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Pictured at the launch of Pink Bra High Nelly Cycle were Emma Nolan (Beat 102-103 FM), Darragh Fives (Waterford Senior Hurler), Niamh Coffey (cycle participant), Stephen Molumphy (Waterford Senior Hurler). SEE PAGE 41

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By Paul Mooney S T RU C T U R A L changes to the Civic Offices in Dungarvan to accommodate the newly formed Waterford City and County Council have been confirmed to the Dungarvan Observer.

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The current proposed changes to the 15-year-old Civic Offices building includes an extension to the Council Chamber to accommodate the increased number of Councillors from 23 to 32, as well as modifications to the Customer Service desk. The building was constructed and officially opened in April, 1999, at a cost of approximately €6m (£5m at the time). Earlier last February, this newspaper highlighted speculation circulating around the town that changes would be made to the Chamber and to other areas of the Civic Offices,

but at the time, a Council spokesperson said no decision has been made into any possible changes. However, it was confirmed this week to the Dungarvan Observer, by a spokesperson of the newly formed Waterford City and County Council, that structural changes to Dungarvan Civic Offices will go ahead. The spokesperson said that generally, there will be some relatively minor structural amendments to the Civic Offices to accommodate the delivery of new services and to “ensure service cohesion and to accommodate the ability to host meetings of the new unified City and County Council”. It was confirmed that some modifications will take place in the Council Chamber to accommodate the unified body of elected members, while also accommodating the requirements of the Press and general public. Continued on page 2

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THE 2014 Local Elections were a shock and a surprise for many political pundits, and while gains were made for some of the smaller parties, there were a number of political

casualties in its wake, with some new names introduced into the lexicon of local politics. It was a nervous, tensionfilled two days at the Count Centre, which was held in WIT’s Sports Hall on Saturday, 24th and Sunday, 25th May, last. Some candidates knew

their inevitable fate early on through the tallies, while others held onto hope that transfers would get them over the line. There was extra worry generated for the Dungarvan / Lismore area candidates early on Saturday, when it transpired the tally count was wrong,

due to several boxes being missed, giving a skewed prediction for candidates. The trends in the Waterford Local Elections mirrored the national trend, with Sinn Féin making huge gains and managing to elect a total of six candidates. Continued on page 20

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WEATHER OUTLOOK TODAY will be a bright and mostly dry day. Good sunny spells will occur during the morning, but showers are possible during the afternoon – some possibly thundery inland. Winds will be light and variable. Highest temperatures will range 17 to 19 degrees. Mixed for the rest of the week. Reasonably mild or even in warm in parts these next few days, but likely to turn a cooler later this Bank Holiday weekend. WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Rather cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain, mainly affecting northern and eastern counties. Some mist or fog about too, with mostly light northerly breezes, those winds a little fresher down along Irish sea coasts. A mild and close night, with lowest temperatures 7 to 10 degrees Celsius. THURSDAY: Overall quite cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain, some heavy pockets in the south and east. Long dry spells too though, driest across west and northwest counties. Highest temperatures generally 14 to 16 degrees Celsius, with moderate northerly breezes, coolest across Ulster. FRIDAY: Staying dry across most areas, with some sunny spells breaking through and just well scattered showers across the country. However where showers do occur there is still the potential for some heavy ones, with the south midlands most at threat. It will also be a little milder, with light easterly breezes and temperatures ranging from 16 to 20 degrees Celsius; mildest through the west. SATURDAY: Overall dry and very pleasant, with sunny spells and isolated showers, mainly occurring in the north and west. Highest temperatures 15 to 21 degrees Celsius, with light westerly breezes. Temperatures will widely rising to the high teens, warmest in the east, with temperatures touching the low 20s here. SUNDAY: Likely to be a duller day with outbreaks of rain pushing in from the Atlantic, heavy in places. Highest temperatures 13 to 18 degrees Celsius, coolest in the west and northwest, mildest in the southeast. MONDAY: Some uncertainly, but most areas should hold dry with sunny spells and just well scattered showers. Rather cool, with highest temperatures 13 to 16 degrees, in moderate northwest winds; coolest across north and west counties.

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FROM FRONT PAGE The Council spokesperson said one significant aspect of the changes will be the proposed new and expanded role of the Customer Services Centre. “It will have a much more dynamic role as a point of first contact and as a point of primary resolution of customer queries, issues, concerns, etc,” said the spokesperson. “The current lay-out of the Customer Services Centre will be reviewed as to its effectiveness in fulfilling that role and will probably require some minor adjustments.” Some speculation suggested that with the expansion of the Chamber to accommodate the 32 Councillors, the canteen may be moved to the area where Dungarvan Town Council offices were located. The spokesperson dismissed this, saying there are no intentions of moving the canteen, and the former offices of Dungarvan Town Council are intended to be the base for the Economic Development section based in Dungarvan. Other speculation suggested that the Customer Service Desk would be built across the front entrance of the Civic Offices, thereby closing off the rest of the building from the public. However, the spokesperson also dismissed this, saying it was not the intention of the Council that the rest of the building be closed off to the public.

“It is intended that the new merged Council will have a policy of openness and transparency and that it will be a Council and a set of staff which will be highly accessible to its customers and to the general public,” said the Council spokesperson. “However, this must also be balanced with the need to provide efficient, effective, responsive and timely services.The closure of the Dungarvan Town Council offices and of Lismore Area office will invariably mean an increased demand on the services of the Customer Services Centre and this service needs to adapt in order to accommodate this demand,” he added. EMBLEMS Meanwhile, some people voiced concern about what will happen to the emblems and symbols of Dungarvan Town Council when the new local authority takes over. Currently, there is a large town crest of both Dungarvan Town Council and Waterford County Council which hangs in the Chamber. There is also the question of what will happen to the Mayoral chains of Dungarvan and County Waterford. While it is understood that no decision has been made as to what will happen with the emblems and symbols, the Council spokesperson said their history will not be lost, and that they will be respectfully preserved and utilised in an appropriate manner

and place. It is understood that the Council is working with the Heritage Centre in Lismore, in relation to the emblems of Lismore Town Council. ABOLISHED Dungarvan Town Council, along with Lismore Town Council and Tramore Town Council, were abolished under Environment Minister Phil Hogan’s local government reforms, while Waterford County Council was amalgamated with Waterford City Council. The very first meeting of Dungarvan Urban District Council was held on 23rd January, 1899. Its final meeting was held on Monday, 19th May, 2014. The new merged local authority, officially called ‘Waterford City and County Council’ came into being following last week’s Local Elections. MONTHLY MEETINGS The first meeting of the newly formed Waterford City and County Council will be held in Waterford City, later in June. It is believed that the monthly meetings of the 32member Council will alternate between Dungarvan and Waterford City. It is understood that each electoral area (Dungarvan / Lismore; Comeragh; Tramore / City West; Waterford City East; and Waterford City South) will also hold their own municipal meetings on a monthly basis.

Film event explores cameramen on the front line during WWI CAN you imagine how difficult it was to be a cameraman at the front line in WW1? For a long time, photography was banned, and if you appeared with your camera in the combat sector you risked being shot as a spy! These issues and more will be explored by renowned, award winning film historian and film maker, Kevin Brownlow, who will present a special one day film event titled ‘The Great War’ at the Molly Keane Writer’s Retreat in Ardmore on Saturday, 7th June, 2014. The event, which will be held from 10.00 a.m. and finish around 4.00 p.m., will give film buffs, historians and those interested in the old silent and black and white movies a fascinating insight into the making of films during the period. Mr. Brownlow pointed out that if you had permission to bring a camera into the war zone during WWI, you faced all the dangers of a soldier, except that a soldier could keep his head below the parapet. “You had to raise your

camera – and your eyes above the trench or you couldn’t film anything,” noted Mr. Brownlow. “You would thus attract a hail of rifle, and machinegun fire from an alert enemy who mistook your hand-cranked camera for a Gatling gun!” Mr. Brownlow received an Oscar Academy Honorary Award for lifetime achievement, as well as many other distinguished accolades in the film industry over the past four decades. He made a career of bringing to light past cinematic masters and championing filmmakers of old, as well as unveiling long-lost gems to the newer generation. During the screening at the Molly Keane Writer’s Retreat, those in attendance will be shown a real battle, compared to what audiences at home thought was happening. “We will also show how the war resulted in several of the greatest films ever made – two of which we will show complete,” said Mr. Brownlow. He pointed out that at

the time, Hollywood was full of ex-soldiers from both sides who were only too happy to recreate their days at the front. Erich von Stroheim made a career out of playing Prussian officers in ‘Hate-the-Hun’ pictures. One director was so successful in recreating the tenacity of the French that he was awarded a Legion of Honour. Another was condemned by the British for making it seem as if the Americans had won the war, but, as we now know, without the lastminute arrival of thousands of American doughboys, we’d be speaking German! And Hollywood would never have ruled the world. One of the most electrifying films to emerge from World War I was the one which created the greatest male star of the silent era - Rudolph Valentino. The film was directed by Dublin-born Rex Ingram and will be shown complete at the film event in Ardmore. Booking is essential for this event to avoid disappointment. Places are €80 which

Lieutenant Victor Fleming, the future director of ‘Gone with the Wind’, as a Signal Corps cameraman attached to President Woodrow Wilson, at the Versailles Peace Conference in 1919.

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Film Premiere a great success OVER 150 people attended the film premiere of Waterford IT and Nemeton TV highly renewed film course. The Higher Diploma in Television films premiered on the 22nd mirrored the National make up of the students on the Post Grad course who studied in WIT and Nemeton TV An Rinn. This year’s students shot their films in Derry, Galway, Cork, Conamara, Waterford and An Rinn.Topics include Hallowe’en in Derry by Des Baker, Nicholas Tobín Féile, An Rinn, by local film maker Eileen Hyland Two dramas and a specially composed suite of music inspired by the Comeraghs by Eadaoin Walsh from Waterford. The graduate films also included two newly written and directed 15min dramas. One of the dramas written and directed by Conor O’Donavan pictured here with the castis called ‘Bad Teacher’ or Múinteoir Dána’.The film is about a frustrated school

teacher. The students in the film were from The Friary transition year class. Conor came back from London where he is working in TV to be at the premiere of his film. Another interesting film which launched was called ‘The Scandal in out Taps’. Local journalists Niamh Drohan and Siobhan Tanner under the direction of Irene Tanner are premiering their topical film about the controversial issue of fluoride in our water and asks why Ireland is the only country in the EU to still put fluoride in our taps. With the water charges coming on stream, ‘The Scandal in our Taps’ Waterford Journalist Siobhan Tanner interview those from the pro and anti Flouride lobby including Aisling Fitzgibbon a qualified Occupational Therapist, who is taking a court case this year against the Irish government to ban fluoride from Ireland's drinking water.

Contract signing for Safe Cycling Research & Development Programme – Seated from left Michael Walsh, County Manager; Barry Downes, CEO TSSG, and Dr. Steven Davy, Research Unit Manager TSSG. Standing from left Tom Rogers, Go Dungarvan Project CoOrdinator; Fearghal Reidy, Economic Development Officer, and Paul Daly, DOS WCC. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Conor O’Donovan, Abbeyside, WIT higher diploma in TV student with the cast of his film "Bad Teacher" Neepa Sodhi, Niamh Drohan, and Oisin Mac Siomain which premiered last week in the SGC Cinema.

GO Dungarvan and Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Software & Systems Group (TSSG) are partnering to research and develop a Wireless Network and Real Time Information System for Cycle Safety and Data Capture. It has been several years in the making but finally, through the Go Dungarvan project, an alternative solution to safe cycling at roundabouts has been initiated. The contracts hve been signed and the research has commenced. All present were excited with the prospects of finding a solution to the long burdened issues that arise between cyclists and other users of roundabouts. Traditional solutions to ensure safe navigation of roundabouts have required high costs and large infrastructural change. The best part of 'Safe cycling' is that the solution sought is low cost and can be further

developed to expand beyond its primary function and serve a wider purpose. The elements of the proposed research comply with the ideals set out in the Smarter Travel plan and national policy by creating an environment that is more suitable for vulnerable road users. This in turn gives more choice and accessibility to more sustainable modes of travel. Paul Daly, Director of Services, Waterford City & County Council stated that “Waterford City & County Council is delighted to be involved in this exciting project.The Council recognises the potential this project presents to solve one of the most difficult road safety problems and is committed to assisting this project in any way it can.”

Roundabouts are perceived as one of the most dangerous junctions for cyclists. Motorists typically do not expect cyclists at roundabout and are more aware of other vehicles, which can lead to accidents. In particular roundabouts on major roads can be intimidating for cyclists. Some cyclists may change their route, or even switch to using cars or other more environmentally costly modes of travel in order to avoid travelling through roundabouts. There are clear justifications for the cyclists’ concerns as they are generally overrepresented in accidents at roundabouts. Large roundabouts that allow high speeds are particularly dangerous. Waterford Institute of Te c h n o l o g y ’ s

Te l e c o m m u n i c a t i o n s Software & Systems Group (TSSG) in collaboration with Waterford County Council, are developing technology that can actively track cyclists as they approach allowing Intelligent Road Signage System (IRSS) to relay early warning notices to motorists. Dr. Steven Davy, Research Manager at TSSG explained the new research at the launch "The ‘Safe Cycling' research project will develop a low cost Intelligent Road Signage System (IRSS) which has the potential to dramatically improve safety for cyclists across Ireland. At first this research will impact locally. Going forward it falls in line with the Road Safety Authority's (RSA) national campaign ‘Cycle Smart, Cycle Safe’ and will impact greatly by reducing accidents significantly and improving cyclists safety".

Irial Mac Murchú and Higher Diploma in TV students Eileen Hyland and Ciara Ní Fhearghail along with Micheal O Drislaein and Rachel O Riada at the launch of their film about An Rinn. "Ar scath a chéile".

Conor Nolan, Arts Officer, Waterford City; Eadaoin Breathnach, WIT Higher Diploma Student and Richard Hayes, Humanities Dept. WIT.

Lismore Castle Arts Annual International Art Exhibition 2014 - Lord Burlington, Lismore Castle; Roza Litwa, Artist and Agnieszka Polska, Artist. [Pat Crowley]

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Kilmac’ student awarded intercultural learning trip to USA

COMHAIRLE NA NÓG Comhairle na nÓg is the statutory body of young people between the ages of 12 and 18 in County Waterford. The Comhairle is made up of 30 members from across the County including Tallow, Lismore, An Rinn, Dungarvan, Abbeyside, Lemybrien, Kilmacthomas, Kilmeaden and Tramore. Comhairle also aims to encourage personal development of their members and all the young people they represent. Speaking about Comhairle na nÓg, Catherine said: “I can honestly say it has utterly changed me”.

“It is an amazing experience where I have gained and improved my skill-set, built my confidence and gained experience in project development and developing my leadership skills. “The leadership skills I have gained are undoubtably relevant to what I will be doing in my time in Vermont,” said Catherine. Some of the projects which have been very successful for Comhairle na nÓg include the Mind Matters DVD, which is a film that aims to raises awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental health among young people; The Cyber Code, which highlighted cyber bullying affecting young people and received thousands of signatures from students and people signing up to the Cyber Code. Catherine was very much involved with the Cyber Day campaign, where Comhairle na nÓg members gave a presentation at the nine secondary schools in County Waterford. “It was a great success and we were rewarded for all of our hard work at the highest level, when we took home the top prize in the All-Ireland Pride of Place Award in the category of ‘Youth and Enterprise’,” said Catherine. Comhairle na nÓg are now working on a new project called ‘Body Image’. “Being a Comhairle member and working closely with the Cyber Code and Body Image campaign have shaped me as a person and made me into the person I am today,” said Catherine. “I will most definitely carry this learning experience with me into the future,” she added.

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A STUDENT of St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas will be jetting off on a fully paid trip to the USA for a fortnight as part of a programme which challenges participants to find solutions to local and global problems affecting young people. Catherine Ryan (17) from Kilmeaden, a Leaving Cert student at St. Declan’s Community College, Kilmacthomas, beat off stiff competition from other applicants around the country to be awarded the fully funded trip to Vermont, USA, for two weeks this June / July, by EIL Intercultural Learning. EIL Intercultural Learning aims to provide intercultural learning experiences which enrich lives, promote understanding of other cultures and challenge individuals to be more globally aware and responsible. EIL is an Irish not-forprofit organisation which provides intercultural learning opportunities through study abroad; volunteering aboard; language training; travel awards; group educational programmes and other cultural immersion activities for around 2,000 people each year. “I feel utterly astonished that out of all the applicants who applied from all over Ireland, I was lucky enough to be chosen alongside three other amazing applicants,” said Catherine. Catherine found out about the EIL award through her membership of Waterford Comhairle na nÓg. “I have been an active member of Comhairle na nÓg since October, 2013,

and I feel my membership in Comhairle spurred me to apply for this award, and for that I am forever grateful,” said Catherine. She is expecting the two week activity-packed trip to be amazing. “This two week programme challenges participants to find solutions to the local and global problems that directly impact young people,” she said. “To say the 28th June can’t come fast enough is an understatement! I can’t wait to get stuck in and learn about our global community on a whole other level!” Activities Catherine will be participating in while in Vermont include: discussions with key politicians, activists and community leaders; teambuilding challenges, leadership skills workshops, field trips, sports, camp fires; creative simulations, including a Mock Congress, Town Council and United Nations; and arts & cultural activities, such as drumming, barn dance and open mic night.

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Change of use granted WATERFORD County Council granted permission for a change of use at an existing retail premises in Kilmeaden. Bobby Byrne was granted conditional permission on 15th April, 2014, by the Council for change of use of existing stores area, at the rear of the building, to retail use including an off-licence and amalgamation of this area into the existing supermarket and associated signage, at Centra Kilmeaden, Adamstown, Kilmeaden. (Planning reference: 13494).

Lismore GAA floodlights approved CONDITIONAL permission was granted to Lismore GAA to erect floodlights. The club sought permission to erect six 20 metre columns with seven light fittings on each column for the purposes of floodlighting the playing surface at Lismore GAA grounds, Castlelands, Lismore. Waterford County Council granted conditional permission for the development on 17th April, 2014. (Planning reference: 1453).

Continued use of mast sought PERMISSION is being sought for continuance of use of a 30 metre high telecommunications mast in Dungarvan. John Murray is seeking permission from Waterford County Council for continuance of use of an existing 30 metre high antenna support structure, carrying antennas, link dishes, together with associated telecommunications equipment containers and fencing at Knocknasalla townland, the Burgery, Abbeyside, Dungarvan. The Council is due to make a decision on the application by 22nd June, 2014. (Planning reference: 14149).

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Over €5.85m spent on 115 water supplies WATERFORD County Council spent over €5.85m on the operation and maintenance of 115 water supplies throughout the county in 2013. According to the local authority’s Annual Report for 2013, the most recent EPA report on the quality of drinking water shows that the Council achieved a 99.7 percent compliance with microbiological parameters and a 99.2 percent compliance with chemical parameters. The Council spent over €4.35m on the operation and maintenance of around 78 sewerage schemes in the county.

The Annual Report said the Council also spent in excess of €798k under the Small Public Water and Sewerage Schemes programme in 2013, of which 75 percent was recouped in grant aid from the Department of Environment. WATER METERING DOMESTIC SURVEY The cost of the Water Metering Domestic Survey carried out by Waterford County Council was completed in-house, which was covered by an allocation of €135,152.39 from the Department of Environment.

DEC Coder DoJo needs your help! THE Dungarvan Enterprise Centre runs a free computer programming course for kids called DEC Coder Dojo. At the dojo kids learn the language of programming, which is a hugely important skill for now and the future. Volunteers who have technical expertise donate their time to teach the kids, aged 8-14, to code. We need more volunteers to keep this free resource running. On Saturday, 31st May, the kids involved in DEC Coder Dojo will showcase the websites and apps that they've built and they will

receive their belts for proficiency in certain areas. If you or someone you know can code (HTML, CSS, PHP or other coding language) can you please come along on Saturday, 31st May, at 11.00 a.m. and/or can you please get in touch with Mags Durand O’Connor. They need two hours of time every second Saturday in school term time. Without volunteers they cannot run this important programme. Please help if you can. Contact Mags at dungarvanec@gmail.com / 058 23598.

Lismore Castle Arts Annual International Art Exhibition 2014 Eamonn Maxwell, Director Lismore Castle Arts with Ann Mulrooney. [Pat Crowley]

Minister Simon Coveney, TD, Minister for Agriculture, Food and Marine; Joan Moloney, Commodore Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, and RNLI members Mike Tobin, Liam Harty and Brian O Ruairi. [Pat Crowley]

191 vehicles registered in Waterford during April THERE were a total of 191 private vehicles registered in County Waterford for the first time in April, 2014, 125 of which were new private cars and 66 of which were second hand private cars (imported used vehicles). According to the figures, released by the Central Statistics Office, of the vehicles registered for the first time in County Waterford during April, there were eight new and three imported Audi vehicles; two new and seven imported BMWs; three imported Citroens; one new Fiat; 14 new and nine imported Ford vehicles; one new and two imported Honda vehicles; 14 new and three imported Hyundai vehicles; five new and two imported Kia vehicles; one imported Lexus; two new Mazda vehicles; one new and three imported Mercedes Benz vehicles; one imported Mini; 14 new and three imported Nissan vehicles; seven new Opel vehicles; seven new and five imported Peugeot vehicles; two new and two imported Renault vehicles; one imported Saab; eight new

Seat vehicles; six new and three imported Skoda vehicles; one new Ssangyong vehicle; nine new and seven imported Toyota vehicles; three imported Vauxhall vehicles; 13 new and seven imported Volkswagen vehicles; three new and one imported Volvo vehicles. The figures show that there were seven new vehicles also registered in County Waterford during April listed as ‘all other makes’. Since the start of the year, a total of 1,157 vehicles have been registered for the first time in County Waterford - 895 of which were new vehicles and 262 which were imported. In January, there were a total of 414 vehicles registered for the first time in County Waterford, 361 which were new vehicles and 53 which were imported. In February, there were 283 vehicles registered for the first time in County Waterford, 216 which were new and 67 imported. In March, there were 269

vehicles registered for the first time in County Waterford, 193 which were new and 76 which were imported. GOODS VEHICLES Meanwhile, there were a total of 86 goods vehicles registered for the first time in County Waterford since the start of the year. Of those 86 vehicles, 61 were new and 25 were imported. In a breakdown of the figures showing goods vehicles registered for the first time in County Waterford, there were a total of 18 goods vehicles registered in January, 11 which were new and seven which were imported. In February, there were a total of 22 goods vehicles registered for the first time in County Waterford, 16 which were new and six which were imported. In March, there were a total of 23 goods vehicles registered for the first time in County Waterford, 16 which were new and seven imported. In April, there were a total of 23 goods vehicles

registered for the first time in County Waterford, 18 of which were new and five which were imported. MOTORCYCLES There was a total of 17 motorcycles registered for the first time in County Waterford since the start of the year. Of those motorcycles, eight were new, while nine were imported. In January, a total of three motorcycles registered for the first time in County Waterford, two which were new and one which was imported. In February, one motorcycle was registered for the first time in County Waterford, which was imported. In March, there were seven motorcycles registered for the first time in County Waterford, four which were new and three which were imported. In April, there were six motorcycles registered for the first time in County Waterford, two which were new and four which were imported.

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of Ireland’s leading experts on Furniture Books Jewellery Silver China & Porcelain Coins & Banknotes, etc., etc., together selling their wares for just two days. This time around we will have several new dealers making the Fair much larger than the 1st one. Amongst the dealers in attendance will be Jonathan Ackroyd Lismore Chris Southgate Lismore John & Lia Vanweensveen China & Porcelain & Jewellery,Treasures Irish Art

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Athlone, The Kinsale Art Gallery Guiney’s Antique Furniture Co. Cork, Janet Greeves Jewellery & Silver Belfast, Marie Curran Silver & Jewellery Dublin, Eily Henry Vintage Fashion & Accessories Co. Waterford. The Antique & Art Fair will start at 11.00 a.m. sharp to 7.00 p.m. on both this Saturday Sunday. For sale will be 100,000 Antique items of Furniture Books Stamps Irish Art Silver Gold China & Porcelain Vintage Fashion Clocks Glass Waterford Crystal Mirrors, you name it if it is old it will be here. Hibernian Antique Fairs have run all of Irelands provincial Fairs Country wide for the last 24 years says Robin O’Donnell of Hibernian Antique Fairs. We were delighted to be invited bring this Fair back to Co.Waterford during the Opera Festival main weekend, the June bank holiday. This is a sister Fair to the National Antique & Art Fairs in both Limerick (Irelands biggest Antique Fair) and Cork Silver Springs & Dromoland Castle & Belfast Antique Fairs, etc. Hibernian Antique & Art Fairs started running Ireland’s provincial Antique & Art Fairs 24 years ago. SAPPHIRE RING

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Over all those years they have consistently grown and grown.The reason for this is the incredible support it receives from Antique, Art & Vintage collectors from all over Ireland. Throughout all those years 1,000s and 1,000s of items from a pin to an anchor have been bought and sold country wide at many of our Fairs. This Fair is all about quality and variety with over 20 dealers in all selling everything from a pin to an anchor. Without exception prices have never been more competitive!! Never has there been a better time to buy Antiques & Art whether for simple pleasure or for investment. What is an Antique Fair and what can I expect to see? An Antique Fair is not an Auction but 20 times the size and selection of any Auction. It is a gathering of Antique & Art Galleries & Vintage shops from all over Ireland all gathered together for 2 days. All items are priced and ready for sale. All dealers are there to sell. All dealers pride themselves on their expertise quality and price. We will admit your whole family for €7 total including a free raffle (A family means 2 adults + their children) Adults €3.50 Children Free. Further details from Robin O’Donnell by email or telephone or 0876933602 or robinodon@gmail.com We promise you a fantastic day out for you and your family.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Travel Writing Workshop with Manchán Magan for Immrama Festival A TRAVEL writing workshop with Manchán Magan writer and documentarymaker is on the bill for the 12th annual Immrama Festival of Travel Writing, which takes place in Lismore, county Waterford from June 12th to 15th. Manchán wrote the Magan’s World travel column for Saturday’s Irish Times Magazine for 6 years and currently hosts the Right Hook travel slot. His travel documentaries focus on issues of world culture for TG4, RTE & Travel Channel and were shown in 25 territories around the world. No Béarla, his documentary series about travelling around Ireland speaking only Irish sparked international debate. He has written numerous travel books in English and Irish and has written for the Guardian, LA Times and Washington Post.The travel writing workshop will commence at 10.00 a.m. on

Saturday, June 14th, booking is essential Manchán will also join a host of travel writers at the festival on Friday, June 13th for a panel discussion on Richard Hayward, a popular travel writer, singer and actor from the middle years of the twentieth century. Journalist, writer and broadcaster Paul Clements will chair this session. Paul’s most recent book is a biography of Richard Hayward, Romancing Ireland: Richard Hayward, 18921964 which retrieves the legacy of one of Ireland’s best loved cultural figures from the mid-twentieth century. Travel writers Alannah Hopkin and Michael Fewer will also be members of the panel. Opening the festival on Thursday, June 12th for a book launch are authors Diana Gleadhill, Alan Murphy, Michael McMonagle and Paul Clements.

A Tavel Writing workshop with Manchán Magan writer and documentary-maker is on the bill for the 12th annual Immrama Festival of Travel Writing, which takes place in Lismore, County Waterford from June 12th to 15th. For details seelismoreimmrama.com [Florent Mason]

On June 14th historian Donald Brady will host a talk, international expedition leader and mountaineer Michael Whelan will host a lunch-time reading. In the afternoon of June 14th Charlie Bird who has had a long and distinguished career in Irish Journalism will take to the stage at the festival at 3.00 p.m. and multi award winning travel writer Tim Butcher will take to the stage at 8.00 p.m. Tim worked at the Daily Telegraph from 1990 to 2009 serving as chief war correspondent, covering all major conflicts across the Balkans, Middle East and Africa. His first book, Blood River, an account of his 2004 journey through DR Congo overland from Lake Tanganyika and down the Congo River, reached Number 1 in the Sunday Times bestseller list. His latest book ‘The Trigger’ Hunting the Assassin Who Brought the World to War was announced ‘Book of the Week’ by the Guardian last week and is hailing generous reviews globally. Getting the show on the road on Sunday morning June 15th, the Festival man Mark Graham will host a Literary breakfast. A Family Fun afternoon will take place also take place and bringing the festival to a close on Sunday evening, June 15th author Mícheál de Barra will discuss his first book ‘An Bóthar go Santiago’, this Irish book will be discussed in english. For full details of the schedule and Saturday Special tickets for the Immrama Lismore Festival of Travel Writing 2014 see www.lismoreimmrama.com or call (058) 53803.

Recent car winner Bridget Curran from Kilmacthomas, pictured with her family, receiving the keys to her car from Liam Moore, Dungarvan Credit Union. Also included, Dungarvan Nissan, suppliers of the prize.

Anne Bradshaw (HSE), Niall Morrissey (HSE) and Tina Mulhearne (HSE) pictured celebrating their success at the Crystal Clear MSD Health Literacy Awards for their project “POOHCHEW My Litter – My Responsibility The Impact on People with Disability”. This project showed a real application of Plain English and practical guidance to support health promotion. For more information visit www.healthliteracy.ie

Kilmacthomas native’s project ‘Poohchew’ recognised at National Health Literacy Awards KILMACTHOMAS native, Tina Mulhearne and her team (Anne Bradshaw and Daniel Gubbins) were recognised for their achievements at this year’s 7th Annual Crystal Clear MSD Health Literacy Awards. The team were awarded finalist for their project ‘POOCHEW, My Litter – My Responsibility, The Impact on People with Disability.’ Speaking about the team’s achievement,Tina said:“Our work focused on the negative health impact of dog litter in particular on wheelchair users or those with a visual impairment using a long cane. Working with South Tipperary local action group we developed a minute-long viral video call POOCHEW which vividly shows the health impact.” “We are delighted to be a finalist at the Crystal Clear MSD Health Literacy awards. It is an honour to be recognised for our work. The campaign has been a great success and being a finalist means we will gain national recognition for our efforts as well as raise further awareness of the project.’’ This year’s winners were selected from 131 entries which had to demonstrate how they addressed the issue of health literacy. Health literacy is a person’s ability to understand and use basic health information, whether they receive it in writing, in person or over the phone. Health literacy also involves a person having the knowledge to understand their options and

make informed decisions about their own health. “The judges were really impressed by the novel approach all of those shortlisted projects took to incorporate health literacy into their daily work. Even the smallest changes can make the biggest difference and we hope that this good work will continue to develop amongst all those working and communicating in the healthcare sector” said Dr. Laura Sahm, Chair of the judging panel. Ms Ciara O’Rourke, Director, MSD and Awards Judge “I would like to congratulate this year’s winners and finalists on their excellent projects. By entering the Awards they are not only being recognised for their efforts in communicating clearly to patients but also giving others in the health service the opportunity to learn from what they have done. All the winning projects truly are examples of best practice and have proven that they have made a difference for their patients and those they hoped to reach.” Ms Inez Bailey, Director, NALA “One in six Irish adults has difficulty fully understanding information presented to them in health care settings. This can be anything from understanding guidelines on medication packs and bottles, to appointment slips and medical education materials. Year on year the awards highlight the amazing work that is being done across the country to improve communication to the customer. We are delighted to be

part of these awards over the past seven years, and would like congratulate healthcare professionals for making a real difference.” This year’s winners were: Winner in Best Project in General Practice: “BUGRUN – SIMPle Study”, SIMPle Study, Discipline of General Practice, NUI Galway Winner in Best Project in a Hospital: “Support for Young People with Long-term Illnesses”, School of Nursing & Midwifery,Trinity College Dublin Winner in Best Project in a Community or in a Social Setting: “Paediatric Pump school and Pumps4Kids App”, Cork University Hospital, HSE South Winner in Best Health Promotion Project: “BowelScreen Home Test Instructions”, The National Bowel Screening Programme, National Screening Service Winner in Best Health Communication through Journalism: “The Misunderstood”, Caroline Brennan (GiantLeap Productions) The Awards represent an ongoing partnership between MSD and the National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) and this year received endorsement from the Healthy Ireland initiative, with the Irish Medical Times as a media partner. For further information on the Crystal Clear MSD Health Literacy Awards, log onto www.healthliteracy.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Incident again raises concern over regional ambulance service By Christy Parker A RECENT emergency in Youghal has again drawn criticism of the West Waterford/East Cork ambulance service. The incident saw a mother compelled to drive her asthmastricken child 30 miles to CUH late at night because, she was told, no ambulance was available either in Cork or Waterford. Kate Revins, whose husband Sammy is Youghal Mayor, says the couple’s four year-old son suffered a chronic asthma attack at their home in the Strand area around 10.55 pm on Sunday, May 18th. She rang South Doc immediately because the boy was having difficulty breathing and was becoming more distraught by the second. The mother was advised to call an ambulance, which she did. Meantime an offduty paramedic who was in the area, arrived to render assistance. “It was very diffi-

cult because the child’s tonsils were swollen and it was very difficult even to use a nebuliser,” Mrs Revins recalls. Almost half an hour later a Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV) arrived “after its Satnav had first directed him to the wrong address,” says Mrs. Revins. She says the RR paramedic said there was no ambulance available from Cork or Waterford and that he didn’t know when there would be one available. He told her to drive the child to CUH and he would escort her. She travelled alone as her husband stayed home to mind their other two children. She was to press the car’s inbuilt ‘last call’ button if her son’s condition deteriorated and he would render assistance. “The hardest part was talking to him constantly to ensure he stayed awake and sitting upright,” she says. The cars arrived without further incident at CUH at

about 12.30 am and the boy was “treated excellently,” before being discharged at 3.30 a.m. “It worked out ok but could have been a lot different,” says an angry Mrs. Revins. “What if I couldn’t drive? Half an hour is a long wait. It’s absolute disgraceful not to have an ambulance available and no reason given as to why either.” A HSE statement says “the nearest available emergency resource was a Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV)” which was “immediately dispatched” and arrived at the scene in 27 minutes. It says an off duty Paramedic (first responder) was also contacted and arrived within five minutes. The HSE claims “there were no staff shortages in Cork on the evening” in question. The HSE did not respond when asked how many ambulances would or should normally have been serving the Youghal and East Cork are at that time.

Pictured above at the presentation of the proceeds of the recent Concert by the Carmarthen Symphonic Wind Band in Lawlors Hotel are from left: Michael Burke, Proprietor, Lawlors Hotel; Kitty McDonnell, Tallow; Carmel Keith, President, Dungarvan Sorpotimists; Sr. Teresa, Prioress, and Sr. Patrice, Carmelite Convent Tallow and Eddie Cunningham. [Tom Keith]

National Recreation Week 2014 - June 2nd to 8th 2014

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Tuesday 3rd June | 4.30 to 8pm FREE Come & try it!

Pitch & Putt

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Wednesday 4th June | 6 to 7pm FREE Come & try it!

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Thursday 5th June | 6 to 7pm FREE

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FREE Come & Try It Road Bowling session for children aged 12 years and upwards delivered by Fenor Road Bowling Club. Please contact Liam Power on 089 4382043

FREE one hour Introduction to Pilates for secondary school girls. Advanced booking essential as places are limited: please contact Caroline Anderson on 087 2153132

Friday 6th June | 3.30 to 4.30pm (u10’s) / 4.30 to 5.30 (u14’s)

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Saturday 7th June | 10am to 12pm

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Saturday 7th June | 12 to 1pm

Anna Barrett, Clonkerdin, Cappagh, with her grandchildren who all made their First Communion in the last three weeks. Children’s names Conor Moore, Grange; Jennifer Nagle, Kilnafrehan, and Oran Power, Ballinroad.

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EDITORIAL

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

A bright summer of hurling

Government parties lick their wounds IT has long been recognised that the people of this country are thinking voters, capable of assessing the questions and situations put before them for decision and then voting according to their own judgement. This principle was applied again last Friday as the Irish electorate went to the polls to elect members to a new form of local authority and to deliver a verdict on the three years of the present Government. That verdict was decidedly thumbs down as they rejected either the Government’s recovery programme which was a necessary one, but deeply unfair and inequitably applied, or the manner of its implementation, or both. Labour registered the worst result as the party only managed to win nine seats in Munster and one in Waterford. In the battle for seats in the new Waterford City and County Council, Independents gained three, Fine Gael lost seven, while Fianna Fáil gained two, Sinn Féin is up three, with Labour down six and the Workers’ Party down one. The Council therefore will be made up of nine Independents, eight Fine Gael, eight Fine Fáil, six Sinn Féin and one Labour councillor. Such was the extent of the Labour rout nationally that the Party Leader, Eamon Gilmore felt it necessary to resign, albeit thirty-six hours after he might have and just before a motion of no confidence got properly under way. This was a sad moment for the former student leader, but having ignored all the signs and possible solutions prior to the elections, he paid the ultimate political price. The desertion of the government parties by the electorate can be attributed to the austerity programme they enthusiastically embraced There are many interpretations which can be put on last Saturday’s massacre of the Government parties, one of which is abundantly clear – it can no longer be business as usual. The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte woke up to this fact two weeks before the election when he re-established contact with the Irish public, but by then it was too late to begin to turn the tide which for Labour, turned out to be a veritable tsunami.

Incorp. Munster Industrial Advocate The party is left with just nine seats in all of the new Munster Local Authorities, to which Waterford can only contribute one, with a total of fifty countrywide. This will have a knock-on effect on the ability of Labour to fill seats in the Senate. For the first time in over half a century, there is no Labour Councillor in the Dungarvan town area and there is just one Dungarvan / Abbeyside member on the new Council. This is a dreadful prospect for the town and environs, having lost the Town Council dedicated to the advancement of the town with the benefit of nine Councillors and with at least three members from the immediate area of the County to promote town interests as well. It is now up to those who have been returned to look after the interests of Dungarvan and West Waterford and resist the expected takeover by Waterford influences. While Fine Gael did not suffer as badly as Labour across the country, their losses nevertheless are very significant with almost forty seats and 1 of the vote less than the leaders, Fianna Fail. As predicted here last week, it was a Sinn Fein and Independents election, garnering over 43% of the vote combined. This shows a great deal of disillusionment and protest on the part of the people, a factor which will have to be taken on board by the government as they attempt to analyse the various elements of their programme which so angered the public. It is now up to the parties to analyse their deficiencies and correct them over the next two years. There is no doubt that the people are angry and were out for revenge. The majority will appreciate the enormity of what has been achieved in three years, but will disagree with the manner in which the Government achieved those results, largely on the backs of the less well off. A new leader for Labour may signal a new direction, but it will have to be part of a process which takes account of the poor, disadvantaged and marginalised, which will be part of an overall strategy.

WHILE most of the country was still immersed in political affairs, many people from the Deise were engaged in that other activity which so engages the public, sport and specifically hurling. While political activists gazed over the railings at the election counts, GAA fans were in Semple Stadium in their thousands to see one of the great battles by a Waterford hurling team for quite a while. The first game of the All Ireland Senior Championship can provide many a nervous moment for everyone involved, from players through the administration to the fans themselves. Everyone is keyed up for a positive start and this year has been no exception, except that the premier fifteen has been dogged with injuries and everyone was prepared for Waterford to be denied a victory last Sunday. However, no one told the Waterford hurlers that and such was far from the case. The introductory team, representative of three age levels, was equal to anything that Cork could throw at them. Cork may not have played to their best last Sunday – and were not allowed to – but either way, the Waterford stalwarts made a superb contest of what might have been a mediocre one way game. This was Waterford determination at its best, a team of fifteen committed players, as well as reinforcements from the sideline, all motivated for a demanding contest and they delivered like a far more mature side. The draw they earned against Cork was hard won and even more difficult to retain in the closing minutes and Cork should be relieved that they have a second bite at the cherry to come. The old order in Waterford Senior hurling is changing, but we need not fear the future when we have players of this calibre available for duty. A summer of hurling now seems decidedly brighter.

Correction IN the Editorial last week, acknowledgement was made of the scheme of grants which has been provided for the improvement of premises in the Dungarvan town centre. The scheme has been financed by the Town Council and Waterford City and County Council and had been agreed by a working party drawn from the Councils and Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber. We regret that the Councils’ input was not fully acknowledged, a situation which we are now glad to correct.

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New Fire Appliance delivered for Mid-County Waterford, New Fire Station to start construction next week FINE Gael Councillor Brendán Coffey has welcomed the delivery of a new state of the art Fire Appliance for Mid County Waterford to Portlaw Fire Station. Cllr Coffey said that this is a project that he has been pursuing since he has been on Waterford County Council in 2007 and previously by his brother Paudie Coffey TD. Cllr Coffey

also stated that the turning of the sod for the construction of the new station will happen next week. “This project is needed for County Waterford and I am pleased that it is finally proceeding. The new station will be located in a site on Queen Street and will be constructed at a cost of €175,000. This news is well deserved

and I want to commend the fire fighters based at the station for years of service. “The delivery of this new appliance will mean the replacement of the old the fire truck that was outdated and not fit for purpose anymore. The new Fire Appliance will service areas across MidCounty Waterford and especially areas on the N25 route.

“It was vital that this investment in emergency services was made. It is important that the old station building be put to use and I believe that the building should be re-adapted for use by the local branch of the Irish Red Cross. This would be a great use for another important voluntary group in the community.

“The current Portlaw Fire Station is too small and not in a strategic site in the Village. It is therefore positive news that the badly needed new fire station will be go to construction next week. This will be a boost for the local economy and mean that there will be a better site to service a greater area of Mid-County Waterford.”

Paudie Coffey, TD; Shane O’Gorman, Assistant Station Chief Officer; Bernard Duggan, Station Chief Officer; Mark Rainor, Fire Officer; Martin Walshe, Fire Officer; Cllr. Brendan Coffey; William Furlong, Fire Officer; Clive Grace, Fire Officer.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 23 May, 2014

‘Kimye’ not staying at Lismore Castle By Paul Mooney LISMORE Castle was touted as one of the places where reality television star Kim Kardashian and her new husband, rapper Kanye West, were said to be staying during their five day Honeymoon in Ireland. However, the rumours proved to be unfounded, as a spokesperson for Lismore Castle confirmed to the Dungarvan Observer that the American couple were not staying at the historic castle. Kim and Kanye, who are known by the nickname ‘Kimye’ landed in their private jet at Cork Airport last Sunday afternoon and were taken to an undisclosed

location. Their wedding was held at Forte di Belvedere Florence, Italy, on Saturday. Rumours and speculation were rife on social networking sites about where the couple are spending their Honeymoon. While the location of their Honeymoon remained a closely guarded secret, it was confirmed to be somewhere in Munster, and Lismore Castle was one venue suggested, along with Castlemartyr resort. Both Lismore Castle and Castlemartyr Resort denied that the couple were staying at their respective venues. So speculation continues to mount both in the media and social networking sites of where Kim and Kanye

are staying. Latest reports suggest they may be staying at Castle Oliver, near Ardpartrick in County Limerick. Kim (33) and Kanye (36) are expected to visit the Capital during their five-

day stay, as well as visit some of the country’s famous tourist attractions. Kim’s mother, Kris, also a reality TV star, came to Ireland for her Honeymoon following her wedding to Gold Medal Olympian, Bruce Jenner, in 1991.

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Members of Dungarvan Scouts help launch National Bike Week 2014 here in Co. Waterford. Bike Week events take place from Saturday 14th to Sunday, 22nd June. Check out www.bikeweek.ie/events for more details. [Dan McGrath]

Waterford Bike Week programme launched NATIONAL Bike Week 2014 will take place from Saturday 14th to Sunday, 22nd June, with bike related events taking place right around the country. Waterford is no different and in fact, it is a county which has a very strong tradition where Bike Week is concerned. In all there are 23 events taking place right across County Waterford over the course of the week. Bike Week, which is funded at national level by the Department of Transport, Tourism and

Sport is about celebrating all of the benefits of cycling for both recreation and transport. Here in Waterford those wishing to be part of the fun should find an event in a location to suit all comers. There are bike barbeques, bike maintenance workshops, community cycles and school cycling events taking place right across the county, from Ardsallagh in the west to Faithlegg in the east and many towns and villages in between. Waterford City & County Council, Waterford

Sports Partnership and Go Dungarvan are encouraging all those considering taking part in Bike Week events to come along and be part of our 'Gear Up For Bike Week' event which will take place in the Fusion Centre, near Dungarvan Sports Centre on Thursday evening, 12th June, from 4.00 to 7.00 p.m. Bring your bike along for a FREE 'bike check up'. Simple fixes will be carried out there and then; if it can't be fixed, our experts will let you know what you need to do. There will also be some

basic bike maintenance demos including how to fix a puncture and how to carry out a basic maintenance check on your own bike. For more information on Bike Week events here in Waterford log onto www.bikeweek.ie/events. You can also e-mail the local bike week coordinator Johnny Brunnock, Waterford City & County Council at jbr unnock@waterfordcoco.ie or call 058-21496 for more details.

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Shave or Dye - Run or Walk in Stradbally for Irish Cancer Society A GREAT fun/exciting evening was held in Stradbally on Friday, 8th May, at the Shave or DyeRun or Walk event for Irish Cancer Society Fund Raiser May 2014. Mary and Davy Organ would like to thank the fol-

lowing for their fantastic support. All the Stewards on the road – John and Caroline Whelan for hosting the event-Pat Murphy for running auction and raffle – Teddy and Cathal Barry for the music. Theresa Keane,

John O'Leary and his wife Eileen congratulate Declan Keane, the youngest member of the Shaving & Dying squad, on his very valuable contribution on the night.

At your service, hostess of the night Caroline Whelan of 'Whelan’s Bar' and Joe Curran (Chairman of the Stradbally Tidy Towns Group).

The music supplied by Whelan’s Bar (Teddy & Cathal Barry) started just before 9.00 p.m., by then the bar was filled to capacity. The head dying started soon after, the three lads participating had already gone through the indignity of having their hair bleached ready for dying earlier. Seated in front of whole pub Davy Organ, Ally Flynn and young Declan Keane together had their haired dyed in most loud fluorescent colours. When it was dry, about an hour later, their heads held over a drain in the back yard and hosed with cold water to wash away any surplus dye. The dye cannot be removed, has most girls could tell you, new hair has to grow and when long enough the dyed hair may cut away– about six weeks. Ally Flynn seen here, hair dyed by Louise Curran.

Deirdre Keane, Bridget Curran, Louise Curran, Brendan Murphy, Richard Cutbill for Photography. All who attended and supported this event. Special thanks to the other Shave & Dye participants – Declan Keane, Pat Murphy, Ciss Hearne and Ally Flynn. Also sponsors and contributors of prizes for their most valuable support. Centra Store, Kent’s, Danny’s Foodstore, Trevor Bennett, Oriental Express Chinese Takeaway, Michael Joy Garage, Griffin’s Garage, Dermot & Pearl O’Brien Sallyfort Farm, Marie Curran Stradbally, Cunningham’s Shop Stradbally, Little Scribblers Pre-school, Caroline’s Salon Kilmacthomas, Richard Cutbill Photographer, Phelan’s Hardware Dungarvan, Pat & Brid Dunphy Ballylaneen, Michael Fennel, FDC Dungarvan, Deloras Walsh. Mary also said we are delighted to have raised a tidy sum for the Irish Cancer Society and will know the total when we get all sponsors cards returned in the next few days, and will certainly inform you through this media. Your support has been just brilliant.

Head shaven Mary Organ thanking everyone who had supported this large event in Stradbally, namely all runners and walkers, head hair-dyers and fellow shaven headers, together with all donators, sponsors of prizes for the runners and walkers, also the mini auction and raffle prize donators and John and Caroline Whelan for hosting this super fun event in beautiful Stradbally.

The evening continued with the Head Shaving, first up was the very brave Ciss Hearn who sat perfectly still for whole event, followed by Pat Dunphy, both greeted with cheers and applause on completion. Whilst all this was happening Mary Organ was allowing individuals in the audience to cut away large layers of her hair. Afterwards she was very brave allowing non-hairdressers to have turns using the razor to shave her hair, finally allowing the professional to tidy up the tuffs and stubble. Seen here the very serious Ciss Ahearn head being shaved. Hope the weather stays fine Ciss!

Next off the seniors for a 5K circuit of the Village, there were runners, walkers and team of pushchair walkers complete with infants. Adult winners of the 5K run Alan Whelan (left) male winner who is the Ballyvoile Postman now known as the 'Pony Express' and the ladies winner, the charming and very fast Deirdre Keane (right).

Prizegiving for the winners and runner-ups, etc., were presented by Davy Organ, prior to the main fun event of the evening. Una Fennell receives her prize for 2nd place in the female 5k run from Davey Organ.

The evening started with the junior 2k walk/run from Whelan’s Bar to the Five Cross Road and Back. The route was lined with stewards for the children’s safety. That is some hill to run up for young legs on the home stretch. Every starter finished, so very well done to the juniors. Some of the children who were in the Junior 2K run. Back row (l. tor .): Anthony O'Keeffe, Ben Keane (Junior winner). Front row: James Lenihan, Emily Lenihan and Kelly Galvin. Photographs by Richard Cutbill – Deise Camera Club Dungarvan / Photography in The Community

The clean shaven Pat Dunphy (hair today – gone tomorrow!) all for a very good cause. Pat before this ordeal gave the band a rest to auction off several fine items and carried out the bumper prize raffle.

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Stradbally schools change to co-educational TWO primary schools in Stradbally have changed their status and can now take both boys and girls from junior infants to sixth class. The change in the two schools’ status follows a recent meeting and later, notification from the Bishop’s Office, which came into effect from 16th May, last, stating that both Scoil na Croise Naofa and Our Lady of

Mercy Primary Schools in Stradbally will become co-educational. Both schools will now take both boys and girls. An Open Day will be held at both schools today (Wednesday, 28th May) for all perspective parents with pupils interested in attending either school. Parents can attend Our Lady of Mercy Primary School in the morn-

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€1.86m paid out to students in grants A TOTAL of €1.86m was paid by Waterford County Council to 248 eligible County Waterford students in 2013 under Higher Education Grants. The Council assisted students under the grant schemes and eligibility is subject to means testing and other relevant criteria. The value of a full grant for 2013/2014 was €3,025 and the special rate of maintenance grant was €2,890. Partial fees grants (where applicable) were also available, it was noted in the Council’s Annual Report for 2013.

Council receives seven complaints from public SEVEN formal complaints were received by Waterford County Council from members of the public in 2013. A further four complaints were received from the Office of the Ombudsman, according to the Council’s Annual Report for 2013. The Council said that a full response was issued to each of the complaints.

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Fire Service call-outs up in 2013 WHILE the number of fire brigade call-outs for County Waterford Fire Service was up in 2013, compared with 2012, the figure is in line with recent years, according to the local authority’s Annual Report. The Council’s Emergency Services noted that figures were up slightly in 2013, due to a good Summer and a large number of malicious fires in the Tramore area during the year. According to the figures, there were a total of 761

call-outs in 2013 across County Waterford. In 2012, there were 594 call-outs, while in 2011, there were 742 call-outs in total. In a breakdown of the figures for 2013, Tramore had the most call-outs, at 185, while Dungarvan was second with 150 call-outs, followed by Cappoquin, 87 call-outs; Dunmore East, 85 call-outs; Kilmacthomas, 71 call-outs; Portlaw, 60 callouts; Lismore, 50 call-outs; Tallow, 40 call-outs; and Ardmore, 33 call-outs.

Darkness into Light 2014 Dungarvan: The extended Daly family pictured after the walk on Saturday Morning.

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Well-known Garden Centre springs back to life under new management THERE is new management at the Garden Centre at Greenbarn. Alan Pike, a former mason who lives with his family on Water Lane in Youghal, and his team have re-opened the Garden Centre part of Greenbarn selling garden plants of all kinds along with a special focus on an area in which he has considerable expertise – the designing and building of patios and outdoor garden elements like barbecues and pizza ovens. Alan, who is married to Vicki and who has been a mason for the last twenty-five years, has been delighted with the feedback to the re-opening so far.“There has been a great reaction from the public

seeing the Garden Centre reopen,” says new manager Alan Pike, “and the new focus and the enthusiasm we have for what we are doing here is proving a big hit with our customers. “We are improving the centre every week and we will open the main building next, in about six week’s time. It will be very different to what was here before under the previous management but it will complement our neighbours in Oska and the restaurant owners here too, with a strong seasonal family focus. “We do have great plans for the Garden Centre at Greenbarn – we have plenty of exciting projects

coming up in the future – but for now we are focusing on the new Summer planting, patio design and installation, garden furniture and barbecues and keeping our fingers crossed for good weather! And if there’s ever something specific you’re after and we don’t have it, we will do our very best to find it for you.” Recently Gerald Esposito of the Capri Bay moved from the town centre out to Greenbarn too and the busy and buzzing restaurant has also breathed new life into the complex. Alan’s business partner in the venture is his brother-in-law, Tim Magee from South Abbey. Tim is

the MD of Host & Company, a hospitality, public relations, food and wine consultancy with offices in Cork, Dublin and Belfast, and a company that has the largest hospitality client roster in Ireland. Speaking about the Garden Centre at Greenbarn re-opening, Tim said “I have never gone into a partnership of any kind before this but the timing and the partner were perfect. Alan was ready for a change after over twenty years of being a mason, and I know firsthand that he has the serious work ethic and the particular, easy way with people that will ensure the Garden Centre does well. The first thing

he did was hire Patrick, a local legend when it comes to anything that grows, and a hit with old and new customers alike. In Oska there is a super business that works well with our own and the restaurant that is owned and run by the ex-Capri Bay people is flying it too, which is also great for business in the Greenbarn complex.” Greenbarn Garden Centre, Inchiquin,Youghal Co. Cork, 086 391 9307. Visit: www.facebook.com/ GreenbarnGardenCentre Greenbarn Garden Centre is closed Wednesdays and open every other day from 9.30 – 5.30.

Over 1.5m views of Council’s websites in 2013

Council meeting its energy efficiency targets WAT E R F O R D County Council is meeting its annual target of 33 percent energy efficiency reductions by the year 2020, according to the local authority’s Annual Report for 2013. The Council said that based on the reference year of 2009, they have reduced their annual energy related consumption by 7.8 percent by 2011.

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Visitors to the Fair check out some of the horses which were for sale last Friday at Dungarvan Horse Fair.

OVER 1.5m views of the Waterford County Council’s eleven websites were made by the public in 2013, according to the authority’s Annual Report. The Council maintains eleven websites providing information on all major services and online bill pay services, supporting Government initiative ‘The Gathering’ through the Waterford Gathering website, with information for the Irish diaspora worldwide. The combined page views of the Council’s websites amounted to 1,577,356 views. The Council’s social networking sites, such as Twitter and Facebook, has thousands of followers.

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Cyclists reach the top of the Pike Hill Climb during Sunday's Comeragh 100km Tour in aid of the Carriglea Cairde Services Special Olympic Athletes. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Louise McGrath’s Shave or Dye Event raises over €3,000 for Irish Cancer Society LOUISE McGrath, along with many others, staged a fantastic Shave or Dye event in aid of the Irish Cancer Society in the Cruiscín Lán in Villierstown on Saturday 03/05/2014. A fantastic night was had by all, especially those who volunteered their precious locks to such a worthy cause. A huge thank you must go out to Jackie Nugent from Dromana. Jackie runs a hairdressing business from her home in Dromana, near Villierstown, and she gave up her time, skills and equipment free of charge to help make this night a success and everyone would agree that her attention to detail was superb. A big thank you must also go out to the Carlton Family for allowing us to use their premises and for providing the musical entertainment for the evening. The evening started with Ronan Barrett, aged just 11, who arrived on the night with a jar containing €109 that he had gathered up amongst his friends and family. Ronan then got a design shaved into his head and a rapturous round of applause for his efforts. After that we had Jamie Glavin, Pat Hogan, Billy Kearns, Stephen Madden, Sasha Kennedy, Wattle Moore, Brendan Mernin and Damien Landers surrender their heads to the hands of Jackie for shaving. After a

few wild looking hairstyles and a bit of singing we then had a raffle with prizes that had been donated by local people and businesses alike being handed out. Next up for shaving were the impressive ginger locks of Sean Cullinan. After 20 minutes of Jackie Nugent ploughing through his barnet, Sean emerged with a mighty Mohican style haircut. Amelda Moore was also on hand with her trusty wax pot and we had people getting legs, shins and even toes waxed! We then held our auction, with the highlight of this being a calf, kindly sponsored by Tom & Marcella Scanlon. After some heated bidding Michael Carlton came through as the highest bidder. The whole night came to a head (literally!) when it was the turn of Louise McGrath to give it all up for charity. Everybody present witnessed her shaving off every strand of hair on her head for this worthy cause and stood up for a rapturous round of applause when it was all done. Of course, the event, raffle & auction would not have come off without the expert skills of Mr. Tom Scanlon, MC. Tom kept everybody informed as to what was happening and who was great comic relief on the night, thanks again

The Before and After pictures of Louise McGrath. Tom. To run an event like this takes a huge effort and lots of people to help make it happen. Here is a list of those who helped out in however big or small a way, it all counted towards the final tally: Jackie Nugent, Dromana, for her hairdressing superpowers; The Carlton Family and the Cruiscín Lán for staging the event; Amelda Moore and her trusty wax pot; All of those who surrendered their hair on the night, especially Ronan, Jamie, Pat, Billy, Stephen, Sasha, Wattle, Fox, Damien, Sean & Louise; Everyone who helped out with collecting sponsorship, making sandwiches, hanging posters, etc... too many to mention, but thanks for your time and effort;

Jacinta from Munster Signs & Print, Dungarvan for designing our posters; Colin from Totem Communications for the help with printing; Tom & Marcella Scanlon for their extremely generous livestock donation; East Cork Oil, Aglish; Blackwater Kayaks & Canoes,Villierstown; Bridget Ballot Flowers, Dungarvan; Cora Cummins, Villierstown; Aileen Hogan of the Encore Stage Academy, Dungarvan; Keith from Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan; Karen’s Beauty Salon, Cappoquin; Once Upon a Child, Ballinameela; F & W Timber Ltd, Villierstown; Hurleys Shop & Post Office, Aglish; Feericks Pharmacy,

Cappoquin; Tom Currans Hardware, Dungarvan; Titelines Shop & Post Office, Cappoquin; Kelleher’s SuperValu, Cappoquin; Niamh Prendergast, Villierstown; Declan & Gwen O’Callaghan,Villierstown; Ben O’Neill’s Music Shop, Dungarvan; To anybody who helped out in any way, however little or large, your help was greatly appreciated and all of your efforts are going to help this very worthy cause and if for any reason your name has been excluded from this list don’t worry, it wasn’t done on purpose, tiredness will be to blame! The total amount raised, to date, is €3,127.74 and counting. Thanks again to everybody for your help and support. Louise McGrath

“HOME Instead Senior Care, the world’s leading provider of non-medical, in-home services to seniors, has been caring for seniors in Co. Waterford since 2009. With almost 1,000 branches worldwide, Home Instead Senior Care provides services to seniors in their own homes. The dedicated team of CareGivers helps clients maintain their independence by assisting them with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, laundry, shopping, light housekeeping, driving and transportation. The result is companionship and independence, allowing seniors to feel safe in their own homes.”

Q. Mum has arthritis in her hands and has difficulty doing some jobs around the house and though she can shower herself has trouble getting dressed, how do I suggest she gets some help? In general no one likes asking for help but if help is received early it can greatly increase the quality of life of the recipient. With the title mum comes the picture of someone independent, and the carer of the house! The thought of getting help for some is not something positive. You need to make the idea of getting help something positive. Paint the picture of how it could work – a CAREGiver could come in the mornings and do the jobs around the house that she is having trouble with – housework, meal preparation, laundry and ironing. At this time your mum could have her shower and then if she needs help getting dressed the CAREGiver could help her with this. Start with one or two mornings a week and then it can be increased at any time her arthritis might flare up. Getting help is not about losing independence but rather enabling her to tackle the tasks she has trouble with so that she can enjoy doing the things she likes to do. For more helpful advice call Home Instead Senior Care on 051 – 333966 or visit www.homeinstead.ie

People switching bank accounts has trebled, says Central Bank of Ireland THE number of people switching bank accounts has more than trebled since 2011, figures from the Central Bank of Ireland show. Certain banks attempt to charge their customers something for using a current account, many of which do not give interest on the account. While some banks will waive charges if certain criteria are met, other banks do not have waivers and customers cannot avoid bank charges. Some people could be paying anything up to €180 a year in charges to their bank for having a current account - something which could be avoided if people switched their bank accounts. According to the Central Bank of Ireland figures, a total of 4,862 people switched their bank accounts in 2011. This figure doubled in 2012, when 8,128 people switched accounts; and increased again in 2013, when 14,349 people switched accounts. Some of those people who switched accounts may have had no option, as happened with Danske Bank closing accounts in Ireland in 2013. This is the first time that the Central Bank of Ireland has released the figures of current accounts being switched by customers under the Code of Conduct on the Switching of Current Accounts with Credit Institutions (the Switching Code). Director of Consumer Protection, Bernard Sheridan said an increasing number of customers are availing of the Central Bank’s Switching Code to manage the changeover when switching current accounts. “Factors which appear to be influencing the choices that consumers are making include: changing fees and charges; service issues; and announcements regarding the withdrawal of current account providers from the market,” said Mr. Sheridan. The purpose of the ‘Switching Code’ is to make the process of switching current accounts easier and quicker for customers.

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Coláiste Chathail Naofa Debutantes Ball 2014 Held at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Photographs by Pat Crowley

Conor Harty and Andrea Kelly

Geraldine Buckley and Shea Sargent

Aaron Lonergan and Jenna Kiely

Nicky Walsh and Katie Daly

Kian O’Leary and Clara Mannion

Travis Egan and Roisin Claffey

Shane Murphy and Shannon O'Brien

Shoulder Pain when lifting the Arm Upwards By Tomás Ryan BSc., AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel & Thurles SHOULDER pain at the front of the shoulder that occurs after gardening or any sort of manual work can often be caused by impingement of the Supraspinatus tendon of the shoulder joint. The following is a typical case of Shoulder pain caused by Supraspinatus Impingement syndrome that I see on a weekly basis in my clinic. SHOULDER PAIN SIGNS & SYMPTOMS • Pain when doing overhead activity such as cleaning windows • Driving with affected hand on top of steering wheel causes shoulder pain • Sleeping on affected shoulder causes pain • Putting on a jacket or shirt or

Lismore Castle Arts Annual International Art Exhibition 2014 Mareta Doyle and Ray Ryan. [Pat Crowley]

when reaching backwards with the arm aggravates shoulder pain. • Attempting to place the hand behind your back is quite painful • Shoulder pain is generally worse in the evening time after a hard day’s work • Symptoms are eased with rest, but re-occurs with activity. EXAMINATION FINDINGS OF SHOULDER PAIN – Winging of the shoulder blade of the painful shoulder meaning that the shoulder blade is angled to the front thus having an effect on the overlying acromion bone that overlays the affected shoulder joint. – The humeral head which is ball fitting into the socket of the glenoid fossa (see illustration), can tilt forward in an abnormal position inside of sitting in neutral thus compromising smooth movement at the shoulder joint and contributing to supraspinatus impingement. – Thirdly there will be weakness and

pain on lifting the arm up from the hip in a sideways movement towards the ceiling, the patient will have difficulty achieving this full movement. The patient will also note pain on bringing the arm downwards towards the hip from an elevated position. TREATMENT The patient’s shoulder pain is due to the supraspinatus tendon being impinged or compressed by the overlying acromion bone when the shoulder is being elevated. Shoulder blade winging and humeral head tilting implies that the muscles that move the shoulder blades backwards namely the serratus anterior and middle plus lower trapezius is weak. The forward tilting of the humeral head implies a weak stabilising relationship in the rotator cuff muscles that stabilise the shoulder joint. Treatment should initially target placing the scapula in a neutral position. When the Physical therapist holds this scapula in a neutral position the patient finds that their shoulder symp-

toms greatly subside. Hence exercises to achieve neutral shoulder blade position are very important. This is achieved by the Physical therapist taping the scapula into a neutral position so that the nerves that supply muscle control to the shoulder blade can learn this neutral painfree scapula position. Subsequent rehabilitation progressions involve strengthening the aforementioned mid shoulder blade muscles of middle & lower trapezius and serratus anterior.

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

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DEBUTANTES BALL 2014

Colรกiste Chathail Naofa Debutantes Ball 2014 Held at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Photographs by Pat Crowley Danny Davis and Nadia Hallahan

Aidan Ryan and Shannon Roche

Gary Crotty and Tara Kelly

Seamus Fitzgerald and Shannon Kearney

Daniel Donnelly and Lisa Marie Carey

Michael Keohan and Charlotte Wall

Adrian Pasterczyk and Shea Sargent

Hayden Coward and Catherine Regan

Liam Power and Eimear Hurley

Paudie Cullinan and Edel Power

James Harty and Chantelle Cummins

Brian O'Mahony and Maeve Organ

Pius O'Shea and Karen Dalton

David Hayes and Ciara Dunford

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Councillors attended 74 conferences in 2013 WATERFORD County Councillors attended 74 conferences in 2013, according to the local authority’s Annual Report. The Council paid out €86,649.57 to those Councillors who attended conferences in 2013. The conferences attended by Councillors varied in subject, which included: ‘Tourism in Recessionary Times’, ‘Disputes between Neighbours and the Law’, ‘Criminal Consequences of Breaching Local Authority Regulations’, ‘Policy and Legal Issues relating to developing Wind Energy’, ‘Future of Local Government in Ireland’, ‘Water Services Bill 2013’, and many more in relation to law, business, politics, community interests and health.

No housing units provided by Council in 2013 THERE were no housing units provided in 2013 by Waterford County Council, due to the decreased capital funding. The local authority’s Annual Report for 2013, which was presented to the final meeting of the Council on 12th May, last, does note that five housing units were purchased in the county, while five housing units were acquired by the Voluntary Housing Sector, by the end of last year. There are around 300 people in County Waterford receiving rent supplement for 18 months or longer. The Annual Report stated that by the end of 2013, 300 individuals had transferred to the Rental Accommodation Scheme. A total of 31 properties were signed up to leasing by the end of 2013, and a further 37 leased units are managed and maintained by the Voluntary Housing Sector. As part of the Government’s Energy Retrofitting Programme which began in 2009, Waterford County Council was able to improve the energy efficiency of 300 Council houses in 2013.

Cyclists in the Garda Blood for Life Cycle take a short break in Dungarvan during the final leg of their 26 County cycle.

Nearly 9,000 lambs slaughtered in Council approved establishments THERE was a total of 8,978 lambs slaughtered last year in County Waterford, according to Waterford County Council’s Annual Report for 2013. Outlining the slaughter figures for 2013 in three approved slaughterhouses and one approved wild game handling establishment, where the Council provides veterinary meat inspection services, the slaughter figures for 2013

were: 8,978 lambs; 1,485 cattle; 15 goats; 96 farmed deer; 216 wild deer; and 134 wild rabbits. The Council employs a Veterinary Officer and Veterinary Inspectors who provide approval and ongoing inspections and supervision of low capacity slaughterhouses and meat processing plants in Waterford County and City. Up to the end of December, 2013, three

approved slaughterhouses, seven approved meat processing premises and two on-farm poultry slaughtering premises were under Council supervision. DOG BREEDING The Veterinary Inspector, in conjunction with the Dog Warden, conducted inspections of dog breeding establishments in County Waterford. The Annual Report noted that there are three

registered dog breeding establishments in County Waterford. The Council deemed its door-to-door dog licence inspection programme as a success in 2013, and said it served to increase the numbers of licensed dogs in the county. The Annual Report noted that 6,420 dog licences were issued in County Waterford during 2013.

Council planning enforcement received 147 complaints WATERFORD County Council’s planning enforcement section received a total of 147 valid complaints in 2013, which they said is a reduction from the previous year. According to the Council’s Annual Report for 2013, out of the 147 complaints logged, there were 79 file inspections; 172 site inspections; 17 warning letters issued; 10 enforcement notices issued; and one prosecution. The Council said that 13 retention applications were received by them in 2013 as a result of enforcement complaints.

Strong customer base remains for Council’s waste collection service THE All-Star Household Waste Collection Service was well supported by County Waterford householders and enabled Waterford County Council to retain a strong customer base, according to the local authority’s Annual Report for 2013. Last year, the Council collected a total of 1,277 tonnes of organic waste; 1,537 tonnes of recycling waste; and 3,474 tonnes of residual waste.

Lismore Castle Arts Annual International Art Exhibition 2014 Jennifer Marshall, curator Lismore Castle Arts with Polish artist [Pat Crowley] Wilhelm Sasnal.

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In the Auld Fellas Time MONDAY, 19th May, saw Community Radio Youghal launch a brand new 6 part series In The Auld Fellas Time” The series made with the support of the BAI (Broadcasting Authority of Ireland) traces the changing face of Agriculture,Wildlife and Rural life over the past 60 years in Ireland. Featuring a large number of contributors from the agricultural sector both locally and beyond, including Nathan Carter, Sandy Kelly, members of Teagasc, The IFA, and Macra na Feirme along with local farmers, farm accountants,Veterinary surgeon, and wildlife conservationists the series will take a contemporary look at Agriculture in the Ireland of today and will attempt to answer the question, Is the farming community in 2014 really better off than the farmers in The Auld Fella’s time? Agriculture, wildlife and Rural life has changed dramatically in Ireland over the past 60 years. The signing of the Treaty of Rome in 1957, The first Common Agricultural Policy of 1962, the huge advances in technology and Science, and more emphasis on education and training has seen Irish farms and rural life change dramatically over the last 6 decades. In this series featuring both studio and on-location recordings, Series Producer and Presenter Marita Kelly pays a visit to agricultural institutions such as the Teagasc advisory centre in Moorepark, The Macra na Feirme HQ in Bluebell in Dublin, and Cork Marts while also visiting a number of farms in East Cork and West Waterford speaking to farmers both young and old who will help us trace the changes in technology and science, the evolution of farm machinery and the dramatic changes that have completely changed the lives of our rural community. In what will be compelling listening, In the Auld Fella’s Time will also trace the key events that have altered the way we live and farm today such as the beef and pork crises of 2007 and 2008, the horsemeat scandal of 2013 and of course the foot and mouth disease of 2001, while looking at the advances in Education and Funding and in animal health husbandry, science and technology. Edited by Sean Healy you can hear “In The Auld Fella’s Time” every Monday at 6.30 p.m. on CRY104fm. Don’t miss it.

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Noel Power, Anne Tobin and Catherine Hickey, Acorn Life (Sponsors) and Michael Pettit pictured at the 20K Drop Night in the Park Hotel in aid of Dungarvan Rugby Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Christine Flynn, Cabrini De Barra and Aine Flynn, pictured at the 20K Drop Night in the Park Hotel [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] in aid of Dungarvan Rugby Club.

Declan Gilchrist and Mairead Walsh, Deise Vets (Sponsor) pictured with Johnny Curran at the 20K Drop Night in the Park Hotel in aid of Dungarvan Rugby Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] James and Margaret O'Donoghue pictured with Karen and Eoin Phelan, Club Chairman, at the 20K Drop Night in the Park Hotel in aid of Dungarvan Rugby Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Tom Gibson, Anna-May Gibson Kiely, Patty Brazil and Eddie Kiely pictured at the 20K Drop Night in the Park Hotel in aid of Dungarvan Rugby Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Ceallaigh Ni She, Sean French, Maria Foley and Anna-May Gibson Kiely, at the 20K Drop Night in the Park Hotel in aid of Dungarvan Rugby Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Christine Coffey, Kathleen Denn and Martin O'Grady, pictured at the 20K Drop Night in the Park Hotel in aid of Dungarvan Rugby Club. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Eddie Kiely, John Paul Curtin, Garveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (Sponsor) and Michael Pettit, pictured at the 20K Drop [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] Night in the Park Hotel in aid of Dungarvan Rugby Club.

Local Elections results ... Electoral Districts: Dungarvan / Lismore (8 seats); Comeragh (6 seats); Tramore / City West (6 seats); Waterford City East (6 seats); Waterford City South (6 seats) All the results and analysis from last Friday’s Local Election for Dungarvan and Comeragh areas.

Meet your new Councillors for the Dungarvan / Lismore electoral area

Electorate: 22,774 Dungarvan / Lismore Total Poll: 11,955 electoral area Invalid ballot papers: 148

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Fine Gael.

Cllr. Pat Nugent, Fine Gael.

BRIERLEY COSGROVE CRONIN DE PAOR WALSH DOOCEY GEOGHEGAN NUGENT O’DONNELL PRATT ROSSITER SHEEHAN TOBIN WRIGHT WHELAN

Cllr. James Tobin, Fianna Fail.

Cllr. Siobhán Whelan, Sinn Féin.

Cllr. John Pratt, Labour.

Cllr. Tom Cronin, Fianna Fáil.

Cllr. Declan Doocey, Fine Gael.

Cllr. Seamus Independent.

O’Donnell,

STATE OF THE PARTIES Dungarvan / Lismore Electoral Area FG - 3 FF - 2 Lab - 1

SF - 1

Ind - 1

Candidate and party Louise Micheál Tom Midi Declan Damien Pat Seamus John Ann Marie Nicky James Michael Siobhán

SF FG FF IND FG FG FG IND LAB FF LAB FF IND SF

Valid Poll: 11,807 Number of seats: 8 Quota: 1,312

1st Pref. vote

Final vote

Elected / Eliminated

Count

697 628 920 592 823 1,337 1,252 704 1,040 537 666 1,171 392 1,048

790 725 1,240 649 1,200 1,337 1,315 1,197 1,271 566 1,026 1,315 392 1,729

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6 5 8 4 8 1 4 8 8 2 8 5 1 7

Local elections cause shock and surprise FROM FRONT PAGE Sinn Féin have one representative in each of the Waterford areas (two elected Sinn Féin candidates in Waterford City South). Their candidate, John Hearne, for Waterford City South, topped the poll, with 1,347 first preference votes - and the party is seeking the mayoralty for him, but that plan could be scuppered with indications of a pact on the new Council between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. Independents also made gains in this election, taking nine of the 32 seats on the Waterford Council. Fine Gael took a bruising at the ballot box, but managed to hold on to eight seats on Waterford Council. Nationally, the party was down seats, the result of a protest vote over their running of the country and all the new taxes forced upon the citizens, since they went into Government. Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, acknowledged the election results as a “vote of frustration” and a “vote of anger”

from the public and the people telling the Government that they need to do better. Fianna Fáil also took eight seats on Waterford Council, and nationally, their vote was up slightly. However, The Labour Party were hammered by the electorate, which resulted in the party’s annihilation in Waterford, electing only one candidate to Waterford Council - John Pratt, in the Dungarvan / Lismore area. Nationally, the Labour Party also received a pummelling at the ballot box and the future of the coalition between Labour and Fine Gael is in doubt. It is believed the public backlash against Labour is because of the introduction of a raft of new taxes on the people, including property tax and water tax. There was also public anger over the handling of medical cards, while voters are raging over promises which Labour made, but broke when they entered into the Coalition Government.

Whether or not Labour now pulls out of Government remains to be seen, but the party could likely suffer the same fate as the Green Party if they continue along the same path they have taken since entering Government with Fine Gael. Labour Party Leader, Eamon Gilmore, announced his resignation of the leadership last Monday. It is not clear whether his resignation could signal the destablising of the coalition, or whether it will put the party on firmer footing. A huge shock in the results locally for Labour, was outgoing Councillor, Ger Barron, who lost his seat in the Comeragh area. Ger Barron has been a Councillor on Waterford County Council since 1999, representing the Kilmacthomas area and at one stage, held the position of County Mayor and later Deputy Mayor. He was also a strong voice in support of the Déise Greenway. His party colleague,

Nicky Sheehan (an outgoing Dungarvan Town Councillor), also lost his seat in the Dungarvan / Lismore area, while Fine Gael’s Brendán Coffey, an outgoing Waterford County Councillor and brother to Deputy Paudie Coffey, also lost his seat in the Comeragh area. Another two surprise losses to the Dungarvan area were Ann Marie Rossiter (FF) and Micheál Cosgrove (FG), who were both members of the now defunct Dungarvan Town Council. POLL TOPPERS Damien Geoghegan (FG) topped the poll in the Dungarvan / Lismore area, pulling in 1,337 first preference votes, and elected on the first count. In the Comeragh Area, Michael J. O’Ryan (FF) and Liam Brazil (FG) were elected in the first count, pulling in 1,484 votes and 1,445 votes respectively. NEW FACES There will be a number of new faces on the newly

amalgamated Waterford City and County Council. Representing the Dungarvan / Lismore area, the new Councillors are: Siobhán Whelan (SF); and Seamus O’Donnell (Ind). Mr. O’Donnell is no stranger to the election campaign, and has stood for election on several occasions in the Dungarvan area, but failed to get elected. This is his first time being successfully elected to the Council. The other six Councillors, Damien Geoghegan (FG); Pat Nugent (FG); James Tobin (FF); John Pratt (Lab); Tom Cronin (FF); and Declan Doocey (FG) successfully retained their seats. Representing the Comeragh area, the new Councillors are: Declan Clune (SF); Seanie Power (FG); and Mary Butler (FF). The other Councillors in the Comeragh area, Michael J. O’Ryan (FF); Liam Brazil (FG); and John O’Leary (FF) successfully retained their seats.

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Local Elections – Dungarvan/Lismore & Comeragh Areas ... Meet your new Councillors for the Comeragh electoral area

Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan, Fianna Fáil.

Cllr. Declan Clune, Sinn Féin.

Cllr. Liam Brazil, Fine Gael.

Cllr. John O’Leary, Fianna Fáil.

Comeragh electoral area

Electorate: 15,534 Total Poll: 9,125 Invalid ballot papers: 97

Candidate and party BARRON BRAZIL BUTLER CLUNE COFFEY FLYNN JANES KIRWAN O’LEARY O’RYAN POWER WALSH

List of all candidates elected to Waterford Council

Ger Liam Mary Declan Brendán Michael Dr. David Dermot John Michael J. Seanie Sean

LAB FG FF SF FG IND DDI IND FF FF FG IND

Valid Poll: 9,028 Number of seats: 6 Quota: 1,290

1st Pref. vote

Final vote

Elected / Eliminated

Count

484 1,445 639 974 577 311 474 240 1,002 1,484 907 491

615 1,445 1,037 1,386 918 360 562 254 1,297 1,484 1,281 736

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6 1 9 8 9 4 5 3 8 1 9 7

Poll toppers celebrate

COMERAGH • Liam Brazil (FG) • Mary Butler (FF) • Declan Clune (SF) • John O’Leary (FF) • Michael J O’Ryan (FF) • Seanie Power (FG)

Cllr. Seanie Power, Fine Gael.

Cllr. Mary Butler, Fianna Fáil.

STATE OF THE PARTIES Comeragh Electoral Area FF - 3 FG - 2 SF - 1 Lab - 0

Political make-up of new Council Fine Gael Fianna Fáil Sinn Féin Independents Labour 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

DUNGARVANLISMORE • Tom Cronin (FF) • Declan Doocey (FG) • Damien Geoghegan (FG) • Pat Nugent (FG) • Seamus O’Donnell (Ind) • John Pratt (Lab) • James Tobin (FF) • Siobhán Whelan (SF) TRAMORE / WATERFORD CITY WEST • Joe Conway (Ind) • Jim Griffin (SF) • Blaise Hannigan (Ind) • Joe Kelly (Ind) • Lola O’Sullivan (FG) • Eamon Quinlan (FF)

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, who topped the poll in the Dungarvan / Lismore Electoral Area, with 1,337 first preference votes, celebrates after getting elected last Saturday evening. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

WATERFORD CITY EAST • John Carey (FG) • Davy Daniels (Ind) • Pat Fitzgerald (SF) • Eddie Mulligan (Ind) • Mary Roche (Ind) • Adam Gary Wyse (FF) WATERFORD CITY SOUTH • Breda Brennan (SF) • John Cummins (FG) • John Hearne (SF) • Jason Murphy (FF) • Cha O’Neill (Ind) • Sean Reinhardt (Ind)

Cllr. Michael J. O'Ryan celebrates with his mother Maureen after he was elected for the Comeragh Electorate Area. Cllr. O’Ryan pulled in 1,484 first preference votes. [Dan McGrath]

Cllr. Liam Brazil celebrates with his wife Marie after he was elected to the new Council. Cllr. Brazil, representing the Comeragh Electoral Area, pulled in 1,445 first preference votes. [Dan McGrath]

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Local Elections – Dungarvan/Lismore & Comeragh Areas ... Sinn Féin pledges not to vote for water / property tax increases SINN Féin have pledged not to vote for any increases in the property tax or water charges when their elected candidates take up their positions as Councillors on the new merged Waterford City and County Council. Speaking at a press conference outside the Count Centre, which was held at WIT Sports Hall last Saturday afternoon, Senator David Cullinane spelled it out clearly to the other parties - that Sinn Féin will not be part of any pact and will not vote for increases in the property tax and water charges. “We will not be voting for, or be part of an arrangement which will pass estimates that will impose further burden on working people and unemployed in this state,” said Senator Cullinane. “If the bigger parties want to coalesce to keep out Sinn Féin and impose more austerity on people, I think that will backfire on them come the next general election,” he warned.

It was pointed out that Councillors on the new merged local authority can vote to increase the property tax and water charges over the course of the next five years. Senator Cullinane said all Sinn Féin elected representatives have given a clear pledge not to vote for any increases in the property tax and water charges. He said that both Sinn Féin and the Independents received a mandate from the voters against the austerity policies of the Fine Gael / Labour government. Senator Cullinane called on all the other elected candidates to give the same pledge as Sinn Féin not to increase property tax and water charges. “Many of those candidates stood on the same platform as Sinn Féin, and stated that they would oppose government policies, so we are giving a clear pledge, and I don’t see why Fianna Fáil and the Independents who are elected cannot give a

similar pledge,” he said. MAYORAL POSITIONS He also stated that the positions of Mayor and Deputy Mayor should be elected on the basis of the candidate who received the highest preference votes “Looking at percentage vote which John Hearne (Waterford City South) got, it was almost 20 percent - the highest percentage vote of any candidate,” said Senator Cullinane. “The whole party believes that John Hearne should be the Mayor of Waterford for the first year. I think we need to move away from electoral pacts which are based on policy.” While Senator Cullinane acknowledged that the election of Mayor is not based on the number of votes a candidate gets, he argued that it should. “This government promised new politics. We were told that with the new merged authority, we would get a new local

Sinn Féin Senator David Cullinane speaks to the media during a press conference at the Count Centre last Saturday afternoon. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

government and a new way of doing things.We were also promised the mayor position would be directly elected by the people, but that hasn’t happened,” said Senator Cullinane. “So the fairest way in our view, which ensures the people have their say, is to give the mayor positions to those who received the highest preference vote.” Senator Cullinane put the other parties on notice, that Sinn Féin will be in with a strong contention to win a Dáil seat in Waterford.

“I don’t believe that the electorate will be in any mood for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael coalescing around policy pacts, where on the one hand carving up the positions of mayor and deputy mayor and on the other hand, impose further austerity on the people of this state,” said Senator Cullinane. PRAISE FOR CANDIDATES Senator Cullinane praised the candidates who stood for the Sinn Féin party. He said the election was a brilliant result for Sinn Féin and it was all

down to the hard work of all the candidates. “It wouldn’t have happened if we didn’t have first class candidates right across Waterford city and county,” said Senator Cullinane. “All our candidates are routed in their communities and have been involved in community development work over the last number of years.” He described the first preference votes for Sinn Féin candidates as “a tsunami for Sinn Féin”. “It is a great result for us and the candidates deserve

credit for the huge effort they put into their campaigns,” he said. “We have to reward the people who voted for us and not to let them down, because it is very clear, when you look at the Labour party vote, that people feel very disappointed with the Labour party in government,” said Senator Cullinane. He said all political parties need to look at the promises which they make before the elections and whether or not they should make promises they can’t keep.

Thanks expressed by newly elected Councillor - Seamus O’Donnell NEWLY elected Independent Councillor, Seamus O’Donnell has expressed his thanks to all those people who voted for him. Cllr. O’Donnell was elected to Waterford City and County Council last weekend, pulling in 704 first preference votes, and being elected on the eighth count with 1,197 votes. Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, Cllr. O’Donnell expressed his gratitude to the voters, particularly the huge vote he received from the Gaeltact area, Old Parish and Ring. He thanked everyone who canvassed with him, including his Campaign Manager, Tony Tobin and his wife, Margaret Tobin for the great effort they put in. Cllr. O’Donnell also expressed thanks to his family - his wife, Jean, and

sons, PJ and Liam - for all their support and help. COMMITMENT Cllr. O’Donnell said he gave a commitment during his election campaign that the first thing he will work on when elected a Councillor is getting a roundabout for Cushcam Cross, on the N25 at Garranbane. “That is very important to me,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. “Because if the road at Garranbane leading to Cushcam Cross is closed, it will lead to lesser numbers of pupils at Garranbane National School,” he said. “The pupils will likely end up going to Dungarvan, instead of Garranbane, because of the road closure.” During his election campaign, Cllr. O’Donnell drew

Newly elected Independent Councillor, Seamus O’Donnell. attention to speculation in the area, which suggested that the NRA / Council may close the road at Cushcam Cross, as part of proposals for the area. As a person who resides in a rural part of the county, Cllr. O’Donnell said he is aware of the difficulty rural schools have in keeping up pupil numbers. Cllr. O’Donnell said he will also be working to ensure the new water main

for Ring is delivered. “I want to see this project commencing as soon as possible,” he said. He outlined problems with water in other areas, including Piltown, near Youghal Bridge. “The water is bad there and there should be no such thing as meters and charges if it is not perfect going into the house,” he said. “I will be opposing charges, particularly if the water is bad in areas and where there is bad pressure in the water.” POT HOLES Cllr. O’Donnell said he wants to see pot holes eliminated during his term on the Council, and the improvement of all rural roads. “I hope the other rural Councillors will back me on this issue,” he said.

Keeping an eye on the figures at the Count Centre were Margaret Tobin, Jean O'Donnell, Tony Tobin and P. J. O'Donnell. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images] “I will work especially for the people who elected me, because they were the issues I was elected in on.” PACTS Cllr. O’Donnell said he has no intention of joining up with anybody on the Council, as part of any pact. It is understood that Fine

Gael and Fianna Fáil may be interested in setting up a pact on the Council together. “Although I won’t join a pact, on certain issues, I might give my support,” he said. “I feel Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil will be the strongest power on the

Council and I can see them going in together. “Personally, I think Fianna Fáil shouldn’t make any pact with anyone, because they are just letting down the voters. They can do whatever they like, but it will be a big drawback if they do form a pact with Fine Gael,” he added.

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Local Elections – Dungarvan/Lismore & Comeragh Areas ... First meeting of newly European formed Council scheduled election results for 6th June Ireland South Constituency THE first meeting of the newly merged Waterford City and County Council is scheduled for Friday, 6th June, 2014, at 3.00 p.m. It will also be the first meeting for all the 32 Councillors who were elected last weekend.

The meeting will be held at the Council offices in Waterford City. It is understood that the Council intends to alternate the monthly meetings between the city and the Civic Offices in Dungarvan. The final meeting of Waterford

County Council, before it was amalgamated with Waterford City Council under local government reform imposed by Environment Minister Phil Hogan, was held on Monday, 12th May, last, bringing to an end of 115 years of the local authority.

Spoiled: 21,798 Total valid poll: 675,498 Quota: 131,500

Electorate: 1,221,683 Turnout: 55% Total Poll: 679,296

Candidate and party 1st pref. Elected / Count vote Eliminated CROWLEY NÍ RIADA KELLY HARRIS CLUNE HARTLEY O’FLYNN PRENDERGAST O’SULLIVAN HEANEY CAHILL GODSIL VAN DE VEN O’LOUGHLIN O’RIORDAN

Brian Liadh Seán Simon Deirdre Kieran Diarmuid Phil Grace Theresa Richard Jillian Jan Peter Donal

FF SF FG FG FG FF Ind Lab Green CD Ind Ind DDI Ind FN

180,329 125,309 83,520 51,483 47,353 29,987 30,323 30,313 27,860 13,569 10,719 9,179 9,255 6,561 1,634

Elected Elected

1 4

At time of going to press, the count was still ongoing

Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated Eliminated

11 10 9 8 6 5 4 3 2 2

Candidates and their supporters anxiously wait for the results at the Count Centre in WIT Sports Hall, last Saturday afternoon.

Cllr. Michael J. O'Ryan pictured with family and supporters after he was elected for the Comeragh Electorate Area. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Cllr. Damien Geoghegan pictured with family and supporters after he was elected for the Dungarvan/Lismore Electorate Area.

Tech Corner at the Count Centre in WIT – Pictured are Una Nugent, Richard Looby and Audrey Doocey keeping up to date with proceeding on their mobiles. [Dan McGrath]

Cllr. John Pratt, who secured a seat on the new Council, pictured with his wife Margo at the Count Centre. [Dan McGrath]

[Dan McGrath]

Returning Officer, Brian White, announcing the election results at the [Dan McGrath] Count Centre, WIT Sports Hall, last Saturday evening.

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In the Courts …

Dungarvan District Court & Wa t e r f o r d C i r c u i t C o u r t ADDRESSES - Addresses in Court stories are given to us by the Courts Service, who in turn receive them from the Gardaí. Any error in an address, where the address of the defendant is not updated, rests solely with the system and the address cannot be changed by the Dungarvan Observer.

Darkness into Light 2014 Dungarvan: Members of the Ballyduff Upper Foroige Group pictured with Conor Cusack after the walk.

An Post TV licence prosecutions NOT having a TV licence resulted in a fine for an Abbeyside woman. Aisling Moore, with an address at 38 Pinewood Lawn, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, was fined €350 and directed to pay €80 prosecution costs at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, after she was found in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox, called to her home on 30th October, 2013. A FINE was handed down to a Bonmahon man found without a TV licence. Ian McCarthy, with an address at 7 Coastguard Road, Bonmahon, was fined €350 and directed to pay prosecution costs of €80 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, after he was found in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox, called to his home on 17th October, 2013. A DUNGARVAN man who did not have a TV licence had his case adjourned last week. Owen Fraher, with an address at 20 Estuary Heights, Dungarvan, was found in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox,

called to his home on 15th October, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke sought an adjournment of the case to allow his client time to purchase a TV licence. Judge Terence Finn adjourned the case to 9th July, 2014. A FINE was handed down to a Dungarvan resident for not having a TV licence. Natele Polchlopek, with an address at 15 Leacan Fionn Thoir, Dungarvan, was fined €350, plus €80 prosecution costs at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, after she was found in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox, called to her home on 8th October, 2013. NOT having a TV licence resulted in a fine for a Dungarvan resident. Krzysztof Sadkowski, with an address at 73 Leacan Fionn, Dungarvan, was fined €350, plus €80 prosecution costs at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, after he was found in possession of an unlicensed television set when Inspector with An Post, Barry Knox, called to his home on 8th October, 2013.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Man warned he will go to jail if he fails to follow medical treatment A COUNTY Waterford man who was convicted by a jury of robbery and assault by reason of insanity was warned by Judge Keenan Johnson in Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, last week, that he would go to prison if he failed to follow his treatment regime and took daily medication. The court heard that Sean Hartigan, a native of Stradbally, with an address at the Men’s Hostel, Waterford, gave an undertaking to remain under the care of Dr. Noel Shepherd,

Psychiatrist, and comply with the directions of his medical team. But appointments had not been kept and there was concern for his future. Barrister Emma McEvoy, instructed by Niall King, solr., Dungavan, said treatment by injection was found to be the most appropriate care for her client but he had a strong aversion to needles and was unwilling to be injected. He suffered from memory loss but was now taking oral medication and was no longer a source of harm to

himself or others. The man’s mother gave an undertaking to the court that she would supervise him and ensure he took his medication regularly. In evidence Sean Hartigan said he now realised that a breach of his undertaking to take medication would be very serious. Judge Keenan Johnson recalled that the defendant engaged in random acts of violence and robbed a person of a mobile phone in Abbeyside and assaulted a 13-year-old youth in the

car park of a chip shop at Strandside North on dates in January 2011. He was arrested under the Mental Health Act and admitted to Waterford Regional Hospital. The Judge said he had a duty to protect the people of Dungarvan and Stradbally. The last thing he wanted to do was send the man to prison. If he refused to take medication the matter was to be reported to Dungarvan Gardaí.

Breach of protection order marked proven A MAN who breached a protection order had the offence marked proven against him. Gabriel Golab (29) with an address at 26 Elm Park, Wilton, Cork, pleaded guilty to the breach of the protection order at 70 Tournore Court, Dungarvan, on 25th

February, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy told Judge Terence Finn that there was a row between the accused and his partner. “She was put in fear, and there was a protection order in force,” said Supt. Leacy.

“The accused was arrested.” Solicitor Martin Lavan said his client and the injured party have a child together. “The incident was minor in nature. He had a disagreement with his partner, it was a domestic dispute and was verbal, not physi-

cal,” said Mr. Lavan. “He is Polish and did not grasp the nature of the order on him. I explained the nature of the order on him,” he said. Judge Finn marked the offence as proven and taken into consideration, with no other penalty.

Driver who lost control of vehicle and crashed to make donation to poor box

At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall were Denis Lehane, Shane Curran and Stephen Walsh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

A WOMAN who lost control of her vehicle and crashed into another car will have a road traffic charge struck out if she makes a donation to the court poor box. Elizabeth Wallace (23) with an address at 13 Aishling Court, Hennessey’s Road, Waterford, pleaded guilty to driving without due car and consideration, contrary to Section 51 (A) of the Road Traffic Act - a charge which was reduced from careless driv-

ing, contrary to Section 52 of the Road Traffic Act - at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 29th September, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Superintendent Michael Leacy told Judge Terence Finn that Gardaí were called to a road traffic collision on the night in question. “It was a wet and foggy night and the road conditions were bad,” said Supt. Leacy. “The accused lost control of the

vehicle, crossed the central white line and crashed into the side of another vehicle.” Solicitor David Burke said his client had a “slight lack of concentration” on the night. He said she has no previous convictions. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 25th June, 2014, to allow the accused to gather the donation.

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Road traffic and parking offences

Lismore Castle Arts Annual International Art Exhibition 2014 Brian Fay and Caoimhin Mac Giolla Leith. [Pat Crowley]

Lismore Castle Arts Annual International Art Exhibition 2014 Cathy and Catherine O’Rourke enjoying the Exhibition. [Pat Crowley]

Lismore Castle Arts Annual International Art Exhibition 2014 Wilhelm Sasnal, Polish Artst and Andrzej Przywara, Curator Foksal Gallery Foundation. [Pat Crowley]

Probation for woman who stole from local shops A WOMAN who stole from two Dungarvan shops was given probation last week. Regina Leahy (24) with an address at Ballintlea, Old Parish, was convicted at a previous sitting of the District Court, of theft from Shalloe’s Newsagents and Dunnes Stores, on 12th July, 2012. The case was adjourned

for a probation report. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Judge Terence Finn said he would abide by the recommendation from the Probation Service and place the accused on a six month Probation bond. The case was adjourned to 28th May, next, to allow the accused to sign the Probation bond.

Fine imposed for public order offence A DUNGARVAN woman was fined last week for being intoxicated in public. Noreen Duggan (29) with an address at 11 Lismore Avenue, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, to being intoxicated in public at Father Twomey’s Road,

Dungarvan, on 7th August, 2013. Solicitor Niall King told Judge Terence Finn that his client apologises for her behaviour on the night and asked the court to take a lenient approach. Judge Finn handed down a €100 fine.

A MEMBER of the Defence Forces who claims he was on duty when his vehicle was detected breaking a speed limit had his case adjourned to produce evidence of the time he was on duty. David Walsh, with an address at 13 Cois Abha, Seán Dún, Dungarvan, pleaded not guilty to exceeding the 60 km/h speed limit at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th August, 2013. Garda Lisa Moore gave evidence at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, saying she was operating the speed van at 9.14 a.m. on the date in question, when she detected a Ford Focus car, registered to the accused, travelling at a speed of 73 km/h in a 60 km/h. Solicitor Niall King said his client contests the charge, because he was on duty that day, based at Sarsfield Barracks, in Limerick. The accused gave evidence, saying he left Dungarvan at 5.10 a.m. that morning to report for duty. He travelled to Cork and then onto Limerick, when he reached the barracks between 8.30 a.m. and 9.00 a.m. The accused said his vehicle was in Limerick at the time of the alleged speeding offence. “I received the fixed charge notice and put is aside to deal with it. It then occurred to me that I was on duty on the date in question,” he said. Superintendent Michael Leacy noted that while the roster produced in court states the accused was on duty, it doesn’t state what time he arrived at the barracks and reported for duty. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 11th June, 2014, to allow the accused to produce further evidence of the time he arrived and reported for duty at the Army Barracks. A DRIVER had a speeding charge struck out when she made a donation to the court poor box. Catriona Buttimer, with an address at Sleenague, Kenneigh, Enniskeane, Cork, failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after her vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 83 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th August, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor Paddy Gordon said his client never received the fixed charge notice. A €200 donation was made to the court poor box and Judge Terence Finn struck out the charge. A SPEEDING charge was struck out after a driver made a donation to the court poor box. Thomas Comerford, with an address at 49 The Orchard, Old Golf Links Road, Kilkenny, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at a speed of 76 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th August, 2013. Last week’s Dungarvan District Court heard that a transport company had nominated the accused as the driver on the day. Solicitor Kieran Higgins said his client did not receive the fixed charge notice and pointed out that his address was incorrect on the summons.

“My client is a professional driver with 30 years driving experience,” said Mr. Higgins. A €200 donation to the court poor box was made and Judge Terence Finn struck out the charge. A SPEEDING charge was struck out after the driver made a donation to the court poor box. Gerard O’Neill, with an address at Corluddy, Carrigeen, Kilkenny, failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after the vehicle he was driving was detected travelling at 91 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 16th August, 2013. Solicitor Paddy Gordon told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that his client never received the fixed charge notice. A €200 donation was made to the court poor box and Judge Finn struck out the speeding charge. A WOMAN was fined last week for a speeding offence. Elaine O’Dwyer (51) with an address at Crossford, Ardmore, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after the vehicle she was driving was detected travelling at 91 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Windgap, Dungarvan, on 23rd October, 2013. A WOMAN who broke the national primary speed limit by 20 km/h had her case adjourned to make a donation to the court poor box. Joanne Whittle Power (25) with an address at 7 Marian Terrace, Dunmore East, failed to pay a fixed charge notice after the vehicle she was driving was detected travelling at 120 km/h in a 100 km/h zone on the N25 at Monameen, Dungarvan, on 24th October, 2013. The accused told Judge Terence Finn at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that she did not receive the fixed charge notice. Judge Finn adjourned the case to 11th June, 2014, to allow the accused to gather the €200 donation. A DRIVER was fined last week for a speeding offence. Alan Hanrahan, with an address at 21 Woodview Close, Maypark village, Waterford, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed penalty notice which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 85 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th October, 2013. A DONATION to the court poor box resulted in a speeding charge being struck out. John Hickey, with an address at Killally House, Kilworth, Cork, failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at 77 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th October, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, the accused said he never received the fixed charge notice. A €200 donation to the court

poor box was made by the accused and Judge Terence Finn struck out the speeding charge.

a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th October, 2013.

A DRIVER was fined last week for a speeding offence. Anthony Tinney, with an address at Monart East, Enniscorthy, Wexford, was fined €100 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, for failing to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 74 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th October, 2013.

A SPEEDING offence resulted in a fine for a driver last week. Patrick Keating, with an address at Ballinabanogue, Kilmacthomas, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 72 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th October, 2013.

A VAN owner who was too late to nominate the driver of a speeding offence will have the charge struck out if he makes a donation to the court poor box. John Hoyne, with an address at 40 Maudlin Court, Thomastown, Kilkenny, failed to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after his van was detected travelling at a speed of 78 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th October, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, solicitor David Burke said his client was not driving the van at the time. “He nominated the driver who was driving on the day, but the form was returned from the Fixed Charge Office in Thurles saying he was too late to nominate,” said Mr. Burke. He explained his client is a fishmonger by profession with ten employees working for him and four vans on the road. Judge Terence Finn adjourned the case to 11th June, 2014, to allow the accused put together a donation of €200 for the court poor box.

A FINE was handed down to a driver last week for a speeding offence. Thomas Anthony O’Flaherty (47) from School View, Shanbally, Ringaskiddy, Cork, with a new address at 4 Oaklands, Kilnagleary, Cork, was fined €120 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 80 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th October, 2013.

A CLONMEL driver had a speeding charge struck out after making a donation to the court poor box. David Gerrard, with an address at 18 Ash Lawn, Clerihan, Clonmel, failed to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 88 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th October, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, the accused told Judge Terence Finn that he did not receive the fixed charge notice. A donation of €200 was made to the court poor box and Judge Finn struck out the speeding charge. A FINE was imposed on a driver for a speeding offence. Nigel Flynn, with an address at 13 An Carin, Tramore, was fined €80 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 73 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 14th October, 2013. A DRIVER was fined last week for a speeding offence. Mark Oates, with an address at 63 Elm Park, Tramore, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 78 km/h in

A DRIVER was fined last week for a speeding offence. Valentin Rosca, with an address at 23 Rosanna Close, Tipperary, was fined €350 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 95 km/h in an 80 km/h zone at Colligan, Dungarvan, on 17th October, 2013. A FINE was imposed on a driver last week for a speeding offence. Ronan Kirk (38) with an address at Rassan, Hackballscross, Dundalk, Louth, was fined €200 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for failing to pay a fixed charge notice, which issued after his vehicle was detected travelling at a speed of 82 km/h in a 60 km/h zone at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 17th August, 2013. A DRIVER found without insurance was fined and put off the road for two years. Gemma Lonergan (27) with an address at 37 Ashborne Village, Waterford, was fined €300 and disqualified from driving for two years for driving without insurance when stopped by Gardaí at Garranbane, Dungarvan, on 1st June, 2013. She was also fined €60 for driving with no licence on the same date. Other charges of failing to produce licence at the roadside and within 10 days at a Garda Station, failing to produce insurance, and not having tax on the vehicle were marked proven and taken into consideration. A DRIVER was fined last week for a tax offence. Gavin Hartery, with an address at 80 Slievekeale Road, Waterford City, was fined €250 at last week’s Dungarvan District Court for not having a current tax disc displayed on his vehicle when stopped by Gardaí at Drumlohan, Stradbally, on 6th September, 2013.

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Youghal to have minority voice in new municipal authority By Christy Parker YOUGHAL’S representation in the new East Cork Municipal District Authority will stand at just 33% following a shock outcome at the Cork County Council local election. The town will send forward Fianna Fáil Cllr. Aaron O’Sullivan and Cllr. Mary Linehan-Foley, but Midleton will effectively control the council as it holds four of the six seats, through Cllr. Noel Collins (IND), Pat Buckley (SF), Susan McCarthy (FG) and Ballymacoda-based Michael Hegarty (FG). Veteran Cllr. Collins easily topped the poll with 2,227 first preferences. The outcome throws into focus the failed recommendations made by to the boundary commission that Youghal Town Council be paired politically with west Waterford to create a crossborder authority. IRONY Youghal’s two sitting county councillors, Barbara Murray (FG) and Michelle Hennessy (SF) lost their seats but there is almost surreal irony in the election of Cllrs. O’Sullivan and Linehan-Foley. Cllr. O’Sullivan was selected to run by Fianna Fáil in preference to Linehan-Foley. The decision, imparted on very eve of the nomination congress, was seen by many as an ‘act of betrayal’ by the party and caused considerable contro-

versy in the town, particularly as Cllr. Linehan-Foley had succeeded her late father Paddy as a town councillor since 1999 and been a member of Fianna Fáil for 17 years. As a consequence Cllr. Linehan-Foley resigned from the party and opted to go it alone. Amidst some rare acrimony in the Youghal Town Council Chamber, Cllr. O’Sullivan was put on the defensive amidst a battering of invective, not against him personally, but against the party. Cllr. O’Sullivan did ot attended a council meeting since the furore last February. Most commentators felt that the candidates would dilute the vote and basically deny each other success. It is a measure of the disillusionment with the government that both actually got elected instead while a relatively low turnout in Youghal probably contributed also. SURPRISE ELIMINATION A major surprise was the elimination, on the sixth count of former County Mayor, Barbara Murray. Those who have worked alongside Cllr. Murray or who have witnessed at informed quarters the phenomenal level of work she undertook on behalf of her town and indeed her county, will view her loss as a considerable blow to the town. Innovative, intelligent and highly committed, the

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Sherry FitzGerald launch ‘Home Sweet Holiday Home’ campaign Youghal’s Clock Tower. The town will have a minority voice on the new municipal authority. candidate can be considered to have suffered disproportionately for the sins of her party, but is young enough and regarded highly enough to bounce back in contests to come. That is not to take in any way from the achievements of Cllrs. O’Sullivan and Linehan-Foley, who will bring a mix of youthful enterprise and not-old-butof-greater experience to the table. For Cllr. O’Sullivan – nephew of rugby coach Eddie, it was victory in his first ever election. The 28 year-old barrister made his political debut less than two years ago when co-opted onto Youghal Town Council following the resignation of Cllr. Eoin Coyne. He will be seen as the ‘new face’ of Fianna Fáil. It would be hoped that any tension in the chamber doesn’t decide him to avoid meeting however.

DOES the idea of owning a holiday home in Ireland sound attractive? – Somewhere to get away to at the weekends and during the holidays and enjoy for years to come. Now that the Irish housing market is showing signs of strengthening, Sherry FitzGerald agents around the country are reporting an increased appetite for holiday homes. As a result they are commencing a national and international campaign, entitled “Home Sweet Holiday Home” promoting a wide selection of holiday homes around the country. According to David Reynolds, Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds Dungarvan, “We are launching this campaign on foot of increased demand

for holiday homes across the country. We see an opportunity to promote Irish properties not only to an Irish market but to a much wider audience. To a foreign investor or even an Irish emigrant with dreams of returning home, Ireland is certainly an attractive place to buy property with prices now down nationally by almost 60%.” He added “If you already know the area where you like to holiday then you're off to a good start but if you are un-decided about the location consider proximity to the beach, lakes, mountains, the number of other homes in the area, particularly important if you have children who will be looking for "summer friends", proximity to major roads and indeed airports.

Sherry FitzGerald will be promoting houses in every corner of the country, ranging from cottages in West Cork, to beach houses in Wexford, not to mention a whole range of beautiful cottages and contemporary homes in Dungarvan and West Waterford. So now that the evenings are stretching and the days are getting milder, it's a good time to start looking for your perfect Irish holiday home. We may not have a balmy climate in Ireland but we have some stunningly beautiful beaches along our extensive coastline, particularly along the Waterford coastline, and some equally wonderful inland locations to make the most out of your holidays nothing a warm fleece and wet suit won't sort out.

Sherry FitzGerald are also pleased to announce a competition in association with Dream Ireland. If you are thinking of selling a holiday home, register for a free market appraisal at www.homesweetholidayhome.ie and you could be in with a chance to win a 3 night getaway for up to 6 people in the idyllic setting of the Parknasilla Woodland resort. For a full selection of holiday homes for sale all over Ireland visit www.sherryfitz.ie/holidayhomes For any further information, please contact: Sherry FitzGerald Reynolds, Dungarvan on 058 23444. Like Us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sherryfitzgeraldreynoldsdungarvan

Le Chéile Childcare Facility DURING Spring term one of our Pre-school classes took part in a project with Smarter Travel Dungarvan and it involved a number of visits to the facility creating pieces of art through

exploring the concept of "travel" and it culminated in a walk to the park with children,staff and parents. We had a very exciting morning in May when we got a visit from our local

Fire Engine. All the children came out into the sunshine and got to see both the engine and the Firefighters. The Firefighters were so generous with their time,

giving our children goes to turn off and on the hose, put on the helmet and sitting into the cabin,if they wanted. From the photos you can see the joy on each child's

Members of Dungarvan Fire Service who visited the children of Le Cheile Childcare Facility in Dungarvan during May.

face. Firefighters of the Dungarvan Fire Services thank you so much ! We would also like to say thank you to Butler`s Ice Cream shop for hosting our pre-schoolers where they

each enjoyed an ice creamit was a great thrill ! Le Cheile will be celebrating National Cycle Week on June 20th with support from Smarter Travel.There will be a party

with cycle themed activities and a cycle to school/creche day! We are also looking forward to our end of year celebrations that will include school trips to the beach and farm!

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The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Irish people “mad as hell …” “I’M mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore” was the great line from the film of twenty years ago when Peter Finch in his character Howard Beale, a news anchor, declared his anger to the American public and had them stick their heads out the window and shout that slogan. That is how the Irish public felt last Friday as they entered the polling booths to cast their votes and deliver the first real verdict on the performance of the Coalition Government over the last three years. It was a decisive verdict and a severe sentence and Labour paid the higher price. That was to be expected – widely predicted even – because they were the party who sought the votes of the less well off and the disadvantaged, promised they would look after them and then abandoned them in favour of

their partner party’s electorate of the better off. Successive budgets show that decisively. The combined policies of Fine Gael and Labour and the negligences of Fianna Fail have driven a reasonable percentage of the voters of this country into the arms of Sinn Fein. For decades, the party, which for three quarters of a century was so closely associated with paramilitaries and all that that entails, were told to embrace the ballot box instead of the armalite, come into the fold and all would be forgiven. Now that Sinn Fein has done that and have entered the fold in greater numbers than even they could have envisaged or hoped for five years ago, the political parties which urged them to get legal are once more denouncing their policies or, more accurately, lack of realistic ones, as unrealistic and unworkable.

That may be so for some, but can they be any worse than those who brought us to a position where once independent people are now sleeping in their cars or in hotels at the expense of the state. The Irish public did not lightly pass the traditional parties by, but out of sheer desperation, they embraced the people who were listening to their pleas for help and who seemed to offer a fair deal if elected. Therefore, as predicted, it was a victory for Sinn Fein and Independent candidates. A truly ‘Independents Day’. Three years ago the Government parties set about cleaning up the financial mess and clearing the economic rubble which was left by Fianna Fail with their own brand of laissez faire, light touch regulation and closed eyes, not in the least worried whom they hurt, who went short,

who went hungry or who had to cut back on every luxury and some necessities in order to keep a roof over their heads. Where else were those, who were suffering under the financial cosh, those who had seen their medical cards taken from terminally ill patients and given to healthy and wealthy children supposed to go? Who was going to support a Government that removed a paltry free phone allowance from the elderly, removed fuel allowance and cancelled Christmas for those on Social Welfare and withdrew First Communion assistance from the eight year olds. All to save a relative pittance. Above anyone, the Labour party left the gate wide open for Sinn Fein and the Non-Party candidates, abandoning their core values, the principles of their founding fathers and mothers, reneging on the

promises which they had made and could never fulfil. Fine Gael, who have traditionally despised Sinn Fein invited them to the party also and may well have to sit at the Cabinet table with them in a future government. On Sunday morning last one particular Minister was on RTE wailing that the situation they found in the Department of Finance was far worse than anticipated, echoing the famous words of Garret Fitzgerald as he accepted the office of Taoiseach in 1982, yet left it to Charlie Haughey five years later to commence a programme of recovery to which the people of this country dutifully responded. Perhaps in the cold light of Sunday morning last, in the aftermath of the Labour carnage, the Tanaiste might have done well to reflect on his declaration of earlier this year that the great civil right of our

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club members enjoying a guided tour of Mount Congreve gardens with garden curator Michael White.

time is same sex marriage. He might well reflect that many people cannot consider any type of marriage or the establishment of a family as they do not have work, a house or the prospect of either. He paid the price of not listening to the people, for not consulting with them for not looking to their welfare as he and his predecessors had undertaken to do. His resignation was inevitable and came forty-eight hours later. A greater civil right is to be able to live in dignity, or die in dignity with the aid of a proper and functioning health service. This, despite the valiant efforts of an ever-reducing number of staff, does not exist. Perhaps in the many reviews which have been promised as a result of the election results will give some hope and succour to worried patients and overworked medics.

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Siobhan Whelan YOUR LOCAL COUNCILLOR 087-2225648 I wish to thank all those who supported me in my recent election to Waterford County & City Council. A big thank you to all those who canvassed with me and for me during the campaign and also put up and swiftly removed posters. I also wish to thank all those who voted for my party colleague Louise Brierley, who will continue to work for the West Waterford area in conjunction with myself, Louise can also be contacted on 087-9565309. To my constituents I will continue to give 100% on your behalf in the Council Chamber and will continue the work to improve our communities. For any queries or questions please feel free to contact me.

YOUR NEW WATERFORD LOCAL AUTHORITY – WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL IMPORTANT PLANNING NOTICE As you may be aware in accordance with the Local Government Reform Act 2014, the Town Council of Dungarvan, Waterford City Council and Waterford County Council will be dissolved. A new Local Authority, called Waterford City and County Council, will be formed. On the 1st June all planning functions formerly held by the three former authorities will be transferred to Waterford City and County Council. In relation to the amalgamation of the planning function you are advised as follows: • The Planning Headquarters for the purposes of development management will be located at: Waterford City and County Council, Planning Section, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford. • On or after the 3rd of June 2014, all planning applications from that date must be made to Waterford City and County Council. • On or after 3rd of June 2014, all newspaper notices, site notices and application forms must be addressed to Waterford City and County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford as the Planning Authority in all required public notices/site notices and other documentation where the name and address of the Planning Authority is required.

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RSA and Gardaí appeal to motorists to “slow down” over June Bank Holiday THE Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have appealed to drivers ahead of the June Bank Holiday weekend to reduce their speed by taking part in a national ‘Slow Down” day, which will take place for a 24 hour period, from 7am on Friday 30th – 7am Saturday 31st May 2014. The call comes as figures show that the June Bank Holiday has consistently been the most dangerous weekend over the past two years. Five people lost their lives and five were seriously injured over the June Bank Holiday in 2013. Six lost their lives and 11 were seriously injured in 2012. Commenting ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend the Minister for Transport Tourism and Sport, Mr. Leo Varadkar T.D., urged road users to support national “Slow Down” day:“Five people lost their lives over the June Bank Holiday weekend last year. We should all work together to ensure we do not have a repeat of such carnage this year. The only way to avoid a repeat this year is if we all work together. Speed is still one of the biggest risk factors. By slowing down we

• 11 Fatalities and 16 Serious Injuries over June BH in 2013 and 2012 • 80,000+ drivers detected speeding to date in 2014 • Applegreen to give away free coffees at participating stations on 30 May reduce the likelihood of a crash, and the severity of injuries. We are also asking drivers this weekend to watch out for dangerous road conditions because the weather is so changeable. We want everyone to enjoy the weekend, but please do so safely.” Speaking at the launch of the joint campaign, Ms. Moyagh Murdock, Chief Executive, Road Safety Authority said:“We really want the public to take extra care when using the roads this weekend. The June Bank Holiday has been particularly bad over the last two years. But we are also heading into this weekend on the back of a really bad May Bank Holiday when we lost 5 lives on the roads. Of great concern too is the fact that, nationally, we seem to be heading in the same direction as last year. 71 lives have been lost compared to 73 to the same date last year, and last year was our worst in seven years.” “It really is so important to realise that staying safe on the roads is a continuous

effort. We simply cannot afford to let our guard down. The roads are going to be very busy this weekend, there are local festivals, sporting events and people travelling the length and breadth of the country for a break. The roads will be busy with people out walking and cycling. There are more tourists using the roads and they there will be a big increase in the number of agricultural vehicles out and about as farmers begin the first cut of silage this weekend. So I would appeal to everyone to do what you can to stay safe this weekend. In particular I would appeal to drivers to slow down, and support national ‘Slow Down” day by reducing your speed. Small margins can have a big difference. If a pedestrian or cyclist is hit at 60km/h they stand little chance of survival. If hit at 50km/h they have a 50/50 chance of living.” Assistant Commissioner John Twomey, Garda National Traffic Bureau, speaking at the launch in Garda HQ today said:-

“Excessive or inappropriate speed remains a significant contributory factor in road traffic collisions. Unfortunately, many drivers believe they are immune to the laws of physics as over 80,000 fixed charged notices have already been issued for speeding so far this year, an increase of over 20% compared to 2013 figures. Of greater concern, 9 out of 10 detections were made in situations where the driver was travelling 10km/h or more above the posted speed limit. 1 in 10 of those drivers detected were for speeds in excess of 30 km/h above the limit. This is particularly worryingly for pedestrians and cyclists in 50km/h zones, which were the worst locations for speeding offences.” Assistant Commissioner Twomey continued:“Since we started the national “Slow Down” initiative 2 years ago, we have seen the public get behind and support it, so the message is getting through to most. We are making great use of our social media sites to advertise the “Slow

Down” day also, so people can be aware of it and support it online.” Assistant Commissioner Twomey concluded:“Help us all make this June Bank Holiday a particularly safe one. Ask your family, friends and colleagues to heed the advice given today to slow down. To support the initiative, and for those that refuse to heed all the safety messages and put the lives of other road users at risk, all members of An Garda Síochána will be specifically targeting motorists exceeding the speed limit over this June Bank Holiday period.” In a further practical effort to promote road safety ahead of the June Bank Holiday Weekend the RSA, An Garda Síochána and Applegreen are planning an initiative aimed at tired drivers. On national “Slow Down” day Friday 30th May, Applegreen will provide free cups of coffee to drivers between 2pm and 8pm at 17 participating service stations around the country. Drivers simply mention the ‘RSA’ to the till operator and they will receive a free cup of coffee on Friday to ensure they get to their destination safely.

• On or after the 3rd of June, 2014 all submissions in respect of planning applications must be sent to Waterford City and County Council, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford • In the case where applicants/agents are of the view that the application will be lodged on or after 3rd June 2014 they should arrange for the relevant public notices and site notices to be published/ erected prior to the 3rd of June and WKH\ VKRXOG UHÁHFW WKH IDFW WKDW WKH DSSOLFDWLRQ ZLOO EH PDGH to Waterford City and County Council. Applicants/ agents are advised to familiarise themselves with the revised list of approved newspapers which is published online at www.waterfordcouncil.ie • Finally, due to merger of the planning systems, access to online planning search systems may be adversely affected from the 30th of May to 2nd June 2014. Updates will be given online at www.waterfordcouncil.ie The Planning Authority may not be in a position to process or acknowledge documentation submitted in relation to Planning Applications during the period 30th May 2014 to 2nd June 2014; this will however not affect the statutory applicable due dates e.g. in respect of any Applications/ )XUWKHU ,QIRUPDWLRQ &ODULÀFDWLRQ RI )XUWKHU ,QIRUPDWLRQ Submissions or Observations submitted during this period.

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We regret any inconvenience caused. If you have any queries please contact the Planning Department for assistance. Phone: 0761 102020 Email: planning@waterfordcouncil.ie Brian White Director of Services Planning and Corporate Services 21st May 2014

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TELECOMS ENGINEER AVAILABLE – Business and Residential Service. Voice / data, structural cabling, LAN points, telephone systems installation and maintenance, internal wiring, broadband set-up, extra phone and computer points. Call: John Corbett (086) 8281612. (18-6)

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

Gardening Services

COMERAGH LANDSCAPING – The landscaping profes-sionals. Garden design and layout. Planting, water features, patios, stonework, kerbing, fencing, etc. Lawn laying turfed and seeded. For a professional and affordable service contact Paul Curran (087) 2908403. www.comeraghlandscaping.ie (ind.) ADVANCE LANDSCAPING – Qualified Garden, Design, Construction, Restoration, Maintenance. Lawns, Patios, Planting, Driveways, Decking, Stonework, Fencing. Compare our grass cutting costs. Phone: Brad (087) 9390322 / (058) 41693 / www.advancelandscaping.ie (28-5) SUMMER LAWN LANDSCAPING – Professional Landscaping and Garden Construction. Grass, Hedge and Tree Cutting, Scarifying and Lawn Laying. Planting of Shrubs, Hedges and Trees. Large and Small Maintenance Contracts undertaken. Construction of Sleeper Beds, Gravel Gardens, Paving, Decking, Concrete and Timber Fencing, Block and Brick Walls, Powerwashing, etc. Good quality work at a reasonable price. Phone: Eamonn (085) 7784335. (28-5)

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Ardmore Hair Salon

ARDMORE HAIR SALON (086) 1769088 – Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment – 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Friday 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Mobile Hairdressing Service also available anytime. Dungarvan / Youghal and surrounding areas. Tel. (086) 1769088.

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To Let

SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.) LISMORE – Small Coach House, unfurnished. Perfect for single person. Coal burning stove and night storage heating. Combination sittingroom / bedroom, shower, bath and eat-in kitchen. Private and secure. Tel. (058) 53447 or (087) 7720913. (28-5) CAPPOQUIN – Two bedroom house to let, close to all amenities with very reasonable rent. Contact: (087) 702 8124.

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Tuition

PRIMARY TEACHER AVAILABLE – For TEFL and Irish lessons. Attractive rates. Dungarvan / Waterford area. Contact: (083) 1951731. (4-6)

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Farm Wanted

FARM WANTED FOR LONG-TERM LEASE OR PARTNERSHIP – In the Dungarvan to Youghal area. Please ring Thomas Sheehy on (087) 9582298. (4-6)

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Big Blue Box

BIG BLUE BOX SELF STORAGE – For moving, storing, decorating and downsizing. Business and domestic. Just €4 per day. Weekly and monthly terms available. Easy access. Tel. (087) 2455186. (11-6)

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Live in the Mountains

TYRES! TYRES! TYRES! – Full callout breakdown service. Quick puncture repairs. Lorry, tractor and car. Also all makes of car serviced and repaired. Contact: Eamonn Beresford, THE CASTLE GARAGE, Dungarvan. Open 6 days, 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., including dinner hour. Tel. (058) 43540 / (086) 8128184 / www.castlegaragetyres.com (ind.)

LISMORE – “Live in the mountains.” Furnished small 1 Bedroom. All new. Perfect for couple or single person. Wonderful scenery and river views. Tel. (058) 53447 or (087) 7720913. (28-5)

SELECTION OF DONKEYS FOR SALE – Male and female. Two in foal, Mares. Will swap for small Pony. Tel. (087) 6524499.

QUALIFIED EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR – With a wide range of childcare experience available for full or part-time childminding for the Summer months. Dungarvan area. Holds a full clean Driver’s Licence and First Aid Certificate. Contact: (087) 2947772. (28-5)

20 ACRES TOP QUALITY SILAGE FOR SALE – Aglish area. Can be sold in two lots. Tel. (087) 7830601.

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Agri Sale

GALVANISED GATES – Barriers, Cubicles, Cattle Crush Panels, Cow Mats. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry / www.ryanbrothers.ie / Laurence (087) 7994737. (6-15)

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Poultry

HY-LINE POINT OF LAY PULLETS AVAILABLE – Near lay. Tel. Ryan (025) 27299.

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Carer Available

CARER AVAILABLE FOR WORK – In Kilmacthomas and surrounding areas. Trained female healthcare worker with 13 years experience. Affordable and reasonable rates. For more information please contact (087) 7176462. (4-6)

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Childminder / Babysitter

CHILDMINDER / BABYSITTER AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER MONTHS – 19 year old girl with First Aid qualification and babysitting experience available for daytime or night-time work in the Dungarvan area. References available on request. Contact: Emma on (087) 6553563. (28-5)

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Horse Riding

HORSE RIDING LESSONS – Beginners riding lessons for as little as €10. Intermediate and Advanced also available. Group or private lessons. Showjumping lessons over full set of jumps with Top Instructors. 5-Star Livery available for Horses and Ponies. Tel. (087) 6387938. (4-6)

SERVICES AVAILABLE

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

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.com MUNSTER TRUCK, TRAILER AND BUS SERVICES – Tachograph Calibration and Installation • Speed Limiter Installation and Repair • DOE Preparation • Servicing • Sand Blasting • Spray Painting • Contact: Gerard on 058-68855 or 087-2884113 • www.truckrepairs.ie • info@truckrepairs.ie • Garryduff, Colligan, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. (ind.) ............................................................................................. MURRAY’S ROOFING DUNGARVAN – Re-roofing specialists. Slate/Tile • flatroofs • guttering/downpipes

• chimney work • chimney cowls • ridge tiles • lead flashing lead valleys • supply fit roof velux windows • UPVC fascias/soffits • insurance work under-taken • all work holds a full written guarantee • all areas covered • For a free written quotation and emergency work call Paul on (058) 43992, mobile (086) 2109547. (ind.) ............................................................................................. WALL’S CHIMNEY & BOILER SERVICE – Chimney & Boiler Services. Gutters and Drains Unblocked. Contact us on (087) 9931571.

Villierstown Joinery STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124 (ind.)

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Host Families

CLADDAGH SCHOOL OF ENGLISH, Dungarvan – Requires responsible Host Families for Foreign Teenage Students. July 5th – August 3rd. Tel. (086) 3706595.

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Charming Cottage

LISMORE – Charming Cottage, unfurnished, on private estate. 2 bed, 1 bath, garden and stables. Tel. (058) 53447 or (087) 7720913. (28-5)

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Plumbing & Heating

JOHN SEWARD HEATING & PLUMBING, Grange, Co. Waterford. Tel. (087) 9639544 / (024) 94710 – Oil Boiler Servicing and Commissioning. New Houses – Heating and Plumbing System. Maintenance and Repairs to Existing Systems. Bathroom Refurbishments. Stove Installations. Emergency call-outs.

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DEAD & DISABLED CATTLE COLLECTED IN ALL AREAS – Ring: Fitzgerald’s Licensed Knackery, Coolagown. (025) 36662 or (086) 8193202 / (087) 8193202. (ind.) AA PBR BULLS FOR SALE – Easy calving, home bred, tested. Also PBR Charolais Bulls, up to two years old. Delivered. Hereford Bulls suitable for Heifers. Tel. (087) 6176746. (4-6) PB ROTBUNT BULL FOR SALE – 3 year old. Suitable for Cows and Heifers. Genuine reason for sale. Tel. (087) 8716865. HIGH EBI FRIESIAN BULLS FOR SALE – Fertility tested. Suitable for Heifers. Tel. (086) 8533098. (4-6)

IN MEMORIAM

In Memoriam

CURRAN (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of my dear brother Liam Curran, R.I.P., late of Grawn, Kilmacthomas, who died on 21st May, 1997. Liam, lots of things have happened, Since you went away, Things you would have shared with us, If God had let you stay. I often lie awake at night, When the world is fast sleep, And take a walk down memory lane, With tears upon my cheek. It broke my heart to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of me went with you, The day God called you home. LIAM We miss you smile, your joking ways, We miss the things you used to say, And when the old times we do recall, It’s then we miss you most of all.

–Miss you Liam, but never forgotten, by your loving sister Kitty, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, Tramore.

–Loved and remembered by your Mam and Dad; brothers and sisters.

FOLEY (15th anniversary) – In loving memory of Maura Foley, late of “Ait Aoibhinn,” Ballinamona, Ardmore, who died on 29th May, 1999. You left us with golden memories, Your love is still our guide, Although we cannot see you, You are always by our side.

Agri Products

AGRI PRODUCTS – Silage Covers, Bale Wrap, Silo Bags, Silo Nets in stock. Ryan Brothers, Ballymacarbry. Agents for Durapac Products. Contact: Lce. (087) 7994737. (25-6)

FITZGERALD (22nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Fitzgerald, late of Garranbane, who died on 3rd June, 1992. In all the world we shall not find, A heart so wonderfully kind, Sadly missed along life’s way, Quietly remembered every day, No longer in our life to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

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MORRISSEY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Garry Morrissey, late of The Crooked Bridge, Dungarvan, who died on 2nd June, 2009. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated in St. Laurence’s Church, Ballinroad, on Sunday, 1st June, at 10.00 a.m. SAFELY HOME I am home in Heaven, dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright, There is perfect joy and beauty, In this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, Every restless yearning passed, I am now at peace forever, Safely home in Heaven at last.

–Lovingly remembered by his wife Sheila; daughters Helen and Una, and their families.

–Always remembered by your loving niece Marie; relatives and friends.

Monica & Frances

MONICA AND FRANCES’ TRIP – Anyone who wishes to travel with us on our Annual Outing please contact Frances (Country Market, Fridays, Tennis Club, Abbeyside), or Michelle (Farmers’ Market, Thursdays, Grattan Square, Dungarvan).

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THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. M.D.

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FAHERTY (11th anniversary) – In loving memory of our brother Noel, R.I.P., late of Cliff Road, Ardmore, who died on 27th May, 2003. Masses offered. Happy memories keep forever, Of days when we were all together, We all have special thoughts of you today.

–Always remembered by his loving brother, sister-inlaw, brother-in-law, nieces and nephews. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on this Saturday, 31st May, at 7.30 p.m. in Ardmore Church.

LOOBY (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of my sister Anne, R.I.P., late of Knocknagow, College Road, Ardmore, who died on 16th May, 2010. Masses offered. A silent grief that’s in our hearts, No human eye can trace, But many a broken heart is hid, Beneath a smiling face.

–Loved and missed by her brother Matt; sister-in-law Noreen and nephew Martin. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on this Saturday, 31st May, at 7.30 p.m. in Ardmore Church.

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BEREAVEMENT Support and help available Service – Free & Confidential Tel. 058-46100 www.westwaterfordbereavement.org

Samaritans

W O R R I E D ? D I S T R E S S E D ? SUICIDAL? – Whatever you're going through, we're here to listen and help, 24 hours a day, every day. Call SAMARITANS in confidence 1850 60 90 90, or e-mail us jo@samaritans.org (ind.)

ORGAN (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of Johnny Organ, late of Sarsfield Street, Abbeyside, whose Anniversary occurs on 31st May. Ever in our thoughts, Forever in our hearts.

–Sadly missed by Kitty and family. TOBIN (17th anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Tobin, late of Feddaun, Upper Melleray, Cappoquin, whose Anniversary occurs at this time. R.I.P. Masses offered. A whisper on a May day, You heard the gentle call, You took the hand of Jesus, And quietly left us all. A golden heart stopped beating, Hard-working hands at rest, God broke my heart to prove to me, He only takes the best. No matter how I spend my days, No matter what I do, There is a longing in my heart, For yesterday and you.

–Always remembered by your loving son Willie.

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KILMACTHOMAS BRIDGE CLUB – 1st Margaret Flynn & Mary Prendergast; 2nd Anna Ryan & Maeve Coghlan; 3rd Gertie Drohan & Claire Shanahan; 4th Brenda Cummins & Claire Cummins. AFFANE BRIDGE CLUB – Affane Summer Bridge commences this Monday, 2nd June, at 7.30 p.m., in Cappoquin Community Centre.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Acknowledgement † JIM O’NEILL McGrath’s Cross, Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford

Mary, Amy, Ciara and baby Grainne; brother William; sisters Nuala and Breda; nieces and nephews and extended relatives of the late Jim O’Neill wish to express their appreciation to all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement. A sincere thanks to all who attended the Rosary, removal and Funeral Mass. Those who sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy and to those who gave donations in lieu of flowers and travelled long distances to be with us. To our kind relatives, neighbours and good friends who called to our home and helped us during such a difficult time and for their support and kindness. A special thanks to Fr. Condon, Dr. M. Griffen, Niamh our Public Health Nurse, and all at the Health Centre; Margaret from Hospice Home Care; Jenny and girls in the Pharmacy. To the staff in Oncology Unit in WRH. To Kents Undertakers for their kindness and professionalism which was greatly appreciated. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Jim’s Month’s Mind Mass will be offered in Faha Church on Friday, 6th June, at 7.30 p.m.

† AUGUSTINE (Gusty) DEE Shanbally, Leamybrien, Co. Waterford Acknowledgement and First Anniversary On the First Anniversary of Augustine (Gusty) Dee, his brothers Paddy and Joe and the entire Dee family would like to express their sincere gratitude to those who supported us on our sad loss. To those who visited, called or sent Mass bouquets to Gusty during his illness, we thank you. We would like to thank especially Dr. Brady of Strandside Medical Centre and Doctors Joyce and Mahony and the staff at Shandon Medical Centre for their help, care and attention during his illness. To the staff of Medical 4 (Oncology) in WRH and Doctors Calvert and Hacking who were so kind and helpful during Gusty’s treatment and to the staff of the Radiotherapy Dept. at Whitfield Clinic, we express our eternal thanks. To the Doctors, Nurses and all the staff in St. Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan, the kindness and compassion shown to Gusty and the family in his last few weeks will never be forgotten. We would like to thank Fr. Delaney who visited Gusty at home on many occasions and who celebrated his Rosary and Requiem Mass; to Fathers Ryan and Harris who visited Gusty in hospital and performed the last rites and to Fr. Collender who visited the family home, we express our gratitude. We would like to thank David Kiely and staff for their professional and sympathetic approach to the funeral arrangements. Also our thanks goes to Noel, Benny and Mike who prepared Gusty’s final resting place so respectfully. We would like to express our gratitude to Garda Conor Tallon, Garda Damien Ryan and Paddy Gordon for their compassion and sensitivity from the earliest stages of Gusty’s illness. We would like to thank Kilrossanty GAA for allowing the club flag to adorn Gusty’s coffin and for providing a guard of honour at his funeral. Finally, but equally as important and appreciated, the family would like to thank most sincerely our amazing friends, neighbours and relations from near and far who attended the wake and funeral, who provided food and support, who helped prepare the house for the wake, who helped with the refreshments and those who offered their help in any way possible. We are eternally grateful for your kindness and support. To everyone mentioned above and anyone we may have unintentionally missed, your kindness will always be remembered. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for your intentions. Gusty’s First Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Friday, 30th May, at 7.30 p.m., in Kilrossanty Church.

† JIMMY ROCHE Ballysaggart Jimmy’s brothers, Paddy and Willie; sister Mary (Kenneally) and the extended Roche family, wish to express their sincere thanks to everyone who sympathised with us on the sad passing of Jimmy. Thanks to all those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and floral tributes; those who attended the Rosary, removal and Funeral Mass, especially those who travelled long distances to be with us. Thanks also to Dr. B. Lordan, the Public Health Nurse, CareDoc team, Aidan and Marie Walsh and especially Jimmy’s Home Help Bernie Whelan for the wonderful care she gave to Jimmy. To Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P.; Sacristan Bridie Murphy, the Ballysaggart Church Choir, Ballysaggart GAA Club for providing the guard of honour and his neighbours and friends who tended to the grave. Special thanks to his good friend Liam Murphy for playing the accordion at the graveside and to Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore, for all their help and professionalism in carrying out the funeral arrangements. Finally, a sincere thank you to his wonderful neighbours and friends who regularly called to visit Jimmy for the chat; it was a source of great comfort and comradeship for him. Please accept this acknowledgement as a token of our deep appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Month’s Mind Mass for Jimmy will be celebrated on this Sunday, 1st June, in St. Mary’s Church, Ballysaggart, at 9.30 a.m.

ADVERTISEMENTS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Advertising

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

Telephone: (058) 41205 / 42042 e-mail: adverts@dungarvanobserver.ie

O Situations Vacant C PART-TIME HELP REQUIRED FOR DAIRY FARM OUTSIDE DUNGARVAN – Mostly weekend milkings. Plus some work week days. Immediate start. Reply to Box No. 5433. (4-6) EXPERIENCED CHILDMINDER WANTED FOR SEPTEMBER – Children’s own home. Own car essential. Nonsmoker. References required. Call after 6.00 p.m. (086) 8514430.

Kilmacthomas Primary School KILMACTHOMAS, CO. WATERFORD

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORKS – Department of Education & Skills Summer Works Scheme JOB DESCRIPTION: The works involve the upgrading of the existing electrical installations in full, to include general and emergency lighting, fire alarm and small power/IT systems to meet current guidelines and codes. INVITATION TO TENDER: Applications are invited from suitably qualified Electrical Service Installation Contractors, who wish to be included on the approved tender list for the above project.

† Drohan Monumentals †

Details of the restricted tender procedure and qualifying criteria are available from Jerry Geaney Building Services Consultant Ltd., Studio 22, Waterford Business Park, Cork Road, Waterford. Telephone 051 – 879371, Email: info@jerrygeaney.com

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

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

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

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

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

Floral & Artificial Wreaths Supplied Obituary Notices

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

If you visited

River Valley Plants YOU MIGHT SEE LILANA Or on the other hand … Maybe it would be Pat that you would meet or indeed you probably will meet Max & Buster Dog, Public Relations Officers. All, mights, maybe, possibility, ifs, for sure, and not so sure, but what would be certain and sure is that you would see rows and rows of perennial flowering plants, trees, shrubs and hedging all begging to add colour to YOUR garden

River Valley Plants 024-96168

The closing date for receipt of expressions of interest is 12 noon, Wednesday, 4th June.

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

DAVID KIELY

Experienced Cook REQUIRED FOR CAFÉ IN WEST WATERFORD AREA DAY WORK ONLY – NO EVENINGS CVs to: Ardmore Open Farm, Ballykilmurry, Ardmore, Co. Waterford, or email to info@ardmoreopenfarm.ie

OFFICE ASSISTANT REQUIRED Please forward CV to: CMT Community Services Ltd., St. Augustine’s Street, Dungarvan. Tel. 05845960. email: history@waterfordcountymuseum.ie Applicants MUST meet FÁS Community Employment Scheme Eligibility Criteria Deadline for application: Tuesday, 3rd June. Applicant will work 19&1⁄2 hours per week. Duties include general administration, organisation of events and activities, sales of vouchers, PR exercises for the promotion of Dungarvan & WW Chamber and other duties. Work on packages, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SAGE. The role will be based in the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber Office.

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DUNGARVAN TOWN COUNCIL – Permission is sought to construct ground floor extension to existing dwelling & associated alterations to existing dwelling at No. 31 T. J. Murphy Place, Abbeyside, Dungarvan. – Michael Brennan. The application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application.

3.5 miles from Cappoquin on the R671 to Youghal & Clashmore. 1 mile from Dungarvan Fireplaces, towards Cappoquin.

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Planning Permission

WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Rev. Milo Guiry, P.P., am applying to Waterford County Council for planning permission to extend the graveyard at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Grange, Co. Waterford. The development of the graveyard extension relates to the curtilage of St. Mary’s Catholic Church which is a protected structure – RPS 12, on the Waterford County Development Plan 2011–2017. The work includes a new vehicular access, a parking area and a pedestrian access from the churchyard. 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, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during its public opening hours, and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. DUNGARVAN TOWN COUNCIL – Anthony and Maureen Harte intend to apply for planning permission for the indefinite retention of 2 No. rear extensions and ancillary works at 14 Silversprings, 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 Dungarvan Town Council, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during its public opening hours and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Planning Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of 5 weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Patrick Kirwan, am applying to the above for permission to construct a livestock and storage agricultural building and associated site works at Carrigeen, Kill, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during normal working hours, i.e. 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays and first Wednesday of every month). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of the receipt by the Authority of the application, on payment of a fee of €20. WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Paul Heffernan, am applying to the above for permission to retain a single storey extension linking to an outbuilding, also conversion of the outbuilding, permission to construct a garage and all associated site works at Sheskin, Stradbally, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during normal working hours, i.e. 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays and first Wednesday of every month). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of the receipt by the Authority of the application, on payment of a fee of €20. WATERFORD COUNTY COUNCIL – I, Pat and Siobhan Keane, am applying to the above for permission to construct a milking parlour in an existing shed, dairy, holding yard, slatted tank and associated site works at Knockhouse, Portlaw, Co. Waterford. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at the offices of the planning authority, Civic Offices, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, during normal working hours, i.e. 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays and first Wednesday of every month). A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of the receipt by the Authority of the application, on payment of a fee of €20.

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ALTERNATIVE FUNDING SEMINAR

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

All eyes were opened at the Alternative Funding Seminar

Mags Durand-O'Connor, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre with Dermot Walsh, M&D Bakeries; Vincent Pettit, Jitterbeans and Justin Collery, Multipack Networks at the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

ON Wednesday, 14th May, Dungarvan Enterprise centre held an Alternative Funding Seminar. The purpose was to inform people about the different Alternative Funding services that are available. The Town Hall in Dungarvan was buzzing with attendees from both the business and sporting communities all keen to hear what the speakers had to say. First to speak was Marc Rafferty; Marc spoke about Linked Finance’s online platform of crowdfunding that is suitable for all types of business that have been operating for more than two years. This online platform is a simple and fast means of accessing loans from investors. Loans are available for working capital and new equipment purchases and sales & marketing drives and anything that sustains or grows business. Michael Maddock from South East BIC spoke about what assistance is available for high potential start-ups. They have investments

available from €25k – 250k in exchange for a percentage of the equity of the business. The South East BIC also offers a business consultation service and works closely with Enterprise Ireland. The sporting community were keen to hear what services nTrai have to offer athletes and clubs alike this was received very well if the queue to speak to David O’Shea at the break was any indication. nTrai offers support to athletes and clubs through crowdfunding,

sponsorship and community building. Lorna Coleman then talked about the services Microfinance Ireland offer to companies that have been refused funding from the banks. Loans of €1-5k and €525k are available within 10 days. Microfinance will also consider co-funding with the banks and Local Enterprise Offices. Local case studies were also featured; these included Vincent Petit from Jitter-

beans who spoke very eloquently about his very positive experience of working with Linked Finance. Dermot Walsh gave a very informative and honest account of M&D Bakery’s experiences with Alternative Funding. Linked Finance has helped them to diversify and protect the Waterford Blaa. A very inspirational video capturing local athlete Niall Tuohy’s career to date and his hopes for the future through working with Ntrai, gave a message of never giv-

ing up on your goals or dreams despite setbacks that you might encounter along the way. Indiegogo was Justin Collery from Multipath Networks preferred method of Alternative Funding; Justin had very constructive help for anyone considering crowdfunding as an Alternative Funding option. Justin’s story began in a shed in Portlaw, his company is now selling this product worldwide. A very positive audience

left the town hall now fully informed with the knowledge to take their ideas or projects to the next level. “It was great to get so much information under one roof ” said one local business person. If you need to be pointed in the right direction, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre is happy to assist with any queries regarding Alternative Funding or growing your own business. Contact us on 058 23598 or dungarvanec@gmail.com

At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall were Aisling O'Neill, Daphne Geth[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] ings, Seamus Hayes, Sarah Corkery and Donal Croke.

At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall were Paudie Flynn, Rose Butler, Helen Kavanagh, Mags Durand-O'Connor and Emma Hannon. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Vincent Pettit Jitterbeans

David O'Shea nTrai.com

Lorna Coleman Microfinance

Marc Rafferty Linked Finance

Michael Maddock South East BIC

At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall were Nathan Ademoye, Christiana Ogunlaye, Jake Apatira and Donal Croke. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall were Ann McKenna, John Joyce, Catalina Power and Eamon Lonergan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall were John Power and Ann Walsh. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall was Ronan O'Connor with Marc [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Rafferty, Linked Finance.

Large attendance at the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall were Enda Hogan, Emma Hannon, [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Tom Kenneally and Johnny Hurley.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Portlaw PUBLIC ACCESS DEFIBRILLATOR We are delighted to announce that the first of two public access defibrillators has been installed on the grounds of the Dr. Martin Day Centre in a heated outdoor cabinet. If you would like to know more about it, or how to access it outside of opening hours of the centre, please call or text Brian Nugent on 087 6128 451 or contact any member of the Cardiac First Response Group. Thank you for the community support and for the

kind permission of the centre which enabled us to provide this facility. Watch this space for details of the second AED which will be installed in the coming weeks, along with one in Kill village where our second CFR Group is based. CADET UNIT Due to unforeseen circumstances (tickets for a certain concert became available!), our International Presentation Night had to be postponed last week. Great work was done by all those in attendance at training last Friday, preparing for

One of two new Public Access Defibrillators in Portlaw.

our CPR Marathon in Dungarvan on 14th June. Thank you all for dropping in bags for the Rag & Phone Man during the week – your rags are most appreciated! “Imagine Fitness” will whip us all into shape this Friday as part of our Options Programme Sports & Health Module. CONGRATULATIONS A big, warm welcome to Baby Adam, son of Jenny O’Rourke and our member John Doyle, who was born last week. Best wishes to the young family from the entire branch and units! SENIOR UNIT We are looking forward to several awareness events coming up in the near future, amongst them are CPR for Kids which we will be teaching at Primary Schools in the county, a Health Awareness Day in Kilmeaden and more. A lot of work goes into these information events, so thank you in advance to all our members for giving up their time to assist with these events!

Ballymacarbry BALLYMACARBRY MONTESSORI SCHOOL – PLACES AVAILABLE FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 Ballymacarbry Montessori School has a small number of ECCE Free Playschool places available for September 2014, for children born between 1st February 2010 and 30th June 2011. Based in Ballymacarbry Community Centre, the Montessori School has been in operation for four years, and offers a pre-school service from 9.30 a.m – 12.30 p.m daily, based

on the Montessori principles. Please call straight away to secure a place for your child. Phone Clodagh 086-1081784 or Miriam 087-7752814. CÉILÍ A Céilí is being held in Ballymacarbry Community Centre on 27th June, 2014 at 8.30 p.m in aid of The Niall Mellon Trust. Admission is €8. Refreshments will be provided on the night and also a Raffle is being held. All are welcome.

Knit and Natter! - Like Heather, Breda and Kate pictured, why not join us for a free social knitting group, chat and cuppa! St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, Thursday, 29th May 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon. Wool provided. All most welcome and learn to knit if you cant! Find us on facebook: Charity Vintage Tea Rooms.

Knockmahon N.S. First Holy Communion - Fr. Keogh, Conor Kidd, William Power, Ryan O'Donnell and their teacher, Mrs. Catriona Byrne.

Bonmahon KNOCKMAHON NATIONAL SCHOOL Congratulations to David Dwan who celebrated his birthday recently. Well done to all our pupils who worked extremely hard on achieving the 2014 Discover Primary Science and Maths Award of Science & Maths Excellence. Their Award Plaque will be proudly placed on our "Awards Wall" where it certainly will not be lonely! Well done also to our pupils who took part in the "Willie Moran Soccer Tournament" in Tramore. Congratulations also to our pupils who were presented with their 7th Green Flag last week. We will be holding a Green Flag Celebration day in June...so watch this space for more details! Thank you to all who are supporting us in the Bonmahon Community Lotto. BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY LOTTO Following last week’s draw, the jackpot is still on the rise – Numbers drawn were 524-27-29. With no match 3 winners, we were delighted to pass on 4 lucky dip wins to Paddy Coffey, Ger Coffey, Noah O’Shea and Jean O’Callaghan. The next jackpot to play for this week will be €6,550, well worth a ticket! Thank you all for your support. COPPER COAST GEOPARK CENTRE The Copper Coast Bus route from Tramore to Dungarvan, in operation Thursdays and Saturdays provide a great way to spend the day and explore what the Copper Coast has to offer. Why not pop into the Centre

for a coffee and a chat, watch the films, have a look around and get the next bus home? It’s just €5 for a return trip! For the full time table, visit www.deiselink.ie The Geopark Centre is open Tuesday to Saturday 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Sunday 12.00 noon to 4.30 p.m., serving tea, coffee, soft drinks, scones, pizzas and snacks. A wide variety of books, local produce and gifts are also on sale here. Mary Greene will play at the Geopark Centre on 5th June. Mary will perform with her husband Noel Shine and their daughter as "Greenshine". Tickets can be booked by email info@coppercoastgeopark.com or by calling 087-9148100.

Join us for the remainder of the European Geopark’s Network Week which takes place until Sunday this week! The following workshops are still to come: The Valentia Island Tetrapod Trackways on Thursday, 29th May at 7.30 p.m. The original Devonian Tetrapod trackway at Dohilla on Valentia Island will be described and Interpreted by Professor Ken Higgs UCC. An update on recent new developments, such as the additional trackways found at Reenadrolaun Point and Culoo Head, will be included. The new data collected allows a deeper understanding of the habitats and environment in which the

Devonian amphibians lived. Venue: Geopark Centre, Bunmahon; Admission: €2.00. Refreshments served. Model Making Demo and Exhibition Sunday, 1st June at 12.00 noon Workshop with Model Makers Andy Keating, Ger Walsh and friends at the Geopark Centre Bunmahon. Learn how to create your own models of buildings /people/landscape etc. Upcycling everyday items is a fun way to reuse materials and reduce our footprint. With a little and imagination and creativity you can turn everyday objects into magnificent models. Admission €2, with accompanying children free of charge.

Pupils from Knockmahon N.S, who took part in the first "Willie Moran Soccer Tournament" in Tramore.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Abbeyside Scout Group WE started with a presentation to the scouts and parents of the details for this year’s annual camp. So here it is - from July 13th to 19th the 4th Waterford will be at Cuskinny Court, just outside Cobh. Cuskinny is a 17 acre campsite and activity centre right across the road from Cuskinny Cove, a very safe and sheltered swimming spot. They have lots of available activities such as orienteering, grass sledging, canoeing, access to guided bird-watching at Cuskinny marsh and more. We will be tying up (very punny) with Cobh sea scouts while there to do some dinghy sailing and also doing a day at Ballyhass Lakes Activity Centre, near Mallow, with all sorts of adrenaline activities including zip wire over water,

abseiling, the infamous “Leap of Faith” (climb and jump off a 50’ platform to a trapeze!), wake boarding and trout fishing. The lads will decide which four activities to do and everything is extremely well supervised, so it will be challenging and great fun while being safe. One advantage of the Cobh location is that we can arrange for parents to deliver and collect scouts to and from camp, saving on coach hire. We will supply further details nearer the time but please do keep the 13th and 19th July clear in your diaries and think about carpooling between scout parents ahead of time. Also remember that the parents visit slot will be on the Wednesday afternoon from 2.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. Most of our ventures will

also be attending the camp both for fun and in a “support” role (i.e. doing as little as possible until absolutely needed) so let’s all hope for good weather in July. After the parents left we went on with the regular meeting, starting with the Scout Prayer and subs. We then did a quick run to the beach to take advantage of the weather, and followed on with a skills session on cameras as part of the photography special interest badge. Scouts, remember your photo “albums” for next week and the picture for the Altitude photo competition, good prizes to be won for that. Ventures are hiking Slieve Donard in County Down this weekend. Well done Eamonn F and Paul for doing the 700km round trip driving!

County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014 held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Nire 3rd in the Figure Dancing competition. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Fabulous Fun Fair atmosphere at the recent Kill Classic Field Day in aid of the Eoghan Keating Rehab Fund.

Kill CLASSIC FIELD DAY PRESENTATION NIGHT We were overwhelmed with the great turnout at our recent Classic Field Day – Thank You to all who attended, helped out in any way, sponsored a raffle prize, brought their vehicle...to make the day such a resounding success. We would now like to invite everybody to join us when we present the Eoghan Keating Rehab Fund with the proceeds of the day this Friday, 30th May in Kirwan’s Bar. Apart from a look back over the day, the actual presentation, music by Teddy Barry and John O’Shea, we will of course provide you all with finger food and a few more prizes to win on the night. Please come along and join us for what promises to be a great night! BIRTHDAY WISHES The very best wishes to Shirley Norris who will celebrate her birthday this week, have a great day Shirley! Happy Birthday to Jimmy Guiry who added another number to his age

Happy Birthday Billy! this week – that’s all it is though, just a number! Best wishes for the year ahead from all your family and friends. And, of course, there’s one man in the village celebrating half a century of life this week – Happy Birthday Billy Crowley, enter the second half with a bang! PARISH PILGRIMAGE There are still some places available for our Parish Pilgrimage to Lourdes in September. The departure date is the 27th September, accommodation for the five nights’ stay will be in the 4**** Solitude Hotel. Transport, accom-

modation, tours and a religious programme are all included in the cost of €729 per person. Anyone interested should contact Fr. Keogh on 051-294261 or 086-3672121. KILL CARDIAC FIRST RESPONSE GROUP We are very excited about the upcoming visit to Kill National School where we will be teaching the older pupils the basic elements of CPR and how to act in an emergency. Weather permitting, our new Public Access Defibrillator will by then be installed outside the school and can be accessed by anyone at any time. This defib-

Irish Red Cross Dungarvan Branch PATIENT Assessment skills were our main focus in last week’s training - how to recognise injuries and illnesses and of course how to treat them. Well done to all for putting the learned skills into practice in the beautiful setting of Dungarvan Bay on a lovely summer’s evening! This week, training is cancelled as our members will be attending the Annual General Meeting of the Irish Red Cross Waterford Area Committee, elect committee members and officers to ensure the Dungarvan Branch is represented at county level. Training will resume next week on Wednesday from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. in Dungarvan Community Hospital. For further information, please contact us on 087-6792328 or meet us at the Awareness Day in Dungarvan Shopping Centre on 14th June.

Congratulations to the three new Dungarvan Emergency First Responders from Damien Geoghegan and Nicky Sheehan.

rillator will be in addition to the existing AED which is accessed by our responders. Thank you for your support without which we would not be able to provide this facility. Some of our members are actively involved in training, further clinical level qualifications and provision of medical cover at events while others prefer to remain at the basic Cardiac First Responder (Community) Level and be available to respond to life threatening emergencies around the village of Kill. If you are interested in joining our team of responders, please contact the secretary on 087-6646824. KILL ROAD RUNNERS AC Anyone interested in joining us as a member for the year, it’s not too late! Get together for a run at a pace just right for you and enjoy the benefits of insurance and other great incentives the Athletics Association of Ireland offers. For more information please contact Michelle on 083-1737051 or Mareike on 087-4133522.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Music on a Summer’s Day

Ardmore JOE O’BRIEN RIP Condolences to the O’Brien family on the sad passing, on Friday May 23rd, of Joe O’Brien, Chairman of Ardmore GAA club. A much respected and well loved figure who will be sadly missed in the community. May He Rest In Peace. KICKBOXING STARS! On Saturday May 3rd IKF promoter of the year 2013 Vinny O Brien put together a cracking fight night in Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, culminating in a fast paced thrill a minute IKF AM IR All Ireland Light Cruiserweight Title contest between local hero Brett Egan and Offaly fighter Derry Guinan. Before the main event the near capacity crowd were treated to a stacked undercard of 12 fights including 10 fighters from Deise kickboxing. Grange sisters Rhianna Lynch and Sharon a Lynch fought on the under card with Rhianna losing a close fight and Sharon winning a cracking fight against a tough Dublin girl. Ardmore man Brett Egan took to the ring to try and pick up his 3rd IKF Irish Title in nine months. At this stage of the evening the crowd were in full voice and nearly raised the roof off Lawlors Hotel when Brett came to the ring to face off against Derry Guinan for the IKF AM IR All Ireland Light Cruiserweight Title. This was another cracking fight, which lived up to the hype. The young Dungarvan man started the brighter and in the early rounds landed some lovely leg kicks and solid straight right hands. Derry worked well on the inside but Bretts fought to his potential and after 5 explosive rounds of action we went to the judges scorecard and the result was a unanimous decision... This was not a place for the faint-hearted. Finally Brett’s hand was raised and the popular young Dungarvan man threw his arms around coach Vinny O’Brien. Brett had worked hard for this fight and it paid off as he was handed the belt as the New Irish Kickboxing Champion. Brett now holds the cruiser weight IKF K1 Title, the Light Cruiserweight Full contact and Low Kick Titles and will fight on September 13th in Carlow for the Light Cruiserweight K1 Irish Title. Brett aims to be the first Irish fighter ever to hold the IKF full contact, low kick and K1 titles at the same weight at the same time. So on the 13th of September the K1 fight is more than just a title fight, it’s a chance for Brett to write himself into the history books and prove beyond doubt he is the best Light Cruiserweight in the country. Deise Kickboxing would like to thank all the officials, coaches, medics, doctor, DJ, ring girl, all from Deise Kickboxing who helped out, door staff, the IKF for their continued support, Lawlors Hotel who are a pleasure to

A TREAT for all music lovers took place in St Mary's Church of Ireland, Dungarvan, last Sunday when the WIT Orchestra, with leader Rowan Sherlock, soloists Sarah O’Regan and Gerard Dower and conductor Niall Crowley performed their Summer programme in aid of St. Mary’s Church roof repair fund. The concert included music from popular composers such as Grieg, Fauré and Copland. The concert also featured Vivaldi’s Concerto for Two Flutes and the exhilarating Latin-American Danzon No. 2 by Marquez. The WIT Orchestra is made up of adult players from the region, Degree students from the WIT and advanced instrumentalists from the WIT Music School. The group has been providing music to Waterford and the region for over 30 years and has performed at prestigious festivals and venues including the National Concert Hall and St. David’s Cathedral,Wales. A capacity audience gave the orchestra a well deserved standing ovation.

Fundraising Table Quiz A TABLE Quiz for Triona’s Fun Day in association with Dungarvan Youth and Community Centre will take place in John Keane’s Bar, Dungarvan on Thursday, 5th June, 2014. Tables of 4 €20. Registration at 8.30 p.m. €100 Prize for Winning Team! Raffle with lots of prizes! Contact Niamh on 087-6504778. Joe MacNamara and family pictured at Ardmore and Grange Confirmation recently.

deal with for events, our sponsors; Eden Café, Dungarvan shopping Centre, The IT Guy, Aarons Takeaway Carrick, Barry Lennon Photography, Creation Night Club and sponsor of the main event The Vaporium Dungarvan. Big thanks to the Dungarvan fight fans who again turned out to support the local fighters and give them that extra 10% in the ring…. Brett and coach Vinny O’Brien will head to Italy in October where Brett will represent Ireland in the World Championships. Anyone interested in kickboxing classes with Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan can contact Vinny on 0834218676, or email deisekickboxing@gmail.com or check us out on facebook or www.deisekickboxing.net We cater for all ages, all levels and operate as on a pay as you train basis of only €5 a class. ARDMORE FARMERS MARKET Ardmore Farmers market is starting back this Sunday the 1st of June. Every Sunday 11.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. Looking forward to seeing all our regulars and new comers. COMMUNITY ALERT NEWS Garda Pat O' Shea reported that two camper vans were broken into recently in the vicinity the sea wall, opposite the church in Ardmore. Garda investigations found that the culprits are from outside of the Ardmore/Grange area and had carried out similar crimes in other areas. Apart from this crime there was no other crime to report in the Area since the last meeting. Satisfaction was expressed with the operation of the Garda text alert system.We are presently sending out these text alerts to over ninety people. Anyone wishing to be included in the text alert can hand in their name and mobile number to either the Ardmore or Grange post offices. It was decided that there is

presently no need to erect further text alert signs in the Area, as the ten presently in place are providing sufficient cover for the Area. The Secretary was asked to liaise with Garda Pat O'Shea with regard to the Garda Permit for our annual church gate collection which will take place in late August or early September. CARDS AT KEEVERS BAR 1. James Foley and Jason Lenane. 2. Tom Power and Michael O’ Reilly. 3. Fr. Lucey and Billy Harty. Last game Mary Whelan and Tessie Mansfield. Best last 5. Mary and Pat Prendergast. LEE CARLETON EXHIBITION Lee Carleton will be holding his Annual Ardmore Art Exhibition in Carleton Art Studio, 6, Main Street Ardmore on Saturday, 31st May and Sunday 1st and Monday, 2nd June, 2014, from 11.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. daily. There will be a selection of acrylics, water-colours, pen and inks etc. Paintings of all local scenes will be on display, and some for the first time. The range is very interesting and the prices are most reasonable. Go along and enjoy the Exhibition. Enquiries, commissions, previews etc. please phone 087-2371598. GRANGE NS PARENTS’ ASSOCIATION NEWS Communion and Confirmation: We would like to congratulate all the boys and girls who made their communion and confirmation last week; you were all a credit to your parents and teachers and most importantly to themselves. The Church looked fantastic with all the artwork. Primary Schools Sports: We would like to say well done to all the boys and girls who competed in the Western Finals of the Primary School Sports in the Friary and we would like to wish those competing in the county final on

Thursday night 29th the best of luck. ARDMORE PATTERN WALK We would like to remind everyone of the annual Ardmore Pattern Walk which takes place on Friday 30th. This year the Pattern Committee has decided that proceeds from the walk will be shared between both Ardmore and Grange National Schools. We would like to thank the committee for this and ask all families to support the event. If anyone needs a sponsorship card, please contact Nora on 087 7411410. TEA ROOMS We will be holding afternoon tea in St Marys Church Tea Rooms on Saturday 7th of June. Nora will be contacting people to bake for the event in the next few days. If anyone would like to volunteer to bake, please contact Nora on 087-7411410. We will also be holding a book sale on the day, all books will be €1. Please come along to support the event and grab some bargain books. FAMILY FUN TABLE QUIZ We will be holding a family fun table quiz on Friday 13th June in An Tobar, Ardmore at 7 pm SHARP.We have gotten some fantastic prizes and would like to thank everyone for their support. We are still collecting prizes and hope to have a complete list for next weeks notes. We hope to have a goody bag for each table. We have received a signed Waterford Jersey to auction at the table quiz. If anyone would be interested in placing a bid and cannot make the table quiz on the 13th June, please contact Nora on 087 7441410 and she will make note of your bid. LAST FRIDAY AT RTH Monthly Last Friday Session takes place this Friday 30th May from 10.00 p.m. at Round Tower Hotel. All singers, musicians, reciters and those that just want to listen are most welcome...

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SILENT MOVIE DAY! On Saturday June 7th next, at Molly Keanes House overlooking Ardmore Bay, and enjoy being taken back in time to another era by the old silent and black and white movies with Kevin Brownlow, renowned Film Historian.This unique event offers an engaging and sociable day out plus a fascinating opportunity for any film buff to gain the inside track on the making of these films. Start 10.00 a.m. and Finish 4.00 p.m. approximately. Ticket Information: €80 ((morning & afternoon tea/coffee, cakes & 2 course lunch is included in the ticket price). €65 per head for group bookings of four or more. €60 early bird offer available for bookings before May 7th. Tel: 024 94225 or 085 7431377 HALLA DEUGLÁN BAZAAR 2014 In connection with the above, the Hall Committee is welcoming donations of articles for its annual Summer Bazaar on July 6th next. The hall will be open every Saturday, 9.30am-12noon, from now till the end of June to accept donations. Further information from Terry on 087-9477213 AFC SUMMER CAMP Ardmore soccer club will once again be holding their almost world famous Summer Soccer School this year, bookings now being taken! Camp dates are July 21st-25th inclusive and more details can be found at www.summersoccerschools.ie ARDMORE HAIR SALON (086) 1769088 Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment – 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Friday 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Mobile Hairdressing Service also available anytime. Dungarvan / Youghal and surrounding areas. Tel. (086) 1769088.

Language Camps THE Language People now provides tuition in six different languages for adults and primary and secondary school children throughout the year and are now taking bookings for The summer camps. CHOOSE FROM FRENCH, GERMAN, SPANISH OR IRISH We offer one week summer camps with a total of 30 hours of language lessons with constant conversational practice through sport and leisure activities. Courses are for pre-Junior Cert or pre-Leaving Cert level; at least 1 year's language learning is necessary to join the course. Students are encouraged to relax and enjoy the language and to gain confidence in conversation. Teachers will help students prepare for oral, aural and written exams as well as encouraging them to improve pronunciation, grammar, listening skills and vocabulary. This course offers a real advantage for students coming into exam years. Excellent language tuition. Courses for Junior and Leaving Cert age groups. Superb range of afternoon activities. Friendly, encouraging support for students. Dept. of Education experienced language teachers. Small classes of ten students, friendly school staff. Contact Maud on 087 9753783 or visit www.thelanguagepeople.ie

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menssheds.ie THE week started in the Shed with a visit from Sally and Robbie, 2 friends of Dick Clancy, home for a while from New Zealand. Two lovely ladies, who came bearing cake and tart as well as good intentions.Very complimentary they were too about our activities in the Shed, so much so that they went away with 2 of the wheelbarrows for their gardens! Thanks girls, it was a pleasure to meet you. Meanwhile, the every day life at the Shed continues with work going on in the wood-

work shop and furniture restoration and craft work in No. 3 workshop. Oliver was on duty in the garden today, and he's another guy thinks you can hide out in a glasshouse! What harm, after all the cake and tart he needed a rest. The week is nearly over in the Shed, with plenty of work continuing in the workshops and the garden. Both the craft and the woodwork shops are in full flight, and Ger and Tommy keeping the gardening work up to Chelsea Flower Show Standard! Keep it up lads, soon be summer! And don't forget people, the time for our Percy French Concert is getting closer! Sunday, 15th June (Fathers Day) at 3.00 p.m. in the Vintage Tea Rooms, C of Ireland. Tickets €5 at Blasta Foods, Vintage Tea Rooms or DMS committee members.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Stradbally PARISH COUNCIL MEETING A Parish Council Meeting will take place at the Parochial House on Wednesday night, 28th May, 2014 at 9.00 p.m. PARISH DRAW RESULTS The results of the Parish Draw for the 19th May which was a double draw is as follows:1st prize €150 - Jeff Haran, Ballygunner. 5 x €25 prizes went to Aoife Power, Carrigcastle; Matt Cummins, Ballyvooney; Ann Power, Drumlohan; Clodagh Hayes, Knock; Megan Purcell c/o Pat Power.The promoters prize went to Marlene Doyle. Second Draw: 1st Prize €150 Helen Ridguard, Kilmacthomas. 5 x €25 prizes went to John and Deirdre McGrath, Stradbally; Mary Navin, Killelton; John Power, 2 Rockville; Catherine Hearne, Lissard; John and Gillian Lenihan, Ballinabanogue. Promoters prize went to Fr. Condon. CHANGE OF STATUS FOR SCHOOLS Following a recent meeting, notification has been signed by the Bishop’s office which came into effect on the 16th May, 2014 that both Scoil na Croise Naofa and Our Lady of Mercy Primary Schools in Stradbally will become CoEducational and can take in both boys and girls from Junior Infants to 6th Class. An Open Day will take place at both schools on Wednesday, 28th May, 2014, for all perspective parents with pupils interested in attending either school. Our Lady of Mercy invites parents to visit and view the

school in the mornng and Scoil na Croise Naofa invites parents to visit and view the school in the afternoon. This now means that parents in Stradbally and its environs have a wider choice when deciding where their children should receive their education. COMMUNITY GAMES The local Community Games will be held at Alaska Park, Kilmacthomas, on Friday, 30th May at 7.00 p.m. Games for both boys and girls age 6-16 events such as sprints, long distance relays, long puck, and ball throw etc.The two first athletes in each event will represent our area at the Waterford Community Games in June. SOCCER NEWS Lotto: No Jackpot winner in the last draw. The numbers drawn were 5, 7, 13 and 21. €25 went to Davy Byrne, Cuffesgrange; Marion Morrissey, Marion Fitzgerald. Promoters Prize went to Francis Sheehan. The next draw will take place at Whelan’s Bar, Stradbally on Sunday, 1st June, 2014, with a Jackpot of €1,500. Soccer Results: After a comprehensive victory over Dungarvan Utd. B in the Under 15 Cup Quarter Final, Stradbally went down galantly to Villa in the semifinal on a 3-2 scoreline after extra time. It’s back to league action now for this side as they have a number of fixtures to complete. Summer Camp preparations for the Stradbally Soccer Club Summer Camp are continuing and we can exclusively reveal that the Ice-Cream Van has

been booked already! TIDY TOWNS The committee has just sent in our 31st entry into the National Tidy Towns Competition. The weather has been hampering out progress over the past week. It was all shoulders to the whell on Thursday night last where planting took place at the Church and Church car-park. Catherine, Willie, John and Jimmy tackled the overgrowth at the church while Tessie’s team of Sheila, Margo and Craig planted and did some kerbside weeding.We were delighted that Craig brought his young son David to help, hopefully he will be in the tidy towns of the future. If we can go on what happened last year we should be judged about the first week of June. We would like to thank the Principal of Our Lady of Mercy, Tomás Walsh for getting involved with a Litter Rota. Our thanks to Dermot O’Brien, Sallyfort for the recent load of topsoil to fill the flower-beds and to Freddie McGuckian for ferrying the tubs back to the village from the supplier. A big thank you too all. BARRON HALL We are organising two fundraising events in the coming weeks. Cake Sale on Saturday, 21st June from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m., also tea or coffee. On Saturday, 26th July we will have an old or used clothes collection. June sees the World Flower Arranging Championships in Dublin, the Barron Hall Committee wish Monica Dwane and all flower arranging enthusiasts an enjoyable and successful event.

A great fun/exciting evening was held in Stradbally on Friday, 8th May, at the Shave or Dye-Run or Walk event for Irish Cancer Society Fund Raiser. Pictured are friends and family in Whelan’s Bar which was packed to the seams with supporters. [Richard Cutbill]

Stradbally Tidy Towns plants new trees with local children. Back row left to right: Jimmy Connors, John Lally, Joe Curran (Chairman of Stradbally TTT) and Davy Organ. Front row: Ollie Lawlor and the children Zoe, Conor and Ruby. [Richard Cutbill, Deise Camera Club Dungarvan-Photography in The Community]

Stradbally Tidy Towns ON a dull May rainy evening a brightness was to be found on the large green in Viewmount Drive, Stradbally, when members of the local Stradbally Tidy Town Team, together with Residents and their children planted 5 new deciduous trees, supplied by TTT. The Men dug the large round holes about 18 inches (50cm) deep, the children helped to remove

the soil and stones into a wheelbarrow, where any large stones were removed. Each tree was carefully put into place and held square by the children and secured to a large stake, then back filled with soil. This was great fun for the children who were totally hands-on, and greeted every completed planting with a Cheer. This being an excellent idea by the Stradbally

Greenkeeper John Sheehan Viewmount Drive, Stradbally.

Tidy Town Team to involve the children, who are also in charge of their future care, watering etc., and hopefully will make them value their environment. This is the beginning of further improvements to the large green area by the TT Team, with further trees being planted together with other planting innovations. On behalf of the Stradbally Villagers I have been asked

to thank their Silver winning Tidy Town Team for their continuous work keeping the Village clean and beautiful. Also John Sheehan the green-keeper in Viewmount Drive for mowing and caring for this very large green that takes several hours for each cut, bravo John! Tidy Towns is sponsored by SuperValu Super Markets.

[Richard Cutbill, Deise Camera Club Dungarvan-Photography in The Community]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

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NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

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

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

Pictures from last year’s charity event in Walton Park, Dungarvan by Yesteryear Motor Club. The Event supported local charities and over 100 cars bikes, trucks and tractors took part evoking the memories of times gone by. Yesteryear Motor Club will again hold the Static display in Walton Park on June 1st from 1200 hours. Entry is free for classic bikes, cars, tractors and truck. Club members and non members welcome. Access to the Park will be from the Causeway. Why not come along and remember the vehicles of your youth and swap stories with the owners. See if a vehicle similar to one you once drove is there.

Charity Vintage Tea Rooms Old Fashioned Afternoon Tea and Cake Stall Saturday, 31st May from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. in aid of Special Olympics Kids Club - St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan. Find us on Facebook: Charity Vintage Tea Rooms.

Ballyduff Card Results 21/5/’14 – 1st Rita Leamy &Ann Geary; 1st Mary Whelan & Christy Higgins; 4th/5th Mary Fennessey & Marie Heskin; Dan Howard & Eddie Sheehan. Lucky Tables: Larry Byrne & Dinny Tobin; Sheila Lonergan & Joan Hannon. Raffle: Mary Whelan, Sean Higgins x 2, Dan Howard, Christy Higgins, Sheila Lonergan, Rita Leamy Delia Cashell.

ISPCC’s Advocacy, Childline and Fundraising Volunteer Drive THE ISPCC in Waterford will hold a Volunteer Information meeting on Thursday, 29th May at 6.30 p.m. at their Waterford Office in the Cleaboy Business Park.This information meeting is a chance to learn all about the training and support provided to volunteers as well as the commitment required. Volunteers with the ISPCC come from all walks of life and all are welcome to come along and learn more about volunteering. To pre-book your place at this meeting and to receive application forms contact Sinead on smckee@ispcc.ie or on 0867226788.

St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff Upper, Pastoral Council News THE Annual Exam Mass for students and their families will be celebrated on Tuesday night, 3rd June at 7.00 p.m. Please note earlier time of 7.00 p.m. All are welcome. Best wishes to all students sitting the Junior and Leaving Cert exams this year. Congratulations to the children from our parish, who celebrated their First Holy Communion last Saturday in our Church. Our thanks to everyone who helped in any way to make the occasion so special, especially our teachers. The Annual Mass in St Michael's Graveyard will be celebrated on Sunday 15th, June at 11.00 a.m.

Ballysaggart NEW ERA FOR BALLYSAGGART VILLAGE On Tuesday evening, May 20th, a public information meeting was held in Ballysaggart Community Centre. The meeting was hosted by Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd., the purpose of which was to inform the community of the proposed improvement works to be undertaken throughout Ballysaggart Village. Michel J. Walsh, Chairman, assisted by P. J. Brennan, Secretary, and Ann Kenneally, Secretary of Ballysaggart Tidy Village Committee, presented the information to the meeting with the aid of a slide show. The improvement work proposed will include: a footpath on one side, overhead ESB and Eircom cables to run underground,

improve and extend the public lighting, install road surface water drainage, and when the civil works are complete a new tarmacadam surface will be laid. However, to facilitate the construction of the footpath the chairman explained that the road section between the Ballyvera Inn and the entrance to the GAA Field must be widened on one side. This will affect the road frontage of three household properties. All three households involved consented to grant, free of charge, the necessary road frontage to accommodate the footpath. A new wall will be built behind the footpath and faced with natural stone. This scheme is fully funded by Waterford County Council and is expected to commence shortly. The scheme when completed

will beautifully enhance the village. Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd., on behalf of the community, wish to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the three households for their support to the improvement work in facilitating the footpath.We also wish to thank Waterford County Council, especially Area Engineer Noel Healy and General Services Supervisor John Foley, for all their input and support in getting the project to this stage. The scheme will complete another element and objective of the company's three-year plan on behalf of the community. A final thank you to all the community members for their help and support to ongoing projects in the community.

Spring Clean on Ring Beaches next Saturday “THE beaches in An Rinn are very popular amenities and we welcome volunteers of all ages to help in this great spring clean in the beautiful Co. Waterford Gaeltacht” says CMR committee member Louise Uí Cheallaigh. The clean-up is scheduled for next Saturday, May 31st from 12.00 noon to 2.00 p.m. as part of An Taisce National Spring Clean. It is a great free family outdoor activity. The meeting points are Baile na nGall

Pier, The Cunningar car park, Helvick Pier car park, Poll a Phúca. Bags and gloves will be provided but please bring your own pickers, if you wish. Organised by Coiste Maisithe na Rinne - Ring Peninsula Community Group and An Taisce Clean Coasts in conjunction with the Environment Section of Waterford City & County Council, Coca-Cola and Fáilte Ireland, there are over 100 people of all ages expected to take part. Info: (058) 46448; 086 813 4597; 087 986 0532.

COLLECTION Thanks to all who contributed to the collection last Sunday for Comeraghs Against Pylons. HALL St. Brigid’s Hall was looking bright and welcoming on Friday last for the Voting. A new coat of paint complimented by a beautiful new enamelled sign.This was to replace the old painting sign which was damaged in the storm. Inside it is nice and cosy with the open fire. Thanks to all involved. SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is extended to Jerry Twomey, of Shanbally on the death of his father Jerry last week, late of Churchtown, Dublin and Moy, Co.Tyrone. Burial took place in Faha cemetary. Sympathy also to Jerry’s wife Renee and the rest of his immediate family on their sad loss. May he rest in peace. DEATH Sympathy to Ann Keating, Ballinabanogue on the death of her husband Sean Keating which sad event occurred. Sympathy also to Sean’s sons John, Pat, Michael and Larry; daughter Margaret; son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren and all other relatives on their sad loss. Sean

was well known in this area as he was an E.S.B. meter reader and also rates collector for many years. Burial took place in Ballylaneen cemetary. May he rest in peace. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw this Friday night in Ardmore. Money to be with co ordinator by Friday please. COMERAGH QUEEN Comeragh Queen Festival is being organised at the moment by the Committee. Events will include Quiz on Friday night, Kilrossanty v Old Parish Junior Football match, Saturday sports eveninbg and many side events in GAA field and underage blitz. Sunday night 1964 Kilrossanty and Ardmore senior teams being honoured with a presentation and meal in Crotty’s Inn. Monday night crowning of the Comeragh Queen. Any girl who is interested in taking part in the Comeragh Queen please contact any of the committee. COMMUNION Best wishes to all the pupils of Kilrossany School who receive their First Holy Communion on Saturday in Kilrossanty Church at 11.00 a.m.

Church Gate Collection THE Annual Church Gate Collection for The Irish Pilgrimage Trust takes place in Dungarvan, Abbeyside, An Rinn, Modeligo & Ballinameela this forthcoming weekend 31st, May & 1st, June, ’14. People are asked to be as generous as possible. A number of young people from the area travelled to Lourdes with the Trust on Easter Sunday last. Quite a few local volunteer carers also travelled, paying their own costs & using their holidays. The Trust takes young people with special needs to Lourdes at Easter time every year. This pilgrimage is slightly different from many others, which go to Lourdes, most importantly it is designed especially for the young people who participate fully in a very varied spiritual and social programme during the week.

The pilgrimage is divided into groups of approximately 12 young people with a similar number of adult companions, including a Group Leader, Nurse, and Chaplain. Each group is assigned to the care of one of the Trust doctors. This is a holiday as well as a pilgrimage; each group takes in the sights – perhaps a trip to Gavarnie, high up in the Pyrenees, or a visit to a local market to experience the French “at home”. There is even time for partying and the “craic”. All the adult companions pay their own fares while the Trust covers the cost of those young people selected to travel. Application forms for future trips are now available from Ann Marie Rossiter or Nicola Hanlon. We’d be delighted to hear from young people anxious to do the trip at Easter.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Ballyduff Upper BALLYDUFF UPPER COMMUNITY COUNCIL Ballyduff Community Council is holding a Duck Derby and Family Afternoon at Mocollop Picnic Site, Ballyduff on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd June from 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free on the day. Each duck is €5 and can be bought at local businesses, ie. An Sibin, The Log Cabin, The Paddocks, The Corner Shop,The River Hair Studio and also from any community council member. Also on the day we will be having music, BBQ, face painting, colouring competition, hook a duck games and a Duck Themed Baking Competition. Prizes will be awarded so make sure to bring your Duck Cake Creation on the day. Please come and support our first outdoor event for the summer. For more information contact Mag on 0876693702 or log onto www.facebook.com/ballyduffupper.whatson The annual Gala week is kicking off the 17th August and our Gala Day is on the 24th August, with loads of new activities added to the programme this year so keep an eye on the local papers over the next few weeks.

A monthly meeting of Ballyduff Community Council was held on the 21st May, 2014. Chairperson Paddy Ahern asked the following sub-committees to give reports. SOCIAL AND FESTIVAL As mentioned above, there will be a Duck Derby on the 2nd June, 2014 at Mocollop Picnic Site, Ballyduff from 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. See previous notes for further details. COMMUNITY CARE Ballyduff Community Care travelled to Glenville on Friday, 16th May, 2014. 12 people travelled by bus and a great night was had by all. It is hoped to organise a tour sometime in June or July. Social evening will be held on September 19th, 2014. CARNEIGE CENTRE Social mornings are finished in the carneige centre for the summer months. TIDY TOWNS Tidy towns committee are gearing up for judging which commences on June 1st. The tree at the front of the community hall has been taken down and the wall has been completed. A water feature is to be added to finish the project. If anyone would like to join the tidy towns or just help out over the next few

weeks as there are a few bits to be finished off before judging starts please contact Pat Flynn. CARDS We would like to thank Pat Kenny and Pat Kirby for all their work during the year. Community Council would like to congratulate Tireoghan Flynn on his win in the U-12 All-Ireland Soccer Final. Congratulations to all the children who received First Holy Communion in Ballyduff School recently. Social and festival committee are looking for new members to join, as Gala 2014 is only around the corner we would like new ideas from the community and there might be things people would like to see happen in the village over the next few months .Please contact Mag Cashell for more info 0876693702. Votes of sympathy were passed to the families of the following who passed away recently, Raymond O’Brien, Eoinie Flynn, John Byrnes (Melleray), Anthony Morrison, Michael Higgins, Rev. A. Kingston, Philip Neville, Ann Murphy, Helen Tanner, Richie Riordan and Jack Bowden. May they rest in peace.

Touraneena SLIABH gCUA LOTTO Week ending 25th May, 2014. Lotto Jackpot €1,300. Winning numbers drawn were 2, 5, 30. No winner. New jackpot for next week is €1,400. 5 x €20 winners, Sean Condon, Butler Boys, Mossie Cliffe, Rena Condon, Myra Barron. Promoter's Prize €20 - Dunnes Bar. The jackpot price is once again a substantial amount of money and tickets are well worth the €2 fee. If your not in - you can't win!. Tickets can be purchased from committee members, designated promoters and all the local retail outlets. Next draw is in Hanrahan's Bar, Ballinamult on Sunday, 1st June, 2014. DEISE DRAW A reminder that this month's Deise draw is being held in the Ardmore GAA club on the 30th May. For ticket details, please contact any committee member of the Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s Club. SYMPATHY We express sincere sympathy to the family, relatives and friends of Fr. Paddy O’Brien, Graigue Beg, Modeligo and Tacoma, Washington, U.S.A. on the recent passing of Fr. Paddy. Mass for the repose of his soul was celebrated in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Modeligo. Fr. Paddy spent his life serving the people of his parish where he was a well known and popular priest. May he rest in peace. SENIOR HURLING The knock-out stages of the 2014 Senior Hurling Championship always provide a fair amount of excitement and last Sunday was no different. It proved to be another heart stopping match for the Waterford supporters with Cork reining in a 9 point deficit to draw level at the final whistle in the Munster Quarter Final. We wish the manager, Derek McGrath and the team all the best in a fortnights time when they meet Cork for the replay and best wishes

to local lads, Liam Lawlor and Shane Walsh, Fourmilewater and Colin Dunford, Colligan. SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB Next meeting on Tuesday, 3rd June at 8.00 p.m. Our guest on the night will be Anita Condon who will be holding a flower sale and will be happy to answer gardening questions on the night. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For the past 20 years Sliabh gCua Ladies Club have assisted with catering for funerals and other occassions in the Communtiy Centre. We are sure everyone will agree this has been of great benefit to local families at a difficult time. We would like to thank everyone who has volunteered over the years. New people are now needed to volunteer to ensure we can continue to provide this service. If you are interested in putting your name forward please contact Marion McCarthy on 47172 with your mobile number. A text is sent out to all volunteers if we are requested to cater for a funeral or function. We do not discriminate and our local men are also very welcome to join in. Please spread the word to anyone you think may be in a position to volunteer for this community service. TOURANEENA 5K RACE/WALK The 19th annual Touraneena 5K road race will take place this year on Friday, 30th May. It is race 5 in the Ger Wyley Sports/Skins Summer Series. The race will commence at 8.00 p.m. (for the over 16's) from the back road at Dunford's pub and the walk will commence at 7.30 p.m. from outside the Community Centre. The first three senior ladies and men will be awarded cash prizes. Entry fee is €5. Entries will be taken at the community centre. This year’s race is being kindly sponsored by Seamie and Breda Skehan. Presentation of the prizes will take place at the community centre where refreshments of strawberries and ice cream will be served. All are welcome.

Pupils from Kilmacthomas Primary School who made their First Holy Communion pictured with teachers David Power and Aoife Casey. [Michael Faulkner]

Kilmacthomas COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS We are sad to hear that local man Ger Barron who served as County Councillor for the past 15 years has lost his seat in this election.Thank you Ger for all your hard work in the village and surrounding areas during this time, you will be badly missed. We wish you well in the future. OBITUARY OF PATRICK “BUNGY” CROWDLE OF BALLYSHUNNOCK, KILMACTHOMAS, COUNTY WATERFORD. The gates of Heaven welcomed a true character on the 14th May with the passing of Patrick “Bungy” Crowdle of Kilmacthomas, a much loved and respected friend, neighbour, husband, father, brother and grandfather. The great turnout and wonderful memories of so many people bore testament to the way that his life and his love of fun touched so many people. It was a lovely tribute to Bungy and one he would have got a real laugh from. Born on 10th March, 1926, to William and Margaret Crowdle (nee Kiely) he was one of nine children in the family and lived at Saint Anne’s Terrace with his parents and siblings. He had a long and wonderful life and enjoyed a wonderful marriage to Mary

(nee Veale) for fifty four years until Mary’s passing in 2011. His last remaining sibling, Joanie Crowdle, lives to this day at the family home in Kilmacthomas. Bungy had many great friends throughout the county and so many of them turned up at his wake to pay a lovely and personal tribute to him. Stories of escapades to Cheltenham and Aintree, boxing matches which he loved, stories of his county and the GAA with Brickey Rangers, soccer with Kilmac, stories about his pals who predeceased him and those of his friends present at his wake, all brought his life into the present tense when they came to say a final farewell. He was also full of wit and loved a bit of fun, and if we had Maureen Potter and Jimmy O’Dea on stage in the Rainbow Hall Bungy would put on a show to equal both of them. Bungy had a long and varied career and one which he thoroughly enjoyed. His longest time was spent with Flahavans in Kilmacthomas and he took a personal and committed interest in the success of the company. He had many friends at the Mill but his co-drivers John Hubbard, Donie Ryan and Quan Butler all had special and funny memories of Bungy. Bungy had his butcher’s shop, his famous chipper with Mary and his

time with the Fire Brigade who provided a lovely guard of honour for him as his remains passed the Station in Kilmacthomas. Bungy also spent time driving the school bus and was always happy to “lend a hand” wherever he could. The passing of a beloved parent and grandfather is a very sad occasion for any family but the burden was lightened by the people who attended his wake and funeral and who had so many fine things to say about him. The funeral mass was said by Father Kehoe and Father Condon and the lovely memories of Father Kehoe were touching to all who attended.The beautiful singing was performed by Mala Raggett. His grandson Oisin paid a beautiful and fitting tribute to his Grandad before the final prayers. His remains were taken on a little tour of his regular route around Kilmac and past his birthplace before being laid to rest beside his beloved wife Mary in Newtown Cemetery. Ba fhear inspiorádach, eirimiuil é Bungy agus tá an chlann go léir an bhródúil as. Bhí grá aige dá chlann agus dá chontae. Cinnte nach mbeidh a leithéid ann arís agus gan dabht beidh sé in ár smaointe go deo. Tá an t-ádh orthu suas sna flaithis ag cur fáilte chuig carachtar mar Bungy. Codladh sámh

Bungy. COMMUNITY GAMES The local Community Games will be held in Alaska Park, Kilmacthomas on Friday, 30th May at 7.00 p.m.The games for boys and girls aged 6 to 16 will include events such as sprints, long distance, relay, ling puck and ball throw etc. The first two athletes in each event will represent our area at the Waterford Community Games in June. Community Games is a great way for young people to be active but most importantly have FUN. Hope to see you all there. If you require any more information check out our Facebook page @'Mahon Valley Community Games. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC Blood Donor Clinic in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan Wednesday 27th and Thursday, 28th May 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Please donate. LOTTO DRAW Results for the Kilmacthomas AFC lotto draw for Saturday, 24th May, letters drawn H, P, V, W, no jackpot winner, five winners of €20 each to Margaret Whelan, Millbrook Tce.; Helen Bowdren, c/o Murt; Ruby Power, 28 Cruachaún View; David Hallihan, Kilmac and Seamus Sullivan, Georgestown. Next week’s jackpot €2,850 be in to win.

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Lismore FOROIGE Foroige Lismore (Empowering Youths) are holding a Coffee Morning and Cake Sale to raise much needed funds for the club. This will be held in the Pop Up Shop, Main Street Lismore on Friday, 30th May from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Please come along and support. LISMORE CASTLE ARTS Lismore Castle Gardens & Gallery are now fully open for the summer and this year will remain open until 12th October. Over the coming months we have an extensive programme of exhibitions and events planned, as well as wonderful horticultural developments on a regular basis. The annual Bealtaine Festival celebrates creativity as we age and showcases the talents and creativity of older artists. To coincide with this year's festival we have an exhibition of works from local community groups. Now in its fifth year, the 2014 Lismore Music Festival will present The Magic Flute by Mozart. Directed by Dieter Kaegi and conducted

by Marco Zambelli, the opera will take place in a specially erected circus tent in the grounds of Lismore Castle on the 31st May and 1st June, 2014. LISMORE TIDY TOWNS On days during the week starting Monday, 19th May nearly all of the summer planting work was done.The seventeen wall baskets at the New Way were planted up as were the eight containers on West Street, four planters at the Grotto at West Street, the four containers on the Main Street and two in front of St. Carthage's Cathedral. The beds at the New Street/Bank of Ireland corner, the Monument and the circular bed at the Mall were planted for summer colour. On Friday morning the working group planted up ninety six large and fifty small planters for the lamp standards- those will not be put up until after the June bank holiday weekend. It was great to see all of the painting that was started on properties at Main Street during this week.Thanks to the owners of Lismore House Hotel for power

washing the hotel and painting its frontage and to the board of Lismore and Cappoquin Credit Union for the painting job being done on its premises in the Main Street. It is good also to see the Mari Mina Pharmacy being painted, our thanks also to the owner Mr. Akram Hanna. With a week to go to Tidy Towns judging we are asking people to be prepared for the first adjudication---wash, clean and sweep, do what you think is needed this week. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Tighten up those cooker habits. Opening your oven door to check on food can reduce the temperature by 25%. Keep the glass clean to make visual checks easier. Time food to cook simultaneously to reduce the time that the oven is on. Turn off the oven ten minutes before the end of a long cook --the cavity will safely maintain its temperature and save you energy and money and also will help to reduce your carbon footprint in the process.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart ON Saturday 31st our attention is drawn to the visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. This event forms the 2nd Joyful Mystery of the Rosary.We learn the ways of God through the Bible’s presentation of this visit. World Communications Day on Sunday invites us to how well we are using the multi high tech media to enhance our own lives and the lives of others.We are at a great disadvantage for not having Media Studies as a stand alone subject in our places of Education. The Church Fathers in the 1960’s saw the potential in these modern means of communication.The group think

is an ever constant challenge to all in the world of media. One of the challenges facing the Pastoral Council is how they might make more connections with the people of the parish who are a little distant from involvement in the mission of the Parish. MASS TIMETABLE Saturday, 31st May - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 7.30 p.m. Sunday, 1st June - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO Pastoral Council. Parish Radio Link 103.9 FM

Lismore Choir SATURDAY, 17th May, saw Lismore Cathedral well filled for the Lismore Choir Spring Concert in aid of the building fund for the nuns at Glencairn Abbey. The choir sang a collection of folk songs arranged by the composer John Rutter and were then followed by Oisin McGill on the flute and Criostoir Ó Loinsigh playing the piano. The musical duo, final year students from the Cork School of Music, were certainly outstanding and gave a beautiful ricital.The wonderful acoustics of the Cathedral enhanced all the music and it was very well received by the audience. “Can you please tell the Lismore Choir how much I enjoyed the concert on Saturday last. The Choir as

usual were terrific and the flautist and pianist were so talented, I felt so priviliged to hear them both. I thank everyone for a fantastic night” - a member of the audience said. Sadly, this was the final concert with Padraig Wallace as Musical Director of the Choir as he leaves to pursue his career in teaching. During Padraig’s four year tenure, as well as the annual Christmas Concert in Lismore Castle, the Choir has sung Back in Cobh Cathedral, Sacred Music in the Limerick Choral Festival, Little Jazz Mass (Bob Chilcott) in Tipperary, Irish Music in Chatsworth, Derbyshire and sung with a French Choir in Lismore Cathedral. Padraig has a great musical

talent and as an accomplished singer himself, placed great emphasis on the techniques of singing and the sensitive interpretation of the music. The Choir will miss him, and his humour, but thanks to him for all he has taught them and wishes him great success in his future career. The Choir will soon be interviewing for this position so if there are any musical directors who would like to lead this enthusiastic, committed and long established mixed voice choir please contact the Choir Secretary, Claire Boyd on 087-1314873 or claireboyd@hotmail.com The Choir meets on Wednesday evenings at St. Patrick’s Hall, Tallow.

A sunset which was captured with the sun peeping through a tree in Tallow last Wednesday.

[David O’Flynn]

Tallow TALLOW FESTIVAL FARMERS’ MARKET Due to the success of last year's Tostal Festival Farmers Market it has been decided to include it again on this year's programme.The market will take place on Saturday, 31st May from 9.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. in the Car Park on Main Street. Any traders who wish to take part in the market, please contact Michael (086 8462300) for details. Looking forward to seeing you all there. 5K WALK/RUN 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, 31st May starting time 3.30 p.m. Lots of prizes - including spot prizes. Registration at St. Patrick’s Hall. Entry fee €5. Refreshments to follow. Chloe Ahern will represent Tallow Community Council in the Tostal Festival Queen Competition on

Friday 30th May. We wish her every success. TALLOW TÓSTAL FESTIVAL 2014 Tallow Tóstal Committee met again on Monday night 26th to finalise our timetable for our upcoming Festival on June Bank Holiday weekend. Please come and support us as we would be delighted to see some new faces come out for a bit of fun. Our festival promises to bring great crowds with a great line up. Opening on Friday night with our variety concert in the Community Centre where our Festival Queen will be crowned. Saturday we have the unveiling of our plaque to honour those men from Tallow who fought in World War 1. Following on from that we have a 5km fun walk/run.We have our Dance in the Community Centre

which kicks off at 9.00 p.m. with Bride View Drama doing a mystery performance. Dancing to the music of Tim Riordan and Natural Gas. Bar extension and a great night of fun is promised. On Sunday we will have a soccer match in the field and fun for the children. We will have a Children’s Fancy dress at 5.00 p.m. on the street in the run up to the great evening of street entertainment. Similar to last year we will have some local dancers and singers to start off followed by main event The Trad Lads on the stage. Monday will draw a close to our festival with a Barbeque and Teddy Bears picnic in Clancy’s Bar Tallow. There was a great atmosphere last year at this event and no doubt this year will be as enjoyable so come along and make the most of the Bank Holiday Weekend.

Villierstown JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place on Saturday night last in An Cruiscín Lán and €50 was won by Nicolas O’Brien with Card Number 32, the Eight of Clubs. Congratulations. Jackpot next week is €900. Remember if you are not in … you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser. Tickets can be bought locally. ÁINE’S DANCERCISE CLASS Starting this Tuesday, 27th May, in Villierstown Church Hall. Dance exercise to fun chart music. Tuesday’s 7-8. “It’s not about dancing it’s about moving.” Come on … you know you want to. VILLIERSTOWN COMMUNITY COUNCIL Saturday last saw Main Street, Villierstown, jampacked with vintage cars.The weather held and music drifted around the street, all which added to the carnival

atmosphere. It was great to see such a large turnout enjoying the great variety of vintage cars.Well done to all involved. Villierstowncommunitycoun cil.ie / Villierstown Community Council Facebook GARDENING CLUB The Gardening Club’s first effort at fundraising was a resounding success. Their “Coffee Shop” was a great meeting point for the afternoon with teas and coffee and delicious cake being consumed with great gusto. Also the plants they were selling were being snapped up in job lots to the garden conscious among the gathering. The Gardening Club wishes to express their “Thanks” to everyone who donated.These funds put the club in a great position for next year’s planting regime. ONE DIRECTION I have never seen such hype … Directioners from all

over the world made their way to Croke Park last weekend and Villierstown Directioners can make us feel proud. All three nights saw hoards of Villierstown girls and boys trek to Croke Park to experience the delights of a One Direction Concert. I bet their grandparents never thought they would see the day … DEISE AGAINST PYLONS We are a local community group concerned with the impact the proposed EirGrid upgrades will have on the environment, health, agriculture and tourism in our county and beyond. We can be contacted by email or Facebook. GO BATTY Bat Conservation Ireland wants your help to survey the habits of BATS in Co. Waterford. BCI is providing and supplying training and equipment for volunteers. For

information: www.batconservationireland.org SAFE TALK We are lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Councillor”. If anyone has a reason to need someone to talk to or just needs someone to listen. Call Carol on:- 087- 6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If any group or individual has anything they would like to be included in these notes, just let me know. Remember if I don’t know what’s happening I can’t include it. All local news very welcome. DONATE A DRESS Carrig Doon shops nationwide are collecting donated dress for the “Buy My Dress Campaign” in aid of Downs Syndrome Ireland. downsydromecentre.ie THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “A word to the wise ain’t necessary, it’s the stupid ones who need advice.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

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CARNIVAL MEETING The next meeting of the Carnival organising team takes place this Wednesday night at the Sportsman’s at 8.30. At that stage, we hope to have the last draft before printing of the brochure, in order to make any last minute adjustments. People will be delighted to know that the fireworks display which was so much part of several carnivals before we hit the recession, will return again on the night of Saturday, 21st June. For several years, we honestly did not feel it was appropriate to spend hard earned or donated money on fireworks but this year, as part of the Carnival’s tenth anniversary celebrations, we are tying the event in with the summer solstice and lighting the Blackwater in a quite unique way that evening.The display will be free, naturally, and will hopefully give an extra boost to everyone’s spirits for a while. More details of the Carnival event programme are coming next week, and we will distribute the brochures to homes and shops in early June. KEN McGRATH FUNDRAISER At this point, details have begun to emerge about the planned fundraiser in honour of Ken McGrath on June 27th, aimed at helping

the great man’s rehabilitation following surgery, and also to provide a significant funding boost to the Irish Heart Foundation. The main event will see a Munster selection take on Leinster at Walsh Park, on Friday, June 27th next. Tickets are on sale throughout the county, and particularly through Club Deise members. Locally you can purchase these, at a bargain €10 each, from Club Déise members like Jack Cullinane or Kieran O’Connor, or you can get some directly at the Credit Union in Cappoquin from Cara, or from Kevin McCarthy in Barrack Street at 087 6501042. Perhaps local hurlers will remember playing against Ken’s father rather than against Ken himself, but all will remember what Ken did for hurling here, and all over Waterford. These tickets will sell fast, so do not wait too long to buy yours, and be assured that every cent of the ticket sales will go to a really special cause. Remember the catch over ‘the Rock’ in Thurles, the one going backwards in Croke Park, the points in Cork, playing strapped up in so many games, the aerial and first time skills which will never be seen again. Remember? Please don’t forget him now.

FORÓIGE NEWS The regional Foróige awards were presented last Saturday evening at a dinner dance where everyone, and especially the local club members, certainly put on the style. Many congratulations to Róisín Uniacke who won the club member of the year award, and particularly to local businesswoman Alice Murray whose support for the club over several years was recognised by the award of the regional ‘Friend of Foróige’ Award, covering counties Waterford and Tipperary, which is a great tribute to Alice’s unselfish support. Congratulations also to Glenn Curtin, who has been accepted into Module 2 of the Albert Schweitzer ‘Leadership for Life’ programme in Maynooth next July. Great to see that this club which keeps on giving tends to keep on winning too, and well done to all the members, and leaders, on a great year’s work, and to Railway Athletic for the provision of the facility. KIM AND KANYE RUMOURS With all the denials, it seems appropriate this week that we set the records straight. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were not actually sighted dipping their toes in the Blackwater at the Cooples last Monday, nor did they have a coffee at Barrons or dinner at Richmond House.They did not go for a few pucks down in the field, nor did they sit on the cornerstone and shoot the breeze with passers-by. And that romantic couple walking up Glenshelane that evening – it wasn’t them either.

At the launch of Pink Bra High Nelly Cycle were Emma Nolan (Beat 102-103 FM), Darragh Fives (Waterford Senior Hurler), Niamh Coffey (cycle participant), Stephen Molumphy (Waterford Senior Hurler).

Cappoquin launch Pink Bra High Nelly Cycle Town set to go Pink for Cancer Fundraiser . . . 21st June, 2014....longest day of the year...what are you doing??! Well, have we got the answer for you! Pink Bra High Nelly Committee have launched their fun cycle with the proceeds being donated to The Irish Cancer Society. Pink Bra High Nelly Cycle takes place in Cappoquin on Saturday June 21st and is looking to be a day of great fun with a little bit of exercise and all for a great cause – The Irish Cancer Society. Waterford Senior Hurlers Stephen Molumphy and Darragh Fives and Beat 102103 FM’s Emma Nolan attended the launch of Pink Bra High Nelly Cycle and got into the spirit of the occasion by donning pink bras on themselves and their bikes! Cyclists with all types of bicycles are invited to attend and the more High Nelly’s the better. A pink bra to promote Cancer Awareness must be worn on the day either on the cyclist or the bike – no exceptions!! The committee will be unable to provide pink bras for everyone so are asking people

to bring their own on the day. Brendan Coffey, Pink Bra High Nelly Cycle Organiser said ‘There will be a prize for the most imaginative dress so we’re encouraging everyone to get their imaginations rolling and their fancy dress costumes out for the day. We’re hoping everyone will join in on the day and we have also touched base with cycling clubs throughout Munster to maybe use the route as a training day, with the option of cycling the longer route numerous times to get their miles in. I think most people know someone who has been affected by cancer and so we’re turning the town of Cappoquin pink for the day while fundraising for The Irish Cancer Society’. There will be two routes for cyclists, a longer one for adults and the more seasoned cyclists which will take people down the main Dungarvan Road (N72) turning right before The Welcome Inn Bar, onto Keereen,Villerstown, Dromana and back to Cappoquin. This route is 14.4 miles. The shorter route for children, families and

novice cyclist will also take people down the main Dungarvan Road (N72) but they will turn off the main road earlier at Affane Cross, passing Affane church on the right hand side and continuing around Old Affane bringing them back through Carrigeen and into Cappoquin.This route is 4.4 miles. Both routes will push off at Twigbog Carpark (beside The Cappoquin Community Centre) at 12 noon on the 21st June. Registration will take place from 10 am Saturday, 21st June at the CYMS (Cappoquin Parish Hall) in Cappoquin.The entry fee is €10 for adults, €5 for children and there are special family rates. All cyclists must register and receive their cycle number. Hi-vis, helmet etc. must be worn by all cyclists. Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.There will be water and refreshments stops along both routes. Stephen Molumphy, Waterford Senior Hurler said ‘I think this is a fantastic idea and a great, fun way of creating awareness while fundraising for

such a worthy cause. It sounds like it is going to be a great day and I urge everyone to get their bikes out and support Pink Bra High Nelly Cycle’. The wonderfully entertaining ‘Samson’ will play The Boathouse from 8.30 pm on the night, so you can dance those little aches and cramps out of your muscles! Pink Bra High Nelly Cycle will take place over the weekend of the Cappoquin Cornerstone Carnival which is guaranteed to be a fun-filled weekend with various activities, sport, music, exhibitions and much more. For anyone unable to take part on the cycle a MyCharity page has been set up www.mycharity.ie/event/pinkbrahighnelly. Like us on Facebook – Pink Bra High Nelly Cycle for a map of both routes, more information on the day, updates and photos. For early registration for the cycle or more information please contact Emma on 086 355 7268 or Brendan 087 2748 992.

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Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain Cappoquin 2004 - 2014 10th Anniversary Celebration. Anne Devine, School Principal with Justin Foley, Grace Wilkinson, and John Murphy. [Pat Crowley]

FRIENDS OF CAPPOQUIN DAY CENTRE Results of Draw No 3 23rd May: 1st €100 Eileen Ryan; 2nd €50 Teresa Mansfield; 3rd €30 Mary Flynn; 4th €20 Helen Forde. TIDY TOWNS 2014 The first rounds of judging will take place from June 1st for this year's Tidy Towns Awards so this is the perfect time to Spring clean Cappoquin. Please help by picking up any litter and keeping the area in front of your home or shop neat and tidy. A Spring clean or a freshen up with a coat of paint, plants and flowers always keep the scores in our favour. We are meeting on Wednesday night (tonight May 28th) at 7.30 p.m. at theHurling Field to plant up this area and a couple of areas in the town. Please come along and give a hand.

FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK TO NOEL HEALY Noel has given his time and goodwill to our cause for the last number of years.We would like to pass on our thanks and every good wish in his new role. GLANBIA Glanbia has very kindly contributed to our planting array - you will see these new plants blooming shortly. Thank you to Brian Ormonde in our local branch of Glanbia in Cappoquin. CAKE SALE A big thank you to the talented bakers of Cappoquin who showcased their talents yet again. Thanks to everybody for your kind support. CAPPOQUIN TIDY TOWNS FACEBOOK PAGE Become a Friend on facebook. Cappoquin Tidy Towns are embracing social media login and take a peek at our

new logo - a sketch of the magnificant Avonmore Bridge alongside the Rowing Club. We would love to know what you think of it. TÚS We are saying farewell to Mitch who has been on our dedicated Tús team - thank you Mitch for all your hard work for the last few months. And a big welcome to our new Tús team, Aoife and David. We are thrilled that Irene Cahill has been lending her expertise to our new Tús team sharing her horticultural skills. DOG OWNERS For all our local dog owners, we were delighted to let all know that bio degradeable Pooper Scooper Bags are available from Waterford County Council. Remember littering includes dog litter – if your dog is caught fouling, a fine will be imposed on the owner! BOTTLE BANKS Don't forget CCTVs are in

operation throughout our Bottle Banks in the county. Any people seen disposing of anything other than bottles may be unpleasantly surprised to receive a fine of €150. WATER RATES A saving tip for all: With water rates looming, don't forget Hippo the water saver bags. 30% of our water is simply flushed down the loo. Most toilets don’t need to use a full cistern to flush effectively. This Hippo will save 2-3 litres of water PER FLUSH when fitted in a cistern. These bags are now available through the Council (at a small cost) or through www.hippo-thewatersaver.co.uk. Another FREE option is just to get an open water bottle, sink it into your cistern and that will do almost as good a job. Thank you from all in Cappoquin Tidy Towns for your support and commitment to our community.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Ballinameela WE are delighted to announce that we will be holding another great Community Social Gathering Party on Friday, August 8th to raise some money for the Community Centre while having a social evening to meet friends and neighbours. So keep the date is your diary! The Ballinameela Community Centre is available for bookings.The centre is a wonderful amenity for you to use for indoor soccer, parties etc. To book the hall please contact our booking officer Pauline on 087-2480321. Each month one of the committee is responsible for opening and closing for events on in the hall, May is Bernie McHugh on 086-1714452. Current events on in the hall and local community: Finisk Valley AC News: Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela community pitch/hall, training times are Wednesday & Friday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Badminton: Tuesday 8.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead Morrissey 0877681975. Foroige Club: Club meets Thursday evenings at 7.00 p.m. for 12-18 year olds in the Community Centre. For more infor-

mation contact Claire Seery on 0876662326 or Maureen Culloo on 0863428621. Check out their facebook page Ballinameela-Foroige. Irish Dancing: Fridays from 3.15 p.m. – 4.15 p.m. for all school going kids. Class teacher is Deirdra Kiely, contact Deirdra on 086-0640892 for more information. New beginners always welcome. Adult, Baby and Toddler Group: Meet on Wednesday mornings at 9.30 a.m. in the halla of Whitechurch National School. For more details contact Janice Barry on 0879718945. New members very welcome. WHITECHURCH NATIONAL SCHOOL Congratulations to the 5th and 6th class boys on their great win in the Western final last week. Whitechurch have also been awarded a Discover Primary Science and Maths Award of Science and Maths Excellence. Well done to all involved with both great achievements! DEISE AGAINST PYLONS We can be contacted by phone, email or Facebook.Telephone: 085-2801977. Email: D e i s e a g a i n s t py l o n s @ h o t m a i l . c o m Facebook: Deise Against Pylons. There is an ‘All Counties Picnic’, The Vee, Clogheen, Tipperary on Sunday, 18th May from 2.00 p.m. – 5.00 p.m.

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 2 ways, firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the look-out. 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.f acebook.com/par ish.communityalert LOTTO RESULTS 26/5/’14 – Numbers drawn were 1, 11 and 18. There was no Jackpot winner. €20 winners were Gina Carlton, Villierstown; Marie Scanlon, Curraghroche; Katie Ryan, Cappagh; Jonathan Hennebry c/o Jim Cliffe; Eleanor McGrath, Ballinameela. Next week’s Jackpot is €1,100 and the draw will take place in Maureen’s. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like in the Ballinameela notes you can email vikimulhall@gmail.com Follow and like us on facebook, Ballinameela Community Centre.

Seafield N.S. First Communion – Fr. J Condon, P.P., Mrs. Ann Coffey, Principal, Ms. Lynda McDonald and Ms. Colette Cullinan. Pupils: Darragh McKeon, Liam Organ, Conor Doocey, Angel Walsh and Mika Froelich.

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Ballinameela Creatives meet at Midi's place on Wednesday nights at 7.30 p.m. Author of the Percy Jackson books, Rick Riordan, once said “You might as well ask an artist to explain his art, or ask a poet to explain his poem. It defeats the purpose. The meaning is only clear through the search.” In far distant times of old, When brave was the meaning of bold, And Art had not yet been invented, We dragged animal hides, Up the steep mountainsides, To the caves we freely rented. Then the Ice Age comes, And the twiddling of thumbs, When boredom frustrates the contented So, on the walls, We made our scrawls, To prevent us being demented. After a while, We developed a style.

Our creative side invented. Then the big thaw came, And we returned to our game Artistic memories lamented. Many centuries later, From Arctic to Equator Creativity was reinvented With rudimentary tools, And teachers in schools The future of art was cemented. Now, in the present, From royalty to peasant, All arts and crafts are represented. For the Ballinameela natives, And the club called Creatives No artistic ambition is prevented by DB

Modeligo MODELIGO GAA FUNDRAISER A reminder of our fundraiser on Saturday next: you can drop off any unwanted items of clothing, bed clothes, etc. at the Centre on Saturday next, May 31st, between 12.00 noon and 1.00 p.m., and if you are unable to do so you can contact any Committee members and arrange to have your items collected. we look forward to your support for this important fundraiser. COMMUNITY COUNCIL NEWS Our new playground was blessed by Fr. Kiely on Sunday morning last, and what a brilliant facility it’s proving to be,

there's fantastic use being made of it so far, we could see for ourselves when we were going in to the meeting on Monday night. And on the right hand side of the field, the Astroturf project is progressing rapidly: the topsoil has been removed, the surface levelled, and the fence and the under-surface stone have been put in place. We envisage that the project will be nearing completion in 6 to 8 weeks time. On Saturday next we will be selling tickets at the shopping Centre, Dungarvan, in conjunction with our weekly Mini-lotto draw, with our jackpot now a substantial €3,200,

we expect good sales. We'd like to thank Ned for obtaining this Selling Pitch, and there are still plenty slots available for anyone willing to help out on the day. MODELIGO NATIONAL SCHOOL Well done and congratulations to our Caomgie players who were victorious in the the Western final last week. Our opponents were Coolnasmear NS, and all our girls played their hearts out in what was a terrific win. indeed the girls also had a fine achievement in the Athletics front, as for the first time ever, the sshool won the trophy nfor the best overrall small school in the Western section of the Primary

School Sports. Best wishes to all our athletes that have qualified for the County Finals this week Finally, a brief reminder that our school Open Night goes ahead on this Friday, May 30th, between 6.30 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. and all are welcome. MINI-LOTTO The numbers drawn from the drum on Saturday night last were 14, 21 & 28, and we can report that there were no "match 3' on board at the count centre. Next week’s jackpot will be €3,200, and Nell Dalton, Modeligo; Tony Mansfield, Grange; Abby Daly, Clashmore and Derek Kelly were our €25 lucky dip winners.

TRÁTH NA gCEIST – S.N. BAILE MHIC AIRT Beidh Tráth na gCeist ar siúl sa Seanachaí ar an Aoine, 30 Bealtaine ag 9.00 i.n. chun airgead a bhailiú don scoil. €20 do ceathrar agus míle fáilte roimh chách ar an oíche. The Board of Management of Scoil Baile Mhic Airt are holding a Table Quiz in the Seanachai this Friday, the 30th May at 9.00 pm to raise funds for the school. The charge is €20 per table of 4 - All are welcome. HÚLAÍ – CEOLCHOIRM BHEAG AN CHÉADAOIN SEO Beidh ceolchoirm ag na páistí atá páirteach sa Húlaí an Chéadaoin seo, 28ú Bealtaine ag 7.00 i.n. sa Halla Pobail agus fáilte roimh chách bualadh isteach. The Húlaí musicians will have a short concert this Wednesday evening at 7pm in the Halla in an Rinn with all welcome to attend. TOGHA AN BHAILE Tá na socruithe ag teacht ar aghaidh go breá don oíche mhór a bheidh ar siúl ar an 14 Meitheamh. Tá trí ghrúpa ag ullmhú go dian don oíche – Bóthar na Sop, Gort a’ Mhuillinn agus an Linn Bhuí. Beidh timpeall 25 nóiméad ag gach grúpa ar an oíche le drámaíocht, ceol agus amhránaíocht fite fuaite tríd an taispeántas. Beidh na doirse ag oscailt ag 8.00 i.n. agus siamsaíocht na hoíche ag tosnú ag 8.30. €5 a bheidh ar na ticéidí a bheidh ar díol go háitiúil go luath. It’s all systems go to be ready for the big night on 14th June when the three groups take to the stage: An Linn Bhuí, Gort a’ Mhuillinn agus Bóthar na Sop. The groups will have approx 25 minutes to entertain the audience, with a mixture of music, song and drama. COISTE MAISITHE –

GLANADH AR AN 31 BEALTAINE Is ar an Satharn, 31ú Bealtaine a bheidh an glanadh ar siúl ar na tránna sa cheantar i mbliana. Tiocfaidh daoine le chéile ag a deich a chlog ar maidin agus beifear ag glanadh ansin go dtí a dódhéag. Tá cabhair an phobail ag teastáil anois don ócáid seo agus beidh daoine ag teacht le chéile ar an lá sa charrchlós ag an gCoinigéar, Baile na nGall, Heilbhic agus Poll a’ Phúca. Tuilleadh eolais ó 058-46448. A clean up of the beaches on the Ring peninsula is scheduled for Saturday May 31st from 12 noon-2 pm as part of Clean Coasts Week. “We are looking for volunteers of all ages to help in this great spring clean amidst the splendid coastal scenery in the beautiful Co. Waterford Gaeltacht.” says CMR committee member Anne Kenneally. The meeting points are:The Cunningar car park; Baile na nGall Pier; Helvick Pier car park, Poll a Phúca. Bags and gloves will be provided but please bring your own pickers, if you wish. Organised by Coiste Maisithe na Rinne - Ring Peninsula Community Group and An Taisce Clean Coasts Week in conjunction with the Environment Section of Waterford Co Council, there are over 100 people of all ages expected to take part. Info: (058) 46448; 086-813 4597. AN IMEARLANN Beidh Quiz Boird ar mhaithe le cothabháil na hImearlainne ar siúl i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe, Heilbhic ar an Aoine 6ú Meitheamh ag 9 pm. €20 do bhord de cheathrar. Bígí linn do dhuaiseanna breátha, craic agus ceisteanna. A Table Quiz in aid of the maintenance of the Imearlann will be held in Murray's Pub, Helvick on Friday 6th June at 9 pm. €20 for a table of four.

Join us for great prizes, craic agus brain teasers. PÁIRC UILE AIMSIRE Is féidir an pháirc uile aimsire a chur in áirithe tré glaoch a chur ar Ann Hogan ar 086-1655137. The all-weather pitch in An Sean Phobal can be booked by calling Ann Hogan on 086-1655137 SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ag feidhmiú ó Ionad Pobail na Rinne gach Máirt agus Déardaoin ó 9-11 ar maidin. Glaoigh ar (058) 41262 nó (058) 41227 chun coinne a dhéanamh. Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú will be available for appointments in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am – 11am. Please note Tuesday and Thursday are the new days the clinic will be open. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL / SVP Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An Sean Phobal branch of St Vincent de Paul are (058) 46125 nó 085-1520494. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal ar an leathnach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha – www.facebook.com/comhlucht.forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, seol iad chuig cfdeise@gmail.com nó 05846664.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

What a weekend for COSMS! Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society . . . ON the 18th May, musical societies from all around Ireland converged on New Ross, to St. Michael’s Theatre. There were tears of joy and tears of disappointment at the AIMS Choral Festival that day, as the nominations for the AIMS Awards 2014 were announced. Among the crowd that were packed into St. Michael’s Theatre, Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society was among them; over 25 members travelled to New Ross that day to hear those nerve wrecking words..... “And the nominations are...” Carrick competed in the Sullivan Section of the AIMS Awards; and we are delighted to announce that “WE GOT NOMMED”! Carrick’s EVITA received not 1, not 2 but 7 nominations that day. The society received group nominations as while as individual nominations. The individual nominations where for Best Director for Liam Butler, Unsung Hero for Mairead Walsh, Best Choreography for Patricia Woods, Best Actress for our amazing Irene Malone and Best MD for Fergal O’Carroll. But the biggest nominations that day where for Best Chorus and even bigger for Best Overall Show! It has been several years since COSMS has received so many nominations and we couldn’t be more delighted with the ones in the recognition of all the hard work that each member put into EVITA!

But that’s not all, as we have mentioned already this was all announced at the AIMS Choral Festival (which celebrated its 30th Anniversary this year); were Carrick-on-Suir also had great success. The society entered Category I in the festival with the choral performance of Pippin’s “Morning Glow”. Everyone that travelled to New Ross from Carrick took part in our entry. With our colourful costumes and our white painted faces, we came in 2nd place with a score of 90%. Well done to all involved you have done the society proud. The society wishes to also congratulate Wexford Light Opera Society on their win with their melody from Jersey Boys in the same category; an all round excellent performance! So what a great weekend for COSMS and for the town of Carrick-on-Suir! We would also like to congratulate and wish the best of luck to all the societies that received nominations this year for the AIMS Awards; and to say to all the societies that didn’t receive a nomination.... we are all winners because we did what we set out to do, we entertained our audiences and we loved every minute of it! Congratulations to all and see you in Killarney in June!

Pippin’s “Morning Glow” for the AIMS Choral Fesitval in New Ross – From left to right: Tarryn Attlee, Jimsy Dowley, Irene Malone, Caolán Delehy Power and Sandra Power all from Carrick-on-Suir Musical Society. [Mary Browne]

Kilgobinet/Colligan/Kilbrien POTWALLOPING VOTERS O for the good old days when Youghal had 13 voters and Midleton had 8. That's when voters knew their vote counted. And they surely were counted, for back before the secret ballot you stood up in front of your neighbours and declared your preference to one and all.

If you were insane enough to vote against the choice of your landlord, you could expect to be out on the street that night. On the other hand, your landlord owed you something for your precious exercise of the franchise. A pig for your pot, perhaps, or a position for your son in one of His Lordship's enterprises.Yes, those were the days when your vote

Fr. Michael Kennedy, P.P., Lucy Fraher and Alan Daly celebrate Communion at Kilbrien Church.

counted for something. In those glorious 18th century days, constituencies came in a wide variety of formats. There were corporation boroughs, freeman, county and manor boroughs. Trinity College had a borough all its own – population 92 electors. Dungarvan, Lismore and Tallow were potwalloping boroughs.These were electoral districts where the right to vote was extended to a wider set – households wealthy enough to own a large hearth. If this hearth was big enough to boil a cauldron, or "wallop a pot", you could vote. Of course, you had to be male, Protestant and head of the household. This extremely liberal extension of the franchise meant that potwalloping districts had many more voters. In 1783, there were 50 voters in Lismore, 96 in Tallow and 120 in Dungarvan. With so many electors, Dungarvan butchers must have been very busy. These days, just about everyone can vote. Surprisingly, huge numbers choose not to do so. Instead a self-appointed group of electors turn up on the day and so many of them vote – in secret! – that you just can't predict what will happen. This self-selecting bunch of zealots even give themselves a name which they flaunt at the polls. They call themselves "citizens." This past week more than half the "citizens" of Ireland showed up to give the pot a solid wallop. Now the big question: will there be a pig in that

pot and a job from His Lordship? LOURDES YOUTH 45 CARD FUNDRAISER 30th May, Friday – This Friday, Lourdes Youth hope to have plenty of tables full of 45 players in one of the last fund raisers for this year. Ireland's favourite card game will be played in Bridgie Terries starting at 8.30 p.m. All proceeds go to the Lourdes Fund. Don't miss the fun and the challenge – all in aid of a good cause. DUNGARVAN TRADFEST 31st May, 1st & 2nd June Bank Holiday Weekend – This weekend, the Tradfest hits Dungarvan town. Traditional music, Céilí and Comhrá along with a Sunday concert starring Danú this Sunday night at the Park Hotel. St. Mary's School will be hosting the music competitions on Saturday, the set dancing competitions will be at the Park Hotel on Sunday, the Gig Rig will be out, the pubs busy. Brochures are all over town with the schedule of events, or you can check out comeraghs.com SPECIAL MASS IN COLLIGAN 3rd June, Tuesday - Fr. Michael Kennedy, P.P., will celebrate mass in Colligan this coming Tuesday night at 7.30 p.m.This Mass will be for State Exam students, everyone travelling to Lourdes and their families. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

Environment Today €coMerit – Cut your energy, Water & Waste costs, Improve your environmental performance and Achieve recognition THE EcoMerit (formerly EcoCert) programme has been running for over four years under the stewardship of the EPA (Environment Protection Agency) and partner Local Authorities Waterford City and County Council, Dunlaoire Rathdown Council, Cork County Council and Dublin City Council. To date, 80 companies have received €co Merit/Cert, and are saving €480,000 per year, on the basis of their ‘Year 1’ improvement plans alone. EcoMerit - is a programme designed to help businesses (predominantly SME’s) to save on their energy, waste and water costs whilst becoming ‘greener’ in the process. They also achieve recognition through the award of

an Eco Merit – environmental certification. EcoMerit – is designed to be as simple for the user, as possible. Almost no preparation is needed. The focus is on cost savings and improvements rather than paperwork. For the paperwork that is required, EconCertive will draft most of it for the business and give them as much support and help as required. Lismore Castle is the first Castle in Ireland to be awarded the EcoMerit certification. Congratulations to Lismore Castle who were recently awarded EcoMerit environmental certification in recognition of the environmental performance at the Castle. For more information, visit www.ecomerit.ie or contact Phil Walker 051 428739 or Anne Sullivan 0868516227/ email asullivan@waterfordcoco.ie

Pictured above are Lord William Burlington, Denis Nevin of Lismore Castle, Phil Walker, Econcertive, and Anne Sullivan from Waterford City and County Council.

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Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea “WOMEN, NOT MEN, ARE THE DRIVERS OF THE IRISH ECONOMY”

First cousins Shane Coughlan and Peter Buckner who received their First Holy Communion in Clashmore recently, pictured here with family members. [www.gomahony.com]

West Waterford CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO DRAW SUNDAY MAY 25th Here are the results of the weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw which took place in Clashmore last Sunday night, May 25th. The letters drawn were: P, Q, B, X. We had no winner, so next week’s jackpot will be €2,250. Lucky dips went to: Alex Remiming, Clashmore; Paula Kelly, Clashmore; Antoinette Scully.Thanks to all our friends for your continued support! AGLISH/ BALLINAMEELA/ MOUNT STUART PARISH FIRST HOLY COMMUNION DAY First Holy Communion Day was held on Saturday, May 17th in Aglish Church. We had 27 children receiving the Sacrament for the first time. Our thanks to all who made the day so special for the children. ANNUAL EXAM MASS The annual Exam Mass for Junior Cert. and Leaving Cert. students was held in Aglish Church on Friday, May 16th. Our thanks to the young people who took time from their busy lives to be there. Cert’s from the Parish were presented to those from the Leaving Cert. Group who were present. Mass will also be offered for those present on the day the Exams start. ST. CATHALDUS The annual celebration of Mass at the Well of St. Cathaldus in Canty was held

on the later date of May 15th this year because our celebrant Fr. G. O’Connor attended the celebrations for St. Cathaldus in Teranto, Italy, which was a marvellous event to see with so many people of faith lining the streets praying as the Statue went by and it was also Fr. O’Connor’s privilege to view the relic of St. Cathaldus. EVENING OF SONG & WORD On Tuesday evening, June 17th we will have an evening of song and word with Christian Singer – James Kilbane in Aglish Church and everyone is most welcome. PARISH GATHERING We will have our Parish Gathering here in Aglish Parish field on June 27th. More details near the time. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our weekly Clashmore 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar on Monday night. Our top prize winners on eight games were Mary Ann and Bobby Connery. In second place on seven games jointly we had Podge Cunningham and Edmond Og Ledingham; Kathleen Osbourne and Eileen Dower; Jim McGrath and Nell Foley. Our lucky last game winners were Noel Nugent and John. Cards as usual on Monday night at 9 pm sharp. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. KINSALEBEG MACRA CLUB MEETING Kinsalebeg’s round of the Waterford County Tour is fast approaching, so members please note you are all

requested to attend our next club meeting which takes place on Thursday, May 29th at Decies Bar to discuss plans for the night. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO - JACKPOT €4,700 This week’s Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night. Our four numbers were 1, 16, 25, 27. We had no match four ticket in the drum. Next week’s jackpot will be €4,700 when our draw takes place at the Rising Sun Bar. Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: Sean Seward, Grange; Grace Fleming, Creggs; Julie Hallahan, c/o M. Lynch; Pat Dolye, Ardsallagh; Anne Ormonde, Clashmore. Thanks as always to all our supporters. CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL - CLUB GEAR C l a s h m o re / K i n s a l e b e g Ladies GAA now have club shorts and socks available for sale. There are also gum shields available for sale if anyone is interested please contact Helena. CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT The AGM of Clashmore Community Alert took place on the 15th May. A very good crowd attended. J. J. Fitzgerald, outgoing Chairman, gave an account of the activities of the group for the past year. There were two fundraising events, from which the texting system is financed.

The texting system is now working well and anyone wishing to have their name on the list should let the committee know. Maria Scanlon, out-going Treasurer, out-lined the finances of the group. Margaret Quinn from Muintir gave an account of different groups nationally. She wanted to inform us that many elderly were giving up their home phones, which could cause a problem for the monitored personal alarms. Garda Bob Tritschler again reinforced the basic rules of home security, mainly of locking windows and doors on leaving the house. The level of crime in the area is low but he said that if anything suspicious is noticed the Gardai should be informed. The new committee elected were: Chairperson: Margaret Keevers; Vice Chairperson: Anna Foley; Sec: Pat Nolan; Treasurer: Billy Kelly. RETIREMENT CELEBRATION As many of you may know Mrs.Veronica Curran, who has given 40 years teaching at Clashmore National School is retiring. To mark the occasion on Friday, July 4th Mass will be celebrated at 8 pm in Clashmore Church followed by refreshments in the Decies Bar. This is an open invitation to all of you past and present pupils and your families and all her friends to come along on the night, you will be all very welcome.

Margaret Walsh and Helen Trihy, Clashmore Branch of Aid Cancer Treatment presenting cheque for €40,000 to Dr. Paul Kelly, Consultant Radiation Oncologist at Cork University Hospital in the company of Michael Collins Powell and Patrica McCarthy, all members of Aid Cancer Treatment at Cork University Hospital.

BECAUSE I have been laid low by a bout of summer ’flu which pole-axed me midweek with high temperature and low energy, I have not only had time to look out my windows at the capers of the family of foxes in my garden and also to dwell on the state of the nation and where if anywhere our politicians are [allegedly] leading us. It’s all about foraging, you see. The one gleam of light shining through the welter of gloom and doom and the doleful visages of rejected candidates for County Council seats, as seen on TV, is the “surprising” emergence of women candidates as successful aspirants to the jobs – to quote one male pundit. Even Miriam O’Callaghan was a bit taken aback! Why the surprise? Modern women are so much better at “managing” than men and the glass ceiling has been breached over and over in industry, education and sport. We are no longer “ordinary housewives”. We think of ourselves as fairly modern women, but girls – have you been able to reject tradition entirely? Don't you find that women have to work harder than ever these days? Have you really rid yourself of all the conventions that confined earlier generations to secondary roles? If not, maybe today will inspire you to revamp your role models and lighten your workload. Equality in the home is just as important as equality in the workplace. Men can do housework just as well as women... Last Monday week I was in Tesco in Waterford. Like every other supermarket in Ireland on a Monday evening it was full of women and the odd few men sent out to get things that the family have run out of like milk, bread and “stuff for the packed lunches”. The shoppers, overwhelmingly women, stopped in the aisles, priced stuff, weighed up their options and chose. This is how the economy works. Millions of everyday decisions taken by millions of people every day make up what is the economy. The economy is the amalgamation of our small decisions. Irish women are much more important to the Irish economy and job creation than Irish men. Indeed, most of the growth rate of the Irish economy over the past three decades is down to Irish women. Who creates jobs? The accepted story is that entrepreneurs create jobs. This implies that the wealthy people on boards of firms are job creators and therefore should be praised to the skies.This is not the case.The consumers who buy products create jobs. The best product in the world if it is not bought, won’t sustain a single job. Jobs are created after stuff is bought, not before. Who are the main consumers in Ireland? Why, Irish women of course. Women have traditionally done most of the household shopping. Surveys suggest that women make perhaps 80pc of consumers’ buying decisions. Of course, some men might retort that these Irish women are doing this with Irish men’s money. Again this is not true and this is where the extraordinary contribution of Irish women to the economic growth rate and job creation becomes apparent – as too does the fact that Irish men are not only falling behind, but not pulling their weight in terms of GDP.What exactly is this “GDP”? It is only the sum of all the little stuff that goes on in the economy – it comes from three sources, from more people being employed and having more wages to spend, from using new technology or from an

"The Fox Family"

[Marie O'Shea]

increase in the productivity of labour and capital due to new technology. Since my mother was teaching back in the 1950s, when only 25pc of women had a full-time job, women have filled two new jobs for every one taken by a man. The biggest social change since then has been the fact that 51pc of women are now fulltime workers.The figure for men has fallen from 85pc to 67pc. In 1970, women’s average wages were 47pc of men’s. Today it is 94pc. The employment of extra women has not only added more to GDP than new jobs for men but has contributed more than either productivity or new technology. The huge increase in women graduates and the fact that girls are doing better in the Leaving Cert would suggest that much of the increase in productivity comes from the 977,000 women in the workforce. When we multiply the doubling of the amount of women in work and the gradual catch-up of their wages we can see where, in terms of the sexes, the growth rate of the Irish economy is coming from; it has come from Irish women, not Irish men. If women are more important to job creation and the economy than men, why are there so few women economic commentators? It’s time to change that – bring it on sisters! The fair Miriam’s is not the only voice to be heard! (If I sound like Nell McCafferty blame it on the ’flu).

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County Fleadh THE County Fleadh will be held in Dungarvan next weekend, May 31st, and June 1st. The music and singing competitions will be held on Saturday and the dancing competitions go ahead on Sunday. There is a large number of entries from the Ballyduff Upper Comhaltas branch in all competitions and we wish everyone success and a great weekend of music and dance. We already have some

members from the branch who qualified from the Cork Fleadh and the Dublin Fleadh. Congratulations to Rachel Lynch and Gormfhlaith Ní Shíocháin Ní Bheoiláin who recently competed in Skibbereen and are through to the Munster Fleadh in Killarney. Congratulations also to Shamus Hyland who is a member of the Trinity Céilí Band which qualified for the Leinster Fleadh.

In the Auld Fella’s Time TAKE a trip back in time every Monday on CRY104fm as the brand new documentary series In the Auld Fellas time hits the airwaves only on your local radio station. Tracing the changing face of Agriculture,Wildlife and Rural life over the past 60 years in Ireland and made with the support of the BAI (Broadcasting Authority of Ireland) the series is the perfect mix of nostalgia and the present as we flit between 1960s Ireland and the Ireland of 2014 as we ask the question. Is the farming community in 2014 really bet-

ter off than the farmers in The Auld Fella’s time? Agriculture, wildlife and Rural life has changed dramatically in Ireland over the past 60 years. The signing of the Treaty of Rome in 1957, The first Common Agricultural Policy of 1962, the huge advances in technology and Science, and more emphasis on education and training has seen Irish farms and rural life change dramatically over the last 6 decades. Featuring a large number of contributors from the agricultural sector both locally and beyond, including Nathan Carter, Sandy

Kelly, members of Teagasc, The IFA, and Macra na Feirme along with local farmers, farm accountants, Veterinary surgeon, and wildlife conservationists, the series features both studio and on-location recordings capturing the atmosphere from working farms in our locality. Series Producer and Presenter Marita Kelly pays a visit to agricultural institutions such as the Teagasc advisory centre in Moorepark, The Macra na Feirme HQ in Bluebell in Dublin, and Cork Marts while also visiting a number of farms in East Cork and West Waterford speaking to farmers both young and old who will help us trace the changes in technology and science, the evolution of farm machinery and the dramatic changes that have completely changed the lives of our rural community. In what will be compelling listening, In the Auld Fella’s Time will also trace the key events that have altered the way we live and farm today such as the beef and pork crises of 2007 and 2008, the horsemeat scandal of 2013 and of course the foot and mouth disease of 2001, while looking at the advances in Education and Funding and in animal health husbandry, science and technology. Edited by Sean Healy you can hear “In The Auld Fella’s Time” every Monday at 6.30 p.m. on CRY104fm … Don’t miss it.

County Finals Scór Na bPáistí 2014 held in Cappoquin Community Centre. Stradbally second in [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] the Novelty Competition.

Pupils from Clonea/Power N.S. who received their First Holy Communion in Clonea Church recently. Included are Fr. Bernard Hughes, P.P.; Paul Brunnock, School Principal and Aileen Barron, Class Teacher. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Movie Reviews In association with SGC Dungarvan

Grace of Monaco - Opens 6th June GRACE OF MONACO is focused on the personal story of former Hollywood star Grace Kelly during a dispute between Monaco's Prince Rainier III, and France's Charles De Gaulle over tax laws in the early 1960s. Nicole Kidman stars as Grace Kelly with Tim Roth as Prince Rainier III. The film is directed by Olivier Dahan (LA VIE EN ROSE). Grace Kelly: screen goddess, princess and enduring source of scandal Kelly's life was one of glamour, privilege and ultimately tragedy. Now, as Grace of Monaco, the biopic starring Nicole Kidman, opens the Cannes film festival, fresh controversy has stirred. A blind date, you could call it, if a rather high-flown one. She was Grace Kelly, Oscar-winning Hollywood star, in Cannes to join the US delegation at the film festival of 1955, and he was Prince Rainier III, of the neighbouring principality of Monaco. A photoshoot of their meeting over a pot of tea on the Croisette had been set up. Despite the glamorous trappings, it was a stilted, formal start to a stilted, formal courtship. The new biopic starring Nicole Kidman, Grace of Monaco, the film reflects an enduring interest in a woman who, as the Observer's former critic Philip French said this weekend, became "an important and complex figure". When Hitchcock dreamed of his perfect, ice-cold blonde, it was Grace Kelly who made her luminous flesh. The director's infatuated vision of cut-crystal allure has kept the image of the princess alive in the 32 years since her death in a car crash near her Riviera home. Her performances in some of the most admired films of all time, from Fred Zinneman's 1952

western High Noon, to the unnerving Rear Window, placed her in the midst of Hollywood's most potent era. "She was important to the development of the legend of Hitchcock and, in those half a dozen films she made in five years or so in the early 1950s, she became a key figure in film; in film criticism; in the birth of the idea of celebrity; and even in politics," said French. "High Noon was a very influential film at the time of the cold war and of McCarthyism in Hollywood. People on the left and on the right became obsessed with it." Sir Christopher Frayling, an expert on the western, sees Kelly's young school ma'am in this film as the archetypal "fair lady", in opposition to the "dark lady" of the saloon bar, played in this case by Katy Jurado. "Grace was the ultimate Wasp, remote and haughty and more New England than wild west," he said. Kelly gave up acting when she married the prince in April 1956, becoming Monaco's princess consort in a church service watched by guests including Cary Grant, Ava Gardner and David Niven, and wearing a handsewn dress sent by MGM studios. The wedding was filmed and released in cinemas in a deal that freed her from a seven-year contract, and the couple sailed off on honeymoon on a yacht given to them by Aristotle Onassis. Her transformation from film star to royalty was made complete when Rainier banned her films in Monaco. The "wedding of the century" was satirically recorded in Punch, remembers French, with a poetic pastiche of Hilaire Belloc written by Graham Greene that pointed up the disconcerting involvement of Father Francis Tucker, her hus-

band's chaplain and moral adviser (played by Frank Langella in the new film), which concludes: Grace Patricia Kelly's story is far from a rags-to-riches fairytale. (That template better fits Rita Hayworth, who started out dancing in a nightclub as Margarita Cansino and became the wife of Prince Aly Khan.) She was the third child of a rich Philadelphia brick magnate and enjoyed a privileged upbringing that would go on to make her a natural for The Philadelphia Story, a play she appeared in at drama school before later taking the lead role of Tracy Lord in the musical version, High Society, her final Hollywood film, opposite Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. Crosby, who sang the hit song True Love with her in High Society, has a place on her long list of great loves. Early on she had fallen for Gary Cooper, who handpicked her for stardom in High Noon. She would have an affair with Clark Gable while filming Mogambo, leading her to quip: "What else is there to do if you're alone in a tent in Africa with Clark Gable?" Later she told an interviewer that "if there hadn't been so much of an age discrepancy things might have been different". She died in a car accident on a dangerous coastal road in 1982, suffering a stroke and losing control of the vehicle, which spun and plunged down a 45ft drop. Younger daughter Princess Stéphanie was in the car but survived with minor injuries. The funeral of her mother was watched by 100 million people on television.

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Understanding and Enjoying Waterford Nature WARBLERS - SONGSTERS AND LONG DISTANCE MIGRANTS John A. Power

Willow Warbler by Andrew Malcolm.

By John A. Power

Wood Wabler by Paul Walsh.

Yellow-browed Warbler by Paul Walsh.

Juvenile Sedge Warbler by Paul Walsh.

Chiffchaff by Andrew Malcolm.

ALL our warblers are migratory spending the Spring, Summer and early Autumn in northern latitudes and retreating into Africa during the colder Winter months. Warblers are almost exclusively insectivorous and are attracted to our shores to take advantage of the super abundance of insect life available here during the warmer months. The ready availability of food, coupled with long daylight hours, provides the warblers with ideal conditions in which to raise their young. Warblers are very small birds, smaller than our familiar robin, which makes their twice annual migrations from and to Africa all the more remarkable. Warblers are also noted for their rich and varied songs which are often a clinching identification feature. Small numbers of chiffchaff and blackcap regularly overwinter here but these are most likely birds that summered to the north of us. The two most commonly occurring warblers in Waterford are willow warblers and chiffchaffs. These are the ultimate ‘little brown jobs’– small mostly brown birds seen flitting quickly around trees and bushes chasing insects. Both are superficially alike but willow warblers are longer, slimmer, brighter coloured with lighter coloured legs than chiffchaffs – perhaps not a great help in identifying quickly moving very small birds. However their songs are completely different. The chiffchaff has a simple two syllable song ‘chiff-chaff ’ while the willow warbler has a beautiful

descending whistle. Willow warblers are unique among our other warblers in undergoing two complete moults each year. Blackcaps seen well are really recognisable – chunky grey birds with a black cap – red/brown in females and juveniles. Blackcaps usually sing from cover. The song is rich, melodic and fruity and possibly the most beautiful of all our birdsongs. Blackcaps are numerous and widespread throughout the county. Whitethroats are easily found almost anywhere in Waterford. Populations of whitethroat had collapsed in Ireland due to the expanding desert in North Africa. Happily whitethroats have hugely recovered and are now numerous. Listen for their loud scratchy song often delivered in flight. Seen well, their white throat is a very obvious identification feature. Sedge warblers inhabit dense vegetation, often in wet areas and are easily encountered in Waterford. The song is loud, chattering and varied reaching a crescendo, often delivered from an open perch. The sedge warbler is sometimes known as the ‘Irish Nightingale’ but hardly rivals the nightingale as a songster. Reed warblers are essentially brown birds with lighter under parts. They inhabit reed beds and can be very difficult to see.They are best located by their song which is somewhat similar to sedge warblers but without ever reaching the crescendos of that species. Reed warblers are a success story in Ireland, being virtually unknown

here until the 1960’s. They are now widespread. These birds are easily found in reed beds along the rivers Suir, Blackwater and Bride. Grasshopper warblers inhabit dense vegetation and undergrowth, often in marsh lands and other wet areas. Grasshopper warblers are very secretive and not easily seen. They are best located by their song which recalls the insect of the same name or the sound made by a fishing reel. Be aware that grasshopper warblers are excellent ventriloquists which make locating the actual bird all the more difficult. Grasshopper warblers are widespread, but not common, in suitable habitat throughout Waterford. All warbler songs are easily accessed on the internet. Matching the song to the bird heightens the enjoyment and appreciation of each different species. Other much rarer warblers encountered in Waterford over the years include iberian chiffchaff, booted, icterine, wood, radde’s, pallas’, greenish, subalpine, barred, yellowbrowed, melodious, garden, bonelli’s and lesser whitethroat. RECENT NEWS Bermuda petrel (or cahow), a seabird nesting in Bermuda had been considered extinct for close on 350 years. Rediscovered in 1951 just eighteen nesting pairs remained. Protracted conservation work has restored their numbers to just over two hundred and fifty individuals. On 19th May 2014 a bermuda petrel was seen (and photographed) from the research vessel R.V. Celtic Voyager approximately one hundred and seventy nautical miles west/northwest of Slea Head, Co. Kerry on the edge of the Porcupine Bank. Considering the tiny amount of individuals remaining and the vastness of our coastal waters this event must rank as one of the greatest bird sightings ever and is further testament to the richness and diversity of our wildlife. Check out www.waterfordbirds.com for local wildlife updates and submission of records. If you have any questions or comments please email them to japwatntr@gmail.com. To view previous articles check out understandingwaterfordnature.blogspot.com

Sedge Warbler by Andrew Malcolm.

Reed Warbler by Fran O'Connell.

Whitethroat by Eamonn McLoughlin.

Female Blackcap by Bernie Sheridan.

Male Blackcap by Fran O'Connell.

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Official opening of Modeligo Community Playground on 18th May, 2014, by County Mayor Cllr. Damien Geoghegan. Back (l. to r.): Michael J. Walsh, Cllr. Michael Ryan, Niamh Budds, WLP; Rena Cody, Waterford County Council; Carmel O'Neill, Playground Chairperson; County Mayor Cllr. Damien Geoghegan, Ger Barron, Siobhan Troy, Cllr. John O'Leary, Sandra Reddy, Johnny McGrath Front (l. to r.): Jimmy Taaffee, WLP; Owen Reddy, Vincent O'Donovan, Modeligo Community Centre; Patty Power, Cllr. Liam Brazil.

Modeligo Playground Official Opening SUNDAY, May 18th was a big day for the children of the Parish as our local Mayor Cllr. Damien Geoghegan officially opened our playground with lots of help from local children. Many thanks to Modeligo Community Centre Committee for all their help particularly

Vincent O’Donovan, Siobhan Troy who did wonderful work behind the scenes. Special thanks also to Waterford County Council Housing Section namely Reena Cody who was a great help to us; Anne Kiely, Engineer; Gavin Green; Waterford Leader; Michael

Walsh, Chairman; Jimmy Taffee and Niamh Budds for all the help she gave us. Thanks to all the families of the school-going children who kick-started our fundraising off with a house to house collection. Everyone who bought tickets for our draw at Christmas; also for

supporting our social evening which was a great success; also to our wonderful sponsors. Thanks a million everybody – from Playground Committee Sandra Reddy, Owen Reddy, Pattie Power, Johnny McGrath and Carmel O’Neill, Chairperson.

Shauna Power, Modeligo, giving a gentle push to Kieran and Ava Power on the swing in Modeligo Community Playground.

County Mayor Cllr. Damien Geoghegan cutting the ribbon to officially open Modeligo Community Playground along with Carmel O’Neill, Chairperson Modeligo Community Playground, and all the excited children waiting to play!

Children playing over and under the tractor in Modeligo Community Playground.

All the fun of the playground in Modeligo Community Centre.

HERITAGE WEEK – 23rd to 31st AUGUST This year the Museum Society are teaming up with the County Heritage office to present a talk by Mr John Martin titled – 'Dungarvan -Historic Town Atlas'. The town atlas is a project of the Royal Irish Academy which was first launched in 1981. A number of towns and cities have already been published. Waterford city and Dungarvan are both being researched at present and John Martin has been commissioned to write and research Dungarvan. For this talk John will tell us what he has found to date and the format of the finished atlas and its benefit to local people, schools, etc. The publication is being supported by Waterford County & City Council. The talk will take place on Monday, 25th August, in the Town Hall Theatre at 8.00 p.m. Admission is Free. TALK ON SHANDON CAVE As part of the Bealtaine Festival of Outdoor Science, Waterford County Heritage office presented a talk titled – Tales of Giants from Shandon Cave by Dr. Matthew Parkes, Natural History Museum, Dublin. Mr. Parkes recalled the history of the caves and brought along some of the original bones from the cave which were discovered by Edward Brenan, the postmaster of Dungarvan in the 1860s. It was great to have the opportunity to actually handle these bones. Mr. Parkes stated that he was about to research and re-house the Shandon collection. ANNUAL BOOK SALE We are currently collecting books for our annual book sale. If you have books to donate (no magazines or encyclopedias please) you can contact the museum at 058-45960 or drop them in to us in Friary Street. Many thanks to all our donors to date. Please note the date for the sale has been changed and the new date is the 26th–28th June. GROUP VISITS TO MUSEUM We had many school and community groups from the locality visiting the museum in 2013 and hope to have more in 2014. It is vital that we encourage young people in particular to take an interest in the history of their locality. Groups can be given a guided tour, there are replica items which can be handled and DVDs on local subjects such as The Moresby, Railways, etc. If you are

interested in arranging a visit please ring 058-45960 to make an appointment. LOCAL HISTORY Patrick Joseph Stokes On 14th April, 1953, the Irish Times published an obituary for Mr. Stokes. 'Mr. Patrick Joseph Stokes of Lisnegar, Temple Gardens, Rathmines, Dublin, who has died at his home, was until five years ago, manager of the Munster and Leinster Bank, Dame Street.' The piece states that he was the best known banker in Ireland and since his retirement after 57 years service he avidly followed various sports. 'He was born 81 years ago (15th March, 1872, to Kate Christopher (b.1848) and George Stokes (1839–1914) to a family that was highly respected in Dungarvan...and was educated at St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, and at Bells Academy, Dublin.' At the age of 19 he joined the Munster and Leinster bank in Cork and was transferred to Dublin in 1893. 'In 1916 he took charge of the O'Connell Street branch, and saw it destroyed in the fires that followed the Rebellion. Happier times followed with the erection of the present imposing building at the corner of Abbey Street.' He was a founder member of the Institute of Bankers. 'Outside office hours Mr. Stokes had a wonderfully full life. Widely travelled and well read, an entertaining host, he had friends everywhere, particularly in the sporting circles … he helped to found the Bohemian A.F.C. and Delgany Golf Club. He was honorary handicapper on the Leinster branch of the Irish Swimming Association. he was a member of the Landsdowne & Bective Ranger's Rugby Football Clubs. He was President of the Irtish Amateur Swimming Association and Delgany Golf Club. He is survived by his two sons, Mr. George Stokes (b.1902) and Mr. John Stokes (b.1905).' Patrick married Anne, daughter of Sir Bartholomew Staunton. The Stokes family had Stokes's Baths in Dungarvan and also a well known plumbing business. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Phone 058-45960. Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Web: www.waterfordmuseum.ie • www.facebook.com/waterfordcountymuseum

Disney Magic The Musical IT'S almost here … Disney Magic The Musical. Next Wednesday, Thursday & Friday (June 4th, 5th & 6th) commencing at 7.30 p.m. the Town Hall Theatre in Dungarvan will be magically transformed into a disney musical show packed with songs and theme tunes everyone knows! There will be a Matinee on Sunday, 7th June, at 3.00 p.m. for those who prefer to have their evenings free, or perhaps for a younger audience to enjoy. Encore Stage Academy have a proven track record for delivering great shows and musical entertainment. Catering for all ages from junior infants and upwards the Encore team strive to make sure each child is a star! Tickets are on sale in David Walsh's Office Supplies, Main Street, Dungarvan. A very talented and hard working cast await your approval and enjoy-

ment and are eager to please following months of hard work. Don’t miss the chance sing along to your favourite Disney song and enjoy a beautiful musical with all your favourite disney Princesses and Heroes. Encore Stage Academy is now taking bookings for our Summer Camps based on Frozen! Dr Seuss! & Matilda! We cater from junior infants to teens and offer appropriate classes and activities for each age group in between. Dates for the Summer Camps are; June 30th–July 4th & July 7th–11th & Cappoquin July 14th–18th jnr.–snr. infants 10–1 p.m. 1st–6th class 10–2.30 p.m. For further details, contact Aileen Hogan, Encore Stage Academy on 0876299508.

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ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

Graduation Mass THE Leaving Certificate class of 2014 attended mass at St. Monica’s Church along with parents, guardians, teachers and friends on Friday last to celebrate their graduation from St. Augustine’s College. Fr. Gerry Horan, O.S.A. was the chief celebrant assisted by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A.; Fr. Michael Brennock, O.S.A.; Fr.Tony Egan, O.S.A. and Fr. Ben O'Brien, O.S.A.The opening reflection read by Jim Morrissey entitled “Make your life the best it can be” established the theme of the ceremony. Fr. Gerry in his opening prayer stated that the mass was one of thanksgiving for the time the students had spent at St. Augustine’s College. The students participated actively in the ceremony, Conor Kavanagh read the first lesson Thomas Conway the second. Gillian Kiely, Lucy Byrne, Shane Dee, Katie Mulcahy and Sinéad Daly read the Prayers of the Faithful. Jamie Joyce, Joseph Allen, Gabriel Leacy, Jack Mullaney, Cian Dwyer, Robert Mulligan and Angie Dalton formed the Offertory Procession which Ger Crowley accompanied with a prayerful commentary. Ronan Cregan read a very thought provoking communion reflection on the value of taking risks in one’s life since, he read the “greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.” The students’ address by Cathal Sheehan and Jamie O’Hara followed, both expressed gratitude to parents, guardians and teachers who helped and encouraged them through their secondary school years. They spoke of their fond memories of The Friary which they will take with them on the next stage of life’s journey. The choir who sang beautifully throughout also needs special mention. Our Principal, Ms. Ailbhe Ní Neachtain welcomed everybody to the annual graduation mass and complemented the students on their achievements both personal and artistic as well as sporting and academic during their time in St. Augustine’s. Ms. Ní Neachtain wished the students every success in the upcoming exams, stressing the importance of being confident in their abilities and optimistic about the outcome of the exams. She also thanked the teachers for their commitment and dedication to the students over the years. The Principal expressed her gratitude to the members of the religious education dept: Ms. Nollaig Sheehan, Ms. Ann Commins and Ms. Dara McCloskey who helped the students prepare for the mass, she also thanked Ms. Kelley Gardiner and Mr. Pat Knightly assisted the choir with its preparation for the graduation mass. Finally, Ms. Bríd O’Kennedy (Year head)

and Mr Jim Power (Deputy Principal) presented the students with a commemorative pin bearing the Unitas, Veritas, Caritas crest of St. Augustine’s College. REFLECTIVE PRAYER SERVICE The Leaving Cert class participated in a reflective prayer service in St. Monica's Chapel on Friday at mid-day. Fr Gerry Horan, O.S.A., led the prayers of thanksgiving and success in upcoming exams. Many thanks to Fr. Gerry whose service provided a period of calm and spiritual meditation for the students. TRANSITION YEAR GRADUATION EVENING The TY graduation awards were presented on Tuesday, May 20th in the study hall. A large crowd of parents and guardians gathered for the presentation of awards. TY coordinator, Ms. Nollaig Sheehan welcomed everyone to The Friary and compliments the students on a successful year. Each student was presented with a graduation certificate pack by their class teacher namely; Mrs. Ann Commins, Ms. Carmel Mulcahy, Mrs. Rosaleen Curran and Ms. Marian Joy. Many thanks to AIB Bank for their generous sponsorship. The following students were presented with more specific awards: Sports Personality Award winners were Megan Dunford and Yuri Kanash. The Student of the Year award went to Anna Flynn who also won the St. Augustine’s College Values Award. The Notable Achievement Award went to both Christopher O’Sullivan and Sarah Dennis-Wyley. The Leisure Pursuits Programme award went to Alex Hennebry. Anna Flynn (TY1), Rebecca Sweeney (TY2), Hannah Murphy-Nix (TY3) and Cadhla McGrath (TY4) received the Individual Class Student award. PARENTS' ASSOCIATION NEWS Many thanks to the Parents' Association who hosted a most enjoyable coffee morning for staff and Leaving Cert. students on Friday, May 23rd in the school canteen. LOTTO WINNERS 21st MAY, 2014 Dara McCloskey Eleanor Kiely Terry O’Connor Benny Dunford Brian Moran Niall & Aidan Russell Marian Joy Carmel Mulcahy

Student of the Year: Fr. Gerry Horan, O.S.A., Ms. Ailbhe Ní Neachtain (Principal); Ms. Nollaig Sheehan (TY Co-Ordinator); Mr. Jim Power (Deputy Principal). Front row: Laura Keane (AIB Bank), Anna Flynn and Mary Ellen Casey (AIB Bank).

Individual Class Awards: Fr. Gerry Horan, O.S.A.; Ms. Ailbhe Ní Neachtain (Principal); Ms. Nollaig Sheehan (TY Co-Ordinator); Mr. Jim Power (Deputy Principal). Front row: Alex Hennebry, Molly O’Mahoney, Hannah Murphy-Nix, Kelly Fitzgerald and Cadhla McGrath.

Sports Personality Award: Fr. Gerry Horan, O.S.A.; Ms. Ailbhe Ní Neachtain (Principal); Ms. Nollaig Sheehan (TY Co-Ordinator); Mr. Jim Power (Deputy Principal). Front row: Laura Keane (AIB Bank), Yuri Kanash, Megan Dunford and Mary Ellen Casey (AIB Bank).

Notable Achievement Award: Fr. Gerry Horan, O.S.A.; Ms Ailbhe Ní Neachtain (Principal); Ms. Nollaig Sheehan (TY Co-Ordinator); Mr. Jim Power (Deputy Principal). Front row: Laura Keane (AIB Bank), Sarah Dennis-Wyley, Christopher O'Sullivan and Mary Ellen Casey (AIB Bank).

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Ballymacarbry National School Athletics – On Wednesday last, in between all the mayhem of the Local Elections, Mr. O'Ryan and his team of athletes headed to the South Tipperary Schools Track and Field meet in Clonmel. The 24 children had been well prepared by Ms Byrne, Ms Melody and Mrs Kelly for their first outing to this event in many years. Both the girls and boys from 3rd and 4th class excelled in their respective competitions to take the gold medals back to Ballymacarbry. The boys from 5th and 6th class combined well to take gold in their events. The girls from 5th and 6th class also performed fantastically, just missing out on gold by a couple of points. Pictured at the Pat O'Callaghan Sports Complex in Clonmel are Michael J. O'Ryan, Ms. Niamh Melody and the 24 athletes.

Gold for Elocution in Árd Scoil na nDéise GOLD Medals for Outstanding Achievement in Elocution were awarded to Tirna Connors, Orna O’Brien and Danielle Cantwell-Hopkins by The Irish Board of Speech & Drama following the recent examinations held in Árd Scoil na nDéise, Dungarvan. Árd Scoil na nDéise, Dungarvan is the only school in County Waterford offering speech and drama as a mandatory part of the curriculum for all First Year students. All the students are prepared for individual examinations” says teacher Joan Clancy, “with the emphasis on good communication, courtesy and etiquette. “The elocution class provides an important and most enjoyable platform for encouraging their talents through improvised drama, scripted short pieces and poetry ranging from Seamus Heaney to Roald Dahl, Shakespeare to Colm Toibín.

“They learn some important life skills: how to walk into a room and sit down properly, speak in a confident manner and perform their chosen piece of drama, poetry or prose.” Visiting examiner Mary Purcell paid tribute to the high standards, hard work and dedication displayed by all the First Year candidates. She was extremely impressed by their good clear speech, self-confidence, nice manners and overall, their marks were the highest ever achieved by First Years. “We value all our students as individuals and constantly strive to build up their self-confidence and self-esteem” explained Deputy Principal Colette Power. “In Árd Scoil we develop all aspects of the individual student in a caring environment,” added Principal Dorothy Hughes. www.ardscoildungarvan.com

Pictured with their teacher Joan Clancy on the left and Deputy Principal Colette Power are Árd Scoil students Danielle Cantwell Hopkins, Orna O’Brien and Tirna Connors who were awarded Gold Medals for Outstanding Achievement by The Irish Board of Speech & Drama. Árd Scoil na nDéise, Dungarvan is the only school in County Waterford offering elocution as a mandatory part of the curriculum for all First Year students.

West Waterford Athletics at Friary College Dungarvan Under 9 Relay Team from Modeligo National School, left to right, Gus Nugent, Dylan Foran, Eamonn Ryan and James Whelan.

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Transition Year Graduation ON Monday, May 19th, the T.Y. 2014 class had their graduation ceremony in the junior hall. T.Y. co-ordinator Ms. Fox welcomed the students, their parents / guardians and staff and told them of the many different aspects of T.Y life which the girls had enjoyed, from the academic to the work experience, charity fundraising and the many outings to different events. The girls achieved certification in many different skills and were awarded a portfolio of certs in recognition of these. Among these were completion of the E.C.D.L and of the Gaisce Award. M.C.s for the night were Maebh Power and Louise Conway who kept proceedings going at a lively pace and Dervla Duhig and Cliona Ryan gave us a very humorous account of their

T.Y. year. For her outstanding contribution to T.Y. Hannah Warren was presented with The Spirit of T.Y. Award. The girls entertained us with song and music and the evening ended with treats catered by the girls and our wonderful Parents’ Council. LEAVING CERT CLASS OF 2014 On Wednesday afternoon the sixth years enjoyed a tea and coffee break with their year head and tutors before clearing out their lockers for the last time! On Thursday night their graduation Mass was celebrated by Fr. Harris in the Friary Church and after this a very emotional group returned to the school with their families to enjoy the delicious spread set out by the Parents’ Council. Siobhan de Paor and Emma Casey had a surprise for them, a

Pictured at the Carriglea exhibition show were Sean and Ava. film of their life over the years in the Ard Scoil which provoked gales of laughter and many aaahs and oohs! We wish them all the best in their forthcoming exams. T.Y. CARRIGLEA ART EXHIBITION To celebrate the year of their work with the

Carriglea Service Users, Mrs. Mary Foley and her students held an exhibition of their pieces in the Junior Hall where all the students were able to view and admire them. This is one aspect of the T.Y. course which the students always enjoy tremendously.

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ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

First Year Soccer Blitz ON Tuesday, 20th May, we in St. Declan’s held our annual First Year Soccer Blitz as a “pre World Cup Celebration” of sorts. It was organised by the 5th Year mentors as a last treat for the First Years before we finish for the year. Thankfully we managed to catch a few hours of that elusive sunshine – and we were underway. The four First Year classes – 1 Aislinn, 1 Ciara, 1 Eimear and 1 Lir each played two matches which were refereed by two most trustworthy 5th Years – Brian Griffin and Calum Lyons. All of the teams showed great enthusiasm and we could see how much better the classmates were getting on than the more shy versions of themselves we had met in September. In the end it was 1 Eimear and 1 Ciara who went on to play the final, refereed by the even more trustworthy Mr. O’Neill - 1 Eimear were the champions at the end of the day. It was a brilliant way to finish a great year and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Many thanks to our referees, the teams, the mentors and Ms. Carroll and Ms. Farrell for all their help this year. DONAL O FAOLAIN TOURNAMENT It was that time of year when the under 14 hurlers of St. Declan’s, Tramore, St. Paul’s and Blackwater CBS got to showcase their skills on a beautiful day in Dunhill. And show their skill they did. As over 100

hurlers demonstrated great touches, determination and above all sportsmanship in what has now become a yearly event looked forward to by all concerned. The tournament was run in Blitz style with each team playing each other and the top two teams playing for the cup in the final. After 3 rounds of highly competitive games it was St. Declan’s and Tramore left to contest the final. In what can only be described as “pure” hurling, both sets of players showcased everything that is good in the game. With St. Declan’s going on to take home the cup. The sense of thrill was evident as kind sponsor of the cup and tournament Pat Phelan of Centra, Kilmacthomas presented the cup to a great captain, Colm Kennedy. And so after a great days hurling, all involved travelled home. Some with a cup and some without. But everyone happy at knowing they did their best. On reflection, on a day when every player got gametime and played so well, one can be forgiven for singling out the displays of captain Colm Kennedy, the half back line trio of Conor Byrne, Páraic Hallihan and John Sheehan. Evan Keane, the Trojan work of David Murphy, the magical vision of Michael Lawlor, the ball winning and finishing ability of Niall power. and of course the 2 goal and 3 points scored by Sean Kavanagh.

Winning Team 1st Year Blitz 2014.

Mentors 2013–2014

St. Joseph’s Primary School – Luke Power and Benny Crotty at the school refreshments for 2nd class pupils and their families after the First Communion ceremony.

Pat Phelan of Centra, Kilmacthomas presenting the Donal O Faolain Cup to the captain of St. Declan’s under 14 hurling team, Colm Kennedy.

Donal Queally and John Sheehan. Winner and Runner-up of the St. Declan’s 1st Year Draughts Tournament.

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Meánscoil San Nioclás Fundraising Venture TicéadMania! TÁ slí úr nua ag Meánscoil San Nioclás sa Rinn chun airgead a bhailiú le haghaidh Ciste Tógála na scoile. Le tacaíocht ó thuismitheoir sa scoil, tá Préimhthicéid bronnta ar Meánscoil San Nioclás do neart ceolchoirmeacha agus imeachtaí spóirt i bPáirc an Chrócaigh agus an O2 i mBaile Átha Cliath. Tá an scoil chun na ticéid sin a dhíol tríd Done Deal chun tacú le forbairt foirgneamh na scoile. Bí ag faire amach le haghaigh @TiceadMania ar Twitter agus lean iad le haghaidh eolas faoi na ticéid a bheidh ar fáil. Beidh eolas ar fáil chomh maith ar shuíomh idirlín na scoil w w w. m e a n s c o i l . c o m . Bheadh Meánscoil San Nioclás fíor bhuíoch as aon tacaíocht gur féidir le pobal an cheantair a thabhairt

dóibh sa tionscadal seo. Meánscoil San Nioclás in An Rinn has an exciting new School Building Fund fundraising venture. The school will be selling 2 Premium Corporate tickets for any concert in the 02 Dublin and concert or game in Croke Park between now and the 31st of December 2014. Premium Corporate Tickets give access to the Premium Lounge via a private entrance and the possibility of meeting your favourite Celebrities. The tickets also include a meal in O2 and meal and drinks (including wine and silver service) in Croke Park!! Definitely the best seats in the house! Tickets for Passenger and WWE Live are on sale now! Look out for tickets to Garth Brooks, Elton

John, Imelda May, Lady Gaga, Bob Dylan, and McBusted, to name but a few in the coming weeks and months....and don’t forget the games in Croke Park. Students at the school, with the support of the Parents Committee, have set up a Done Deal site in order to sell these tickets to the highest bidder. Bids can be placed by e-mailing claredonedeal@yahoo.ie or by texting (087) 7149138. For all the latest information about the tickets available follow @TiceadMania on Twitter or view the school website www.meanscoil.com. Meánscoil San Nioclás hopes that the Gaeltacht and West Waterford community in particular will get behind this exciting and worthwhile venture and buy tickets for special occasions and celebrations. Bígí ag ceannach!

COLAISTE CHATHAIL NAOFA

Exciting Study Skills Seminar FIRST and second year student recently took part in a very exciting study skills seminar which was called ‘Learning to learn’ and it was delivered by Super Generation, the study skills experts. The workshop was organised by Teresa Wright from the Waterford Leader Partnership. The workshop was based around three key techniques. The first was the layered learning

method which involves involving all your senses in the learning process. The second was the mind map method and the third was the story memory method. The students were kept entertained by Kevin Redmond’s lively approach. Coláiste Chathail Naofa wishes to thank Waterford Leader Partnership for the excellent workshop.

Pictured above are some of the first year students in Coláiste Chathail Naofa who took part in the study skills seminar. Also pictured is Kevin Redmond from Super Generation.

Kilmacthomas Primary School – Committee collecting our Green Flag with Dara Dever.

KILMACTHOMAS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Green Schools ON Tuesday, May 20th, three members of the committee travelled to Kilkenny with Ms. Briggs to collect our fourth green flag for Travel. It was an amazing day with lots to see and do. Here is an account of our day as written by Kelsie, Sarah and Megan: We arrived at Hotel Kilkenny at about 12.40 p.m. and the ceremony was to begin at 1.00 p.m. Firstly we got our picture taken with the Green Flag and Dara Dever from An Taisce. Then we wrote our wishes on the ‘Tree of Hope’ that was at the back of the room and you wrote what you wish for in the future regarding the green schools.Then we saw an ideas wall and we stuck our ideas on the Travel part. We then went into the dining room and had delicious chicken curry followed by profiteroles.We were then called into the function room and the ceremony began. We watched everyone getting their flags and then we got called for ours. Rachel presented us with our flag and we took some pictures. We had a great day!!! WELL DONE Well done to Kylie, Patrick and Keira who won medals at the Primary sports day last week. Well done!

Kylie, Keira and Patrick with their school sports medals.

Kilmacthomas Primary School – Sarah, Kelsie and Megan beside the Tree of Hope.

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Carriglea girls with their relay medals from the Primary School Sports held in The Friary College Saoirse Moloney, Ă&#x2030;abha Walsh, Amy Mirza and Jenna Walsh.

CARRIGLEA NATIONAL SCHOOL

Primary Skills Football Competition SEAN Ronayne, Conor Browne and Kieran Lannen represented the school at the Primary Skills football competition in Bushy Park and received the highest score to put them through to the County Final skills competition held on

Tuesday, 20th May in Dungarvan. The boys did themselves proud and went on to be runners-up on the day with an impressive 160 points. Well done boys. SWIMMING 3rd to 6th class have been making a splash in the Park

Hotel with the last 3 weeks, all children have made great progress at their lessons with some venturing into the deep end for the first time with confidence. Thanks to the staff of the Park Hotel for their guidance and mentoring and

Thomas Broderick, James O'Neill, Lachlan Donnelly and Cormac Deevy with medals they won in the relay at the West Waterford Primary School Sports Western Final.

Carriglea N.S. Sixth Class soccer team who competed in the Brothers Soccer Blitz held recently. also a huge thanks to David Power for helping out each week. COMMUNION There is great excitement as the boys and girls prepare for their First Holy Communion on Saturday, 24th May.They are all looking forward to this special day. NATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL WEEK May 12th to 16th was National Walk to School Week, to show our support for a greener, healthier environment we held a poster competition to promote walking and other sustainable modes of transport to school whenever possible. FAMILY QUIZ Our PA held our second annual family quiz at the West Waterford Golf Club. Everyone had a great evenings entertainment

many thanks to Bob O'Brien our quizmaster, Bridget and Austin Spratt of West Waterford Gold Club and our fantastic PA who organised prizes and refreshments on the night. We look forward to next years quiz already. BOOK CLUB The 6th class Book Club has continued this year with the boys and girls reading a variety of novels.They meet once a month after school and discuss and give opinions on the book they have read during the previous month. Some very lively opinions and ideas have been expressed. The children also decide on their choice of novel for the following month. The last meeting will be held on Tuesday 3rd June and the book being read is Brian Boru by Morgan Llywelyn.

Conor Whelan from Carriglea N.S. with his medal that he won in the sprint in the Primary School Sports.

Kilrossanty National School WE were delighted to hear last week that we are one of 4 primary schools in Ireland to be chosen as prize winners in the National History Competition commemorating the Decade of Centenaries 1912 to 1922. The 5th and 6th class under the guidance of teacher Ann Kavanagh and local historian Sile Murphy undertook a project on the impact of World War 1 on our local area. We discovered a lot of new information about people in our locality who were involved in WW1. We are going to the awards ceremony in the Royal Irish Academy in Dawson Street Dublin this Thursday, 29th May to collect our award. A huge thanks to all who helped us win our prize. BIO-DIVERSITY TRIPS We have had two Bio-diversity trips recently with the senior classes in conjunction with the Inland Fisheries Board and waterford and District Coarse Fishing Club. The first was to saleens foreshore where we found and examined lots of different species of marine life.The second was to Ballyshunnock reservoir where the 5th and 6th classes got to develop their fishing skills. A big thank you to all involved. the children enjoyed both trips immensely.

NEW JUNIOR INFANTS The Induction Day for our new Junior infants for September 2014 will take place on Monday June 9th 2 to 3.00 p.m. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION First Holy Communion for 2nd class pupils will take place this Saturday at 11.a.m. in Kilrossanty Church. refreshments will be provided afterwards for the first communicants and their families in the school immediately after the service. A big thank you to the parents association for providing these refreshments. WEST WATERFORD SCHOOLS ATHLETICS Well done to all our pupils who took part and won medals in the recent West waterford Schools Athletics held in the Friary College. best of luck to Paudie Barry who is through to the 300m County final this Thursday night. JUNIOR TOUR The Junior tour this year is to Lismore Heritage on Wednesday, 11th June.The children will go on a nature trail get a chance to make puppets and take part in a science experiment. The Junior infants will have their teddy bears picnic in June also

PRIMARY GAMES Well done to Padraig and Seamus Fitzgerald who both qualified in the Primary School Games. Seamus got to play at half time in the Waterford Cork match in Thurles on Sunday and padraig will play at half time in the upcoming waterford Clare match. GARDENING Our garden is in full bloom with new leaves and blossoms on all our trees and fruit shrubs. Our vegetables are growing well at the moment. We have lettuce, scallionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, peas and cabbages growing in our raised beds at the moment.We hope they will be ready for picking and eating before the Summer holidays. For photos of the garden and other school events see our blog site www.kilrossantyns.scoilnet.ieblog. FEWS COMMUNION Congratulations to the following who received their Holy Communion last saturday in fews Church; Barry Whelan, Amie Kirwan, Elizabeth Kirwan, Eoghan Doherty, Katie Flynn, Niall Daly, Daniel Behan CUMANN NA mBUNSCOL Well done to the Fews school boys who won the Roinn E Hurling by beating Villierstown School recently.

Fintan Geaney (centre) who received the Sacrament of Confirmation in Grange recently. Also in photo his brother Diarmuid and sister Eibhleann.

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DUNGARVAN C.B.S.

T.Y. Graduation Night THE Transition year graduation night took place on Thursday night, 22nd May. The graduation started at 7.00 p.m. and got underway with a slideshow of pictures taken during the year in Mr. McGraths photography class. These pictures were brilliant to look back at and gave a real glimpse of what we got up to during the year to the parents. Many of the photos brought smiles and laughter to the parents whereas to some of the students many of them brought bright red faces! Mr. Scanlon (TY coordinator) began his talk once the slide was finished showing, he began by welcoming all the staff, parents and students to the night. He then went on to tell the par-

ents some of the other things which the TY students did and trips they went on, he also had a slide prepared and played to show some of the things we did, like ceramics, robotics and some of the trips such as London and paintballing. Mr. Scanlon went on to talk about the start of the year interviews telling the parents how all of TY’s went in with this idea of “Maturing” as he began to laugh he quoted himself saying “I told them, ye are not like cheese, ye don’t just sit there and mature” he laughed, along with all the parents. Mr. Scanlon’s speech also thanked the teachers on the night for helping out with the year. He then went on to talk about the Film studies class,

Dungarvan CBS Junior Table Tennis finalists Sean Veale and Eoin Power.

he talked about this module because every year in the Film studies class a big part of it is making your own short film and with such a high standard in the films this year he decided to show 2 of the films. The first film showed was “Mind Games” this film was made by Kevin Byrne, Ronan Gleeson and John Ryan. This short film was about a mental patient who was released but still suffered from his illness he experienced many traumas and was soon deemed too mental to be released ever again. The second short film was the lads’ idea of a bank robbery, you can only imagine how this went! It left the parents in tears of laughter, with A1 comedy from John Curran, Jack Lacey, Luke Cummins, Darragh Herlihy, Donal Fitzgerald and Feidhlim Murphy. Along with the short films, Mr. Scanlon talked about how successful the school went on to be in the mini business competition this year, with Jack Skehan’s, Jack Lacey’s, T. J.Veale’s, Sean Curran’s and Eoghan O’Shea’s “Deise Direct” representing the counTY at the counTY levels! The lads made a brilliant advert video for their company and this was also shown on the night, again bringing laughter to the crowd. Next on the agenda was giving out the first award of the night, this award was the

TY endeavour award, an award which is given to the student which was recognised for taking part, helping out and his hard work. The two nominees on the night were Connor Duggan known to the lads as “Donnie” and Cormac Gough who is known to the lads as “The Fabricator”. With Cormac on the edge of his seat with excitement he longed to hear his name be called out, Mr. Scanlon soon took him out of his misery “And the winner is… Cormac Gough”. Well done to Cormac and Conor Duggan who was also nominated. The next award on the night was “The Big One” the TY student of the year award. The winner of this award lay deep in the students hands as each student nominated who they thought would be a suitable winner, along with their nomination they had to say why they nominated this person. There were 5 nominees on the night and when each name was called they had to come up and sit on “The 5 hot seats” as Mr. Scanlon called them! The nominees on the night were Richard Casey, Ross Cronnolly, Joe Hart, Stephen Healy and Ronan Mansfield. This was a hard decision as all who were nominated were great contenders to take home the prize. However the award on the night went to Ross

Table Tennis Tournament – Liam O’Connell Senior Table Tennis champion receiving his prize from sponsors Pearse Maloney. Also in picture are Padraig Moore, runners-up and tournament organiser Mr. John Hughes.

Cronnolly, who took home the plaque for Student of The Year. Well done to Ross and all who were nominated. The next prize was for Mr. McGrath’s photo competition, each student had to take 3 photos and enter them in the competition with a 2nd place prize of €50 and a whopping €100 for first place. The photos were judged by former teacher Mr. Pat Stack who said “the standard was much higher than last year and was very hard to pick a winner.” Mr. Stack judged the photos without knowing who took what, so there could be no complaints from the lads of any biased decisions made. There was a special mention for Kevin Byrne who had taken a lovely photo of his dog. Stephen Healy snatched up 2nd place with a brilliant photo of one of the TY favourites, Paul Wade. Patrick Ryan took home first place with his photo of the Colligan River. There were

some lovely pictures which were entered to the competition and were also shown on the night. On to the last award of the night, The TY House Cup.The way the house cup works is as follows. At the start of TY the students are broken up into 4 groups, and given the house names from Harry Potter. The four houses are Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Gryffindor and Ravenclaw. Each house is given points for certain things like when a student from the house would do something voluntary or something along those lines. On the night Mr. Scanlon put up the current scores of the houses, so only he knew who had the House Cup won. He then put up the final scores of the houses, with Hufflepuff taking home the Cup! With one more job left to do, and not by Mr. Scanlon, Jordan Norris made his way up to the microphone to represent the TY students

and speak on behalf of them. He began a very heartwarming speech which was to thank Mr. Scanlon for all he had done for us throughout the year he then ended it with one of the quotes we heard most off Mr. Scanlon “And Mr. Scanlon made it clear to us that TY is most certainly not Alacarte!” John Curran then presented Mr. Scanlon with a gift from the TY’s to Mr. Scanlon, as they were his final year of TY’s. Mr. Scanlon then thanked the TY’s and told the parents “That just goes to show what a great bunch these TY’s really are”. The night ended on a high with everyone staying back for a few refreshments. There was a great turn-out and was much enjoyed by everyone. The TY’s would like to thank all the teachers and especially Mr. Scanlon for making the year as enjoyable as it was. They would also like to wish Mr. Scanlon well in his retirement and the best of luck in the future.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Busy end of Year Calendar SIXTH YEAR GRADUATION NIGHT Our sixth year end of year ceremony including mass took place in the school recently. It was an fitting end of year gathering for the students, their families and friends in the lead up to the state exams. All speakers on the night, Mr. Denis Ring, School Principal; Mr. Heneghan,Year Head; Mrs. Maria O’Brien, LCA Year Head, and Fr. Michael Cullinan wished them well as they face their Leaving Cert exams and whatever is for them in the future. They have been good ambassadors for the school over the last six years and have left their imprints in many aspects of school life. It is hoped that through their experience they are ready to undertake whatever is next for them. TRANSITION YEAR GRADUATION CEREMONY Last Wednesday night we held a graduation night for our transition year students lead by co-ordinators Ms. Gillian Jeffery and Ms. Patricia McCarthy. Students received Certificates of achievements in

many activities they engaged in over the year from Gaisce, First Aid, ECDL, European Studies, Hurling Coaching, Portfolio Presentation to the Pope John Paul II Award to name a few. Both co-ordinators and also Mr. Ring, School Principal, congratulated them for the manner in which they undertook the various activities set for them over the year and gave them a wide range of experiences in their Transition year. AWARDS NIGHT Last Tuesday evening we held our end of year awards night recognising the achievements of our students in their extra curricular endeavours both in school and in their community. Students also received awards in each year as students of the year.Our special guest this year was Mrs. Elma Walsh, who was an inspiration to listen to as she spoke of the journey that her late son Donal Walsh undertook before his passing and of the wonderful outpouring that the family has received since his death last May. She outlined the life of an

ordinary teenager and an ordinary family and his subsequent writings and appearance on TV in the weeks before his death where he spoke of his wish for others to

look at life and his message was one of LIVE LIFE. Since his death his parents have been involved in presentations and talks throughout the country where they try to get

Transition Year Class celebrating their Graduation Night 2014.

Donals message across and judging by the attention and respect shown by those in attendance at BCS that night her speech struck a cord with so many people.

Congratulations to all students on their achievements this year. A full list of award recipients will follow. EXAM TIMES As students prepare anx-

iously for the state exams which begin next Wednesday all associated with BCS wish our Junior and Leaving Certificate students the very best over the next few weeks.

OBITUARY

St. Mary’s Parish, Dungarvan THE Ascension of the Lord – Acts 1:1-11 He was lifted up while they looked on. Esphesians 1:17-23 He made him sit at his right hand in heaven. Matthew 28:16-20 All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Exam Students’ Prayer – Lord, as I prepare to study (sit my exam) Send your Holy Spirit to guide me. Keep me calm. Help me to do the best I can. Give me peace, understanding and wisdom. Be with me today and always. Amen. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Continues on Monday evenings at 7.30 p.m.until Monday, 23rd June. All are welcome. No 9.30 a.m. Mass on Mondays during the Novena. First Holy Communion – Celebrations in the Parish concluded last Saturday. Congratulations to the boys and girls from Glenbeg, Carriglea and St. John’s who received their First Holy Communion and thanks to the teachers in our schools who prepared them so well for the celebrations. Marriage Jubilee Celebration – This will take place on Saturday next, 31st May, at the 7.30 p.m.Vigil Mass, followed by refreshments. We would like to encourage people to send their forms into the Parish Office as soon as possible. Weekly Envelopes – The new boxes of envelopes, please contact the Parish Office at 42374 and staff will be delighted to assist you. Thanks to the distributors for your great work in delivering the boxes. The Churchyard – Thank you for your co-operation during the recent work on the churchyard.The ordinary and special parking spaces and double yellow lines for no parking are marked out. Please park

within the parking lines and observe both the special parking spaces and the no parking areas.This work was necessary to ensure greater safety for pedestrians. Please respect the fact that the churchyard is not a public car park. It is needed for the use of people visiting the church, parish office and cemeteries. A small amount of work is still to be done near the Sacristy area. Blood Donor Clinic in Lawlor’s Hotel – Wednesday 28th & Thursday, 29th May, 5.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Bus to Knock Shrine – Sunday, 22nd June, 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. If you are interested in travelling, please contact the Parish Office at 42374. The bus will be arranged if the numbers are sufficient. Trócaire Lenten Boxes – Please return to the Parish Office. 2014 is the Year of the Holy Name of Jesus – The aim of the year is that we may be more conscious of the Holy Name of Jesus and use it with reverences and respect and not carelessly and without respect. Parish Office – Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374; Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. St.Vincent de Paul Helpline No. 087-7747870. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086 233 4282. Weekday Masses: Please note that on the occasion of funerals in St. Mary’s Church, there will only be one morning Mass at 11.00 a.m. (No 9.30 a.m. Mass). Masses already booked on those occasions will be rescheduled for the next available time.

Just think of it! I’M writing this at the edge of a lake called Gougane Barra, in West Cork. Nearby a sheep and her twin lambs are grazing contentedly: the ewe eyed me carefully before she decided that it was safe to let the twins hang around near me. I notice each lamb has a blue stripe across his/her back: it’s good to see Waterford supporters here, deep in West Cork! All day long the sun has been blazing down on us, the temperature is hovering around the 20-degree mark. This morning I heard the cuckoo calling from the wooded area where the River Lee leaves the lake on its way to Cork and the sea. I have been trying to pray, praising God for the beauty of created things, trying to let the peacefulness of this place penetrate into my heart and into my mind, which is usually behaving like a bluebottle, all over the place but never very long in one place. I have been asking God to help me believe and realize that the life of grace which God gives us in baptism makes us the most beautiful part of all of God’s creation. I remember being taught at school, decades ago, that the most beautiful thing in the world is the soul of a little child. And God wants us to keep that beauty within us all our lives, and when we damage or even destroy it God can restore it with his forgiveness. God, give me the courage to believe this. Help me to let you love me, to believe that I, the inadequate, unreliable person that I know in my heart I am, really means more to you than all the wonderful, beautiful things that lie around me at this moment. Lord, that I may see. Lord, you know all things, you know that I want to love you. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

PATRICK TROY Shrough, Lismore, Co. Waterford It is with sorrow and regret that we record the sad and unexpected passing of Patrick Troy, Shrough, Lismore, Co. Waterford, on the 21st May, 2014. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Friday evening by Cappoquin Rosary Committee member Mary O’Rourke, in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends. On Saturday evening Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., recited funeral prayers in the presence of his loving family, relatives, neighbours and many friends, before removal took place to St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. On arrival his remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P. On Sunday morning Funeral Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E. Readings during the Mass was recited by his daughter Joan and son Anthony. Prayers of the faithful were recited by nieces Cathy and Ita Heffernan, grandchildren Summer Fenton and Emma Troy and daughter-in-law Jennifer Coakley.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the Altar by son John and daughter Eleanor. Patrick’s daughter-in-law Pam paid a lovely tribute by singing “Never Grow Old” as the coffin was shouldered from the Church. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., officiated the graveside prayers, where Patrick was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family, relatives and his many friends. May he rest in peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to his loving wife Dolly (Julia, nee Hennessey); sons Anthony and John; daughters Breda, Joan, Mary, Ann, Eilish, Eleanor and Clodagh; brothers John and Bernie; sisters Ita, Ann and Maureen; daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, brothersin-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

PHILIP (Blacky) NEVILLE New Street, Lismore It is with sincere sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of Philip (Blacky) Neville, New Street, Lismore, whose unexpected death took place on Thursday, 15th May, 2014. Reposing at Ryan’s Funeral Home, Rosary was recited on Monday night. Removal took place on Tuesday evening to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. Following Funeral Mass on Wednesday morning cremation took place at the Island Crematorium, Ringaskiddy. To his loving brothers Bertie, Billy and Henry; sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives and his many friends, especially Orla, we extend our sincere sympathy. Full obituary to follow. (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

KATHLEEN CAWLEY 1 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan Feelings of sincere regret and great sadness were expressed with the passing of Kathleen Cawley, 1 Cathal Brugha Place, Dungarvan, on Friday, 9th May, 2014, at Waterford Regional Hospital. Kathleen was a quiet, gentle, unassuming lady, held in high esteem by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance. She loved her home and enjoyed housework and watching snooker. She possessed a great faith and was a very religious person. Her passing is much regretted, not only by her sorrowing family, but also by her many friends. May she rest in peace. Rosary was recited on Saturday evening by Sr. Eileen and her remains were removed on Sunday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Requiem Mass was celebrated on arrival by Fr. Harris after which interment took place in the adjoining cemetery in the presence of a large gathering. Offertory gifts were brought to the Altar by her son James and daughter Kathleen. The chief mourners were Andy (husband); Andrew, James, John and Christopher (sons); Bernadette, Ann, Rose and Kathleen (daughters); brothers, sisters, grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JERRY TWOMEY Churchtown, Dublin, and Moy, Co. Tyrone With deep regret we record the passing of Jerry Twomey which sad event occurred on Thursday, 22nd May, 2014. Removal was from the residence of his son Jerry, Shanbally, Lemybrien, on Sunday evening to the Church of the Sacred Heart, Faha. Following Funeral Mass on Monday at 12 noon burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his wife Renee and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

JOHNNY HAMILTON 11 Boreenatra, Dungarvan With sadness we record the passing of Johnny Hamilton which sad event occurred on Monday, 26th May, 2014. Removal was from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Following Funeral Mass on today (Wednesday) at 11.00 a.m. burial will take place in the adjoining cemetery. To his family and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

Pupils from Grange N.S. who were Confirmed recently by Monsignor Nicholas O'Mahoney in Grange Church. Included are Fr. Milo Guiry, P.P.; Michael Gildea, School Principal; Sinead Keane, Class Teacher; Teresa Power and Shauna McGrath. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

MARGARET PHILOMENA WHELAN (nee Butler) Carriglea, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford It is with deep regret we record the passing of Margaret Philomena Whelan (nee Butler), late of Carriglea, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on Saturday, 3rd May, 2014, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Clonmel. Phil was born in Culleens, Co. Sligo, the 3rd of 11 children to Matthew and Barbara Butler. She enjoyed a happy childhood in a very close-knit family and neighbourhood. As a young teenager she moved to Dublin for employment and then on to Buffalo, N.Y., to live with her Aunt Ann where she worked and enjoyed life with the young Irish community. It was in Buffalo that she met her husband Joe Whelan from Dungarvan; who was actually on his way to San Francisco, they fell in love and married in Buffalo in 1956. Ten years and 7 children later they moved to Ireland where they took up farming in the Brickey Valley. They adjusted to their new lives and Phil to her new surrounding, she got great support from Joe's sister Mary Theresa, his sister-in-law Nellie and the neighbours in Carriglea who embraced her whole heartedly. They added another 2 children to their brood and lived a quiet but busy life on the farm. Phil loved to have a buzz around the house and was at her happiest when she was surrounded by her family for gatherings or on Sundays watching the GAA on television cheering on her beloved Sligo footballers or the Waterford hurlers. Always one to keep busy, when the house started to empty Phil filled her time with helping out with her grandchildren and volunteering in the Deise Day Care Centre where she thoroughly enjoyed her time and met some lovely people. She had a keen interest in politics and kept up with current affairs; she loved sports and enjoyed cheering on the local Brickey Rangers; she loved reading, doing crosswords, playing scrabble and friendly card games. It was only in recent times that Phil’s health really deteriorated but until then she lived a long, happy and healthy life and brought much joy to her family. Readings were recited by her grandchildren Libby Whelan and Cian Whelan. Prayers of the Faithful were read by her grandchildren Shane Duggan, Aine Organ, Conor Whelan, Anna Whelan and Clara Jane Organ. The Offertory Procession was performed by her nieces Sinead Condon and Clare Butler (wine and bread); Sod of Turf – Hugh McDonnell (cousin); Dictionary – Eve Dunphy (grandchild); newspaper – Brian Dunphy (grandchild); Deck of cards – Grace Whelan (grandchild); family photo – Aidan Organ (grandchild). The chief mourners were Joe (husband); Garvan, Michael, Deirdre, Sheila, Colin, Kevin, Siobhan, Aileen and Karena (children); Padraic, Hughie, Tommy, Eamonn and Gerry Butler (brothers); Winnie Campbell and Florence Burke (sisters); Mary Theresa Neylin and Vera, Ann, Margaret, Teresa and Betty Butler (sisters-in-law); 23 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Reposing at Drohan's Funeral Home on Sunday from 6.00 p.m., followed by Rosary at 8.00 p.m. Reposing on Monday from 4.30 p.m. with removal at 6.30 p.m. to St. Mary's Parish Church, Dungarvan. Funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11.00 a.m., with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.The Requiem Mass was celebrated by Fr. Cooney. The Eulogy was read by her oldest son Garvan Whelan; the singing was by Lorna Jane Daly. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated in Carriglea Convent on Sunday, June 15th, at 11.00 a.m. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

OBITUARY SEAN BUCKLEY Ballyhane, Cappoquin With deep sadness and regret we record the passing of Sean Buckley, Ballyhane, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, husband of the late Addie (nee Gee), which sad event occurred peacefully on Friday, 9th May, 2014, following a short illness at Waterford Regional Hospital. Born on 9th May, 1932, to Catherine and John Buckley, Ballyhane, Cappoquin, where he lived a happy childhood with his two brothers and two sisters. He was educated in Affane National School in his early years and turned to farming interests as he took over the family farm and build up a dairy herd and increased his acreage. Sean was involved in the Macra na Feirme in the early years and also was a keen hurler and footballer in his day. He started playing for Affane GAA and Cappoquin GAA Clubs in the 1950s and played for many years; he won a county medal for football in 1963. On the 7th July, 1964, he married Addie Gee and she moved into the household in Ballyhane and they lived happily and reared their three daughters and two sons. Sean was very knowledgeable person and always kept up with the news and results of all sports. As their children gained interest in ponies, Addie and Sean became heavily involved in the equestrian circuit and made annual visits to the RDS and Millstreet and also travelled to shows around the country and overseas. Addie and Sean were well known and respected in equestrian circles for their knowledge and their involvement. The great Carling King who won many prizes for the Buckley family, being ridden by son Mike before being sold to America and had many more successes including finishing 4th in the 2004 Olympic Games ridden by Kevin Baddington. Their grandchildren Anthony and Claire Condon reached European success in 2003 and this tradition is being maintained by the extended Buckley family. The great Carling King died earlier this year in America. Sean was an active committee member of Aglish Gymkhana for the last forty years. Sean was a proud life-long member of Pioneer Ireland and was a quiet and hard working person. His dear wife Addie passed away on 17th August, 2009, following a short illness. The family would like to thank all who cared for Sean during his short illness and all sympathisers who attended the Rosary, the funeral and burial, many who travelled long distances. May he rest in peace. Reposing at his home in Ballyhane, Cappoquin, Rosary was recited on Saturday evening by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., in the presence of his loving family, neighbours and friends. Reposing at Walsh’s Funeral Home, Cappoquin, on Sunday evening where Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., recited removal prayers before removal took place to St. John the Baptist Church, Affane. On arrival 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., and assisted by Rev. Fr. P. Fitzgerald, P.E. During the Mass readings were recited by John Buckley and John Flavin. Prayers of the faithful were recited by James Buckley, Aileen Buckley, Sinead Dahill, Catherina Sweeney and Anthony Keane. During the Mass a lovely selection of music and hymns was provided by soloist Andrea Cunningham and organist Dina Walshe. The offertory gifts were presented to the Altar by Catherine Condon, Mairead Flynn and Mary O’Brien. Following Funeral Mass burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers and was assisted by Rev. Fr. Condon where Sean was laid to rest in the presence of his family, neighbours and friends. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving daughters Catherine, Mairead, and Mary; sons John and Mike; brothers Paddy and Jimmy; grandchildren, great-grandchild, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 7th June, 2014, in St. John the Baptist Church, Affane, at 8.15 p.m. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

AVRIL DAWSON KINGSTON (nee Taylor) ‘Ballymartin House,’ Glencairn, Lismore Sunday, 18th May, 2014, brought the sad news of the passing of Avril Dawson Kingston at the South Infirmary Hospital, Cork, after a long fought illness. Reposing at her residence, removal took place on Thursday evening to St. Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore. Funeral service took place on Friday after which Avril was laid to rest beside her late husband Augustus (Gus). To her loving son George; daughters Elizabeth and Rosemary; grandchildren Gareth and Victoria; sons-in-law Alan and Seamus; relatives and her many friends, we extend our sincere sympathy. Full obituary to follow. (Funeral arrangements were by Ryan’s Funeral Directors, Lismore).

ANNA ROCHE Springfield, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford With sadness and regret we record the passing of Anna Roche, Springfield, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford, which sad and peaceful event occurred on 26th May, 2014, in the tender and loving care of the nursing staff at the Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. Lying in repose at Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Home, Cappoquin, removal took place on Tuesday evening to St. John The Baptist’s Church, Affane. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on this Wednesday morning at 11.00 a.m. Followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery. We extend our deepest sympathy her loving sister Monica Walsh; nephews, nieces, grand-nephews, grand-nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. May she rest in peace. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

55 MICHAEL McCARTHY Kilrush Park, Dungarvan It is with profound sorrow and deep regret that we record the untimely passing of Michael McCarthy, 1 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, which sad event occurred on Sunday, 18th May, at Dungarvan Community Hospital. Michael was born on the 5th November, 1980, the youngest son to John and Mary McCarthy. He received his primary education at the Presentation Convent, Dungarvan, and CBS, Dungarvan, and then completed his secondary education at Dungarvan Technical College and St. Augustine’s College, Abbeyside, where he attained his Leaving Certificate. Michael was an active member of the Irish Wheelchair Association and enjoyed many activities and outings with them throughout the years. Indeed it was on an outing with them that he met his fiancée Lisa, both of whom enjoyed a wonderful, fulfilling and loving relationship together. They kept in touch with each other everyday be it through telephone, texts or Facebook. A very proud moment in Michael’s life came when he had the honour of becoming Godfather to his nephew Jack. He took on this role with great pride and commitment. Michael loved to travel and he thoroughly enjoyed his many ventures throughout Ireland, England and Europe. The trip he loved to reminisce about and of which perhaps was one of his greatest achievements was when he was chosen to sail as part of the crew on the ship “Tenacious” from Waterford to France in the Tall Ships Race in 2005. One of Michael’s great passions was Manchester United Football Club. He was a true “Red Devil” and whether they were winning or losing you could hear Michael shouting on Man U with his many red friends in John Keane’s. Michael often spoke about the times he attended the Holy Grail “Old Trafford” and the great times he had there. Michael enjoyed a very fulfilling life and he will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends. May Michael rest in peace. Michael lay in repose on Monday evening in Drohan’s Funeral Home where Rosary was recited by Sr. Eileen Troy at 7.30 p.m. in the presence of his loving family and friends. Removal took place from Drohan’s Funeral Home on Tuesday morning at 10.30 a.m. to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, for 11.00 a.m. Funeral Mass. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Michael’s life was celebrated by Canon William Ryan, P.P., and was assisted by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A. At the beginning of Mass gifts with symbolic meaning in Michael’s life were presented to the Altar. Phyllis Conway (aunt) narrated as a Manchester United programme was brought by Michael’s life-long and good friend Daniel Casey. Game of Scrabble – Sarah Wright. Music CD – Niamh Whoriskey. Family photo – Julie Whoriskey. Jack’s painting – Caroline McCarthy. Passport – Martina McCarthy. Readings during the Mass were recited by Brendan Wright and Jenny O’Riordan. Prayers of the Faithful were read by Ann Wright, Bridget Farrell, Triona Whoriskey and Triona Moloney. The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine were presented to the Altar by Ena Fitzpatrick (aunt) and Maura Boland (cousin). A lovely selection of hymns and music provided by Lorna Jane Daly-Murray were very much appreciated. A very moving Eulogy was delivered to the congregation by Johnny (brother). Following the Funeral Mass Michael was shouldered from the Church to the adjoining cemetery. His coffin was draped by the flag of his beloved Manchester United, pallbearing duties were carried out by Johnny (brother), Brendan, Colm, Fergus and Sean (cousins), Daniel (friend) and Ollie (uncle). A guard of honour was provided by the Waterford Branch of the Manchester United Supporters Club, a most fitting tribute to Michael. Canon William Ryan, P.P., assisted by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., imparted the graveside blessing and recited a decade of the Rosary where Michael was laid to rest in the presence of his loving family and many friends. We extend our deepest sympathy to his loving parents John and Mary; fiancée Lisa; brother Johnny; sister-in-law Caroline; nephew and Godson Jack; niece Anna; aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives and friends. Month’s Mind Mass for Michael will be celebrated on Sunday, 15th June, at 12 noon in St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

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FARMING Round-up …

Pictured at the recent NSAI certification event were Maurice Buckley, CEO, NSAI, Donal Coughlan and Charlie Coakley from Dawn Meats, and Minister for Small Business, Mr. John Perry T.D.

Leading Waterford company receives certificate to World Class Standard by NSAI DAWN Meats was one of 30 private, public and SME sector organisations receiving awards recently from the Minister for Small Business, Mr. John Perry T.D at NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland). The Waterford based company joined the likes of Datapac, the Irish Air Corps, and County Fire & Rescue Services from both Clare and Carlow in achieving world class standards under a range of headings including Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Medical Devices Quality Management Systems and Excellence Through People – the national human resources management scheme. The Minister joined Maurice Buckley, Chief Executive of NSAI to present the awards, congratulate the attendees, and recognise their important investment in standards. “Finding a competitive advantage is crucial for businesses both at home and abroad and the impressive organisations here today show that companies believe that standards really do give their business that advantage. Companies are investing in standards because they can see the return on investment and are seeing the benefits. Standards can open up doors to new opportunities for business and in and many cases these companies present today have already seen this and are representing Ireland on the international stage.” said Minister for Small Business, Mr John Perry T.D. “The small business sector is central to economic recovery, job creation and the further development of the Irish economy. Certification to standards helps businesses to be innovative, allowing SMEs to compete with much larger companies, attract new customers, and access global markets.”

said Maurice Buckley, CEO, NSAI. Dawn Meats received certification to the Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001) standard. The company supplies a quality range of beef and lamb carcase and primal cuts throughout the Continent. The standards awarded were: ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems; OHSAS 18001 - Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems; ETP 1000 - Excellence Through People; ISO 9001 – Quality Management Systems ISO 13485- Medical Devices – Quality Management Systems The investment in standards made by SMEs has the potential to contribute, not just to individual businesses and industries, but to the wider economy and the Government’s overall plan for job creation. In addition to this, standards in a business create greater staff satisfaction, pride in the organisation, and staff retention. NSAI is focused on helping companies and offering business support.They are currently ensuring that the experience of Ireland and Irish business is reflected in the new version of ISO 9001, the world’s leading international standard, which will be published as an Irish Standard in September 2015. This will make ISO 9001 more aligned with other management systems, and will make it easier for Irish business to integrate their management systems. The NSAI’s library of standards is over 23,000. NSAI invites members of the business community and the general public to get involved in the development of standards by visiting Your Standards, Your Say on www.nsai.ie

Damaging Mercosur deal cannot be slipped through by commission

these animals.” He said IFA are seeking a payment of €250/calf for farmers who dispose of PI animals and the payment of this support retrospectively to those who disposed of PI animals in 2012 and 2013.

IFA President Eddie Downey has warned of the damage to the Irish and European livestock sector as a result of moves by the EU Commission President Jose Barroso in the Mercosur trade negotiations with Brazil and other South American States. Eddie Downey said there is real fear that President Barroso and Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht are determined to make a substantial EU offer on agriculture and market access during the lull period between the European elections and the establishment of the new Parliament. The IFA President said this is a very worrying period in the Mercosur negotiations. “It is being reported that there is more unity than heretofore on the South American side, with less negative soundings from Argentina. However, the real concern lies on the EU side with President Barroso intent on making a substantial EU offer on market access and volumes.” Eddie Downey said such a move exposes the Irish and European beef and livestock sector to major import volumes of cheaper beef from South America and particularly the major exporter Brazil. There are also significant implications for the pig and poultry sectors.

Tax review an opportunity for real reform of farm tax system

Farmers’ commitment to BVD programme must be recognised IFA Animal Health Chairman Bert Stewart has welcomed the commitment given by the Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney to revisit the issue of increased supports for farmers in the BVD eradication programme. He said following a very productive meeting on the issue, the Minister is fully aware of the problems faced by farmers in the AHI-developed programme and most importantly its serious shortcomings. Bert Stewart said AHI have attempted to replicate the Swiss BVD eradication programme, but have omitted to include the fundamental element of €250 support for farmers in order to ensure the prompt disposal of PIs. He said the issue of PI retention is a major concern in the Irish programme and jeopardises its ability to achieve its objectives within the timeframes and costs for farmers. “From the outset, IFA sought meaningful supports for farmers in order to prevent this issue arising; however to-date they have not being forthcoming. In the absence of similar supports to those available in the Swiss programme, it is no surprise that farmers have been unable to incur the cost burden of disposing of

IFA President Eddie Downey has said the review of the agri-taxation system presents a real opportunity for a close examination and reform of taxation measures for the sector. Mr. Downey was speaking as he led an IFA delegation to meet with the inter-departmental group, comprising officials from the Departments of Finance and Agriculture, with responsibility for overseeing the agri-taxation review. Eddie Downey said, “Farming requires ongoing investment and structural change.With changing family structures, increased scale required for efficiency and an evolving external policy environment, exposing farmers to volatility, there is a real need to review the agri-taxation system”. IFA’s priorities for this taxation review are to: • Ensure valuable tax reliefs, which are critical to the development and growth of the agri sector, are maintained; • Secure new tax incentives that are necessary to drive structural improvements by incentivising land transfer, mobility and investment; • Examine how the taxation system can better accommodate the extreme volatility in farm incomes; • Examine how tax returns can be simplified to drive down compliance costs. Issues that IFA has identified that the review must address include the negative impact that high marginal tax rates are having on farm investment. In addition, increasing land mobility, improving farm structures and encouraging more and earlier lifetime transfers must all be key objectives of the review. Further developments in the taxation system must better support farmers to manage increasing price and income volatility. IFA Farm Business Chairman Tom Doyle stated, “Capital tax rates have increased by over 60% in the past number of years, with a huge reduction in the tax exempt thresholds for transfer.This will have a negative impact on investment and on farm transfers of a scale required to support a viable enterprise. There must be indexation of the capital tax reliefs, with no further increases in tax rates”. Mr. Downey concluded, “The work of the review group will feed into this October’s budget. It is critical that all stakeholders make clear their support for reform of the system that will allow the primary agriculture sector to grow, increase economic activity and boost employment across the country”.

Pictured at the IFA briefing to representatives of the Irish dairy industry on the Association’s Agri-Tax Review proposals are (left to right): T. J. Flanagan (ICOS), John O’Callaghan of Kerry Group, IFA Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary, Sean Molloy, Glanbia, and Dairygold Chief Executive Jim Wolfe.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

CAPPAGH, DUNGARVAN c.42 HECT. (104 ACRES) ROADSIDE LANDS IN 3 DIVISIONS For Sale by Public Auction 17th July, 2014 (unless previously sold) These lands are currently all in permanent pasture and comprise some of the finest limestone land in the county In 3 separate roadside divisions less than half a mile apart, this is an opportunity to acquire land in this renowned dairy farming area. Lot No. 1 CANTY 13.8 Hect. (34 Acres) Roadside Land with Residence Excellent quality limestone land, may have some development potential Lot No. 2 LAURAGH 11.53 Hect. (28.49 Acres) Roadside Land All in permanent pasture, the River Brickey flows through this section of the farm. Lot No. 3 COOLATOOR 16.6 Hect. (c.41 Acres) Roadside Land In permanent pasture, this unit has frontage on two roads. There is an old farmyard and 4 span shed and lean-to on this plot. This Sale is a unique opportunity to acquire land in this progressive farming area. Solicitor: Kilfeather & Co., Solicitor, Galway, having Carriage of Sale

AIB recently presented a cheque for €342 to Waterford Macra na Feirme for their participation in the AIB Club of the Year competition in 2013. Pictured front row left to right: Ita Keevers, Kinsalebeg Macra; Helen O’Donovan, Cappoquin Macra; Mary Sheridan, of sponsors, AIB; Mary Ellen O’Mahony, Waterford City Macra; Fiona O’Brien, Dungarvan Macra. Back row left to right: Ken Locke County Chairman, Waterford Macra; John Leahy, Dungarvan Macra; Donal McGrath, Cappoquin Macra; Tom O’Donoghue, Cappoquin Macra; Eamon Ledingham, Kinsalebeg Macra; Johnnie Cunningham, Kinsalebeg Macra; and James Healy, Macra Munster Vice President. [Pat Crowley]

For Further Information, Maps and Details, please contact the Auctioneers.

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Waterford Macra Clubs receive AIB Competition Cheque - 2013 AIB Club of the Year MACRA clubs in Waterford have been commended by AIB for their contribution to the development of Ireland's rural communities. At Macra county execu-

tive meetings in each county, local AIB representatives have been presenting cheques to Macra county executives in recognition of the high level of voluntary participa-

tion of members in a variety of activities at club, county and national level. Kieran O’Dowd, Macra National President, said “The prestigious AIB Club of the Year competition

recognises the excellent work of our Macra clubs. The competition gets club members active in planning and executing development strategies for clubs at local level”.

DUNGARVAN/CAPPAGH AREA For Sale 20 Acres – Silage on Stem In two fields. Fertilised. Ready to cut.

GRANGE AREA For Sale 11 Acres – Silage on Stem Roadside Lands. Well Fertilised. Ready to cut.

He concluded by saying that the commitment shown by AIB to Macra na Feirme has made it possible for the organisation to aid the development of clubs locally.

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TAMS funding needs to be ring fenced for Suckler and Sheep farmers ICSA Munster vice-president John Halley has called for ring fencing of TAMS funding under the new Rural Development Programme for suckler and sheep farmers. “With all of the expansion plans in dairying there is a real concern that dairy equipment will use up all of the €395 million allocated to the proposed TAMS measure. “Suckler and sheep farmers cannot compete with dairy farmers in terms of cash flow. Pillar 2 money needs to be prioritised to the low income sectors such as sucklers and sheep, where the loss of REPS has been especially severe. These are also the sectors that tend to have lower Pillar 1 payments. It is therefore essential that a realistic proportion of the TAMS money be ring fenced exclusively for the suckler and sheep sectors.” ICSA is also calling for a

special extra payment for suckler and sheep farmers under the GLAS scheme. This would be an additional payment of up to €1,600 for farmers who implement recommendations to reduce their carbon footprint. Mr Halley continued “The Government also needs to realise that meat processors are continuously undermining the outlook for beef exports when they undermine price paid for top quality continental cattle. Increasingly, they are manipulating price through unloading cattle from their own feedlots and other units which they control. This must be addressed to restore confidence in the suckler sector. “We have to realise that the future for the suckler and sheep sectors is very uncertain.These are the key enterprises in many of the western counties. If we

want to maintain beef and lamb exports then the incomes of suckler and sheep farmers will have to be prioritised to a far higher extent by Government.The Rural Development Programme should be supporting productive farming on the family farm, not ‘boardroom farming for company stakeholders.”

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Teagasc News . . . WEED CONTROL IN ESTABLISHED GRASSLAND Docks Best control of docks will be achieved in good growing conditions when docks are actively growing and nutrients are actively being transported to new foliage and roots. If seed stalks are seen on the plant or if the dock has diseased leaves or is under pest attack it is better to cut/top or graze and allow re-growth of the docks before applying chemical. Do not apply chemicals in a period of drought as the chemical will not be taken up by the plant leaves in sufficient quantities. Use the highest water rates on the manufacturer’s label for best effects. Allow adequate time between spraying and cutting silage for the herbicide to work. Season Long Dock Control Use of herbicides based on aminopyralid, dicamba, triclopyr, fluroxypyr, etc., will give season long control plus a wide range of common grassland weeds.The price range is from €25 - €74/ha (€10 - 30/acre) depending on the product selected and rate applied. These products will eliminate clover. Where clover is of consequence Eagle, or Prospect may be applied. These products do not harm clover but Prospect may have some effect on the constituent grasses in the sward. These are best applied in good growth conditions and will give season long control. Eagle has label clearance for dock control on grassland, at the 40-60 g/ha rate, 60 g/ha being the full recommended rate for docks. The higher rate should be used where the infestation is high or the docks have a well-established tap root. Recent Teagasc trials have shown that longer term (up to 3 years) control of docks can be achieved by applying a suitable herbicide (e.g. Dockstar at 1.5 l/ha) onto small docks shortly after re-seeding. By applying the herbicide at this stage of the docks development, facilitates almost complete elimination of the docks. The trials have also shown that docks that emerge in the following years rarely establish due to competition from the grass. Ragwort is poisonous in the green and preserved state and has been responsible for many animal fatalities. Normally it is not eaten in pasture where it takes up to 12 % of the animal’s body weight to cause problems but where present in finely chopped silage it becomes far more potent and the natural animal selectivity is reduced so serious fatalities can occur. It becomes more palatable to animals when cut or sprayed, as it releases sugars. Any control strategy should be based on the fact that Ragwort is a biennial (lives for 2 years) and also that just because you killed it with a spray does not mean it cannot harm livestock. Small numbers of ragwort can be effectively pulled or dug up and safely removed. For larger numbers, sprays such as MCPA, 2,4-D, Dicamba and Forefront provide good control but measures must be taken to avoid

stock eating any dying or dead ragwort present. Creeping Thistle is a perennial plant and grows mainly from an underground stem or rhizome and this makes total control difficult with one spray.Yield losses of up to 15% have been recorded but they cause most damage by preventing animals grazing around them. Frequent topping can reduce the root reserves but will seldom eradicate the problem as root fragments can lay viable and dormant for years. This weed is best sprayed with Thisltlex, Forefront, MCPA or 2,4-D in June before flowering and may need a second treatment later in the season to control any late shooting thistles. In a reseed, both root fragments and seed can cause an explosion of creeping thistles. Spear Thistle only spreads by seed. Each plant lives for 2 years (like ragwort) producing a flattened rosette of leaves in year one and then the familiar ‘tree-like’ structure in year two. Once controlled in the re-seed, it is rarely a problem in grazed fields except after poaching or other sward damage. Topping is not effective to control the growth in year one but can be carried out on the second year growth before seed is set. Chemical control options are the same as for Creeping Thistle. Perennial nettle grows in clumps making it an ideal target for spot treatment with some of the triclopyr/ Fluroxypyr/Aminopyralid or CMPP combination based sprays/dicamba mixes.You may need repeat treatments for good control. High water volumes (400 l/ha) are essential when spot treating. Treat before seed production for best effects. Soft rush is the most common of the many rush species in this country. Draining of such infested areas is essential if any herbicide programme is to be successful. Soft rush can be controlled with MCPA or 2,4-D applied in June or July when growth conditions are good. Cutting and removal of the rush about three weeks before spraying will give the best results. A wetting agent can improve the spray sticking to the slender rush ‘target’. Dandelions are a perennial weed with a deep taproot. They primarily spread by seed and can reduce the overall value of the pasture if allowed to establish. In small amounts, MCPA or 2,4-D will keep them at bay but where long term control is required the aminopyralid/Fluroxypyr/dicamba/CMPP combination based sprays are best if applied in the summer or early Autumn (Table 1). Common chickweed is an annual weed (lives for one year) and only spreads by seed. However, it can germinate and set seed throughout the year making it seem a perennial weed (lives for many years). It is a low ground hugging weed and its fast growth allows it to become established especially after re-seeding. It has been shown to reduce silage yields and quality in trials. Use Fluroxypyr/CMPP combination based sprays etc for good control.

Table 1: Herbicides for Dock Control in Established Grassland:Products Eagle

Chemical Amidosulfuron 75%

Prospect

Thifensulfuron-Methyl 15g sachet

Bandock

2, 4-D Dicamba Triclopyr Fluroxypyr Aminopyralid

Forefront

Rate/Ha 40-60 g

4-5 L

2.0 L

Doxstar Triclopyr + Fluroxypyr 3.0 L or In use-up until 30/6/14 1.5 x 2 Now called Doxstar Pro (300-400 L water) Starane 2 & various Foundation Hiload Mircam Lupo

Fluroxypyr

2.0 L

Dicamba + CMPP-P 2, 4-D + MCPA

1.25 L

Thrust

Dicamba + 2, 4-D

3.5 L

Kildock

Dicamba + CMPP-P

5.0 L

4.0 L

Comment Controls both broad leaf and curled docks. No effect on clover. Should not be used in very dry weather. Allow 7 days after application of Prospect before cutting or grazing. Price €29/ha. Apply June-September. €130/ha.

Apply at rosette stage. Also controls a wide range of weeds incl. thistles, nettles, ragwort etc. €75/ha. Should be applied on grazing round only. Good spectrum of weeds. Apply May-September. Apply four weeks pre-cutting silage. Affects Clover. Good suppression at reduced rate. Costing €76/ha at full rate, two applications of half rate, Spring and Autumn more practical. Controls Dandelions, Nettles and established Docks. Cost €25+ha at 2 L rate. Controls broadleaf and curled Docks as well as other species. Price range €30+/ha. Controls broadleaf and curled Docks and a wide range of weeds incl. Ragwort, Buttercup, Nettles, Thistle etc. Includes high rate of Dicamba and 2, 4-D. Controls broadleaf and curled Docks and a wide range of €73/ha. Includes a higher rate of Dicamba.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Continuity and Change: The Irish Family Farm 2014 is the UN Food and Agriculture ‘Year of the Family Farm’. In support of this initiative Teagasc are hosting a number of major national events. As part of this programme Teagasc are organising an academic conference that will examine the past, present and future of the family farm in Ireland. At the time of the 1971 population census, 25% of all households in Ireland were headed up by a farmer; in 2011 roughly 6% were. This change partly reflects a decline in the number of ‘farm households’, from 179,000 to 96,000 (-46%), and a substantial increase in the nonfarm population. Notwithstanding these developments, farms and farm households remain central to the rural and national economy and, more broadly, rural society. To get a better sense of what the future holds for farm households there is a

need to understand their responses to past events and processes that have shaped their development over one or more generations. Speaking recently on the challenges facing family farms and their importance to rural communities, Prof Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc, said: “Family farms in Ireland are confronting a host of challenges and changes arising from globalisation of food supply chains, national and international policy developments and climate change. These households have proven over time to be resilient in the face of substantial changes to farming. There are, however, a range of other, non-economic, developments that will affect the future of family farms. We need to understand how family farms have accommodated change in the past so as to best design supports for them into the future.” The conference, which is

being held at Airfield Farm in Dublin on Thursday, 5 June, brings together leading academics from a number of disciplines including, geographers, historians, sociologists and economists, to assess and evaluate the family farm in Ireland and, in particular, to explore how the idea of the family farm became central to the identity of the state and to consider the implications of contemporary developments for family farms. The conference is targeted at those interested in understanding more about Ireland’s social history, rural society and how this may evolve given contemporary developments affecting farm families. Further Teagasc events and initiatives to mark the UN Food and Agriculture ‘Year of the Family Farm’ will take place during 2014 including a Teagasc and IFA national event planned for 4th November 2014.

Think twice before you squeeze ICSA suckler chairman Dermot Kelleher has warned suckler farmers to think twice before they castrate weanlings this year. “We have to ensure that our live export markets are fostered. Generally, the trade for live exports is for young bulls not for steers. Anecdotal evidence suggests that there is a big increase in farmers who are thinking of squeezing suckler bulls.” “I am concerned that farmers are looking for direction on what to do in terms of meeting market demands. They are getting signals from meat factories that young bull beef is not wanted for key retail outlets but

caution is required when dealing with advice from meat factories.” “Castration may be an option for some cattle that are not suited for live exports but top quality continental breed cattle are best left entire in my view. These cattle are suited for exports to Italy and other live export markets. The Italian market for beef is improved compared to last year and we need to maximise exports to Italy. Farmers need to ensure that the live export trade is viable rather than being totally dependent on Irish meat factories,” he concluded.

TEAGASC/GLANBIA MONITOR FARM FOCUS Week Ending: 26th May, 2014 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Kilmacthomas, Waterford 23.8 4.02 3.46 1.78 1 695 199 1,900 60 61

Ballynoe, Cork 21.9 3.69 3.50 1.62 1.50 588 195 1,400 51 89

Comments:

Faha, Kilmacthomas, Waterford • Spreading 1 bag of Sulpa Can after grazing. • Topping worst of paddocks to get grass quality right. • Started cutting 105 acres of 1st cut silage on Tuesday 27th May including 1 cow paddock. • SCC is at 94,000 • Calves done for 1st Blackleg injection and worms this week. • Last week should have read 80 bales cut for 20 acres of grazing ground.

Conna, Ballynoe, Cork • Difficult to stay on top of grass situation right now, skipping more paddocks hoping for better weather to make bales. • 1st cut silage almost ready to cut, some will need more time, may have 2 cutting dates. • Following cows with a bag and half of 18-6-12.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

RONAN KING ESTATES Dungarvan 058-48855 • 086-2512544 FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION

TRADITIONAL 3 BEDROOM SINGLE-STOREY FARMHOUSE Standing on approx. 1.5 Acres AT BALLYCONNERY, DUNGARVAN On Wednesday, 2nd July, at 3.00 p.m. at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan Executor’s Sale Reps. Patrick O’Shaughnessy (deceased)

Accommodation: Hallway, Sittingroom, 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Toilet and Shower. Outside: 2 Span Haybarn, Range of Disused Buildings. Location: Dungarvan 4.5 miles. Further details and map and appointment to view with Auctioneer. Guide: €38,500. (26-6)

Craig Fraher (Kilbrien) with his Scotch Blackface Overall Champion at Midelton Show.

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Agri Aware celebrates the 2014 International Year of Family Farming AGRI Aware, the independent Irish agri-food educational body, is celebrating the International Year of Family Farming 2014 and is inviting students to celebrate with us. We want primary level students to get out their pencils, crayons, markers and paints, and sketch, draw or paint a picture of what family farming means to them. Meanwhile, we want second level students to get out their phones or cameras and take a photograph that sums up what family farming means to them. 2014 is the United Nations International Year of Family Farming. Its aim is to raise the profile of family farming by focusing world attention on its significant role in providing food security and nutrition, improving livelihoods, managing natural resources, protecting the environment, achieving sustainable development, in particular in rural areas and eradicating hunger and poverty. Agri Aware's Chairman, Bernard Donohue said “Agri Aware is delighted to be celebrating the 2014 International Year of Family Farming and highlighting to young people the importance of family farming in Ireland. There are almost 140,000 family farms in this country, most going back genera-

tions, and this fact is a really strong selling point when it comes to producing sustainable, quality and affordable Irish food. Irish farming families also play a vital role in protecting Ireland’s green image, which is renowned worldwide.” Executive Director of Agri Aware, Dr. Vanessa

Woods, said “the family farm structure in Ireland is unique and Irish farmers play a pivotal role in delivering quality and sustainably produced food at an affordable price to consumers, whilst caring for the environment and biodiversity, and attracting tourists to Ireland”. Agri Aware will also host

a special Family Fun Day in Family Farm, developed by Agri Aware and Dublin Zoo, on Sunday June 15th, to celebrate the International Year of Family Farming. PRIZES Primary level students • 1st prize is an annual family pass to Family Farm at Dublin Zoo

• Five runners up to get €20 Eason gift vouchers Second level students • 1st prize is a €100 one4all voucher and a family day pass to Family Farm at Dublin Zoo. • Five runners up to get Agri Aware hoodies More information is available on www.agriaware.ie

Pictured launching Agri Aware - 2014 International Year of Family Farming national art and photo competition, with Dr. Vanessa Woods, Executive Director of Agri Aware are: (L-R) Lucy Cullen, Ella McCarthy, Tim Spencer and Karl Jones.

Dungarvan Mart Report BULLOCK SECTION 1 Lim. 475 kgs. made €1,060. 1 Lim. 580 kgs. made €1,150. 3 Lim. 361 kgs. made €905 each. 4 Lim. 413 kgs. made €935 each. HEIFER SECTION 1 Lim. 530 kgs. made €1,105. 2 Char. 387 kgs. made €800 each. 1 A.A. 440 kgs. made €840. DRY COWS 1 Fr. 635 kgs. made €940. 1 Fr. 605 kgs. made €800. 1 Fr. 700 kgs. made €930.

Special Entry for Monday next, 2nd June, 2014 – 4 Pedigree Bulls (3 Aberdeen Angus and 1 Hereford) for Mr. Norman Richardson. A. A. Heifers and Bullocks wanted for further feeding, also Herefords, 400 – 500 kgs. Continental Bulls 450 kgs. and over required for feeding also Fr. Bulls 400 kgs and over. Fr. Bull Calves wanted for export. All enquiries to Dungarvan Mart (05841611).

Bye Bye Blue Book, Hello Herdwatch! HERDWATCH has just launched an attention-grabbing campaign enticing dairy and beef farmers to say “bye bye” to their blue book and “hello” to Herdwatch. The mobile herd manager, which works on smartphones, tablets, laptops and PC’s, is confident that farmers can bid farewell to the tedious, laborious task of putting pen to paper and instead use Herdwatch anytime, anywhere to register calf births, record animal remedies, and even manage their breeding (heat checks, inseminations, and scan results). The software, which launched just 3 months ago, is already used by hundreds of farmers and is fully approved by the Department of Agriculture and ICBF. Through regular feature updates and expansion plans, it is set to lead the way in improving the recording, reporting and overall herd management for farmers throughout Ireland and abroad. Fabien Peyaud, Herdwatch developer, says ‘now that farmers have had the experience of using Herdwatch, the

proof of its many useful benefits is coming to the forefront. We are delighted that the feedback has been very positive and are confident that over time farmers will replace their blue books and duplication of work by using Herdwatch. We are hearing comments like ‘we have been waiting for something like this for years’ and ‘it’s very user friendly’, ‘value for money’ and that they ‘wouldn’t be without it’. We find that once farmers take the first step and start using Herdwatch, they quickly reap the benefits and are surprised at how easy it is to adopt into their daily working lives.’ Along with the ‘Bye Bye Blue Book Campaign’, subscribers from now until the end of June have a chance to win an iPad.The cost of an annual subscription is €99 inclusive of VAT. If you are interested in finding out more you can easily text frs 25 to 51444 to receive a call back from the Herdwatch team. You can also find out more at www.herdwatch.ie or 1890 790 890 or from your local FRS (Farm Relief Service) Office.

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Singers Club Sessions at the TradFest Munster Fleadh Cheoil in Dungarvan. The idea was to bring local primary schools together to form a choir of young children, singing some of the best known songs of the Déise. The intention was to keep these songs alive. In 2012, our first choir consisted of approx 120 children from 9 schools. Such was the reaction and the enthusiasm for the event from the schools, children and the public, that when we ran the same event as part of the TradFest last year, we had a choir of 400 children, turning up

to perform some of our best known and most loved local songs! Conducted by Marie O’Reilly, the recital was both incredibly uplifting and very moving. This year, although unfortunately not part of the TradFest weekend itself, we continue the Amhráin na nDéise project, with yet another special performance taking place on Thursday, June 5th at 1.15 p.m. in The Park Hotel. We are very excited about this year’s project as Cór Fear na nDéise have very kindly agreed to partner us, with Darren Ó Droma taking

the conductor’s baton. Darren and other members of the men’s choir will also provide workshops for the children and will perform with the children at the recital.We are deeply indebted to them for all their support. We would also like to acknowledge all the hard work being done by teachers and children alike in preparation for the event. Maith sibh! Beidh fáilte roimh cách ar an lá. Admission is free. Tá Amhráin na nDéise beo I bPortláirge!

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AMONGST the many talented musicians, performers, singers and dancers descending on Dungarvan for the Bank Holiday TradFest are: Séamus Begley Oisín MacDiarmada Lisa Butler Eoin Ó Meachair Martha and Geraldine Clancy Derek Morrissey Connie Connell Seán McElwain Aidan Coffey Áine McGeeney Jackie Daly Fiachra McGabhann Paul de Grae Karl Nesbitt Eibhlín de Paor Geraldine O’Callaghan Paul Finn Tom O’Sullivan Liam Flanagan Colm Ó’Caoimh Bobby Gardiner Michelle Powderly Graham Guerin Tristan Rosenstock Mike Galvin Seán Ryan Gerry Harrington Damien Stenson Tríona Ní hAodha Dave Sheridan Gearóid Keating Mary Tisdale Dónal Murphy Paddy Tutty Many of the above will be playing in the pub session trail throughout the town over the weekend.

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E STRONG and hold back from making any rash decisions at the moment. It is not the right time to be leaving the path well travelled. There will be more opportunity later

OMEONE is probably going to make life difficult for you this week so be on your guard. A chance meeting could also improve your luck in love in the coming months.

IT up and take notice of a close person s opinion of you this week as it could lead to bigger and better things.Try to take note of their interesting advice.

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A Small Family Business Live from The National Theatre Thursday, 12th June, at 7.00 p.m. A riotous exposure of entrepreneurial greed by Olivier Award-winning playwright Alan Ayckbourn (Bedroom Farce, A Chorus of Disapproval). A Small Family Business returns to the National Theatre for the first time since its celebrated premiere in 1987, when it won the Evening Standard Award for Best New Play. Jack McCracken: a man of principle in a corrupt world. But not for long. Moments after taking over his father-in-law's business he's approached by a private detective armed with some compromising information. Jack's integrity fades away as he discovers his extended family to be thieves and adulterers, looting the business from their suburban homes. Rampant self-interest takes over and comic hysteria builds to a macabre climax. The Dungarvan Observer, in association with SGC Dungarvan, has a pair of tickets to give away to the lucky winner of our competition. All you have to do is answer the following question and post your entries into SGC Competition, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, on or before 12 noon on Tuesday, 3rd June. Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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Dungarvan tunes up for a Bank Holiday Trad Feast! ONCE again, Dungarvan is the place to be this Bank Holiday Weekend if you enjoy a bit of ceol agus craic. News of the great music on offer at last year’s trad festival has spread far and wide, along with the stories of the brilliant pub sessions, on-street entertainment, friendly people and fabulous location. Now the 2014 Dungarvan TradFest is promising more of the same great music and

entertainment over the holiday weekend, with a full programme of gigs and sessions, singing and dancing, competitions and of course, the festival highlight – a concert from the mighty DANÚ on Sunday night. Many of the well-known performers from last year’s TradFest didn’t hesitate when invited on a return visit. Oisín MacDiarmada, Jackie Daly, Séamus Begley, Donal

Murphy and Dave Sheridan will be belting out the tunes in town with the likes of Connie Connell, Bobby Gardiner, Mary Tisdall and the lads from Caladh Nua – to mention but a few! We are blessed with a very strong tradition of music here in the Déise, and many of the up and coming younger local musicians can also be found performing on the gig rig and

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Busking Competition ONE of the highlights of last year’s TradFest was the busking competition which took place around the Square and on the streets of the town. Large numbers of surprised and delighted shoppers and visitors enjoyed the holiday atmosphere with live music on and around every corner! This year, the TradFest will once more feature the busking competition, which is open to all ages, and attracts many young talented musicians. Once again, we are very grateful to the family of late Martin Curran, who sponsor this competition. Martin was a young man who loved his music and who would, no doubt, have enjoyed taking part in the Dungarvan TradFest busking competition. The Martin Curran Memorial Busking Competition takes place on Saturday (2.30 p.m. – 3.30 p.m.) and Sunday (1.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.), with the announcement of the winners at 2.30 p.m. at the Gig Rig on Sunday. Competitors should come to the Gig Rig in Grattan Square from 1.30 p.m. (Saturday) or from 12 noon (Sunday) where they can register and pay their fee (€3 per person). Each group will be given a location where they will busk. The Busking Competition is open to all ages and Buskers can busk alone or with a group (max 6 per group). Cash prizes: – 1st prize €120; 2nd prize €70; 3rd prize €50.

in sessions over the weekend. Performance groups from surrounding Comhaltas branches such as the Comeraghs’ ‘Cúil Cheoil’, Youghal’s ‘Brú na Sí’ and Ballyduff ’s ‘Booley House’ offer colourful and lively entertainment, while lots of eyes (and ears!) will be on the emerging stars of the future such as ‘Nuada’ from An Rinn and ‘Scéil Eile’, the recently formed all-girl trad band from

Waterford and the Comeraghs. While the musicians and performers will be looking forward to a long weekend of lively sessions, many have agreed to also act as competition adjudicators in Fleadh Cheoil na nDéise – the annual County Fleadh, which is also happening over the weekend. These Fleadh competitions will take place in St Mary’s National School (music)

DANÚ in Concert Sunday, June 1st, in The Park Hotel, 8.30 p.m. THE undoubted highlight of the 2013 TradFest was Danú’s sell-out concert in The Park Hotel. For the second year in a row, the legions of fans went home happily exhausted after a night of lively, feisty craic set around 2 hours of cracking tunes, jigs and reels. We are thrilled that the internationally renowned band, with strong local connections to the Dungarvan area via band members Donnchadh Gough, Benny McCarthy and Donal Clancy are returning once more for a “home” gig at the 2014 Dungarvan TradFest. Once again the concert is generating huge interest with ticket reservations already made by fans as far afield as Britain and Germany. Tickets for Danú in The Park Hotel cost €15 and are available from the Tourist Office in Dungarvan, The Wine Buff and The Local on Grattan Square, and in Ben O’Neill’s Music Shop on O’Connell Street.

or in The Park Hotel (set and céilí dancing), and will involve hundreds of competitors from all corners of the County. It certainly sounds as if Dungarvan will be fair hoppin’ to the foottapping tunes, bountiful banter, fun, craic and lively sessions this bank holiday weekend. If you’re around the area, come and join us! Bigí linn agus bain taitneamh as!

2014 ALL-IRELAND BUCKET SINGING CHAMPION TO BE CROWNED IN DUNGARVAN DURING TRADFEST BUCKET Singing is a much-loved feature of the annual TradFest in Dungarvan, attracting a huge following, curious interest, intrigue and much mirth. Few would argue that that the fine art of Bucket Singing requires a copious amount of breath control, a disdain for all things claustrophobic and a peculiar enjoyment of a resonant echo in the ear. Shyness has never proved a sticking point, with the large tin pail affording even the most timid, a certain degree of courage – not to mention reassuring anonymity. Having said all that, it’s never easy to sound melodious with a bucket on your head, and we salute the enthusiastic mob of men, women and children who, year on year, manfully step up to the hardware to out-sing their fellow competitors in this most fierce of the TradFest competitions. This unique Déise entertainment is not to be missed, and will culminate with the competition grand finale and crowning of the 2014 All-Ireland Bucket Singing Champion in Downey’s Bar on Main Street at 2.00 p.m. on Bank Holiday Monday.

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All eyes on Donnchadh as he, Liam and Benny lash into a lively reel during Danú's sell-out concert at last year's Dungarvan TradFest. Internationally acclaimed supergroup Danú – who will perform in concert at The Park Hotel on Sunday, 1st June, for the Dungarvan TradFest. Tickets are now available from The Wine Buff, The Local and Ben O'Neill's in Dungarvan.

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Mighty sessions in store for trad lovers

VISITORS and locals alike will be spoilt for choice when it comes to locating a good trad session in Dungarvan this Bank Holiday weekend. With the TradFest in full swing, the sound of fiddle and flute, box and banjo will be calling out to us from several establishments in town, beckoning us inside to enjoy the camaraderie and fun of a lively session in full flow. The TradFest sessions will feature many of the visiting performers, artists and friends and can be found in the following pubs throughout the weekend. • The Moorings • The Anchor Bar • The Lady Belle • The Local • Nagle’s Bar (formerly Tommy Power’s) • Downey’s • The Tudor House • Ó Cadhla’s Note – many of these pubs will continue to run their regular weekly entertainment alongside the TradFest sessions. DAYTIME FESTIVAL SESSIONS Dungarvan TradFest encourages everyone to enjoy our rich

musical heritage and traditions. Alongside the free entertainment on the Gig Rig in town throughout the weekend, there are also a number of afternoon sessions on offer which are suitable for families. A ‘Tunes, Song and Dance Session’ will be held in The Local at 5.00 p.m. on Saturday, while at 7.00 p.m. on the same evening, there will be a ‘Tea Time Tunes’ session with Musicians in The Park Hotel. The penultimate session ‘for the road’ will take place on Monday at 4.30 p.m. in Downey’s Bar (after the Bucket Singing). THE SCATTERING SESSION Our fundraising Fleadh Raffle will be drawn at the last of the TradFest sessions, to be held in The Park Hotel at 9.00 p.m. on Bank Holiday Monday. This “Scattering” Session bids farewell to our visiting musicians and friends.We thank them for their company and their tunes over the previous four days and bid them “Goodbye, Good luck and God Bless ‘til we all meet again”.

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THE guest performers on the Gig Rig on Saturday and Sunday offer the best of free, live traditional music. Some acts appearing on the Rig are wellknown international stars of Irish Trad – for whom you would pay good money to see in concert; others represent the cream of local talent. All possess energy, enthusiasm and outstanding skill and there is no doubt but that the presence of the Gig Rig in the town centre will add greatly to the TradFest atmosphere in Dungarvan during the Bank Holiday Weekend. Gig Rig Performances include:TÉADA WITH SÉAMUS BEGLEY– SATURDAY An Irish band with a worldwide reach,Téada has appeared as a frequent headliner at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Russia, Israel and Australia. The group includes the legendary box player Séamus Begley, and renowned fiddler Oisín Mac Diarmada. CALADH NUA SUNDAY Vibrant and contem-porary, the talented young Caladh Nua have caused a stir wherever they have played. Currently working on their 3rd CD, their earlier recordings were hugely popular both at home and across the continent. With two local musicians, Derek

Morrissey and Paddy Tutty in their line-up, Caladh Nua are assured of a big Dungarvan welcome when they perform on the Gig Rig on Sunday. DONAL MURPHY BAND – SATURDAY Donal is well known from his time spent with the renowned “Four Men and a Dog”, and also “Sliabh Notes”. An outstanding box player, Dónal is one of the foremost and most dazzling exponents of the great style of music from Slaibh Luachra. Donal will perform with his new band on the TradFest Gig Rig on Saturday Other guest performers on the Gig Rig include: Brendan and Noel Clancy and Friends – Saturday Brú na Sí – Seisiún performance group from Youghal – Saturday Ceol Coolroe – Saturday Scéil Eile – New young group from Co. Waterford – Saturday Nuada – Winner Siansa Gael Linn 2013 – Sunday Cúil Cheoil – Seisiún performance group from Comeraghs - Sunday Booley House – Seisiún performance group Ballyduff – Sunday. PLUS others…….. Please note - All Gig Rig performances are correct at time of going to press but remain subject to change.

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Dancing at the TradFest THERE will be plenty of dancing in Dungarvan this Bank Holiday weekend with both indoor and outdoor céilithe part of the TradFest activities. The Fleadh Cheoil set and céilí dancing competitions will take place in the Park Hotel during the day on Sunday with large numbers vying for a coveted place in Fleadh Cheoil na Mumhan later in the Summer.

TradFest Céilí At the Dungarvan Enterprise Centre Open Your Eyes to Alternative Funding Seminar in the Town Hall were Joe White, Rayleen Clancy and Philippa McKelvie. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

For those who enjoy plenty of exercise before bedtime, make your way to Lawlor’s Hotel on Friday, 30th May, for another great

night on your feet with Donie Nolan and Taylor’s Cross Céilí Band. These lads are now on their third trip to a Dungarvan Fleadh and they reckon that we can just about keep up with them. I suspect that it’s more a case of the dancers wearin’ out the band – not the other way around. The challenge continues with Round 3 of the battle starting at 9.00 pm on Friday night!

dancers took over the hard floor stage in front of the Gig Rig for a couple of hours of a céilí.The “Square Céilí” at the Gig Rig will be repeated this year on Saturday May 31st at 8pm. Come along and join in, or come along to watch and enjoy the craic, although be

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Waterford's Austin Gleeson on a solo run ahead of Cork's Daniel Kearney and Cian McCarthy during the Quarter Final of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Strong finish sends Cork into semi-final Cork .............................. 1-21; Waterford ...................... 3-9. THERE was a sense of frustration among the sparse Waterford attendance after the curtain raiser in Thurles last Sunday as many felt we could have done much better against a Cork side that were no world beaters. We looked to lack the fitness required for this fixture in the final quarter having led by 0-3 (3-8 to 1-11) with 41 minutes on the clock. Cork enjoyed a purple scoring patch from the 42nd to the 57th minute during which they recorded ten unanswered points. This darkened a good Waterford performance for three quarters of the hour where we matched our nearest rivals despite some questionable team management decisions. Waterford had two goals on the scoreboard by the 11th minute and instead of driving on against a doubting Rebels defence, we handed them an extra defender by bringing back Pa Walsh ourselves

from midfield in a defensive team approach, which starved our goal scorers of further opportunities resulting in them having to come out the field and so lesson our threat close to goal. Peter O’Brien at centre forward was Cork’s main scorer with 0-13, (7f, 1’65’) to his credit but his influence on the field was not addressed by the Waterford team management for the full hour and this is a worrying factor with the Under 21 Championship on the horizon. O’Brien pointed a free after just 40 seconds following a lazy foul by a Waterford defender. Deise team captain, Killian Fitzgerald replied similarly in the 3rd minute before Peter O’Brien split the uprights with the first of his 0-5 from play. It threatened to be business as usual between these two sides in this grade when Mark Kenefick set up the Rebels full forward Jamie Wall for an 8th minute goal but Dungarvan’s Ryan

Donnelly displayed his predator instincts one minute later when he crashed home a Waterford goal at the second attempt. Just a further two minutes had elapsed when Donnolly set up his clubmate Gavin Crotty for an 11th minute major with both these strikes coming from very close to goal. Peter O’Brien (f) and Killian Fitzgerald traded scores at the end of the first quarter (2-2 to 1-3) as Jason Roche, Colm Burke and Shane Roche were defending well in the Deise backline. Two further scores from O’Brien (f) and one from Jamie Wall edged Cork in front before Killian Fitzgerald’s second free in the 19th minute levelled the teams for the third time. Employing their tactic of a man less in attack, Waterford’s front men were starved of possession as Cormac Murphy for Cork and Waterford’s wing back Seamus Keating traded

scores. The Deise had three wides from distance in the 28th minute but the striker’s options were limited as there was no Waterford shirt within the 21 metre line. The winners finished the half strongly with points from play by Colm Casey and Peter O’Brien, his sixth of the half, to go in leading at the break by 1-9 to 2-4. Ballygunner’s Stephen Power was a tempory second half substitute for the Deise as Killian Fitzgerald pointed a free within 48 seconds. Colm Casey struck his second point for the Rebels with a further Killian Fitzgerald free keeping his side in touch at 1-10 to 2-6. Waterford started the second half well and it only got better after the Rebels John Cronin put 0-2 between the teams again. In the 38th minute, Tommy Connors spotted Ryan Donnelly free in front of goal and his well finished goal gave Waterford the lead for the first time since the 16th

Waterford Intermediate Hurlers who lost to Cork in the Quarter Final of the Munster Championship.

Waterford Camogie Panel and Mentors who played a Cork selection in the Go. Game Munster GAA Primary Games in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

minute, 3-6 to 1-11. A brace of Deise scores followed via Killian Fitzgerald from a Stephen Power pass and by Tallow’s Thomas Ryan. With 42 minutes on the clock, it proved to be Waterford’s final score for 16 minutes and indeed their penultimate score and few if any could have envisaged this at the time. Waterford were working hard all around the field with Pa Walsh effective as an extra defender as Cork cleverly brought in a replacement for their extra player at the back. The remainder of the hour belonged to Cork and to Kildorrery’s Peter O’Brien in particular as he struck 0-7 from a combination of frees (3f), from play (3) and from a ‘65’ (1). He was joined on the scoreboard by Colm Spillane, Michael O’Sullivan and Ronan Crowley with Killian Fitzgerald eventually stopping the rot with a 58th

minute free which was the final score of the game. A strong physical challenge by Ferrybank’s Mark O’Brien after he was introduced in the 53rd minute only reminded us of the absence of this from his team throughout the game as a fitter Cork team overwhelmed us in the final quarter. Cork’s Top Three: Peter O’Brien, Jamie Wall, Cormac Murphy. Waterford’s Top Three: Ryan Donnelly, Killian

Fitzgerald, Shane Roche. Observer’s Man of the Match: Peter O’ Brien. Number of Scorers: Cork 8. Waterford 5. Scores from Play: Cork 1-14. Waterford: 3-4. Frees For: Cork 10. Waterford 9. Wides: Cork 11. Waterford 10. Score of the Game: Killian Fitzgerald’s 13th minute point from play which gave Waterford a 2-2 to 1-3 lead.

SCORERS AND TEAMS Scorers – Cork: P. O’Brien 0-12 (6fs, 1 ’65′), J. Wall 1-1, C Casey J. Cronin 0-2 each, C. Murphy, R. Crowley, C. Spillane, M. O’Sullivan 0-1 each. Waterford: K. Fitzgerald 0-7 (5fs), R. Donnelly 2-0, G. Crotty 1-0, S. Roche 0-2. Cork: R. Cunningham; B. O’Sullivan, J. O’Callaghan, B. O’Tuama; C. Murphy, R. Cashman, M. Walsh; N. Kelly, J. Cronin; B. Lawton, P. O’Brien, M. O’Sullivan; C. Casey, J. Wall, M. Kenefick. Subs: C. Spillane for Kenefick (40), T. Healy for Cashman (42), R. Crowley for Lawton (51) Waterford: S. Barry; C. Burke, M. Wyse, S. Roche; J. Roche, K. Power, T. Devine; P. Walsh, S. Roche; K. Fitzgerald, G. Crotty, M. Harney; T. Connors, R. Donnelly, T. Ryan. Subs: S. Power for Keating (h-t), B. O’Sullivan for Stephen Roche (35), J. Lyons for Power (50), M. O’Brien for Harney (53). Referee: D. O’Driscoll (Limerick)

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford Hurling panel and mentors who played a Cork selection in the Go. Game Munster GAA Primary Games in Thurles. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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MUNSTER SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINAL

Late Cork point denies Waterford famous victory Waterford ……………1-21; Cork …………………1-21. THE Munster Senior Hurling Championship is alive and well and living in Semple Stadium,Thurles according to the views of over 16,000 people who travelled there last Sunday to witness the latest clash between age old rivals Waterford and Cork. Derek McGrath’s charges made a mockery of the pre match odds and if anything, for 50 minutes of the game, it looked as if the Rebels were the rank outsiders. This Cork team has not been given its full blessing in its own County and their performance, or lack of it, for the greater part of the game in Thurles will not have changed this opinion on Leeside. On our own side, the large contingent in our support that are affectionately known as the perennial pessimists were put back into their box in no uncertain terms when our new look team hurled themselves to a standstill in the County’s cause. Having conceded thirteen goals in our final three Allianz League games, we left in just one last Sunday against the 2013 AllIreland Finalists and there was a doubt about the legality of that one alone in our own opinion. The one worrying aspect is the way we lost our way when we were leading by 1-17 to 0-11 as TV analyst Donal Og Cusack questioned the team’s fitness when interviewed on the Sunday Game. It was more our younger players that suffered from cramp in the closing stages but whether it was our fitness or lack of it that was the reason for our decline is a matter for debate. Austin Gleeson won’t easily forget his championship debut, cutting a sideline over the bar, scoring a serious contender for goal of the year even at this stage of the championship and then turning from hero to villain when his late tackle on Anthony Nash as he cleared

the ball providing Patrick Horgan with the easiest of tap overs from a placed ball to send the game to a replay. However, we will take the goal and forgive the free as his green flag was worth the admission fee alone in Thurles. It was an unwelcome cold day in the month of May in Thurles last Sunday but the hurling on the field warmed the rival supporters. It was heartening to see the Munster Council remember its rank and file members, as always, when a minute’s silence was observed in memory of the Chairman of the Ardmore club Joe O’Brien who died last week. Joe had the satisfaction of seeing his club return to Senior Hurling ranks this year and he was a loyal servant to Cumann Naomh Deaglain for many years. TOSACH MAITH Waterford started well with the breeze behind them and they were hurling way better than their opposition from the beginning. The Deise led by 0-5 to 0-1 after ten minutes as a Pauric Mahony free opened the scoring after just 46 seconds. Mahony was a dominant figure in the game and despite the noise aimed at him by young Cork supporters, who must have had some adults accompanying them at the game, he was unerring from frees from varying distances and angles all afternoon. On the other hand, Patrick Horgan was given the respect due a freetaker when he was called upon and his accuracy was on a par to that of his opposite marksman. Following a second minute point by Horgan, Waterford enjoyed a golden spell in general play and on the scoreboard when Pauric Mahony (f) and Brian O’Sullivan, following a clever blockdown by Colin Dunford, each dissected the uprights. The Cork defence were winning a lot of the ball coming their way but they could do little or nothing about two

excellent points from wing backs Jamie Nagle and Tadhg De Burca. The Rebel’s corner forward Alan Cadogan gave an indication of the influence he was to have on the game when he scored a superb point in the 13th minute. He went on to score 0-3 more against two different markers and he was subsequently named Man of the Match on the Sunday game. Colin Dunford won a valuable free at the end of the first quarter as Pauric Mahony extended our lead to 0-6 to 0-2. From the puck out Seamus Harnedy struck Cork’s third score but this was immediately replied to when Michael Walsh and Kevin Moran supplied Jake Dillon for a further Deise score. EARLY INJURY Pauric Mahony’s fourth successful free made the score 0-8 to 0-3 and unfortunately Eddie Barrett suffered a leg injury in the thick of the battle and he was forced to retire injured. It was a blow for the De La Salle man who has worked his way on to the starting fifteen and hopefully he will get the opportunity to do likewise again. Footballer and hurler Aidan Walsh from Kanturk impressively cut a sideline over the bar in the 25th minute with the scoreboard reading double scores 0-8 to 0-4. Tadhg De Burca, who was one of the most dominant players on the field worked hard to provide Pauric Mahony with his first point from play and such was the influence of the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg player on proceedings that his marker was taken off him and replaced by Conor Lehane who had started at centre forward. De Burca confined the highly-rated Cork man to 0-1 in 50 minutes which indicates clearly the form he was in. TIT FOR TAT A feature throughout the first half was that everytime the Rebels scored, Waterford followed suit. Alan Cadogan punished a mistake by his

marker in the 28th minute and immediately Jamie Nagle replied with his second score. Likewise, Patrick Horgan’s 29th minute free was answered by Austin Gleeson’s sidline cut over the bar. This series of play upped Waterford’s confidence while Cork, on the other hand were making basic errors and they looked vulnerable. A Pauric Mahony free restored double scores at 0-12 to 0-6 and the penultimate play of the half was in the third minute of added time when Cork were awarded a close-in free. All eyes were on Anthony Nash but surprisingly, he didn’t make the trip up the field with nothing to lose on the call of half-time. The disappointed punters from both counties, who had Nash backed at 4/1 to score at any stage in the game, cut the Cork team management off their Christmas card lists as Patrick Horgan sent the sliotar over the bar. Once again, Waterford replied immediately and this time from the puck-out when Austin Gleeson sent the teams in at the break on a 013 to 0-7 scoreline. Waterford had six first half scorers to Cork’s four and they scored 0-8 from play compared to 04 for the Rebels. SOME STAT!! The first half was good but the second surpassed it. Bill Cooper from Youghal was introduced and he went on to have a bearing on proceedings. The restart had a de ja vous look about it. A Patrick Horgan point was answered by Pauric Mahony following excellent work by Colin Dunford and Jake Dillon. Brian O’Sullivan replied to Conor Lehane’s score and then for an amazing first time in the game Cork recorded two successive scores via Alan Cadogan and a Patrick Horgan free in the 42nd minute. Of all the stats in the game and there were many, this was the top one which nobody would have predicted beforehand and it proves the

Waterford who drew with Cork 1-21 apiece in the Quarter-Final of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship.

quality of the Deise team last Sunday. Waterford’s reply this time was startling to say the least and it came in the form of as good a goal as we are likely to see in Thurles and beyond this year. Austin Glesson won the ball near the sideline about 40 metres out, he shrugged off two hard tackles and with a Red posse in pursuit he soloed towards goal before striking the sliotar off his hurley past a helpless Anthony Nash. It will be recalled from time to time!! Shane Walsh and Pauric Mahony (f) added points and all looked well for the championship outsiders. UNCORKED The Rebels required a badly needed lifeline at this stage as they trailed by a whopping 1-18 to 0-11. Second half substitute Bill Cooper uncorked their comeback and what a vintage it was too. In the 48th minute, Stephen O’Keeffe made a terrific save from a Patrick Horgan piledriver and with some wild pulling and players prostrate over the ball, referee Brian Gavin allowed play continue with Bill Cooper finishing the sliotar to the net to start a stunning Cork revival 1-17, to 1-11. As was the norm all along, Waterford replied with a score, a Pauric Mahony free followed by two Rebel scores, one each from Aidan Walsh and Patrick Horgan. Horgan was now operating further out the field and he was central to Cork’s comeback. Pauric Mahony caught the puckout, was fouled and punished the indiscretion, 1-19 to 1-13. However, the momentum was now with Cork despite the best efforts of Waterford and in particular team captain Michael Walsh who was outstanding when needed most. Stephen O’Keeffe saved brilliantly from Alan Cadogan, who had the legs on his markers all day, after good work by Bill Cooper. A ‘65’ resulted with Patrick Horgan pointing followed by a score

from play by the same player, 1-19 to 1-16. The Cork revival at this stage was like the tide coming in, impossible to stop and Horgan (2) and Cadogan reduced the deficit to the minimum 1-19 to 1-18 with 59 minutes on the clock. The game was in the melting pot in a subsequent scoreless seven minutes before Pauric Mahony (f) increased the lead to 0-2. Back came Cork via Horgan (f) and Cooper and with 68 minutes on the clock, the sides were level for the first time since the second minute of the game at 1-20 each. Credit Waterford and it must be said they showed great character in the final ten minutes of this game to stop Cork in their tracks which shows the quality that is in this team. We almost had the fairytale ending when that great warrior of many a Waterford / Cork battle Seamus Prendergast edged the Deise in front from a pass by Jamie Nagle and there were 70

minutes on the clock. We were almost there but a famous win over the old enemy was taken from our grasps by Patrick Horgan’s 72nd minute pointed free, 1-21 to 1-21. On this display Waterford can win the replay. Well done to all concerned. Both teams had five second half scorers and Cork scored 1-7 from play in the second half and Waterford scored 1-4. Waterford’s Top Three: Pauric Mahony, Austin Gleeson, Tadhg De Burca. Cork’s Top Three: Patrick Horgan, Alan Cadogan, Aidan Walsh. Observer’s Man of the Match: Pauric Mahony. Number of Scorers: Waterford 8. Cork 6. Scores from Play: Waterford 1-12. Cork 1-11. Frees For: Waterford 9. Cork 10. Wides: Waterford 10. Cork 5. Score of the Match: Austin Gleeson’s 44th minute goal to give Waterford a 1-15 to 0-11 lead.

Views of the Paying Public * A good start to the Munster Championship. * Deise newcomers played well. * Gleeson’s goal a gem. * The team did us proud. * Stephen O’Keeffe back in form. * Why didn’t Nash take the close in free. * Time to give respect to freetakers. * Heard the replay isn’t on telly. * Scoreboard keeper had an off day. * Still say there shouldn’t be alcohol sold inside the grounds. * We’ll save a fiver the next day. * Replay on June 8th.

SCORERS AND TEAMS Scorers: Cork: P. Horgan 0-12, A. Cadogan 0-4, B. Cooper 1-1, A. Walsh 0-2, C. Lehane, S. Harnedy (0-1) each. Waterford: P. Mahony 0-11, A. Gleeson 1-2, J. Nagle 0-2, B. O’Sullivan 0-2, T. Burke, S. Walsh, J. Dillon, S. Prendergast (0-1) each. Cork: A. Nash; S. O’Neill, D. Cahalane, S. McDonnell; C. Joyce, M. Ellis, L. McLoughlin; D. Kearney, A. Walsh; C McCarthy, C. Lehane, P. Cronin; A. Cadogan, S. Harnedy, P. Horgan. Subs: B. Cooper for McCarthy; B. Lawton for Kearney; S. Moylan for Cronin; J. Coughlan for Harnedy. Waterford: S. O’Keeffe; N. Connors, L. Lawlor, B. Coughlan; J. Nagle, K. Moran, T. Burke; M. Walsh, E. Barrett; C. Dunford, Pauric Mahony, A. Gleeson; B. O’Sullivan, S. Walsh, J. Dillon. Subs: R. Foley for Barrett; S. Fives for Coughlan; R. Barry for Dunford; D. Breathnach for Dillon; S. Prendergast for Walsh. Referee: B. Gavin (Offaly).

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

WATERFORD SUPPORTERS IN THURLES

Power family, Rathgormack supporting Waterford against Cork in Thurles.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Anita Quinlan, Margaret, Robert and James Upton, Passage. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Sinead and Shona McGailey, Waterford City. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Sean Og, Sean and Brooke O'Regan, Kill. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Ronal and Jack [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] O'Connell with Paudric, Emma and Aidan Walsh, Portlaw.

Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Maria, Pat and Ellen Fogarty, Rathgormack. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Lynsey Colfer and Stephen McLawrence, Waterford City. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Cile and Meabh Garvey with Eoin Fitzgerald. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Marian Lawlor, Elizabeth Barry, Dunhill and Breda Foley, Portlaw. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Margaret Cunningham, Dungarvan with Mathew Fitzgerald, Kilmacthomas. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Supporting Waterford against Cork in the Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Paddy and Samantha Roche, Passage. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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GAA

Gaelic Jottings Munster SHC WATERFORD and Cork played out a 1-21 apiece draw in front of an attendance of 16,025 at Semple Stadium on Sunday last in the quarter-final of the Munster championship. Both sides must return to the same venue on Sunday week i.e. June 8th to try conclusions again and see who will play Clare in the semi-final a week later. Waterford will be disappointed to have let a nine point lead after 47 minutes of play slip. The Deise side having played with the assistance of a strong breeze led at the break by 0-13 to 0-7. Cork introduced Youghal’s Bill Cooper at half-time and he had a major impact on the game. One of the contenders for goal of the year was scored by Mt. Sion’s Austin Gleeson in the 47th minute. A score of real class as he took off on a solo run, beating almost the entire Cork defence as well as All-Star ‘keeper Anthony Nash with a brilliant strike. Cooper pulled a goal back for Cork, a scrambled effort after a great save by Stephen O’Keeffe from Horgan. Cork switched Horgan to wing forward with devastating effect as he rifled over seven points to force a draw. The Waterford debutantes, Tadgh de Burca, Colin Dunford, Austin Gleeson and Barry Coughlan along with Eddie Barrett who was making his first championship start justified his faith team Manager Derek McGrath and his co-selectors had in them. Unfortunately, Barrett picked up a serious knee injury after only 22 minutes of play and could be ruled out for the year. For the replay, Shane O’Sullivan will be available for selection having missed out last Sunday due to a one match ban picked up having been sent off in the last game of the league. Former team captain Stephen Molumphy did the full warm-up before the start last weekend and could be back in the frame for a place on the starting XV. Still all to play for. Throw-in on Sunday week is at 3.30 p.m.

Outlets for the Ken McGrath All Star Challenge TICKETS for the Ken McGrath All Star Challenge can be bought at the following outlets: Mount Sion Social Centre, Walsh Park Office, Granville Hotel, Harvey Travel, Nicky’s Bar (Mayor’s Walk), Quishs SuperValu Tramore, Peter Flanagan Hurley Makers (Tramore), 3 Mobile Store Dungarvan, Country Store Dungarvan, The Local Bar – Dungarvan, The Rising Sun – Mullinavat, Ned Quinn - Kilkenny Co. Board, Alice O’Connor’s Abbeyside, All local GAA Clubs. Online at shop.mountsiongaa.ie/product/ticket/

Feile Iomaint FOR the second year in a row, Abbeyside U-14 hurlers were crowned County Feile champions following a big win over Mt. Sion in Fraher Field on Wednesday night last. In fact, the Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Club has won the Feile double i.e. hurling and football in both 2013 and 2014. The footballers will travel to Mayo and the hurlers to Thurles. Erins Own/Sacred Heart won the (B)

Feile Iomaint title defeating Ardmore and will now travel to National Feile in Ulster.

Christy Ring Cup THERE were quarter-final wins for Mayo and Kildare in the Christy Ring Cup last Saturday. Mayo had a 1-15 to 0-14 win over Wicklow while Kildare had 9 points to spare over Derry on a 2-16 to 0-10 scoreline. The semi-final pairings are: Kildare v. Meath and Kerry v. Mayo. The final will be played in Croke Park on Saturday, June 7th.

Festival of U-10 Hurling THE annual festival of U-10 hurling organised by the Ballyduff Upper Juvenile GAA club gets underway this weekend. Teams from Waterford, Cork, Tipperary and Kilkenny will be taking part. It gets underway on Friday evening and continues on Saturday with a feast of underage hurling. The semi-finals and finals in all three Divisions will take place on Saturday, June 7th. This is one of the successful and long running U-10 tournaments in the country.

Olivers win U-21 Title THE St. Olivers GAA Club made history on Saturday afternoon last when they were crowned County U-21 (A) football champions for the first time. They recorded a narrow 2-8 to 1-10 win over Rathgormack in the final played at Dunhill. The Western champions led by 2-8 to 0-6 well into the second half but did not score again as Rathgormack scored 1-4 without reply to cut the deficit to the minimum but St. Olivers held on to record victory. The (B) grade final between Ardmore and St. Mary’s was called off as a mark of respect to the O’Brien family on the death of Joe who was Chairman of the Ardmore Club. It has been refixed for this evening, Wednesday, with Dunhill again the venue with a 7.30 p.m. throw-in.

Munster SFC THE opening game in the 2014 Munster Senior Football Championship will take place on Saturday evening next at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. In opposition will be Limerick and Tipperary with the winners advancing to play Cork. Incidentally, the Waterford v. Clare game in the football championship will now be played on Saturday, June 7th in Cusack Park, Ennis.

Games Off THE four games due to be played in the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County Senior Hurling championship this weekend have been called off. With Waterford and Cork drawing in Thurles last Sunday and the replay on June 7th, the games had to go. The fixtures were: Lismore v. Roanmore; Dungarvan v. Ardmore; Abbeyside v. Passage and Ballyduff v. Tallow. The other two games i.e. Ballygunner v. Mt. Sion and Fourmilewater v. De La Salle had been

deferred earlier at the request of the football team management.

Primary Schools Finals WHAT an evening of camogie and hurling activity at the excellently prepared Dungarvan Club Grounds on Wednesday evening last. A total of ten finals, five in both camogie and hurling and teams from sixteen schools participating. Three pitches in use for almost three hours as children represented their schools with pride and bidding to come out on top. A great evening for An Sean Phobal who won a double, namely the Division 4 finals in both hurling and camogie and they created history as it was the first time that the school won a hurling schools title. Modeligo N.S. won the Division 3 camogie title for the third year in a row. There were some thrilling contests with the (A) camogie final between St. Mary’s, Dungarvan and Garranbane, the stand out final. The referees on duty were Tadgh Tobin, Thomas Walsh and Gavin Whelan who must be complimented on their handling of the finals. Cumann na mBunscoil, West Waterford were the organising committee and the idea of playing all the finals on the same evening at the same venue was an excellent one and it is something that will happen again in the future. Results - Camogie Division 1 - Winners: St. Mary’s; Runners-up: Garranbane. Division 2 - winners Tallow; runnersup Glenbeg. Division 3 - winners Modeligo; runners-up Coolnasmear. Division 4 - winners An Sean Phobal; runners-up Kinsalebeg. Division 5 - winners Villierstown; runners-up Fews. Hurling Division 1 - winners Lismore; runners-up Ballymacarbry. Division 2 - winners Ballyduff; runners-up Tallow. Division 3 - winners Ballinameela; runners-up Knockanore. Division 4 - winners An Sean Phobal; runners-up Touraneena. Division 5 - winners Fews; runners-up Villierstown. Well done to all the boys and girls who took part and to the teachers who looked after them.

Nicky Rackard Cup TYRONE and Fingal will contest the final of the Nicky Rackard Cup on Saturday, June 7th in Croke Park. Title holders Donegal lost out to Fingal on a 2-11 to 1-12 scoreline. Meanwhile, Tyrone secured their place in the final with a 7 point win over Roscommon, 2-19 to 0-18 at Athleague.

Poc Fada THE county final of both the adult and U-16 Poc Fada competitions will take place on Friday, June 20th. The venue will be Mahon Falls with a course for the senior and U-16 events. Further details can be had from the County Board co-ordinator Sean Michael O’Regan or your local club secretary

Margaret O’Grady presenting the trophy for the Paddy O’Grady Division 1 U-13 Western Football Championship (Sponsored by CW Insulation) to Ballinacourty captain Senan Travers after his team’s win over An Ghaeltacht in the Final at Fraher Field. [Rory Wyley]

At the Waterford v Cork Munster Quarter final in Thurles were Bob Ryan, Cork GAA Board Chairman; Tom Cunningham, Waterford GAA Board Chairman and Joe Cleary, Treasurer Waterford GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Scor na Seachtaine AUSTIN Gleeson’s goal for Waterford in the 44th minute of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship against Cork in Thurles last Sunday.

Lenovo Skills THE Waterford Lenovo Skills Hubs will be held in Fraher Field from Tuesday, July 8th to Friday, 11th inclusive. Intercounty hurler Jamie Nagle and Camogie star Trish Jackman are heading up the coaching team for these skills hubs which are open to boys and girls in the 13-15 year age groups. Bookings can be made at www.lenovoskill-hubs.gaa.ie

County GAA Golf Classic THE annual County GAA Board Golf Classic will take place on Friday, June 6th to Sunday, 8th inclusive. The venue will be the Gold Coast Ballinacourty with all proceeds going towards the costs of preparing county teams.

Late Joe O’Brien THE death took place on Friday last of Joe O’Brien, Dawn View, Ballinacurra, Midleton and a native of Monea, Ardmore. At the time of his death, Joe was Chairman of the Ardmore GAA Club, his third year in the position. He had served as Vice-Chairman for a total of seventeen years before his elevation to the position of Chairman. He was involved in every facet of activity in the club such as developments at the club grounds, team mentor, helping out with teams on match day and so on. He was also a gate collector for the Divisional Board at games staged by the Board at the Ardmore venue. As a mark of respect, the county U-21 (B) football final in which Ardmore were due to play St. Mary’s was called off last Saturday. A minutes’ silence was observed before the start of the Waterford v. Cork Munster SHC game in Thurles last Sunday. Members of the Ardmore club formed a guard of honour at both the removal of remains and his laying to rest in St. Declan’s Cemetery on Monday. Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife Mary; son Alan; sister Patricia; grandchildren along with the extended O’Brien and Mullaney families. May he rest in peace.

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The Abbeyside team and young followers after their win over Mount Sion in the U-14 Féile "A" Hurling County Final.

[Rory Wyley]

County U-14 Féile Hurling Finals

Abbeyside retains (A) title Abbeyside ……………..4-9; Mount Sion …………….1-1. FOR the second year in-arow, Abbeyside/Ballinacourty have completed the Féile hurling and football County titles double. At Fraher Field on Wednesday night, the hurlers had a big win over Mount Sion. Full forward James Riordan scored all four goals with a hat-trick in the second period. The winners led by 1-4 to 1-1 at half time but were totally dominant in the second half. Midfielders Daithi Brunnock and Jamie Walsh hit four of their side’s points. The Mount Sion goal came from Jordan Roche. Abbeyside now go on to represent Waterford at a Féile blitz next month. Scorers for Abbeyside: J. Riordan (4-2), D. Brunnock (0-2), J. Walsh (0-2), M. Kiely (0-1), M. O’Dwyer (0-1), O. Ó

hAllachain (0-1). Scorers for Mount Sion: J. Roche (1-0), C. Costelloe (0-1). Abbeyside: E. Ahearne; E. Flynn, S. Kent, D. Raher; J. O’Riordan, M. O’Dwyer, S. Travers; D. Brunnock, J. Walsh; B. Flynn, S. Kiely, D. Beresford; D. Reynolds, J. Riordan, M Kiely. Subs: O. Ó hAllachain for Reynolds; C. O’Riordan for Travers; D. Hayes for Brunnock; F. Roche for Raher. Mount Sion: B. Wall; R. Jacob, E. Power, O. Daly; J. Moloney, L. O’Brien, P. J. Murphy; A. Kirwan, T. Sobowole; J. Roche, C. Costelloe, R. O’Connor; B. Frisby, J. Meaney, P. J. Fanning. Subs: S. Hoban for Fanning; P. O’Connor for R. O’Connor. Referee: J. Condon (An Rinn).

Erin’s Own wins (B) title Erin’s Own/Sacred Heart 3-5; Ardmore ……………….....0-5. THE city side were too strong for Ardmore in the (B) Féile u-14 hurling final at Fraher Field on Wednesday evening last. The winners led by 2-2 to 0-3 at half-time, the goals coming from Kyle Coady and David Byrne. The Ardmore point scorers were Adam Power and a brace from Ciaran Keating. The third Erin’s Own goal came from Coady and it killed off the Ardmore challenge. The Western side battled bravely and had second half points from Keating and Seamus Cronin. Erin’s Own

now go on to represent Waterford at the National Féile finals in Ulster. Scorers for Erin’s Own/Sacred Heart: D. Byrne 1-3; K. Coady 2-0; A. Osen 0-1; P. O’Sullivan 0-1. Scorers for Ardmore: C. Keating 0-3; A. Power 0-1; S. Cronin. Erin’s Own/Sacred Heart: R. Dunphy; C. O’Brien, N. MacCathmhaoil, P. Hogan; L. Fanning, S. Cleary, M. Hogan; J. Hunt, M. Sheridan; C. Muresan, J. Kennedy, A. Osen; D. Byrne, K. Coady, P. O’Sullivan. Ardmore: L. Morrissey; N. Power, A. Power, J. MacNamara; H. Yellop, T. Ahearn, B. Walsh; C. Keating, J. Keane; G. Reardon, B. Foley, R. Walsh; F. Geaney, S. Cronin, D. Geaney. Referee: J. Condon (An Rinn).

Eddie O’Shea, Assistant Secretary Western Bord na nOg presenting the trophy for the U-14 Division 2 Western Football Championship to Brickey Rangers captain Niall Houlihan after his team’s win over Kilrossanty in the final, sponsored by Lawlor’s Hotel. [Rory Wyley]

Pictured at the Launch of the Kelloggs Cul Camps 2014 in the Fraher Field were Ciara Dunphy (Waterford Ladies Footballer), Fiona Morrissey (Waterford Camogie Player), Shane Dawson (Regional Sales Manager Kellogg's), Shane Briggs (Waterford Senior Football Captain), Jake Dillon (Waterford Senior Hurling Vice Captain). Children Thomas Byrne (St. Patrick's/Nh Bríd), Nicole Sheridan (St Oliver's), Niamh Dalton (St Patrick's/Nh Bríd), Kieran Sheridan (St. Oliver's) [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Park Hotel Minor (A) Football Championship Final

Brickey Rangers retain title Brickey Rangers .........3-12; Stradbally .....................1-13. FIRST half goals from Conor Morrissey (2) and Paul Whelan set up Brickeys for victory at Colligan on Monday evening. The three goals came in the opening eleven minutes and the winners led by 3-4 to 0-3 at the end of the opening quarter. Brickeys held a 6 point half-time advantage, 3-8 to 0-8, after Stradbally finished the half the stronger. The Reds kicked the last 4 points of the half after Michael Ahearne, Thomas ShawHamilton, Michael Sweeney and Paul Tobin found the range. Brickeys stretched their

lead on the resumption with 2 points from the impressive Conor Morrissey. Following a double exchange of points, Stradbally came more into the game and a Robert Finn goal on the three quarter hour left the Reds six points adrift. Further points from Paul Tobin and Sweeney saw the margin down to four but an injury time point from Rian O’Neill saw Brickeys run out five point winners at the end of a good contest. P.S.: After the game Western Board Chairman Eddie Cunningham presented the cup to the victorious Brickey Rangers captain. Scorers: Brickey Rangers: C. Morrissey 2-5, P. Whelan 1-2, R.

O’Neill 0-3, M. Daly 0-1, C. O’Neill 0-1. Stradbally: M. Sweeney 0-6, R. Finn 1-0, T. Shaw-Hamilton 02, P. Tobin 0-2, S. Barry 0-1, A. Finn 0-1, M. Ahearne 0-1. Brickey Rangers: M. O’Dwyer; D. O’Donovan, S. Nugent, D. O’Grady; C. Whelan, C. Barry, Cathal Curran; C. O’Neill, M. Daly; M. Mulvihill, C. Morrissey; R. O’Neill, M. Whelan, P. Whelan, D. Herlihy. Subs: J. Hanlon for M. Whelan; C. Houlihan for Mulvilhill; P. Lannon for Herlihy. Stradbally: M. Roche; N. Power, D. McGuckian, J. Navin; A. Pollock, K. Cusack, M. Ahearne; D. Weldon, M. Sweeney; C. Gough, R. Finn, T. Shaw-Hamilton; S. Barry, P. Tobin, A. Finn. Referee: G. Whelan (Emmetts).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Action recommences in Western Board Championship THIS coming weekend will see hurling championship action recommence in the West Division with a total of ten games in all grades down for decision. There is only one game in the Comeragh Oil IHC with Cappoquin and Abbeyside in opposition at Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon. The other games in that grade which were scheduled to be played have been called-off at the request of the County Senior Football team management. These games are: An Rinn v Brickey Rangers, Stradbally v Shamrocks and Ballinameela against Clashmore. There is also one game in The Local Bar Premier JHC when Geraldines and Modeligo clash on Sunday afternoon. The JHC (Senior Attached) will see three games on Friday evening and there are five games in the Intermediate Attached JH section on Saturday evening. COMERAGH OIL IHC Abbeyside v Cappoquin at Fraher Field Sunday, June 1st at 3.30 p.m. The Cornerstone town club has only played one game to date when they recorded a nine points win over Tourin in Lismore. On the other hand Abbeyside have yet to win a game from two outings having lost out to Brickey Rangers (3-18 to 2-10). Cappoquin will have Donal O’Rourke between the posts with Keith Landers, Paul Murray and the Loobys in defence. Conor Murray and David Cahillane should form the midfield pairing while they will look to Finan Murray, Shane O’Rourke, Aaron O’Sullivan and Shane Coughlan for their scores. Abbeyside will look for big performances from Patrick WEST HURLING LEAGUE TABLE GROUP 1 p w d l pts Brickey Rgs. 3 3 0 0 6 Tourin 3 2 0 1 4 Ballinameela 3 2 0 1 4 Colligan 2 1 0 1 2 Ballysaggart 3 0 0 3 0 St. Mary’s 2 0 0 2 0

Lynch, Conor Prunty, Colm Kindregan, Sean Daly, Eoin Enright, Richie Ryan, Gavin Breen and scorer in chief Stephen Cliffe. Cappoquin are many peoples fancy to go all the way this year and they should be too strong for Abbeyside’s second XV. Verdict: Cappoquin. THE LOCAL BAR JHC (PREMIER) Geraldines v Modeligo at Fraher Field Sunday, June 1st at 2.00 p.m. This should be a well contested tie at Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon as both sides seek to record their first win of the season. Modeligo drew their opening game against Colligan in a high scoring tie which saw them record 1-16. Geraldines lost out to St. Mary’s by seven points in their first game. Gers will look for big performances from Jerome Maher, Shane Kenny, Aidan Dwyer, Ray Connery, Ger O’Donovan, Stevie Keane etc., etc., if they are to get a win here. Patrick Walsh was Modeligo’s top scorer against Colligan and if Tom Devine, Shane Troy, Ml. Troy,

Nicholas O’Donovan, Pat Fitzgerald, etc., etc., strike form here then Modeligo may come out on top. Verdict: Modeligo. THE LOCAL BAR JHC (SENIOR ATTACHED) All games on Friday, May 30th at 7.30 p.m. Dungarvan v Ballyduff at Bushy Park Both of these sides are unbeaten to date and the winners here will be through to the knockout stages. The Blues have recorded big wins over Fourmilewater and Tallow, while Ballyduff have accounted for Lismore and Ardmore. The Reds will be without Wayne Power (injured) and David Walsh (abroad) for this game. Graham Nagle, Kenny Moore, Gavin Power, Darragh Fitzgerald, Trevor Crotty and Denis Kirwan will lead Dungarvan here. The Reds will include Aidan Feeney, Kenneth Geary, Seamus Mills, Eoin Scanlon, Tommy Feeney and Andrew Casey in their starting XV. Verdict: Dungarvan. Ardmore v Lismore at Tallow Both of these sides have yet to record a win in the championship. Whoever loses out here will be out of contention to win the title. Lismore are the defending champions and should have too much alround ability for Ardmore. Verdict: Lismore. Fourmilewater v Tallow at Cappoquin They each have a win apiece to date from two outings. Fourmilewater overcame Lismore in the last round by 0-12 to 1-7, while Tallow defeated Ardmore in

their first game. While both have lost to Dungarvan, this is a game that could go either way; don’t rule out a draw. Fourmilewater to shade it. THE LOCAL BAR JHC (INTER ATTACHED) All games on Saturday, May 31st at 7.30 p.m. Kilgobinet v Ballinameela at Colligan Kilgobinet were regraded from Junior Premier at the start of the year and made a winning return to this grade with a win over Ballysaggart’s second XV. Ballinameela lost out to Brickey Rangers in their opening game and it is hard to see them win here. Verdict: Kilgobinet. Brickey Rangers v Colligan at Abbeyside Brickeys always are a competitive side in this grade and reached last year’s final. They had a big win in the opening round while Colligan lost out to Abbeyside. Verdict: Brickey Rangers. An Rinn v Shamrocks at Ardmore Shamrocks lost out to Clashmore in round one, while An Rinn were beaten by Glen Rovers. Shamrocks scored 3-8 in that opening game and should have too much fire power for the Ghaeltacht side. Verdict: Shamrocks. Cappoquin v Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at Bushy Park This will be Cappoquin’s first outing of the season as they received a bye in round one. Clashmore had a good win over Shamrocks scoring 1-19 in the process and they should continue their winning ways here. Verdict: Clashmore.

Waterford County Camogie Under 14 championships U-14 CHAMPIONSHIPS This past week has seen the final rounds of the U14 championships and we now have the semi-final fixtures. SECTION A Gaultier tops the table with maximum points with five wins from five matches. Dungarvan's win against Clonea/St. Molleran's means that they finish second. The final two positions for the semi-final were dependent on how other results went and the three teams in contention were St. Anne's, Brickey Rangers and De La Salle. The week started brightly for St. Anne's when them beat De La Salle which moved them into a semi-final spot. Unfortunately, Brickey Rangers had to give a

walkover to De la Salle which meant that they completed the semi-final places. The semi-finals see Gaultier play St. Anne's and Dungarvan play De La Salle (first named team has home advantage) with the matches being played on Tuesday, 27th May. The Dungarvan v De La Salle match is likely to be a close match as both teams drew during their previous encounter played at Gracedieu. SECTION B Lismore topped the B section, also having won all their matches. This section saw three teams finish on the same points. They were Modeligo, Portlaw and Tramore. A draw was made to see which teams would

progress to the semi-final with the other two teams playing each other in a play-off. The play-off match sees Modeligo play Portlaw on Tuesday, 27th May and the winner of this match will face Tramore in the semi-final on Tuesday, 3rd June. SECTION C Section C sees a straight final with the top two teams facing each other. These teams are An Rinn and Butlerstown and will be played on Tuesday, 3rd June. Best of luck to all players involved. UPCOMING FIXTURES The Fixtures committee are in the process of preparing the fixtures for Senior, Intermediate, Junior, Non County Player League,

Minor, U-16 and U-12 championships and should be available over the next few weeks. CHAMPIONSHIP SPONSORSHIP The Waterford County Camogie Board is looking for potential sponsors of these championships. Do you know a company/business that would be interested in partnering with us? Camogie in Waterford is a growing sport and we have 20 clubs spread through-out the county with in excess of 1,200 registered players that could be used to promote a local business. If interested in such a proposal then please contact pro.waterford.camogie@gaa. ie for further details.

THREE GENERATIONS: Eddie O'Shea (Assistant Secretary Western Bord na nOg) with his grandson referee Darragh, and Darragh's father Eamonn at the Western U-13 Football Finals in Fraher Field. [Rory Wyley]

West Intermediate Hurling League

Brickeys remain unbeaten Brickey Rangers .........2-18; Tourin ............................. 3-8. THE home side maintained their unbeaten run in the Divisional hurling league at Bushy Park on Thursday evening last when they recorded their third win of the league. Brickeys held a commanding 2-12 to 0-5 lead at half-time thanks to goals from Cormac Curran (free) and Niall Collins in the 15th and 23rd minutes. All of Tourin’s opening half points came from the stick of Daithi Wilkinson both from frees and ‘65’s. The third quarter saw only three points recorded

with Cathrach Barry and Kevin McCarthy from a long range free on target for Brickeys while Wilkinson converted a Tourin free. With five minutes left to play, the home side held a commanding 2-16 to 0-8 lead before Tourin struck for a hattrick of goals. Substitute Cathal Wilkinson got the first with Darragh Wilkinson and Owen Leahy also rattling the net. It was too little too late for Tourin but at least they battled ‘till the final whistle. Both sides finished the game with 14 players apiece after each side had a player dismissed

in the opening half. Teams and Scorers: Brickey Rangers: J. Kiely; K. McCarthy (0-1), M. Cummins, J. Grant; R. Landers, P. Walsh, S. McGrath; N. Collins (1-1), C. O’Grady (0-3); J. Morrissey (0-1), T. Tobin (0-1), C. Barry (0-4); C. Morrissey (0-3), C. Curran (1-4), D. O’Grady. Subs: N. Whelan for Barry; C. O’Halloran for Kiely. Tourin: C. Bennett; S. Dunne, D. Leahy, J. Leahy; D. McGrath, D. O’Brien (0-1), K. Leahy; S. Leahy, D. Leahy; S. Fogarty, Daithi Wilkinson (0-6), O. Leahy (1-0); C. Dunne (0-1), Darragh Wilkinson (1-0), D. Dransfield. Subs: T. McGrath for D. McGrath; C. Wilkinson (1-0) for Dransfield. Referee: P. Casey (Cappoquin).

Western GAA Fixtures FIXTURES Friday, 30th May Local Bar Junior Hurling Senior Attached: Dungarvan V Ballyduff at Bushy Park 7.30 pm Fourmilewater V Tallow at Cappoquin 7.30 pm Ardmore V Lismore at Tallow 7.30 pm Saturday, 31st May Local Bar Junior Hurling Intermediate Attached:

Kilgobinet V Ballinameela at Colligan 7.30 pm Brickey Rangers V Colligan at 7.30 pm Cappoquin V Clashmore/Kinsalebeg at 7.30 pm An Rinn V Shamrocks at Ardmore 7.30 pm Sunday, 1st June Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling: Cappoquin V Abbeyside at Fraher Field 3.30 pm Local Bar Junior Hurling Premier: Geraldines V Modeligo at Fraher Field 2.00 pm

Waterford GAA Results CFL - Phelan Cup - Group 1: St. Saviour's 4-9; Kilrossanty 1-14 CFL - Phelan Cup - Group 2: The Nire W/O An Rinn J. J. Kavanagh & Sons U21 A Football County Final: St. Oliver's 2-8; Rathgormack 1-10 John J. Murphy East Junior A Hurling Championship: Roanmore 0-12; Mt. Sion 0-8 Ballygunner W/O De La Salle John J. Murphy East Junior B Hurling Championship: Ferrybank 2-18; St Saviour's 1-8 Erin’s Own W/O Micheal MacCraith Tramore Portlaw W/O St Molleran's Dunhill W/O Ballyduff Lower White's Bar Ballymacaw Eastern

Hurling League Group 1: St. Molleran's 0-14; Ballydurn 0-9 Dunhill 4-15; Erins Own 0-11 White's Bar Ballymacaw Eastern Hurling League Group 2: Ballyduff Lower 0-15; Clonea 1-11 Butlerstown 6-13; Fenor 0-9 Western Intermediate Hurling League Group 1: Brickey Rangers 2-18; Tourin Ballinwillin 3-8 Div. 1 Co. Final: Ballinacourty 3-5; De La Salle 3-2 Div. 2 Co. Final: Gaultier 5-12; Brickey Rangers 0-4 Div. 3 Co. Final: Stradbally 3-8; Ferrybank 1-1 Div 3 Knockout Lawlor's Hotel: Stradbally W/O Ballyduff Upper -

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s to honour 1989 teams ON Saturday night in the Community Centre, Touraneena, the local GAA Club will honour the members of the 1989 county winning Junior Hurling and Football championship teams. GAA President Liam O’Neill will be in attendance as will various officers, past and present, of the County and Divisional Boards. To win the Junior Hurling championship in 1989 they played a total of eight championship games defeating Ballinameela in the Divisional final in Fraher Field on September 2nd on a 5-4 to 1-8 scoreline. The County Final at Walsh Park on November 18th was a low scoring contest but St. Mary’s emerged victorious with a 1-6 to 1-4 win over Ballydurn. This win along with the achievements of the Sliabh gCua footballers saw the club named Waterford GAA “Club of the Year” for the first time. It will most definitely be a night of reminiscing, good stories and many many memories being recalled in Touraneena on Saturday night next. J.H.C. PATH TO SUCCESS RESULTS Round 1: 6-5-89 at Colligan St. Mary’s 1-13; Clashmore 0-2. Round 2: 13-5-89 at Colligan St. Mary’s 1-8; Geraldines 2-2. Round 3: 20-5-89 at Cappoquin St. Mary’s 2-8; Ballysaggart 1-11. Round 4: 11-6-89 at Fraher Field St. Mary’s 0-14; Ballinameela 1-2. Round 5: 25-6-89 at Cappoquin St. Mary’s 0-4; Ring 6-8. Semi-final: 5-8-89 at Cappoquin St. Mary’s 4-10; Lismore 2-5. West final: 2-9-89 at Fraher Field St. Mary’s 5-4; Ballinameela 1-8. County Final: 18-11-89 at

Walsh Park St. Mary’s 1-6; Ballydurn 1-4. P.S.: The J.H. Championship game versus Ballinameela on May 25th was postponed at the request of St. Mary’s. If that game went ahead they would have played for nine consecutive weeks. As it stood they played seven weeks in a row and played nine games in ten weeks from the 9-4-89 to the 11-6-89 – a 63 day period. FROM THE FILES OF THE DUNGARVAN OBSERVER St. Mary’s complete unique championship double St. Mary’s ……………...1-6; Ballydurn ……………...1-4. Those whole hearted hurlers from Touraneena completed a truly unique championship double at Walsh Park on Sunday afternoon last when they held out in an exciting finish to defeat Eastern champions Ballydurn by a two point margin. Thus, St. Mary’s added the County Junior hurling title to the Intermediate football County title already safely in the bag by Sliabh gCua. Ballydurn had first use of the strong breeze blowing into the country end and while they had a point by Michael Hubbard from a free in the 4th minute they failed to raise another flag in the half. St. Mary’s levelled it up with a point from a free by Lar Whelan in the 8th minute and the same player put them in front in the 15th minute when he was again on target from a free. Amazingly, we did not have another score from either team in this half. It certainly was not for the want of honest to goodness endeavour, but with the ground conditions soft underfoot and the marking very close and tight by both teams there was little room for fancy hurling.

LEVEL PEGGING On the turn-over Pa Hallinan pointed a 65 in the 36th minute and young Kieran Hallahan added another point from play in the 41st minute (0-4 to 0-1). With the breeze behind them St. Mary’s now looked to be on the hight road to victory. Ballydurn who were coached for this final by Kilkenny All-Ireland star Christy Heffernan, playing into the breeze struck for a goal per centre half forward Nicky Hally in the 44th minute to level the scoring at 0-4 to 1-1. Tom Condon replied quickly for St. Mary’s with a point from play to regain the lead in the 45th minute (0-5 to 1-1). Back came Ballydurn for a point by Ger Bagge in the 46th minute to level it up again and Nicky Hally put the Eastern champions in front in the 47th minute (1-3 to 0-5). St. Mary’s missed two chances from frees and for the only time in the game the initiative appeared to be slipping away from them. With 52 minutes played St. Mary’s were awarded a free on the 20 metre line about ten metres to the right of the right upright. As veteran Lar Whelan lined up to take the free he appeared to lift it somewhat off balance but quickly re-adjusted to send in a low drive which completely wrong footed the Ballydurn defenders to end up in the net (1-5 to 1-3). From the puckout Eamon Butler gained possession and surged through for a point (1-6 to 1-3). Ballydurn, who never lost heart, came back for a point per Michael Hubbard (1-6 to 1-4). In a solid team performance John Dalton’s great experience and skill stood out. John Fitzpatrick guarded the net in sound fashion. Brendan Tobin and Roger

McGrath were solid in the corners. Outside them Pat Hearn, Pa Hallinan and John Hallinan all cleared their share of ball. Tom Condon’s great hearted energy shone brightly at centre-field, while Gerald Butler lent valuable assistance. Up front freetaker Lar Whelan was the main scorer, while Tom Whelan, Eamon Butler and Declan White worked well throughout, with the speed and skill of Kieran Hallahan and Eamon Lonergan being priceless assets. Ballydurn showed here that their turn will surely come. T. Kirwan, Jim Harney, Kieran Dunphy, John Harney, Michael Hubbard, Ger Bagge, Nickey Hally, all hurling well. St. Mary’s scorers: Lar Whelan (1-2), Pa Hallinan, Kieran Hallinan, Tom Condon, Eamon Butler (0-1 each). Ballydurn scorers: N. Halley (1-1), M. Hubbard (0-2), G. Bagge (0-1). St. Mary’s: John Fitzpatrick; Brendan Tobin, John Dalton, Roger McGrath; Pat Hearn, Pa Hallinan, John Hallinan; Gerard Burler, Tom Condon; Tom Whelan, Eamon Butler, Eamon Lonergan; Kieran Hallahan, Declan White, Lar Whelan. Subs: Paddy Whelan, Moss Power, Jeremiah Connors, Seanie Kearns and John Fraher. Ballydurn: B. Walsh; T. Kirwan, Jim Harney, J. Boland; B. Cummins, J. Dunphy, P. O’Donnell; J. Harney, M. Hubbard; G. Bagge, N. Hally; D. Dunphy; N. Harney, G. Boland,T. Boland. Subs: J. Hally for P. O’Donnell; N. Sullivan for N. Harney; B. O’Donnell for J. Boland. Referee: Pat Walsh (Fourmilewater).

Margaret O’Grady presenting the trophy for the Paddy O’Grady U-13 Division 3 Western Football Championship to Kilrossanty captain Aidan Behan following his team’s win over Ballyduff Upper in the Final, sponsored by Cathal Wall. [Rory Wyley] Youghal Road, Dungarvan, Co Waterford. 087 2674890 Dungarvanstatoil@cablesurf.com

Forde’s

FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Jackson Kiely (Kilrossanty) Success Rate: 6 Forecasts. 3 Correct, 3 Incorrect. Success Rate: 50%. This Week’s Forecaster: John Jackson (Ballyduff Upper). Munster Senior Hurling Championship (1 Game): Tipperary. Munster Senior Football Championship (1 Game): Tipperary. Under 21 ‘B’ County Football County Final (1 Game): Ardmore. Intermediate Hurling (1 Game): Cappoquin. Junior Premier Hurling (1 Game): Modeligo. Junior Hurling, Senior Attached (3 Games): Fourmilewater, Dungarvan, Lismore. Junior Hurling, Intermediate Attached (4 Games): Brickeys, Kilgobinet, Shamrocks, Clashmore. To Date: 230 Forecasts. 144 Correct. 79 Incorrect. 7 Drawn. Success Rate: 62.6%. Leading Forecaster: Aidan O’Connor (Dungarvan) 92.8%.

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Google: Na Piarsaigh GAA Club Cork City

FOUNDED UNDER A LAMPPOST IN 1943 A visit to Na Piarsaigh Hurling and Football Complex in its present structure shows three Senior playing fields, one floodlit and sandbased field to facilitate Winter activities, an underage pitch for youth development. The progressive Cork City club also has a complex of four all-weather mini pitches, an indoor facility of a hurling arena, a fully equipped gym and a modernised Bar/ Function Hall which completes the image of a seriously well organised club into the future. This impressive list of facilities is a far cry from the club’s first informal meeting which was held by a group of 15 students from the North Monastery school under a lamppost outside number 3 (St. Ita’s), Redemption Rd in 1943. These pioneers of Na Piarsaigh invited North Mon school teacher Donnacha O Murchu to formally organise the club with them and he became Na Piarsaigh’s first Uachtarain. Club Address: Fair Hill, Cork City. Club Name Reflects Padraig Pearse’s underlying love of Irish. Club Crest: Red hand of Ulster with severed thumb indicating the loss of six Counties to Ireland. Club Sponsors: Singletons Super Valu and Apache Pizza.

Gaeilge: Club affairs in early years conducted through the medium of Irish and all committees currently listed as Gaeilge. Roll of Honour: First Trophy Won: Junior City Hurling Title 1947. First County Title: Junior Hurling 1953. Senior Hurling Titles: 1990, 1995, 2004. Under 21 Hurling Titles: 1980, 81, 87. Minor Hurling (10 Titles): Last in 1996. Minor Football (3). Last in 1995. Intermediate Football Title: 1966. All Ireland Feile Na nGael Under 14 Hurling Champions: Won in 2006 for a record 6th time. Senior Hurling Titles: 1990; Na Piarsaigh 112 St. Finbarrs 3-6. Replay; Na Piarsaigh 2-7 St. Finbarrs 1-8. Team Capt: Christy Coughlan. 1995: Na Piarsaigh 1-12 Ballyhea 3-1. Team Capt; Leonard Forde. 2004: Na Piarsaigh 0-15 Cloyne 0-10. Team Capt.: Mark Prendergast. Club Facts: * A Cork City team has not won the Cork County Senior Hurling Title since Na Piarsaigh’s success in 2004. * Famous Cork Hurlers: Tony O’Sullivan, Sean Og O hAilpin, John Gardiner, Setanta O hAilpin, Roger Tuohy, Mark Mullins. * Hurler of the Year 2004: Sean O hAilpin. * Most Recent Senior Hurling Achievement: County League Winners 2013.

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Teams of Times Gone By

The Kilrossanty team celebrates their win over Ballyduff Upper in the Division 3 Paddy O'Grady U-13 Western Football Championship [Rory Wyley] Final, sponsored by Cathal Wall.

Year: 1932. Team: Dungarvan Minor Football County champions. Tom McCarthy; Kevin Moloney, P. McGrath, Ger Duggan; Tom Daly, Tom Mulcahy, Fagan Power; Christy Moylan, Tom Lannon; Bill Daly, Jim Mulcahy, Raymie Dalton; Richard Goode, John Kiely, P. Noonan. Subs: Dick McAllister, P. J. Morrissey, Paddy Dwyer, Michael Fraher, Billy Lee, Jimmy Waters.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County U-21A Football Final

Historic first ‘A’ title for superb St. Olivers St. Olivers ……………2-8; Rathgormack ………1-10. THE scoreboard alone doesn’t tell the full story of this year’s County under 21 Football Final which was played in Dunhill last Saturday afternoon. In our opinion, St. Olivers were well the better team on the day and it would have been a bitter pill to swallow for the combined Ballinameela/ Aglish outfit if they hadn’t won their historic first ‘A’ title. Olivers have shown their true mettle in this year’s championship for, having been beaten in the Western Final by Ballinacourty in 2013, they have regrouped to deservingly win both the Divisional and County crowns and in the process defeat all the powerhouses of Waterford football that they came up against along the way. The Olivers team is a very balanced one comprised of natural footballers, blessed with strength and height, fast forwards and accurate freetakers. The loss of target man and freetaker Jason Morrissey with a wrist injury at the end of the first half was significant for the winners but they possessed an able replacement kicker in Aidan Dwyer who gave a top performance overall throughout this game. As often is the case, Colin Walsh was dispatched to mark the opposition’s key player, in this case Gavin

Nugent and he did quite well overall, confining the County player to 0-2 from play. Once again, Mike Kiely showed his flair for raising green flags and his two goals here was the difference on the day and especially his 45th minute penalty. This gave Olivers a 2-7 to 0-6 lead and it provided the cushion of scores that got the winners over the line in a hectic finish. Credit Rathgormack, though they didn’t produce their best form until the last quarter, they kept the winners scoreless for the final 19 minutes of play during which they kicked 1-4 which brought this very entertaining and sporting final down to the very threads on the wire. The reigning champions will be disappointed with their showing and their easy run of wins to the final, perhaps, didn’t do them any favours here. WON THE TOSS St. Olivers won everything on the day, including the toss and team Captain Kevin Phelan elected to play with the backing of the strong wind for the first half. The summary of that half is that Olivers wasted many of their scoring opportunities, which would have put them out of sight while Rathgormack took the majority of the lesser amount of chances that came their way. Following some early wides by his team mates, Mike Kiely got to the end of a Jason Morrissey pass across

Tom Cunningham, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the the U-21 A Football Cup to St. Oliver's Captain, Kevin Phelan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] the goal to palm the ball to the net in the 4th minute. It was a score that the winners deserved such was the impressive start the team made to the game. Morrissey, who was winning plenty ball until his wrist injury, pointed a free in the 13th minute and even at this stage Olivers should have been much further if front such was the amount of scoring opportunities they enjoyed and such was their dominance on

the game. Jason Morrissey suffered the first of his two injuries at the end of the first quarter and his eventual withdrawal from the game was a definite loss to the winners. However, there was no further score until the 21st minute and it was Rathgormack’s opening point from a free by Gavin Nugent after the impressive Jason Curry was fouled. Curry, himself, kicked a fine point in the 22nd minute as Jason

Morrissey restored a one goal lead with his second pointed free 1-2 to 0-2. Rathgormack were finding it difficult to work the scoreboard but when William Hahessy pounced on a stray pass in the winners defence Gavin Nugent popped over his first point from play. The game enjoyed some great fielding of the ball in this first half from such as Michael and Jason Curry for Rathgormack and Aidan

Dwyer and Brendan Phelan for St. Olivers. A driving run out of defence by Stephen Hally in the 25th minute placed Cian Culloo for Olivers’ first point from play followed by Jason Morrissey’s third pointed free four minutes later. Morrissey picked up his second injury when he landed on his wrist after being upended with a free resulting and though he played out the remainder of the half he wasn’t in a position to resume after the interval. In time added on, Olivers led by 1-4 to 0-3 but Rathgormack gave themselves a match lifeline with the wind to come at their backs when Jason Curry kicked two fine scores, the second being the point of the match. Corner forward Conor Murray, who perhaps could have been used to greater effect during the game, placed Curry for the first one while his second was a superb individual effort from near the sideline. Rathgormack went in just 0-2 in arrears with the game still very much in the melting pot. The industrious Rob Shine came on for the re-start and he won a 33rd minute free which Aidan Dwyer cooly slotted over the bar. Dwyer capably pointed a further free one minute later and when Lorcan Looby lofted over a point in the traditional mould, Oliver’s deservingly held a 1-7 to 0-5 lead. The winners work rate ensured that they were well on top despite a Jason Curry (f) in the 39th minute. Rathgormack’s hopes of success were further damaged in the 43rd minute when Michael Kiely cooly slotted a penalty kick to the net after goalward bound Brendan Phelan had been upended. Wing back Micheál Shine slotted over another excellent Olivers point and with 46 minutes on the clock the Western champions held an 0-8 advantage at 2-8 to 0-6. RATHGORMACK’S COMEBACK Such was the winners’ dominance in general play, it was difficult in the extreme to foresee the thrilling finish that unfolded here. Credit the Eastern champions, though, without playing to their best on the day, they proved their quality in keeping Oliver’s scoreless for the remaining 19 minutes of play and they added 1-4 to their 0-6 to leave

just a solitary score between the teams when Martin Curran sounded the long whistle. Oliver’s didn’t fold completely, they just lost the 50/50 battles and with this their momentum. Jason Curry started the Rathgormack comeback with a 53rd minute Jason Curry free and following an unfortunate clash of heads between Padraig Hunt and Aidan Dwyer scores by Michael Curry (56th min.) and Gavin Nugent (58thf and 60th min.) left just 0-4 between the sides with five minutes of added time to play. The goal that the Eastern Champions required came from the boot of full back and midfielder Conor Walsh in the 62nd minute in a goalmouth struggle between defenders and attackers. For the first time in the game, Rathgormack looked as if they could have gone on to win the title. They had an opportunity to level matters in the 63rd minute but the ball veered to the left of the goal and wide. Rathgormack had a further opportunity from a line ball but a potential scorer was not spotted by the kicker and when Rob Shine won a vital free around the centre of the field for the Westerners in the 64th minute the momentum was with his team who entered the history books in winning their first ‘A’ County title. PRESENTATION County Board Chairman Tom Cunningham was loud in his praise of the standard of football served up by both teams and he complimented the winners on all their years of work at underage level coming to fruition and being rewarded with an ‘A’ County Title. Olivers team captain Kevin Phelan suitably replied amid scenes of considerable excitement. St. Oliver’s Top Three: Aidan Dwyer, Michael Kiely, Brendan Phelan. Rathgormack’s Top Three: Jason Gleeson, Jason Curry, Gavin Nugent. Observer’s Man of the Match: Aidan Dwyer. Number of Scorers: St. Olivers 6. Rathgormack 5 Scores from Play: St. Olivers 1-3. Rathgormack 1-6 Frees For: St. Olivers 18. Rathgormack 19. Wides: St. Olivers 9. Rathgormack 5.

SCORERS AND TEAMS

St. Olivers Co. U-21A Football Champions 2014.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

St. Oliver’s: Paul Curran; Shane Kenny, Brendan Dwyer, Keelan Looby; Stephen Hally, Colin Walsh, Micheál Shine 0-1; Brendan Phelan, Kevin Phelan; Lorcan Looby 0-1, Aidan Dwyer 0-2f, Mike Kiely 2-0; Cian Culloo 0-1, Jason Morrissey 0-3f, Micheal Culloo. Subs: Rob Shine (ht), Mikey Phelan (30). Rathgormack: Sean Clancy; Brian Conway, Billy Power, Padraig Hunt; Brendan Behan, Dean Kirwan, David Connolly; Michael Curry 0-1, Conor Walsh 1-0; Liam Mulligan, Jason Curry 0-3 (2f), William Hahessy; Jason Gleeson 0-2, Gavin Nugent 0-4 (2f), Conor Murray. Subs: Jonathan Flynn (30), Gavin Sheehan (49). Referee: Martin Curran (An Sean Phobail).

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Modeligo FUNDRAISING CLOTHING COLLECTION A final reminder to everyone that there will be a Fundraising Clothing Recycling drive in aid of Modeligo GAA Club on Saturday next, May 31st at Modeligo Community Centre. The Centre will be open for items to be dropped off between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the day. Please come along and donate all your CLEAN & DRY unwanted clothes, bed-linen, towels, curtains, belts, bags, soft toys, boots and shoes (which must be in pairs ). Laptops, which must be intact with charger leads, and moblie phones are also most welcome, but please keep these items separate from any clothing. Books are also acceptable, but only novels etc. as magazines, school textbooks, copy books or diaries or newspapers cannot be included. Please note that NO HOUSEHOLD Bric-a-Brac can be accepted as part of this collection. If you cannot make it along to the centre on the day of the collection, please contact the following fundraising-committee members in advance who can arrange for your items to be collected: John (087) 7696510; Tom (086) 3605202; Mairéad (087) 7986586; Dolores (087) 6504774; Kieran (087) 2786829. DATES FOR THE GAA DIARY We now have a few dates for upcoming Championship games for the club, but please note that these are just provisional dates and times until further notification is confirmed. Under 14 Camogie Championship: Tuesday, May 27th vrs. Portlaw in Modeligo at 7 p.m. 2014 Western Junior Hurling Championship Sunday, June 1st vrs. Geraldines in Fraher Field at 2 p.m. 2014 Western Junior Football Championship Sunday, June 15th vrs. Affane In Bushy Park at 2 p.m. CAMOGIE Modeligo Camogie club is part of Modeligo GAA club and caters for girls from juniors infants up to 16 year olds and enters teams in the following age groups: U-6, U-8 & U-10 (Blitz only); U12, U-14 & U-16 (league style Championships), We introduce a new age group every 2nd year to our club, so in 2016 we will enter a minor team and by 2018 we hope to have a junior team. In our first year of competition in 2010, we entered only an under 12 team in the championship and have built up the age groups since then. Modeligo camogie club are looking for more players and parents to get involved in the club this year from the surrounding areas who do not have a camogie team in their own parish. We currently have girls playing with us from Touraneena, Kilgobinet and Ballinameela and welcome everyone from any area to our club. If you or your child are interested in finding out more about our Club please contact any of the officers above or J. P. Ryan on (087 8288834) alternatively registration & training details are outlined below as follows. Registration & training details: Camogie training and registration takes place every Monday from 6:30pm to 7:30 pm catering for junior infants up to U-16. Feel free to come along any Monday for a bit of fun. Membership is €30 per child or €50 per family. Meanwhile, our Under 14 side played Lismore last week in an Away fixture, which the Lismore girls won very comfortably. The Under 14's now have a Home game on Tuesday evening, May 27th against Portlaw at 7 p.m. in Modeligo Community Field and the result of this game will be to hand next week. Modeligo Primary School Girls Complete the Double! A massive well done to the girls from Modeligo National School, who captured the West Waterford Primary Schools camogie title for their Grade on Wednesday evening last, when they had a very impressive win over Coolnasmear. In doing so, they completed the second leg of a football and camogie double for the 2013/2014 school year. All the girls who lined out are also members of our Under 10; 12; & 14 camogie panels in the club, so to them, and their coach and school Principal, Mr. Barry Kinsella, we send our congratulations. For the record, the girls on the winning squad were as follows: Catherine O'Brien; Áine Walsh; Emily O'Mahoney; Jessica Burke; Isobel Sheehan; Saedhbh O'Shea; Aoife O'Byrne; Aoife O'Donovan; Máiréad O'Brien; Chloe Power; Ellen O'Byrne; Annie Ryan; Emma Reddy

WATERFORD DRAW IN THURLES The Deise lads nearly got what would have been a hard earned win in Thurles over a Cork side who never really got going in the first half last Sunday, but a draw at 1-21 apiece means that they must do it all over again in Semple Stadium on June 8th. The Waterford lads put in a good 70 minutes here but will have to reproduce that display again the next day out. Well done to all involved.

SliabhgCua gCua/St. Sliabh / St. Marys Mary's SPORTS PREDICTION 2014 UPDATE The Sliabh gCua/St. Mary’s GAA Club prediction competition has a sole leader, local club member, Ber Burke on 32 pts. Colin O’Gorman and Ailbhe Kerwick are jointed in second position

on 28 pts and Mike Hearn and last year’s winner Jack Kennedy joint third on 26 pts each. Patrick Kerwick is holding the fourth spot on 2 pts. Some interesting statistics, 119 people out of 440 chose Real Madrid to win the Champions league and only 85 people chose Toulon to win the Rugby Heineken Cup. Well done to all. All latest league table standings and entries can be viewed using our club website, www.sliabhgcuastmarys.com, or Facebook, which interestingly has reached 1,724 friends this week. TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR KEN MCGRATH ALL-STAR CHALLENGE MATCH Benefit match for the Ken McGrath Rehabilitation Fund is on in Walsh Park on Friday, 27th June at 7:30 pm. The Match will feature a Leinster selection versus a Munster selection with a strong Waterford involvement. The Munster Team will be managed by the one and only Davy Fitzgerald, with the Leinster Team managed by the legendary Brian Cody. A short supply of tickets are available and can be purchased, contact club secretary at (086) 1909980. GAA PRESIDENT LIAM O’NEILL VISITS TOURANEENA TO HONOUR 1989 WINNING TEAMS The county final winning Junior Hurling and Intermediate Footballers teams of 1989 will be honoured in style in Touraneena Community Centre this Saturday, May 31st. None other than GAA President Liam O’Neill will be in attendance to award the brilliant squad of ’89 with an appreciation from the club. A club mass will be offered at 7:30 pm followed by a parade up to the Community Centre. We would appeal for as many as possible to attend this very special mass. Following the presentation, finger food will be served and you can dance the night away to our band, Abbey Road. Tickets are priced at a mere €10 and a magnificent night of entertainment is guaranteed. Please contact Mush Keane (087) 9634993, Mike Murray (087) 7428032, Brendan Tobin (087) 2701947, J. P. Fitzpatrick (086) 1909980 or any committee member for tickets.

Tramore U-14 SCHOOLS HURLING CBS Tramore travelled to Dunhill to take part in the U-14 hurling blitz for the Donal O Faoláin Cup well organised by St. Declan's, Kilmacthomas. It was somewhat fitting that this last game ever for CBS Tramore and Timmy Williams should be in this renowned venue where many of the locals made a major contribution to hurling success in the school. CBS Tramore recorded great victories over St. Paul's and Lismore but lost out narrowly to Kilmacthomas in the final. Great praise is due to all members of the panel for a superb team display especially Leon O’Brien who was outstanding while Luke O’Brien, John Murphy, Conor Butler, Jack Meaney and Dan Morrissey were most impressive. Others to work tirelessly were Richard Lynch, Adam Schley. Michael Lonergan, John Cowman and Reggie Medika. It is surely the end of an era as one thinks of the invaluable contribution that the Christian Brothers made to this famous seaside resort since 1876. Hopefully, the noble and honourable tradition of promoting Gaelic games will continue to flourish in Ard Scoil na Mara. JUVENILE HURLING Our U-11 Hurlers played Ballygunner in the City league last Friday night, while they lost the game, everyone battled to the end and deserve enormous credit for the way they soldiered to the very finish. Our U-12 div 4 team had a deserved victory over a depleted St. Saviours team last Wednesday evening. Everyone played exceptionally well on the night, great scores from James, Craig and Evan and fantastic defence from Christopher, Darren and Jonah aided by tremendous work rate from Oisin, Josh, Patrick, Ruan, Aran, and Jack insured the spoils. Team was: Christopher Lanigan, Jonah Nyangasai, Aran Walsh, Darren Connor, James Power, Oisin Keating, Ruan Swanson, Craig Crowley, Jack Daniels, Josh Flynn, Evan Grant, Patrick Reynolds.

CAMOGIE Tramore U-14 girls will now go in to a play-off situation, meeting the winners of Modeligo and Portlaw on Tuesday, 3rd June, venue to be announced. Training for Junior Team (over 18’s) on Tuesday, from 6 to 7.15 pm. Training for U-8’s, U-10’s, U-12’s on Wednesday, from 6 to 7 pm. Training for U-14’s, U-16’s, U-18’s on Thursday, from 8 to 9 pm. JUVENILE GOLF CLASSIC FUNDRAISER It’s that time of year again, the Tramore Juvenile Club Golf Classic is taking place on Saturday, 14th June, there are fantastic prizes available and a great days golf to be had at a very reasonable €20 a head, Teams of 4 €80, for a championship golf course. Just ring Tramore Golf Club on 051 386170 to book a time .Check out our facebook page "tramoregaaofficial" to see the poster and all the latest Tramore GAA news. BINGO In the Club every Monday at 8 pm. All are welcome.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Rathgormack GAA Club who won the U-13 Eastern Football Championship Final recently with a 3-10 to 2-7 victory over De La Salle. They play in the County Final on this Saturday, 31st May in Walsh Park

ASTROTURF AND HALL Open to Clubs and Children's Parties, bouncy castle available as well, for further information, contact our Sports and Social Manager, Charlie Ryan at 086-8232021. CORE PILATES & CIRCUIT TRAINING Circuits with John Frost on Wednesday at 7.30 pm. Pilates with Davy Wade on Thursday at 7.30 pm. €5 for each class and all are welcome. Great to see the mix of people attending these classes every week, lords and ladies, young and not so young. LOTTO The next draw takes place on Wednesday, 6th June, when the Jackpot will be €2,200. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. There was no winner of the €2,100 Jackpot in last Wednesday's draw. The numbers drawn were 2, 4, 5 and 24. Lucky Dip winners of €40 each were: Valerie Dunphy, Crobally Heights, Cathy Keoghan, 52 Bayview and Paddy Murray, Queen Street. Thanks to all who support the Lotto. DEISE DRAW The next Deise Draw is on in Ardmore on Friday. Terrific prizes to be won monthly, including a top prize of €10,000. Tickets €10 per month can be got from Pat Cullen or Anne Bohan. In addition, there will be prizes of 2 All-Ireland Hurling and Football Final tickets to be won in the May, June and July draws. Thanks to all who support the Deise Draw. CARDS NIGHT Cards resume on Friday at 9.30 pm and all are welcome. Recent Bonus Ball winners were Willie Weston and Maureen Cullen. SCRAP METAL Can be left into the Club on Saturday mornings from 10 am to 1 pm. If you require items to be collected, please contact Billy Murray at 0868364996 or Martin O'Rourke at 086-3729438.

Brickey Rangers Brickey Rangers LOTTO Last week’s lotto was held in The Local Bar. Numbers drawn were 1- 20- 26- 29. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were Cotter Family, Vincent O'Brien, Noah Whelan, and Maureen Fitzgerald. Next week’s draw will be held in The Enterprise Bar, where the jackpot will be €1,150. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The May draw will be held on Friday night next. Promoters please have monies in to draw co-ordinator Mary McGrath on Thursday night. INTERMEDIATE HURLING LEAGUE We took on Tourin on Thursday evening last in Bushy Park, and came out with a well deserved victory here on a scoreline of Brickeys 2-18, Tourin 3-8. FOR THE ATTENTION OF ALL JUVENILE COACHES Please note that Eoin Breathnach from the Coaching and Games Development will attend the training session on Saturday morning, Eoin has kindly invited all juvenile coaches from the club including the ladies football and Camogie coaches to a session on Saturday, if you wish to

attend please do let Joanie know and it is expected to last for an hour or so. 11.15 a.m. start time. On Thursday, 29th May in Bushy Park at 7.30 p.m. the club will host a workshop on the impact of bullying in society and in sport. We would like if one of the mentors from each age group would attend, both ladies and gents. The workshop will take approx 2 hours and is essential for any coach or mentor when dealing with any group of children. Parents who are not mentors or coaches are also welcome to attend. Booking is essential as places are limited please contact Child Welfare Officer Angela Whelan at 087 2641164 or email angela-whelan@hotmail.com UNDER 8 Training will recommence next Saturday after the break for the Communion, Hope that all the boys and girls had a great day, Congratulations to you all. Training as usual at 10.30 a.m., all welcome. Guest Coach this Saturday from the C&GD so all that can attend please do so. UNDER 8 FOOTBALL BLITZ We hosted the annual Under 8 Football blitz on Wednesday last in Bushy Park. The weather was kind to us and the rain stayed away. We played 3 matches, won two and were a tad unlucky in the 3rd match. We would like to thank all those who helped to run the blitz, the referees, the mentors the parents who provided the refreshments and finally the young players some of who were playing their first blitz. Dates for you diary for next U-8 football blitz, Wednesday, 4th June in Cappoquin and Thursday, 19th June in Ballinameela. UNDER 10 FOOTBALL BLITZ The Under 10 group play the 1st round of their annual football blitz tonight Wednesday at the Clashmore venue, all players to be at the pitch togged out for 6.15 p.m. Please notify your coach if you are unable to attend. Round 2 of this blitz will be held on Wednesday, 11th June at the Abbeyside venue and Round 3 will be on Thursday, 26th June in Kilrossanty. UNDER 14 HURLING First round of the championship took place of Monday night last away to Portlaw. Results not available at time of submission. We play Dungarvan in the Western Under 14 Championship tonight Wednesday. Text will be send to all players asap. UNDER 14 COUNTY FOOTBALL FINAL The best of the West headed to Walsh Park on Saturday last-full of ambition and hope. They were scheduled to played Gaultier in the Division 2 Final after qualifying in the West by beating some very strong teams, 1 of their matches going to extra time. The boys kept tabs on the stronger Gaultier side in the first half, however, it was apparent that the Eastern team had lots more fuel in the tank. the final score did not reflect the fact that the brickey boys never gave up and kept trying until the final whistle. The club would like to congratulate the boys on their Western title and we are en-lighted by the commitment that the players gave to this championship. Many thanks to the coaches, the guest coaches, the parents and supporters who travelled to the matches.

This is only the start for this bunch young chaps and the future for football in the valley is bright. CLUB MERCHANDISE All club merchandise to be collected from Joanie this week, any orders not collected will be sold.

Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in last Saturday night's lotto draw were 4-15-17-23, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Shane Dalton, Larry McGrath, Oliver Flanagan, Liam Motherway, Mary Bradley. Next week's jackpot will be €17,200. JUNIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Round two of the Junior hurling championship takes place this Saturday evening in Ardmore versus An Rinn. The throw-in is at 7.30pm, and the lads would appreciate some support. They have played a couple of challenge matches recently and are going well. Good luck to them. CONGRATULATIONS Many congratulations to staunch Shamrock supporters Mr. and Mrs. Jim Murphy, Kilcohan who recently celebrated a significant milestone, 60 years married. Well done to you both from all at the club. WELL DONE JAMES! Congratulations to local representative and Shamrocks stalwart James Tobin on his re-election to the newly amalgamated Waterford Co. Council last weekend. Whatever your views on the watering down of local representation may be, it is still important to have a voice in that chamber, so we welcome James' election, and know he will continue to fight for the rights of the far west. Congratulations Councillor Tobin, from all in the Shamrocks. DÉISE DRAW The next Déise draw takes place next Friday in Ardmore. DÉISE AND REBELS TO MEET AGAIN Well few (including this scribe) would have predicted how well Waterford played last Sunday in Thurles, when despite never being behind in the match, had to settle for a draw in the end of a pulsating contest. Cork will take comfort from coming back from nine points down, and no doubt they are the happier team to escape with a draw, while the Déise were gutted not to have won, given their dominance for much of the game. I was appalled by referee Gavin's performance, some of the frees he awarded to both sides were ridiculous, as were the number of yellow cards brandished in what was a very clean match. I hope this is not a sign of things to come, or we will only be talking about the referee's decisions for the year, instead of the hurling. Roll on the replay. KNOCKANORE SET DANCING NEWS Best of luck to all the set dancers from the knockanore set dancing childrens class who will be competing in the County fleadh in the Park Hotel in Dungarvan this Sunday, June 1st at 9.00 a.m. Good luck to you all.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Rathgormack U-21 COUNTY FINAL We played the county final against St. Olivers last Saturday afternoon in Dunhill. Going in as defending champions it was always going to be a tough task against a St. Olivers team who had come through a very competitive Western championship. St. Olivers came flying out of the blocks and missed some very scoreable points in the first couple of minutes and in the 4th minute worked a fantastic goal. They followed this up with a point in the 13th minute and were well on top. We had to wait until the 20th minute to open our scoring through Gavin Nugent. There was a flurry of scores in the last ten minutes of the half with Jason Curry (24th minute) and Gavin Nugent (28th minute) getting good scores in between a couple of St. Olivers scores. Jason Gleeson completed the scoring in the first half with a fine point to leave a half-time score of Rathgormack 0-5; St. Olivers 1-4. Being only two points down at half-time we had great hope of turning things around in the second half with the aid of a strong wind. However, St. Olivers again got off to the better start and landed two excellent frees inside the first five minutes of the second half. Jason Curry reduced the lead to a goal again with a free but then St. Olivers tagged on another couple of points before being awarded a penalty which was dispatched to the net to open up an eight point lead. With ten minutes to go it looked all over but credit to our lads they kept battling and landed point through Michael Curry (52nd minute) and two Gavin Nugent points in the 55th and 57th minute. The lead was now four and we were in the ascendancy and Conor Walsh managed to bundle the ball to the net with a minute of normal time to make it a one point game. Try as we might for the remainder of the game we could not manufacture another score to level the game and St. Olivers ran out winners by a single point. On the day they were the better team and truly deserved to be crowned county champions. For our lads it was disappointing but with so many again underage next year we hope to be very competitive again at this grade. The club would like to thank Manager Kenny Hassett and his selectors Brendan Curry and Tom Hassett for all their hard work throughout the year. Full time Rathgormack 1-10; St. Olivers 2-08. Team: Sean Clancy, Brian Connolly, Billy Power, Padraig Hunt, Brendan Behan, Dean Kirwan, David Connolly, Michael Curry (0-1), Conor Walsh (1-0), Liam Mulligan, Jason Curry(0-3), William Hahessy, Gavin Sheehan, Jason Gleeson (0-2), Gavin Nugent (0-4), Conor Murray. Subs Used: Jonathon Flynn, Gavin Sheehan.

U-13 EASTERN FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The county final against Clashmore will be played on Saturday 31/05/14 in Walsh Park. Please go along to support the boys on their big day. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Seanie Power on being elected as County Councillor in the recent elections. Seanie won three Senior County titles in the nineties and the club would like to wish him all the best in his new role.

Clonea Clonea MEMBERSHIP Still a few outstandings memberships. Rate is:- Non players €30, Players €50, Players Under 21 and Minor €30. All players are must be fully paid up members to play matches. CLONEA PRIMARY SCHOOL Congratulations to Clonea NS, Principal Paul Brunnock and all the pupils on their recent victory in the Cumann na mBunscoil competition. Always makes it easier on a Hurling club when the game is being well promoted in the local primary schools as Paul Brunnock does in Clonea. CLONEA CAMOGIE TRAINING Training for all panels every Tuesday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. Reminder that if your child is attending school then she can come down to the pitch and play and enjoy the game of camogie. Please note girls must be attending school. CLONEA CAMOGIE SCRAP RECYCLING The Scrap recycling collection is drawing to a close. Please contact Kevin or Maurice for more information. JUVENILE BLOTTO Next Draw is this Sunday, June 1st. Jackpot is now €4,300. KELLOGGS SUMMER CAMP Bookings are now being taken for our Kelloggs Summer camp, which takes place from Monday, July 7th to Friday, July 11th. Cost is €50 per child with reductions for 2 or more children in a family. As demand is expected to be high we may not be taking applications on the day of the camp so please return application forms and fees to any of our coaches as soon as possible or contact Kevin on 086-2215401 for more details.

Kill CLUB LOTTO Last Monday night’s draw in Kirwan’s Bar,

(19th May) saw the jackpot go again without being won. We had no match 3s either so the lucky dip prizes went to Emma Gallagher, Castlecraddick, and Irene power, Sleveen. The numbers drawn were 7, 15, 23 & 24. The next draw is in Dunphy’s where the jackpot is a massive €7,550. DEISE DRAW The second of nine Deise draws takes place this Friday night, 30th May, and it’s hosted by Ardmore GAA Club. As usual we ask all our members to get their dues into Hannah Power as soon as possible and we wish everyone the best of luck. CONGRATS To former player Brian Mooney and his wife Veronica on the birth of their first child, a girl last weekend. All are doing well and we wish them all the very best of health. JUNIOR HURLING Fenor’s junior hurlers were well beaten by Butlerstown in the Eastern hurling league last Saturday night on a shoreline of 6-13 to 0-9. They haven't much time to dwell on the loss as they face St. Paul’s in the first round of the championship this Friday night, 30th May in Walsh Park at 7.30 p.m. Please come and support please. ST. MARY’S JUVENILLE U-21 County Final: Due to the untimely death of the Ardmore chairman last Friday our County final against Ardmore was postponed as a mark of respect. All in St. Mary’s send sincere sympathies to his family and the Ardmore club. The game has now been refined for this Wednesday evening, 28th May in Dunhill at 7.30 p.m. We urge everyone to come and support the lads. U-9 Hurling: Our u-9s travelled to Portlaw last wed night to play the home team. A slow start didn't help our cause but a great second half saw us fall shorted. U-11 Hurling: St. Saviours were visitors to Kill last Friday night, 23rd May for round 4 of the city league. Playing with a strong breeze in the first half we built up a sizeable lead by the break. A few early scores in the 2nd half consolidates out good position and despite a strong finish we won well on a shoreline of 7-7 to 3-1. We now have 2 wins and 2 losses in the league. The panel was: James Harney, Josh McCormack, Frank Kavanagh, Dan Halley, Brian Dowdall, Anthony Mullins, Geoff Dowdall, Jack Hennessy, Josh O’Donnell, Aaron Foran, Adam Moynihan, James Lennon, Ryan O’Donnell, Dylan Mooney, Ritchie Mullins.

Naomh Naomh Brid Brid UNDER 8 Play and Stay Leagues for the under 8’s will begin in June. These are seven aside games, two weeks of football and two weeks of hurling. UNDER 10 We will be heading to Ballyduff Upper on Saturday morning, May 31st to take part in their hurling tournament. These games will be nine aside and finals are on the following weekend. UNDER 11 The under 11 group went to Thurles to support Waterford on Sunday. We started off with a challenge game in Holycross. After a lively and sporting game we were treated to refreshments in their lovely clubhouse. Onto Thurles for a great spectacle, our lads invaded the pitch after the game to meet their heroes. The players very kindly gave autographs to all. We finished up with a meal in Clonmel on way home. Big thanks to Willie our bus driver for his patience. UNDER 12 HURLING This week’s game versus St. Olivers is postponed. CÚL CAMP 2014 This years Cúl Camp is in Bohadoon from July 21 to July 25. Camp Co-Ordinator is Mary Fahey (087 2813935).

Newtown/Ballydurn Newtown/Ballydurn UP COMING LEAGUE FIXTURES On Friday, 30th May we play Ferrybank in the hurling league. This game is on in Ferrybank and throw-in is timed for 7.30 p.m. On Sunday, 8th June we play Tramore in the football league which is to be played in Tramore. Throw-in is 12 noon. HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our next game in the hurling champions is against St. Paul’s on Friday, 20th June. Kill is the venue for this game with a 7.30 throw-in. ST. MARY'S Last Saturday's U-21 Football County Final was postponed due to a bereavement in the Ardmore Club. It has being refixed for Wednesday, 28th June and is to be played in Dunhill. Throw-in is timed for 7.30 p.m., so please come along and support the lads in their quest for County glory. Our U-15 squad travel to Passage West in Co. Cork on Saturday, 31st to take part in the Munster 10 aside hurling competition. DEISE DRAW The second draw is taking place Friday, 29th. Would people who have not yet paid anything please do so to avoid letting the monthly payments build up.

NEWTOWN NATIONAL SCHOOL Best of luck to the camogie girls in Newtown NS who play Clonea in the final on Wednesday 28th in Walsh Park. NOTES Anyone who wishes to have local news included in these notes would they contact Davy Dunphy on 0879716282 or email davydunphy@googlemail.com. KEN McGRATH REHABILATION FUND On Friday, 27th June a game between a Munster selection and a Leinster selection will take place in Walsh Park at 7.30 p.m. in aid of this fund. Munster will be managed by Davy Fitzerald while Leinster will be managed by Brian Coady. Tickets cost €10 each while children will be free. Anyone who wishes to purchase a ticket for this very worthwhile cause please contact Davy Dunphy on 0879716282. Donations can also be made to any Permanent TSB, account no. 23053903, sort code 99 06 32. Ken at the moment is recovering from a serious heart operation which also involves a lengthy rehabilation process with considerable financial implications. All contributations would be gratefully appreciated while it is Ken's expressed wish that a significant portion of raised monies be presented to the Irish Heart Foundation. The club would like to wish Ken a speedy recovery to full health.

Joanne O’Grady presenting the trophy for the Paddy O’Grady Division 2 U-13 Western Football Championship to Clashmore/Kinsalebeg captain Caelin Rooney following his side’s victory over Cois Bhride in the Final. Included is Gavin Whelan (Western Bord na nOg).

Ballinameela Ballinameela U-21 St. Oliver’s became Division 1 County champions on Saturday last after defeating Rathgormack 2-8 to 1-10. In doing so they became the first St. Olivers team to win this championship. FIXTURES Junior hurling championship v Kilgobinet Saturday, May 31st 7.30 pm in Colligan. Phelan Cup v Gaultier Sunday, 1st June 7.30 pm in Ballinameela. Junior football championship v Stradbally Friday, 6th June 7.30 pm in Stradbally. Phelan Cup v The Nire Saturday, 7th June 7.30 pm in Ballinameela. Senior Football Championship v St Saviours Friday, 13th June 7.30 pm in Fraher Field.

Ballyduff Upper Ballyduff Upper MAIN SPONSOR - KENNEALLY STEEL SENIOR HURLING The Seniors take on Tallow in the third round of the championship this Saturday, May 31st, at 7:00 pm in Lismore. JUNIOR HURLING The Juniors face Dungarvan in the third round of the Western championship this Friday, May 30th, at 7:30 pm in Bushy Park. LOTTO The numbers drawn in last week’s lotto were 5, 9, 10, 22. There was no jackpot winner. €30 winners were David, John & Lizzie Morrison; Jackie Hannon; Sue Hannon; Delia Cashel.

John Mitchels John Mitchells INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Training continues Tuesday and Thursday nights at 7.15 p.m. We may have a league game this weekend. I have no fixtures at time of writing so we will have details at training. UNDERAGE TRAINING We return to our usual Thursday night this week at 6:30 p.m. We have moved training over the past weeks to accommodate different events but Thursdays are most popular with everyone. We will have games for all ages over the coming weeks so make an effort to get to the field. BUSTER DRAW Our underage committee is holding a draw in conjunction with Youghal Dog Racing Stadium to raise money for our underage. The race and draw will take place Friday, 20th June. Tickets are €5 with a chance to win €500. Please support. TWITTER We are now on twitter so @johnmitwfd so join up and give us a follow to keep up with all that's happening at a moments notice. WEDDING BELLS Congratulations to our club secretary. Paddy O’Sullivan who married Maria Cliffe last weekend in Abbeyside and on to Cork for the Reception and celebrations. We wish both luck and happiness for their future together. COUNTY DUTY Kieran Power lined out centre back for Waterford intermediates on Sunday last in Thurles. Kieran is hurling really well at club level and it's no more than he deserves. Unfortunately, they were beaten on the day but there's plenty left to play for yet this year.

Kilgobinet Kilgobinet HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our next game is against Ballinameela Saturday, 31st of May in Colligan. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP Well done to Waterford who gave a great

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team performance on Sunday last and best of luck in the replay. KEN McGRATH The club would like to send its best wishes to Ken after his recent heart surgery. As most people know there's an upcoming match in aid of Ken McGrath Rehabilitation Fund and clubs are asked to support same by selling tickets at €10 each for the match on Friday, 27th June at 7.30. Tickets available from Mick 087 4123563.

Melleray/Glen Rovers Melleray/Glen Rovers FUNDRAISING EVENT There will be a Clothing Recycling Drive in aid of our GAA Club on Saturday, 14th June, 2014, between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. The designated drop-off point is the car park at The Cats Bar, alternatively clothes can be collected from your residence on the same date by texting your name and address to 087 6970169 or 086 9699935 on the day before. Please donate all your clean unwanted clothes including towels, curtains, bed linen (no duvets or pillows), mobile phones, shoes, belts, reading books only, laptops. Thank you for your support. SYMPATHY Melleray Glenrovers GAA Club would like to sympathise with Dolly Troy and family on the death of Patrick (Paddy) Troy recently.

Geraldines HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP V MODELIGO We play Modeligo in Round two of the Junior Championship on Sunday afternoon. Modeligo drew their first game with Colligan while we lost to St. Mary’s. We are fairly depleted at the moment with injuries, exams and players away so a serious effort will be required from whatever 15 takes the field to challenge a very good Modeligo side. Best of luck to the lads. ST. OLIVER’S UNDER 21 FOOTBALLERS Congratulations to St. Oliver’s Under 21 Footballers who defeated Rathgormack in the ‘A’ Final last Saturday on a scoreline of 2-08 to 110. Oliver’s played with the wind in the first half and despite controlling the game for long periods; they struggled to put the scores on the boards to reflect their dominance as they only went in with a two point lead at half time. Any doubts about how Oliver’s would cope playing against the wind were short lived as they produced a superb first 15 minutes of the second half. However, Rathgormack were never going to concede this championship easily and they stormed back into the game. Olivers had enough composure and discipline to see the game out and collect the cup. This was a superb win from a superb group of players as it takes a major effort to win any championship but an ‘A’ championship victory is truly a great achievement. Well done to all the players involved and to their mentors who had the team very well coached and organised. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to Stevie, Deirdre and Abbie Keane on the new (and early) arrival of baby Grace. Brace yourselves for more sleepless nights! EXAM TIME Best of luck to everyone starting exams in the area; this is a stressful time for students and their equally stressed parents but the study is done now and they will be finished before you know it! DEISE DEVELOPMENT TICKETS The Deise Development Draw tickets can still be purchased and if you have not bought a ticket yet but would like to join the draw, contact any

club member or Deise Draw Co-ordinator Donnacha Tobin at 0868533098 for details. Thanks again for your support. ST. OLIVER’S L.G.F.A St Oliver’s Under 16’s played St Anne’s in Dunhill last Thursday night. It was a fantastic fast game, and everyone played at their best. Unfortunately, St. Anne’s were the stronger team on the day. Training will be in Ballinameela GAA Pitch, Aglish on Friday. Under 8’s, 10’s and 12’s from 6-7 pm and Under 14’s & 16’s from 6.30 -7.30 pm. €2 per session and gum shields to be worn. If there is anything that you would like to have included in the notes, please contact me on 087 6495845. TICKETS FOR WATERFORD V CORK SENIOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP REPLAY If you would like to purchase tickets for the upcoming Waterford v Cork Senior Hurling Championship replay on the 8th of June, please contact Donnacha Tobin at 0868533098 before this Thursday, 29th of May. Tickets are also available from Centra /SuperValu and through tickets.ie.

Ballyduff Upper LadiesFootball Football Ballyduff Ladies COFFEE MORNING On the 4th May the club held their first fundraising event in The Log Cabin. The support for this coffee morning was outstanding and we are particularly grateful for those that baked cakes and those who contributed raffle prizes on the day. Your continued support is essential for the future of the club. A medal presentation also took place on the morning to recognise the efforts of our triumphant teams from the 2013 season. The coffee morning was a great success and is hopefully a sign of things to come for the club. U-8S AND U-10S: The interest and enthusiasm been shown by the youngest of our members is of great encouragement for the club. The u-8 and u-10s continue to train in large numbers on Friday evenings and its clear we have some stars in the making within our ranks U-14S AND U-16s: Commiserations to the u-14 team who lost out to Ballymac on Monday, 19th May after a hard fought game. The u-16s have continued on their ‘pursuit of gold’ with a great win on the 18th of May against Clashmore. The team on the day was as follows; Rosie Landers, Kate Dooling, Elaine Keane, Molly Tobin, Moira McCarthy, Aoife Dowd, Niamh Leamy, Laura Casey, Claire Daly, Liadan Dunlea, Maira Brackett, Fionnula Keane, Caoimhe O'Brien, Kate Flynn, Megan Foley, Aoife Kennedy, Stephanie Donoghue, Amy Heise, Michaela Martin, Lydnsey Casey and Fiona Kenny

Congratulations to both management and players and the best of luck in future games. SENIORS In the past few weeks the Senior team have kicked off their championship with two matches against Ballymac in both the 11 aside and 7 aside leagues. The girls showed great spirit but were unfortunate to lose out in both matches against the reigning county champions. Training continues every Saturday evening for the Senior players. BBQ AND WREN BOYS The next fundraiser for the club is just around the corner. On the 12th June Ballyduff Ladies Football will host a BBQ in the Log Cabin with music from The Wren Boys. A great night of music, food and ‘craic’ is guaranteed so come along and support your local ladies footballers.

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AGLISH CHARITY GYMKHANA

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Action packed day at Aglish Charity Gymkhana AGLISH Charity Gymkhana returned last Sunday week for its 48th year and was held as usual on the lands of the O’Brien family in Kilmolash in Co. Waterford. Voted National SJI Show of the Year 2010 and Waterford-Tipperary SJI show of the year 2012 it is always one of the most popular dates on the calendar. This year St. Carthage’s Rest Home, Lismore and Caring for The Carers, Cappoquin are the deserving beneficiaries. Despite the poor weather, this year proved to be no exception with an action-packed day of top-class show jumping. One of the highlights of the day was Gerard Clarke and Kings Best who landed a tough opening round of the 2014 Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league that saw just four horses and riders make it through to the jump off. Heavy rain during the early part of the competition made jumping conditions extremely

tough and several combinations lost their footing on the turns between fences; however Gerard Clarke and Kings Best had no such problems and finished the course with ease to take a well-deserved win claiming the Allen Cup. The Meath based rider, who a week earlier won the opening round of the Leinster Summer Tour at Barnadown with Kieran King’s gelding, was in unstoppable form and at the finish had over three seconds to spare (37.62) over his nearest challenger to take the lion’s share of the €2,000 on offer from sponsors Quigley Horseboxes. Local rider Gemma Phelan from Cappagh grabbed runner-up spot with RVS Harley Ger after her second round clear in 41.20 seconds finishing just ahead of another Co. Waterford rider Peter Moloney with Ribanbelle Tame who took third. One of the highlights of the day was RDS Dublin Horse

Show Puissance qualifier, sponsored by Al Eile Stud with a prize fund of €2,000 and the Gerry O’Brien Perpetual Cup. This is one of only 3 qualifiers in Ireland. The Puissance was divided by 3 horses with Gerard Clarke continuing his earlier success in the Grand Prix on both Zanzibar V and Jakes Dream and Tadgh Beecher on Loughnatousa Lenord. The Lissava Stud sponsored 1.20m for the Catherine Cummins Memorial Trophy class was won by local rider Peter Moloney on Valtaire. And continuing the success for the Beecher Family, Paul Beecher on Loughnatousa Zidane took second spot. Returning this year was the thrilling Addie and Sean Buckley Speed Derby, sponsored by Anthony Condon Show Jumping with a prizefund of €1,000. Not a class for the fainthearted, it proved a huge hit with spectators. Hotly contended by and clearly on a roll

our winner Paul Beecher on Loughnatousa Capello clocked a time of 71.49, just narrowly beating Marie Hartley into second in a time of 71.67 on Kilpatrick Fred. The Pony classes were hotly contended with Mark Moloney on Sprinters Magic taking both the 128, 90cms and 1m classes for the Moloney Perpetual Cup. The 138 1m class was won by Melissa Joyce riding Ballyclough Lucky. The 148 1.10m was won by Dungarvan rider Gillian Burke on Alderton Cruise taking home the Paddy Meaney Memorial Cup. The 148 1.20m was won by another local rider, Nicholas Connors on Ballynoe Fear Bui receiving the Lelia Veale Memorial Cup. The novice pony classes were well supported in all height categories. John Buckley won the Amateur class and the Dave Landers trophy riding How Ya Pa followed by Gina O’Brien taking runner-up on Parkmore

Boher Belle. Kind thanks to all the sponsors, Lissava Stud, Quigley Horseboxes, Al Eile Stud, MB Equine Dentist, Cleanzone Technology, Gildawn Stud, I Eye Opticians, Anthony Condon Show Jumping, Cahill’s Flowers & Gifts, O’Donnell Landscape, Deise Veterinary, Radio Fence, The Equine Warehouse, Mary T Ronayne Solicitor, Ashley Farms, Liam Rossiter Meats, Garvey's Supervalu Dungarvan, Kelleher’s Supervalu Cappoquin, Ferrick’s Chemist, Hely’s Chemist, Paddy Corkery Farm Machinery, Truly Irish, The Country Store, Fran Mangan Builders, Aidan and Marie Walsh, Frigo Speed, McCarthy’s Insurance, Phelan’s Tack and Things, O’Brien’s Saddlery, East Cork Oil, Denn’s, Daybreak Tallow, Gain, Hickey’s Bakery, Declan Doocey, Ashleigh Farms, Butler’s Pet Supplies, John White, Ian Hannon Farrier, Davy Russell Jockey, Powersfield

House, Dungarvan Transport, Cappoquin Transport, AIB Dungarvan. RAFFLE 1st Prize Breakaway Voucher Sponsored by The Flynn Hotel Group – Ann Barrett. 2nd Prize Family Day Pass for Trabolgan Holiday Voucher – Angela Lynch. 3rd Prize Lunch Voucher for The Tannery Restaurant – Jim Moran. 4th Prize Meal Voucher for Lawlors Hotel - John Fenton. 5th Prize Lunch Voucher for Crews Restaurant - John Nugent. 6th Prize Hamper from Murray’s Pharmacy - Ned Whelan. 7th Prize Hamper from the Cruscín Lán, Villierstown John J. Maher. DOG SHOW As usual we had the annual dog show which was more popular than ever this year with our highest entries ever. Many thanks to Mary Curran

for her tireless work in organising such a great and successful event. Our judge Michelle Fleming Sheridan from Clonakilty Co Cork and celebrity judge Ian Noctor had their work cut out for them picking the winners in the various classes. However, Dearbhla Morrissey came through to win the title of Overall Winner of Aglish Charity Gymkhana Dog Show with her Weimaraner breed, Finn kindly sponsored by Deise Vets. Results of other classes as follows: Puppy Under 12 months Sponsored by South View Vets & Seasons Shop 1st Buai owned by Orla Healy; 2nd Trixie owned by Claire Cashin; 3rd Snoopy owned by Niall Braire. Best Small Don Sponsored by Trish Fitz Grooming & South View Vets: 1st Ernie owned by Louie Simms; 2nd Dusty owned by Emily Murphy; 3rd Jelly owned by Aine Keamey.

Best Large Dog Sponsored by Deise Vets: 1st Finn owned by Dearbhla Morrissey; 2nd Cheeka owned by Niamh Creagh; 3rd Sassy owned by Evan Hislop. Best Groomed Dog Sponsored by Starbarks Grooming Salon & Butler’s Shop 1st Trixie owned by Claire Cashin; 2nd Scamp owned by Rosin Hally; 3rd Gavin owned by Andrew Geary. Most Disobedient Dog at Aglish Charity Gymkhana Sponsored by the Dog Lady: 1st Foxy owned by Jessica Collender; 2nd Sammy owned by Heather Byrne; 3rd Max owned by Jackie Fehely. Disability Assistance Dog 2014 Sponsored by Southview Vets: 1st Georgia owned by Damien Sheridan. Dog Judge would most likely to take home Sponsored by Feerick’s Pharmacy: 1st Lola owned by Niamh Hally; 2nd Jelly owned by Aine Kearney; 3rd Oscar owned by Jill Saunders.

Gillian Burke winner of the 148 1.10m being presented the Paddy Meaney Memorial Cup by Fionala Meaney and Michael Meaney.

Nicholas Connors winner of the 148 1.20m and Tommie Veale presenting the Lelia Veale Memorial Cup and sponsor Hugh O'Donnell.

Paul Beecher winner of the 1.10 Speed Derby sponsored by Anthony Condon Showjumping with Michael Buckley, Catherine Condon and Mairead Flynn.

Alex Hally, Villierstown at the Aglish Gymkhana.

Ellen Power and SJI Judge Nell Dalton.

Mary Curran, Dog Show Co-ordinator; Michelle Fleming Sherdian, Judge; Kate Gurnee, Assistant; Dearbhla Morrissey and Finn, overall winner of Dog Show; Ian Noctor, Celebrity Judge.

Local Rider Gemma Phelan in action

Results Aglish Charity Gymkhana Sunday, May 18th Lissava Stud Horses, 1.20m – 1, Deirdre Bourn’s Valtaire (Peter Moloney); 2, Tim Beecher’s Loughnatousa Zidane (Paul Beecher); 3, John Joyce’s Piltown S (Patrick Joyce); 4, James Cliffe’s Finnisk Decies (Ian Cliffe); 5, Tim Beecher’s Loughnatousa Kimberley (Tadgh Beecher); 6, Tim Beecher’s Loughnatousa Eric (Tadgh Beecher). Quigley Horseboxes Munster Connolly’s Redmills GP 1.35m - 1, Kieran King’s Kings Best (Gerard Clarke Jnr); 2, Noel Ryan’s RVS Harley Ger (Gemma Phelan); 3, Patrick Duggan’s Ribanbelle Tame (Peter Moloney); 4, Brian Morrison’s Wilton John VDL (Brian Morrison); 5, Mary Ellen De Ruschi’s MHS Shamrock (Ethen Aherne); 6, Hilda Anthony’s Uskerty Diamond Lady (Francis Connors); 7, Bobby Flynn’s Hyperion (Francis Connors); 8, James Cliffe’s Finnisk Belle (Ian Cliffe). Al Eile Stud RDS Puissance Qualifier – Divided between Andrew Doogue’s Zanzibar V (Gerard Clarke Jnr); Tim Beecher’s Loughnatousa Lenord (Tadhg Beecher); Pat and Clare Sutton’s Jakes Dream (Gerard Clarke Jnr). MB Equine Dentist Ballymaloe Pasta Sauces His & Hers Challenge 1.10m – 1, Blanche Starling’s Shabby Chic (Blanche Starling); 2, Thomas Griffin’s Rathdrum Boy (Peter Moloney); 3, Liam Mckee’s Doctori (Ethan Aherne); 4, Gerard Curtin’s Cruise For Life (Gerard Curtin); 5, Eleanor Kirwan’s Lm Sovereign (Eleanor Kirwan); 6, Noel Cawley’s

Glimmering (Ethan Aherne). Cavilliera & Equestrian World Maynooth 128cm U8 60cm – Divided Mary Power’s High Star Flyer (Ellen Power) Cavilliera & Equestrian World Maynooth 128cm O8/U10 70cm – Divided between Laura Widger’s Desarbre Falcon (Jess Widger); Ciara Egan’s Little Farms Mr Flash (Eric Mellerick); Kay Foley’s Turbo Boy (Daniel Foley); Martina Coffey’s Mr Dynamite (Anna Coffey); Robert Shanahan’s bili ffwl (Olivia Shanahan); Elaine Daly’s Mr Eco (Rue McNamara; Mary Power’s High Star Flyer (Alice Power); Kay Foley’s Annagh Connie (Daniel Foley); Aileen O’Connor’s Are You Nearly There Yet (Emma O’Connor); Dara Mellerick’s Cherokee Red (Eric Mellerick); Martina Coffey’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (Anna Coffey). 128cm 90cm – 1, John Moloney’s Sprinters Magic (Mark Moloney (CHO)); 2, Jolyn Byrne’s Kilmoylan Joey (Ciaran Byrne (COH)); 3, Mary T Ronayne’s Shes The Star ( Andrea Hally); 4, Tomas Ryan’s Little Bob (Orlaith Ryan); 5, John McSweeney’s Ratatouille Spartacus (Ella McSweeney); 6, John McSweeney’s Reggie Spartacus (Ella McSweeney). Cleanzone Technology 128cm 1m – 1, John Moloney’s Sprinters Magic (Mark Moloney (CHO)); 2, Seamus Five’s Jackoo (Ciara Fives). Gildawn Stud 138cm 1m – 1, John Joyce’s

Ballyclough Lucky (Melissa Joyce); 2, Barbara O’Reilly-Hyland’s Cappagh Sparrow (Shane Moloney); 3, Niall Flynn’s Clear Over (Aine Flynn); 4, J.J. Joyce’s Cookies N Cream (Chloe Joyce); 5, Kieran O’Donoghue’s Dawn Beckons (Tony O’Donoghue) I Eye Opticians 138cm 1.10m – No result. Anthony Condon Showjumping 1.10 Horse Speed Derby – 1, Tim Beecher’s Loughnatousa Capello (Paul Beecher); 2, Marie Hartley’s Kilpatrick Fred (Marie Hartley); 3, Chantal Kiely’s Regular Clover (Chantal Kiely); 4, John Buckley’s How Ya Pa ( John Buckley); 5, John Joyce’s Marvellous Marvin (Daniel Joyce); 6, Tim Beecher’s Loughnatousa Lenord (Louise Coleman). Cahill’s Flowers & Gifts Lismore 148cm 1.10m – 1, Gerard Burke’s Alderton Cruise (Gillian Burke); 2, Michael Houlihan’s Castlebaldwin Golden Arrow (Kate Houlihan); 3, Michelle Hynes’ An Liosin Boomering (Shannon Hynes). O’Donnell Landscape 148cm 1.20m – 1, Ann Connors’ Ballynoe Fear Bui (Nicholas Connors); 2, Julie Pratt’s Whos Dj (Jodie Giles). The Equine Warehouse Carling King League 138cm 80cm – Divided between, Christine Harte’s Ms Houdini (Emma Jane Harte); Jerome Foley’s Jerpoint Dancer (Samantha Foley); Mary Power’s Glountane Beauty (Katie Power), Radio Fence Dungarvan 138cm & 148cm –

90cm – Divided between Helena Letman’s Mr Mango (IPS) (Killian Ryan); Mary O’Meara’s Castleturvin Smokey Pickle (James O’Meara); Kay Foley’s Tilly 2nd (Sean Foley); Eleanor Jordan’s Sharkeys Machine (David Jordan); Jerome Foley’s Dudes Law (Samantha Foley); Aileen O’Connor’s Carrie Grey (Robbie O’Connor); D.J. Butler’s Mountgrove Golden Girl (Niall Butler); Barbara O’Reilly-Hyland’s Cappagh Sparrow (Shane Moloney); Jerry Lenihan’s Sheebas Boy (Kate Lenihan); J.J. Joyce’s Cookies N Cream (Chloe Joyce). Radio Fence Dungarvan 148cm 1m – Divided between Olivia Holohan’s Black Water Jack (Francis Holohan); Susan Murphy’s Cailin Bui (Sarah Murphy); John Howard’s Beechcrest Storm (Leah Howard); Kay Foley’s Clairna Lass (Sean Foley); Cyril Reaney’s Juipiter (Melissa Joyce); Jerome Foley’s Dudes Law (Samahtha Foley). The Equine Warehouse 128cm 70cm – Divided between John Cashman’s Jellybaby (Sarah Crowley); Elaine Daly’s Mr Eco (Rue McNamara); Mary Power’s High Star Flyer (Alice Power); Martina Coffey’s Mr Dynamite (Anna Coffey); Kay Foley’s Turbo Boy (Daniel Foley); Dave McGrath’s Ballyanchor Jigsaw (Emily McGrath); Daniel O’Brien’s Tantassig Miss (Cian O’Brien); Patricia Devereux Dancing Crystal (Olivia Devereux); Laura Widger’s Desarbre Falcon (Jess Widger); Susanne

Merrigan’s Tullibards Little Joe (Tristan Merrigan); Kay Foley’s Annagh Connie (Daniel Foley). Mary T. Ronayne Solicitor 128cm 80cm – Divided between J.J. Joyce’s Kilcreene Venus (Chloe Joyce); Mary T Ronayne’s Hollycreek Oran Splendour (Alex Hally); Robert Shanahan’s bili ffwl (Olivia Shanahan); Dave McGrath’s Ballyanchor Jigsaw (Emily McGrath); Martina Coffey’s Mr Dynamite (Anna Coffey); Kay Foley’s Turbo Boy (Daniel Foley); Patricia Devereux’s Dancing Crystal (Olivia Devereux); Mary Power’s High Star Flyer (Alice Power). Ashleigh Farms 90cm Horses – Divided between Veronica Maloney’s Oasis Spirit (Rachel Moloney); Michael Kearney’s Montazuma (Michael Kearney); Phena Hickey’s Ballymacague Alioth (Phena Hickey); John Cashman’s Tasset Super Lady (John Cashman); Brendan Ryan’s OBOS Primadonna (Brendan Ryan); Des Hourigan’s Arctic Imp (Des Hourigan). Amateur A & AA – 1, John Buckley’s How Ya Pa (John Buckley); 2, Francis Mangan’s Parkmore Boher Belle (Gina O’Brien); 3, Shannon Maguire’s Lakeview Clovers Council (Shannon Maguire); 4, Amanda Kelly’s One For To-Morrow (Amanda Kelly); 5, Stephanie Cunningham’s Silverglen Wishing Well (Stephanie Cunningham); 6, Brian Condon’s Bun Na Coille (Brian Condon).

Some of the Cups on display.

GAA

Dungarvan JUVENILE GAMES Our u-13 welcome Lismore to Clogherane last week and what a ding dong battle was played out in front of us. We fell behind early on but due to blood and sweat we clawed away at their lead and nearly pipped them at the post. Yet, again outside influences were to the fore and we did not end up with what we deserved. On Monday night we played An Gaeltacht in the start of the County Championship where we were short a few of our regulars and we came up short at the end. Our u-11 team had another outing during the week and yet again came away with a great win. JOHN DWYER TOURNAMENT Last Saturday we took on Kilgobinet in the semi-final of this tournament and after a long hard struggle we came out on top by 3 points. Well done to all concerned. WATERFORD DUTY Well done to Jamie Nagle, Ryan Donnelly and Gavin Crotty for their efforts for Waterford last weekend. All three managed to get on the scoreboard in their respective games.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Kennedy’s Live where the Jackpot will be €4,826 as on Sunday night Seamus O’Brien was drawn out of the drum and picked card 47 which wasn’t the Joker though he did win €50. AC/DC co Niamh Enright and Shauna McGrath won €25 each. As well as our group of ticket sellers tickets can be purchased from Convenience Store Ballinroad, The Village Inn, Village Flowers, Kennedys Live, Spar, Mike Kiely’s Butchers and Mousies Takeaway. TICKETS Tickets for the Munster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter Final Replay between Waterford and Cork must be ordered on or before Thursday, 29th May. Tickets for the Covered Stand are priced at €20 while those for the Uncovered Stand are €15. Terrace tickets cost €10. Family tickets are also available. CLUB BINGO This Sunday our Club Bingo continues in the CBS Hall at 8:30 pm where the jackpot is €600 but there will be extra prize money on offer at a small extra cost going in the doors. INTERMEDIATE HURLING This Sunday afternoon we take on Cappoquin in the Western Championship in Fraher Field. FUNDRAISING CYCLE Preparations for our fundraising cycle from Limerick to Abbeyside in August are now at a very advanced stage. A specially designed cycling jersey has been designed for the cycle and can be purchased by anybody who wishes to do so. Priced at €40 they can be ordered from Michael Cosgrave or Benny Flynn and they could very well become a collectors item in years to come as the cycle is on track to be a fantastic success so get your order in quickly to avoid disappointment. INTER-COUNTY ACTIVITY On behalf of all in the club we would like to congratulate Richie Foley and all the Waterford Senior Hurlers on their fantastic performance in Thurles on Sunday last and wish them the very best of luck ahead of the replay next Sunday BOOKING OF PITCHES All team managers are reminded to please ensure that they have booked the pitch for training or matches with Michael O’Donovan. We would also ask team managers to please try and do as much heavy training in the areas behind the goals. JUVENILE NOTES Under 14: Our Under 14’s played the Féile Hurling County Final on Wednesday evening in Fraher Field against Mt. Sion. It took a while for the boys to settle into their rhythm and had a 4 point lead at half-time. In the second half we began to play better hurling and won the game 4-9 to 1-1. This was a great achievement for this panel of players having won the Feile Football a few weeks back. This is the second consecutive year the club has achieved this feat. However, the players had no time to rest and enjoy their great win as they had to play the Under 14 football county Final on Saturday just gone in Walsh Park against De La Salle. This was a very tough game and with signs of fatigue visible in some of our players it was always going to be a tough challenge. With 10 minutes to go we trailed by 4 points. Even though our lads were out on their feet they really dug deep and rallied to win by 3 pts 3-5 to 3-2. For these players there is no rest either this week as the fixture list has two under 14 hurling games down for decision. Panel: Jake O’Riordan, Eoin Ahearne, Danial Raher, Sean Kent, Fergal Roche, Johnny Treen, Meldan O’Dwyer, Eoin Flynn, Shane Kiely, Dathi Brunnock, Jamie Walsh, Dean Beresford, Ben Flynn, Senan Travers, Cian O’Riordan, Michael Kiely, Sean Roche, Barry Morrissey, Rory Ahearne, Patrick Fitzgerald, David Hayes, Michael Troy, Oisin Hallahan, Danny Reynolds, James Riordan.

Under 13: Our under 13’s travel to Walsh Park next Saturday to play in their County football

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

final against Gaultier. Please come and support these young players. This team are out again Monday night to play in the Second round of the Under 13 hurling. Outdoor hurling: Our underage outdoor hurling continues this Saturday morning the 31st May at the Burgery at 10:30 am. All are welcome. This covers all age ranges from under 5 to under 10. Anyone who has not paid their membership yet is asked to pay it on the morning for insurance reasons. Membership forms will also be given out on the morning. Helmets are compulsory and if required can be purchased at a reduced price of €50. There will be a €2 cost also to cover expenses. Bag pack: Our annual bag pack is now fast approaching and we seek volunteers to fill timeslots on the given days. It takes part this year at Garveys Supervalu Dungarvan from the 29 to the 31st of May. This is one of main sources of income for the juvenile committee so we urge anyone available to help out on those dates to contact juvenile secretary Niamh Enright on (087)9705005. Any help would be appreciated no matter how big or small. Golden Goal: All in the juvenile club would like to thank all those who purchased tickets for our golden goal fundraiser. The winning time was 43 minutes 44 seconds. If you have this ticket we would ask you to contact our club secretary Niamh Enright to claim your prize.

Ballysaggart CLUB LOTTO Results 20th May: Numbers drawn were 3, 8, 9 and 14. No Jackpot winner. Winners of €20 each Mary Walsh, Lizzie Prendergast and Helen O’Sullivan. Next week’s Lotto draw May 26th – Jackpot €2,250. INTERMEDIATE ATTACHED GAME The next match for our Intermediate attached team has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 8th, in Cappoquin at 2.00 p.m. THE DEISE MUST DO IT AGAIN The Waterford senior hurlers faced Cork last Sunday in the opening round of the Munster Championships and it turned out to be a cracker of a game. With the game finishing as a draw they must head back to Semple Stadium again on Sunday, June 8th, for the replay. BALLYSAGGART LADIES FOOTBALL REGISTRATION/MEMBERSHIP 2014 Time is running out for those who have not submitted their registration money and form. Please remember as of next Sunday, 1st June you will not be covered to play. Please submit registration by this Thursday as there is no guarantee that you will be covered to play from 1/6/14. If you require a form, please contact Martina Landers at 086 1638616 or Deirdre at 087 9562839 or email deirdre@rochestyres.ie for a form. Money and form can be given to Martina or dropped into Roches Shop anytime. Thanks to those who have already submitted their membership. U-14 GAMES Our U-14 ladies had their first game of the season against their neighbours Ballyduff two weeks back. The girls did themselves proud on the pitch but were edged out by Ballyduff in the end. On Monday night last they played Ballymacarbry, this was a very close game and were unlucky not to come away with a win here. Keep the heads up girls, you are moving in the right direction. EXAM TIME Over the last few weeks and in the next few weeks many of our girls will either have finished their college exams or will be taking their Junior and Leaving certificate exams next week. Best wishes to all from the club. JERSEY RECOVERY Little by little we are making good progress in the return of jerseys which were missing from the underage set. They have been sighted and are now restored with the other jerseys. But, of course, there is always a but...three of the Junior ladies jerseys are still on the run. Please ask around or if you see someone wearing the numbers 24, 25 & 30, can you politely ask them to return them to the club. BBQ FUNDRAISER The Waterford Ladies Football County Board will be having a fundraiser at the Al Eile Stud, Kilgobinet on Saturday, 7th June. Proceedings will get under way with family/kiddie time from 3-6 pm (Charge of €10 per Car) - Food & bouncy castles will be available during that time for the kiddies. Later in the evening, the adults will be entertained from 8 p.m. with two bands, BBQ and a bar (for beverages). Ticket price is €20 per adult. A good day/evenings entertainment is guaranteed. NOTES OF INTEREST If you would like to have some item included in these notes - please give me a call or text me at 087 9562839.

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €13,700 held in

The Clashmore/Kinsalebeg team after their win over Cois Bhride in the Paddy O’Grady U-13 Division 2 Western Football Championship Final played in Fraher Field. [[Rory Wyley] Miclin’s Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday Night 25/5/14. Numbers were 08,10,18,19. €30 won by the following people: Donnacha Hayes, The Pike; Catherine Carroll, Ballylynch. €30 sellers prize: Brian Lennon, Leamybrien. Next Clotto held in Crotty’s Inn Leamybrien on Sunday Night 1/6/14 for a Jackpot of €13,800. Places Where Clotto`s Can Be Purchased: Crotty’s Inn Leamybrien Miclins Bar Kilrossanty Veale’s Supermarket Leamybrien, Walsh's Day-To-Day Service Leamybrien, Monica’s Dungarvan. CLOTTO ONLINE Don't forget that you can also play the Clotto online, with our jackpot now at a record €13,800 many people have been enquiring how they can play. Just follow the link on our Facebook or webpage. RECYCLED CLOTHES We are still collecting old clothes, shoes, curtains, sheets etc. So if you are doing a clear out please bring them to the Gaa club and put them in the recycling bin. DEISE DRAW The second Deise draw will take place this Friday evening, 30th May at 9 pm at the Round Tower Hotel. In Ardmore and tickets are still on sale. This is a great fundraiser for the club and if you would like to buy a ticket contact, Mairead, Jason or Kevin. Thanks to everyone who has so far purchased a ticket. SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on twitter @KilrossantyGAA and like is on Facebook @KILROSSANTYGAA PHLEAN CUP/LEAGUE Our seniors were beaten by St. Saviours last Saturday evening on a scoreline of 1-14 to 4-9. JUVENILE NOTES Under 8: Under 8 training continues on Monday evenings at 7 p.m. All new members are welcome membership is €10 per child. Parents of 6 and under are requested to stay at the pitch for the duration of training. Under 8 Western Tournament: The under 8's were in action last Wednesday evening in Bushy Park the first round of The Western Football Tournament. Well done to all involved you did brilliant Under 10: Under 10 training continues on Mondays at 7 p.m. The first round of the Western Tournament commences Wednesday, the 28th May in Clashmore at 6.30 p.m. Under 11: Well done to the under 11 hurlers who beat Stradbally on Friday evening last. Under 13 County Final: Our under13 Footballers are in action in Walsh Park this Saturday, 31st May at 2 pm in The County Final. Best of luck to both players and Mentors. Under 14 hurling: The under 14 are out twice this week - they played Passage on Monday 26th and are playing Modeligo away on Wednesday 28th. Best of luck to all involved. Under 14 Western Final: Hard luck to our U14 footballers who were defeated by a single point by Brickey Rangers in the division 2 Western Final on Tuesday last on a scoreline of 2-5 to 2-4. Well done to everyone involved for the effort and performance that they put in.

Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JHC (INTER ATTACHED) THIS WEEKEND Our Junior attached team are in championship action this weekend when they face Brickey Rangers in the second round of the Western Junior (Intermediate Attached) hurling Championship, the game goes ahead at the

Abbeyside venue on Saturday evening next (May 31st), throw-in at 7:30 pm, best of luck to all involved, all support would be appreciated. CHALLENGE GAMES We had two useful work-outs last weekend as we played two challenge games in hurling and football. On Friday evening we travelled to play Ballyduff Upper and after an entertaining hour’s hurling we lost out by 2-14 to 0-16 having lead for most of the game. We made the journey to Clogheen on Saturday evening to play Fr. Sheey’s in a football challenge, after a hard fought battle we ended up losing by a point (1-6 to 0-8). Having being short the services of a number of players on both evenings, everyone put in a great effort and we look forward to our upcoming Championship games in the respective codes starting with our Junior attached hurlers who are in action this weekend. WESTERN JHC (PREMIER) Our next game in the divisional Junior (Premier) hurling Championship against neighbours St. Mary’s (Touraneena) was scheduled for Saturday, June 7th, but following Waterford’s draw with Cork last Sunday and the replay set for Sunday, June 8th, it looks as if our game will be put back but we still await confirmation of this from the Western Board. COLIN DUNFORD MAKES SENIOR WATERFORD DEBUT Congratulations to our own club man Colin Dunford who made his senior inter-county debut in the Waterford colours last Sunday afternoon in the draw with Cork at Semple Stadium. Colin is the first member of the Colligan Rockies club to represent the county in senior championship since Jimmy Beresford in 1996. Well done Colin and best of luck in the replay, it’s a great honour for the club to be represented on the county senior panel and Colin has a bright future ahead of him. The Munster Quarter-Final replay is fixed for Sunday, June 8th at 3:30 pm in Semple Stadium. FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE The Western Junior (Premier) football Championship will resume in the next few weeks, our next game is a 3rd round fixture against Tallow on Thursday, June 12th in Cappoquin, throw-in at 7:30 pm. The Fixture in full is as follows: please Note Official notice Fixture For Your Club: Peil Soisear Premier: Na h-Emmetaigh V Tulach An Iarainn at Ceapach Chuinn 7.30 pm on Thursday, 12th June. Reitoir P Breathnach. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Quill’s Bar on Monday 19/05/2014. The numbers drawn were 3, 4, 15 & 16. €20 lucky ticket winners were: Diarmuid Horgan, Jack Curran, Michael Power, Michael Tobin. Last Monday’s (26/05) Jackpot was worth €11,400. Please see our Facebook (Colligan GAA) and Twitter (@ColliganGAA) pages for details. KEN McGRATH REHABILITATION FUND CLG An Coilligeán / Na h-Emmetigh would like to wish Waterford and Mount Sion legend Ken McGrath a speedy recovery after his recent operation. After consultation with the McGrath family, a committee has been formed to set up and administer “The Ken McGrath Rehabilitation Fund”. Ken, a former All Star and Waterford hurling great is recovering from a serious heart operation which will involve a lengthy rehabilitation process with considerable financial implications. With that in mind, the committee, in conjunction with the GPA Past Players Advisory Board, Mount Sion, Club Déise, County Board and Former County Players, have decided to hold a benefit match on Ken’s behalf in Walsh Park on Friday, 27th June at 7:30 pm. The Match will fea-

ture a Leinster selection versus a Munster selection with a strong Waterford involvement. The Munster Team will be managed by the one and only Davy Fitzgerald, with the Leinster Team managed by the legendary Brian Cody. Anyone looking to purchase tickets for the game please contact Roger Casey ASAP on 086-4003167. We would ask everyone in the club to please support this very worthy cause. For further details on the event, please view the “Ken McGrath All Star Challenge” page on Facebook.

Notai CLG CLG na Nótaí na Rinne Rinne COMÓRTAS PEILE NA GAELTACHTA Tá an t-am sin den bhliain tagtha arís agus níl aon cheist faoi ach go bhfuil bliain fíor-thapaidh imithe óna rabhamar ag ullmhú don Chomórtas anseo anuraidh. Tabharfaidh an Rinn aghaidh ar an nGaeltacht ó Chiarraí ag 2.15 ar an Satharn, 31ú Bealtaine i Maigh Cuilinn agus gach dea-ghuí don bhfoireann. BALLRAÍOCHT 2014 Chun aitheantas a thabhairt dóibh siúd atá mar bhaill reatha den club, cuirfear in áirde liosta sa chlub ar an Déardaoin 29ú Bealtaine de bhaill a bhfuil an ballraíocht díolta acu don bhliain 2014. Beidh deis eile ar an Aoine seo ag 7pm i bPáirc Uí Shíothcháin, ballraíocht de Chlub Chumann Lúthchleas Gael na Rinne a íoc don bhliain seo 2014 agus aitheantas láithreach a fháil ar chlár na mball 2014. Tóg nóta de gur féidir le mic léinn atá os cionn 18 ballraíocht a fháil ar €20 don bhliain!! As sin, tá fáil ar threallamh imeartha, áiseanna imeartha, traenáil struchtúrtha, comhairle sláinte agus sceideal de chluichí taitneamhacha gach bliain. Chomh maith le bheith sláintiúil, tá cairdeas saoil ann le do chomh-imreoirí agus mórtas pobail as imirt don club. URRAÍOCHT Ó HAVENWOOD NURSING CARE Tá buíochas mór le gabhailt arís le Havenwood Nursing Care Facility & Retirement Village i mBaile Mhic Gonnair as a gcuid urraíochta i mbliana. Tá cur síos deanta ar chuid de na costaisí a bhíonn ann go bliaintiúil chun an club a rith sa lá atá inniubh ann, mar sin tá CLG na Rinne thar a bheith buíoch le Havenwood as ucht a gcabhair. CRANNCHUR DÉISEACH / DÉISE DRAW Beidh an dara tarraingt ar siúl ar an 30ú Bealtaine 2014 agus is féidir eolas a fháil ó Tom Ó Cadhla ar 087 9330256. TORTHAÍ LOTTO Torthaí ó 19ú Bealtaine - uimhreacha ná 3, 4, 14, 24. Ní raibh aon bhuaiteoir. €20 an duine buaite ag Liam Ó Ronáin, Síle Breathnach, Marie Kelly, William Power agus Carmel Daly. Beidh €4,300 sa phota óir an tseachtain seo chughainn agus déanfar an tarraingt i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe.

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Affane/Cappoquin U-14 WESTERN HURLING C'SHIP FIXTURE Today Wednesday, May 28th Cappoquin V Fourmilewater in Ballymacarbry at 7 pm. JUNIOR HURLING C'SHIP FIXTURE Ceapach Chuinn V Claismhor/Ceanntsailebeg at Bushy Park 7.30 pm on Saturday, 31st May. INTERMEDIATE HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Ceapach V Dun Na Mainstreach at Pairc Ui Fhearichair 3.30 pm Sunday, 1st June. CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE JUVENILE GAA FIXTURES U-12 Town/Country League (All Fixtures on Fridays at 7 pm) Rd 5 May 30th Cappoquin (H) V Kilrossanty WEST U-13 HURLING C'SHIP (ALL FIXTURES ON MONDAYS AT 7 pm) Rd 1 June 2nd Cappoquin (H) V Cois Bhride WEST U-14 HURLING QF Wednesday, May 28th Cappoquin (A) V Fourmilewater at 7 pm COUNTY U-14 HURLING C'SHIP (ALL FIXTURES ON MONDAYS AT 7.30 pm) Rd 1 June 9th Cappoquin (H) V Butlerstown UPCOMING FIXTURES IN THE SPORTSFIELD Friday, May 30th Fourmilewater vs Tallow at 7.30 (Junior hurling) Saturday, May 31st Abbeyside vs Ballysaggart at 7.30 ( Junior hurling) Wednesday, June 4th Cappoquin U-8 blitz at 6 - 9 pm CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize €2,400 on Monday, May 19th were 5, 9, 22, 27 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were: Donal Kiely, Green St.; John Jackson, Ballyduff; J. J. Devine, Moonboy; Anthony McCarthy, Salterbridge and Sean Costin, Sheskin. This week’s draw was held on Monday, May 26th and the results will appear here next week. THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who are the only twins to win hurling All Star awards? 2, What club does Cork's Mark Ellis play for? 3, Who was the super sub that scored three goals for Waterford against Cork in the 1989 Munster senior hurling c'ship tie? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Limerick have being All Ireland senior hurling champions on seven occasions. 2, David Kilcoyne (hurling) in 1986 became Westmeath’s first All Star 3, Four Roads Roscommon defeated Abbeyknockmoy (Galway) to win the Connacht club senior hurling title for the second time. PRIMARY GAME Congratulations to Gavin Fives who played on the Waterford Primary school team against Cork in Thurles on Sunday, while brother Shane was with the Senior squad. The game took place at half-time of Senior Hurling Championship game between the same counties. Also representing our club for the county last Sunday were Conor Murray who was on the intermediate squad that played Cork and Shane Murray, Andy Molumby and Aaron O’Sullivan lined-out for our Minors in a challenge against The Cats in Kilkenny, well done all. U-15 HURLING MUNSTER SUPER 10'S Cappoquin U-15 hurlers travel travel to Bishopstown, Cork for the Munster Super 10's on this Saturday, 31st May. JUNIOR FOOTBALL FIXTURE Madh Dheilge V Ath Meadhan at Bushy Park 7.30 pm Friday, 13th June.

Tourin LEAGUE GAME Tourin played their third league game against the Brickeys last Thursday evening in Bushy Park. Although missing a few regulars, Tourin had no answer for the Brickey’s in the first half but on the turnover a different team emerged and started to play some good hurling. Tourin fought back with three goals and added a few points but still fell short at the final whistle. Newcomer Sean Fogarty played his part as did Eoin Leahy and Craig Dunne. Final score Brickeys 2-18 Tourin 3-8. Team as follows: C. Bennett, S. Dunne, J. Leahy, D. Leahy, D. McGrath, D. O'Brien, S. Leahy, D. Leahy, D. Wilkinson, S. Fogarty, D. Dransfield, E. Leahy, C. Dunne, D. Wilkinson, K. Leahy. Subs: T. McGrath & C. Wilkinson.

MEMBERSHIP FEES Any person who has not paid their membership - please do so immediately. TOURIN HOUSE & GARDENS Next Sunday, Tourin Hall Development Committee will have an Open Day at Tourin House & Gardens thanks to the Jameson family. Proceedings will get under way from 12 noon until 5 p.m. Your support would be very welcome on the day. BERTIE’S BASH A great night was had by all at Ballyrafter House Hotel last Saturday night at Bertie Kingston’s birthday celebrations. Congrats Bertie and may you have many more birthdays like that! WATERFORD V CORK

This was a game of two halves with Waterford throwing down the gauntlet to Cork with the Waterford men going in at the break with a comfortable lead. As the saying goes, it ain't over until the fat lady sings and in this case it was right down to the wire with Cork getting a last minute reprieve with a close in free that sent the game into a replay. I was very impressed with what we shall say the 'greenhorns' but there was nothing naive about them. They hunted, hand passed and played hurling - it was a delight even though I noticed that the support for Waterford was definately lacking on the day. But we have another day out against our Rebel friends and I'm sure that we should have more support on Sunday, 8th June in Thurles and what with ticket prices being reduced and the game itself not being televised by RTE. Our Intermediate team did not have the same result although they played well in patches but could not kill off the Cork boys on the day. MUNSTER GAA PRIMARY GAMES Congrats to all the boys/girls who took part in the half time entertainment in Thurles. Well done to Gavin Fives and Dearbhla Ormonde from Bunscoil Gleann Sidhean, Cappoquin and to Jordan Murphy and Izabela Markiewicz from Bunscoil Bothar Na Naomh, Lismore on their performance last Sunday. GOOH GA - IT'S A GIRL News broke last Thursday evening that a new little girl had arrived on the scene. Congrats to Brian Leahy and Linda Beecher on the birth of a baby girl - a sister for Jack. Congrats to the new grandparents William & Siobhan as well as the new uncles and auntie who I'm sure will spend hours and hours doting on her!!

The Ballinacourty team and young followers after their win over An Ghaeltacht in the Division 1 U-13 Western Football Championship Final, sponsored by Cathal Wall (CW Insulation). [Rory Wyley]

Clashmore/Kinsalebeg CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURE Our Junior Hurlers are our only team in championship action this week when they take on Cappoquin on Saturday evening in Bushy Park at 7.30 pm. They had a good win first time out against Shamrocks so hopefully they can continue that good form here and pick up some more points in this group so the best of luck to them in this match. MUNSTER HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP Our County hurlers served up a great opening performance against Cork in their Munster Championship game on Sunday last at Semple Stadium and were unlucky not to hold out for the win but hopefully they can recreate that form in the replay on Sunday week next. We are delighted to congratulate our own Tadhg Bourke who made an impressive championship debut at wing-back and indeed scored a wonderful point from distance early on and we wish him the best of luck in the replay. On the replay game itself, which is pencilled in for Sunday, June 8th, we ask that anyone interested in pre-ordering tickets for the game can you please have your orders in with the Club Secretary John Foley on 087-7404589 by the end of this week at the very latest to ensure that you get your preferred tickets. CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG JUVENILE G.A.A. CLUB U-13 Footballers in County Final: Our U13 football team have battled their way to yet another county final for the club when they take on Rathgormack on Saturday morning next in Walsh Park, Waterford at 11:30 am. This team has played some superb football during this championship and hopefully they will do the business at the weekend. We are urging as many parents and club supporters as possible to get along to the game and cheer the lads on to glory. Best of luck to the entire panel and their management team. U-14 Hurling: Our U-14 hurlers had a good win over Na Gaeil in Dunhill last Monday night, winning by just one point in a very close and exciting game. More games are due to be played in this competition over the next few weeks, so keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for updates.

Lismore LOTTO The numbers drawn on Monday, 19th May were: 6, 15, 17, 29. There was no jackpot winner. Consolation prizes of €20 each: Betty Chapman, Leonard Coleman, Mary Ryan, Christy Brien. The numbers drawn on Monday night last, 26th May were: 1, 12, 16, 30. There was no jackpot winner. Consolation prizes of €20 each: John Feeney, Bernie Murphy, G. Howard (Jnr.), A. Fitzgerald. Next week’s draw for the jackpot of €20,000 will take place on Thursday night, 3rd June in the Community Centre at 7.30 p.m. SENIOR HURLING Because of Waterford’s draw with Cork last Sunday our match against Roanmore which was due to be played on Sunday has now been deferred to a later date. KEN McGRATH CHALLENGE As many of you will know Ken underwent major surgery recently and a committee was formed and came up with a Novel Match which will see a Munster selection managed by Davy Fitzgerald take on a Leinster selection managed

Billy Devine (Chairman Co. Bord na nOg) presenting the trophy for the U-16 Division 3 Football Co. Championship to Na Gaeil captain Conor Quinn after his team’s win over Ballyduff Upper in the Final. Included are, Linda O’Kane (representing sponsors Combined Waterford City Credit Unions) and Gavin Whelan (PRO Co. Bord na nOg). [Rory Wyley] by Brian Cody take place on Friday, 21st June in Walsh Park. Many of the great names of the past and the not so distant past will be lining out on the night to support this very worthy cause in honour of one of the all time greats of Waterford hurling. Tickets for the match costing €10 can be purchased from O’Gorman’s Newsagents or any committee member and would appeal to everyone to support this worthy cause.

Stradbally MINOR FOOTBALL We played The Brickey’s last Monday evening in Colligan in the Minor Western Final and were beaten by 3-12 to 1-13 DUBLIN MARATHON Taking part in the Flora Mini Marathon on Bank holiday Monday in Dublin are, Breda and Grainne Costelloe, Cess Hearne, Marcella Tobin, Denise and Shannon Power, and Sharon Coffey. Well done to all. DEISE DRAW All Deise Draw money is now due, and must be given in to Breda Kiely for this month’s draw. UNDER 14 FOOTBALL Our under 14 footballers were crowned County Champions last Saturday when they beat Ferrybank. This was a brilliant performance from these youngsters who led from start to finish. The final score was Stradbally 3-8; Ferrybank 1-1. BLOOD TRANSFUSION INITIATIVE The Irish Blood Transfusion Service, supported by the GAA, aims to collect 15,000 more donations from the GAA community annually. To achieve this, the Irish Blood Transfusion Service is working with the GAA to recruit new donors and encourage existing donors to give blood more regularly where possible. It would be very

much appreciated if the people of Stradbally could go along to Lawlors Hotel on Wednesday and Thursday this week from 5-00 to 8-30 pm to give this much needed blood. BENEFIT FUND TICKETS The Ken McGrath benefit game is attracting huge interest at the moment, do not be disappointed, and get your ticket in time from Pat Fennell. ON COUNTY DUTY On County duty last Sunday in Thurles was Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh, and what a game he had, especially in the last fifteen minutes when Waterford were under so much pressure. Well done Brick. REPLAY TICKETS Tickets for the replay between Cork and Waterford can be purchased from Pat Fennell. LADIES FOOTBALL U-14: Our U-14's have had a great start to their championship with two wins over Roanmore and St. Annes. They are due to play Ballysaggart at home on the 2nd June and Ballymacarbry away on 9th June. U-12: Our U12's will get their championship campaign underway this Wednesday night 28th May as they take on Comeragh Rangers away. The girls have played some challenge games and have done very well so we wish them all the best as they begin their championship. They will also play Abbeyside, Dungarvan and Kilmacthomas in the month of June in this championship.

Tallow SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S PHARMACY, TALLOW KEN McGRATH ALL STAR CHALLENGE I should have mentioned it last week but a

reminder that tickets are available in Tallow from Liam Mulcahy or Runai Lindsay Murphy for the Ken McGrath All-Star Challenge which takes place on Friday, June 27th, in Walsh Park at 7:30 p.m. The match will be between a Leinster selection and a Munster selection with Munster being managed by Davy Fitzgerald and Leinster being managed by Brian Cody. All proceeds will go to the Ken McGrath Rehabilitation Fund and it is a way of expressing our gratitude to a player who has given us countless afternoons of excitement and pleasure since 1997 and who is faced with a long recovery. Tickets are also available online at mountsiongaa.ie and are priced at €10 with children being admitted free. TALLOW GAA LOTTO – SUPPORTED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW 26/5/’14 Numbers Drawn 4, 6, 19, 20. No Winner. Consolation Prizes: John Lyons, John P. Delaney, Tom Doyle, Aidan and Cian. Promoter: Bart. Next Draw 4/6/’14 Corner House. Jackpot €6,200. DEISE DRAW A reminder to all Deise Draw subscribers to return your dues to David O’Brien before the second draw on Friday, 30th May. CLUB MEETING The monthly committee meeting of Tallow GAA Club takes place this Thursday, May 29th, at the clubhouse at 8.30 p.m. FIXTURES It is now almost certain that our third groupstage senior hurling championship against Ballyduff will be postponed until August due to Waterford's replay against Cork. Anyone needing tickets for the replay from the club please contact Runai Lindsay asap and leave a message on 05856015.

ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

MINNIES FIT4LIFE SUMMER LEAGUE

League moves on to week 5 IT’S hard to believe that there are just 3 weeks left in the Minnies League. So many runners are now well and truly fit as a fiddle and are well set up for a great summer of running. Everyone is more than welcome to come along any night that they can and bring a friend or two, the more the merrier! The league is held every Tuesday night until June 10th in the Friary College at 7 o’clock and registration begins at 6.45 and the weekly fee is €2 and water will be provided at the finish. See you out there. ONE LAP Conor Coleman was first round on the 1 lap again last week, improving his time to 7.56. John Foley was next in 10.00. There were also good runs by Gillian Hayes in 10.55 and Elaine Cooke 13.06. Well

West Waterford AC Under 10 county champions.

done to all and keep up your efforts for the next few weeks. TWO LAPS First was Sean Dwyer who dipped under the 15 minute mark in 14.55. Second was Aoife Hamilton in 15.09 who is consistently running in or around 15 minutes. Well done Michael Moynihan in getting under 19 minutes in 18.57. Michael Tynan and Noel Grace had god runs in 20.00 and 25.02 respectively. Diana Chizikova had a good run also, getting round in 20.53. Well done to all our 2 lap runners. A race anyone doing the 2 lap could target is the Touraneena 5k on 30th May. THREE LAPS Once again Yevgeniy Chizhikov was first on the 3 lap in 22.51. Second was Niamh O’Donovan who is

showing great form at present (26.02). Brid Veale and David O’Connor had very good runs in 28.39 and 30.24 respectively. Michael Deegan will have 32 minutes in his sights having just missed out in 32.01.Keep up the good work lads. FOUR LAPS Returning to the Friary this week was John Leahy and he was first home on the 4 laps in 29.43. Tom Leahy was next in 29.43. Third was David Towey in 31.15. Ted O’Leary had a good run clipping around in 33.25. First lay was Corina Walsh in 34.03 followed closely by Sandra Prendergast in 34.33. John Downey will be hoping to go under 34 minutes next week having missed out by 2 seconds. Linda Bradfield had a good run dipping under 43

minutes in 42.59. A special word to for Paul Brunnock who ran the 4 laps having ran a 50 mile race in Kildare at the week end. Well done to all the 4 lappers and remember if you can run the 4 laps in the Friary you will have no problem tackling any of the 5 mile courses in the Ger Wyley/Skins Summer Series. Full details on the series and all runs organised by West Waterford A.C. can be found on www.westwaterfordathletics.org THANKS Thanks to St. Augustine’s College for permitting the league to be held on their grounds and, of course, to all the crew, Liam, Shirley and Sharon who help with the smooth running of the league and James who supplies us with the water each week.

David McCarthy wins 1500m WHILE JAMES LEDINGHAM FINISHES SECOND IN 800M West Waterford AC Under 18 county champions.

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

County Primary Schools on Thursday 29th THE next big event for our young athletes will be the County schools final where they will compete against the winners of the city and Tramore regions. The first three in the sprints and long races and the first two relay teams in the Western Finals qualified for the County final. We again urge parents and young athletes to come early as parking inside the college will be limited. Line up for the sprints will be at 6.15 p.m. with the first race underway at 6.30 p.m. The trophies for the overall winners of each section of the Western Finals and the Nora Healy Trophy will be presented after the sprint events. GOOD DAY AT SECOND ROUND OF THE COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIPS We had over thirty athletes in action at the second day of the County championships and once again we had success on the track and in the field events. In the under 10 events Caoimhe Prendergast finished 3rd in the 200m as did Peter Cummins in the boys event. Under 12 Kate Killigrew and Ciaran Frisby both finished 3rd in the Sprint Hurdles Under 13 there were wins

by Aoife O’Brien in the 200m and Lucy Holmes in the Long Jump. Ryan McGrath won a full set of medals winning the long jump finishing 2nd in the high jump and third in the shot and hurdles. Under 14 Emily O’Mahony had a double winning the hurdles and long jump and finishing 2nd in the 200m. Dani Cunningham won her first County title in the girl’s javelin Under 15 Caitriona Metcalf won the Pole vault with Maura Gallagher second and Aoife Lai third. Sinead O’Brien finished 2nd in the 200m and third in the 800m, javelin, discus, triple jump Under 16 Caoimhe Dwyer had a double winning the 200m and triple jump and finishing 2nd in the long jump, discus, javelin and 800m. Aisling O’Connor won the pole vault and Aoife Hamilton also had a double in the 800m and 3,000m. Emma Hallahan was second in the 200m and triple jump and third in the long jump and 800m. Micheal Power finished 2nd in the boys 800m. The under 17 and 18 age groups competed together with Megan Dunford winning the girls pole vault. Juri Kanash won the boys pole vault and finished second in the shot. Seamie Fennell was

2nd in the pole vault and went on to win the shot and Liam Reilly finished 2nd in the 3000m Megan O’Connor won the junior women’s pole vault. In the relays under 10 girls, under 16 girls and the under 18 boys all won county titles with the under 10 boys and under 14 girls finishing third. Well done to all who made the trip to Waterford to compete in the championships. AVIVA ALL IRELAND SCHOOLS NEXT SATURDAY Athletes from West Waterford will represent Ard Scoil na nDeise, C.B.S., Meanscoil San Nioclas and St Augustines College at the Aviva All Ireland Schools Championships in Tullamore next Saturday we wish them all the best of luck. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS COMING UP In early June we will be starting our club championships for our under 9 to 14 athletes. The events will take place over four nights at training. Watch the notice board for details. We will travel to Grange, Fermoy to compete at their open sports on Friday, June 6th. This will be a good event for our new athletes to compete in. Full details on the board at training.

DAVE McCarthy was back in fine form Sunday in Santry stadium at the AAI games. David who has been out of action with an injury for some weeks showed no ill effects from the lay off when running a very solid 3.46.48 after putting in a very fast last 300 meters to draw himself clear of the field.

Andrew Corcoran Star of the Sea AC just got up for second in 3.50.20 and long time race leader John Coghlan Metro/St Brigid’s AC was third in 3.50.27. Also at the same meet James Ledingham proved he can mix it with the best over 800 when he was just edged out for the race win by Robert Tully Star

of the Sea AC who won in 1.53.29 with James finishing 2nd in 1.53.97 and Kristaps Valters Clonliffe Harriers was 3rd in 1.54.23. Our sole Lady competitor was Rachel Power in the shot and Rachel finished 6th with a throw of 7.04. Well done to all three athletes.

Kate Organ a prize winner in last Friday evening’s 19th Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 receives her prize from sponsor Ken Palliser. Prizewinner at the 19th Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 Tom Moroney receives his prize from sponsor Ken Palliser.

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Gillian Ormonde a prize winner in Friday evening’s 19th Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 receives her prize from sponsor Ken Palliser.

MICK CONCANNON RUNS EDINBURGH MARATHON Mick Concannon ran yet another marathon last Sunday, this time it was in Edinburgh and Mick posted a good time of 4.03. COMMITTEE MEETING Our next senior club monthly committee meeting will be held Thursday, 5th June in Minnies Bar at 8.30 pm. RUNNING QUOTE Start somewhere today. Don't put it off. You can do something, no matter how "small" you think it is in terms of your longterm goal. Every step you take is one you'll be thankful for when you get there. Remember: You're lapping everyone who's still on the couch. SYMPATHY West Waterford athletic club extends sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Joe O’Brien, Ardmore, who passed to his eternal reward. May he rest in peace.

An Ghaeltacht/Aird Mhór Athletic Club GHLACAMAR páirt i gComórtas an Chontae i bPort Láirge ar an Domhnach seo caite. Well done to those of our athletes who travelled to Waterford city on Sunday last, 25th May for Day Two of the County Track and Field Championships in the RSC. Congratulations to everyone who ably represented the Club, in the following events: Ciara and Róisín Quinn who ran well in

the U-9 and U-10 200m races respectively. Well done to Neasa Keevers who brought home two silver medals, coming second in both the U-11 60m hurdles (having won her heat) and in the 200m sprint race. We had a number of athletes running in the U-12 competitions – Emma Keevers and Laura Miller both ran in the 200m sprint and Laura Miller easily qualified for the final of the 60m hurdles, where she came a close

4th. Robert Quinn also competed well in the Boys U-12 200m race. Katie Ahern represented us in a variety of U-13 competitions and she had a great day, competing in the Girls U-13 200m; 60m Hurdles, where she qualified easily and just missed out on a medal in the final; U-13 Javelin and U-13 Long Jump, where she finished 4th in a large field of competitors. Katie also won a bronze medal in the U-13 Discus.

Well done Katie for your all-round athleticism! Moving on to the U-14 competitions, Laoise Keevers competed in the 200m sprint and the Long Jump and Meadhbh Kiernan competed in the Long Jump and also did well in the U-14 Javelin, finishing 4th. We had two Girls Relay Teams competing on Sunday last: Well done to our Girls

U-12 team of Laura Miller, Emma Keevers, Neasa Keevers and Gráinne Kiernan, who ran well and came in a close 4th and to our U-14 team of Laoise Keevers, Meadhbh Kiernan, Katie Ahern and Laura Miller who also competed well in that event. Well done again to all who travelled to Waterford and we wish all our athletes the very best in their next outings. Comhghairdeas libh go léir.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

WEST WATERFORD AC

20th ANNUAL GER WYLEY SPORTS/ SKINS SUMMER SERIES

19th Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 mile road race THE 20th Annual Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS Summer series continued in Ardmore last Friday night with race number 4 the 19th Annual An Tobar sponsored Ardmore 5 mile road race. The weather on the night was a bit breezy but at least the threatening rain stayed away for the 160 participants who took part. Traditionally for some years the Ardmore race was the final race in the series but with the new series format on trial this year the event comes earlier in the calendar of races. However, we are delighted that this didn’t have any ill effects on the race numbers as we were slightly up on runners from 2013. For us at the club it’s always a great pleasure to visit Ardmore for this race as the organisers in the beautiful seaside village always have everything in top order for the event. So our sincere thanks go to race organising Chief Michael Hennessy and his crew out in Ardmore for their detailed and flawless organisation. The race this year was tinged sadly when just before the starting time of 8 pm we heard of the passing of the Ardmore GAA clubs chairman Joe O’Brien. The GAA Club in Ardmore have been great supporters of this race and our club over many years and have always put their facilities at our disposal for the race each year. We extend our deepest sympathy to Joe’s family and friends and all at Ardmore GAA club on their loss. Before the race start a minutes silence was observed by the runners as a mark of respect to Joe. We are once again this

year as has been the case now for many years, indebted to Ken Palliser of “An Tobar” in the village who sponsored the race and he and his staff ensured that all the runners were well cared for with plenty of food and refreshments afterwards. We are very fortunate to have the support and sponsorship of An Tobar which we are very grateful for, thank you Ken. Our thanks also goes to Matt Faherty who was present on the night to present the Noel Faherty Memorial Cup to the winning lady and also to Tony Ryan who presented the first man home with the Veronica Ryan Memorial Cup. Many thanks to both for their attendance. Special thanks to our entire club crew for another flawless effort on the night, to Sharon, Shirley, Karen and Liam who were as efficient as ever with the entries and the finishing times and results. Thanks to boys at DC Images for the wonderful snaps. Thanks also to Jamie and Conor for their help and work on the night and to Jim and Liam in the club van. Finally, thanks to Ann Dunford who once again had the task of looking after all the prizes on the night. TREVOR POWER RECORDS HIS THIRD WIN OF THE SERIES TO CLAIM VERONICA RYAN MEMORIAL CUP It was an easy victory in the An Tobar Ardmore 5 last Friday evening for Waterford‘s Trevor Power when he made it 3 wins from 3 starts in this year’s series which now even at this early stage it must surely install him as the hot favourite to claim the over the race series for 2014.

Matt Faherty presents the Ladies winner Sinead Mansfield with the Noel Faherty Memorial Cup at the An Tobar Ardmore 5. GER WYLEY SPORTS/SKINS SUMMER SERIES RACE NUMBER 5 THE SHAMIE AND BREDA SKEHAN SPONSORED

Tony Ryan presents the race winner Trevor Power at the An Tobar Ardmore 5 with the Veronica Ryan Memorial Cup. Included are runner-up Kevin Kenneally and 3rd finisher Tom Bennett. From the starter’s whistle no other athlete could match the Waterford man’s pace in the early stages of the race as he drew away from the field to claim a convincing win with a time of 25.56. Trevor has wins now in Butlerstown 4 mile, Waterford to Tramore 7.5 mile and Friday nights Ardmore 5 and we still have 7 races remaining in the series. West Waterford’s Kevin Kenneally put in a huge performance also in Ardmore and on another day could very well have taken the race victory. For sure there is a race win not too far on the horizon for the much improving Ballinroad man as he is rarely now outside the top 3 in all our events. Kevin clocked a personal best 5 mile time of 27.52 to add to his personal best run in Youghal over 10k the previous Sunday when he clocked a time of 34.56. Third last Friday was Tom Bennett in 28.12.Tom is improving with ever outing

Ken Palliser sponsor of the 19th Annual An Tobar Ardmore 5 presents Richard Stilwell with his prize. Included in photo are Katlyn and Cathal Healy.

and recorded a deserving podium place in Ardmore, Tom showed real promise as a junior athlete some years back and then slipped out of the sport for a few years. However, he is back and running as good as ever and with his progress these past few months he will also figure highly in all races for the future. The category prizes on offer for the Ardmore race is different to other races as in order to spread the prizes around prizes are awarded to the top three men and then the first man home in each of the star signs so in total 15 prizes were awarded in the men’s section. Men’s Results 1st Trevor Power, Waterford AC 25.56 2nd Kevin Kenneally, West Waterford AC 27.52 3rd Tom Bennett, IND 28.12 SAGITTARIUS Micheal Callaghan CAPRICORN Peter Duggan. LEO Tom Leahy VIRGO Richard Stilwell GEMINI John Leahy CANCER Anthony Flynn AQUARIUS Jim Baldwin PISCES Tom Moroney LIBRA Dermot O’Donovan SCORPIO Ray Hahesy ARIES Ian Grant TAURUS Emmett Ronan

SINEAD MANSFIELD IN A CANTER TO WIN NOEL FAHERTY MEMORIAL CUP After her convincing victory in the MTS media Ballinroad 5k earlier in the series West Waterford’s Sinead Mansfield turned on the style again in Ardmore last Friday evening when coming home a clear winner in a time of 31.10. Sinead finished in 28th place overall in the race and is running superbly well this year after the victory Friday evening now puts Sinead well up the pecking order as one of the favourites to take the overall Ladies victory in this year’s series, but, of course, there’s quite a way to go yet. However, it’s safe to say that she could take some beating even at this early stage. In second place was young Sally Forrestal of St. Joseph’s AC in Kilkenny.

Sally finished 3rd in the Waterford to Tramore race recently going one better on Friday evening to take a convincing 2nd place with a time of 32.31. There was a great local interest in the 3rd place lady finisher as resident of Ardmore young Kathleen Quinn ran a stomer of a race to record a time of 33.02, a very well done to her. It was great to see many runners on Friday evening who were running the 5 miler for the first time with runners from training groups in Touraneena and Aglish to mention 2 such groups who are enjoying the run. Keep up the good work now guys. Prizes were given to the first lady in each of the 12 zodiac star signs and the winners are as follows: Ladies Results: 1st Sinead Mansfield, West Waterford AC 30.10. 2nd Sally Forrestal, St. Joseph’s AC 32.31. 3rd Helen Quinn, IND 33.02. SAGITTARIUS Mary Dwyer CAPRICORN Sandra Prendergast LEO Karen Ryan VIRGO Sharon Higgins GEMINI Orla O’Mahoney CANCER Kate Organ AQUARIUS Fiona Ormonde PISCES Margaret Conway LIBRA Brigid Coffey SCORPIO Linda Garcia ARIES Irene Clark Taurus Mary Phelan

SUZANA MALIKOVA VOUCHER WINNERS IN ARDMORE Suzana Malikova is a Neuromuscular Physical Therapist and Massage therapist based at the Complementary Health Clinic, Tournore, Abbeyside. Suzana has generously sponsored two sports massage vouchers for each race in the Ger Wyley Sports/SKINS summer series. The winners of the vouchers for the An Tobar Ardmore 5 mile race are Gillian Ormonde and Martin Stevenson. Thanks to Suzana for donating these two great prizes again for this race. She can be contacted at 087-1218721 for appointments.

19th Annual Touraneena 5k this Friday evening FRIDAY, MAY 30th The club’s summer series continues this Friday evening when we will be guests of the Touraneena Racquetball club who organise the Touraneena 5k every year. We sincerely thank all involved for their continued contribution in organising this event which is a always a great community effort under the watchful eye of Linda Skehan and her team. We would like to thank Shamie and Breda Skehan who have come on board this year as race sponsors a gesture which is greatly appreciated by all concerned. The race gets under way at 8 pm. We are quickly approaching the half way mark in this year’s series as the Touraneena race is race number 5 of 11. As per usual in Touraneena all will be catered for on the night, and all are welcome to come along and participate in either the walk which gets under way at 7.30 pm and if you’re over 16 the 5k run at 8.00 pm. The walk begins from outside the Community Centre while the run will start from the back road at Dunford’s Pub. The usual Senior and Masters prizes will be on offer for both men and women on the night. The first three senior ladies and men will be awarded cash prizes.1st Male finishers in Junior-4045-50-60 and Ladies in Junior-35-40-45-50. Entries will be taken at the

Community Centre where changing and shower facilities are also available by kind permission. The entry fee is the new entry fee for our club organised events this year just 5 euro (where else would you get it) for the run. The presentation of prizes will take place after the race at the Community Centre where we will be treated to the traditional ice cream and strawberries. And that’s well worth the entry fee alone. The current course records are held by David McCarthy of West Waterford AC (14.26) and Vanessa Molloy (17.41) 9TH ANNUAL ANN POWER MEMORIAL TROPHY The walk which is well established as part of the event will again be held this year. The winner will receive the Ann Power Memorial Trophy for their efforts. It’s a walk with a slight difference too, as your task is to predict your finishing time for the 5k distance and the person who finishes the nearest to that predicted time without of course going faster than that predicted time will be the 8th winner of the memorial shield which is in memory of one of the founder member of the race back in 1996 Ann Power. No watches are allowed of course, all are welcome, so do come along and be part of the walk. The start time here is 7.30 pm sharp.

Ballyandreen 5 mile THE popular Ballycotton summer series got underway last Thursday evening with the first of the four races in the series which was held in Ballyandreen. A huge entry of 654 finished on the night and that’s yet another increase from 2013. The race was won by James McCarthy from the host club East Cork AC with a time of 25.20. The ladies winner was Karen Grant Midleton AC in 31.13. Damien Murphy lead home the West Waterford runners with a solid run, Damien finished 20th overall in a good time of 29.01. Well under the 30 minute mark there for Damien. John Foley broke the 40 minute barrier when clocking a time of 39.39. Onra Power who is a regular at this race ran a time of 44.01. Next race in the series is the Shanagarry 5 and it will be held on Thursday, June 26th at 8 p.m.

GOLF

DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB WEEKLY NEWS What a busy week at Dungarvan Golf Club. Over 700 golfers took to the fairways over the last seven days. The International Classic was played on Wednesday with our American and English friends highly complimentary of the condition of the course. This year there was a good spread of daily prize winners which included players from USA, Birmingham, Dublin Waterford, Callan and An Rinn. The overall winners were Jason Elsmore (6) Harbourne Golf Club, Best Visitor, Tommy Long (14) Gold Coast, Best Local and Phil O’Sullivan (9) Harbourne Golf Club, Best Overseas. For the next two and a half days the inaugural Mary & Mollie Classic took place attempting to raise funds for three charities namely the Parc Road Safety Group, Compassionate Friends and the Donal Walsh Livelife Foundation. To a packed house, it was announced that the Classic succeeded in raising in excess of €41,000. It was truly an amazing effort from David Walsh, his family

and friends to raise such an amount and members and visitors alike can feel very proud of their contribution to the success of the Classic. Many thanks also to our staff, officers and volunteers for their assistance. On the team front, our Purcell team succumbed to Lismore in the first round at Youghal over the weekend. Despite the huge effort and commitment by the squad and managers Michael Leacy, Donal Williams and Michael O’Mahony, it wasn’t to be, but if we can maintain this commitment it is only a matter of time before we cross the winning line. ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS Dungarvan Golf Club are currently offering fantastic value for new memberships. You can now join for as little as 83 cents a day. Please contact Secretary Manager Irene Lynch at 058-43310 or email at dungarvangc@eircom.net to avail at this offer. NOTES FROM THE PROSHOP Our resident professional David Hayes reports a busy start to the season. Two demo days are upcoming

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343.E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com COMPETITION RESULTS Club Competition Saturday / Sunday May24 / 25th 1st Brian McNamara (10) – 41 pts, 2nd Mike Drohan (8) – 39 pts, Gross: Luke Cummins (3) – 33 pts, 3rd Barry Power (8) – 38 pts b9. CSS: Sat 35 pts, Sunday 37 pts. HIGH HANDICAP TUESDAY 20th MAY 1st John R Walsh (23) – 17 pts, Guest. Michael O’Keeffe (10) – 17 pts. Al Eile Qualifier Wednesday 21st May 1st Conor Morrissey (5) 40 pts, 2nd Luke Cummins (4) 39 pts, 3rd/Visitor Mick O’Brien (14) 35 pts East Cork, Extra Qualifiers Sean Drohan (10) 38 pts, Philip Coffey (7) 37 pts, Gross Shane Kelly (6) 27 pts. Mixed Foursomes – Friday 23rd May 1st Pat Power/Geraldine O’Connor, - 381⁄2; 2nd Pat Murray/June Whyte – 39. FIXTURES Tuesday 27th May – High Handicap Competition Wednesday 28th May – Al Eile Qualifier 18 hole stableford

Fri/Sat/Sunday May 30/31st and June 1st – Captain’s Prize Mr Bertie Hallahan. CAPTAIN’S PRIZE 2014 Our hard working Captain, Bertie Hallahan has left no stone unturned in his preparation for our first major of the year next weekend. The 13 handicapper always seems to find time in his busy schedule to lend a hand when something needs doing at the club. Added to this he makes himself available to represent the club in GUI competitions and is always on hand to perform his official duties when required. Timesheet for the Captain’s Prize is filling fast, so if you have not already booked a slot please do so now by ringing 43216. Draw for playing partners will be held on Wednesday night. Qualifying rounds commence at 1pm on Friday and continue throughout Saturday. Top 65 plus ties will compete for the coveted prize on Sunday 1st June. Presentation of prizes will be held in the clubhouse on Sunday night. A great night is assured so please come

with Ping and Callaway displaying their wares. You can follow the new releases on David’s online catalogue at www.davidhayesgolf.com. If you would like to receive news of special offers please email David at golfpro@eircom.net. JUNIOR NOTES With the summer fast approaching our juniors can look forward to an action packed season of golf. We have many sponsored tournaments culminating in the 2014 Golfer of the Year kindly sponsored by Paul O’Riordan. Away trips to various venues are planned as well as a new adult/junior competition which is in the pipeline so watch this space. We would like to wish our juniors the very best of luck with their exams. Remember that exams are like golf, you get out of it what you put into it. 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. Tuition is available to members and non-members with all equipment provided. All enquiries regarding Junior Golf at Dungarvan 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 or like us on Facebook. DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS Mon. 19th Open Seniors Winner Michael Power Cahir (9) 41 pts, 2nd Michael

Brosnan (28) 40 pts, 3rd Danny McSweeney Youghal (13) 39 pts. Sat 24th Singles Winner Justin Walsh (12) 39 pts, 2nd Joe Kiely (12) 38 pts, Gross Donal Williams 32 pts. Sun 25th Monthly Medal Winner Stephan Prendergast (17) 65 nett, 2nd Simon O’Hara (6) 66 nett, 3rd Paddy Cunningham (18) 67 nett, 4th James Hayes (10) 69 nett, 5th Dermot Brennan (17) 69 nett. MARY & MOLLIE CLASSIC RESULTS 1st Michael McGrath, Pat Phelan, Jim Harty & Tom Phelan 100 pts. 2nd Conor Barrett, David Crowley, David Raher & Derek Power 98 pts. Best Gents Pajo Lanigan, Steven Lanigan, Cormac Nugent & Conor O’Dwyer 96 pts. Best Ladies Carmel O’Brien, Teresa Hayes, Fidelma Fitzgerald & Marianne Mulcahy 89 pts. Best Mixed Liam Carroll, Billy Queally, Theresa Queally & Jamie Queally 96 pts. Longest Drives Michael Maher & Aisling Fennell. Nearest Pin Dave Mahony & Ned O’Callaghan. DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES Mon 26th Open Seniors (50+) Singles. Wed. 28th Open Singles. Thurs. 29th Open Singles. Fri. 30th Open Singles. Sat. 31st Open Singles. Sun. 1st Open Singles. Mon. 2nd Open Singles. DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB LADIES RESULTS Tues. 20th 18 Holes

along and show your support for Bertie and Patricia. We wish them both a great weekend. NEW LOOK FIRST TEE The planning was completed on Sunday evening and the materials arrived on Monday. Our 5 man group of volunteers got to work and by Wednesday afternoon the sleepers, steps and shrubs were all in place. This is truly a credit to all involved and on behalf of management and members we express our gratitude to the team who financed and completed this excellent project. NEW TECHNOLOGY During the week we have installed a new state of the art computer system for our handicapping and competition entry requirements. Included is a 23 inch touch screen monitor for competition entry and score returns. This is the latest project in our plans to upgrade facilities at the club for members and visitors. We are indebted to club member Lanson Kelly who freely gave of his time and expertise in the installation of the new system. PURCELL SHIELD Our team went down to a strong Waterford Castle team in Youghal on Saturday last on a 31⁄2 to 11⁄2 scoreline. Managers Phil Kinsella and Liam Hansbury had high hopes following our win in the South East League but we failed to repeat that form on the day. Thanks to the managers and the entire panel for their efforts.

BELVEDERE TROPHY Edward Hickey’s Belvedere team have a tough task in hand when they travel to Faithlegg on Wednesday evening in an attempt to reverse a 3/2 defeat at home on last Wednesday. Hopefully our seasoned campaigners will lay the groundwork for what could be a sweet victory. CLUB FOURBALL Draw for partners takes place on Sunday night June 1st. Please put your name on entry sheet posted in hallway. Your €5 entry fee must be paid to ensure you inclusion in competition draw. CLUB SINGLES MATCHPLAY 2014 Entry sheets for this competition are now posted in hallway. CLUB FOURSOMES This competition is fixed for Friday, 13th/Saturday, 14th and Sunday, 15th June. Players may choose their own partners. In all the above competitions, the entry fee must be paid on entering the competition. AL EILE MENS OPEN Popular open mens Competition continues every Wednesday. Weekly prizes plus qualification for grand final. Ask at office for details of our loyalty bonus. Please book online or ring office 058 43216. SUMMER CHALLENGE CUP GSK Sports and Social Club player Robert Torpey tops the leader board on 38 pts. Winter league winner

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Dungarvan Golf Club Vice Captain’s Prize kindly presented by David Raher. Front Row LR: David Crowley, Club Captain; Ned O’Connor, winner; David Raher, Vice Captain; Maurice Cliffe, President. Back Row LR: Mathew Lynch, 3rd; John Reynolds, Gross; Marie Raher, Tom Conway, 2nd. [Pat Crowley]

Winner: Marie Veale (36) 67 nett. Saturday, 24th Singles Winner Ruth Byrne (28) 38 pts., 2nd Kathleen McNamara (36) 36 pts. DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES Mon. 26th Open Seniors (50+), Tues. 27th Open Team of 3 kindly sponsored by Country Store. Sat. 31st 18 Holes Open Singles. Mon. 2nd Open Singles. SIXTY.COM Next Competition: Wed. 28th at 2 p.m.

YOUNGONES Next Competition: Wed. 28th at 2.15 p.m. CLUB RAFFLE This year again Dungarvan Golf Club is running a Club Raffle for a fantastic array of prizes. Do you fancy a holiday abroad in magnificent Cannes, beautiful furnishings, or a relaxing getaway break in a luxury Irish Hotel? To be in with a chance to win these and other superb prizes, enter the Dungarvan Golf Club’s big raffle! Tickets are just €2 each and the club would be grateful of members and

visitors support buying or selling tickets. Tickets are on sale in the clubhouse. Fundraising initiatives such as these are becoming an increasingly important part of the clubs revenue and your continued support is very much appreciated. The grand draw will take place on the night of the President’s Prize 17th August, 2014. NEW GUI CARDS New GUI/ILGU cards are available for collection from the bar. These new cards replace your existing card, which you should dispose of with immediate effect.

Billy O’Mahoney (An Tobar) moves up to 2nd place on 35 pts. Owen Donnelly (Marine Bar) is 3rd on 33 pts. Clashmore Ramblers John Murphy is in 4th position. Former winner Shane Dalton, 2014 winner Vinny Coonan and Peter Deady have changed status to full membership of West Waterford Golf Club, best of luck to the lads. Also represented are: Park Hotel, Clashmore GAA, Quills, Cyclovac, John Keanes, Kilgobnet, Hole in Wall and Lawlors Hotel. This competition is open to golfers who are not affiliated to a club. A players best 3 cards will constitute his score in the league table. FRIARY HANDBALL CLASSIC The annual Friary Handball Classic takes place at West Waterford golf club on Friday/Saturday June 6th/7th. 4 Person Team, any combination €120 per team. Junior Scramble on 6th/7th June – Team of 3. €30 per team. JUNIOR NOTES Boys/girls lessons on Saturday 7th/14th & 28th June for more info contact Timmy Murphy 0863521070 or ring club 43216 CLUB CONTACT DETAILS Telephone: 058 43216 Fax: 058 44343 LADIES JOAN SHEEHAN SKATES IN! On Sunday last the first of the Majors, the Captain’s Prize to the Ladies very kindly

presented by our Captain Bertie Hallahan took place. There was a good entry and the rain stayed away. Joan Sheehan playing off 17, skated round – the hurling match beckoned in Semple Stadium – and emerged a very popular and deserving winner. In second was the ever consistent Jean Conway and the prestigious Gross Prize was won by Bridget Spratt who is making a great comeback to golf this season. Our esteemed Lady Captain Margaret O’Sullivan filled the third spot. In Cat A Mary Donnelly who never plays a bad round took the honours, Cat B was won by Ben Flynn who is coming into form at the right time and Cat C was won by Jean O’Donovan, another very consistent player. Thank you Bertie for your very generous sponsorship. Other Good Winners: All I can say is that it is a good thing that our Lady Captain Margaret will not be able to contest her own prize as she is playing fabulous golf at the moment! In the 18 Hole competition kindly sponsored by Olivere’s Health and Beauty Salon Margaret emerged on top closely followed by Eithne Ashby who is also playing very consistently. Indeed it was great to see Olivere from her multi award winning Salon present at the prize giving. Also present was Susan Denn from the highly regarded Interlude restaurant in Dungarvan and Cian from Solas na Mara, Helvick who spoke on the therapeutic

values of Seaweed baths. Thanks to all our Sponsors. Members Sponsored Competitions: In the first of a series of 18 Hole competitions sponsored by Members which will take place on Sunday’s the inaugural competition sponsored by Bridget Spratt was won by Mary Donnelly who is playing great golf at the moment. On behalf of the Lady Captain I would like to thank all the Lady Members who so generously sponsor Club competitions Big Weekend for Bertie: Next weekend the very popular and Super Clubman Bertie Hallahan is presenting his Captain’s Prize. There is a really good entry and Bertie has very kindly organised a 9 hole competition in the late afternoon for the ladies. The presentation of prizes will take place that night followed by Ceol agus Craic. On behalf of the Lady Captain Margaret and all the Lady members we wish Bertie the very best of luck for his weekend. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 28th/29th May – 18 Hole Stableford – sponsored by Ria and Tom Jones – Sea of Vitality 1st June – Evening - 9 Hole Competition – Followed by Presentation of Mens Captain’s Prize kindly presented by Bertie Hallahan 5th June – Open Mna Eile 18 Hole Stableford qualifier. The May 9 Hole competition continues. The June 9 hole on going competition will be stroke.

GOLF

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Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS & FIXTURES Saturday 24th / Sunday, 25th May – 18 Holes Singles Stableford, sponsored by Mari Mina Pharmacy, Lismore: 1st Barry Rumley (11) 37 pts.; 2nd Patsy O’Donoghue (10) 33 pts. B9; 3rd John Rumley (10) 33 pts. C.S.S.: Saturday 72; Sunday 71. BARRY RUMLEY SETS THE STANDARD THIS WEEK Another week and another Rumley on the prize list. This week however it was Barry to take to the honours with 37 points off a handicap of 11. As with last week’s victory for his brother John Barry too was a member of the club’s Bruen team this year and it seems to have kicked the lad’s golf game up a notch or two! Barry turned in an uninspiring 16 points which included a scratch on the 6th but really played well in the back nine covering it in 3 over par including a birdie on the 11th. Second was a prize winner last week also Patsy O’Donoghue is in great form at the moment, having been cut for his prize last week he had 33 points off a 10 handicap, the highlight being a birdie on the 11th also. Third was last week’s vice captain’s prize winner John Rumley. John had 33 points also of a ten handicap to complete a St. Catherine’s 1, 2, 3, and a Cork 1, 2, 3. The highlight of Johns round was a birdie on the 14th. Tuesday Bacon results – 1st Ger Cunningham, Frankie

Corcoran, Billy Arrigan. Thursday 22nd – Kelleher’s SuperValu Qualifier results: 1st Eddie Hayes (18) Youghal GC 35 pts.; 2nd James Fogarty (18) Youghal GC 33 pts. B9; 3rd Ger Fitzgibbon (12) West Waterford 33 pts Friday Mixed results – Friday, 23rd May: 1st Dom Spillane, Alice Henley, Katherine Moynihan 25 pts.; 2nd Laoise Ni Comhchubhair, Brid Henry, Sean Daly. Friday 30th Mixed. FIXTURES Thursday 29th Kelleher’s SuperValu Open Singles Stableford Qualifier. Friday, 30th May, Mixed at 6.30, followed by tea brack and craic. Saturday, 31st May / Sunday, 1st June – 18 Holes Singles Stableford. Monday, 2nd June ,Bank Holiday Open 2 Person Rumble. Tuesday Bacon, 27th April, at 5.45. If your running late ring ahead to include your name for the draw. LISMORE PUT TO THE SWORD BY WATERFORD CASTLE IN THE PIERCE PURCELL Last weekend saw the turn of the Lismore Pierce Purcell team head out to bat for the club in Youghal Golf Club. Under the astute management of former club captain John McGrath the hardy souls rocked up to Youghal for half 8ish Saturday morning to play the preliminary round against Dungarvan. The morning was a tad on the

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 20th May: Open Seniors, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Brendan Moore (21) West Waterford 34 pts. Friday, 23rd May: Open Singles, CSS 36 pts. 1st: Jason Trautner (12) 36 pts. Saturday, 24th May: Club Competition, CSS 34 pts. 1st: Daniel Johnson Stewart (25) 35 pts; 2nd: Jimmy Beresford (20) 31 pts Sunday, 25th May: Club Competition, CSS 37 pts. 1st: Johnny Lynch (9) 40 pts; 2nd: David O’Connor (6) 37 pts; Gross: Ger Bagge (6) 30 pts. FIXTURES Tuesday, 27th May: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. Friday, 30th May: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Friday, 30th May: Qualifying Round of Captain’s Prize Saturday, 31st May: Qualifying Round of Captain’s Prize Sunday, 1st June: Final

Round of Captain’s Prize. Monday, 2nd June: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Tuesday, 3rd June: Open Seniors, 50+, Ladies and Gents. CAPTAIN’S PRIZE WEEKEND Jimmy’s Captain’s Prize will kick-off on Friday, 30th May with qualifying round taking place on the Friday and Saturday. This year will see 50% of the players qualify for Sunday (up to a maximum of 60). Any player wishing to take part should put their name on the time-sheet at a time suitable to himself. The draw for partners will take place on Wednesday, 28th May at 4 p.m. and the playing times will be posted on Thursday morning. Only players entered for the draw on the Wednesday can win the 1st prize. The presentation of prizes will take place in the Gold Coast on Sunday evening at 9 p.m. All members are welcome to attend.

Lismore Ladies Golf Club, Cllr. James Tobin sponsored competition. Cllr. James Tobin pictured presenting first prize to Sheila Denn. Also included prizewinners Betty Joyce and Anne Bennett with Patricia Lonergan, Lady Captain and Tim O'Leary, Club President. [Michael Kiely] breezy/showery/bitter cold side, but armed with wet gear, several layers of clothing and woolly hats we set out for battle. Gerard Mulcahy struck the first ball in anger for Lismore to get the day going. Unfortunately, Ger and Paul Kenneally were beaten on the 18th but luckily for them the pairings following on were up to the task. Captain Peter Whelan and Sean Daly won their match, and Seamus Beecher and Martin Power won also and Frankie Corcoran and James Bennett won their match to claim the third point and the win for Lismore, Paudie Prendergast and Liam Power were unlucky also to lose on the 17th. The opposition on Saturday afternoon was Dunmore East and due to the demands of playing two rounds on the Saturday and if successful 2 more rounds on the Sunday, the banisteoir made wholesale changes to the team, squad

rotation was the name of the game. Paddy Lane and Anthony Whelan led the charge in the afternoon. They came up against good opposition and it was 1 up to Dunmore East. Martin Power was paired with Noel McNamara and they won on the 18th after an eventful match! Liam Power and Paudie Prendergast were unlucky again and lost out on the 19th hole (not the bar!). Ger Mulcahy and Paul Kenneally won 4 & 3 to make it 2 a piece and that man again James Bennett this time with Tom O’Donovan got the winning point on the 17th hole. Sunday morning again brought the troops down to the seaside; the weather was far more favourable with the wind not as much a factor and the torrential rain staying away! Waterford Castle were the opposition this time, and strong opposition they were: Ger and Paul lost 5 & 4 (we

This year only Captains that qualify by right will be entitled to win the Past Captain’s Prize. BBQ, SKINS AND PRESENTATIONS On Wednesday from 4.30 p.m. we will have our Captain’s Skins Competition and all members are welcome to take part. The cost is €1 per entry. Weather permitting, there will be a BBQ running from around 6 p.m. onwards. This is a fun event and usually provided plenty of banter and craic, so see you all there. Last tee off time is 7 p.m. Presentation of all outstanding prizes after skins in the Gold Coast Golf Hotel. DUNGARVAN INTERNATIONAL This year there was a good spread of daily prize winners which included players from USA, Birmingham, Dublin Waterford, Callan and An Rinn. The overall winners were Jason Elsmore (6) Harbourne Golf Club, Best Visitor, Tommy Long (14) Gold Coast, Best Local and Phil O’Sullivan (9) Harbourne Golf Club, Best Overseas. PIERCE PURCELL On Saturday we travelled to Youghal Golf Club to play Williamstown in the first round of the Pierce Purcell Shield. We weren’t involved in the second round. Well done to Williamstown who

produced the goods on the day beating us on a score of 4/1. Representing the Gold Coast were the following: John O’Leary, John Burns, Tommy Long, Jerome Maye, Austin Kiely, Johnny Ryan, Martin Walsh, Tomas Wall, Michael Whelan and Brendan O’Brien. The team was managed by Brian O’Connor and Tom Considine. BELVEDERE TROPHY The Belvedere team had trials during the week and this week they play Waterford in Waterford. Best of luck to all concerned. BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY COMPETITION There will be an Open Singles Competition on Monday, next 2nd June. MATCH-PLAYS Progress in all match play events is very good and the following is the present standings: Mixed Foursomes: Quarter Final Matches: To be played by 14th June. John White & Anne McGrath v Billy Power & Martina Corkery Brian O'Connor & Bernie Morrissey v Tomas Wall & Serena Roche Kiki Cullinan & Rosie Murphy v Tom White & Loraine Birney Frank Waters & Karen Darcy v Jimmy Beresford & DD Hannigan

Michael White memorial Foursomes: The following matches in the Michael Foursomes must

19 were robbed … literally) as did Sean and Peter. Frankie and James renewed their partnership to win 5 & 3. That was James’ third point of the weekend and Frankie’s second proving that class always shines through!, Seamus Beecher and Martin Power were beaten on the 18th to send us packing and create the very unusual occurrence of the first pairing out being called in albeit as they were heading to the 20th hole. So the dream is over for another year, Thanks to manager John, to those who came and supported and caddied especially Dermot O’Leary and Colm Burke who were there for both days from the start. The support is welcomed and appreciated. If you have not paid the annual Membership, please do so as soon as possible. Please return the sweepstake tickets as soon as possible with the stubs and the money. The sheets are up in the Gents Locker for the Club Championships, Foursomes, Singles and Mixed. The draw will take place on Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd June. LISMORE LADIES GOLF Scores are hard to come by at the moment and Wednesday’s competition proved this with 30 pts proving to be the best on the day. Helen Farrow will none the less be happy to take first place as will Alice Henley pipped on the back 9 to take second spot. This week our open days will hopefully provide a slightly easier journey to some good scores with a very popular champagne Scramble on offer. RESULTS Wed 21st May - 18 Holes S/Ford - Members Prizes 1st Helen Farrow (30) 30 pts b9; 2nd Alice Henley 30) 30 pts.

be completed by 6th June: JJ Henley & Frank Waters v Shane Casey & Lee Crotty, John Hallinan & Johnny Hughes v Brian Fahey & Seamus O'Mahony, Derek Power & David J Veale through to semi-final James Hayes & John W Walsh v John White and Tommy Long. Gold Coast Cup: The following matches to be completed by 16th June: Michael Lenihan v Martin Walsh Jimmy O'Dwyer v Ger Bagge Kieran Cullinan v Tony Sheehan Larry Whelan v Nicky Dee John White v Ian Pericho Pat Murphy v Johnny Ryan James Hayes v Michael Kavanagh Michael Wall v Andy Travers Frank Waters v Mick Ahern John Hallinan v Derek Power Roy Ware v Micheal White Darren Williams v Colin McArthure Noel Sammon v Jimmy Beresford Austin Kiely v Brian Dunbar John Lynch Jnr and James Conroy are through to the next round.

TONY DUNFORD MEMORIAL This tournament will take place on Wednesday, 11th June with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Two rounds of golf will be involved and teams will be made up of 4 players, gents, ladies or mixed. There is a limit of 20 teams for the

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Terms and conditions apply Offer does not include Electric Trolleys, GPS Systems and Trade-ins FIXTURES Sun 25th & Wed 28th May - Ladies Open Day - 18 Holes S/Ford Champagne Scramble Kindly Sponsored by Knockanore Cheese Sun 1st & Wed 4th June 18 hole Medal, KELLEHER’S SUPER VALU QUALIFIER 18 Holes S/Ford - Ladies Open Qualifier - Kindly Sponsored by Kellehers Super Valu Cappoquin - €5 members €10 Visitors - 3rd Thursday Every Month, Grand Final Sept 20th DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Desperate housewives is back on Monday nights as usual. So any lady out there who is interested in giving golf a go or would like to see if it would suit them please come along on any Monday night at

6.30 p.m. to meet other like minded ladies and have some guidence and a laugh with a few more experienced ladies who will show you the ropes. SOCIAL MIXED The Social mixed has started again, Friday evenings from 6.15 pm - All Men & ladies welcome, phone ahead if you are running late to be included in the draw.. CLUB MIXED Any lady who is interested inplaying the club mixed championship make sure your name is entered on the sheet in the mens notice board this week as draw will be made on June 2nd. Well done to the Ladies intermediate team who defeated Youghal in East Cork against on Sunday last. They now go on to play East Cork in Slievenamon on June 21st in the next round.

event. Entry to Bob or Mark. The cost is €35 per person and this includes a contribution to a charity. Anyone that played in it last year really enjoyed it and as far as I am aware most of the teams, if not all, will be taking part again this year. WILLIE BARRON FOURBALL DRAW The draw for the Fourball match-play will take place on Sunday, 8th June at 4 p.m. Entry fee of €5 to be paid when entering. JUNIOR NOTES Junior Captain’s Prize: The Junior Captain’s Prize, kindly presented by Daniel Flynn, will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend and this year it will be the combined score from the qualifying and the final day of the Captain’s Prize. The prejuniors Captains Prize will take place on Sunday 1st June after the Ladies Captain’s Prize. Junior Coaching Resumes: The Monday sessions at 6.30 p.m. for all Juniors resumes on Monday, 26th May and will continue for the foreseeable future. The cost is €3 per session. LADIES NOTES Results: 18 Hole Competition (2 cards to count) sponsored by Cynders Shoe Boutique. 1st Breda Conway (26) 75 pts; 2nd Esther McGuckian (14) 71

pts; 3rd Noirin Darcy (36) 67 pts 10 Hole On-going no 1, winner Julie Lawlor 20 pts. 10 Hole On-going no 2, winner Ellen Foley 21 pts. Fixtures: Wednesday, 27th May, Captain's Skins & BBQ from 4.30 p.m. All members are welcome to take part in this fun competition. Presentation of Prizes will take place later that evening. Lady Captain’s Prize: The Lady Captain's Prize kindly presented by Williamina Reynolds on Sunday, 1st June. Draw for partners will take place on this Wednesday, 28th June and will be available on the Time-Sheet from Friday. On behalf of the committee and members we would like to wish Williamina, Jimmy and Daniel every success for the weekend. Fixtures: 10 Hole On-going competition. Monday, 2nd June 18 Hole Club Competition. Omni Group 10 Hole Competition every Thursday, Draw for partners at 2 p.m. Ladies interested in taking part in the Sheila Norris sponsored Singles Matchplay, please enter your name on the sheet provided on the notice board in the Kiosk. Draw for partners will take place on Sunday, 8th June.

SOCCER

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Dungarvan United FC RESULTS Divison one: Villa 1; Dungarvan 5 U-11B Cup: Tramore 3; Dungarvan 1 U-14 Girls: Dungarvan 5; Carrick 1 U-14A League: Dungarvan 3; Piltown 0 U-12A Cup: Tramore 4; Dungarvan 6 U-13B Cup: Dungarvan v Piltown Postponed U-15A League: Dungarvan v Villa Postponed U-15B League: Dungarvan v Kilmacow Postponed

FIXTURES Division one to play in the final of the cup Wed. 4th June U-14A League Dungarvan V Piltown KO 6.30 p.m. Mon 26th May U-12A Cup Game Southend V Dungarvan KO 6.30 pm Thurs. 29th. U-15B League Dungarvan V Portlaw KO 6.30 pm Thur. 28th May. WEEKLY REVIEW Well done to our Division one team who had a great win over Villa at Oozier Park on Wednesday last, which means they now have a place in the final of the cup which is due to be played Wednesday, 4th June. Unfortunately, our Youth’s lost out to Villa last Wednesday night in their last game of the season. Our schoolboy games are still being played with some still playing league games along with cup games. Our U-12A are in the cup semifinal tomorrow night kicking off at 6.30pm in Southend, the best of luck. Congratulations to the U-12 Waterford Development squad who are All-Ireland champions. Special congratulations to our very own Kacper Zajac who is the captain of the team and play’s with our U12A team. Well done. CLUB HOUSE/ASTRO RENTAL We can offer you the use of the club house with astro turf, also why not consider the club house with full bar facilities for any special occasion be it a birthday party, christening. Why not give us call for more information, further

Pictures above is the Sponsor Card that will be making its way around the town looking for Sponsorship to help with our floodlights. If you could fill or part fill a card to help our cause, give David Walsh a call on 087-6896983. details from John on 087 0607226. FLOODLIGHT FUNDRAISING CYCLE Would you cycle or know someone who would, can you help fill a sponsorship card for our cycle taking place on 14th June next you can either cycle a 50km or 100km? Cards are available from coaches and any committee member or at the astro turf. Any queries to 087 6896983 or davidwalsh1@hotmail.com ACADEMY NEWS Saturday morning was dull and damp but that didn’t deter our young players from turning up and getting involved. The Academy is going very well at the moment with great work going on as always every week. Numbers might have been down slightly with some of our girl and boy players making their First Holy Communion over the last few weeks but we hope to see everyone back in action next week. WELCOME The Academy are delighted to welcome Tommy Butler as a coach. Tommy is no stranger to Dungarvan United and his experience is going to really benefit our

young lads. NOEL HAYES MEMORIAL Friday evening our U-7s and U-8s travelled to Tramore FC to take part in the annual Noel Hayes tournament. This tournament was not about winning or losing just all about participation and fair play, all players get a deserved medal going home. Dungarvan were well represented with 3 teams involved, all playing 3 matches, with some dazzling team and individual displays which pleased all coaches and parents who attended. Thanks to all at Tramore fc for inviting us down and thanks to all parents who braved the elements to bring the kids down to play. Next stop Len Rodgers Memorial tournament which takes place next Saturday, 31st May. FERRYBANK CLOVER Taking place on Saturday, 31st May and we hope to enter our U-9 teams in this tournament; players will be notified by text. Our Academy times are as follows on Saturday. Girl’s Academy 11.30 am to 12.30 pm (6 – 12 year olds) Boy’s Academy 20062007 1 pm to 2.15 pm, 20042005 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm Parents please be aware

that all children must be accompanied to training by an adult, each child must wear shin guards, bring a non fizzy drink and two euro contact 086 3053109 for any further assistance. CLUB GEAR We have an ongoing Special Offer which includes a Dungarvan United Kit (top, shorts, socks) Dungarvan Utd hooded Rain Jacket and crested Dungarvan Utd umbro hat all for €65.00 kids €70.00 adults. To order anything at the moment please call (087) 632 6611 or see Ken Gardner during Academy times on Saturday. LOTTO DRAW We had no Jackpot winner this week. Numbers drawn were 15, 9, 13. €100 winner Jenny Whelan. Next week’s Jackpot €3,200. Anyone who may still have cards can you hand them into your team manager as soon as possible. AGM Our AGM is due to be held on Thursday, 29th May at 7.30 pm in the club house we would encourage everyone to attend. U-11B Tramore 3; Dungarvan 1 Last Monday night week we bowed out of the cup to unbeaten Tramore. We started off brightly and enjoyed some good possession. After about twenty minutes however we got caught on the break and went one down. Tramore took control and only some fine goalkeeping from T. J. Wright kept us in the game. We started the second half well and Cameron equalised for us. Shortly afterwards Tramore went ahead when they again broke down the middle and went past T. J. Tramore were now on top and only a string of fine saves from man of the match T. J. Wright and some fine clearances from Mark Loftus some how had us still in with a shout. Then with five minutes to go they scored again, so the game ended 3-1 to Tramore.

Railway Athletic FC WATERFORD UNDER 12S ARE ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS What scenes of overwhelming joy were witnessed in Cahir on Sunday afternoon last as the Waterford under 12 development squad overcame a fine Donegal league outfit in a thrilling decider. A huge crowd from Railway and of course Ballyduff travelled in support of Tireoghain Flynn who was flying the flag for the Railway and what a huge effort this talented young lad put in. This was no doubt going to be a huge game for "tiger" but he ran himself to a stand still as the team did to achieve their goal of capturing an All-Ireland title. The game itself was fiercely contested throughout with both defences superb on the day and after extra time with no side able to break the

deadlock we were down to the dreaded penalty shootout. Donegal went first and hit the crossbar and after that all other penalties were scored including a very cool penalty from Tiger to see them crowned All-Ireland champions. The crowd went wild at the final whistle and im sure there will be many memories of what has been a remarkable journey for all these young lads and we congratulate John Furlong and all his backroom team and of course a special congratulations to Tireoghain and all his family on this history making occasion. RAILWAY SOCCER CAMP Yes folks, it’s that time of year again when we are arranging our annual soccer camp which will be held between August 5th to 8th. Every year since we began

this we have been getting huge crowds with 168 kids last year which is amazing. This year we will leave no stone unturned again as we plan another few days of great games and fun so book early as we may have to have a cut off point at some stage if numbers keep rising. WATERFORD SPORTS LOTTO (WSL) At present we are selling lotto tickets for the Waterford sports lotto which is a newly set up fundraising event and has been working very well indeed. The next jackpot will be €1,300 and tickets for the draws can be purchased from Martin, Sheila and Samantha and can be bought for €2, €5, €10, €20, €50, €100. €2 will get you into the draw. €5 will get you into three draws. €10 will get you into seven draws. €20 will get

you into thirteen draws. €50 will get you into thirty draws and €100 will get you into seventy draws. With the draws every two weeks €10 will get you into draws for three months and over half the money will come back to Railway so please support us if you can at all. ACADEMY ON MONDAY'S On Monday evenings our hugely popular soccer Academy will continue at the soccer pitch. This Academy has been going for many years and if you look at our under 11 team this season all have come through our Academy which is what it really is all about. We will again cater for Boys/Girls aged from 4 to 9 from 6.15 p.m. til 7 p.m. It costs only €2 per child up to a max of €5 per family of three or more.

Dungarvan Golf Club Club Classic winners kindly sponsored by John Reynolds, Kereen Building Services. L-R: David Crowley, Club Captain; Thomas Whelan, winner; John Reynolds, sponsor; Willie O’Brien, winner; Niamh Reynolds, sponsor. Missing from photo Gerry Kirwan and John Clancy. [Pat Crowley]

Manchester United Supporters Club (Waterford Branch) MEETING There will be a General Meeting on this Friday night, 28th May, at 7.15 p.m. sharp in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan. This meeting will be preceded by a committee meeting at 7.00 p.m. sharp. All renewing members as well as intending members are invited to the meeting. OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP It's that time of year again when as a committee we must work hard to get as many as possible to renew as quickly as possible so the start of Louis Van Gaal's reign can be enjoyed by as many United supporters as are interested in joining an affiliated branch. If interested in joining it may be done by any of the following: 1. Go to the branch facebook page where it is highlighted as it is here; 2. Go to manutd.com and press on the "official members" icon and follow the instructions; 3. Contact the United switchboard and wait for the "official membership" prompt and speak to a member of the ticketing and membership staff; 4. Simply contact the branch secretary on 087 1940089 and he will arrange to get it done for

you; 5. Turn up at this Friday's meeting. It is very important for all renewing and joining official members to give your mobile and/or email address to the operator as these are vital going forward for applications as your Official membership card in effect is your match access/ticket at the turnstiles. NEW MEMBERS WELCOME It was great to see a lot of new faces as well as familiar ones in John Keane’s during the past season even when things were not going well we stayed loyal to our team. The appointment of Louis Van Gaal proves United mean business (he has won the league in his debut season for 3 different clubs in three different countries, no pressure then!) so hopefully all the transfer speculation will return new faces to refresh the squad. I have a feeling the Summer will throw up a lot of shock departures as well as arrivals. The World Cup is always a year when transfer markets go wild, so hopefully the business can be done in the next few weeks and we can

marvel at the greatest show on earth before welcoming new faces to the "best stadium on earth" the Theatre Of Dreams! Anyone interested in joining the Waterford branch or find out how we operate can either attend this Friday's meeting or contact the secretary on 087 1940089 and he will only be too happy to run you through things. SAD FAREWELL Even though we had to say goodbye to a special United fan in Michael McCarthy, it was fitting that we provided the guard of honour along with some of his close friends and the staff and owners of John Keane’s Bar. Michael had his own table, in John Keane’s in a prominent position to view every Manchester United match. He entered and left the Church draped in his beloved Waterford – Manchester United Branch Flag. His family received a beautiful and very fitting letter from interim manager Ryan Giggs. As I said to a relative of Michael if he was looking down on us he would have been so proud. Sleep well my friend, you will be missed.

Kilmacthomas FC YOUTHS KILMAC V BALLINROAD On Wednesday evening we faced Ballinroad in the quarter-finals of the Cup and ran out the winners by two goals. In a tough physical game we played the better football and got our rewards. Daniel put us ahead on 23 minutes and then doubled our lead on 34 minutes. We were comfortable in the second half and saw the game out. YOUTHS KILMAC V VILLA The supporters who didn't travel missed out on a fantastic game of football. From the start is was end to end action with both defences tested. We were slightly nervous in the first half and guilty of giving Villa too much respect. We paid the price on 36 minutes when they broke our defence and scored the only goal of the half. On 15 minutes Josh saw his effort sting the palms of the keeper who did enough to turn it around the post.

Cormac was called into action twice in the first half and produced two fantastic saves. We went in one nil down at the break. A switch for the second half saw Stephen Keane and Ryan switch wings and this all most paid off with the first free kick. A diagonal ball from Adam put Ryan in the clear and he put a great ball into the box that was turned around for a corner. On 50 minutes we got our reward for our pressure when Alan broke into the box and was taken down by the keeper. Adam made no mistake from the spot sending the ‘keeper the wrong way. Daniel made it 2-1 on 62 minutes when he shot from the edge of the box after Jack had done the hard work. It was all Kilmacthomas at this stage and Villa struggled to get an attack going. Josh doubled our lead on 75 minutes when he out-jumped the ‘keeper to nod home. 3-1 and we looked com-

fortable but we still had a lot to do and we continued to stretch Villa. On 89 minutes, Villa poked home from six yards after we failed to clear our lines. Alan finished off the scoring on 92 minutes when he out-paced the defenders and beat the ‘keeper with ease to leave the score 4- 2. It was a great display by all thirteen players, they gave their all and we look forward to the final on Friday night. Kick-off is 6.30 p.m. in Ozier Park. DIVISION 3 CUP We were beaten by Piltown on Wednesday night but put up a very brave show and the team did us proud. The boys have turned in some great displays during the year and have not always got what they deserve. We salute them for their efforts and thank Martin Ranson for his great work on the touchline. Well done to all and we look forward to the new season.

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Mary and Molly Golf Classic at Dungarvan Golf Club

Mary & Molly Golf Classic. The winners from left: Jim Harty, Tom Phelan, Pat Phelan, Michael McGrath, Pa Enright, Mossie Walsh. Mary & Molly Golf Classic – The Walsh and Enright families worked together to raise funds for the charities that are close to their hearts and raised the magnificent sum of €41,653.89 through the Golf Classic and Raffle. L-R: Mary Ryan (Compassionate Friends), David Walsh, Susan Gray (PARC Road Safety Group), Finbar Walsh (of the Donal Walsh #LiveLife Foundation) and Pa Enright.

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Results & Fixtures Results Under 11C Cup - The Willie Moran Cup Park Rangers B 2; Seaview Celtic B 0. Tramore C 3; Dungarvan Utd B 1 Under 14 League U-14A Dungarvan Utd 3; Piltown 0 Under 14A Cup - The Pen & Brush Cup Tramore A 3; Ballinroad A 3 AET (Tramore win 5-4 on penalties) Villa A 5; Carrick Utd A 2 Under 14B Cup - The Tom Conway Cup Carrick Utd B 1; Villa B 2 Under 14C Cup - The Watty Walsh Cup De La Salle B 0; Park Rangers 3. St. Saviours 2; Ferrybank B 6 Under 16A League Villa A 7; Ferrybank A 3 Tuesday, May 20th Under 12 League U-12A Ballinroad A 0; Villa A 5 U-12C Ballyduff 6; Bohemians C 1 Kilmacow 3; Stradbally 0 Under 12A Cup - The Brian Cuddihy Cup Tramore A 4; Dungarvan Utd A6 De La Salle A 1; Ferrybank A 3. Under 12B Cup - The Liam Whelan Cup Park Rangers 1; Johnville 7 Under 12C Cup - The Joe Delaney Cup Carrick Utd B 2; Waterford Crystal 7 Villa B 1; Tramore B 5 Under 11E League Ballinroad C 3; Ferrybank C 3 Bohemians C 6; Park Rangers B 2 Waterford Crystal 0; St. Saviours 3 Under 15B League Ballyduff 0; Villa C 5 Portlaw Utd 7; De La Salle B 2 Under 15A Cup - The Woolfson Cup Ferrybank A 3; Villa A 3 AET (Villa won 8-7 on penalties) Piltown 2; Carrick Utd 7 Under 15B Cup - The George Sage Cup Stradbally 3; Dungarvan Utd B1 Ferrybank B 1; Kilmacow 5 Villa B 2; Tramore B 2 AET (Villa B won 5-4 on penalties)

Under 11 League U-11E Piltown C 0; Seaview Celtic B4 Under 13A Cup - The Johnny Barnes Cup De La Salle A 2; Ferrybank A 7 Under 13B Cup - The Jimmy O’Dwyer Cup Ballinroad 1; Bohemians B 3. Kilmacow 3; Ferrybank B 2. Under 13C Cup - The Kiely Gaule Cup Portlaw Utd 5; Ferrybank C 1 Under 15A League Ferrybank A 2; Carrick Utd 5 U-15B Ferrybank B 0; Portlaw Utd 1 Under 15B Cup - The George Sage Cup Kilmacow 6; Villa C 1 Villa B 3; Stradbally 2 AET.

Fixtures Wednesday, May 28th Under 16B Cup Final - The Skoda Cup Venue: Graun Park, Tramore (Kick off 7.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Kilmacow v Piltown (WSFL) Wednesday, May 28th Under 12A Cup - The Brian Cuddihy Cup (Kick off 6.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Villa A v Ferrybank A (St. Pauls) Southend Utd v Dungarvan Utd A (Villa) Wednesday May 28th Under 12C Cup - The Joe Delaney Cup (Kick off 6.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Ballyduff v Tramore B (Ferrybank) Ferrybank B v Ballinroad B (St. Pauls). Thursday May 29th Under 15 League (Kick off 6.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-15B Stradbally v Park Rangers (Dungarvan) De La Salle B v Ballyduff (Park Rangers) Dungarvan Utd B v Portlaw Utd (Ballinroad) Stradbally v Park Rangers (Railway Ath) Villa B v Tramore B (De La Salle). Thursday May 28th Under 13B Cup - The Jimmy O'Dwyer Cup (Kick off 6.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Bohemians B v Johnville (Southend) Park Rangers v Carrick Utd B (W. Crystal) Thursday May 29th Under

15A Cup - The Woolfson Cup (Kick off 6.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Tramore A v Villa A (Kilmacow) Saturday May 31st Under 11 League (Kick off 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated) U-11E Carrick Utd C v Tramore C (Carrick Utd) Ferrybank C v Waterford Crystal (Ferrybank) Piltown C v Villa E (Piltown) Seaview Celtic B v Bohemians C (Seaview) Saturday May 31st Under 11B Cup - The Deise Cup (Kick off 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated) De La Salle B v Johnville (Villa) Piltown A v Ferrybank B (Carrick Utd) 11.30 am Saturday May 31st Under 11C Cup - The Willie Moran Cup (Kick off 10.30 a.m. unless otherwise stated) Ballinroad C v Stradbally (Dungarvan) Seaview Celtic A v Ballyduff A (Tramore)11.30 am Villa D v Kilmacthomas (St. Saviours) Saturday May 31st Under 13A Cup - The Johnny Barnes Cup (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Bohemians A v Villa A (De La Salle) St. Pauls v Carrick Utd A (Kilmacow) Southend Utd v Tramore A (Johnville) Saturday May 31st Under 13B Cup - The Jimmy O' Dwyer Cup (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) Kilmacow v Bohemians B / Johnville (Mooncoin) Dungarvan Utd v Piltown (Stradbally) Saturday May 31st Under 15 League (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated) U-15A Carrick Utd v Ballinroad (Portlaw) Villa A v Bohemians (Park Rangers) 12.30 pm U-15B Kilmacow v Villa C (Ferrybank) Park Rangers v Stradbally (Southend) Villa B v Portlaw Utd (Bohemians) Dungarvan Utd B v De La Salle B (Ballinroad) Ballyduff v Ferrybank B (Piltown)

Mary & Molly Golf Classic. 2nd Prize - From Left: Conor Barrett, David Crowley, David Raher, Pa Enright, Mossie Walsh. Missing from photo: Derek Power.

Mary & Molly Golf Classic. Best Mens Team - From Left: David Walsh, Pajo Lanigan, Stevie Lanigan, Conor O'Dwyer, Pa Enright, Mossie Walsh. Missing from photo: Cormac Nugent.

Mary & Molly Golf Classic. Best Ladies Team - From Left: David Walsh, Marianne Mulcahy, Teresa Hayes, Carmel O'Brien, Pa Enright, Mossie Walsh. Missing from photo: Fidelma Fitzgerald.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Some of the winners from the Waterford County Strokeplay finals – Breda Foley, Lorraine Troy, Aiden Ryan, Aiden O'Rourke.

Cunnigar Pitch & Putt Club WATERFORD COUNTY STROKEPLAY FINALS There was a great turn-out on Sunday last from the Waterford County Clubs of Cunnigar, Tramore and Ashgrove. The day turned out to have ideal conditions and the Course did us proud. The standard of play was outstanding and the Cunnigar are very proud to have so many members who excel in the game of Pitch and Putt. The winners were – Ladies Junior: Breda Foley (Cunnigar). Ladies Intermediate: Lorraine Troy (Cunnigar). Gents Junior: Aiden Ryan (Cunnigar). Gents Intermediate: Aiden O'Rourke (Cunnigar). Gents Senior: Eddie Hennessey (Ashgrove). MEMBERSHIP FEES Membership fees are now due and can be given to any committee member. Family €150; Adult €80; Over 60 €50; Juvenile €45; Life members €30. GREEN FEES We are now open for green fees. Opening times are 10.00 a.m. ‘til 6.00 p.m. Adults €5; Juveniles €3; Hire of clubs €2. VOLUNTEERS We are having a Bag Pack at Garvey’s SuperValu, on June 12th, 13th and 14th; any help would be much appreciated, rota sheet inside clubhouse if anyone has an hour or two to spare.

Now that the Club is open if anyone has an hour or two to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome. WEDNESDAY GAME Names to be in by 10.00 a.m. tee-off at 10.30 a.m. Nett 0-9: Breda O'Donnell; Gross 0-9: Lorraine Troy; Nett 10-18: Joan Dower; Gross 10-18: Mary Malone. THURSDAY GAME Our Thursday Games are now underway, all our members are welcome to play so have your names in by 6.00 p.m. and we will be teeing off at 6.30 p.m. The results of Thursday, 22nd May – Nett: Cait Mulcahy, Liam Simms, Paddy Noonan; Gross: Corinne McGee, Ivan Fitzgerald, Michael Havens. HOLE IN ONE This year we are having a prize for the most hole in ones during the season. These must be in a Club competition at the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt and cards must be verified by the tournament committee. To date Patsy Hackett and Paddy Noonan, John Carroll, Michael Havens and Liam Simms have each got one in competition. BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is 4, Cait Mulcahy was the lucky winner this week.

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 are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. DID YOU KNOW? When cleaning the ball on the green you must mark it first before picking it up to clean. COUNTY BOARD SCRAMBLE 19th May results – Nett: Maureen Widger, Patsy Hackett; Gross: Nellie Sullivan, Liam Simms. MUNSTER SCHOOLS COMPETITION The Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club are hosting the Finals of the Munster Schools Competition. If you would like to represent your school in this competition contact Corinne McGee for more details. DATES TO REMEMBER Ladies Open sponsored by Butcher’s Block, 15th June. All monies must be paid before names are sent to P.P.U.I. for competitions. Bank Holiday Monday, 2nd June, there will be a game names to be in for 10.30 a.m. tee off 11.00 a.m. Club jumpers, tee shirts and caps are for sale in clubhouse.

Causeway Bowls Club HIDDEN HEARING SOUTHERN LEAGUE The Causeway bowls club ventured down to the St. Michael's Bowls Club in Cork on Sunday, 25th May for their first match to be played on grass rather than the artificial surface our players are used to in Dungarvan. After a couple of trial bowls the grass was found to be less responsive in both the speed and track of the bowls.

Consequently, we found our game was not going as well we had forseen and the team ended up losing all three games. Hopefully, as they say ''lessons have been learned'' and we look forward to the return match on home (artificial) turf. We thank the members of the Cork team for the hospitality and warm welcome received.

Lismore Cricket Club YOUTH CRICKET IS BACK! Summer is finally here and Lismore Cricket Club are delighted to announce that youth cricket has started again. For that past twelve years Lismore’s youth teams have competed with great success against their Munster rivals and this year is sure to be no different. No doubt, there’ll be excitement, drama, despair and elation along the way but a good time will be had by all. An increased panel of coaches is in place, ready to bring on last year’s players and welcome new ones. Training takes place on Wednesday evening at the cricket ground from 7 to 8-30 p.m. As the sessions are outdoors, they are susceptible to adverse weather, so let’s hope the sun keeps shining. PROGRESS CONTINUES AT THE GROUND Work continues ‘full steam ahead’ at the grounds with a major tidy-up having taken place in and around the pavilion. The square is being restored to its former glory and the

outfield is being cut down to a playable level. The boundary fences have been tidied up and the strimmers have been out in force. The smell of freshly cut grass has even led to some former players talking of donning the whites for a friendly game or two in the near future. Watch this space! VIP VISITORS The new committee has continued to make progress in rehabilitating the club within the umbrella of the Munster Cricket Union. Mr Peter Dineen, Chairman of the MCU, is to personally lead a delegation from the governing body to meet with the Lismore committee at the pavilion tonight (Wednesday). It is hoped that recent progress made at the grounds will help impress on the MCU that the new committee is determined to reverse the decline of the club. If things go well, Lismore may seek re-admission into the Munster leagues at adult level in 2015. Here’s hoping for a fruitful and productive meeting.

The Sports Star of the month award for April goes to the De La Salle College senior golf team. Having won the Munster Schools Matchplay Championship for the fourth year in-a-row, they made it third time lucky when they defeated Donabate Community College in Nenagh Golf Club. Runners-up in 2012 and 2013 after their first All Ireland win in 2011, the Waterford college endured a long day of golf. A final of great drama came down to the last match on the course. Niall O'Connell (Waterford Castle) and Greg Milne (Faithlegg) lost their matches while Charlie Dawson (Faithlegg) and Thomas Martin (Waterford Castle) won their matches to level the tie. Finally, Bill Murray (Waterford Castle) defeated Donabate's two-time Under 15 Boys champion Kevin Le Blanc at the 20th hole to give De La Salle an amazing victory. At a celebratory luncheon in the Park Hotel on Wednesday last, Pierce Flynn presented Niall O'Connell, team Captain with the April Sports Star Award. In attendance were team members, Pete Munroe team manager, Bro Killian Spiritual leader and members of the adjudicating panel. Pictured is Pierce Flynn, Park Hotel presenting the April Sportstar Award to Team Captain, Niall O'Connell, included are Team members Greg Milne, Charlie Dawson, Thomas Martin, and Bill Murray. also included are Pete Munroe, Team Manager. Br. Killian, Robin Dawson along with John O'Connor and Fr. Pat Moran, Adjudicators. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Gloves and Glory 2 ON Saturday, May 3rd, IKF promoter of the year 2013 Vinny O’Brien put together a cracking fight night in Lawlors Hotel Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, culminating in a fast paced thrill a minute IKF AM IR All-Ireland Light Cruiserweight Title contest between local hero Brett Egan and Offaly fighter Derry Guinan. Before the main event, the near capacity crowd were treated to a stacked undercard of 12 fights including 10 fighters from Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan and an IKF Title fight Eliminator and the ladies IKF Lightweight Irish Title fight. Scott Lennon, Jack Power, Connor Power, Rhianna Lynch and Megan Lennon all from Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan fought under light contact rules before the full contact action got under way. John Cawley, David Kubera, Niamh Drohan, Sharon Lynch and fighter of the night Taylor Auckland made up the rest of the Dungarvan contingent before Brett took to the ring to try pick up his 3rd IKF Irish title in 9 months. At this stage of the evening the crowd were in full voice and nearly raised the roof off Lawlors Hotel when Brett came to the ring to face off against Derry Guinan for the IKF AM IR All-Ireland Light Cruiserweight Title. This was another cracking fight which lived up to the hype. The young Dungarvan man started the brighter and in the early rounds landed some lovely leg kicks and solid straight right hands. Derry worked well on the inside but Brett fought to his potential and after 5 explosive rounds of action we went to the judges scorecard and the result was a unanimous decision... This was not a place for the faint hearted. Finally,

Brett Egan (New Irish Champ) with Lee O’Donnell, The Vaporiun, Dungarvan (sponsor of the main event). Brett’s hand was raised and the popular young Dungarvan man threw his arms around coach Vinny O’Brien. Brett had worked hard for this fight and it paid off as he was handed the belt as the New Irish Kickboxing Champion. Brett now holds the Cruiserweight IKF K1 title, the Light Cruiserweight Full Contact and Low Kick titles and will fight on September 13th in Carlow for the Light Cruiserweight K1 Irish Title. Brett aims to be the first Irish fighter ever to hold the IKF full contact, low kick and K1 titles at the same weight at the same time. So on the 13th of September the K1 fight is more than just a title fight, it’s a chance for Brett to write himself into the history books

and prove beyond doubt he is the best Light Cruiserweight in the country. Megan Lennon will also fight for a full contact IKF Irish Title in Carlow in September. Megan looks to become the youngest of Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan’s fighters to pick up a full contact belt and after her recent run of impressive performances you couldn’t back against her…. Deise Kickboxing would like to thank all the officials, coaches, medics, doctor, DJ, ring girl, all from Deise Kickboxing who helped out, door staff, the IKF for their continued support, Lawlors Hotel who are a pleasure to deal with for events, our sponsors; Eden Café, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, The IT Guy, Aaron’s Takeaway Carrick-on-Suir,

Barry Lennon Photography, Creation Night Club and sponsor of the main event The Vaporium Dungarvan. Big thanks to the Dungarvan fight fans who again turned out to support the local fighters and give them that extra 10% in the ring…. Brett and coach Vinny O’Brien will head to Italy in October where Brett will represent Ireland in the World Championships. Anyone interested in kickboxing classes with Deise Kickboxing Dungarvan can contact Vinny on 0834218676, or email deisekickboxing@gmail.com or check us out on facebook or www.deisekickboxing.net We cater for all ages, all levels and operate as on a pay as you train basis of only €5 a class.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

Talking Horses

Pictured at Clonmel Racecourse on Thursday evening last in the winners enclosure after Gusty Rocky won the Bumper for the Flynn family of the Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

Crawford bidding for British Amateur Championship STEVEN Crawford is bidding to become the first non-British based rider to win the British Amateur Jumps Jockeys Championship and the Larne-based rider is currently tied in a share of the lead, with the season concluding on May 30th.

Crawford assists his brother Stuart Crawford in the family's training yard and the pair have enjoyed great success in Scotland and the north of England in recent times, which has put Steven in the position to claim a historic success.

Kingman impresses at the Curragh THE John Gosden-trained Kingman was the horse everyone was talking about in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday and the son of Invincible Spirit lived right up to the hype, bolting up by five lengths. Ridden by

James Doyle, he travelled and quickened like a topclass colt and he rates as one of the most exciting horses in training. The highlight of the remainder of the card was the Group 3 Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes

and it produced a highlyimpressive winner in the shape of the Edward Lynam-trained Slade Power, with the five-yearold easily getting the better of the race-fit Maarek by two lengths under Wayne Lordan.

Lordan in treble form at Cork WAYNE Lordan was the man to follow at Cork on Friday evening, completing a notable treble for three different trainers. He got off the mark in the Father's Day Racing June 15th Race, riding the Tommy Stacktrained Scream Blue Murder to a comfortable 1¾ lengths victory. Just over an hour later he rode the David Wachman-trained Tango Time to an authoritative four lengths victory in the Follow Us On Facebook

Maiden. His last and most valuable winner came in the featured Follow @corkracecourse On Twitter Handicap with him partnering the Edward Lynam-trained Eighteen Summers to a ½-length victory. Little Sweetheart was the 20/1 winner of the Mallow Summer BBQ July 11th Handicap for Pat Flynn and jockey Danny Grant.

Upcoming Fixtures Fairyhouse – Thursday, 29th May (First Race 5:50) Down Royal – Friday, 30th May (First Race 5:55) Tramore – Friday, 30th May (First Race 5:40) Tramore – Saturday, 31st May (First Race 2:00) Kilbeggan – Sunday, 1st June (First Race 2:50) Listowel – Sunday, 1st June (First Race 2:10) Listowel – Monday, 2nd June (First Race TBC) Naas – Monday, 2nd June (First Race TBC) Punchestown – Wednesday, 4th June (First Race TBC)

[Healy Racing]

O’Brien in marvellous form at The Curragh AIDAN O’Brien completed a memorable treble at the Curragh on Sunday and the highlight was unquestionably the taking victory of Marvellous in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas. Ridden by Ryan Moore, the daughter of Galileo produced a strong finishing

effort to win going away by three lengths and she now looks set to take her chance in the Epsom Oaks. Joseph O’Brien was in the saddle for his father’s two other winners, riding Adelaide to win the Group 3 Airlie Stud Gallinule Stakes and Table Rock to win

the Newstalk European Breeders Fund Maiden. The other Group 1 on the card was the Tattersalls Gold Cup and it saw the Lady Cecil-trained Noble Mission record an all-the-way 1¼ lengths victory under James Doyle.

Double for Denis Hogan doubles up Queally at Clonmel at Inchydoney CAPPAGH rider Declan Queally recorded a double at Carbery Hunt’s Point-to-Point at Inchydoney on Sunday last. Margaret Flynn’s Stand Sure provided his first leg of the double in the Winners of One. Racing in the colours of Kilmacthomas man Trevor O’Reilly, the 12 year old led from the third last to record a five lengths victory over Marmaladeskies. Queally’s other win was on the Mick Winter trained Killabraher Cross in the closing six year old and upwards gelding maiden, who made virtually all the running.

Point to Point Fixtures MAY Sat, 31st South Union (F) Kinsale Farrangalway, Kinsale, Co. Cork. L/H JUNE Sun, 1st Ormond (F) Southpark, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Tipperary. R/H Sun, 1st South Union (F) Kinsale Farrangalway, Kinsale, Co. Cork. L/H Mon, 2nd Ormond (F) Southpark, Ballingarry, Roscrea, Tipperary. R/H

DENIS Hogan has shown he can both train and ride to a very high standard and he took centre stage at Clonmel on Thursday, riding a double that included a winner on one of his own horses. His trained and ridden victory came in the St. Patrick's Well Maiden Hurdle with him guiding Ridestan to an easy 7½ lengths success. Not content with that satisfying victory, he went on to ride the Philip Byrne-trained

Roisin Dubh to win the featured Nire Valley Mares Handicap Hurdle by an authoritative three lengths. The Pat Flynn trained Gusty Rocky collared the front running Oscar Swan in the final yards of the bumper. Carrying the colours of the Flynn family of the Park Hotel he saw his jockey Jonathan Burke sign off from the amateur ranks before turning professional.

Dublin punter amongst Scoop 6 millionaires A PUNTER from a Ladbrokes shop in Dublin who invested just €6 has emerged as one of those to have become Scoop 6 millionaires over the weekend, scooping €1,342,599 for picking all six winners. Saturday's Scoop 6 had grown to record proportions after rolling over through 12

weeks and victory for the Alan King-trained Chatez in the Betfred Mobile Casino Silver Bowl Stakes at Haydock sparked celebrations amongst those holding the eight winning tickets. Each winning ticket is eligible to play for the bonus fund next Saturday, which stands at a further €5,481,763.

Forever Gold in charge at Roscommon THE Follow Us On Twitter Handicap Chase was the main event on Monday’s mixed card at Roscommon and it produced a popular winner in the shape of the well-backed favourite Forever Gold. Trained by Edward Cawley and ridden by Philip Enright, the seven-year-old had to battle strongly to get

the better of Lady Olwyn by ¾-length. The pick of the Flat action on the card was the Connolly's Red Mills Horse Care Cubes Handicap and there was an exciting finish with the John Joe Walsh-trained Cliff House grinding out a short-head victory under Niall McCullagh.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 30 May, 2014

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Liz and David post great Tipperary's Seamus Hayes dominates second times in Austria round of the Connolly's RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League at Midleton Show

CONGRATULATIONS to Liz Murray and David Gaffney who competed in their first Half Ironman, the St. Polten 70.3 on Sunday last. They are both delighted with their times with David finishing this gruelling event in 6:01:04 and Liz in 6:03:01. This event comprises a 1.9km swim, 90km cycle and 21km run and the weather on Sunday was a lot warmer than they’re used to in training on the roads around Dungarvan. VALENTIA ISLAND TRI Well done to club member and swim coach, Natalie Shaw Hamilton who put in a great performance in her first Triathlon of 2014 in Valentia, Co Kerry. Natalie finished fourth female overall and was first in her age group. Also competing in Valentia were Rob Shaw Hamilton, Mark Cliffe and Niamh O’Donovan, who is delighted with herself having competed in her first Triathlon. Conditions on the day were not very triathlonfriendly with strong northwesterly winds, rain and unseasonably low temperatures, here’s hoping the month of June will bring a welcome increase in temperature….both air and sea! CLUB TIME TRIALS We held our second Time Trial of 2014 last Thursday evening over the usual route of Ballinroad to Five Cross Roads and back. This is not a competition and no prizes are awarded, but rather it is designed as a training session to simulate the bike section of a race, and as we use a handicapped system there’s always someone to chase to the finish line. Fastest on the night was Michael Moloney, closely followed by Jason Travers and Bryan Hallissey. CLUB TRAINING The club is growing at a great rate, with over 80 members to date, most of whom

get involved in club training sessions. Our Ballyvoile Brick Sessions have been running for the past few weeks, our Bike Time Trial continues this Thursday at St. Laurence’s Hall, Ballinroad, group sea swims are held on Saturdays in Clonea, and longer cycle spins on Sunday mornings. All are reaping the benefits of group training, particularly those who are swimming in the sea in preparation for the Dungarvan Tri on June 28th. Experienced swimmers provide assistance and advice to those who are new to the open water and ensure they make the most of time in the

sea. Thanks to Martin Stevenson and Paul Twomey for helping out with the Beginners last week. DUNGARVAN TRIATHLON 2014 Preparations for our first Dungarvan Triathlon are well underway, and we will have a substantial local participation on the day. If you are free to help us marshall this event, please text Michele on 087 6464252 or contact us via our website. Thank you. CLUB WEB-SITE For all information on club training, events, benefits of membership etc please check out our new website www.dungarvantri.com If you’re interested in getting involved in Triathlon, please contact us via the website or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TriedTestedDunga rvan

By Brian Hennessy TIPPERARY’S Seamus Hayes dominated the second leg of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league at Midleton Agricultural Show in Co. Cork, by filling three of the top four places, including an all important win with Twister. Hayes managed to guide three horses through to the jump-off giving him an excellent chance of success, but to place all three among the top prizes showed that the Fethard based rider is bang in form. Speaking afterwards Seamus Hayes said, “I am delighted with how all the horses jumped today, Twister is always naturally fast and I didn’t plan on going as fast as it turned out today, but he turned back much tighter than I expected to the third fence in the jump-off, but it worked out well in the end. The other two horses are still quite young, Corphin jumped really well in the RDS qualifier at Coilog earlier in the week and he was really good again at Midleton along with Barichello W who finished fourth.” The Heartbreaker gelding Twister has been a prolific winner on the Munster Grand Prix circuit for a number of years and when in form is almost unbeatable against the clock. This proved to be the case one again at Midleton, as Seamus Hayes winning clear round (33.70) aboard the fourteen year-old saw him with almost three seconds to spare over his nearest challenger, to collect the Irish Distillery Perpetual Trophy.

Seamus Hayes and Twister who won the second round of the Connolly's RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix League at Midleton Show. The only rider to come close to matching Hayes was another Tipperary-man Liam O’Meara with the ever consistent Mr Coolcaum. This partnership have already been in the winner enclosure this season having won the HSI/Connolly’s RED MILLS Spring Tour at Wexford and another clear round in 36.23 seconds saw the Nenegh rider finish as runner up at Midleton. Seamus Hayes filled third place after another foot perfect round with Jerry Sweetnam’s seven year old gelding Corphin, who is by the stallion Phin Phin out of an Orthos dam, before also managing to finish fourth with the Bian McClintock owned eight year old stallion

Barichello W (by Quidam de Revel SF out of a Grannus Hann dam). Spectators from the rebel county were happy to see local riders fill the next two placing’s, Cork’s Shane Dalton and the Cornet Obolensky mare Celine Dion grabbed fifth place, just ahead of young rider Patrick

Joyce from Killeagh who was in excellent form finishing sixth with his father John Joyce's Piltown S. The next round of the Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix takes place at Ballinamona Equestrian Centre just outside Waterford City on Saturday, June 7th.

RESULT - Connolly’s RED MILLS Munster Grand Prix league Round 2 - Midleton Show, Co. Cork 25/05/2014 1st Seamus Hayes/Twister 0/0 33.70 2nd Liam O’Meara/Mr Coolcaum 0/0 36.23 3rd Seamus Hayes/Corphin 0/0 37.32 4th Seamus Hayes/ Barichello W 0/0 38.59 5th Shane Dalton/Celine Dion 0/0 38.70 6th Patrick Joyce/Piltown S 0/0 41.18 7th Ian Cliffe/Finnisk/Decies 0/0 43.34 8th Ethan Ahearne/Cavalier Teaca 0/4 36.77 28 Starters 11 Through to Jump-off For more information visit www.jumpingnews.com

Liz Murray and David Gaffney in St Polten 70.3.

Joe Kelly who participated in the recent Waterford Adventure Race.

John Horgan who participated in the recent Waterford Adventure Race.

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Waterford Athletes on Munster Team for 2014 Special Olympics Ireland Games. There was great excitement as the Munster team to participate in the Special Olympics Ireland Games, was launched at an event held in the Castletroy Park Hotel, Limerick. The team was formally launched by the Mayor of Limerick Cllr. Kathleen Leddin, who wished the athletes well and said that the Games would be the highlight of the Limerick sporting calendar for 2014. A number of sports personalities, including Irish Ladies Rugby star, Niamh Briggs from Waterford, were present to support the team. [Alan Place]