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By Paul Mooney KILROSSANTY GAA Club has been forced to appeal planning permission granted to it by Waterford City and County Council, over “grave concerns” about one condition which places a five year limit on proposed floodlights for its new facility. The club had sought, and was granted, planning permission on 17th September last (Council reference: 15210) for a new facility at its grounds in Lemybrien, consisting of a new recessed vehicular entrance and turnstiles, 2.4 metre high railing to perimeter of site, second playing pitch with six 16 metre high floodlights (350 lux), astroturf pitch with ball skills training wall, with six 12 metre high floodlights (250 lux), parking area, walking and running track with associated lighting, playground and associated site works. The Council granted the proposed development with 12 conditions. One of the conditions states that the floodlighting “will be for a period of

five years”, which should then be removed, unless permission has been granted for their retention for a further period, for the reason to enable the impact of the development to be reassessed, having regard to changes in technology and design during the period of five years. In their appeal to An Bord Pleanála dated 13th October last, (reference: PL93.245620) Kilrossanty GAA Club Secretary, Jason Dee, outlined the clubs “grave concerns” over the condition relating to the floodlights, and expressed concern that such a condition could jeopardise the future of the facility, as well as the future of any funding sources. Mr. Dee said it was “extremely unlikely that the normal funding channels available to community societies and clubs, such as the Sports Council and National lottery grants, would be permissible for use for floodlighting which has a limited planning permission lifespan. Continued on page 2

Top international meeting planners met with Irish businesses to scope out future opportunities for corporate meetings and incentive travel recently. Among the Irish delegates attending the meeting were representatives of the Cliff House Hotel, Ardmore. Site visits for the international meeting planners included a trip to the Cliff House Hotel, a perfect place for a cliff walk foraging experience, with lead forager, Andrew Malcom. Pictured at the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore is Andrew Malcolm, local forager, and members of the group and hotel staff. SEE PAGE 11 [Dylan Vaughan]

Residents afraid wind turbine will set precedent in Comeragh area COMMUNITIES living in the Comeragh District, particularly around Kilmacthomas and the Copper Coast have been asked to stand together and oppose a super-sized wind turbine planned for the area, which could set a precedent for a proliferation of similar sized

wind turbines, writes Paul Mooney. A huge crowd of local people turned out at Kilmacthomas’s Rainbow Community Hall last Bank Holiday Monday night to voice their concern at an information meeting about a proposal to increase the size of a wind turbine in their area.

Last week, the Dungarvan Observer revealed that a company ‘Walsh and Connors Limited’ had applied for planning permission to alter a previously granted planning permission for a 70 metre high wind turbine (old planning reference: 12309) to increase the height of the wind turbine

to 85 metres, with a rotor diameter of 93 metres and a blade tip height of 132 metres, in the townland of Ballynabanoge North, Kilmacthomas (with two other townlands, Cooltubrid West and Ballyogarty also mentioned), new planning reference 15572. Continued on page 6

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Kilrossanty GAA Club’s vision for the future: a photograph of the plans. FROM FRONT PAGE “Most projects require confirmed ‘non-conditional planning’ in respect of duration and use,” Mr. Dee pointed out. He said Kilrossanty GAA Club is self-funded by its members and the local community and every decision made which involves expenditure is thoroughly analysed and reviewed before such decisions are made. “Each decision is taken on merit with the risks concerned. Obviously, the larger the investment and expenditure, the more analysis is undertaken prior to making any decision,” said Mr. Dee. “It will not be possible for our club to consider risking a capital investment of possibly €100,000 for design, installation and setting to work of a floodlight system

which has an extremely limited lifespan regarding planning permission granted and having to apply for retention in the future, which may also be limited and conditional,” Mr. Dee said. He pointed out that floodlighting on modern sports pitches which play their games throughout the Winter season, is a necessity and will be important for Kilrossanty GAA Club to provide in their brand new facility. FUTURE OF FACILITY IN JEOPARDY “If we cannot provide floodlighting then this facility will be in jeopardy and indeed may not proceed at all,” Mr. Dee warned. “If the pitch cannot be floodlit, then it is of no material benefit nor use during the Winter months and therefore it

is unlikely that the development for the community would progress.” Mr. Dee noted that the issue of floodlighting and light spillage was the source of a ‘Further Information Request’ from Waterford Council, with a floodlit survey to be carried out demonstrating that the proposed floodlighting will not detract from the residential amenity of neighbouring properties. Mr. Dee said the club engaged with Phillips Lighting, who provided advice and guidance in respect of best practice floodlighting techniques which would virtually eliminate backlight spillage into adjoining properties. “The club believes that we have demonstrated to Waterford City and County Council that we are fully committed to absolute best practice in respect of providing any floodlighting on the site, as inevitably the Club will not succeed unless it has the full support and backing of the community. If the community are impacted negatively in any manner of the design, development, construction and operation of the new facilities, then the Club will have failed in our mission and the Club will not be looked upon favourably by the local community and will ultimately suffer,” Mr. Dee said. “There would be no Club if it

wasn’t for the community and there would be no future unless we can ensure the community is one hundred percent supportive in everything we do.” Mr. Dee said in the interests of a fair and reasonable compromise, the Club had no difficulty in some form of restriction being placed on the development to allow the Council to monitor and record, survey and measure, etc., the lighting conditions of the completed development or to set physical criteria that the floodlighting systems must comply with; and a condition that the floodlights should comply with best practice. An Bord Pleanála is due to make a decision on the case by 24th February, 2016. MINISTER’S VISIT Minister of State with special responsibility for Sport, Michael Ring, officially opened the new gym at Kilrossanty GAA Club last February. Minister Ring was given a tour of the facilities at Kilrossanty GAA Club and the Club’s vision for the future was also outlined to him, including their new proposed development. Several hundred thousand euro has been invested in the Club to date, as part of its five year plan to move the Club forward to benefit both GAA members and the local community.

Minister Michael Ring’s visit to Kilrossanty GAA Club last February. Left to right: Cllr. Liam Brazil; Minister Paudie Coffey; Kevin Lonergan, Cathaoirleach of Kilrossanty GAA Club; Minister Michael Ring; and Deputy John Deasy.

Bus driver dies after crash THE driver of bus which left the road on the N25 at Grange, Ardmore, last week, died in hospital following the crash. The driver, who was named as Seamus McCarthy, in his 70s, from Cork, was driving the Cork Institute of Technology bus,

which was carrying 29 passengers. The passengers were members of a senior camogie team who had just finished playing a match in Waterford. According to a witness report, the bus veered off the main N25

at Grange, Ardmore, at around 10.10 p.m. last Tuesday, 20th October, and ploughed into a field. The driver, Mr. McCarthy, was taken to Cork University Hospital, but was pronounced dead in the early hours of

Wednesday morning. None of the 29 passengers were injured. There was no other vehicle involved in the incident and Gardaí have asked any witnesses to contact Dungarvan Garda Station on 058-48600.

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Dungarvan Shopping Centre VIP Night 2015 JOIN us on Thursday, November 5th, at Dungarvan Shopping Centre for what is going to be the highlight event of the year as we hold our VIP Night.We are going to have an amazing night of entertainment and incredible discounts for ONE NIGHT ONLY from all the retailers at Dungarvan Shopping

Centre. The Mall is going to be transformed with an amazing display of lighting and sound. We have in place musicians to entertain you throughout the evening along with a range of fashion shows all courtesy of Dungarvan Shopping Centre. In addition all the units

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Blood donations sought in East Cork / West Waterford THE Irish Blood Transfusion Service (IBTS) are currently seeking blood donations. Around 3,000 donations are needed each week of all blood groups, and currently, the IBTS are particularly seeking O+ blood donations, which is the most common blood group in Ireland (47 percent of the population), while the rarest blood group is AB negative (one percent of the population). According to the IBTS website, there are approximately four days left of blood supply for O+ blood group. YOUGHAL This coming Wednesday, 28th and Thursday, 29th October,

the IBTS blood donation clinic will be in Youghal. The clinic will be at the GAA Club, Magniers Hill, Youghal from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. on both days. DUNGARVAN The IBTS clinic will be in Dungarvan to accept blood donations later in November. On 23rd November, the clinic will be at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan from 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. On 24th, 25th and 26th November, the clinic will be open at Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, from 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. More details about blood donation clinics and giving blood at www.giveblood.ie.

Old Parish native loses life in blaze A WOMAN in her 80s who tragically lost her life in a house fire in County Kerry was a native of Old Parish County Waterford. A fire broke out in the home of Bridie (Bridget) Kavanagh (nee Barron) last Saturday night around 9.00 p.m. Bridie lived alone in the house at Ballyferriter on the Dingle peninsula, since her husband’s death in 2008.

Bridie, a mother of five, had moved to County Kerry in the 1960s with her husband, Ger Kavanagh, a farmer and fisherman. Emergency services responded to the blaze at Bridie’s home. Her body was found shortly before midnight and was taken to Kerry General Hospital for a postmortem. It is understood that the blaze is not being treated as suspicious.

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Shopping Centre for the past number of years. Parking will be free on the night and the magic and entertainment will begin as soon as you enter the Mall. We will be handing out a brochure listing the incredible range of discounts which will be on offer from all the units for one night only.

Prima Model Agency will be modelling outfits from all the fashion boutiques throughout the evening on the main stage. While on the small stage we will be entertained by our musicians on the night. This would be the perfect start to what is going to be the social highlight of the year as Dungarvan

Shopping Centre unveil their VIP Night with a range of mind blowing discounts in all retail units which will ensure this is going to be a must go to event. We will also be hosting a Spin & Win competition on the night where we will be giving away a number of special prizes to walk away with courtesy of

Dungarvan Shopping Centre. Tiffany’s Restaurant will ensure you get your night off in style as they host a VIP Night meal, booking in advance is advisable. So put a date in your diary for Thursday, November 5th, at 7.00 p.m. for the VIP event of the year at Dungarvan Shopping Centre.

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Well attended Policy Conference highlighted pressing issues threatening and fragmenting fishing industry AN International Policy Conference on ‘A Fair Recovery for Irish Fishermen’ was held in Dungarvan at the weekend which highlighted a number of pressing issues that are threatening and fragmenting the fishing industry. The conference, which was well attended by representatives of the fishing industry, fishermen, fisheries experts and Government agencies, was held in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, and was hosted by Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South, Liadh Ní Riada and Waterford Senator David Cullinane. The all-day conference, held on Saturday, 24th October, was about Irish fishermen having their say on fisheries policy at European and national level. The conference examined fisheries regulation and its impact on fishing, how value could be added to the Irish fishing industry and how fishermen can ensure their needs are heard at governmental and

European level - important subjects, particularly locally as there are small fishing communities along the coast of Waterford, such as Helvick and Dunmore East. Ms. Ní Riada emphasised the necessity for a specific focus on developing and investing in the Irish fishing industry and uniting fishermen. She said it was important that Irish fishermen make their voices heard on the fisheries policy. “Our fishing industry is only a shadow of its potential, and it is primarily because governments have ceded any semblance of real sovereignty over our own waters, combined with a lack of investment, a lack of vision and the urbanfocused approach the government has taken with regards to economic development and diversification,” she told the conference in Dungarvan. Ms. Ní Riada pointed out that hundreds of family businesses, which have been fishing for generations, have disappeared and many young people are reluctant to pursue a career in fishing.

“The EU and the Government justifies these facts by declaring that the Common Fisheries Policy’s (CFP) main aim is to protect all of Europe’s seafood industry and the environment, but what about protecting Ireland's fishermen?” she asked. “Sinn Féin believe that with the political will, a solid vision, and cooperation throughout the sector, together with a truly unified and organised Irish fishing industry, the Irish fishing industry can be a source of economic growth nationally that can effectively lobby the Government and the EU. “Irish fisheries despite its significant growth potential, is among the most underdeveloped of our natural industries, especially compared to agriculture.” Ms. Ní Riada said the approach Sinn Féin would take in government would focus on the problems facing the fishing industry and the communities which depend upon it; focus on a pro-active approach to the future of coastal com-

munities in a holistic way, and seek to identify and develop solutions that take into account economic diversification, protection of fishermen, community development, supports for SME start-ups, social enterprises, uniting under one banner to lobby the government, the European institutions and potential allies abroad who share our interests. “An active, economically and environmentally sustainable larger fishing fleet and fish processing facilities could transform the socioeconomic landscape of the entire country. This is especially the case in peripheral areas, where it will inject new life into areas ravaged by state neglect, youth unemployment, emigration, austerity and corruption,” said Ms. Ní Riada. “We have endeavoured to be a proactive voice for fishermen in Europe and in Ireland. I am working to ensure that the voice of coastal communities and those who depend on the sea for their livelihoods will

be heard.” Senator David Cullinane, who gave the opening address to the conference described fishermen as “the custodians of our seas” and said it was in everyone’s interest that we protect fish stocks and the livelihoods of fishermen. “Sinn Fein is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure that a sustainable fishing industry remains on the political agenda both before and after the General Election, whenever it is held,” said Senator Cullinane. In her closing address to the conference, Ms. Ní Riada said establishing common ground is essential to the survival of the fishing industry. “It is the stakeholder's livelihoods that are in jeopardy and therefore it is vital that they are at the centre of the decision making process,” she said. “There is no doubt that the new landing obligation, the criminalisation of fishermen, and the current system of quota allocations are the common ground

MEP for Ireland South, Liadh Ní Riada; and Senator David Cullinane, who were in Dungarvan at the weekend to host the International Policy Conference ‘A Fair Recovery for Irish Fishermen’. issues that affects everyone equally and those facts should be the starting point of reaching consensus on creating a united lobbying force. “We have an amazing

natural resource with significant untapped potential and we need look at news and creating a new vision of what sustainable fisheries entails,” added Ms. Ní Riada.

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Residents afraid wind turbine will set precedent in Comeragh area FROM FRONT PAGE Members of the public have until 17th November, 2015 to make a submission on the planning proposal and the Council are expected to make a decision on the application by 8th December, 2015. There was well over 100 people who crowded into the Rainbow Hall, Kilmacthomas, last Monday night - showing the level of concern in the community about the proposal. Kieran Hartley, of Comeraghs Against Turbines, warned the meeting, that should this wind turbine be granted permission, it could pave the way for more similar sized turbines in the Comeragh area. “This turbine will be 131 metres in height from ground to tip point - that’s over 434 feet high,” Mr. Hartley told the meeting. “Anyone who has applied for planning permission for a two-storey house will know the hassle you have to go through. But this wind turbine will be a substantial structure by any means and will set a legal precedent in the area for more turbines of a similar height.” He drew attention to a map of wind turbines which are in operation, in planning, or forecast for County Waterford and a possible 32 wind turbines

forecast in the Bonmahon area. He encouraged everyone to make a submission and object, because wind turbines affect everyone, whether you can see them or not and whether you live near them or not - as everyone is paying to subsidise wind turbines. PSO LEVY Mr. Hartley also drew attention to the Public Service Obligation (PSO) Levy which everyone is obliged to pay as part of their electricity bill. All households and businesses in the country are forced to pay the PSO levy through their electricity bill. Mr. Hartley produced an electricity bill at the meeting belonging to an old age pensioner, whose electricity bill was averaging around €30 every two months. However, he noted that one third of the bill was going to the PSO levy in one period and in the following bill, the PSO levy had increased, meaning the pensioner was paying more than one third of her electricity bill towards the PSO levy. “Everyone in the country are paying for wind turbines.The PSO levy goes to wind farm developers as a subsidy, because wind turbines are not financially

viable,” Mr. Hartley said. One such subsidy paid to wind farm developers is called a ‘curtailment’ charge, where the wind farm developers are paid by the government to switch off the turbines and stop producing electricity, as there is a surplus of electricity on the grid. Mr. Hartley noted that the PSO levy has increased over the last several years by 83 percent and warned it will continue to rise, driving up people’s electricity bills. He said Ireland is already at saturation point with wind energy, but said there is now a ‘gold rush’ on for developers to try and erect wind turbines before new up-to-date guidelines are published on wind turbines. “Planning permission for wind turbines are being granted with outdated guidelines,” he said. ENERGY MINISTER SLAMMED FOR STALLING GUIDELINES AND UNANNOUNCED VISIT TO COUNTY WATERFORD Mr. Hartley slammed Energy Minister Alex White for stalling the publication of up-to-date guidelines in relation to wind turbines. “Community groups are blue in the face asking Minister White to publish

A map produced by campaigners, showing industrial wind farms in operation / in planning / and forecasted. the new guidelines. “We now have a farcial situation where a wind turbine of over 400 feet could be granted planning permission, while new guidelines have been drawn up, but the Minister won’t publish them!” Mr. Hartley also questioned why Minister White visited County Waterford last week to open a €33m wind farm at Woodhouse, Aglish, but forgot to inform the local media. “It was a €33m investment by ESB - if it was a factory with an investment of €4m or €5m, the Minister would be shouting it from the rooftops and had

a fanfare about it!” Mr. Hartley noted. OTHER AREAS OF CONCERN Mr. Hartley produced a report which showed that houses up to five kilometres away could be devalued if there is a wind turbine in the locality. “These developers are devaluing your biggest asset, your home,” Mr. Hartley said. “It is not a case of how much your home is devalued, because if I wanted to buy a home in an area, I certainly wouldn’t buy it if it near a wind turbine.” He also slammed the token ‘community fund’ being offered as a sweetener

to communities. Mr. Hartley said the community fund was only €20,000 per annum and could divide communities if one group benefits from the fund over another. PROLIFERATION OF TURBINES COULD LEAD TO SUPER-SIZED PYLONS Although communities were celebrating last week when EirGrid confirmed it won’t be pursuing its proposed 400 kV overhead power line, which would have seen super-sized pylons erected across the scenic landscape of County Waterford, Mr. Hartley

warned that communities may have to revisit the pylons battle in the coming months / years if more wind turbines are granted permission. “Once a proposed wind farm goes over 25 turbines, the developer doesn’t need to go through the local Council - they go straight to An Bord Pleanála because it is such a large scale and considered national infrastructure and of national importance. “The developer can bypass the local planning authority, so once one wind turbine is allowed, a precedent is set in the county,” he warned.

Leading academic highlights health concerns of wind turbines THE health concerns of large industrial sized wind turbines were highlighted by a leading doctor at a public information meeting held in Kilmacthomas last Bank Holiday Monday night. Dr, Graham Roberts, a Professor and Head of the Department of Endocrinology at University Hospital, Waterford, said wind turbines are large machines which can fail, can catch fire, blades can disintegrate or shatter and the potential damage to human life is significant. He was addressing an information meeting that was held last Monday evening to address concerns of local people living in the Kilmacthomas area, where a planning application has been lodged with Waterford

City and County Council to increase the height of a wind turbine that was previously granted permission (old planning reference: 12309). The new application by Walsh and Connors Limited (new planning reference: 15572) is seeking to increase the wind turbine to 85 metres, with a rotor diameter of 93 metres and a blade tip height up to 132 metres, at Ballynabanoge North, Kilmacthomas (with two other townlands mentioned: Cooltubrid West and Ballyogarty). Dr. Roberts told the public meeting that ‘shadow flicker’ from wind turbines can be “psychologically demoralising” for nearby residents to have a constant ‘light / dark’ flicker in their living room or bedroom. “There are stories of people in their homes with the curtains drawn and still

feeling intimidated by the shadow flicker,” Dr. Roberts said. “There are good examples of videos of shadow flicker online. Shadow flicker is real and it has health effects,” Dr. Roberts said. He warned that people are being affected by noise from wind turbines on both scales - loud noise and low frequency noise, particularly ‘infrasound’, which was linked to sleep disturbance and sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is associated with an increased likelihood of developing chronic diseases, such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Roberts said families will not want to live near pylons or wind turbines if there is a risk of childhood leukemia. “Banks are now asking people if their property is

near a wind turbine or pylons,” Dr. Roberts warned. The public meeting in Kilmacthomas was told that people living near wind turbines describe a distressing pulsating noise coming from turbines, and likened it to living in a never-ending torment with no escape, day or night. The meeting heard that residents living under turbines cannot enjoy their homes or gardens in the usual way and windows have to remain closed at all times to block out the noise. It was also asked where wind turbines fit in with the County Development Plan, considering the amount of money spent on the Déise Greenway to draw tourism in and efforts by local communities to keep their town clean and tidy.

Dr. Roberts, along with Professor Alun Evans, Professor Emeritus at Centre for Public Health, at Queen’s University, Belfast, have previously warned Energy Minister, Alex White, about the confirmed detrimental health impacts of wind turbines and high voltage power lines. WINDFARMS ‘A PRIORITY’ FOR GOVERNMENT However, despite these warnings, Minister White was quoted in the national media earlier this week as stating that onshore wind farms would remain the primary driver to decarbonise Ireland’s power system for the forseeable future. “I have responsibility for the energy policy of the government,” Minister White told the national media. “It’s to extend our renewable energy portfolio,

and principally it will be through onshore wind until 2020.” PYLONS HAVE NOT GONE AWAY Sean Cullinane, of Rethink Pylons, Comeraghs Against Turbines, who addressed the public meeting in Kilmacthomas, said there are many people around the country who owe a huge debt of gratitude to the communities of Waterford and the work they did to stop EirGrid’s plans to erect super-sized pylons. He said the knock-on effect of pylons is wind turbines. “I, personally, don’t believe the pylons have gone away because the wind turbines haven’t gone away,” said Mr. Cullinane. “The only reason the pylons were required was because of the industrial wind turbines and connec-

tions onto the grid. “EirGrid has found a new option (which existed all along) - but we are asking where is the data that proves the option is a real option?” Mr. Cullinane questioned. “They should produce the data so it can be independently verified to show it is a real option and everyone will then believe the pylons have gone away. Mr. Cullinane said the planning application to alter the height of the wind turbine near Kilmacthomas was important, as it could set a precedent for more large scale wind turbines in the area. The public have until 17th November, 2015 to make a submission / objection on the proposed height alteration of the wind turbine, planning reference 15572.

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Councillors Damien Geoghegan (Dungarvan) and Blaise Hannigan (Tramore) with the concert group after presenting them with commemorative certificates in Dungarvan Courthouse. The concert group includes two performers from the Dungarvan area and one from Tramore. [Richard Hill]

Comhaltas ‘Echoes of 1916’ National Concert Tour in Dungarvan IT was a packed house in Lawlors Hotel on Wednesday night last when the 2015 Comhaltas National Concert Tour came to town for their only Waterford performance. Following an earlier pres-

entation of commemorative certificates to the concert group by Cllrs Damien Geoghegan and Blaise Hannigan, the delighted audience was treated to over three hours of the finest traditional culture,

with champion musicians, singers and dancers from all over the country performing under the benevolent eye of fear an tí – the legendary Seán Ó Sé himself! Without a doubt, the highlight of the concert was

Performing in the 1916 commemorative presentation - Vincent Murphy (Wexford), George McAdam (Monaghan),Tim Doyle (Dublin) and Paul Clesham (Mayo). [Richard Hill]

The legendary Seán Ó Sé as Fear an Tí at the Macalla na hÉireann - Echoes of 1916 National Concert Tour during its performance in Dungarvan on Wednesday last. [Richard Hill]

the special 1916 anniversary celebration, where the courage and idealism of those brave heroes was commemorated in music, poetry and song. I doubt there was a dry eye in the house during Alice

Fitzgerald’s evocative and very moving recitation of Pádraig Pearse’s “The Mother”. Local interest was to the fore with no less than three of the fourteen performers hailing from within the

Jana McCarthy-Kent, a Leaving Cert student from Tramore was one of the three County Waterford performers on stage.

“home” concert on a national tour that covered thirteen counties. Hosted by Lawlor’s Hotel, the concert was facilitated by the Dungarvan School of Trad and Áine McCarthy-Kent.

Two Kerry dancers, Carla Hannafin and Darragh Hurley delighting the audience. [Richard Hill]

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Colligan's Alice Fitzgerald holds the audience spellbound with her recitation and songs at the Comhaltas concert tour in Dungarvan. [Richard Hill]

County borders. Alice Fitzgerald (Colligan), Sarah O’Gorman (Touraneena) and Jana McCarthy-Kent (Tramore) were greeted on stage with thunderous applause and a warm welcome to this – their

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan presenting Alice Fitzgerald, from Colligan, with her commemorative certificate at the Courthouse. 17 year-old Sarah O'Gorman from Touraneena.

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CAP warns communities that pylon-fight is not over LAST week, communities around rural Waterford and nationwide let out a ‘sigh of relief ’ when EirGrid confirmed it won’t be pursuing its proposed 400 kV overhead power line, which would have seen super-sized pylons erected across the scenic landscape of County Waterford. Instead, EirGrid said it would now pursue the preferred option of using ‘Series Compensation’ technology. However, the local community group Comeraghs Against Pylons (CAP) have warned that the war against pylons is not over and urged communities to maintain their vigilance. “We describe the victory as having won a battle but not the war.There is a very significant risk that Series Compensation, EirGrid’s stated preferred solution at the moment, will be disregarded after the General Election, due to the massive power requirement of multiple Data Centre's at various stages of planning and design throughout the coun-

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Calling foul on referees THE lot of a referee is rarely a happy one, as it is almost impossible to fully satisfy the demands of two opposing sporting sides. Therefore, it needs a special type of personality to take charge of the whistle and be the person in the middle. A knowledge of the game, a great deal of commonsense and a calm demeanour are absolute requisites for the task, but unfortunately, not everyone fulfils those requirements or survives in the role. It is a thankless task and one which, at local level at least, is more than likely taken on in a voluntary capacity. The only reward is in fulfilling a very necessary function and facilitating a great many others, particularly young people, to derive enjoyment from their pastime in a safe and orderly environment. It was disappointing to read at the weekend of the unwarranted attack on a referee in Dublin who, when taking charge of a schoolboy soccer game and looking to the interests of twenty-two young people, was allegedly viciously attacked without provocation or reason by a club official. The greatest concern in almost every sport around the globe, particularly at young student level, is the intervention of parents or well meaning adults who do not always confine themselves to comments from the sideline. Whether it be juvenile soccer in Ireland or Little League Baseball in the US, the greatest hazard for referees on a Saturday morning is the protective parent or overenthusiastic official. A growing incidence of abuse – physical and verbal – against referees is curtailing the numbers applying for and training for what is a very necessary – even indispensable – service to sport. Some codes are more disciplined than others and occasionally referees are not given the unqualified support their role requires. If that continues, fewer and

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate fewer will apply for the job and a fixture crisis may ensue. It behoves every organisation to support their referees and also administer natural justice when an official or a member of the public steps out of line. Without this thin guarantee, then referees will continue to be vulnerable and in diminishing supply. Last weekend’s incident appears to have been a particularly vicious one and, after a full investigation has taken place, the courageous course must be taken.

Political landscape comes into focus WITH support for the Labour Party once more falling in the latest Opinion Poll, Ministers must wonder what they have to do to reverse their declining fortunes. They have pleaded with the electorate that they are as much part of the recovery of our economic fortunes as Fine Gael, yet it is the senior party in government which is reaping all of the electoral reward. Fine Gael continue to command 30% of the electorate, far short of what they would need to form a government on their own, so it will be necessary to woo some of the smaller parties when the time comes. As Labour under present circumstances may not be able to command sufficient support to coalesce effectively with Fine Gael, this will mean that Enda Kenny will need to look elsewhere. The Independents will be dismissed out of hand and Fine Gael have worked hard to make Sinn Fein a toxic brand, so the Taoiseach’s only destination may well

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be Fianna Fail. That party under Leader, Micheál Martin has stayed at a steady 20% for some time now and outside of becoming the reluctant partner of Fine Gael, they will be faced with the opposition benches for the foreseeable future. Sinn Féin have managed to retain their support in the face of serious fire from every angle and, barring major negative revelations, will face into an election in positive mood. There is still such disenchantment among the electorate that many people may well see them as an alternative option who will not see Cabinet regardless of how well they perform. From broad hints the Taoiseach dropped over the weekend it appears as if there will be an early general election in the new year. Having conceded to Joan Burton a post Christmas date, he will not be minded to delay too long and will take the first opportunity to go to the country in the light of prevailing political winds. He will certainly feel that he will most likely emerge as the leader of the biggest party, it only needs to be decided who his partners will be in the next government. Reports suggest that Labour leaders and Ministers are at a loss to know why they are not progressing in the polls like their Fine Gael partners. While Joan Burton will quite legitimately claim that she maintained core payments in Social Welfare during the recession, the fact remains that each of their budgets heavily favoured the better off. They will also have to take a share of the blame for the poor quality of the health service, lengthening queues at A & E, a backlog in outpatient services and the infamous trolleies. A reportedly stubborn Minister for the Environment is believed to be no help to their cause. People will also wonder why the Government chose to put a small few euro into everyone’s pocket while such chaos reigns in health and while crime against persons and households increases due in part to a shortage of Gardaí. It is still some ways to an election, but the broad outcome may be coming into focus already. But the Harold Wilson factor may well play a part in the meantime, as a week, let alone three or four months is a long time in politics.

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New alliance wants to ‘unseat’ politicians favourable to wind farms and pylons A NEW National Alliance of community groups has been formed, who intend to ‘unseat’ a number of key politicians in the next General Election. The group called Protect Rural Ireland, has confirmed they will mount a pre-election campaign to unseat or remove politicians who are ‘toxic’ to rural Ireland. PRI said they would not put candidates in the General Election, but instead would campaign against any TD, Senator, or Minister, who supports the construction of wind farms and electricity pylons and they will be targeted in the nationwide campaign involving door-to-door canvassing, flyers and social media. PRI said its focused, targeted political campaign will aim to rid Ireland of politicians that represent the interests of ‘wind barons’ and their financiers over the interests of the people.

“We will vigorously canvass to remove these politicians,” said a statement on the PRI website: www.protectruralireland.com. The campaign also aims to protect Rural Ireland, landscape, environment and people, as well as protect Ireland’s tourism, agriculture and equine industries. The group said it will make the politicians accountable over the EirGrid controversy and the countless wind farms which are popping up all over the countryside. As exclusively revealed in the 25th September edition of the Dungarvan Observer, PRI have a strategic plan to knock the four main established parties (Labour, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin) and cause difficulty for their candidates. The Waterford constituency is understood to be included in the strategy by PRI. Chairperson of PRI, Henry

Fingleton said the new alliance will target politicians who continue to support the rollout of wind farms and pylons, and identified a number of Ministers whom they intend to target in the General Election, including Environment Minister Alan Kelly, Energy and Communications Minister Alex White, and several others. “The CO2 savings we're getting from wind are minuscule,” said Mr. Fingleton. “We could convert Moneypoint to biomass and achieve our 2020 target with one, single action we’d never have to build another turbine or support pylon. “Politicians have chosen to ignore that option. They are proceeding with an all-wind strategy which is clearly not delivering,” Mr. Fingleton added. The new alliance (PRI) was launched last Tuesday at

Buswell’s Hotel, Dublin. Key speakers at the launch included Paul Carberry, Champion Jockey; Dr. Christopher Hanning; Planning Expert, Ann Mulcrone; and the Keane family from County Roscommon, who were forced from their family home by wind turbines. Local community representatives from County Waterford were present at the launch of PRI, including residents of Aglish / Kereen, Ring and Portlaw. PRI point out that families in Ireland are already paying huge electricity bills thanks to the government subsidising ‘wind barons’. The PSO levy which is imposed by the government on all homes and is attached to the electricity bill, goes towards subsidising such wind farms. In the 2011 2012 period, the annual PSO Levy on homes using electricity was €19.33. Today, in the

2015 - 2016 period, it is €60.09. PRI also point out that the government’s energy policy is to build 2,000 more turbines and 700 km of pylons at a cost of €4bn, which will have a negative effect on the landscape and environment, the world-class equine industry and agricultural industries. PRI said such a policy will force families to leave their homes because of negative health impacts and collapsing property values. Last week, two leading doctors, Professor Alun Evans, Professor Emeritus at Centre for Public Health, at Queen’s University, Belfast, and Professor Graham Roberts, Head of Department of Endocrinology at University Hospital, Waterford, warned the Energy Minister, Alex White about the confirmed detrimental health impacts of high voltage lines and wind

turbines, and they pointed to fundamental technical errors in reports for current wind farm and power line projects. Both experts expressed concerns at billions of euro of funding earmarked for flawed projects and the resulting tax and electricity bills at a time of austerity. PRI said there is a better, more cheaper solution to Ireland’s energy problems convert Moneypoint to a sustainable biomass - which would immediately achieve Ireland’s 2020 EU renewable targets and cut emissions by 85 percent. Converting Moneypoint, the County Clare-based ESB power station, to sustainable biomass, which would encourage farmers to grow sustainable biomass, would cost around €350m as opposed to the €4bn cost of building wind turbines and electricity pylons.

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Waterford on Showcase as international meeting planners arrive UP to €230m in business was up for grabs at the Meet in Ireland 2015 - a five day programme bringing over 100 top international meeting planners face to face with Irish businesses to scope out future opportunities for corporate meetings and incentive travel. Meet in Ireland 2015 took place in the Royal Hibernian Academy, Ely Place. Among the Irish delegates attending were the Cliff House Hotel, in Ardmore. The planners represent up to €230 million worth of potential business tourism events that Ireland can pitch for, and include representatives from 12 countries including, the US and Canada, Great Britain, Mainland Europe as well as India. In addition to the workshop, a number of site visits have been organised following the event to ensure this important group of meeting planners get a good taste for what Ireland can offer as a business destination. Site visits included a visit to the Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore, a perfect place for a cliff walk foraging experience, with lead forager Andrew Malcolm. Head of Business Tourism, Fáilte Ireland,

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the international buyers will be in Waterford this weekend to see for themselves what it has to offer. “Business tourism is a highly competitive game, with a lucrative return which is why Fáilte Ireland is so committed to supporting Irish businesses to attract as many overseas visitors to our shores as possible. We have pulled out all the stops this week to ensure that the visiting buyers have an unforgettable

experience and we are hopeful that this will translate into solid visitor numbers and increased revenue next year and into the future.” The Meet in Ireland 2015 Dublin Programme was co-ordinated with the support of the Irish Tour Operators Association (ITOA). This is just one of a number of initiatives being run by Fáilte Ireland in conjunction with Tourism Ireland.

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Waterford companies in national final of prestigious 2015 Sustainable Energy Awards Kieran, Margie, Mary Rose and Billy O'Connell are pictured with the National Hurling League Cup and the All-Ireland Ladies Football Cup at the Sesame Special Needs Pre School Benefit Night at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

WATERFORD based companies Sun Life Financial and GSK Dungarvan have been selected as finalists of the 2015 Sustainable Energy Awards. Now in its 12th year, the Awards encourage and reward excellence in energy management and are organised by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and sponsored by Electric Ireland and Enprova. GSK Dungarvan carried out a site wide Energy Kaizen Team Event. Kaizen is a Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement. The event involved collaboration between cross-functional staff, consultants, vendors, suppliers. Through the event they identified 53 projects and 176 “Just Do It” and have achieved energy savings of over €550k

in one year. Sun Life Financial extended and upgraded an existing office building and invested €1M in energy efficiency measures.The measures included LED lighting, occupancy sensors, Heat exchange units on the HVAC, BMS, energy efficient monitors, and high insulations levels. The savings are estimated at 20 - 25% per year. Sun Life Financial choose local vendors and there was a focus on the environmental and recycling practices of their main vendors e.g. furniture and demountable office walls, in order to reduce their carbon footprint during construction. The company has designed and tested a 1:10 scale turbine and is now working towards building a larger scale

prototype for further testing. Winners will be announced at a gala event on November 19th in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin. This year, as part of the judging process, the Leadership category is open to an online public vote. Successful finalists are now being showcased on the SEAI website and are currently seeking votes from the public. Organisations include Applegreen, AIB, Largo Foods, Collite, EPS, Tipperary Energy Agency and UCC Campus. You have until Monday, 2nd November to vote for your winner. www.seai.ie To view the full list of finalists for the Sustainable Energy Awards 2015 and read more on their projects visit: www.seai.ie/energyawards

E n v i ro n m e n t Today Hallowe’en is a fun time but should not be seen as an excuse to burn household or unwanted waste Catriona Walsh and Sandra Hanley Lyons pictured with the All-Ireland Ladies Football Cup at the Sesame Special Needs Pre School Benefit Night at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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WITH Hallowe’en just around the corner, Waterford City and County Council would like to remind households and businesses not to use bonfires or fireplaces to dispose of household waste or hazardous waste. Hallowe’en is a fun time for children and adults alike and should be a safe experience. Many people aren’t aware that it is illegal to burn waste of any kind. Bonfires are often used to burn old tyres, mattresses and even waste. Problems that can arise from bonfires include smoke that are potentially toxic, hazardous substances can explode and cause injury and can cause ground water pollution from the ashes of the fire. Regulations established in July 2009 have strengthened the law against backyard and fireplace burning.The burning of household waste is prohibited unless you have a waste licence, and this includes burning household waste in a domestic fireplace. It is an offence to ignore or breach these new regulations, and fines of up to €3,000 can be imposed. Waterford City and County Council’s Environment Enforcement Team are following up on reports of waste being stored in gardens, derelict houses and on public spaces in order to avoid waste accumulating in the weeks coming up to Hallowe’en and will be removing any waste for bonfires that is accumulating on green areas or other public spaces. If you are concerned about waste being stored in a nearby area, please report it to our Enforcement Team at 0761 10 20 20. This is especially important in the week leading up to Hallowe’en, as the waste that is accumulating in your area could be used to build a bonfire. The Air Pollution Act 1987 obliges everybody not to cause or allow emissions in such a quantity as to be a nuisance or cause air pollution. Under the Waste Management (Collection Permit) Regulations, 2007-2008, all persons engaged in waste collection must hold a valid waste collection permit. Any person wishing to confirm the legitimacy of a waste collector should both ask the collector for their waste collection permit number and also check with

Waterford City and County Council’s waste enforcement section. Be aware that it is a criminal offence to give your waste to any individual who does not hold a current and valid waste collection permit. Waterford City and County Council warns that many materials such as plastics or tyres contain chemicals that produce toxic fumes when they are burnt. This makes them dangerous when they are burnt; they release harmful toxic emissions into the atmosphere which we breathe in. The emissions can also contaminate the land around the fire and the back-gardens over which the smoke passes. Once released, these toxins will persist for a long time in our environment and vegetables that we grow in our gardens can also absorb these toxins and when eaten these may affect our health. TIPS FOR A SAFE HALLOWE’EN If you see material such as pallets, tyres, old furniture or other combustible materials or waste being hoarded in advance of Hallowe’en please contact the waste enforcement section of Waterford City and County Council on 0761 102020. Do not leave material lying around that may be taken for use in a bonfire; many garage or garden shed items such as petrol, white spirits, diesel, aerosols, batteries, tins of paint, bottles and tyres are especially dangerous if set on fire. Do not leave your wheelie bin out overnight at Hallowe’en. Parents, business and householders should not provide any materials for bonfires. Do not facilitate illegal bonfires or firework displays on or near your home or property. Contact the Fire Brigade by calling 999 or 112 if you see a bonfire being lit close to buildings, trees, overhead cables, underground services or car parking areas. HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWE’EN FROM THE ENVIRONMENT SECTION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL.

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€200,000 grant enables Youghal’s Clock Gate to re-open next Summer By Christy Parker YOUGHAL’S Clock Gate tower is set to re-open for next summer’s tourist season thanks to a €200,000 grant from Bord Fáilte. The funding will enable the Youghal Socio-Economic Development Group (YSEDG), to complete its restoration project and kit out the iconic building as an interpretive centre and museum. The grant is part of a funding scheme designed to assist towns and villages with community projects that are ‘shovel ready’ for completion by next year summer. The monument, straddling the main street, stands on the site of the former Trinity Castle, one of the five 14th -15th century gates.The clock, installed in 1620, was partly used to ‘broadcast’ the death of children to the town.

The current structure replaced Trinity Castle in 1777 and served as a gaol until 1837. Prisoners were routinely tortured and some were hanged from a pole extending to an adjacent building. The monument closed as a small archive and museum in 1993. Ten years ago Youghal Town Council, led by Town Clerk Liam Ryan, began a restoration project following a KPMG study funded by the Heritage Council of Ireland. The town council leased the building to the YSEDG to engineer funding. Cork County Council assumed ownership of the building on the abolition of town councils. The economic crisis stymied the redevelopment plan somewhat but determined commitment by Youghal Town Council particularly nonetheless enabled the restoration of

the building’s windows, exterior walls, clock and dome in recent times. The completed project will see the tower’s four storeys facilitate a storyline to interpret the building’s history as a medieval gateway, foreboding gaol, associated executions (including United Irishmen members Charles O’Brien and Charles Gallagher), floggings, deportations, gaol closure under Penal reforms in the 1840’s and its function as a family home until the 1950’s. An exterior viewing balcony will offer a unique vista of the town and harbour. East Cork Munciipal District Officer Helen Mulcahy says the Phase 2 tendering process has already been completed and work will start “immediately.” She says re-opening the tower will be worth an estimated €1.3m annually to the local economy.

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The Dungarvan Antiques Art & Vintage Fair This Sunday, 1st November, Lawlors Hotel HIBERNIAN Antique & Art Fairs are very proud to announce our fantastic Dungarvan Antiques Fair on this Sunday, 1st November, Lawlors Hotel. This Fair will be all about quality with 20+ of Ireland’s leading Antique dealers, shops & Art Galleries present. Including several members of the Irish Antique Dealers Association IADA. Treasure Fine Art Athlone IADA, Contemporary Irish Art, Colman O’Kelly Limerick Furniture, Richard Walshe Coins and Banknotes both buying and selling, Lakeland Antiques, Jewellery, Silver & Waterford Crystal, Moycullen Antique

Furniture, Copper & Brass, William Harnett Co. Limerick Furniture, James Hennessy Co. Tipperary Porcelain & China, Alex Chamberlain Co. Cork Tin plate toys, Train sets, Gramophones, Record Players, etc., Charles & Sarah Vivian Kinsale, Furniture & Objet D’Art, Brian Hurley Kinsale China & Porcelain, Eva Ryan Limerick, Jewellery & Silver, Anne Hawkins Dublin Costume Jewellery. If you love Cash in The Attic, Antiques Road show, Antiques Road Trip, etc., then you would be mad to miss this. This is the place to be this weekend if you want

the most unusual and unique pieces you can imagine. In fact there will be in excess of 100,000 items priced for sale. Hibernian Antique Fairs Ireland’s biggest and longest established Antique Fairs Company will fill every nook and cranny of the function room in the Hotel. With over 20 Antique & Fine Art & Vintage dealers in attendance. Formerly held for many years in The Jurys Hotel, Waterford. The Fair will bring many of Ireland’s leading experts on Furniture, Jewellery & Silver, Irish Art, China & Porcelain, Waterford Crystal, Vintage Fashion and accessories, Books,

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Wh a l es off t h e Wa te r fo rd coa st IT’S still relatively unknown that the Waterford coastline is one of the best places in Europe to see many species of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises). The most spectacular of these animals are the Fin Whale and the Humpback Whale and the peak season for observing them is until from October

January. The fin whale is the second largest animal on the planet and, as they are mammals, they need to surface to breathe. When they do so, their exhalation or ‘blow’ reaches a height of 6m and can sometimes be seen with the naked eye from various vantage points along the Waterford coast. The humpback whale is

somewhat smaller and is the only whale in Irish waters that lifts its tail out of the water when it dives. The markings under the tail are unique to each animal, similar to fingerprints, and allow individuals to be identified. On Sunday week last, we went offshore with Martin Colfer on his excellent boat, the Rebecca C, and were lucky enough to

have marvellous encounters with both species of whale as well as several hundred common dolphins south of Ram Head, Ardmore. One of the humpbacks we encountered is called ‘Boomerang’, instantly recognised by his heavily scarred dorsal fin, and he returns to the south coast almost every year, this being the tenth year he

has been recorded since his first sighting in west Cork in August 2001. In 2014 he was seen on 22nd October in the same area were we found him on Sunday week last. The second of the three humpbacks we encountered was HBIRL6 on the Irish whale and dolphins (IWDG) data base and was last recorded in Waterford on 17th October, 2008,

South of Mine Head when it was photographed and filmed for the popular RTE television show Living the Wildlife. This shows the importance of Waterford waters for these giants and how faithful they are to the same areas at the same time of year. For trips out with Martin call him on 087 2657177.

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New book recounts Blackwater Walk from source to exit By Christy Parker THE history, mystery and charm of the River Blackwater are explored in a new book written by a retired schoolteacher who walked the waterway from its source at Muniganine, near Ballydesmond, Co. Kerry, to its exit at Youghal harbour 104 meandering miles later. Jim O’Malley’s ‘Walking the Munster Blackwater’ is the first such documented journey since Glendine writer Annraoi Ó Liatháin (Harry Lions) published Cois Móire in 1959. It will be launched at Youghal GAA’s Club Áras on November 6th. Spanning 240 pages, Walking the Munster Blackwater combines acute observation and meticulous research conducted over three years in an illustrated work that is academic, entertaining and informative. Recalling the writer’s seven-day journey, each chapter documenting a full day’s journey of about 17 miles, as he watches the Blackwater “grow from a tiny trickle into a stream and a stronger river and then into a mature river and, by the time it gets to Lismore and Cappoquin, a tidal river.” Along this evolving expansion, lie 22 bridges and 144 main tributaries. Born in Clasheel, Youghal in 1947, Jim O’Malley taught English and Irish in Dublin and, later, Killorgin. He retired from teaching in 2007 and lives in Beaufort, County Kerry, from where his wife Kathleen hails. An avid environmentalist and blessed with a masterly command of language, the writer pens with a storytelling swagger that one feels may emulate his very walk. In an exercise laden with affection and respect, he brings forth the very personality of the river itself, addressing in immense detail the river’s often-

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dramatic past and its beguiling present, its farmers, anglers, publicans, B & B owners, landscape and wildlife. TRAVEL WRITING Throughout his life Jim has revisited the Blackwater valley but in 2009 Ballyduff farmer Niall O’Brien’s book, Trade Navigation on the Blackwater and Brid “opened up a whole new historical vista for me”, he recalls “at a time when I was also becoming immersed in travel literature, both home based and international.” In 2010, he wanted “a benchmark experience”, while also being “conscious that we are losing our sense of place and our familiarity with our landscape in this busy, digital age.” Eager to “share what I would see so that others would become more aware of our heritage too”, walking the Blackwater fitted the bill.

Jim O'Malley at the Boing Cross, near Millstreet WALKING MAN His great friend, the late Timmy Flavin of Ardsallagh and Youghal provided Jim with detailed maps of the route and he set out on August 30th, 2010 from marshy Muinganine, an “unsettled, lonely place inhabited only by the mountain hare, the hovering kestrel and the scarce hen harrier.” He would endeavour to “stick to the river as much as possible.” Referring to himself frequently in the third person as “Walking Man” his text rarely deviates from that close proximity, even

when staying in B & B accommodation overnight. If Jim O’Malley cannot pass a stone without turning it, he cannot pass another person without turning towards them. There are copious encounters amongst the slobs, slopes and slippery banks, particularly with anglers and farmers who would inevitably wonder at the stranger with the small backpack and hazel stick ambling towards them. Inevitably too, they would become intrigued and bid him well on his way after adding to his store of anecdotes and historical detail. PRIVATE LAND Some encounters remind readers of how slow the tide of history turns too, with much of the land privately owned through many generations. He meets an experienced angler delighted to pay for fishing and who indeed hooks a grilse that very evening. Humorously, between Lismore and Cappoquin a young man is casting into the deep known as the Kitchen Hole. Are there salmon within? “Hundreds of them”, he assures, “but the problem is to catch the b*st*rds before they get up the river!” A gamekeeper on the Duke of Devonshire’s land at Careyville instantly informed him that he was on private ground but after a quick explanation, the mood mellows and smiles are traded. The management at Ballinatray allows him free access across. WALKING THROUGH HISTORY The encounters and observations travel alongside a copious retinue of historical and anecdotal accounts, all of which are referenced and indexed. A perfect example of this marriage of happenstance and history is contained in Day 7: Camphire Bridge to Youghal: “Back on the Glendine – Youghal road, I make steady

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Tuesday, 10th November, 2015 Cover of new book Walking the Munster Blackwater. progress at a comfortable pace. All the while I am observing and noting the significant features of the surroundings. On this three-mile stretch, Walking Man enjoys a superb view of the Blackwater. Looking across the river, he notes the cabin cruisers moored at intervals, the linear woods running between the water and the land on the Ardsallagh side and the fields sloping downhill to the water. Ardsallagh House, the residence of the Ronaynes has been demolished and a German family have bought the land where they now produce Ardsallagh goat cheese. The tolling of Youghal town bell was reserved for the death of a Ronayne.This privilege was conferred on the family as an expression of thanks for the intervention of Nicholas Ronayne in 1689 who succeeded in calming an angry crowd from setting fire to Tynte Castle where a crowd of local gentry had taken shelter.” Jim also records the story of a deceased ferryman named Garret Fitzgerald, who had operated a weir at Templemichael and which is still recounted almost 300 years after his death. ”After his burial in Clashmore, there was heard a ghostly cry in Irish over the Blackwater at night. “Bád do Ghearóid. Bád do Ghearóid” (“A ferry for Garrett, a ferry for Garrett”. Fearing that his spirit was not at rest, his family had his body exhumed and reinterred in Templemichael. Peace descended on the valley once again”, he writes. There are many wildlife observances, one of the more fetching being that of

watching a fox eating blackberries near Fermoy. “He looked a bit scrawny”, offers Jim. “Generally they only tend to do that if feeling hard up.” The author describes the journey’s greater downside as “pollution here and there, especially plastics. I also saw a farmer drive into the river on a tractor towing a slurry tank”, he proceeds. “Thankfully he only seemed to be taking water on board, but I can’t say it was good to see.” The book further references battles in Affane and Glendine and invokes Nora Herlihy, “a founder of the Credit Union movement and one of only two women to have a GAA ground (Ballydesmond) named after her. (Contrastingly,“all rivers are considered female, except the Sullane in west Cork.”) He believes rivers may once have been regarded as goddesses and he is “trying to capture all of that too.” Walking the Munster Blackwater is the ultimate reference for anyone who loves or appreciates Munster’s greatest river. It is not a book necessarily to read cover to cover. Rather it serves all kinds for all occasions. Like the river it portrays, it will never fail to inspire those who navigate it. Walking the Munster Blackwater is published by Ashfield Press, with written endorsement by writer and broadcaster Colm Kean. Launch at Youghal GAA’s Club Áras, Magner’s Hill is on Friday, November 6th at 8 pm. All are welcome. The book will be available from most bookshops. Price €20 (paperback).

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RSA welcomes Minister for Justice’s announcement on additional investment in An Garda Síochána THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) has welcomed the decision made by the Minister for Justice to allocate an additional €5.3 million to An Garda Síochána in order to purchase 260 vehicles between now and the end of the year. These vehicles will include motorcycles for high visibility road policing, providing additional resources to the Gardaí to enforce road traffic laws. The RSA has also welcomed the announcement of a new recruitment campaign to recruit 600 new Gardaí in 2016.

Ms Moyagh Murdock, Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority said: “An Garda Síochána play a vital role in keeping our roads free from death and serious injury through monitoring of high risk road behaviour and enforcement of road traffic laws. A highly visible presence of Gardaí on the road, plus the fear of enforcement, is the single biggest factor in changing people’s behaviour when using the road. Therefore I am very pleased at the Minister’s decision to provide additional investment to An

Garda Síochána to increase their fleet of vehicles, some of which will be used for road policing.This will help to ensure that the life-saving work carried out by the Gardaí in towns and communities nationwide continues.” “I am also encouraged by the announcement that 600 new Gardaí will be recruited in 2016. It is vital that the role and presence of the Traffic Corps is increased on our roads so I urge this to be strongly considered in the training and allocation of new Gardaí.”

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DUNGARVAN Enterprise Centre is delighted to welcome Dublin company Videotree to Dungarvan for a Video Marketing Masterclass. Videotree is an innovative video marketing business run by digital marketing and video production experts providing solutions for businesses who wish to incorporate a video strategy into their existing marketing strategy. Video tree work with a range of SME’s including jewellery companies, sculptors, fashion, food and more. The Video Marketing Masterclass is a 3 hour workshop that will show you what you need to do to promote your video and get it seen by customers and potential customers. According to Aidan Geraghty, CEO of Video tree, "A company website now has just 8 -10 seconds to convince the visitor that they are worth browsing through. Content is king and presenting your busi-

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THE School of History, University College Cork and Waterford City and County Council are pleased to announce that a ‘Revolutionary Decade Roadshow’ will be held in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, County Waterford, on Saturday 31st October, 2015, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The event – which is free, open to all and for which no pre-registration is required – follows on from the success of previous roadshows, which were held in Cork city and county, Muckross House Killarney, and the most recent event in Tralee, and which attracted International attention as a result of the discovery during them of the last known photographs of Michael Collins, taken just minutes before his death in West Cork on 22nd August, 1922. The event is aimed at anyone who has an interest – whether personal or familial – in the history of the ‘revolutionary decade’ in modern Irish history, 19121923. Anyone who has any documents (eg official correspondence, private letters, diaries, pictures, etc.), stories, artefacts from that period – or indeed are simply interested the events that took place during it are invited to meet to meet and discuss same with professional archivists and

Gabriel Doherty, UCC School of History, at the republican grave plot in UCC Image: Tomás Tyner, UCC. expert historians, in a friendly, informal setting. Also present on the day will be a number of local & national historical groups with a particular specialism in this period, including the Irish Volunteers Commemorative Organisation and the Women’s History Association of Ireland, among others. Members of the public can browse their exhibits, purchase commemorative items, register as members, and so on. Others stalls will offer for sale books relating to the period. Members of historical re-enactment groups, dressed in period attire, will also be present, as

members of the IRA, Crown forces etc., and will deliver short talks ‘in character’ about their aims, their equipment, and so on. Finally, there will be a special participatory session devoted to younger members of the audience. The event organisers say: ‘The event is being organised in response to public demand following the earlier roadshows. We are very keen to emphasise that the event is not just for the Waterford public, but it is by that public, for it is they – their memories, their artefacts, their documents, their interests – who are the stars

of the show. It is no accident that many of the key individuals from that period, such as John Redmond and Richard Mulcahy, either hailed from Waterford, or had connections to it. So we wish to invite all the residents of Waterford City and County to come and talk with us, and with each other, about the role of the people of Waterford during those momentous years in the life of the County, and the country.’ For more information contact Gabriel Doherty in the School of History, UCC, at 021 4902783, or g.doherty@ucc.ie

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Beware bogus callers during Winter months GARDAÍ are once again asking people to be vigilant during the dark Winter evenings - an opportune time for criminals to try and break into homes or con people out of money. Gardaí are asking people to be wary of bogus callers to homes and householders should demand identification from cold callers to their homes. Remember if its sounds too good to be true, it usually is! Gardaí are asking people to look out for their elderly / frail / vulnerable neighbours who may be targeted and to advise them of these possible scams. If you suspect that bogus callers or bogus trades people are in your area and appear suspicious, or are working in a vulnerable neighbour’s home, never hesitate to contact the Gardaí immediately - genuine trades people will not be offended by any enquiries the Gardaí may make and usually welcome them. There are some householders who routinely employ door-to-door traders / repair people / contractors. However, some of these people carry out very little work and charge huge amounts of money for the services - this is criminal behaviour and should be immediately reported to

the Gardaí. Such offences are dealt with under existing criminal legislation and, when caught, these people can be successfully prosecuted. These crimes can take the form of poor work / excessive charges, or no work performed at all. They will ‘convince’ the victim that the work / repairs need to be carried out. After the illusion that the ‘work’ was carried out, they then demand payment by cash, often using threatening and intimidating tactics - even driving the victim to the bank to collect money. BOGUS VAT CHARGES Different members of the same gang may return at a future date to a victim’s house posing as VAT or Revenue officials, and demand money for ‘work’ already performed by them and seek further payments. DEPOSIT SCAMS When criminals are satisfied they have hoodwinked the intended victim into engaging them for work, they will demand a deposit to purchase materials to carry out the necessary repairs - and once they secure the deposit, they flee never to return. OPPORTUNITY THEFTS Criminals will target a

particular area and offer a genuine or real service to the victim. Once the criminal has gained entry to the home, they will survey what is of value to purchase or buy well below the market value (which could be furniture, paintings, or other valuables). They then coerce the victim to sign receipts for the sale of the article secured by them. The criminal will use subtle and intimidating tactics into forcing the victim to ‘sell’ to them what they want. HOW TO TACKLE BOGUS CALLERS If someone calls to your door offering professional trade services - tell them you never employ trades people ‘cold calling’ to your door. Ask for sales brochure or other documentation you can investigate and verify as credible. It should also have a contact telephone number, a known address and a VAT registered number. Residents should be concerned if the sales documentation only displays a mobile contact number, or incomplete addresses. If you are satisfied the company or individual is credible, and you still think their employment is necessary, seek an itemised written quotation for the ser-

vices being offered and names of people / locations where they have previously worked successfully. Always seek comparable estimates for services offered by other established reputable companies. Never, ever solely rely on the accuracy of the information being offered by the person / company. Verify the information yourself. Never, ever engage a person who insists on cash payment for services offered. Even when employing a reputable company, always use a method of payment that is traceable. And, never, ever, leave strangers (even bona fide workers) unsupervised in your home. If you think you have been a victim of this type of crime, contact the Gardaí immediately. Never be embarrassed or ashamed to contact the Gardaí. Write down all you can remember about what happened, including descriptions of the person(s), their clothing, any peculiarities or distinguishing features and details of any vehicles used by them. Keep safely any documents they may have given you. Check out www.garda.ie for more crime prevention advice.

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Local housing figures updated to end of September By Christy Parker WATERFORD City and County Council received 14 housing applications during September, bringing the total applications in the Dungarvan/Lismore area to 148 so far in 2015. Ten of the new applications had been validated up to early October and 82 overall this year. Nine applications had been subsequently approved for September and 68 approved across the region in 2015 so far. There were two new tenancies instigated in the Dungarvan/Lismore jurisdiction in September,

bringing the total for the area to 13 in 2015 up to September 24th. HAPS Over 497 households are receiving Housing Assistance Payment through Waterford Council, with 15 more currently being progressed. Of these 61% are new applications and 39% are transfers from rent supplements. UNITS The number of housing units within the D-L electoral area stands at 978, with two being currently refurbished. Presently 69 housing maintenance issues have been resolved this year, 57 outstanding.

GRANTS The Dept. of Local Government has provided 100% grant aid totalling €700,000 for energy efficiency refitting across County Waterford this year, with about 120 houses identified as in need in the greater Dungarvan area. The locations concerned are An Cluain, Murphy Place, Caseyville, Buttery Lane, Brigid’s Well, Estuary Heights, Brewery Place, Cluain Ard, Boreenatra, Cis Trá, Abbotts Close, Colligan View, Parklane, Lisfennel Close, Hillview and Glendine Drive. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI)

75% grant scheme has provided €589,605 towards energy upgrades at houses in St. Martin’s Terrace and St. Thomas’s Terrace in Dungarvan The works are expected to be completed during Oct/Nov. Finally, figures for Housing Adaption Grants Schemes read as follows: Housing Adaption for People with Disability (Max €30,000): €39,217/three applications; Mobility Aids Scheme (Max €6,000): €10,203/two applications; Housing Aid for Older People (Max €8,000): €12,297/four applications. Total €61,718/nine applications.

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Musgrave MarketPlace celebrates launch of new Foodservice Brochure with culinary feast at The Quay, Waterford ‘The Food People’ Offers More Choice and Information Across 17 Categories MUSGRAVE MarketPlace marked the launch of its new Foodservice Brochure with a special culinary event at the Granville Hotel at the The Quay, Waterford, on Monday, 19th October. The event consisted of a bespoke five course menu presented by the Musgrave MarketPlace chefs and featured speeches from Sheena Forde, Trading Director of Musgrave Wholesale Partners, Jean Smullen, Wine Consultant, and John McGinnity, Musgrave MarketPlace Meat Specialist. The Musgrave MarketPlace Foodservice Brochure showcases the complete range available from Ireland’s leading wholesale supplier to retail, foodservice and SME businesses. Titled ‘The Food People’, the brochure provides an introduction to the people behind the brand and business from chefs to the technical team. The brochure also incorporates details on the most comprehensive range in the market across 17 different categories. It also highlights flagship products such as

Musgrave MarketPlace’s own brand range, their exclusive meat range, a unique ethnic range sourced directly from the Far East and the business’ exciting new Irish craft beer range. Speaking about the launch of the brochure, Noel Keeley Managing Director of Musgrave Wholesale Partners said, “We’re delighted to launch the new foodservice brochure. As a business, food is who we are, we live and breathe it so we know how important is for our customers when sourcing food for their business.” “The launch of the brochure provides an opportunity to celebrate our huge range of produce and the people behind the brand. Each of these people has a unique set of skills that can help our customers with everything including food inspiration, menu development, information on the latest food regulations and much more.” “We carried out extensive research to inform the content of the brochure and believe that we can now

offer our customers the most up to date, relevant information they need to make informed decisions when purchasing with us. We value hugely the interaction we have with our customers and listen to their insights to help develop the business.” Customers can shop with Musgrave MarketPlace in store, online and through the telesales team seven days a week. Over 100 multi-temperature vehicles deliver nationwide and customers can get ambient, chilled and frozen product on the same single delivery. Musgrave MarketPlace’s Business Development chefs help customers design menus and meal options, so they can offer a range of mouth-watering choices to their customers. The new foodservice brochure is available from all Musgrave MarketPlace Business Development Managers and can be downloaded by visiting: http://musgravemarketplace.ie/First-ForChoice/Foodser viceBrochure/

Pictured are June Darrer, Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford; Colm O'Kane, Head of Foodservice Sales, Musgrave Market Place; Nell Suipeil, Coláiste na Rinne; Deirdre Cusack and Liam Suipeil, Colaiste na Rinne, at the launch of the Musgrave MarketPlace new foodservice brochure which took place at the Granville Hotel, Waterford.

James McCloskey, Jessica Dalton, Charlotte Dalton, Grás De Barún, Saoirse Organ, Lydia Ní Shé, Oisín O Bradáin, Laoise Nic Iomhair and Katie Halpin-Hill from Meánscoil San Nioclás who attended the Comhairle na Nóg AGM at the Tower Hotel. [Noel Browne]

Rachel Sheehan, Roisín Phelan, Keeva Young, Laura Quinn and Kirsty Cireen from Ard Scoil na nDeise who were at the Comhairle na Nóg AGM at the Tower Hotel. [Noel Browne]

Dara Baumann, Brendan Cullinan, Luke Ryan and Edward Fraher from CBS Dungarvan who were at the Comhairle na Nóg AGM at the Tower Hotel. [Noel Browne]

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Pictured at the Pobal annual report were L to R: Denis Leamy Pobal CEO, Minister Ann Phelan TD, Seamus Boland Chairperson Pobal.

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John Concannon, MD. JFC Manufacturing announced details of 20 new jobs, at the ‘Innovating the future of Marine Navigation Safety’ conference in Galway at the launch of the West of Ireland companys’ new division, JFC Marine. At the launch were Colm Concannon JFC Marine and Donal Walsh, Donal Walsh Ltd., Dungarvan. [Andrew Downes, xposure]

New report shows over €9m in funding for Waterford community groups and childcare providers in 2014 FIFTY eight community organisations and childcare providers across Waterford City and County shared in more than €9 million in grants administered by Pobal on behalf of Government, the EU and other bodies according to a new report. Pobal’s annual report launched on 19th October by Minister Anne Phelan TD outlines how total funding of €337.3m was allocated on projects which provided additional supports to enhance social inclusion and equality for those individuals, groups and communities most marginalised. In Waterford, the report shows that €205,266 was spent on the Rural Social Scheme which enables low income farmers and fishing

families to engage in parttime work; more than €4 million was allocated to the city and county under the Tús programme; an initiative which provides long term unemployed with a 12 month work placement while Waterford workers were paid €716,639 in wages under the Community Service Programme. Minister Phelan said; “As an organisation rooted in community values, Pobal, through Government funding is ideally placed to strengthen the capacity of communities in County Waterford. The annual report outlines how Pobal put its expertise and experience to effective use to achieve tangible results for people and communities

across Waterford and throughout the country. Some of the other grants awarded to Waterford organisations included: €1.4 million for Community Childcare Subvention programme which reduces the cost of childcare for disadvantaged families Over €1 million for the Local Community Development Programme which aimed to tackle poverty and social inclusion. Pobal CEO, Denis Leamy said: On the ground, across Waterford, every day, programmes managed and administered by Pobal on behalf of Government Departments are active. We are active supporting local groups, facilitating community development and

helping individuals progress. ” Great credit is owed to the staff, volunteers and board members of all the local and national groups across Waterford which Pobal has supported throughout 2014.Very often they remain the “unsung heroes” of community development, working tirelessly at the coalface but making a real difference.” Pobal is a not-for-profit intermediary organisation that manages various funding programmes on behalf of the Irish Government, the EU and other bodies. During 2014, Pobal managed 25 programmes on behalf of five Government Departments, the EU and other bodies. For a full copy of the report see www.pobal.ie

EPA urges Waterford residents to make air quality a priority this Hallowe’en AS Hallowe’en fast approaches, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking households and businesses in Waterford to help maintain Ireland’s high air quality standards and not to damage the air in surrounding towns and villages during their Hallowe’en celebrations. Air pollution can seriously damage people’s health, particularly those

suffering from respiratory disease and aliments such as asthma. Commenting on air quality at Hallowe’en, EPA Scientific Officer Martin Doyle said: “Celebrating Hallowe’en should not be an opportunity to burn household waste on bonfires. Burning of household waste either in the open (backyard burning) or in domestic fires is illegal and can emit highly

toxic substances into the air, which can stay in the environment for years. Many Waterford residents and local businesses may also not realise it is illegal to store or gather waste for bonfires. The stockpiling of waste could lead to a court appearance and fines of up to €3,000. Let’s celebrate Hallowe’en this year by making sure everyone can

enjoy the night of ghouls and ghosts by keeping Waterford air clean”. Real-time air quality results for Waterford are available on the EPA website at www.airquality.epa.ie. Results are updated hourly on the website, and Waterford residents can log on at any time to check whether the current air quality in their locality is good, fair or poor.

Pictured at the Innovating the Future of Marine Navigation Safety and launch of JFC Marine were Con McGrath AtoN Services Ireland, Waterford and Graham Lowe Enterprise Ireland, Athlone. John Concannon, MD. JFC Manufacturing announced details of 20 new jobs, at the ‘Innovating the future of Marine Navigation Safety’ conference in Galway at the launch of the west of Ireland companys’ new division, JFC Marine. [Andrew Downes, xposure]

ALONE call on the general public to be mindful of older people this Hallowe’en ALONE, the charity which supports older people in need, is asking people to be mindful of vulnerable older people over the Hallowe’en period. For many older people Hallowe’en can be a distressing time with people calling to the door or setting off bangers and fireworks. ALONE are asking parents, who may be out with children trick-or-treating, to keep an eye on their older neighbours. Some older people may welcome trick or treaters and want to engage in the fun of Hallowe’en while others may not like to answer calls

to their homes after dark. What a young person may consider to be harmless fun can be very frightening to someone who already feels vulnerable. Children and teenagers should be reminded not to disturb and upset people who may be fearful. Seán Moynihan, CEO of ALONE commented "We are calling on all members of the public to check in with their older neighbours who may be living alone and to consider their needs. We are not asking people to curtail their festive fun, but we are appealing for them to be aware of where their

older neighbours live and to have some consideration for the effect Hallowe’en activities may have on them." ALONE can be contacted on (01) 679 1032 for those who have concerns about their own wellbeing, or the wellbeing of a vulnerable older person in the community or visit www.alone.ie The charity, which depends on donations from the public, has volunteers and staff ready to act on requests for assistance, and works with other charities and bodies to ensure all calls for assistance are responded to.

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The singer and the song

Treatment of shoulder impingement syndrome

Alone but never lonely, I sometimes stroll at night, On some quiet strand washed clean by ebbing seas, There is a silhouetted solace in the silence and star light, While my mind goes vagabonding with the breeze.

Timmy Ryan and Nichola Beresford of Blackwater Irish Spirits Limited receiving The IWA Best Irish Gin Award for 'Thin Gin' from John Teeling at Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Dublin.

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By Tomás Ryan BSc.,AHS,Ph.Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel and Thurles. Shoulder Internal Impingement pain involves difficulty placing your arm behind your back and also pain behind the shoulder joint when swinging the arm overhead. In order to correct Internal Shoulder Impingement Syndrome, we need treat and rehabilitate three dysfunctions that commonly exist together in the shoulder complex, a) Restriction on placing arm behind lower back, b) Tilting forward of the Shoulder Joint known as Anterior Instability, c) Weak Muscle Retraction between the Shoulder blades. Difficulty or restriction when placing the hand behind your lower back is commonly caused by a tight posterior shoulder. The posterior capsule is a sleevelike material surrounds the ball and socket joint of the shoulder reinforcing its stability and allowing movement. If the capsule becomes tight then it lacks flexibility to allow the arm to move comfortably behind the lower back. In addition the posterior rotator cuff tendons that sit behind the shoulder joint become tight thus also restricting arm behind lower-back-movement. Self stretching exercises are important here under the Guidance of your Physio. A simple stretch of placing your arm, with elbow straight, and holding it in this position with your opposite hand, can achieve a stretch to the posterior joint capsule and posterior rotator cuff tendons. Anterior Shoulder instability is highlighted by a forward tilting position of humeral head (upper arm) in the shoulder socket. An imbalance in the tensile strength of the 4 rotator cuff tendons will be present with this shoulder abnormality. Exercises should target strengthening of the weak rotator cuff tendons in tandem with balance exercises to strengthen dynamic stability and neurological control of the shoulder when playing sports that involve overhead activity. Weak scapula retractor muscles that are situated between the shoulder blades is the 3rd issue that needs to be addressed. The upper trapezius muscle is a strong muscle that is situated where the shoulder joins the neck region. During activity this muscle is commonly overactive due to weakness and early fatigue of the lower and mid trapezius that sit between the shoulder blades often highlighted by a rounded shoulder posture. These lower scapula retractor muscles need to be strengthened simply by moving both arms backwards in a standing position, with elbows straight and reaching arms downwards, under the guidance of your Physical Therapist. 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

THE Behind Closed Doors event was held for the first time this year in Waterford City last week. An initiative of Waterford City and Council, it was a great chance to visit properties not normally open to the public. Rosemary Ryall Conservation Officer, said that the Council were delighted with the large attendances at all the events. Joe Sullivan, Housing, WCCC gave an very enthusiastic tour of new award winning apartments at Chairmans Arch. At Cathedral Square there was the first opportunity for the public to see the conservation works carried out on the 15th century timber framed

walls. Bill Walsh provided an entertaining and informative talk telling us that the timbers were felled around the time Leonardo de Vinci was a teenager! Out in Newtown School there were talks and tours by Ken Wigham and Joan Johnson, and teas very kindly provided by the School. At the Masonic Hall there was a fascinating talk on the background of Freemasonry. There was a warm welcome from DHB Architects in their bright open planned offices. The transformation of St John’s College from seminary to Respond housing under the guidance of architect Richard Vaughan,

drew many complements. The final visit of the day was to Waterford Distillery. This was a great tour by Paul McCuskar and his crew where visitors got to see the Old Strangman’s brewery, (later became Cherry’s Brewery), the new stills and we were told about the processes involved in whiskey making. The tours appealed to people who were interested not only in the architecture but the social and cultural elements the buildings as well. Waterford City and County Council hope to extend the event to the County next year, were there are many more surprises to be revealed.

Vintage Run in Aid of Deise Day Care Centre, Dungarvan

Last year’s organising committee of the Vintage Run in aid of Deise Day Care Centre, Dungarvan. FUNDRAISING Vintage Run will take place on Sunday, 1st November at 12 noon at John Paul’s Pub, Old Parish. This has become an annual event, thanks to the organiser, Trish Cleary. The Déise Day Care Centre is a very valuable social resource, Monday to Friday by providing in-house services and Meals on Wheels delivery for over 65s in Dungarvan & surrounding areas. Last year’s event was most successful and in spite of the cold weather, people came out to support this very worthy cause and the Day Centre was delighted to receive a cheque for

€1,166.00. This events starts with the Vintage Vehicles departing at 12 noon and the Run will take approximately an hour. Refreshments will be provided before and after the run. This year, music will be provided, from 2-6 p.m. Thanks to volunteer Anne Walsh and her band Sunset Sound. There will also be a raffle on the day, and we would like to thank all our sponsors for their donations. So the place to be on Sunday November 1st is John Paul’s Pub, Old Parish. Thank you for your support

It is then I count my blessings and give thanks for all I own, If frustrated by the failures of the past, They’re the stains of human weakness for which I can’t atone, But a kindly God will judge me at the last. Life’s songs I’ve loved so dearly and felt the ease that follows pain, And I’ve known the joy of lovers and of friends, Gladly I’d re-trace my steps and stroll down that road again, To stand listening in the shadows until the singer ends.

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Know Your Rights NOISY NEIGHBOURS Question: Our new neighbours often have noisy parties and keep our children awake at nights. We don’t want to call the Gardaí but what else can we do? Answer: Noise nuisance can be a really difficult problem, especially if your family’s sleep is disturbed.The Gardaí may ask someone to lower the noise coming from a dwelling but they do not have the power to enter a dwelling with the intention of simply asking someone to lower the noise. There is a useful leaflet published by the Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC), which covers issues (including noise) that arise between neighbours. FLAC recommends that you should first talk to your neighbours about the noise and explain how it is affecting your family. Keep a note of these discussions. You can also keep a noise diary, noting type of noise, time, date and duration and its effects on your family. If this doesn’t work, you can write to your neighbours, giving details of the noise and its effects.You may wish to suggest mediation and/or legal action if the matter cannot be resolved. Keep copies of all correspondence. If the neighbours are tenants and you don’t get a satisfactory response from them, you can complain to the landlord – whether this is a private landlord, a local authority or a housing association. Private tenants have an obligation not to engage in anti-social behaviour, which includes persistent noise that interferes with the peaceful occupation of other dwellings.You may complain to the Private Residential Tenancies Board (PRTB) if the landlord fails to enforce this obligation. Tenants of local authority housing are also obliged to avoid any nuisance (including noise) to the occupiers of any other dwelling. If the noise persists, the tenants are in breach of their tenancy agreement and the local authority can take steps to enforce the terms of the agreement. If the noise continues to be a problem, you can complain to the District Court about it.You must then serve notice on your noisy neighbours, using the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 – noise form of notice. If the court finds in your favour, it can order your neighbours to take measures to prevent or limit the noise. 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, Co Waterford. Information is also available online at citizensinformation.ie and from the Citizens Information Phone Service, 0761 07 4000.

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CoderDojo in Dungarvan YOUNG coders from Dungarvan and the surrounding area fill the hall at the Fusion Centre every Saturday to learn various technical skills. Free courses for 8 to 17 year olds in Web Design, Music Technology, 3D Modelling, Image Editing, Raspberry Pi, and App Development are currently running.Thank you volunteer mentors Aoife O'Brien, Pawel Lorenc, Ron Bending, Brad Norman, Owen O'Hara, John Foley, Greg Anderson, Jason Power and Michael Kugel. Bank Of Ireland is hosting a fund raising event for the club this coming Friday, 30th October. It will be an opportunity for all to see

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Open Night what our clever young people get up to at the Dojo on Saturdays. Some of them will be in the bank throughout the day demonstrating their projects and will be happy to answer any questions you may have about their work or the club. There will be plenty of home baking available for purchase so please treat yourself or someone else. Bank of Ireland staff will have a hamper for raffle and all proceeds from both the bake sale and raffle will go directly into the club.

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

Be realistic and look to your own Dear Editor, The so-called* Irish rugby team has been dining out for too long on success begotten of mediocrity, hype and bandwaggoners. As Cork graffiti had it: the oval ball for the band-waggoners damn alls.The dearth of skill and flair was shown up against Argentina.We’re too small to incorporate the genius of everything.The occasional win, if temporarily morale boosting, is ultimately morale destroying. Perhaps the band-waggoners could switch their allegiance to their own, native football game, Gaelic.Yeats said the cosmopolitan is nothing; genius is in our own. Gaelic football has the potential to become the greatest of the football games and even international. It was a brilliant game to have conjured in its time but could benefit by a bit of hype and attention shown to lesser games.There is a fine range of skills in Gaelic football: air catching (fetching) as against rugby’s chest-high catching, picking up skills, running with ball skills (toe-to-hand skills), etc. The game is not flaw-free but intensive playing might iron out this. Hurling is the product of native genius and is the greatest field game. Dexterity is the hallmark hence problematic to the masses who prefer games simple to play. The combined athletic genius of Ireland has an opportunity to create something ‘newer’ rather than new. Women’s Gaelic footballers are already on to the potential in Ireland’s fastest growing sport. Where women lead, let men follow. So give up your auld borrowed, second-hand athletic finery: be realistic, patriotic and look to your own … *So-called because of not using National Anthem. E. F. DENNIS Galways Lane, Douglas, Cork.

Concern Schools Debates Sir/Madam, Are readers of The Dungarvan Observer interested in settling an argument? The first round of the annual Concern Debates Competition has kicked off.

FOR INCOMING STUDENTS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 2015/2016 AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS On Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015, from 6.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Programme: • Application Forms will be available on the night • A guided tour of the school and meet teachers and students • Principal's address at 8.15 p.m. Contact: 058 53620 E-mail: bcsmainoffice@eircom.net Web: www.blackwatercs.com

This year a record number of schools are taking part in the national competition. One hundred and forty six schools have signed up for Ireland’s leading schools’ debating competition. This year it is an all-Ireland competition with 13 schools from Northern Ireland taking part. Because of the large number of school entrants this year, it means that Concern is urgently looking for extra adjudicators. Presentation De La Salle in Bagenalstown won the 2014/2015 finals. In July the team visited the work Concern is doing in Mozambique. Every debate needs an adjudicator. And that’s where you can prove an invaluable help to the Concern debates programme. The job description is simple enough.You have to be fair and follow the Concern guidelines, which you will receive in advance. Because of the popularity of the debates and the new schools joining, Concern needs more adjudicators right now. Don’t feel shy and don’t think you could not do ‘that’. You certainly can, and it could turn out a most interesting and fun experience. So, get behind your schools, pick up the phone and call Tim Hanley at Concern, 01 - 417 7733 or email, debates@concern.net. MICHAEL COMMANE Concern, 52 – 55 Camden Street, Dublin 2.

South East Run & Walk for Life – Supporter Post Reception Thank You Evening Dear Editor, We would like to say a huge thank you to all our supporters and sponsors for their support and commitment to the Run for Life. We set a very ambitious target of 2015 participants and were thrilled we were able to reach this target. It was a day of huge positivity and inclusivity of the whole community as so many families and clients of Solas had the opportunity to take on the challenge for the first time. The volume of work that goes into an event of this scale is huge from the planning/awareness from the launch to the day itself and we could not do it without the ongoing support of our supporters, sponsors and so many volunteer organisations. We would like to you to the RFL Supporter and Sponsor thank you reception which is taking place in Solas on Thursday, 29th October, at 7.00 p.m. With Kindest Regards, ANN MARIE. Ann Marie Power, Fundraising Co-ordinator, SECF Solas Centre, Williamstown, Waterford.

Family mediation pilot programme open to County Waterford parents WATERFORD Institute of Technology Family Justice Mediation pilot, now in its third phase, gives parents control over processes and outcomes as well as making legally-binding agreements during the mediation process A new way of doing family mediation which aims to reduce the long family law lists in the District Courts, is taking applications from parents in Co. Waterford. Anyone interested in accessing mediation in the pilot should call Laura La Brooy at 087 345 7569.

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David Harkin, The BizLocator, nominated for Emerging New Busines Award.

David Connors, Dungarvan Paints & DIY, nominated for Networking Excellence & Customer Service Excellence Awards.

Eugene Tobin and Janos Bartos, Dungarvan SGC, nominated for Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Award.

Emer Enright, Revival Beauty Salon, nominated for Health & Well Being Award.

Elaine Lenane, The Weight Clinic, nominated for Health & Well Being Award.

Elaine Fitzgerald, McBarron Career Compass, nominated for Emerging New Business & Education Excellence Awards.

Eddie Cantwell and William Whelan, Waterford County Museum, nominated for Contribution to the Community Award.

Jean Foley, McDonalds, Dungarvan, nominated for Employee of the Year, pictured with her manager Tommie Murphy.

Breda O'Mahony, Monica's, nominated for Employee of the Year Award.

James Fraher, McKenna Computers, nominated for Employee of the Year Award.

Eunice Power, Eunice Power – Cooking For You, nominated for Networking Excellence Award.

Máire Seo Breatnach, Críostóir Ó Faoláin and Míchéal Ó Drisleáin, Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise, nominated for Contribution to the Community.

Lucia Quealy, Terra Nua Building Contractors, nominated for Green- Smart Travel – Conservation & Networking Excellence Awards.

J. P. Ryan, Mobile Training.ie, pictured with Dan Shanahan nominated for Men in Business Award.

John McGrath, Pádraigh Curran and Lucia Quealy, Terra Nua Building Contractors, nominated for Green – Smart Travel – Conservation & Networking Excellence Awards.

Marcas Mac Ruairí and Cabríní Da Barra, Glór na Gael, nominated for Education Excellence Award.

Christopher Pim, McDonalds, Dungarvan, nominated for Men in Business Award.

Mags Durand-O’Connor, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, nominated for Women in Busisness & Innovation & Sustainability in Business Awards.

Orla Dawson, Theresa Collins and Lorraine O'Brien Dungarvan Credit Union nominated for Customer Service Excellence Award.

Olivere Lannen, Olivere’s Health & Beauty Salon, nominated for Women in Business Award.

Niamh Gormley, Wrinkle Free Me, nominated for Emerging New Business.

Mossie Walsh, Ink Plus, nominated for Green-Smart TravelConservation Award.

Michael Pettit, JitterBeans, nominated for Food Business Award.

Marie Quinn, The Moorings Bar & Restaurant, nominated for Food Business Award.

Hugh O'Byrne, CIL Precision, nominated for Innovation & Sustainability in Business Award.

Sean Drohan, WLR, nominated for Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Award.

Ray Harty, Harty's Oysters, nominated for Food Business Award.

Pat Denn nominated for Contribution to the Community Award.

David Patmore, Right Start Driving School, nominated for Men in Business Award.

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Dawn Meats inaugural Health Week kicks off at Waterford plants Shortlisted Awards Candidates Friday, 6th November

Breda Russell, Danette Connolly, Tony O'Donovan and Gemma Flynn, Home Instead Senior Care, nominated for Customer Service Excellence & Health & Well Being Awards.

Bernie Geraghty, Shabby To Chic Cottage, nominated for Women in Business & Green – Smart Travel – Conservation Awards.

Alan and Caroline Ryan, Deise College, nominated for Education Excellence Award.

DAWN Meats, the premium supplier of choice to supermarket, food service and restaurant businesses this week launched its inaugural Health Week at its Waterford plants. Health Week is just one of the campaigns that will run in the coming months as part of Dawn Meats’ “Work Safe, Think Well” initiative to increase the awareness of health and safety across its network of seven locations in Ireland. Throughout the week, employees will be provided with a wide range of information on different health issues, which will equip them to make informed decisions and choices on health and lifestyle, benefitting themselves and their families. Commenting on Health Week, Dawn Meats CEO Niall Browne said, “People today are living longer lives than ever before, but health and longevity depend on having the information to make the right choices. During Health Week we’ll work to equip our employees with the knowledge

Health Week is an integral part of Dawn Meats’ companywide Health & Safety initiative which was launched earlier this year. they need to make these choices, both through onsite health clinics and a wide ranging information campaign. Through some very simple steps we believe everyone can take actions that will make them healthier and happier.” The overarching theme

of the week is heart health and the associated illnesses that can affect the heart, and each day will focus on a specific element; including exercise and hydration; healthy eating and weight loss; diabetes awareness; and the effects of smoking and alcohol on heart health.

Each Dawn Meats plant will provide free fruit and bottled water plus healthy eating options on canteen menus throughout the week along with a range of health clinics to check BMI, cholesterol and blood pressure. Fact sheets will also be shared throughout

the week providing clear, easy to understand information on increasing your physical activity, balancing your diet, monitoring your blood pressure and cholesterol and understanding the causes and symptoms of events such as heart attacks and stroke.

Wanted: The most talented Gaelscoileanna in Ireland! IS your local gaelscoil the most gifted in the country? Are the pupils, parents, staff and teachers bursting with brilliance? Would you love the chance to work with Gaeltacht superstars Seo Linn? Thanks to the staff, pupils and parents from gaelscoils all over the country, gaelige is being embraced and revitalised by a whole new generation. To celebrate this exciting new era, TG4 is searching for the most talented primary gaelscoileanna in Ireland to take part in a brand new, high impact, primetime entertainment series. This is a fantastic opportunity to show off the very best talent in Ireland’s gaelscoileanna – so if there’s an amazing musical family, show-stopping school band, freak or unique skill, comedy routine, spectacular

sporting demonstration, passionate poetry recital or unmissable magic trick going on in your gaelscoil, we want to hear from you. Selected schools will also get the chance to work with talented Irish band Seo Linn, whose unique and inspirational Colaiste Lurgan music videos have become a YouTube sensation. With the help of Seo Linn, schools will prepare a show-stopping musical performance of a contemporary number as gaelige, which will be featured on national television. If you want to put your gaelscoil on the map, this is your chance! For more information and an application form, send an email to scoileanna@tyrone-productions.ie Closing date for completed application forms is Friday, 30th October, 2015.

Handmade bags are tote-ally stylish POVEY, who design and hand make bags and accessories in Co.Waterford have launched a new range of Tote Bags. Along with the bags in mini, essential and super designs – the company has introduced new material for Autumn/Winter. Called woodland spice – it’s a stylish mix of flowers and leaves on a warm background – ideal for the season.

povey, established for nearly three years, started working on the new tote bags earlier this year following demand from stockists and feedback from customers. Claire Povey, who personally makes each bag, said: “As the company grows, so does the feedback which I love! Beach bags were really popular over the Summer and many people suggested a tote. I’d already

started some early designs and with some finishing touches - created the Tote Range launching for October.” Prices start at €42 and include free postage and packing online. All bags are handmade in oilcloth which is sourced from Ireland.They feature a lining, internal pockets and a zipped closure. To see the full range, visit www.povey.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Calling all Sports Clubs

At the LEO Waterford IBYE Awards dinner in The Granville Hotel on Friday, October 16th, 2015, were - seated (l. to r.): Amy Moran, Paul Curley, LEO Waterford; Lar Power, Waterford City & County Council; Cllr. John Cummins, Mayor of Waterford City & County; Brian Fives, Enterprise Ireland, and Ciaran Cullen, LEO Waterford, and standing (l. to r.): James Sullivan, Brian Swift, Eoin Tabb, Robbie Skuse, Elaine Sarah Comerford, David Shanley, Daniel Thewlis, Sarah Ponsonby, Connor Browne, Kieran Bolger, Michael Treyvaud, John Gear, Liam Sexton, Eddy Lynch and Emmet Power.

Waterford’s Best Young Entrepreneurs win €50,000 investment THREE of Waterford’s best young entrepreneurs have won a total cash investment of €50,000 plus €151,000 in assistances for the 17 finalists from the Waterford Local Enterprise Office, as part of the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur competition At a ceremony in The Granville Hotel on Friday, 16th October awards were presented to Waterford’s best new idea, best start-up and best established business. The winners were chosen from 17 young entrepreneurs, shortlisted from almost 60 applicants in the competition which was launched in June by Waterford LEO as part of a nationwide search to find ‘Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur’. To help prepare for this stage of the competition, the finalists enjoyed a three day, intensive business boot camp which took a month and was designed to help them develop the skills to take their ideas and businesses from the concept stage to reality, to build a

viable business plan and commercialise their business. The winning businesses were chosen by judges Elaine Fennelly (Bluefin), Regina Mangan (Bookaroom.ie), David Breen (David M Breen Charted Accountants & Business Advisors), Louise Grubb (Q1 Scientific), Dan Jensen (Passion for Creative) and Laurent Borla (Senantra Ltd.) according to criteria including business investment needs, business prospects and the young entrepreneurs capabilities. The Best Idea category was won by Liam Sexton of Photo2CAD, who received €10,000 investment in his company. Photo2CAD is a mobile application that allows users to create fully scaled CAD drawings of objects and buildings by simply using their smartphone camera. With Photo2CAD, the user is able to quickly generate CAD drawings from any object or building, cutting the time and complexity of previous methods.

Cllr. John Cummins, Mayor of Waterford City & County, and last year's winner Padraig O'Scanail (right) present a cheque for €20,000 to Michael Treyvaud for Best Start-up Business at the LEO Waterford IBYE Awards dinner in The Granville Hotel on Friday, October 16th, 2015.

The title of Best Start-up, and €20,000 investment, went to co-founder of TreyBro Studios, Michael Treyvaud. TreyBro is a free location-based social discovery application that enables gamers of similar interest to connect with one another. TreyBro gives the power back to the gamer, allowing them to decide who they want to play with. Gamers can use TreyBro to organise their in-game activities and include their friends at the click of a button. Eddy Lynch of Suir Sprayers received €20,000 investment in the Best Established category. Suir Sprayers provide sprayer testing, parts sales and service to all sprayer types nationwide. Due to the ever increasing cost of pesticides, the need to comply with EU regulations and a requirement to achieve maximum effectiveness, it clearly makes sense to ensure that a sprayer is operating safely and efficiently. The winners go on to represent Waterford at the regional finals in Fermoy, County Cork on Wednesday, October 28th. A total of 24 finalists will then compete at the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur National Finals. Speaking at the county final, Ciarán Cullen from Local Enterprise Office Waterford said “The standard of young entrepreneurs in Waterford has once again astounded me. The goal of the IBYE initiative and our Student Enterprise Awards is to encourage and support a culture of entrepreneurship among young people in the county, to promote entrepreneurship as a career choice, and to encourage

CLUB Roles & Responsibilities Workshop NOW BOOKING! – Do you need help making your club more efficient? – Does your club need help developing its organisational skills? – Does your committee need more information on how to run an AGM? – Does your club understand its Child Welfare responsibilities? If so, the Waterford Sports Partnership Club Roles and Responsibilities Workshop could be for you! We are hosting this Workshop in conjunction with Swim Ireland on Monday, 2nd November, from 6.30 to 9.30 p.m. in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, as part of our 2015 Club Development Seminar Series. This PRACTICAL WORKSHOP for ALL SPORTS will cover a variety of topics including: - The role of the club committee, club officers, committee members and sub-committees - Daily/weekly activities of a committee - Short term and long

term planning for your club - Child welfare requirements The Workshop will be facilitated by Cathal Geraghty, Swim Ireland Munster Regional Club Support Officer. A native of Limerick City, Cathal has spent the last two years working with Swim Ireland, his role in the Munster Region is to support all aquatics clubs in their daily activities and to help develop and put in place their long term plans. He has over ten years experience working in the recreation and leisure industry as an administrator and also in a variety of management roles. Cathal is a Physical Education graduate from the University of Limerick and is also currently teaching in two Special Schools in Cork City. This is a FREE event, however places are limited and booking is essential. Book your place today by emailing pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie or call Peter Jones, Sports Development Officer, Waterford Sports Partnership on (058) 21191.

Lar Power, Waterford City & County Council; Eddy Lynch, winner of the Best Established Business category, and Cllr. John Cummins, Mayor of Waterford City & County, at the LEO Waterford IBYE Awards dinner in The Granville Hotel on Friday, October 16th, 2015. the creation and development of new innovative businesses. Ciarán continued “The Local Enterprise Office will now look to further nurture and support all of this year’s finalists over the coming months and years by assisting them to further develop their business models. At Waterford LEO, we are delighted to be associ-

ated with the quality of this year’s finalists and we hope they can bring home the gold from next week’s regional finals.” In 2014, Waterford was represented at the IBYE national competition final by Padraig O’Scanaill of Fund Recs who went on to win the Google Award for Online Business Promotion.

Cllr. John Cummins, Mayor of Waterford City & County, and last year's winner Connor Browne (right) present a cheque for €10,000 to Liam Sexton for Best New Idea at the LEO Waterford IBYE Awards dinner in The Granville Hotel on Friday, October 16th, 2015.

Moneymatters CUTTING THE CLOTH IT’S that time of year again, when the evenings draw early, there’s frost in the air and glittery ads are on the telly. Yes Christmas is coming :When we struggle all year round, with little cash to spare, we very often feel we need a break at Christmas – we want our children and our loved ones to have the best. But that doesn’t always mean spending a fortune – particularly a fortune you don’t have. Be open with your family – even Santa has been hit by the recession! Take control of your finances, work from a list and only spend what you can afford. If you have not saved any money yet for Christmas try to put aside some money between now and Christmas. It’s never too late to save. Don’t struggle for six months after Christmas to pay for the gift that maybe your loved ones didn’t need. The Money Advice & Budgeting Service is based at Civic Offices, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan (Tel. 0761 07 2770 – Fax 058-45296) and provides a service throughout the West Waterford area. We also provide a drop in service in Lismore (St. Vincent De Paul Rooms) each Wednesday. Visit our web site at: www.mabs.ie Phone MABS Helpline 0761 07 2000 Email helpline@mabs.ie

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

The abortion campaign has started A great loss to Ireland THERE is no doubt that the campaign to have a liberal abortion regime introduced into Ireland has started in earnest. The act of abortion has been prohibited in this country since a brave and forward looking band of people – not all men, not all women – went out onto the streets and campaigned for an amendment to our constitution which would continue to outlaw abortion already prohibited by law and continue to prohibit the introduction of any law to the contrary, without the direct consent of the people. That was thirty years ago and now, a concerted campaign to have that Constitutional Amendment (the 8th Amendment) abolished by referendum is underway, promoted or assisted by members of the Oireachtas and an organisation calling itself Reproductive rights against Oppression, Sexism & Austerity (Rosa). This is a direct challenge to the people of this country, which is of course allowable and a right, but what is not allowable and what appears to be directly contrary to law, is the so-called abortion pill bus which made a very public appearance in several cities as it made its way from Dublin to Cork last weekend to meet with pro-abortion campaigners and dispense

advice on the use of the pill and where to seek an abortion. It also had a facility for women to talk to a doctor by skype. According to a report in the Irish Times, the services available on board the bus were organised in conjunction with the Netherlands based WomenOnWeb.org digital community which supports women’s queries about abortion. The Eighth Amendment of the Irish Constitution states that: “The State acknowledges the right to life of the unborn and, with due regard to the equal right to life of the mother, guarantees in its laws to respect, and, as far as practicable, by its laws to defend and vindicate that right.” What confuses some people is that many of those who went out and campaigned for EQUALITY in the Same Sex Marriage Referendum just months ago are now actively campaigning against the 8th Amendment which gives EQUALITY to mother and the unborn child. Funnily enough, we have heard little about the women who went to England and the Continent and had abortions which they grew to regret and which have troubled them since. While this campaign is based on the

question of the preservation of the life of the mother in a pregnancy crisis, the only two controversial deaths of mothers in this country over the past number of years were not as a result of the absence of abortion. With several Ministers and Junior Ministers backing this campaign, it will be interesting to see just how far pro-abortion campaigners will be allowed to go before they are deemed to have broken the law. It is already Labour Party policy to attempt to abolish the 8th and introduce limited abortion. How Limited? We have seen the English model for this and it amounts to abortion on demand. There is little doubt that this stance and other deficiencies in government will cost the party dear in the next election. Minister of State Kathleen Lynch said repealing the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution to change abortion laws would be very “do-able” following the passing of the same-sex marriage referendum. Minister for Children James Reilly has said the Constitutional amendment banning abortion should be repealed to allow for terminations in cases of fatal foetal abnormalities. It will be an interesting year ahead.

BSc. General Nursing students class of 2011-2015 at their celebration ceremony which was held in University Hospital Waterford.

WHY oh, why did we let Boxing Supremo, Billy Walsh go to America? This tragedy represents the greatest waste of sporting talent ever in this country. The blame game will continue today (Wednesday) in the Oireachtas when the Committee will quiz those concerned, to establish precisely what happened, or more accurately, what went wrong. From all that people have heard over the past week and a half, they can be confident that Ciarán Mulvey and the Sports Council did everything they could and did it correctly. That is Chief Executive, John Treacy’s style and all the evidence supports it. He too has worked too hard for many years to squander the possibility of further international honours whether Olympic or World titles. It is obvious too that the Minister for Sport did all he could to facilitate Billy staying and put no obstacles in the way, so the government’s hands are clean. Which leaves the ABAI. Certainly their pleadings were far

less credible and significantly, it was not until Billy was safely in the US that they crept out and made a public statement. That in itself told a great deal and in the contest between the Association versus Billy and The Rest, it was a decisive win for The Rest, by a clear knockout. It is difficult to understand the intransigence and petty-mindedness which lost us this treasure, this national asset, this proven talent who looked for little enough for his successful efforts. What thoughts must go through his head as he works in a foreign climate, among foreign accents for a foreign country. Work that may ultimately cost us dearly when our boxers climb into the ring to clash with opponents whom Billy has trained. Katie Taylor must wince at the prospect. We must draw a pall over this sad episode in the annals of Irish sport and hope that those entrusted with the welfare of Irish boxing have not squandered our best chance to stay in the higher echelons of world sport.

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IN MEMORIAM

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

In Memoriam

BURKE (22nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Richard, late of Cappagh, who died on 1st November, 1993, aged 21 years. Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, so very much.

–Always in our thoughts and prayers, Dad, Mam, Helaine, Catherine, Tom, Kenneth and all the family.

COFFEY (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bernadette Coffey, late of Springmount, Dungarvan, who died on 2nd November, 1998. R.I.P. November comes with sad regret, A time that we will never forget, A date that’s filled with sadness, Returns to us today, To mark the day you left us Bernie, In such a sudden way. In thoughts we see you just the same, In love and pride we speak your name, A precious young life came to an end, You died as you lived, Everyone’s friend. Will those who think of Bernie today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

COUGHLAN (8th anniversary) – In loving memory of Frank Coughlan, late of Mongally, Aglish, who died on 30th October, 2007. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 30th October, 2015, at the Church of the Assumption, Aglish, at 7.15 p.m. The blow was hard, The shock severe, To part with one, We loved so dear. Life was desired, But God did see, Eternal life, Was best for thee. Will those who think of Frank today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by Mam, Dad, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces.

–Always loved and sadly missed by your sister Mary; brother-in-law John and nephews Mikey and Shane. CAREY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kattie Carey (nee Curran), late of Mullinahorna, Ring, who died on 29th October, 2010. R.I.P. Mass offered. A heart of gold, A life so true, Loved and remembered, By all she knew. Always willing, Helpful and kind, Are the beautiful memories, She left behind.

–Sadly missed by her nephews, nieces and their families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 1st November, at 11.30 a.m., í Seipeal San Nioclas, An Rinn.

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

The moment that you died, Our hearts were torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you. We often lie awake at night, When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day, But missing you is heartache, That never goes away. We hold you tightly within our hearts, And there you will remain, Until the joyous day arrives, That we will meet again.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by your loving wife Mary Joe; sons Francis, Pat and Sean; daughters Caroline, Josepha, Philomena, Olivere and Martina.

COFFEY (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Bernadette Coffey, late of Springmount, Dungarvan, who died on 2nd November, 1998. R.I.P. You never miss the sunshine, Til the evening shadows fall, You never miss your loved ones, Til they are gone beyond recall. So be forever with her Lord, Hear her should she call, And light a star above her grave, When evening shadows fall.

DONNELLY (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Anthony Donnelly, late of Ballyguiry, Dungarvan, who died on 31st October, 2013.

FOLEY (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ann Foley, late of Garryduff, Colligan, and San Francisco, who died on 30th October, 2004. R.I.P. Mass offered. You slipped away so quietly, No goodbye or no farewell, Just how much we miss you, No world or verse can tell. Your pains are all gone now, Your worries cast away, In a place we only dream of, Safe in Heaven today.

–Remembered with love by all your family.

––––––––––––––– GRANDAD You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, A wonderful nature, warm and true, Those are the memories we have of you. Will those who think of Grandad today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always remembered by your loving grandchildren Lennon, Alanah, Evelyn, Kian, Lucy, Alison, Ava, Zack, Ewan, Amelia, Josh, Rubie and AnthonyJoseph, XXXXX. The person who doesn’t advertise knows what they’re doing – but no one else does! Call … 058-41205/42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

Depression is very common and impacts thoughts, feelings, energy and behaviour. If you are concerned for yourself or a loved one Aware can help: LoCall Helpline 1890 303 302 E: supportmail@aware.ie W: www.aware.ie Aware also offers: Support Groups nationwide; Life Skills CBT-based programmes and a positive mental health programme for secondary schools Aware: Support through depression. Dungarvan – Deise Day Centre, Dungarvan Community Development Centre, Mitchell St. Group meets every Tuesday at 8.00 p.m. Waterford City – Edmund Rice Heritage Centre, Mount Sion, Barrack Street. Group meets every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m.

ENRIGHT (1st and 2nd anniversaries) – In fond and loving memory of our parents Johnnie and Pauline Enright, late of Mitchell Street, Dungarvan. Pauline who died on 25th October, 2013, and Johnnie who died on 10th November, 2014. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 1st November, at 10.00 a.m. in Ballinroad Church. Gone from our sight, But never our memories, Gone from our touch, But never our hearts.

–Always remembered by sons Tom and John, Kerry and the Enright and O’Regan families.

HALLEY (6th anniversary) – In loving memory of Joan Halley, late of Croughclooney, Ballymacarbry, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, whose Anniversary occurs on 3rd November. DEAR JOAN We think of you when we look at a lovely blue sky, At the golden colours of Autumn, The high waves at the beach on a sunny day, When we enjoy friendship, Laughter and funny stories that you would have loved, When we enjoy the thrills of sporting occasions, We think of you often Joan, And give thanks to God, The gift of your wonderful life, And all the joy, fun and love we shared together. We pray each day that you rest, In serenity, joy and peace in Heaven. You are always in our hearts, And the many happy memories of you, Sustain and inspire us as we savour the gift of each day, Just like you would wish for us. With sincere thanks and lots of love, On your Anniversary and every day.

–Davey, Catherine, Breda, Rosita, Francis, Michael, Davie, Meadbh and Sineád, XXXX. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in Fourmilewater Church at 8.00 p.m. on Saturday, 31st October. O’NEILL (26th anniversary) – In loving memory of our Dad John O’Neill, late of Kilcannon, Cappagh, Co. Waterford, whose anniversary occurs on 30th October. R.I.P. A day to remember, sad to recall, Without farewell you left us all, Your name is often mentioned, Our thoughts are with you still, You haven’t been forgotten, What’s more you never will. You gave us years of happiness, Then sorrow came with tears, You left us lovely memories, We have treasured through the years. Will those who think of John today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Fondly remembered by all your loving family.

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O’MAHONY (12th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maurice (Mossie) O’Mahony, late of Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford, who died on 30th October, 2003. R.I.P. No length of time can take away, Our thoughts of you from day to day, Though absent you are always near, Still loved, still missed, still very dear. Will those who think of Mossie today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Sadly missed by his wife Mary; sons Gerry, Maurice and Michael, and his daughter Angela.

O’MAHONY (43rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Catherine O’Mahony, late of Kinsalebeg, Co. Waterford, who died on 26th October, 1972, aged 5 years. R.I.P. Taken as a child to your Heavenly abode, We knew you for only five short years, Many days have passed and suns have set, Our eyes have shed so many tears.

–Sadly missed by her mother Mary; brothers Gerry, Maurice and Michael, and her sister Angela.

POWER (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Vyna Power, late of Ballinroad, whose Anniversary occurs on 3rd November.

SHEPHERD (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Geoff Shepherd, late of 24 Parklane Avenue, Abbeyside, whose Anniversary occurs on 31st October.

Of all the gifts in life, However great or small, To have you as our Aunt, Was one of the greatest of all. A special time, A special face, A special woman, We can’t replace. Always helping others, When herself should be at rest, The kindest of all people, Now amongst the Heavenly Best.

On your 2nd Anniversary Geoff, I just wanted you to know, How much we love and miss you, It’s a shame you had to go. The hardest part is the empty chair, It gets me every time, Let us know you’re happy Geoff, Could you send us down a sign. Our hearts are broken without you, The house just isn’t the same, You left some lovely memories, And I can’t wait to see you again.

–Always loved and remembered from Bridie, Tracy, Michael, Pamela and family.

TIMMINS (29th and 35th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Madge Timmins (nee Young), late of Lower King Street, Abbeyside, who died on 31st October, 1986. Also her sister Nan Frei, late of Abbeyside and London, who died on 15th October, 1980. R.I.P. We never part from those we love, No distance can divide us, With memories dear and love sincere, You will always walk beside us.

–Always remembered by their families at home and abroad.

–Sadly missed by your loving wife Eileen and family. Second Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 1st November, 2015, at 12 noon in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside.

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STUDY SKILLS SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS – Saturday, 31st October: Red Hall, Lismore, Co. Waterford, 5th/6th Year 10.00 a.m. – 12.20 p.m. 2nd/3rd year 1.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m. Please note: Places in seminars/workshops MUST be prebooked as class sizes are limited. Cost: €50 – 5th/6th Years; €40 – 2nd/3rd Years. Free half-hour informative talk at the end of each seminar for parents, on “Assisting your child with their studies.” Phone: Joe (087) 6141604 www.studyskills4success.ie (30-10)

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SILK PAINTING WORKSHOP @ The Rehearsal Hub, Westgate Business Park, Dungarvan, 28th November 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m. and 29th November 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. – Using beautiful vibrant silk paints, you will create your own silk scarf • Fun and easy to use • No experience necessary • Booking essential as places are limited • €100 p.p. • Please call Tamsin on (087) 6822172 or Natalie on (086) 8842843. MANDALA WORKSHOP @ Essence Yoga and Healing Studios, Barrack Street, Cappoquin – Saturday, 5th December, 10.00 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. – Learn how to draw your own personal mandala • Easy, therapeutic and fun • Learn the emotional and physical effects of colour • €35 p.p. • Booking is essential as places are limited • Please call Tamsin on (087) 6822172 or Natalie on (086) 8842843.

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TAKE NOTICE that my lands at Grawnfadda and Lacken, Dungarvan, are strictly preserved. Fur and feather. No exceptions. Signed: Owen Carroll. TAKE NOTICE that the lands of Michael Hourigan and Paddy Hourigan at Barrnastook and Goulane, Old Parish, are strictly preserved, fur and feather. LANDS AND WOODLANDS at Glendalligan, Killineen West and Carafad, in our possession, are strictly preserved. Persons found lamping on to the above lands will be prosecuted. Gardaí notified. Signed: Gary and L. Norris. TAKE NOTICE that the lands in my possession at Glenmore, Glenbeg and Mullinahorna, Ring, are strictly preserved, fur and feather. Signed: Pat Curran.

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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. We are located at Main Street, Kilmacthomas. Call HELEN. Tel. (087) 2756576. (ind.)

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WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Darren Foley, intend to apply for permission for construction of two-storey dwelling house, detached single car garage, septic tank and percolation area, bored well, shared vehicular entrance and all ancillary site works at Springfield Upper, Kinsalebeg, via Youghal, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Ivor Murphy, intend to apply for planning permission for a change of shed type, from shed type as previously granted under file number 15/374 to extend by half a bay each side at Dunbrattin, Annestown, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the perscribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I,Damien Foley, intend to apply for permission for construction of two-storey dwelling house, detached single car garage, septic tank and percolation area, bored well, shared vehicular entrance and all ancillary site works at Springfield Upper, Kinsalebeg, via Youghal, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Jason McGrath, intend to apply for permission for the construction of a dormer style dwelling, Biocycle unit and associated site works at Ballynameelagh, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during it public opening hours {9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excl. public holidays)}. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Liam Butler, intend to apply to the above authority for permission to construct a one and a half storey dwelling, entrance, driveway, effluent treatment system and percolation area and all associated site development works at, Kilnamack West, Kilmanahan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan

WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Jean Butler, intend to apply to the above Authority for permission to construct a one and a half storey dwelling, entrance, effluent treatment system and percolation area and all associated site development works at, Kilnamack West, Kilmanahan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Elaine Butler, intend to apply to the above Authority for permission to construct a single storey dwelling, entrance, effluent treatment system and percolation area and all associated site development works at, Kilnamack West, Kilmanahan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY COUNCIL – Microchem Laboratories (Ireland) Ltd. trading as Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories wish to apply for permission for the following changes to an existing factory building (formerly Century Homes); (1) part change of use of ground floor space to provide office accommodation and laboratory facilities, (2) internal ground floor level alterations, (3) change colour of external cladding, (4) additional ground floor level windows to eastern elevation and (5) erection of new signage at the IDA Business Park, Clogherane, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Pat McGrath, intend to apply for planning permission for an extension to an existing house and associated site works at Kilnagrange, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected, or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority (Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford), during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

FEAST of All Saints – Apocalypse 7:2-4.9-14 I saw a huge number, impossible to count, of people of every nation, race, tribe and language. 1 John 3:1-3 We shall God as he really is. Matthew 5:1-12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in Heaven. St. Mary’s Parish Church Dungarvan Mass Times – Feast of All Saints: Saturday, 31st October: Vigil 7.30 p.m. Sunday, 1st November: 10.00 a.m. & 12.00 noon. All Souls Day: Monday, 2nd November: 9.30 a.m. & 7.30 p.m. October 31st: Hallowe’en. The word Hallowe’en is a single word for the three words All Hallows Eve – the Eve of All Hallows or All Saints Day. Before Hallowe’en became a Christian celebration, the Celts in Britain and Ireland celebrated the eve of Samhain, the Celtic New Year, which began on November 1st. The Celts believed that this was the time of year when the veil separating the living from the dead was at its weakest and that this was the time of year when it was easiest for the souls of the dead to revisit their earthly homes. With the spread of Christianity many of the Celtic practices were given Christian significance. In the 7th century All Saints’ Day was added to the Christian Calendar. November 1st: Feast of All Saints Praying to a Saint means something very simple: we ask the saint to intercede for us and to pray for us. We can, and often do, ask for the prayers of those who are not officially Saints. We often ask our friends and families and those with whom we live, to pray for us. We can, and often do, ask for the prayers of those who are not officially Saints. We ask a person who has died – a mother, father, brother, sister, grandparent … to pray for us.” November 2nd: All Souls’ Day. The commemoration of all the Faithful Departed. Indeed, the

Church in its pilgrim members, from the very earliest days of the Christian religion, has honoured with great respect the memory of the dead; and “because it is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins.” 2 Mac 12:46. We offer Mass for them; we pray for them: we give to others; we do good deeds; we apply indulgences to them. All of these the Church calls suffrages – which are the urgent prayer (supplication) to God to have mercy on the souls of the dead, to purify them by the fire of His charity, and to bring them to His kingdom of light and life. (From the Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy). Prayer when Visiting a Cemetery – May God bless all the company of souls here, may God and Mary bless you. You too spent awhile here, just as we are now and we too will join you soon. May we all be adorned in the beauty of the bright King of heaven. Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated on Saturday, 16th April, 2016, at 11.00 a.m. Mass. First Holy Communion 2016 will be celebrated on the following dates:– Glenbeg and Carriglea – Saturday, 7th May. St. Joseph’s – Saturday, 14th May. St. Mary’s – Saturday, 28th May. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087 774 7870.

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Winners of what can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you? – Pat Breen, President Dungarvan Credit Union, presenting a cheque to Jenny Power, Irish Girl Guides. Included are Ray Moore, Orla Dawson and the Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Winners of what can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you? – Pat Breen, President Dungarvan Credit Union, presenting a cheque to Fiona Vaianella, Special Olympics Dungarvan. Included are Ray Moore, Orla Dawson and the Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Winners of what can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you? – Pat Breen, President Dungarvan Credit Union, presenting a cheque to Michael Morrissey, Abbeyside AFC. Included are Ray Moore, Orla Dawson and the Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

What can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you? cheque presentations Winners of what can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you? – Pat Breen, President Dungarvan Credit Union, presenting a cheque to Maire Ni Chadhla, Scoil Gharbhain. Included are Ray Moore, Orla Dawson and the Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Winners of what can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you? – Pat Breen, President Dungarvan Credit Union, presenting a cheque to Teresa Daly, Parents’ Association St. Mary’s Primary School. Included are Ray Moore, Orla Dawson and the [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union.

Winners of what can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you? – Pat Breen, President Dungarvan Credit Union, presenting a cheque to Alice White, Coderdojo Dungarvan. Included are Ray Moore, Orla Dawson and the Mascot, Dungarvan [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Credit Union.

Prizewinners in the Dungarvan Credit Union Poster Competition pictured with Pat Breen, President; Orla Dawson, Jean Kiely, Ann Jones and the Mascot, Dungarvan Credit Union. This is part of the National Credit Unions Poster Competition and the winners in each section now go forward to the regional finals. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Kilrossanty

NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

St. Michael’s Hall Ballyduff Upper, Cards Result 21-10-15: 1st Mary Whelan & Christie Higgins; 2nd Tom Ryan & Margaret Ryan; Bill Leddy & Helen O’Keeffe. Lucky Tables: Stephen Cunningham, Nellie Devine, Mary Fitzgerald, Joan Hannon, Denny Tobin, Pat O’Connor, Sean Higgins, Eddie Byrne. Raffle: Hugh Collins, Sheila Lonergan, Bill Leddy, Joan Hannon x2, Ann Geary x2, Pat Kirby, Eddie Byrne.

Abbeyside Heritage Archive YES, we are ready to open this coming Sunday, Nov. 1st from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Our next committee meeting takes place on the second Tuesday of the month, 10th Nov at 7 pm sharp, (Sarah Purser and all that). As usual all the bases will be covered, our strong maritime section, poetry, two glass cases, books, scrapbooks etc. will be on display. Looking forward to meeting you at the Parish Office.

St. Michael's Church, Ballyduff Upper Novena for the Holy Souls THE dates of the Novena are as follows: Sunday, November 1st, (Holy Day, Feast of All Saints) at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2nd at 7.30 p.m.There will be a special remembrance of all who died during the past year at this Mass. The novena continues on Tuesday, Nov. 3rd at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4th at 7.30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5th at 10 a.m., Friday Nov. 6th at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8th at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9th at 7.30 p.m. The novena concludes on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10th at 10 am.

Donna’s Equine Sanctuary IT'S all fun and games at Donna's Livery Stables! Fundraising for Donna's Equine Sanctuary in the form of pony games will be on the following dates: Showjumping: Friday, 30th October, 11.00 a.m. until finish. Mini, midi and maxi. €8 per class. 2 rounds, regardless of falls. A fall is an automatic elimination.

Ballymacarbry Chiropodist VALERIE Cosgrave will be having her next clinic on Thursday, 5th November in No. 15 Cluain Cairbre, Ballymacarbry. Telephone for appointments: 087-9621553.

Blackwater Ladies Club OUR next club takes place a week later than usual on November 5th at 8.30 p.m. in the KGK Hall. Our guest speaker is Mary O'Callaghan- Bradley who will be showing us her lovely knitting and crochet goodies. This will be a night to look forward to, so please note the change of date. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Vintage Tractor and Car Run next Sunday, starting from John Paul's Bar, Old Parish at 12.00 noon in aid of Deise Day Care Centre Dungarvan. Please support! Organising committee member Patricia Cleary pictured here.

John Paul’s Vintage Tractor and Car Run 2015 A VINTAGE Tractor and Car Run will take place on Sunday, November 1st next starting at John Paul’s Pub in scenic Old Parish, near Dungarvan. The run is in aid of Deise Day Care Centre Dungarvan, who do wonderful work for the community. Registration on the day will commence at 11.00 a.m. at John Paul’s and the cost is €20.

The run itself will commence at 12.00 noon. All vehicles should be taxed and insured; it is taken as a given that vehicles are fully roadworthy and in good shape for a run! Refreshments served before and after the event. There will also be music in John Paul’s afterwards. Please support this very worthy

cause by coming along with your vintage tractor, car, bike, 4 X 4 etc! Notso-old and vintage vehicles also welcome, all in a good cause! For more information contact any of the following: Francis Lally 0872984746, Patricia Cleary 0851179478 or Frances Morrissey 0872879350.

Kilmacthomas WELCOME HOME A big welcome home from Piper City, Chicago to Richard Butler, who made the surprise trip home to celebrate the Golden wedding anniversary of his brother Quannie and Kathleen Butler, St. Anne's Terrace, Kilmacthomas. We wish him happy holidays catching up on fond memories and friends. Congratulations to Quannie and Kathleen who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a party for family and friends in the Carrig Hotel, Carrick-on-Suir, and danced the night away to the music of John O'Shea. A most enjoyable night was had by all. LOTTO WIN Congratulations to D. Kirwan / Mulhearn's Foodstore and off Licence on selling a €50,000 national lotto scratch card during the week. We wish

the happy punter happy spending. CAR BOOT SALE Your next car boot sale in the Rainbow Community Hall is on Sunday, 1st November 10 am to 2 pm, come along and do some Christmas shopping, great bargains to be had, lots of Christmas craft and gifts, toys, nick knacks, potted plants, shrubs order your Christmas wreaths and candles, home baking and lots more. Tables supplied €10 each. LATE PEGGY BALFE It is with sadness that we record the death of Peggy Balfe, Pairc An Aonaigh, Kilmacthomas on Sunday, 18th at St. Joseph's Hospital, Dungarvan. Peggy reposed on Thursday afternoon at Thompson's Funeral Home, Waterford. Removal took place on Friday morning from the Funeral Home to Our Lady of Mercy

Church, Kilmacthomas for requiem Mass at 11.00 am celebrated by Fr. Keogh, P.P., followed by private cremation. Our sincere sympathy is extended to her husband Tom; sons Thomas and David; grand-children, Laura, Claire and Glenn; great- grand-children Susan and Charlie; nieces, nephews and friends on their sad loss. May she rest in peace. (O'Reilly's Funeral Directors). SYMPATHY Sympathy is extended to Frankie and Aileen Donovan on the death of their aunt Mrs. Mary Bestwick, late of Ballinard who died in England. Her funeral took place on Saturday in St. Anne's Church, Ballylaneen followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. TEA PARTY Newtown Fundraising Committee will host a

spooktacular American Tea Party on Saturday, 7th November 8 pm at Lenihan's function room. The goal is to provide funds to acquire, store and train people in the use of a Defibrillator for Newtown and surrounding areas. Give your support by Hosting a table with friends to dine €10 a seat, be a guest at another table, donate a spot prize or purchase raffle tickets etc. WHIST Results of the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 19th October, Kitsy Keating, Hannah McGrath, Ellis Wilkins, Carol Ann Wilkins, Kathleen Foran, Biddy Carroll, Kay Veale, Breda Galvin, Monica Gough, Peggy O'Callaghan and Nicola Carroll. Raffle winners Peggy O'Callaghan, Kathleen Whyte, Monica Gough and Margaret Hassett.

LIONS CLUB The recent quiz in Micilins in aid of the Christmas Hamper Appeal was a great success. Thanks to all who supported it in any way. The sum of €900 was raised on the night which will be put to good use in helping those in need. Thanks again. CHRISTMAS PARTY Christmas party will take place in the hall at 1 p.m. on 6th December. HALL Meeting will be held on November 4th at 8.30 p.m. COFFEE MORNING Coffee morning will be held in the hall after 10.30 a.m. Mass. The purpose of the event is to raise much needed funds for the ongoing developement of the new grounds. Please come along and support. Than you. SALE OF WORK The annual sale of work will take place on Sunday, 22nd November in Crotty’s Inn at 3 p.m. BEST OF LUCK Best of luck to the Kilrossanty senior footballers who take on Ballinacourty in the semifinal this Saturday night. BINGO Dont forget Bingo this Friday night in Crotty’s Inn at 8.30 p.m. Prize money €1,200. Proceeds to GAA club. DEISE DRAW The last draw in the series will be held in Cappoquin this Friday night. Money to Jason, Kevin or Mairead by Friday please. There is still money outstanding to the club by subscribers and promoters, names will not be entered into the last draw if money is not paid up. WHIST Results from the hall 16/10/2015 Eric Townsend, Anne Phelan, Betty Murphy, Kathleen Fieldhouse, Ellis Wilkins, Kathleen Whyte, Biddy Carroll, Eily Cusack, Carrie Wilkins and Biddy Keating. Raffle - Eric Townsend, Biddy Keating, Margaret Riordan. Next Whist on Thursday night, 29th October. Please note change of night at 8 o’clock sharp. Christmas Dinner on November 27th in the Granville Hotel. Names taken at our next whist night.

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Irish Red Cross Portlaw Branch Lyre Heritage News WE would like to wish everybody in the Portlaw area a fun and safe Hallowe’en Weekend. Don’t forget if you experience a life threatening emergency, it is essential to contact 999 or 112 first. You can then contact any of our responders, however we are generally notified directly by the HSE and respond as quickly as we can.

By Marie O’Shea RECENTLY we had the last of the summer music and song at the old farmhouse at Lyre and a well attended and enjoyable evening it was. The stars of the show as often were the young musicians wh impressed us all with their ability. We are not finished yet at Lyre. As we had last year, a special seasonal evening is planned with emphasis on story telling and children’s games. The kitchen will have even lower lighting than usual and and the stories will be spooky and a little scary. This will be on Thursday, 29th October (this week) and will not conflict with Hallowe’en at home. All are welcome.

Touraneena SLIABH GCUA LOTTO This week’s lotto draw was held in Dunne's Bar, Touraneena and had a jackpot prize of €200. Winning numbers drawn were 13, 22, 25. The jackpot wasn't won, so next week's jackpot is €300. As the jackpot wasn't won there was the draw for 5 x €20. Winners were as follows, 1) Alice Burke, 2) Sean Condon, 3) Patsy Dalton, 4) Monica Cullinan, 5) Shauna Cullinan. Promoter’s prize of €20 was won by M. Cliffe. Next week’s draw will be held in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday night, 1st November, 2015. Tickets are €2 each and can be purchased from local retail outlets, committee members and designated promoters. BONNIE'S BOUQUETS HALLOWE’EN PARADE In ghoulish weather, the participants spirited themselves to Lismore Castle for the 12th Annual Bonnie Bouquets Hallowe’en fancy dress parade. The standard of costumes was out of this world and it was exceptionally hard to pick a winner. Prizes were dispersed in accordance with the excellence of

dress and the winners this year were 03 years, winner Ria Morrissey dressed as Chucky, 2nd Joe Bolger dresses as a baby Minion. 3-6 years winner Tristan and Saoirse Pompford dressed as Minions, 2nd Mya Morrissey dressed as a green witch. 6-12 years winner Emily Barry dressed as Queen of Hearts, 2nd Maisie Roche, wheel barrow entry. Singles winner Annie Callahan. Family winners were Jack Campion, Leon McBarron, Cillian Ahearne and David Feeney dressed as The Villians. The best homemade costume winner was awarded to Kiara Fuller Buckley, Alana O'Flaherty, Sophie O'Keeffe and Rachel Stuart dressed in the Wizard of Oz costumes. A huge thanks to all who put so much effort into their costumes and really got in to the spirit of Hallowe’en. Thanks also to Lord and Lady Burlington and to Scallywags Community Childcare for their assistance, without whom the parade would not have been so successful. Thanks to the storyteller in the castle, the face painters, and to the DJ on the day; Martin Landers for supplying the

tunes and to the numerous ladies who gave up their time to provide refreshments throughout the day. Thanks to the sponsors for their generous support and to anybody who helped in any way. Many thanks to Veronica and John Troy, Bonnie's Bouquets, Lismore for providing 12 years of Hallowe’en fun and no doubt they will reappear again next year for another fabulous parade! All proceeds from the day went to the Scallywags Lismore Community Childcare. SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB The November meeting will be held on Monday, 9th November at 8 pm in the Community Centre. The guest speaker on the night will be our local guard Sgt. David Mansfield who is stationed in Ballymacarbry. Non members are welcome to join us on the night as we are sure this talk will be of interest to everyone in the community. MUSIC Music in Hanrahan’s Bar this Friday night, 30th October, 2015 by Richie Halpin. Come along for a great night's entertainment.

Stradbally SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is extended to Bernadette, Madeline, Sandra, Rachael and Raymond O’Reilly on the death of their mother Betty O’Reilly, 4 Marian Terrace, Stradbally and to Betty’s brothers and sisters Patsy, Kevin, J. J., Joan and Jenny, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sonsin-law, daughters-in-law and the extended family. Betty’s funeral Mass took place at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Wednesday, 21st October, 2015 followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace. GOOD WISHES Following numerous trips to both Dublin and Oxford over the past year and a half John Power, Rockville, Stradbally has received the final date for the serious surgery he has been waiting for in the past

number of months. John will travel to Oxford on the 27th November, enter the Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford on the 28th in preparation for surgery on the 2nd November, 2015. John wishes to thank all who have supported the fundraisers that have taken place in the earlier part of the year to help to allay the costs involved in travelling. He is looking forward to a positive outcome and will be spending his Christmas in hospital recovering. The prayers and good wishes of his many friends, neighbours and the whole community in Stradbally go with him as he embarks on this serious journey. AUCTION Many in Stradbally wait with baited breath for the auction of the thatched development known as St. John’s Wood that has stood

idle for the past ten years in Stradbally. The auction is due to take place at the Pavillion Leopardstown Racecourse, Dublin 18 on this coming Wednesday, 28th October at 11 a.m. On line registration finishes at 2 p.m. on the 27th October, 2015. LOCAL CRAFTS EXHIBITION It is all systems go for the local craft exhibition that is to take place at the Cove Bar on Thursday, 19th November at 8 p.m. with lots of gift ideas for Christmas. If you are artistic and would like to get involved with your work or crafts contact any member of the Stradbally Market committee. The Stradbally Market takes place each Saturday, from 10.30 a.m. til 12.30 p.m. at the Cove Bar for more details or phone 087 229 7058.

GHOST WALK TALK The final event in our Hallowe’en celebrations is Ghost/Walk/Talk on Thursday, 29th October, meeting in Barron Hall 7.00 p.m. Local historian Tom Hickey will follow an ancient route around Stradbally. He will be assisted by renowned Medium and Psychic, Maire Swaby who has identified areas of psychic energy within the Stradbally area. Adults €5, over 12s only. Bring a torch, sensible walking shoes/boots. ACTIVE RETIREMENT Tay and Mahon Valley Active Retirement Group will hold a tea/dance in the Gold Coast Hotel on the afternoon of Sunday, 22nd November. Party open to members and non members. Contacts re Tom Hickey 087-9386209 or Anne Power 087-2052997.

Our fundraising efforts are currently focusing on the replacement of our road ambulance, to this extent, there are several events coming up for which we appreciate your support: Our table quiz night takes place this Friday evening after the Pumpkin Festival Parade at 8.30 p.m. in the Cotton Mill. A night of fun with great

spot prizes is assured. Tables of 4 are €20. Next week on Friday 6th, the Michael Power Memorial Christmas Day Swim will be launched in Dunphy’s Pub, Kill. This year’s event is in aid of our ambulance replacement fund, so it would be lovely to see many of our friends from Portlaw there. Thank you all for your ongoing support.

Ballysaggart ON Tuesday, October 20th Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd. hosted their AGM and public meeting. Michael J. Walsh (Chairman) opened the meeting by welcoming all who attended and proceeded to give a detailed summary of all that has been achieved in the area since the development company was set-up. He stressed that none of it would have been possible without the support and hard work of all the local people who got involved and gave up their time and resources freely for all the projects undertaken in the area. Following this Gerard Walsh (Director) presented a Financial Report with a detailed breakdown of income and expenditure to the year ending December 2014.This report is available for all to see in the Community Centre. There has been a tremendous amount of fundraising done over the past few years through the monthly NonStop Draw, Annual Fun Ride,Vintage Tea Weekends and an assortment of events held in the Community Center, and as the focus is now on the ReDevelopment of the Community Centre these fundraising efforts are now more important than ever. The meeting was closed with a huge thank you to everyone who has contributed in any way over the past few years and an appeal for anyone with new ideas or an interest in becoming involved to do so, everyone is more than welcome and can approach any committee member for further information. CRAFT FAIR On Friday, November 20th Ballysaggart Community Development Company are hosting a Christmas Craft Fair and Flower Arranging Demonstration, by Shirley Flynn, Ballyduff Upr., in aid of the Community Centre Redevelopment Fund in Ballysaggart Community Centre at 7 pm. There will

be a wide variety of local crafts on sale which would make beautiful, unique gifts for Christmas. There will also be refreshments served and a raffle on the night, so, come along and start ticking off the Christmas list. Anyone interested in setting up a stand for the night is more than welcome to do so and can contact Mary Fennessy on 087 9628053 for details and information. LADIES CLUB On Monday, November 9th the first guest speaker of the year will attend the Community Centre at 8 p.m. It is psychotherapist Eamonn Keane M.I.G.C. M.P.P.S. who has a practice in the Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside and also presents a weekly feature on WLR FM.

Eamonn will deliver a presentation on a wide variety of topics/issues concerning all age groups and will also be available for a one-to-one question and answer session. This evening is open to all, women and men, to attend and non-members will be particularly welcome, it is a great opportunity to meet such an expert in the field of psychotherapy. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS 1st: Mary Power and Ber Coughlan, Rita Doocey and Delia Cashell. Lucky Tables: Tom Cahill and Tess Hale, Bertie Neville and Sheila Lonergan. Tickets: Stephen Cunningham, Pat Kirby and Dan Howard.

Ballysaggart Ladies Club guest speaker Eamonn Keane.

Congratulations to Marie Murphy, daughter of Timmy and Bridie Murphy, Ballysaggart, who recently graduated with a Degree and Honours of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biochemistry from the University of Limerick, well done Marie.

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Bonmahon NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NS Our first chess league this year is over and congratulations to Ben Lees who came 1st, Michael O'Grady 2nd and William Power 3rd - well done to all. Our next clothing collection is on 13th November so if anyone has

any unwanted clothes/bed clothes/shoes please drop them off at the school - we would really appreciate it. Thank you to all who are supporting us in the Bonmahon Community Lotto. Thank you also to all who supported us in our Annual Raffle. The prize winners were as follows: 1st

Billy Crowley accepting money raised by the 2015 Allihies to Bunmahon Miners Trail team on behalf of Kill/Bonmahon Foroige, Bonmahon Lifeboat, Knockmahon NS, and Bonmahon tidy towns.

prize Joan Flynn, 2nd prize Jennifer Lees, 3rd prize Ethna Bolger, 4th prize Sorcha, Thomas and Conor Kirwan, 5th prize Clodagh O'Sullivan, 6th prize John Whelan, 7th prize Anthony O'Grady, 8th prize Shona O'Donnell, 9th prize Paul Mooney, 10th prize Victoria Hamersley. Our Hallowe’en party was full of spooky fun - the children wore some really scary costumes, for a minute there we all thought we were in a haunted house with witches, ghosts and lots more all around. We had great fun. HAPPY HALLOWE’EN TO EVERYONE. We are all looking forward to our colcannon & barnbracks and no doubt you will see some of our scary pupils on the "Omlish" / trick or treating. BUNMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Last week, we had 4 lucky dip winners. Getting €25 each are Nicholas Veale, Ann Whelan, Ciaran Buckley and Niamh Sinnott.This week's jackpot is worth €10,000. WORDS REBORN... Have your say on the

Trease Sheridan and Orlaith Hamersley presenting money raised on the 2015 Allihies to Bunmahon Miners Trail to Kill/Bonmahon Foroige, Bonmahon Lifeboat, Knockmahon NS, and Bonmahon tidy towns.

future format of the WORDS event. Please attend on Wednesday, November 4th at 7.45 pm at The Art Hand. The WORDS event began on the 3rd of July 2013 as a monthly spoken word night. It has successfully offered a nurturing environment for writers, performers and literature lovers over the last few years but we now believe it's time for it to be reinvigorated with a new challenge to drive it forward. So whether you've attended before or would like to be part of something new please come along. Maybe you have a poem in a drawer which you never dared to share with anyone, maybe you enjoy listening to others read and perform their work or maybe you have a favourite wroter whose work you would like to share with others – any level, any genre, any age – the diversity is what makes WORDS so special! €5 contribution and refreshments are served. Looking forward to seeing you there – please call 051 292919 to book your seat. ALLIHIES TO BUNMAHON MINERS TRAIL Without any doubt 2015 was our best year so far! With the largest group participating in the 8 day charity walk and the greatest amount of money raised. The team from Allihies, Co. Cork raised over €2,600 for Cork Community Hospital and the Bunmahon team raised over €2,500 for Kill/Bonmahon Foroige, Bonmahon Lifeboat, Knockmahon NS, and Bonmahon tidy towns. A huge congratulations to the walkers and thank you to anyone who sponsored them. Let’s do it all again next year! For more information please see www.atobminerstrail.wordpress.com

Official presentation of money raised by the 2015 Allihies to Bunmahon Miners Trail to Kill/Bonmahon Foroige, Bonmahon Lifeboat, Knockmahon NS, and Bonmahon tidy towns in Knockmahon NS recently.

An impressive new world record set by Seamus Kirwan at the recent World Powerlifting Union World Championships.

Kill SEAMUS HAS DONE IT AGAIN! At the World Powerlifting Union World Championships, Seamus Kirwan came 1st in his weight class. His squat with an impressive 240kg set a new world record, his benchpress was 160kg and his deadlift was 245 another new world record. Congratulations to Seamus, son of Thomas and Maura Kirwan from Ballyvohalane, on collecting your Gold Medal in Limerick recently. BINGO COMES TO KILL! The wait is nearly over, the excitement mighty:The Team at Kill Community Centre is delighted to invite everybody to the grand opening night: BINGO is back! Come along for a night of fun for the entire family and great prizes on Thursday, 12th November. Quickies, raffle prizes, refreshments and of course the start of our jackpot await you. Eyes down at 8 p.m. Watch this space for all the details next week. WELL DONE AMBER! A huge well done to Amber Moran who donated her beautiful hair to the Rapunzel Foundation recently, allowing the foundation to create wigs for unfortunate children who lost their hair due to illness.This donation was a very brave act of kindness and your new hairstyle looks absolutely stunning! Well done Amber.

MICHAEL POWER MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM Not long to go to the launch of this year’s Michael Power Memorial Christmas Day Swim, which will be in aid of the Irish Red Cross Portlaw Ambulance Fund. Join us for the Launch night with a table quiz on Friday, 6th November in Dunphy’s Pub, where sponsorship cards will be available alongside a great night’s entertainment and fantastic raffle prizes. Teams of 4 are €20. HALLOWE’EN AT KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE We are delighted with the many children who are attending our first ever Hallowe’en camp – everybody is having great fun, watch this space for pictures next week! Preparations for our disco weekend are now in full swing, with the teenage disco taking place on Friday 30th from 9 pm and the Kids’ Disco in aid of Nadine’s Cancer Battle on Saturday 31st from 5 to 7 pm – come along for spooky fun in the tunnel of terror, great music and games and of course prizes for the best costume. Admission is €5 per child and includes a goodie bag. See you during the week! NEWS FROM KILL COMMUNITY CENTRE Our crafters were busy bees again last week, producing some beautiful

products, while computer, Yoga, Kangoo, Social Dancing and guitar classes as well as the Afterschool Service and Community Cafe all are growing week by week – thank you all for your support! Don’t forget, we have the barber shop open every Tuesday 2 pm to 5 pm, the chiropodist on Wednesdays and our beautician Niamh on Thursdays. Next week, we would like to invite everybody to attend a meeting on Tuesday, 3rd November at 7.30 pm in relation to establishing a comprehensive Community Alert Area in Kill and surrounding areas. Local Gardai will inform us all how it works and what we need to do to increase safety in our area. For an overview of what’s on in any given week, please keep an eye on the shop window for a weekly schedule or on the monthly newsletter. If you would like to get all the information or for any queries, please contact us at:killccentre@gmail.com or on 087 4133522. KILL NATIONAL SCHOOL The Parents’ Association of Kill National School would like to thank everybody who sponsored the recent Hallowe’en walk on a blustery day and all who brought in their old clothes for recycling – your continued support is much appreciated!

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Ardmore ANAM DRAÍOCHT CARDS LAUNCH Make your way down to Halla Deuglán next Sunday, 1st November, and support local man Michael O’Brien in his new venture! Michael will be launching his Irish Celtic Spirituality Oracle Cards on the day, with a start time of 2.00 pm. You are invited to a talk and presentation on the hidden wisdom of our Irish Celtic Folklore, Myths and Legends. Sound interesting? If the concept appeals to you then be sure and make your way down on Sunday, 1st November to Halla Deuglán in Ardmore to find out more. SARAH LINCOLN PRESENTS… A free event will be held this Friday night (30th October) at the ICA hall where a short film, 'What Remains' made by acclaimed Irish film director Pat Collins will be screened. Ardmore's John Kennedy will play music, while Sarah Lincoln – who is co-ordinating the night's events – will present a short talk, which touches upon some features of curiosity along Ardmore beach. All are warmly welcome to attend. VINTAGE TRACTOR AND CAR RUN 2015 A Vintage Tractor and Car Run will take place on next Sunday, November 1st starting at John Paul’s Pub in scenic Old Parish, near Dungarvan. The run is in aid of Deise

Day Care Centre Dungarvan, who do wonderful work for the community. Registration on the day will commence at 11.00 am at John Paul’s and the cost is €20. The run itself will commence at 12 noon. All vehicles should be taxed and insured; it is taken as a given that vehicles are fully roadworthy and in good shape for a run! Refreshments served before and after the event. There will also be music in John Paul’s afterwards. Please support this very worthy cause by coming along with your vintage tractor, car, bike, 4 X 4 etc! Not-so-old and vintage vehicles also welcome, all in a good cause! For more information contact any of the following: Francis Lally 087-2984746, Patricia Cleary 085-1179478 or Frances Morrissey 087-2879350. A LITTLE LAUGH… Two lawyers arrive at the pub and ordered a couple of drinks. They then take sandwiches from their briefcases and began to eat. Seeing this, the angry publican approaches them and says, 'Excuse me, but you cannot eat your own sandwiches in here!' The two lawyers look at each other, shrug their shoulders and exchange sandwiches. Case Dismissed.

Micheál Martin, leader of Fianna Fáil, and John O’Grady, from Aglish, pictured at the Waterford County Museum recently.

Ardmore Tidy Towns HALLOWE’EN CHILDREN’S PARTY We’ll hold our annual Hallowe’en Children’s Party at St Declan’s Hall on this Saturday from 3-5 p.m. Admission is just €2 and all are welcome. ADJUDICATORS REPORT CONTINUED Residential Streets & Housing Areas. Maximum Mark 50. Last year: 30. This Year: 31. The standard of presentation of residential areas was generally high in Ardmore during adjudication. On the Dungarvan Road, Russell Court looked quite well while Trench Road achieves a very high standard of presentation with its very attractive raised green area, natural stone name stone and its most attractive central landscaping bed. Many of the streets in the village looked exceptionally well with Cliff Lane looking smart with a great standard of presentation achieved by

individual properties. We loved Coffey Lane where many residents appeared to support the Tidy Towns groups through floral displays in window boxes. Rocky Road is also very impressive with its lovely old period dwellings (and entrances) such as Atlantic Lodge and the adjacent dwelling. The Grove is a lovely mature residential area that is maintained to a good standard while Gort an Uisce is a modern residential area which could be further improved if the linear beds that line the entrance road is given a revamp. We would also like to comment on The Cloisters and The Heritage estates on their tree planting programmes. Approach Roads, Streets & Lanes Maximum Mark 50. Last year: 41. This Year: 42. The standard of approach roads into Ardmore is very high with a very high stan-

dard of maintenance observed throughout. The Youghal approach road was particularly impressive with its semi mature trees, very well maintained grass verge and clean signage. The Dungarvan approach road (with its restored stone wall) was similarly impressive with a large colourful landscaped bed further enhancing this approach. However, the surfacing of the New Line road did not achieve such as high standard as the others but we admired the lovely natural roadside boundaries here and it offered some tremendous views of the bay. Concluding Remarks: This has been another excellent performance by Ardmore and you should be very proud of yourselves. You are encouraged to take note of the adjudicators comments for next years competition and we look forward to returning in 2016.

Liam and Margaret Lynch seen here at the 1965 Ardmore GAA Football Team Reunion.

[Gerry O'Mahony]

WATERFORD’S REVOLUTIONARY DECADE ROADSHOW Just a little reminder of the Revolutionary Roadshow which will be taking place in the Park Hotel On Saturday, October 31st. This roadshow is to highlight the Revolutionary period 1912-1923 in Waterford City and County. Visitors on the day will have the opportunity to find out, not only about wider national events but also about what was happening in local parishes throughout the city and county. Enjoy the experience and meet archivists and expert historians in a friendly informal setting. There will be exhibition stands, talks, re-enactments and music performances held during the day and it will be open to the public as a free event. In addition to ourselves, there will be exhibition stands by groups such as Munster Military Vehicles and Re-enactment Group, Western Front Association, UCC School of History, Mercier Press and Portlaw Heritage Centre, to name but a few. There will be an opening address by Mayor of Waterford, Cllr. John Cummins and a welcome address by Tom Cronin, Mayor Dungarvan and Lismore District.There will be a performance by Comeraghs Comhaltas and also a performance by Cor Fear na nDeise. It is an event not to be missed.

Venue: Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Date: Saturday, October 31st. Time: 11 am – 4 pm. Admission is Free. The full programme of activities is available on our Blog. A.G.M. Just a reminder that the A.G.M is taking place on Thursday, 29th October at 7.30 p.m. JULIA M. CROTTIE (1853-1930) She was born in Lismore and educated by the Presentation Nuns and privately by Mrs. Lizzie Fitzsimon (1841-1921), whose father, Andrew Fitzsimon had an academy in Lismore. She later settled in Ramsey, Isle of Man and then moved to Chicago where she wrote for local newspapers and completed her novel The Lost Land. In 1890, she returned to Ireland. She lived in Waterford for a period and contributed articles to local papers and to Irish and American magazines such as The Catholic World, The Month and the Rosary. She was constantly in financial difficulty. Her novels include: Neighbours – Annals of a Dull Town. Published 1900 The Lost Land – A tale of a Cromwellian-Irish town, being the autobiography of Miss Anita Lombard 178087. Published London T. Fisher Unwin 1901 Innisdoyle Neighbours. Published 1920. This novel is believed to be set in Lismore.

Justin McCarthy made the following remarks on Crottie: She passed her childhood in the lifeless atmosphere of an Irish town, where she received impressions rendered with sometimes appalling faithfulness in Neighbours and the Lost Land; has lived for some time in America; one of the few since (William) Carleton to show fearless realism in her portrayal of Irish character but that does not mean that she does not love her people and deal tenderly with them as well. (Irish Literature Vol. 11 1904) The Munster Literature Centre’s website describes her writing as ‘closely observed tales of spiritual paralysis in rural Ireland’ which includes ‘satirical portrayals of embittered lives of would-be and returning emigrants’. There is a collection of letters from her (18911913) in the Edmund Downey Papers in the NLI. She died in 1930 and is buried in Lismore. OLD PHOTOGRAPHS If you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. we would be very happy to accept them.We would scan them and give you back the originals. Looking ahead to the 1916 commemorations we would also be interested in any artefacts or photographs relating to that period. FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD

CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 28TH OCTOBER. Geary Patrick, 23, 3760 Pr. Army, I.Guards 1 Bn., Waterford, Killed in action, 10/22/15. Power Michael, 30, 5824, Pr., Army, I.Guards 2 Bn., Dungarvan, Killed in action, 10/23/15 Fitzgerald Richard, 25, 12337, P. Army, Gren Guards, 4Bn., Faha, Killed in action, 10/25/15. Kennedy Laurance, 18, 7763/100327, Pr. Army, R.I.Rifles/R.F.A., Kilganey, Died, 10/27/15. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 05845960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on that during the visit. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10-5 pm. Admission is free.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise STEIP NA nDÉISE Táimid sásta a fhógairt go bhfuil sraith ranganna nua ar rince ar an Sean Nós tosaithe i nGaeltacht na nDéise. Is é an aidhm atá ag an scéim seo ná ceardlann rince ar an sean nós a chur ar fáil do dhaoine óga sa cheantar thar tréimhse sé mhí. Beidh Rang do daoine fásta ar siúl mar chuid den sraith agus tá fáilte roimh chách. Is é an rinceoir sean nós, Seosamh Ó Neachtain an té atá roghnaithe againn. Is as An Spidéal i gConamara do agus bhí suim sa Sean Nós aige ó laethanta a h-óige. Tá léirithe déanta aige le chuid de na grúpaí is cáiliúla i gceol agus damhsa Gaelach, Altan, De Danann agus Mairtin O’Connor ina measc. Táimid fíor buíoch don Chomhairle Ealaín as an deontas atá curtha ar fáil acu chun scéim rinceoir cónaitheach a chur ar bun. We are delighted to announce that a new series of classes in Sean Nós dancing has started in the Waterford Gaeltacht. The purpose of the scheme is to provide workshops in Sean Nós dancing to children in the area over a period of six months. An adult class will also take place as part of the series. Sean Nós dancer Seosamh Ó Neachtain has been selected to teach the classes. He hails from An Spidéal in Co. Galway and has had a keen interest in Sean Nós dancing from a young age. He has performed with some of the most influential acts in traditional Irish dance music: Altan, De Danann and Mairtin O’Connor. We are very grateful to from the Arts Council for the support they have provided for the dancer in residence scheme. POBAL AR AIRE Bhí coiste nua tofa ag an grúpa Pobal ar Aire i nGaeltacht na nDéise le linn an cruinniú poiblí a bhí acu an seachtain seo chaite. Bhí Paud Morressy tofa mar

cathaoirleach ar an gcoiste seo. Tá iarrtha ag an gcoiste nua ar grúpaí pobail ionadaí a chur go dtí na cruinnithe ionas gur féidir leis an grúpa eolas a scaipeadh ar an bpobal go héifeachtach. Má tá tuilleadh eolais uait, is féidir teacht i dteagmháil linn ag 058 46664. A new committee was elected during the public meeting of the Waterford Gaeltacht Community Alert group. Paud Morressy was elected chairperson of the group during the meeting. The new committee have requested that other local groups send a representative to meetings so that information can be shared effectively. For further information, please contact us on 058 46664. BÉILE SA SEANACHAÍ AR MHAITHE LEIS AN RNLI Beidh béile curtha ar fáil ag An Seanachaí ar mhaithe leis an RNLI i gCeann Heilbhic ag 8i.n. Dé hAoine an 30ú Deireadh Fómhair. Dar le Mags Hurley, beidh Príomhchócaire an Tí ag ullmhú bia mara áitiúil don oíche ar €15. Tá an Seanachaí lonnaithe ag Crosaire Polla sa Rinn, díreach in aice leis an N25. I gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, is féidir teacht i dteagmháil leis an RNLI ar Facebook nó leis an Seanachaí ag (058) 46755. An Seanachaí are hosting a fish supper in aid of the RNLI Heilbhic Lifeboat Station at 8 pm on Friday, October 30th. “Our house chef is serving up a dish of locally sourced seafood at a special price of €15 and we are proud to be part of the RNLI Fish Supper initiative!” says Mags Hurley of the award winning Seanachaí Bar & Restaurant. The Seanachaí is located at Pulla Cross in An Rinn, Dungarvan, just off the N25. For further information contact us on Facebook or the Seanachaí ar (058) 46775.

SRAITH REATHA AGUS SIÚLÓIDE 5KM - CEANN A’ BHATHALA Tá Sraith Reatha agus Siúlóide do dhaoine fásta agus páistí ag dul ar aghaidh faoi láthair. Tosnaíonn sé ag 9:30 r.n. maidin Domhnach thíos ag Cé Heilbhic. Bíonn siad ag dul ó Heilbhic, thar tig Muirithe, ansan suas an chéad cnoc, thar tig Bill Kelly, suas thimpeall Ceann a'Bhathala ansan, agus síos thar tig Uí Uallacháin, go crossaire ag Baile na nGall. Soir ansan ar ais go Heilbhic. Tá an Sraith Reatha seo eagraithe ar mhaith le Bord na nÓg agus An Gaeltacht CLG. Beidh an Sraith Reatha ag dul ar aghaidh gach Domhnach go dtí an 13ú Nollag. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. The Sraith Reatha agus Siúlóid is open to adults and chuldren. It starts on Sunday mornings at 9:30 am down at Cé Heilbhic. Starting in Heilbhic, the route go’s past Murrays Pub, and up the first hill, past Bill Kelly's house, then around the head, and continue down the hill past the estate and onto the cross at Baile na nGall, there you turn back to Heilbhic. The Sraith Reatha is in aid of Bord na nÓg and An Gaeltacht GAA. The Sraith Reatha will continue each Sunday until the 13th of September. All are welcome. SCÉIM SPARÁNACHTA SNA hEALAÍON Tá iarratais á lorg i gcomhair Scéim Sparánachta sna hEalaíon, scéim atá dírithe ar thacaíocht a chur ar fáil d’ealaíontóirí i bhforbairt a gceird. Tá an scéim seo curtha ar fáil ag Ealaín na Gaeltachta. Is é an spriocdháta ná Dé hAoine 6ú Samhain. Is féidir tuilleadh eolais maidir le foirm iarratais, critéar srl. ar fáil ón Áisitheoir Ealaíon, Eibhlín de Paor tríd glaoch a chuir

uirthi ar (066) 9150100 / (026) 45366 nó r-phost chuig e.depaor@udaras.ie Ealaíon na Gaeltachta are looking for applications for an Arts Bursary Scheme. The deadline for applications is Friday, 6th November. Further information: call Eibhlín de Paor on (066) 9150100 / (026) 45366 or Email: e.depaor@udaras.ie SPRAOI Beidh Spraoi ag teacht le chéile gach Aoine sa Halla ó 10 r.n. - 12 i.n. Carn spraoi agus spórt do thuismitheoirí agus páistí. Fáilte roimh cách! Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 087 7479428. Spraoi, Parent and Toddler group will meet every Friday in the Halla from 10 am -12 noon. Plenty of fun activities for all! Tel 087 7479428. GLÓR TEAGHLAIGH DHÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa dátheangach do thuismitheoirí agus leanaí ar siúl ag Ghlór na nGael gach Céadaoin san Ionad Pobail & Óige i nDún Garbhán ó 10.30 am go dtí 12 pm. Deis do theaghlaigh Gaeilge teacht lena chéile agus naisc a chothú agus a láidriú. Deis do theaghlaigh nach bhfuil Gaeilge in úsáid acu faoi láthair í a fhoghlaim is a úsáid i slí nádúrtha i suíomh compordach agus tacúil.Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ó Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083 4455914. Fáilte roimh chách. A bilingual parent ant toddler group will meet each Wednesday in the Glór na nGael Community and Youth centre in Dungarvan from 10:30 am to 12 noon. This is an opportunity for families with Irish to get together and develop their connections with each other. It is also an opportunity for families without Irish to learn and use Irish in a comfortable and natural setting. Further information available from Cabríní de Barra 058 24642 / 083

Gléasadh suas ag Cóisir na Shamhna i Halla Phobail na Rinne.

4455914. Bígí Linn! SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ón Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 911 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 am – 11 am. REILIG AN tSLÉIBHE Tá an Coiste Fáilte i nGaeltacht na nDéise i mbun taighde ar stair Reilig an tSléibhe, reilig a théann siar chuig aimsir an Gorta Mór. Má tá eolas ar bith agat faoi stair na háite sin, beidh an Coiste Fáilte buíoch as teagmháil a

dhéanamh leo agus an teolas sin a roinnt. Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh leo ag 058 46664 nó ag cfdeise@gmail.com An Coiste Fáilte in Gaeltacht na nDéise are researching the history of Reilig an tSléibhe, a graveyard that goes back to the time of the Famine. If you have any information about the history of this site, An Coiste Fáilte would be grateful if you contacted them to share this information. You can contact them at 058 46664 or at cfdeise@gmail.com. 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 085-1422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 or 085-1422902. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhl ucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 05846664.

RNLI Fish Supper for Helvick Lifeboat in An Seanachaí “WE are planning a wonderful evening in aid of the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station at 8.00 p.m. on Friday, October 30th” said Mags Hurley of the award winning Seanachaí Bar & Restaurant. “Our house chef is serving up a

dish of locally sourced seafood at a special price of €15 and we are proud to be part of the RNLI Fish Supper initiative. We will have music in the bar by the popular duo Mark & Ted.” she added.

Located at Pulla Cross in Ring, Dungarvan, just off the N25, An Seanachaí is full of old world charm and received a Certificate of Excellence on 2015 Trip Advisor. “We look forward to a frightfully good night in An Seanachaí” says

RNLI Fundraising Committee member Connie Kiersey. “For further information check our Facebook page: Dungarvan Bay and Helvick Head RNLI Fundraising”. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea.

Boats in Helvick Pier with the Helvick Lifeboat Station in the [Blawnin Clancy] background.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

COMERAGH COMHALTAS

Comhaltas Craobh na gComarach CONGRATULATIONS One of the most prestigious awards in Irish Traditional Arts is the coveted Fiddler of Dooney Award. Presented annually at the Sligo Live Festival, it celebrates one of W.B.Yeat’s most familiar poems. This year being the 150th anniversary of the birth of our greatest poet, it is with great pride we congratulate Sarah O’Gorman who continues to add to her list of musical achievements, joining many outstanding musicians who have gained this award. GOOD LUCK IN THE OIREACHTAS RINCE NA hÉIREANN 2015 Three of our younger summer seisiun dancers will be competing in The All-Ireland Dancing Championships at the INEC, Killarney over the next few days. We wish Joseph O’Keeffe, Sophie Dunford & Evin Hyland the best of luck! ALL-IRELAND FLEADH LAUNCH The world’s biggest music festival, Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann was launched in Ennis last Friday evening. Glór, the Ennis performance centre which is one of the best known provincial theatres was buzzing with excitement as Comhaltas personnel from the four provinces mingled with the proud Clare trad folk and the Ennis business community. A splendid reception supplied and sponsored by one of Ennis’ top caterers

awaited guests in the foyer/bar area filled with music played by a group of musicians drawn from different corners of the county. The formal part of the proceedings leading to the official launch by Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú, was held in the near capacity filled 700 seat theatre. The concert interspersed with short addresses by leaders of the various sub-committees also contained some archival video pieces from the two previous Fleadhanna in Ennis in 1956 and 1977. In typical Comhaltas fashion the entertainers ranged in age from the very young right through to 91 year old Chris Droney who attended the two previous Fleadhanna in Ennis. Chris is of course one of those mentioned in Robbie McMahon’s famous song from the 1956 event “The Fleadh Down In Ennis” and one of three survivors from that famous list.Two appeals by the committee for private householders to open up their homes to accommodate visitors and for volunteers - 2,000 will be needed - gives some idea of the scale of the Fleadh. Without doubt “The Fleadh Down in Ennis” promises to surpass all previous events with a probability of half a million people being attracted to the region. No wonder indeed the attendance at the launch included great numbers of business folk from as far

Dungarvan Mens Shed BANK Holidays don't stop the Shed! A handy crowd of Shed Men turned up on Monday to start a new project, the making of a life size Santa Sleigh for a local organisation. Fair play to the lads, the community spirit is alive and well in the Dungarvan Mens Shed. The bad weather has put a stop to the gardening at

Lucky horse shoe on beech plinth with horse drawn by "hot pen".

the moment, but our "ground force" is on standby! The lower workshops are

away as Limerick and from surrounding towns including Shannon, Bunratty and Gort. HALLOWE’EN PARTY The annual Hallowe’en party will be held this Sunday, November 1st from 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. in Cúil na Sméar Hall. With all the crazy and scary plans it promises to be a special night for all the family. There will be lots of spotprizes for singing songs as Gaeilge and for dancing a witches reel, best homemade costume, best Celtic/Irish mythology costume and for adults best face-paint and best Celtic costume. There will also be spotprizes for Trick or Treat and if the night is fine some of the activities will be outdoors. Hallowe’en comes from the feast of All Saints from its original title All Hallows Eve introduced to the Christian calendar in the 5th century. The older festival of Samhan from which we get Oíche Shamhna which marked the end of the harvest season, a time to store up for the winter, dates to pre Christian times. A couple of generations back it was called Snap-Apple night. In those pre-television days families played games with apples and nuts at the fireside! Our present festivities brings together many aspects of the past giving us a typically flamboyant commercial festival. Bí linn don craic!

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Shed Mascot Jamie with drawing of the Santa Sleigh.

Paint It Pink Night for Breast Cancer at the Seanachai Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan: Waterford Hurling Legend and Special Guest Dan Shanahan, model Laura Callow, who had her body painted on the night, Cora Fitzgerald, Event Organiser, Ciara Maher, Artist and Mags Hurley, An Seanachai Bar & Restaurant. The money raised on Saturday night is going towards Breast Cancer research. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer’s Assistant ONLY three weeks to go before the opening of Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s production of “A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer’s Assistant”, written by Tom Murphy and directed by Ruaidhri de Paor. Cast members and the production team are heading into a busy month, preparing for all aspects of the production – on stage, back stage, front of house, costumes, hospitality, set building, props, the list goes on and on. Lighting & Sound - do you think you can provide ‘pools of light’ or the sounds of ‘distant car horns’ with a nonchalant click of a mouse button? Back Stage Hands – if you can lift heavy things and own lots of black clothes, you’re a shoe in for this job! Front of House Staff – show people to their seats, sell raffle tickets, serve tea and bikkies – you have to be able for multi tasking for this job! Set Building - if wandering around during rehearsals, banging in nails

noisily, sawing bits of wood into the designated shape or slapping paint on a flat or two, excites you, then this is the job for you! Don’t forget, if you would like to join our production team, just give Lisa a call on 086 3244175. Of course, on stage, the 13 cast members having been honing down lines, movements and getting into character. Pádraigín Ní Chadhla plays the part of Mrs Julia Moran, the grocer’s assistants fussy, hen pecking mother. Pádraigín is of course a long standing member of DDC, playing such diverse roles as The Contessa in “Canaries” and Mrs Prynne in “Da”, over ‘several’ decades! She is thoroughly enjoying playing the tempestuous mother in “A Crucial Week”, whose greatest gift

is also her Achilles Heel – her overbearing love for her son. Margaret Dennehy plays Mrs Smith, the scandal monger of the village. This is Margaret’s 31st production with DDC, having been involved now for 24 years. She loves the part of Mrs. Smith, believing the Stanislavski quote that ‘there are no small roles, only small actors!’ Louise Bradley plays her apparently inept daughter, Agnes. Louise’s first appeared as Muriel Tate in DDC’s production of “Plaza Suite” earlier this year. However, Louise has been treading the boards since she was a child, developing a great love for amateur dramatics. Her role of Agnes in this production may be pious but also deceptive. Des Feeney plays the eavesdropper Peteen

Mullins. Des’ first appearance with the Club was in 2002 as Cripple Billy in “The Cripple of Inishmaan”. However Des’ theatrical career began many years earlier in Primary School when he starred in the fable “Belling the Cat?” In fact he actually played the part of the ‘clever’ cat, which came up with the idea to bell the cat! The part of Mullins in “A Crucial Week” reminds him of many characters he knew at home in Galway! Con O’Sullivan plays the pompous, narrow minded grocer, Mr Brown. According to Con, this provides him with a great opportunity for some method acting! Con joined DDC in 1984 to play the part of Jonathan Brewster in “Arsenic and Old Lace” and returned to the same part in the Club’s 2008 production of the play. Con lived away from Dungarvan for some years but rejoining the Club helped him to return and settle back in town. His favourite role of his many DDC appearances was the iconic character of King Lear in 1999.

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Villierstown Parish of Lismore & Ballysaggart JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place in An Cruiscín Lán on Saturday night last and €50 was won by Mary Landers with Card Number 37. Congratulations Mary. Next week the draw will be for €2,000. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser and tickets can be bought locally. VILLIERSTOWN STUDY GROUP Due to demand the Homework study group is starting on the 9th November in VECP room 4.30 to 6.00 p.m. Monday till Friday. €20 per term per child. All parents who wish their child to attend please text 0876635465 with name and telephone numbers. A meeting for the parents will be on the 28th October at 7.30 p.m. in the VECP room to set up a rota. Thanks. If you are looking to hold a small party, a meeting, a course, music lessons, a get together for a reunion. The Vecp room in Villierstown is available for bookings. Situated beside the Villierstown shop which has homemade cakes and dinners, who also take special orders if needed. Please contact 0876635465.Thank you. DANCERCISE IN VILLIERSTOWN Get fit and toned to fun chart music every Tuesday in Villierstown Church Hall from 7-8 p.m. €5 per person. New people always welcome. You know you want to…… SET DANCING FOR ADULTS Set dancing classes for adults every Wednesday at 7.30 in Villierstown Church. Come along and have some fun while getting fit and making new friends... AGLISH FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life and Couch to 5k, Meet at Aglish Community Hall and away we go.Would you like to help a sick child and improve your fitness at the same time. Then join us on Monday or Thursday evenings and Run, Walk, Crawl or Shuffle 2, 3, 4 or 5k or whatever distance you can. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to The

Children's Hospital Crumlin. All levels of fitness catered for, young and old very welcome. Hi viz vest required, we have a limited number to give out free of charge. Last year we had participants from Aglish, Ballinameela, Villierstown, Clashmore, Kinsalebeg, Glenbeg, An Rinn, Cappoquin, Affane, Ardmore, Dungarvan. etc. All are welcome. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.com CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT Christmas Arts & Craft Fair This year the Christmas Fair will be held on Sunday, 22nd November, in Villierstown Church Hall. Anyone wishing to book a table please contact Chris:087-7447867. Due to last year’s phenomenal success and huge up-take of tables we will be restricting the table numbers this year… ..SO BOOK EARLY. LADYBIRDS BROWNIES & GUIDES Irish Girl Guides Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides meet in Villierstown every Thursday. Please contact the leaders if you are interested in your daughter joining. We have one space available for this coming term. We

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CAPPOQUIN Rowing Club will hold Annual General Meeting for 2015, on Saturday, 28th November 2015, after training in the Boathouse. All members, intending members and parents of juvenile members are asked to attend.

In aid of Senior Citizens Party on Thursday and Friday, 5th and 6th November. Patrons please take notice all items for the charity shop will be taken at Lismore Hotel on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, 3rd and 4th November from 7 - 9 p.m. Committee members will not be available to take items at their own residence. Looking forward to seeing you all.

King Elf Another surprise down at the quay, King Elf has moved in under a tree…… Not far from our fairy, just along the lane, the King of Elf’s has made his claim! You can’t miss his door, it is bright yellow, and the Elf himself is a friendly fellow…. The little patch down at the quay, seems a popular place to be. The news about is there are more moving in, a magical kingdom is about to begin…… So your job now is to keep our quay well, and care about where our new neighbours dwell!

TO take a liberty and quote an Emile Sandeh song; ‘see beneath you are beautiful’, ‘what do you make of the ‘Halloween Graffiti? Can it all say something to those who are Christian in Faith? We cannot put it all down to a bit of fun. It touches a real sense of spirituality for many and Faith people must respect the Traditions of those who differ. Dialogue is an in word but rarely practised!. We make our Faith celebration of All saints and all the deceased come alive and be a source of blessing, inspiration and encouragement.These are our ancestors in Faith.They are the ones handed on the Christian Faith experience to us. St. John Paul 11 canonised many holy people. He

knew that we need good strong role models.We need our good heroes.We need to surround ourselves with good friends from the past as well as good friends in the present. The saints are our friends.They have been motivated to bless their contemporaries by their unselfish way of living. They were mindful of the good of others. Do you have a circle of friends among the saints? Do you have circle for friends among your own, outside of immediate family. On all souls day we will gather for Mass at 10.00 a.m. in St. Carthage’s and again at 7.00 p.m. in Ballysaggart. Our Novena of Masses begin at the vigil Mass 6.15 p.m. on Saturday, November 14th.

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are always looking for leaders and adult helpers for all groups. HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS PARTY A children's Hallowe’en fancy dress party will be held in Villierstown Church on Saturday, October 31st, from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. All are welcome. This is a free event so bring some treats or goodies if you have them please. DJ, Games and face painting, tea and coffee for the parents while you wait for your child (all children must be accompanied by an adult). COMMUNITY ALERT See or hear anything out of place in the village… .Text: 087-3538347. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to, someone to listen to you or just someone.We are very lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Counsellor”. Contact Carol:- 087-6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If I don’t know it’s happening I can’t put it in. Please use the email address below. If anyone has anything they would like included in these notes just let me know. Local news makes this section interesting for everyone. All local news very welcome. villierstownnews@yahoo.ie

FORÓIGE CLUB BACK ON 6th NOVEMBER After weeks of uncertainty, mainly due to the loss of so many of its resources, we are delighted to announce that Cappoquin Foróige club will re-open Friday week, November 6th, at 7.30 in the Parish Hall. The club is open to anyone in the wider Cappoquin parish area including Affane, Melleray, Tourin and Modeligo. The club will continue until 9.00 p.m., and the first meeting on the 6th will provide all other necessarily details. This club has always been a positive and enjoyable experience for its members, and a great way to spend a Friday evening too, so do come along and

enjoy the fun. ‘WALKING THE MUNSTER BLACKWATER’ For those not going to Foróige on the night of November 6th, another very good option is the launch of Jim O’Malley’s new book, ‘Walking the Munster Blackwater’. The title is self-explanatory. Jim is an extremely active retired teacher, originally from Youghal, who has literally walked the length of the river and has detailed his ramblings, and quite a deal of local history and geography, into this production. It was a real pleasure to meet Jim and supply some of Cappoquin Heritage Group’s collection of pictures for this book. The launch takes place in the

Fr. Liam Power, Director of Renewal in our Diocese will meet with all nominated to serve of the 4th Pastoral Council in the Primary School at 8.00 p.m. November 2nd. If nominated please be generous with your time and come. I cannot guarantee that you will get elected onto the council. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Mass Timetable: Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 31st October - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 1st November - 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.

GAA clubhouse in Youghal at 8.00 on November 6th, and there is another one in Waterstones in Cork city on the night of Thursday, November 12th, as well. It should be a great read. THE UCC REVOLUTIONARY ROADSHOW Just a reminder that the UCC Revolutionary Roadshow is visiting the Park Hotel next Saturday, 31st October, so this is your chance to bring and find out more about any documents or memorabilia that you have from a century ago. The event runs from mid-morning, throughout the day.

THIS WEEK’S PHOTO This week, we present another photo borrowed from the Lawrence Collection at the National Library. It shows Dromana Bridge, as it was built originally in the first half of the 19th century – a largely timber structure, with a planked carriageway, and a gated entrance to the Villiers Stuart estate. While it is quite amazing to think that the original bridge was such a lightweight, though beautiful structure, it is more amazing still to recall that the records show the remarkable Hindu-Gothic gate lodge was originally built out of papier machée.

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Modeligo INTERMEDIATE HURLERS During half-time at Walsh Park last Sunday we met an ex Modeligo corner back (hurler and footballer) of the 1980's, whose opinion regarding the outcome was that whichever team scored a goal would win. And so it was: Cian saved brilliantly from the initial shot but the rebound was scrambled over the line. A lot of glum faces at the Park Hotel and other venues afterwards, but there was certainly no complaints from the supporters: we've had a wonderful year supporting this team. And it's not finished yet: we'll be giving our support to the footballers in the upcoming

Western Junior final. CRANNCHUR AITIUL Well over 400 mini Lotto units at the Count Centre on Saturday night last, that's wonderful support, so it's a great big "Thank You" to all our ticket sellers and purchasers.The numbers out of the draw drum were 10, 23 and 28, and for 2 or 3 tickets it was a case of "close but no cigar!" That means that for next weekend, Hallowe’en weekend, there'll be €2,500 in the jackpot. So a Modeligo Mini Lotto ticket could be the treat that does the trick for you! 4 X €25 lucky dip winners as follows: O'Brien Family, Carrowgariffe; Lar O'Byrne, Lr. Glen; Ber

Burke Moneygorm and Dermot O'Shea, Sleady. MASSES FOR HOLY SOULS November is the month of the Holy Souls, it's a time for remembering and praying for our dearly beloved who have passed on. A Novena of Masses will be celebrated at both Parishes as follows: Affane: Saturday 7th, 14th & 21st at 8.15 pm. On the final night of the novena a special candlelighting ceremomy will be held to remember those from the parish and surrounds that passed to their eternal reward over the past 12 months. At Modeligo the Novena Mass times are as follows: Sunday, 8th, 15th & 22th at

10 am. The Mass on November 22nd will include a Rememberance Ceremony for those who have passed on over the last 12 months, relatives who wish to have these people remembered are asked to submit the deceased's name to the sacristy. The Blessing of the Graves Ceremony will also take place on the 22nd. Also if there's anyone in the area who feel that they could become part of the Sunday morning Liturgy team, particulary proclaiming the Word of the Lord, you'd be very welcome: please contact Noreen O'Brien or Brid O'Shea regarding same.

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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, for the month of October is Alison Maher who can be contacted on 0872879429. FINISK VALLEY AC Well done to all the club members who took part in the County XC Championships at St. Augustines over the last two weekends. The Munster XC Championships are next on the list, best of luck for those taking part. Training time and venue has changed for the next few weeks to Wednesday and Friday in the Parish Field in Aglish 6.30 p.m. – 7.15 p.m. The minimum age limit for Cross country training is 7 years old. Athletes age 5 to 6 will return for indoor training after the Hallowe’en break, minimum age limit is 5 years old (Child needs to be School going). Upcoming events: Sunday, November 8th - Munster Uneven ages XC Championships (Beaufort Co Kerry). Sunday, November 15th - County B XC Championships and Relay Trials at St. Augustines. If you would like to get involved in the club we would be delighted with your support, all are welcome. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP Meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. BADMINTON If you fancy a socialable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8 to 10 if interested contact Mairead at 0877681975. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087-3538347. It works in two ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the lookout. Secondly, you can send details of suspicious activity to this

number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.communityalert.ie AGLISH FIT FOR LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k will now take place every Monday and Thursday night at 7.15. Please note no running on Tuesday at the moment. New members always welcome. Further details on Facebook Aglish Fun Run or email aglishfunrun@gmail.com BALLINAMEELA FOROIGE 'Ballinameela Foroige returns to the hall at 7.00 p.m. on September 24th. The club urgently needs volunteer leaders to help supervise at the weekly meetings. Could you spare one hour for about eight Thursdays in the year, we operate a rota system for leaders so you will not be required to attend all the meetings. If anyone would like more information or is interested in getting involved please call or text Moya 087-6356478. Foroige is a great initiative for teens in our community so we would urge anyone who can help out to consider getting involved. WOODLAND LADYBIRDS, BROWNIES & GUIDES VILLIERSTOWN Woodland Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides Villierstown local branch of The Irish Girl Guides - Ladybirds, Brownies & Guides meet every Thursday in Villierstown. Please contact leaders in your daughter interested in joining. We are always looking for adult leaders and helpers. HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS PARTY A children's Hallowe’en fancy dress party will be held in Villierstown Church on Saturday, October 31st from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. All are welcome. This is a free event so bring some treats or goodies if you have them please. DJ, Games and face painting, tea and coffee for the parents while you wait for your child (all children must be accompanied by an adult). 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. BALLINAMEELA LOTTO RESULTS - 26th OCTOBER, 2015 Winning numbers were: 5, 7, 27. No winner. €20 winners: Josh Daly, Barnastock; Gracie McGrath, Ballinameela; Brid Leahy, Lismore; Pat Walsh, Cooneen; The Lumberjacks, Aglish. Next week’s jackpot €1,550 and the draw will take place at Maureen’s.

Brideview Drama’s Autumn Comedy Announced . . . 'DON'T DRESS FOR DINNER' BY MARC CAMOLETTI John Roche directs this hilarious comedy which will take over Tallow Community Centre on November 12th, 13th and 14th. And the following weekend November 19th, 20th and 21st as well as an extra special added date of November 27th! You have absolutely no excuse for missing this recipe for hysterical laughter! Bernard has the perfect plan; His wife is going to her mother's so he invites his mistress over for the weekend. His best friend Robert is coming as alibi. What could go

wrong? To make the weekend extra special he has hired a cook. Beware of the cook! She is going to cause quite a stir and I don’t mean in the soup! An evening of hilarious confusion ensues as Bernard and Robert improvise at breakneck speed. Brideview are well known for producing fantastic comedies annually and this year is no different. Theres no better tonic on a dark winter evening than a trip to Tallow Community Centre to laugh the night away.

Aglish Charity Gymkhana presenting a cheque of €2,000 to the Irish Dogs for Disabled.

FLOWERS IN THE ATTIC Many cultures, religions and civilizations believe in the possibility of reincarnation. Even in Ireland, when a baby is born and shows a certain amount of precociousness, family elders will knowingly nod their heads and say, "oh, she was there before". Around the world, many believe that your present life reflects the quality of your previous life. In some instances, it is believed that your behaviour in human form will determine the species you will become in your next incarnation. So, if you act like a pig, you will return as one. If you spread beauty and joy around you, you may be reborn as a dragonfly. But if you act like a dragon, you will return as a fly (oops, was that you I just swatted). This type of balance is known by many names; Karma, "paying it forward", cause and effect or just simple old fashioned justice. In other words, good things happen to good people. Unfortunately, human beings do not have a good historical record in their treatment of other people or other species or even the planet itself. So what, if any, justice has been visited upon us by the all seeing, all powerful ones in the heavens. It has been sug-

gested that Simon Cowell and his ilk are the cause of a lot of human misery. But on the other hand, there are millions of people who enjoy this particular type of, how can I put it, fluff. Then there is a school of thought that subscribes to the notion that the source of all our troubles is bureaucracy and red tape. However, a lot of people are employed by "the system" and some even get a sadistic pleasure from being part of it. Followers of the English Premiership may consider the dour expression and doleful press conferences of Jose Mourinho to be a "special" type of punishment. To be fair, Jose has provided us with a lot of entertainment over the years. No, the ultimate revenge on humanity, in my opinion, has been (drum roll, please), flat pack furniture. Stories of assembly disasters are attaining legendary status at this stage. But the problems associated with these modern "convenient" items of household necessities begin long before that. Its the way we are suckered into believing that we really, really need a carved Norwegian spice rack in the shape of a fig tree. Walking in to a DIY store where the furniture has been assembled by a team of crack SAS carpen-

ters and engineers or just looking at the carefully photoshopped pictures on the packaging would make anyone believe that they can have a showroom house in a matter of minutes. So perfect and pristine does everything look, that you don't even need to measure anything. Since everything is in white or imitation wood coated chipboard, no style matching is necessary. It’s so simple. Until you get it home. Since you had the help of 2 strong professional car packers at the store to load the item into the car, your problems begin with the unloading. The coffee table/handy cd rack/under sink cabinet is now bigger than the car it is in. After two hours of huffing and puffing, removing all the seats and steering wheel, tearing the ceiling cloth in several places, you finally get the flat pack to the front door. With the help of some very choice language and some boisterous negotiating with a crowbar, the hinges of the door eventually give way and you and your prize are now in the house. Now its just a matter of removing

the packaging.This is done by tearing, hacking, ripping and pulling all your finger nails out. Then you must climb over a mountain of plastic, cardboard, bubblewrap and staples to get to the bin where you accidentally threw the instructions. The instructions are written in 74 languages in tiny print on a leaflet that was put together by a Japanese origami teacher. The diagram shows that you should have 27 pieces of timber, 96 screws, 48 rawl plugs and an allen key.You have 5 pieces of timber, 5 screws, 2 rawl plugs and a plastic knob. It is then that you realise that you have been given the wrong box. You order a skip and warn everybody you know, never to mention it again..................ever! Ballinameela Creatives meet at The Nook, Modeligo for lessons in making pottery and ceramics by the wonderful Paula (tea by Kris) on Thursday nights, 7.30 pm or see our efforts on Facebook. American writer John Cheever once said, "art is the triumph over chaos".

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Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien THRESHING & WINNOWING Part 5 - Porridge Farm animals intuitively understand oat's attraction. Cattle and horses, sheep and goats all love oats, every bit of it. They eat the stems, which are highly nutritious. They're happy to eat the seeds, though they get more out of them if the hard outer kernel has been crushed or rolled or boiled to a mash. People, however, are loath to share the hardwon oat kernels except for hard working horses and to stretch feed for the cattle over the Winter. Let them eat straw. But, for human consumers, a few more steps were necessary. Threshing, for example. A sheaf of oats would be gathered and held by the stalks. It was "slashed" by giving a few sharp raps of the seed heads against a big stone. This rocky slap broke off the crisp-dry seeds and husks and these fell to the ground. Some sacking caught most and a broom gathered the more widely scattered heads. Repeating the procedure with another sheaf and another and another gradually filled the sack with seeds and cracked husks. The straw was saved for animal feed. This method worked well enough for small amounts of oat, a bucket's worth for the horses. But, for larger quantities a flail was used. Tutankhamun carried a flail made of gold and precious stones as a symbol of the fertility Pharaoh brought to the land. No parish flails were composed of gold; one long and one short wooden rod attached by a swivel joint of leather and straw rope sufficed for the locals. Holding the long rod and beating a manageable pile of oats with the other broke the husk and disattached most of the oats from the stalk. There are people living in the area, not all that old, mind you, who witnessed the use of this pharaonic tool in their youth. The English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge used the image of a flail in his famous poem, "Kubla Khan". "Huge fragments vaulted like rebounding hail, Or chaffy grain beneath the thresher's flail". WINNOWING The next step was to get rid of the husks entirely. For millennia winnowing was accomplished by placing a mixture of seeds and chaff onto a wide woven basket. On a windy day, the mixture was tossed into the air

in a gesture that reminds modern viewers of a pizza chef flinging his dough skyward and then deftly catching it. The winnowers used a similar motion and let light chaff blow away while the heavy seeds fell into the basket. After a few flings, the chaff was gone. This operation was improved by the use of winnowing machines. The oat seeds and husks were placed into the hopper of this machine. Turning the handle on this nifty device shook the seeds through a series of metal screens that shifted back and forth, separating out the remaining bits of straw and letting the smaller seeds and husks fall through to the next screen. The husks, then the remaining bits of chaff fell through ever narrower strainers. A continuously blowing fan blew out this collected debris before it accumulated and gummed up the works. The seeds were smallest and heaviest of all and they fell to the ground beside the machine. A day of strong winds was a good one for winnowing since the strong breeze helped blow away the chaff. Any doors into the shed were opened to invite the blustery weather inside. Remembering the dust, one winnowing machine user shook his head at the thought of what a modern safety inspector would say. "No masks or anything!" THE "THRASHIN'" A giant beast of a contraption, a mechanised "threshing" machine that also winnowed the grain, arrived by the mid-twentieth century. As the contractor moved the thresher from farm to farm, neighbouring men gathered together, often twenty or more, to tend the machine while the women tended the men. The kids ate and worked and played and ran around and exhaustively enjoyed themselves. The threshing machine separated the oat seeds into sacks, blew out a blizzard of dusty chaff and provided a mountainous pile of nutritious stems, oat hay, for the animals or for sale. Since electricity was not available in the rural hinterlands, the thresher rolled up using its own engine. Within living memory, these were steam powered and ran on coal and water. In preparation for the steam engine's arrival, farmers had to lay in extra supplies of coal and fill a couple of barrels with water from the river. Forwardthinking farmers saved

money by sawing down big trees in the early spring so they had plenty of time to dry before the harvest. Chopped with an axe into thick pieces, the wood chunks alternated with the coal as a fuel supply for the hissing engine. The arrival of the steam engine was a memorable event. The evening before a thrashing, a monstrous roar proclaimed its arrival coming up the lane. In the gathering dark, the funnel spewed clouds of steam and bright sparks into the sky. It was a rural fireworks display. The driver blew the whistle and the excitement was fierce. THE BIG DAY The next morning, early, the machine operator hooked a big leather belt from the engine's drive shaft to a cam on the Thresher and the Pitcher. This last was the big treadmill-like grain elevator that slanted up over the threshing machine. The men would start piking sheaves onto the pitcher and it would rotate till the sheaves were conveyed ten or fifteen feet into the air to fall into the whirring machine. The crowd of neighbours rotated as well, spending a few hours on the pitcher or hauling sheaves or straw onto and away from the noisy contraptions. The threshing man's job was to keep the complicated apparatus from shutting down.When the steam pressure fell, he'd open the fire grate and pitch in a few shovels of coal. When the water levels dropped too low, he'd dip a bucket into the specially gathered water barrels and refill the contrivance's reservoir. It was a day of hard work, but everyone was used to that. And the chitchat and joshing at this community get-together sure beat a day at the plough, staring at a horse's backside. Everyone remembers the "Thrashin" with fondness, especially the "thrashing dance" that so often followed. Toil started early, continued all day, then it was dance till maybe four in the morning - and do it all again the next day - and for two or more weeks with each farm taking its turn with the machine and the meitheal. In her 2010 book "An Irish Country Childhood", Marie Walsh recalled the finer points. "If it was windy the chaff would blow all over: up your nose, in your hair and on your clothes. It was like bedlam in the haggard with the noise from

the engine, the people shouting at each other above the din, children shrieking and running hither and thither, trying to evade the rats and mice who had been evicted from their homes. The dogs barked and yelped with murder in their hearts as they chased these demented rodents to a sudden end." BARRELS & BUTTS In a throwback to the days before sacking, the 14 stone, 200 pound sacks full of threshed seeds were still called barrels. The Co-op sent a lorry to collect the 'barrels'. It took two men working together to heave the sacks onto the lorry while a third man helped push them up and forward. Yields were roughly 10-15 barrels to the acre, usually something like fifty barrels/sacks in all. About a tenth of the oat seeds were saved to plant the next year's crop. Every four or five years new seed was bought in to refresh the crop. A couple of sacks were set aside for the horses who earned a feed of oats when they were doing heavy work. The cattle got scoops as well, mixed with turnip mash, during the long confinements of winter. A butt of oats, four or five stone in weight, was often kept for family consumption. Butts were frequently moved from place to place by child power.The youngsters would hang a butt sack over the middle bar of their bikes, half the weight on one side, half on the other, before wobbling down the road peddling their heavy load to where it was wanted. And now that the oats were ready for consumption by man and beast, they were wanted everywhere. OATMEAL Part 6 - Porridge Oatmeal is not one of those food items that most people put near the top of their favourites list. Wheat in the form of a fresh baked loaf of bread, yes. Potatoes fried or roasted in butter, yes. A bowl of porridge? Not likely. But when the south seas islanders of Tonga first encountered oats, many found them addictively tasty. Of course, they were adding coconut milk and seaweeds to their breakfast cereal. Perhaps that explains the attraction? Or perhaps the Irish underestimate the allure of the heart-friendly, fibre-rich, gluten-free oat plant. CHAFF The day after the threshing, the quiet seemed eerie in comparison to the pre-

Porridge by William Hemsley, 1893 vious day's hubbub. The unaccustomed smell of machine oil filled the farmyard. Soon this was drowned by another strong odour. The thick pile of useless chaff was set alight and it would sputter and smoulder for a day or more. During the Emergency of World War II when coal and even wood were in short supply, chaff was used to feed hearth fires. It was a nuisance, dusty and smothering. The trick was to surround a fire with no more chaff than the fire could handle without choking out. A handful thrown on the fire would spark and sputter but then burn hot and fast when stoked by the rapid turning of the "fire machine", the round bellows to be found in most Irish fireplaces back when cooking took place over an open fire. It was just the thing for a swift cup of tea. Kilmacthomas residents enjoyed a special wartime provision. The crushed outer oat husks were a particularly clean burning chaff and Flahavan's Mill allowed anyone to take bags of it home for free. One local lad helped out his family by bagging the free chaff and delivering it to town families for a few pence. He earned the nickname of "Chaffer. AIRING Many farms dispensed with sacks for the bulk of their oats. Instead, the oat seeds were heaped in a pile on the floor of the shed. Every few weeks, this hoard had to be shovelled into a new mound a few feet distant. This constant turning

kept mould at bay and prevented the still-moist oats from sprouting. Only after several weeks of such shovel-powered rotation was the moisture out of the grain. Finally, the pile could be left. Oats kept in sacks needed similar treatment. Placed in a shed loft, the doors in and out had to be mostly left open to keep the air circulating. Bags of oat seeds had to be dragged around every once in a while so that those on the inside of the pile were brought to the outside where the air could get at them. And, of course, there were the rats and mice. Rodents love oats. But, cats love rodents. Every farm had plenty of each. PORRIDGE After all this work, many families used store-bought oats for their own personal use. This way they didn't have to roll or crush the oats or deal with flecks of hard husk in their porridge. In the 1800's and early days of the 1900's, the local mills at Currabaha or Killadangan or Ballinamuck did the crushing and rolling. When the last of these shut down, some parish families brought their oats to the mill at Kilmacthomas. This mill, the lone local survivor of a once widespread industry, eventually specialised in oat processing. Today it is Flahavan's Oats, Ireland's leading producer of oat foods. Back home, the farm wife would cover the oats with water in a saucepan over an open fire. Watery

porridge was called gruel and this poor fare was the standard ration at many workhouses during and after the Famine of the 1840's. The Irish have no time for gruel. Pinhead, or steel cut oats, produced a coarser porridge. It took a while to boil them up in the smallish, round cast iron pots which hung over the fire. The kids would take turns stirring until the oatmeal was thick enough to eat by dipping a spoon of it into milk and butter. At least, this is way one grandmother remembers her own father consuming his nightly dose, as a late night treat before turning in. To prevent a thick skin forming atop any leftovers, they were covered with water in the pot. The water kept the porridge clean. Next morning, some more water was added, the mixture given a stir and the fire set going again. This was instant oatmeal the old fashioned way. More commonly, flaked oatmeal was served in all Irish farmhouses. Often. With a bit of milk added, a pinch of salt and some sugar, it was the main course for many and many an Irish breakfast. A slice of toast and a cup of tea finished the meal. Finally, after a year of demanding work, the oats could be enjoyed. One grandfather confessed he had his fill. He just was "not very keen on it." Well, that's understandable. After all, he left out the most important parts. Where was the coconut milk? Where was the seaweed?

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Ard Scoil na nDeise Awards Night – Angela Conway (Chairperson of Board of Management), Doireann Conway (guest speaker) with her children Dara and Abby O’Callaghan, Dorothy Hughes (Principal). [Robert Power]

Dungarvan Town Pantomime! Sleeping Beauty tickets on sale DUNGARVAN Encore Stage Academy is delighted to inform you that tickets for the much anticipated 2015 Christmas Pantomime are on sale now !!! The Panto ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’, which is packed with music, jokes, dancing and talent, will be on stage nightly from Thursday, November 26th, to Saturday 28th and Thursday, December 3rd, to Saturday 5th at 7.30 p.m. each evening. Also this year there are two Matinee performances, dates are Sunday 29th and 6th and the start time is 3.00 p.m. Tickets on sale in David Walsh

Office Supplies, and Kelly’s Chemist, Abbeyside & Ray Kelly’s Wellbeing Centre Family & Group Concessions are available. Again a local cast with lots of New Fresh faces are practicing hard to ensure you enjoy the fresh new format this year! This years Panto is the best yet!! Lots of quality music, acting and dances for the whole family to enjoy. In addition Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is delighted to announce their new January Show “The Witches” by Roald Dahl. This will be the first full professional Drama show for teens!

Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy celebrated six years in business last Saturday with a Halloween bash for our pupils. All pupils performed their Dance routines and Songs for their parents. A heartfelt thanks to all our supporters who have helped to get us here! For further information you are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime. For up to date announcements keep your eyes on the papers and on facebook www.facebook.com/EncoreStageAca demy

COOLNASMEAR SCHOOL CLOTHING DRIVE 31st October, Saturday - Colligan Church 1st November, Sunday - Kilgobinet Church 2nd November, Monday - 6th November, Friday - Coolnasmear School There will be a clothing recycling drive in aid of Scoil Naomh Gobnait finishing on Friday 6th November 2015. * Wanted: clean unwanted clothes also bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts and soft toys. Wearable clothes will be recycled and reused and other items will be recycled for items such as industrial wipes or soundproofing. * Mobile Phones are accepted but please keep separate! Bags can be left in the corridor in the main school building from Monday November 2nd to Friday November 6th. A collection trailer will be at Colligan Church on October 31st at Mass time and at Kilgobinet Church on Sunday November 1st at Mass time. KCK LADIES CLUB POSTPONED 9th November, Monday - The next meeting of the club has been postponed until Monday, 9th November in Coolnasmear hall at 8.00 pm. Arrangements will be made for our annual Christmas night out. KCK DRAMA NOTES Rehearsals are well underway for the upcoming production of ‘Professor Tim’

which will be staged in Coolnasmear Hall at the end of November. Anyone who might wish to come along and help out on the nights is more than welcome. The club wishes to offer sympathies to our member Anne Walsh on the sudden death of her brother, Joe O’Reilly which occurred recently in Sligo. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé. BLESSING OF NEW KILBRIEN GRAVEYARD Monday, 2nd November - Bishop of Waterford and Lismore Diocese Alphonsus Cullinane visits Kilbrien on All Souls Day for Mass at 7.00 pm followed by a blessing of the new graveyard.There will be refreshments afterwards in Kilbrien Hall. All are welcome. KILBRIEN PARENT & TODDLER GROUP All are welcome any Wednesday morning in Kilbrien Hall. See the Kilbrien Parent and Toddler group Facebook page for more information. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons greenhillsofireland@gmail.com DONNA'S EQUINE SANCTUARY It's all fun and games at Donna's Livery Stables! Fundraising for Donna's Equine Sanctuary in the form of pony games will be on the following dates: Showjumping: Friday, 30th October, 11.00 a.m. until finish. Mini, midi and maxi. €8 per class. 2 rounds, regardless of falls. A fall is an automatic elimination.

WASSA to West Waterford A HUGELY successful inaugural meeting of the West Waterford sub-branch of WASSA (Waterford Autism Sport & Social Action) was held in The Park Hotel Dungarvan on Tuesday, 20th October last. Approximately 25 parents were in attendance. Elaine Sheridan, Chairperson WASSA, gave a very insightful talk about what WASSA is, how it originated, the activities they run and how we might achieve success in setting up a sub-branch in West Waterford. WASSA was founded just over six years ago by a group of parents whose children were diagnosed with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), with the purpose of creating opportunities for the chil-

dren to enjoy social activities and to develop social skills. These activities are taken for granted by many, however there was, at the time, a real deficit of suitable activities available to children with ASD.WASSA helped bridge that gap. Since then the association has grown from strength to strength, and has expanded the number of activities and events it hosts and organised for the 120 plus families associated with the group. Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, 4th November, at 8.00 p.m. in The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. This meeting will focus on collating ideas/information for activities; selecting an interim committee; organising a Christmas party and future

fundraising events. Teas and coffees will be served as we hope this meeting will also be a social get-together where parents can share ideas and offer valuable support and insights to each other. All are welcome. Our sincere thanks to Elaine Sheridan, Chairperson WASSA, for all her help, and to Dungarvan Leader, Dungarvan Observer, WLRFM and The Park Hotel for their continued support.

Hallowe’en events at Blackwater Garden Centre Kids Camp

Blaithnid Foley another new cast member to this year’s Panto. Blaithnid will play "Hash" another panto baddie!!!

Carol Elstead Thomas will play the ultimate Panto Baddie Maleficent.

HERE at Blackwater Garden Centre in Kinsalebeg a Hallowe’en Kids Camp for boys and girls began on Tuesday, 27th October to 29th. There will be cooking, baking, crafts and garden games each day. Also over the three days there will be a special events each day ie animal road show, carivouous, plants and pumpkin carving. The Cost per child is just €55 which also allows them to participate in the family

Wetlands Walk on October 28th The family pumpkin carving at 2.00 pm on October 30th and the Hallowe’en Disco on October 29th at 2.0 0pm. The latter three events are also open to people not attending camp. Save the mess - Pre carved Pumpkins are also available to order just phone the garden centre before Centre the 26th October 024 92725 So lots to do and enjoy at Hallowe’en at Blackwater Garden.

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West Waterford SYMPATHY Our deepest sympathy is extended to Eileen Dower and family on the death of her aunt Mrs. Sally Coughlan. A native of Knockanore, Sally (nee Murray) was wife of the late Frank Coughlan and they lived near Youghal Bridge, in Bridge House a well known landmark in this area. In the latter years of her life, ill health confined Sally to full time care. She was lovingly cared for by the staff of Glendonagh Nursing Home and prior to that at Cois Abhainn (where she had previously been a popular member of the hard working staff). Sally’s removal took place from Egan’s Funeral Home in Youghal on Sunday evening to Knockanore Church. Following requiem Mass on Monday Sally was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. May she rest in peace NEW ARRIVALS FOR ELEANOR & TOMAS Congratulations to Eleanor Trihy and Tomas Bourke on the birth of their twin girls whom they have named Sienna and Naomi, most welcome baby sisters for Arianna. Best wishes to you all from all your family and friends. KINSALEBEG MACRA NEWS Our club travelled to Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork last weekend for the National Macra Rally hosted by Muskerry Macra and a great night was had by all. It’s the start of the new year for Macra so anyone interested in joining our club can contact our Secretary Ita Keevers or any member of the club or contact us through facebook. AID CANCER TREATMENT CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS Clashmore Branch of ACT will hold their Annual Church Gate Collection on next weekend, 31st October/1st November in Dungarvan town, Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garranbane. Your support will be very much appreciated. HOCUS POCUS IT’S FIONA! Talented Kinsalebeg actress Fiona Coughlan is back with us again – this week she stars in the Take a Bow Productions of Hallowe’en favourite “Hocus Pocus” which runs at Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre from this Tuesday, October 27th to Friday, October 30th at 7.00 p.m. each evening and two 1.00 p.m. matinees on Thursday and Friday. Tickets are available at McKenna’s computer store in Dungarvan, a great family day out is promised.

SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY This week we extend congratulations down Dungarvan way to former Coolbagh lady Mary (nee Foley) and her husband Tom Fennell on the occasion of their Silver Wedding anniversary which they are celebrating this week. Best wishes to you both from all your family and friends in Clashmore. DEATH OF SALLY O’DONOGHUE Back in 2013 when a group of us began to organise the Clashmore school reunion in conjunction with the year of the gathering we put out an appeal for photographs and memorabilia which we wanted to use in the book which we wanted to create and publish in conjunction with the reunion. One of the many willing and supportive contributors was Mrs. Sally O’Donoghue. As children growing up in Clashmore in the 1960’s we remember being dressed from head to toe at Sally’s drapery shop which was located in Clashmore Village. We remember Sally as being a very gentle soft-spoken lady. She and her late husband Paddy lived in the village in the house adjoining An Siopa Nua. Paddy wrote many short stories, which were published regularly in local and national newspapers. Sally too wrote many poems. Following the death of her husband Paddy in the 1970’s Sally sold their house in Clashmore and returned to live near her family in her native Roscommon. During the past week we received the sad news that this lovely lady has died peacefully at The Sacred Heart Nursing Home in Roscommon where she had been resident for many years. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated for Sally at the Nursing Home Chapel on Friday morning following mass Sally was then laid to rest in St Coman’s cemetery Roscommon. To her family and friends we extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of this lovely lady may she rest in peace. As Sally was about to take leave of her Clashmore home and friends all those years ago she penned the following poem and had it published in an issue of a local paper. Now as she takes leave of us for her heavenly we remember Sally with her own poem. We remember Sally as being a very gentle soft-spoken lady. Clashmore Oh! Lovely Village of Clashmore Where the Greagh river flows The village of the stony bridges and arches set within Remain to the memory

of great craftsmen Here too an old distillery chimney stands high and serene Above the tree tops and red bricks may be seen. Had it but a voice to tell the stories of old What secrets it could now enfold How the Greagh River was coloured light brown, When the excise men arrived to collect money for the crown All around the village, the pastures are rich and green With the wooded surroundings giving a picturesque effect to the scene South of the village stands our lady’s shrine North side an ancient cemetery with the ruins of a church subtime Where birds find a basis for their nests Singing Praises to their creator mist the souls peacefully at rest To the Clashmore folk – friends so kind, supportive and true It is with regret – I must say adieu LOURDES WALK Our second annual walk in aid of Clashmore – Kinsalebeg Lourdes Fund took place on Sunday, October 19th in Clashmore. Despite clashing with the Ireland v Argentina rugby world cup game the support was overwhelming. The ever popular Ardmore man Jim Lane was present to send the Walkers off on their four mile journey and at various stages along the way he was there encouraging us on with some great music on the bag pipes. Helen Lynch and her family provided us with some welcome refreshments along the route, which were very kindly sponsored by Lidl. Some welcome refreshments prepared by the tea team awaited all the walkers’ back at the GAA Club House. All who supported the walk had their name entered in a draw for some very valuable prizes which were very kindly sponsored by the local and Youghal town business people and we ask you where possible to support all our sponsors where ever possible Congratulations to the following who were our prize winners:- Danny Kelleher, Nichola Murphy, Mary O’Halloran Rath, Marian Murphy, Nell Murphy, Helen Trihy, Therese Murphy, Tara Ledingham, Killian Corkery, Aine O’Connell, Gretta Kearns, Mary O’Halloran, Berry Lombard, Mary Trihy, Tom Trihy, Mattie Mulacahy and Helen Waide. A big thank you to all who supported the walk, all our sponsors and to everyone who helped in any way, also to the GAA Club for the use

of their the use of their wonderful facility. Its thanks to you all that each year Clashmore Kinsalebeg Lourdes Fund send at least two people from the Parish on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes which takes place from June 6th to the 11th. So thanks again CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG LADIES GAA NOTES AGM: Clashmore – Kinsalebeg Ladies Football are holding their AGM on the 20th November in Clashmore We are asking that all parents and players try to attend this Time to be confirmed. Club Gear: If anyone is interested in getting any of the Club gear, shorts, socks Jersey’s Hoodies, Gear bags or hats for Christmas can you please meet Helena in the clubhouse on Thursday, October 29th from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. to place your order. PARISH OF AGLISH – BALLINAMEELAMOUNT STUART I n t e r n a t i o n a l Remembrance Day for Infant Death: Our Service was attended by parents, it was nice to mark the International Day on October 15th. Thanks to all whom attended. Novena for the Dead November 14th – 22nd: Our Novena for the Dead takes place from November 14th to 22nd:- Saturday 14th Ballinameela 7.30 p.m.; Sunday 15th - Mount Stuart 9.45 p.m.; Sunday 15th Aglish 11.00 a.m.; Monday 16th - Aglish 7.15 p.m.; Tuesday 17th - Ballinameela 7.15 p.m.; Wednesday 18th Ballinameela 7.15 p.m. (Annual Mass of Remembrance); Thursday 19th - Aglish 9.30 p.m.; Friday 20th - Aglish 7.15 p.m. (Annual Mass of Remembrance); Saturday 21st Ballinameela 7.30 p.m.; Sunday 22nd Mount Stuart 9.45 a.m.; Sunday 22nd Aglish 11.00 a.m. Prayers in the Graveyards November 2015: Sunday 15th - Mount Stuart 9.30 a.m.; Saturday 21st Ballinameela 7.15 p.m.; Sunday 22nd - Aglish 10.45 a.m. First Holy Communion Ceremonies 2016: Aglish Sunday, May 8th; Ballinameela - Sunday, May 15th. Confirmation in Ballinameela Church: Confirmation in Ballinameela Church on Thursday, April 14th at 10.30 a.m., Bishop Alphonsus Cullinan Bishop of Waterford and Lismore will be in attendance to administer the sacrament. Pioneers Centre re-activated: Pioneers Centre 2273 has been re-activated in head office. It is hoped to have a

special Mass with cert. and pins given out in the new year. Anyone interested please hand in your name to the sacristy. Youth Liturgy Group: A Youth Liturgy Group has been established in the Parish It is hoped to formalise this group within the next few weeks in Aglish and Ballinameela. We need contact parents - the director is Caroline O’Connor. Baptism Dates: The following are the dates for Baptisms in the parish:November – Ballinameela Saturday 7th 5.30 p.m. & Aglish Sunday 29th 12.15 p.m.; December Balliameela Saturday 12th 5.30 p.m. & Aglish Sunday 20th. CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 4th at 8.00 p.m. in the “Heritage Centre” and all are welcome. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO Sunday, October 25th: This week’s letters drawn in the Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draws were R, L, Q and K. There was no jackpot winner. Next week’s jackpot will be €5,550. €20 each goes to: Colette Foley; James Meehan Toor; Pat Motherway c/o Eithine. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your continued support. FAI DRAW FAI draw tickets on sale at just €10 a ticket first prize car plus numerous other prizes can be bought from any committee member. If you are not in you can’t win. FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life & Couch to 5k will now take place every Monday and Thursday night at 7.15 p.m. Please note no running on Tuesday at the moment. New members always welcome. CLASHMORE & PILTOWN PARISH STATIONS The annual celebration of Station Masses in homes throughout the Parish has commenced If you wish to host the station mass in your area. Please contact Fr. Maurice O’Gorman, he really appreciates the cooperation of everyone who hosts the stations and all who attend which helps keep beautiful tradition going strong in our parish. Special thanks to everyone who hosts the stations. CLASHMORE AND KINSALEBEG COMMUNITY COUNCIL ENTERPRISE DAY Clashmore – Kinsalebeg Community Council are holding an Enterprise Day at the Blackwater Garden Centre on the 31st October, from 11.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m.

The Enterprise Day will give local businesses from the parish area of Clashmore and Kinsaalebeg an opportunity to show what they make and sell. There will also be an opportunity to have a go at different crafts, physical therapists will give domonstrations and there will even be mindfullness sessions. Waterford Area Partnership and Waterford Leader Partnerships will be there to give help and advice for new and existing businees including grants and the Back to Work scheme. There will be loads of activities and things to do for children including a halloween fancy dress competition. All of this plus free refreshments and music Do please come along, have a good time and support local business Remember these people are your neighbours WALKING GROUP The following are our weekly meeting times for our walking group: Monday - 7.30 p.m. Walk from Clashmore Church; Tuesday - 9.30 a.m. Walk from Clashmore Church; Wednesday - 7.30 p.m. Walk from Piltown Church. Please come along MUSIC AWARDS The 7th annual Social Dancing Music awards takes place at the Walter Raleigh hotel Youghal on Monday night next November 2nd doors open at 7.30 p.m. all are welcome. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Top prize winners on Monday, October 26th, night’s 45 Drive at the Decies Bar in Clashmore were Margaret and Una Leahy on nine games in first place. In second place on eight games we had Podge Cunningham and Pat O’Halloran. In third place on seven games we had Anne Ledingham and Noel Nugent. Best of the last five were Michael and Mairead Fahey and our lucky last game winners were Martin Lynch and Brian Lynch, Gabriel Hynes and Mike Hunt. Again we would like to remind all our players we are starting our weekly drive at 9.00 p.m. sharp from each Monday night. Please, please make an effort to be on time. SYMPATHY On behalf of all the Clashmore 45 Drive players deepest sympathy is extended to Eileen Dower and all her family on the death of her aunt Sally Coughlan. May she rest in peace. CLASHMORE – KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO JACKPOT €2,700 Our weekly Clashmore – Kinsalebeg GAA Club Lotto draw took place on Monday night, October 26th.We had no match four winner in this

week’s draw so next week our jackpot will be €2,700, when our draw will take place at the Ole Mill. Our numbers on Monday night were 4, 9, 17, 21. Well done to the following that were winners of €20 spot prizes this week: Liam Curran, Vince O’Donovan, Helen, Pa, and Liam, Podge & Wa and Aine Curran. Well done to all our prize winners and thanks to everyone for your wonderful support. KINSALEBEG HALL NEWS CHRISTMAS COOKERY WITH ROSEMARIA Christmas Cookery with Rosemaria will take place in Kinsalebeg Hall, Kinsalebeg on Tuesday nights 10th and 17th of November from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. Cost €15 will cover both nights, to be paid on the first night, Ring Joan at 02494594, to book. Rosemaria has some lovely Christmas goodies lined up for us again this year. HALLOWE’EN EVENTS AT BLACKWATER GARDEN CENTRE KIDS CAMP Here at Blackwater Garden Centre – in Kinsalebeg a Hallowe’en Kids Camp for boys and girls began on Tuesday, 27th October to 29th. There will be cooking, baking, crafts and garden games each day. Also over the three days there will be a special events each day ie animal road show, carivouous, plants and pumpkin carving. The Cost per child is just €55 which also allows them to participate in the family Wetlands Walk on October 28th The family pumpkin carving at 2.00 pm on October 30th and the Hallowe’en Disco on October 29th at 2.0 0pm. The latter three events are also open to people not attending camp. Save the mess - Pre carved Pumpkins are also available to order just phone the garden centre before Centre the 26th October 024 92725 So lots to do and enjoy at Hallowe’en at Blackwater Garden THE SHADOW OF A GUNMAN Directed by Finbarr Hannon (retired member of staff at St. Augustine’s College) Sean O’Casey's "The Shadow of a Gunman" will be presented by "Harmony" with Youghal Little Theatre at the Mall Arts Centre Youghal from Thursday, November 12th to Sunday, November 15th nightly at 8.00 p.m. Tickets are just €10 and are now available at Cree's Card Shop in Youghal - this is a must see for all lovers of drama.

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Some members of Clashmore Lourdes Comittee and friends following last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fundraising walk.

Kinsalebeg Macra members who travelled to Rochestown Hotel in Cork for the annual Muskerry Macra fancy dress night.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

MEANSCOIL SAN NIOCLAS

Daltaí Sinsearacha na Meánscoile a thug aithisc don Choiste Comhshaoil, Oidhreacht agus Gaeltachta sa Dáil le déanaí BA mhór an onóir do dhaltaí sinsearacha na Meánscoile glacadh le cuireadh taisteal go dtí Dáil Éireann le déanaí, chun aithisc a thabhairt don Chomhchoiste Um Chomhshaol, Cultúr agus Gaeltacht. Labhair Bébhinn Ní Shúilleabháin go sainiúil ar Ógra na hÉireann, Alcól agus Drugaí. Chuir Hannah Nic Dhiarmada argóintí láidre os comhair an Chomhchoiste ag cur ina luí ar chách, gur chóir an aois vótála a ísliú go sé bliana déag. Go luath ina dhiaidh sin thug Cárthach Ó Faoláin lón machnaimh agus léargas don lucht éisteachta agus é ag trácht ar Mheabhairshláinte na nÓg. Ghlac na daltaí páirt i seisiún ceisteanna agus díospóireachta le baill den Chomhchoiste i ndiaidh a gcuid aitheasc agus chuaigh a ndea-urlabhraíocht, a smaointeoireacht den scoth agus a gcuid Gaeilge i bhfeidhm go mór ar a raibh i láthair. Bhuail siad le baill den Chomhchoiste agus le seanadóirí, teachtaí Dála agus polaiteoirí eile nach iad agus bhain siad ar fad an-taitnimh as an gcuairt shuimiúil ar an Dáil agus ar an Seanad. Deineadh taifead dá n-aithisc agus coimeádfar iad i gcartlann na Dála. Lá stairiúil dár saol a bhí ann. LÁ OSCAILTE MHEÁNSCOIL SAN NIOCLÁS Beidh na múrtha fáilte roimh chách idir dhaltaí agus thuismitheoirí, freastal ar Lá Oscailte na Meánscoile Dé Sathairn, 14 Samhain, 2015 ar 10 rn 12 meánlae. Géarchéim na dTeifeachLámh Chúnta ó dhaltaí na Meánscoile Bhain daltaí na Meánscoile an-sásamh as tacú le hachainí bhoscaí na mbróg. Líon siad boscaí bróg le hearraí ilghnéitheacha agus tógadh go Cill Dara iad, áit ar bronnadh ar theifigh iad. Bhí ríméad ar na teaghlaigh glacadh leis na féiríní agus ba mhór acu iarrachtaí agus dea-mhéin mhuintir na nDéise. Eagraíodh an togra seo mar chuid de Fhreagairt na nDéise do Ghearchéim na dTeifeach. PEIL NA MBAN (SINSEAR) Bhí sárchluiche ag cailíní na Meánscoile i gComórtas Peile (Sinsear) faoi 18 go

leith, ar an 17 Deireadh Fómhair nuair a fuair siad an lámh in uachtar ar mhná Choláiste Pobail Naomh Déagláin, Coill Mhic Thomáisín. Ní bhfaighfí banlaoch na himeartha a roghnú ina measc toisc a fheabhas agus a d’imir gach aon duine den fhoireann agus ní nach ionadh agus iad á traenáil ag Cáit Ní Annáin, cúlbáire fhoireann bhuacach Pheil na mBan, curraidh na hÉireann. Comhghairdeas libh is beirigí bua! DALTAÍ BHLIAIN 6 AR RAIDIÓ NA GAELTACHTA Craoladh An Saol Ó Dheas ar Raidió na Gaeltachta ó Halla Pobail na Rinne an Déardaoin seo caite 21 Deireadh Fómhair agus roinn daltaí ón Séú Bliain sa Mheánscoil a gcuid scéalta le Helen Ní Shé faoin Debs. Chíor Hannah Nic Diarmada, Róisín Ni Churraoidhín, Cárthach Ó Faoláin agus Seánaí Mac Craith a gciall ceannaithe maidir leis na héadaí agus bróga a cheannaigh siad, an cóiriú gruaige, an smideadh agus an ticéad agus a raibh de chostas ag roinnt leis an ócáid. Bhí siad ar fad ar chomhintinn áfach gurbh fhiú ar fad é. Is sinn ag trácht ar chúrsaí gruaige labhair Seánaí Mac Craith faoina fholt bándearg agus é daite aige chun airgead a chnuasach don fheachtas bailiúcháin d’Ailse Bhrollaigh. Comhghairdeas leat a Sheanaí. Ba dheas gur ghlaoigh éisteoir amháin isteach ar an gclár ag tréaslú le dea-Ghaeilge óige na Meánscoile. Is féidir éisteacht leis an mír ar shuíomh An Saol Ó Dheas ar Raidió na Gaeltachta. CÚRSA SCILEANNA STAIDÉIR Eagraíodh cúrsa Scileanna Staidéir do dhaltaí uile na Meánscoile Dé Máirt 19 Deireadh Fómhair. Ba í Clár Ni Fhathaigh, gairmthreoraí na Meánscoile a shocraigh go dtiocfadh ionadaí ón gcomhlacht The Super Generation chun treoir a thabhairt do na daltaí conas tabhairt faoin staidéar agus conas staidéar fiúntach, fónta a dhéanamh. Is iomaí nod a tugadh dóibh agus bhí gach aoinne idir fhoireann agus dhaltaí ar chomhintinn go raibh an cúrsa an-chabhrach agus

éifeachtach. Thug sé misneach agus spreagadh do na daltaí agus iad ar fad réidh anois chun luí isteach go fonnmhar ar an obair. Ár mbuíochas le hIníon Uí Fhathaigh agus le Coláiste na Rinne a chuir halla ar fáil dúinn don chúrsa. COISTE NA dTUISMITHEOIRÍ! FÁILTE ROIMH CHÁCH Eagrófar an chéad chruinniú de Choiste na dTuismitheoirí ar an 2ú Samhain ag a 7.30in. Tá míle fáilte roimh thuismitheoirí na Meáncoile teacht chun cabhrú linn coiste láidir a chur le chéile agus feachtas bailiúcháin airgid a eagrú ar son na Meánscoile. Tá fáilte faoi leith roimh thuismitheoirí

dhaltaí na Chéadbhliana mar go dtugann Coiste na dTuismitheoirí seans do chách aithne a chur ar thuismitheoirí eile agus cairdeas a bhunú. Ní neart go cur le chéile. Bí linn!

Daltaí Bhliain 6 ar Raidió na Gaeltachta

“Daltaí ón Meánscoil agus a mboscaí bróg á seoladh ar aghaidh go dtí na teifigh acu.”

Peil na mBan (Sinsear)

“Daltaí Sinsearacha na Scoile ag bualadh le baill den Chomhchoiste Um Chomhshaol, Cultúr agus Gaeltacht lasmuigh de Dháil Éireann.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

St. Declan’s Community College Students Council FOLLOWING the recent student council elections, the following people were elected to serve on St. Declan’s Community College Student Council: Shane Reade, Mia Lenihan, Mark Lenihan, Clodagh Purcell, Adam Browne, Eabha Lyons, Ben O’Donnell, Emily Laffan, Eoghan Power, Niamh Cahill, Ross Coffey O’Shea and Niamh Dee. The newly elected council met for the first time on Monday, 5th November to discuss goals for the coming academic year. Ben O’Donnell was elected Chairperson, Niamh Cahill was elected secretary and Mark Lenihan was appointed PRO.

The Chairperson and the Secretary represented the student council in a meeting with the Principal on Tuesday 20th. During the meeting several issues were raised of concern to students. A proposal was made to set up a school stationary shop and also the possibility of our own school rugby team. The Principal is due to meet again with the student council representatives after mid-term break to assess the progress made. 2016 COMMEMORATION 2016 will mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising. The centenary will be marked through various ceremonies throughout the

country, particularly during the month of March. Here in St. Declan's we will be part of the celebrations, by every class planting a tree. This will create a Centenary Grove Garden of trees on the school grounds. We are proud of our tradition of caring for the environment and have achieved 6 Green flags to date. This idea of planting the trees will mark the centenary in a manner fitting this tradition. It will help protect the earth and care for the environment. Each tree will be marked with the different class names. All students will contribute towards the cost of buying and planting the trees.

Mr. Eugene Power (Principal) making a presentation to Peter Walsh on behalf of the staff of St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas. This was to mark his retirement after 30 years working as caretaker of the school. Also included in the photo is Mrs. Mary Dunbar (Deputy Principal)

L.C.A. students taking part in an Art workshop at St. Declan's Community College, Kilmacthomas.

WORLD MOLE DAY – On Friday, October 23rd, fifth and sixth year chemistry students celebrated World Mole Day. Mole Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated among chemists, chemistry students and chemistry enthusiasts on October 23, between 6:02 a.m. and 6:02 p.m. The time and date are derived from Avogadro's number, which is approximately 6.02×1023, defining the number of particles (atoms or molecules) in one mole of substance, one of the seven base SI units.

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Junior Ladies Football “A” Championship Victory OUR Junior Ladies footballers lined out for the first time this year in Ballymacarbery, to take on, what we knew would be a very strong side from Colaiste Dun Iascaigh, on Thursday. Led by St. Augustine’s captain, Abbie Dalton, the girls got off to a strong start with points from Emily O’Mahoney, Catriona Metcalf and Kaiesha Tobin and a goal from Saoirse McDonald Moynihan. Colaiste Dun Iascaigh replied with a goal and a point, but the Friary girls got up and running with a goal each from Kailyn O’Donnell, Catriona Metcalf and Sheena McGuckian. Kaeisha Tobin added another five points to her tally all from play to contribute to the half-time score of 4-9 to 1-2. Colaiste Dun Iascaigh came out fired up after the break and scored a goal and a point in quick succession after the throw in. As St. Augustine’s tired, CDI took full advantage, scoring 2-6 before the final whistle.The Friary girls kept the scoreboard ticking over with a great goal and a point from Ciara McKenna and Kaiesha Tobin. Huge work from Lauren Dunford, Abbie Dalton, Aine Flynn and Aisling O’Connor in the backline and massive saves from Shauna McGrath pushed the girls over the line for a great first win in the Junior A Championship.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS BLITZ - TY student Mick Devine with students from Garranbane NS The final score was St. Augustine’s 5-12; Coláiste Dun Iascaigh 4-9. Congratulations to all concerned. Caoimhe Dwyer U-15 FOOTBALL We exited this competi-

Big smile from Transition Year student Abbey Daly as she takes her turn in the Car Simulation Driving experience.

tion at the first round to a much stronger Carrigaline CS in Killeagh last week. Although it was a disappointing result we hope to fare a lot better in the Hurling competition in the New Year. U-14 FOOTBALL The Friary hosted our near neighbours Dungarvan CBS on Tuesday last and the spoils were shared in what was an extremely exciting game of football. We also played Ardscoil na Mara Tramore in an A and B game in Tramore last Friday. We lost both games but in total 35 boys took the field between the two

games. Well done to all. FRIARY TY PRIMARY BLITZ We hosted a very successful primary schools GAA blitz in the school last Thursday. Five local primary schools competed in both girls and boys games which were a half of football and a half of hurling/camogie. The blitz was run superbly well by our Transition year students and all the schools enjoyed there day out in the Friary. The schools took part were, St. Mary’s Touraneena, Scoil Mhuire Abbeyside, Kilbrien NS, Scoil Garbhain and Garranbane NS.

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE AWARDS NIGHT

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Transition Year Music Award – Back row left to right: Rachel Sheehan, Sinéad O’Donnell, Muireann Walsh, Ellie Janes. Front row left to right: Brona Coleman, Dawn Drummey, Kate Faherty. [Robert Power]

Leaving Certificate Academic Awards – Back row left to right: Kayleigh Veale, Sophie Coyne, Aisling Foley, Edel Looby, Catherine Bowen. Front row left to right: John Joe Queally (for Stella Queally), Laura Duggan and Lauren Mulvihill. [Robert Power]

Junior Music Awards – Back row left to right: Dearbhla Ní Hallacháin, Anne McGrath, Niamh Hayes Front row left to right: Bernice Basnayake, Amy Reynolds, Laura Mannion. Absent from photo: Caoimhe Kiely. [Robert Power]

Ard Scoil na nDéise Awards Night 2015 – Fifth Year Music Award: Back row left to right: Laura Cusack, Caitríona O’Brien, Alana Coyne, Jamie Mulcahy, Lucy Kirwan. Front row left to right: Jill Montgomery, Dervla Duhig, Hannah Warren, Aisling Curran, Shannon Kearney. Absent from photo: Sibéal Harney. [Robert Power]

Margaret Radley Leaving Certificate Geography Award – Angela Radley (sponsor), Catherine Bowen, Denise Radley (sponsor). [Robert Power]

Ard Scoil na nDéise Awards Night – Back row left to right: Mrs. Dorothy Hughes, Principal; Ms. Anne Gleeson (teacher), Ms. Joanne Brosnan (Deputy Principal), Mrs. Angela Conway (Chairperson of Board of Management), Mrs. Eibhlín Power (retired teacher), Mrs. Evelyn Simons (teacher), Mr. Tommy Collins (teacher and M.C. for the Awards Night). Front row left to right: Mrs. Colette Power (former Deputy Principal), Nóirín Bean Ní Chionaola (retired teacher), Dara O’Callaghan, Ms. Doireann Conway (guest speaker), Sister Loreto (retired teacher), Abby O’Callaghan. [Robert Power]

Spirit of Transition Year Awards – Ms. Joanne Brosnan (Deputy Principal), Sinéad O’Donell and Muireann Walsh. [Robert Power]

ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE AWARDS NIGHT

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Traditional Music Awards – Shannon Kearney, Clara Mannion, Laura Mannion. Absent from photo: Kate Faherty and Muireann Walsh. [Robert Power]

Public Speaking Awards – Maebh Power, Mrs. Simons (English teacher), Doireann O’Brien. [Robert Power]

Sports Awards – Back row left to right: Orla Keane, Talitha MacCauley, Lucy Holmes, Kate Hickey, Aoife Dee, Anne McGrath, Sarah Lacey, Mrs. Ashe (Athletics coach and retired P.E. teacher). Front row left to right: Grace Heffernan, Ornaith Keane, Kate McGrath, Sinéad O’Brien, Ger Wyley (sponsor). [Robert Power]

Elocution Awards – Aoife Dee, Mollaí Gough, Robyn Power, Caoimhe Kiely, Cifa Clancy Davies, Mrs Joan Clancy (Elocution teacher) [Robert Power]

Junior Certificate Academic Awards – Kayla McCarey, Saoirse Culloo, Amy Reynolds, Eileen Fitzgerald, Clodagh Curran. [Robert Power]

Art Awards – Eve Keating, Mrs. Clancy (Elocution teacher), Lauren Mulvihill. [Robert Power]

Sports Awards – Ms. Sara Flavin (teacher and sports coach), Ms. Fiona Rochford (P.E. teacher), Kate McGrath holding the Intermediate All-Ireland Ladies Football Cup; Mrs. Ashe (Athletics coach and retired P.E. teacher), Sibéal Harney, holding the Intermediate All-Ireland Camogie Cup, and Ms. Carol McCarthy (teacher and camogie coach) holding the National League Camogie Cup. [Robert Power]

Sport Awards – Back row left to right: Emma Gildea, Clodagh Curran, Sinéad McCarthy, Kayleigh Veale, Sibéal Harney, Aisling Baumann, Aoife Dee, Ms Rochford (P.E. teacher). Front row left to right: Taylor Murray, Ger Wyley (Sponsor), Kate McGrath (Sports Star of the Year), Orla Hickey, Sarah Lacey, John Joe Queally (for Stella Queally). [Robert Power]

German Award and Sport Volunteering Awards – Shanice Mc Govern (German Award), Caoimhe Fogarty, Kate McGrath, Amy O’Riordan, Sinéad O’Donnell. [Robert Power]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

DUNGARVAN CBS

Dungarvan CBS First Years IT is hard to believe that it is almost a year since these boys attended our Open Night and here they are now half-way through their first term in Dungarvan CBS. Once again we welcome all 6th class pupils to join us on Thursday, 12th November, at 7.00 p.m. for our Open Night. This night gives pupils and their parents/guardians the opportunity to view the school, meet with teachers and get a general sense of what Dungarvan CBS has to offer. ARTiculation CBS 5th Year Art students are participat-

ing in a project called ARTiculation. This project is a public speaking competition which promotes the appreciation and discussion of art in secondary schools throughout Ireland. On Tuesday, 20th October they attended the ARTiculation Ireland Discovery Day in Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford for a workshop. The workshop introduced students and teachers alike to the project and gave students the chance to become familiar with the act of public speaking.

Jack Mulcahy speaking about a piece of art at recent visit to Garter Lane.

UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK OPEN DAY On 15th October a number of 5th and 6th Year Students went to the University of Limerick Open Day. Students got the opportunity to meet with staff, students and graduates of the college and attend a number of course talks, seminars and workshops. Students were also brought on a guided tour of the Campus which really gave them a taste of college life. CBS V NORTH MONASTERY COLLEGE CHALLENGE MATCH The U-14 hurling panel played the North

Monastery Secondary School from Cork recently in their first challenge match of the year. CBS boys were victorious on a 9-09 to 2-12 scoreline. Some late goals flattered to deceive on the scoreboard but it was a very impressive display by the entire squad. Stand-out displays on the day by the experienced second years were from captain Tristan Loftus and centre-back Ben Kavanagh. Padraig and Seamus Fitzgerald played some very stylish hurling and picked off excellent scores. Cormac Mahony worked

First Year Students 2015/16 with Mr. Kelly, Year Head, Mr. Sheehan, Principal and Ms. Kirwan, Deputy Principal.

Sixth Year students attending University of Limerick Open Day. CBS 5th Year Art Students who attended ARTiculation workshop in Garter Lane.

Jordan Shaw awaiting the pass from Cormac Mahony.

hard when given his opportunity. Not to be out-done some of the First Years also made a very impressive first impression with David Flynn very solid in goals, David Condon was outstanding at full back and was ably aided by Thomas Coffey. James Harty did a lot of good work outfield and overall every player contributed to a good win. The players attitude and work rate were the most promising feature of the game and we now look forward to the upcoming blitzes after mid-term break.

U14 CBS Hurling Team.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

CAPPOQUIN PRIMARY SCHOOL

A busy School Term in Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin MID-TERM break beckons, thus it is timely to look back on the series of successful events that unfolded at Bunscoil Gleann Sídheáin during October 2015. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER This special day was marked by a Prayer Service in which all classes participated. Prayers and readings were read aloud by representatives of the different classes. Musical accompaniment to the hymns was provided by Mrs. Duggan. We extend a warm wel-

come to Fr. Gear and we wish him every happiness in his new ministry as Parish Priest of Cappoquin and Modeligo. We thank Fr. Arthure and Fr. Kiely for their continued support and guidance. CREDIT UNION ART POSTER COMPETITION Perhaps it was the theme:-‘Happiness is...’ that attracted our pupils. In any case, a record number of entries was submitted for the annual Credit Union Art Poster Competition. Best of luck to all entrants!

MATHS WEEK Maths Week at Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain ran from Monday, 12th October until Friday, 16th October. Proceedings began with the visit of 6th Class to Waterford IT for a Maths workshop. During the week, a wide variety of resources for the teaching of Maths arrived to our school. They ranged from balances to number fans and will be of great value to pupils and teachers during Maths lessons. Friday, 16th October was designated ‘Maths Fun

6th Class Pupils from Cappoquin Primary School who got 1st prize in the Hallowe’en Fun Quiz in Blackwater Community School. Well done, Amy, Danny, Tadgh and Emma.

Hallowe’en Fun in Cappoquin Primary School.

Day’. On this day, Maths lessons followed a different format with games and challenges replacing pencil and paper. MUSIC The teaching of the tin whistle from 3rd – 6th Classes has begun and the pupils are making steady progress in mastering the skill. The school choir will resume practice after midterm break and the pupils of 3rd Class are invited to join this very musical group. CHILDREN’S BOOK FESTIVAL Over the past two weeks the children from Classes 1st to 6th have visited Cappoquin Library where they have participated in a variety of educational workshops. During Summer 2015, a Summer Reading Challenge was organised in libraries across the country. A large number of children from Bunscoil Gleann Sídheáin took part in the challenge. They were presented with certificates and medals in recognition of their effort by local librarian Bernie Leahy. A shared reading programme has been launched in First Class with the aim of fostering a love of reading in the children. GREEN SCHOOLS Thursday, 8th October was Tetra Pak Tree Day. The Tree Council of Ireland in conjunction with Tetra Pak gave us a free Hazel Tree to plant in the school. The Tree was planted by the senior members of the Green Schools Committee. We are working hard on our travel challenge. We are encouraging children to travel to school in a green way 3 days a week or more. SPORT It has been a busy month in Sport. At the beginning of the month, Shane Fives visited the school with the National League Cup. Coaches from Colaiste Cathal Naofa have returned to us for the year and we are all enjoying the soccer sessions at the moment. Pupils are continuing to enjoy camogie sessions from our visiting coach Nicola and we thank Cappoquin Camogie Club for organising this. The boys and girls school football teams had two matches during the month against Lismore and Ballymacarbry. Both teams gave their all and we encourage everyone to keep p the football as there has been a huge improvement since September. The Mini 7’s in football will be taking place in November.

Pupils from 4th & 5th Class in Cappoquin Primary School along with their teacher Miss Keating who took part in the Debate "Should School Uniforms be mandatory". This team were in favour of the the motion that School Uniforms should be mandatory. An Account of 5th Class Trip to Barron’s Bakery by Aoibhinn O’Rourke On 13th of October 2015, 5th class pupils, Class Teacher Miss Keating and School Principal Mrs. Duggan all visited Barron’s Bakery in Cappoquin. We walked down from the school. We visited Barron’s Bakery because last week was national “Bread Week”. When we arrived at Barron’s for our tour, Esther the owner of Barron’s welcomed us in for the tour. She told us that Barron’s have been making bread since 1887. Esther said that the ovens are very old and that they could hold up to 140 loaves of bread. The baker would use a peel to put the bread in and out of the oven. A peel is a flat wooden plate with a long handle to slide the bread in and out of the oven. The ingredients that Esther puts in her bread are flour, salt, water and yeast. The ovens are made of Scotch Brick which makes their bread very crusty. It takes two men 15 minutes to take the bread out. I had a wonderful time at Barron’s Bakery in

Cappoquin and would definitely recommend that people go and see it for themselves. All of 5th Class pupils got delicious floury blaas to take home with us. Thank you Esther for a wonderful tour. Aoibhinn O’Rourke – 5th Class. HALLOWE’EN FUN It is the time of year for fun, spooks and mystery and it has been aptly celebrated at our school. The pupils of 5th and 6th Classes will participate in a Table Quiz which will be held in Blackwater Community School, Lismore. On Friday, 23rd October, the customary

uniform of Bunscoil Gleann Sídheáin will be nowhere to be seen. Instead, all classrooms will be inhabited by a myriad of strange and wonderful creatures ranging from witches and wizards to cats and skeletons. The reason? An early celebration of Hallowe’en! All of these creatures will come together in the school hall and they will contribute to the assembly. Contributions will include Hallowe’en poems, verbal recounts of class visits and singing. The assembly will get everyone into holiday mode. On that note, we wish everyone a Happy and Safe Hallowe’en Break!

Hallowe’en Fun in Cappoquin Primary School.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

ÁRD SCOIL NA NDÉISE

Credit Union Art competition

Dungarvan GAA donating €550 from a coffee morning they held in aid of the ASD Sensory Room.

Group work with Anne in the Civic Offices.

ST. MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

WE had several winners in the Credit Union Art Competition this year. In the 11-13 age group Aoibhe Power came second and Rose Gantly came third. In the 14-17 age group Shannon McGovern came third. In the over 18 age group Dearbhla Flynn came first, Lynn Baldinger came second and Michaela Kiely came third. Well done to all who entered! SPORT Last Thursday, our Senior Football team played a match in Ballinameela against Blackwater. At halftime the score was level, but in the second half, we came out a new team and played to our full potential. We won the match and will be playing our next match on Friday, 23rd October. On Tuesday, 20th October our Junior Football team also had a match against Blackwater. We played very well, the score being very close throughout the match. Unfortunately, in the final few minutes

Credit Union Art Competition prize winners. Back row left to right: Michaela Kiely, Shannon McGovern, Dearbhla Flynn, Lynn Baldinger. Front row left to right: Rose Gantly and Aoibhe Power. Blackwater got ahead and defeated us. TY QUIZ The long awaited TY Quiz with the CBS took place on Tuesday. Mr. Collins was the host, which added to the afternoon considerably. There were music rounds, picture rounds, puz-

zle rounds, and many more. There were spot prizes too for a student brave enough to sing, and for students who knew the strangest of facts. It was enjoyed by all. Eileen Fitzgerald and Emma Reardon. SHRUB PLANTING, 2015 This October, 1st year

GOAL Jersey Day

Third class on their recent trip to the Civic Offices.

Witches walk prize winners.

WE held our annual GOAL Jersey Day recently and the school was awash with colour. The children and staff made a great effort and there was plenty of banter on the day. A massive thank you to everyone who donated to this very worthy cause. €475 was raised on the day. WITCHES WALK We would like to thank all those who joined us on our walk through the town and shopping centre on Friday.

Transition Year students from Ard Scoil na nDéise and C.B.S. at the annual Transition Year table quiz.

1.2 students prepare for planting shrubs with Mrs O’Driscoll, Year Head and Mr. Collins

class 1.2 decided to help out with some gardening. We planted on the Junior side of the school. We planted a variety of shrubs/plants, all of many different and beautiful colours. It was a great experience. – Nancy Hodnett, Class 1.2, Ard Scoil na nDéise

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JOHN JOE MAHER Knockalara, Cappoquin It is with sincere sadness and regret we record the passing of John Joe Maher, Knockalara, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on 6th October, 2015. John Joe was born in Dromore, Aglish, to James and Brigid Maher (nee Fleming), the eldest of six brothers, James, Laurence and Noel and sisters Anne and Marion, who he loved dearly. They shared many happy memories of growing up together and a friendship which continued throughout their lives. John Joe attended Aglish, Villierstown and Ballinameela Schools as they moved from Dromore to Curraghroche, then Knocknaskeagh and finally back to Curraghroche. At Granny Maher’s, Curraghroche, all the family have very fond memories of this, as the extended families would gather in Summer and much fun and games were had by all. John Joe was a man of many trades, he started in the forestry at an early age with his father and moved on then to the agricultural industry. He worked for various local Contractors, he loved the outdoors and being on a tractor or machinery and moving about to different locations was where he was happiest. He ploughed many a field and all at his own pace, there was never a panic. Many a man would call to collect John Joe to go off working and no matter what rush was on them John Joe would make sure he had the tea before he went. He also worked in Cappoquin Bacon Factory and did a few terms in the Council through FAS, one of which was caretaking at Ballinameela School and another in Aglish Village. He was Caretaker and gravedigger in St. James’ Church, Ballinameela, for over twenty years. John Joe took great pride in caring for the grounds and he always had a friendly smile and chat for visiting family members to the Church grounds. John Joe had many interests, in his younger days he participated in local G.A.A. and followed it all through life. He did road bowling, played darts and cards and fishing. He has many trophies and plaques from these. Many a winter’s night he would come home with the Sunday dinner, after winning steak or a chicken at the Saturday night darts competitions. John Joe was an avid sportsman and followed Manchester United faithfully and also followed local GAA to national and international games, he would know all the results when asked of the week’s sports, whether it was soccer, rugby or golf season. John Joe loved doing puzzles. He started off with wordsearch but the Kriss Kross ones he spent endless hours by the fire completing. John Joe loved Country Music and followed all the artists on the Irish Channel Showcase and enjoyed watching the landscape painting artists also. There were always a pet dog at home through the years for John Joe to dote over, we always called them his shadow. From Danny-Boy, to Cindy, Tanya, Jake and in later years Bobby who misses him terribly. John Joe married Sarah Colbert in January 1971 and lived in Affane. They had three children, James, Michael John and Olivia.They moved down to Knockalara in 1975. He taught the boys fishing at an early age and attempted to teach Olivia but had to leave her at home after she made too much noise singing by the bank of the river. John Joe also got the boys interested in darts and they always tried to beat him. He cut the hay in the acre most years at home and we all got a spin on the tractor and were shown how to turn the hay. John Joe preferred the motorbike as mode of transport and he always had to take it apart every so often to make sure it ran perfectly. According to John Joe the parts that were left over after weren’t really needed in the first place. He finally gave in and took to driving a car in later years. John Joe treasured his grandchildren and they certainly enriched his life over the last nine years or so. Ciara, Sean, Niamh, Alison and John will never forget him as he will live on in all our lives. John Joe always had a special place in his heart for his daughter-in-law Alison and Michael’s partner Ann-Marie. John Joe took pride in gardening and this showed in his home in Knockalara. Like his mother rhubarb was always found in the garden for distribution along with different vegetables every year, whichever took his fancy to plant.The flowers, trees and shrubs were all carefully planted and cared for. He also loved sharing his love of fishing.The fishing rods were like gold and had to be checked before and after every outing. His early years were spent mostly by the Finisk river, in later years he ventured and took up mackerel fishing in Ardmore,Whiting Bay and Ring. His friends Tom Ahearne and Mick McDonagh often joined him and they had many great nights fishing and enjoyed nothing more than visiting their local Keereen Bar on the way home where they would socialise and catch up with events in the locality. John Joe loved the simple life and never ventured far from the locality unless he really had to. In his corner in Keereen Bar he enjoyed the comings and goings of regulars and strangers to the area and always had a story to tell. He loved life and all it had to give and gave back in double. He was first and foremost a family man, a loving husband, father and grandfather and brother who will be greatly missed and his passing is much regretted by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May he rest in peace.

OBITUARY Our appreciation and gratitude to Fr. Gerard O’ Connor, P.P., family friend, who called to see John Joe at home and in hospital all through his illness and gave him a sense of peace to accept his final days and to Fr. Finbarr Lucey, P.E., who visited John Joe in hospital, in Fr. Lucey’s kind words John Joe was part of the team. Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.E., who attended the Funeral Mass. Reposing at his home in Knockalara, Cappoquin, Rosary and funeral prayers was recited on Wednesday evening by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends. On Thursday morning funeral prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., before removal took place from his home to St. James’ Church, Ballinameela. John Joe’s hearse was led by his trusted blue and white motorbike, which was ridden by Mark Barry (family friend). On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. F. Lucey, P.E., and Rev. Fr. Fitzgerald, P.E. Family friend Tom Ahearne delivered a very moving eulogy to John-Joe reciting his life interests, hobbies, a most fitting tribute to the man he was. Symbols representing John Joe’s life were presented to the Altar by his daughter Olivia – a picture of Lourdes; family friend Tom Ahearne – a fishing reel; cousin Catherine O’Shea – a pack of cards and a pack of darts; family friend Aidan Walsh – a funeral arrangement sheet; and niece Lorraine Hackett – a photo. Readings during the Mass were recited by daughter-in-law Alison Maher and his God-daughter and niece Breda O’Connell. Prayers of the faithful were read by nieces Jenny and Miriam Maher, sister Marion Power and cousin Jenny Moore. A lovely selection of hymns and music during the funeral Mass was provided by Ballinameela Parish Choir.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by John Joe’s wife Sarah and his brother Noel. Communion reflection was recited by family friend Janice Barry. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where John Joe was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family neighbours and many friends. Following burial Paddy O’Brien paid a moving tribute by singing “Never Grow Old”. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Sarah (nee Colbert); sons James and Michael John; daughter Olivia; brothers James, Laurence and Noel; sisters Anne Foley and Marion Power; daughters-in-law Alison and Ann-Marie; grandchildren Ciara, Séan, Niamh, Alison and John; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in St. James’ Church, Ballinameela, at 8.00 p.m. on Thursday, 5th November. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

EAMONN HICKEY Colligan, Dungarvan With deep regret we record the passing of Eamonn Hickey which sad event occurred on Wednesday, 21st October, 2015. Removal was from his residence on Friday morning to St. Anne’s Church, Colligan. Following Funeral Mass on arrival burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Gemma and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

MAUREEN CROTTY (nee Ryan) Mountain Villas, Dungarvan With profound sorrow we record the passing of Maureen Crotty which sad event occurred on Saturday, 24th October, 2015. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Sunday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on Monday morning burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her son Liam; daughter Antoinette and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

53 MICHAEL PHELAN Shanbally, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford With sorrow and regret we record the passing of Michael Phelan, Shanbally, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. Son of the late Alice (O’Neill) and Michael Phelan which sad event occurred unexpedectely on 8th October, 2015, at University Hospital Waterford. Michael was the only son of Michael and Alice (nee O'Neill) Phelan. They have resided in 218 Shanbally, Cappoquin for many years. Michael went to school in Cappoquin and went on to work in The Bacon factory for most of his life. When the factory closed, Michael dedicated his life to caring for his parents. He looked after their every need and would also take them out for a drive every day. He took great pride whenever he got a new car. Michael liked his garden and tended to it with care. After his parents had passed on, Michael started working again in O'Connor's Factory and he remained there until its closure. Michael was a very keen photographer and was often seen at local sporting events with his video camera. Thanks to Michael we have photos or videos of local happenings dating back to the late 70's, when camera phones were barely heard of. Over 20 years ago Michael met his good friend Sheila while taking photographs in Ardmore. He really enjoyed life with Sheila. She brought him a lot of happiness. Sheila will miss him a lot. Michael was a very quiet man and led a plain and simple life. In recent years Michael suffered with bad back and hip pain and he wasn't able to enjoy going out and about much. He was a true gentleman and very sadly missed by all in the local community. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home Cappoquin on Sunday evening Rev Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family and friends before removal took place to Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Modeligo. On arrival at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Modeligo his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday morning by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. Readings during the Mass were recited by Michael Burke and Bernie O’Neill. Prayers of the faithful were read by Carmel and Bernie O’Neill. Dina Walshe provided a lovely selection of hymns and music during the mass. The offertory gifts were presented to the altar by Sheila Mockler and Bridget Hanrahan. Following Funeral Mass Burial took place in the adjoining Cemetery. Rev Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. officiated the graveside prayers where Michael was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends. Michael O’Neill recited an appreciation to everybody there. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his special friend Sheila Mockler, Ardmore; extended cousins the Phelan family, Cappoquin; the O’Neill family, Cappagh and Dungarvan; the Burke family, Abbeyside, Dungarvan; relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Directors Cappoquin & Tallow).

KATHLEEN (Kay) BURKE (nee Donnelly) Helvick, Ring, and formerly 62 Congress Villas, Dungarvan With sadness and regret we record the passing of Kathleen (Kay) Burke which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 27th October, 2015. Reposing at the residence of her son Michael (Junior), Helvick on today (Wednesday) from 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. with Rosary at 8.00 p.m. Funeral Mass will take place on tomorrow (Thursday) at 12 noon in Ring Church. Burial will take place afterwards in the New Cemetery, Ring. To her husband Michael; son Michael Jnr.; daughters Ann Marie and Natalie; family, relatives and friends, we extend our deepest sympathy. Family flowers only. Donations to Oncology Department UHW. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FRANCES McCORMACK Skehacrine, Abbeyside

HELEN FLYNN (nee Mulcahy) Murphy Place, Abbeyside

With sadness we record the passing of Frances McCormack which sad event occurred on Tuesday, 20th October, 2015. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Friday evening to St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. Following Funeral Mass on Saturday morning, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue.

With sorrow we record the passing of Helen Flynn which sad event occurred on Saturday, 24th October, 2015. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday morning to St. Anne’s Church, Colligan. Following Funeral Mass on arrival burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue.

(Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

54 GRAHAM (Faz) FARROW Cavendish House, South Mall, Lismore, Co. Waterford and formerly of Brackley, Northamptonshire, England With feelings of sadness and regret we record the passing of Graham (Faz) Farrow Cavendish House, South Mall, Lismore, Co. Waterford and formerly of Brackley, Northamptonshire, England. Loving son of the late Ralph, we were devastated by the loss of Graham Farrow (Faz) on 29th of September, 2015, aged only fifty years.The sad event occurred peacefully in the tender and loving care of his wife Helen and his daughters Ruth (17), Maud (16), Nan (10) and Eve (7). Faz was the youngest son of Ralph (deceased) and Ella and brother to Ray and Ian. His early character was influenced greatly by his large extended family, especially his Gramp – Ebb, in the English country market town of Brackley, Northants. He attended Brackley Junior School where he achieved excellent grades, after which he was educated at Magdalen College. Here he was inspired by the PE teacher, Robin Poynton, who introduced Graham to sport, especially rugby, where he played for the college team. Faz in 1983 at the age of 18 went to study at Hatfield Polytechnic where after 4 years of studying he left with a BSC Honours in Computer Science. Apart from being near the top of his class in programming he was also a highly respected and popular Prop forward in the Hatfield Poly Rugby Club winning the most improved player in his second year.This was no mean feet and was probably helped by his unconventional training technique commonly known as The Faz Triangle.This involved Faz moving as quickly as possible between the three points of the triangle and resting once he got there. The three points of the triangle being The Hilltop Public House, The Hilltop Keebab Restaurant and The Hilltop Turf Accountant. He would often be found with his college friends between or at these establishments fully preparing himself for the Wednesday or Saturday rugby matches. His life at Polytechnic prepared him for his life outside of education more than just academically, it also prepared him to look after himself and mould him for the rest of his life and allowing him to find a career using his exceptional programming skills. After 2 or 3 years of working Faz and one of his close college friends decided to take a break in their careers and travel to see what the world had to offer them. After 10 minutes planning they decided on Bangkok,Thailand as their first port of call. After they got bored of temples, fumes and noise they decided on their second staging point in The Golden Triangle which is the jungle region in the north of country. Here they explored the jungle by foot, by bamboo raft and by elephant back. Unfortunately, for Faz his selected steed took an instant dislike to him being put on its back and Faz would often find himself being removed from the elephants and unceremoniously dumped into the awaiting rain forest. Never to be put off by controversy (or maybe because Faz didn't fancy the walk) he would jump straight back into the saddle and wait for the next unseating. After Thailand the pair travelled by bus, train, boat and motorcycle through Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore before flying on to Sydney, Australia where they stayed for 6 months. Whilst there Faz found out that his surfing skills didn't quite meet his expectations and after two or three attempts and many pounds of sand being removed from his swimming shorts he decided to save his sporting skills for the Rugby pitch. Faz then spent a further couple of months travelling the length and breadth of Australia visiting all that it had to offer in a vehicle that used more engine oil than petrol before returning back home. Whilst in a rugby club in Sydney, Australia, he first set eyes on the girl that he knew he was going to spend the rest of his life with. After taking part in a competition in the club, Helen won first prize; a date with Faz. This was the beginning of a long courtship, in which Faz was in no doubt would end with him winning the heart of Helen. Part of his unorthodox pursuit involved Faz sending Helen bunches of grapes in the post from the vineyards he was working on, which were inevitably inedible, but always brought a smile to Helen’s face. With Helen at his side, Graham embarked on an outstanding career in computing which took them to many other parts of the world from Gabon (Africa), Abu Dhabi, Belgium, France, Scotland and Finland before finally settling in Lismore, Co. Waterford. He was a great supporter of local events, was a sponsor of Immrama travels writing festival and the golf club. He involved himself in the parents’ council in the local playschool which, as a dedicated father, was close to his heart. Faz was a wonderful father to his four girls; no task was too great or too menial. Nothing was of greater importance than his family’s presence. Whilst working from home, his conference calls were often interrupted by squeals of joy, horror or sadness none of which fazed him and which in time became a source of amusement for his coworkers. It took no time for them to realise that if one of his girls needed anything, from a nappy change to a hug, the call would be put on hold. We are devastated by the loss of Faz, as a friend, a husband, and a dad, but we all take comfort in the fact that we know he spent as many

OBITUARY hours with us in the short time we had together, as any other dad could hope to. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Bon Secours Hospital for everything they did. We would also like to thank all the doctors nurses and staff at the Marymount University Hospital, whose vital support gave solace to Graham in his final weeks. We would like to extend our unwavering gratitude to all the staff in Marymount for their continued support of Helen, Ruth, Maud, Nan and Eve. A heartfelt thank you to all our neighbours, friends and family for their support and food, from the many cooked chickens to lasagnes to fruit cakes. Thank you to BCS school choir, particularly Becky and Ellen McCloskey for their beautiful singing, and again to BCS for organising the guard of honor, which was very dignified. The family and extended family of the late Graham Farrow (Faz) wish a sincere thank you to all who sympathised with them on their recent bereavement. A special thanks to all those who paid their respects at the house, attended the rosary, funeral Mass and burial. Thanks to all who travelled long distances to be with us. Deepest appreciation to Fr. Michael Cullinane for his sincere support during Faz’s illness, his death and his continued support now. Thank you to Aidan Walsh and staff for your professionalism and support during this most difficult time. Lying in repose at his home Cavendish House, South Mall, Lismore on Wednesday evening where Rosary and Funeral Prayers were recited by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. On Thursday morning, Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan P.P. recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family before removal took place to St. Carthage’s Church. Lismore. On arrival to St. Carthage’s Church a guard of honour was formed by students of Blackwater Community School from 5th year and 6th Year. Rev Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. received and blessed his remains in the presence of a large cortege of mourners. Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing Graham’s life were presented to the altar by sister-in-law Anne Rice - photo album; niece Sarah Meade - a Maths Book; nephew Patrick Meade - a ice cream scoop; daughter Eve - her First Holy Communion candle; daughter Nan - a cork from a champagne bottle; niece Sally Farrow - a Chinese cookery Book; Domhnall O’Hara - a Rugby Ball; these symbols were narrated by nephew Rob Farrow. Readings were recited by Graham’s brother Ray and sister-in-law Julie Kirwan. Prayers of the faithful were recited by nieces Emily Farrow, Caoimhe O’Hara and Maria Meade, nephews Eoin and Will Meade and sister-in-law Katheryn Farrow. During mass Blackwater Community School Choir, Becky and Ellen McCloskey and organist Catherine Draper provided a lovely selection of music and hymns. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by Graham’s mum Ella and mother-in-law Nan Meade. Following the final Commendation a fitting Eulogy was delivered by Graham’s brother Ian. On leaving the church a guard of honour was formed once again by Blackwater Community School students in the church-yard and at St. Carthage’s Cemetery where burial took place. Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. officiated the graveside prayers where Graham was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Helen (nee Meade); daughters Ruth, Maude, Nan and Eve; mother Ella Farrow; brothers Ray and Ian; mother-in-law Nan Meade (nee Fitzpatrick) (Laois); brothers-in-law Martin, Michael, Billy, Noel, Eamonn Meade; sisters-in-law Katheryn, Alvina, Julie Kirwan, Ann Rice and Bernie O’Hara; aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, grand-nephew Leo, relatives, neighbours and friends. Faz’s Month’s Mind will be celebrated this Saturday, 31st October, at 6:15 p.m. in St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore.

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DANIEL (Dan) O’RIORDAN Chapel Street, Tallow, and formerly of Tullaghreine, Carrigtwohill, Co. Cork With profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Daniel (Dan) O’Riordan Chapel Street, Tallow, and formerly of Tullaghreine, Carrigtwohill, Co, Cork, loving son of the late Catherine and Denis O’Riordan and brother of the late Denis (Chester) which sad event occurred unexpectedly on 23rd September, 2015. Dan was educated in Carrigtwohill National School, coming from a well known and respected family. He began his working life in the building trade and began work with a large company Site-cast. On a visit to Tallow while socialising in a local bar “Dinneens” Dan met his future wife Peggy (nee Dinneen). Together they set up home in Tallow. Dan worked throughout Ireland and England. He retired in the late 1990’s. He enjoyed nothing more than meeting up with friends and family, socialising and having a great crack, singing, dancing and was most enjoyable company to be in. He enjoyed all sports but had a great love of the GAA, especially hurling and was a Cork man through and through. In recent years his wife Peggy was not in the best of health and as a resident at Conna Nursing home, during this time and up until his untimely death Dan was a devoted husband who called on a daily basis to Peggy. He was a man of religious faith, a kind and caring person, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace. Reposing at Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Home, Tallow. Rosary and funeral prayers was recited on Friday evening by Rosary committee member Mary Mangan in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and many friends. Following Funeral Prayers removal took place to the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Tallow. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev Fr. G. McNamara, P.P.. On Saturday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Readings were recited by nephew Sean O’Riordan and niece Jackie Blake. Prayers of the faithful were read by nephews Martin O’Riordan and Donal O’Driscoll, niece Bridget Bransfield and grand-nieces Rebecca Crawford and Emma O’Riordan. A lovely selection of hymns and music throughout the mass was provided by organist Dina Walshe and Tallow Parish Choir. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by Dan’s sisters-in-law Mary and Nora O’Riordan. Following communion his brother Eddie delivered a fitting eulogy paying a lovely tribute to Dan. As Dan’s coffin was leaving the church the choir sung “The Banks of My own lovely Lee” and was joined by his family and all in attendance. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. officiated the graveside prayers where Dan was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and many friends. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Peggie (nee Dinneen); brothers Richard, Eddie and John; sister Mary O’Driscoll; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandnephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Months mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 31st October, 2015 in the Immaculate Conception Church, Tallow, at 6.30 pm. (Funeral Arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

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

PATRICIA (Pat) HALLAHAN (nee Whelan) Finnisterre Lawns, Seapark, Abbeyside, and formerly of Emerald Terrace, Dungarvan The recent passing of Patricia (Pat) Hallahan has evoked deep feelings of sorrow in the local community. Predeceased by her husband Mick; parents Simon and May; sister Maura and brother Donal, we express our sincere condolences to Pat’s family Ray, Michele and Steve; sisters Carmel Keating and Dolores Lyons; brother Seán; other relatives and many friends. Reposing at the Kiely Funeral Home. Dungarvan on today (Wednesday) from 6.30 p.m. with Rosary at 7.30 p.m. Requiem Mass on tomorrow (Thursday) at 11.00 a.m. in St. Augustine’s Church, Abbeyside. Interment afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

CATHERINE LOONEY (nee Hourigan) Monacnapa, Blarney, Co. Cork, and formerly of Old Parish With deep sadness we write on the passing of Catherine Looney on Friday, 23rd October, at Marymount University Hospital and Hospice. A teacher by profession, we extend our sincere sympathy to Catherine’s husband Barry; sons Ruaidhrí and Barra; daughters Íde and Áine; sons-in-law Paudie and Ruben; daughter-in-law Miriam; grandchildren Tiarna, Barra and Django; brother Paul Hourigan; sister Bridie Flynn (née Hourigan); brothers-in-law Mike and Harry; sisters-in-law Angela, Maureen and Margie; nephews, nieces, many other relatives and friends. Catherine lay in repose at her residence on both Sunday and Monday evenings. Removal took place on Monday evening to the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Blarney. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Tuesday morning and afterwards Catherine was laid to rest in her native Old Parish. Suaimhneas síorraí go raibh aici. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

MICHAEL MOLONEY Moloney’s Garage, Springmount, Dungarvan It is with great sadness that we record the passing of Michael Moloney, Springmount, Dungarvan on 12th October at Waterford Regional Hospital after a brief illness. Michael was born on 9th February, 1933 in Springmount and continued to live there for the rest of his life. Born to William and Molly he is predeceased by his wife Berna, sister Shiela, brother John, parents William and Molly, brother-in-law Hugh Foley and niece Jean Elstead. Michael enjoyed a long career in the Motor industry and was well known and greatly respected locally and nationally.The word that was used most over the days of his funeral was “generous” and Michael’s legacy will be his generosity and helpfulness to everyone. From an early age Michael was obsessed with cars and only wanted to be involved with machines. His ambition was to become a mechanic. However, it wasn’t to be that simple. His father was involved in the forerunner to the Motor Trade the Horse and Cart, and Moloney’s Traps were well known in the region. He was not in favour of his son getting involved in this new Motor Trade and wanted him to join in his new venture of making furniture. When Michael went to the local garages to ask for an apprenticeship, his father had already visited to ask them not to give him a start in the trade. However, as luck would have it, one day a car broke down in the town and the owner asked where he might get help. Someone suggested that there was a young fellow locally who might be able to help out and Michael was called upon, and, of course, he got the car going. This brief encounter was to change Michael’s future. He then found out that the owner of the car also owned a Garage in Waterford and he promptly got an apprenticeship. Even then it was not plain sailing, as his father would not financially support him while training in an effort to encourage him back to work with him, so to pay for food and lodging he took on a milk round.This job allowed him to start at 3.30 am and finish before 8.30, in good time to start his mechanics work at 9.00 am. Even at this stage he showed early evidence of his deal making ability. He teamed up with his opposite number on the bread round and they would meet every morning at a spot where their routes crossed, when he would swop a bottle of milk for a loaf of bread, so that they both could have breakfast before starting the day’s work. Michael’s father passed away while Michael was still training so he moved back home in the early 50’s to Springmount and with a loan from his mother Molly, set up Moloney’s Garage in the old coachbuilding premises beside the house. It was the era when cars were just starting to be common place on the roads so Michael was more than willing to be part of it. The Motor Traders in the 50’s were real pioneers. Michael sold everything from farm machinery, Porsche and Lantz tractors to all makes of cars. He used to collect Combine Harvesters on the Docks in Dublin, drive down O’Connell St., along the Quays and out the Naas Rd. and so on to Dungarvan, as there was no other way to get them to Dungarvan. Now these were not the machines we know today with power steering and stereos, but slow, cumbersome pieces of equipment that were hard to drive and had open cabs. To drive these over 100 miles on poor roads was in itself a big task and would take two days or more. He also had a system to get cars home from Dublin when he bought two or three in the one day. He would drive the first as far as Naas and then thumb a lift back to Dublin. Take the second car to, maybe Athy and again hitch a ride back to town. Then take the third car to Kilkenny. From there it was easier, only going back to Naas for the first one and taking it to Carrick-on-Suir and so on to leap frog them back to Dungarvan. In this way you could get them all back home and get them ready for sale. Over the years the Garage became very successful and sold cars, vans and machinery the length and breadth of the country. When he was appointed a main Opel Dealer by General Motors in the 1970’s he frequently topped the national sales surpassing dealers nationally, even Dublin, along with selling Bedford Vans. It also became one of the largest employers in Dungarvan, up to 40 people at its peak, and many very successful local businesses in Dungarvan today are owned and run by people who got their early training and work ethic through Moloney’s Garage. Michael was never afraid of work and put in very long hours himself and never found it a chore probably because he loved the industry so much. In 1959 Michael married Berna (nee Fay) and she also became a big part of life in Springmount and part of the success of the garage, always available to do whatever was needed at the time. Many people will have experienced the hospitality provided by Michael and Berna so many people were brought through the back door from the Garage to enjoy lunch or dinner and there was always enough for everyone. Together they had one daughter, Maria. Away from work, Michael was still surrounded by cars. His main hobby and interest was in motorsport whether as an organiser or a competitor. In those days, people interested in Motorsport did all kinds, whether Autocross, Test Trial, Hill Climbs or Rallies. He competed in every form of the sport. In the early days Michael and Berna would go to a crossroads Test Trial and take out the carrycot on the

OBITUARY side of the road. When Michael had finished the Test he would drive to the finish and collect her and the carrycot before driving on to the next Test down the road. He went on to compete in Circuits of Ireland on a few occasions which back in the 1960 was a major achievement, a gruelling event covering approx. 2,000 miles over five days and, of course, all the other national and International rallies around the country. He brought Maria as his navigator in an MGB GT at the age of 13 so it was inevitable that she would follow in his footsteps.When Maria reached seventeen he found a new role as Team Manager and he and Berna travelled to all the race circuits and rallies while she competed. It became well known wherever they were, fun and craic followed. His services were also in demand as Steward at the bigger rallies representing the RIAC. He had wonderful diplomatic skills as he could usually manage to solve all disputes. During his time as an Opel dealer he served with the Dealer Opel Team Ireland committee where the Team won several Circuits of Ireland and fielded the top rally drivers such as Billy Coleman and Austin McHale and Rosemary Smith as well as a highly successful racing team. Michael also spent many years involved in the Tipperary Light Car and Motor Cycle Club as Chairman and laterly as club President. Many people will have great memories of the wonderful event that was the Dungarvan Hillclimb which Michael spent many years organising, encouraging some of the country’s best drivers to come to Dungarvan through his many great contacts. The next role for Michael was as grandfather and it was one he excelled at. He took huge interest in his two grand-daughters and their progress, with several phone calls each day. His eyes lit up everytime he saw them and even last Sunday on the day before he died, he was thrilled when one of his grand-daughters produced the driving Theory Test which she had passed the previous day. He was so proud that another generation of drivers had started and were carrying on the tradition. Eleven years ago he was diagoned with C.O.P.D and told he would require constant oxygen from then on.While disappointed he quickly got the hang of it and refused to let the condition define him. Indeed, his Doctor (Dr. Dave Mahony) described him to me recently as the ‘poster boy’ for oxygen and the one to whom he referred any new patients that were diagnosed with the condition as he had not let it curtail him too much and had travelled to America and Portugal on holiday and most weekends since Berna’s passing travelled to Dublin or other locations for motor sport events with his oxygen supply. Typically too, he made many new friends in the C.O.P.D. community and looked forward to attending their gatherings each week. The toughest blow for Michael was the loss of his beloved wife Berna two years ago, but he fought on and continued up to two weeks ago to be out in the Garage each day, sitting inside the window where people would call in to see him and visit to share news of the town or a story or memory. There are many people who must be thanked but in particular a few stand out; Firstly, the Doctors and Nurses at University Hospital Waterford, the nurses in ICU & HDU for their wonderful care during his illness. Also to his G.P Dr. Dave Mahony who added hugely to both the length and quality of his life. His ex employee and loyal friend Shane Houlihan, for whom nothing was too much trouble over the last few years and could always be counted on when needed. Also his friends Martin Shanahan and Joe Collins who called each evening to share some time with him for a chat and many many more friends whose company he enjoyed. ‘Mickey’s Angels’ were always in attendance, his devoted sister Ann and her daughter Carol were a tower of strength during his various Hospital visits and always on hand; Mary Carmel Hackett, who looked after him so well since Berna had passed away, and most especially his sister-in-law Peggy, who organised everything possible to give him maximum comfort over the last few years, way above any possible expectation. Michael reposed at home where Rosary was said by Fr. Matt Cooney, OSA, and Fr. John Kiely, P.P., Cappoquin (cousin). Removal to St. Mary’s Parish Church where the remains were received by Fr. Bill Callanan, SJ Rector, Milltown Park (brother-in-law of Maria); Fr. Matt Cooney, OSA; Canon Ryan. Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. John Callanan, SJ, Gonzaga Community and Contarf Parish (brother-in-law of Maria) assisted by Fr. Matt Cooney, OSA; Fr. John Kiely (cousin). Readings were by Carol Elstead Thomas and Bryan Elstead and Clodagh Callanan. Prayers of the faithful by Margaret Butler, Fiona Moloney, Valerie King Moloney, Noel Whyte. Gifts brought up by Ann Elstead (sister), Peggy Moloney (sister-in-law). Steering wheel brought by grand-daughter Michelle Callanan to represent his life’s work, love and hobby. Communion reflection by Sr. Dorothy Callanan, OP. Eulogy was by son-in-law Tom Callanan. Music by Dyna Walsh. Chief mourners were Maria Callanan, daughter;Tom Callanan, sonin-law; grand-daughters Michelle and Clodagh; sister Ann; brotherin-law Jack Elstead; sister-in-law Peggy; niece Carol Elstead Thomas and nephew Bryan Elstead; other relatives and many friends. Michael was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 15th November, at 10.00 a.m. in the St. Joseph’s Hospital Chapel, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

55 JACK O’DONOGHUE Parks Road, Lismore It is with sorrow and regret we record the passing of Jack O’Donoghue, Parks Road, Lismore, Co.Waterford, husband of the late Maura (nee Keane), which sad event occurred peacefully on 17th October, 2015, at University Hospital Waterford. Lying in repose at St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, on Tuesday evening, Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., recited funeral prayers before removal took place to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. A guard of honour was formed from Lismore GAA Club and Lismore Camogie members to the Church and on passing the Fire Station a guard of honour was present from current and past members of the Fire Service. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., and was assisted by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing Jack’s life were presented to the Altar by Ruth and Sarah Geoghegan, Ellen Bert, Patrick O’Rourke and Kieran O’Donoghue and were narrated by Niamh Lynch. Readings during the Mass were recited by Sarah Geoghegan and Pat O’Donoghue.The Psalm was read by Aoife O’Rourke. Prayers of the faithful were recited by Cian and Eileen O’Rourke, Aidan, Elaine and Paul O’Donoghue. Music and hymns were provided throughout the Mass by soloist Becky McCloskey and organist Donal Kennefick. The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by Mary Lynch and Paul O’Donoghue. Before the final blessing Tom O’Donoghue delivered a very fitting tribute to his father and acknowledged all the expressions of sympathy from the entire community and beyond. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. In the Churchyard a guard of honour was formed from Lismore GAA Club and Lismore Camogie members to the cemetery and on passing the Fire Station a Guard of Honour was present from current and past members of the Fire Service. Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Jack was laid to rest. A graveside oration was delivered by Jimmy O’Gorman (former chairman of Munster Council) in the presence of his loving family, relatives and a large circle of friends. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy his loving sons Tom, Pat and Paul; daughters Mary Lynch, Eileen O’Rourke and Breda Geoghegan; daughters-in-law Margaret, Jane and Marla; sons-in-laws Frank Lynch, John O’Rourke and Dan Geoghegan; brother-in-law Michael Keane; sisters-in-law Agnes Coffey and Nora O’Donoghue; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

JAMES (Jim) TOBIN Feddaun, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin With profound sorrow and regret we record the passing of James (Jim) Tobin, Feddaun, Mount Melleray, Cappoquin, Co.Waterford, loving husband of the late Bridget (Biddy), nee Moynihan, and much loved father of the late John, which sad event occurred peacefully on 16th October, 2015, at University Hospital Waterford. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Tuesday evening by Jim’s family and neighbours followed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., reciting funeral prayers before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin, in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and many friends. St. Mary’s Community, Melleray, and Melleray Glenrovers GAA Club formed a guard of honour which accompanied the hearse to St. Mary’s Church. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., and Rev. Fr. M. Casey, P.P. (Dublin). Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and was assisted by Fr. Laurence, O.C.S.O., and Fr. Aodhán, O.C.S.O., and Fr. Patrick, O.CS.O. Readings and Psalm during the Mass were recited by daughters Eileen, Moira and Breda. Prayers of the faithful were recited by grandchildren Emer and Niamh Murray, Duncan MacRae, John and Rhys Adams. A lovely selection of music and hymns during the Mass were provided by Mairead and Michelle Cullinane, Andree Cunningham and Jim’s grand-daughters Emer and Niamh Murray. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by sons-in-law Richard Adams, Martin Murray and Andrew MacRae. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in Mount Melleray Abbey Cemetery. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and Fr. Laurence, O.C.S.O., officiated the graveside prayers, where Jim was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and friends. May he rest in peace. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving daughters Moira, Eileen and Breda; brother Br. Dominic (Roscrea); sisters Bridget Looby and Sr. Dominica; sons-in-law Andrew MacRae, Richard Adams and Martin Murray; grandchildren Duncan, Orla, Emer, Niamh, John and Rhys; nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

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IFA meets new chairman of EU reflection group and French farm leaders on sheep IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey met with the new Chairman of the EU Commission Sheep Reflection Group, John Bryan together with the leader of the French sheep farmers, Michele Boudouin in Ireland recently to discuss common issues on sheep ahead of the forthcoming meetings of the new sheep group in Brussels. John Lynskey said “We had a very positive meeting with John Bryan and our French colleagues. We identified a number of key issues that need to be addressed as part of the EU group, including viable lamb prices, low farm incomes, increased production costs, market access and trade issues, breeding, consumption and promotions, and increased direct supports including couple payments for sheep.” The first meeting of the New EU Reflection group on sheep will take place in Brussels on November 12th and will be chaired

IFA National Sheep Chairman John Lynskey met with the new Chairman of the EU Commission Sheep Reflection Group, John Bryan together with the leader of the French sheep farmers Michele Boudouin in Ireland recently to discuss common issues: (l-r) John Bryan, Chairman of the EU Commission Sheep Reflection Group; Michele Boudouin, FNO President; and John Lynskey, IFA Sheep Chairman. by John Bryan. The new Group has been set up by EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan. John Lynskey said the EU Commission has invited the IFA, as the representative body for sheep farmers in Ireland, to

participate in the new Reflection Group, which has been established to examine the future of the sheep meat sector. John Lynskey said the new EU group presents a real opportunity to address the shortcomings in the sheep policy area.

He said ”This is a welcome development and provides an opportunity for the Minister for Agriculture and the EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan to make progress and secure a viable future for sheep farmers.”

Glanbia/GII must prove to dairy farmers that their pricing model will pay consistently competitive milk prices AN IFA delegation led by President Eddie Downey and Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary recently met with Glanbia/GII Chairman Henry Corbally and CEO Jim Bergin. The IFA leaders gave voice to the serious anger expressed by dairy farmers, including liquid milk producers, about the September milk price cut. They left Glanbia in no doubt that these cuts have to stop and that their suppliers must be further supported until the milk price situation returns to sustainable levels. “While we recognise that markets are challenging, and that despite many positive signs there are still uncertainties around the

supply/demand balance for the coming months, Glanbia suppliers have been severely alarmed by the unilateral milk price cut applied by their milk purchaser, which leaves them with one of the lowest milk prices this month,” Mr. Downey said. “Farmers are angry at Glanbia, because 2015/16 is the first test of the GII pricing model, and they have yet to be convinced of its ability to provide the support they will need over the coming months, including the costly Winter months for liquid milk producers, and the Spring months when producers’ cheques will be depleted by lower constituents. They also need to be reassured of

Glanbia’s commitment to paying consistently sustainable prices for the longer term,” he said. “We strongly emphasised to Glanbia that they needed to prove to dairy farmers that they have specific plans and commitments in place to do so. At the meeting, Glanbia assured us they would address these concerns at the forthcoming regional meetings, but would also write individually to each supplier to outline their commitment to achieve this,” he said. IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary added: “Suppliers legitimately expect that Glanbia’s scale, efficiency and a diversified product mix, should put it among the top milk

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payers. Furthermore, they expect the GII model to support them and pay them a consistently competitive milk price. The September cut was poorly timed when all other co-ops held, and as farmers are already reviewing their business plans for the next year in anticipation of a difficult number of months”. “Glanbia must take on board the legitimacy of their suppliers’ concerns, and address them in earnest over the coming months. Failing to do so will dent their suppliers’ confidence, and could materially affect their development plans, and consequently Glanbia’s own development plans,” he concluded.

Round-up … Ammonia discussions must ensure Ireland’s sustainable food production is not jeopardised - IFA IFA’s Environment & Rural Affairs Chairman Harold Kingston has called on Environment Minister Alan Kelly and Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to ensure that current discussions with the European Commission about future ammonia emission targets are balanced and do not place unachievable obligations on farmers. He said, “Progress has been made in these discussions, with the Commission agreeing to remove proposals to include methane gas from the current review of the National Emissions Ceiling Directive, as this gas is already regulated in the EU’s climate and energy package”. Mr. Kingston warned, “Mistakes have been made in the past when it comes to setting emission reduction targets. Ireland continues to face challenges in meeting binding EU 2020 greenhouse emission reduction targets. These targets were set with no regard to the impact they would have on food, fuel and energy production or international environmental standard”. “Past mistakes must not be repeated and the current ammonia reduction discussions for Ireland must include a cost effective plan to deliver these targets, which will not impact on the future development of Ireland’s sustainable agriculture sector.”

Cattle prices have turned the corner – IFA SPEAKING at the IFA Livestock meeting in Mullingar recently, IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said cattle prices have turned the corner. He said with very tight supplies, down 5,500 head per week on last year, cattle farmers are determined to get more and are insisting on a base price of €4.00/kg base for steers and €4.10/kg base for heifers. He said some factories had parted with these prices to get very scarce supplies this week. Henry Burns said with the Department of Agriculture official figures showing that finished cattle supplies in the 24 to 36 month age group are back by 70,000 head compared to this time last year, the availability of prime steers and heifers to the factories heading into the peak Christmas demand will be extremely tight. He said with cattle prices in our main export market in Britain over the equivalent of €5.00/kg, it is clear cattle prices can rise. The IFA Livestock leader said with additional numbers of young cattle in the system, it is essential that Minister Coveney turns the announcements on the opening of new markets into real market outlets that take real volumes.

He said the lack of progress on opening the US market for manufacturing beef was disappointing and Ireland was losing out on a real higher price opportunity this year. Henry Burns said to secure new market outlets to deal with additional numbers in 2016/2017, Ireland needs to focus on securing additional live export outlets as well as opening new beef markets. He said there were real live market opportunities in markets like Egypt, Libya, Turkey, the Lebanon and other North African countries. Henry Burns said there was increasing optimism around the possibility of something positive with live exports to Egypt and this needs to be fully facilitated and supported.

IFA meets Department over unacceptable payment delays IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary said IFA met senior officials in the Department of Agriculture recently over the unacceptable delays on direct payments and, particularly, the thousands of farmers still waiting on ANC payments. Tim O’Leary said in a year where farmers are under extreme income pressure, it is totally unacceptable that there are payment hold ups. Tim O’Leary said ANC payments commenced on September 21st and thousands of farmers are still waiting on their payment with many claiming they have had no contact from the Department. When some of these farmers get in contact the Department, they are been told that they don’t know when they will get paid and it may take many more weeks. Excuses such as digitising, inspections, satellite inspections, forestry, mapping issues and processing delays are all being put forward by the Department for the delays in their payments. Tim O’Leary said IFA is very concerned that there also seems to be a high level of hold-up on Basic Payments and greening which were due to arrive with farmers recently. Again farmers are being given the same excuses such as digitisation and inspections holding back payments. He said this is not acceptable and will have to be urgently addressed by Minister Coveney. The IFA Deputy President said some farmers were told this week that the reason why their basic payment was help up was because they had applied for GLAS and their file was gone for digitising. He said the Department have had more than ample time since the GLAS applications were lodged to have these files processed and farmers cannot be penalised through payment delays just because they have applied for GLAS. Tim O’Leary said it is vital that all ANC payments are now paid to all eligible farmers without further delay. He said payment delays must be sorted out immediately.

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READER’S QUERIES Question: I want to apply to join GLAS. I have had a look through the specification and intend to put 5 hectares in Traditional Hay Meadow and 5 hectares in Low Input Permanent Pasture and put 1 hectare into Wild Bird Cover. I have read that you must have an owned grazing enterprise on the holding to qualify for LIPP. I have no owned grazing livestock at present. Will this disqualify me from opting for LIPP? Can you please advise? Answer: The rules state a participant of GLAS who takes on LIPP must have an owned grazing enterprise on the holding. Animals taken in for short term grazing will not qualify the applicant for LIPP. If you apply for GLAS today your contract won’t commence until the 1st January, 2016 so once you have an owned grazing enterprise on the farm in 2016 and thereafter you will qualify for LIPP. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: A Knapsack Sprayer Course is being held at West Waterford Golf Club commencing on November 4th. A Boom Sprayer Course is also available. Contact Sean at HCT on 0860407565.

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Urgent Department action needed following study of TB levels in deer – IFA IFA President Eddie Downey said the high levels of TB in wild deer, that have been confirmed following a study in Wicklow, require immediate and targeted action by the Department of Agriculture. Eddie Downey said the study, sought by IFA and carried out by the Department between October 2014 and January 2015, shows levels of TB in deer at 16%. “Farmers have long argued that the control of the deer population is an important element in the eradication of the TB disease.The evidence from this study shows the level of TB in deer is a significantly higher multiple than in cattle and justifies the implementation of a programme similar to the existing Wildlife Control Programme.” The IFA President said the results of this survey are with the Department of Agriculture and the National Deer Management Forum for a

number of months now and progress on the issue is unacceptably slow. He said while officials pass the buck on assuming responsibility for the control of animals that are proved highly infected with TB, farmers continue to lose animals and endure enormous financial losses. Eddie Downey has called on the Department of Agriculture to assume full responsibility for the control of deer around TB restricted farms and put in place the resources necessary to reduce the numbers immediately. The IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart said the findings highlight the urgent need for the Department to put in place structures that reduce the number of deer surrounding TB outbreaks in order to protect the health and welfare of our national cattle herd and farmers’ incomes. “This must have the full co-operation of Coillte and NPWS if it is to be effective.”

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Dungarvan Mart report Pictured on the 2015 IFA/FBD Scholarship Tour are left to right; Willie Phelan, FBD Clonmel; Ned Morrissey (Waterford IFA winner); Magdalena Cerne, Host Dairy Farmer, Slovenia, and James Kelly, IFA Director of Organisation.

Waterford Macra Na Feirme By Mark Hayes

AS we settle back into the daily grind of normal life one thing is for sure, organisers, sponsors and macra members alike can be proud of yet another very successful national conference one that has not failed to meet and even exceeded expectation. The reeling in the years themed fancy dress on Friday night where Waterford and Kilmacthomas Macra’s very own Ivan Kiersey claimed the overall prize for best dressed male on the night. Up early to a choice of well thought out and organised tours of nearby dairy, beef and buffalo enterprises as well as a Taste of Cork tour on the Saturday morning to the Banquet Ball on Sunday night the Macra Rally 2015 has been a particular success and is sure to be one that will be remembered for some time to come. Waterford Macra was not without representation which ranged from Ivan’s fancy dress success to delegates in attendance for the entire weekend and, of course, not forgetting the Know Your Agri team where we were represented by Kilmacthomas Macra who flew the flag for the region. Although unsuccessful the Kilmac club can be proud as can the county of their efforts where they achieved a standing of fourth place overall. A huge congratulations is extended to all involved. The county round of the bowling was hosted by Waterford City Macra on Thursday, 15th October in Activate Waterford. A great

night was had by all which saw Macra completely booking the place out such was the turn-out. A magnificent team effort was required by the Dungarvan Macra team to see off the challenge of the other clubs in the region to claim first class honours and earn the right to represent their county at national level. A huge congratulations to all involved and all the best at nationals. The senior debating took place in Lawlors hotel last Thursday night where Kilmacthomas Macra proposed and Dungarvan Macra opposed the motion that “Rugby is now Ireland’s most popular sport.” After a hard fought and hotly contested debate the motion was defeated with Dungarvan emerging victorious. Kilmacthomas must now oppose the motion that “Ireland is the best country to live in” with Waterford City Macra proposing this motion. This show piece will take place on Wednesday, November 4th. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 3rd November Welding Competition 4th November Debating 2nd round 7th November 1st Aid course in Kilmacthomas 8th Climb a Hill for Jack and Jill fundraiser hosted by Kilmacthomas Macra 13th to 15th November Queen of the land 22nd County round indoor soccer 29th November Night at the dogs in Kilcohan Waterford city FROM AROUND THE COUNTY On Thursday, 15th

October Waterford City Macra presented the Paediatrics Department in University Hospital Waterford with a cheque for €200. This money was raised at the Harvest Festival. Waterford City Macra’s next meeting will be on in the Wander Inn, Johnstown Waterford City on Thursday, 5th November, at 8:30 p.m. Kilmacthomas Macra are planning a club social night on Saturday, November 7th to which all are invited.This is followed by a fundraising hike up the Comeragh Mountains on Sunday the 8th which will see the Jack and Jill foundation receive some much needed funds. So needless to say all are encouraged to participate and donate to this very worthy cause. Kilmacthomas Macra will hold their next meeting at Lenihans Bar, Newtown on Wednesday, November 11th, at 8:30 p.m. Dungarvan Macra’s next scheduled meeting is pencilled in for Friday, 6th November in the Tudor House for an 8:30 p.m. start. For dates and venues for other clubs such as Kinsalebeg, Cappoquin and Rathgormock Macra please consult the club’s Facebook pages. And remember in life it is better to regret things that you have done rather than regretting things you haven’t done, so why not give everything a go, you will be surprised. If you are interested in joining Macra or you know someone who is just drop us a message on the Waterford Macra Facebook page and we’ll do the rest.

Monday, 26th October, 2015 SAMPLE PRICES Dry Cows: 1 A.A. 835 kgs made €1,560. 1 A.A. 870 kgs made €1,540. 1 Fr. 760 kgs made €1,180. 1 Fr. 785 kgs made €1,140. Bullocks: 1 Char. 670 kgs made €1,510. 4 Char. 620 kgs made €1,340 each. 4 Her. 593 kgs made €1,180 each. 3 A.A. 611 kgs made €1,155 each. 4 Sim. 547 kgs made €1,235 each. 6 Her. 430 kgs made €930 each. 4 A.A. 424 kgs made €930 each. Heifers: 1 Bel. Blue 625 kgs made €1,350. 3 Char. 638 kgs made €1,370 each. 1 Char. 580 kgs made €1,230. 3 Char. 486 kgs made €1,070 each. Weanling Sale this Thursday, 29th October, 2015. This sale includes entries of (1) 22 Hereford and 10 Friesian ‘Bucket Fed’ Males; (2) 20 Friesian and Aberdeen Angus ‘Bucket Fed’ males for local producers. Sale starts at 11.30 a.m. Entries are now being taken for Weanling Sale on 12th November, 2015.

Shareholders’ subvention of Glanbia’s grain price not an option – IFA IFA President Eddie Downey met with Glanbia this week to discuss their decision on the price paid to suppliers of grain. Eddie Downey said the merchant trade must put their best foot forward and support growers through another difficult financial year. Otherwise, we will see a further reduction in the sown area for 2016. Firmer grain prices of late are capable of supporting a stronger green price and this should have been reflected in last week’s price offer by Glanbia. Independent merchants and smaller co-ops are paying from €135/t to €140/t for green barley and from

€142/t to €147/t for green wheat (prices quoted are exclusive of vat). Eddie Downey called on Glanbia to review their prices in light of the strengthening market situation. Following a meeting of the Grain Committee this week, National Chairman Liam Dunne said Glanbia are in a position to pay the same price as the independent merchants and the smaller co-ops. He said, “The bonus for their shareholders should be on top of this as its coming from shareholders’ own funds. Glanbia has to examine its own cost base before asking farmers to subvent grain purchasers”.

Macra welcomes introduction of farm transfer incentive MACRA na Feirme National President, Seán Finan, has welcomed the introduction of an income tax credit of €5,000 per annum for five years for those farming in a partnership who enter into an agreement to transfer the farm within a 10 year time frame. Mr. Finan said, “This tax credit will encourage and promote progression planning on farm. This makes the model of farm partnership more attractive from a tax efficient position”. Macra will seek for revised existing partnership agreements to be eligible for the new measure. Minister Noonan announced an earned income tax credit of €550 for farmers and the self-employed who don’t benefit from a PAYE tax credit. Macra na Feirme have welcomed this measure. Mr. Finan said, “I welcome this Earned Income Tax Credit. It will be beneficial to farmers, helping to address the tax disparity between self-employed and PAYE workers”.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Teagasc BEEF James Madigan BETTER Beef Farm Participant: At the recent Teagasc National Beef Conference in Athlone three of the BETTER beef farmers told their story. James Madigan from Knocktopher, Co. Kilkenny was one of those. The Madigan farm extends to 64 adjusted ha of grassland. It is fragmented into four separate blocks that are all within 1.5 km of one another. The main farm hub consists of 46 ha and is divided by a road.The land is relatively free-draining and has great scope for early turn-out to grass and a long grazing season. James works off-farm full time and therefore labour efficiency and time management are very important in the day to day running of this farm. James operates a split-calving integrated suckler calfto-beef system finishing steers and heifers not suitable for breeding.The cow herd has increased from 52 cows in 2010 to 80 cows calved in 2015. James calves half his cows in spring and the other half in the autumn. Cow type is very much focused on good maternal traits (fertility and milk yield) to achieve good reproductive performance and good weight-for-age in their progeny. Cows are bred to either one of two Charolais stock bulls. James has also used A.I. Simmental sires such as ISO and KFY in the past to breed replacement heifers. James purchases his replacement heifers from a local dairy farm for his autumn calving herd. These heifers are bought in at approximately 450 kg and are Simmental x British-Friesian. Sourcing these heifers from the dairy herd gives a good foundation of milk in his herd and from which to breed his own replacements. Male progeny are castrated between 6 and 8 months of age and are slaughtered at an average of 410 kg carcass weight. The aim is to slaughter the autumn-born steers directly off grass at 24 months of age and to finish the spring-born steers from the shed at 24 months of age.The heifers not suitable for breeding are slaughtered at 340 kg carcass weight. The autumn born heifers are finished off grass at 22-23 months of age and the spring-born heifers are finished from the shed at the same age. James has adopted a very strict culling policy in order to maintain a compact calving period and eliminate animals with poor fertility. The big benefit of compact calving and achieving tight calving intervals has been an increase in the average carcass weights produced and overall output of beef sold. Breeding performance: Two key goals in running an efficient suckler system are good breeding management and good herd fertility. James has two defined compact calving periods, August/September and January/March.This is achieved through a combination of strict breeding policy whereby the bull is left with the cows for a short mating period (12 weeks) and animals not in calf are culled. James splits each herd into two groups of 20 cows during the breeding season giving him more ability to achieve his compact calving. A target for breeding herds is to have 60% of the herd calved down in the first three weeks and 80% calved in the first six weeks. A higher proportion of cows calving in the first six weeks will mean that on average calves will be heavier at weaning, there will be a greater selection of more fertile heifers from which to breed and there should be less disease spread between older and younger calves. In addition to a short breeding season, James considers it very important to have the cows in the correct energy balance whereby they are at the correct body condition score and on a rising plane of nutrition prior to breeding. A well planned compact and defined breeding season is essential from a labour efficiency point of view and this is critical for James when working off-farm. Animal fertility, mortality rate, growth rate and stocking rate are all significant factors affecting farm output and profitability. As can be seen from Table 1, James’s mortality rate up to 28 days post-calving is well below the national average and hence he is producing over 0.90 calves per cow per year. By having a focussed compact calving period, feeding cows the correct diet pre-calving and having them at the correct body condition score, result in an efficient reproduction system. Good herd health and supervision are key management tasks in attaining this high performance. James is very focussed on fertility within the herd and his calving interval has been at 378 days over the last two years which is almost a whole month less than the national average. In the 2014/2015 breeding season, 57% of the herd calved within 365 days and 20% of the herd calved between 366 and 390 days.

By using the Herd Plus ICBF cow report and reviewing calf performance from previous weighing’s James has very accurate farm data to help him make a judgement when selecting suitable autumn-calving cows from which to breed replacements. James uses genetic indices as a key support tool when selecting breeding bulls and herd replacements. TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF JAMES MADIGAN’S FOUR YEAR CALVING DATA

No. of calvings No of cows No. heifers Calving Interval (days) Mortality to 28 days % Calves/cow year

2011/12 62 40 22

2012/13 68 52 16

2013/14 74 58 16

2014/15 National Av. 77 62 15

368

388

378

407

7.2

5.2

6.3

10.7

0/97

0.88

0.95

0.97

0.82

Carcass weights: Since joining the BETTER Farm programme James now weighs his animals regularly to measure and monitor their performance at all stages during the production system. The uniform weights of the calves due to the compact calving makes husbandry management and diet formulation relatively easy as animals are at a similar age and weight for dosing, vaccinating, weaning and finishing. Table 2 shows the live weights and average daily liveweight gains of his 2013 spring-born steers that were slaughtered in spring 2015 at 25 months of age. The average carcass and live weights of the steers was 418 kg and 760 kg liveweight, respectively. All the steers were killed at two dates within a two week period.The compact calving gives James a great head start as there is not excessive variation in weaning weights. This makes housing animals a lot more simplified in that all animals receive the same diet for the first winter and the finishing period. Also, grassland management is more streamlined as there are less groups of stock on the farm. TABLE 2: JAMES MADIGAN’S 2013 SPRING BORN STEER LIVE WEIGHTS AND AVERAGE DAILY GAIN Stage of Production Pre weaning Housing Turn-out Mid-season Pre-housing Finish

Date 18/7/13 16/11/13 1/03/14 28/6/14 27/9/14 18/2/1

Weight (kg) 249 363 413 535 609 760

ADG from last weighing 1.00 0.52 0.99 0.82 1.06

ADG from birth 1.27 1.13 0.95 0.97 0.94 1.00

IMPORTANT EVENT Best Practice In Milking Course: The next Farm Relief Service Best practice in Milking Skills course will take place in Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford on November 6th and 7th. The course is designed to help dairy farmers/operators with the implementation of the “Best Skills” possible for their dairy enterprises. The course itself is delivered by the Farm Relief Services in conjunction with Teagasc and Animal Health Ireland and is a FETAC/QQI Certified Level 6 course. Its duration is for two days and is roughly 50% Theory and Practical based. A practical assessment inclusive of an evening milking will follow up the two days training and this will take place roughly four to six weeks after the commencement of the course. Day 1: Operator/Cow Hygiene, Health & Safety, Animal welfare, Parlour types/Automation, Washing/Stripping Cows, Teat Spraying, Cluster Application/Removal/Alignment, Machine Parts/Components. Day 2: Milk Composition, Milk Let Down, Heat detection, Diseases in Dairy Herds, Biosecurity, Mastitis (Prevention/Treatment), Milk Quality (SCC&TBC), Thermodurics, Different Wash Routines, Communications.

Suited to all levels of expertise this course caters for beginners and competent milkers alike. The Department of Agriculture are part funding the course by 50% for the first 400 participants which ensures a reduction in the price to €250. Phone 051 294277.

Pictured at the launch of the Teagasc National Beef Conference sponsored by Zoetis on “Applying Technologies to Sustain Profitability” which took place recently in the Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone are Aidan Murray, Teagasc, Anselm Fitzgerald, Zoetis, Professor Gerry Boyle, Teagasc Director & Tom Kellegher, Teagasc Regional Manager Roscommon/Longford. [Photo O'Gorman Photography]

Risk management instruments needed to assist European dairy farmers – O’Leary SPEAKING from Normandy where he was this week attending the first European Dairy Meeting organised by the French dairy farmers’ union, FNPL, IFA Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary said it was important that the current severe milk price slump would encourage European farmers to press their policy makers and industry stakeholders to urgently develop instruments to help them deal with extreme volatility. “Our French colleagues’ analysis of the causes of the current downturn are the very same as ours: excessive global milk supplies at a time when global demand has been dented by the absence of China and Russia, and retailers leveraging those global trends to improve their margins at farmers’ cost,” Mr. O’Leary said. “The €500m package introduced by the EU Commissioner last month, while welcome, was not the

correct response for French or European dairy farmers. The EU Commission’s unwillingness to review the intervention price levels was a missed opportunity at a time when the effects of extreme milk price volatility have left most European dairy farmers producing at a loss,” he said. “This newly extreme volatility is now cyclical, and this situation will reoccur. It would therefore be wise for the EU to provide a genuine safety net that reflects the evolution of production costs as it is meant to in CAP legislation. Contrary to what Commissioner Phil Hogan contends, this does not amount to creating an alternative market,” he said. “I believe we farmers need to work together in Europe to press for practical instruments to help farmers deal with the extreme income variations they are now facing. In France, limited forms of supply man-

agement through contractualisation already exist, and some farm leaders suggest that this could be part of a European solution.While I can understand this in a country selling 90% of its milk through the domestic retail trade, it would not work for exporting countries. Also, European production management under quota has not protected us from global price trends in the last eight years,” he said. “I want to see the European debate evolve to reflect the debate we’re having with our Irish banks, our Government and our industry stakeholders: we need flexible financial products with internationally competitive interest rates, individualised income equalisation options for taxation purposes facilitated by flexible EU state aid rules, and voluntary access to more fixed price/margin supply contracts and other forms of hedging,” he concluded.

Independence of live valuers central to Market Valuation Scheme IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart has said the independence of valuers in the on-farm market valuation scheme is central to the credibility of the scheme and must be safeguarded in the new panel being established. The IFA Chairman said the Department of Agriculture, through the imposition of penalty points on valuers and bureaucratic controls in the current scheme, has eroded the independence of the valuation process; this must be addressed. He said it is very disappointing that the Department of Agriculture saw fit to draft and publish the tender for live

valuation services without consultation with farmers and, as a result, have generated a process that removes a large degree of independence from successful applicants in valuing farmers’ cattle. The application of penalties and sanctions on valuers, based on their assessment of the market value of animals, is unacceptable in an independent live valuation scheme and must be removed. The DAFM cannot continue to maintain this level of influence on independent valuers who are qualified professionals in the valuation of livestock.

Adequate numbers of suitably qualified valuers must be contracted to ensure all farmers have a choice when it comes to the valuation of their animals. Bert Stewart said valuers are required to be independent of all parties in carrying out their duties and to provide for this, the Department must engage with IFA in advance of finalising contractual arrangements and working conditions for the new panel, constraints applied to the current panel of valuers must be removed and the independence of valuers restored if the credibility of the scheme is to be protected.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Dungarvan Macra na Feirme By Gráinne Murphy OCTOBER has been a particularly busy and fruitful month for Dungarvan Macra! We have had great representation at many of the competitions organised by the County Macra competitions dream team of Maria Foley (Dungarvan) and Ken Locke (Waterford City)! On October 9th, we had several members participating in the Impromptu Public Speaking competition in Cappoquin. (Just FYI – Impromptu Public Speaking involves picking a topic at random out of a hat and speaking continuously for two minutes on that topic!) Dungarvan Macra’s secretary – Mairéad Scanlan – came first in this hotly contested, and our own Ed Curran came in third.These guys did our club proud, and Mairéad will now go on to represent the County in the National Semi-Finals (details to follow on Facebook). Dungarvan Macra also had a team for the County round of the Bowling Competition, which was held at Activate in Waterford City on October 15th. Our magnificent team of John Tobin, Richard Tobin, Ed Curran, Mairéad

Scanlan, Aoife Walsh, and new Dungarvan Macra member Kieran Kearney, overcame stiff competition from the other clubs in the county to take first place! Congratulations to everyone on the team, in particular Kieran for winning his first ever Macra competition!! Also, massive thanks to everyone at Activate in Waterford City for hosting this event. Finally, the first round of the cornerstone Macra competition – Senior Debating – took place in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan. In this hotly contested debate, teams from Kilmacthomas Macra (proposing) and Dungarvan Macra (opposing) discussed the motion that “Rugby is now Ireland’s most popular sport”. The Dungarvan team consisted of Fiona O’Brien (captain), Gráinne Murphy, Aoife Walsh, and Mairéad Scanlan. The Kilmacthomas team consisted of Kieran (captain), Kiva Stanley, David, and James Dowdall. The results were extremely close, but in the end the motion was defeated by a narrow margin (for those who are not too familiar with debating – this means that Dungarvan won!). Special thanks have to go out to the judges on

Fiona O'Brien, Gráinne Murphy, Aoife Walsh, Mairéad Scanlan. the night – Bridget Keane, Tom Keith and Michael O’Brien – who gave up their time, not only to judge this debate, but also to give both teams feedback on their performance on the night! Also thanks to Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan, who hosted this event for us last night, and also thanks to Ken Locke who acted as Chairperson and Timekeeper for this debate. Congratulations to both teams who debated on the night, and best of luck to Kilmacthomas who go on to face Waterford City Macra in the next debate on November 4th. The venue and details of this will

be published on Facebook if you would be interested in coming along and seeing these fine debaters in action! Our next club meeting is scheduled for Friday, November 6th, at 8.30 p.m. sharp, in the Tudor House, Dungarvan. New members welcome as always, and of course all of our “old” members are welcome back! We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Tudor House for providing us with a space to host our meetings! UPCOMING COMPETITIONS/ EVENTS Welding competition –

County Round– November 3rd – Venue and time TBD (Please see Dungarvan Macra on Facebook for details later this week, or come along to the meeting!) Queen of the Land competition – National Competition – November 13th – 15th - Tullamore. If you are interested in joining Dungarvan Macra, or you just would like more information about the range of activities and sports, performing arts and public speaking competitions offered by Macra, please check out www.macra.ie or Dungarvan Macra Facebook page.

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Minister Coveney needs to make more progress with the Beef Data and Genomic Programme – IFA IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney needs to make more changes to the Beef Data and Genomics Programme, clarify further issues to improve the scheme, and keep farmers on board to get the full benefits. He said IFA has written to the Minister outlining a number of proposals which have come from farmer meetings around the country, which must be taken on board to improve the scheme. Henry Burns said the changes Minister Coveney made to the original scheme have been helpful and definitely convinced more farmers to stay with the scheme. Following strong lobbying by IFA, Minister Coveney extended the closing date, agreed to make changes to the 2013 replacement rule, introduced flexibility to allow up to 1,000 applicants use

2015 as the reference year, and removed clawback for farmers selling or transferring their farms. In addition, he said IFA secured a reduction in the genotyping costs from €30 down to €22 per sample. Henry Burns said it is essential that the review group announced by the Minister meets immediately to commence its work on further changes to improve the scheme. The IFA Livestock leader said Minister Coveney needs to clarify that farmers currently purchasing replacement females, with genetic evaluations from ICBF as 4 or 5 star, will qualify to meet the BDGP requirements. He said under a strict interpretation of the terms and conditions when these animals are genotyped and possibly drop back to 2 or 3 star, they will not qualify under the scheme and the farmer will be at a loss. He said this is an anomaly which must be rectified

immediately by the Minister. Henry Burns said the inflexibility of the six-year rule and the fear farmers have of the Department applying a clawback on payments already made should they drop out of the scheme remains the major area of concern to most farmers in the scheme. He said this appears to be the main reason why some farmers are dropping out. Henry Burns said the sixyear rule needs to be reaccessed in the mid-term review with a suitable break clause and removal of the clawback penalties. ”Minister Coveney needs to back this proposal at this stage and pursue it at EU level.” The IFA Livestock leader said the scheme must be able to accommodate the shift in the Eurostar ratings that will take place for animals as a result of constant genetic re-evaluation and as more data becomes available. He said the

scheme cannot penalise a farmer or deny payments to a farmer, who does everything right and ends up with the wrong animals because of genetic re-evaluations outside his control. Henry Burns said there is a need to reduce the 60% level of genotyping as it makes no sense for farmers to be incurring unnecessary costs on genotyping male animals in commercial suckler herds that are either going to be exported or slaughtered. With up to 1,500 farmers having currently withdrawn from the scheme, Henry Burns called on Minister Coveney to allow farmers who did not enter on the original application to do so now. “We believe these people should be allowed enter and this would help balance the drop out numbers of about 1,500.” Henry Burns pointed out that anybody who has withdrawn from the scheme may re-enter at this stage.

In addition, Henry Burns said IFA is proposing that the scheme be reopened in January 2016, to provide applicants with the opportunity to join the scheme next year. He said IFA has proposed an increase in the funding allocation for sucklers. He said this would have a very positive impact on the scheme and confirm a real commitment to the future of the suckler herd. Henry Burns said the Minister also needs to get the Department to move to just one tag set to cover ID, BVD and genotyping. In addition, the 4 and 5 star rating need to be displayed at marts and the Department needs to assist marts in this process. The IFA Livestock leader said it is very important that there is a full pay-out of the €52m under the 2015 scheme in December this year as promised and committed by the Minister under the Charter of Rights.

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Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan Spectre In Super 4K Resolution A CRYPTIC message from the past leads James Bond (Daniel Craig) to Mexico City and Rome, where he meets the beautiful widow (Monica Bellucci) of an infamous criminal. After infiltrating a secret meeting, 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organization SPECPaint It Pink Night for Breast Cancer at the Seanachai Bar & Restaurant, Dungarvan: Cora Fitzgerald, Event Organiser, Niamh Tobin, winner Best Pink Outfit and Johnny Hurley, An Seanachai Bar & Restaurant. The money raised on Saturday night is going towards Breast Cancer research. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

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ACROSS 1 Anagram of ALLURE (6) 5 _ _ Binks, Gungan in the Star Wars galaxy (3,3) 8 The ability to pay all one s debts (8) 9 Word that can be associated with bells, laughter and thunder (4) 10 Become less interesting as time goes by (4) 11 Of a fracture, very fine (8) 13 Euphemistic term for a lodger (6,5) 15 2008 British/American/Swedish film starring Meryl Streep (5,3) 17 Laguna _ (dry lake), motor racing and motorcycle racing circuit in California (4) 19 The _ , character played by Henry Winkler in the television sitcom Happy Days (4) 20 One of Shakespeare s history plays (4,4) 21 Pseudonym used by an artist and Oscar nominee (6) 22 Showing excessive fondness for someone else (6) DOWN 2 Brand of shredded suet originating in 1893 Manchester (5) 3 The state of being in competition with another (7) 4 Element with the symbol La (9) 5 Economist, broadcaster and diplomat Peter (3) 6 Like poles do (5) 7 Betting term meaning in anticipation of the failure of (7) 12 Deep-rooted and firmly established (9) 13 A village in central Italy or a kind of musical instrument (7) 14 Airline based at Luton Airport (7) 16 Recorded light music played in the background in restaurants etc. (5) 18 George _ , England footballer in the 1966 World Cup squad (5) 20 Letter that follows 5 down (3) SOLUTION

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Cancer June 21st July 22nd

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Virgo August 23rd September 22nd

Libra September 23rd October 22nd

Scorpio October 23rd November 21st

HILE people turn to you in times of need, this week is no exception. The trouble is you have your own needs to attend to but this does not prevent others from drawing you in for support.

FTEN highly strung, variety is the spice of your life and without this you can feel easily dissatisfied. Your nervous system can take the brunt of health problems you ve hidden away.

OU should be able to reach key objectives especially at work or in any voluntary role you undertake this week. However, people can be blind to your achievements and demand attention!

HERE are some really positive trends ahead in any form of educational, training, hi-tec, or teaching matters. If travelling, re-check your arrangements.

OUR grace and charm can open many doors for you but sometimes you can base your own identity too much on how others see you. See through this for your idealism is priceless.

FTER a month when you had lower energy than you d like and when your sensitivities were running close even to your deep surface, things begin a cycle of re-birth in your life.

EEP an eye out for someone at work spreading gossip or rumours concerning you. This kind of underhand dealing is totally against your grain but don t take it personally.

OUR essentially reserved nature means you tend to keep your feelings hidden unless you know people well but the very folk you normally rely on could end up causing a lot of hassle.

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RAVEL plans, long haul or just round the corner, could be subject to delays so don t make assumptions, ring up and check things before you set off.

OUR career aspirations are going to run at full

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Aquarius January 20th February 18th

Pisces February 19th March 19th

LANETARY movements highlight business and help you to take important steps forward in unrolling an important project or idea especially if it involves working closely with others.

OU should now have the opportunity to bring to the surface and resolve any tricky issues between you and your partner. For the unattached, or business folk, partnerships can spring to life.

TRE. Needing the help of the daughter of an old nemesis, he embarks on a mission to find her. As Bond ventures toward the heart of SPECTRE, he discovers a chilling connection between himself and the enemy (Christoph Waltz) he seeks.

Queen of Ireland IRISH Premiere Screening, hosted by Brendan Courtney with special guests. Directed by Conor Horgan (One Hundred Mornings, Deep End Dance, The Beholder) and produced by Blinder Films (The Pervert's Guide to Ideology, Citadel, One Hundred Mornings), the documentary has been in production for the last four years and will continue right up until the proposed same-sex marriage

referendum in 2015. The film builds an in-depth picture of a complex and compelling character through behind-the-scenes footage, extensive archive material and interviews with friends, peers and protégés. It has also been born out of commitment to the Equal Rights movement in Ireland, and a longing to document the changes that are rapidly occurring.

NT Live: Coriolanus (Encore) Playing Thursday 12th at 8.30 p.m. (One Night Only) NATIONAL Theatre Live's 2013 broadcast of the Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus returns to cinemas by popular demand. Shakespeare’s searing tragedy of political manipulation and revenge, Coriolanus features an Evening Standard Award-winning performance from Tom Hiddleston (The Avengers, War Horse (film), BBC's The Hollow Crown) in the title role, directed by the Donmar's Artistic Director Josie Rourke. The full company includes Jacqueline Boatswain, Peter De Jersey, Alfred Enoch, Deborah Findlay, Hadley

Fraser, Mark Gatiss, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Elliot Levey, Rochenda Sandall, Helen Schlesinger, Mark Stanley and Dwane Walcott.When an old adversary threatens Rome, the city calls once more on her hero and defender: Coriolanus. But he has enemies at home too. Famine threatens the city, the citizens’ hunger swells to an appetite for change, and on returning from the field Coriolanus must confront the march of realpolitik and the voice of an angry people.

Laurel and Hardy Double Bill The Music Box/Block Heads Sunday, 15th November - 3.00 p.m. Tuesday, 17th November - 8.30 p.m. THE MUSIC BOX The Laurel & Hardy Moving Co. have a challenging job on their hands (and backs): hauling a player piano up a monumental flight of stairs to Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen's house. Their task is complicated by a sassy nursemaid and, unbeknownst to them, the impatient Prof. von Schwarzenhoffen himself. But the biggest problem is the force of gravity, which repeatedly pulls the piano back down to the bottom of the stairs. Finally, the irate Professor explodes in fury to discover the "mechanical blunderbuss" in his home, not knowing it was a surprise birthday present from his wife. BLOCK HEADS

It's 1938, but Stan doesn't know the war is over; he's still patrolling the trenches in France, and shoots down a French aviator. Oliver sees his old chum's picture in the paper and goes to visit Stan at the Soldier's Home. Thinking Stan is disabled (it's just that he's sitting on his leg), Oliver takes pity on him and takes him home for a nice home-cooked meal. But Oliver's wife has other ideas and leaves him to fend for himself. After blowing up the kitchen, Oliver is helped by his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Gilbert... until the big-game hunting Mr. Gilbert comes home unexpectedly, carrying a shotgun.

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The Unwanted appearing at The Local, Dungarvan THE songs and tunes of the Atlantic Fringe – the combined traditions from Ireland to Appalachia and beyond, are the result of generations of movement and migration, of leave-taking and homecoming, back and forth across the ocean in an endless tide of cultural exchange. Lyrics and melodies borrowed from one land wash ashore on another, only to return again later transformed, peopled with new characters and set in different modes. From the rich traditions of both sides the Atlantic has come the source and inspiration of the music of The Unwanted – three Sligo-based musicians, each with exceptional talent and a lifetime dedication to their music. Roscommon born Cathy Jordan, lead singer for acclaimed group Dervish, moves effortlessly and with soaring voice between Sean-nós, Appalachian ballad and contemporary folksong, lending rich accompaniment on bodhrán and tenor guitar. Her engaging stage presence and easy interaction with the audience turns a simple concert into an evening at home among good friends. Sligo native Séamie O’Dowd (guitar, fiddle, harmonica) grew up steeped in the tradition of Sligo fiddling. Early on expanding

his repertoire to include the New World traditions, today he is as accomplished playing Blues on slide guitar as he is playing jigs and reels. Séamie is well known both from his years with Dervish and from his performing with the best of Irish traditional musicians, including piper Liam O’Flynn and accordionist Máirtín O’Connor. Rick Epping (harmonica, concertina, banjo, jaw harp), a native of California, is well known as a founding member of the ’70s Sligo-based folk group, Pumpkinhead. An All-Ireland harmonica champion, Rick has performed with musical greats as varied as Bluegrass founder Bill Monroe, Texas bluesman Mance Lipscomb and Irish accordion legend Joe Cooley. Together, The Unwanted demonstrate a deep understanding and appreciation of the music of both the Old World and the New, and together they have created a seamless fusion of these traditions, showing that the process of transformation arising from the musical ebb and flow along the Atlantic Fringe continues today. The Unwanted will be appearing at The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Tuesday, 17th November, 2015, at 8.00 p.m. Admission €15 in aid of Hospice Foundation. A night not to be missed!

The countdown begins! ALL roads lead to Carrick-on-Suir on Friday 6th and Saturday, 7th November, for the CARRICK MUSIC THEATRE FESTIVAL 2015 staged at The Strand Theatre. The event will showcase some of Ireland's best Musical Theatre Groups on the one stage, as they have an opportunity to compete in this prestigious competition with exceptional prizes. On Friday 6th, Carrick Musical Society and Thurles Musical Society will take to the stage, and on Saturday, previous winners, Wexford Light Opera Society and The Broadway Session led by John Ryan will provide the entertainment. It is up to adjudicator, Mr. Tony Finnegan, to select the individual winners and the Society to be awarded Carrick

Music Theatre Festival's highest award, The Dick Meany Trophy.This fantastic sculptural piece of Silverware was made by artist Seamus Gill, commissioned and donated by the Meany family. Each night the societies retire to 'Christys Lounge' upstairs where they will preform their 'cabaret acts' and the sing song develops from there! The CARRICK MUSIC THEATRE FESTIVAL 2015 promises the very best in musical theatre on your doorstep! Enjoy two outstanding 50 minute shows each night, at only €16 or €28 for a two night pass. Tickets available now from the Strand Theatre 051-645050 or the Artisan Hub 051 640921. tudorartisanhub@gmail.com

FOLLOWING a hugely successful 6-night run in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre in early October, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan has been invited to stage The Graduate in Garter Lane Arts Centre, Waterford from Thursday, 12th – Saturday, 14th November. Around 1200 people came to see Irish premiere of The Graduate in Dungarvan. That must surely be a record for a dramatic production in the town in recent years! Many were in the Town Hall Theatre for the first time, and have vowed to return for our next production they enjoyed it so much.To date, over three productions, Curtain Call has given around 20 people the opportunity to tread the boards in a drama for the first (and most definitely not the last!) time. And a growing group of volunteers has worked with Curtain Call both backstage and front of house for each production, without whom the productions simply would not be possible. Bringing so many new faces both to the stage and into the theatre is one of the achievements Curtain Call is most proud of. Feedback from theatre critics, regular theatre goers and the many first-time theatre goers after The Graduate was unanimously and overwhelmingly positive: “The Graduate was something special” “Delighted and honoured to have been present at such a major event in Dungarvan.” “One of, if not the best, amateur Dungarvan productions.” “The Graduate, under the direction of Fidelma Meaney, was certainly worth the trip over from London. This pacy production had all the elements worthy of the West End. 5* rating.” “I’m never missing another show!” Waterford City & County Council Arts Officer, Conor Nolan posted “Packed house in Dungarvan for Ireland's explosive premiere of The Graduate.” Liam Murphy of the Munster Express had this to say on Facebook after he saw the production mid-way through the week in Dungarvan: “I loved the hilarious Curtain Call Productions presentation of The Graduate in Dungarvan. An Irish premiere with an impressive cast and quality direction from Fidelma Meaney who delivered first rate fun… If they still have tickets snap them up or persuade them to bring it back. It was that good.” And Pat McEvoy of the

Waterford News & Star had this glowing praise in his recent review: “… I was delighted to see The Graduate and I admire Curtain Call Productions for their courage in mounting the Irish Premiere. It will certainly be performed by amateur dramatic societies all over the country but Dungarvan was first. That matters… If the audience’s reactions are anything to go by, this Graduate would have graduated with first-class honours.” ABOUT CURTAIN CALL PRODUCTIONS DUNGARVAN Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan is a communitybased, not-for-profit drama group, founded in April 2014 by Fidelma Meaney and Mary Kelly to provide members of our community with the opportunity to participate in quality drama productions. Since April 2014, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan has gone from strength to strength.Their first three productions, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (directed by Fidelma Meaney), Steel Magnolias (directed by Mary Kelly) and the Graduate (directed by Fidelma Meaney) were a huge success. In their first year, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan received numerous nominations and awards from Waterford theatre critics Liam Murphy (Munster Express) and Pat McEvoy (Waterford News & Star). Three CCPD team members were included in Liam Murphy's 2014 Year in Review: Mary Kelly for her performance in DDC's Cat on a Hot Tin Roof; Kris Cowming was nominated in the Best Actor category for his performance as McMurphy in CCPD's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest; and Emma Walsh won Best Actress 2014 for her performances as Maggie in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and Nurse Ratched in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. And the club featured highly in Pat McEvoy’s 2014 Green Room nominations and awards: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, was shortlisted in the Best Play category; Fidelma Meaney was nominated in the Best Director in a Drama category; Emma Walsh received the Best Female Performance in a Drama 2014 award for her chilling portrayal of Nurse Ratched in CCPD’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; Kris Cowming was shortlisted in the Best Male Performance in a Drama category for his portrayal as the swaggering RP McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest; and

perhaps best of all, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan, still in its first year, was nominated in the Best Theatre Company category. ABOUT THE GRADUATE A cult novel, a classic film, a quintessential hit of the 1960s… Benjamin Braddock has just graduated brilliantly from college on the East Coast. Now back in his parents’ house in California, he is trying to avoid the one question everyone keeps asking: What is he going to do with his life? He finds himself disillusioned, alienated and adrift in the shifting social and sexual mores of the 1960s, and questioning the values of society. He’s a little worried about his future… An unexpected diversion crops up when he is seduced by Mrs. Robinson, a bored alcoholic housewife and friend of his parents. But what begins as a fun tryst turns rather complicated when Benjamin falls for the one woman Mrs. Robinson demanded he stay away from - her daughter, the young, innocent Elaine. The main theme of this play is one of an innocent and confused youth who is exploited, seduced (literally and figuratively) and betrayed by a corrupt, decadent, and discredited older generation. There was already a growing dissatisfaction at the time with the status quo and middleclass values, and the breakthrough film mirrored that anarchic mood perfectly for America's youth of the 1960s during the escalation of the Vietnam War. In the iconic movie, Benjamin was played by

Dustin Hoffman, with Anne Bancroft playing the part of Mrs. Robinson and Katharine Ross playing Elaine. Over the years, the iconic role of Mrs. Robinson has been played by Kathleen Turner, Jerry Hall, Linda Gray and many others. The role of Benjamin has been performed by Jason Biggs, Mathew Rhys and Josh Cohen. In Curtain Call’s Irish premiere, Emma Walsh plays Mrs. Robinson, Kris Cowming plays Benjamin and new-comer Claire O’Halloran plays Elaine. The cast of 14 includes a wonderful blend of award-winning, experienced actors and talented newcomers. The entire cast is involved right throughout in the various scenes and set-transitions, making this a truly team effort. The soundtrack of the play features some of Simon & Garfunkel’s best known tracks, which, along with the very authentic costuming, transports the audience back in time to California in the 1960s. GET YOUR TICKETS! For some of the six performances in Dungarvan a few weeks ago, people were disappointed when tickets were completely sold out in advance. So be sure to get your tickets for the Waterford dates as soon as possible. You can book online on www.garterlane.ie or you can call the Garter Lane ticket line on 051-855038 (11 am – 5.30 pm, Tues. – Sat.). Tickets cost €16. For further information on Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan or their Irish premiere of The Graduate, please see www.facebook.com/CCPDu

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How Pierce met and befriended Maureen O’Hara THE news of the passing of screen legend, Maureen O’Hara last weekend brought sadness to her legion of devoted fans and an even greater number of people worldwide who just enjoyed the numerous films in which she played a leading role during a long career spanning sixty-two years with a break of eighteen years from 1973. Born in Ranelagh, Dublin in 1920, Maureen was the eldest of six children in the Fitzsimons family. The Abbey Theatre-trained actor became a naturalised US citizen in 1946 and held dual Irish-US citizenship. In Ireland she was most famous for and best loved in the classic film, ‘The Quiet Man’ in which she starred with John Wayne in 1952. It was filmed in and around Cong in the West of Ireland and has remained a firm favourite with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic ever since. One local man who is feeling the loss of a friend is Pierce Flynn, genial proprietor of The Park Hotel where

Maureen often called for lunch over the past number of years. Some time ago, Pierce showed me this photo and told me what a wonderful lady Maureen was and how he enjoyed her regular visits. “My first introduction to Maureen here at the hotel was three years ago when she stopped for lunch one day as she travelled from her home in Cork to Wexford where she was receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. I recognised her straight away as I had been interested in her films through the years. Naturally, I love ‘The Quiet Man’ for which she is most famous here in Ireland, but my favourite is ‘Miracle on 34th St.’ which is still run on the NBC Network TV every Thanksgiving Day in America.” “After that first visit she called every time she was passing and we became firm friends. There was only one condition which she made and that was never to discuss films.” That wasn’t a difficulty for either of

them for when Pierce told her that he had spent three years in the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, a whole vista of conversational opportunities opened up. “I lived in Los Angeles for over three years,” he says, “and much of our discussion was around hotels, bars and restaurants. Naturally she had frequented most of them in her lifetime there and was familiar with all of the big names like Dantanas and The Ivy on Melrose in Hollywood which is one of the prime meeting places for the stars to talk scripts, productions and casting. “She knew all of the stars and in the wild days of Hollywood she knew all of the Rat Pack, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. She was a most interesting person and a lady of the old school. She had great style and character.” “I have missed her visits since she went back to the US,” Pierce said sadly, “but I have great memories of a true lady and a most interesting person.”

Another local lady for whom Maureen’s passing brought a note of sadness is Sar’anne O’Rourke of Seasons, whose grandmother Mary O’Connell was friends with the then Maureen FitzSimons. At their Deb’s Ball they were approached by a talent scout from Hollywood who asked them if they would like to go to London to take a screen test, from which might emerge an opportunity to travel to Hollywood and the possibility of becoming a movie star. However, Mary’s father had other ideas and quickly quashed talk of doing a screen test and forbade her to go on pain of being disowned. Mary settled down to life in Ireland while Maureen FitzSimons O’Hara went on to fulfil the promise of being an international movie star. Sar’anne often speculates where she might be now, had her grandmother availed of the possibility of going to Hollywood a couple of generations ago.

‘The Glass’ will gather next month IT is hardly a surprise that people still “The first will happen on the 20th of opportunity not to be missed talk in nostalgic terms about ‘The November while part two is planned particularly for former work Glass’, the Dungarvan branch of for early in 2016. The gathering itself colleagues to get together again like Waterford Crystal which served the will feature a night at the local SGC in the good old days of many a Glass town and West Waterford so well for Cinema where the DVD which was social night where the music and craic over thirty years and which gave well made on the day of the 30th anniver- went on ’til late! paid employment to five hundred sary celebrations will be shown on Tickets are available from: the large screen in glorious tech- The Wine Buff, Lynchs Greenhouse, local people along the way. Families were founded, homes nicolour, as they used to say. SGC Cinema Dungarvan,Teresa Daly were set up, houses were built on the Following this screening everyone 087-7630889, Ann Burke 087strength and durability of ‘The Glass’, will be welcome to attend Lawlors 2906896, Domhnall O Mhurchadha but unfortunately, changing times and Hotel for finger food, the odd beer or 087-2265021, Brian Mulvihill 087internal factors spelt the end of two and of course the chat and craic.” 9924425, Jim Dee 087-2980034. Tickets are priced at €10 and €5 production of one of the most iconic products this country has ever (under 16) and are scarce due to the The number of tickets is limited due produced. Known all over the world, limitations of the venues. This is an to venue restrictions. it was fairly inevitable that it would rise from the ashes one day and now in Waterford we have Waterford Crystal Mark 3 getting back into its stride, with the help of some Dungarvan veterans. The stories about work in Dungarvan Crystal, as Brian Mulvihill tells me, are legion and the memories which people took away from that plant when it closed some years ago are enough for a lifetime and certainly of a quality to be shared. That process of sharing will take place next month when a re-union styled ‘The Glass Gathering’ will be held in the town. Brian says that this will be an opportunity for former colleagues, who in some cases have not met up in over a decade, to come together in one place and celebrate the good times and reminisce about days gone by. “The gathering is one of two The former employees of Dungarvan Crystal who organised an exhibition of memorabilia events in the planning stages,” he says. for the 30th Anniversary of the Dungarvan plant.

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Oola contains last quarter Ballinameela comeback Oola ………………….……1-10; Ballinameela ………………1-6. SEVEN points in a row either side of the break powered fourteen man Oola past Ballinameela before an attendance of 321 at a blustery Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon. Three games in eight days drained the newly crowned Waterford champions as the Limerick side made a charge in the third quarter. A howling wind blew towards the scoreboard corner throughout and it slightly favoured the Limerick champions for the opening half. On three minutes, Oola centre

forward Ian Bourke cut through the middle and played a quick one-two with Richie English before he fisted home. Tom and Jim Curran forced the Oola defence into a succession of fouls and it allowed Ballinameela back into the game. Three frees from Brendan Phelan levelled the contest after 21 minutes (1-1 to 0-4). Josh Ryan steered over his second free for Oola and wing forward Daniel Quirke stretched the lead further. In the second minute of injury time, Phelan played a measured

ball inside for Tom Curran to round goalkeeper Kevin Nolan and smash to the net. Oola wing back John Bourke equalised at 1-4 apiece before the half-time whistle. Thomas Hayes entered the game for the second period as the Reds kicked on. Ryan punished Ballinameela for a pick-up off the ground and he converted another free a minute later following a foul on Keith Bourke. Ian Bourke, Darragh O’Donovan and Pakie Bourke added points from play as the away side marched 1-10 to 1-4 ahead with 48

minutes gone. Josh Ryan received his marching orders after a robust tackle on Brendan Phelan forced Tipperary referee Sean Lonergan into issuing a second yellow card. Boosted by their numerical advantage, Ballinameela made a late attempt to rescue the game. A turnover allowed Shane Flavin to kick their first point of the second half. Oola struck two wides before Flavin scored his second with four minutes remaining. Tom Curran was off target in front of goal to bring them within striking distance.

The Limerick men wound down the clock and their loud band of followers celebrated victory. It marked their first ever Munster championship win. They will meet Cork champions Carrigaline in the Munster semifinal on November 15. Scorers for Ballinameela: T. Curran 1-1; Brendan Phelan 0-3 (3fs); S. Flavin 0-2. Scorers for Oola: I. Bourke 1-2; J. Ryan 0-4 (4fs); P. Bourke, J. Bourke, D. O’Donovan, D. Quirke 0-1 each. Ballinameela: J. McGrath; S.

McGrath, C. Walsh, K. Looby; J. McGrath, K. Phelan, J. Harrington; Brian Phelan, L. Looby; M. Shine, T. Curran, S. Flavin; J. Curran, Brendan Phelan, M. Culloo. Subs: M. Phelan for L. Looby, R. Shine for Culloo, J. Morrissey for M. Phelan. Oola: K. Nolan; S. Whelan, E. Fitzgibbon, F. O’Grady; J. Bourke, D. Moloney, S. Ryan; J. Ryan, C. Ryan; D. O’Donovan, I. Bourke, K. Bourke; D. Quirke, R. English, P. Bourke. Subs: T. Hayes for C. Ryan, D. Stapleton for I. Bourke. Referee: S. Lonergan (Tipperary).

GAA & GPA partner with the Movember Foundation THE Movember Foundation has partnered up with the GAA and the GPA to raise awareness of men’s health. As Movember Ambassadors, and as part of this partnership, Laois Footballer and former AFL star, Colm Begley, Dublin hurler and All-Star Nominee, Mark Schutte and Fermanagh full back Tiarnan Daly are urging every GAA club across the country to register for the cause this year. When it comes to their health, too often, Irish men don’t talk, don’t take action and die too young. The aim of this partnership is to encourage Irish men to talk about these issues in a comfortable environment, and where are Irish men most comfortable; standing pitch side, in the dressing room, or in the bar of their local GAA club. Prostate cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in Ireland, effecting 1 in 8

Irishmen, while testicular cancer is the leading cancer diagnosed in 15-40 year old men. These diseases have affected every club in Ireland, and by making GAA members nationwide aware of the health issues that men face and by educating them, they can make a real difference. Speaking about the partnership, GAA Director General, Paraic Duffy said, “We are delighted to partner with the Movember Foundation for 2015, and we look forward to welcoming them to Croke Park for the International Rules Test against Australia on November 21st. Our AFL counterparts have had a long association with Movember, and we may see some fine moustaches by match night. Paraic continued, “The health and well-being of our members is of huge importance to the GAA. There is no

club in the country that hasn’t been affected by cancer, and with Movember tackling some of the biggest health issues, we believe that this is a great cause for our association to support. Movember has brought communities together for a number of years by growing moustaches for the month of November as a team, be it in work, college or with friends from home. We are now urging GAA clubs around the country to set up their own team, and help raise awareness and funds for these important causes.” Movember founder, Justin Coghlan, who was in Dublin for this announcement, said, “Like the GAA, Movember is all about community and positive change. Working with the GAA we hope to create awareness of the health issues men face and help Irish men to live longer, happier and healthier lives.”

September Park Hotel Waterford Sports Star Linda Wall and Caithriona McGlone are the joint winners of the September Park Hotel, Waterford Sports Star Award. September belongs to ladies GAA with the Waterford Camogie team beating Kildare in the All Ireland Intermediate Final on Sunday, September 13th led by their inspirational Captain Linda Wall. Two weeks later, Waterford and Kildare did it all again but on this occasion it was All Ireland Intermediate Football Final. This time it was the turn of Captain Caithriona McGlone to inspire her team victory. Pictured is Pierce Flynn, Park Hotel presenting Caithriona McGlone with the Award while Kieran O'Connor, Adjudicator presents Linda Wall with her Award. Included are Charlotte Raher, Pat O'Sullivan, Manager Intermediate Football Team and Ger Lawton, Adjudicator. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford GAA Results Eddie O'Donnell Monumental Works Eastern Under 21 A Hurling Championship De La Salle 4-12; Roanmore 1-9. Eddie O'Donnell Monumental Works Eastern Under 21 B Hurling Championship Clan na Gael W/O Naomh Declain Thior Micheal MacCraith Tramore 2-15; St Mary's 3-12. J J Kavanagh & Sons Senior Football Championship Knock-out Stradbally 1-9; Ardmore 0-7. Ballinacourty 4-18; Gaultier 0-9. The Nire 0-16; Brickey Rangers 1-6. Kilrossanty 2-10; Clashmore Kinsalebeg 0-5. J J Kavanagh & Sons Co. Intermediate Football Final Ballinameela 1-12; Bunmahon 2-7. J J Kavanagh & Sons Co. Intermediate Hurling Final Portlaw 1-11; Modeligo 0-12. John J. Murphy Eastern Junior Football Championship Knock-out

Bunmahon 2-16; Kill 2-12. De La Salle 4-7; Naomh Pol 3-6. East U-15 Hurling Division 1 De La Salle 1-17; Mt. Sion 1-6. Roanmore 4-8; De La Salle 4-6. Ballygunner 4-11; Mt. Sion 0-10. East U-15 Hurling Division 2 Clonea 5-11; Ballyduff Lower 3-11. Passage 2-14; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 2-7. East U-15 Hurling Division 3 Ferrybank W/O St Saviour's Clan na Gael 7-15; Portlaw 0-7. PP U-14 Football A CBS Dungarvan 5-5; St. Augustines 5-4. CBS Tramore Secondary 2-6; St. Augustines 0-3. PP U-14 Football B Group 1 CBS Tramore Secondary 6-4; St. Augustine’s College Abbeyside 3-7. West U-15 Hurling Division 3 Sponsored by Bob Troy & Co, Forest & Garden Machinery, Husqvarna Centre, Dungarvan 058-41590 Kilrossanty W/O Stradbally -

Brickey Rangers under 10 hurlers who played in Carriganore recently.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

JJ Kavanagh County Intermediate Football Final Replay

Ballinameela wins thrilling football final replay Ballinameela ………...1-12; Bunmahon …………….2-7. WESTERN Champions Ballinameela return to Senior ranks at the first year of asking when they pipped a fine Bunmahon side in one of the best football games played at the Fraher Field in recent times. Similar to the drawn game four days earlier, the result of this final was reserved for the final play in the game and at the death nobody could have quibbled if this second game ended with extra time being played. Ballinameela had one hand on the Michael Dunne Memorial Cup at the end of the first half when they had earned a 1-5 to 0-3 advantage which they extended by a further 0-2 by the 33rd minute. However, that hand was taken away from the trophy within the space of forty seconds when substitute Jeff Hally and Jonathan Fenton each shook the net in the Country end goal to give their side an enexpected 0-1 lead at 2-5 to 1-7 with 42 minutes on the clock. Credit Ballinameela, it was now that they showed their championship winning material, laced with their senior football experience and they scored four unanswered points to regain the initiative by the 48th minute. Most games of football are polluted with the over compensation of the hand-pass but this was a final in the traditional style with the accurate kicking of passes just as prominent and indeed more so than the malaise that currently exists in Gaelic Football. A gate of €2,075paid in to see this latest game compared to €2,040 the previous week and both the venue and the weather played their part in ensuring a very enjoyable encounter between two fine sides. One man who didn’t kick a football and who had a fine

game, referee Anthony Fitzgerald from Gaultier, got the action underway with both midfielders who were injured the last day, Patrick Queally from Bunmahon and Lorcan Looby from Ballinameela back i lár na páirce. The Ballinameela pairing of Looby and Brian Phelan were the dominant unit throughout and their workrate was the engine room for their team’s latest success. The previous day, Bunmahon ran into an 0-4 to 0-0 lead by the end of the first quarter and this time round, Ballinameela led 0-3 to 0-0 as they settled very fast, were given a lot of time on the ball by their opponents and they had obviously benefitted well from the first game. Jim Curran ended the scoring in the drawn game and he was first to work the board this time with a point from play in the 5th minute. The industrious Micheal Shine placed Brian Phelan for a 6th minute point and after Bunmahon were wide with a good chance, Tom Curran made it 0-3 to 0-0 with 18th minutes played. Bunmahon hadn’t scored for the first 18 minutes, which best describes the winners’ arly dominance but Micheal Harney addressed this with their opening score one minute later. The key moment in the first moiety arrived in the 22nd minute when the prominent Micheal Culloo wormed his way through a crowded Bunmahon defence to raise a green flag in the country end and it looked as if it was already going to be Ballinameela’s night at this relatively early stage, with a 1-3 to 0-1 lead in the bag. Playing up front again this week, Bunmahon’s Kieran Buckley got a point back in the 23rd minute but it was Ballinameela who continued to dominate with a brace of points, 0-2 (1f) by their full for-

ward and the J. J. Kavanagh’s Man of the Match, Brendan Phelan in the 25th and 29th minutes, 1-5 to 0-2. On the call of half-time, Bunmahon showed a glimpse of their true form when Jonathan Fenton and Micheal Harney combined to send Shane Dwan in for a third score for the seasiders, 1-5 to 0-3 at the short whistle. Ballinameela returned to the field early for the second half as they were quite obviously and correctly satisfied that they were doing their talking on the field. Bunmahon were the opposite and despite a slow start to the second half, they thundered into the match after about ten minutes. Before this, Ballinameela continued at pace and Brian Phelan supplied Jim Curran for a point after just 29 seconds with Brendan Phelan adding another from play three minutes later. The winners enjoyed their greatest match lead at this stage, it being seven points, and while other teams might have folded facing this deficit, fair dues to the Eastern champions, they hauled themselves back into the game. While the men in yellow and green didn’t win the game, they won a lot of genuine respect and within nine minutes, they had shot into the lead for the first time, courtesy of an unanswered 2-2 from play. Richie Walsh, who was well marshalled by John Harrington throughout, kicked a pointed free and the hardworking and constantly dangerous Jonathan Fenton added another from Micheal Harney, who was central to all of Bunmahon’s untiring efforts as usual. The trend of the match was rocked to its very foundations inside the space of a minute when first of all, Kieran Buckley, Micheal Harney and Shane Dwan all

Ken Begley, J. J. Kavanagh & Sons (Sponsors) presents the Man of the Match Award to Ballinameela's Brendan Phelan. Included are Emer Barry PRO and Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman County GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman County GAA Board presents the County Intermediate Football Cup to Ballinameela's Captain Kevin Phelan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] combined to send half time substitute Jeff Hally in for a precious green flag, 1-7 to 1-5 and while the scoreboard was being checked by Ballinameela supporters to assess the damage, Jonathan Fenton raised another green flag with no coincidence that it was Harney, who was once again involved in the lead up to the goal. Trailing for the first time by 2-5 to 1-7, the size 5 was now in the Ballinameela court and they proved their right to be County Champions for the fourth time when they registered four unanswered points to shoot back into the lead at 1-11 to 2-5. Tom Curran placed his half twin Jim for an immediate response, Shane Flavin kicked what proved to be a permanent lead score after referee Anthony Fitzgerald had sensibly left play develop in front of the town end goal and Micheal Culloo provided for Tom Curran’s second score in the 47th minute, 1-10 to 2-5. The game was almost put to bed one minute later but Brendan Phelan, who was showing for and winning the ball constantly from his full forward position, saw his goal effort hit the butt of the upright but Jim Curran salvaged something from this attack with his fourth point from play. Despite losing the hard working Kieran Roche due to injury, Bunmahon refused to wilt and the game was once again in the melting pot and heading down to the threads of the wire when Riche Walsh pointed frees in the 52nd

minute and on the call of normal time to leave just the minimum between the teams at 1-11 to 2-7. Two minutes of added time were announced and Bunmahon had the opportunity to send the game to extra time but full forward Shane Dwan opted to go for a goal instead of a white flag, which of course would have been a winning score but for going narrowly wide to the left of the country end goal, the replay was this close. Brendan Phelan kicked a 61st minute third point from play, 1-12 to 2-7 and Bunmahon invaded the winners’ territory in search of a winning goal with Niall Queally closest to achieving it. The Ballinameela defence, with added reserves, held tight and with the winners under severe pressure from the Eastern Champions, Anthony Fitzgerald sounded the long whistle in the 64th minute of this game truly worthy of it being a County Final. Ballinameela’s early dominance and their reply to Bunmahon’s two goals were the key elements to their victory. James McGrath’s lengthy kick-outs and his safe handling of the size 5 was the start of Ballinameela safe rearguard with Colin Walsh keeping Shane Dwan under tabs for the both games. Jason McGrath and team captain Kevin Phelan were in the mix for man of the match while John Harrington and Stevie McGrath were solid throughout and in control of their markers with the hard working Kealan Looby justifying his recall to the starting fifteen.

Brian Phelan enjoyed his best game of the year and he was the Observer’s Man of the Match while Lorcan Looby, who was on crutches early in the week, left them at home and he played one of his best games in a Ballinameela jersey. Compared to a few short weeks ago, the forward division were in a much better position with Brendan Phelan an ideal target man up front and a worthy winner of the Man of the Match, while Tom and Jim Curran were back to their best form. Micheal Culloo was influential from the first whistle, Shane Flavin once again gave his all for the cause and his 43rd minute point was crucial while Micheal Shine was constantly involved in team moves that yielded scores. Bunmahon lost the match but they gained huge respect over the two games. They had one hand on the cup the first day and the second one was just about to hold it but for Jim Curran’s late, late point. They have the potential to return and to complete the job next year, of that there is no doubt and nobody will begrudge them but they must start from scratch again of course. Their team possessed some fine footballers over the two days in Kieran Buckey, Micheal Harney, John Roche, Kieran Hearne, Fionn Buckley, Kieran Roche and Niall Queally impressed with Richie Walsh in the hat for man of the match the first day and similarly Jonathan Fenton last Wednesday night.

Ballinameela’s Top Three: Brian Phelan, Brendan Phelan, Colin Walsh. Bunmahon’s Top Three: John Roche, Micheal Harney, Kieran Buckley. Observer’s Man of the Match: Brian Phelan. Number of Scorers: Ballinameela 6. Bunmahon 6. Scores From Play: Ballinameela 1-11 Bunmahon 2-4 Frees For: Ballinameela 6. Bunmahon 17. Wides: Ballinameela 4. Bunmahon10. Score of the Match: Bunmahon’s 41st minute goal engineered by Kieran Buckley, Micheal Harney and Shane Dwan and engineered by second half substitute Jeff Hally. Scorers – Ballinameela: Jim Curran 0-4, Brendan Phelan 0-4 (1f), Micheal Culloo 1-0, Tom Curran 0-2, Brian Phelan and Shane Flavin 0-1 each. Bunmahon: Jonathan Fenton 1-0, Richie Walsh 0-3f, Jeff Hally 1-0, Micheal Harney, Kieran Buckley and Shane Dwan 0-1 each. Ballinameela: James McGrath; Stephen McGrath, Colin Walsh, Kealan Looby; Jason McGrath, Kevin Phelan, John Harrington; Brian Phelan, Lorcan Looby; Shane Flavin, Tom Curran, Micheal Shine; Jim Curran, Brendan Phelan, Micheal Culloo. Bunmahon: Brendan Dunphy; Eoin Fitzgerald, Kieran Buckley, Kieran Roche; Niall Queally, John Roche, Fionn Buckley; Patrick Queally, Micheal Harney; Richie Walsh, Jonathan Fenton, Kieran Hearne; Dylan Power, Shane Dwan, Conall Queally. Subs: Jeff Hally for Patrick Queally (ht), Cian Hally for Eoin Fitzgerald (inj, 34), Kevin Hally for Kieran Roche (inj, 52), Michael Mullarkey for Conall Queally (57). Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald (Gaultier).

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football quarter-finals

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Nire defeats gallant Brickeys fifteen Nire …………………...0-16; Brickeys ……………….1-6. NIRE were always going to be favourites to win this quarter final game at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening and this was confirmed as early as half-time when they held a 0-10 to 0-3 advantage. Credit Brickeys, when others would have thrown in the towel, they continued to give of their best in a second half that they drew with last year’s Munster Finalists by 1-3 to 0-6. The local side found it difficult to keep up with the free flowing movements of the Nire team until they addressed this in the second half and they then maintained their efforts right up to the long whistle. A penalty goal by Carthach Shalloe in the 47th minute brought Brickeys to within 0-5 of the Nire on a score of 0-13 to 1-5. They reduced this further in the 51st minute via Shalloe’s fourth point and they maintained this deficit until the penultimate minute of normal time. Nire put a healthier look on the scoreboard from their point of view with scores by Darren Guiry, Martin Walsh and Shane Walsh in the 59th, 61st and 62nd minutes respectively, which took somewhat from the Brickeys second half efforts. A workmanlike Brickey defence kept a clean sheet goal-wise for the hour and this is another positive feature that last year’s Intermediate champions can take from this game. The Nire were in full flow from the start of this sporting and exceptionally fast paced

encounter and playing into the country end goal, they scored some delightful scores throughout the first moiety. Craig Guiry got the ball rolling in the second minute and Brian Wall proved the value of a left legged placed ball kicker when he pointed on each side of a Jamie Barron 7th minute score, 0-4 to 0-0 with eight minutes on the clock. Conor Gleeson from a Shane Ryan pass and also from a free made it half a dozen Nire points before a 17th minute Carthach Shalloe point opened Brickeys account. Brickeys continued to suffer from the experienced Nire team play and scores by Maurice O’Gorman, a contender for score of the match by Jamie Barron and a second Craig Guiry point all combined to give the County champions a 0-9 to 0-1 20th minute lead. Long balls into the Nire defence were being won constantly by a superb backline led by such as Justin Walsh, the O’Gormans, Diarmuid Wall and James McGrath and it was only when the Brickeys worked the ball in with handpasses, did they cause the Nire problems later on in the game. Using this tactic, Brickeys came very close to scoring a goal in the 27th minute when Cathal Curran passed to his brother Cormac and his fine attempt fairly rattled the town end crossbar with Emmett Gaffney salvaging a point from this attack, 0-9 to 0-2. The first half finished with Shane Ryan and Carthach Shalloe trading scores to give

Nire a nice 0-7 cushion of a lead entering the dressing rooms. Brickeys started the second half well with a Mark Cummins point after just 43 seconds but a third Brian Wall pointed free in the 33rd minute and a Darren Guiry 39th minute score kept them on the back foot, trailing by 0-12 to 0-4. Carthach Shalloe (f) and Brian Wall traded end of third quarter points, following which Brickeys received a timely tonic when Shalloe converted a 47th minute penalty after Emmet Gaffney was judged to be fouled in front of the country end goal, 0-13 to 1-5. Brickeys continued to battle on and it was they, through a Carthach Shalloe pointed free that claimed the next score in the 51st minute. There was no further scoring for all of eight minutes as Brickeys continued to enjoy their best spell in the match. Nire were in on goal in the 59th minute but a brilliant block by Cathal Curran contained the damage to a Darren Guiry point, 0-14 to 1-6. As the local side tired from their gallant efforts, Nire finished strongly with further points by substitute Martin Walsh from a Shane Walsh pass and by the latter Walsh himself to safely secure their spot in this weekend’s semifinals. Brickeys can be happy with their first year back in the Senior grade, they maintained their status, qualified for the knock-out stages and when they did exit the championship, it was on foot of a

commendable display against last year’s title winners. The championship really gets going for the Nire this Friday evening when they face their company in ‘the top 3’ Stradbally in the semi-final that will tell us more about their current well being and their prospects of retaining their title this year. Benji Whelan’s charges continue to be a well balanced team with their uncharitable defence, a hard working midfield pairing and an attack containing a variety of scorers combining well and Stradbally will find them difficult to break down on Friday night. SEMI-FINAL DRAW As the players trooped off the Fraher Field sod, the outcome of the semi-final draw echoed in their ears and resulted as follows: Friday, October 30th Nire v Stradbally in Fraher Field at 8 pm. Saturday, October 31st: Ballinacourty v Kilrossanty in Fraher Field at 7.30 pm. The word on the street is that the County Final will be held on the following Friday, 6th November, welcomingly ensuring that the winners can play in the Munster Championship two days later against Cork champions Nemo Rangers at the Fraher Field. Whoever wins out in Waterford, this will be a mouth watering fixture to enjoy with the Kerry legend 38 year old Tomas O’Shea lining out for the Cork champions. Nire’s Top Three: Justin Walsh, Thomas O’Gorman, Brian

Nire's Shane Walsh with the ball against Brickeys’ Conor McGrath during the quarter-final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Senior football championship at Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Wall. Brickeys Top Three: Diarmuid Tobin, Cathal Curran, Shane McGrath. Observer’s Man of the Match: Justin Walsh. Number of Scorers: Nire 9. Brickeys 3. Scores from Play: Nire 0-12. Brickeys 0-3. Frees For: Nire 15. Brickeys 20. Wides: Nire 5. Nire 2. Score of the Match: Jamie Barron’s 20th minute point for the Nire. Scorers – Nire: Brian Wall 0-4 (3f), Craig Guiry, Jamie Barron and Darren Guiry 0-2

each, Conor Gleeson 0-2 (1f), Maurice O Gorman, Shane Ryan, Martin Walsh and Shane Walsh 0-1 each. Brickeys: Carthach Shalloe 1-4 (1-3f), Emmet Gaffney and Mark Cummins 0-1 each. Nire: Tom Wall; Justin Walsh, Thomas O’Gorman, James McGrath; Seamus Lawlor, Diarmuid Wall, Maurice O’Gorman; Shane Walsh, Craig Guiry; Darren Guiry, Conor Gleeson, Jamie Barron; Shane Ryan, Dylan Guiry, Brian Wall. Subs: Martin Walsh for Diarmuid Wall (inj. 39), Michael O’Gorman for Shane Ryan (39),

Dermot Ryan for James McGrath (53), Gearoid Hearne for Brian Wall and Michael Moore for Dylan Guiry (both 60). Brickeys: Joe Grant; Diarmuid Tobin, Philip Walsh, Carthach Barry; Tommy Lynch, David Ryan, Cathal Curran; Cormac Curran, Conor Phelan; Shane McGrath, Conor McGrath, Carthach Shalloe; Cormac O’Grady, Emmet Gaffnet, Mark Cummins. Subs: Ryan O’Neill for Cormac O’Grady (37), Kieran O’Neill for Tommy Lynch (55). Referee: Pat Casey (Affane).

Ballinacourty on a roller coaster Ballinacourty ……….4-18; Gaultier ………………..0-9. BALLINACOURTY produced their most devastating hour of Championship football this year during their 21-point dismissal of Gaultier in Carrickbeg on Saturday last. Leading by 2-7 to 0-6 at halftime, with 10th and 13th minute goals from Shane O’Donovan and Michael O’Halloran (a penalty) proving pivotal, ‘Courty proved relentless over the hour, as their incisiveness, crisp passing and devastating finishing proved too hot for the Barony men to handle. On this form, they’re going to take some stopping.

Gaultier, deploying Brad Carroll as a sweeper, started well, with two J. J. Hutchinson frees edging them ahead in the sixth minute after Gary Hurney had opened the scoring. But once O’Donovan’s scrambled effort slipped past David Whitty and into the Gaultier net, even at that early juncture, it was clear that there was only going to be one winner. Patrick Hurney, arguably in the form of his life, converted a 12th minute free, which was seen and raised by O’Halloran’s penalty a minute later after Mark Ferncombe was illegally impeded. J. J. Hutchinson replied

with a brace of points in the 16th and 17th minutes before Evan Collins, Michael O’Halloran and Patrick Hurney (a free) sent Courty seven clear in the 20th minute. Donal Power and Gary Hurney traded points before Conor O’Riordan, played in by Hutchinson and Billy O’Keeffe, produced Gaultier’s score of the night in the 24th minute, with the excellent O’Halloran completing the first half scoring. After the break, Ballinacourty, despite several substitutions, refused to take their foot off the pedal, with Shane O’Donovan and David Collins and Mark Ferncombe

(with a beauty) quickly adding to their total. Gaultier substitute Caomhán Maguire and Patrick Hurney traded 37th and 38th minute points followed by further points by J. J. Hutchinson (a free) and Gary Hurney. ‘Courty’s third goal arrived in the 42nd minute when Mark Ferncombe capitalised on a wayward short kick-out, with Michael O’Halloran’s arrowlike shot bisecting the Barony uprights barely 90 seconds later. J. J. Hutchinson completed Gaultier’s scoring with a 45th minute free but Ballinacourty impressively refused to take their foot off

Munster GAA Chairman, Robert Frost, calls on GAA clubs to support the fight against rural crime MUNSTER GAA Chairman, Robert Frost, has called on GAA clubs in the province to support the fight against rural crime. Speaking at a meeting of the Munster Council on Thursday night, Robert Frost expressed his growing concern at the huge increase in rural crime and the fear that

now existed in rural communities. He said “I believe that the GAA, as the country’s leading community based organisation, can play an important role in the fight against this crime wave. I would ask GAA clubs in rural areas to do whatever is

possible to increase vigilance in their areas, to become involved in community meetings with the Gardaí and to ensure people living alone or in isolated areas are contacted regularly. Many of the victims of these crimes are active in the GAA and support for these

people from the GAA is vitally important. Many of our members and supporters share my concern and I believe that if clubs come together they will be able to make a difference in ensuring that people in our rural areas can live without constant fear of robbery”.

the pedal, with Evan Collins’ superb goal, following a swift interchange of passes, underlining their quality. O’Halloran, who pipped Patrick Hurney as my man of the match pick, landed another mighty point in the 47th minute, before Evan Collins pointed once more. Shane O’Donovan, substitute David Looby and the excellent O’Halloran tagged on three late points for a Ballinacourty side that looks ravenous in its intent to claim back the Conway Cup. Kilrossanty on Saturday next (Fraher Field, 7.30 pm) stand between ‘Courty and another final berth and on this

evidence, the green and white will fancy their chances of progression. Scorers – Ballinacourty: Michael O’Halloran (1-5; 1-0 pen), Shane O’Donovan and Evan Collins (1-2 each), Mark Ferncombe (1-1), Gary Hurney (0-3), Patrick Hurney (0-3; 0-3f) David Collins and David Looby (0-1 each). Gaultier: J. J. Hutchinson (0-6; 0-5f), Donal Power, Conor O’Riordan and Caomhán Maguire (0-1 each). Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright; Conor McCarthy, Sean O’Hare, Brian Looby; Patrick Lynch, David Collins, Eoin Bergin; John Hurney, Conor Prunty; Michael O’Halloran, Evan Collins, Patrick Hurney; Shane O’Donovan, Gary Hurney, Mark Ferncombe.

Substitutes: Maurice Power for Conor McCarthy (HT), Michael Maher for John Hurney (50) and Willie John Kiely for Patrick Hurney and David Looby for Gary Hurney (both 52). Gaultier: David Whitty; Aaron Jones, Gary Molloy, Ronan McDonagh; Donal Power, Josh Cunningham, Sean Kelly; Sean Whitty, Conor O’Riordan; Luke Nolan, Brad Carroll, Billy O’Keeffe; David Cullinane, Ian Power, J. J. Hutchinson. Substitutes: Caomhán Maguire for Sean Kelly (HT), Richard Hurley for David Cullinane (38 mins), Dean Kearns for Luke Nolan (43), Jamie Burke for Josh Cunningham and David Jones for Ian Power (both 57). Referee: Domhnall Ó Murchadha (An Rinn).

Western Board GAA Fixtures Saturday, 31st October Sean Byrne Photography U-21 A Hurling: Cloch na Cuinne V

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Bushy Park 2 p.m. Sunday, 1st November Comeragh Gaels V St. Carthages at Fraher Field, 12 noon

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football quarter-finals

Impressive Kilrossanty take care of Clashmore Kilrossanty …………2-10; Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg 0-5. A KILROSSANTY fifteen with a quite noticeable improvement in fitness levels played their best football in over two years to qualify for the Senior championship semi-finals in the Fraher Field last Saturday evening at the expense of a lethargic Clashmore side, who started without key players Brian O’Halloran and Sean Fleming. The semi-final draw has paired the Comeragh men with an equally in-form Ballinacourty and the big question, to be answered this Saturday evening, is can Emmet Doherty’s charges put two impressive performances back-to-back in the space of seven days. Apart from a spell of dominance in the first ten minutes of the second half, Clashmore were very disappointing after a year of such promise as they would have entered this game as the favourites to advance. Trailing by 1-6 to 0-2 at the short whistle, they kicked four scoreable opportunities wide at the start of the second half and when Kilrossanty broke upfield to score their second goal via Pa Cunningham in the 41st minute to establish a lead of 2-6 to 0-4, the Leamybrien based outfit were already facing the penultimate stages of the championship. There was plenty cars parked outside the Grounds for this encounter last Saturday evening but this didn’t reflect on the paltry atten-

dance inside, a notable feature, it has to be said, of the games over the weekend. Kilrossanty were in command of proceedings from the outset of referee Alan Kissane’s first whistle as they were operating at a higher level than their opponents. Full forward Alan Quinn opened with a point in the second minute and Joey Veale added a second three minutes later. Veale put midfielder David Power in on goal and his angled kick came back of the butt of the country end goalpost for a short respite for Clashmore. Paul White was wide with a good placed ball chance in the 9th minute and Declan Allen got Clashmore off the mark one minute later. However, the momentum was with the Comeragh men and they kept Clashmore scoreless after this until the first minute of added time when Paul O’Connor pointed a ‘45’. In between, the winners added a further 1-4 with the goal happening rather than being orchestrated as Pa Cunningham’s 18th minute attempt at a left legged point fell short in front of the goal and Paul Whyte was on hand to fist the ball into the net. Either side of this goal, which was deserved on the run of play, Kilrossanty continued to work the scoreboard with Paul White (f) and David Power, from a Whyte assist raising flags, and similarly Pa Cunningham (f) and Michael Walsh, from a Power pass, as the result of the match was becoming obvious even

though play was still in the first moiety. John Prendergast replaced Darren Foley in the 28th minute for Clashmore and within two minutes, he brought a terrific save out of Darren Mulhearne in the town end goal at the expense of a ‘45’ which Paul O’Connor duly converted. Kilrossanty’s dominance was based on their new found fitness levels which yielded an improved performance from the team and quite noticeably from such players as Killian Whelan, James and Pa Whyte, Eoin Cummins, Michael Walsh, Alan Quinn and Pa Cunningham. Clashmore introduced injury concern Brian O’Halloran on the restart for Gavin Dower with Cillian O’Keeffe taking over the centre back position. Playing the ball regularly into O’Halloran’s corner, the Kilrossanty defence experienced a good ten minutes of sustained pressure but Clashmore were narrowly wide with four attempts and an effort at a pointed free also dropped short. However, a Paul O’Connor 32nd minute score from an Edmond O’Halloran pass and a Paudie O’Rourke white flag gave their team some hope on a 1-6 to 0-4 scoreline with 38 minutes on the clock. The earlier missed opportunities came back to haunt Clashmore though when David Power and Joey Veale combined to send Pa Cunningham in for a very well executed 41st minute goal. Kilrossanty resumed normal

service on the strength of this major and Alan Quinn, who was now operating to effect out the field sent in a high ball which Joey Veale batted down to Cunningam, who lofted over his third score of the day, 2-7 to 0-4. Paul Whyte added points in the 50th and the 52nd minutes, the first the result of a mistake in defence and the second on receipt of good work by both Killian Whelan and Tommy Prendergast. Both sides emptied their benches in the final ten minutes of play, which produced two further scores, a point by Paul O’Connor and a score on the call of normal time by the influential Joey Veale. Kilrossanty almost had a third goal in added time but Declan Hickey thwarted Tommy Prendergast’s effort before Alan Kissane sounded the long whistle. As impressive as Kilrossanty’s display was, it will mean little overall if they can’t produce similarly this weekend. However, they did what was asked of them last Saturday and they did it well. Their key players such as the Prendergasts, Joey Veale, David Power and Paul Whyte produced the goods, while, as mentioned already the rest of the team stepped up to the mark on the foundation of good fitness levels. Clashmore will be disappointed at their tame exit from the championship especially after their recent two spirited outings against Ballinacourty. Their best players on the night were Aidan Trihy, Paul

Kilrossanty's Paul Whyte in action with Clashmore's Tadhg De Burca during the quarter-final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Senior football championship in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

O’Connor, Phil Dee and Paudie O’Rourke but overall their challenge did not ignite. Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Tommy Prendergast, Stephen Prendergast, Pa Cunningham. Clashmore’s Top Three: Aidan Trihy, Paul O Connor, Phil Dee. Observer’s Man of the Match: Tommy Prendergast. Number of Scorers: Kilrossanty 6. Clashmore 3. Scores From Play: Kilrossanty 2-8. Clashmore 0-4. Frees For: Kilrossanty 16. Clashmore 16. Wides: Kilrossanty 7. Clashmore 9. Score of the Match: Kilrossanty’s 41st minute goal

engineered by David Power and Joey Veale and executed by Pa Cunningham. Scorers – Kilrossanty: Paul Whyte 1-3 (1f), Pa Cunningham 1-2 (1f), Joey Veale 0-2, Alan Quinn, David Power and Michael Walsh 0-1 each. Clashmore: Paul O’Connnor 0-3 (1’45’), Declan Allen and Paudie O’Rourke. Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearne; Barry Prendergast, Mark Prendergast, Killian Whelan; James Whyte, Stephen Prendergast, Pa Whyte; Tommy Prendergast, David Power; Eoin Cummins, Paul Whyte, Michael Walsh; Joey Veale, Alan Quinn, Pa Cunningham. Subs: Paul Keating for James Whyte (41), Willie Brazil for Pa Cunningham

(54), Seamus Veale for Stephen Prendergast (55), Donal Fitzgerald for Michael Walsh (60), Paul Hayes for Killian Whelan (b/c, 62). Clashmore/Kinsalebeg: Declan Hickey; Sean Bourke, Kieran Connery, Kieran Bourke; Phil Dee, Gavin Dower, Aidan Trihy; Darren Foley, Jason Seward; Edmond O’Halloran, Paudie O’Rourke, Declan Allen; Cillian O’Keeffe, Tadhg De Burca, Paul O’Connor. Subs: John Prendergast for Darren Foley (28), Brian O’Halloran for Gavin Dower (ht), Colm Faherty for John Prendergast and Noel Smyth for Phil Dee (both 55). Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

Inconsistant Stradbally narrowly account for Ardmore Stradbally …………….1-9; Ardmore ………………0-7. THE scoreline may lead one to think that this was a comprehensive enough quarter final win for the favourites Stradbally but they must have left the Fraher Field last Friday evening dissatisfied with a performance that saw them shoot a tally of fourteen wides and not working the scoreboard for all of twenty seven minutes straddling both halves. The game began as if it was going to be a cakewalk for the Reds as they led by 1-5 to 0-0 at the end of the first quarter with Ardmore just unable to get into the game against superior opposition. Ardmore eventually opened their account in the 21st minute when wing back Niall Hennessy kicked over a neat point into the town end goal and this heralded Stradbally’s barren scoring spell as Ardmore worked the scoreboard on four unanswered occasions. If Stradbally kicked even half of their wides over the bar, this would have eased

their way to the win and it beggars belief that they didn’t raise a flag from the 15th to the 40th minute, including added time at the end of the first half. While Ardmore never looked like winning the game as they didn’t possess a goal threat, they had Stradbally on the run in general play in the second half and with 51 minutes played, they had reduced their early 0-8 deficit to 1-6 to 0-7. They may have exited the championship, as expected, but they did so with a new earned respect and in a dignified manner. Though winning, Packo Curran’s charges cannot be satisfied with this display and another one like it this weekend in the semi-finals may prove to be too costly. The key point is their total collapse from the end of the first quarter when their main players disappeared out of the game, allowing Ardmore to come right into the action. Veteran John Hearne ran his heart out for the Reds and his 57th minute point and similar scores by substitute Stephen

Cunningham and Eoin O’Brien eventually saw off a gallant Ardmore comeback. On a pleasant evening for a game of football, patrons paid €945 to see the first of the weekend’s quarter-finals and a minutes silence was observed as a mark of respect to Betty O’Reilly, Paul Foley and Brian Sweeney, all with Stradbally connections over the years, who died recently. The winners were a class apart in the first quarter and Daniel Weldon opened their account after just 15 seconds with a point from play. The only goal of the hour came as early as the second minute when team captain Michael Walsh used all his strength to make progress along the endline and finish a street league type goal into the country end of the Grounds. A brace of well struck and well judged pointed frees by Shane Ahearn in the 4th and the 7th minute put Stradbally six points in front and their early dominance was confirmed further with a left legged pointed free by Robert

Ahearn and a contender for score of the match by full forward David Grey, 1-5 to 0-0. Ardmore could just not get their hands on the ball often enough and when they did, possession of it was taken away from them quickly. They badly needed a score to boost their morale and Niall Hennessy provided same in the 21st minute and a super score by Seamus Keating from a Niall Hennessy pass, sandwiched between two pointed frees by James Kennedy sent Frankie North’s charges in happy enough at the break after a torrid first quarter and trailing now by a more manageable 1-5 to 0-4. Stradbally resumed in control of the play early in the second half but a Shane Aherne’s ‘45’ came back off the upright and their tally of wides reached double figures. John Coffey replaced Daniel Weldon in the 39th minute and Shane Aherne’s point from play ended the winner’s bones of a half an hour barren scoring spell. Credit Ardmore, they did not fold and, in fact, they took

over the game for the next fifteen minutes. They fought like tigers to win the ball and to progress into the Reds half, prompting the question could they have done this in the first quarter? Whether or which, they clawed back at their 1-6 to 0-4 deficit with points by David Gartland, Tommy Power (f) and Gartland again from a Michael O’Neill pass, 1-6 to 0-7. However, they couldn’t move on from here (51 mins) and after six further scoreless minutes, Man of the Match John Hearne raised a comforting Reds white flag after good team work by Tony Grey and substitute John Coffey 1-7 to 0-7. The short kick-out went badly wrong but Ardmore keeper Sean Barron made amends with a truly magnificent one-on-one save from Michael Sweeney. The winners’ stronger bench was in evidence in the two minutes of added time in the most obvious of ways when both Stephen Cunningham and Eoin O’Brien dissected the posts

to copper fasten their team’s name in the hat for the semifinals. Despite their inconsistency here, Stradbally created over twenty scoring opportunities and this weekend’s semi-final will answer the question about their current well being. Last year, Ardmore contested the relegation play-off so they will quite correctly see this season’s campaign as a successful one in reaching the knockout stages and producing such a good display as they did here against one of the championship favourites. Stradbally’s Top Three: John Hearne, Jack Mullaney, Shane Aherne. Ardmore’s Top Three: Niall Hennessy, Sean Barron, David Gartland. Observer’s Man of the Match: John Hearne. Number of Scorers: Stradbally 8. Ardmore 6. Scores From Play: Stradbally 1-6 Ardmore 0-4. Frees For: Stradbally 13. Ardmore 11. Wides: Stradbally 14. Ardmore 2. Score of the Match: Michael Walsh’s second minute goal for Stradbally.

Scorers – Stradbally: Shane Aherne 0-3 (2f), Michael Walsh 1-0, Daniel Weldon, David Grey, John Hearne, Stephen Cunningham and Eoin O Brien 0-1 each, Robert Aherne 0-1f. Ardmore: David Gartland 0-2, James Kennedy 0-2f, Niall Hennessy and Seamus Keating 0-1 each, Tommy Power 0-1f. Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham; Kevin Lawlor, Kevin Coffey, Luke Casey; Tommy Connors, Tony Grey, Jack Mullaney; Michael Walsh, John Hearne; Danie Weldon, Shane Aherne, Robert Aherne; Michael Sweeney, David Grey, Ger Power. Subs: Shane Lannon for Luke Casey (ht), John Coffey for Daniel Weldon (39), Paddy Kiely for Ger Power and Stephen Cunningham for David Grey (both 50), Eoin O’Brien for Michael Sweeney (59). Ardmore: Sean Barron; Cathal Hennessy, Declan Hennessy, Thomas Conway; Tommy Power, Seamus Prendergast, Richie Hennessy; Seamus Keating, David Gartland; Wayne Hennessy, Kenny Murphy, Michael Cronin; James Kennedy, Conor O’Shea, Michael O’Neill. Subs: Richard Carroll for Cathal Hennessy (40). Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald (Gaultier).

GAA

JJ Kavanagh County Minor Hurling Final Replay Ballygunner v Cois Bhride in Walsh Park Saturday, October 31st at 2 p.m. THE big question here is did Cois Bhride leave this title behind them the last day in

Walsh Park when they gave away an 0-8 lead and had to rely on Ryan Grey’s brilliant ‘65’ under pressure to bring us all back to the city venue again this Saturday? Conditions should be different this time round if the condition of the field last Sunday is anything to go by

and this too could have a say in the destination of Corn Tadhg Breathnach. Cois Bhride have been a breath of fresh air in this year’s minor championship and hopefully they can finish the year with a win here at the second attempt. Forecast: Cois Bhride.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Senior Football Championship Preview

Down to the last four

Sean Byrne Photography Western Under 21 ‘A’ Hurling Championship Saturday October 31st: Cappoquin v Clashmore in Bushy Park at 2 pm Sunday November 1st: Comeragh Gaels v St. Carthage’s in Fraher Field at 12 noon OF the four teams listed above, Comeragh Gaels would seem to have the better players available to them from the Modeligo,

Touraneena, Colligan and Kilgobinet clubs and this should be enough to get them over the line against St. Carthage’s who at the same time can never be discounted with the pick of Ballysaggart and Lismore, the Western finalists of last year. There will b a number of minor, under 21 and Senior Inter County players on view here and this match should be well worth a visit. Forecast: Comeragh Gaels.

Cappoquin and Clashmore may have been expecting to find themselves in the ‘B’ championship this year but whether or which this should be an even enough game with whoever has the most preparation done likely to advance to advance to the semi finals. Led by Tadhg De Burca, Paul O’Connor and Edmond O’Halloran, the nod goes to Clashmore to succeed. Forecast: Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg.

Michael Coakley presenting Stradbally captain Shiona Dunphy with the U-13 shield after defeating Ballymac in the final.

Justin Walsh (NIre)

Tommy Connors (Stradbally)

Mark Fives (Ballinacourty)

Stephen Prendergast (Kilrossanty)

JJ Kavanagh County Senior Football Finals Senior Football SemiFinals This Weekend Friday, October 30th Nire v Stradbally in Fraher Field at 8 pm Saturday October 31st: Ballinacourty v Kilrossanty in Fraher Field at 7.30 pm THE County Senior Football championship knockout stages continues at pace in a bid to have a team in the Munster Club Championship on Sunday, November 1st with the two semi-final games scheduled for this weekend. Following the four quarterfinal games last weekend, the Observer rates the four remaining teams as follows in their bid to secure the Conway Cup for the winter of 2015. Ballinacourty Nire. Stradbally Kilrossanty Nire v Stradbally General opinion indicates that this fixture is the more difficult of the two semi-final draws and one of the perennial fancied teams will be in the stand for the County final after this match. Of the two, County champions Nire were the more impressive last weekend and after a summer of hurling with Fourmilewater, that outing will have done

them good in the preparations of defending their title. Stradbally were coasting against Ardmore last weekend but then they didn’t score for all of 27 minutes and it is this stat that brings them into Friday’s game as outsiders. Both teams met in the final last year in a game where Stradbally failed to fire as Nire ran out deserving 0-11 to 0-6 winners. The Reds surprised Ballinacourty in the semi finals and perhaps they left their best form behind in that game. Stradbally have contested every final since 2009 and they will not be wanting to end that record this weekend. Though not claiming the title last year, they have beaten the Nire in their two previous Final encounters by 1-8 to 0-10 in 2012 and by 2-6 to 0-9 in 2009. Nire have not won back to back titles since 1993/94 and this is perhaps their best opportunity of doing so but they can’t fall into the trap of looking ahead to the final when the opposition on Friday bears the name, Stradbally. Nire saved their best wine until the final last year and then they went on to enjoy great wins in the Munster championship with their game against Cratloe one of the best we have seen in the Fraher Field and one which the Nire won after extra time. It is no untruth to say that Nire should have won the

Munster Final against Austin Stacks in Pairc Ui Chaoimh and if they will ever get that opportunity again, only time will tell. However, back to more mundane matters and while attendances at football games at the Shandon venue have been disappointing to say the least, if we are ever going to get a crowd there it should be this Friday evening. Previous results show that there is usually very little between the teams on the scoreboard and while the Reds will be up for gaining compensation for last year’s Final defeat, champions are never easily separated from their title and Nire get the nod to advance to the following Friday evening’s decider where the opposition should be Ballinacourty. Forecast : Nire. Ballinacourty v Kilrossanty 2011 and 2013 champions Ballinacourty will have been inwardly contented with this draw made last weekend in the knowledge that they have avoided one of ‘the top 3’ at this stage and that they are capable of beating a Kilrossanty side that have done well to get this far. ‘Courty showed a return to their best form in the second half of their recent second game with Clashmore and last weekend, they easily accounted for a Gaultier side

by 4-18 to 0-9. They seem to be hitting form at the right time and no better time is that when the serious business of the championship is underway. Matty Kiely’s charges have contested five of the last eight County Finals and, no doubt, they will want to make that and should make it half a dozen this year. Kilrossanty had a fresh look about them last weekend in accounting for Clashmore by 2-10 to 0-5. Their fitness levels have never been as high but the question remains are they good enough to beat Ballinacourty and can they produce back-to-back impressive displays in the space of a week. There is no doubt but that Emmet Doherty has improved the side this year as they have only suffered one defeat, that being to Stradbally by 2-7 to 0-6 in the Group stages. Kilrossanty won five of their thirteen titles in the 1980’s and the last time they won a semi-final was all of fifteen years ago in Millennium year when Nire defeated them by 1-11 to 1-8 in the final. This year has been one of their most successful in recent years but their journey should end here at the hands and feet of a Ballinacourty fifteen capable of winning this year’s title. Forecast : Ballinacourty. Forecast County Final Pairing: Nire v Ballinacourty.

A truly historic occasion last Saturday as Kilkenny City played Stradbally in the Ladies minor championship in Stradbally. This is the first time a team from outside the county has taken part in the Waterford championship. Stradbally won the game by 4-11 to 4-5.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County Intermediate Hurling final

Portlaw returns to Senior ranks Portlaw ………………1-11; Modeligo …………….0-12. EASTERN Champions Portlaw will play Senior hurling for the first time since 2005 after their thrilling and hard fought win over Modeligo in Walsh Park last Sunday afternoon. The winners were slightly the better side in the first half at the end of which they led by 0-7 to 0-6, definitely on top in the third quarter and they withstood a serious comeback by Modeligo in the final ten minutes to bring the Tom Lannon Cup home to the Tannery Town. As in their previous games, Portlaw’s foundation for this latest success was their defensive display with the Observer’s Man of the Match, Michael Donnelly outstanding under pressure along with the Galvins, Frank and Eoin, Shane Foran and Jimmy O’Donoghue. This cannot be overstated as time and time again, they repelled Modeligo advances into their territory. Their marquee players up front, Paul Power and D. J. Foran didn’t have their expected overall impact on the game, a tribute to their respective markers, Robbie Buckley and Shane Troy and it was their corner forward Blake O’Connor, who registered the defining score in the 32nd minute after an initial save by Cian O’Byrne from D. J. Foran with an appeal that all the sliotar hadn’t crossed the goal line proving fruitless. Modeligo’s team captain Pa O’Donovan led by example and though, he was closely marked throughout, he thundered into the game in the second half with four excellent points, including a sideline cut from the 45 metre line with a heavy sliotar. The Western champions never really got going, though, they didn’t enjoy any sustained period of dominance and not enough of their team played up to scratch on the day. It was also the first time this year that they experienced trying underfoot conditions and this didn’t suit their free flowing type of play. Was the injured Tom Devine a loss? Yes, would he have made all the difference? Most likely, but that’s all ‘if and buts’ and on the day, the better team received the Tom Lannon Cup from the Chairman of the County Board, Paddy Joe Ryan. Though dry in the Western half of the County before and

after the game, heavy rain greeted patrons to Walsh Park. Prior to the game, a minutes silence was observed in memory of 22 year old Erin’s Own player Alan O’Connor after a long illness and this put the day ahead into its own perspective. The first half featured a placed ball dual between Jamie Troy and Paul Power with the Modeligo man converting five frees and Paul Power three. The standout stat in this first moiety was that Portlaw shot four points from play and Modeligo just one and this gave an early indication that it was going to be Dick O’Shea’s charges day in the sun. Blake O’Connor, Shane Power, Paul Power and John Hartley all dissected the posts for the winners with Pa Walsh, one of Modeligo’s better players, the sole one to do so for the Western champions. The teams were level on six first half occasions with Modeligo having what breeze there was at their backs on the restart. The new half was just two minutes old when D. J. Foran’s goal attempt was parried by Cian O’Byrne but the lurking Blake O’Connor got his hurley to the rebound and the green flag was raised after some consultation, 1-7 to 0-6. Modeligo required a quick reply and team captain Pa O Donovan struck a 34th minute point to bring the match back to one puck of the sliotar. Immediately, DJ Foran fired over a contender for score of the match, following which, the battle began in earnest and fair dues to both teams for the fare provided in such trying conditions. After an eight minute barren scoring spell, Pa O’Donovan struck his sideline cut over the bar, which was an ideal tonic for his team’s challenge, 1-8 to 0-8. Portlaw wasted some scoring opportunities before a Paul Power pointed free in the 49th minute restored their 0-4 advantage. Modeligo’s comeback began in earnest in the 53rd minute and with three minutes of normal time remaining, they had reduced their deficit to the minimum of scores, Jamie Troy pointed from play and Pa O’Donovan scored two of the finest points in the game in quick succession, 1-9 to 0-11. Portlaw answered in style with substitute Chris Mackey placing Paul Power for a 58th minute point and Blake

WATERFORD INTERMEDIATE HURLING WINNERS SINCE THE MILLENNIUM YEAR Year Winner Opponent 2014 Cappoquin 2-19 St. Saviours 2-11 2013 Ardmore 0-23 Dunhill 2-13 2012 An Rinn 1-14 Portlaw 0-4 2011 Dunhill 0-10 Tourin 1-6 2010 Roanmore 0-16 Ardmore 1-10 2009 Dungarvan 1-20 Clonea 2-16 2008 An Rinn 3-5 St. Molleran's 2-5 2007 Passage 2-16 Dungarvan 1-13 2006 Clonea 2-9 Dungarvan 2-4 Ballyduff Upr (1-13) 1-15 Passage (1-13) 0-8 2005 2004 Portlaw 0-18 Shamrocks 1-2 2003 Abbeyside 3-12 Erin's Own 4-8 2002 Ardmore 2-5 Clonea 0-10 2001 Fourmilewater 1-14 Dunhill 2-7 2000 Ballyduff Lower 2-7 Abbeyside 0-9

O’Connor followed similarly one minute later to tighten their grip on the cup. Thomas Walsh pointed a 60th minute long range free, 1-11 to 0-12 as two minutes of added time was announced. As usually occurs on occasions like this, the team trailing is camped in front of their opponent’s goal in search of a green flag and Modeligo were so but the winner’s defence were on top all day and they saw out the game to deservingly book their place in the Senior championship in 2016, which will ensure added interest in the new year of hurling. While Modeligo will be disappointed at their first defeat in Waterford championship in two years, they are a team that has progressed very far, they are still a young side that have the potential to return to this stage, albeit, the Intermediate titles in the West and in the County final are one of the hardest to win on the Deise hurling calendar. One could say that luck was on their side in the two games against Ardmore and that it wasn’t last Sunday, that’s the way it lands but they have put a breath of fresh air into hurling in the West over the past two seasons. Despite the quality of the opposition, they were well served on the day by such as Pa and Sean O’Donovan, Pa Walsh, Cian O’Byrne, Shane and Jamie Troy, Robbie Buckley and Pat Fitzgerald with all team members given their best for the cause. Portlaw have a strong tradition in Senior Hurling stretching back to the 1970’s when they won five titles and

appeared in a further three finals. After a break of ten years, they will rejoin the top level again, something they have been trying to do with this squad in the recent past, their nearest year achieving it being in 2012 against An Rinn at the Fraher Field. Their title win was based on a no nonsense and capable back line with a strong midfield unit throughout the year in such as Jack Walshe, Niall Fitzgerald, John Hartley and Shane Power while up front Paul Power, Blake

O’Connor and D. J. Foran were their key scorers. PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board, P. J. Ryan presented the Tom Lannon Cup to the Portlaw captain Frank Galvin amid scenes of considerable excitement. Portlaw’s Top Three: Michael Donnelly, Frank Galvin, Paul Power. Modeligo’s Top Three: Pa O’Donovan, Pa Walsh, Shane Troy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Michael Donnelly. Number of Scorers: Portlaw 5. Modeligo 4.

Scores from Play: Portlaw 1-7. Modeligo 0-5. Frees For: Portlaw 10. Modeligo 13. Wides: Portlaw 8. Modeligo 6. Score of the Match: Pa O’Donovan’s 42nd minute point from a sideline cut on the 45 metre line. Scorers – Portlaw: Paul Power 0-6 (4f), Blake O’Connor 1-2, Shane Power, John Hartley and D. J. Foran 0-1 each. Modeligo: Jamie Troy 0-6 (5f), Pa O’Donovan 0-4 (1 sl), Pa Walsh 0-1, Thomas Walsh 0-1f. Portlaw: Luke Power; Shane Foran, Eoin Galvin, Michael Donnelly; Jimmy O’Donoghue, Frank Galvin, Noel Mackey; Jack

Walshe, Gary Morahan; D. J. Foran, John Hartley, Shane Power; Paul Power, Niall Fitzgerald, Blake O’Connor. Subs: Andrew Kirwan for Noel Mackey (25), Christopher Mackey for Shane Power (51). Modeligo: Cian O’Byrne; Sean Hennessy, Brian McCarthy, Robbie Buckley; Thomas Walsh, Pat Fitzgerald, Shane Troy; Rian Reddy, Kieran McCarthy, Pa Walsh; Pa O’Donovan, Jamie Troy, Nicky O’Donovan. Subs: Michael Troy for Nicky O’Donovan (48), Paudie McCarthy for Robbie Buckley (60). Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Cappoquin).

Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Intermediate Hurling Cup to Portlaw's Captain Frank Galvin. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Portlaw who beat Modeligo in the Co. Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Intermediate hurling championship in Walsh Park.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Modeligo beaten by Portlaw in the Co. Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford Intermediate hurling championship in Walsh Park.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

GAA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October 2015

Pictured are participants, from An Ghaeltacht GAA Club, Waterford. Over 650 children travelled to Croke Park recently for a very special day out as part of Centra’s Live Well initiative. Young hurlers from 16 different clubs had the once in a lifetime chance to experience the ultimate behind the scenes day out with many of their hurling idols including Henry Shefflin, Seamus Hickey, and Pat Donnellan. Through their partnership with the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Centra has been encouraging children all over Ireland to live healthier lives encouraging them to be active and educating them on nutrition. For more information see www.centra.ie. Croke Park, Dublin. [Seb Daly / SPORTSFILE]

Waterford Club attends Centra hurling event in Croke Park #LiveWell BUDDING HURLERS LEARN TO LIVE WELL! AS part of Centra’s Live Well initiative which launched earlier this year, over 650 children from around the country travelled to Croke Park recently for a very special day out. Young hurlers from An Ghaeltacht CLG in Waterford were one of the 16 different clubs that had the once in the lifetime chance to experience the ultimate behind the scenes day at one of Ireland’s national stadiums, home to the GAA. ‘Centra Live Well’ has redefined everyday convenience retailing in Ireland by providing shoppers with choices and information about healthy and nutritious food. The initiative is also encouraging people to add activity to their daily routine. This was brought to life through Centra’s sponsorship of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship, particularly through their 13 stadium events hosted right

around the country. Almost 5,000 children would have received nutritional advice on healthy eating and staying active at each event. The event was the grand finale of this Stadium tour and on-hand to make the day extra special were some of the children’s hurling idols including Henry Shefflin, Pat Donnellan, Austin Gleeson, Padraic Maher and Seamus Hickey; among others. A lifetime dream for the children was fulfilled by Centra as they stepped foot on the famous pitch and received a hurling skills session from some of the best hurlers in the country. To top it all off they also received an all access pass with a stadium tour and museum tour to understand the history and background of Ireland’s national sport. Speaking at the Croke Park event ’Live Well ‘ambassador, Henry Shefflin, commented; “I am delighted to be involved with Centra’s Live Well campaign this year.

Having spent the majority of my life involved in sport I really understand the importance of living a healthy and balanced life; and it is vital that children understand this from a young age. I have really enjoyed speaking to some of the young hurlers throughout this campaign and I know the other Inter-County players feel the same. Today has been a fantastic event and hopefully we’ll see some of these future stars lining out for their county in years to come.” Speaking about the event in Croke Park, Martin Kelleher, Managing Director, Centra commented; “Live Well has become embedded into everything Centra does, and our GAA partnership is the perfect platform to bring this initiative to life. We were delighted by the attendance at our stadium events throughout the season and today in Croke Park. It is fantastic to see so many children

being active and participating in sport. Our ‘Live Well’ ambassadors also played a huge role in educating the children on the significance of a good diet and exercise. These players are hurling heroes in each of their respective counties and we believe they have inspired children to lead healthier lives into the future.” Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Aogán Ó Fearghail said: “Never before has the issue of healthy eating and lifestyle been more pertinent and we are delighted to see the work of our partners Centra in this area. Our formative years are so important in the development of habits and it’s for that reason that our young players are of vital importance in any attempt to change the way we consume food and it’s very obvious connection to sporting activity. Our players are superb role models and any influence they can exert as part of

Waterford hurler Austin Gleeson signs hurley sticks for players from An Ghaeltacht GAA Club, Waterford. Over 650 children travelled to Croke Park recently for a very special day out as part of Centra’s Live Well initiative. [Seb Daly / SPORTSFILE] this education process has to be lauded and welcomed.” Centra, with over 460 stores nationwide and at the heart of local communities, is continuing to work with the

GAA to promote and develop the game of hurling for all ages right across the country; in both developing and well established hurling counties. For more information on

Centra’s community events and healthy eating tips, for both adults and children, go to www.centra.ie or find ‘Centra Ireland’ on Facebook and Twitter.

Players’ Player of the Year nominees announced THE nominees for the LGFA TG4 Player’s Player of the Year Awards have been announced. There are three categories; Junior, Intermediate and Senior with three players nominated in each category. The nominees were voted for by their fellow players who could not vote for anyone on the same team in which they play themselves. In the Junior Player’s Player of the Year category there is a unique

situation as all three players are from Louth but only two of them represented Louth in the championship. Rosanna Heeney, a player who represented Louth in 2012 captained Scotland this year against her native county. TG4 Player of the Match from the All Ireland final, Paula Murray is also nominated along with team mate and ace attacker Kate Flood. Waterford claimed the TG4 Intermediate All Ireland

Championship this year and are rewarded with two nominartions including captain, Linda Wall and her sister and All Ireland final goalscorer, Aileen Wall. Despite not reaching the final Áine Tighe from Leitrim has been recognised for another excellent season as she is also nominated for the Player’s Player of the Year Award. The dynamic midfield pairing for Cork of Rena Buckley and Briege Corkery round off an amazing

season as both of the ‘Double Double’ winners have been nominated for the award which has previously been won by Corkery herself. Dublin’s captain and star forward, Lyndsey Davey, is recognised after another brilliant season after leading Dublin back to the All Ireland final following a series of inspirational performances. The Provincial Young Player of the Year Award winners have also been announced and they will

receive their awards at the LGFA TG4 All Star Awards at the Citywest Hotel on November 14th. The nominees are as follows: 2015 LGFA TG4 Junior Player’s Player of the Year Nominees Kate Flood (Louth) Rosanna Heeney (Scotland) Paula Murray (Louth) 2015 LGFA TG4 Intermediate Players’ Player of the Year Nominees Áine Tighe (Leitrim) Aileen Wall (Waterford)

Linda Wall (Waterford) 2015 LGFA TG4 Players’ Player of the Year Nominees Rena Buckley (Cork) Briege Corkery (Cork) Lyndsey Davey (Dublin) Ulster Young Player of the Year Róisín Devlin (Tyrone) Munster Young Player of the Year Faye O’Donoghue (Kerry) Leinster Young Player of the Year Emily Coakley (Wexford) Connacht Young Player of the Year Maria Reilly (Mayo)

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Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Club Day

Waterford Senior Hurler Colin Dunford pictured with the coaches from Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club at the Club Day at club grounds. [David Clynch Photography]

Waterford Senior Hurler Colin Dunford pictured with Callum Clynch at the Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. [David Clynch Photography]

Sheila Quinn from Clonea pictured with her daughters at the Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. [David Clynch Photography]

Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club.

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Finn and Fergal Connolly from Abbeyside at the Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. [David Clynch Photography]

Aliya Clynch from Ballinroad at the Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. [David Clynch Photography] Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club.

Noah Walsh from Ballinroad pictured at the Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. [David Clynch Photography]

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Roisin and Ciara Prunty from Deelish at the Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. [David Clynch Photography]

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Caimin Radley pictured with his sons Colman and Evan from Ballinroad at the Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club.

Shane Ahern, Eoin Kiely and Tom Dooley all from Abbeyside at the Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club.

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Laura and Seamo Burns from Abbesyide at the Club Day at Abbeyside/Ballinacourty GAA Club. [David Clynch Photography]

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Teams of Times Gone By THE MILLENNIUM YEAR – SENIOR HURLING RELEGATION PLAY OFF Year: 2000. Team: Stradbally. Opposition: Erins Own. Date: Sunday September 10th. Manager: Noel Costelloe. Half-Time Score: Stradbally 0-5; Erin’s Own 0-4. Full-Time Score: Stradbally 1-10; Erin’s Own 0-10. Liam O’Brien; Kevin Coffey, Oliver Costelloe, John Halpin; Tomas Walsh, Kevin Coffey, David Power; Stephen Cunningham, John Coffey; Niall Curran, John Hearne, Ger Power; Trevor Curran, George Walsh, Michael Walsh. Sub: Paddy Kiely. Scorers: Niall Curran 1-3, Trevor Curran 0-5f, John Hearne and Michael Walsh 0-1 each.

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FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER Wednesday, 20th September, 2000 WESTERN MINOR (A) HURLING FINAL

Lismore takes minor (A) title with ease LISMORE 2-14; GAELTACHT 1-3. Lismore Minor hurlers regained the Western (A) title for the first time since 1996 when they recorded a comprehensive 14 point victory over a Gaeltacht XV who while they battled bravely here were nevertheless, outclassed in what was a very one-sided decider. Lismore playing into the road goal struck for their first goal in the first minute by full forward, Martin Ormonde and Shane Kearney added three points with corner forward, John Henneghan adding two further points to lead by 1-5 to 0-0 with 12 minutes played. Gaeltacht opened their account with a goal by full forward, Kenneth Tobin, in the 13th minute who picked up an injury in the process. Liam Linnane added a point yet, Lismore tacked on four more points to lead by 1-9 to 1-1 at the break. On the turnover John Henneghan struck for Lismore’s second goal in the 40th minute to put the bolt on the door and that firmly finished this final as a contest. Cian O Conchuir who hurled well here, had a brace of points for Gaeltacht with Gearoid Breathnach at full back, Sean O Harta at centre half back, Seamús O Líonáin at left half back, Diarmuid Ó Meachair at centre field,

Liam Ó Lionáin up front also standing out. Gaeltacht had a player sent off in the 52nd minute reducing them to 14 players. Lismore’s stick-work was quite good here with John McGrath, Mark Whelan, Brian Kearney, Paul Fennessey, Mark Landers, Brian Leahy, Richie Ormonde, George Howard, Shane Kearney, Martin Ormonde and John Henneghan impressing. Scorers Lismore: J. Henneghan (1-4); M. Ormonde (1-1); S. Kearney (0-7); K. Leahy (0-1); G. Howard (0-1). Scorers Gaeltacht: K. Tobín (1-0); C. Cónchuír (0-2); L. Ó Liónain (0-1). OUR COLOUR SCHEME Lismore passed, while Gaeltacht failed by one. PRESENTATION After the game Western Board Chairman, Paddy Walsh presented the Cup to Lismore. Capt. Shane Kearney. Lismore will now play Eastern Champions Mount Sion in the County Final. Lismore: J. McGrath, B. O’Connell, Mark Whelan, Brian Kearney, Aiden Roche, Paul Fennessey, Mark Landers, Ríchie Ordmonde, Brian Leahy, George Howard, Shane Kearney, Kevin Leahy, Sean Cronn, Martin Ordmonde, John Henneghan. Subs used: Brian Doody, Jamie Dalton, Niall Daly, James Shanahan. Gaeltacht: Pádraig Ó Catháin, Dónie Ó Murchaldha, Gearóid Breathnach, Seán Ó hArta, M. Ó Drócháin, Pádraig Ó hArta, Seámus Ó Lianáin, Diarmuid Ó Meachair, Stiofán Ó Ceallaigh, Liam de Grás, Cian Ó Conchúir, Liam Ó Lionáin, Nól Ó Murchadha, Kenneth Tóibín, Aodán Ó Ceallaigh. Referee: Pat Moore (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

Waterford Senior Football Team 25.02.1962. Front row l to r: Tommy Kirwan, Tom Walsh, Tommy Power, Monty Guiry, Freddie O’Brien, Mick Kirwan, Joe Tibbs, Tom McGrath. Back row l to r: Tom Moloney, Mick Connolly, Eddie Mooney, John Colbert, Mr. Coughlan, Tom Walsh, Tommy Joe Harty.

Mick Kirwan R.I.P. THE death took place recently of former Waterford and Kill footballer, the late Mick Kirwan. He was, of course, part and parcel of that excellent Kill Team of the 1960’s which won four Senior Football County titles during the decade. Mick was an outstanding defender with right full back his favourite position and of course he wore the #2 jersey when the green and white jersey brigade made the breakthrough in 1962, with Mick

himself lifting the Conway Cup to huge excitement after a decade of sheer disappointments. He was an excellent hurler as well and, of course, captained the Kill Junior Hurling Team from the same #2 position when the club won the title for the first time ever in the double year of 1966. A member of the Waterford Senior Football team from the late 50’s to the mid 60’s, winning numerous regional and national medals in the Waterford Football

League as the competition was then. He lined-out at left full back for his county in the 1960’s Munster Senior Football Final versus Kerry at the Athletics Grounds in Cork. Mick’s son Peter, who himself captained Kill to the 1995 Intermediate Football title, read a heartfelt eulogy at his funeral service on Monday, 12th October in the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Kill. Incidentally, Peter’s own son Kieran lined-out at centre

forward on the Fenor Junior Hurling Team that defeated a gallant St. Mary’s in the County Junior Hurling Final at Walsh Park, a mere 12 hours after his grandfather’s sad passing, scoring 3 great second half points in the process. In the immediate days before his death, Mick expressed his wish that Fenor would at last win that so elusive Junior Hurling County Title. And so it came to pass. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Clonea who lost to Newtown in the Eastern Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Girls Roinn C Football Final played in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Portlaw who lost to St. Saviours in the Eastern Allianz Cumann na mBunscol Girls Roinn B Football Final played in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Gaelic Jottings Hurling Titles Go East THIS year’s three adult County titles have all been won by Eastern Clubs in the County. First of all Fenor defeated St. Mary’s in the junior final, the following day, Ballygunner deprived Tallow of their 5th Senior title and last Sunday, Portlaw completed the Eastern hat trick with a 0-2 defeat of Modeligo.

Shefflin on the Sweeper System HENRY Shefflin, Kilkenny’s legendary 10-time All-Ireland winner, says he can’t see any team winning an All-Ireland title while using a sweeper. Asked about the use of a seventh defender in the context of Waterford’s successful 2015 season, Shefflin argues that in order to push on and win the Liam MacCarthy Cup, a team must focus more on attack. “I don't think so, from personal experience,” Sheffin said when asked about the tactic that generated lots of attention during the summer. “I think Waterford got to a very high standard this year and probably got to the level you can get to.“If you think back to Dublin a few years ago, they did something similar against Tipperary in the 2011 semi-final. Nearly beat Tipperary but didn't beat them, you restrict one end and I feel you have to get the scores at the other end. “A lot of people say, 'Well Kilkenny defenders go back', and we talk about the second half of the All-Ireland final. Yeah, they went back, but they were back up the field again. They were just ravenous for the ball more so than tactics I would imagine.“It'll get you so far but you just need to have that attacking style.” Utilising Tadhg de Búrca as a hugely effective extra defender, Waterford won the Allianz League title, reached the Munster final and got to the All-Ireland semi-final this year, but Shefflin insists they have to evolve to build on their breakthrough campaign. “I would think so. Derek McGrath said as much after they finished up last year. That will be his thing. For a team like Waterford, after where they’ve came from, to get to where they’ve got to, it was a massive benefit," Shefflin added. “Would he have taken that at the beginning of the year? Of course, he would. The challenge now is to push on. “He has great experience. Seeing Limerick the year before who pushed to that level and then it didn’t go as well, that’s what he’ll be hammering home to his troops.”

Thoughts of Austin Gleeson on Waterford’s Year ‘’IT was the physicality of them compared to us was massive. There were times in the game it was boys against men, even around the middle of the field, the hits you were taking, it was unbelievable’’ Readers might remember the first half of Waterford’s All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Kilkenny for Austin Gleeson’s stunning pointed sideline cut from 50 metres out, under the Hogan Stand for his buccaneering, ball-on-a-string solo run out of defence, dodging would-be Kilkenny tacklers, before pumping a shot over the bar from half-way without putting the sliotar in his hand. Gleeson remembers it for another reason – a thundering collision with Kilkenny’s giant

midfielder Michael Fennelly which left him in no doubt that the Cats were entirely different animals to anything else Na Désie had faced that year. Gleeson may be only 20, but the Mount Sion youngster is a fine physical specimen, standing at an imposing 6’ 1”, much bigger than the stringy teenager we first got to know as a senior intercounty player in the summer of 2014. He is one of those players who looks far bigger and stronger in person than he does on the field. "Kilkenny were the better team," when asked if he felt Waterford left the game behind. "It was the physicality of them compared to us was massive. There were times in the game it was boys against men, even around the middle of the field, the hits you were taking, it was unbelievable. "I remember in the first half Michael Fennelly hit me and it took me two or three minutes to even get over that hit, because he's a big man. "They were the better team on the day, the goal really killed us because every time we got back to two or three points they were getting two or three points then. The goal was always in between us and they just drove on in the end."I know that most of the team are back in the gym already. That day against Kilkenny really showed that we need a lot of work in the gym because they were just massive compared to some of us."

Scór Na Seachtaine PA O’Donovan’s sideline cut over the bar from all of 45 metres for Modeligo in the County Intermediate Hurling final at Walsh Park last Sunday.

Munster Under 17 Football Shield Final Limerick 3-10; Waterford 2-8 LIMERICK defeated Waterford by 3-10 to 2-8 in the 2015 Munster Under 17 Football Shield Final on Monday Bank Holiday last October 26th at Dr. Morris Park Thurles.

Munster IH Fixture 2015 AIB Munster GAA Hurling Intermediate Club Championship CLONAKENNY (Tipperary) v Portlaw (Waterford) 1/11 Templetuohy at 2 pm

Health and Wellbeing Conference THE Health and Wellbeing Conference takes place on November 28th in the Genzyme plant in Waterford City. The Conference in being organised by the Waterford Health and Wellbeing Committee which was established earlier this year and has been most fortunate to receive fantastic support form Genzyme since work began in May of this year. Health and Wellbeing is an area that the GAA at national level is placing a huge emphasis on, and there is a great deal of information on the GAA and our own County website to assist clubs in providing assistance to members who may be experiencing difficulties in this area. A great deal of planning has gone into this Conference and thanks to the support of Genzyme the services of a number of speakers have been secured

who will help clubs to become more pro active in promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing amongst their members. Clinical Psychologist Dr.Harry Barry, who is a leading expert on suicide will speak in the morning session along with All Ireland Football Winner Oisin McConville who will speak about his own battle in overcoming gambling addiction. After lunch a number of speakers including Chairman of the Irish Sports Council John Tracey, a leading Nutritionist, and Aoife Lane will try to provide clubs with ideas as to how they can help promote Mental Health and Wellbeing amongst their members. Following this there will be a Question and Answer session with a number of leading sporting personalities including Oisin McConville, Dan Shanahan, Noel Connors and others. Spaces at the Conference are limited and two places for each club in the County have been reserved. This Conference will be of great benefit to clubs who are encouraged to try and identify players or members who may have an interest in this area and consider sending them to the conference to represent them. In addition to the speakers already listed above there will be representatives form a wide variety of Support Agencies such as The Samaritans etc in attendance to offer support to clubs. The Conference will begin at 10:30 am and conclude at 3 pm. There is no cost to attend the conference and lunch will also be provided free on the day. Notification of attendance to be sent to childrensofficer.waterford@gaa.ie by the end of October.

Fourmilewater Man Wins Westmeath Medal CONGRATULATIONS to former Fourmilewater player Pa Walsh who won a Westmeath Senior Hurling medal with his club Clonkill against Ratharney last Sunday week. Interestingly, both clubs were scheduled to play the minor final on the same day but they refused to turn up as both clubs had some players on both their minor and Senior teams. Pa won a Junior hurling medal with Fourmilewater in 2012 when they beat Ballygunner in the final in the Fraher Field.

Cusack Goes To Clare FORMER All-Ireland-winning Cork goalkeeper Donal Óg Cusack has joined up with the Clare hurlers and will be part of the Davy Fitzgerald's management team for 2016. Commenting on his new role with the Banner, Cusack said: "I am looking forward to the challenge and want to thank Davy Fitzgerald for the opportunity." He also confirmed that he will be stepping down from his role as a pundit on RTÉ's The Sunday Game and that he will see out his term as chairperson of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA). "I have also spoken with my local club, Cloyne, to confirm my decision to retire from club hurling. I would like to thank the club for the support it has shown me throughout my career," added Cusack. Also new to Banner ticket is Jimmy Payne from Waterford, who previously worked with Fitzgerald during his tenure as Déise boss. He has also held the

Croke Park Hotel & LGFA Player of the Month for August and September 2015. Maria Delahunty, Waterford, receiving the Croke Park Hotel Player of the Month for August from Seán Reid of the Croke Park Hotel. [Paul Mohan / SPORTSFILE] role of strength and conditioning coach with various rugby, basketball and soccer teams, as well as the Laois senior hurlers and Cork senior footballers. As an International Performance Boxing coach and tutor for ten years with the IABA, he has worked with Olympic silver medallist John Joe Nevin, Youth Olympic Games gold medallist Ryan Burnett, and twice European Champion and World silver medallist Joe Ward. He is also the winner of four national boxing titles.

Meeting Nemo THE eventual Waterford Senior Football Champions will meet the newly crowned Cork Champions Nemo Rangers in the quarter final of the Munster club championship in the Fraher Field on the weekend of 7th/8th of November. Nemo beat Castlehaven in last Sunday’s replay by 1-10 to 0-11. The city side trailed by 0-9 to 0-6 in the 46th minute when the impressive Conor Horgan got behind Haven defence and handpassed across goal, allowing Barry O’Driscoll to palm home at the back post. James Masters then put them ahead for the first time since the 24th minute and Kerrigan made it 1-8 to 0-9. The Haven, seeking their third title in four years, reused to wilt though and were back level again thanks to points from Stephen Hurley and Chris Hayes. They wouldn’t score after Hayes’s 52nd-minute point, however, and another substitute, Peter Morgan, played a big role in helping Masters to put Nemo in front again. As the time ran down, Steven O’Brien’s side kept possession well and then the ball was worked to captain Kerrigan, who was fouled and then converted the free himself to ensure victory. Scorers for Nemo Rangers: P Kerrigan 0-4 (0-2 frees), B O’Driscoll 1-1, J Masters 0-2 (0-1 free), D Mehigan, C Horgan, A Cronin 0-1 each. Scorers for Castlehaven: B Hurley 0-3 (frees), M Collins 0-2, C Hayes, S Hurley, S Cahalane, C Cahalane, D Cahalane 0-1 each, 0-1 own point. NEMO RANGERS: M Martin; A Cronin, C O’Shea, A O’Reilly; K Fulignati, T Ó Sé, A O’Donovan; D

Niblock, M Dorgan; D Mehigan, B O’Driscoll, P Kerrigan; C Horgan, L Connolly, C O’Brien. Subs: C Dalton for Connolly (12, injured), J Masters for Mehigan (42), P Morgan for Dorgan (56). CASTLEHAVEN: P Hurley; R Whelton, D Limrick, T O’Leary; Damien Cahalane, C Hayes, J O’Regan; D Hurley, S Dineen; M Collins, S Cahalane, C Cahalane; B Hurley, Darragh Cahalane, M Hurley. Subs: S Hurley for Darragh Cahalane (39), S Collins for Hayes (59), S Nolan for S Cahalane (60). Referee: J Bermingham (Bride Rovers).

Gaelic Writers’ Association Award Winners OISIN McConville and Brendan Cummins have been inducted into the Gaelic Writers’ Association Hall of Fame. In addition, Dublin’s Philly McMahon was voted as the 2015 Football Personality of the Year with Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy winning the hurling accolade. RTÉ broadcaster and journalist Michael Lyster was honoured in Dublin’s Jackson Court Hotel, the Galway man receiving the GWA Lifetime Achievement Award. Kerry’s John O’Leary also picked up the PRO of the Year accolade.

Decision Time For Donaghy KIERAN Donaghy has revealed he is seriously considering his future as a Kerry footballer. The 32-year old said injuries are beginning to take their toll after 11-years operating at inter-county level and he is also questioning whether he can still significantly contribute to the Kingdom set-up. “I am starting to pick up other injuries like muscle tears which I never suffered before”. Another consideration is whether I can still make a meaningful contribution to the team. “I’d be the first to admit I was disappointed with my form in 2015. I am a confident player and for some reason this year that confidence was not there.”

GAA CLUB NOTES

Fourmilewater COUNTY CAMOGIE CHAMPIONS 1964 Ballymacarbry Camogie team won the County Camogie title back in 1964 On Friday, 13th November at 8:30pm, Fourmilewater GAA club will honour the team. We are making a presentation to the team. We would hope that everyone will attend and all club members are asked to support the night. Food will be served on the night. Team: Nuala Ryan, Maureen Ryan, Mai Kennedy, Carmel Culkin, Eileen Ryan (RIP), Mary Ryan, Kathleen Hannigan, Ambrose Moore, Maura Melody, Brid Costin, Breda Power, Helen Whelan (RIP) Subs: Eileen Walsh (RIP), Ann McCarthy, Bridget Wall, Ann Mangan, Ester Grant and Rita Culkin. Management: Johnny Coffey, Jim Phelan, Billy Kennedy (RIP), Jimmy Ryan (RIP).

The County Final was played in Kilmacthomas on July 30th against Eire Og of Waterford City. Final Score: Ballymac 3-4. Eire Og 2-5. SPONSORSHIP If you are interested in becoming one of the club sponsors where through our club notes, social media we will guarantee your company or business maximum exposure, please feel free to contact club PRO Muiris Walsh at 086 8159136 or any committee member. WEEKLY LOTTO RESULT Weekly Lotto Draw took place in Doocey's Bar. Numbers Drawn: 17, 18, 30. No winner 2 by €75 winners: Tommy Halpin, Emma Wall. Next week jackpot €900. CLUB LOTTO The weekly lotto draw takes place every Saturday in Doocey’s Bar at 9:30. Tickets are always available and who knows, you may be a winner. As well as having a chance of winning the top prize you are also contributing funds to your club. 45 CARD RESULTS Winners: Tom Brazil and Jimmy Quinn; Michael Nugent and Joe Loughnanne; Chris Noonan and Michael Ahearne. Lucky Tables: Jim Phelan and Walter Wall; John Mangan and Mem Murphy NIRE FOOTBALLERS Best of luck to the Nire footballers in the county semi-final this Friday versus Stradbally. Throwin is at 8 pm in the Fraher Field. We would encourage all of our members and supporters to try and get to the game and support Benji the boys. Congratulations to Aileen and Linda Wall on their nomination as Intermediate Ladies Footballer of the year. NIRE/FOURMILEWATER JUVENILES Important Note for coaches or anyone who intends to coach teams: There is a foundation level coaching course taking place in Ballymac Community Centre the 3rd, 5th and 10th of November from 7-10 each night. This course is compulsory for those of you who want to be involved in coaching within the club. Please contact Declan Spelman if you wish to take part as this course will not be run again in Ballymac for at least the next year. Please contact our Welfare Officer Declan Spelman for further details (087) 763 7616 Foundation level coaching course, mandatory for all coaches will take place in October details to follow. Waterford Coaching & Games Development will be running an Award 1 Adult Coach Education Course in October & November 2015. Listed below is the criteria for those who wish to take part in the course including the dates of the course. The course will run in the Dungarvan area in Colaiste Cathal Naofa. Criteria: • Have Foundation Level Course completed no later than October 2014. • Have GAA Garda Vetting completed. • Have ISC/GAA Child Protection Awareness Workshop completed. • Be currently active as a coach or have at least 1 year experience as a coach. • Full attendance on all nights is compulsory to complete course and receive certification. Award 1 Adult Dates: Mon., 19th October 7 pm – 10 pm; Thurs., 22nd October 7 pm – 10 pm; Thurs., 29th October 7 pm – 10 pm; Sat., 31st October 9.30 am - 3 pm; Mon., 2nd November 7 pm – 10 pm; Thurs., 5th November 7 pm – 10 pm. For Award 1 Adult Course anyone interested must be registered on the course by Monday, 5th October. The course fee of €50 must be paid by Monday, 12th October. Registration for the course is via email to Coach Education Coordinator Michelle Power at michelle.power.gda.waterford@gaa.ie All who register by the registration deadline will be then contacted to confirm course is going ahead and to arrange payment. Garda Vetting – Reminder to all coaches: Could all coaches who have received confirmation of their Garda vetting application please return the letter received to Declan Spelman. The Children and Vulnerable Persons Act 2012 will pass all stages by November 2015, this act makes Garda vetting MANDATORY. Coaches will be liable under law if found not to be vetted. Clubs should ensure that all underage players

are registered before playing, as there has been increasing numbers of injury claims from nonregistered players. The new code of behaviour in now in place and can be viewed on GAA and county websites. Replica Jerseys: Anybody interested in buying a Nire replica jersey, can do so by contacting Declan Spelman (087) 763 7616 Support: We are always very grateful for the support we receive from everyone in the community. We would love to see more people come along to our games and really get behind the team. The various teams and mentors put a lot of hard work into the teams and come match day, it would be great if more supporters came along to the games. That support could be and often is the difference between winning and losing. We would also like to ask parents to please respond to texts about your children's availability for matches. It's important for the coaches to know exactly who can or can't attend a match. Thank you again for your support and cooperation Reminder: We would ask all parents to respond to texts received from club mentors when asked if your child will or will not be attending games training etc. Gum Shields: Just a reminder to all parents that Gum Shields are obligatory for Gaelic Football when playing or training for Gaelic Football. None of us want to prevent any child from participating in our teams but we cannot allow any child play hurling without a helmet or football without a Gum Shield. Training – U-12's: Our U-12 training continues every Tuesday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1. U-10/ U11 Training: Our U-10/11's training continues every Monday evening between 6 and 7 pm in Millfield. U-8/U-9: Our U-8/9's training continues on Thursdays between 6 pm and 7 pm in the Millfield €1. U-6's/U-7's: Our U-6's/U-9's training continues every Monday between 7 pm and 8 pm in the Milfield €1. Club Notes: If you would like anything included in the Club notes, Facebook or Twitter updates, please contact Muiris Walsh at 0868159136 or at baronpark20@gmail.com Respect: Respect your teammates, Respect your opponents, Respect your coaches, Respect officials and Respect the games.

Shamrocks Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Last week's drawn lotto numbers were 2-6-719, and there was no winner. Eur 20 winners were Eamonn Forbes, John A. Kelly, Mary Kenneally, Patrick Geary, Helen McGrath. Next week's jackpot will be €10,350. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to popular player Brian Harnedy who tied the knot with Emma Hamill in Tyrone last Saturday. Also best wishes to Elizabeth Smith who was married to Eamonn Kiely last Saturday. Congrats to you both from all in the club. MINOR HURLING REPLAY Cois Bhride minor hurlers get another chance to win a county final when they take on Ballygunner again in Walsh Park this Saturday at 2 p.m. They have the ability, just need the will and a little bit of luck perhaps to win the title they deserve. Best of luck to all concerned. MODELIGO NARROWLY LOSE OUT Modeligo narrowly missed out on promotion from junior to senior in successive years when they lost to Portlaw last Sunday in the Intermediate Hurling Final. Lining out without their Waterford star Tom Devine was a blow to them, even without him they didn't lose by much. They will still be a formidable team next year.

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet GYM It's great to see people back in the gym now that the dark evenings are drawing in. This is a great way to get back into shape for the festive season, there are 8 weeks to Christmas. Any parent who wishes to use the gym while their child is training in the sports hall can do so for €5 per session. HALL There are still a few hall hire hours available during the week. You can book the hall through Mary Fahey on 087 2813935. For children's saftey while attending the centre we would ask parents to come into the building to collect their children on these dark evenings. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along at 8 pm on Thursday nights. COOLNASMEAR NS Coolnasmear NS is holding a clothing recycling fundraiser or Friday, the 6th of November. All unwanted clothes, bed linen, towels, curtains, shoes, bags, belts, toys and mobile phones accepted. Bags can be dropped into the school between 2nd and 6th Nov. There will also be a collection trailer at Colligan Church on 31st and Kilgobinet Church on 1st Nov. at Mass times.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Na nGael who were defeated by Kilrossanty in the County U-15 Football Champiionship Division 3 cup final at the Fraher Field, Dungarvan recently.

Kill DEISE DRAW The last draw for 2015 takes place this Friday night, 30th Oct. in Cappoquin Community Centre. We ask all our promoters to return their 'monies’ to our coordinator Hannah Power as soon as possible. Once again best of luck to all our draw members where hopefully our luck can change. MUNSTER CLUB Fenor's hurlers are currently preparing for the Munster club championship with their semi-final fixed for Sunday, 15th November. Our opponents are unknown as yet. What we do know is that if its a Tipperary team it will be an away match, while if it’s Clare opposition Walsh Park will host the game. More info in the coming weeks. CLUB LOTTO Kirwans Bar hosted the latest draw last Monday night, 19th Oct. where the jackpot was worth €10,000. There was no winner on the night, but we had a couple of Match 3’s. Jack O’Mahony, Dunhill and Seamus Connolly, Kilmeaden were close to the big one but have to make do with the consolation prize of €25 each. The numbers drawn were 11, 26, 28, 30. The next draw will be hosted by Dunphys Bar. JOHN J. MURPHY JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP A change of venue saw us travel to Carrickbeg instead of Carriganore last Thursday night, 22nd October for our quarter final clash with neighbours Bunmahon. Conditions were perfect for the game which didn't disappoint the small crowd. Kill opened the scoring with a Brian Flynn fisted point which could easily have been a green flag before Bunnahon equalised. Shortly after they goaled and despite some great points from Ollie St. John and Anthony Raher that goal separated the teams for most of the half, before Kill enjoyed a purple patch coming up to the break. David Casey finished a great move to the net and with Chunky accurate on his free taking duties we led by two before the seasiders got a tonic of a goal from a penalty to lead by the minimum at the halftime whistle. The second half was more or less a carbon copy of the opening one. The lead changed hands a few times notably when Chunky goaled but as time ticked away we trailed by a point before Anthony Rather got a classy point to tie things up. Brian Flynn with a great effort edged us ahead as the clock went into injury time, before Bunmahon launched one last attack which yielded a 45. The resultant kick flew over the crossbar and with the teams tied at 2-11 a piece extra-time was called upon. It as the proverbial game of two halves in E.T. with Bunmahon on top in the first period and Kill then on top for the second. However, the difference was Bunmahon took their chances and we didn't. During the first half they kicked four unanswered points and when they kicked the opening score of the second half they were five clear with only eight minutes of the 10 left. Despite ample possession for the remainder of the match Kill couldn't transfer it onto the scoreboard with our only reward being a pointed free to leave our title ambitions over for another year. Final score Kill 2-12; Bunmahon 2-16. The team was:- Brendan Mooney, Donal Kelly, Niall Flynn, Peter Kelly, Colm Casey, Cormac Walsh, Stevie Kirwan, Davy Gooney, Peter Kirwan, Ger Mooney, Anthony Raher, David Casey, Ollie St. John, Brian Flynn, Paidi Torpey. Subs used; Donagh Lennon, Paul Clooney, Flannan Cleary.

Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: Training for the under 8's continues each Saturday at the new time for the winter season from 11 am until 12 midday. Both hurling

and football are played so if you want to join us come along for a bit of fun and learn the skills meet new friends. Brink a drink, a gumsheild, shin guards, Hurley and helmet and the fun is free. Any parent who wishes to help can do so just let one of the coaches know, experience not necessary but the experience that you get from working with the kids is invaluable. Under 9: We recently took part in a mini blitz, Thanks to Abbeyside for hosting the matches and to Abbeyside & Lismore for the games. This was our final game of the year. So Well done to all Brickey players involved in these games and all games throughout the year. It has been a very enjoyable and worthwhile year. The players continue to improve. New players this year have settled in well and have boosted the panel. All players will now have a well earned rest and we will see them back in training in 2016 Under 15 championship: We played Ardmore on Saturday last and after a very well contested close encounter we came out tops, we now await the winners of Ring and Ardmore who will provide the opposition for the final, tight match. Clothing: A limited number of half zips are available for sale, contact Joanie on 087 2310220 for sizes etc. Scrap: A scrap collection is being organised by the juvenile club so we are appealing to all to have a root around your garage for any scrap and we can even arrange collection if you contact any of the juvenile committee Flag day: The main fundraiser for the juvenile club and success does not come cheaply is our annual flag day, this will take place over the weekend of the 7th and 8th November. It was agreed at the last committee meeting that age groups will be responsible for time slots so your team manager will be in contact with you in the next week or two to discuss availability. Remember it's your club and your facilities and if everyone gave an hour then it would lighten the load. Lotto: This week's number were 7 - 9 15 -19 we had no winner of the jackpot. €25 to Anthony Murphy, Helena Gough, Deirdre Flynn and John McCarthy, Silversprings. Next week's draw to be held in The Local with a jackpot of €2650. Tickets €2 each from the usual outlets and promoters. Deise Draw: The last Deise Draw of the year will take place this Friday. All monthly ticket holders are asked to send any outstanding money to Mary McGrath by the end of this week. Senior football: Our senior footballer’s season came to an end at the quarter final stage last Saturday in Fraher Field against the Nire. A strong opening 15 minutes from the Nire meant we were chasing a 5 point deficit before we managed to get on the score board and went in 10 points to 3 down at half-time. We came out strong in the second half and after a Carthach Shalloe penalty the deficit was reduced to 4 points. 3 unanswered points at the end of the game meant we lost by a score line of 1-6 to 16 points. Well done to all involved and hopefully we can go a step further next year.

St. Mary’s Mary’s Juveniles St. Juveniles U-21 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Walsh Park saw our U-21's take centre stage for the club last Sunday morning, 25th Oct. when we took on Tramore in the first round of the championship. In a very exciting game, the first half saw us going in at the break 3 points up despite being outplayed for large spells. The second half saw the seasiders get back into the game and it was very much tit-for-tat as the lead changed hands several times. Goals from Ciaran Kirwan and Shane Dwan put us in the driving seat a few times, but it took an injury time free from the outstanding Michael Haney to

tie the game up and so send it to a replay. Final score St. Mary's 3-15; Tramore 2-15. The team was:- Michael Mooney, Cian Halley, T. J. Veale, Jeff Halley, Kevin Halley, Fionn Buckley, Ger Mooney, Conor Flynn, Corey Kennedy, Donal Fitzgerald, Michael Harney, Ciaran Kirwan, Ross Kiely, Brendan Murphy, Nick Halley. Subs: Shane Dwan, Luke Foran, Conor Keane. At the time of writing the notes we have no confirmation of the replay date so please keep in touch with club officers.

Tramore U-21 HURLING We played St. Mary’s in the Eastern U-21B Hurling Semi-Final last Sunday morning in Walsh Park. It was a very close first half with some well taken scores from both sides and some good defending. The half-time score was Tramore 1-5; St. Mary’s 1-8. In the second half Tramore got an early goal to come back into the game and drove on from there to out score St Mary’s with some well taken points. We looked to have the game won but St. Mary’s came back into it. In the end a draw was a fair result. Final score Tramore 2-15; St Mary’s 3-12. Time and venue for replay to be confirmed later on. U-15 HURLING We had two good wins in the first two rounds of the championship defeating Ballyduff Lower and St. Mary’s. Last Sunday we played Passage East and just came up short in the end. Final score Tramore 2-7; Passage 2-14. Our U-15 Hurlers play Sacred Heart next Sunday, 1st November at 11.00 am in Tramore. JUVENILE CLUB TRAINING Juvenile Training is ongoing for most ages from 6 to 16 for football and hurling. Any queries can be sent to Club Secretary Mick Crowley by text to 087 7655507. LOTTO The next draw takes place on Wednesday, 4th November, when the Jackpot will be €5,900. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. There was no winner of the €5,800 Jackpot in last Wednesday's draw. The numbers drawn were 8, 14, 16 and 23. Lucky Dip Winners of €40 each were John Fitzgerald, Kennedy Park, Eddie Hartley, c/o Bingo and Kathleen Dunphy, c/o Eoin Kiely. Thanks to all who support the Lotto. LADIES FOOTBALL Training on Monday evenings U-12 & U-14, 8 pm - 9 pm, Training on Saturday Mornings U-8 & U-10 11 am - 12 noon. New members welcome. CAMOGIE Training on Wednesday evenings U-6 to U-10, 6 - 7 pm, U-12 to U-14, 7 – 8 pm, Training now on Thursday evenings for U-16 to U-18 from 7 - 8 pm. DEISE DRAW The final draw of the year takes place in Cappoquin on Friday, 30th October. Tickets, €10 each, can be got from Pat Cullen or Anne Bohan. ASTROTURF AND HALL Open to Clubs and Children's Parties, for further information, contact our Sports and Social Manager, Charlie Ryan at 086-8232021. BINGO In the Club every Monday at 8 pm and all are welcome. CARDS Ted Crowley, Jack O'Brien and Noel Cullen beat Josie Connors, Nicky Grace and Bridget O'Sullivan in last week’s final. Cards every Friday at 9.30 pm and all are welcome. Friday draw winners were Stacey Nutt and Aidan Rellis while recent Bonus Ball winners were Liz Halley and John Fitzgerald. Congratulations to Gerry Lynch, who with his family and friends, celebrated his 60th birthday party in the Centre on Saturday night.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Lismore LOTTO Lotto draw results will be published in next week's notes as the draw for this week did not take place until Tuesday. U-21 HURLING Naomh Chartaigh U-21s play Comeragh Gaels at Fraher Field this Sunday, November 1st at 12 noon. Please show your support by cheering on the lads to win and then go forward to the next round.

Chartaigh Juveniles NaomhChartaigh Naomh (Lismore / Ballysaggart Juvenile GAA) U-9s Our U-9s travelled to Abbeyside on Saturday morning last and took part in a mini blitz. They played Brickey Rangers and Abbeyside in two very good close competitive games. This group of lads have improved every week during the season and this was very evident in the way they played on Saturday. Well done to all the panel and well done to Dave, Ollie and Noel for the work they are putting in with this age group and the coaching that they are giving. FEILE 2016 The National Feile Na Gael is being jointly hosted by Tipperary and Waterford in 2016. Our club will be applying to be a host club for a travelling team. With this in mind we will be organising a meeting with the parents of our 2016 panel to outline what is involved in being a host club. Details of meeting will follow shortly by text and we would ask at least one parent from each panel to attend. Our club has a long and proud involvement with Feile Na Gael and this is a great opportunity to be involved in what will be a great weekends of hurling and social occasion. CHRISTMAS RAFFLE That time of year again, our Christmas Raffle is upon us. Tickets will be had in the next few weeks and we would appreciate your support once again this year. Some fantastic prizes will be up for grabs. Tickets will be the usual price of €2 each or 3 for €5. But, of course, these tickets do not sell themselves. We are looking for parents / guardians, committee members, that will give an hour of their time on Saturday, December 12th to be outside Centra and Mace to sell these tickets. Texts will be sent to all involved with the Juvenile Club. But if you want to get ahead of the rush, names can be given to Trish on 086 8598598 or Martina 086 3632100 or Robbie on 087 977 4648. Please any bit of involvement with this fundraiser will help a lot. Eamonn's place on December 19th will be our social evening.

Sliabh Marys gCua/St. Mary's SliabhgCua/St. CHURCH GATE COLLECTION The club would like to thank everyone who supported them through the church gate collection recently. Your generosity has been thoroughly appreciated. We were delighted to have the Western Junior Championship Cup present on the night. HALLOWE’EN PARTY The Sliabh gCua Development Committee along with Touraneena Runners held a joint fundraiser in Touraneena Community Centre recently. Unfortunately, the night clashed with other events and the attendance was disappointing. Nevertheless, a fantastic night was had by those who did attend. We would like to offer our most sincere thanks to those who supported us. Some who couldn’t be present on the night also gave a contribution of which we are extremely grateful. Further thanks to those who gave up their time for the decoration and clean up of the hall, to Sarah O’Callaghan and her team who cooked and served the food on the night, to Pat Dalton of Touraneena Community Centre, Paul & Caroline Lafford from ‘Breakin Ice’ who were outstanding on the night and to local lad John Cliffe who rocked the hall afterwards with his DJ’ing skills. MUSIC AT HANRAHAN’S BAR A great night’s entertainment is assured in Hanrahan’s Bar this Friday night (October 30th) where Richie Halpin will be performing. Why not come along and enjoy yourself with a dance or song, or a catch up with friends and family. All welcome. LOTTO Extreme congratulations are offered to Moira Barron on her recent win, claiming the Sliabh gCua lotto jackpot. Moira has been a loyal contributor to the lotto for numerous years and we wish her well on her good fortune. Don't forget to purchase your lotto tickets every week. Tickets can be bought for €2 from any committee member, Dunfords, Dunnes (Bar & Post Office), Hanrahans and Beary's Cross. ABBIE ON SHORTLIST Best of luck to Abbie Dalton who has been shortlisted for the Waterford U-16 Ladies Football “Player of the Year”. Already a double All-Ireland winner, hopefully Abbie can add another piece of silverware to her trophy cabinet. Good luck Abbie....

SPORTS PREDICTION With only two predictions left in our quiz, it has never been so close. This weekend, we will know the outcome of the Rugby World Cup where Australia and New Zealand do battle. Our last contest will be the Waterford senior football championship in which we are at a semi-final stage. Nire will take on Stradbally this Friday evening while Saturday sees the meeting between Ballinacourty and Kilrossanty. BOOST YOUR FITNESS WITH TREVOR CONNOLLY Should anyone be interested in taking part in the Thursday night "Keep Fit" sessions in Touraneena Community Centre, please contact Trevor on 087 3185833 or Mush on 087 9634993 immediately. Classes are due to begin this Thursday evening, 29th October. Classes will be hosted by qualified fitness instructor Trevor Connolly, open to male and female and all fitness levels will be catered for, from beginner to advanced. Classes will not commence if numbers are not available so book your spot now!! €50 for 6 weeks (to be paid in full on week 1). €10 per class (should you not be able to come every week or would like to try it out). All Welcome. Book your spot now. DEISE DRAW The last in the present series of Waterford GAA Clubs Deise Draw will take place in Cappoquin on Friday next 30th. We would like to thank everyone who joined with us this year. All monies to be paid to Tom Condon by Wednesday evening. U-21 HURLING Gael Na Comeraigh V Naomh Carthach at Pairc Ui Fhearichair - 12 noon on Sunday, 1st November. Reitoir: S. O Conduin. In event of draw two periods of 10 minutes extra time will be played. Best of luck to Gael Na Comeraigh. SYMPATHY The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary's GAA club would like to offer our most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of the late Adam O'Connor of the Erins Own/Sacred Heart GAA Club, on his sad passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ainm. NEWS/NOTES If anybody would like to include items in the Sliabh gCua/St Mary's Gaa notes, feel free to tel/txt 087 9634993 or e-mail sliabhgcuapro@hotmail.com. All items must be received before Sunday evening for next week’s print. BIRTHDAY WISHES Happy Birthday to Kieran Hallahan who celebrates his birthday during the week. TOURANEENA RUNNERS WINTER LEAGUE Touraneena Runners will commence their winter league this Monday evening (November 2nd) from Kirwan Park. It will be open to both runners and walkers and will be worked on a handicap basis, ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity of winning. • €2 per run. • U-18’s must have consent of parent/gaurdian. • Hi Vis & head torch/hand torch compulsory. More details will be available on Touraneena Runners’ facebook page during the week. For any queries, contact Mush Keane on 087 9634993.

Kilrossanty Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €5,100 held in Micilin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 25/10/15. Numbers were 10, 20, 24, 27, 26. €30 to the following people Eddie Hartley, Briska; Liz Comyn, Leamybrien. €30 seller’s prize Jason Dee, Leamybrien. Next Clotto held in Crottys Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 1/11/15 for a Jackpot of €5,200. On duty on the night Liam Brazil and Pierce Whyte. SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Our senior footballers put in a good performance last Saturday evening to overcome Clashmore in the quarter-final of the Championship. The lads had been putting in a great effort on the training field over the last couple of weeks and it was good to see all that hard work paying off. The game on Saturday evening came at the right time for the lads as it had been a number of weeks since their last competitive game and they were very focussed on the job at hand. This was seen from the outset of the game as the lads won the throw-in and there was a constant penetration of the Clashmore defence. The opening point coming from the boot of Alan Quinn who on the night must have ran a full marathon with the amount of ground he covered. The lads were in full flow in the first half moving the ball at pace throughout the field with some great scores being taken. The lads went in ahead at the break leading 1-6 to 0-2, with Paul Whyte netting in the 19th minute and Crocky also hitting the upright in the first half. Clashmore set the pace at the start of the second half, tapping over a point and also having three wides. The lads composed themselves with Pa Cunningham hitting the back of

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St. Mary’s who were defeated by Cois Bhride in the County U-15 Football Championship Division 2 Plate Final at the Fraher Field, Dungarvan recently.

the net in the 42nd minute. The lads continued to dominate and eventually ran out winners on a scoreline of 2-10 to 0-5. The lads have been drawn to play Ballinacourty in the semi-final and this game is fixed for this coming Saturday evening at 7:30 in Fraher Field. It was great to see a large crowd in from the parish last Saturday evening cheering on the lads and hopefully this weekend it will be just as big as the lads need all the support to hopefully cheer them over the line and reach our first final since 2000. Team: Darren Mulhearne Killian. Whelan Mark Prendergast, Barry Prendergast, James Whyte, Stephen Prendergast, Pa Whyte, David Power, Tommy Prendergast, Eoin Cummins, Paul Whyte, Michael Walsh, Pa Cunningham, Alan Quinn, Joey Veale. Subs Paul Keating for James Whyte, Willy Brazil for Pa Cunningham, Seamus Veale for Stephen Prendergast, Donal Fitzgerald for Michael Walsh, Paul Hayes for Killian Whelan.

LAST MAN STANDING Don’t forget to get your names and teams in for last man standing. It is due to begin this coming weekend. The cost is €10 and the rules are that you pick a different premiership team each week from that weekend fixtures. If your team wins you continue to the next week but if they lose or draw you are out. The first week your team will be allowed win or draw. The winner therefore will be the last man or woman remaining. There has been a lot of interest so far so get your names in before the weekend’s first fixture. Names and teams can be given to Jason or Kevin. MONSTER BINGO It’s Bingo time again this coming Friday, 30th October. Prize money on the night will be €1,200. This is a great fund raiser for the club so why not come a lot and see can you win a few bob. It’s timed to begin at 8:30 sharp. DEISE DRAW This coming Friday will be the final Deise Draw for this year. I would like to thank everyone who continue to support the club in this way and also to Mairead, our Deise Draw co-ordinator who continues to do sterling work each with the promotion of the draw. There are still some monies outstanding and it can be given to Mairead, Jason or Kevin. FAS WORKER The club would like to thank Michael Kirwan for the great work he has done in the field during his time with us. Michael's time has finally come to an end and we would like to wish him all the best. There is however a new man starting with us next week. Sean Veale has been appointed to the position and will begin working with us next week. JUVENILE NOTES Hallowe’en Party: The club is holding a Hallowe’en fancy dress party for all the children of the parish which will take place tonight, Wednesday in St. Brigid's Hall, Kilrossanty. This is an annual event for the young lads and they enjoy it very much. It is timed to begin at 7 pm and runs till approximately 8:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this event and if there are some adults who might like to dress up they are also more than welcome. Cake sale and Coffee Morning: There will be a cake sale and coffee morning this coming Sunday morning at 11 am in St. Brigids Hall. Why not come along to get some lovely homemade cakes and have a chat over a tea or coffee.

Stradbally SENIOR FOOTBALL We played Ardmore last Friday evening in Fraher Field and had a win. We started off like greyhounds out of the traps and had a point registered after only 15 seconds and a goal after 2 minutes. We were 1-5 up after 20 minutes before Ardmore got their first score, it was a tremendous display for twenty minutes, then everything went wrong for us, we were like headless chickens running around. We did not score for the rest of the first half as Ardmore had four points without a reply from us. The first half ended with us leading by 1-5 to 0-4. It took us another ten minutes to register another score in the second half, then Ardmore scored three points without a reply to bring them within two points of us, we finished the stronger and scored three more points to win by 1-9 to 0-7. Team trainer Paco will know that this was not championship winning form, and a big improvement is needed for our next outing which will be the semi final. SENIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURE We play County Champions The Nire in the semi-final on Friday night next in Fraher Field at 8 pm. The Nire will be overwhelming favourites to progress to the County final. We would ask all our loyal supporters to support us in this tough task. TRIBUTE TO BETTY For many years, Betty looked after the Stradbally GAA Club jerseys. She washed, dried, folded and whether it was Minor, Junior, Intermediate or Senior, the bag of jerseys was always ready at her door. She never once had a complaint and went about her work quietly, efficiently and with a great sense of pride. Each set of jerseys were kept in pristine condition and whether Stradbally won or lost on the field of play, Betty always ensured that when it came to looking good, the Reds always won hands down. When Betty had to give up doing the jerseys, the Club bought a new washing machine and dryer. After the first lot of jerseys were washed in the club, we had to go back to Betty for advice as the jerseys came out looking worse than when they went in! We don’t know what her secret was but regarding our sets of jerseys, she is an impossible act to follow. Farewell Betty and thank you for your years of dedicated service to Stradbally GAA Club. May you rest in peace. 50 / 50 DRAW The club will shortly be running a 50 / 50 draw for field development, the work in progress is now getting expensive, and much needed funds are needed to continue the work. BAG PACKERS The club have organized Garvey's Supervalue for the 12th, 13th and 14th November for bag packing and many thanks to Nicola for organizing it. If anybody is helping out in a 2 hour slot please text Paul Heffernan, as we'll need a good few volunteers. Starting at 10 am on Thursday and Friday and 9am on Saturday. ST. SAVIOURS On behalf of Stradbally GAA we would like to congratulate St. Saviours GAA Club and St. Saviours Boxing Club on opening their new state of the art dressing rooms. It is only a short time

ago that their dressing rooms were destroyed by vandals. The people of Ballybeg and St Savours club will make sure that these hooligans will not win. VANDALISM The vandals have struck again in the field where the tractor and mower were damaged. It is a shame that these thugs have nothing better to do. This field equipment is costly to purchase and maintain. Anybody with any information please contact the Gardai.

Tourin PLAY-OFF Now that Ballinameela have exited from the football scene for 2015 - there should be some progress as to when the relegation play-off will take place. The team have been playing a few challenge matches and training in between so the sooner this is played, the better all round for both clubs. INTERMEDIATE COUNTY FINAL Modeligo and Portlaw played their final in Walsh Park on Sunday last. At the halfway stage, Portlaw led by 7 points to 6 but an early goal in the second half by Portlaw set them up to hold on to the lead until the final whistle. Commiserations to Modeligo who have provided some skilful and entertaining games throughout the championship. However, they are still involved with the Junior football and may have more silverware to add to their 2015 collection. DAVID ANGLESEY Sympathy is extended to Ann Anglesey, Kilwinny, Tallow (formerly of Tourin) and the Anglesey family (New Zealand) on the passing of David recently. David was Dairy Farm Manager at Tourin for a good number of years and was noted for his most wonderful singing voice. In the past, Tourin badminton club received a Perpetual Cup call the Anglesey Cup which was held on an annual basis in years gone by. May he rest in peace. DOWN UNDER In most recent weeks club hurler Niall Fives has taken a few months off to travel to the Southern hemisphere. Niall we hope you enjoy your trip and stay safe. BADMINTON The leagues are well under way at this stage hopefully I will have more details about how teams are getting on in next week’s notes. FITTEST FAMILY Keep an eye out for this series of Ireland’s Fittest Families which will commence over the next week or so. The current Waterford hurling panelist Tom Devine and family are featured in this run. I wonder who will be their coach - me thinks it could be a former Waterford manager! CLOCK GONE BACK If you have not adjusted your clock since Saturday night you should do so now. As the evenings are getting shorter - it would be practical if people could have common sense on the public roadways (other than travelling by car) during the Winter period to invest in a high viz vest so that all can remain safe. Remember you may see them coming but they may not see you! SYMPATHY Condolences are extended to the families (home & abroad) of the late Jack O'Donoghue, Parks Road, Lismore who passed away last week. May he rest in peace.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €6,400 as on Sunday night last Michael Kiely was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 27 which wasn’t the Joker although he did win €50. Charlie Crotty and John Foley 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. SENIOR FOOTBALL On Saturday night last we defeated Gaultier in the quarter-final of the Senior Football Championship in Carrickbeg. This Saturday night we play Kilrossanty in the semi-final in Fraher Field. Team: S. ENRIGHT, C. McCARHTY, S. O’HARE, B. LOOBY, P. LYNCH, D. COLLINS, E. BERGIN, J. HURNEY, C. PRUNTY, P. HURNEY, E. COLLINS, M. O’HALLORAN, S. O’DONOVAN, G. HURNEY, M. FERNCOMBE. Subs: T. MURRAY, M. MAHER, D. LOOBY, WJ. KIELY, M. POWER.

CLUB BINGO Our Club Bingo will continue this Sunday night in the CBS Hall where the jackpot is €1,350. SYMPATHY On behalf of all in the club we would like to extend our sympathies to Jim O’Mahoney and all the O’Mahoney family on the death of Jim’s mother Norah O’Mahoney in Castleisland, Co. Kerry last week. Jim has been a selector on various County Title winning sides in the club while James has won many County medals on the field of play. Again we send our sympathies to Jim and all his family. JUVENILE SECTION Nights under lights: Due to bad weather on Friday last we had to postpone our planned nights under lights session. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. However, we will try again this Friday night, 30th October to run this event off (weather permitting again unfortunately). To mark the end of the season for some age groups, we will be hosting a "Nights under Lights" for our underage groups of U-8, U-7, U-6 & U-5. This will give the players an opportunity to have a game under lights and experience the atmosphere of it. This will be the last training for the U-5 & U-6 age groups. U-7 will continue on Saturday morning until mid/end November (weather permitting). U-8 will continue on Friday nights to end of November (weather permitting). Mentors will keep you posted via texts so please ensure you are receiving same, if not speak with your mentor ASAP. Lastly, we would ask all travelling to the pitch on Friday night to be vigilant when driving down to pitch and parking. Please adhere to the instructions of those who will be controlling traffic as it will be dark especially on departure. See you all from 7 pm to 8 pm and as usual the teas and coffees will be available. Sorry again about last Friday evening to all and hopefully this Friday night the weather will be more favourable. Under 15 Hurling: On Sunday last we received a walk-over from Lismore in the under 15 Western hurling championship. Our next match here is on Sunday morning next at home to St. Pat’s. Good luck to all concerned.

Dungarvan CORNER OF REMEMBERANCE The committee decided at its October meeting to initiate a Corner of Rememberance in the clubhouse and invitations are extended to families who had a deceased member involved in any capacity in the club over the years to bring a photo of them up to the clubhouse for inclusion. AGM The adult club AGM will be held on Friday, November 20th and nominations for positions in the club, on and off the field and motions can be sent by post to our club secretary Joanne by the last day of October. FOUNDATION COURSE A Foundation Course will commence on Tuesday, November 3rd in Ballymacarbry Centre from 7 pm to 10 pm and thereafter on November 5th and 10th. If there is any one from the Club who wishes to attend, please contact our Juvenile Secretary, Deirdre. HAPPY BIRTHDAY All his friends in the club sends their best wishes to Sean Sheehan, Cloneety Villas who celebrated a milestone birthday last week. BACK FROM AUSTRALIA A big welcome home to Nicola O’Keeffe and her family, who returned home from Australia last weekend to live in Ireland and who has taken up residence in the Brickey Valley. HOOLIES HERO The local syndicate’s recently purchased greyhound Hoolies Hero had her maiden race in Kilcohan Park last Saturday night and following this outing, she should be a good price next day out. LOTTO UP TO €10,600 This week's lotto numbers are 4, 5, 10 and 16. There was no winner. Next week's jackpot is worth €10,600. The winner of the €100 was Marie

Ballinacourty who were defeated by De La Salle in the County U-15 Football Championship Division 1 Final at the Fraher Field, Dungarvan recently.

Sliabh gCua/St. Marys GAA - Pictured are a group of local ladies enjoying our "Spooktacular"Hallowe’en Fancy Dress

Curran, Mitchel St. Thanks to everybody who buys and who sells the lotto. Remember! You can do the lotto on your phone now. Lotto tickets can be purchased in Conor Lannen’s Country Store, Hallahan’s Chemist, Paddy Foley’s Bar, Johhny Lynch Fruit and Veg, John Walsh Spar and Quealy’s Bar. SYMPATHY The club extends its sincere sympathy to former player Liam Crotty on the death of his mother Maureen, Mountain Villas last Saturday. Liam was the very first player to score a point in a game when our club Grounds first opened in 1994.

Rovers Melleray Glen Rovers Melleray/Glen WEEKLY LOTTO Weekending 25/10/2015. There was no winner on the night and the numbers drawn were 4, 9, 22 and 23. The 3 x €10 consolation prizes went to Michael Coleman, Bernie Glavin and Michael McCarthy Snr., Melleray Hill. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,100 and the draw will take place next Sunday night, 1st November at the Cats Bar at 9.00 p.m. Many thanks for your continued support with our GAA Club Lotto. MR. AND MRS CLAUS AND LITTLE ELVES THEMED WALK ON THE 20th DECEMBER, 2015 We at Melleray Glen Rovers GAA Club are very happy to announce that we will be holding a Mr. and Mrs. Claus and little Elves themed fundraising walk on Sunday the 20th December, 2015, from The Cats Bar, Melleray, to St. Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore. In keeping with the joy of Christmas and the sharing and caring associated with it, we will be splitting all proceeds made with St. Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore. This walk will be open to all ages and hopefully we will be joined by plenty of little elves along the route. To top off the day we will congregate in Melleray that night and hopefully get to sing the night away with Christmas Carols as promised from last year. So don’t be disappointed and order your outfit in time so as you can join us in this festive fun walk. More details to follow in the coming weeks. Visit our Melleray/Glen Rovers GAA Club Facebook Page to see some links available for Christmas Costumes for the above event.

Ballyduff UpperJuveniles Juvenile Ballyduff Upper U-10 HURLING KILWORTH BLITZ The U-10's participated in an U-10 Hurling Blitz hosted by Kilworth on Sunday, 18th October. They played four good competitive games against Sarfields (Cork) teams 1 and 2 and Kilara Óg teams 1 and 2. They won three of their four games with a great effort put in by all the boys. Thanks to the Kilworth Club for inviting us and the hospitality given afterwards. U-12 TOWN AND COUNTRY LEAGUE The U-12’s have played two games in the last few weeks against Cappoquin and the Brickey Rangers in this League and are doing well so far. They are due to play the Nire in the next round with time and date to be confirmed. U-16 HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP All roads led to Walsh Park on Saturday, 18th October as our U-16’s faced St. Molleran’s in the Division 3 County Final of the U-16 Hurling Championship. They started well and with a strong performance were two points up at halftime. However, St. Mollerans came back level during the second half and it was point for point for a while, but unfortunately, the opposition pulled away in the last few minutes and Ballyduff Upper were beaten on the day on a scoreline of 2-12 to 3-10. Well done to the entire panel and thanks is also expressed to their trainers Mossie Casey, John Kenny, Pat Murphy and Ger Hickey on bringing the team so far this year.

Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JFC (PREMIER) FINAL Our Western Junior (Premier) football Championship Final, against neighbours Modeligo has been fixed for Saturday, November 7th in Fraher Field, with throw-in at 7.00 p.m. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” Club Lotto held in Quills Master McGrath Bar on Monday 19/10/2015. The numbers drawn were 1, 9, 11 & 15, €20 lucky ticket winners: Mark Flynn, Libby Dalton, John Ryan, Gillian & Anne Whelan. Last Monday (26/10) night’s jackpot was worth €8,500. U-21 HURLING (COMERAGH GAELS) Comeragh Gaels U-21 Hurlers (an amalgama-

tion of Colligan, Kilgobinet, Touraneena and Modeligo) are in Championship action this weekend, where they face St. Carthage’s in a first round tie. Throw-in is timed for 12:00 noon on Sunday, November 1st. Please come along and support the lads in this one!

Tulach an Iarainn LOTTO The lotto will be held a day later this week due to the bank holiday. CONFERENCE The Waterford Health and Wellbeing Conference which will be held on November 28th in Waterford. COMHGHAIRDEAS Huge congrats to Niamh Mulcahy and P. J. Delaney who were married last weekend. There were a few tired Tallow people Sunday/Monday morning, seeing as some people copped the clocks had gone back two days later!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY I heard there was a little knees up for a certain Robert O’Sullivan last weekend. Happy birthday Rob, we'll say no more!!!! MINOR HURLING Wishing the very best of luck to our minor hurlers who play Ballygunner this Saturday at Walsh Park in the County Final replay. Throw in is at 2.00 p.m.

Affane/Cappoquin CLUB LOTTO Last week’s draw took place on Monday, October 19th for the jackpot prize of €9,800 and there was no winner. The numbers drawn were 1, 5, 16, 23. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Maria Curran, Tivoli; John Hallahan, Lacken; Ciaran Cullinane, Glenribeen; Frankie Killigrew, Modeligo and Kevin/Frank McCarthy, Allen St. This week’s draw was held on Tuesday, October 27th and the results will appear with next week’s results in this section. MASS LANE CUP SEMI-FINAL Team A defeated team C last Wednesday 3-8

to 2-6 to go forward and meet Team B in The Mass Lane Cup Final ahead on Sunday, November 8th at 11 am. Team A: Matt Meaney (Jt Capt), Gavin Fives (Jt Capt), PJ Kiely, Tadgh Kelleher, Danny Costin, Cian Nolan, Conor Rooney, Oisin Power, Conor Wilkinson, Alex O’Sullivan, Eoin Rooney. Team: Cian Murphy (Jt Capt), Evan Murray (Jt Capt), Aidan Mansfield, DJ Reddy, Niall Collender, Ronan Mansfield, Mark Ormond, Tom Coffey, Conor Ormonde, Tim Cliffe, Sean Begley.

U-21 WEST HURLING C'SHIP This Saturday, October 31st, Cappoquin V Clashmore in Bushy Park at 2 p.m. Transport leaves the Square at 12.45 p.m. Panel: Shane McCarthy, Shane Dunne, Colin Murray, Keith Farrell, Eoghan Murray, Shane Murray, David O’Brien, Moss Noonan, Gavin McCarthy, Conor Murray, Killian O’Sullivan, Niall Fives, Sean Meaney, Aarn O’Sullivan, Joe Fitzgerald, Andy Molumby, Craig Dunne, Diarmaid McGraith, Killian Power, Sean Cullinane, Mickey Bray, Rory Mangan, Tommy McCarthy, Nathan O’Mahoney, Jack Fraher, Gavin Deevey, Donnacha McGrath.

THREE TO ANSWER 1, How many county senior hurling titles have Ballygunner won? 2, What clubs contested the first Munter club senior hurling final? 3, What year did Ballygunner play in their first Munster Club senior hurling final? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Glen Rovers won the Cork senior hurling championship this year and the last previous occasion was in 1989 when they als beat the Sars. 2, Eoin Kelly was Tipp captain when they last lifted the Liam McCarthy Cup in 2010. 3, Pat O’Neill was the Dublin senior football manager when they won the Sam Maguire in 1995. ALL STAR NOMINATION Well done to Shane Fives who deservingly received an All Star nomination for his outstanding year in defence for the Deise. Shane gave our club great service down the years from U-21 to juvenile level winning championships in all the grades and also helped out with our U-14 and U-16 hurlers this year as well as presenting medals with brother Daragh at our underage tournaments this year. We all hope 'Fivesy' gets the nod and wins the award on Friday and also well done to all the other Waterford nominees and best wishes.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

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15 A blog of a Polar Marathon Runner....

Cashin completes Polar Bear Challenge

Naomh Chartaigh U9s who took part in the mini blitz held in Abbeyside last Saturday morning October 24th.

Brickey Rangers under 11 Footballers and their mentors who played Kilrossanty in the final game of the league recently.

St. Mary's U-9's team B which took part recently in the 20th Anniversary Charity blitz in Roanmore.

[John Keane]

Brickey Rangers u-9 hurling team who recently played Abbeyside and Lismore. Back Row: Calum Whelan, Cormac Deevy, Daithi Colleran, Tom Feerick, Jack Power, Cathal Dalton. Front Row: Sean Kearney, James O’Neill, Paddy McCarthy, Harvey Aherne, Nathan Brett, David Nyhan.

Wednesday 21st October: As I arrive for my overnight in Denmark before flying out to Greenland Thursday, to compete in the Polar Circle Polar Bear Challenge at the weekend, I instantly think of WONDERFUL COPENHAGEN from the film "Hans Christian Andersen" (1952). The lyrics "Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen, Friendly old girl of a town" do ring true. Upon check-in at the Grand Hotel, my thoughts immediately switch to preparation mode for the next flight, and how to repack so as not to be over the baggage allowance as was the case in Dublin. I don't fancy having to pay for excess again! We'll see what happens in the morning at the airport itself. After some fodder to start the "carbo loading", as has been the case from stepping on the train in Waterford, my attention jumps in and out of focus to the challenge that lies ahead. Helen Keller in The Open Door said: "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all". I agree. Of course, I have my difficulties since getting knocked down, but it simply is not in me to give up, or throw in the towel, or take to the bed, hoping that all will be ok. I believe that a person no matter what life throws at you, should strike back to the best of their respective abilities. Don't put a limit on anything. The more you believe that things will get better, the more you can plan and 'get moving ', to try and ensure success at your own level. Having travelled through China 10 years ago, and now preparing again for the next part of my journey, an old Chinese proverb echoes clear in that "The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials". Thursday, 22nd October I arrived at the Polar Circle this morning to a place called Kangerlussuaq. It is a settlement on the west coast of Greenland near the end of a fjord of the same name. Its Danish name is Søndre Strømfjord, and until the early 1990's was home to a U.S. military base known as Bluie West Eight. I am staying in Old Camp, an elongated prefabricated building which thankfully is warm! Temperatures dropped to -27 C with wind chill. I stayed on the move as much as possible, to stop my hands and feet from freezing! Athlete Florence Griffith Joyner once said "A muscle is like a car. If you want it to run well early in the morning, you have to warm it up". Flo Jo was spot on and it will be key to my success in the Marathon on Saturday. The town is surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and wildlife. On a tundra tour today, I saw musk oxen and reindeer roam the mountains and valleys near the town. Meeting and greeting the Greenland Dog was a highlight. They are similar to the Canadian Eskimo Sleddog. The pups were good tempered and well fed. Mahatma Gandhi once said "The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated". Friday, 23rd October, 2015 This may just be the coolest marathon on earth! We did the route inspection this morning and it puts things into perspective now. Running a marathon is challenging in itself, running a marathon then running a half marathon the following morning in temperatures of -27 degrees Celsius with windchill tells its own story. Bill Bowerman said "There's no such thing as bad weather, just soft people". Bring it on! Ice as far as the eye beholds. Impossibly beautiful, blue skies. Incredibly fresh air. Musk oxen and arctic foxes on the stark landscape of the arctic tundra. Yes, we are in one of the most remote corners of the world: Greenland. I could feel the soft crunch of snow beneath my shoes while slowly jogging in small patches through the arctic desert and Greenland icecap. Sections were knee deep in snow. It was slippery underfoot attempting to jog on ice which will add to the challenge starting on Saturday morning. I fully realise now that I

PIctured is Eamonn Cashin's who completed the Polar Bear Polar Circle challenge last week. have to immerse myself in this rare and exceptional natural beauty. This will undoubtedly be the coolest experience of my life and I will succeed in making it to the start and finishing lines this Saturday and Sunday. A part of the route takes place on the ice sheet itself, but the main part of the races will take place on snow covered rough roads similar to trail runs. These connect the ice sheet with the small township of Kangerlussuaq, just north of the Polar Circle. This is my base camp. As the Czech locomotive Emil Zatopek once said "If you want to win something, run 100 metres. If you want to experience something, run a marathon". Kudos to that. Saturday, 24th October: I succeeded and finished the marathon in 4:13, placing 16th out of 148. We faced a snow storm in the first 5 miles. Temperatures dropped to -30 Celsius during this extremely challenging phase, as we were on the ice cap trying to stay upright. I fell four times. The 4th time I went over on my left ankle! It was a war of attrition. The medical team were super professionals, constantly scanning our faces for frostbite and other conditions. My neck buff was over my mouth and nose, and it froze on my face. Luckily I escaped frostbite. Times were not an issue in the battle with the snow, mountains, ice etc. I really dug deep throughout. I will face a half marathon now in the morning going through the miles and conditions to reach my final destination of the Polar Circle Polar Bear Challenge. I borrowed metal spikes or cleats from Gary, an English competitor a while ago. They attach underneath the runner. They will provide grip on the ice sheet which I lacked today. There are lots of 'broken up' people after the extremes today. One American couldn't feel his toes, and was placed in a warm van, while the Japanese competitor and pre-race favourite finished in around five hours with frostbite. Many more had problems. It was tough out there. I'm going to finish the job in the morning. I won't get carried away with today. Yes, I succeeded but I want to make the start and finishing lines tomorrow also. Sunday, 25th October I finished the job with a half marathon through the challenging environment in 2:08. Overall, for the Polar Circle Polar Bear Challenge competition I finished 7th, so am absolutely thrilled. I gave it my all. It certainly was a brilliant experience lacing up on both days, back-to-back. Everyone has their own challenges, but it is how we face them, that is what truly defines us. These events have brought hope to a lot of people. For that I am hugely grateful. Yes, I did beat all the US Navy Seals today, but it wasn't about that. It was finding out that the difference between the impossible and the possible lies in determination. I fell on both days but in my head echoed get up, get up now, and keep going. "Success is a little like wrestling a gorilla. You don't quit when you're tired. You quit when the gorilla is tired" Robert Strauss. I made it to the start and finishing lines on both days, and for that I succeeded.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Your final chance to enter 25th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 mile road race

Overall winner of the 3 lap league Yev Chizhikov is presented with his prize by sponsor Liam Power at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn league.

Winner of division 2 of the 4 lap league Paul Brunnock is presented with his prize by Liam Power of Garvey's SuperValu who sponsored the league.Autumn league

WE wish to let all runners know that if they intend running the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 Mile Road race on Sunday, 31st January, 2016 that tonight Wednesday at the winter league registration will be their final opportunity to enter the 10 miler as entries are more or less full. Last year many local runners left it too late and missed the opportunity to participate in the race. Entries are limited to 2,500 and that is now almost

reached, there will be strictly no entries on race day. Chip Timing/Goody Bag/Nike DriFit T-shirts/Team Prizes and €5,000 in prize money will be given out on the day. The John Treacy Team Challenge race will be held again this year which will see the country’s best clubs compete for the crowning of the John Treacy Team Challenge Cup 2016. There will be 2 cups - one for the men’s winners and also one for ladies winners. Teams will consist of three

club runners whose combined finish times will be added together to determine the winners. Flyers regarding the race details are currently being distributed and all race info is available to download on our race website dedicated solely to this race www.dungarvan10mile.org Entry forms will be available at the winter league registration tonight for the final chance to enter. But remember when its full its full, if you want to run please get your entry in to us tonight.

Michael Roche Carpets Series Race 1

22nd Annual Murray Pharmacy Brickey 4 in aid of Carriglea National School

J. P. Curtin winner of division 2 of the 2 lap league is presented with his prize by Liam Power at the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn league.

Liam Power sponsor of the Garvey's SuperValu Autumn league presents Sharon Higgins, winner of division 3 of the 4 lap league with her prize.

Pictured at the recent Solas "Run For Life 2015" were Ger Houlihan and Terri Gough. [John Power]

Yev Chizhikova on his final lap of the Munster novice cross country championships in Carriganore last Sunday.

Diana Chizhikova with a lap to go last Sunday at the Munster novice cross country championship in Carriganore.

BUSHY Park GAA grounds is the venue for the 22nd annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey Run which will be held on Sunday, 8th November. The organising committee is delighted to have announced last week that they have secured sponsorship once again from Murray's Pharmacy, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Murray's is an independently run family pharmacy who pride themselves on customer service plus their fantastic value for money and we are delighted to be associated with them as sponsors. The new 4 mile course

which we used last year for the first time proved to be a really fast flat course and was well spoken about by those who ran it so after it getting the thumbs up all-round we will continue the race with this excellent 4 mile route. The race will get under way at 11 am with registration taking place from 10.15 a.m. onwards in the GAA clubhouse Bushy Park. The Martin Curran Cup will be awarded to the first man on the day and the Jim Lyons Memorial Shield will be awarded to the first lady. The prize-giving will take place in the club house immediately

after the race and refreshments will also be provided for all the runners. Entry fee is €8. Proceeds from the event this year will be donated to Carriglea National School. PRIZE CATEGORIES FOR BRICKEY RACE The following are the prize categories for the 22nd Annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey run: 1st 3 men and 1st in the following weight categories. Under 60 kg, 70 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, 100 kg and over 100 kg. The Ladies prizes will be awarded to the first 6 ladies across the line.

Pictured is Padraig Healy who was a scoring member of the waterford county team who took gold at the Munster cross country championship.

Des Feeney and Mossie Keogh battling it out last Sunday at the Munster novice cross country championships.

John Leahy on his way to gold in the masters 6,000 metres at the Country Cross Country championships at St. Augustine's College last Sunday.

Sandra Prendergast with a lap to go at the Munster novice cross country championships last Sunday. Sandra was a scoring member of the Waterford country team who took bronze medals.

Tom Leahy with a lap to go at the Munster novice cross country championship in Carriganore last Sunday.

Leonora Kiely pictured at the Munster novice cross country championships last Sunday. Leonora was a scoring member of the Waterford team who won county bronze medals at the championships.

Sympathy Brigid Coffey pictured during last Sunday's Munster novice cross country championship in Carriganore.

WEST Waterford athletic club extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Margaret (Peggy) Guinan, Dungarvan, and Dunmanway, Cork who passed to her eternal reward last week. May she rest in peace.

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West Waterford AC Athletes win Munster Cross Country medals THE Munster Novice cross country championship were held last Sunday in Carriganore and a great days athletics were witnessed by the large crowd present. Our young juveniles had a very successful championships which were held for the event ages, see club juvenile notes for full report. Turning to our senior athletes where we had teams in both men's and women's novice events with both team acquitting themselves admirably. Our Ladies team had two athletes

scoring on the Waterford country team who took bronze team medals on the day. Sandra Prendergast took 12th overall and Leonora Kiely was 29th both scoring on the team. Next home was Diana Chizhikova who finished 31st with Brigid Coffey taking 38th place and helping the club team to 5th overall club. In the men's race we had three athletes counting for the Waterford county team who like the ladies took bronze team medals. Padraig Healy showed his great come when finishing 25th in a very

competitive race. Mossie Keogh was next in 46th place followed in by Des Feeney in 47th place. In the club team competition we finished 6th club with Tom Leahy 48th and Yev Chizhikov 50th. Very well done to the above athletes who insured the club and county were represented at the championships and we can all look forward to December now when the All-Ireland Novice will be held and hosted by ourselves at St. Augustine's College. Keep up the good work.

Pictured is the West Waterford team who competed at the Munster cross country championships in Carriganore last Sunday Padraig Healy, Mossie Keogh, Yev Chizhikov, Tom Leahy, Des Feeney.

Register tonight, Wednesday, October 28th for the 22nd Annual West Waterford Athletic Club Winter League BETWEEN 7.15 P.M. AND 8 P.M. ON tonight, Wednesday, October 28th registration will take place for the 2015/16 22nd Annual West Waterford athletic club Winter league which will be run over 14 weeks and organised by West Waterford athletic club. The event for those few who are not familiar with it caters for all types of runners and especially for those that have never ran before. We provide plenty of advice and encouragement so please don’t feel that you might be the only person trying it for the first time as guaranteed there will be many coming along again this year for the very first time just like you. There are two distances to choose from and they are commonly known as the long route and the short route. Come along tonight and register for whichever route you wish to do. Please bear in mind that you are not stuck with the course you choose at the start. If you wish to change after a while then you may do so. We will be available to answer any questions you may have tonight or any other night. There is no official run tonight, many people do run the course but there will be no stewards on the course until next week which is the official start of the league. If you can’t register tonight, you can do so next week or any other night but we do

urge as many as possible to come along and register in order to speed up proceedings for the following week. Your cooperation with this matter is much appreciated. €5 ONCE-OFF REGISTRATION FEE When you register tonight, there will be a fee of €5 to cover the cost of the waterproof number. This number will be issued to you and you only and it will be your number for the duration of the 14 week league so it’s most important that you have it and wear it every Wednesday night. Please pin it to the front of your bib only. This is a once-off fee, payable on the night you get your number and then after that it will be just €2 each night that you run for members and €3 for non-members. This year for the first time also you can pay for the entire league with a once-off payment and save yourself some money by doing so. For club members you can pay €30 (this includes the €5 once-off number payment) and for non-members you can pay a once-off payment of €40 which also includes the €5 number payment charge. BIB-CHIP TIMING The bib you will receive on registering for the league will have a chip timing strip attached to the back. Please don't tamper with this in any way and it's important that

you don't wash your running bib without first taking off your number from your hi viz vest. We will be using this chip to record your time each week at the finish line so if this chip is damaged in any way your number will not be recorded. SAFETY ON THE ROADS The first rule of safety when running on the road is that all runners must wear their reflective bib at all times. Bibs can be bought at any sports shop or hardware shop. Under no circumstances will any runner be allowed to take part in the winter league without a reflective bib. If you have now yet purchased one please do so before the start of the league. Watches and iPods or any music ear pieces are strictly against club rules and will not be allowed. Runners must obey the stewards at all times. They are there for our own safety and are not to be ignored. Please be wary of traffic at all times but especially when crossing the road or overtaking somebody. WINTER LEAGUE TEAM COMPETITION Two years ago we introduced a new element to our winter league. The team competition and this has been a brilliant fun aspect to the league these past two years with great numbers of teams competing. Teams again this year will be com-

prised of three members and can be all male, all female or mixed. The scoring will be based on the positions of the two best placed members on the team on each night of the league from the normal winter league results. There is no extra charge to register a team. Once you are registered for the winter league, you will be eligible to go on a team. All members of the team need to be registered to run the same course in the league. Anyone who is interested in going on a team, but is new to the league or doesn’t know people to go on a team with, can leave their name and we will help to find a team for them. All teams must be registered before week 4 of the league (i.e. before 25th November, 2015). Details of how register your team will be provided at the Winter League. WINTER LEAGUE STEWARDS Winter League 2015/2016, yes it's that time of year again!! On behalf of West Waterford AC I thank you very much for your assistance over the last number of years. If you are in a position to steward this year I would appreciate it if you can let either myself or James Veale know please. The league is starting on Wednesday, 4th November 2015. Thanks again, Karen Ryan WWAC.

New beginner 10 mile training group ARE you running the John Treacy 10 mile race in January and don’t know where to start with your training? Would you like to train in a group of like minded individuals? Is this your first time running 10 miles? If the answer is yes, then we have a new training group that will suit you. This group is ONLY for beginners and the aim will be to have everyone physically ready to complete the 10 miles in January. Whilst we are serious about training it’s not going to be intimidating or ‘only’ for regular runners. If you currently run short distances a

couple of times a week at any pace then this group will work for you. We will show you how to train at the right intensity and help you overcome the obstacles that all runners face when taking on a new challenge. How it works:1. Register in the Leisure Centre of the Park Hotel at 6 pm on Friday, November 6th 2. Training starts at 6.15 pm and consists of a warm-up, run session and a cool down and will last for 1 hour approximately 3. We also have a 16 week training

plan that you can follow to give your training balance and structure 4. You don’t have to be a club member to come along and try a session but for insurance purposes you do need to be a member of the club thereafter. 5. Cost is €3 per night 6. All communication regarding training is on our dedicated Facebook page which is open to anyone regularly attending training sessions. Group name West Waterford AC Meet & Train For further information you can contact Irene on (086) 8242348 or simply turn up on the night.

Pictured are the West Waterford ladies team who competed at the Munster novice cross country championship in Carriganore, Waterford last Sunday. Leonora Kiely, Sandra Prendergast, Diana Chizhikova, Brigid Coffey.

Eamonn takes 7th place at Polar Circle Polar Bear Challenge WELL done to club member Eamonn Cashin who completed his two day Polar Circle Polar bear challenge in Greenland last weekend, starting off on Saturday with an excellent Sub 4:15 marathon which gave him 16th place overall out of a field of 148 starters. Conditions on Saturday were difficult for the Abbeyside man as the event was held with snow under foot and there was a storm in the first 5 km to contend with also and to add to the difficult event he fell 4 times. Day 2 on the Sunday the runners took on a difficult half marathon race and here Eamonn once again excelled working his way through the field to take a top 10 finish which moved him up to a brilliant 7th overall for the two day race. Super running in very difficult conditions over very

Pictured is Eamonn Cashin after crossing the finish line to complete back-to-back marathon and half marathons in two days at the polar circle polar bear challenge in Greenland. Eamonn finished a brilliant 7th overall in the event. tough terrain in sub zero temperatures. Very well done

Eamonn on a huge personal achievement.

Munster Senior and Masters Cross Country THE Munster Senior and Masters cross country championships are now open for entries. The Senior event will be held in Beauford Co.Kerry on Sunday, 8th November,

entries for this must be with Tony by Friday, 30th October. The masters will be held on Sunday, 29th November in Cappawhite Co. Tipperary, closing date for entries here

is Friday, 20th November. Any athletes interested in running is asked to contact Tony Ferncombe 083 3070569, no entries accepted on the day.

Mark Beer completes the Granslam A HUGE well done to club member Mark Beer who recently completed the Centurion running Autumn 100. It was a 100 mile race consisting of 4 x 25 mile out and

backs over the Thames path and Ridgeway national trails with a total of only 3480 ft of ascents. Mark finished in 25 hours and 56 minutes which Mark was very happy with. In fin-

ishing this race Mark remarkably completed all 4 Centurion 100 miler races and therefore completing the Grand slam. Well done Mark this was a fantastic achievement for the Lismore man.

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Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org SATURDAY, 24th & SUNDAY, 25th OCTOBER 18 Hole Singles Stableford kindly sponsored by Dungarvan Nissan. 1st Brendan Hannon (9) 42 pts; 2nd Darragh Prendergast (11) 39 pts. B9; 3rd Craig Scotton (17) 39 pts. CSS Sat 68 Sun 68. HANNON ON FIRE Brendan Hannon shot the lights out this weekend with a very impressive 42 points off a nine handicap. Brendan had a front nine of 20 points which included 6 pars and a birdie on the 2nd hole for a 2 over par front nine. 22 points returning was exceptional with 4 pars and two birdies, the 12th and the 15th holes for a 1 over par back nine. Great shooting for this time of year. Darragh Prendergast features again on the podium this weekend with 39 points off an 11 handicap. Darragh had 19 points for his front nine but a 20 point back nine secured him 2nd place on a count back. A total of 8 pars and a birdie on the 15th was the highlight of Darragh's round. Third was Craig Scotton also with 39 points, Craig had

20 points on the front nine with 19 points returning. He was very consistent throughout with a score on every hole and a total of 6 pars for his 18 holes. MEN’S FIXTURES Monday, 26th to Friday, 30th October Ongoing Back 9 Hole Comp. Saturday, 31st October & Sunday, 1st November. 18 Hole Singles V PAR. Monday, 2nd to Friday, 6th November. Ongoing Back 9 Hole Comp. Saturday, 7th and Sunday, 8th November 18 Hole Singles Stableford. LISMORE LADIES GOLF The last of our 18 hole competitions were played this week with Catherine Neville finishing off a fine years golf with another win in our turkey and ham competition. All our club competitions are now finished and we have placing everywhere to help us through the tougher conditions ahead. The teams are posted up for the Autumn league and our first round is underway. We have 12 holes this week

West WaterfordGolf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Club Competition Sat./Sun. October 24th/25th: Cat 1. (0-8) David Condon (6) – 37 pts. Cat 2 (9-13) Owen O’Keeffe (10) – 36 pts. Cat 3 (14-18) Sean Healy (18) – 37pts. Cat 4 (19+) – Michael Stack (20) – 33 pts. CSS: Sat & Sun: 36 pts. Returned cards €10 bar/rest voucher draw winners: Keith Cotter, Stephen Spillane, Shane O’Neill, Tom Shanahan. Open 3 Person Team Event: 1st. Eddie Glavin, John Byrne, Noel Murray – 66 pts b9. 2nd. Pa Morrissey, Paul Kenneally, Martin O’Driscoll – 66pts b9. 3rd. Paul Griffin, Dave O’Keeffe, Peter Geary – 66 pts. Tuesday Treats – 20th October: Winner: Michael Flynn (15) 19 pts. Open Gents Singles – Wednesday, 21st October 1st Mark Raher (11) 36 pts b9, 2nd Stephen Spillane (12) 36 pts b9. CSS 38 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 27th Oct. Gents Open 9 hole Stableford. Wednesday, 28th Oct. 18 Hole Open Gents Singles plus special value Seniors.

Sat., 31st Oct./Sun., 1st Nov. – Club Competition – 18 hole stableford. GARY HURLEY RETURNS TO COMPETITIVE ACTION The European Tour Qualifying School is held in three stages, with the final stage being played over six rounds at PGA Catalunya in Spain. The top 25 players win their card on the European Tour, and those finishing outside the top 25 gain a place on the Challenge Tour, with those making the cut being ranked in a higher exemption category. Following a relaxing break with family and friends Gary Hurley will travel to Spain at the weekend in preparation for stage 2 at the European Tour Qualifying School. He will play at the exclusive Lumine Golf and Beach Club in Taragona. The event takes place over four days from 6th to 9th November. After a successful debut in Stage 1 in Scotland Gary will be cautiously confident as he enters stage 2. Exciting times for the West Waterford professional as he sets out in pursuit of what promoses to be a sussessful professional

followed by four weeks of 9 holes. Teams as follows. Team A: Joan Cahillane, JoJo Tobin, Mary Beecher, Una Geary, Patricia O’Neill. Team B: Amanda Power, Sheila Denn, Una Dowd, Joan Barry, Joan Geary. Team C: Daphne Power, Mag Morrissey, Laoise Ní Conchubhair, Betty Daly, Erin O’Keeffe. Team D: Betty Joyce, Katherine Moynihan, Marian Moore, Mary Ahearne, Mary Bermingham. Team E: Nora O’Sullivan, Hannah Lucas, Chrissie Denn, Bree Condon, Joan Clancey. Team F: Patricia Lonergan, Mary M. Murphy, Catherine Neville, Mary TJ Murphy, Teresa McGrath. Team G: Patricia Bolger McCarthy, Sheila O’Leary, Siobhan Moroney, Linda Casey, Agnes Hurley RESULTS Sunday, 18th and Wednesday, 21st October 18 Hole Stableford, Turkey & Ham competition. 1st Catherine Neville (29) 33 pts. FIXTURES Sunday, 25th - Saturday, 31st October 31st Round 1 Autumn League, 12 hole stableford, re-entry, placing everywhere. Sunday, 1st – Saturday, 7th November 2nd Round 2 Autumn League, 9 hole stableford, re-entry, Sunday, 8th – Saturday, 14th November 2nd Round 3 Autumn League, 9 hole stableford, re-entry. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS JoJo Tobin and Laoise Ní

career. CLUB SINGLES MATCHPLAY FINAL In what transpired to be a tight contest, Des Cleary clinched victory over Percy Walsh on the 15th hole in the Club Singles matchplay final. CLUB FOURBALL In testing conditions on Bank Holiday Monday, Des Cleary and Richard Ronayne overcame a strong challenge from John McCarthy and Peter Griffin to snatch victory on the 17th hole. Well done to both pairs for braving the elements. UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Friday, 6th November: Past Captain’s, President’s & Committee Annual Dinner including 13 hole golf competition. Dinner at 5.30 p.m. Sunday, 15th November: Captain and Lady Captain’s Scramble at 1 pm. All outstanding matchplay and Open competition prizes will be presented following scramble. Fun, food and entertainment to follow. Wednesday, 25th November. Mens Club AGM in clubhouse at 7.30 p.m. PLACING ON FAIRWAYS Owing to the unpredictable weather conditions it has been decided to introduce placing on Fairways. This means that club and open competitions are still qualifying for handicap purposes. Weather permitting we would hope to continue with those rules for the immediate future. However, members and visitors are advised to keep an eye on notices in the club-

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Lismore Golf Club Ladies and Gents Kelleher Qualifier Final. Front Row Left to Right: 3rd Katherine Moynihan, 2nd Patricia Lonergan, 1st Mike Keane, 3rd P. J. Coughlan, Maurice Kelleher (Sponsor), Sean Daly (Captain), 1st Sheila Denn, 2nd Martin O’Driscoll, Amanda Power (Lady Captain). Conchubhair were unable to halt Amanda Power’s winning streak in the final of the Club foursomes. Amanda and her partner Mary Ahearne were four up early on but JoJo and Laoise fought back gallantly to level on the 16th before giving way to the better golf on the 18th. CAPTAIN’S & SPONSOR’S DINNER The Captain’s and Sponsor’s dinner went ahead

on Friday, October 23rd with a great turn-out of members and sponsors present to enjoy lovely food, music and company. Sponsors were duly thanked for all their support during the year in keeping our competitions so attractive for our members. All the club championship, G.O.Y, bronze and silver spoon prize winners were presented with their trophies

by Captains Sean Daly and Amanda Power. C. Neville won the bronze medal and was runner-up in the club singles. Katherine Moynihan won the Silver Spoon and the Silver Medal. Patricia Bolger McCarthy won the Club Singles and was runner-up in the mixed. JoJo Tobin and Laoise Ní Conchubhair were foursomes runners-up. Amanda Power picked up the G.O.Y, the club

foursomes with partner Mary Ahearne and the mixed with partner Liam Feeney whom amidst all the goings on she forgot to thank on the night, four years playing together before finally achieving their goal. Amanda says thanks Liam and congrats to you all on your success. Ladies AGM will take place on Wednesday, November 11th.

house regarding playing conditions. 4 HAMPERS TO BE WON IN BONUS PRIZE EVENT To show our appreciation for your support in our weekend competitions we are once again offering members the chance to win one of 4 valuable Christmas hampers. No extra fee, you just play in the weekend competition and pay the usual €6 entry fee. Each week the winners in each of 4 categories will qualify for the play-offs. Where a category winner is already qualified, the next best score will qualify on the week. As an added bonus there will be a draw for 4 ten euro bar/restaurant vouchers, one from each category drawn from returned cards. Keep an eye on notice board for weekly winners. MEMBERSHIP NOW OPEN FOR 2016. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME West Waterford is proud to be the home club of two professional golfers namely Seamus Power and Gary Hurley. Both came through the junior ranks at the club and have progressed to the professional ranks. You may have a son or daughter wishing to take up the game and we would be glad to introduce them to the junior ranks. Coaching is available if required. Our club is renowned for an excellent course ranked no 8 in Ireland’s hidden gems, as well as a friendly atmosphere and excellent comraderie among its members. Perhaps you might consider

joining West Waterford and if so please feel welcome to call along and sample the welcome, the course and the scenic surroundings. Austin or Gillian will be on hand to discuss your requirements. We look forward to welcoming you. You can contact the office at 058 43216. OCTOBER CHALLENGE CUP September Champion Wayne Flynn produces form to go top of the Championship tied with teammate Mikey Byrne on 38 pts after 2 rounds. Mount Juliet Champion Dinger is not out of the traps this week but still holds 3rd position. Full Leaderboard on Facebook. October Challenge, 9 Holes with Best 2 Cards to Count.

SUNDAY ROAST SPECIAL Enjoy lunch at our restaurant on Sunday with our new Sunday Roast Menu available from 12.30 – 3 pm. Non Members are most welcome to come along and enjoy Sunday Lunch in the tranquil surroundings of the Brickey Valley. Bookings are now being taken for Christmas parties and menus are available in the office and bar. JUNIOR LESSONS Ongoing lessons each Saturday. Girls: from 10 a.m.11 a.m. Boys: from 11 a.m.12 noon & 2 pm-3 pm Cost €5. 086 352 1070 twmurphy9@gmail.com Facebook: Tim Murphy Coaching. MID-TERM GOLF CAMP Tuesday 27th – Friday, 30th October – Weather permitting. Girls (age 6-13) from 11 am-12.30 pm Boys (age 6-8)

from 1.30 pm-3.00 pm Boys (age 9-13) from 3pm4.30pm Cost €25 Please Contact Tim 086 3521070. twmurphy9@gmail.com WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 13 hole on going in conjunction with Lady Captain’s lunch is now in progress until Sunday, 8th November, the day of the Lady Captains lunch which will take place at 4.30 pm. Don’t forget to put your name on the sheet in the locker room with your choice of meal. All outstanding prizes will be presented also. 9 hole for October sponsored by Eithne Ashby. Ladies Lessons: Please note that Ladies lessons on Wednesdays will start at 11.00 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Gold Coast Golf Club End of Year awards 2015 Gold Coast Cup kindly sponsored by the Gold Coast Golf Hotel. From left: Tony Sheehan, President; Danny Kiely, Winner; John McGrath, Sponsor; Derek Power, runner-up and Tom White, Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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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

A QUIETER week in every aspect at the club. Winter has set upon us and a gang of our ladies are in Spain. Our Monday seniors remains as popular as ever and Denis Cronin took the honours with 39 points. We had visitors from Cahir, Newcastle West, Forrest Little, Clonmel, Tramore, Youghal, Slieve na Mon, Lee Valley, West Waterford, Mahon, Waterford Castle and Macrrom proving how popular the Monday Seniors has become. Mary Phelan shot a brilliant 42 points to take Tuesday’s honours and the popular honoury Dub, Mick Mehigan did the business on Thursday. Mary Power and Joe Kiely took honours over the weekend but the my Golfer of the week award goes to Peter Mullaney who shot three under gross on Saturday to win the Monthly Medal. Our Ladies and Gents sections both held their AGM. Both were lively with a lot of positive discussions. Our new Officers are now in place and we wish them well for the coming year. To our out-going Officers, we thank you sincerely for our service and you can be proud of your efforts as you have left your club in a better position. The parent AGM takes place on Wednesday, 4th November and all members are invited to attend. If you have some-

thing to get of your chest or a positive contribution to make, this is your forum. With the Winter upon us, members are reminded that greens are fragile at this time of year, so please fix pitchmarks. The greens are in great shape and we want to keep it that way. Our course staff and volunteer workers are very busy at the moment. You will have notice ongoing works on the 4th,6th, 8th, 14th and 16th. This is part of our 5 year plan which will benefit everyone by improving our facility. EAMONN HICKEY RIP On a sad note, we lost a popular member last week with the passing of Eamonn Hickey. Eamonn was a stalwart member of the club and thoroughly enjoyed his golf in the company of his friends. The regular threeball of Eamonn, Liam Treacy and Sean de Paor were often seen striding the fairways and then adjourning to the bar for a cup of tea and further discussion on current topics. To Eamonn’s family and friends we extend our sincerest condolences. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dilis. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS The annual subscriptions are due. If you were not in receipt of an email with the rates please contact Irene Lynch Secretary/Manager on

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 20th October: Open Seniors, CSS 38 pts. 1st: Peter Byrne (21) 42 pts, Williamstown; 2nd: John J Fitzgerald (19) 40 pts Williamstown Best Lady: Gladys Ruddock (21) 33 pts Grange Golf Club. Mon. to Friday: 19th/23rd Oct: Winter League R 1, CSS 36 pts. 1st: John Kiely (8) 37 pts. 2nd: John Hughes (12) 37 pts. Gross: Micheal White (4) 29 pts. 1st Friday: Ray Rochford (14) 28 pts West Waterford. Saturday, 24th October: WL Round 1, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Lee Crotty (11) 41 pts. 2nd: Micheal White (4) 41 pts. Gross Derek Power (3) 32 pts Sunday, 25th October: WL R1, CSS 35 pts. 1st: Michael Lenihan (5) 42 pts. 2nd: Darren Power (17) 38 pts. Gross: John Hallinan (6) 31 pts. FIXTURES Monday-Friday: 18 Hole Club competition Premium Butcher Winter League Round 2.

Tuesday, 27th October: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. Friday, 30th October: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Saturday, 31st Oct/Sunday, 1st Nov: Club Competition. Premium Butcher Winter League Round 2 Monday-Friday: 18 Hole Club competition Premium Butcher Winter League Round 3 Tuesday, 3rd November: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. SYMPATHY Everyone here at the Gold Coast extends our condolences to Jack Moore, Willie Moore and Tom Moore on the death of their mother, Anna on Monday. Our sympathy is also extended to Conan Watt (Grandmother) and the extended Moore family. PREMIUM BUTCHER WINTER LEAGUE 2015/2016 The league got off to a good start last week with over 90% turnout. The format is the same as last year’s very

dungarvangc@eircom.net or 058 43310 with your up to date email address or with any queries you may have. We thank members for making payments already. Thank you for your continued support. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER New members to Dungarvan Golf Club, who have not previously been a member of the Club, can avail of an Introductory Membership Offer of just €300 subscription. This offer is valid for the 2015/2016 membership season. An application form can be downloaded from the club website www.dungarvangolfclub.com or alternatively contact the office on (058) 43310 if there is any further information or assistance you require. AGM The Annual General Meeting of the PARENT CLUB will be held on Wednesday, 4th November, 2015 in the Clubhouse, Knocknagranagh at 8.00p.m. ANNUAL MASS The Annual Mass for Families and Friends of Deceased Members of the Club will be held in the Clubhouse, Knocknagranagh at 7.30 pm on November 4th, 2015. GENTS RESULTS 19th Open Seniors: 1 Denis Cronin (9) 39 pts, 2 R. Fitzgerald (Tramore) 5 37 pts, 3 Tom Considine (9) 37, Best Lady Marie Keating (22) 35pts. CSS 37 pts. Thurs. 22nd Open Singles: 1st Ml. Mehigan (17) 38 pts, 2 J Kavanagh (12) Williamstown 38 pts, Gross Declan Walsh (8) 29 pts, 3 Jimmy O’Donnell (7) 36 pts. CSS 72. successful league and hopefully all teams will once again make it a success this year. Following a quick tally of the results (E&OE) the table looks like this: Abbeyside 301, Ballinacourty 305, Copper Coast 290, Deise 300, Dungarvan 307, Dunhill 311, Nire/Touraneena 299. The league continues this week. WINTER RULES With the deterioration of the weather Winter Rules will come into play and players are advised to check Rules before playing. PADDY HANNIGAN MEMORIAL TROPHY This trophy, in memory of Paddy Hannigan, will be presented to the best overall junior at the end of the Winter League. In all there will be three prizes on offer to the top three juniors in the overall ranking in the league and the presentation will take place in March when all winter league prizes are presented. Our thanks to Deirdre Hannigan for sponsoring this competition. 2’S CLUB FOR WEEKEND COMPETITIONS Just a reminder that there’s a 2’s Club operating, covering both Saturday and Sunday. The entry fee is €2 and this covers a player for both days. Only the score used for the Winter League on Saturday or Sunday counts towards the 2’s Club.

Sat. 24th Stroke David Hayes Monthly Medal: 1st Peter Mullaney (1) 68, 2 Frank O’Donoghue (8) 69, 3rd Mark Raher (11) 70, 4th Denis Ryan (17) 70. 5th Eoin Brackett (10) 71, CSS 71. Sun. 25th Open Singles S/F: 1st Joe Kiely (12) 41pts, 2 Jimmy O’Donnell (7) 37pts, 3rd John G Moloney (9) 37 pts, 4 Leo Crawford (19) 37 pts. CSS 35. Sat. 24th Singles Stroke: 1st Mary Power (16) 75 nett, 2 Berie Hayes (17) 77, 3rd Carmel O’Brien (14) 78 nett, CSS 75 RO. LADIES RESULTS Tues. 20th 1st Mary Phelan (23) 42 pts, 2 June Hayes (22) 40 pts, 3 Marie Fahey (22) 39 pts, 4 Olga Carroll (32) 38 pts, CSS 38. FIXTURES Mon. 26 Open Gents/Ladies Singles S/F. Tues. 27 Ladies Singles S/F. Thurs. 29 Open Gents Singles S/F. Fri. 30 Gents Singles S/F. Sat. 31 Gents/Ladies Singles S/F. Sun. 1 Nov. Gents Singles S/F. Mon. 2 Nov. Open Gents/Ladies Seniors (50+) 16H Singles S/F. SIXTY.COM RESULTS 21st October: Winner Rogie O’Connor 19 pts, Sean O’Ciarba 18 pts. Best Lady Rena McDonnell 18 pts, NEXT COMPETITON Wed. 28th October at 2 p.m. YOUNG ONES Next competition Wed. 28th Oct FRONT 9 at 12.30 p.m. Results 21st Oct: Winner: Olga Carroll (32) 19pts, Runner-Up Mary Power (16) 18 pts. LADIES COASTAL ALLIANCE Dungarvan Golf Club Thursday, November 5th Tee

Dungarvan Golf Club Owen O’Mahony, winner of the Clonea Cup. Also included in photo LR: Liam Carroll, President; David Raher, Captain. [Pat Crowley] time 9.30 a.m. – 11.30 am SOCIAL BRIDGE Are you interested in playing bridge in the clubhouse on Friday mornings 11 a.m – 1 p.m?. All Levels welcome. No Partner required for more details please contact Brenda Cummins on 086 6059032. PROGRESSIVE 45 Results Thurs. 22nd Oct. WINNERS: Richie & Billy Ormond, John Considine & Pat Phelan, Chrissie Terry & Sheila Morrissey. Last 5 Ml. Fitzgerald & Tom Phelan. Lucky Table Maura & Paddy Boland. Cards every Thursday at 9 p.m. All are welcome. JUNIOR NOTES The Baker Tilly trophy takes place this Wednesday 28th and the timesheet is live on the club website. The event is kindly sponsored by Pat Norris jr. and is open to members and visitors. The boys play from 9.30 with the pre-juniors playing from 19.30.

Our junior girls take to the course at 11 am. Tuition for our beginners and Pre-juniors continues next Saturday at 3 pm under the watchful eye of Club Professional and Waterford County Coach, David Hayes. Thanks again to James for his assistance last week. We had a great turnout and it is edifying to witness young golfers embarking on their golf career. With Christmas around the corner, David offers free custom fitting for juniors to ensure that they have suitable equipment to help them enjoy the game. Any enquiries relating to junior golf can be directed to Club Professional, David Hayes. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can also follow junior activities on the club website and Facebook. PRO SHOP NEWS David continues to be

busy in the ProShop with the latest in Winter wear arriving to keep you warm and dry over the Winter months. With Christmas around the corner, David is taking orders with GPS systems, Lithium batteries, Electric trollies, junior clubs, and Lesson vouchers proving popular. David continues to offer free custom fitting and the latest Callaway demos have arrived, and with professional advice and the best prices in town, you won’t be disappointed. David can be contacted at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can follow David’s special offers on his online catalogue at www,davidhayesgolf.com. CLUB CONTACT DETAILS Timesheets online at www.dungarvangolfclub.com Office 058 43310/ 41605, Pro Shop 058 44707, Bar/Restaurant Tom Daly Catering 087 2680597.

Gold Coast Golf Club End of Year awards 2015 Willie Barron Fourball. From left: Tony Sheehan, President; Austin Kiely and Brian Fahey, Winners; Tom White, Captain; Brian O'Connor and Johnny Ryan, runner-up. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] (i.e. only score registered on computer). Please note change. HAM COMPETITIONS Our very popular ham competitions which are run over 10 holes have commenced and will continue up to Christmas. Entry is €3 and when 15 has played a new competition will commence. Players winning a ham will have a two point deduction for the remaining ham competitions. MEMBERSHIP OFFER New Members: From now to 1st January, 2017 Full Members: €540 Seniors: €400 Husband & Wife: €760 Contact 058 44055 for more details.

LADIES NOTES Fixtures: 10 Hole Ongoing Competition. 18 Hole 2 card Competition . Results: 10 Hole No. 10: Sheila Coyne (24) 23pts. Ladies Winter League sponsored by Moorings Bar and Restaurant: The draw has now been made for this year’s winter league and the first round commences on Monday, 26th Oct. to Sunday, 1st Nov. Full details re format and draw are posted in kiosk. Team A: Esther McGuckian, Josephine Fennell, Anne McGrath, Lorraine Troy, Gillian Cashman, Rebecca

Kavanagh, Marie Hayes, Isobel Kirwan. Team B: Mary Kiely, Martina Corkery Karen Darcy, Deirdre Hannigan, Margaret Mulhearne, Bernie Morrissey, Liz Ivory, Serena Roche. Team C: Helena Fitzgerald, Ruth Hannigan, Elaine Goss, Joan Mansfield, Noirin Darcy, Kay Claassen, Julie Lawlor, Anne Keane. Team D: Rosie Murphy, Williamina Reynolds, Breda Conway, Eilo Fitzgerald, Ger Hallinan, Mary Dunford, Alice Collins. Coastal Alliance: Our next outing for the Alliance is Dungarvan on Thursday, 5th Nov., tee 9.30 – 11.30 am. Hope to see you all there!! Ladies Club AGM: Our

ladies club AGM is scheduled for Friday, 6th Nov at 8 pm in the Bunker Bar, nomination sheet for incoming officers and committee members is now posted in kiosk. Many thanks to our present officers and committee for all their hard work during the year and wishing the very best to our incoming Captain Eilo and President Anne for the year ahead!! New Membership Offers: Ladies, if you would like to try out a game of golf on our stunning 18 hole championship course, we have a very generous subscription on offer for new members, please refer to men’s notes for details or contact Bob or Mark in the kiosk.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Dungarvan United FC

Lismore Ladies Golf Golf of the Year. Left to Right: Sean Daly (Captain), Amanda Power (Lady Captain) (Golf of the Year), Katherine Moynihan (Vice President).

Dungarvan Rugby Club

Under 10 Rugby Festival on Sunday TEAMS from around Munster will travel to Dungarvan for the first ever under 10 rugby festival on Sunday morning. Included in the line-up of teams are young Munster where Irish captain, Paul O'Connell started his playing career and Cork Con, where Ronan O'Gara and Peter Stringer learned their skills. Up to 200 young players plus their coaches and family will be present for what promises to be a fun filled few hours of rugby. Action will start soon after 10 am and will continue till 2 pm. There are also a few surprises in store for the young players on the day. As there will be up to 500 people present on the day, traffic restrictions will be in place. Kevin Carey, the Chairman of the Juvenile Committee, who is organising this event,

is looking for some help on the day. There are various areas where one can help out, just give him a call on 087 1347815. UNDER 14's Dungarvan under 14's played Waterpark at Ballyrandle last Sunday in the East Munster League. Dungarvan had a mixed team of players. Some of usual starting XV players were away, thus some new players gained first hand experience against one of the strongest clubs in the league. Waterpark started strong and scored a try after five minutes of play. Dungarvan knuckled down and put the ball through the backs and scored, taking the lead with a conversion. Dungarvan scored two more tries with strong runs from the forwards and the backs linking up. The game progressed into

the second half with tries from either side. All players working to win the ball for their own team. Waterpark subs where put out wide and where able to make two breakthroughs to score twice. Overall a much improving team, and with experience, will go further and win silverware. All players and spectators were happy with their efforts. Final score Waterpark 31; Dungarvan 24. Squad on the day: Sean Dunford, Tomas Flavin, Hugo Harty, Mikey Flavin, Joe McNamara, Sean Mullarkey, Conor Mullany, Ronan Bohane, Louis Compbell, Ronan Foley, Eoin Flynn, Neil Collender, Willie Beresford, Caoimhin Walsh, Tadgh Coyne, Darah Slevin, David Kiely, Nial Buckley, Rian Hogan, Eoin McGrath and Lorcan McGovern.

Wiktoria Piotrowska with her Clonea Strand Hotel swim awards for September/October. [Sean Byrne]

Add to DUFC FIXTURES Friday 30-10-15: 4th Div. Away to Tramore 7.00 pm Saturday 31-10-15: U-13B Home to De La Salle 11.30 am (Glass pitch). U-15A Home to Southend 2.30pm (Glass pitch). 1B Away to Abbeyside 2.00 pm 3rd Home to Seaview 7.00 pm (Main pitch). Sunday 1.11.15: U-18B Away to Park Rangers 2.00pm Friday 6.11.15: 4th Div. Home to St. Josephs 7.00pm (Main pitch). TRIALS/EMERGING TALENT Trials are still ongoing weekly for most age groups and we are delighted as a club to have so many players going forward for trials this season. We wish those still going through the process the very best of luck and offer our congratulations to U-13 player Sam Uniacke who has been selected for the emerging talent workshop this week and to represent his county again on the Waterford team this season. Anyone who watched the U14 cup game on Saturday last against St

Joseph's Carlow saw the outstanding talent of this player. Well done Sam! ACADEMY NEWS Many thanks to Michael Donnelly and Stradbally Academy for travelling to Kilrush Park on Saturday last for a set of friendly games. We look forward to returning the game and travelling to Stradbally before Christmas. U-9/U-8 CHALLENGE We will travel to Ballyduff FC on Saturday, 7th Nov. for some friendlies. Players born 07/08 are asked to attend. More details next week. We plan to arrange games on a monthly basis throughout the season and we ask that players endeavour to attend as playing games is what we train for each week. Only registered players will be eligible to play so please ensure you have your registration form in. DUNGARVAN U-14C Sitting at the top of the U14C league was a great confidence boost for these lads as they headed to Kilmacow on Saturday last. The team that stuck together and persevered through playing a season above age last year, have taken what that tough year taught them and have come

Pictured is club player Sam Uniacke who has secured his place on the Waterford U-13 team this season.

Pictured is U-14C player Martin McDonagh who has proudly scored 14 goals in the first 5 games of the season so far. Keep up the good work Martin!

out strong and ready to battle this season, and have got off to a flying start. Team effort and good shape throughout the game bagged a 5-1 victory on the day. The team come away with 3 points under their belt and

holding on to top of the league. Well done to all involved. ADIDAS TRAINING TOPS Dungarvan United FC Adidas training tops for €40. Please contact Craig Shead on 087 4447094.

Lismore AFC BIG WIN AGAINST KILWORTH AWAY TO RAILWAY THIS SUNDAY Sunday last saw us play our first league game of the season at home when Kilworth Celtic were the visitors to the Castle Farm ground. We knew this would be a difficult game as all our games against Kilworth through the years have been close and Kilworth were coming on the back of a wonderful victory in Waterford against Bohemians in the FAI Junior Cup. We had already won our first league game when defeating Clashmore the previous week. Lismore 3; Kilworth Celtic 1. Having defeated Clashmore the previous week we knew a win at home to Kilworth would see us go top of the table after just two league games played. Kilworth had defeated Waterford Bohemians the previous week in the FAI Junior Cup and the reports in the papers and on the radio showed how strong the opposition would be on Sunday morning. From the kick-off we took the game to Kilworth and it took a great save by their goalkeeper to deny Craig Tobin from opening the scoring. But with less than 20 minutes played we did score and it came from Craig Tobin who raced onto a Maurice Shanahan header and scored from an acute angle.

At this stage we were on top with Shane Bennett and Kenny Moore causing problems for the visiting defence, while at the other end our back four were also kept on their toes as the Kilworth attack began pushing us back. After 30 minutes play they scored when there was hesitancy in our defence in dealing with a high ball into the area and a Kilworth striker got in between Dan and the back four for the equaliser. This score was a wake up call and we were unlucky not to have scored in the last few minutes of the half as we saw a ball cleared off the line and in a goalmouth scramble the visitors were able to clear up field and the half time whistle sounded. Kieran made two changes at half-time with Dec Ryan and Jack Prendergast coming on which allowed Gavin Pratt revert back to right back and all of a sudden the back four looked rock solid and Ryan was able to bring our two strikers more into the game and this was causing panic in their back division and it took two very good saves by the Kilworth ‘keeper to stop Lismore from taking the lead. However, on 60 minutes a wonderful run from the halfway line by Shane, in which he beat three defenders and crossed for the inrushing Maurice to score in the corner of the net. Three minutes later Jack Prendergast raced into the

area and was fouled by the ‘keeper resulting in a penalty which Kenny duly dispatched to the net giving us a two goal advantage and 25 minutes remaining. This was when our back four proved how strong a unit they were with Gavin, Kieran, Brendan and Alan excelling and not giving the much vaunted Kilworth attack any space to trouble Dan in goal. Over all a very good performance from the 14 players used and Kieran has to be delighted with the performance of the squad he has assembled. With only two league games played, there is still a long season league football ahead, while we are still in the Bolger Cup semi final and away to Tramore in the Munster Junior cup. Team: Dan Shanahan, Fionn Daly, Brendan Landers, Kieran Hayes, Alan Landers, Gavin Pratt, Maurice Shanahan, Craig Tobin, Sean Reaney, Kenny Moore, Shane Bennett. Reserves: Shay Platt, Jack Prendergast, Dec Ryan, Ray Barry, Evan McGarry. RAILWAY V LISMORE This Sunday we travel to the Danes Field to play Railway Athletic in our third league game. Having won our opening two league games, no doubt the pundits will make us favourites, especially as Railway lost at home last Sunday to Clashmore. Our display last Sunday was very good and we showed

that the ambition of league honours at the end of the season is very real. However, we know only too well that our games with Railway have always been very close, and we remember the Cup Final of two years ago and the Cup Game last January when both games had to be decided by penalties and we winning both games. When we met this time twelve months in the league in Lismore it took a late penalty to us for a share of the points. We expect another tough game on Sunday and Railway have a strong panel of players this season and so we will have to be at our very best to come home with the three points. Kick-off in Cappoquin on Sunday morning is 11 am. LOOKING BACK We have been asked to continue our looking back feature which we included in our notes for a number of weeks prior to celebrating the 60th birthday of the founding of the club back in 1955. We received a minute book dating back to 1964/65 season and many years after this and we also received some wonderful stories that we will share with our readers in our notes from time to time. Again we appeal to anyone who has any notes or stories from the early years to contact any of the committee and we will with their permission, have them in our notes in future weeks.

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Stradbally FC LOTTO The next Lotto Draw takes place on Sunday night in the Cove Bar. The Jackpot prize on offer will be €3,400. Tickets available from local retail outlets and regular promoters. Thanks to all who continue to support our Club Lotto. RESULTS Waterford Youths League: Piltown 4; Stradbally 2. Under 12 League: Stradbally 6; Ferrybank 1. TRIALS A quintet of our Under 12 squad have been for trials for the Waterford Schoolboys League Development Squad. We wish them well. ACADEMY & LITTLE DRIBBLERS Academy & Little Dribblers continues on Saturday mornings at 10.30. This is an ideal way to introduce little ones to group play and to learn the basics of soccer. All children are welcome and so are their

parents. ASTROTURF AstroTurf Pitch is available to hire. Contact Tadhg for time slot availability at 087 2306841. FAI NATIONAL DRAW Míle buíochas to all who both sold and purchased FAI National Draw tickets. The draw takes place at the FAI Senior Cup Final on Sunday week in the Aviva Stadium and hopefully we will have a winner or two. CLUB KITS There are some club kits for children still available. Ideal birthday or Christmas presents. Contact Aine at 087 7618127. CHRISTMAS DAY SWIM The proceeds of the Christmas Day Swim in Stradbally Cove, organised by Stradbally Soccer Club, this year are in aid of the Down Syndrome Ireland (Waterford/Kilkenny branch). Sponsorship cards will be

available locally in the coming weeks. FIXTURES Saturday: Under 13 League: Stradbally v Park Rangers 12.30. Waterford Junior League Division Two: Rathgormack v Stradbally 2 p.m. OZIER PARK LIGHTS The Waterford League headquarters of Ozier Park have recently been illuminated with new floodlights. To mark the 'Switch On' there will be an exhibition game on next Monday night (Nov. 2nd), featuring a representative of each club. Why not pop along to find out who's lining out on behalf of lo Stradbally. SYMPATHY We extend sympathy to the Sweeney family on the death of Brian and to the O'Reilly family on the death of Betty, recently. May they both Rest In Peace.

Railway Athletic FC UNDER 12S WIN AGAIN Our under 12 side travelled to Mooncoin on Saturday morning last and played some excellent football to record their fifth win in a row and sit nicely on top of the league. The lads have been going great guns so far this season and the confidence they are playing with is brilliant to see. Conor Ormonde got our first goal on Saturday and this was followed with further goals from Caoilean Foley (2), Micheal Dalton, David Lommano, Conor Reddy, Rory Byrne and Cathal Carey which saw us run out convincing winners. The whole squad played their part in a fine win and we congratulate them all. JUNIORS LOOSE LEAGUE OPENER We had Clashmore as visitors to the Danesfield on Sunday morning last and after a very good game of ball we came out on the wrong side of a 4-2 result. We played some very good football in this game but conceded some poor goals which we will have to address. Our goal scorers were

Killian O’Sullivan and Andy Molumby. KENNEDY CUP 2016 At present Tireoghain Flynn is training away with this squad but the numbers will be cut again in the next few weeks and we hope that he will make the final twenty players. William Halford will also be pushing for a place as one of the goalkeepers and we wish both lads well and hope they make the squad. WATERFORD UNDER 12 DEVELOPMENT SQUAD Rory Byrne and Caoilean Foley have made it through to the third lot of assessments for the Waterford under 12 development squad which is great news. Both lads have been to training/trials over the last two weeks and we hope at least one of them will make it through to the final squads. LAST MAN STANDING We will be starting a last man standing competition in the next few weeks and hope to get some support from all the football enthusiasts in the area. This has proven very successful and is a very good fundraiser for the club. If anyone is interested in joining please contact any of our junior or youth players for

details. ACADEMY ON MONDAYS On Monday evenings our hugely popular soccer Academy will continue at the Community Centre in Cappoquin. This Academy has been going for many years and this is where kids learn the skills of football and have some great fun while meeting new friends also. We will again cater for Boys/Girls aged from 4 to 9. It takes place at the Cappoquin community centre with 4 to 6 year olds from 6.15 to 6.50 and 7 to 9 year olds from 6.50 to 7.30 and its €2 per child with a max of €5 per family. CLOTHES COLLECTION We are at present collecting clothes as part of a fundraising drive to help out with the running of the club. If anyone out there has any old clothes ie bed linen, shoes, all types of clothes, mobile phones or books and would like to help us out you can drop them to the Railway Athletic pitch any Saturday morning between 10 am and 11.30 am or just contact any member of the club.

Kilmacthomas FC UNDER 12 KILMAC 7; MOONCOIN 0. We started brightly and Nathan put in a great cross that was met by Alex who scored a great goal on eight minutes. Alex made it 2 - 0 soon afterwards before Nathan scored a fine goal. Then Sennan made it 4-0

and Nathan got his second to leave it 5-0 at the break. Mooncoin regrouped at half-time and posed a real threat but could not beat Brian in goal. Alex and Nathan added to our tally to leave the end result in no doubt. Mooncoin were without several players

on the day and the return leg could be a much closer game. A great team effort so well done everyone. CRUSADERS 1; KILMAC 0. A game that is best forgotten and now it's up to the boys to stand up and be counted.

Cappoquin FC U-13 GIRLS LEAGUE CAPPOQUIN 2; CARRICK 0. The under 13 girls kicked off their league campaign for this season with an impressive win over visitors Carrick at home scoring two goals and keeping the visitors scoreless. The match was played on Monday, 26th October in very poor weather conditions, despite the weather both teams fielded and played excellent soccer in a competitive and good spirited game. Cappoquin started the game the strongest and after some well worked moves they broke down the Carrick defence and Annika opened the scoring for the home side with an excellent strike. Carrick worked hard to get back into the game but the Cappoquin defence would not yield with Andrea in the centre, when the danger moment arrived Ellen was quick to respond coming off her line with speed to intercept the ball before the Carrick forward could get on the end of it. As Carrick were dangerous, Cappoquin wanted to score a second goal and continued to push forward for the second half. Annika found the net again early on in the second half but on this occasion was judged to be off-side.

Cappoquin Captain and player of the game Annika O’Brien with Manager Joan Cahillane after Monday’s game. Cappoquin continued in attack and when Mairead’s shot was deflected her sister Rachel was the first to react striking the ball into the net. This was to be the final score of the game. All the girls played very well. Our defence on the day was excellent keeping a clean sheet.

Three players made their debut and all were excellent, Ellen Seery in goals keeping a clean sheet with sisters Aishling and Caoimhe Reynolds contributing with great work-rate up front and in defence. Player of the match was the Cappoquin captain Annika O’Brien whom led by

example and worked very hard throughout the game and also contributed a goal. The team lined out as follows: Ellen Seery, Ailbhe McCann, Rachel Horsom, Andrea Hally, Aishling Reynolds, Aislinn Cahillane, Mairead O’Brien, Annika O’Brien (C), Alex Hally, Caoimhe Reynolds, Rachel O’Brien, Nadia Bray, Claire Walsh.

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League RESULTS U-15B Bohemians B 0; Johnville 2 U-15C Ferrybank B 7; De La Salle 2 U-12A Johnville 1; Tramore A 3 Villa A 4; Ballinroad 2 U-12B De La Salle A 1; Park Rangers A 1 Kilmacthomas 7; Mooncoin Celtic A 2 Piltown A 0; Southend Utd B 1 Portlaw Utd 2; Villa B 1 U-12C Bohemians B 4; Tramore B 3 Dungarvan Utd B 5; W. Crystal 1 Seaview Celtic 2; Carrick Utd B 3 St. Pauls 2; Ballyduff 2 Stradbally 6; Ferrybank B 1 U-12D Carrick Utd C 7; Bohemians C 2 De La Salle B 3; St. Saviours 6 Ferrybank C 3; Villa C 1 Kilmacow 6; Piltown B 1 Mooncoin Celtic B 2; Railway Athletic 7 Tramore C 5; Dungarvan Utd C 3 Under 12 SFAI Cup - Round 3 Bohemians 0; East End Utd 3 Ferrybank 4; Hanover Harps 1 Southend Utd 4; Glynn Barntown 1 St Josephs 2; Carrick Utd 2 AET (St Josephs won 3-1 on penalties) U-14A Carrick Utd A 4; Piltown A 1 Johnville 1; Southend Utd 5 U-14B Ballinroad 3; Carrick Utd B 3 Kilmacthomas 1; Park Rangers 2 St. Pauls 5; Tramore B 1 U-14C Abbeyside 2; Piltown B 0 Kilmacow 1; Dungarvan Utd B 4 Villa B 1; Ferrybank B 2 Under 14 SFAI Cup - Round 3 Dungarvan Utd 5; St. Josephs 0 Gorey Rangers 3; Bohemians 0 Tramore 3; Ferrybank 2 Under 14 SFAI Cup - Round 4 Newpark 1; Villa 2 AET U-16A Dungarvan Utd 3; Carrick Utd A 2 Piltown 2; Tramore 6 U-16B

Kilmacow 2; Bohemians A 7 Portlaw Utd 5; Kilmacthomas 1 St. Pauls 3; Ferrybank 5 U-16C Carrick Utd B 3; Tramore B 0 Park Rangers 3; Bohemians B 3 Under 16 SFAI Round 3 Villa 3; St. Michaels 2 AET FIXTURES Thursday, October 29th (Kick off 7.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-16C Villa C v De La Salle (Johnville) Saturday, October 31st (Kick off 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated) Red Tramore A v Southend Utd A (Tramore/Southend) Villa A v Ferrybank A (Villa/Ferrybank) Green Ballyduff v De La Salle A (Ballyduff/De La Salle) Portlaw Utd A v St. Pauls (Portlaw/St. Pauls) Park Rangers A v Piltown (Park Rangers/Piltown) Blue Ballinroad v Villa B (Ballinroad/Villa) Kilmacthomas B v Carrick Utd B (Carrick/Kilmacthomas) Seaview Celtic v Mooncoin Celtic (Seaview/Mooncoin) Orange Park Rangers B v Railway Athletic (Park Rangers/Railway) 12.15 pm Southend Utd B v De La Salle B (Southend/De La Salle) Tramore B v Villa C (Tramore/Villa) Purple Bohemians B v Bolton (Bohemians/Bolton) Bohemians B v St. Saviours (Bohemians/St. Saviours) De La Salle C v Portlaw Utd B (Portlaw/De La Salle) Tramore C v Carrick Utd C (Tramore/Carrick) 12.15 pm Saturday, October 31st (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-13A Park Rangers v Johnville (W. Crystal) 2.30 pm U-13B

Carrick Utd B v Kilmacthomas (Piltown) 11.30 am Dungarvan Utd v De La Salle (Railway Ath) Mooncoin Celtic v Southend Utd B (Bohemians) Piltown A v W. Crystal (Mooncoin) U-13C Ballinroad B v Ferrybank B (Dungarvan) Portlaw Utd v Bohemians B (Ballyduff) Railway Athletic v Seaview Celtic (Ballinroad) Stradbally v Park Rangers B (Kilmacthomas) Villa B v Kilmacow (St. Pauls) Saturday, October 31st Under 13 SFAI Cup - Round 3 (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Southend Utd v St. Patricks Boys (Villa) Villa v Tramore (Carrick Utd) Saturday, October 31st Under 13 SFAI Cup - Round 4 (Kick off 12.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Ferrybank v Cahir Park (Tramore) Saturday October 31st (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-15A Dungarvan Utd v Southend Utd (Ballinroad) Kilmacow v Bohemians A (Park Rangers) U-15B Bohemians B v Kilmacthomas (Southend) Piltown v Park Rangers (Portlaw) Portlaw Utd v Johnville (Piltown) U-15C De La Salle v Villa B (St. Saviours) Tramore B v Railway Athletic (De La Salle) Saturday, October 31st Under 15 SFAI Round 3 (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Clonmel Town v St. Pauls (Not Applicable) 12.00 noon Ferrybank v Villa (Seaview) Saturday, October 31st Under 15 SFAI Round 4 (Kick off 2.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Carrick Utd v Evergreen (Ferrybank)

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Successful Day at Munster Cross Country Championships THE first session of the Munster cross country championships were held in excellent conditions in Carriganore on Sunday last. The weather was ideal and we had a fine crisp autumn day with just one shower during the girls under 18 race. The course was testing especially for the younger athletes who are used to the flat ground in the Friary but the hills posed no problem for the older athletes who have been training in Colligan on Saturday mornings for the last number of weeks. WATERFORD WIN BRONZE IN THE UNDER 10 GIRLS RACE At 11.30 the girls under 10 race got under way and the hundred young athletes headed off on one lap of the thousand metre course. We had three young athletes competing in their first Munster championships and they coped well with the difficult course. West Waterford’s Alanna Willans was the first Waterford athlete home in 28th place and she led Waterford to 3rd place in the inter county competition. Also scoring on the Waterford team was Méabh Kiely in 47th place while Doireann Ní hÍci finished in 72nd place. We had nine boys from WWAC competing in the under 10 race and once again we had over 100 taking part in this event. David Nyhan had a great run to finish 25th with David Gaffney next home in 31st ahead of Darragh O’Regan in 39th. Ian Holmes finished 46th just one place ahead of Mark Power in 47th. Daniel Coonan was next home in 71st with Yasu Lannigan 74th then came Mossie Keogh 79th and Kevin Dower in 90th. BRONZE FOR UNDER 12 GIRLS West Waterford athletes filled all six scoring places on the Waterford team that claimed the bronze medals in the inter county competition. Caoimhe Prendergast had her best race to date finishing in 24th place. Next home was Lia Cunningham in 34th with Eve Power who improved twelve places from last year just behind in 35th place. Kate Keogh was next home in 38th place just ahead of a much improved Lia Cunningham who finished 40th. Eve Dwyer competing in her first Munsters was the sixth home for Waterford in 47th. Despite suffering a stitch Rhiann Flynn battled on bravely to finish 78th with Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich 88th and Emma Dower 99th. The scoring six plus Rhiann Flynn have qualified to represent Waterford in the All Ireland Championships. INDIVIDUAL MEDAL FOR CON WILLANS The boys under 12 race over two 1000m laps of the course was a tough race but Con Willans got out well at the start and was always in the top ten and finished strongly to win an individual medal and qualify for the All-Ireland. The other three West Waterford athletes all finished close together with Eoin Kiely 66th, Mark McCarthy 67th and Ronan Mansfield 69th.

TEAM GOLD FOR UNDER 14 GIRLS The girls under 14 had a much improved run this year with most of the team improving on their placings of last year they won the inter club title with 94 points ahead of Bandon in 2nd and Kilmihil in 3rd. Lucy Holmes led the team home with a fine run to finish 7th and claim an individual medal. Mary Kate Prendergast just missed out on an individual medal but was five places better than last year in 13th place. Megan Keogh improved a massive twenty five places to finish 36th just two places ahead of Aoife O’Brien in 38th and Kate Killigrew 39th had her best run in a long time. The team was completed by Hannah Hallahan in 82nd place. Lucy, Mary Kate and Megan were all scoring members of the Waterford team that finished 3rd in the inter-county competition. All six girls have now qualified for the All Ireland final. INDIVIDUAL MEDAL FOR OISIN O’RIORDAN Last year in Clare Oisin just missed out on a individual medal when he finished fourteenth. This year he made sure of his qualification for the AllIreland with a fine individual performance that saw him finish in 7th place. He also scored on the Waterford team that finished 2nd in the inter county event. Ciaran Frisby was next home in 48th place with Kieran Dower 56th and Mark Blackwell 57th. All four have qualified for the All Ireland as part of the Waterford team. We had just two athletes in the under 16 race where Danni Cunningham finished 46th and Sinead O’Brien 50th. In the boys under 16 race Cian O’Riordan finished 17th and was a scoring member of the Waterford team that finished third. Cian and Thomas Hoarty who finished 58th have both qualified to represent Waterford in the All Ireland championships. THREE IN A ROW FOR UNDER 18 GIRLS The girls under 18 added to their numerous Munster titles with a win in the under 18 team championships and in the process defending the title they won at under 16 and 17. Aoife Hamilton finished in 3rd place three places better than last year. Next home was Hannah Power in 7th place five up on last year. Dairina Ní Sheanlaoich also won an individual medal when she finished in 10th place. Caoimhe Dwyer was well up on her finishing position of last year when she crossed the line in 15th place to clinch the fourth scoring spot on the team. Emma Hallahan was not far behind in 16th place and Meg Ryan also improved on her last years placing when she finished 19th. Aoife led the county team to gold in the inter-county competition the old gold of the day for Waterford and Hannah, Dairina and Caoimhe were also scoring members of the county team. All six have now qualified for the All Ireland. INDIVIDUAL MEDAL FOR NIALL BLACKWELL West Waterford athlete Niall

Blackwell rounded off a very successful day with a fine run in the boys under 18 race. In last year’s race Niall finished twenty third this year he ran a very well timed race moving up in each of the four laps and finishing in 10th place to win his first individual medal and book his place in the All Ireland. TONY’S LEAGUE AND TRAINING MOVE TO 4.15 With the change in the hour and the dark evenings Tony’s League and training will move to 4.15. If you are on a team for the league it is very important that you are there every week for your team even one missing runner can put a team out of the reckoning for the team prizes. WINTER COACHING SERIES IN WATERFORD The Winter Coaching Series is coming to Waterford Regional Sports Centre on Saturday, 31st October from 10 am to 1.00 pm with registration open from 9.30 am. This will be of interest to athletes aged 12 and over. This coaching day is open to all coaches and athletes who want to do more with their training over the autumn period while preparing for the track season. The cost is €10 per athlete and all coaches are free. Coaches are actively encouraged to attend and participate in the sessions. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIPS UNDER 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, AND 19 ON SUNDAY, 8th IN BEAUFORT, CO. KERRY A large group of West Waterford athletes will travel to Beaufort in Kerry on Sunday, Nov. 8th for the second round of the Munster Championships. The first race gets under way at 11.30 so we will aim to arrive around 10 o’clock to have plenty time to check in and warm-up. Check the board at training on Friday night for a list of those entered. COUNTY B CHAMPIONSHIPS AND RELAY TRIALS The County B championships will take place in the Friary on Sunday, 15th starting at 11.00. There will be races under 9, 11, 13 and 15. Any athlete who was placed first, second or third in either session of the county championships or was a scoring member of a team that finished 1st cannot compete in the B championships. On the same day there will be trials to select county teams for the Munster relay. These races will be under 10, 12, 14 and will be over distances from 250m to 600m anyone can try out for the county relay teams. UPCOMING EVENTS Wednesday, Oct. 28th Round 2 Tony’s League at 4.15. Sunday, Nov. 8th Munster Championships (Beaufort, Co. Kerry) 11.30. Sunday, Nov. 15th County B Championships and Relay Trials 11 am Friary Sunday, Nov. 22th All-Ireland Santry Evev Ages Sunday, Nov. 29th Munster B Championships (Tipperary). Sunday, Dec. 6th All-Ireland Championships, Dungarvan. The juvenile committee would like to extend their sym-

pathy to the Gilligan family on their recent bereavement.

WEST WATERFORD AC JUVENILE WYLEY SPORTS C.C. LEAGUE THE 2015 edition of the West Waterford Juvenile Clubs Cross Country League started on Wednesday in the Friary College with a fine entry of 87 athletes. This year again Ger Wyley has generously agreed to sponsor the league and the club is most grateful to him for his kind gesture. Overall, the times ran on Wednesday were not very impressive with most people being slower than they were last year. There were a few exceptions with the Fennell brothers running great times Tommy 6.42 and Rory 7.06. Others who have improved substantially since last year are Luke Power, Jack O’Flynn and Eve Power. The second round is on at 4 p.m. on Wednesday evening. Remember if you have not competed in either of the first two rounds you cannot be included on a team. Niall Blackwell 6.21, Cian O’Riordan 6.22, Shane O’Riordan 6.35, Oisin O’Riordan 6.42, Tommy Fennell 6.42, Aoife Hamilton 6.46, Luke Power 6.50, Jack O’Flynn 7.05, Rory Fennell 7.06, Thomas Hoarty 7.13, Hanna Power 7.19, Caoimhe Dwyer 7.22, Darina Shanley 7.24, Con Willians 7.25, Lucy Holmes 7.26, Mary Kate Prendergast 7.27, Conor Fennell 7.32, Daryl Harty 7.34, Ronan Mansfield 7.49, Aoife O’Brien 7.52, Eve Power 8.00, Ciaran Frisby 8.00, David Nynan 8.04, Aine O’Neill 8.09, Emma Hallahan 8.11, Kate Heffernan 8.16, Ali Cunningham 8.19, Megan Keogh 8.23, Eoin Kiely 8.24, Sean Prunty 8.26, Mark Donovan 8.29, Grace Power 8.30, Darragh O’Riordan 8.33, Kate Killigrew 8.39, Hanna Hallahan 8.43, Eoin Lattimore 8.44, Alanna Willians 8.51, Rhiann Flynn 8.53, Aoibhan Connoughtan 8.54, Mark Blackwell 8.55, Fionn O Murchu 8.57, Roisin Prunty 8.57, Eve Dwyer 8.59, Shima Lannigan 8.59, Mark Power 9.11, Cormac Slevin 9.12, Kieran Dower 9.15, Kevin Dower 9.16, Meabh Kiely 9.17, Yasu Lannigan 9.19, Daniel Coonan 9.21, Charlie Feeney 9.23, Kate Keogh 9.24, Catty Ni Sheanlaoich 9.30, Lara Prunty 9.33, Ian Holmes 9.38, Thomas Broderick 9.40, Mark Finnegan 9.43, David Horgan 9.44, Orlaith Dwyer 9.50, Olivia Skizeta 9.56, Channell Monaghan 10.11, Aisling O’Donovan 10.12, Crea Frisby 10.16, Jamie Coonan 10.18, Caoimhe Prendergast 10.26, Eimer O’Neill 10.29, Emma Dower 10.45, Doireann Hickey 10.51, Kate Fleming 11.08, Mary Power 11.09, Karolina Sipataite 12.27, Emma O’Neill 13.32.

WWAC girls under 12 who helped Waterford place 3rd in the inter county competition at the Munster Championships.

Top twelve in the boys under 18 race including Niall Blackwell WWAC who finished 10th.

Boys under 12 ready for the start of their cross country race.

1,000 METRE LAP John Power 4.02, Mossie Keogh 4.03, Jack Power 4.10, James O’Neill 4.16, Ml. Horgan 4.40, Sarah Power 4.42, Calum Donnellan 4.45, Daniel McGrath 4.48, Abigail Henley 4.54, Eabha Hickey 5.02, Sheena Power Whelan 5.29, Rebecca Noonan 5.56, Sarah Shasby 6.00, Venedek Csonka 7.22.

Alanna, Méabh and Doireann on the start line for the girls under 10 race.

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GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club

Nicky Fitzpatrick and Richie Whelan with their Clonea Strand Hotel swim awards for September/October. [Sean Byrne]

MAJOR FIXTURES FOR THE COMING YEAR President’s Day (Patsy Hackett) November 8th. COMMITTEE MEETING Our next committee meeting will be on Monday, 2nd November 7.30 p.m. MEN'S FOURSOMES LEAGUE We will be commencing a Men's Foursomes League on Sunday, November 15th. this will be a Stableford competition. There is a trophy for the winners, and also prizes for 1st and 2nd. There will be 3 preliminary rounds and then 2 semi-finals and a final. The entry fee is 10 euro which must be paid before the closing date, which is November 8th. HOLE IN ONE Last year we held a Hole in one competiton, so we will continue with a prize for the most hole in ones during the club competiton season this year as it proved very popular. There's fierce competiton already with everyone trying to get the ultimate hole in one. To date Paddy Noonan (7), Liam Simms (4), Patsy Hackett (4), Michael Ahearne, Declan Byrne, Paddy Lawlor, Eddie Lenihan, Aiden Murray, Owen Simms each have one each. Breda O'Donnell (3) and Jacinta O'Mahoney (3) Bridget Walsh (2), Lorraine Troy (2) Mary O'Neill (2), Cait Mulcahy, Corinne McGee, Mary Walsh, Eilish Sullivan and Ann Wall now has a hole in one for the

Some of the Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club juveniles Rory Muclahy, Jamie Mulcahy, Leon Sandford, Fionn Nagle and Kyle Hackett. women's section. BONUS NUMBER This weeks winner of the bonus number is Mary Daly, number 20. PITCH MARKS Leaving Pitch Marks when playing destroys the greens, it takes a lot of care and attention to keep them in pristine condition, so all members and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. Do not use club heads to repair a pitch mark as this damages the green. Always use a pitch repairer. Also do not use the club head to take balls out of holes on greens as this damages the hole. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping

on the course you would be very welcome. DID YOU KNOW? The PPUI has in excess of 10,000 affiliated members playing in approximately 120 clubs throughout the country. The game caters for ladies, gents and juniors from 8 to 80. Most PPUI clubs have a recognised coach who has completed some of the PPUI coaching courses. The coaching leaflet is designed to guide you through shots involved in Pitch and Putt, while also learning some of the basic rules and etiquette of the game. Remember, our greatest wish is for you to enjoy the game. PITCH AND PUTT IS FUN! Wednesday tournaments. Names to be in for 10 am; tee-

off 10.30 am Nett Oliviere Walsh, Bridget Walsh. Gross Mary O'Neill, Lorraine Troy Saturday turkey tournaments. Names to be in for 1 pm tee off 1.30 pm Nett Cait Mulcahy, Evelyn Torrens, John Carroll. Gross Jacinta O'Mahoney, Liam Simms, Paul Regan. From now on with all games please note: The inexperienced player on each team will now mark the card (this is to get used to marking cards). JUVENILE COMPETITIONS Sundays at 1 pm. This week’s winners were: 1st Jamie Mulcahy; 2nd Fionn Nagle; 3rd Kyle Hackett. Next week we will be holding the annual T. F. McCarthy Memorial Sheild sponsored by Dan McCarthy.

Dungarvan Boxing Club

Sarah Kiely exits the national championships Sophie Walsh and Annabelle Wall with their Clonea Strand Hotel swim awards for September/October. [Sean Byrne]

Oisin Power and Oisin Quinn with their Clonea Strand Hotel swim awards for September/October. [Sean Byrne]

AT the national intermediate championships in Dublin last week-end Sarah Kiely was beaten by point’s decision by Shaina O’Neill from Athlone Boxing Club. The much more experience O’Neill, with several national titles behind her was definitely the favourite going into this fight. But she was not to get it all her own way as Kiely traded some very strong volley of punches in the early stages of the contest, but it’s in the closing rounds that experience comes to the fore and O’Neill made her stamp on this national semi-final and earned her place in next

week-ends intermediate finals in the National Stadium. Sarah Kiely is back in the ring next Saturday night at the Clonmel Annual Boxing Tournament when she takes on the local legend Shauna O’Keeffe. CELTIC BOXING CUBS This is a new initiative by Dungarvan Boxing Club to introduce fitness classes to the younger kids who do not want the contact side of boxing, which can be a bit intimidating not just for kids but also the parents. This non-contact programme has been rolled out in the U.K. several years ago

and is now in place in schools and boxing clubs. It is also in place in Dublin under Michael Carruth, the I.A.B.A. and Dublin City Council. It is not competitive, so you just compete against yourself. You are measured at the start of the programme and at the end of a six week cycle you are measured again, and everybody gets awarded with the Bronze Medal and Certificate, the next cycle is Silver and then Gold. This is all done in a friendly environment and the emphases is on fun while building up a healthy fitness level. The local club has

invested in a matted area and sports equipment for young people. This is not a boxing programme and there is no contact! If in the future the kids want to progress to competitive boxing which starts at the age of eleven then by all means they can. This programme is for the ages of seven to eleven. An open night for introduction and registration and to answer any questions will be held on Thursday, 5th November at 6 p.m. and the Boxing Cubs programme will start on Monday, 9th November.

Lismore Ladies Golf Ladies Foursomes. Left to Right: Jo Jo Tobin (Runner-Up), Amanda Power (Lady Captain) (Winner), Mary Aherne (Winner), Laoise Ni Choncubhair (Runner-Up).

TALKING HORSES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 October, 2015

Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures

First and last race double for Jim Bolger

Dundalk – Wednesday, 28th October (First Race 6.05) Clonmel – Thursday, 29th October (First Race 1.25) Dundalk – Friday, 30th October (First Race 6.00) Down Royal – Friday, 30th October (First Race 1.00) Down Royal - Saturday, 31st October (First Race 12.35) Cork – Sunday, 1st November (First Race 1.20) Naas – Sunday, 1st November (First Race 1.05

Smullen brings tally to 103 as flat season ends at Leopardstown PAT Smullen rounded off a hugely successful year on a high when taking the final race of the 2015 Flat season at Leopardstown on Sunday. On the day he was crowned champion jockey for the eighth time, he brought his tally for the campaign to 103 winners when taking the 8f maiden on Chinese Light for Dermot Weld. Weld had earlier teamed up with Leigh Roche to win the €100,000 Tote November Handicap on Silver Concorde and the winner will be back at Leopardstown at Christmas for a maiden hurdle. Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning won the Listed Eyrefield Stakes with the promising Moonlight Magic and they were both completing a double as the gambled-on Theodorico had taken the nursery handicap earlier on the card. Sovereign Debt, a frequent visitor to these shores for trainer David Nicholls, won the Listed Knockaire Stakes under Chris Hayes who had also won the 7f colts’ maiden on Kevin Prendergast’s Awtaad. The fillies’ maiden over the same trip went to Pretty Perfect who was ridden to victory for Aidan O'Brien by his daughter Ana. Billy Lee and Curragh handler Bill Farrell combined to win the 10f handicap with Stronger Than Me who was recording his third course success and his fifth in all.

Battling Boru lives up to his name at Galway THE Tony Mullins-trained Battling Boru added to his recent success at Downpatrick when taking the 2m2f handicap chase at Galway on Sunday. With Danny Mullins in the plate, the 7/1 shot rallied well to overhaul Venture Lazarus late on to win by a neck. Punters suffered a reversal in the opening maiden hurdle as Eoin Griffin’s Archive readily saw off odds-on favourite Disko under David Mullins as Gigginstown House Stud landed a 1-2. The same colours were back in the winners’ enclosure soon after as Lord Scoundrel justified strong market support to take the novice chase for Gordon Elliott and Bryan Cooper. Two more odds-on favourites on the card were also beaten. Dermot Weld’s Good Tradition was sent off at odds of 8/13 for the 1m6f conditions’ race but could only finish third to Jennies Jewel, trained by Jarlath Fahey and ridden by amateur rider John O’Neill while 8/11 ‘jolly’ Glendine River was no match for Stephen Mahon’s newcomer Champagne Harmony, ridden by Nina Carberry, in the bumper. Another Fahey to saddle a winner was Peter, a brother of Jarlath’s, and he combined with Andrew Lynch to win the 2m maiden hurdle with Deputy Marshall while the Niall Madden-ridden Copy That won the handicap hurdle over the same distance for the Curragh’s Eddie Harty.

O’Callaghan singing the blues at Leopardstown BLUE De Vega gave Curragh trainer Michael O’Callaghan his first Group winner when landing the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes in impressive fashion at Leopardstown on Saturday. The 11/10 favourite powered clear inside the final furlong to win under Colin Keane. Dermot Weld landed the Listed Trigo Stakes with 5/4 favourite Zannda who was the beneficiary of a most patient and brilliantly judged ride by Pat Smullen. The pair has also teamed up to win the colts’ maiden with Tirmizi but could only finish second with the well supported Nudge in the fillies’ maiden which went to Even Song who was ridden for Aidan O'Brien by Colm O’Donoghue. O’Brien enjoyed a treble on the day and shared two winners with his son Donnacha who rode Jaqen H’Ghar to land his second success in a week in the nursery handicap and Prospector who was in a class of his own in the 12f handicap which honoured former Turf Club doctor, Walter Halley. Danny Grant partnered the Tony Martin-trained Laganore to win the 8f handicap.

Le Vagabond and Andrew Lynch taking the final flight to win the Devils Bit 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Thurles on Thursday last. [Patrick McCann]

Lynch doubles up as Thurles returns ANDREW Lynch rode two winners as racing returned to Thurles for the first time this season on Thursday. The County Meath rider partnered Tintown Rambler to success in the 2m6f beginners’ chase for trainer Vincent Halley who is based in Kill, County Waterford. His second winner came in the shape of Le

Vagabond who ran out the easiest of winners for Edward O'Grady in the three-year-old maiden hurdle. Gordon Elliott and Ruby Walsh landed the first race when odds-on favourite Miss Dinamic overcame a terrible blunder six fences from the finish to take the mares’ chase. Shane

Broderick was present to welcome back Luimneach Abu who won the 2m handicap hurdle for Mark Walsh. The popular veteran He’llberemembered captured the featured Premier County Hurdle for the third year running for Nurney, County Kildare trainer Paul Fahey. Paddy Kennedy was in

the saddle and another claiming rider, amateur Damian Skehan, partnered 33/1 shot Fleurys Fort to win the 2m6f handicap hurdle for Templemore’s Leslie Young. Dani Theatre became the third odds-on favourite to score when taking the bumper for Mags Mullins and Patrick Mullins.

Cross Channel raider lands big Dundalk pot THERE was further success for British trainers at Dundalk on Friday when Take Cover landed the €45,000 Listed Mercury Stakes under Fran Berry. Five overseas raiders lined up for the 5f contest and they filled the first three places as David Griffiths’ charge readily beat Speed Hawk and recent course

winner Marsha. Champion jockey Pat Smullen brought his tally in Ireland for the season to 100 winners when taking the 10f handicap on the Michael Cunningham-trained Marise who won at odds of 16/1. Racing opened with a belated success for the David Marnane-trained Laharde who took the 6f

maiden under champion apprentice Connor King. Ross Coakley is another youngster to enjoy a good season and he was in the saddle as Youlong Baozuo took the apprentice handicap for trainer Johnny Murtagh. Heavy Weight overcame a remarkable 1057-day absence to win the 7f hand-

icap for Jim Bolger and Rory Cleary while the nursery handicap went to the Michael O’Callaghantrained 5/2 favourite Katonic, ridden by Killian Leonard. Another winning favourite was Tommy Stack’s Tooreen Legend who won the 12f handicap under Billy Lee.

A day for the layers at Wexford on Saturday TO the dismay of many, there was only one winning favourite at Wexford on Saturday. Henry de Bromhead’s Attribution was sent off an 8/11 chance and made mistake under Bryan Cooper in the 2m maiden hurdle but that was as good as it got for punters. Indeed there was a 50/1 shock in the opening 2m4f maiden hurdle which went to Cheiliuradh who was ridden for Harry Kelly by Sean Flanagan.

The 2m4f handicap hurdle produced at 33/1 winner in the shape of Grey Mountain Mist who was scoring for trainer Niall Moran and Pat Corbett while there was another surprise in the bumper which went to the Johnny King-ridden 12/1 chance Cashelard Lady and was giving trainer Shane Crawley, who is based near Ratoath, County Meath, his first success. Ma Garrett took the mares’ hurdle

for trainer John Nicholson and David Mullins while Bryan Cooper added to his success on Attribution when Unic De Bersy outgunned Blue Bicycle to win the 2m4f beginners’ chase. Arthur Moore and Jonathan Burke teamed up to win the handicap chase with Dandridge, the six-year-old scoring at odds of 7/2 as 9/4 favourite Gallant Tipp trailed in last of the six runners.

Davy Russell goes in search of return date FORMER champion jockey Davy Russell, side-lined through injury since the end of August, should have a clearer picture this week as to when he will be able return to race-riding. He was injured at Cork racecourse on

August 30 when thrown from Meadowlands in the parade ring before a maiden hurdle. Russell, who suffered a broken left arm and right foot, said, “The foot break wasn't serious. The arm break was a lot

worse. It wasn't just a clean break - my arm was smashed and that's why I've been out for so long. I'm going to see my surgeon this week and I should have a better idea then as to when I'll be back riding.”

JIM Bolger sent out two winners at Navan on Wednesday where he won the first and last races. He took the opening sprint with newcomer Burning Bullet who saw off favourite Aspar under Kevin Manning while the Rory Cleary-ridden Vintage Charm held off Manning’s mount Ringside Humour to give the trainer a 1-2 in the closing fillies’ handicap. In Salutem landed his second race of the season when comfortably taking the 5f handicap for the Curragh’s Ken Condon and Shane Foley. Aidan O'Brien landed a 1-2 in the 1m5f maiden when the Seamus Heffernan-ridden Goodwill beat Gran Paradiso by half-a-length. Ger Lyons and Colin Keane kept up their good strike rate when Dinozzo took the 8f median auction maiden while over the same distance, Dromore, County Down trainer Noel Hynds landed the spoils with Jacobs Well which was ridden by Ross Coakley. Talented Kid took the 8f handicap for Fethard-based David Nagle. The appropriately named winner was ridden by Jack Kennedy.

Badger Daly on top again at Gowran Park THE John Hagan-trained Badger Daly landed his second course success when taking the 7f handicap at Gowran Park on Tuesday. With Emmet McNamara in the saddle, the 10/1 chance raced clear a furlong from home to beat outsider Pure Drama in fine style. The winner is the only horse Hagan has in training in Two-MileWater, near Blainroe, County Wicklow. Aidan O'Brien sent out two winners at the meeting. His son Donnacha was on board as Jaqen H’Ghar took the 7f nursery while Joseph O’Brien did the steering as Crocodile Rock took the 9f maiden from Jim Bolger’s So Focussed. Bolger had better luck earlier on the card as the Kevin Manningridden Mandarin Monarch got up on the line to win the 8f twoyear-old maiden. Over the same distance, Nancy Astor won the handicap for Naas-based Ross O’Sullivan and Danny Grant while the 14f handicap went to Robbie Hennessy’s Santo Prince and Seamus Heffernan. Kevin Prendergast and Chris Hayes teamed up to win the 9f conditions’ race with Mohaayed who is to stay in training as a fouryear-old next season.