

Ardmore JO (JOSEPHINE) CONWAY - (RIP) On behalf of Deuglan Naofa GAA Club we extend our sympathy to the Conway family on the death of Jo (Josephine) Conway….sons John Joe, Denis, Noel and daughters Mary and Joan. The three men of the family (John Joe, Denis and Noel) played many years with our Club and were part of many successful days on the field of play, most notably our Senior Football County final in 1977. We also extend sympathy to her many grandchildren, both ladies/gents who are still actively involved in the GAA playing fields. “Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam” ARDMORE GAA CLUB DRAW Club Deuglan Naofa in association with “The Cliff House Hotel Ardmore” have a wonderful prize on offer…Win a weekend for two at the Luxury Five-star and Award Winning Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore, Co. Waterford. Package includes 2 Nights B&B plus evening meal for two plus €300 spending money. Total value of prize is €1,000. You can purchase your ticket online for €10 by clicking “BUY NOW” at www.ardmoregaa.org/draw/. If you wish to purchase a ticket direct via the Club then please email us at draw@ardmoregaa.org. if you wish to also contact the Club on 087/6676385 we can reserve a ticket for you. We are now down to the final 120 tickets so make sure you have you ticket ordered/booked on-line. Draw will take place on Feb. 28th… Time & Venue TBC. UNDER-21 We will hold our Presentation of the Under-21 Western and County Medal to our panel of players on this Saturday night at the Round Tower Hotel 9 p.m. Please come along on the night to support as Aidan and Trish at the Round Tower Hotel have lined up the great musician/singer Ross Carley.

NEW BABY GIRL Club Deuglan Naofa send its warmest congratulations to Cathal and Petrina on the birth of their Baby daughter Norah.

A new sister for Jade, Luke and Emily to love, care and have fun with. Best wishes! Reading into one of the Facebook comments it was noted that the Hennessey girls are now taking over from the Hennessy boys of the past years.

LOTTO Apologies for missing out on last week’s lotto results: 19th January no winner of the Jackpot with numbers 4, 9, 13, 19.

Our five lucky dip winners on the 19th were - Trevor Healy c/o Grange Post Office; Michael Ronayne c/o Quinn’s Foodstore Ardmore; Paddy Mac c/o John O’Donnell; Ken Pallister c/o An Tobar; Tom Healy c/o An Tobar.

Jackpot for Jan 26th Draw was €7,500 at the Round Tower Hotel. Again, no Jackpot winner on the 26th with numbers picked 8, 23, 24, 27. Our five lucky dip winners were Maria Stilwell c/o Ardmore Post office; N.E.L Keevers c/o Keevers Bar; Declan Fitzgerald c/o John O’Donnell; Mike Holden c/o Kielys Cross and Ciara Walsh c/o Ardmore Post Office. Next week’s Lotto Jackpot is now a whooping €7,600 and will take place at Flemings Bar. So make sure you have your ticket and be in with a chance to scoop the Jackpot!

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to four local lads who assisted Dungarvan in winning the Munster Junior Div. 3 Rugby final in the past weeks. Jim Curran, Grange, who played with Ardmore GAA Club at Underage has been playing No. 9 for Dungarvan Rugby for some years. Jim was Captain for the 2014/15 Season. Jim was assisted at No. 10 for the season by Seamus Keating and Edmond Flavin who also played underage with Ardmore and lined out at No. 12 on the final day as they beat Charleville 12-7 to capture the title along with Dermot Fahy.

Well done guys.

ST. SAVIOURS GAA CLUB I am sure all Clubs in the county and further afield were shocked to hear about the arson attack to St Saviours GAA Clubhouse Waterford. We wish them the best and am sure the GAA will support St Saviours as they work on re-building the fine Clubhouse and facilities they once had.

PRE-LEAVING Extended wishes to all our Club players who will be sitting Pre-Leaving Cert exams in the next couple weeks.

Clais Mhór/ Cionn tSáile Beag McGRATH CUP FINAL Huge congratulations goes out to Waterford Senior Footballers this week as they recorded a superb win over a very strong UCC side at the Fraher Field on Saturday night last to win our first Joe McGrath Cup since 1981. Under the tutelage of Tom McGlinchey this panel has strung some impressively consistent performances together over the past few weeks and we are hopeful that they can now carry this form through to the National League competition which gets underway on Saturday night, when they take on Wicklow at the Fraher Field at 7 pm so please go along to support your county!

DR. HARTY CUP QUARTER-FINAL Commiserations to Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Youghal on their heartbreaking loss to Castletroy CC of Limerick during the week in their Dr. Harty Cup Quarter-Final. This panel included Ed O'Halloran, Alan McCarthy, Conor Lynch and Brian Lynch from our own club so we want to say well done to you for your hard work and dedication throughout the season and over the past few weeks in particular and we hope to see you all bring the invaluable experience you have gained back to the club with you during the year.

CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILES Help Needed for Juvenile Club URGENTLY: Since the juvenile club was founded back in the 1980's, we have never had any problems recruiting new people to get involved in the club and to help out. However, this is the first time we are struggling to attract mentors and administrators to cater for the huge numbers of teams and players that we have. The juvenile club is urgently appealing for parents, former players, supporters or indeed anyone with an interest in helping out to come forward and offer to assist the club. Currently, the juvenile club is without a chairperson or a secretary, the first time this has been

the case since the club was formed. If anyone thinks they can be of assistance to the club in any way, please contact the juvenile club PRO Barry Dunne on 087-6953648, any member of the juvenile committee or Tim Bourke, adult club chairman.

The club has been hugely successful over the years and it would be a shame if this success was to be affected by a lack of volunteers in the parish. So do please consider coming forward and helping out, it will be hugely appreciated.

Thank You: The club wishes to thank Martin Lynch, outgoing chairman and Mary O'Halloran, outgoing secretary for the incredible work they have put in to the juvenile club over the last number of years. The influence and progress the juvenile club has made on their watch cannot be overstated. Martin has overseen the most successful period in the juvenile club’s history and has steered the club to a place where we are one of the most successful dual clubs in the county. Mary has put in Trojan work as club secretary and has been incredibly organized and on top of all happenings at juvenile level. Quite simply, she made other people's lives a lot easier due to her own hard work and dedication. People such as Martin and Mary have put so much time and effort into the club, they deserve to be recognised for this. So thank you both for all your hard work and dedication.

Pobalscoil na Tríonóide Narrowly Defeated: Commiserations to the Pobalscoil na Tríonóide Harty Cup team who were narrowly defeated in the Harty Cup quarterfinal by Castletroy CC in Cahir last Wednesday. It was a tough loss but nevertheless a fantastic achievement to get to this stage of the competition. Hard luck to the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg players involved - Edmond O'Halloran, Alan McCarthy, Brian Lynch and Conor Lynch.

Stradbally OPERATION TRANSFORMATION What a wonderful experience everyone that took part in last Sunday's Woodhouse walk had. The lovely scenery in the estate was breath-taking, and of course the herd of deer were a huge attraction for the large number of people young and old who took part. A special thanks to Sally and Jim Thompson for their kind permission to walk in their beautiful estate.

Wednesday night (tonight )we walk and run as normal at 8 p.m.

On Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. we are continuing our Pilates Class.

Thursday's circuits continue as normal in Sallyfort Mini Farm.

6.30 pm Beginners. 7.30 pm Intermediate. 8.30 pm advanced.

DINNER AT MERRY'S People you are working hard to make a positive change but you can't deprive yourself of everything. So let's make a night of it on next Saturday, 31st January in Merry's Dungarvan.

MEMBERSHIP Membership is now due for 2015. The fees are as follows, Adults €70, Couple €80, OAP €50, and students and underage €20. Membership can be paid to Breda Kiely and Luke Casey.

ON COUNTY DUTY On County duty last Sunday was Shane Ahearne and David Grey who played and beat UCC on Saturday evening last in Dungarvan Fraher Field in the final of the McGrath cup.

Both our players got on the scoresheet.

SPONSORS We are proud again this year to have The Cove Bar as our main sponsor for the coming year, for which we are very grateful.

LADIES NOTES Football training will start for the U-12, 13 and 14 girls on Wednesday, 28th January. We'll begin with some stretching and light exercises indoors in Sallyfort Farm. Please spread the word as we need as many new players as possible particularly younger children. Please bring €2 to cover the costs and we're looking forward to meeting you all again

Sliabh gCua/St. gCua/St. Mary's Sliabh Mary’s LITTLE BOBS TRACTOR RUN The “Little Bobs Tractor Run” was set up as an appreciation to the late Robbie Power who died in tragic circumstances in 2011 and it’s obvious by the support shown each year the effect that “Little Bob” had on people’s lives. He was a true gentleman and a friend to young and old, always ready to lend a hand or share a laugh and a joke. Bob’s passing has left a huge void amongst his family and friends.

Leaving the Touraneena Community Centre at 1 pm, 104 tractors completed the Newcastle to Touraneena route. Other than the 104 tractors taking part many people also donated money and time to the cause. The 2015 trophy went to Tony Power, Bob’s father and spot prizes and vouchers were also given out on the day.

This year’s funds will be divided between The Dungarvan Community Hospital Bus Fund, Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club and Naomh Brid GAA Club. Presentation of monies will take place in Dunne’s Bar, Touraneena on Saturday, 21st February with music on the night and as always all are welcome.

TOURANEENA RUNNERS T-SHIRTS Due to the success of our Running/Walking group, we have decided to get our own T-Shirts printed. These will be available to everyone for €15. With so many now participating in running events, we feel that it would be fantastic to be seen as a distinctive group.

T-Shirts are available with short sleeves or sleeveless (vest). All items MUST be ordered and PAID for before Saturday, 31st January.

To order a shirt please text size (s, m, l, xl, etc.) and sleeve or sleeveless along with your name and quantity to Mush (087) 9634993, Maria (087) 3234709, Claire (086) 8932976 or Kate (087) 6850841.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Everyone involved with the club would like to wish Aiden Fitzpatrick a very happy birthday. Also, Eoin Kearns will be celebrating his 21st on Saturday night along with his first cousin Sean O’Donovan.

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Lets go riding at the West Waterford Pony Club Summer Camp.

West Waterford Hunt Branch of the Irish Pony Club WE are currently accepting membership renewals and new members for 2015. For further information please contact Catherine O'Brien Membership co-ordinator Mobile: 086-0622628 after 6 p.m. The renewal form is on our website www.westwaterfordponyclub.org The Irish Pony Club is a Voluntary Youth Organisation that endeavours to promote and encourage horsemanship and friendship in a safe and fun

atmosphere for all its members and volunteers.

Our branch will start Rallies in February at an indoor arena on Saturdays. Details will be posted on our website and members will be notified by text.

We would like to thank Don and Michelle O’Hanrahan and the West Waterford Hunt for their hospitality in inviting our members to their recent children’s hunt.It was enjoyed by all who attended.

Dungarvan Hillwalking Club THE Dungarvan Hillwalking Club are celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year at our Club meeting on the 3rd February at 8 pm in the Tudor House, all past and present members are invited to attend. A photo display along with a history of the Club will be on display. Light refreshments will be served.

MEMBERSHIP Club membership is now due. As stated above, Direct Debit is available and highly recommended. Player’s €40; Non Player €20; *Student & O.A.P’s €10; **Family €50. *Anyone over the age of 16 is considered a student, player or non player. **A family consists of 2 parents and all children U-16.

SPORTS PREDICTION QUIZ 2015 All sports predictions to be returned to J. P. Fitzpatrick or Tom Condon before this Friday. No late entries can be accepted.

CROKE PARK OUTING What a fantastic day the club had in Croke Park. 51 members travelled from Kirwan Park and we also were delighted to meet up with Ger & Caoimhe Butler and John Fraher in Dublin. We took tours of the Skywalk, Museum and Croke Park pitchside, stand and dressing rooms. Thanks to Brendan and J. P. for organising a thoroughly enjoyable day.

LOST CAMERA FROM OUTING A Canon camera along with its black leather case was lost during our Croke Park outing. Should anyone have found it or does find it please contact Sarah Gleeson or Sean Foley.

Bunmahon Bunmahon SOCIAL Friday, 6th February in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Three course meal followed by the presentation of hurling and football medals by GAA legend Jimmy Barry Murphy. Music on the night from the brilliant Newfoundland followed by DJ Tyrone.

Tickets are €25 and can be bought from Brian Fleming, Patrick Queally, Sean Cleary, Ciaran Buckley, Conal Queally or any committee member.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €1,200 in Crottys Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 25/01/15. Numbers were 2, 6, 8, 10. €30 to the following: Katie and Kristy Lennon, Leamybrien; Jimmy, Kerrie and Eleanor c/o P. Lennon. Seller’s prize of €30 Jason Dee, Leamybrien. Next Clotto held in Kilrossanty on Sunday night 1/2/15 for a Jackpot of €1,300.

On duty on the night Harry Quinn and Jason Dee. JUVENILE NOTES Membership Day: Please note Membership Day takes place this Sunday Morning at 11.15 a.m. in the GAA grounds.

We would ask all players to please come along as membership has to be paid before championship games or blitzes begin in the next few weeks. For any families that have already paid, please come along as a membership form and Code of Conduct has to be signed by each player and counter signed by parent/guardian. It is imperative that each player and mentor have these forms signed Kilrossanty Ladies Football AGM: Thursday, 29th January at 8.00 p.m. in Kilrossanty Hall. All are very welcome to come along and help us made our plans for 2015.

Lismore SOCIAL EVENING Our social evening for the purpose of presentation of u-21 medals has been fixed for Monday, March 16th in Lismore House Hotel. Timed 9 p.m., organisers would appreciate that this time would be adhered to for smooth running of this func-

tion. Tickets will be at the affordable price of ten euros, and finger food and music will be provided on the night.

GYM MEMBERSHIP Gym prices are as follows: 12 months €150, 6 months €90, 3 months €50. Great value when you see what’s available in the refurbished gym. Contact Will Cunningham on 086 0719635 for further details on this matter.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP Membership is now being taken. It can be paid to Colin Kearney. Prices are as follows: Players €40, Students €25, Non- Players €30, Couple €45.

CLUB U-21 At the committee meeting held last Monday evening after the lotto draw, our Chairman informed those present that David O’Gorman and Eoin Bennett are taking over the U-21’s for the club for the coming year. We in the club wish mentors and players the very best in their quest for glory in this grade for the year ahead.

LISMORE GAA CLUB LOTTO The Lismore GAA lotto was held in the Community Centre on Monday, 26th January. Numbers drawn were: 4, 10, 13, 23.

No winner of Jackpot of €13,750. Consolation prizes of twenty euro to the following: Paul Whelan, Ruth Geoghegan, Bernie Murphy, and Betty Chapman. Next week’s Jackpot is €13,900.

Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5. If your not in you can’t win.

BEST OF LUCK Lismore GAA would like to wish the Lismore Camogie the very best of luck in their All-Ireland semi final in Charleville on Sunday next. C’mon the Black n’ Amber.

Modeligo Modeligo ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING After what has undoubtedly been the most successful year in the history of our club, no doubt that there will be a fairly large attendance at our AGM, which is now planned for Saturday, February 7th next at 7.30 p.m. sharp in Modeligo Community Centre.

MODELIGO GAA CLUB'S VICTORY SOCIAL Plans are now underway for our Victory Social, which will take place on Saturday, March 21st next in Dungarvan's Park Hotel starting at 7:30 p.m.

MODELIGO 2014 HIGHLIGHTS DVD The club still has a few copies of the brilliant DVD which captures all of the Key moments on our Journey to becoming Western, County and Munster Junior Hurling Champions.

The DVD also includes pre and post Munster Final commentary from key club personnel and players who share their thoughts on the greatest year in the history of the club as well as footage of the Modeligo National School Children singing their song “The Best Team Ever”. Copies of the DVD are still available at a cost of €20 from Club Treasurer, John Fitzgerald or alternatively by contacting any of our players or committee members.

SEMI-FINAL DEFEAT FOR CAPPOQUIN The prospect of a place in an All-Ireland final disappeared for the Cornerstone side on Sunday last as they were left disappointed against Antrim side O'Donovan Rossa of Belfast.

Great credit is due to the Cappoquin club who brought a big support to Mullingar for the All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling semi-final. From all in Modeligo GAA Club, we say well done to the Cappoquin squad on the success that they have achieved to date. They have kept the Waterford flag flying to the latter stages of the club championship, and fair play lads, there are Western, County and Munster Intermediate Hurling titles now added to the clubs Roll of Honour, no one can ever take that away from you!

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GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

21st ANNUAL ALLROUNDER SPORTS WINTER LEAGUE

Noel Drohan on the button First three in Minor boys at the Waterford schools cross country.

Shane O'Riordan winner of the senior boys race at the county championships.

Top three in the Minor Girls at the county schools championships.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Stepped up to Junior level IT was a quiet weekend for our juveniles last weekend although some of them stepped up to Junior level and competed with the senior club in Athlone (see results on senior notes).

EAST MUNSTER SCHOOLS CROSS COUNTRY ON FRIDAY St. Augustine’s will once again play host to the school cross country on Friday next. This is the qualifying round for the Munster championships with the first 15 individuals and first three teams

to go through to Munster. West Waterford athletes will represent all the local schools at this event.

First in action will be the minor girls followed by the minor boys. The Ard Scoil won the county title in the girls and the CBS in the boys but they will face stiff opposition from the Tipperary schools who have entered in big numbers for these events. In the inter girls there should be a tussle between St. Augustine’s and Meanscoil san Nioclas

for one of them qualifying. In the county championships they finished on level points with the Friary taking the title on countback. St Declans look strong in the inter boys while the Ard Scoil will also look to qualify in the senior girls race.

Best of luck to all competing.

Training continues for secondary school students taking part in the cross country on Monday at 6.15 p.m., Wednesday 4 p.m. at the Friary and Saturday in Colligan at 10 a.m.

Waterford Schools Cross Country Results MINOR GIRLS 1 TARA RAMASAWMY, PRESENTATION WATERFORD 2 LUCY HOLMES, ARD SCOIL na nDEISE DUNGARVAN 3 EMER McGLYNN, URSULINE WATERFORD 4 EMILY O'MAHONY, ST. AUGUSTINE'S DUNGARVAN 5 SARAH LACEY, ARD SCOIL na nDEISE DUNGARVAN 6 ANNA RAFTER, URSULINE WATERFORD JUNIOR GIRLS 1 LYNDSEY McGUIRE, URSULINE WATERFORD 2 EMILY GOUGH, URSULINE WATERFORD 3 NELL MURPHY, URSULINE WATERFORD 4 EMMA CAULFIELD, URSULINE WATERFORD 5 AISLING LOWE, URSULINE WATERFORD 6 SAMANTHA FOLEY, NEWTOWN WATERFORD INTER GIRLS 1 AOIFE Ní URMHOLTAIGH, MEAN SCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS 2 DARINA Ní SHEANLAOICH, ST. AUGUSTINE'S DUNGARVAN 3 HANNAH de PAOR, MEAN SCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS An RINN 4 CAOIMHE DWYER, ST. AUGUSTINE'S DUNGARVAN 5 CHLOE FENNELL, ST. AUGUSTINE'S DUNGARVAN 6 KATE McGRATH, ARD SCOIL na nDEISE DUNGARVAN SENIOR GIRLS 1 ORLA QUEALLY, ARDSCOIL na MARA, TRAMORE 2 EMER O'BRIEN, BLACKWATER C.S. LISMORE 3 KRISTA MEADE, URSULINE WATERFORD 4 GRACE HEFFERNAN, ARD SCOIL na nDEISE DUNGARVAN 5 CAITRIONA O'BRIEN, ARD SCOIL na nDEISE DUNGARVAN 6 CLIONA RYAN, ARD SCOIL na nDEISE DUNGARVAN ALLROUND CUP ARD SCOIL na nDEISE DUNGARVAN MINOR BOYS 1 JAKE BAGGE, ARDSCOIL na MARA TRAMORE 2 CORMAC MAHONY, CBS DUNGARVAN 3 MICHAEL TROY, ST. AUGUSTINE'S DUNGARVAN 4 LUKE BRENNAN, ST. DECLAN'S C.S KILMACTHOMAS 5 SENAN TRAVERS, ST. AUGUSTINE'S DUNGARVAN 6 PAUL DRAKE FITZGERALD, CBS DUNGARVAN JUNIOR BOYS 1 AARON DONNELLY, ABBEY C.S. WATERFORD 2 CIAN O'RIORDAN, CBS DUNGARVAN 3 SHANE O'NEILL, DE LA SALLE WATERFORD 4 EOIN MAHER, ABBEY C.S. WATERFORD 5 BRIAN O'MEARA, ABBEY C.S. WATERFORD 6 CONOR SIGNORELLI, DE LA SALLE WATERFORD INTER BOYS 1 DAVID McGLYNN, DE LA SALLE, WATERFORD 2 JAMIE McCARTHY, ST. DECLAN'S C.S. KILMACTHOMAS 3 NIALL BLACKWELL, CBS DUNGARVAN 4 CONOR QUINN, DE LA SALLE WATERFORD 5 EVAN KEANE, ST. DECLAN'S C.S KILMACTHOMAS 6 MICHEAL DEVINE, ST. AUGUSTINE'S DUNGARVAN SENIOR BOYS 1 SHANE O'RIORDAN, CBS DUNGARVAN 2 FIACHRA MAHONY, DE LA SALLE WATERFORD 3 TADGH BRENNAN, DE LA SALLE WATERFORD 4 MARK CONDON, DE LA SALLE WATERFORD 5 JORDAN O'SULLIVAN, ST DECLAN'S C.S. KILMACTHOMAS 6 SEAN KENNEDY, BLACKWATER C.S. LISMORE ALLROUND CUP TIE CBS DUNGARVAN and DE LA SALLE

TEAMS 1 ARD SCOIL na nDEISE 2 URSULINE 3 ST. AUGUSTINE'S 4 WATERPARK COLLEGE 5 ABBEY C.C. 6 PRESENTATION

17 19 31 45 63 64

1 URSULINE 2 ST. DECLANS 3 ABBEY C.C. 4 WATERPARK COLLEGE 5 ST PAULS 6 BLACKWATER C.S.

6 40 54 59 60 63

1 ST. AUGUSTINE'S 2 MEAN SCOIL 3 ARD SCOIL 4 URSULINE 5 WATERPARK COLLEGE

11 16 37 41 42

1 ARD SCOIL na nDEISE 2 URSULINE

15 21

TEAMS 1 CBS 2 ST AUGUSTINE'S 3 ST DECLAN'S C.S 4 WATERPARK COL. 5 BLACKWATER C.S. 6 DE LA SALLE

27 30 69 80 82 105

1 ABBEY C.S. 2 CBS 3 WATERPARK COL. 4 ST AUGUSTINE'S 5 ST DECLAN'S C.S 6 GAELCHOLÁISTE

23 56 63 76 111 145

1 ST DECLAN'S C.S 2 DE LA SALLE 3 ST AUGUSTINE'S 4 ABBEY C.S. 5 WATERPARK COL. 6 ST. PAULS

27 42 55 59 82 89

1 DE LA SALLE 2 WATERPARK COL.

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Running Quote DON'T let fear decide your future.

Liam Kavanagh, a prize winner at the recent 27th annual Kiely monumental Colligan cup.

AFTER a week’s rest due to bad weather it was all systems go for a night of Colligan Cup action last Wednesday evening. The weather was thankfully kind to us once again and we all got a chance to take it a little easy as we were able to choose our own start time. On the night the runners are split into 2 groups, the ones on the right side of the clock, those who finish after the clock reaches zero and those on the other side of the clock, those who were too fast. 93 runners on the long route finished slower than their predicted time while 81 got it slightly out and therefore picked up more points as a result. There was a popular victor on the night when Noel Drohan was announced the winner as he crossed just as the clock reached zero and picked up 1 point for the league tables. Noel was followed through the finish line

by John Lucey and Michelle Fitzgerald who were just 1 second out while John Twomey (2 sec) and Barry Sullivan (4 sec) were also unlucky.

The last runner to finish before the clock on this occasion was a man we all know is an expert pacer: Paul Brunnock who was just 1 second too fast while John Downey, Delores Reddy and Thomas Condon were all 2 seconds too fast.

Liam Costin and Maria O’Donovan almost got it spot on too as they were both just 3 seconds out. For the overall tables with just 4 nights remaining in the league, we have Paul McGrath out in front on 480 points. Paul, having run all 9 nights of the league to date has 87 points to spare over his nearest rival here, Ring native Pat Morrissey.

Paul had a good night as he was on the right side of the clock and only got 22 points while Pat was 1 minute 18 seconds slower than his predicted time and got 66 points.

Tony Ferncombe did his chances no harm either as he was only 9 seconds out only taking 11 points. Tony stands on 627 points now while in 4th place is Richie Fitzgerald on 657 points.

The top 10 is completed by Liam Kavanagh (696 points), Ted O’Leary (712 points), Mark Shalloe (721 points), Michael Dunford (724 points) Linda Bradfield (733 points) and Claire Kennedy (740 points).

Of the top 20 on the tables only 1 did not run on Wednesday night while 14

were on the right side of the clock and just 5 were too fast on the night. Runners are getting really good at pacing and this is helping their chances as only 1 in the top 10 was too fast. It's all to play for over the next few weeks then as we count down to the Mystery Tour and the announcement of the AllRounder Winter League winners for 2014/15.

MARY MORRISSEY SHOWS US THE WAY Week 10 was a Predict Your Time run which gave all runners a chance to guess how long exactly it would take them to run the 2.5 miles which headed off up through Childers estate and out the Youghal road. There were 22 runners slower than their predicted time and 29 faster with 25 predicting their times to within 15 Seconds !! fantastic.

We incredibly had a winner who was on the money finishing her run at exactly 0:00 and that was Mary Morrissey who picked up valuable points and brings her up high on our Division 1 table. Well done Mary, super timing. We had 2 athletes one second slower than their predicted time, Martin Hayes and Geraldine Heffernan and one athlete one second faster Theresa Curran. On another night this would have been more than good enough to win so well done to all 3.Our League table is now starting to take shape and the competition is on!!

Jason O'Riordan is top on 237 points followed closely by last year's winner Gerry Cummins with 296 points both having ran all 9 nights. In 3rd position is Muriel Healy on 302 just 6 points behind Gerry and followed by Anne Quinn on 328 and 5th is this week's winner Mary Morrissey who is right on their heels on 338 points!!! The next few weeks will be very exciting with all runners improving each week. Best of luck to everyone tonight.

STARTING TIMES TONIGHT AT WINTER LEAGUE The starting times for tonight's winter league will be 1 minute intervals for both short and long course routes.

TIGHT AT THE TOP IN TEAM COMPETITION The predict your time run last week shook thing's up at the top of the table. Our leaders remain the same with The “Pace Makers” (Denise Nugent, Nicola Cunniffe and Rita Cronnolly) in first place on 485 points.

In second place, “Blood, Sweat and Beers” (Sinead Moore, Mary Harney and Valerie Power) have closed the gap to just 2 points with “Blast from the Past” (Tracy Grant, Triona Shalloe and Mark Shalloe) moving into 3rd. The best scores on the night were “Not Fast but Furious” (Yev Chizikov, Diana Chizikova and John Foley) on just 23 points.

DR ANITA GLEESON VOUCHER WINNERS Dr. Anita Gleeson BSc, MSc, DC is a Registered Chiropractor working from Dungarvan Chiropractic Clinic, Alternative Health Centre, Main Street Dungarvan. Anita has kindly donated to the league a free Initial Consultation to her Chiropractic Clinic.

The winners of the vouchers for week 9 of the league are Michael Callaghan (Long Route) and Bridget Coakley (Short Route).

Our thanks to Anita for this kind donation to the league and she can be contacted for appointment on 058-44299.

Chiropractic is a primary healthcare profession that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and management of problems relating to muscles, bones and ligaments of the body.

Doctors practice a drugfree, hands-on approach to healthcare that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment.

ZUZANA MALIKOVA COSTIN PHYSICAL THERAPIST VOUCHERS For this year's winter league Zuzana Malikova/Costin once again is a friend of the Winter League by kindly sponsoring two vouchers for each week of the league.

The winners of the vouchers for week 9 were Jean Beresford (short route) and Mark Shalloe (long route).

Zuzana is a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist and is based at the Complementary Health Clinic, Tournore.

Abbeyside. She can be contacted at 087-1218721. The winners of the voucher each week will be the person finishing 40th on the long route and 30th on the short route.

As well as the normal vouchers, the winners on the “Colligan Cup” night also won a voucher from Zuzana.

The winner were Noel Drohan (Long Route) and Mary Morrissey (short route).

Our thanks go to Zuzana for donating these prizes.

More marathons completed last weekend Pictured is Mick Concannon with his finishers medal last Saturday. Mick ran the Staplestown, Co. Kildare marathon in a time of 3.46.

WELL done to our marathon men. At the Lilliput Marathon Club Of Ireland marathon in Co. Westmeath last Saturday. Ted O'Leary completed the half marathon on the day while Ray Burke and Paul Brunnock both ran the full

marathon, Ray in a time of 3.50.28 and Paul 3.50.29. On the same morning another club member was on the marathon trail when Mick Concannon ran the Staplestown, Co Kildare marathon in a time of 3.46. Well done guys.

GENERAL SPORT

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24th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race this Sunday OUR club’s red letter event of the year takes place this coming Sunday when we host the fully booked out 24th annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race.

Plans are now well advanced for this year's race, which has attracted a who's who of Irish road racing with a top class field assembled from almost every county in the country.

This race when entries opened on 1st October was completely filled within 2 weeks and now our elite entry window is also full.

The course will see a slight change from last year's one but still starts on the Youghal road but the start line will be 800 meters further in towards the town. A large group of local runners ran the full course last Sunday and the changes this year were met with full approval from all. It is a course if you're in the right form on the day can help you achieve personal bests times over the classic distance as it is a flat course and with the right conditions on Sunday it will produce some more very fast times. This could be your chance!

All participants will also receive the now famous Dungarvan 10 goody bag and of course the dry fit Nike running top which is unique in any 10 mile road race in the country. All the usual top categories are catered for with over €4,500 in cash prizes offered. Plenty of Spot prizes will be raffled among all nonprize-winners.

We have by kind permission the use of Dungarvan Sports Centre and The Fusion centre along with Dungarvan boxing club for changing and registration of which we are grateful. Our thanks to our sponsors again this year Waterford City and County Council, Go Dungarvan Smarter Travel,, GlaxoSmithKline, Flahavans, Nike, plus a host of local business's whom we sincerely thank for their contribution.

We appeal to all runners to park in any of the towns car parks as all are only a short distance from the start line as parking will be strictly prohibited around the race HQ, Start Line and Finish area.

Tea and sandwiches after the race will be served at Dungarvan Sports centre where the presentation of prizes will also be held.

All stewards are asked to please come along to the sports centre for a stewards briefing from Karen Ryan and Tony Ferncombe at 11.45 a.m. sharp. All pacers are asked to assemble at the sports centre at 12.15 p.m. where bibs and balloons will be handed out by Tony Ferncombe who will be the contact for all pacers on the day.

We hope that all our members and all local runners and travelling runners alike who are participating on Sunday

have a very enjoyable day, but please be careful out on the road, mind yourself and mind your fellow runners. For now it's finally all down to the weather man and we hope he looks favourable on us this year, we deserve the break.!!

All hands on deck".

THE JOHN TREACY CLUB CHALLENGE First held three years ago as part of the John Treacy Dungarvan 10, we introduced the John Treacy Team Challenge with clubs from all over the country battling it out in both the men’s and women’s team competition.

West Waterford AC was the inaugural winners here in the men’s event while Eagle AC from Cork won the Ladies team race. In 2012 the big hitters from the capital Clonliffe Harriers took the men’s honours and the mighty women from Leeside made it a double when Eagle AC made it back to back wins.

In 2013 local outfit West Waterford AC took the mens crown for the second time while the Ladies award went to near neighbours Leevale AC. In last year's race we had two new club names added to the beautiful cups when East Cork AC took the men's title and the ladies victory was snatched by Cork's St. Finbars AC. Teams will consist of 3 club runners regardless of category whose combined finish times will be added together.

Individual/Category prize winners can also count for the John Treacy Team Challenge. This Challenge Cup competition is separate to the race team prizes.

Specially commissioned Crystal mementoes will be awarded to the winning teams and of course they will have the honour of having their club name inscribed on the magnificent John Treacy silver challenge cups.

2011 Men-West Waterford AC Women- Eagle AC 2012 Men-Clonliffe Harriers AC Women-Eagle AC 2013 Men-West Waterford AC Women-Leevale AC 2014 Men-East Cork AC Women-St.Finbarrs AC NOTICE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS The race day numbers and packs were posted out to all entered in the race on Monday so by the time you read this in your local papers you should have received your number along with all the information you need to know regarding the race. This means of course all you have to do on race day is to be at the start line no later than 1.15 p.m. with your number pinned to the FRONT of your club running singlet.

When you have finished the race and cross the finish line you will be asked to remove your race number, on returning your race number at the goodie bag area you will

receive a substantial goody bag with lots of treats for you to enjoy after the race and you will also receive a high quality dri-fit Nike running top.

After the race refreshments will be provided in the sports centre.

On the subject of refreshments, just to say once again, this is one race where the club really relies on the goodwill and the support of our loyal club members and friends. This race is the biggest undertaking by the club each year and as a result we rely heavily on your support. At the winter league last week and tonight forms were handed out to all the runners as we are seeking people that might be in a position to help out in any way. We need people to steward the course and also to make sandwiches for after the race. If you haven’t already filled out one of these forms and may be able to help out, we would appreciate you filling one out.

Each runner is asked to state in what capacity they will be able to help out and to give us their contact details.

We will in turn contact you.

The club needs as many members and friends to help us make this a great race and a great day for West Waterford AC and for our town.

IMPORTANT RACE DAY DETAILS Dungarvan Sports Centre Quanns will once again this year be our race headquarters and we are very thankful to Dungarvan Town Council and the centre management and staff for the use of this fine venue again this year.

This year we also have the use of the Fusion Centre and we are most grateful to Dungarvan No Name club and Dungarvan Scouts for their help here.

Changing for all men will be available at the fusion centre in the down stairs hall and the Ladies have the upstairs hall to change, Showers will be provided for Women at the adjacent build-

Pictured is Johnny Brunnock, Go Dungarvan Smarter Travel, associate sponsor of Sunday’s John Treacy Dungarvan 10. Included are John Treacy and Pascal Proctor, West Waterford Athletic Club. ing the Dungarvan Boxing Club Pavillion (by kind permission) and the men folk will have the full use of the main sports centre changing rooms for showering. The presentation of prizes and refreshments will be at the Sports centre also.

The course is slightly changed from last year's one but is still starting on the Youghal Road, the race will do a short loop around Mitchell St. down Collins Road, back out the Youghal road taking a right turn down to GlaxoSmithKline, taking another right turn here down through the finish line and onto the N25 going left to the Spring roundabout, taking a left turn past the former Crystal factory out to Bushy Park, and left down to the canal Road coming out at Ring cross, back in Youghal road again turning left for GlaxoSmithKline but this time taking the first right down the side of Stafford and Millar factory then left to Youghal Road roundabout and back to the same finish line as last year in the Industrial estate at the back of GlaxoSmithKline. So plenty of opportunity for spectators to view the race on a few occasions.

COURSE RECORDS COULD BE IN DANGER Our elite field of athletes

for Sunday Showdown is second to none and that's in both Ladies and Men's. Our hard working race team have been working away behind the scenes in securing yet again many of the big name's on the Irish road racing scene for the event, and they are guaranteeing the public a race that will be a spectacular sight for those who come along to view it with what promises to be a battle royal for the top placing.

We have not one but two international cross country athletes who performed admirably at the European cross in December in Bulgaria Mick Clohissey, Raheny Shamrocks AC was the team captain for the championships and he is the current Irish national cross country champion. Mick is also the current national half marathon champion with a winning time of 65 minutes.

Mark Hanrahan, Leevale AC, also a member of the Irish cross country team in Bulgaria is participating, Mark is the current national 10k Irish champion won in a time of 30.44, he is the current Cork senior cross country champion. Galway's international athlete Garry Thornton is a sub 49 minute ten mile athlete, Gary has a marathon p.b. of 2.17 and has ran 63

minute for the half, That's quality.

Winner of the race in 2012 in a course record time of 49.25 Sean Hehir, a marathon pb of 2.17 and a half marathon best of 65 minutes, along with a host of excellent club athletes including James McCarthy of East Cork AC, Micheal Mac Diarmada, Clonliffe Harriers a 2.25 marathon runner.

In the ladies race we have Siobhan O’Doherty a winner of the ladies Dublin mini marathon Siobhan has a 10 mile pb of 57.32 a member of the Irish cross country team who took part in the European championships in

December in Bulgaria she is the only lady to have won the Dungarvan 10 on 3 occasions when winning in 2010, 2011 and 2014.

If the Ladies course record is to be broken it could very well fall to a 10 mile first timer as Irish international athlete Mary Cullen who is coached

by Ray Treacy comes into the race with a superb 5 mile pb of 25.35.

This will be Mary's first attempt over the 10 mile distance. The Sligo AC athlete is the Irish record holder over 3.000 metres.

She was a 4th place finisher at the European Cross Country in 2008.

Shirley Flynn presents Paula Earley with her prize after the recent Kiely Monumental Colligan cup race.

Glohealth National Indoor Junior and U-23 championship

Prize winner in the recent Kiely Monumental Colligan cup, race number 3 in the Michael Roche Carpets series Carol Byrne receives her prize from Shirley Flynn.

THE National junior and under 23 indoor championships were held last Sunday at the Athlone IT indoor arena. It was an excellent day for our young athletes with two National medals won. It was firstly great to see two young West Waterford AC athletes reach the finals of the 1.500 junior men's race both having come through their heats earlier in the day.

Sean Curran showed that he is improving nicely year on year when he finished a very creditable 5th with a time of 4.08.49. This was a personal best time for Sean who's previous best was 4.11.

Micheal Power did very well here also to reach the finals at such a young age as this was his very first taste of junior indoor championship racing and Micheal did very well finishing 10th in 4.25.65. In the junior men's pole vault Yuri Kanass was in terrific form when tak-

ing the national title with a vault of 4 meters and also in the same grade Jamie Fennell came back to national competition when finishing 4th. Jamie vaulted 3.80 which was a 20 cm improvement from his last outing 2 weeks ago.

To round off a memorable indoors especially for our pole vaulters and their coach Br Patrick Lennon, our young ladies were also in great form at the championships in the junior grade when Megan O'Connor took gold with a new personal best vault of 3 metres and her team mate Megan O'Connor was 4th with 2.55. Damien Murphy ran in the under 23 men's 1,500 metres and competition was very stiff here. Damien ran well to finish 7th with a good time of 4.28.32.

Well done to all our young athletes and to their coaches.

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GOLF

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.

E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Weekly Club Competition & Winter Lg Rd 2.

Weekending January 25th, 2015.

Cat 1 (0-9) 1st Darragh Herlihy (4) – 36 pts, 2nd David Morrissey (7) - 35 pts b4.

Cat 2 (10-14) 1st Liam Hansbury (13) – 39 pts, 2nd Stephen Spillane (11) – 38 pts b4.

Cat 3 (15-18) 1st. Colin Smith (18) - 37pts b8, 2nd. J. D. Casey (17) 37pts.

Cat 4: (19 +) 1st. Kenny Walsh (17) – 39 pts, 2nd.

Joseph Yellop (20) – 38 pts.

SOUTH EAST SENIOR ALLIANCE Well done to Darragh Herlihy (4) on winning Senior Alliance at New Ross on Sunday with a 69 nett. 1st Gross Tim Murphy – 73, 2nd Gross Eoin Conway.

FIXTURES Monday, 26th January – Sunday, 1st February – 16 Hole Stableford including Round 3 of Comeragh Oil Winter League.

COMERAGH OIL WINTER LEAGUE LEADERBOARD AFTER ROUND 2 Canty 293, Blackwater 287, Kinsalebeg 286, Cappagh 285, Springfield 285, Glenbower 284, Dungarvan 277, Touranore 277, Coolcormack 275, Ballyguiry 275, Brickeys 275, Moonatrea 274, Helvick 273,

Ballintaylor 270, Killeagh 269, Windgap 267, Abbeyside 267, Pike 266, Carrig 265, Ballyduff 261, Lismore 258, An Eargaill 255, Glenbeg 252.

CAPTAIN’S DRIVE IN Captain David Condon and Lady captain Mary Barron will host the drive in at 4.30 p.m. on Sunday, 1st February. Draw for free half sub afterwards. Ceoil agus craic in the Bar. GARY HURLEY MAKES WALKER CUP PANEL West Waterford’s Gary Hurley is one of only 5 Irish players to make the initial 20 man panel for the Walker Cup to be played at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s in September 2015.

Gary played on the winning GB&I St. Andrews Trophy team last year, and finished joint runner up in the 2014 European Amateur Championship. The last time three Irish players represented the country on a Walker Cup team was 1991 when Garth McGimpsey was joined by Paul McGinley and Padraig Harrington at Portmarnock. Gary who is currently in his final year at NUI Maynooth has had an outstanding year in 2014 and a continuation of this form will put him in serious contention for a place on Nigel Edward’s 10 man team to face the US in September.

WEB.COM TOUR

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com.

Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Wed 21st-Friday 23rd January: Winter League, CSS 40 pts. 1st: Tom O’Brien (20) 44 pts; 2nd: Liam Clancy (16) 43 pts; Gross: John Hughes (11) 32 pts Sat 24th/Sun 25th January: Winter League, CSS 40 pts: 1st: Ray Bannon (12) 45 pts; Cat 0-8: John White (5) 41 pts; Cat 9-13: Brian Fahey (10) 43 pts; Cat 14-17: Tom Moore (14) 43 pts; Cat 18+: Bryan Keohan (20) 43 pts; 10 Hole No. 3: Shane Casey.

FIXTURES Tuesday, 27th January: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents.

Wed., 28th/Friday 30th January: 18 Holes Stableford Friday, 30th January: Open 18 Holes Stableford.

Saturday, 31st Jan/Sunday 1st March: 3 Man Scramble Tuesday, 3rd February: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents.

3 MAN SCRAMBLE Next weekend will feature a three man scramble on Saturday and Sunday.

Following on from the very competitive singles competitions during the 11 rounds of the winter league the scramble should prove to be a very enjoyable break and it will also help to keep golfers ticking over before the matchplay section of the league commences. Invite a guest! A team for the scramble can invite one player from outside the Gold Coast to play in the competition with them (2 Gold Coast players + 1 visitor). The cost to the visitor would be €10.

DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING This was discussed at the Men’s Committee Meeting on Tuesday last and it was the common opinion that as many members as possible should avail of the training courses which will be arranged shortly. There is a

Seamus Power will play his first event on the tour on January 29th – 31st. Check club website for updates.

FIRST HOLE IN ONE FOR 2015 JUSTIN TIME It’s been quite an eventful few weeks at West Waterford Golf club. Seamus Power gets Web.com tour card, Gary Hurley makes Walker Cup panel, and Justin Spratt ends the 69 year famine with his first Hole in One. The date was Wednesday, 21st January, 2015, Hole no 13, Par 3, 144 yds, club selection 4 iron, result hole in one for 5 points. The clubhouse was in sight and the thirst was becoming unbearable but the brave Justin completed his round to record a score for his winter league team Touranore. Talk about a captain leading by example.

Accompanied by his long time playing partners Terry O’Callaghan, Pat Murray, and Michael French, the celebratory drinks flowed freely in the clubhouse and were still on offer up to Friday. We say well done Justin, no one deserves it more, and may you have many more highlights in your remarkable golfing career.

RULES OF GOLF ROADSHOW WEDNESDAY, 8th APRIL 2015 The Munster Branch of the GUI will again be hosting the Rules of Golf Roadshow in 2015. West Waterford has been chosen as the venue for the local area and this presents an ideal opportunity for members of the local clubs to come along and familiarize themselves with the rules.

The show runs for approximately 2 hours and all club members GUI and ILGU are welcome to attend. The event has been extremely popular over the past two cost factor involved but the committee will be willing to offset a major portion of it depending on the numbers wishing to take part. Talk to Bob or Mark for more information. All the kiosk staff and the course staff will be trained but often there are none of these present after 6.30 p.m. in the evening so it would be helpful if a large proportion of members were trained.

PHOTOS ON WEBSITE There is a selection of photos from 2014 added to the website over the weekend and these can be viewed by going to our website www.goldcoastgolfclub.com click on The Golf Course in the top line, click photos and double click awards and prizes. More photos will be added over the coming weeks and names will also be added when time allows.

10 HOLES COMPETITION FOR LEGS OF LAMB Following the success of the Ham competitions held before Christmas, where a record amount of members won Hams, we now look to Easter and start off our Legs of Lamb competitions. The same rules will apply; as soon as fifteen players have played a new competition will start.

GOLF INSURANCE Just a reminder that golf insurance is available to all members. Talk to Brendan or Mark for more details.

PREMIER BUTCHERS AT

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Seamus Power with a group of Junior Golfers at West Waterford Golf Club.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

years, and is complimentary on behalf of the Munster Branch of the Golfing Union of Ireland. Make a note of the date in your diary now.

SUNDAY BAR/RESTAURANT FREE DRAW Gents: Pat Ryan. Ladies Margaret O’Sullivan. Next draw Sunday, 1st February.

CARE OF THE COURSE During the winter months a lot of work is ongoing towards the maintenance and improvement of the course. A number of mature trees have been planted and most of the existing trees have been pruned.

Seats and litter bins have been removed for maintenance and replacement and will be back on the course shortly.

In the meantime we appeal to all members to bring their rubbish back to the bins at the clubhouse and if you spot anything that needs attention please bring this to the notice of management.

Thank you for your cooperation, the inconvenience is temporary but the improvements are permanent.

JUNIOR COMPETITION Satuarday, 24th January, 9 Hole s/ford: Winner Jack Mullaney (19) - 14pts.

WATERFORD FOOTBALLERS WIN McGRATH CUP Congratulations to Waterford footballers on a convincing victory over UCC to win their first McGrath Cup title in 34 years. Well done to all concerned.

CONDOLENCES We offer sincere condolences to Noel, Denis, and the entire Conway family on the passing of their mother Josephine last week.

Add to West Waterford Golf Club LADIES NOTES WINTER LEAGUE The Leader board after the second round of the Winter League:- 1st Amethyst (Capt: Ger O’Connor) 157 points; 2nd Aquamarine (Capt: Nora

Flynn) 155 points; Joint 3rd Diamonds (Capt: Joan Sheehan) & Rubies (Capt: Ger Hickey) 151 points; 5th Peridot (Capt: Ann Rochford) 148 points; 6th Topaz (Capt: Mgt. O’Sullivan) 145 points; 7th Sapphires (Capt: Kathleen Broderick) 140 points; 8th Emeralds (Capt: Frances Carroll) 135 points; Joint 9th Pears (Capt: Mary Spratt) & Garnet (Capt: Mary D French) 132 points.

The winner of the second round kindly sponsored by Bridget Spratt is: Rosemarie Murphy (17) 29 points.

3rd Round: The Matchplay round commence on Monday 26th January.

Please check the noticeboard to see who you’re drawn against.

Teams Topaz and Team Peridot – there have been some changes in your teams due to handicap sequence so please check.

As holes 2 and 3 are out of play, Matchplay will end on 13th hole and should the

match be all square, the points are halved: 2 ½ points each.

11 hole ongoing – An 11 hole ongoing competition also runs (again finishing on the 13th hole) while the Matchplay is in progress and is kindly being sponsored by: Mary Radley and Margaret Connolly.

This is a re-entry competition and best card wins.

Captain’s Drive-in: The Captain’s drive-in for 2015, will take place on Sunday, 1st February, at 4.30 p.m., we wish Captain Mary Barron and Captain David Condon the best of luck for 2015.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: RULES OF GOLF ROADSHOW West Waterford has been chosen as the venue in the area and the show will take place on Wednesday, 8th April.

This has been very popular and informative in the past so please take note of the date.

DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE ROUNDS 10/11 The 11 rounds of the league are now completed and firstly all players are to be congratulated on another successful and very interesting league. The format this year proved to be more accommodating for all players and the weather was kind enough to let us finish the league three weeks ahead of schedule. Congratulations to Dunhill on winning the league section with a score of 3786 pts. They now await the winners of the quarter-final in the match-play section.

Dungarvan finished second with 3710 pts and they will now play Ballinacourty, who scraped into 3rd place, in the semi-final. The quarter-final will be between Abbeyside and Nire/Touraneena.

Nire/Touraneena came with a very strong finish to pip the Deise for the final qualifying position. The final table is as follows: Dunhill 3786; Dungarvan 3710; Ballinacourty 3646; Abbeyside 3641; Nire/Touraneena 3594; Deise 3572; Copper Coast 3305 MATCH-PLAY DATES AND TIMES Quarter-Final: Abbeyside v Nire/Touraneena Sunday 8th February at 9.45 a.m.

Semi-Final: Dunhill v Winners of Quarter-final 22nd February at 9.15 a.m.

Semi-Final: Dungarvan v Ballinacourty 22nd February

at 10.30 a.m.

First team in each match has the honour on the first tee.

MEMBERSHIP FEES Members are reminded that a portion of their annual fee is now due for payment.

We have a number of ways for members to pay their subscription, just talk to Bob/Mark and they will sort it out for you.

DIARY OF EVENTS FOR 2015 The full diary of events is now available on the Gold Coast web site www.goldcoastgolfclub.com. Just click on fixtures and it will appear.

Also many new photos have been added to both the website and the Gold Coast App. NEW MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR GOLD COAST Membership from now until end of 2015:

(Gents): Golf €15, Golf & Carvery €25 Every Saturday/Sunday: Golf & Carvery €25

full swing for this year, as always this is confined to 15 entries per competition for a nominal €3, so ladies, get your skates on and procure a delicious leg of spring lamb for your Easter table.

Results of Lamb No.1 Sheila Coyne 22 pts.

Garvey’s 13 hole 2 Card Competition: To ease you gently into our 18 holes competitions which will be commencing shortly, 13 hole 2 card competition sponsored

by Garvey’s Supervalu, is currently beingplayed on Monday, 12th January. We would like to thank Garvey’s again this year for their generous sponsorship, it is much appreciated. Entry for this competition is €5 and re-entry €3. Ladies, we have plenty going on at the moment with three competitions running concurrently, so take to the fairways for a little exercise, fresh air and stunning scenery, we have it all at the Gold Coast.

Mooring’s Winter League: After round 6 the following is the state of play: Team C 817 Team A 814 Team D 748 Team B 685 When the worst two week are dropped the scores change dramatically and it shows that all four teams are still in contention to win the league.

Full: Males €500, Females €350, Couples €700 Country: Males €200, Females €150 Seniors: Males €370, Females €270.

Distance: Males €370, Females €300 (Over 50 miles) (€30 GUI and Club levy extra) Standing Order or easy pay facility available Secial Rates for playing the Gold Coast until 1st April: Every Monday / Tuesday/ Wednesday / Thursday: Golf & Carvery Lunch €20 Every Tuesday: Open Seniors (50+) Ladies and Gents: Golf €12, Golf & Carvery Lunch €20.

Every Friday: Open Singles

LADIES NOTES Results: Mooring’s Winter League Round 6: 1st: Elaine Goss (26) 27 pts. 2nd: Rosemary Murphy (17) 26 pts. 3rd: Kay Claassen (31) 26 pts.

Defibrillator Training: Two courses will be arranged to take place in early February, dates and times will be notified later. Those courses are available to all members and it is good to see names been signed up already. It is hoped that ladies and gents will take part and while there is a small cost involved (Certificate Course) it is little to pay if it saves someone’s life.

Fixtures: Moorings Winter League: Winter league Round 7 will be played from Mon 26th Jan – Sun 1st Feb. Individual weekly prizes are awarded and a point is allocated to each team member for playing. Every point is important!! There has been a great turnout for the first game of the New Year, and the weather has been very kind to us here in the sunny south east, so we are hoping for greater commitment from team members.

Easter Lamb Competition: Our Easter Lamb competition is now in

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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707.

Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net DESPITE the poor weather it was another busy week at the club. The Spring League, kindly sponsored by our resident professional, David Hayes kicked off in spectactular style with fantastic scores by Pat Power and Daniel Raher. Pat’s best golf may be behind him but Danny is a great prospect for the future and it won’t be long before he is the lowest handicap in the Raher clan.

Popular member Mick Leacy hit the perfect shot on Saturday aceing the sixteenth hole. Rumour has it that Mick hit a rescue club, maybe he has a rescue 8 iron like our Captain. Hilary Browne was the best lady of the week winning by five shots. And one of our Tramore members returned to the course this week. The popular Paul Power made his return after a year out with injury. However, the break didn’t do his golf any good. But it was great to have you back Paul.

In other news, the planting of some seventy odd trees took place during the week on holes ten and eleven. With plenty of volunteers under the guidance of the “gaffer” Mickey Mahony, we took to

the course armed with shovels, buckets, knives, rakes and spades. Working like a well oiled machine we took to the task in hand. JP and the Pro emptied the holes of ice cold water like they were on the Titanic. Jim the Vice and Sully hammered the stakes down while Eugene set the trees. The labourers Mick K, Donal V, John C, Colm B, Mossie C and Jimmy W did the back breaking work of filling in the holes with Scholar and Bernard tying the stakes.

The gaffer disappeared for a while, we think he was pricing another job for us ala Shawshank Redemption.

But another stage of the five year is complete and hopefully it won’t be too long till the trees are in full bloom. Well done to all concerned.

In the event of poor weather affecting timesheets, members can check for updates on the relevant timesheet, Facebook or on the club app. We endeavour to post information as quickly as possible.

In other news our social committee announced that our annual Valentine’s dinner will take place on Saturday, 14th February. This is a pop-

Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026.

Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org LISMORE GOLF CLUB MEN’S RESULTS Monday, 19th January, to Sunday, 25th January – 12 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by Cunningham’s Hardware, Tallow.

1st Round of Dermot O’Leary Agri Spring League – 1st Martin O’Driscoll (13) 32 pts.; 2nd Tom O’Donovan (18) 31 pts. L6; 3rd Peter Whelan (14) 31 pts.

A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN! Martin O’Driscoll was again the victor this week in our 12 hole singles competition. There can’t be much more said about this man at the moment given this is the most consistent placing of any member in the top three I have encountered for a long time! Martin amassed a 32 point total for 12 holes which included 7 pars and a birdie on the 3rd and the 9th holes.

Some fine consistent golf played over the last few weeks by Martin and it also gives his team a great boost on the first of a two week opening round for the Spring League. Second this week and winning on a count back is Tom O’Donovan with 31 points. Tom also had 7 pars and the one birdie on the 12th

for his 31 points, very impressive stuff. Third was Peter Whelan who played in excellent company on Saturday afternoon and was pipped on a count back into third place, my suspicion being Tom’s birdie on the 12th sunk him!.

Peter’s yellow ball was doing what it was told, with 8 pars and a fine opening hole birdie to get him in the groove. A very impressive turnout this week for the start of the league and here is hoping next week will have a similar turn-out in order to get the best score available for our respective teams.

CAPTAINS’ DRIVE-IN There was a fine crowd assembled for the Captains’ Drive-in on Sunday last. The weather held and the officers assembled for the traditional start to the year. This was followed by a mixed tournament where good craic and banter was had by all. The Captain Sean Daly would like to thank all involved in organising the event. I and all in Lismore golf club wish Sean and Lady Captain Amanda Power the very best for the coming year.

The club would like to offer our condolences to Sean Power ex-captain on the

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ular event with a superb menu prepared by Tom and Chris so get your tickets early as places are limited.

The new handicap system is up and running and should be fully functional by the end of the month with touch screens making entries and returns easier for all competitors. The relevant committees are hard at work in making the transition as smooth as possible so bear with them.

You can follow all the club news and results on the club website or on the club app.

The club app can be downloaded at clubapplive.com/dungarvangc. Any newsworthy gossip can be forwarded to David in the ProShop. We love a juicy story.

GENTS RESULTS Wed/Thurs 21/22nd Open Seniors Singles: Winner Pat Power (22) 42 pts, 2nd James Power (23) 38 pts.

Fri/Sat 23/24th Singles: Winner Daniel Raher (13) 41 pts, 2nd Johnny Carroll (10) 38 pts, Gross John Reynolds (+1) 34pts.

LADIES RESULTS Tues 20th 11 Holes Singles: Winner: Kathleen McNamara (34) 23 pts, 2nd Breda McCarthy (6) 21 pts, 3rd Anna Harhan (31) 21 pts.

Sat 24th 16 Holes Singles: Winner Hilary Browne (26) 37 pts, 2nd June Hayes (23) 32 pts.

GENTS FIXTURES Mon., 26th Open Gents Senior (50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F. Wed., 21st Gents Singles S/F Spring League.

Thurs., 29th Open Gents Singles S/F Spring League.

Fri., 30th Gents 16H

Dungarvan Golf Club Winter League runners-up kindly sponsored by Déise Golf World. Back row LR: Robert Hyde, Mossie Walsh, Noel Hackett. Front Row LR: Maurice Cliffe, David Raher, Club Captain; Graham Nagle, Deise Golf World sponsor; Danny Barry and Liam Carroll, President.

[Pat Crowley]

passing of his father John Power who was also a past member.

LISMORE GOLF CLUB MEN’S FIXTURES 12 Hole Stableford kindly sponsored by LF Construction.

1st Round of Dermot O’Leary Agri Spring League Continued.

Monday, 26th January, to Sunday, 1st February.

LISMORE LADIES GOLF Our Champagne Scramble finished up this week with some fine weather giving the ladies a chance to have a practice run before Spring League fever takes hold. Some ladies made good use of this comp and took to the course more than once. JoJo Tobin teamed up with Helen Farrow to take the first prize of 2015 with 29 pts and she managed to secure 2nd place also with the help of Alice Henley on 27 pts.

RESULTS 3rd January to 24th January 2015 2 ball Champagne Scramble, Members Prizes.

1st Helen Farrow (17) & Jojo Tobin (20) 29 pts; 2nd Jojo Tobin (20) & Alice Henley (31) 27 pts All thoughts now turn to the East Cork Oil Sponsored Spring League which 1st round starts Monday and continues for nearly two weeks to give everyone plenty time to find their feet.

There are six teams of six with four to count each week and of course everyone who plays earns a point for their

team, so get out there ladies and enjoy. Teams as follows.

TEAM A: Fiona Howard, Nora O'Sullivan, Siobhan Moroney, Gerty Murphy, Alice Henley, Helen Leddy.

TEAM B: Betty Joyce, Katherine Moynihan, Mary M. Murphy, Esther Hornibrook, Mary Aherne, Erin O'Keeffe.

TEAM C: Amanda Power, Jojo Tobin, Mary Beecher, Chrissie Denn, Laoise Ni Chonchubhair, Joan Geary.

TEAM D: Joan Cahillane, Helen Lane, Mag Morrissey, Gretta Barry, Veronica Henley, Agnes Hurley.

TEAM E: Patricia Bolger McCarthy, Miriam McMahon, Hannah Lucas, Bernie Burke, Una Dowd, Mary T. J. Murphy.

TEAM F: Patricia Lonergan, Sheila Denn, Sheila O’Leary, Marion Moore, Catherine Neville, Bree Condon.

Remember you can still play in the weekly competition if you are not on a team.

FIXTURES Monday, 26th January – Saturday, 7th February, Rd 1 East Cork Oil Sponsored Spring League 9 Holes S/ford €3 entry €2 re-entry DRIVE-IN The Captain’s Drive In went ahead Sunday last with both Captains Amanda and Sean acquitting themselves well off the tee box. A three ball fun competition followed the drive in and a large number of members kept the course busy in a mild sunny afternoon enjoyed by all.

Singles S/F & Spring League.

Sat., 31st Gents 16 Holes Singles S/F & Spring League.

Sun., 1st Gents 16H Singles S/F & Spring League.

Mon., 2nd Feb Open Gents Seniors (50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F. LADIES FIXTURES Mon., 26th Open Ladies Senior (50+) 16 Holes Singles, S/F. Tues., 27th Jan ladies 11 Holes Singles S/F. Sat., 31st Ladies 16 Holes Singles S/F. Mon., 2nd Feb. Open Ladies Senior (50+) 16 Holes Singles S/F. SIXTY.COM Results 21st: Winner Maurice Cliffe (13) 19 pts, Best Gent Sean O’Ciarba (17) 18 pts.

Next Competition Wednesday, 28th at 2 pm.

YOUNGONES Results 21st Winner: Olga Carroll (36) 16 pts.

Next Competition Wednesday, 28th Front Nine at 11.30 a.m.

ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Many thanks to members who have already paid their annual subscription. The Club relies on members’ cooperation at this time of year with payment of subscriptions, so assistance regarding payment of outstanding membership fees would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your continued support.

PROGRESSIVE 45 Results Jan. 22nd:

Winners Pat Harty & Tom Curran, Tom Cummins & Ann Ryan, Richie & Billy Ormonde; Last 5 John Considine & Don Brennan; Lucky Table Kathleen Whelan & Sean Behan.

LADIES HOME ALLIANCE The next home alliance is Tuesday, 3rd February and Saturday, 7th February.

JUNIOR NOTES Tuition for our beginners and Pre Juniors continues next Saturday, 31st Jan. at 3 p.m. under the watchful eye of Club Professional and Waterford County Coach, David Hayes. We had a great turnout last week for our first session of the year. Cal’s team took the honours with notable displays from Rian, Sarah, Megan, Aisling and

Sean. Tuition is open to non members so bring a friend. All equipment is provided. Many thanks to Niamh for her assistance last week.

Our Elite squad will resume their Winter coaching at Tinhalla Driving Range on Monday, 9th February. Adult members are welcome to attend and you might learn something.

Any enquiries relating to junior activities can be directed to club Professional David. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can also follow junior activities on Facebook or on the Club app. You can download the Club app at the following link clubapplive.com/dungarvangc.

Seamus Power with Mary Barron, Lady Captain; David Condon, Captain; James Tobin, Chairman Waterford City & County Council; Pady Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board and Pat Murray, Club President.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

South East Alliance Internet Reminder Why not e-mail your Sports news Golf to the ‘Dungarvan Observer’?

NEW Ross Sunday, 25th January, 2015 1st Nett Darragh Herlihy West Waterford (4) 69; 2nd Nett Tony O’Sullivan Tipperary (4) 73.

1st Gross: TW Murphy West Waterford (Scr) 73; 2nd Gross: Eoin Conway West Waterford (4) 78.

West Waterford teenagers to the fore again!

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Dungarvan United FC FIXTURES Saturday 31-1-15: U-11A Away to Tramore A 10.30 a.m.

U-11E Away to Villa D 11.30 a.m.

U-13A Home to Piltown 12.30 p.m. (Main pitch) U-15A Away to Ballinroad 2.30 p.m.

2A Away to Kilmac 2 p.m.

3rd Away to Mooncoin 2.00 p.m.

1A Away to Tramore 7.00 p.m.

LOTTO Winning numbers were 9, 38, 1. No jackpot winner. €100 winner Broina Coleman.

CLUBHOUSE UPDATE The transformation, midway through, is now clear for all to see. The whole clubhouse has been insulated, our new stove is installed and keeping our members warm on these cold January days.

All the glass and silverware is polished and on display all around. Watch this space over the coming weeks for more news and revised opening hours. We encourage all players, members and supports to utilise our facilities. A special mention of thanks to Stan Cummins, Emmett Gaffney, Craig Cowming, Lorraine O'Dwyer and Tommy Wall and all involved for the huge work they have all carried out in recent weeks for the benefit of us all.

ST. SAVIOUR’S GAA All involved in Dungarvan Utd. FC were saddened to hear of the events at St. Saviour’s GAA where an act of mindless vandalism burnt out their club. We are sure the community will rally and their commitment to rebuild "brick by brick" if necessary" is inspiring.

DUNGARVAN UNITED AFC BULLYING POLICY The club wishes to inform all our parents and players that the club has a strict anti bullying policy in place and wish to be informed of any incidents that may take place.

Bullying can be defined as repeated verbal, psycho-

David Walsh presents a Dungarvan United jersey to Celtic coach and former Donegal manager, Jim McGuinness, after he attended a FAI coaching course at the Dungarvan United Soccer Club.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

logical or physical aggression conducted by an individual or group against others. It is important to recognise the impact that bullying and discrimination can have in the lives of young people. Some people may not regard bullying and discrimination as child abuse because of the settings in which this often takes place and also because it is often other young people who are responsible for the behaviour.

All coaches / managers / volunteers / players / parents / players have a part to play in ensuring that nobody in soccer is the victim of any type of “bullying behaviour”. Everyone should be aware that bullying of any kind will not be tolerated and they have a duty to report any such behaviour to our managers/coaches/volunteers who will in turn report to the Committee. In some cases of child abuse, the alleged perpetrator will be a child.

Bullying is often defined in terms of three components.

1. It must occur over time, rather than being a single aggressive act.

2. It involves an imbalance of power, the powerful attack the powerless.

3. It can be psychological, verbal, or physical in nature.

A recent bullying study found that the most common

experiences of bullying and discrimination reported by young people was at the hands of other young people.

This included: Being called names, insulted or verbally abused; Being deliberately embarrassed and humiliated by other children; Being made to feel different or like an outsider; Being lied about; Being physically assaulted or threatened with violence; Being ignored.

Bullying by adults was a less common experience, however, one in ten reported this. Of this type of bullying the most common reported experiences were: Being deliberately embarrassed or humiliated; Being unfairly treated or verbally abused; Being ignored or not spoken to.

Vigilance is the most potent deterrent against bullying so that children and young people who bully will know that it will be dealt with, and the victims of bullying will have confidence in this.

The committee of Dungarvan United AFC urges any player who may suffer bullying in our club to report such an incident to their manager / parent or directly to a committee member.

Ballinroad FC BALLINROAD SOCCER CLUB PITCH DEVELOPMENT LOTTO DRAW SUNDAY, 25th JANUARY, 2015 Current Jackpot €9,200. Numbers drawn were: 1, 6, 11, 21. No winner. Winners of €20

each: Ciaran Hennessy, Dermot Hickey, Michael Hennessy. New jackpot €9,200. Next draw will be held in the Lord Maguires Pub, Ballinroad on Sunday, 8th February, 2015.

Thank you for your support.

Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 14 KILMAC 3; JOHNVILLE 1.

Another good performance by the lads, as they took the game to the visitors from the start. We kept a good shape and pressed when we could. Our pressure paid off when Bill opened the scoring on 23 minutes. Eoin doubled the lead on 30 minutes with a fine goal. We richly deserved our two goal lead at the break.

We continued where we left off after the break and Bill added a third before Johnville

got a consolation goal. To their credit Johnville never gave up and fought to the final whistle.

A good performance allround so keep up the good work lads, there is still a lot of footballl to be played yet.

MOONCOIN 2; KILMAC 4.

Despite getting all three points, we were far from our best at times and made hard work for securing the points.

Some of our finishing or lack of finishing left a lot to be desired. We face a tough test next time out when we face Dungarvan in Alaska.

‘Zorbing' on the Stradbally AstroTurf Pitch viewed through the fencing.

Stradbally FC U-16 LEAGUE The Under 16 side went down heavily to Railway Athletic last Saturday in Cappoquin. Strong running from Robert Power resulting in a deserved score on the hour was the high point for Stradbally.

ASTRO TURF Astro Turf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841.

PERFORMING ARTS Kirby School of Performing Arts have recommenced activities "Upstairs" on Thursdays. "Kirby Kidz" from 4.30 to 6 p.m. Adults (16 years and upwards) from 7 to 8 pm. For details telephone Edgar & Jessie at 087 1508928.

LOTTO There was no Jackpot winner at the Lotto Draw in The Cove Bar last Sunday night.

Numbers drawn were 2, 7, 18, 20. €25 prizes went to Matthew Cummins, Geraldine McGrath and Francis Sheehan. Promoter’s prizewinner was Tadhg Crowley. The next Lotto Draw is in The Bally Inn on February 8th, with a Jackpot prize of €2,400. Thank you to all who continue to support our Lotto.

ZORBING Did you think you saw Mr.

Blobby and Friends wobbling around the Astro Turf Pitch last Saturday around noon?

Fear not, you don't need to visit the opticans. It was a visiting group from Clonmel trying out the new craze that is 'Zorbing' A competitor described it as 'sort of human skittles' and there were certainly plenty of them knocked over. I confidently predict that it will be an Olympic Sport within a decade.

Cappoquin FC UNDER 12 BOYS Cappoquin 4; Clashmore 1.

This was a top versus bottom clash and no one gave us much of a chance.

However, we duly upset the form guide.

We started the brightest and put Clashmore under pressure from the first whistle.

Despite our best efforts we could not get the first goal. A rare Clashmore attack resulted in a goal from a free kick. This set-back did not deter us as we battled hard and found an equaliser through T. J. Fitzgerald.

This seemed to rock Clashmore and we grew into the game and dominated from then on. Aidan Mansfield was next on the score sheet with a fine free kick to make it 2-1. After some fine play with great passing, Eoin McGrath was on hand to finish from the left side. 3-1 to Cappoquin. The players were in great spirits at half-time and were confident of securing victory.

We continued to dominate possession in the second half and Clashmore did not have many chances. The victory was wrapped up with a second T. J. Fitzgerald goal to make it 4-1 to Cappoquin.

Lismore 1; Cappoquin 1.

We started the game very

brightly, playing very attacking football. Within five minutes Kieran Sheridan was taken down in the box and Aidan Mansfield duly stuck the penalty in the bottom corner.

We had some more chances during the first half as did Lismore, but neither of us could find the finishing touch. The football was end to end as both teams tried to score the next goal. The game was so entertaining half-time was upon us in a flash. 1-0 to Cappoquin.

Both teams started the second half in the same vein, all out attack, we were probably slightly better with the ball but we could not break down a good Lismore defence.

With 10 minutes to go, Lismore broke the offside trap and were one on one with Andrew O’Connor, despite a great attempt to save, the match was now level.

Lismore really upped the pressure on us and we were forced to adjust our formation to stay in the game. All in all a fair result 1-1 and a very entertaining game.

UNDER 8 AND UNDER 10 BOYS Our 8s and 10s travelled to Lismore on Saturday. With our under 10s drawing two-all with goals from Ciaran

O’Keeffe. This team played very well with a lovely brand of passing football.

Team: James Hickey, Ronan Mansfield, Joe Cotter, Shay Cotter, Eoin Hally, Ciaran O’Keeffe and Mike Kiely.

Our under 8s went down to a defeat to Lismore but played very well and are developing very well. Team: Niall Hickey, Leigh Dunford, Eoin Rooney, Michael Whelan, Deglain Curran and Jack Longeran.

JUNIOR SOCCER Cappoquin 3; Brideview B 2.

We travelled to Tallow to take on Brideview B for the second time in three weeks.

We knew this was going to be a difficult game on our hands.

We started the game better with us pressing the Tallow defence high up the field.

This paid off when on the 14th minute Jason Morrissey got on a ball in the box after a bit of pinball in the box. For the rest of the half we kept going at Tallow but they were defending well. Half-time came 1-nil up.

After the break we started again with a good tempo in our game and we got our second of the day on the 51st minute from a sweet strike from our Captain Daithi Wilkinson from outside the

box.

On the 67th minute Jason broke away from a ball over the top which he squared to Dave Leahy who slotted it home. But, as in the cup game, Brideview came back at us with getting a goal straight away after the restart.

We got ourselves together after this and held for most of the game but into added time Brideview got another goal from a free kick.

But we held out to come away with the 3 points. This is a great start after the league is split and hope we can keep it going.

Team: Stan Dudek, Ciaran Flynn, Mark Ronayne, Mark Barry, Eamon Mernin, Daithi Wilkinson, Owen Leahy, David Leahy, Jason Morrissey, Shane Lambden, Shane Dunne. Res: Andrew Bourke, Kieran Maher.

TRAINING SCHEDULE U-11 & 12 & 14 Boys Monday 7.00 p.m.

U-12 & 14 Girls Tuesday 7.00 p.m.

U-11 & 12 & 14 Boys Thursday 7.00 p.m.

Junior Men Wednesday and Friday 7.30 p.m.

We are currently recruiting new players for this season, both boys and girls of all ages. So, if interested please come along and give it a try, all are very welcome.

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Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club

Evelyn Torrens, Mary O'Neill, Marie Forde, Lorraine Troy.

QUIZ NIGHT Our annual quiz night will be on 19th February at Dillon’s Bar at 8.30 p.m. It will be a table of 4 each to pay €5. There will be a raffle and an auction on the night. So keep the date free and we'll see you there.

MAJOR FIXTURES FOR THE COMING YEAR Ladies National Day – April 18th.

Cunnigar Scratch Cup – May 9th.

County Board Strokeplay – May 24th – 10.00 a.m.

President’s Day (Patsy Hackett) – June 14th.

All-Ireland Gents Strokeplay – July 25th+26th.

Butcher’s Block – August 8th.

So everyone get practising.

PUBS LEAGUE This was a huge success last year and it will be starting again in April. Posters will be around the Pubs soon.

The names are to be in for

9th April and the draw will take place on the 10th April.

So get your teams ready for this great fun game.

CLUB DAY OUT Weather permitting we will be having our club’s day out on March 7th to Fermoy. Car pool at the club at 9.30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY TOURNAMENTS Names to be in for 10.00 a.m. Tee off 10.30 a.m. Nett: Evelyn Torrens, Marie Forde.

Gross: Lorraine Troy, Mary O'Neill.

SATURDAY TOURNAMENT Names to be in by 1.00 p.m. Tee off 1.30 p.m. Nett: Maureen Power, Paddy Noonan, Declan Byrne.

Gross: Carmel Fitzgerald, Aiden O'Rourke.

HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in one competition, so we will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competition season this year as it proved very popular. To date Patsy Hackett has

the first one of this year.

BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is 28. Jacinta O'Mahoney won this week.

COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting is on 5th February at 7.00 p.m.

PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens.

It takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so.

If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome.

DID YOU KNOW? Grip – Lay the shaft across the open left hand, from the middle of the forefinger, to the base of the little finger.

Close the hand over the shaft, with the thumb lying along the shaft.

Place the right hand over the club close to or better still overlapping or inter-locking with the left. The palms of the hands should be parallel so as to keep the club face square.

Hook the right forefinger around the shaft, trigger fashion and the right thumb too lies along the shaft, not on top of it.

The V's between the thumb and forefinger of both hands should point towards the right shoulder.

The club should be held with control, but gently, like a firm handshake.

MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are now due for the year 2015, the clubhouse will be open between 1.30 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. if anyone wants to pay.

Adults €80; Family €150; Over 60s €50; Juveniles €45; Life Members €30.

Club jumpers, tee-shirts and caps and gloves are for sale in clubhouse.

Ballyrafter Showjumping, Lismore, Co. Waterford

Inter Secondary Schools Championships Inter Secondary Schools Novice Team Championship 25th January, 2015 1st Blarney Secondary School, Connie’s Cross (Ciara O’Regan); Tyson (Ciara Sheehan); Electric Butterfly (Niamh Casey): 2nd St. Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow, Kilmacon Charlie (Eilish Myers); Jack (Isla Sexton); Wayne’s World (Jemma O’Sullivan): 3rd Loreto Secondary School, Clonmel, Chuinche Fear Sneachta (Alice Tobin); Rowen Elvis (Grace O’Mahony); Ringa Rossie (Kim Marrett): 4th Davis College, Mallow, Izzy (Roisin O’Callaghan); Gypsy (Aileen O’Keeffe); Princess (Kate O’Keeffe): 5th Loreto Secondary School, Fermoy, Sir Emmet (Shauna O’Mahony); Killacloghane Queen (Ellen Blackburn); Kelly’s Super Jill (Kaylee Murray): Best Turned Out Team; St. Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow, Kilmacon Charlie (Eilish Myers); Jack (Isla Sexton); Wayne’s World (Jemma O’Sullivan): Individual Novice Secondary Schools Championship 25th January 2015 1st Electric Butterfly (Niamh Casey) Blarney Secondary School: 2nd

Wayne’s World (Jemma O’Sullivan) St. Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow. 3rd Connie’s Cross (Ciara O’Regan) Blarney Secondary School: 4th Jack (Isla Sexton) St. Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow. 5th Tyson (Ciara Sheehan) Blarney Secondary School: 6th Chuinche Fear Sneachta (Alice Tobin) Loreto Secondary School, Clonmel.

Inter Secondary Schools Open Team Championship 25th January 2015 1st St. Augustine’s College, Dungarvan & Scoil Mhuire, Cork.

Drumlohan Glen (Heather Hurley); Dawn Dusty (Orla Queally); Valtaire (Shane Moloney): 2nd St. Mary’s High School, Midleton. Valentino Patches (Lucy Reaney); Culleen’s Paddy (Shauna Reaney); Monty (Lucy Mellerick): 3rd Blackwater Community School, Lismore. Casper (Naomi Leahy); Cobra’s Kid (Conor McCarthy); Bridie (Eimear O’Brien): 4th Midleton College Readstown Frankie (Gavin Smiddy); Alfie MacCrenagh (Marwin O’Sullivan); Midnight Cruiser (Mary Smiddy): 5th Newtown School, Waterford & Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Glanmire, Coco Baby (Tamzyn Coady); Whos Woodside Stunner (Jodie Giles); Dude’s Law

(Samantha Foley): 6th Pobalscoil na Trionoide, Youghal, Ballyclough Lucky (Melissa Joyce); Ballyea Star (Sean O’Flaithimhin); Orphan Annie (Daniel Joyce): 7th St. Aloysius’ College, Carrigtwohill. Dell (Hannah Rose); Ballydoolagh Abbey (Ally Rose); Cupid’s Mark (Robyn Creagh): Best Turned Out Team; Midleton College Readstown Frankie (Gavin Smiddy); Alfie MacCrenagh (Marwin O’Sullivan); Midnight Cruiser (Mary Smiddy): Individual Open Secondary Schools Championship 25th January 2015 1st Drumlohan Glen (Heather Hurley) Scoil Mhuire, Cork. 2nd Jackie Legs (Zoe Mehigan) Loreto Secondary School, Fermoy. 3rd Culleen’s Paddy (Shauna Reaney) St. Mary’s High School, Midleton. 4th Dell (Hannah Rose) St. Aloysius’ College, Carrigtwohill. 5th Valentino Patches (Lucy Reaney) St. Mary’s High School, Midleton. 6th Coco Baby (Tamzyn Coady) Colaiste an Phiarsaigh, Glanmire. 7th OK Pelly (Karynn Collins) St. Mary’s High School, Midleton. 8th Beechcrest Storm (Leah Howard) Loreto Secondary School, Fermoy.

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Manchester United Supporters Club - Waterford Branch MEETING We will be holding our first meeting of 2015 in Lawlors Hotel on Friday next, 30th January at 7.30 pm sharp.

It will be preceded by a committee meeting at 7.15 pm sharp. A full attendance is requested at both meetings please.

GROUP TRIP Our group trip planned for the week of February 9th12th will go ahead as scheduled but the opposition will be different due to the F.A. Cup replay with Cambridge United which will take place on either the Wednesday (same date as the Burnley fixture or the previous night, Tuesday 19th).

Everyone's flights are covered either date thank god, so we will still get to enjoy a match at "The theatre of dreams".

All those travelling on the group trip are asked to contact the secretary asap to clarify your attendance as a lot of trouble has gone in to ordering the premium seats for EVERYONE. So it is not asking much to return the compliment by phoning 087 1940089 to the secretary or better still attend Friday nights meeting!

LEICESTER CITY THIS WEEKEND Manchester United entertained a buoyant Leicester City fresh from putting out Tottenham in the FA Cup at White Hart Lane and we will definitely not underestimate the opposition having been on the wrong side of a 5 - 3 defeat on the road earlier in the season. This match will be shown LIVE in Dillon's Bar and we would ask members to make the effort to support Dillon's Bar whenever you are out for a United match.

Dillon's Bar stepped in when we lost our main sponsor for our annual Christmas draw and it would be nice to return the compliment now that the draw was a success and Brian and company in Dillon's have been so friendly and have ALL UNITED matches LIVE in the multi-screened facility that is Dillon's Bar. MATCHES AVAILABLE Due to some LIVE TV changes and various other reasons we have availability for a lot of HOME matches.

We have guaranteed tickets for ALL HOME UNITED matches, so if you are interested in attending a match at the "Theatre of Dreams" just contact the secretary on 087

1940089 to check out what’s available and you will be pleasantly surprised at some of the fixtures.

VALUE FOR MONEY At the current exchange rate the above headline rings true all the more, the euro is currently only trading at 74 pence sterling. All the more reason to keep whatever sterling you have coming home from any trip. The second reason the above is mentioned is when in England be careful what is marked as "special offer" and allow for the exchange before you consider a purchase! Even though these notes are football orientated we also like to keep members aware of any and all pitfalls, so think on especially those travelling on the group trip in two weeks.

BACK IN THE GROOVE After a short hospital stay I returned to a lot of unanswered emails and text messages. If I have failed to answer any it is purely by accident and not on purpose.

Along with the hospital stay I am currently getting used to a new phone, so if you have had any unanswered queries please contact me on 087 1940089 asap and I apologise in advance!

Cappoquin Rowing Club CAPPPOQUIN Rowing Club’s AGM for 2014 was held last Saturday, 24th January, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the club’s boathouse.

Present: Bill McLaughlin, Mick Landers, Emer O’Boyle, Ciara Hennessy, Bernie Landers, Frank McLaughlin, Liam McLaughlin, Frank Ahearne, Shane Ahearne, Trevor Massey, Amanda Mansfield, Paul Morrissey, Lucy Massey, Joan Hennessy, Evan Mansfield and Kevin Lynch.

WELCOME Bill McLaughlin, the club Chairman for 2013 took the chair and welcomed everyone for their support throughout the year and kindly asked for attendants to stand for a minute silence in honour of the clubs past members and friends.

MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS AGM HELD ON 9th NOVEMBER, 2013 The PRO, Emer O’Boyle read out the minutes of the 2013 meeting to all attendants present. Emer then called for a proposer and second to approve the minutes. The minutes were proposed by Ciara Hennessy and second by Frank Ahearne.

CAPTAIN’S REPORT Mick Landers, the club captain reported that all boats are repaired and ready for this season coming. He also thanked everyone for their continued support throughout 2014 and to the rowers for their successful wins.

In addition, he also proposed that the club should hold a fun-day regatta with neighbouring club, Fermoy for our junior members.

Mick ended his report by thanking Frank McLaughlin for towing the boats to all regattas attended. The captain’s report was proposed by Frank McLaughlin and seconded by Frank Ahearne.

SECRETARY’S REPORT Due to unforeseen circumstances Paul McGrath, the clubs secretary for 2013 was unable to attend this year’s AGM. However, the clubs assistant treasurer, Bernie Landers read out the secretary’s report on behalf of Paul McGrath.

In the secretary’s report Paul McGrath firstly apologised for not being present on the night.

He offered his thanks to: Everyone who helped out last year with getting rowers out on the water.

Frank McLaughlin and Frank Ahearne for towing the boats to the regattas.

To all those who looked after our junior members.

To everyone who provided their support in the running of a very successful 2014 regatta.

Paul Hallahan for his work in securing funding for the clubs regatta tent which will make regattas much more comfortable for rowers.

In addition he stated that the club is in a healthy position, financially. The club has no outstanding bills and foresees no large out-goings in the coming years. He proposed the club should start saving more for larger projects (i.e.) upgrading the gym or purchase new rowing machines.

TREASURER’S REPORT The audited annual accounts were presented and accepted by attendants.

The treasurer’s report given

by Ciara Hennessy reported that the club continues to have a healthy balance.

Increase in income is from an increase in hall fees, sponsorship efforts and funding from the Waterford Sports Partnership, Waterford Leader and the Sports Capital Grant.

She then opened the floor to the attendants for any ques-

tions they may have on the financial report. The report was then proposed by Bill McLaughlin and second by Trevor Massey.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS Ciara Hennessy proceeded with the opening of the newly elected officers for 2015.

Mick Landers agreed to resume his position as club Captain as long as there was a newly elected officer for a Regatta Representative.

Regatta Representative: Helen Ahearne. Proposed by Bernie Landers and seconded

by Frank Ahearne.

Vice Captain: Frank McLaughlin. Proposed by Frank Ahearne and seconded

by Kevin Lynch.

Chairman: Bill McLaughlin.

Proposed by Bernie Landers and seconded by Liam McLaughlin.

Secretary: Paul McGrath.

Proposed by Bill McLaughlin and seconded by Frank Ahearne.

Treasurer: Ciara Hennessy.

Proposed by Frank McLaughlin and seconded by Mick Landers.

Assistant Treasurer: Bernie Landers. Proposed by Bill McLaughlin and seconded by Emer O’Boyle.

PRO: Emer O’Boyle.

Proposed by Trevor Massey and seconded by Kevin Lynch.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2015 Kevin Lynch, Michael O’Shea, Liam Buckley, Frank Ahearne, Jacinta Barry, Amanda Mansfield, Trevor Massey, Paul Hallahan, Mary Hennessy.

The Chair thanked all those present for what had been an excellent AGM, with many valuable ideas and proposals to take forward.

There being no further business, the meeting closed at 8:30 pm.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

Dungarvan Farmers’ Point-to-Point Races DUNGARVAN Farmers’ Point-to-Point at Kilossera on Sunday last was dominated by jockey Derek O’Connor who partnered a three-timer. The former champion was off the mark on Robert Tyner’s newcomer Pack Your Bags in the opening five year old geldings maiden. Tyner also supplied O’Connor with his final winner in the concluding seven year old and upwards maiden with Millie Decourcey.

Trainer Rosemary Rooney’s Battle Dust gave O’Connor his other win in the six year old gelding maiden staged in memory of the late Jim Hickey, Ballinamult, who acted as regional point-to-point secretary for many years in the Cork / Waterford area.

Cappagh showjumper Gemma Phelan saddled her first point-to-point winner, Dr. Cuddles in the Confined Hunts Maiden and

gave jockey John Barry the first leg of his double. The second being on the five times successful Gentle Cloud in The Country Store Open Lightweight. This one will probably get another run in Kildorrery and if all is well, will have an appointment in the Foxhunters in Cheltenham in March.

Going: Soft/Heavy Murray’s Family Pharmacy 5-Y-O Geldings’ Maiden of €800. 3 Miles.

1. Mrs. M. Tyner’s Pack Your Bags b g (Black Sam Bellamy - Delayed) 12-2 Mr. D. O’Connor 2. R. P. Doyle’s Brave McAlister 12-2 Mr. Paul Power 3. Mrs. S. Slattery’s Carumba 11-11 Mr. D. T. McGrath.

8 ran. 3L, 5L, 7L. (Winner trained by Robert Tyner).

Gain Horse Feeds 5 & 6-Y-O Mares’ Maiden of €800. 3 Miles.

1. P. Furlong/M. Furlong/Ms S. Walsh’s Classic Palace b m (Classic Cliche Winconjon) 6-11-11 Mr. B. O’Neill.

2. S. Shanahan’s Answer Ur Phone 511-11 Mr. C. W. Fennessy.

3. Ms. D. Halley’s On The Couch 6-1111 Mr. J. J. Slevin.

9 ran. Hd, 3⁄4L, 6L. (Winner trained by Colin Bowe).

Kiely’s Tyre Centre & Tom Kiely Farrier 6-Y-O Geldings’ Maiden of €800.

3 Miles.

1. Ms. R. Rooney’s Battle Dust b g (Portrait Gallery - Katie O’Toole) 12-2 Mr. D. O’Connor.

2. Ms. A. J. Tierney’s Ringrone Castle 11-11 Mr. D. Athkinson.

Pat Murray, Murray’s Family Pharmacy, sponsors presenting the Niall Flynn Memorial Cup to Maurice Kelleher, owner of winner Pack Your Bags. Included are Joe Fallon, Liam Carroll, Willie Kennedy, Race Committee Chairman.

[Rory Wyley]

3. T. & P. Phelan’s Steel Brush 11-11 Mr. B. M. Linehan.

10 ran. 5L, 6L, 9L. (Winner trained by Rosemary Rooney).

Al Eile Confined Hunts Maiden of €800. 3 Miles.

1. Miss G. Phelan’s Dr. Cuddles b g (Dr. Massini - Native Emigrant) 712-2 Mr. J. C. Barry.

2. T. F. Power’s Ballyknock Rose 7-1111 Mr. D. O’Connor.

3. Miss O’Browne’s Indian War Leader 7-11-11 Mr. D. H. Allen.

7 ran. 10L, 10L, 3⁄4L. (Winner trained by Gemma Phelan).

The Country Store Open Lightweight of €1,000. 3 Miles.

1. P. G. Higgins’ Gentle Cloud (GB) b g (Cloudings - Gentle Approach) 10-12-2 Mr.

J. C. Barry.

2. P. G. Ryan’s Glenwood Knight 1212-2 Mr. D. Murphy.

3. D. Carroll’s Lookoutnow 10-12-2 Mr. P. D. Collins.

6 ran. 10L, 10L. Only 3 horses finished.

(Winner trained by Padraig Gerard Higgins).

Bridgie Terries Restaurant 7-Y-O & Upwards Maiden of €800. 3 Miles.

1. De Courcey Racing Club’s Millie Decourcey b m (Darsi-Miracle Millie) 7-1111 Mr. D. O’Connor.

2. P. Power’s Royal Haslar 7-12-2 Mr. D. L. Queally 3. E. Doyle’s Millfirth 8-12-2 Mr. P. D. Collins 5 ran. 3⁄4L, 3L, 6L. (Winner trained by Robert Tyner).

Harry Gray presenting the Jack Lynch Memorial Cup for the Gain Horse Feeds maiden race to Michael Furlong, owner of the Winner Classic Palace. Included are Willie Kennedy, Chairman and Jerome Sheehan, Vice-Chairman Race Committee.

[Rory Wyley]

Conor Lannon presenting the Maher Memorial Cup for the Country Store open lightweight race to Padraig Higgins, owner of winner Gentle Clown and rider J. C. Barry.

[Rory Wyley] Mary Hickey presenting the Jim Hickey Memorial Cup for the Kiely Tyre Centre and Tom Kiely Farrier maiden race to Rosemary Rooney, trainer of winner Battle Dust. Included are David Kiely, Tom Power and Willie Kennedy.

[Rory Wyley]

Mick Dunford Al Eile Stud, sponsors presenting the trophy for the Al Eile Stud maiden race to Gemma Phelan, owner of winner Dr. [Rory Wyley] Cuddles. Included are Sharon Cunningham, Pat Cunningham, Jerome Sheehan and Liam Carroll.

Des Power presenting the P. I. Power Memorial Cup for the Bridgie Terries Restaurant maiden race to Robert Tyner, trainer of winner Millie De Courcey. Included are Ryan Daly, Bridgie Terries [Rory Wyley] Restaurant, sponsors; Willie Kennedy and John Carroll.

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Talking Horses Upcoming Fixture Thurles - Thursday, 29th January (First Race 1.35) Dundalk - Friday, 30th January (First Race 5.35) Fairyhouse - Saturday, 31st January (First Race 12.50) Punchestown - Sunday, 1st February (First Race 1.40)

Charlie Swan among the winners at Navan NINE-TIME champion jockey Charlie Swan, who recently announced his retirement from the training ranks, sent out Rogue Trader to win the opening maiden hurdle at Navan on Saturday. Nina Carberry, who had won a bumper on the same horse at the track in November, was again in the saddle as the six-year-old romped to a 12-length success.

Zabana, trained by Andy Lynch and ridden by Robbie Colgan scored by half that margin in the 2m rated hurdle and Snow Falcon recorded the same winning distance in the 2m7f maiden hurdle for Noel Meade and Ger Fox. Apache Jack had luck on his side when winning the beginners’ chase for Sandra Hughes and Bryan Cooper as he was left in front when clear leader Gilt Shadow crashed out at the final fence.

The father and son team of Philip and Luke Dempsey combined to take the 2m4f handicap hurdle with the gambled-on Oscar Sam and Adam O’Neill was another young claimer to visit the winners’ enclosure after Davy From Milan scored in the 3m handicap chase for trainer Eoin Doyle.

Trainer Brian Hamilton and Donal Lavery took the bumper as Illuminati battled well to just see off Thatshowhedidit.

First winner for Donegal man Orr A GRADUATE of the pony racing circuit, 17-year-old Oisin Orr rode his first winner on the racecourse when taking the 1m apprentice maiden at Dundalk on Friday. He landed his initial success on the Eddie Lynam-trained Balmont Blast who held off the Conor Hoban-ridden favourite Saga Diamond to win. Hoban had earlier bagged a winner in the shape of Five Claw who easily took the 6f maiden for Michael Halford.

Donnacha O’Brien rode two winners on the evening. He began with a runaway success on Bishan Bedi, trained by his father Aidan, in the 7f handicap and followed up on course specialist Sharjah who won his sixth race at the venue in the 12f handicap.

Chris Hayes made all the running to win the 5f handicap on the Aidan Joyce-trained Majestic Timeline while Gary Carroll was on board Togoville, the comfortable winner of the 1m handicap for County Armagh-based Georgios Pakidis.

Trainer Mags Mullins and her son Danny teamed up to win with Pepparpot who just got up to deny Bomber Jackson in the 10f handicap.

The crowd on the Hill at last Sunday’s Dungarvan Farmers’ Point-to-Point Races at Kilossera.

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Remarkable Hurricane Fly wins Leopardstown Feature again HURRICANE Fly scored yet another stunning success when seeing off stable companion Arctic Fire and old rival Jezki to win the Grade 1 BHP Insurances Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Unbeaten in 10 starts at the Dublin venue, Willie Mullins’ 11-year-old was winning the race for a record fifth time and brought his record number of Grade 1 wins to 22.

The champion trainer and Ruby Walsh had earlier won the Grade 1 Frank Ward Solicitors Arkle Novice Chase with Un De Sceaux who made all the running to beat Clarcam by 15 lengths.

The Arkle Chase at Cheltenham will be the target and another sure to travel

to the same Festival in March is Outlander who impressed when taking the Grade 2 novice hurdle for Mullins and Paul Townend.

The opening maiden hurdle produced a rare dead-heat when the Roger Loughran-ridden Prince Of Stars, trained by Sandra Hughes, and Tony Martin’s Gladiator King, the mount of Tony McCoy, flashed past the post together.

Philip Rothwell and Mark Enright were celebrating after Paddy O’Dee landed the 2m1f handicap chase while Bishops Road won the 2m5f handicap chase for Henry de Bromhead and Bryan Cooper. Woodland Opera won the bumper for trainer Jessica Harrington and her daughter Kate.

Double for Cooper at Fairyhouse on Wednesday BRYAN Cooper took the honours at Fairyhouse on Wednesday where he rode two winners.

He teamed up with his father Tom to land the 2m7f handicap hurdle on Old Time Melody and followed up in the 3m beginners’ chase on Thunder

And Roses, trained by Sandra Hughes.

Brian Hayes and Pat Fahy combined to land the opening 2m4f mares’ maiden hurdle with Aunt Nora who made much of the running to win in good style.

Mikey Fogarty landed the 2m4f maiden hurdle on the Paul Nolantrained Fine Theatre at odds of 20/1 and at the same price the Thomas O’Connor-trained Lilshane took the 2m handicap hurdle under Jonathan Moore.

Ardmillan, trained by Stuart Crawford and ridden by Anthony Fox, came from off the pace to win the 2m5f handicap chase and the bumper went to the Gordon Elliotttrained newcomer Myztique in the hands of Nina Carberry.

Mullins makes it six with exciting Djakadam THE hugely promising six-year-old Djakadam ran out the impressive winner of the €100,000 Goffs Thyestes Handicap Chase before a crowd of 6,500 at Gowran Park on Thursday. It was the sixth time the champion trainer has won the race since 2000 but it was a first win in the historic event for Ruby Walsh. Djakadam won by all of eightlengths and could have the Cheltenham Gold Cup as a target later in the season.

Dedigout, ridden by Bryan Cooper for trainer

Gordon Elliott, was the short-head winner of the Grade 2 John Mulhern Galmoy Hurdle. He got up in the dying stride to pip Noel Meade’s Monksland and is another Cheltenham bound, if the ground comes up soft.

Mullins and Walsh won the four-year-old hurdle with the French-import Dicosimo who shaped up well on his Irish debut and Mullins completed a personal treble when taking the bumper with Stone Hard, a success he shared with his son

Patrick.

Paul Nolan landed his second winner in the space of 24 hours when the Luke Dempsey-ridden Dick Dundee finished to good effect to win the 2m1f opportunity handicap hurdle.

Doneraile-based John Joe Walsh saddled Cliff House to win the 2m maiden hurdle under Brian O’Connell while Jonathan Burke and Henry de Bromhead enjoyed a runaway success with Smashing in the beginners’ chase.

Enhancements to Irish Flat Black Type Programme for 2015 announced

Enjoying the Dungarvan Farmers’ Point-to-Point races were Louise Wilson and Aoife Walsh.

[Rory Wyley].

HORSE Racing Ireland have announced a number of enhancements to the Irish Flat Pattern and Listed race programme, in addition to the Sprint Programme upgrades previously announced for the 2015 season.

The principal changes concern the further improvement of the programme for fillies and mares with the Lanwades Stud Stakes (registered as the Ridgewood Pearl) at the Curragh on Irish Guineas weekend being upgraded from Group 3 to Group 2, along with the creation of two new 12f Listed races at Cork in early April and Naas in mid-October. Additionally, the Curragh Stakes staged at the Curragh in late

August will be upgraded to Group 3.

This race is ideally positioned in the both the domestic and international calendar and provides a first Group 3 race for Irish 2yo sprinters over the minimum trip.

Confirming the Pattern race enhancements, HRI’s Director of Racing, Jason Morris commented: “HRI is delighted to have secured European agreement for all our proposed Irish upgrades in 2015.

The promotion of the Ridgewood Pearl to Group 2 status and the creation of two new fillies Listed races over 12 furlongs will provide further encouragement to owners and trainers to put

high quality mares in training in Ireland and to carry on racing them here beyond their threeyear-old careers.

The promotion of the Curragh Stakes to Group 3 status, along with the previously announced upgrades to three older horse sprints (Greenlands, Sapphire and Flying Five) from Group 3 to Group 2 and the creation of the Lacken Stakes (Group 3, 3yo only) at Naas in early June, reinforces HRI’s commitment to improve the Irish sprinting programme, which will also see additional maiden race opportunities for both two and three-year-olds over the shorter distances in 2015.”

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Causeway Bowls Club members who participated in last year’s Hidden Hearing Southern League.

Causeway Bowls Club

Hidden Hearing Southern League 2015 THE start of a new year brings opportunities for the members of the Causeway Bowls Club to show what they are made of and commit themselves to greater glory; with the commencement of The Southern League 2015 matches.

Last year was our first introduction to the league and we found our standard of play was wanting. This

year we hope to take a more informed approach to the games and achieve a far better con- clusion for our efforts.

Below is a listing of the fixtures the club will face in the coming year – any persons wishing to attend in support of your local club are welcome.

10th May Rosslare – in Rosslare.

17th May ICICYMA – at the Causeway.

7th June St. Michael’s – in Cork.

28th June Rosslare – at the Causeway.

19th July St. Michael’s – at the Causeway.

26th July ICICYMA – in Cork.

Matches normally commence at 2 p.m.

Cappoquin Snooker and Billiards Club GREAT EFFORT IN KILLARNEY We travelled to Killarney last weekend for the Munster snooker championships and after a great weekend of snooker we came so close to a place in the semi finals.

After the group stage we had three teams level on six points which meant we had to face a three way play off. We overcame this obstacle and faced Shooters from Cork in the last eight before going down 3-2 in a very close and well contested match. This was a super effort from the lads and we thank them all for there efforts and achievements. Well done to Brendan Walsh, Martin McCarthy, Ben O’Keeffe, Pat Fitzgerald and Paul McGrath on a fine effort and bring on next year.

MC STRENGTH AND FITNESS LEAGUE Ben O’Keeffe will face Brendan Walsh in the final of our league after both came through last week’s semifinals against Martin Reddy and Darren Mason respectively. Ben was pushed all the way by Martin in there game and when Martin won the opening frame 78-45 their looked as if there might be a shock on the cards.

Ben though responded very well and was soon into his stride before he squared the match with a 74-49 win in the second before clinching the decisive third frame on the pink to claim his place in the final. Brendan also had to dig deep against Darren and the first frame could have gone either way but Brendan clinched it on the pink.

The second frame was a bit more decisive with Brendan winning it 77-40 and we should be in for a very

close final.

JACK McCARTHY BILLIARDS CUP The draw for the Jack McCarthy Memorial Billiards Cup took place last week and again we have some very interesting ties to come out of the hat. This is always a very popular and well contested competition and this season’s tournament will be no different. The full draw is as follows, John McGrath V Michael Casey with the winner playing Pat Fitzgerald in the quarter final. The rest of the quarter final ties are Darren Mason V Rhiney Walsh, Donnacha McGrath V Killian O’Sullivan and Martin McCarthy V Martin Reddy.

WILLIE GALLAGHER MEMORIAL CUP We also drew our Willie Gallagher Cup last week and again we have some brilliant ties to be sorted over the coming weeks. The full draw is as follows, Donnacha McGrath V Pat Fitzgerald Keith Mason V Martin Reddy Brendan Walsh V Michael Casey Darren Mason V Rhiney Walsh Quarter-final: Martin McCarthy V Killian O’Sullivan Ben O’Keeffe V John McGrath MASON MORTGAGES AND FINANCIAL SERVICES DOUBLES Rhiney Walsh and Pat Fitzgerald are into the semifinals of our double tournament after the overcame the challenge of Darren Mason and Martin Reddy last week in a well contested tie. Rhiney and Pat started off in fine form and ran away with the opening frame 61-28 before

Darren and Martin levelled the match with a pink ball win in the second 50-39. That was as good as it got for Darren and Martin as Pat and Rhiney dominated the decider to win it 73-30 and they now face Donnacha McGrath and Martin McCarthy in the semi-final.

The other semi-final will see Alex Hennebry and John McGrath play Killian O’Sullivan and Keith Mason and they should be two very close games indeed.

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME As we enter our new season we would like to send out a welcome to anybody who may be interested in playing snooker to come in and have a few games.

We would especially like to see some of our older members coming back to the club and get things going like they were when we re-opened some years ago.

NIGHT DUTY Monday 2nd Feb. Darren Mason/Michael Casey.

Tuesday 3rd John & Donnacha McGrath.

Wednesday 4th Rhiney Walsh/Martin Reddy.

HARD LUCK TO CAPPOQUIN HURLERS There was heartbreak in Mullingar on Sunday afternoon last when Cappoquin Intermediate hurlers were beaten in the All-Ireland semifinal by a very good O’Donovan Rossa side from Antrim. The lads have given the town a huge buzz over the last number of weeks and while we commiserate on last weekend’s result we congratulate them also for their great season and wish them well in senior ranks.

WEEKEND SPINS Saturday's spin took the group up the main road to Midleton and back. A murky start to Sunday didn't stop another bumper crowd assembling in The Square.

By my rough calculations we were just a couple shy of 90 riders across all of the spins. Those emaciated gents you may have noticed were not extras from Escape to Victory, but the Rás team who are putting in a savage training effort and were selling tickets for the fundraising night in Minnies. More of which below.

Many thanks again to the road captains who are doing a terrific job of keeping the groups organised, planning the routes, and making sure that everybody enjoys the spins. We had 18 for Group 1, including our 5 Rás riders.

The route was Cappoquin, The Cats, The Vee, Lismore, Dromana, Aglish, Clashmore, Ardmore, and Old Parish.

A good solid spin over varied terrain on a damp mild day that left everyone looking like they just rode Paris Roubaix. About 20 riders in Group 2 went to Old Parish, Ardmore, Clashmore, Villierstown (passing Group 1 coming the other direction), Cappoquin, Millstreet, and home via Colligan.

Group 3 started out with 16 but Knockanore was like the Bermuda triangle with one less coming out the other side. Sorry Philip but glad to hear you got home ok. The route was Colligan, Millstreet, Cappoquin, Knockanore, Youghal Bridge, and home by the main road.

Group 4 had 25 out. The route was Cappagh, Villierstown, the river road to Lismore for coffee, and Cappoquin. 18 hardy souls continued on to Millstreet and back in the Clonmel road.

Declan says he's glad he has full mudguards but I guess whoever was behind him was even happier.

The Sunday Social Spin was exactly that. A route change directly to Lismore was agreed. Mace super-coffee got this group of 8 back to base on a high. Many thanks to Mark Sheerin for assisting as road captain.

To be informed of Sunday’s routes please check the Facebook page on Saturdays or send an email to updates@dungarvancc.com requesting to be added to the list to receive the routes.

Club spins leave at 9:30 a.m., from John Foley’s Kilrush on Saturdays, and

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 January, 2015

Mark McGarry and Conor Coleman representing Dungarvan Cycling Club at the Munster Development training weekend in Kanturk. The future's bright."

The Square on Sundays.

MIDWEEK LADIES GROUP Our midweek ladies continues every Tuesday.

Leaving at 10:30 a.m. from Kilrush, the pace will accommodate everyone in the group and the spin will be approx 90 minutes.

MUNSTER YOUTH ACADEMY Mark McGarry and Conor Coleman travelled to Kanturk at the weekend for the Munster Youth Academy training weekend and both boys put in strong performances with Mark the first under 12 rider home. Conor finished in the main bunch. A tough 62k, it averaged 37 kph for the first hour. Well done boys, future men of the Rás there. Here's the first race report of the year, penned by Conor. Future P.R.O. as well as a future pro.

We started off fast down the road. As the group formed the tempo soon became steady and stayed like this until about 30 kilometres when it became attack time.

That split the group and many were dropped. This continued throughout the day with no group becoming successful.

At 3 kilometres to go I attacked. No one followed. I dug in deep but there was a hill and the group soon caught up with 1 kilometre to go. As they prepared for the sprint I had not got the legs and finished in the main group.

RÁS FUNDRAISER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13th Thanks to everyone who supported the DCC Rás Team fundraising night by purchasing tickets from Damian in the Square on Sunday morning. It's very

much appreciated and very welcome. all the money received so far will all add up to help the team in their fundraising - and get a great night out to boot. Music from The Toniks, Creation Nightclub, and a raffle with numerous prizes. The guys shall be in the square again Sunday morning for those who were unable to make it this week or forgot to tuck away that tenner. Tickets can also be got from Ger Wyley's, Murray's Chemist, Liam Rossiter Butchers, Bob Troy's, Cyclesports, Kelly's Pharmacy, O'Mahony cycles and Nursery, and any member of the Rás team or DCC committee.

All support for the Rás team is greatly appreciated, this is a great opportunity for the club to showcase itself at the highest table that Irish cycling has to offer UPCOMING SPORTIVES For anyone interested in riding any of the upcoming sportives as a club, the first one up is the Jagged Edge in Crosshaven on 21st March.

Looking at the profile it's going to be tough. Also one coming soon after is the Hub Tour in Killmallock, a short spin up the road.

Our good friends in the club Michelle & Paul Gammell will look after us here. Declan & Beanie hope to bring Group 4, maybe group captains might bring a few from their own groups.

We would really like to ride out together as club for this sportive. If you any of you would like to join us please let Beanie know.

2015 REGISTRATIONS Cycling Ireland registration is currently OPEN for 2015.

Many thanks to the 100 or so that have registered online so far. This coming year, both CI licence fee and DCC fee may be paid online as one transaction. Existing members are invited to renew and new members may register to join both cycling Ireland and DCC. Go to www.cyclingireland.ie.

For those unable to access the site forms are available in O'Mahony Cycles and CycleSports. Please note that if you are new to cycling with us, you are very welcome for three club spins, and after that you are asked join Cycling Ireland and DCC if you enjoy the experience.

SPROCKET ROCKET Four DCC members travelled to Ballinspittle, Co. Cork last Saturday for a bike skills Sprocket Rocket course.

John Coleman, Robert & Pa Power, and Padraig de Burca finished the day-long course, certified as being able to cycle properly! Perhaps in the weeks and months to come, they'll pass on some of what they learned. We have so many new members, and now it the best time to finetune the skills needed.

CYCLING QUOTE " D j a m o l i d i n e Abdoujaparov, the 9 most terrifying syllables in cycling”.

Gary Imlach on the Tashkent Terror.

CONTACT US You will find loads of updates, tips, and commentary on the club’s Facebook page and on the club website dungarvancc.com.

We're even on Twitter if 140 characters is about all you can handle. If you have anything you’d like me to report please email seanoduibhir@gmail.com

Boxing News

Ireland and Russia Training Camp THIS is the third year that the training camp is taking place here in Dungarvan.

This year’s camp is in the Coláiste Cathal Naofa Sports Hall and started on Sunday last for ten days.

Both teams consist of National and

European Champions.

There will be two test matches which will be open to the public and admission is €5. This will be an ideal opportunity to see some of the best boxers in the World being put through their paces.

Dates of test matches are Thursday, 29th January at 6.30 p.m. and Tuesday, 3rd February at 6.30 p.m., there will be two rings in action, so spectators will be guaranteed an action packed night of boxing at its best.