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THE original route of the planned Dungarvan water protest this Saturday, 1st November, has been altered due to the expectation that there will be a high turnout. Organisers of the water protest were advised by Gardaí to change the route to minimise disruption in Dungarvan, as it is expected that people turning up to the protest could number in their thousands. A spokesperson for campaign group ‘Dungarvan Says No’, said that after consultation with Gardaí, it was agreed the route will be altered. The organisers said they were made aware of the disruption which a high number of protesters may cause to both traffic and businesses, and it was decided to simplify the route. The demonstration will start out at 3.00 p.m. at Walton Park, Abbeyside this

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Saturday, 1st November, as previously planned, with the route going along the Causeway, across Devonshire Bridge, along T. F. Meagher Street and into Grattan Square. From the Square the route will proceed up Mary Street and then onto the Lookout. “While wishing to make our point, we are also keen to keep disruption to a minimum,” said the spokesperson. “From the feedback we have received we expect a large turnout from across the county, and wish to keep things orderly. “We had no problems with the revised route suggested by Gardaí, as it was in the best interests of all concerned.” Organisers said they are hoping for good weather on the day, with entertainment planned at the end of the march. “Much depends on the weather, and we’re still try-

ing to arrange a bit of music and craic to finish things off,” said the spokesperson. “If we get a good national turnout on 1st November, it could also finish off Irish Water and the whole privatization scheme. Privatization is a step too far. If it is allowed to proceed even those with their own water supply could come under scrutiny. So, it is important for both town and country to unite on this,” the spokesperson said. A leaflet campaign by the group has been met with huge success, with around 90 percent of leaflets being taken up in the first 48 hours of a publicity campaign. The spokesperson said that very few people refused a leaflet once they realised what it was about. “We had around a 90 percent take-up rate and a very positive response,” the spokesperson added. See also page 2

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Local sisters take gold and silver at World Karate Championships TWO local sisters, Kiah and Tirna Connors, from Ballinroad, Dungarvan, returned home from the World Karate Championships with a Gold and Silver World Medal for Ireland. Tirna and Kiah flew out to Poland on Wednesday, 15th October to represent Ireland at the 2014 WUKF World Karate Championships. With 37 countries and 1,400 competitors converging on Szczecin Poland, this was going to be a hard task for the Dungarvan sisters who were part of a team from the Irish Karate-Do Federation of 22 competitors. Both girls who train weekly at the Pat Rockett Martial Arts Academy in Waterford did not disappoint Ireland

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WEATHER OUTLOOK WEDNESDAY morning will be mostly dry, with sunny intervals. Cloudier conditions along south and southeast coasts, with patches of mist and drizzle, will extend gradually northwards as the day progresses, with mostly moderate southeast to east winds. Maximum temperatures 10 to 15 Celsius. Cloudy and misty Wednesday night, with some rain, drizzle and fog in places. Lowest temperatures 5 to 9 C., in moderate to fresh southerly breezes. Mild and breezy on Thursday. Top temperatures 13 to 16 C., in fresh southerly winds. Some bright or short sunny spells for a time, with just scattered patches of drizzle and coastal fog. But a spell of heavy and persistent rain developing along Atlantic coasts in the afternoon, will extend across the country during the evening and overnight. Mild and humid overnight, with lows of 11 to 13 C. Friday will be wet and quite breezy for much of the day, with some further heavy rain in places and with hill and coastal fog. But the rain should clear from the west during the afternoon and early evening. Top temperatures 13 to 15 C., in fresh and gusty southerly winds. Once the last of the rain clears, it should be mostly dry and fairly clear for much of Friday / Halloween night. But further heavy rain may develop in the southwest and west of the country later in the night. Lows of 7 to 9 C. Overnight rain will have cleared most areas Saturday morning and it should be brighter for the afternoon, with just scattered showers. However rain will feed into Atlantic counties later in the afternoon and evening, turning widespread by nightfall. Highs on Saturday of 10 to 13 C. Sunday should be bright and breezy with sunny spells and scattered showers, some heavy in Atlantic coastal areas. Highs of 10 to 12 C., in fresh southwesterly winds. Cold overnight, with lows of 2 to 6 C., with a slight frost in places.

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PLANNED mass demonstrations against water charges this coming Saturday, 1st November, look set to bring the whole country to a standstill as the public vent their anger at the government and the formation of its semi-state utility company, Irish Water. Dungarvan and Waterford City will be included in the national demonstration as campaigners and protesters tell the Fine Gael / Labour coalition - ‘Water is a right, not a commodity’. It is understood that Irish Water is being told by the government to introduce a ‘pay by weekly installments’ plan for households and increase the free children’s allowance from 17 up to 18 years old, in a knee-jerk reaction to the growing public anger over water charges. The idea of the ‘pay weekly’ plan for water charges is so that people won’t have to pay in one big wedge, or on a quarterly basis. Mass demonstrations attended by thousands of people have been taking place in major towns and cities for the past two weeks, which will culminate in a huge National Day of Protest this coming Saturday, 1st November. BACKDATING OF FREE ALLOWANCES There are over one million households who have not sent in their applications to date, despite the threat from Irish Water that households will be charged the full tariff. Managing Director, John Tierney, has been quoted as saying that the first water bills in January will “include household and children free allowances, provided that people apply by the end of November”. While Irish Water have been promoting the ‘application packs’ as applications for the free allowance, they are, in reality, an

agreement for the householder to be a customer of Irish Water and set up a customer account with them. There has been the threat from Irish Water that any citizen who does not pay the water charge will be billed €424 for water, while there will be penalties for those people who do not provide PPS numbers. However, on both Irish Water and CER websites, there has always been the fact that any forms sent into Irish Water will receive a ‘60 day backdating of any allowances’, meaning that any application packs sent to Irish Water after the 30th November deadline should still receive their allowances backdated 60 days from date of registration with Irish Water. CAMPAIGNS AND PROTESTS Thousands of people attended protests held in Cork, Clonmel, Ennis, Limerick and Tralee, held over the past fortnight. Dungarvan and Waterford City will be holding their own water charges protest at 3.00 p.m. next Saturday, 1st November, in solidarity with the National Day of Protest, when protests and campaigns will be held throughout the country. Strangely, the national media has been ‘down-playing’ the number of people attending the mass demonstrations, as evident from a recent campaign which brought Dublin to a standstill. While footage and photographs show that there was easily up to 100,000 people at the protest, national media halved that number. According to reports last week, the Fine Gael / Labour government has had a ‘knee-jerk’ reaction to the growing anger over the whole Irish Water controversy and directed Irish Water

to introduce a ‘pay weekly’ option as well as increase the age of free allowance for children from 17 to 19. In another twist to the whole Irish Water controversy, the semistate company has extended the 31st October deadline for households to send in applications, to 30th November. The Commission for Energy Regulation (CER) announced earlier in the year that households would have to pay a whopping €4.88 per 1,000 litres of water used (€2.44 in and €2,44 out). Householders have been told they face massive water bills, which are expected to be at least €300 next January for a family of four (two adults and two adult children), while larger families will face bigger water bills to pay. Campaigners have been pointing out that water is already paid for through direct taxation, a portion of motor tax and VAT paid to the government. However, the government are adamant that families and households should pay the water charges imposed by Irish Water. DOUBLE TAXATION Campaigners said that the water charges introduced by Fine Gael / Labour is a double taxation of the people. The public’s anger reached boiling point last week when it was discovered there is a bonus payment scheme proposed for Irish Water staff. The cost of setting up the semi-state body has cost the taxpayer millions of euro. Irish Water has also stated that households will be charged as much as €188 to fix a leak, a €282 charge for ‘out-of-hours’, a €220 charge to test water pressure, and €17 for a ‘special’ meter reading. Finance Minister Michael Noonan’s budget a fortnight ago

did not give much reprieve for households from the onslaught of new taxes and charges introduced by the current government since it took office. A tax relief for water charges is only €100 and even then, someone can only claim the maximum €100 tax relief if they receive a water bill of €500. Households and families on low incomes, too low to pay tax, will not quality for the tax relief on water charges. DEBACLE AND CONTROVERSY The government’s handling of the Irish Water debacle will likely cost it dearly at the next General Election and with the amount of public anger out there, the coalition could find itself going the same way of Fianna Fail / Greens at the last General Election. One Labour back-bencher was quoted in the national media last weekend as saying that the whole water tax debacle could “hasten the end” of the Fine Gael / Labour coalition. Meanwhile, Independent Senator, Feargal Quinn, will introduce a bill in the Seanad sometime later this month to try and put a stop to Irish Water demanding PPS numbers from the public. The protest against water charges in Dungarvan will be held at 3.00 p.m. starting at Walton Park, Abbeyside. All are very welcome to attend. Organisers of the Dungarvan campaign say that the demonstration will be non-political and while it is a serious issue facing all citizens of the country, it will be a fun day for all the family. Following the demonstration and speeches, there will be face painting, music and entertainment, as well as competitions for the ‘Best Placard’, etc.

Local sisters take gold and silver at World Karate Championships FROM FRONT PAGE It was a very proud moment for Irish coach Pat Rockett as both girls from the Waterford club took to the podium. Dungarvan and Ireland had a new World Champion Kiah Connors, with Caithlin Kelly from Waterford standing next to her with a world silver medal and in joint 3rd place stood both American Girls. Kiah’s sister Tirna is no stranger to International competition. She has twice won a European Gold Medal in Hungary and in Sheffield, England. In a bigger pool in Poland Tirna took on competitors from Bulgaria, Italy, Belarus. Tirna put in an unbelievable performance in the semi final and beat a very strong American

opponent which put her in the final against American champion Reagan Moore. The final was on Sunday,19th of October and it was a very intense few hours for Tirna and her coaches with the world podium in sight. When Tirna was called to take on America’s number one, she headed to the mat with a massive support from almost 100 Irish supporters. The much taller and heavier American competitor opened the scoring and Tirna had to readjust to the weight difference. Tirna scored an ippon on the American with a beautiful kick bringing the score to Ireland 2 America 1. Reagan Moore was penalized twice for illegal blows which injured Tirna, but Tirna was very

Ballinroad sisters, Kiah and Tirna Connors, who won a gold and silver medal respectively, at the 2014 WUKF World Karate Championships last weekend, demonstrate their skills. Both girls train with Pat Rockett Martial Arts Academy in Waterford. [David Clynch Photography] brave and fought her heart out. She was just beaten as the judges awarded the match to America. Tirna did Ireland proud bringing home a hard earned World Silver Medal. Both sisters were the only Irish

Karate Federation Competitors to make the finals in individual Kumite which is the hardest section in the competition and Tirna is the only Irish competitor to win a European Gold Medal twice in her age category.

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Irish model, Lisa Kavanagh, enjoys a tipple of the County Waterford-made liqueur, Muldoons.

Gold medal for Muldoon’s in Irish Whiskey Awards COUNTY Waterfordmade Irish Whiskey Liqueur, Muldoons, received a gold medal last week at the 2014 Irish Whiskey Awards held recently at the Kilbeggan Distillery. The awards are judged in a strictly vetted blind taste test by members of the prestigious Irish Whiskey Society and Celtic Whiskey club with only two awards in each

category. Muldoon Irish Whiskey Liqueur has only been available since December 2013 and receiving this honour so soon is a huge endorsement of the taste and quality of Muldoon. Blackwater Irish Spirits Limited, creator of the Muldoon brand, is a local company. It has four directors, two of whom are Dungarvan natives Timmy Ryan and

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C.B.S. Muldoon’s Irish Whiskey Liqueur would make an ideal addition to any party during Hallowe’en. It is available from Fordes’ Daybreak on the Youghal Road, Eurospar in Abbeyside and Kelleher’s Supervalu in Cappoquin.

Vanessa Murphy from Waterford with the award winning Muldoon at the Whiskey Live event held in the Round Room of the Mansion House, Dublin last weekend.

Nichola Beresford. The company has headquarters in the West of the County on the banks of the Blackwater in Knockanore and also has an office in Waterford City. Speaking to the Dungarvan Observer, Nichola Beresford said: “We’re obviously delighted”. “The number of entrants in the category was in double figures including some very well known established names so we were just glad to be on the shortlist. “It’s judged strictly by taste so there are no marks

for clever marketing or fancy bottles. An award like this is marvellous – it simply says that Muldoon tastes great which is what it’s all about,” added Ms. Beresford. The concept behind Muldoon Irish Whiskey Liqueur is a simple one; it is a dessert in a glass to be enjoyed after dinner. With its very distinctive whiskey, toffee and hazelnut combination Muldoon is sweet and smooth with a warm aftertaste. The simple traditional ingredients of aged Irish whiskey, toffee and hazelnut create a delicious

drink that can be used as both a food and cocktail ingredient. From marinating pork to baking or including it in an ‘Old Fashioned’ or a ‘Rusty Nail’ cocktail, Muldoon is being enjoyed in many different ways. Muldoon Irish Whiskey Liqueur is stocked locally in Fordes’ Daybreak on the Youghal Road, Eurospar in Abbeyside and Kelleher’s Supervalu in Cappoquin. To find out more visit www.muldoonwhiskey.co m and make sure to follow the fortunes of this young local company on Facebook and Twitter.

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New fishing vessel CONGRATULATIONS were extended from Waterford City and County Council to the owners of a new fishing vessel which is operating out of Dunmore East harbour. Leading the congratulations at the October meeting of the Local Authority was Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald, who said the new vessel, MFV Dearbhla, will be operating out of Dunmore East Harbour, bolstering the fleet and providing much needed employment. “The vessel is rigged for freezing and packing prawns at sea, so it will provide quite a bit of employment,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. Cllr. Fitzgerald said the owner of the MFV Dearbhla is Caitlin Uí hAodha from Helvick Head, wife of the late Michael Hayes, the skipper of the Tit Bonhomme, who tragically drowned when his vessel sank in heavy seas after striking rocks in Glandore Harbour, near Union Hall, Cork, in January, 2012. The MFV Dearbhla was launched recently at Howth Harbour, Dublin. “I would like to congratulate and support the family in their new venture and I’m delighted to see them continue in the commercial fishing industry,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald.

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Local authority to sell on houses in Mortgage distress HOUSES which are in mortgage distress have to be sold on by Waterford City and County Council because the Local Authority does not have the means to pay for the loan. At the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council, Councillors agreed to dispose of two houses in the city area, one house in Lackenwood and the other in St. John’s Park. However, Cllr. Cha O’Neill questioned if the houses being sold on by the Council were being bought by people intent on living in them, or intent on renting them out for profit. Cllr. O’Neill said he would object to people buying repossessed houses from the Council with the sole intent of renting them out for profit. Cllr. Joe Kelly asked why the houses could not be used as Council housing stock to house tenants on the housing list. Chief Executive Officer, Michael Walsh, said that repossessed houses taken over by the Council generally have significant outstanding mortgages on them. “If we don’t dispose of

those houses, then we carry the outstanding loan,” said Mr. Walsh. “But we don’t have any source of income to pay for that.” He said if the Council took repossessed houses into their stock, the rents from tenants “would go nowhere near covering the loans, so there would be a major financial liability on the Council”. Mr. Walsh said the Council has a significant number of mortgage holders with some of them in distress. “If we don’t recover the best disposal cost we can, then we, the Council, are carrying a burden which will interfere with our operations,” he said. Mr. Walsh said the Council is obliged by law to open up the disposal of repossessed houses to the market place to get the largest possible income they can from the sale of the repossessed property. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald questioned what happens to the owners when their house is repossessed by the Council. “Are they a priority on the Council’s housing list?” he asked. Mayor James Tobin suggested that all concerns and

queries in relation to repossessed properties should be addressed at a Housing SPC meeting. Councillors agreed to this. ABSENTEE TENANTS! Meanwhile, Cllr. Joe Conway asked what mechanisms the Council have in place to deal with tenants who don’t reside in or use their Council house. He indicated he was aware of one case where one tenant infrequents the house, despite it being a three-bedroom home. “There are people on the housing list looking enviously at those who have been given houses by the Council, but those tenants have moved out of the locality,” he said. Director of Services, Michael Quinn asked Cllr. Conway and any other Councillors to report to the Council the details of any person they suspect of not living in their Council house. “When it is brought to our attention, we will investigate and repossess the property if appropriate, and then reallocate it to tenants who do have a genuine housing need,” said Mr. Quinn.

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Council congratulates Michael Ryan on appointment as Westmeath Bainisteoir

WAT E R F O R D Council agreed to lease a section of land to the Cappoquin Salmon and Trout Anglers Association. At the October meeting of the Local Authority, Director of Services, Brian White, said the Council was proposing to lease approximately 60 square metres (0.012 acres) of land at Twig Bog, Cappoquin, to the Association. The lease was proposed, seconded, and approved by Councillors.

CONGRATULATIONS were extended from Waterford City and County Council, to Nire man Michael Ryan, former Waterford Hurling Manager, who has been ratified as Westmeath’s new hurling boss. Leading the congratulations at the October meeting of the Local Authority was Mr. Ryan’s cousin and neighbour, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan. Cllr. O’Ryan said it was great to see the Fourmilewater man being recognised and acknowledged outside his own county. “He has enjoyed tremen-

dous success as a player and as a mentor and manager at club level and county level, and I wish him well for the future,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. Concurring, Cllr. Seanie Power, said Mr. Ryan is a great friend and wished him the best of luck. “He was involved in ladies football and was a huge help to me when we started the Comeragh Rangers Ladies Football Team,” said Cllr. Power. Mr. Ryan replaces Brian Hanley in the role of Bainisteoir of Westmeath Senior Hurling Team. He led Waterford to a Munster final in 2012 and Munster to an inter-provin-

cial crown in 2007, as well as De La Salle to a Munster Senior Hurling Championship title at club level in 2010. He coached Ballymacarbry Ladies Football Team to win an incredible nine All-Ireland club titles between 1989 and 1999. Mr. Ryan has led Laois, Dublin and Waterford Ladies Football teams to All-Ireland success, and has been involved with 32 AllIreland winning ladies football teams. He takes up the manager role of Westmeath for a three year term, with a reratification after two years.

At the launch of the AIB Mortgage Awareness Week were from left: Lisa McGrath, AIB; Michael Morrissey, DNG Morrissey Properties and Catherine Downey, Mortgage Advisor AIB. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Council urged to enhance and foster relations with Newfoundland WATERFORD City and County Council was urged to do all it can to enhance and foster relations with Newfoundland following the creation of direct flights between St. John’s and Dublin. Earlier this year, airline company WestJet created a new flight service from Newfoundland’s capital St. John’s to Dublin. Cllr. Pat Nugent told the October meeting of Waterford Council that the new direct flight route between the two countries has seen up to 18,000 passengers visiting Ireland from

Newfoundland and greater Canada, because of the direct flight route. Cllr. Nugent pointed out the unique connection between Newfoundland and the South East, particularly Waterford, which have been fostered over the past number of years. “The connection between Newfoundland and the South East has resulted in increased tourism to the area,” said Cllr. Nugent. “We can thank the Canadian Ambassador to Ireland, Loyola Hearn, for helping to get the airline

interested in the route.” Cllr. Nugent said it was important for tourism in the South East and the Council should do anything it can to foster increased relations with Newfoundland / Canada. Director of Services for Economic Development, Lar Power, said he was familiar with the link between Waterford and Newfoundland, and the Council hopes to develop the potential of it, along with the development and marketing of the various assets of Waterford City and County.

Major event during Winterval WATERFORD City and County Council granted an Event Licence for a major event during the Winterval Festival which will be held in Waterford City during November / December. At the October meeting of the Local Authority, Director of Services, Economic Development, Lar Power, explained to Councillors that there will be a “spectacular

event” to take place on the Mall, Waterford City, on 29th November, which, he said could draw a massive crowd. Mr. Power said the organising committee of Winterval are seeking an event licence to enable the event on 29th November, to take place. The licence was proposed, seconded, and granted.

PPI Radio Awards for WLR/fm COUNCIL congratulations were extended to local radio station WLR FM on their recent wins at the PPI Radio Awards. Cllr. John O’Leary proposed the vote of congratulations at the October meeting of the Local Authority. Radio presenter, Billy McCarthy’s morning show,

‘Déise AM’ won a silver award in the Current Affairs Programme category, while WLR FM received a bronze award in the Local Station of the Year category. The 2014 awards were held recently at the Lyrath Hotel, Kilkenny, and attended by a large cross section of the local and

national radio and media industry. “WLR FM have become an icon of Waterford City,” said Cllr. O’Leary. “They spread the news and make Waterford feel good to live in. They are a great station and worthy of a vote of congratulations,” he added.

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Criminal Justice system only way to deal with allegations of criminality - Cullinane SPEAKING following a number of protests which took place in Waterford City outside the home of a Roma family, Sinn Féin Senator David Cullinane said that the criminal justice system is the only appropriate way to deal with allegations of criminality. He said there is no place in society for ‘rough justice’ and has called on those engaged in such protests to desist from doing so. “What we have witnessed in Waterford City over the last two nights is completely unacceptable,” said Senator Cullinane. “There can be no room in our society for rough justice. If anyone has information relating to allegations of criminality they

should bring it forward to the appropriate authorities. Protests such as these are counter-productive and wrong. They were predictably hijacked by a minority who are acting out of racism and with the intent of instilling fear. A number of children were present in the house targeted by these protestors. I am calling on those behind such protests to desist from doing so and for the public to stay away. It is the responsibility of An Garda Siochána to investigate crime and for the criminal justice system to determine innocence or guilt. Groups seeking to dispense rough justice are wrong and they need to stop and allow the Gardai do their job,” added Senator Cullinane.

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New apprentice glass appointments welcomed THE announcement by Waterford Crystal seeking ten new apprentice glass blowers, cutters and engravers was welcomed at the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council. Earlier this month, Waterford Crystal announced that it would be hiring ten apprentices, nine men and one woman, the first time it has hired apprentices since 1986. Cllr. John O’Leary said the recruitment of new apprentices at Waterford Crystal was “a very welcome and positive move”. He urged the Council to contact the company and try and ‘clawback’ jobs which were once held in Waterford, but transferred to cheaper labour markets in other countries in Eastern Europe. “Waterford crystal is an emblem of Waterford and people had great pride in it,” he said. “The more jobs we can attract for our area, the better for the economy going forward,” he added. CEO Michael Walsh said the employment of new apprentices at Waterford Crystal is positive and welcome, and it will be recognised as a success, which needs to be continued into the future.

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Success of Celtic Box Cup noted by Council THE success of this year’s Celtic Box Cup was noted at the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council. Cllr. Pat Nugent said a local boxing club in Dungarvan took the initiative and put the concept of a tournament together. “Up to 270 boxers from all over Europe, plus their entourage, came to Dungarvan,” said Cllr. Nugent. He said that accommodation in the area was booked up, not for one or two nights, but three nights, during the tournament. “These are niches in the market we should be looking at,” said Cllr. Nugent.

CEO Michael Walsh concurred with Cllr. Nugent’s comments on the boxing tournament. He said there are a “great host of activities” which the Council supports and looks to strengthen all the time with the same budgetary profile. “It is a challenge, but we will continue to look at any community organisation who comes forward with a reasonable proposition and encourage it,” said Mr. Walsh. He said the Council will continue to reinforce and strengthen the calendar of events throughout the county.

Annual Financial Statements of former Councils approved THE annual financial statements 2013 for the three former local authorities was approved at a meeting of the amalgamated Waterford City and County Council last week. The Annual Financial Statements 2013 of Waterford City Council,Waterford County Council and Dungarvan Town Council were proposed and seconded, and passed by Councillors.

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Damage caused through tenant neglect will not be repaired by Council ANY damage in Council houses caused through neglect by the tenant will not be repaired by the Local Authority, the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council was told. Cllr. Tom Cronin said he has a serious problem with Council policy in relation to repairing Council houses. He pointed out that the former authority, Waterford County Council, would carry out repairs if someone needed a new door. “Under this new entity, I’m led to believe that the tenant can’t get the door replaced. I have a serious problem with that, because

we would be replacing a door in one of our own housing stock, which is an asset to the Council,” said Cllr. Cronin. “We should bring the policy back in again, where a person needs a new door, they get a new door. It is crazy to have a house in our stock and a door falling out. I think we should replace it.” Director of Services for housing, Michael Quinn said if a tenant is taking reasonable care of the property and a problem occurs with a door, then the Council, as landlord, would consider looking after the issue. “But if a problem arises because of neglect by the

tenant, then it wouldn’t be appropriate for us to replace the door in that case,” said Mr. Quinn. HOUSE PAINTING Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said the former Dungarvan Town Council used to operate a scheme, whereby tenants in one local authority housing estate paid an extra €3.00 a week on their rent to go towards a painting scheme for the estate. He said it was a good idea and wanted to ensure tenants were getting value for money. He agreed to raise the issue at an SPC meeting on housing. DRAINAGE PROBLEM Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said

he was aware of a problem in a house, where the Council owns 30 percent of the property. He said the owner, who owns 70 percent of the property has discovered a problem with drainage which is flooding her garden, yet the engineer is prevented by legislation from sending Council employees onto the property to remedy the problem, even though the Council is 30 percent joint owner. Mayor James Tobin requested that any individual housing problems be adjourned to the next meeting of the SPC on housing, to which Councillors agreed.

Every effort being made to establish WIT as Technological University

Public encouraged to report all incidents of illegal dumping MEMBERS of the public are being encouraged to contact Waterford Council to report all incidents of illegal dumping, littering, fly-tipping and other illegal waste issues. All such incidents can be reported to the Council on 0761-10-2020.

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EVERY effort to establish Waterford Institute of Technology as a Technological University of the South East is being moved forward despite some concern that Waterford was seen as “lagging behind” for university status. Mayor James Tobin told the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council that the matter has been ongoing for 15 years or more, and he would like to see the South East, particularly Waterford, being granted university status. Cllr. Davy Daniels said

he was disappointed to see the South East “lagging behind” in relation to the application for university status. He suggested that the President of WIT, Dr. Ruaidhrí Neavyn, should attend a future Council meeting to address Councillors on the issue. Cllr. Cha O’Neill said there have been three general elections since 1999 and each time, Waterford was given the impression that it was a short distance from getting university status. He concurred that WIT

President, Dr. Neavyn, should be invited to speak to Councillors at a monthly meeting. Cllr. Mary Roche told Councillors that “every effort that can be made, is being made”. “There are a lot of emotive statements, some accurate and some that are not. I don’t think we should add any more fuel to a fairly dangerous fire burning,” she said. “WIT and Institute of Technology Carlow must merge before making an application for Technological University

designation,” Cllr. Roche pointed out. “There are five or six criteria which merged institutes must meet.” She pointed out that this pre-requisite of merging WIT and ITC is new, but every effort is being made to move forward. “There is no point asking a thoroughbred to jump Becher’s Brook with an ass tethered to it, because it can’t be done,” said Cllr. Roche. “All I can say is that a reluctant bride will come to the altar, but she won’t say ‘I do’.

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The group of German exchange students who visited Dungarvan earlier in October, pictured outside The Language People office at Shandon Street, Dungarvan. A GROUP of German exchange was an exchange that I never wanted, their German skills. With this opportunity the language students spent two weeks in but after all I can certainly say I would Dungarvan recently as part of an do it again, and it was one of the best becomes more than just a school subject and helps students to develop conexchange programme organised by experiences of my life”. The visit by the German students fidence in speaking the language and ‘The Language People’ - a Dungarvan based company which was in reciprocation for a visit by prepares them for the daunting task of provides language classes for students from St. Augustine’s College their oral exams in the Leaving Cert year. to Marburg, Germany, last June. students and adults. Maud Cunningham, of The The students from St. Augustine’s Earlier in October, the group of College had just finished fifth year and Language People, based at Shandon German students arrived in had five years of German language at Street, Dungarvan, expressed thanks to Dungarvan and stayed with host school - so it was time to put their all the students, families and St. families in the locality. learning into practice, thanks to The Augustine’s College, for making this During the fortnight they were Language People’s exchange pro- the first of many exchanges, with the here, they attended school at St. gramme. Steinmuhle School in Marburg, Augustine’s College, in Duckspool, The St. Augustine’s College Germany. Abbeyside, where they were wel- students arrived at Frankfurt, She said it was a great experience comed by Príomhoide, Ailbhe Ní Germany, and after a brief visit to the for all involved and believes that a proNeachtain and TY co-ordinator, banking city, they travelled by train to gramme like this encourages and stimNollaig Sheehan. ulates language learning. the university city of Marburg. Students of St. Augustine’s College The Language People is now in its Here they were greeted by German deepened friendships, which were host families whom they stayed with second year of business and provides made with their German exchange for two weeks. classes in German, French, Spanish, partners and all students had a fantastic The Irish students attended school Irish, Italian and more for primary and experience. where they were able to experience secondary school students, as well as One of the German students said: school life in a foreign country and adults, who wish to take up a language “I loved my time here, my guest family enjoyed many excursions and activi- or improve on their existing skills. was the best and I am sad that I have ties in the locality with their group For more information on The to leave but I will come back to leader Shauna Weiss. Language People and their classes, Dungarvan”. All students involved took full contact 087-9753783 or email dunAnother German student said: “It advantage of practicing and improving garvanlanguagepeople@gmail.com.

Nugent urges farmers to avail of Farm Safety Scheme grant FINE Gael Councillor Pat Nugent is encouraging all farmers to apply for a Farm Safety Scheme grant to help ensure they are working in a safe environment. Cllr. Nugent said the new Farm Safety Scheme announced by Simon Coveney, Agriculture Minister, will allocate €12.1m to upgrading safety features on Irish farms. “Farm deaths have more than doubled this year compared to the same period last year, with 22 people having lost their lives so far in 2014,” pointed out Cllr. Nugent. “Farms are places of work, but they are unlike most work places, as they are active at all hours of the day and night and in all

weather conditions. “Children are also often active on farms, and while this is a positive thing, every farmer must take steps to secure his farm against any potential hazards for anyone present on the farm.” Cllr. Nugent said that under the provisions of the Farm Safety Scheme, grants of up to €8,000 will be awarded on a spend of €20,000 towards making farms safer. “This is a great incentive for anyone embarking on works coming into the winter,” he said. “Safety features for slurry tanks, rewiring of buildings, installation of calving gates, new aeration systems, installation of mobile sheep weighing facilities or

mobile sheep rollover crates are just some of the measures that will qualify for funding. “As the Scheme is being introduced under the 20072013 Rural Development Programme, very tight timelines are in place to access these grants,” Cllr. Nugent said. Applications must be made for the first tranche by Friday, 28th November 2014. The second tranche will follow. The application forms and terms and conditions are available on the Department of Agriculture W e b s i t e www.agriculture.gov.ie. “Ireland’s record for farm safety this year is not good

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Councillors can ‘side step’ the limit on conference expenses COUNCILLORS can ‘side-step’ the cap on conference expenses by classifying the event as a ‘training conference’. As part of the Local Government reforms, introduced earlier in the year by former Environment Minister Phil Hogan, a cap was put on conference expenses, of €700 per Councillor per year. At the time, Mr. Hogan said his changes “brought to an end the scandal of Councillors travelling to a wide range of pointless and ineffective conferences”. “Any further expenses claims for travel to events will have to be linked to purposeful training linked to elected members’ role as Councillors,” he said. At the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council, some Councillors noted that an upcoming conference had boldly printed on the front of its leaflet: “Conference classed as a training event for purposes of payment”. The inaugural annual conference is being organised by the Association of Irish Local Government (AILG) at the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan, from 29th to 30th October. Both Environment Minister, Alan Kelly, and Minister of State, Paudie Coffey are due to speak at the conference. Cllr. Cha O’Neill raised a query about attendance at the conference and if it would be classed as a conference expense? Cllr. Joe Kelly described it as “a clever way around the limit on conference expenses for Councillors”. “It is a clever move to

side-step the regulations,” said Cllr. Kelly, who said he has never seen anything significant come back from such conferences. “I have looked at the brochure and there is no training element at this conference, other than listening to whoever is making a presentation, like you would at any conference,” said Cllr. Kelly. He said the note on the brochure to classify the conference as a training event “is clever footwork” to allow Councillors to attend it under the heading of a ‘training expense’, rather than a ‘conference expense’. “I am completely opposed to the labelling of this event as a ‘training conference’, because I don’t see any ‘training’ element in it,” Cllr. Kelly added. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan said ‘training seminars’ held to date have been quite successful and there has been great feedback from around the country, particularly for new Councillors. He said that expenses for a training seminar are allowed for and do not come under the heading of general conferences. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan said he found such training conferences as “educational and provided great insight and analysis of legislation”. He encouraged all Councillors to attend, considering the new legislation in place. Cllr. John Hearne described many of the conferences as “a joke”. “Some have working value, but if political parties want their members trained up, then they should train

them up themselves,” Cllr. Hearne said. Cllr. John O’Leary said conferences “don’t do the economy any harm”. He pointed out that conferences bring benefits to the economy, including taking up hotels, meals being provided, travel costs, etc. “With what conferences do for the economy, I’m surprised at some of the comments,” said Cllr. O’Leary. Cllr. John Carey pointed out that some of the bodies holding the conferences represent Councillors and work on their behalf. “It is unfair to criticise these organisations,” said Cllr. Carey. CEO Michael Walsh confirmed there was a dramatic change in conference expenses arrangements for Councillors earlier in the year, through changes in the Local Government reform legislation, resulting in a cut and a cap of conference expenses from €4,700 per Councillor per year to €700 per Councillor per year. He did point out some benefits to Councillors from attending conferences, including expertise and knowledge imparted, as well as the sharing of experience between Councillors. Mr. Walsh also pointed out that the Council is obliged to put together a training programme for Councillors for consideration, which will happen next year. He said work on the training programme will start towards the end of the year and there is an inclusion in the budget for it.

Jane Desmond, LEO Waterford, Claire Dalton, Dungarvan Brewing Company, Mags Durand O’Connor, Dungarvan Enterprise Centre and Jaqui Gaule, Leo Waterford at National Women's Enterprise Day in the Galway Bay Hotel Salthill, Galway. [Andrew Downes]

Council to send delegation to China in potential twinning project WATERFORD will send a delegation to China to explore a possible Sister City relationship. At the October meeting of Waterford City and County Council, CEO Michael Walsh said a request was received from the Government and Chinese embassy to consider establishing a relationship with Haikou city, which is the capital city of Hainan island in the South China Sea. Hainan is part of the People’s Republic of China and has anything up to one million citizens. Mr. Walsh said the Chinese have special interest in the bloodstock industry in Ireland, as well as golf

and education. He said there would be other benefits from such a twinning relationship, such as tourism. Haikou has a Sister City relationship with 24 other cities around the world, which, Mr. Walsh, said is interesting in itself because it opens up and builds another set of relationships. Mr. Walsh and Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan (Mayor of the Waterford Metropolitan District Council) previously met representatives from Haikou and Chinese Embassy, when a ‘friendship agreement’ was signed. He said an Irish delegation from Waterford has been invited to attend a

conference in Haikou at the end of November. He said the Sister City relationship, if agreed by the Council, would be maintained by the Metropolitan District Council. “We will return to the Council before we commit to any further formalisation of relationships.” Councillors agreed that a delegation should go to Haikou and explore the potentials of a Sister City relationship. While other Councillors agreed the proposed relationship could open up huge potential for Waterford, Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald had a word of warning for the delegates.

“I welcome the development of twinning with the Chinese city, which will surely bring a lot of commercial trade between ourselves and China, a country which is becoming an economic powerhouse,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. “But a note of caution China’s human rights record is questionable and their democratic credentials leave a lot to be desired,” he warned. “While we move ahead on a positive note, this is something we shouldn’t forget as a Western democracy, when we liaise with these people,” Cllr. Fitzgerald added.

All residents of Dunmore East strongly Council to decide on urged to complete the community survey on the future of their harbour and village JPC membership WATERFORD City and County Council is to decide at its next monthly meeting which 15 Councillors are to be nominated to the area’s Joint Policing Committee. At the October meeting of the Local Authority, Director of Services, Michael Quinn, explained that Councillors would have received documents in relation to a proposed Joint Policing Committee for Waterford County and City. He pointed out that previously there were four separate JPCs (Dungarvan, Waterford County, Waterford City and Tramore). Now, there is one JPC to cover the whole county and city area. He said the new JPC will have 15

Councillors sitting on it, along with the Waterford Oireachtas members, two Local Authority officials; two Gardaí; and seven community representatives. Mr. Quinn said the 15 Councillors selected for the JPC “must be representative of the Council”. He said the nominations which will reflect the requirements, such as political representation and representation from the various Districts, will be selected at the November meeting of the Council. According to the guidelines issued by the Department of Justice, the JPC will hold quarterly meetings; develop a six year strategy plan; develop a one year plan; and produce a one year report.

A PACKED public information meeting in Dunmore East on Wednesday night, October 15th, heard about the work underway to identify the important components for an integrated development plan for the harbour and village in the coming years. Discussions from this meeting have now been incorporated into a community survey which will be delivered to every household in Dunmore East over the next week. The aim of this vitally important survey is to capture all residents’ views on what they would like to see developed in the village over the next five years. According to Trudy McIntyre, a member of

Dunmore East Fisheries Local Action Group (FLAG): “It is vitally important that everyone responds to this unique opportunity to have a say in the future of the village as the survey results will only be meaningful if a high response rate is achieved”. The results from this survey will then be made available on the Dunmore East website (www.dunmoreeastflag.com) and at a public information event that will be held later this year. These results will also feed into the integrated five year plan for the regeneration of the village. “We hope everyone takes the time to complete this survey as this oppor-

tunity is unlikely to arise again in the near future and we very much value the views and ideas of all residents who live in the village,” said FLAG member, Michael Kennedy.”This is our chance to think creatively about the economic regeneration of this fishing village and to identify projects that could bring jobs and additional income into the area.” This project has been funded by the Irish Government and part-financed by the European Union under the National Development plan 20072013 through the sustainable development of the fishery dependant area measures.

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INFOMAR seminar held in Waterford for first time WELL over 100 delegates attended the Integrated Mapping For the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s Marine Resource (INFOMAR) seminar hosted by the Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) and the Marine Institute (MI) at the Tower Hotel, Waterford last week. The two day seminar, held on 22nd and 23rd October, showcased the progress in one of the world’s largest seabed mapping programmes and took a closer look at Waterford beneath the waves with the launch of ‘Story Maps’, an online tool that allows you to discover Ireland’s seabed. This year is the first time the Annual Seminar was held in Waterford with a broad array of attendees were from industry, academia, and the public sector. Contributors included Waterford City and County Council; Port of Waterford Company, as well as the National Biodiversity Data Centre. Cllr. Eddie Mulligan and Lar Power, Director of

Economic Development spoke at the seminar on behalf of Waterford City and County Council. Cllr. Mulligan’s presentation on the first day of the conference, titled “Waterford Port - A View beyond the Horizon” gave an in depth outline of the significant impact of history on our estuary, from Hook Head upstream to Woodstown, the home of one of Ireland oldest Viking trading settlements, found only five kilometres upriver from today’s modern Viking Triangle area of Waterford City. Cllr. Mulligan focused on the rich and varied historical maritime assets; from the wreck of Cromwell’s Flagship the “Great Lewis” sunk by Irish cannons off Woodstown, to the historic ancient Norman fishing weirs near Passage, to Heritage fishing originating in Cheekpoint, to the Neptune Shipbuilding yards in Cheekpoint, to the discovery of a cannon from the 1497 siege of Waterford City, by the dredger ‘Port

Lairge’. Cllr. Mulligan outlined how the Port of Waterford’s future should be inextricably linked to our Maritime History and can be developed on an equivalent level with other historical elements of the City and County. Cllr. Mulligan said that Waterford has been the home of the modern Cruise Liner business since 1989 but Waterford has been overlooked in capitalising its development, with each passenger worth approx €100 to the local economy, without even considering potential significant crew numbers coming ashore. He pointed out that Dublin is driving ahead with a €200m investment in a new cruise liner terminal, while Cork Port has a phased port development worth approx €1bn and Galway with a port development recently announced. “The Port of Waterford must acquire significant investment and the

Strategic Investment Fund may be the source of that very channel and additional seed funding for a statutory development body will also be required,” Cllr. Mulligan added. Throughout the seminar, there was a strong focus on seabed mapping in the South East area, and how that information can be used by local authorities and planners to underpin development initiatives. The event also highlighted developments as part of Ireland’s national marine mapping initiative, INFOMAR, increasing awareness of Ireland’s marine landscape. INFOMAR is a Department of Natural Resources funded joint seabed mapping programme undertaken by the Marine Institute and Geological Survey of Ireland. The Marine Institute has carried out significant mapping of Waterford, the South East, and around the country in recent years. It is a world renowned

marine mapping endeavour setting the foundation for future marine management in Ireland and Europe. The Seminar’s theme this year was ‘Making Mapping Matter’ with a strong focus on making information on Ireland’s seabed available to as wide an audience as possible for a range of uses. “The Government has been strongly supportive of this project, committing €15m for the five year period from 2014 to 2018. With this continued funding support, Ireland is at the leading edge of European work in marine mapping and in laying the foundations for the sustainable management of our ocean space,” said Minister of State, Joe McHugh. “This year a further €3m is being invested under the INFOMAR project in surveying the gateways to our ports, mapping our fish spawning grounds, finding routes for marine telecommunications cables and selecting the best sites for ocean energy generation. All rely on accurate seabed

mapping capability, which Ireland now possesses,” added Minister McHugh. The seminar also provided an update on progress and plans, and focus on the downstream value and application of the data to underpin development and growth across the marine sector. Story Maps were just one of a number of tools being launched at the event to give people access to information about the seabed around our coast, and the science behind the national seabed mapping programme. New INFOMAR products and services are continuously evolving, and the event will see the launch of a new education programme, a prototype dive tourism mobile app, and INFOMAR Story Maps. The INFOMAR programme carries out hydrographic and geophysical surveys of Irish territorial waters. It is a cooperative programme between the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine

One of the INFOMAR information data surveys on the progress of Bays around the country, with survey information collected to date.

Institute and is funded by the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. This ambitious mapping initiative began in 2006, and in its first ten years will successfully map 26 priority bays and three priority offshore areas. Using INFOMAR resources, skilled experts based at the GSI and MI develop data products, primarily hydrographic and geological maps that detail the Irish marine territory. These maps are now available for scrutiny amongst all of the other ancillary data on http://www.infomar.ie/data.

EDITORIAL

Suicide awareness FROM a position five years ago when the problem of suicide and the extremely high number of victims was carefully kept hidden from view, the tragedy which is suicide and self-harming is now firmly and openly placed on the agenda of social problems. Once more, this was not brought about through the official agencies, but through the campaign mounted by voluntary organisations and individuals who quite properly felt that such a difficulty needed to be highlighted, faced up to openly and honestly and a strategy devised which might reduce the victim numbers. A programme of awareness and positive action was launched which has struck a chord with the Irish public, who now give generous support in many forms to the efforts of the voluntary and official agencies. It is hoped that by drawing attention to the problem, giving advice and making practical assistance available, that the lives of those suffering from mental distress can be significantly improved. There has been a magnificent response with walks, cycles and other fundraising events and, most recently, a substantial cheque, the proceeds of the Curtain Call Production was handed over to the Newport Day Centre in Dungarvan, which cares for those with anxiety management issues. All of this ongoing effort by the voluntary agencies, as well as the fundraising and donor organisations shows the caring and generous side of the Irish people which is being channelled to a very worthwhile cause.

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Dangers of Hallowe’en ONE of the great fun nights for children and adults, Hallowe’en falls on this coming Friday and we hope that everyone will gain some enjoyment from this traditional celebration. This is a pagan turned Christian tradition of centuries which has changed, adapted and grown bigger over the last couple of decades, mainly through Hollywood films and wider communications. But the fun and enjoyment does not come without dangers and people should be alert to see that their innocent celebration and partying does not end in tears. In many places, children will go out and about to indulge in Trick or Treat, an imported pursuit, but one which is enjoyed, not only by those taking part but also the householders on whom they will call. Firstly, children going out in the evening or at night should be accompanied by a responsible adult. This is accepted practice now by almost everyone. Watch for items which are given to children which might make them sick or injure them. Obey the rules of the road and use common sense. Pedestrians are at a greater risk at night at this time of year. Try to use lesser trafficked streets and roads for evening visiting and ensure that someone wears reflective bands or other safety clothing. Check that costumes are not a fire hazard and will not ignite easily and injure children. The use of fireworks without a licence is against the law. They are dangerous and need great supervision to use them safely. These are a particular nightmare for pets, especially dogs which get very frightened, upset and distressed when they are discharged. Above all, let common sense prevail. If it looks or feels dangerous, then it probably is and you should not allow the practice. That being said, there is a great deal of fun to be had at Hallowe’en, just be sure to not let it turn into a nightmare.

IT is difficult to stay away from the subject of Irish Water and the charges they propose to impose on those householders for an incoming supply and the discharge of waste or so-called, grey-water. More practices which could easily be termed scandals identified themselves in the past week. Foremost among them were the call-out and maintenance charges announced for the service which left the Irish public breathless. Despite having announced a charge-free visit for the first repair, people are being charged at the rate of €188 for the first hour on site and €94 per hour thereafter on a normal working day. This rises to €282 for the first hour, followed by a charge of €141 per hour thereafter for out of standard hours. Meter testing will be at ‘reasonable rates and costs incurred’. It is doubtful if the company knows the meaning of the word reasonable. This is a scandalous charge by any reckoning and is already causing considerable hardship for many who are landed with a significant bill having consulted the company about leaks. It was never suggested that householders can engage their own plumber at a fraction of the cost. The consumer ‘service’ telephone line is a 1890 number which is a more expensive line than the standard. With callers waiting up to twenty minutes before they conduct business, this can amount to €7 a call depending on the provider, a disgracefully high rate in these days of cheap calls. Both of these rates of charge are obviously designed to be revenue generating rather than for the giving of a reasonably priced service. This is the work and mentality of a monopoly and, worse still, a state monopoly. In regard to water consumption, while a quarterly cap may maintain the charge at €280 per year, there is no guarantee of how long this will last. The culture of the company, as so far displayed, is to charge the consumer as often and as much as possible for a service not available elsewhere. These new disclosures on top of the bonus fiasco, the demand for PPS numbers, the incorrect transmission of information, wrong addresses and very poor service are all leaving the consumer very disenchanted indeed.

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Quay’s Bar Youghal delighted to extend sponsorship of Youghal CYMS THE Quays Bar are delighted to continue their sponsorship of the Youghal CYMS for season 2015. Richenda Kelly and Seamus Curran, proprietors of The Quay’s Bar,Youghal, said “We are delighted to be associated with the Youghal CYMS and admire what they do here in town. They are another brilliant success story in promoting their sport. It is great to see the younger members develop their wonderful skills and we would like to wish them continued

success for 2015. We would also like to wish the senior teams the best of luck in the annual Munster Snooker Championships 2015 in Killarney.” Youghal CYMS President, Brendan Cooney, said; It is greatly appreciated the support and sponsorship we get from our friend and neighbour. All of us at the society would like to thank Richenda, Seamus and all the Quays staff for their continued support and sponsorship”.

Richenda Kelly of The Quay’s Bar, Youghal, presents the sponsorship cheque to Brendan Cooney, President of Youghal CYMS, with Eddie Hickey, Secretary Youghal CYMS and Tony Barrett.

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Council congratulates Western teams on hurling success THE success of the three Western clubs in hurling last week was acknowledged at the October meeting of Dungar van-Lismore District Council. Modeligo beat Bonmahon in the Junior Hurling Final; Cappoquin defeated St. Saviours in the Intermediate Hurling Final; while Dungarvan won their Minor Hurling Final against De La Salle. Cllr. Declan Doocey led the vote of congratulations to the successful Modeligo and Cappoquin teams. Cllr. Tom Cronin proposed a vote of congratulations to the Dungarvan Minor Team on their victory. Deputy Chairman of Dungar van-Lismore District Council, Cllr. John Pratt, expressed congratulations to all the victorious Western teams.

Conservation workshop on historic graveyards A WORKSHOP on care and conservation of historic graveyards was held in Dungarvan last week. Waterford Council said that a good response has been received from all sponsors and participants of Graveyard Community Employment Schemes in Waterford County and City. The workshop was held at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, on 29th October, last.

Architectural booklet on Waterford being finalised AN architectural booklet on Waterford is being finalised and expected to be printed later this month. According to a report to the October meeting of Dungar van-Lismore District Council, the design proof of a booklet ‘Architectural Waterford’ is currently being finalised. The Council expects to begin printing the booklet later in October.

Students from Pobalscoil na Tríonóide, Youghal, who attended the Waterford Comhairle na nOg Launch and AGM in Dungarvan Sports Centre.

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Another three to four years before Ring/Old Parish has stable water supply THERE isn’t an adequate water supply for Ring / Old Parish and during warm weather, the water source can run dry, causing problems for residents. However, the Council has a long-term solution in mind - to connect Ring to the Dungarvan water supply - and although it is in the capital programme for Irish Water, the new water supply to Ring / Old Parish won’t likely run for another three to four years. At the October meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, Cllr. Seamus O’Donnell outlined problems being experienced by residents of Ring / Old Parish, over the past seven weeks. “Every weekend they have had no water,” said Cllr. O’Donnell. Senior Executive Engineer with water serv-

ices, Gabriel Hynes, said that during the hot weather spell, the source of water for Ring / Old Parish ran dry and caused major issues. Mr. Hynes said the longterm solution to the problem is to connect Ring to the water supply in Dungarvan, via a new water mains. Mr. Hynes admitted that there is not an adequate source of water for the Ring / Old Parish area. “Ring was looked at in relation to additional sources of water and they were not available,” said Mr. Hynes. “Our only option is to bring water from Dungarvan to Ring,” he said. Mr. Hynes said that in the short-term, the Council is aware of issues and are carrying out improvement works at the treatment plant

in Ring, which are ongoing at present. It was noted that the water from Dungarvan would be hard water, which could cause damages to appliances in the home. Mr. Hynes said that the proposal to bring water from Dungarvan to Ring via a new water mains line is in the capital programme with Irish Water. “Irish Water are reviewing the contract and I’ll come back to the Council with what their option is,” said Mr. Hynes. Cllr.Tom Cronin said the big question was when would the work start and when would it be finished, so people could use water from the new supply. Mr. Hynes said the commencement of construction on the new Ring supply is in the 2014 to 2016 category.

“So, it would be right to say that people won’t be running their new water supply in Ring, for anything up to another three or four years?” Cllr. Cronin questioned. Mr. Hynes replied: “quite possibly”. MORE CHLORINE IN WATER THAN USUAL Cllr. Siobhan Whelan pointed out that residents in Ring had an issue with their water last Friday week, which had an unusual taste from it and caused a burning sensation in the mouth. Mr. Hynes clarified that there was an issue at the treatment plant where there was more chlorine in the water than usual. “There was no health and safety issue,” Mr. Hynes assured Councillors. He said the problem was detected and rectified dur-

ing the weekend. LEAKAGE Cllr. Declan Doocey asked if Irish Water were making any progress in curbing leakage? He said there were consistent leaks in the Lismore area, particularly at Mayfield, Lismore. Cllr. Doocey said people are furious over having to pay for water, while leaks continue. “The leakage of water needs to be reduced,” he said. Mr. Hynes said the Council has submitted an 80 km water conservation scheme to Irish Water for approval, which will hopefully address the leakage problem in some areas. Cllr. Doocey said that news was very welcoming. Cllr. Whelan drew attention to a water leakage problem at an apartment

block in Dungarvan, which she described as “a health and safety issue”. Mr. Hynes said the Council is not responsible for leaks on private property. He said it is the responsibility of the management company to ensure any leaks are repaired. TALLOW Cllr. James Tobin said there were some water pressure problems in Tallow and queried why the Council decommissioned one well in Tallow. “We have one pump now, where we had three,” he said. Mr. Hynes said there was an issue with nitrates, but the Council would review the problem and come back to Councillors with a report.

Does Your Business Need a Website? Build One at Dungarvan Enterprise Centre DUNGARVAN Enterprise Centre will be hosting a Website Management and Strategy course, in conjunction with the Local Enterprise Office, on November 20th. The course, which runs for a full day at a cost of €80 per person, will be taught by industry expert Carol Faughnan. The course is suitable for people who have a Wordpress website but are not sure how to maximise its potential, or for people who are looking to set up a Wordpress site for the first time. No prior skills are needed. This course will provide you with the necessary skills to understand how to manage and run your company website while

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Gold Coast Golf Club End of Season Awards Night. Martin Murray, sponsor presents the Order of Merit to Micheal White. Included are Frank Waters, Club President and Jimmy O'Dwyer, Club Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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11 jobs created thanks to LEO support UP to 11 jobs have been created in Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Area, thanks to support from the Local Enterprise Office. According to a report presented to the October meeting of Dungarvan-Lismore District Council, a total of 15 businesses in the area have received up to €182,077 in support, which has helped to create 11 jobs. Meanwhile, the LEO has just completed a study on the potential for a high-end clothing manufacturing and training facility in Lismore. According to the report, this would focus initially on training people to a high standard in tailoring techniques and providing designers with a facility for the production of samples in order to sell designs to the global market. The LEO described the study as “very encouraging” and are now looking at ways of raising the finance necessary to proceed. The report noted that there is no such facility in Ireland at the moment, and there is a major move towards hand production in the sector.

Waterford Comhairle na nOg Launch and AGM in Dungarvan Sports Centre: Back row left to right: Caoimhe Coleman, Brian Walsh, Seán Walsh, Cal Franklin, Aoife French and Alana Daly-Mulligan. Front row left to right: Michael Walsh, CEO Waterford City & County Council; Jamie Moore, Waterford Comhairle na nOg Co Ordinator; Cllr. John Pratt, Deputy Mayor; Paudie Coffey, Minster for State at the Department of the Environment; Cllr. Liam Brazil and Ciara Conway, TD. [Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Waterford Visitor attractions taking centre stage New Management Development Programme launched to develop memorable tourism experiences . . . MANAGERS of visitor attractions from across the East and South regions are coming together to take part in Fáilte Ireland’s first ever “Visitor Attraction – Management Development

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Pictured at Lyrath Estate Hotel, Kilkenny, attending Fáilte Ireland’s first ever “Visitor Attraction – Management Development Programme” are Ray Sinnott, Mount Congreve Estate, Kilmeaden; Eamonn McEneaney, Waterford Treasures with Gary Breen, Fáilte Ireland. [Patrick Moore]

pating in the programme – Eamonn McEneaney, Waterford Treasures – The Bishop’s Palace and Ray Sinnott, Mount Congreve Estate, Kilmeaden. Over the next six months the group will take part in six modules focussing on all areas of management as well as a residential in York where they will see firsthand how visitor attractions are helping to provide memorable experiences for visitors. Speaking at the launch, Colm Breheny from Fáilte Ireland said: “Visitor attractions are central to delivering the memorable experiences that our visitors are looking for. They allow visitors to immerse themselves in the surroundings, interact with people and hear the history and stories of the place.” “Taking time to understand the components of and develop a business plan based on researched customer trends will ensure that Waterford’s Visitor Attractions will be on the ‘bucket list’ of tourists worldwide” Follow us on Twitter @Fáilte_Ireland

‘Restriction when moving my arm behind my lower back’ shoulder joint capsule tightness By

Tomás Ryan BSc., AHS, Ph. Th. MIAPT, Registered Physical Therapist based in Clonmel & Thurles

DIFFICULTY and restriction when reaching into your back pocket or when putting on a shirt are examples of restriction in internal rotation of the shoulder joint. Internal rotation involves the movement of placing your lower arm behind your lower spine. Injuries of the shoulder that can restrict shoulder joint internal rotation movement include Acromion bursitis, AC joint sprain, Strain to the Subscapularis muscle and rotator Cuff tendonitis. However, if there is no known trauma to the shoulder, the movement restriction can be caused by abnormal tightening of the Joint Capsule of the Shoulder joint. This is a restriction that I see on a regular basis in my clinic. WHAT IS SHOULDER CAPSULE RESTRICTION? The shoulder capsule is a sleeve of tissue that surrounds the rim of the glenoid fossa (shoulder socket) and attaches to the head of the humerus (bone of the upper arm). Along with the ligaments of the shoulder its role is to reinforce the shoulder joint hence assisting in stabilizing the joint. However, this Shoulder capsule can become abnormally tight and thus restrict shoulder rotational movement. If the Posterior Joint Capsule at the back of the shoulder becomes tight then it restricts the movement of placing the hand behind the lower spine. The patient then finds a big difference in movement when comparing movement to the opposite shoulder. A history of carrying bags, previous

shoulder surgery and rounded posture can lead to shoulder joint capsule restriction. WHO DOES THIS AFFECT? • Patients who carry heavy bags, buckets for long periods causing a downward pulling traction of the shoulder joint. • Overhead sports such as tennis, basketball, GAA • Patients who have shoulder surgery for Labral tears. • Tradesmen who work overhead and also people with rounded shoulders. MANAGEMENT & TREATMENT Tightness of the Shoulder Capsule can be treated by graded mobilizations that encourage gradual stretching of the posterior Joint Capsule. Mobilisation to encourage movement into the shoulder blade, coupled with stretching soft tissue manipulation of the muscles that pull the shoulder blade upwards and forwards such as upper trapezius and Pectoralis minor muscle should be included. Retraining of the weak shoulder blade muscles alongside emphasizing good upper body posture is very important in the treatment plan.

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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NOW BOOKING Prepare to Coach Workshops WATERFORD Sports Partnership, in conjunction with Waterford GAA Coaching & Games Development, Ladies Gaelic Football Association and Camogie Association are delivering three ’Prepare to Coach’ Workshops to foundation level coaches. The first Workshop will be delivered on Monday, 3rd November, from 6.30-9.30 p.m. at the Ballygunner GAA Arena. The ‘Prepare to Coach’ Workshops have been written by Waterford Sports Partnership and will be delivered by Waterford Sports Partnership Development Officers Peter Jones and Pauline Cunningham with assistance from Jason Ryan, PE teacher, Coláiste Chathail Naofa and Kildare Senior Football Team Manager. The aim of the Workshops is to give coaches a chance to receive detailed feedback on their own coaching skills, highlighting the key areas needed to be a successful coach. The course also gives coaches information on generic practices for all sports and strives to develop questioning

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Dunmore’s Legacy of ‘bitter disappointment’ - Deasy TD presses officials who say delayed dredging is a “top priority” WATERFORD Fine Gael TD John Deasy says the “resilient” fishing community of Dunmore East has endured “a legacy of bitter disappointment” due to Government “inaction”. He made his criticisms after hearing confirmation at last Thursday’s Public Accounts Committee meeting that a €4 million dredging contract for the inner harbour has been delayed until next year. The Fine Gael deputy quoted “a litany” of consultants reports and studies into the proposed redevelopment of the State fishery port dating back almost a decade and a half – including a shelved €50-60m upgrade. Addressing officials from the Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, he went back over the myriad findings, recommendations, “and frankly the lack of activity that has occurred” – starting with the 2000 KPMG technical and socioeconomic review of infrastructural requirements in Dunmore East. This, he said, was followed in 2003 by the Department-commissioned Kirk McClure and Morton Report. Involving preliminary designs and environmental impact assessment, it found the existing harbour was too small, and that the set-up didn’t permit proper development – “effectively a reiteration of the previous report.” A public consultation process commenced in 2004, and planning permission for the development of the fishery harbour centre was granted the following year. In 2006, €300,000 was provided for design and a similar sum for site investigations. Mr. Deasy then referred to a 2007 cost-benefit analysis by Poseidon Aquatic Resource Management Ltd. for the Dept. of the Marine into a large-scale State investment Dunmore East

highlighted the old age of the harbour, the lack of dredging since the early nineties, and the absence of safe access to the shore for yachts. The first phase was scheduled to start in 2008 – “and then the economy collapsed.” However, hopes were raised in March when funding of €4m was announced for the first dredging operation in Dunmore in 22 years. The build-up of sediment has seriously hampered the port’s activities, with larger fishing vessels unable to dock and having to steam to Cork or Howth instead. The amount allocated under the capital programme is just to dredge the inner basin – “the idea of overall harbour redevelopment is not being spoken of,” Deputy Deasy said.The tender process was to be have been completed by July, but “now we learn that there’s a delay in that.” Department General Secretary Tom Murray confirmed “we had intended to spend money this year ... [but] we ran into a difficulty with the tender”. Cecil Beamish, Assistant General Secretary in the Marine Division, explained that the contract has to be re-tendered because the bids received “were deemed, after assessment, not to be value for money for the State and involve potential cost exposures for the State for claims.” Before seeking new, “more precise” tenders “there is further sampling

and analysis being done in greater detail on all the sediments because one of the issues is the level of contamination [by heavy metals] in some of the sediment areas,” he said. Alternative ways of dealing with the material are also being looked at. Asking when this ongoing pre-tender analysis would be finished, Mr. Deasy said: “I need to actually give some certainty to the people in Dunmore East now. I think that’s very important at this point”. Mr. Beamish said “there are a number of steps to go through” but the objective is to get a new specification ready “as early as possible... Clearly the earlier in the year that that can be done the easier it will be for a contractor to carry out the works in reasonable weather conditions, and also taking account of the other [harbour] users.” Tom Murray added that “there’s an absolute intention to conclude, or begin that, as soon as possible in the new year under next year’s capital programme. So it’s a top priority.” But Mr. Deasy said “When it comes to Dunmore East there’s a legacy of bitter disappointment as to what Government has promised and what Government has actually delivered. Or not delivered. “There comes a point,” he said, “when you can’t answer reasonable questions from a fisherman or a business person in Dunmore any longer. I’ve become

hesitant about giving affirmation to any Government announcement as it affects Dunmore East... it’s got to that point.” While acknowledging that capital funding had been granted in the past eight years – including €450,000 in 2013 for the widening and extension of the west wharf slipway (after a lot of lobbying) – he surmised that an equivalent amount had gone into the other State harbours over the same period. Deputy Deasy said the local community, despite countless setbacks, had proved itself “very resilient”, noting that another meeting had been held the previous evening to examine ideas in conjunction with Waterford IT, who have received funding under the Fisheries Local Area Development Scheme for a local economic stimulus feasibility study. “They’re trying very hard to keep this village vibrant: they had a meeting last night, again, about all of these issues. Some focus and concentration needs to be given by the Department when it comes to Dunmore East and the infrastructural issues that have been identified – ad nauseam – over the last 20 years but have not been acted upon.” Ultimately, he said, “It’s a neglected port. It has been for a long time. I mean, the litany of reports and nonaction as a result is incredible, I have to say. It’s absolutely incredible. I’m going to press you on this. I’m going to chase you with regard to this particular project, for as long as it takes to get the dredging done. “We were talking, not so long ago, about investing €60m in the harbour there. And those studies were done... There is a case to be answered... The deficit has been on the Government side here,” he said. INCREASED LANDINGS Mr. Deasy also cited the Department’s most recent five-year business plan for the port 2008-13, which proposed increasing fish landings to 9,100 tonnes, and growth in harbour dues and revenues to €267,500 by last year. Department Secretary General Tom Murray said fishing landings in Dunmore East increased by 43% to 11,994 tonnes between 2010 and 2013.

Pictured is 11 year old Shane O'Brien, Bellvadere Manor, Waterford, at the Waterford Audi Future Now Event. The event, which took place in the Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, provided motorists in the South East with an opportunity to experience and test drive the stunning New 2014 Future Now Audi Collection. Highlights also included an interactive cookery demonstration by celebrity chef Rachel Allen and Beauty Pampering Experiences. [John Power]

Audi Waterford hosts Future Now event HUNDREDS of customers visited the Lyrath Hotel in Kilkenny over the weekend to take part in the Audi Waterford Future Now test drive event. The event, which took place on Saturday 18th and Sunday, 19th October, provided motorists in the southeast with the opportunity to experi-

ence and test drive the stunning new 2015 Future Now Audi collection, including the highly anticipated all new Audi TT and the new Audi A7. Highlights also included an interactive cookery demonstration by celebrity chef Rachel Allen and beauty pampering experiences.

Pictured are 2 year old Sophie Bradfield, Waterford, and her sister Lauren at the Waterford Audi Future Now Event. The event, which took place in the Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, provided motorists in the South East with an opportunity to experience and test drive the stunning New 2014 Future Now Audi Collection. Highlights also included an interactive cookery demonstration by celebrity chef Rachel Allen and Beauty Pampering Experiences. [John Power]

Pictured is Gerry McCaffery, Tramore, Co. Waterford, at the Waterford Audi Future Now Event. The event, which took place in the Lyrath Estate, Kilkenny, provided motorists in the South East with an opportunity to experience and test drive the stunning New 2014 Future Now Audi Collection. Highlights also included an interactive cookery demonstration by celebrity chef Rachel Allen and Beauty Pampering Experiences. [John Power]

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“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.”

At the launch of the AIB Mortgage Awareness Week were from left: Catherine Downey, Mortgage Advisor, AIB; Emer Barry and Margaret Harty, Harty & Co. and Deirdre Garrett, AIB. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Council praised for role in helping to attract €100m investment by West Pharmaceutical Services WATERFORD City and County Council was praised for its role in helping to attract major pharmaceutical company, West Pharmaceutical Services to invest in Waterford. The announcement, made recently by the company will see €100m invested in Waterford with the creation of 150 jobs. The investment by the American company was welcomed by all Councillors and the Council management. Leading the praise to the Council executive at the October meeting of the Local Authority, Cllr. Michael J. O’Ryan said officials are doing good work in helping to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Waterford. Cllr. O’Ryan noted the ambitious corporate plan of the Council which was presented to Councillors last July and said the FDI by West Pharmaceutical Services was an addition to that. “This is great news for the city and county,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. He acknowledged the work of the CEO Michael Walsh and his management team and pointed out that many times the Council has come in for criticism. “But this is great news and must be put out to the masses,” said Cllr. O’Ryan. “Because it is they who will

benefit. “I want to express my support to the CEO for what he is doing for the combined authority of Waterford. “I hope the tide is turning, and a ‘rising tide will lift all boats’, especially for the people and businesses and the new Council going forward. “This is really an example of what the CEO and the Local Authority are doing and how the amalgamated authority can work into the future,” he added. Mayor James Tobin added his support, describing it as “ a wonderful day for Waterford”, and acknowledged the work of Mr. Walsh and Lar Power, Director of Services of Economic Development. Cllr. Davy Daniels said the pharmaceutical company is “whole-heartedly welcomed to Waterford” and hoped it was the beginning of many good announcements for Waterford. Cllr. Damien Geoghegan complimented the role played by the CEO and the executive team in ensuring the company chose to invest in Waterford. “Waterford was being left behind when it came to inward investment,” Cllr. Geoghegan pointed out. “Already we have similar companies, such as Genzyme in the city and

GSK in Dungarvan. Now we have a company like West Pharmaceutical Services coming into Waterford.” Cllr. Geoghegan pointed out that there is a cluster of pharmaceutical industrytype companies around Cork Harbour. “We need to replicate and work towards that and use the investment by West Pharmaceutical Services as a selling point for Waterford and help attract further investment here,” Cllr. Geoghegan added. Cllr. John O’Leary said West Pharmaceutical Services’ announcement was “hugely important for Waterford”. Cllr. Pat Fitzgerald said he welcomed the investment and the jobs it will bring. He noted that Waterford “has fallen a long way behind other cities”. “We don’t seem to be getting our fair share of development coming into the country like Galway, Cork and Limerick are getting. Those cities are overtaking us at an alarming rate,” said Cllr. Fitzgerald. “Hopefully, the IDA and our public representatives in the Dáil will work harder on that,” he added. Cllr. Declan Doocey also welcomed West Pharmaceutical Services investment in Waterford. He suggested the Council put together a

database of businesses which were lost over the years, and pointed out that there were some premises “ready to go” for investment, such as the former glass factory in Dungarvan, the former Cappoquin Chickens site and a factory site in Tallow. Cllr. Doocey said Waterford desperately needs a hatchery to boost tourism. “Fishermen had a bad year this year,” he said. “There was once a hatchery near Lismore bridge, two decades ago. That could be reinstated,” said Cllr. Doocey. He asked the Council to research the suggestion. Responding, Lar Power, Director of Services, Economic Development, said the Council would compile a list of businesses lost in the county and look at the extent of those losses. He said that the activities of the Local Enterprise Office are important in relation to economic development. Mr. Power added that the Council had been working since April with various parties in relation to securing the investment by West Pharmaceutical Services. “It had to remain confidential at the time, but it is a huge announcement for the city and county and the biggest announcement this company has made,” said Mr. Power.

He said a planning application will be expected soon from the company in relation to a site in Kilmeaden, which is hoped will commence construction as soon as possible, subject to granted planning permission. CEO Mr. Walsh concurred with the analogy that it is the Council’s intention to ‘lift all boats with a rising tide’. “Companies require the availability of a workforce in numbers, and look at larger urban centres for that,” Mr. Walsh said. He said that in a wider sense, the Council hopes to address the whole issue of local economic and community development and one aspiration is to “get more people engaged with economic development”. He said the development of indigenous business was important as they are the most sustainable and to develop Waterford’s assets, such as the people who work in their community and volunteer. “A lot of our assets are in people, rather than other physical assets,” said Mr. Walsh. He said that Waterford is a unique county framed by the mountains, rivers and sea and the challenge is to get all communities working together, in conjunction with the Council, the SPCs and other agencies.

AUTUMN is such a busy family time with school and sports activities for our children, and work and home obligations for my husband and me. I’m guilty because I feel I’m neglecting my 72-year-old parents. I know they get lonely. What can I change to make more time for them? Balancing work and family obligations is never easy for any family, especially those with young children and older adults. The first thing you should do is try to get organised. Do you have weekly and monthly family schedules? If not, sit down as a family and write down all the activities that you, your husband or children have planned. Keep everything on one calendar so you don’t get confused and let activities fall through the cracks. By doing that, you might find places in your schedule where you can plan a fun activity or a visit with your parents. Why not make your parents a part of your routine? If they’re in good health, they may like to help. Asking them to pitch in to take your son or daughter to school or sporting activities or practice may help them feel needed. At the very least, they might like to attend as guests. Most families dine out at least once a week, if not more. When you do, why not invite your parents to join you? Or take dinner to them if they’re not able to get out. Here’s another idea: Perhaps your children could go to granny and granddad’s home to do homework. Many grandparents enjoy talking with their grandchildren about their studies, and can provide a unique perspective on history and other topics. Such an activity can be a learning experience for both your children and your parents. If your parents need assistance around their home or additional companionship, consider hiring someone to come to their house. Home Instead CAREGivers may be just what your mom and dad need to add a new dimension to their lives. In addition to serving as companions, CAREGivers can help with meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, errands and shopping. One of the organisation’s most requested services is companionship, which sounds like just what your mum and dad need. For more helpful advice call Home Instead Senior Care on 051 – 333966 or visit www.homeinstead.ie

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Nationwide campaign brings ‘Bin It!’ workshop to Waterford schools A NATIONWIDE schools’ campaign to educate and raise student awareness of littering visited Waterford recently. Over 300 students from St. Paul's Community School, Waterford City, Ard Scoil na Mara, Tramore and St. Augustine's College, Dungarvan, participated in the ‘Bin It!’ workshop. The ‘Bin It!’ workshop is an innovative education campaign which features an actor-led workshop visiting secondary schools across 28 local authority areas. The workshop is geared towards first year students and explores littering and social responsibility. The workshop tour is supported by a website w w w. c h ew i t b i n i t . c o m along with games and quizzes for students, lesson plans, teachers’ notes, posters and activity cards to help integrate the themes into the school curriculum. This is the 8th year the

‘Bin It!’ campaign has taken place in Ireland and to date over 30,000 students have taken part. ‘Bin It!’ is a key element of the Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) environmental awareness programme which also ran a mass media campaign, including outdoor poster, TV and online advertising, from May until September this year. The campaign hosts a dedicated website www.gumlittertaskforce.ie, a Facebook page www.facebook.com/binityourway and a “Bin It Your Way” gaming app is available free to download from the App store and Google Play. Chairman of the GLT, Paul Kelly said; “The Bin It! programme is one of the most important elements of the national campaign and one from which we receive overwhelmingly positive feedback. It encourages students to take an interest in current issues and play an

active role as responsible citizens in public life. Our goal is to have a significant and sustainable impact on behaviour and a schools education programme is an excellent tool with which to achieve this.” The 2014 ‘Bin It!’ tour will visit 28 local authority areas over a six week period from 6th October until 21st November. The participating local authorities are Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Waterford and Galway City Councils, Kilkenny, Offaly, Cork, Sligo, Fingal, Dún L a og h a i re - R a t h d ow n , Longford, Galway, Laois, Wexford, Clare, Westmeath, Leitrim, Cavan, Donegal, Kildare, Wicklow, Kerry, Roscommon, Louth, South Dublin, Mayo and Waterford County Council. Schools can download a free copy of the ‘Bin It!’ programme materials by logging onto www.chewitbinit.com

Blackwater Angel comes home

THIRTEEN years after its Abbey Theatre première, Jim Nolan's Blackwater Angel is to be produced for the first time in the playwright's native city. Directed by the author in a co-production between Garter Lane Arts Centre and Waterford Institute of Technology, and funded by the Arts Council and Waterford City Council, the play will open at Garter Lane Theatre, Waterford on Monday, 17th November, with previews on Friday, 14th November and Satuday, 15th November,

Jim Nolan

both ending the Centre's thirtieth anniversary celebrations which kicked off in February with Nolan's latest play, Dreamland. Early Bird Tickets from €11 on 051855038 or www.garterlane.ie Set in County Waterford in the summer of 1666, Blackwater Angel deals with the far-reaching consequences of an imagined encounter between the notorious real-life healer and former Cromwellian soldier,Valentine Greatrakes, and a company of English Travelling Players who set up camp in a forest near his Cappoquin home in Affane. Described by The Stage as 'a truly magical and powerful piece of theatre,' Blackwater Angel is ambitious both in scale and in its thematic concerns and according to Garter Lane Artistic Director, Caroline Senior, the production will be an appropriate conclusion to the arts centre's

anniversary year. "Now in his third year as Theatre Artist in Residence, Jim's productions of Dissident, On the Razzle and most recently Dreamland represent the public dimension of a residency which has also seen him undertake an ongoing mentoring process with emerging local playwrights. Blackwater Angel has been produced in Dublin and London and there have also been amateur productions in the USA and Canada but 13 years after its Abbey première, we are delighted to be bringing it home." For his part, Nolan is pleased that the play will at last be produced in his home town and is particularly enjoying the collaboration with WIT, whose students in a range of disciplines are already working on pre-production for the play. "We have been working with young people from the Art & Design, Architecture, Music and Theatre Studies Schools and along with providing cast members, I expect that the production poster, the set design and soundtrack will emerge from what is proving to be a very stimulating collaboration."

Youghal Cardiac First Responders

First Responder Volunteers Sought By Christy Parker AN emergency First Responder unit wants more trainees from the west Waterford & Youghal area to join its service. The appeal comes after the Youghal Cardiac First Responders service was officially launched at the Walter Raleigh Hotel, where an initial 19 from an initial 27 First Responders receives qualification certs. Amongst those presented with certs was Youghal-born Clashmore resident Pa McCarthy who, at 59, was the eldest recipient. The Cork County Council worker also received a special commendation for ‘impressive determination’ in seeing the curse through despite repeated selfdoubts! Fifteen individuals now regularly maintain their skills at weekly training sessions and are available for call-outs. They are qualified to attend

incidents that concern chest pains, stroke, unconsciousness, cardiac arrest and choking. Scheme co-ordinator Pat McCarthy says the region needs such a service because the Youghal ambulance now serves an area stretching from west Waterford to Cork city. First Responders are currently based in Ardmore, Clashmore, Youghal and Killeagh. The service is on 24/7 call-out and has an average maximum response time of six minutes. RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING The comprehensive training courses are held at the St. Raphael’s Centre through Sundays and on Wednesday evenings. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have their own transport. A course costs approximately €800, with payment arranged to suit. Instruction lasts about six weeks, followed by an exam. The course commences with Cardiac First Responder

Pa McCarthy from Clashmore receiving special Merit Award.

(CFR) training prior to the more advanced Emergency First Responder (EFR) tuition. CFR includes use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and choling release on adult, child and infant; recovery position, aspirin administration for suspected cardiac chest pain and stroke suspect assessment. EFR addresses spinal conditions, medication administration, CPR, resuscitation, respiratory and trauma emergencies.This includes use of a cervical collar, administration of Glyceryl Trinitrate GTN spray for severe chest pains, removing motor cycle helmet following traffic accident, administering oxygen and lung ventilation through insertion of suppraglotic tube in throat. EPR training also includes Breakaway Techniques (releasing unwanted grabs to the arms/wrists, clothing, etc) and personal stress management. CHAIN OF SURVIVAL Mr. McCarthy says emergency help should be sought through dialling 112 or 999, before calling the First Responder Service on 0877408501. The location, age and condition of the casualty should be stated. Each responder carries a medical bag with specialised equipment and also brings a defibrillator to the scene. “With enough responders, they can do a change of CPR every two minutes ensuring that the blood is kept pumping round the body and brain,” the co-ordinator explained. Early defibrillation would start within four to six minutes and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) would quickly follow if deemed necessary. FUNDING The new unit is entirely

reliant on voluntary funding. The HSE provides insurance cover and professional counselling if and when needed. The Youghal Credit Union has provided two defibrillators, with Walshe’s Pharmacy adding another, at a cost of €1,600 each. Fundraisers are and will be always welcome. CHANGE OF HEART Youghal GP Dr. Declan Matthews told the award ceremony that he had altered his scepticism about the introduction of first responders after stopping to assist at a road accident. He realised that “as many hands as possible are needed at an emergency” and that “it is impossible for one person to do CPR for more than five minutes. It is knackering,” he explained, “affects decision making and prevents you from doing other things such as administering drugs. I learned a great lesson that day,” he concluded. The doctor praised the voluntary responders for giving their time and dedication and advised that “practicing and practicing is what makes you good at it.” He noted that, “sometimes it goes wrong and then it’s much harder. You go home and question yourself if you could have done better. That’s the unseen part.” PRESENTATION The group also received a cheque presentation of €865 thanks to an annual memorial soccer match fundraiser organised by Youghal gardaí in conjunction with the family of the late Garda Kieran Harte from Park. Garda Harte, who was based in Pearse Street station, Dublin, died unexpectedly in 2009. The next course commences on October 22nd. Details/information on 0877408501; online: www.facebook.com/YoughalCommun itySupportGroup

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Waterford Chamber hosts export seminar

Pictured in the Dáil last week was Waterford Labour Deputy Ciara Conway with Lynn Rosenthal, US White House Advisor on ‘Violence Against Women’. Ms. Rosenthal was visiting Ireland to lend her support to SAFE Ireland’s ManUp Campaign.

WATERFORD Chamber and Enterprise Europe Network will hold a free seminar on Wednesday, 5th November, at Dooley’s Hotel, Waterford from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. The seminar entitled ‘Export for Growth’ is aimed at both existing exporters and potential exporters, admission is free and all are welcome. CEO of Waterford Chamber Nick Donnelly said: “It is a great opportunity to find out what supports are available to exporters, how to explore new markets and opportunities, and hear a case study from a local SME on their export story”. “With the value of Irish exports of goods and services worth €177,140 billion in 2013, there has never been a better time to begin or grow your exporting business.” This seminar is kindly sponsored by AIB Bank and is supported by Local Enterprise Office Waterford, Enterprise Ireland and Irish Exporters Association. For booking please call 051 872639 or email michelle.mchugh@waterfordchamber.ie.

‘Spooktacular’ fundraiser events at Daybreak Tallow in aid of Philip Daly A TWO-day fundraising event is being held by Daybreak, Tallow, this weekend to raise money in aid of Philip Daly’s Special Needs Bike. Six weeks after his birth, four-year-old Philip, from Tallow, was diagnosed with Hemimegalencephaly, a condition where the left side of his brain did not develop. Philip, who suffers from epilepsy and can’t talk or walk, underwent surgery last year. Hemimegalencephaly is a life long condition which will prevent or hinder Philip’s speech, mobility and sight. O’Neill’s Daybreak has organised a Coffee Morning in its shop at Barrack Street, Tallow, this coming Friday, 31st October. All are welcome to

attend. On Saturday, 1st November, from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. there will be some ‘Spooktacular Hallowe’en Fun’ at Daybreak, Tallow, including face painting, eating competitions, candy floss machine, Barney, Hello Kitty, and lots more! There will be prizes for the Best Dressed, with a Monster Raffle and lots of giveaways, including a fantastic prize of a weekend away in any Flynn Hotel. All proceeds raised from both days will go towards the purchase of a Special Needs Bike for Philip Daly. All are very welcome to Daybreak, Tallow, this Friday and Saturday, and people are asked to come and support this worthy cause.

Four-year-old Philip Daly, from Tallow, who was diagnosed with a brain condition called ‘Hemimegalencephaly’ six weeks after he was born. There will be a two-day fundraising event at Daybreak, Tallow this Friday, 31st October and Saturday, 1st November, to raise funds in aid of Philip’s Special Needs Bike. All are very welcome to attend and support this worthy cause.

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Planning applications increase in 2014 THERE has been a marginal increase in the number of planning applications lodged with Waterford Council this year. According to a planning report presented to the October meeting of Dungar van-Lismore District Council, there were a total of 532 planning applications received by the Council between January and September of this year, representing an increase of 31 applications, or six percent compared with the previous year. The Council believes that at the current rate of applications being made, just over 700 applications will likely be received by the end of the year. In the year up to the end of September, the Council has made 489 decisions on planning applications, of which 460 were granted. Of those applications granted, 52 were for extension of duration; two were for outline planning permission; 339 were for planning permission; 63 were for retention permission; two were for permission consequent; and one was for

temporary planning permission. There were 29 planning applications which were refused permission by the Council in the year up to the end of September. During the same period, there were 108 occasions when the Council made a further information request on a planning application. Up to 38 enforcement complaints have been received by the Council since last June. Councillors were told that the enforcement complaints are resolved using a number of mechanisms, including the service of a warning, enforcement notices, negotiation and application for retention permission, where applicable. The Council has also received a total of 136 preplanning applications since last June, with 113 of them answered as of 3rd October, 2014. Councillors were told that pre-planning meetings are arranged with the Area Planner and occur on a weekly basis.

Energy upgrade of Cathal Brugha Estate should be finished by end of the month WORK on the energy efficiency upgrade of houses in Cathal Brugha Place should be completed by the end of October. Work, which included external insulation of all houses, attic insulation, new doors and windows and associated works, began on 16th September, last. When completed, the work will ensure that the houses in Cathal Brugha Place are improved from an energy ratings label of ‘G’ to a ‘C’. According to the Waterford Energy Bureau, residents of Cathal Brugha Place will benefit from having reduced energy costs and an improved thermal environment.

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James Corcoran of CEA Engineers & Architects presenting plans of proposed centre design to Youghal Cancer Support Group Centre chairperson and manager Therése O’Connell. [Gerry O’Mahoney]

Youghal Cancer Support Group seeks planning permission for treatment and drop-in centre By Christy Parker A PROJECT designed to provide relief and treatment for those affected by cancer in the West Waterford and East Cork has taken a giant step forward with news that the Youghal Cancer support Group will this week seek planning permission to convert a former library into a treatment and dropin centre. The planning application will begin a process to convert a town centre premises at the corner of Church Street/North Main Street – colloquially known as Nook Lane- into a state-ofthe-art facility offering a service to cancer sufferers and their families. It follows almost seven years of fundraising, prior to the building being purchased from Cork County Council last year. The move comes after the group’s board of trustees approved proposed plans presented by James Corcoran of consultants Corcoran Engineers & Arch itects (CEA). All going well, work on the building is expected to start early next year, with Cuan House, (Cuan being the Gaelic word for ‘Haven’) as the new centre is set to be called, likely to be up and treating later in 2015. The movement and service will be known as the Cuan

House Cancer Support Centre. The two-storey facility will provide information, transport, social events and qualified counselling. The service will also embrace a holistic approach, providing massage therapy, meditation, yoga and other alternative treatments, while operating in conjunction with HSE approval and prescribed medical treatments. Cuan House will alleviate the need for many cancer sufferers in the west Waterford/east Cork region to make long and tiring journeys to Cork or Waterford cities for care and attention. PROPOSED DETAILS The centre will host a reception area, canteen & kitchen, five treatment rooms, office space, toilet facilities, training room, living/multifunctional room, courtyard and storage areas. A small, adjacent structure – a classroom during the building’s one-time status as a school- will be linked and incorporated into the overall design. The ground floor will accommodate a wheelchair ramp at the entrance, leading to a reception area, interview room, wheelchair accessible treatment room, toilets, office space, kitchen/dining area and an extended living/multifunctional area opening onto

the courtyard. “The multifunctional area may facilitate general social activities such as cards, darts or television and could also be booked in advance for private family occasions,” says Therése O’Connell,Youghal Cancer Support Chairperson and Project Manager. “Given that a weakened immune system can limit cancer sufferers’ ability to socialise in general terms, we feel this is a very important provision,” she explains. Mrs. O’Connell founded the voluntary group seven years ago after successfully combatting cancer herself. Working within the old building and without installing elevator access, the present staircase will be removed, with a replacement structure providing access to a half landing/waiting area on the first floor. This floor will also feature another seating area, four treatment areas, toilets, office administration space and storage areas. The plans also include provision for a suspended ceiling, with supports added to protect and prolong the roof ’s intactness. LIGHT AND AIR The centre will strive to create a “tranquil space with light and air,” to promote well-being amongst staff and clients alike. Mrs. O’Connell noted that natural light will permeate four

of the treatment rooms as it is. The engineer reminded that once planning permission is acquired, the reconstruction specifications will be vital but also subject to budgetary considerations. Ideally, he outlined, the entire concrete ground floor would be replaced with a new base, radon barriers and new heating installed and the walls and ceilings comprehensively insulated to ensure comfort and to defray heating and maintenance costs. “Essentially we will construct a ‘new skin’ within the building,” he surmised. FUNDRAISING The project has reached this advance stage following more than six years of fundraising and immense community goodwill. One of the more high profile of many occasions was the immensely successful celebrity event run in conjunction with a regional farmers group, in which RTE personality Ryan Tubridy auctioned a bovine namesake at a packed Dungarvan Mart in February 2013. Over 140 animals were donated for auction on a day that raised the campaign to a national level and, more importantly, contributed enormously towards the purchase of the building from Cork County Council. Beyond that pivotal con-

jecture, unexpected legal and logistical issues arose and these took longer than had been anticipated to process. Fundraising activities in the interim were quite subdued but with the Church Street building now poised for conversion from old library to life enhancer, finances will require enhancement before, during and long after Cuan House comes into being. However, as Mrs. O’Connell observes, “this will be a very high maintenance service and we will never have too much funding. In that respect we would love to hear from anyone who wishes to come on board with funding ideas, or to help in any way.” THANK YOU The founder says the group are “absolutely delighted to have come this far” and she “sincerely thanks everyone who contributed in any way towards us acquiring the building. This includes all donors and organisers, our various advisors, the general public, the media and Canon Tom Browne, who very kindly has made available to us a meeting room over the past years.” Anyone interested in assisting further with the project can contact the group on 087-2731121.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

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Children’s bedtime stories based on local history By Christy Parker AN unusual, semi-biographical collection of children’s stories, some bearing west Waterford origins will be launched in Youghal library on Thursday night next. Shanacoole author Michael Hackett describes Stories for Children about Youghal as “light social history and folklore passed through generations.” The 58 page collection is a debut foray into the world of children’s books for the writer of 12 local history volumes since 1994. The stories are all based on the Youghal area through the 20th century, with the 17 stories adorned by bright, emphatic illustrations drawn by Michael’s nephew, Robert Hanley, a graduate of Dún Laoghaire College Art and Design, who now lives in New York City. Some stories are factual incidents, some are totally derived from the author’s imagination and all have the magic ingredient of short, sharp, detail that a child’s (ok, maybe an adult’s too but don’t say it out loud) mind will automatically expand and repeatedly savour. The book may be targeted as reading material but will undoubtedly appeal to small ears too as the text read aloud enhances its appeal as ideal bedtime entertainment. READ US A STORY... Indeed, therein lays the book’s origins, because Michael, a retired post master, was inspired to compile the collection after regaling his five grandchildren with yarns. “Whenever they have stayed here I have read them bedtime stories, usually from the stock collections of Hans Christian Anderson and so on,” he recalls. “As I ran out of books I decided to tell stories that were passed onto me when I was a child, or even from when my parents were children, or perhaps tales I unearthed when researching local history and folklore. The children loved them. So I decided to write them down, partly by way of preserving them but also so they can be shared with other children. So here we are!” The writer spent two years working on the project, during which he learned the rudiments of addressing this unfamiliar audience. “Definitely, no big words, I was told. Simple English coupled with short sentences. “ And so we read (aloud ideally) of leprechauns’ crocks of gold at Quarry Road, of a children’s sweetshop that long preceded Lidl or Tesco on Mill Road and of the little dog that saved the small girl at the Ferry Slip. It’s rare and it’s wonderful that a child can enjoy a story and visit the setting the following day. STORIES BEHIND STORIES Although not considered in the book, some of the yarns contain interesting subplots for adults too. The Long Walk, set in the early 1900’s, pertains to a Youghal woman who married a Cappoquin painter. Her husband’s repute as a church painter secured him work in Carrick-on-Suir and the family of six children relocated to County Tipperary. The husband subsequently suffered a fatal heart attack. His

Causeway Tennis Club Inter Firms Tournament kindly sponsored by WLR FM. WLR FM Team of Des Whelan, Deirdre Ryan, Orla Dawson and Brian Fitzgerald, Runners-Up in the Grade C Plate. Included are Ger Kelly, President, Causeway Tennis Club; Clodagh Carthy and Peter Finnegan, Tournament Committee. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] widow and six children returned to Youghal on foot, the older children carrying the younger ones on an agonising three-day journey. “They were given some sustenance by farmers and slept in hay barns,” says Michael. “Eventually they reached Youghal to a warm welcome home from relatives.” The youngest of those children, then aged two, died in Youghal about 12 years ago and, while he shall remain nameless, was a well-known and popular figure in the town. Most if not all his siblings emigrated in time. Another true story – topical for the time of year - is entitled A Funeral of Ghosts. It tells of a young Wexford boy called Liam who, while holidaying at his gran’s sweet & toy shop close to the Clock Gate, is startled to see a funeral cortege, headed by four men carrying a coffin, as he looks onto the lamplight street from his bedroom window. It was an eerie scene and the boy was too numbed even to shout out to his Gran. Next day he learned that the coffin bore the body of a man who had died in Monatrea and had been conveyed to Youghal by ferry. “The boy’s name was Liam O’Leary and he grew up to become Ireland’s film censor during the 1930’s and 40’s” reveals Michael. Liam remained prominent in the film industry, nationally and internationally, until his death in 1992. CLIFF HANGER Stories for Children about Youghal will be launched with appropriate aplomb on Thursday next, October 30th. Departing at 6.30 pm, prize-winning Town Crier Cliff Winser will lead a parade of young ghosts and witches from the Clock Gate through the main street and back to the library at Rivergate Mall, departing at 6.30 pm. The book will then be formally let loose. Printed by Flanagan Print, Stories for Children about Youghal is a limited edition; priced €10, is available in many shops in Youghal and in Ardmore and Readers Choice, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan.

Shanacoole Author Michael Hackett.

Waterford GAA supporter wins Google Silver Surfer New to IT Award with Age Action 63 YEAR old John Flynn from Waterford City has been named as the winner of 2014 Google Silver Surfer New to IT Award with Age Action. An avid sports fan and Treasurer of the official Waterford GAA supporters’ club (Company Club Deise), John uses his newly found skills to keep up to date with the latest sports news and also for the benefit of the club. Having spent many years caring for his mother, John struggled when she passed away, drinking heavily and suffering with depression. With his doctor’s support, John was advised and encouraged to get out and meet people. He joined Age Action’s Getting Started programme in October 2013 and loved it so much that he immediately rushed out to buy a laptop and connect himself on email and the various social media platforms. Since then, his life has completely changed and he has also taken a further computer course in the Waterford Adult Education Centre. Minister for Communications, Energy and the Environment, Alex White T.D. presented John with his award during a ceremony held in The Foundry building at Google headquarters in Dublin. Speaking at the awards ceremony he said,“The stories from this year’s silver surfers are fantastic and inspiring. They show the wide range of opportunities we can access online. They make very clear that no matter what your age, you

Pictured is 63-year-old John Flynn from Waterford, Winner of the New to IT Award at the 2014 Google Silver Surfer Awards with Age Action. He is receiving his award from Alex White, Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources.

are never too old to learn. One nominee got her Ph.D. at the age of 72, another wrote his memoirs at the age of 99. For some,

the skills they have learned and the confidence they have built - with the help of community and voluntary organisations and with sup-

port from my Department under the BenefIT Programme - have helped them lift themselves out of very difficult life situations. What is really great, and I want to stress this, is these opportunities can be available to everyone.” Stuart McLaughlin, Head of GooglersGive EMEA said, “The entries this year were truly amazing, with such a high quality amongst all of the nominations. The stories of both the winners and their fellow nominees were so varied, showing the diverse reasons and ways of how and why people are getting online. From connecting with family, to pursuing hobbies, to involvement with local groups like John, these Silver Surfers prove that it’s never too late to learn!” Robin Webster, Chief Executive of Age Action said, “In today’s world everything from ordering the weekly shopping to paying the electricity bill can now be done online. While this may be convenient for many, there are some for whom the new digital age can be quite intimidating. That’s why it’s important that we encourage the use of new technologies amongst all ages, particularly the older generation.They have a considerable amount of knowledge to contribute our digital society and can also benefit too, as today’s winners have shown. We hope that the inspirational stories of today’s winners will encourage many more older people to sign up for a class and get online.”

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Horse trainer fined for possession of unlicensed animal remedies A WELL-known Tipperary horse trainer was fined a total of €6,000 in fines and was directed to pay costs and expenses totalling €4,200 for possession of unlicensed animal remedies, which included performance enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids and animal medicine, such as antibiotics held without prescription. Philip Fenton (49) with an address at Garryduff, South Lodge, Carrick-on-Suir, had pleaded not guilty at Carrick-on-Suir District Court last Thursday, to eight charges against him in relation to the animal remedies which were found at his horse training facility by Investigators from the Department of Agriculture on 18th January, 2012. The case, which lasted all day, was heard by District Judge Timothy Lucey. Investigative officers with the Department of Agriculture, Brendan Daly and Noel Kelly both gave evidence that they arrived at the accused’s horse training premises at Garryduff, Carrick-on-Suir, to carry out a search on 18th January, 2012. Mr. Daly told the court that during the investigation, he discovered a cardboard box under a horse rug, which was packed with over 20 bottles and containers of what appeared to be veterinary medicines. He said the accused’s name and address were on the cardboard box. Mr. Daly said he asked the accused if he owned the cardboard box. “He said he did.” Mr. Daly said he asked Fenton why the box was hidden under the horse rug, and said he replied that it was to “lessen the effect of the investigation”. It was several weeks later, on 14th February, 2012, when the Department’s investigating officers met with Fenton again and interviewed him under caution. He accepted responsibility for the animal remedies seized by the investigating officers on 18th January, 2012.

Under cross examination by Barrister for defence, Johnny Walshe, Mr. Daly told the court that the items discovered on Fenton’s premises were not labelled and neither was there any inventory or list made of the items found on the day. However, Mr. Daly said that Fenton “was well aware” of what was in the box. “He saw the box and he was made aware of what was seized,” said Mr. Daly. Mr. Daly told the court he took possession of the evidence and brought it back to “a secure store” at his own home. Mr. Walshe challenged the case against his client on the grounds that the Department of Agriculture officials did not obtain a search warrant for the investigation, as Fenton’s dwelling is attached to the horse training grounds; the items were not immediately labelled or individually listed when found by the officers; and the evidence was brought home by one of the investigators (Mr. Daly). “The court should not be seen to encourage such sloppy procedures,” said Mr. Walshe. Barrister for the Prosecution, Sean Gillane (Senior Counsel) argued that most farms in the country would have a dwelling attached to the grounds. Mr. Gillane said Department of Agriculture officials would not be able to do their job of inspecting farms, horse training establishments, etc. if they needed to get a search warrant for an inspection every time. He pointed out that although Fenton’s house was attached to the grounds, none of the officers went near the dwelling and neither was it searched - only the horse training grounds and its buildings were searched as part of the inspection. He also argued that the box of items found on Fenton’s premises was the same as what was tested and produced in court. “The box has the accused’s name and address on it. It was placed

[under a horse rug] in an attempt to secrete it - to hide it,” said Mr. Gillane. “We can form that conclusion because the accused admitted it was hidden to slow down the investigation, and it means he knows that what was in the box was prohibited,” Mr. Gillane argued. He said that the Department investigator, Mr. Daly, was satisfied that the box seized by him “was secured and no-one interfered with it”. Summarising the case, Judge Lucey said he felt the argument over the search warrant was a “nonissue”, as the fact that a dwelling house exists at Fenton’s training grounds does not isolate it. Judge Lucey said the private dwelling was not in question and was not subject to an inspection or search by the officers, and so a search warrant was not required to search Fenton’s horse training facility. However, Judge Lucey agreed that the procedures followed by Department of Agriculture officials were “fairly sloppy”. “And that is not an exaggeration,” said Judge Lucey. “One would expect, in the least, that one of the officers would jot down the items found and get it signed by the accused. They didn’t do that and it was subsequent to this, several weeks later, before the accused was given a list of what was taken in the search. That is not satisfactory,” Judge Lucey said. He noted that the accused did not have any objection at the time to the items which were presented to him, as the items which were seized by the officers. Judge Lucey also noted the court did not hear any evidence that there was any degradation of the items seized, nor was there any evidence that they were interfered with. He said at no point was Fenton’s rights infringed upon, despite the ‘sloppy procedures’ by Department officials. Judge Lucey said the court

accepts that the drugs seized at the accused’s property are the same as the drugs sampled and produced in court as evidence and the accused has a case to answer. Mr. Walshe said his client has no previous convictions and runs a successful horse training facility. He sought the court to be lenient, as there could be “significant consequences” for Fenton following the District Court’s judgement. Mr. Gillane outlined the penalties open to the court, which are a ‘Class A’ fine and / or six months imprisonment. Mr. Gillane also sought a court order for the destruction of the items seized from Fenton’s premises. The Department of Agriculture sought €2,200 in expenses as well as €2,000 in costs. Judge Lucey said neither the maximum fine, nor a jail sentence would be imposed, as Fenton has no previous convictions. He noted that there was a certain “deliberate-ness” about Fenton’s actions. He said Fenton was found in possession of the medicines - it wasn’t by accident. “He took a chance and it didn’t work out,” said Judge Lucey. Convicting Fenton on each of the eight charges before the court, Judge Lucey handed down a €1,000 fine on six of the charges, and marked two of them as taken into consideration. Judge Lucey said the charges were “sufficiently serious” that the fines have to be such, “so that other people won’t be inclined to take liberties”. Recognisance was fixed in the event of an appeal of the decision. Following the court case, the Irish Turf Club’s head of security, Chris Gordon, told waiting media outside the court house that they would carry out their own investigation and “take appropriate steps”. The accused, who left the court house a short time later, declined to make any comment, other than to say he would “consider” an appeal.

Two accused directed to pay bus fare or face conviction A MAN and woman who used bus passes belonging to other family members were told to pay the full bus fare of €19.50 each, or they would have a conviction recorded. Karen Lawlor (40) with an address at 7 Brendan Corish Gardens, Newtown Road,Wexford, and Max Keith (29) with the same address, both pleaded guilty to obtaining services by deception at Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, on 4th

February, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Foley told Judge Denis McLoughlin that on the date in question, Gardaí received a call to attend the bus stop at Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, because two passengers travelling from Cork to Waterford were using bus passes which were not in their own names, to avoid paying the €19.50 fee.

“Both people were detained and their identities were established,” said Insp. Foley “They admitted the offence.” Both accused, who were in court representing themselves, declined free legal aid when offered it by Judge McLoughlin. Both accused are unemployed and both have previous convictions. They said the bus passes belonged to family members.

Judge McLoughlin said he would adjourn the case to 12th November, next, and in the meantime, the accused were to gather the bus fare of €19.50 each (total €39). “If that is done, I will strike out the matter under Probation Against Offenders Act,” said Judge McLoughlin. “If it is not done, you will be fined and a conviction imposed,” he added.

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Carrick-on-Suir District Court & Dungarvan District Court

Judge refuses jurisdiction in case of alleged false allegation of rape THE District Judge refused jurisdiction in a case where a Dungarvan woman is alleged to have made a false allegation of rape. Samantha Veale (22) with an address at 15 Leacan Fionn, Dungarvan, is accused of allegedly making a false allegation at Dungarvan Garda Station on 11th March, 2013, that an offence had been committed, namely an alleged

rape. Inspector Mark Foley told Judge Denis McLoughlin at last week’s Dungarvan District Court that up to 100 man hours went into an investigation of an alleged false allegation of rape. Judge McLoughlin refused jurisdiction in the case, adjourning it to 10th December, 2014, for DPP directions.

Woman sent forward for trial A BALLINROAD woman accused of alleged deception was sent forward for trial last week. Catherine Callanan (48) with an address at 112 Pairc na mBlath, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, is accused of four counts of allegedly obtaining services by deception at Dungarvan Harbour Sailing Club, Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, on 7th June, 2007; at Pairc na mBlath, Ballinroad, on 8th September, 2012; and at Grattan Square Dungarvan, and Kartworld Adventure Centre, Watergrasshill, Cork, on 27th October, 2012. Inspector Mark Foley told Judge Denis McLoughlin that the DPP

consents to have the accused sent forward for trial at the present sittings of Waterford Circuit Criminal Court. Judge McLoughlin made an order sending the accused forward for trial to Waterford Circuit Criminal Court, which commence from 28th October, 2014. Speaking directly to the accused, Judge McLoughlin warned her that she has 14 days to furnish the prosecution with details of any witnesses she intends to call to the trial. Failure to do so and those witnesses will not be entitled to offer evidence. Free legal aid was granted, with solicitor David Burke and one counsel assigned to the case.

Bench warrants issued A DUNGARVANbased driver who failed to appear in court last week had a bench warrant issued for their arrest. Valdas Gruselionis (33) with an address at 4 Towncourt, Dungarvan, failed to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to answer charges of not having insurance, driving with no licence, drink driving, failing to produce licence at the roadside and within 10 days, and failing to produce insurance, at Clonea Road, Dungarvan, on 21st April, 2013. There was no valid reason for the accused’s absence and Judge Denis McLoughlin issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest. A BENCH warrant was issued for a man who failed to appear in court last week. Gary Dineen (24) with an address at 1 Malt House, George Street, Wexford, failed to appear at last week’s Dungarvan District Court to answer a charge of using threatening, abusive behaviour and language in a public place, contrary to Section 6 of the Public Order Act, at O’Connell Street, Dungarvan, on 1st December, 2013. With no valid reason for the accused’s absence from court, Judge Denis McLoughlin issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest. A WATERFORD man accused of theft had a bench warrant issued for his arrest when he failed to turn up in court last week. William Ward (21) with an address at 21 St. Catherine’s Grange, Waterford, failed to appear at Dungarvan District Court last week to answer a charge of theft from Coolagh Service Station, Coolagh Road, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 21st November, 2013. With no valid reason for the accused’s absence from court, Judge Denis McLoughlin issued a bench warrant for the accused’s arrest.

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Man caught driving without insurance “lucky he is not being sent to prison” THE District Judge told a Dunhill man who was caught driving without insurance that he was lucky he was not being sent to prison. Michael Guiry (28) with an address at Ballymorris, Dunhill, County Waterford, was handed a community service order in lieu of a jail sentence at last week’s Dungarvan District Court, after he pleaded guilty to driving without insurance at Kilmacthomas, on 21st November, 2013. Outlining the case, Inspector Mark Foley told Judge Denis McLoughlin that Gardaí observed the accused driving at Kilmacthomas on the date in question.

After they stopped and spoke with the accused, it was discovered that he had no insurance. Solicitor David Burke said that on the day his client had “ran out of petrol on his way to collect his dole money”. “The Gardaí had stopped to assist my client,” he said. “He has no excuse for driving.” He said Guiry is living with his partner and two children. The court heard that the accused has previous convictions. “Is there any reason why I shouldn’t jail him?” Judge McLoughlin asked. Mr. Burke said his client is the father of two chil-

dren. He suggested the court consider a probation report. “He is not involved in any other criminality,” said Mr. Burke, who indicated his client would be willing to do community service. A same-day assessment by the Probation Officer determined that the accused was suitable to carry out community service. Judge McLoughlin said the accused was lucky he was not being sent to prison. He handed down 240 hours community service in lieu of five months imprisonment, along with a driving disqualification of six years.

Court hears pepper spray had to be used in public order incident A MAN who was acting in such an abusive manner in public that pepper spray had to be used, had his case adjourned to see if he is suitable for community service. Derek Monahan (37) with an address at 15 Convent Lodge, Mitchel Street, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive behaviour and language in a public place, at Davitt’s Quay, Dungarvan, on 15th September, 2013. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Foley told Judge Denis McLoughlin that on the date in question, Gardaí observed a male outside Davitt’s night club, in a highly intoxicated state. “He was creating a lot of noise. The Gardaí approached him and he had to be arrested. Gardaí had to deploy pepper spray to cool down the situation,” said Insp. Foley. He said the accused apologised to Gardaí for his behaviour when he was sober. The court heard that Monahan has a total of 14 previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke said his client is the father of two children. “My client has not come to any Garda attention since this incident,” said Mr. Burke. “This incident has taught him a valuable

lesson. Pepper spray had to be used on the night. His memory of the incident is sketchy. “My client accepts his behaviour was out of order and he has engaged the services of the local addiction counsellor and AA,” Mr. Burke said. “This incident was fuelled by alcohol, which he is addressing.” Judge McLoughlin pointed out that the court received ‘the bare facts’ from the Inspector. “I suspect that if the Gardaí had to use pepper spray, then the accused was totally out of control,” said Judge McLoughlin. “I feel the Inspector was fair in his summary and how he described the accused on the night. I’m sure if the court was to witness the incident, we would be totally shocked.” Judge McLoughlin adjourned the case to 10th December, 2014 for a community service and probation report on the accused. He said if the accused is found suitable for community service, the court would indicate that he serve 120 hours of community service, in lieu of two months jail.

Árd Scoil na nDéise 17th Annual Awards Night – Margaret Radley Geography Award – left to right: Mrs. Angela Radley-O’Donovan, Mrs. Siobhán Keane (representing her daughter, Clodagh) and Mrs. Denise Radley-Losty. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Woman handed community service order A DUNGARVAN woman who was “exchanging unpleasantries” with another female ended up with a community service order in lieu of jail. Edwina Clifford (38) with an address at 84 Childers Estate, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to using threatening, abusive behaviour and language in a public place, at T. F. Meagher Street, Dungarvan, on 20th April, 2014. At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Foley told Judge Denis McLoughlin that Gardaí came across two females fighting in the street. “The two females, one of whom was the accused, were exchanging unpleasantries,” said Insp. Foley. “Both were intoxicated and had to be arrested.” The court heard that the accused has previous convictions. Solicitor David Burke described the incident as “quasi-domestic”.

“My client did apologise to Gardaí. She regrets the incident,” he said. “There was a function at a local establishment and a lot of alcohol was taken. My client has not come to Garda attention for a number of years.” He said his client has five children and she is unemployed. Judge McLoughlin said he does not compact incidents into compartments such as ‘quasi-domestic’. “This was a criminal matter which occurred in a public place,” said Judge McLoughlin, who asked if the accused was fit for community service. Mr. Burke confirmed his client was willing to do community service. Following a same day assessment by the Probation Service, it was confirmed the accused was suitable for community service. Judge McLoughlin imposed 100 hours in lieu of two months imprisonment.

Cannabis charge struck out A DUNGARVAN man who admitted possession of cannabis for his own use had the charge struck out. Eddie Harty (21) with an address at 5 Kilminion Close, Ballinroad, Dungarvan, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis to the value of €50 for his own personal use, contrary to Section 3 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, at Duckspool, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, on 4th January, 2014.

At last week’s Dungarvan District Court, Inspector Mark Foley told Judge Denis McLoughlin that Gardaí stopped the accused on the date in question and searched him under the Misuse of Drugs Act. The controlled substance was found on the accused. The court heard the accused has one previous conviction. Solicitor David Burke said his client

accepts responsibility for the substance found. “He admitted it was cannabis. My client has changed his ways dramatically,” said Mr. Burke. Judge McLoughlin said it appears the accused has turned his life around, and said he would leave the accused without a conviction. Judge McLoughlin marked the facts proven and struck out the charge.

Árd Scoil na nDéise 17th Annual Awards Night – Pantomime Award – Mrs. Teresa Daly, Chairperson of Parents’ Council, Camella Iannotta and Mrs. Evelyn Simons. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

CHAMBER POST BUDGET ANALYSIS

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At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber event, Post Budget Analysis with FDC & Economist Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev in Lawlors Hotel were Paudie Donnelly, Financial Services FDC; Dan O'Sullivan and Karl O'Doherty, AIB Bank. The event was kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and FDC Accountants. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber event, Post Budget Analysis with FDC & Economist Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev in Lawlors Hotel were Thomas Horgan, Dungarvan Transport; Mary Beresford and Naoive and Paul Nugent, Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farmhouse. The event was kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and FDC Accountants. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber event, Post Budget Analysis with FDC & Economist Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev in Lawlors Hotel were Jenny Beresford, Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Economist Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev and Christine O'Donovan, President Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber. The event was kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and FDC Accountants. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber event, Post Budget Analysis with FDC & Economist Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev in Lawlors Hotel were Paul O'Gorman and Anne Taylor, Permanent TSB; Gerardine Reynolds, Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds, and Gerard McCullagh, McCullagh Higgins & Co. The event was kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and FDC Accountants. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber event, Post Budget Analysis with FDC & Economist Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev in Lawlors Hotel were Eileen Walsh, Dermot Arnold and Mary Phelan, Bank of Ireland. The event was kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and FDC Accountants. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber event, Post Budget Analysis with FDC & Economist Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev in Lawlors Hotel were Shane Curran, Colour Store; Paddy Morrissey, Cyclesports, and Cormac Curran, Sherry/Fitzgerald/Reynolds. The event was kindly sponsored by TQS Integration and FDC Accountants. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

At the Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber event, Post Budget Analysis with FDC & Economist Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev in Lawlors Hotel were Eleanor O'Dwyer, Nicola Healy, Yvonne Murphy and Pat Phelan, FDC. The event was kindly sponsored by TQS Integration [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] and FDC Accountants.

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Cycle Against Suicide CYCLE Against Suicide comes to Dungarvan for the third time.This time was different, this time was special, this time we got the message out there. People got it, understood it and embraced it "It's ok not to feel ok and it's absolutely ok to ask for help".They understood that it's a movement, carrying a message. "It's not about the bike".

The bike is only the vehicle to carry this message. We carried this message in a sea of orange through the streets of Abbeyside, Dungarvan and West Waterford. On the day we had nearly 300 cyclists, all levels of abilities from beginners to seasoned campaigners, all cycling together,

"Shoulder to Shoulder". The weather was in our corner which made for a much more enjoyable event. Everything went very smoothly, thanks to a lot of people from schools, businesses, societies, clubs, groups, local media and most importantly the community. Far too many people for me to mention

without forgetting someone. It was a fantastic community effort which resulted in a very successful event. I would however like to give a special mention to two people, without whom the event would not have been the success it was, Lucia Queally and Tricia Quinn, take a bow.

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Public submissions sought on 2015 Policing Plan for Dungarvan THE public are being reminded that submissions are being accepted in relation to the 2015 Garda Plan for Policing Dungarvan District.

Last September, Garda Superintendent Michael Leacy, District Officer, highlighted that An Garda Siochána are working on a Policing Plan for 2015 and members of the public and interested parties have the

opportunity to influence that Policing Plan and help set the policing priorities which people feel need addressing to meet the needs of the community. Submissions will be welcome from the public and

interested parties, as well as statutory and non-statutory bodies. Supt. Leacy said the Policing Plan is there to serve the needs of the community and maximise the use of resources.

“We hope people will make submissions with their ideas or initiatives of what they think the policing requirements of the district should be,” said Supt. Leacy, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer earlier

in September. He said that people have until 30th November, 2014, to make a submission on the Dungarvan District Policing Plan. Supt. Leacy said submissions can be addressed to

him at Dungarvan Garda Station, Youghal Road, Dungarvan, by the deadline date. “When formulating the Policing Plan, we will consider all suggestions for inclusion,” he added.

Awards keep rolling in for Patrick’s Day THE awards keep rolling in for Irish film Patrick’s Day, which stars Dungarvan’s own Moe Dunford. The film was premiered at the Woodstock Film Festival in New York last week and picked up three awards - the Maverick Award for Best Feature Narrative; the Haskell Wexler Award for Best Cinematography (Michael Lavelle); and the James Lyons Award for Best Editing of a Feature Narrative (Emer Reynolds). Patrick’s Day, written and directed by Terry McMahon and starring Moe Dunford as ‘Patrick’, tells the story of a schizophrenic who falls in love with an alcoholic, suicidal flight attendant. It delves into issues such as the destructive force of love, the question of sanity, the value of intimacy, the impact of

A scene from Patrick’s Day - Moe Dunford as ‘Patrick’ with his on-screen mother, ‘Maura’, played by Kerry Fox. memory, and the consequence of choice. Earlier in the Summer, Patrick’s Day was named as joint winner of the Best Irish Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh and was later screened in Hollywood, Los Angeles by the Director’s Guild of America, after winning the coveted Screen Directors Guild ‘Finders Series’ Award. At the Hell’s Half Mile

Film and Music Festival in Michigan, earlier in October, the film picked up more awards, with Moe winning the Best Actor Award, while Best Screenplay went to Terry McMahon. The film was also screened recently for doctors, nurses and psychiatrists in the lecture hall of St. Patrick’s Mental Health Services, James Street,

Dublin, which is Ireland’s largest independent notfor-profit mental health service provider. Patrick’s Day had its world premiere at the SXSW (South by South West) Film Festival in Austin, Texas, earlier in the year. The film was acquired for domestic release in Ireland by Wildcard Distribution and the public can look forward to seeing it released in cinemas in early 2015. If you can’t wait that long, Patrick’s Day will be screened in Cork on 14th November, next as part of the Cork Film Festival. The first screening will be at 4.00 p.m. at the Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street, Cork, on Friday, 14th November, which will be followed by a Question and Answer session.

Pictured receiving the awards for Patrick’s Day at the Woodstock Film Festival in New York, recently are, left to right: Tim Palmer, Producer; Terry McMahon, Writer and Director; and Moe Dunford, lead Actor. Questions will be taken from the floor by Dr. Pat Bracken, Director of West Cork Mental Health Services; Professor Ivor Browne, Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry UCD and former Chief Psychiatrist,

Eastern Health Board; and Terry McMahon, Director of Patrick’s Day. The second screening will be later the same evening at 9.15 p.m. at the Gate Cinema, North Main Street, Cork.

For tickets and more information on the screening of Patrick’s Day and other films during the Cork Film Festival, contact boxoffice@corkfilmfest.org, or tel: 021- 42271716; website www.corkfilmfest.org.

New book chronicles life of Fr. Nicholas Sheehy Priest, Patriot, Martyr Parish Priest of Saggart Arún 1728 -1766

Liam Moore receives his prize from sponsor Tony O'Mahony for the Dungarvan Cycling Club’s Summer Series 2014.

A NEW book has been published, titled The Case of Fr. Nicholas Sheehy – Priest – Patriot - Martyr, and it will be of great interest to every family in Fr. Sheehy’s former parishes, Shanrahan, Ballysheehan, and Templetenny, (modern Clogheen, Burncourt, and Ballyporeen), as well as to history buffs throughout South Tipperary and indeed throughout Ireland. The book presents the previously published work of two respected historians – Dr. Richard Robert Madden and Canon William P. Burke who researched the trials and the evidence and wrote about the case of Fr. Sheehy in 1843 and 1907 respectively. This publication which brings together and makes accessible the research of those two historians is edited and introduced by Edmund O’Riordan who also presents information on Fr. Sheehy’s life prior to his appointment as Parish Priest.The Introduction includes some little known information on Fr. Sheehy’s expulsion from the Irish College in Salamanca in Spain in 1751

following a bitter row with the rector of the college. In 1753, Nicholas Sheehy (who, it is stated, was born in Fethard) was coadjutor to the Vicar General at Waterford, and following his time as curate in Newcastle, County Tipperary, was appointed as Parish Priest of the above named parishes around 1756. Some years later, in the last week of October 1764, John Bridge, a young man of simple means who went from farm to farm in the area, disappeared, and foul play being suspected, suspicion fell on a local nocturnal vigilante group known as the Whiteboys. This being the era of the Penal Laws, the ascendency enemies of Fr. Nicholas Sheehy saw this disappearance as the means of implicating the Catholic priest in a crime for which he was eventually tried and publicly executed at Clonmel in 1766 on evidence that was manufactured and perjured. Four other men suffered a similar fate for the same crime of being implicated in the murder of Bridge even though no

proof was ever presented that Bridge had died. Fr. Sheehy now lies at rest in Shanrahan Churchyard near Clogheen. This 250 page book, The Case of Fr. Nicholas Sheehy with a stunning, colour hard cover, is destined to be snapped up initially as a perfect Christmas present, but in the longer term, as an important record of the arrest, trial and execution of Nicholas Sheehy, Ned Meehan of Clogheen and Grange, Edmund Sheehy of Lodge, James Buxton of Kilcoran and James Farrell of Rehill. With the 250th anniversary of his death almost upon us, the book is timely and what better way to honour Fr Sheehy’s memory that to pass on the story of his life and death. The pages contain much information on local townlands and names of local Whiteboys etc. The price of this hardcover limited edition has been kept to twenty euros and is available online at www.galteemore.com from Ed at 0863840894 or from shops in Clogheen, Burncourt, Ballyporeen, etc.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

The Newsreader THE WEEK THAT WAS IN IT . . .

Ireland – The Real Deal WHEN you are described by an American as ‘the real deal’, then you have received the highest accolade there is. Happily for Ireland, still something of a vale of tears despite official reassurances, we have attracted the praise of the international commentators and have collected the real deal tag. The Lonely Planet has been judging destinations for interest and value since 1975, so they must know what they are saying at this stage. Last week they declared Ireland one of the best destinations in the world for 2015. Ireland receives the accolade in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2015, the collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations, and experiences for the year ahead. According to a report in the Irish Examiner, the book declares this country “the real deal”, saying: “Ireland is stunningly scenic, its traditions – music, dance, whiskey, and beer – firmly intact and the cosmopolitan, contemporary Irish are just as friendly and welcoming as their forebears were known to be.”

“It is the country’s hospitality that is recognised as one of the destination’s true qualities.” they say. “The Irish themselves are inevitably at the heart of the best the country has to offer. Attend a traditional music session in a small pub in Co. Clare. Hook up with a walking club and do a little crosscountry ambling on a soft Sunday afternoon. Go surfing at Rossnowlagh Beach in Co. Donegal. Or just strike up a conversation over a pint with the gang sitting next to you in the pub. It’s these connections that will make you want to come back.” The guide describes Tourism Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way as “a 1,500km scenic drive being sold as a rival to California’s Pacific Coast Highway and Australia’s Great Ocean Road”. Ireland’s landscape and hospitality are on par with the globe’s top tourist destinations, according to Lonely Planet spokeswoman Noirín Hegarty. “This is the 10th anniversary of the list and this is the first time that Ireland has featured,” said Ms.

Hegarty, an Irishwoman who commutes for Lonely Planet between her base in London and Tennessee, the company’s US headquarters. She directs a team of 20 travel editors who, in turn, manage 200 writers in 26 countries who pool their thoughts to complete the annual list. “I think the Wild Atlantic Way has been a huge factor in all this,” she said. “As well as that, there is the human experience that visitors enjoy along with our charm and our ability to chat. It means that the impression of Ireland is overwhelmingly positive.” So, it is true, we are in some way unique. We know we are different and are regularly forgiven for our sins of omission, our laid back attitude, our inability to be on time and our penchant for substituting meticulous preparation for the casual line ‘t’will be grand’. But those are all part of our attraction along with our scenery, red hair and Guinness. God help us if we ever lose any of those traits!

Big increase in tourism CONTINUING the tourism theme, there was even more good news in the form of increased figures for tourist visits this year. According to a report on the Irish Central website, 1.064 million visitors travelled from America, which is a quarter of a million more visitors than from the same period in 2012, and 130,000 more visitors than in 2013. Despite The Gathering Ireland 2013 tourism initiative coming to a close, Central Statistics Office figures show that almost 6 million people visited Ireland between January and September, which is 500,000 more than that period in 2013. 200,000 more visitors came from Britain, making almost 2.4 mil-

lion British visitors in total for 2014 so far. The Irish Independent reported that the number of tourists from Germany rose 16%, 13% from Spain, and 11% from “long-haul countries.” Tourism is one of our pillar employers. Along with agriculture, IT and pharmaceuticals. With farmers protesting outside the meat factories at the moment against the pitifully small price for beef produced here, we will be looking more and more to tourism to take up any slack there. Perhaps a drawback for this region is the emphasis there is on the Wild Atlantic Way (WAW) which is being marketed as an alternative to the Californian Coast and other coastal attractions around the

world. This seems set to become a bigger and bigger player in the future. On the ‘paid in’ list, Guinness leads the way with nearly 1.2m visitors, followed by Dublin Zoo and the Cliffs of Moher in third place. The Cliffs however increased their numbers by 10% this year, probably because of the WAW promotion. In the free category, the National Gallery leads followed by the Botanic Gardens and Farmleigh House. It is great to see our visitor numbers increase and with them our employment potential and consequent revenue. We still need to streamline our customer care approach, but it is good to see that we are still a significant player in tourism worldwide.

Childline facing night service closure due to funding crisis CHILDLINE has issued an emergency appeal for funds to help save its night-time call service. The appeal, launched by longstanding ISPCC Ambassador Ryan Tubridy, seeks to raise €1.2m to keep the phone lines answered on a 24 hour basis. For 15 of its last 26 years of operation, Childline has been available to children on a 24-hour basis. Now Childline, which is funded almost exclusively by public donations, will have to close its lines at night if it cannot raise the €1.2m needed to maintain the service. ISPCC Regional Manager, Catherine O’Donohoe, stated; ‘Childline receives 1,800 contacts per day. A child who calls Childline at three in the morning does not do so without good reason. Nobody wants any call for help to be met with an answering machine but without adequate funding that is the reality we are facing’. Catherine O’Donohoe continued; ‘We have issued an emergency funding appeal as, for many children; Childline is the

only support option available to them. If Childline cannot continue to provide a 24 hour service some children will be forced into silence. Childline is and wants to remain a service that gives children and young people a voice.’ Childline South has 77 volunteers with an additional 16 volunteers currently in training across its Waterford and Cork offices. So far this year these volunteers have clocked up an incredible 11,972 hours listening to children in Ireland – children in desperate need of support, children with noone else to turn to, and children who just need someone to listen. In order for us to provide the same quantum of services that these volunteers provide the ISPCC would need to employ close to an additional 8 staff on a full time basis to meet this level of service. Wendy McCrea, Childline Volunteer in Waterford, says; “Before I began the training, I felt slightly overwhelmed at the thought of having to solve problems for the callers and know all the answers, how-

ever, I soon learned through the training and from taking calls that I didn’t need to know everything, I was just there to listen and through listening and being there for young people we empower them to make their own choices. Children who call Childline don’t just call because they have a problem, they can call if they just want someone to chat to, or if they are feeling lonely.Yes we get challenging calls, but we also get calls from young people who want to tell someone how their day went, or who have heard about Childline and want to know what it’s all about.” The Childline emergency appeal runs through October and November. The appeal is being supported by a national promotional campaign under the theme ‘No child should be forced into silence’. As part of the appeal, there will be a Campaign Phone-Box Roadshow which will see the Childline Emergency Appeal phone-box travel to each of the ISPCC office locations as a means of raising awareness and funds for the campaign. The phonebox will be visiting

Waterford on today, Wednesday October 29th. Donations to the campaign can be made online at www.savechildline24.ie, by phone at 1850 50 40 50 or simply text

‘Childline’ to 57911 to donate €4. Last year, Childline received nearly 700,000 calls and contacts from vulnerable children reaching out for help. Our

Childline service is unable to answer 1 in 3 calls due to a lack of funding. With 95% of our Childline services funded by donations we really need more support for this vital

service. To donate €4, text CHILDLINE to 57911. A minimum of €3.20 will be donated to ISPCC. Service provided by Oxygen8. Helpline 1850 50 40 50.

Pictured at the launch of ISPCC emergency appeal were ISPCC Ambassador Ryan Tubridy with ISPCC Waterford Manager Catherine O’Donohoe and Elaine Murray, along with ISPCC Children’s Advisory Committee members Darren Ferns (age 11), Chloe Callaghan (age 16), Shauna Luby (age 13) and Chloe Murphy (age 14). [Conor McCabe Photography]

IN MEMORIAM

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 24 October, 2014

In Memoriam NUGENT (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Alice Nugent, late of Salterbridge, Cappoquin, who died on 14th November, 2011. R.I.P. Looking back with memories, Upon the path you trod, We bless the hours we had with you, And leave the rest to God.

BURKE (21st anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear son and brother Richard, late of Cappagh, who died on 1st November, 1993, aged 21 years. Never more than, A heartbeat away, Loved and remembered, Every day.

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

DEMPSEY, Aidan Olainn (Knockateemore, Dungarvan) – First Anniversary, November 4th. –Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife Terry; children Niamh, Cathal, Seighin, Luarena and Cliodhna, and all the family. We wish to express deep appreciation and sincere thanks for your kind expressions of sympathy. We thank our extended family and many friends who continue to support us. Guímid suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal, cneasta.

Birthday Remembrance

CAREY (4th anniversary) – In loving memory of Kattie Carey (nee Curran), late of Mullinahorna, Ring, who died on 29th October, 2010. R.I.P. Mass offered. A heart of gold, A life so true, Loved and remembered, By all she knew. Always willing, Helpful and kind, Are the beautiful memories, She left behind.

–Sadly missed by her sister Annie Mulcahy (Dublin); nephews, nieces and their families. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, 2nd November, at 11.30 a.m., í Seipeal San Nioclas, An Rinn.

CUMMINS (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Thomas Cummins, late of Ballyvooney, Stradbally, who died on 20th October, 2004. R.I.P. A day of remembrance, Silently kept, Of one we loved, And will never forget. Will those who think of Thomas today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Always in our thoughts and prayers, your loving family. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 1st November, at 7.30 p.m. in Stradbally Church.

DONNELLY (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather Anthony Donnelly, late of Ballyguiry, Dungarvan, who died on 31st October, 2013.

FOLEY (10th anniversary) – In loving memory of Ann Foley, late of Garryduff, Colligan, and San Francisco, who died on 30th October, 2004. R.I.P. Mass offered.

God looked around his garden, And he found an empty place, He then looked down upon the earth, And saw your precious face. He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering, He knew you were in pain, He knew you would never, Be well on earth again. So he closed your weary eyelids, And whispered “peace be thine,” Then he took you up to Heaven, With hands so gentle and kind. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, The day God welcomed you home.

You slipped away so quietly, No goodbye or no farewell, Just how much we miss you, No world or verse can tell. Your pains are all gone now, Your worries cast away, In a place we only dream of, Safe in Heaven today.

–Always remembered by your loving wife Mary Joe; sons Francis, Pat and Sean; daughters Caroline, Josepha, Philomena, Olivere and Martina. NORRIS – Birthday remembrance of Graham Norris, late of Bramblehill, Lemybrien, and Woodfield, Glendalligan, 28th October, 1978 – 12th October, 2005, whose birthday occurs on 28th October. GRAHAM DARLING We think of you in silence, You were the world to all of us, Our love for you will never end, And we know how much, Your birthday meant. You are in our hearts and minds always, And are irreplaceable, All our love, Until we meet again, XXX.

–Mam and Dad; Liam and Margaret; brothers Victor, Glen and Gary; extended family Anita, Andrew, Diuran and Eve; Anna-Marie and Nathan. –––––––––––––– www.grahamnorris.com

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

–Always remembered by your loving grandchildren Lennon, Alanah, Evelyn, Kian, Lucy, Alison, Ava, Zack, Ewan, Amelia, Josh, Rubie and AnthonyJoseph, XXXXX.

–Remembered with love by all your family.

KENNEDY (5th anniversary) – In loving memory of Noel Kennedy, late of 54 Raheen Park, Youghal, who died on 4th November, 2009. R.I.P. DAD As time unfolds another year, We speak your name with love and pride, We smile through tears we try to hide, You left a space no one can fill, We miss you Dad and always will. A heart can feel so many things, That words can never say, The sadness that this day brings, Will never go away. A smile for all, a heart of gold, One of the best the world could hold, Never selfish, always kind, These are the memories, You left behind.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by your daughter Yvonne; son-inlaw Dave; grandsons Martin and Barry; granddaughter Aisling; husband Mark; great granddaughter Alyssa and great grandson Daithí. NUGENT (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Alice Nugent, late of Salterbridge, Cappoquin, who died on 14th November, 2011. R.I.P. No matter how life changes, No matter what I do, A special place within my heart, Is always there for you.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by your son Kevin; Amanda and the lads – Charlie and Vickie.

–Always remembered and sadly missed by all your loving family. FOLEY (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Mary Foley, late of 14 St. Brigid’s Well, Dungarvan, who died on 31st October, 2011. R.I.P. Mass offered. No matter how life changes, No matter what I do, A special place within my heart, Is always there for you.

–Always remembered, from her friend Anita.

––––––––––––––– GRANDAD No special day is needed, For us to think of you, For you were a very special Grandad, We thought the world of you. You always had a smile to share, A laugh, a joke, a time to care, Each of us in our own way, Have special thoughts of you today.

–Always remembered and loved by all your grandchildren.

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POWER (2nd anniversary) – In loving memory of Hannah Power, late of Ballyknock, Dungarvan, whose Anniversary occurs on 1st November. Mass offered. Will those who think of Hannah today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Remembered by all her family at home and away.

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www.westwaterfordbereavement.org NUGENT (3rd anniversary) – In loving memory of Alice Nugent, late of Salterbridge, Cappoquin, who died on 14th November, 2011. R.I.P. I sit and wonder every day, Why the Lord chose to call you away, I think He saw you needed rest, He only takes the very best.

–Sadly missed and always remembered by her husband Joey; son Paul; daughter Deirdre, and family.

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POWER (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Vina Power, late of Ballinroad and Abbeyside, whose First Anniversary occurs on 3rd November. R.I.P. We watched you close your eyes, We listened to every breath, We held on tightly to your hand, As you calmly welcomed death. We tried to wish you back to life, Afraid to let you go, We wanted you to breath again, O how we loved you so. We didn’t know that we could cry, So many pitiful tears, Thinking of your smiling face, We loved throughout the years, But somewhere in the hurt and pain, The love of God shines through, And helps us come to realise, We’ll one day be with you. Sometimes during the day, We take a minute to think of you and us, Precious memories of our childhood, Our laughter, our tears, And a special friendship, That could never be duplicated. We pause and smile knowing that, Even if you weren’t our sister, We would still choose you as our friend.

–Vina, always in our thoughts and prayers – sadly missed by your sister Ann; brothers Tommy and Michael; all your nieces and nephews who loved you dearly, XXX. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated for Vina on Sunday, 2nd November, in Ballinroad Church at 10 o’clock.

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Lisarow, Ardmore, Co. Waterford Acknowledgement and First Anniversary

RONAYNE (7th anniversary) – In loving memory of our dear brother Tom, late of Coolbagh, Clashmore, who died on 17th November, 2007. Quietly today your memory is kept, No need for words we will never forget, Our thoughts go back as they often do, We treasure the memories we have of you.

–Always remembered with love, your sisters Theresa and Kathleen.

As we lovingly remember Maureen on the First Anniversary of her death at her home in Lisarow, the Hickey family would like to thank most sincerely all those who sympathised with us on our sad loss. A big thank you to all who came from near and far to attend the Rosary, Funeral Mass and burial. Thank you also to those who sent Mass cards, letters of sympathy and flowers. To our very kind neighbours and friends who came to visit Maureen during her lifetime and who helped her and us in so many ways during a difficult time, your support and kindness was greatly appreciated. Thank you to Dr. Joseph Meehan; to the Nursing and Clerical staff at Ardmore Health Centre for their constant care and attention throughout the years and to the staff at Mari Mina Pharmacy for your help at all times. To Triona, our Public Health Nurse, and the Waterford Hospice Home Care Nurses, thank you for coming into Maureen’s home and making her happy and comfortable. To Ann Tobin and Declan Cunningham, thank you for your gentleness and care. To her very loyal friend Canon Donal O’Connor, thank you for your friendship and visits and for accompanying Maureen on her last journey home. A special thank you to Rev. Father Milo Guiry, P.P., for reciting the Rosary and for receiving Maureen into the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Grange, and for making the Funeral Mass a loving celebration of Maureen’s life. Thank you to Michael and the Grange Choir for making the Mass very special and to Maudie Aherne, Sacristan, for her floral and candle arrangements. Thank you to the Altar servers and gravediggers. A sincere thank you to David Kiely and family, Funeral Directors, for their professionalism and support. Many thanks to Aidan and his staff at the Round Tower Hotel, Ardmore, for the catering. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for your intentions.

† PHILIP NEVILLE 80 New Street, Lismore, Co. Waterford SHEPHERD (1st anniversary) – In loving memory of Geoff Shepherd, late of Park Lane, Abbeyside, Dungarvan, who died on 31st October, 2013. Your smiling eyes, Your shining face, Hold us all, In a loving embrace. We miss you Dad, But know with joy, That when time comes, For with you and God, We will rejoice, With our family above.

–Always loved and never forgotten by your loving daughter Bernadette; John, Daniel, Matthew and Grainne. TIMMINS (28th and 34th anniversaries) – In loving memory of Madge Timmins (nee Young), late of Lower King Street, Abbeyside, who died on 31st October, 1986. Also her sister Nan Frei, late of Abbeyside and London, who died on 15th October, 1980. R.I.P. We never part from those we love, No distance can divide us, With memories dear and love sincere, You will always walk beside us.

–Always remembered by their families at home and abroad. WHELAN (50th anniversary) – In loving memory of Denis Whelan, late of Lyre, Mahonbridge, who died on 30th October, 1964. R.I.P. Short were the days, Long lasting are the memories, Thinking of you today, And always. Will those who think of him today, A little prayer to Jesus say.

–Never forgotten by your brother Paddy and family.

The family of the late Philip Neville wish to express their appreciation to all those who attended the removal and Funeral Mass. Everybody who sent Mass cards, flowers and expressions of sympathy. A sincere thanks to Lismore First Responders who attended Philip that day. To Pat Ryan, Funeral Directors, for their kindness and professionalism. We trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions.

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CLEANING LADY AVAILABLE – Office, House, etc. All work considered. References available. Large experience in the field of cleaning. 15km from Dungarvan. Also looking for a permanent job with a lot of experience in the following industries – Shop, Warehouse, Hospital, Farm, House Cleaning (cleaning, ironing and cooking). Also worked in a Restaurant. Phone: (087) 7837151. (7-11)

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NOEL McKENNA CARPENTRY – All your interior fit-out needs – Doors, Floors, Kitchens and Builtin Units. Special Offer – Loft Ladders supplied and fitted €300. Tel. (086) 0576688. (28-11)

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.) NEW HOUSE / BUILD SPRAY PAINTING SERVICE AVAILABLE – Fast, efficient service. No job too big or too small. Keen rates. Tel. (087) 6459339. (7-11)

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Re-Upholstery

RE-UPHOLSTERY CARPETS, CURTAINS, FURNITURE – Free estimates in your own home. Collection and delivery. Sofas and Couches made to order. Curtains and Pelmets made to measure. Extensive range of fabrics to choose from. Colour co-ordinating service free in Showrooms. A visit to our Showrooms is a must. Open Monday to Saturday incl. All work guaranteed. Ned O’Connell, Seafield, Youghal. Tel. (024) 93106.

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Decorating Service

DECORATING SERVICE – All internal / external painting. New house spraying before second fix. Tired old kitchen units hand-painted, hygiene coatings. Epoxy floor paint systems. Qualified local tradesmen. Free estimates. Insurance work. Fully insured. VAT registered. Call: Prodec Painters. Padraig (087) 7730520. Steve (086) 8410901. (31-12)

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Painter & Decorator

PAINTER & DECORATOR AVAILABLE – Interior and Exterior. No job too big or too small. Tel. Chris (086) 8973142 / (058) 48914. (7-11)

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Carports & Canopies

CARPORTS & CANOPIES – Carports and Canopies supplied and fitted. We fit all types of canopies for cars, firewood, bikes, clotheslines, etc. Back door canopy, 8ft x 8ft. €900. Carport 20ft x 10ft €2500 fitted. Free quotations. www.grangeironcraft.ie / (087) 2549996. (12-12)

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Animal Houses

TIMBER BUILT ANIMAL HOUSES – Dog Kennels / House, Chicken Coups, Rabbit Hutches, Bird Houses. Orders now being taken for Christmas. Tel. Michael (087) 6793961. (5-12)

Blinds & Curtains 27 GRATTAN SQUARE, DUNGARVAN 058 41506 / 087 0518333 Roller Blinds • Wood Venetian • Vertical • Roman • Velux Roof Blinds • Aluminium Venetian Selection of Wooden & Aluminium Curtain Poles now in stock Curtain Material, Lining & Tapes SELECTION OF READY-MADE CURTAINS IN STOCK 40% OFF WOOD VENETIAN BLINDS OPENING HOURS Monday – Saturday 10.30 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

DOMESTIC CHIMNEY CLEANING – Professional and clean. All types – Open Fires – Specialising in Stoves – Back Boilers – Cowls Fitted – Bird’s Nests Cleared – Sealed – Cleaned – Vacuumed – Scraped. Fully insured. Registered and Qualified. No mess guaranteed. Covering all areas, town and country. Stove Fitting service available. Call: Paul (087) 9790952 or (051) 293809. (31-10)

Villierstown Joinery STAIRS CUSTOM JOINERY 087 2420124

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TARMACADAM & TAR & CHIPPINGS – Drainage and Kerbing. Michael Fennell, Stradbally, (086) 8342233 / (051) 293943. (5-12)

Tuition

GERMAN GRINDS – Leaving Cert. – Ordinary and Higher level. Magda (087) 2064281. (31-10)

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Irish Grinds for 6th Class

ATTENTION 6th CLASS – Prepare for 1st Year with Irish grinds on a Saturday 10–11 a.m. at A1 Academy. Contact Grace at (087) 6249462. (21-11)

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Learn Spanish

LEARN SPANISH – Lessons available in your own home. Group or individual classes tailored to your needs. Native Speaker. Conversation classes • Grammar • Competitive rates! Flexible times. Please contact Christina (087) 7194705 / christina_medina10@hotmail.com (7-11)

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE – Pick-up or delivery can be arranged. Contact: Aidan (087) 3916043. (31-10) ROUND BALES OF SILAGE – Delivered if required. Contact Kieran Hallahan on (087) 2549759. (12-11)

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For Sale

Cattle Housing

CATTLE HOUSING WANTED FOR WINTER MONTHS – Without silage. West Waterford area. Contact Kieran Hallahan on (087) 2549759. (29-10)

POINT OF LAY PULLETS FOR SALE – Outside Dungarvan Mart on Monday next, 2nd November, from 11.30 a.m. until 2.00 p.m. Tel. (026) 41905 or (087) 2208061.

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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.) PEDIGREE TEXAL RAMS AND SHEARLINGS FOR SALE – Tel. (024) 97357 or (087) 9926751. (ind.)

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Donations Welcome

THE SUNFLOWER SHOP – Supporting Waterford Hospice City & County – Welcomes donations of Clothes, Brica-Brac, Furniture and Toys, etc., in good condition. House Clearances welcome. Happy to collect. Call HELEN. We are located at Main Street, Kilmacthomas. Tel. (087) 2756576. (7-11)

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SHERRY FITZGERALD REYNOLDS LETTINGS – Urgently require Houses and Apartments TO LET in all areas of Dungarvan and West Waterford. Please contact Gerardine Reynolds on 087 2458848 / 058 23444. (ind.) HOUSE TO LET IN THE COLLIGAN AREA – Long term. Contact: (087) 7607596. (31-10) HOUSE TO LET – 4 Bed Detached, 2-storey house, all mod cons, large shed. 2 off-street parking. Cruachan, Dungarvan. Contact: (087) 9051892. (14-11)

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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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Deise Gun Club

TO ALL LANDOWNERS AND FARMERS – We, the members of Deise Gun Club, wish to express our thanks for your continued permission for the use of your lands for shooting purposes. Signed: E. Kiely, Chairman.

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Bookmaker’s Licence

I, MICHAEL WALSH, of Brenan, Stradbally, Co. Waterford, wish to apply to the Garda Superintendent of Tramore Garda Station for a Certificate of Personal Fitness in order to renew my Racecourse Bookmaker’s Licence. (7-11)

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

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Preservation Notices

TAKE NOTICE that my lands at Grawnfadda and Lacken, Dungarvan, are strictly preserved. Fur and feather. No exceptions. Signed: Owen Carroll. MY LAND at Knockroe and Currabaha is strictly preserved. Fur and feather. No exceptions. Signed: Christy Keane. TAKE NOTICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; My lands at Tallacoolemore, Clonea Lower and Clonea Upper are preserved for fur and feather. Signed: D. Casey. TAKE NOTICE that the lands in my possession at B r i d g e q u a r t e r, Ballinameela, Ballygambon Upper and Lower, are strictly preserved from all forms of trespass. Signed: John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Donnell. TAKE NOTICE that my lands at Glenmore, Glenbeg and Mullinahorna, Ring, are strictly preserved, fur and feather. Signed: Pat Curran. TAKE NOTICE that the lands in my possession in Ballycurrane, Aughnacurraveel and Cladagh, Clashmore, are strictly preserved, fur and feather from this date. Signed: Willie Lenane.

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EVENING CLASSES IN CREATIVE WRITING / JOURNALISM For Transition Year students Eight week course beginning 3rd November Wednesday evenings 7.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.00 p.m. â&#x201A;Ź80. To be held at Emma Hall's home in Ardsallagh (off the N25 after Youghal towards Dungarvan). This eight week course will provide an introductory guide to writing for Transition Year students interested in creative writing/journalism. Emma Hall will explore with participants the main elements of fiction; title, plot outline, character development, feature writing. The classes will explore the voices of favourite writers among the group, the development of dialogue and use of language. Participants will receive hand-outs, will write in class and share their work with members of the group to receive supportive feedback. At the end of the course, a member of the group will be selected to have their work published in the Dungarvan Observer. Emma Hall lives just outside Youghal with her family where she runs an internet business selling Irish Craft. She has regularly contributed to the Dungarvan Observer and more occasionally to the Examiner and the Financial Times. For more information please contact EMMA HALL (087) 7997317.

John Quill and Andrew Malcolm will be playing improvised music along to Michael O'Brien's visual piece, as well as some readings from a selection of Michael O'Brien's short fiction.

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ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE 17th ANNUAL AWARDS NIGHT

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Music Awards – Traditional Music Group – Front row (sitting) left to right: Aoife Landers, Chloe Keane, Aoife Murphy, Eleanor Walsh and Kate Faherty. Back row (standing): Evana Mansfield, Shannon Kearney, Kate Faherty, Muireann Walsh, Laura Mannion and Mr. Tom Keith (special friend of Ard Scoil na nDéise). [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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Ms. Shona Curran presenting Sports Star of the Year Award to Orla Hickey. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Volunteering Awards – front row (sitting) left to right: Dervla Duhig, Ellen Curran, Laura Cusack, Grace Heffernan, Nicole Ferncombe accepting for Ailín Power. Back row (standing) left to right: Ciara Hurley, Caitríona O’Brien, Ornaith Keane, Clíona Ryan, Maggie Hally and Ellen Ryan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Sports Committee – Front row (sitting) left to right: Nicole Ferncombe, Laura Cusack and Grace Heffernan. Back row (standing) left to right: Caitríona O’Brien, Ciara Hurley and Ornaith Keane. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Class Awards - senior left to right: Aoife Murphy, Jill Montgomery, Jamie Mulcahy, Stella Quealy, Jessica Bannon and Mrs. Alison Curran (Topline Currans). [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Spirit of Transition Year – Mrs. Ann Stack and Hannah Warren. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Academic Achievement – Sinéad Barnett, Mrs. Evelyn Simons and Doireann O’Brien. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Class Awards – Junior front row sitting left to right: Sinéad O’Brien, Aoife La Touche Loome, Aisling Baumann, Katie Whelan and Denise Murray. Back row standing: Ms. Katie Kiely (Sponsor Sip’n’Surf), Muireann Walsh, Urte Mozeryte and Ms. Aileen Whelan (Sip’n’Surf). [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Junior Certificate 2014 Academic Awards – left to right: Ms. Joanne Brosnan, Paulina Swiderczuk, Kate McGrath, Muireann Walsh, Brona Coleman, Shanice McGovern and Mrs. Colette Power. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] Science Essay Award – Mrs. Margaret Dennehy and Stephanie Curran. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Sports Star of the Year Award – Sitting: Shona Curran, Orla Hickey, Aoife Landers, Ms. Fiona Rochford, Ms. Emillie Pickering and Mrs. Mary Ashe. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Music Award – Volunteering Award. Left to right: Dawn Drummey-Conway, Muireann Walsh, Mr. Tom Keith (special friend of Ard Scoil [Sean Byrne//Deise Media] na nDéise), Alana Coyne and Brona Coleman.

Public Speaking Award – Mrs. Evelyn Simons and Ciara Gildea. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Elocution Awards – Back row standing left to right: Mrs. Eibhlín Power, Ornaith O’Brien, Danielle Cantwell-Hopkins, Genevieve Crotty, Bethany Miller, Sinéad O’Brien and Mrs. Joan Clancy. Front row Caragh Geoghegan, Megan Mulcahy, Ciara Power and Ellen Donovan. Absent from photo is Tirna Connors. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

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ANNIVERSARY Best wishes to Tom and Hannah Power who celebrate their 41st Wedding anniversary this week. Enjoy the day! SWIM LAUNCH Not long to go now, our big launch and table quiz night will take place next week on Friday, 7th November in Kirwan’s Bar. Don’t miss a great night and pick up your sponsorship cards. A big thank you to Kirwan’s for sponsoring this year’s cards for the swim! See you there. BIRDS OF PREY HALLOWEEN SPECIAL Have you visited the new premises of Mayfield Birds of Prey yet? This Hallowe’en is your opportunity- don’t miss our

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.

St. John’s Pastoral Centre St. Paul – Facilitator: Fr. Michael Mullins, D.D., St. John’s Pastoral Centre, John’s Hill, Waterford. Tuesday, 11th November, 18th November, and 25th November, 7.30 p.m. Over these three evenings, Fr. Michael will look at St. Paul as Disciple, Apostle, Pastor, Writer and Theologian. Donation: €5 including light refreshments.

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St. Mary’s Church of Ireland, Dungarvan KNIT & NATTER:Thursday, 30th October, 10.00 a.m - 12 noon. All most welcome to this free social knitting and crochet group. Enjoy a cuppa and learn to knit. Wool provided. Sunday, 2nd November: No Service. Sunday, 9th November: Holy Communion 9.00 a.m Sunday, 16th November: Morning Prayer 9.00 a.m. Sunday, 23rd November: Holy Communion 9.00 a.m. Contact details: Dean Paul Draper (058) 54105. Churchwardens: Jenny Cashin 087 7950445; Ria Drohan 087 2257983 – Find us on Facebook: Charity Vintage Tea Rooms.

The Great Hunger at Youghal THE Mall Arts Centre, Youghal presents Bare Bodkin Theatre Co. 'The Great Hunger' by Patrick Kavanagh in a powerful theatre performance by Peter Duffy on Sunday, 2nd November at 8.00 p.m. Admission €12/€10 Concession. Tickets available online at www.themallartscentre.com or 087-9593276 or at Cree's Card Shop, North Main Street,Youghal.

Congratulations to Eve Morrissey who won 2 golds and a silver medal in the Waterford Crystal Masters swimming event.

Abbeyside Heritage Archive

BIRTHDAY WISHES A very happy birthday to Breda Colfer who celebrates her birthday this week. Have a wonderful day Breda! BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY We had once again no jackpot winner or match 3 winners in last week’s draw. The lucky dip went to Ann Mooney, Nicholas Veal, Nick Halley and Thomas Power. Join us this week when we play for €7,650! COPPER COAST GEOPARK CENTRE Greenshine will play The Copper Coast Visitor centre, Bonmahon on Thursday, 30th October at 8.00 p.m. The trio, featuring Waterford's own Mary Greene along with her husband Noel Shine and their daughter Ellie, travelled the

ON Sunday next, November 2nd, 2014, the Archive will be open at the Parish Office from 2.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m., with plenty of parking nearby at the Pond. Sarah Mullarkey will be on hand to lend her help if you wish to pay us a visit. The usual bases will be covered with Sport, Maritime, Poetry, Scrapbooks, and Photographs etc. If you come across two books in which we are interested, they are The Parting Glass with text by Richard Fitzgerald, and the second is The Vanishing Ireland which Richard shared with Edna O’Brien. Should you have a copy of either book we would like to add it to our ever growing collection. Needless to say they will not come free of charge! Living in hope!

Irish Red Cross Portlaw - Cadet Unit WELL done to all our cadet unit members who received an introduction into Therapeutic Handcare last week and learned how beneficial this therapy is to anyone suffering from arthritis and other conditions. We can’t wait to spoil your family members with this soothing treatment! A big thank you to our colleagues from Dungarvan who helped out with teaching the skills required.

Hallowe’en Special on Wednesday and Thursday this week (29th and 30th) from 12.00 noon to 4.00 p.m. in the Union Workhouse in Kilmacthomas. Come along in your Halloween costume and have a picture taken with our owls, get your face painted, let your creativity soar in various arts and crafts activities in our witches’ huts – and if it’s a rainy day, don’t worry, we have lots of shelter for everybody! Admission is just €10 and family rates are available. BIRTHDAY WISHES A big happy birthday to Zoe Spinks who will be celebrating her birthday this week – have a fantastic party Zoe!

Bonmahon length and breadth of the country playing concerts including Waterford's own Spraoi. When you come to see Greenshine you can expect tight harmonies, great songs from all era’s right up to the present day and fine picking on guitar, mandolin and ukelele. For the weekend that's in it, the trio have promised to come up with one or two bloodcurdling songs for the set! and it promises to be a cosy Halloween get together. Tickets €10, booking and more info from info@coppercoastgeopark.com or tel. 087-9148100. The Visitor centre will be open Saturday 11.00 a.m. 4.30 p.m. and Sunday 12.00 noon - 4.30 p.m. NEWS FROM KNOCKMAHON NS Congratulations to the Bonmahon Junior Football

team who won the Eastern Final last week, that's two Eastern Finals for Bonmahon - hurling & football. A BIG CHEER for all the lads on the teams and to all involved. Well done to our past pupil, Sarah Whelan who was on the WKA team representing Ireland in the European championships in Scotland on August 9th. Sarah brought home a gold and silver medal. Congratulations also to Eve Morrissey who won 2 golds and a silver medal in the Waterford Crystal Masters swimming event. A BIG THANK YOU to all who are supporting us in the Bonmahon Community Lotto. Don't forget to look out for all the ghosts and witches on Halloween night - Happy Halloween to all.

OUR meeting started with the Scout Prayer as normal, and we collected subs and some more annual registration fees, thanks to parents for that. Please note that there are about 10 still left to do and we really need this sorted by month end so please contact Paul or Niamh to arrange drop off as there will be no meeting next week due to midterm. We then moved on with some basic orienteering skills, culminating with about eight scouts standing on a tripod to check the lashings were secure! We also announced the new Patrol and Assistant Patrol leaders, but they are on probation until the Parents Night in December when they will be given their stripes. Congratulations to all and well done. Plans for the Farrell and O’Sullivan event in Ballymacarbry on the 22nd/23rd November are shaping up very well, there could be 60+ scouts and scouters coming now, with news that Cappoquin scouts are joining us this year. And we are off to Mount Melleray on the 8th/9th November too, so it’s a busy time. And the movie night is on too, remember it’s the

19th November for all cubs, scouts, ventures, scouters, parents, friends, friends of friends … For the benefit of new scouts who will be coming to Mount Melleray and Ballymacarbry in November here is the standard weekend personal gear list, do please check you have all you will need: neckerchief, rucksack/duffle bag, torch (w/extra batteries), head-torch, canteen or water bottle, mess kit of plate, mug, dish and knife/fork/spoon (initial all utensils), socks, tee shirts, underwear, long pants (2), pair of shorts, sweatshirt or hoodie, jacket/coat (seasonal), sleepwear, hiking shoes/boots (broken in), extra pair of shoes or runners (no open-toe sandals or shoes), rain gear/poncho, hat, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, pillow or camp pillow, medications - clearly labelled, compass (if you have one), penknife (only 1), bivouac bag, soap in a carrier (or plastic) bag, towel and wash cloth, toothbrush & toothpaste, comb or brush, deodorant, tissues. Next meeting will be on the 5th November, bring in compasses please for some map work.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

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menssheds.ie BUSY enough at the Shed this week, with a big effort made to finish the lower workshops.Things are look-

ing good down there! On the gardening front, Spring planting has been taking place under the watchful eye of Ger Dalton. Thanks Ger, the garden is looking good. A big tidy up in no 3 pre-fab as well, with the place now looking good. Don't forget Shedders, the local museum is looking for old photographs of town and surrounds. These

will be photo copied and returned safely, so dig deep in those biscuit tins! On the subject of photo's, John Tynan is holding an exhibition of stuff he took in the early 80's upstairs in the Enterprise from Friday, 7th Nov.Yours truly got a bit of a sneak preview and there is definitly some very young Shedders to be seen!

THE YANKS ARE COMING Part 2 - War! The American army which landed in France in 1918 arrived just in time. With reinforcements from the Russian front, the German army outnumbered the British and French forces. The German high command organised a huge breakthrough operation along the Western Front. The Spring Offensive began with the biggest artillery barrage of the war - 1.1 million shells fired in just five hours! The Germans overran huge stretches of the Allied position. Into this maelstrom, the new Allied commander, Marshall Foch, fed hundreds of thousands of reinforcements. The American Expeditionary Force was to get its baptism of fire. The American 2nd division was one of the units hurried to the front to stem the onrushing German tide. With the 2nd division went a man from Modeligo, John Byrne, who had spent the past seven years in Kansas, working with horses and helping train young men in the arts of farming. Such peaceful pursuits made John Byrne a valuable member of Battery C, 18th Field Artillery. Horses drew the heavy guns to the front and the animals required care, new horseshoes and handlers who knew what they were doing. ARTILLERY MAN The 2nd division was a unique force in American military history. It was half marines, half army men and the divisional commander was General John Lejeune.This was and remains the only US army division ever commanded by a Marine officer. Camp Lejeune, the famous Marine Corps base, was named for him. And John Byrne fought for the man himself. By this stage of the war, German artillery tactics were to hit command and control centres, then aim for the Allied artillery. Only after the enemy's big guns were silenced did the German gunners turn their pieces on the infantry massed on their front. The result was that serving in an artillery unit didn't place men safely behind the lines, but instead made them a key target. In many cases, the artillery were placed in forward positions to better support the

troops, and this was even more dangerous. Like fellow World War I artilleryman Harry Truman, later President of the United States [1945-53], John Byrne tempted fate every time he served his gun. THE FIGHTING John was there for the worst of it. His Victory Medal, awarded at the end of his service, carries battle bars for the Aisne-Marne Defensive from May through July 1918. The 2nd Division was deployed to the most notorious battlefield of the American war effort, Belleau Wood. Survivors wrote of wrecked equipment, unburied bodies and severed limbs strewn on the ground and hanging from tree limbs. John survived, though more than 800,000 Allied and 600,000 German casualties resulted from this last great offensive of the German Army. John's luck held when the Allies went on the attack against the depleted German forces. German manpower and supplies were exhausted, but the Allies relied on the rush of American equipment and troops reaching French ports. More than 10,000 soldiers per day poured into France. What followed for John were the Champagne-Marne Offensive in July 1918, the Aisne-Marne Offensive, St. Mihiel, and the MeuseArgonne Offensive of late October. It was at the last of these that John's luck ran out. It was less than a month before the war ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. According to his US Army Enlistment Record, by this time John was a Sergeant. John's artillery unit must have been exposed in a forward position, because it wasn't enemy artillery fire that wounded him, but gun-shots. Several of them. He was hit in the right hand, left arm and left hip. John was collected from the field, treated by the doctors and, before the invention of antibiotics, was lucky to avoid infection of his wounds. In the Army's careful tabulation, he suffered a "Twenty per cent Physical Disability." RECOVERY John always looked on his wounds as a blessing in disguise. He said that he "probably wouldn't have made it" except for his injuries.While he was in

VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at 058-45960 to arrange a visit. Let us know if you are interested in a particular subject and we will focus on

hospital, most of his mates were killed. He recovered sufficiently to serve as Sergeant for the 1st Company, Convalescent Division in the Army of Occupation that moved into Germany from November 1918 until August of the following year. It was possibly during this recovery period that he was able to attend his brother Tom's ordination as a Priest in Rome. And then, sometime before the 2nd division was sent back to the United States in August 1919, John Byrne came home on leave to Modeligo. THE VISIT He took a ship for Ireland, rode the railroads to Waterford and then on to Cappagh Station on the old Waterford to Lismore railroad. He wore his American Army uniform proudly emblazoned with a Sergeant's stripes. At Cappagh, John got off the train and walked the miles to Modeligo. No one knew he was coming. John Byrne had been an 18 year old teenager when he left Modeligo. Now he was grown, a battle hardened war veteran, a world traveller, an educated man with a diploma and a job in an American college. He entered the courtyard of the old family home in Modeligo. He greeted his mother, but she looked at him in surprise. Who was this stranger? After his eight year absence, John's mother did not recognise her son. HALL EXPANSION 5th November,Wednesday Reminder: Coolnasmear Hall is the subject of a proposed expansion. Plans to add a new kitchen and meeting room out front, as well as provide new bathrooms and expanded storage space, will be on display on the 5th of November from 6.00 to 8.00 pm at Coolnasmear Hall. At 8.00 pm a public information meeting will answer questions and take suggestions. Put this one on your calendar. This is a project that's been talked about for decades. Come see the plans and give your input. COOLNASMEAR PARKING The Community Group are looking for volunteers with tractors and trailers who can give a few hours to help clear the proposed parking area at Coolnasmear crossroads. And if

that during the visit. Opening Hours Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Our A.G.M. will take place in the Museum on Thursday, 30th October, at 8.00 p.m. All members are welcome to

you can use the dirt and gravel blocking the site, that would also be good. Please give Kathleen a call or text at 087628-5249. KCK LADIES CLUB KCK Ladies club meeting will take place on Monday, 3rd November at 8.15 p.m. in Coolnasmear Hall. Oliviere from Oliviere's beauticians will give tips on skincare and how to keep yourself looking young. Names will also be taken for the upcoming Christmas party. INCLUDE YOUR INFO Scott Simons - greenhillsofireland@gmail.com

Victory Medal - This medal was given to all American soldiers on active duty in Europe during World War I. The man who received this one, John Byrne, Coolnasmear, served in the American Army after emigrating to the States. John served as an artilleryman and the five bars are for action in battle. Winged Victory, a halo around her head, wields a sword and shield. The obverse, or back side of the medal, reads "The Great War For Civilisation".

attend. ANNUAL BOOK SALE We are still accepting book donations for our annual book sale. All donations may be dropped into Waterford County Museum, Friary Street.

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST WEEK ENDING 17th OCTOBER

Tucker and Geddy varnish one of the wishing wells.

Surname Burns Kirwin O’Meara O’Neill O’Reilly O’Toole

First Name William (22) John (28) Michael (31) Richard (20) William (19) Thomas

Service No 9945 8848 6499 10218 6320 6506

Rank L.Sgt. Pr. Rifleman Rifleman Pr. Pr.

Service Army Army Army Army Army Army

Unit R.I.Rifles.2Bn Welsh Reg.2Bn R.I.Reg.1Bn R.I.Rifles.2Bn R.I.Reg.2Bn H’hold Cav.2Dragoons

Where Born Waterford Tramore Waterford Tramore Carrick Waterford Waterford

Death Category Killed in Action Killed in Action Wounds Killed in Action Wounds Killed in Action

Date of Death 10/26/14 10/29/14 10/31/14 10/27/14 10/30/14 10/31/14

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Ardmore YOUGHALOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR I had reason to spend a good few hours in nearby Youghal last Saturday and attending events at the Yo u g h a l o w e e n Spooktacular and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Granted it was low-key and coming at a time in the year when visitor numbers are low anyway; I was still impressed with the level of commitment and enthusiasm shown by the committee running it. We, my sidekick being my eight-year old son Ian Henry, really enjoyed the Suadela Bellydancers from Cork and even more so Paul and Claire’s Wobbly Circus Fire Show; very well done Paul and Claire, can’t wait to see it again! Then, not long after nightfall, we all awaited the Headless Horseman! No, not the fella from the TV show Sleepy Hollow but a genuinely scary Headless Horseman and various accomplices!...Well no, he wasn’t really headless, just in case any kids are reading but you get the idea! Up he came, under the Clock Gate and off up the street into the night…. He promised he would be back next year…. SWAP SHOP SUCCESS! The Parents Association and the Staff of Ardmore N.S. would like to sincerely thank all those who donated clothes to, and sup-

ported on the night by turning up to, the annual Clothes Swap Shop at the school last Thursday night. The monies raised on the night will as usual go towards the enhancement of the general learning experience at the school. ARDMORE AFC SOCCER CLUB NOTES U11 League: Our U-11 side were dissappointed that Castlebridge were unable to travel last Saturday, but on Monday the boys did get some action with Mogeely as visitors to Dysart Park. After a fine contest Ardmore won out on a 5-2 scoreline with both sides playing plenty of attacking football. Marc Mahony, Emmett Freyne and Michael Coakley were our scorers. Panel: J. Bryan Capt, D. Carlton, R. French, T. Coffey, M. Coakley, M. Mahony, C. Barron, E. Freyne, C. Sullivan, P. Reardon, D. Mahony and A. Hourigan. Academy Soccer Training: Each Wednesday night our Academy Soccer coaching continues at the Astro Turf at Ardmore School and at The OlD Paridh Astro Turf as well. In Ardmore the U-6/U-7 age groups come on from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m., The U8/U-9 age group follow on from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. These are then followed by the U-11/U-12 age group from 7.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

and lastly on Wednesday night our U-16 squad will be on from 8.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. all at the Ardmore Astro Turf with a €3 charge per child to cover rental costs. In Old Parish also on Wednesday our U-10 side train from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. and anyone wishing to train with this group are most welcome. New members are welcome in all age groups and if Old Parish is more convienent parents can avail of the training at that venue for their children, again at a cost of €3 per child. Training is open to girls and boys up to U-12 age group. We know that it can be hard to cater for everyone, but we are doing our best to make it as user friendly as possible. If anyone would care to give a hand at coaching it would be greatly appreciated as well as the more people we have involved the easier it is conduct the coaching sessions. If yopu would like to help out contact Declan Barron 087-9126566. FAI Draw: The very best of luck to all those that bought tickets for the FAI Draw. The draw takes place at the Aviva Stadium this coming Sunday, at the Ford FAI Cup Final, so who knows that we might have a local winner. In our own club draw for two tickets to the USA friendly game, the winner was Oonagh Montague from Glanmire in Cork so hope she enjoys

The Reardon family from Ardmore enjoying the Spooktacular in Youghal last weekend; Pat, Patrick Jnr, Grace, Gerry and Siobhan. [Gerry O'Mahony]

the day out in Dublin. U-12 and U-16 Fixtures: This coming Saturday our U-12 side are away in Conna against Valley Rangers, so hopefully everyone will make the effort to attend. Our U-16 side will also be away to Castlebridge Celtic and here again we need a good turnout to get our season back on track, after some recent poor displays. Training on Wednesday will

hopefully help as up to now players were tied up with GAA matches, so going forward we hope to be a bit more competitive. Our Academy U-10 and U-8 sides may also be in action, with all players notified at training on Wednesday night. TIDY TOWNS HALLOWE’EN Ardmore Tidy Towns would like to thank all who supported their two events

at An Tobar last weekend. The support that the organisation receives from events like this is very much appreciated and as always, funding garnered is always used to enhance and improve the environment around our village and its surrounds. TELL ME! Slow News Time of the year so any of you out there who want to get in touch with me regarding items of news that you feel may be of interest to the readers of the local papers; get in touch! Print deadline for my contributions is Monday night at 10.00 p.m. Contact me at ardmorenotes@gm ZUMBA CLASSES! Fancy taking up Zumba? Fun, Fitness and a helluva laugh according to my sources! To find out more, please call along to Halla Deuglán, Main Street, Ardmore any Thursday evening between 7.00 p.m. -8.00 p.m. and find a lady called Tanya Cliffe, her con-

tact number is 0877479526. Give it a lash, life only comes around once and we should make the most of it! AND FINALLY, A LITTLE HUMOUR… An American tourist travelling in County Clare came across a little antique shop in which he was lucky enough to pick up, for a mere 200 euros, the skull of Brian Boru. Fifteen years later the tourist returned to Ireland and asked the man from Clare, who owned the antique shop, if he had any more bargains. 'I've got the very thing for you, 'said the shopkeeper, 'It's the genuine skull of Brian Boru.' 'You cheat, 'exploded the American, 'You sold me that fifteen years ago, 'and producing the skull added loudly, 'Look, they're not even the same size.' 'You have got it wrong,' opined the seller, 'This is the skull of Brian Boru when he was a lad.'

October October mist sprinkles. Leaves come swirling, twirling, Red, green and ageing brown. They do not make a sound. They lie gently on the ground. Waving winds and waters wild. An Autumn sound. The sky is round yet still. Sneezing - winters cold. The abundant season of apples and berries. The abundant season of flowers. Pobalscoil na Trionode, Youghal, TY students Cara O'Brien, Jessica Carroll, Adam Walsh, Jack Sullivan and Ellen Kelly, who gave of their time to help out at the Lidl Youghal Barretstown Halloween Raffle promotion on Friday, October 24th.

ANNE MARIE HAYES

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Touraneena ST. MARY'S SCHOOL TOURANEENA The book rental committee of St. Mary's National School, Touraneena, would like to thank each and everyone involved in making our cake and book sale such a huge success. We thank the O'Gorman musicians, Monnie and his Sliabh gCua junior dancers and all the sponsors for the wonderful raffle prizes and the group for their efforts on and in preparation for the night. Thank you to the Touraneena community who showed huge generosity and support, without your kindness and encouragement our night would not have been such a success.We managed to achieve one third of our required goal. Once again, many thanks to all who supported the night. SLIABH gCUA/ST.MARY'S GAA CLUB Well done to all the participants on the recent fund raising run from Semple Stadium in Thurles to Kirwan Park, Touraneena. Those who took part in the

run were Tom Condon, Declan Roche, Pat Keane, Johnny Mc Grath, Donnagh Condon, Aisling Hallinan, Kate Mannix, Sue Genc, James Condon, Mush Keane, Mike Murray, Kate Tobin, Grainne Hallinan, Sarah Mannix, Marie Gleeson and J. P. Fitzpatrick. It was a great achievement for all those who took part and also helped to raise funds for the club. MINI MARATHON Well done to Terrie Burke and Myra Halligan who completed the ladies mini marathon last Sunday in University College Limerick. Terrie and Myra ran in aid of the Irish Cancer Society and Huntington's Disease Ireland. DEISE DRAW The October Deise draw will be held on 31st October in the Mount Sion GAA Centre. HALLOWE’EN PARTY NIGHT The writer of this column would like to wish everybody a very happy and peaceful Hallowe’en and many hours of trick or treating for the children!

The Sliabh gCua/St.Mary's GAA club are holding a Hallowe’en party night in the Community Centre, Touraneena. There will be prizes on the night for the best Hallowe’en costume (fancy dress is optional). Entertainment and music will be supplied by local band 'Breaking Ice'. The party starts at 9.30 pm. Tickets are €10 each and can be purchased from either Mush Keane, Mike Murray or J. P. Fitzpatrick. There will be no bar facilities at the centre but people are more than welcome to bring along their own drink. Hope to see you there for a great night out. SLIABH gCUA LOTTO No results available this week. SLIABH gCUA LADIES CLUB The next monthly meeting will be on Monday, 3rd November at 7.30 p.m. We will have a short meeting in Touraneena communtiy centre at 7.30 p.m. to take names for Christmas outing and then car pool to Ballymacarbry to attend a talk on environmental issues.

Kilrossanty HALL Hall meeting on 3rd November at 8.30 p.m. WEDDING Congratulations to Aisling Quinlan, Killineen and Liam Shanahan, Clonneen, Fethard who were married recently in Garranbane Church followed by reception in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan. Best wishes to you both for the future together. LAUNCH Launch of new DVD of

Bachelors in Trouble in Crotty’s Inn on November 22nd. SALE OF WORK Sale of Work in Crotty’s Inn on November 23rd at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Collectors will be doing house-tohouse collection in the next few weeks. If we miss you on the night please drop donations to any of the committee. Tickets for the draw on the day are also available from shops in the area or from any of the

committee. DEISE DRAW Deise Draw will be held in Mount Sion Centre this Friday night. Promoters and subscribers to this draw please have outstanding money and this month’s draw money to Mairead Coffey by Friday please. If money not in, names will be deleted from the draw on the night. As the AGM will be held in November the accounts have to be in order, so please pay up.

Dungarvan Lions Club HALLOWE’EN time is traditionally the time when the members of Dungarvan Lions Club meet together to make plans for the Christmas Appeal which is the major fundraiser of the year. This year is no exception and already a number of meetings have been held and schedules and lists have been drawn up. Very soon businesses and individuals can expect the annual visit from the collectors who wish to make this year’s Appeal even bigger and better that last year’s outstanding success. As the club assists people all the way from the Cork border to Kilmacthomas, the collec-

tors will be covering the length and breath of that area. A new feature this year is that all the auction items will be on public view after 1st December by means of a revamped Dungarvan Lions Club website which is in development at present. The actual on-air auction will be held on 16th Dec., but more about that later. A date for the diary of all club members and relatives of deceased members: The Annual Mass for deceased members will be celebrated at 7 p.m. on Friday, 7th November at the Deise Day Care Centre.

St. Michael’s Church, Ballyduff Upper Pastoral Council THE dates of the Novena for the Holy Souls are as follows:Saturday, November 1st, (Holy Day, Feast of All Saints) at 11.00 a.m.; Sunday, November 2nd at 11.00 a.m.; Monday, November 3rd at 7.30 p.m. There will be a special remembrance of all who died during the past year at this Monday evening Mass.

The novena continues on Tuesday, November 4th at 10.00 a.m., Wednesday, November 5th at 7.30 p.m., Thursday, November 6th at 10.00 a.m., Friday, November 7th at 10.00 a.m., Sunday, November 9th at 11.00 a.m. The novena concludes on Monday evening, November 10th at 7.30 p.m.

Páistí ó Lios na Síog, Naíonra an tSean Phobail, ag baint spóirt as imeachtaí d'Oíche Shamhna.

Nótaí na Gaeltachta le Comhlucht Forbartha na nDéise CÉILÍ – OÍCHE SHAMHNA Beidh céilí, scéalaíocht agus cluichí d’Oíche Shamhna ar siúl ar an Aoine seo, 31 Deireadh Fómhair ó 6 – 7.30 i.n. i Halla Naomh Cholmán sa Sean Phobal. €5 don teaghlach agus caithígí na bréigéadaí chomhmaith. Beidh anspórt ag gach éinne ar an oíche agus imeacht don teaghlach ar fad atá i gceist. Is le cabhair ó Ealaín na Gaeltachta agus Glór na nGael a bheidh an oíche seo á reáchtáil. A Halloween céilí with games and storytelling for the family will be held in Halla Cholmáin in an Sean Phobal this Friday, 31st October from 6 – 7.30 pm. Great fun for all the family on Halloween night, with a chance to wear your costume. SRAITH REATHA AGUS SIÚLÓIDE Thosaigh an tSraith Reatha agus Siúlóide ar an Domhnach seo caite agus beidh sé ag leanúint ar feadh 8 seachtaine. Bailíonn daoine le chéile ag an gCé in Heilbhic ag 9.30 ar maidin agus is féidir dul ag siúl nó ag rith suas go dtí Ceann a’ Bhathala agus thar n-ais. €2 do dhaoine fásta agus €1 do pháistí agus is ar mhaithe le Bord na nÓg / An Ghaeltacht an tsraith seo. The 5Km running / walking league started last Sunday morning and will continue for a further 8 weeks. All are welcome to join in, starting at the Quay in Heilbhic at 9.30 on Sunday mornings with the course going up to Ceann a’ Bhathala and back. NAÍONRA AN tSEAN PHOBAIL - LIOS NA SÍOG Tá oíche iontach geallta

don Aoine, 7 Samhain chun airgead a bhailiú don Naíonra. ‘An Saol mar a bhí’ is teideal don oíche agus beidh ceol, rince agus scéalta, i Halla Naomh Colmán ó 7.45 i.n. ar aghaidh. Fáilte roimh chách. We are organising a night of stories, music and dance on Friday, 7th November in Halla Naomh Colmán, beginning at 7.45 pm. Come and enjoy the threshing day incorporating music, dance and storytelling. CLUICHE CEANNAIS PEILE BUAITE AG AN SEAN PHOBAL Comhgháirdeachas ó chroí leis an Sean Phobal a bhuaigh craobh shóisir peile an Iarthair i nDú Garbhán le bua 3-7 le 0-7 i gcoinne an Chuilleagáin. Seo an chéad uair don chlub an chraobh seo a bhuachaint ó 1976 agus imreoidh siad i gcluiche ceannais an chontae go luath. An Chill a bheidh leo, díreach mar a bhí nuair a bhuaigh an Sean Phobal Craobh an Chontae i 1949! Congratulations to an Sean Phobal who won the Western Junior Footbal Final for the first time since 1976. A powerful perform-

ance sees them through to the County Final where they will met Kill in Walsh Park. TOGHA AN BHAILE – OÍCHE SCANNÁIN Beidh taispeántas dhlúthdhiosca Togha an Bhaile ar siúl ar an Satharn, 8 Samhain, ag 8.30 i.n. i dTigh Uí Mhuirithe. Seolfar an DVD agus taispeánfar míreanna den oíche, fáilte roimh chách. The DVD of Togha an Bhaile will be launched in Murrays on Saturday, 8th November at 8.30pm, all welcome on the night. THE VOICE SQUAD – TIGH AN CHEOIL Ceolchoirm den scoth ag Tigh an Cheoil leis ‘The Voice Squad’ ar an Satharn, 29 Samhain. Ticéidí agus lóistín le fáil ar www.deise.ie sa ‘Siopa’ ann, nó ó Thigh an Cheoil. A fantastic concert will be in Tigh an Cheoil, An Rinn on Saturday, 29th November: The amazing trio - The Voice Squad Check out tickets and accommodation packages now available on www.deise.ie. PÁIRC UILE AIMSIRE Is féidir an pháirc uile aimsire a chur in áirithe tré glaoch a chur ar Ann

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

Páistí ó Lios na Síog, Naíonra an tSean Phobail, ag baint spóirt as imeachtaí d'Oíche Shamhna.

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Ballysaggart

Muintir An Gharrán pictured at the new marker to their estate in Maoil a’ Chóirne, An Rinn: Edith Uí Arta, Cathy Uí Chonghaill representing Coiste Maisithe na Rinne, Domhnall Mac Murchadha, Caoilfhionn Nic Mhurchadha, Caroline Nic An Ríogh, Dubhalta Mac Murchadha, and Gearóidín Ui Fhoghlu. [Joan Clancy]

Muintir An Gharrán celebrate new marker MUINTIR An Gharrán, located near the entrance to the renowned Coláiste na Rinne in Maoil a’ Chóirne in the County Waterford Gaeltacht, have every reason to enjoy pride of place. They are delighted with the very fine marker of cut and polished limestone beautifully inscribed An Garrán

(the grove) in the old Celtic script, which is the name of the field where their bijou estate is located. Recently erected by Tom and James Drohan, Dungarvan, its important significance as a landmark has been much in evidence ever since it was installed. “The townland of Maoil a’ Chóirne

is quite a large area. Now people will be able to find us when we direct them to An Garrán” says Caroline Nic An Ríogh, “and on behalf of all the residents I would like to thank Tom and James Drohan and Coiste Maisithe na Rinne, Ring Peninsula Community Group for their help.”

Abbeyside Cubs Fright Night! "HALLOWE’EN is fast approaching and the Abbeyside Cub Scouts decided to celebrate with a Fright Night at the Den. A motley crew of Ghosts, Mummies, Skeletons, Box Trolls, Zombies and Crazy Clowns gathered to join in the gruesome games. The first games were played in the dark outside the Den, starting with "Hunt the Zombie". The Sixers hid around the Den field and the clans went in search. Blood curdling screams could be heard as the Sixers jumped out to surprise the unsuspecting. Back into the Den for a series of games that became more and more messy as the night went on. The Cubs started with a game of nerve and skill........balancing sweets on flour mountains. Then came the, not so traditional, "Bob for the sweet" and

the grand finale, "Hunt for the Sweet in the Flour". Needless to say the Cub Leaders had a helping hand in the mess, and received a dunking in the flour from the ghastly gathering of ghouls. As everyone shook off the flour we headed outside again to roast marshmallows. Always popular! The Cubs gathered round the roaring fire with marshmallows on sticks, warmed themselves and tucked in to the delicious treats. To round off a great evening of entertainment, the Cubs were rewarded with prizes for their costumes and a nice mug of hot chocolate, some crisps and a few more sweets. Watch out for these gruesome trick or treat fiends knocking on your door on Hallowe’en night!"

JOINT POLICING COMMITTEE (JPC) Ballysaggart Community Development Company Ltd. would like to congratulate Michael J.Walsh on his election to the Joint Policing Committee at a Waterford Public Participation Network Secretariat meeting in Dunhill Education Centre on Tuesday, October 21st. WHAT ARE JOINT POLICING COMMITTEES (JPC) Section 36 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 provides for the establishment of a JPC in each local authority administrative area and as part of the local government structures. The purpose of these committees is to provide a forum where a local authority and the senior Garda officers responsible for the policing of that area, with the participation of Oireachtas members and community interests, can consult, discuss and make recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the area. JPCs operate according to guidelines made by the Minister for Justice and Equality, after consultation with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government.The committees are required to make an annual report of their activities to the Minister for Justice and Equality and consideration is given to the key issues which may emerge from the work of the committees by this Department in consultation with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government and the Garda authorities. JPCs will operate in a manner that offers an opportunity to develop greater consultation, cooperation and accountability between An Garda

Síochána, Local Authorities and elected local representatives, with the participation of the community and voluntary sector, on the management of policing and crime issues. MEMBERSHIP OF WATERFORD JPC Chairperson - Local Authority representative Local Authority elected members - 15 representatives Garda Officers nominated by the Commissioner - 2 representatives Local Authority officials - 2 representatives Members of the Oreachtas for area - 5 representatives Community/Voluntary sector representatives for Waterford City and County selected via Waterford Public Participation Network - 7 representatives, Michael J. Walsh was elected as one of these. FUNCTIONS OF JPC Serve as a forum for consultations and discussions on matters of crime and policing within the Local Authority administrative area Review levels, patterns of crime and any underlying factors Establish/coordinate Local Safety Fora Meet on quarterly basis Hold an annual public meeting Michael J. Walsh wishes to thank everyone who supported him, and congratulate the six representatives elected along side him on the night. COMMUNITY CARE We are pleased to announce that a date has been set for the Christmas Party. It will be held on November 30th in the Ballysaggart Community Centre. Doors open at 2:15 pm and dinner will be served at 3:00 pm. Following dinner there will

Michael J. Walsh be an evening of music and entertainment provided by The Bride Valley Boys. It is sure to be a great evening, and all eligible members from the Ballysaggart community are welcome to attend. Bridie Murphy and Eily Walsh are available to take names and answer any other queries about the party. Fundraising Cake Sale and Raffle Ticket sales will is on Sunday November 16th immediately after Mass and all support is greatly appreciated. CRAFT FAIR Ballysaggart Community Development Company will host their Annual Christmas Fair on Friday, December 5th in the Community Centre. More details and information on the arrangements will follow in the coming weeks. COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARD RESULTS Results from Thursday October 23rd are as follows: 1st Bertie Neville and Sheila Lonergan; 2nd Dan Howard and Fionula Hynes. Luckey Tables: Mary Power and Ber Coughlan. Deila Cashell and Rita Doocey.Vivian Uniacke and Phil Duffy. Tickets: Mary Power, Mary Whelan, Stephen Cunningham, Joan Hannon, Mary Fitzgerald. From next Thursday, October 30th cards start time will change to 8 p.m.

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Presentation to the three recipients in the What can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you project. Pictured standing Pat Breen, President and Ray Moore, Dungarvan Credit Union with Jim Shine, Abbeyside Scouts. Loretto Power, Mossie and Denise Cheasty, Kill Foroige and John Donovan, No Name Club, kneeling are members of the No Name Club with Mary Leahy and Cordelia Burke. [Sean Byrne//Deise Media]

Dungarvan Credit Union ON Thursday night, October 16th last, at Lawlor’s hotel as part of International Credit Union day we had the awarding of the ‘What can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you’ and the art competition presentations. The evening began when Chairman Pat Breen welcomed the very large crowd present on this special day being celebrated worldwide by over 80 million members. Before the art, Pat explained that many Credit Unions countrywide have a bursary award where one individual would receive the fund but our Youth

Officer Ray Moore who had represented Dungarvan at the National Conference in Galway, returned and while he felt a bursary award was a very good idea, he felt that many more members throughout the common bond should benefit so ‘What can Dungarvan Credit Union do for you’ was born. Here all youth related clubs, societies, schools and individuals were invited to submit a project/wish list which they wished to do but required some funding. There was a very good response which gave the adjudicators much debating and straining if they were to

narrow it down to three, but as there could only be three the decision had to be and was made. Chairman Pat Breen then introduced the first recipients who he described as probably ‘the’ oldest group in the common bond – Abbeyside Scouts, so their Chairman Jim Shine stepped forward to accept the award, he thanked the Credit Union for the very generous bursary and gave a brief history of the group. The second group and probably one of the newest in the common bond were Kill Foroige who were represented by Loretto Power, Mossie and Denise Cheasty

– Loretto also spoke and said as a newly formed organisation how so very grateful they were to receive the bursary which would be a great help as they set up at the Kill community centre for the youth of that area. The third recipients were introduced as probably one of the hardest working groups around ‘The no name club,’ receiving and speaking for the group was their secretary John Donovan. He was accompanied by fellow leaders Cordelia Burke and Mary Leahy as well as several of the youth members. John thanked the Credit Union

and drew the similarity of both the Credit Union and No Name Club being community based. He spoke of the clubs home at the Fusion Centre and on the club itself where they have an active membership of 120. Photos were then taken by Photographer Sean Byrne with Dungarvan Credit Union Mascot Garvan and the bursary recipients. Garvan proved very popular on the night with young and old requesting photos. After the art presentations tea, refreshments and goody bags were then enjoyed by all, young and old.

Kilmacthomas TEAM HOPE SHOEBOX APPEAL It’s shoebox time once again and thanks to your generosity over four and a half thousand gift filled Christmas shoeboxes went to needy children in Eastern Europe from our Waterford depot last year. For children who have nothing, it’s the highlight of their year and a big thank you to everyone who made it possible. How to take part ! First wrap an average shoebox with Christmas paper making sure you wrap the lid seperately, choose if you'd like a boy or girl to receive your box and what age group, 2 to 4, 5 to 9, or 10 to 14 year old. We are always short of boy boxes. Fill your box with a selection from the following list, items for school pen, pencil, copy book, colouring book, felt pens, sharpener, eraser, solar calculator, crayons and colouring pen-

cils. Tooth brush and toothpaste, soap (wrapped), face cloth, hair brush, comb, small clothing items - hat, scarf, gloves, socks, underwear, small toys, a game, doll, cuddly toy, dinky cars, skipping rope, jig saw, yo yo and sweets. Each box must have a donation of €4 to help with transport costs. This you will place in a special envelope with your name and address and place in your box. Finally secure the box with an elastic band. Do not seal it with tape. For further information please go on line to www.teamhope.ie you can view a Team Hope D V D featuring children receiving their shoeboxes. What a great opportunity for you to give a gift to one of the worlds poorest children this Christmas. Get the kids involved also. If you feel you can’t do a complete shoebox you might like to donate any of the gift items mentioned above.

Get your boxes in as soon as possible. Marion Foley (opposite the Garda Station), Kilmacthomas, phone no. 051-294577 will gladly accept boxes or fillers. You may collect the special envelopes and stickers here as well. On behalf of Team Hope thank you most sincerely, Marion Foley. BIRDS OF PREY Mayfield Birds of Prey Halloween Special. Come along to Mayfield Birds of Prey on the 29th and 30th October between 12.00 noon and 4.00 p.m. at the Workhouse, Kilmacthomas. Have your photograph taken with an Owl in your Halloween costume, Arts and Crafts, Face Painting and lots of activities throughout the day. €10 per child, further information contact 086-2134367. NAÍONRA CHOILL MHIC THOMÁISÍN Many thanks to everyone who supported our fundraising cake sale

on Friday, 24th October. As always we are grateful to Pat in Centra for his ongoing support which is always really appreciated. We raised a total of €400 which is fantastic. So to all those who baked and bought cakes Go raibh míle maith agaibh fo léir. WHIST Results of the Ballylaneen Whist Club for Monday, 13th October, Joan, Rosie Keane, Eric Townsend, Stess Connolly, Alice Walsh, Joan Cashin, Margaret Hassett, Teresa Keane, K. Veale, Breda Galvin and Terry Keane. Raffle winners Monica Gough, Terry Keane, Bridget Power and Monica Gough. BINGO Bingo in the Rainbow Community Hall on Tuesday nights at 8.30 p.m. We hope to see all our regular customers and some new ones attend. Be there to win, over €1,000 given out in prizes.

JACK THE JOKER Jack the Joker draw took place on Saturday Night last in An Cruiscín Lán and €50 was won by Mary Ahearne with Card Number 42, the Queen of Spades. Congratulations. Jackpot next week is €1,200. Remember if you are not in…you can’t win. This is a joint community fundraiser. Tickets can be bought locally. VILLIERSTOWN GIRL GUIDES Our local Girl Guides presented a Cinema Extravaganza in Villierstown Church Hall last Sunday evening. It was great to see everyone having such a fun time. Well done for organising such a fantastic community event. Could you arrange more nights like it girls! How about a Christmas Special. CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR A pre-Christmas Fair is being organised for Sunday, 23rd November, in the newly refurbished Villierstown Church Hall. At the moment we are seeking artists, crafters and anyone who is interested in show-casing their wares with the intention to sell, sell, sell. We intend to have a wide variety of stalls and are taking bookings now. This will be a well-advertised fair with paper, road signage and radio coverage. Contact Chris:087-7447867. VILLIERSTOWN FOROIGE V i l l i e r s t ow n / A g l i s h Foroige every Friday night at 7:30 p.m. in the VECP Community room beside the shop in Villierstown. Foroige is for ages 12-18. For more information come along on the night or please call 0872342099. VILLIERSTOWN BOATING CLUB Just a reminder ….there are 2 places remaining for the Winter Sailing Course. So members get a move on, fill up the application form available to download or collect from clubhouse. COMMUNITY COUNCIL Last Saturday morning the community Council did a great clean-up of Riverview. All the usual suspects turned up ready and willing and worked very hard. It looks great. CHILDREN HALLOWE’EN PARTY Halloween night Friday, 31st October, in Ballinameela Community Centre. Free entry to all. If possible bring goodies. Parents will have tea and buns while the children party. DJ, Face painting, etc. LOCAL BOOK SALE Saturday 8th / Sunday, 9th November – Second hand book sale at Whitechurch National School, Ballinameela, on Saturday, November 8th, 5-9 p.m. and Sunday, November 9th, 12-6 p.m. Pick up some lovely books for a small donation, great selection of books available. All proceeds go to the school.

2015 EUROVISION SONG CONTEST RTÉ has announced that they are now looking for song submissions to represent the country in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest. Come on all ye Villierstown scribes, now is the time to show off all that talent and get working on a song. As Bob the Builder would say. “You can do it……Yes you can.” DON’T FORGET … 2014 SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION CAMPAIGN The Flu Vaccine is now available and it’s always worth considering. Vaccines are the best line of defence we have against a flu virus.The flu vaccine reduces infection and associated illnesses and hospitalisation, especially for those people for whom flu can become a serious illness. Please check with your doctor, community nurse, etc. ÁINE’S DANCERCISE CLASS Just reminding ye all this very popular dancercise class is in full dance mode every Tuesday evening from 7-8 in Villierstown Church Hall Facility. Dance exercise to fun chart music. PILATE CLASSES Zsofia Power’s Pilates Classes are in full swing in Villierstown in the VECP Community Room. Only one place left on each day. Its proving very popular so an extra day is being introduced. Book your place. Monday - Time 10-11 a.m. Wednesday - Time 7.308.30 p.m. Extra Date – Friday 10-11. Contact Carol: 0876635465. GARDENING CLUB Tip of the Week – This great gardening tip was given to me by Mr. Virtue… “Get someone else to do it”……… . COUNTY WATERFORD COMMUNITY BASED DRUGS INITIATIVE This initiative has a free, confidential, open access service. Contact:- Tracey Nugent on 087-9676439. SAFE TALK If you need someone to talk to or just needs someone to listen. We are lucky in Villierstown to have a trained “Safe Talk Councillor.” Call Carol on:- 087- 6635465. I NEED YOUR HELP If any group or individual has anything they would like to be include in these notes, just let me know. Remember if I don’t know what’s happening I can’t include it. All local news very welcome. HALLOWE’EN JOKE Q. What school subject is a witch good at? A. Spelling. THOUGHT OF THE WEEK “Always keep a bottle of Champagne in the fridge for special occasions. Sometimes the special occasions is that you’ve got a bottle of Champagne in the fridge!”…..

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Lismore Lismore Dramatic Society LISMORE MOCHUDA DEVELOPMENT GROUP LISMORE FARMERS MARKET The Lismore Farmers Market will run every Sunday until the CHRISTMAS MARKET on the 7th December next. 11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m. in the Castle Avenue. New stallholders are always welcome, please contact Helen Fitzgerald o 087-6234454 if you would like to attend. Please support our weekly Lotto, tickets available in all local businesses. Many thanks for your assistance. LISMORE MOCHUDA LOTTO DRAW RESULTS Date: October 21st, 2014 – Super Jackpot €7,500. Letters drawn were O, Q,W and X. No winner. Bonus Jackpot €150. Letters drawn were F, R, S and X. No winner Consolation prizes of €20.00 each: Tom Carey, Lismore; Mary FM Syndicate, c/o Mary FM, Lismore; John O’Brien, Shrough, Lismore. Next Draw - October 28th, 2014 - Roses West End Bar. Super Jackpot €7,650. LISMORE TIDY TOWNS From the week starting Monday, 20th October our daytime work started with

those members who are free during the day. Wall cleaning and sweeping was carried out at the end of the footpath on the Lismore to Cappoquin Road. On Thursday, 23rd we did a big job on making the area under the Heritage Centre signage at the entrance to Lismore from the Cappoquin side at Ballygallane more presentable. A big thank you to Mr. Tom Cliffe who helped us by using his digger to do the work and providing us with the top soil, gravel and stone. As this week is the last week of the 2014 community litter roster, all of the people who participated from March this year are thanked for their time and work. A weekend litter roster by tidy towns members will start next week and run until March 2015. We appeal to people living/working adjacent to public walkways to watch out everyday for litter outside their property and pick it up. If this was done by one and all it would help to keep the town clean over the Winter months. We wish to welcome Mr. Henry Hurton, Lauragh, Cappagh as the new member of the Lismore Tidy

Towns Community Employment Scheme. He will join our existing worker Mr. Michael Coleman and both will work on a week-on weekoff basis until this time next year. The final general meeting of all members for 2014 will be held this Thursday, 30th October in Lismore House Hotel at 8 pm. This is an open meeting for the Lismore community. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK Continuing the topic of water conservation WATER BUTTE A modern and safer take on the old fashioned rain barrel, a water butte is basically a large plastic barrel a shaped container that is attached to the downpipe that leads from your roof gutter so that the rain water coming down the pipe into the drain is caught and carried into the butte first. It is covered for safety and there is a shut off valve that send excess water on down the pipe and down into the drain when the butte is full. A tap at the bottom allows water to be drawn off for watering plants, washing cars and other outdoor uses. Buttes can be purchased at hardware and plumbing businesses.

The Flame St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore FRIDAY, November 7th promises to be an uplifting night in St. Carthage's Church Lismore. Allow yourself the balm of inspirational and spiritual music from the production entitled "The Flame". Produced by Cathal McCabe whose well established RTE background guarantees a superior creation. Sit back in the candlelit and warm surroundings of the newly renovated Church. Soloist Tenor for the occasion is Frank Ryan of Tallow, Co.Waterford, whose melodious voice will carry away your cares and transport you to places of hope. Frank has been making a name for himself in the classical musical scene, following on from his touring of "I hear You Calling Me" a tribute to Count John McCormack and "Blaze Away" a tribute to Josef Locke. These highly acclaimed productions took place in Dublin, Cork, Galway and Waterford. Under the tutelage of Mary Brennan, Dublin, Frank is very confident that you will enjoy such melodies as "Bless This House", "Granada", "Panis Angelicus" and "Finicula". Soloist Soprano will be Sinead Coolican, classically trained by Mr. Robert Beare of Cork School of Music and though living in Dublin is really pleased to have the opportunity to sing in Lismore's St. Carthage's Church where her parents married in 1963. Together Frank and Sinead will duet "Whispering Hope", "The Prayer", and "Perhaps Love".

The well established Bel Canto choir from the Mitchelstown environs have toured with Frank in past productions and so he is glad to be reunited with them in "The Flame". Together they will perform "Amazing Grace", "Hard Times" and Mattinata". Cathal McCabe tells me he is particularly delighted to welcome the Blackwater Community School choir who are also participating. This is a beautifully sweet, harmonious and prize-winning choir and what a great chance to hear them in their own community. "The Flame" is a charitable production and all proceeds from the night will be divided equally between St. Carthage's Church and St. Carthage's House (retirement home). Very Rev. Fr. Michael Cullinane is very appreciative of any financial contribution to the major renovations he and the Parish have undertaken. St. Carthage's House too, are also deeply grateful for the equivalent donation on the night as they have found recent years of austerity very difficult. So, mark your calender for Friday, November 7th at 8:00 p.m. "The Flame" in St. Carthage's Church, Lismore. Tickets are on sale at Lismore Post Office, McGrath's Butchers, Ballyrafter service station, Mary F.M., O'Neill's Daybreak, Tallow, and Cappoquin Post Office.

- “Moll” by John B. Keane LISMORE Dramatic Society will stage John B. Keane’s classic comedy “MOLL” from the 20th to the 23rd November and from 27th to the 30th November, 2014. The play is directed by James Lenane and a great week of theatre and comedy is assured. John B. Keane's Parish Comedy "Moll" can't be placed among the fiery, political Irish plays typical of the last 20 years. But political it is in its own way, which is gentle, warm and understanding, and full of charm. "Moll," describes the tenure of a priest's feisty housekeeper in the Parish House of Ballast, County Cork in Ireland. Her recommendation from a previous employer, a canon with an undoubted sense of humour, describes her good ways and good works while in his employ. A letter from one of his curates describes the earthly hell she put him through. Based on a probably apocryphal story passed from priest to priest, Keane's story has Moll catering unabashedly to Canon Pratt, who welcomes the indulgences and ignores the anguish of his two young

curates, Father Phil Brest and Father Joe Loran, over Moll's strident treatment of them. The day of the parsonage housekeeper in Ireland is all but gone, but Keane uses the situation to shed some light on life in a Parish house. Moll's insistence that needed income can be derived from bingo and more bingo, that payment for Mass prayer cards go mostly to the canon – with a commission to her – along with her cost-cutting and rigid control of the priests' lives, is a far cry from today’s world. The play itself – one of the Kerry playwright’s later dramas – is a lively comedy where the natural Parish order is somewhat challenged when the Canon hires a new housekeeper, Moll. She quickly makes her mark on the house and the community, much to the distress of the two curates. The lead role for this production of “Moll” is in the capable hands of Una Walsh who plays Moll, Jim Dee, a member of KCK Drama, is the Canon while James Lenane and John Ryan are the Parish Curates ably assisted by regulars

Blanaid Hennessey, Edward Lynch, Julie Landers, for this production. The rehearsals are in full swing for the November dates. Tickets can be pur-

chased at the Lismore Heritage Centre on 05854975 at €10.00 with a special price on the opening night of €5.00 all tickets.

Una Walsh who plays “Moll” in Lismore Dramatic Society’s production of John B. Keane’s classic comedy at the Courthouse Theatre, Lismore, at the end of November.

After School Science at Lismore Heritage Centre DO your kids love science? Do they like to make things fizz, whizz and pop? Do they like to explore the world around them? If you want to encourage your budding Boyle into science, send them to Lismore Heritage Centre After School Science workshops. The workshops are 1 hour long and are designed

to give each child hands-on learning while keeping it fun and exciting. To ensure each child gets lots of time and involvement in the classes, places are strictly limited. Topics covered this term include Creepy Crawlies and Forensics for kids. After School Science will run each Thursday evening from 3.30 p.m.To 4.30 p.m.

for 4 weeks from the 6th of November.The course costs €40.00. Book early to avoid

disappointment, phone us on 058-54975 or e-mail amccabe@lismoreheritage.ie

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart WE might profitably look again at the lives of the saints. Why? Because they are part of the glorious tradition of our Catholic Church. They are our marvellous teachers in the ways of heroic holiness. They are the ones who have real insights into the meaning of the Bible. St. John Paul 11 loved to name the heroes of our Church. In his time saints were formally canonised from a vast range of backgrounds and nations. What family would give all its time thinking of the black sheep of the family. While keeping them close would they not befriend the good people of the family.

How come that it is not unusual to meet a person who has moved from being detached from the Faith world to growing in awareness of the Most Blessed Trinity. But it is incredibly rare to meet a person who moved from being a Faith person to becoming a person of heroic virtue. This joyful weekend in our Masses we will befriend the saints but we will also befriend the Memory of all the Faithful Departed. We will pray for and with them. We will live that line we pray in the Creed; we believe in the communion of saints, the forgiveness sins, the resurrection of the dead and life everlasting.

Parents, you might like to talk to your child or young person about the reasons you chose the name you gave them. What love lay behind your chosen name. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 1st November - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 2nd November - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM Please Note that from Saturday, 1st November the Vigil Mass in Lismore will be at 6.15 p.m.

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Cappoquin Day Centre Pre-Christmas Craft Fair CAPPOQUIN Day Centre Pre-Christmas Craft Fair will take place on Sunday, 2nd November at 2.00 p.m. Craft Sale & Raffle. Art Exhibition by our local Artists. All pro-

ceeds are for our lovely Day Centre. Refreshments will be served, so please come and join us, meet some friends and have a chat.

Ballinameela Lotto Results LOTTO RESULTS 27th October – Winning numbers were: 4, 9, 16. No winner. €20 winners: Aoife McHugh, Ballinameela; Kathleen Curran,

Cappoquin Civic Link Meeting last Wednesday dis$ F B B Q I B U S D B I I $ cussed this difficulty at U B I $ P JOO BTD length, and the feeling from / members of the public in attendance was also that Main Street should be lit for Christmas if at all possible. Our members are continuing to explore possibilities, and have been in on-going contact with the Tidy Towns committee, so we situation is not looking have not given up the ghost MAIN STREET as yet, but it is only fair to promising. CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Civic Link relies very warn the general public that Civic Link was informed in late September that heavily on volunteerism Christmas may be a little Cappoquin Community and good will and we have darker than usual this year Development Company deliberately avoided direct along our main thoroughLtd. will not, this year, be fundraising, to avoid com- fare. If anyone has any erecting Christmas lights on peting with other com- ‘bright’ ideas in the meanMain Street. Instead, the munity and sporting bodies time, do let a Civic Link available viable lights will be for scarce local cash. We do member have them, please. FORÓIGE erected in the area of Mill not, and will not, have the Christine Collender has Street and Twigbog. This resources to buy new lights news came in the form of a and pay for their erection been in touch to say that letter, to both Civic Link on Main Street as things the Foróige Club will and the Tidy Towns com- stand, and have already resume immediately after mittee, and was clarified in relied on the generosity of the Hallowe’en holidays. further discussions up to last people buying our remem- The start date is Friday, 7th week. Since then, we have brance ribbons just to November. This year, the explored a number of ensure that the century-old club will meet at the Parish avenues to try to ensure that tradition of the Christmas Hall from 7.30 to 8.30, the main commercial area tree and lights are in place moving from the smaller, but hugely appreciated of the town has proper fes- at the Square each year. Our annual Open space provided last year by tive lighting but so far the

Railway Athletic FC. The club is open to all youths in the parish, from First Year age (12/13) upwards, and all are very welcome indeed. This is a genuinely great and highly acclaimed youth club, with imaginative and hard-working leaders and members, so don’t be afraid to give it a go. THIS WEEK’S PHOTO This week’s photo comes from our old primary school collection. It’s an allboys group but one taken on the steps of the old convent primary school, probably around 1966 or ’67.We will leave the reluctant conscripts in the group to their own anonymity, but the picture certainly brings back memories of ‘I’m a Tin soldier’ choruses, military training of the group by Michael Brady, then of the FCA, and the incredible patience of the late Sr. Mary Darcy (Sr. Anthony) in putting everyone through their paces and coping with some conscientious objectors to the whole process. Enjoy the memories.

LISTENING to the Sean Rocks' "Arena" programme recently, I was disturbed and disappointed by what I heard. A book had just been brought out discussing the poetry of Van Morrison. The critics were very flippant about the whole idea of "Van the Man" being considered a poet. Now, personally, I could take or leave Van's music. His album "Astral Weeks" is considered to be one of the greatest albums of all time. Songs like "Moondance", "My Lagan Love" and "Brown Eyed Girl" are undoubtedly classics. But, I don't think I could sit through a whole concert without drifting in the direction of Slumberland, at least once. I can appreciate the iconic stature of the man. Van Morrison has written poetic music, has lived a poetic life and should be revered like a poet. I can also appreciate the youthful enthusiasm of the eager young critics. But being critical for

Grattan Square; Conor Daly, Ballygambon; James McGrath, Ballinameela; Kate Morrissey, Clutahina. Next week’s jackpot €800 and will take place in Maurren’s.

the sake of being controversial is unprofessional and pathetic. Soundbyte critique is an art form perfected by the likes of Simon Cowell, Eamon Dunphy, Craig Revell Horwood, et al. It’s purely for show and getting bums on seats. It means nothing. Van Morrison will be remembered forever as a poet, songwriter and artist. I've already forgotten the critics names. As I mentioned last week, preparations are well on the way for the annual Ballinameela Creatives food and drink fest. Merriment and unbounded revelry are predicted, when we meet at The White Horses Restaurant in Ardmore in December. Posh frocks are getting an airing and hair appointments are being made. And that’s just the men. Ballinameela Creatives meet at Midi's place, every Wednesday at 7.30 p.m. Van Morrison once said "Every performance is different. Thats the beauty of it.

Modeligo ARRANGEMENTS November is the month of the Holy Souls. Next Saturday, November 1st is a Holy day of obligation, with the usual 10 am Mass. The dates for rhe November novena of Masses for the holy souls are as follows: Affane: Sat 8th, Saturday 15th and Saturday 22nd at 8.15 pm. Also candles to be lit for all those who died during the year at Mass time on Saturday 15th. Modeligo: Sunday 2nd, Sunday 9th and Sunday 16th at 10 am, All those who wish to have deceased family members included in the novena may do so. The Mass for those who died during the past year will be celebrated on Nov 16th.

DONAL TOURNAMENT Duck's annual Pool tournament took place at Deckies on Saturday night last, although the numbers were down somewhat from last year there was still a great buzz about. Congratulations to tournament winner Seán Hennessy who defeated Pat Walsh in what was a humdinger of a final. Also thanks to Siobhán who helped out on the organisational side of things, and, of course, to Donal whose brainchild it was originally. WEDDING BELLS Heartiest congratulations to Martina Tobin, Modeligo, and to Tom Ryan, Nenagh, Co.Tipperary who were joined in Holy Matrimony at the Church of the Assumption Modeligo, on Friday

last. Martina, whose parents are Maurice and Kathleen, Chapel Rd., had her sister Noeleen Osborne and good friend Gillian Denn as bridesmaids; while Tom's Bestman and Groomsman were his brothers Darragh and Shane. The Nuptial Mass was celebrated by Most Rev. Bishop William Lee, close relative of the Ryan family, and also Fr. Kiely, P.P. The Libra String Quartet provided wonderful musical accompaniment to the proceedings, and later on. Tom and Martina hosted an outstanding wedding reception for a large group of family members, friends and neighbours at Park Hotel, Dungarvan. We wish newly-weds Martina and Tom every good wish for the future.

POTTERY CLASSES Modeligo Ladies club will be hosting Pottery classes, beginning on Tuesday, November 3rd at 8 pm. The CLub would like to extend an invitation to anyone to come along and try their hand at this marvellous craft/activity: well you never know unless you go! Local girl Pauline will be group facilitator. WALKING GROUP The informal walking group that was so successful last year are starting up again for the winter. Meet at the Centre carpark on Monday next at 8 pm sharp. CRANNCHUR AITIUL Fantastic - that's just about the best word to describe the outcome of the Lotto Ticket sales at the Shopping

Centre on Saturday last.What with great sales, and the excellent effort made by all our eager-beaver salespersons on the day. go raibh maith agaibh to anyone who helped with sales and, of course, the organising of the event. Saturday night's numbers were 11, 23 & 28. No jackpot winner. Our 4 X €25 lucky dip winners were: Sinéad O’Shea, Cappagh; Danny Coughlan, Lacken; Michelle Fitzgerald Glen and Sandra Mulherne, Abbeyside. An tSeachtain seo chughainn beidh €2,000 sa phota óir. KIDS’ HALLOWE’EN DISCO Kids’ Hallowe’en Disco at Modeligo Community Centre on Thursday night, 30th October, 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. All are welcome.

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Lyre Heritage News By Marie O’Shea “FRIGHT NIGHT” The whole idea of Halloween originated in Ireland where folk customs associated with the Eve of All Saints are more concerned with All Souls (2nd November). It is a time of superstition and of deep religious feelings for departed relatives and friends. It was believed to be the time when the dead were said to revenge themselves of those who had illused them when they were alive. Dark mist laden nights provided a perfect backdrop to stories of ghostly happenings and strange beings.

A good fire in the grate kept the fairies happy (Fairies are usually good people). Nobody walks past a graveyard without some feeling of apprehension on that night. Short cuts across fields are not a good idea – the fairies might lead you astray in the dark. A candle knocked over on Hallowe’en is an ill omen. I remember girls putting pairs of chestnuts by the open fire – if they stayed together people about to be married would live happily ever after. If , however, they jumped apart there would be strife in the relationship! The harvest also has to be completed by this date; this has its roots in an old Irish tale that says if any crops are left out after November 1st they may be spoiled by the Fairies, although this may have been used to camouflage an even older belief that the crops left out after

November 1st belonged to the Fairies and were no longer safe to touch. The Ancient Celtic New Year starts at nightfall on October 31st and according to Irish tradition the barrows and mounds where the Sidhe dwell can open and they along with the dead can walk the Earth. To-day Hallowe’en is celebrated all around the globe but the Halloween Holiday has its history firmly planted in Ireland. All Saints Day is the Christian festival when all saints known and unknown are commemorated and prayers are offered to them and special masses are said. All Souls Day is the commemoration of the departed. In Ireland some faiths believe that when we die the soul has not been completely cleansed of our sins so on All Souls Day, prayers and masses are said to cleanse the souls of the dead so that they may pass into Heaven and not spend eternity in Purgatory. Long before Christianity arrived in Ireland Halloween was known as Samhain, this is because the Celtic year was divided into two the Bright half which is called Beltane and the Dark half which is called Samhain. Samhain translates to, “summers end” and Samhain marks the end of the Brighthalf and the beginning of the Darkhalf. The Ancient Celtic New Year starts at nightfall on October 31st and according to Irish tradition the barrows and mounds where the Sidhe dwell can open and they along with the dead can walk the Earth. The custom of ‘trick or treat’ was founded in Ireland when children and the poor went from door to door at Halloween and sang songs or offered prayers for

the soul of the dead in return for food usually a soul cake which was a flattened bread that contained fruit, this tradition was known as ‘Souling’. The custom of dressing up in costume comes from an old Celtic tradition when people used to dress in costumes that resembled evil spirits in order to placate them. At Halloween when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest, men would have dressed in white and blackened their faces to resemble the dead to acknowledge them and so appease them that they might not visit the homes of the living or if you were to meet a spirit on your travels they would accept you as one of their own and not be tempted to carry you away in the morning. The Jack-O-Lantern today is usually carved out of a Pumpkin; this has been passed over from America but in days long ago the Irish would have used a vegetable typically a turnip or swede as these would have been widely available and this tradition was taken to America along with the Irish immigrants. The origin of carving Jack-O-Lanterns is unclear but an old Irish folk tale tells of Stingy Jack a lazy Irish Blacksmith who tricks the Devil and traps him using a cross and refuses to free him until the Devil agrees not to take his soul when he dies. Many years later Jack dies and because

he was lazy and no good during his life he is refused entry to Heaven so he turns to the Devil who will not back down on his promise and refuses to take his soul distraught Jack cries out that he has no light to see his way through the darkness of eternity and laughing the Devil throws him a flame that has come directly from Hell and will never extinguish so Jack is forced to carve a lantern out of a turnip that he may find his way as he wanders the Earth for all Eternity, he became known as Jack of the Lantern or Jack-OLantern. Home-made apple tarts, nuts, - first you would have Colcannon, and not forgetting Barmbrack, which is a bread that contains fruit, a slice of which has to be left outside before you go to bed so that any passing Faeries or Spirits may feast as well and bestow good luck upon your household. Many of these dishes would contain a coin as a ‘lucks penny’ which the finder kept safe and fortune would follow them in the coming year. After all this feasting the adults usually party on into the ‘wee small hours’ while the children go upstairs to terrify each other with tales of wailing banshees and ghosts that walk the corridors of their schools and all things creepy and scary that go bump in the night.

Kilgobinet/Colligan /Kilbrien November Masses for the Holy Souls Kilbrien - Monday, 10th November at 7.30 p.m.; Tuesday, 11th November at 7.30 p.m.; Wednesday, 12th November at 7.30 p.m. Colligan - Monday, 17th November at 7.30 p.m.; Tuesday, 18th November at 7.30 p.m.; Wednesday, 19th November at 7.30 p.m. Kilgobinet - Thursday, 20th November at 7.30 p.m.; Friday, 21st November at 7.30 p.m.; Saturday, 22nd November at 10.00 a.m.

Children from fifth and sixth classes in Carriglea N.S. celebrated Hallowe’en on their last day of school before the Halloween holidays by dressing up in wonderful costumes. They also held a collection to support Dogs for the Disabled.

Pictured above are two first year students from Colaiste Chathail Naofa who completed the Sprocket Rocket Training.

Stradbally RECENT BAPTISM Darragh Matthew Cummins, son of Thomas and Claire Cummins, Ballyvooney, Stradbally was baptised at Holy Cross Church, Stradbally on Sunday, 26th October, 2014.The sponsors were Matthew Cummins and Caroline Hartnett. Fr. Jerry Condon, P.P. officiated. ALL SAINTS DAY MASS The Mass times for Saturday morning, 1st November (All Saints Day) and Church Holiday are at Sacred Heart Church, Faha at 9 a.m.; Holy Cross Church, Stradbally at 10 a.m. and St. Anne’s Church, Ballylaneen at 11 a.m. RACE NIGHT On Saturday night, 1st November next all roads lead to a great night’s entertainment at the Stradbally GAA Club’s Race Night.The programme begins at 9 p.m. and there will be some wonderful prizes on offer. If you know all about horses or even if you know nothing at all it will still be a great night out so come along and support your local GAA club. STRADBALLY COUNTRY MARKET The Stradbally Market which takes place at the Cove Bar each Saturday morning from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. is gearing up for Hallowe’en this coming Saturday morning. Apart from all the local stalls of fresh fruit and vegetables, Mary’s cakes, buns and bracks, Noel’s local honey, cards and pictures by Collette. This weekend is special with the Hallowe’en theme where all the local children have been busy with ‘Design a Carrier Bag competition’ the competition sponsor is Peggy Kiersey Sweet Shop, Waterford with local owners Yvonne and John Hilton. The prizes will be awards at the market for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in the best designed carrier bag with a Hallowe’en theme in the judge’s opinion. Please come along and drop in as you come from Mass and sample what is on offer at the stalls, join in the fun and stay for tea/coffee and scones. You can even dress up in your Hallowe’en gear for the occasion. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Residents of Stradbally More and Ballyvooney should be aware of the temporary road closure public notice that

appeared in local papers on the 22nd October, 2014.Waterford City and County Council give notice that there will be a temporary road closure of the road from Stradbally More to Ballyvooney Bridge (Road L3030) on Monday, 10th November, 2014 to 19th December, 2014 (six weeks) to facilitate the Grouped Towns and Village sewerage scheme. Traffic travelling along county road L3031 towards County Road L3030 will be diverted to Stradbally village via County Road L3203 and on to County Road L3030 from the West. Local access will be accommodated through the period of the works. Objections or submissions to be received by Paul Daly, Acting Director of Services no later than Monday, 3rd November, 2014. LOCAL SOCCER NEWS Stradbally went down to League Leaders Dunmore East last Saturday but remain in second place in the standing. There was no jackpot winner in the soccer lotto. The numbers drawn were: 2, 4, 5, 10. €25 went to Minnie Leahy, Ger McGrath and Liam Whelan. The promoter’s prize went to Francis Sheehan. The next draw will be held in O’Mahonys, Durrow on Sunday night and the jackpot is €2,000. Thanks to all who purchased tickets for the FAI National Draw proceeds of which go to our club funds. The local section of the draw took place at the Lotto in Ballylaneen and the winners were: 2 tickets for Ireland v. USA - Paul Heffernan; FAI Summer Camp 2015 place went to Paddy Kiely; FAI Summer Camp 2015 place - Ger Crowley. The national draw for all tickets takes place on Sunday at the FAI Cup final. Best of luck to all. Want to book the astro turf please contact Tadgh for available time slot. Kirby Dance and Fitness continues each Thursday. Afternoons are for youngsters and from 7 p.m. for adults. For details contact the Kirby’s at 087 1508928. Saturday morning is Academy time (5 to 9 year olds from 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.) Little Dribblers (aged 3 to 5 year olds) follows from 11.45 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. All children welcome. COVE BAR Music Saturday night by Richie Halpin.

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West Waterford CLASHMORE SCHOOL SAYS THANKS TO JOHN After many years of loyal service to Clashmore National School popular part-time caretaker John Veale has decided to call it a day. On Thursday last, John and his wife Kathleen were invited to a function in the school where pupils, parents, staff and members of the Board of Management marked this important occasion. Mrs. Shine thanked John for the fourteen years he spent looking after the needs of the school and wished him many years of health and happiness with his family and his dogs as he begins his retirement. THANKS FOR WALKING WITH US The Clashmore / Kinsalebeg Lourdes committee sincerely thank everyone who helped in any way to make the Walk for Lourdes such an outstanding success. As donations continue to be handed in we have no final figures on the total amount raised yet, but

please know all money raised goes towards sending people from this Parish to Lourdes, each year. We would however like to take this opportunity to thank the following Fr. O’Gorman for coming along on the day and setting us all on our walk with some great words of encouragement and prayer, all our walkers without you it would not have been possible and everyone who contributed refreshments – which were enjoyed by all. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Club for the use of your club which was the perfect venue, thank you. Thank you to all our sponsors those who wish to remain anonymous and the following businesses - Brooks SuperValu, Lidl & Michael Cunningham Butcher, Youghal, Decies Bar Clashmore & Garvey’s Dungarvan – please support our sponsors where possible. Finally the DVD of the Clashmore and Tinnock Schools Reunion shown on

Brother and Sister Conferred Photographed at their conferring are siblings James and Louise Mansfield – son and daughter of Tom and Mary Mansfield, former residents of Clashmore. James and Louise attended Ballycurrane N.S. for some time and have very fond memories of their time there. Louise graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge with a BA (Hons) Degree with Photography while James graduated with BA (Hons) Journalism from Buckinghamshire New University.

the day is now available to buy and orders are being taken the cost is just €10 per copy. ALL SAINTS & ALL SOULS The church celebrates the feast day of All Saints [November 1st] and All Souls [November 2nd] this coming weekend. Here in Clashmore and Piltown Parish we will have vigil Mass on Friday evening in Piltown, Saturday [All Saints] morning Mass and the usual weekend times on Saturday evening and Sunday [All Souls]. IT’S CHILDREN’S STORY TIME! BOOK LAUNCH You are all invited to the wonderful world of imagination on Thursday evening, as Youghal enters the fascinating world of Storybooks for Children with the launch of a story book where the tales were all based in our own locality. Hans Christian Andersen did it for Denmark for years - similarly we now have our own stories for children - all based in the Youghal area. The friendly ghost story is located in the Clock Gate the Leprechauns with their crocks of gold live on the Quarry Road - the small kids with the sweet shop operate at Mill Road (long before the arrival of Lidl) and the little dog saves the girl’s life at the Ferry Slip. Knowing the places where the stories took place will encourage the children to read the book – visit the scenes – and imagine how the events took place. The fifty-eight-page book (10 inches x 10 inches) – written by Mike Hackett – has full page colour illustrations (done by Robert Hanly of New York) and lots of cameos in colour as well. It has seventeen stories based on local history and folklore and is ideal for kids from five to twelve years of age for Christmas. The book will be launched at the Youghal Library, 97 North Main Street on Thursday October 30th at 7 p.m. Well-known Town Crier; Cliff Winser – will walk from the Clock Gate to the Library at 6.30 p.m. announcing the event – before formally performing the launch. There will not be any speeches. Book month is from October 10th to November 10th – when children are to be encouraged to read. This is the ideal book for that. Everybody is welcome (including children) – especially parents and grandparents. Mike Hackett is a Youghal author, while Robert Hanly is a graduate of Dun Laoghaire Art and Design – is a native of Clonakilty and working in New York. Selling at just ten euro – it will make bedtime reading for many a winter’s night. CLASHMORE AID CANCER TREATMENT CHURCH GATE COLLECTIONS Clashmore branch ACT are holding their Annual Church Gate Collection in Dungarvan town at Abbeyside, Ballinroad and Garranbane Churches on the weekend of the 1st and 2nd November, and your support

Josephine O’Neill with her children Ella and Aoife and Anne Coughlan who participated in the Walk for Lourdes last weekend. would be very much appreciated. CHRISTMAS COOKERY DEMONSTRATION A two night - Christmas Cookery Demonstration with Rosemarie will take place in Kinsalebeg Hall on Tuesday, 4th November, and Tuesday, 11th November, from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. If you would like to hear new ways of getting rid of that left over ham, or tired of the Christmas fare, and would like something different for Christmas dinner this year, well Rosemarie will tell you how. Rosemarie will also have something for your sweet tooth so, come along to Kinsalebeg hall on November 4th,The cost is just €12 for both nights, ring Joan 024/94594 to book your place. PARISH OF AGLISH/ BALLINAMEELA/ MOUNT STUART November Novena for the Holy Souls – The November Novena for the Holy Souls starts on Saturday, November 15th, to Sunday, November 23rd, with special Remembrance Masses in Ballinameela on Wednesday, November 19th, at 7.15 p.m. and in Aglish on Friday, November 21st, at 7.15 p.m. Prayers in the Graveyard – During the month of November we will remember all our loved ones at rest here with prayers in the graveyards as follows: Sunday, November 16th – Mount Stuart 9.30 a.m. Saturday, November 22nd – Ballinameela 7.15 p.m. Sunday, November 23rd – Aglish 10.45 a.m. “Do this in memory programme” – This year’s programme gave an opportunity for parents to meet of the Pastoral Council, and this went very well. The timetable has been worked out and parents who will help out meet on Tuesday, November 4th. FIT4LIFE Aglish Fit4Life weekly sessions, continue every Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7.15 p.m. [please note the earlier start time]. This is a wonderful opportunity to take some gentle exercise Please feel free to come along and join us and run, walk or crawl a few kilometres. We are especially looking for some more walkers to join us. Only €2 per night with all proceeds to Children’s Hospital Crumlin. Hope to see ye all there. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE Our weekly Clashmore 45 Drive took place at the Decies Bar on Monday night, our top

prize winners this week on eleven games Maura McGrath and Redmond McGrath. In second place we had Thomas Power and Liam Curran. In joint third on six games each we had Hannah Lucas and Mary O’Donovan, Mairead and Michael Fahey. Best of the last five were John Smiddy and Paul, our lucky last game winners were Noel Nugent and Pat, Jim McGrath and Jack Douris. With winter time upon us again we advise all players to be seated at 9.00 p.m. sharp on Monday nights, as all games will begin on time thank you for your co-operation and support. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO JACKPOT €2,700 Our weekly Clashmore / Kinsalebeg GAA Lotto draw took place on Monday night, our four numbers were 2, 7, 18, 26 we had no match four ticket in the drum. Next week’s jackpot will be €2,700 when our draw takes place at The Old Still bar Well done to the following who were the lucky winners of €20 spot prizes: John Geazley; Siobhan Hickey; Marion O’Halloran; Eddie McCarthy; Redmond Foley. Thanks as always to all our supporters. CLASHMORE / KINSALEBEG GAA CLUB Our annual Deceased Club Members Mass will take place on Saturday,, November 22nd, at 6.30 p.m. at Piltown Church so please try to attend as we remember those who have gone before us. Our Club A.G.M. will take place later the same evening at 8pm at our GAA Clubhouse so we hope to see you all there on the night. HALLOWE’EN KIDDIES DISCO Clashmore Tidy Towns Association will hold their annual Hallowe’en Kiddies Disco on Friday night at Clashmore Heritage Centre between 7.00 and 9.00 p.m. So we hope to see all you trick-or-

treaters coming along to what should be a great night of fun so see you all there! CLASHMORE RAMBLERS ALPHA LOTTO DRAW Sunday, October 26th Here are the results of the weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto Draw which took place in Clashmore last Sunday night, October 26th.The letters drawn S.Z.J.B.We had no winner jackpot winner so last Sunday nights week’s jackpot will be €3,400 – €20 each went to: P. J. Burke, Clashmore; Sinead Coughlan, Clashmore; Christy O’Keeffe, c/o Eithine. Thanks to all our friends for your continued support. BINGO Now the long winter evenings are upon us you might consider joining us for a game of bingo on Sunday nights, our clubs Bingo takes place here in Kinsalebeg, community Hall, starting at 8 o’clock each week, your support would be very much appreciated. CLASHMORE COMMUNITY ALERT The October meeting of Clashmore Community Alert was held on Tuesday last, October 21st. Chairperson Margaret Keevers presided; there was a large turnout on the night with some more new

members welcomed to the group. Matters arising out of the minutes of the previous meeting were dealt with and the following decisions taken: The group decided to proceed once again with the Christmas card drive and raffle which will be hosted by The Decies Bar on Friday night December the fifth (put the date in your diaries as there are bound to be great prizes as always). Local liaison Officer Garda Bob Tritschler addressed the meeting and offered some very valuable advice on Home Security, and dealt with any related questions or issues raised by those present. The erection of “Text Alert” signs is to be explored and costed for the next meeting. All Contacts are asked to submit names of any person in their area who qualifies for “The monitored alarm” and would like to have one installed, before the next meeting for submission to the Seniors Alert Grant Scheme. The date of the next meeting is fixed for Wednesday November 12th at 8 pm in the Heritage Centre and the meeting concluded with a cuppa. As always we encourage everyone to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the local Garda station.

Billly Dunne and Danny Kelleher both participated in the Walk for Lourdes last weekend.

Joe Scanlon, Margaret Dunne and Ber Kelly participated in the Walk for Lourdes last weekend.

ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST

CURTAIN CALL PRODUCTIONS

DUNGARVAN AFTER many months planning and rehearsing, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s premier production, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, had a phenomenally successful, sold-out four-night run in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre last week. Tickets for this eagerly anticipated production had sold out long before the opening night, almost unheard of for any drama production in the area. Opening night (Wednesday, 22nd October) saw Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre packed to capacity. The sense of anticipation, both backstage and in the theatre, was palpable. The audience enjoyed a warm welcome and a glass of wine, kindly sponsored by Garvey’s SuperValu, from the hard-working front of house team, who had also beautifully decorated the entrance, stairway and lobby area, which created a wonderful ambiance. The cast and crew gathered backstage for their first public performance after two months of rehearsals. And what a performance they delivered! An absolutely brilliant performance by a very talented, brave and committed cast, directed by a visionary and passionate director, which was appreciated greatly by the audience throughout. Around half of this cast was treading the boards for the first time that night, but you’d never have known, such was their level of professionalism both on stage and behind the scenes. It was particularly gratifying to see the previously undiscovered talent more than holding their own with the seasoned performers on stage. Packed houses every night created an electric atmosphere in the theatre all week, which really fed into the performances on stage. And the audience were upstanding in their appreciation each and every night, which certainly showed the cast and crew just how much they had enjoyed the performances. Director Fidelma Meaney certainly has another hit to add to her impressive directorial CV. Her vision, enthusiasm and tenacity in bringing this

dream production to the stage were evident in the staging, performance and energy on display. Fidelma cast this play perfectly, incorporating some experienced hands and many drama new-comers. We’re very, very proud of our new “thespians” and we hope you’ll enjoy many more years on stage with us. The opening night on Wednesday, 22nd October was in aid of the Newport Day Centre, which provides support to those in our community with enduring mental health issues. Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan is honoured to be able to play our part in supporting this extremely valuable service in our community. Along with the door takings, the audience gave most generously towards the raffle on the night also, contributing to the whopping €3,000 raised for the Newport Day Centre, which was accepted by Mairead Jacob on behalf of the staff and service users of Newport. It has meant a lot to the cast and crew to be able to support this service, and we were all honoured to be able to stand on stage as Mary Kelly presented the cheque to Mairead. Also on the opening night, Waterford City & County Council Arts Officer Conor Nolan, officially launched Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan’s premier production. “Curtain Call’s progressive attitude towards youth involvement ensures a new generation of actors, directors and techies for Irish Stages. Waterford has a new Theatre voice in Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan.” As a fledgling drama group, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan has received unstinting support from Conor and his team, for which we are most grateful. Curtain Call Chairperson Mary Kelly also addressed the capacity audience, expressing her gratitude to all those who supported the CCPD fundraising activities and the four nights of the production. “Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan has achieved so much in the short six months since we

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Cuckoo a sell-out for Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan launched in April 2014. A lot of hard work has gone into bringing such an ambitious production to the stage on our first outing, but our success to date is primarily down to the support and encouragement of the community, which has been just so very humbling. We’ve been inundated all week with Facebook & Twitter messages, emails, phone calls, texts and cards, all wishing us well and congratulating us on the success of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. I’d just like to thank the entire community of Dungarvan for their support.” Individuals, groups and businesses in the community have been so generous. We have many to thank: Our hard-working set construction team of Damien Canning, Michael Cowming, Clare Denmead, Damien Geoghegan, Billy Kelly, Colin Kirkham, Martin Landers, Fidelma Meaney, Kevin Nolan, Hugh O’Donnell, Michael O’Mahony, Sharon O’Sullivan, Brian Patwell, Raymond Tobin, Emma Walsh and Ian Walsh, who built the entire set in one very long but productive day. Particular mention to Garrett Dillon Crafted Kitchens and Furniture, Printmaster and Dave Barry Plastics who provided key pieces for the set. Dirk Baumann Lighting, Sean O’Sullivan and Kevin Nolan who provided the wonderful, atmospheric lighting and Ian Walsh, making his debut on the sound desk, who was on cue every time with our ding-dongs, flocks of geese and Laurence Welk music! Sharon O’ Sullivan our fabulous stage manager, who kept everything working perfectly backstage. Sharon McGuire and Chelsea McCarthy who worked their make-up magic on the cast every night! Prompters Paul Coffey, Denise O’Brien, Caroline O’Connor and Orla White who thankfully had very little prompting to do, but whose very presence back stage was reassuring for the cast. Natanya Geoghegan, Mary Kelly and Orla White who did a great job on MC

duties. Chairperson Mary Kelly who co-ordinated the entire front of house team. And what a team! From ticket desk to programme sales, raffle ticket sales to catering, the team did a wonderful job all week – thank you to Angela Byrne, Mairead Duggan, Tanya Fitzgerald, Natanya Geoghegan, Aileen Hogan, Ailbhe Kelly, Tara McAndrew, Aileen McCarthy, Liam McDonald, Mary Nagle, Aoife O’Mahony, David Power, Alma ShanahanPower, Lena Walsh, Michael Walsh and Orla White for all your hard work and encouragement. Special thanks to Caragh Geoghegan and Roisin McGregor for all their help all week – girls ye were brilliant! And to Trish Hennessy for taking such good care of the cast throughout rehearsals and during the run of the production – you’re a star! Huge thanks to Garvey’s SuperValu for sponsoring the wine for the reception on the opening night, and to the Park Hotel for providing the glasses. Sincere thanks also to Kevin Forde of Dungarvan Daybreak Topaz for providing the cups for the interval catering every evening. Thank you to our generous sponsors Beauty & Beyond, Butcher’s Block, David Walsh’s, Dungarvan Tyre Centre, Meade’s Café, Monica’s, The Moorings, The Park Hotel, Printmaster, Venture Outdoor and Surf, Various Friends of Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan who wish to remain anonymous. We are deeply indebted to the Dungarvan Leader, Dungarvan Observer, Printmaster, WLRFM, Dungarvan Community Noticeboard and all the local businesses who kindly displayed our posters.Thank you also to all who liked and shared our updates on Facebook, Twitter etc. and helped us get the word out to the community about our production. Sincere gratitude to Richard Cutbill who took photos of the formalities and reception on the opening night, and to Richard

and Ron Bending for the fabulous production photos; to Marc Daly and Marlene Kirby for the wonderful cast and rehearsal photos which were used to great effect in the local print media and online during the summer months, as well as in the programme, which was designed by Fidelma Meaney, Printmaster. Extra special thanks to Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside & The Wine Buff, Dungarvan who took care of ticket sales for the production. What a busy few weeks they had! Thanks to Deirdre Morrissey and the staff of the Lady Belle, The Nagle Family and the staff of Nagle’s Bar, Yvonne and Brian Dillon and the staff of Dillon’s Bar, The Flynn Family and the staff of the Park Hotel and Emilene Stafford and the staff of Merry’s for their hospitality during the week. It’s always nice to wind down with the rest of the cast and crew after a hard night’s work! A huge thank you to the Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan team – Mary Kelly, Fidelma Meaney, Emma Walsh, Alma Shanahan-Power, Kris Cowming, Natanya Geoghegan, Hugh O’Donnell and Orla White for all the hard work they have put in over the last few months, and especially in the weeks running up to the production. The devil is in the detail, as they say, and no detail was over-looked by the hard-working team. To members of all the local groups involved in theatre and the performing arts in the area – thank you sincerely for your messages of support and your help and assistance during the production. There’s a vibrant and growing theatrical community in Dungarvan and it’s wonderful to have everyone working together and supporting each other in all our efforts. And of course, last but most definitely not least, a HUGE THANK YOU to Fidelma Meaney and her fantastic cast of Damien Canning, Aaron Cowming, Kris Cowming, Valerie Daly, Clare Denmead, Blathnaid Foley, Damien Geoghegan, Jimmy

Halcrow, Samantha Hayes, Colin Kirkham, Martin Landers, Owen Matthews, Emma O’Donnell, Hugh O’Donnell, Michael O’Mahony, Killian Power, Raymond Tobin, Emma Walsh, Catherine Whelan and Michael Wright. Your commitment, energy and talent helped make this production so special. You can all be extremely proud of all you have achieved, especially those treading the boards for the first (and hopefully not the last!) time. We’re delighted to have had you all in the cast of our first production, and look forward to working with you again in future productions. We’d like to say “Break a Leg” to Kris Cowming and his fellow cast and crew members of Take 5 drama group, who take to the AllIreland One-Act Circuit this week.We missed you at the After Party, but can’t wait to hear all the news from the Circuit Kris! We would also especially like to say Break a Leg to some of Dungarvan’s finest, Jimmy Brockie, Phoebe Dipple, Declan Leonard, Jill Montgomery, David Power and Dearbhaile Skehan, all of whom are starring in South Eastern Theatre Group’s Phantom of the Opera in Theatre Royal Waterford from Tuesday, 28th October to Sunday, 2nd November @ 7.30 pm nightly. Following the success of the last run, this amazing show is back due to popular demand. David and Declan are reprising their roles as Ubaldo Piangi and Joseph Buquet, and Phoebe, Jill, Dearbhaile and Jimmy are joining the cast

for this run, with Jimmy playing Monsieur Lefevre. It’s a fabulous opportunity for these young stars and we have no doubt they will do Dungarvan proud! Don’t forget also that there are two brilliant productions coming up in Dungarvan over the next few weeks – Dungarvan Dramatic Club is staging Hugh Leonard’s Da from Wednesday, 19th – Saturday, 22nd November, directed by Margaret Dennehy and starring a very experienced cast. Tickets are available from The Wine Buff. And Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy’s 2014 Christmas Panto is on from Thursday, 27th – Saturday, 29th November with a matinee performance on Sunday, 30th November. It returns from Thursday, 4th – Saturday, 6th December, with the final performance being the matinee on Sunday, 7th December. Tickets for the panto are on sale in David Walsh’s, Main St., and Kelly’s Pharmacy, Abbeyside. It’s all happening in Dungarvan Town Hall Theatre these days folks – what a busy and creative place! And, thanks to your support, Curtain Call Productions Dungarvan will be back in March 2015 with another fantastic production – Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias, which will be directed by Chairperson Mary Kelly! Keep an eye on our Facebook page facebook.com/CCPDungarvan for updates on this and details of up-coming workshops etc. In the meantime, remember “All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players.”

Curtain Call founders Mary Kelly and Fidelma Meaney pictured at the opening night of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. [Richard Cutbill Photography]

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The cast of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. [Ron Bending]

David Hennessy and Brian "Juckey" Collins from Dungarvan JuniorMusical Stageschool pictured with CCPD team members Mary Kelly and Natanya Geoghegan. [Richard Cutbill Photography]

Mairead Duggan, Tara McAndrew, Aileen McCarthy and Angela Byrne who were part of the front of house team for Curtain Call Production's One Flew Over the cuckoo's Nest. [Richard Cutbill Photography]

CCPD team members Mary Kelly, Orla White, Fidelma Meaney, Alma Shanahan-Power and Natanya Geoghegan at the opening night [Richard Cutbill Photography] of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

Yvonne Sheehan and Teresa Kirkham with Michael Walsh at the opening night of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. [Richard Cutbill Photography]

Yvonne and Brian Dillon receive a warm welcome from Michael Walsh to the opening night of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. [Richard Cutbill Photography]

Louise and Mary Beresford with Michael Walsh at the opening night of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's [Richard Cutbill Photography] Nest

AS October fades out we are heading into one of the most colourful times of the year. Just as the winter nudges forward we are presented with masses of Autumnal hues around every bend of the road. All the local sites are eagerly being watched for signs of change in the leaves and it is interesting to note the rise in traffic on these country roads! Be careful on the roads and play fair with all visiting photographers looking for their perfect autumn shot! Deise Camera Club welcomes our new members and hope they are enjoying being with us. Field trips are a huge benefit for learning and putting into practice skills required as we explore the many aspects of photography. We travelled

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to Mount Congreve recently and had a wonderful day exploring and capturing this Waterford treasure in all its beauty. SCENES OF DUNGARVAN PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION Dungarvan Credit Union in conjunction with Déise Camera Club hosted an exhibition of photographs of SCENES OF DUNGARVAN in their branch office, Parnell Street, Dungarvan recently. All proceeds from sales will be donated to Newport House, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Newport House is a Day Center Mental Health unit based at St. Joseph’s Hospital, providing assistance and support to individuals enduring mental

Congratulations to Alice Daly who was presented with the SACC Award for Best Overall Image at the recent SACC Creative Photography Competition 2014. Deise Camera Club Chairman Kieran Russell presented Alice with her award on behalf of Bill Power, Chairman SACC. Alice not only received a Gold Medal for her Projected Image ‘Babes in the Wood’ but she also won Best Overall Image across the whole competition!

health problems through promotion of self management and independent living in the community. Deise Camera Club is delighted to be associated with this fundraiser and thank Dungarvan Credit Union for their support.We also wish to thank Murray’s Pharmacy, Dungarvan for printing the images and Pat Ahearne in Dreoilin Glass for mounting them. All images have been donated by members of Deise Camera Club and are available for purchase in the Credit Union. CLUB COMPETITION The theme for October was Architecture and again we were baffled with many interesting photos to choose from. Congratulations to Kieran Russell with his image of Waterford Museum, 2nd and 3rd place went to Gerry Kenneally with two varied and interesting captures of Civic Offices Dungarvan. Next month’s theme is OPEN BLACK/WHITE Photography, any content you choose, size for competition is 12/10” x 8”. Keep in mind SACC club panel for this one! NEXT MEETING Next club meeting is 11th November at 7.30 p.m. in Town Hall Theatre, Dungarvan. Members are reminded to check out emails and FLICKR for upcoming club activities, field trips and Tech night. Busy times but so much better when you are enjoying it with friends! Check us out on FACEBOOK, DEISE CAMERA CLUB DUNGARVAN and see what our members get up to! Thanks to all you who have found us already, we appreciate your time and interest.

‘Babes in the Wood’ by Alice Daly. Gold Medal winner and Best Overall Image in SACC Creative Photography Competition 2014.

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Samaritans launch groundbreaking twitter app to help identify vulnerable people online

1st Medieval Museum by Kieran Russell.

2nd Civic Offices Dungarvan by Gerry Kenneally.

3rd Civic Offices Dungarvan by Gerry Kenneally.

SAMARITANS, the leading suicide prevention charity, today (29/10/14) is launching Samaritans Radar - a free web application that monitors your friends' Tweets, alerting you if it spots anyone who may be struggling to cope. The app gives users a second chance to see potentially worrying Tweets, which might have otherwise been missed. Created by digital agency Jam using Twitter’s API, Samaritans Radar uses a specially designed algorithm that looks for specific keywords and phrases within a Tweet. It then sends an email alert to the user with a link to the Tweet it has detected, and offers guidance on the best way of reaching out and providing support. Samaritans recognises that social media is increasingly being used as an outlet for people to share their feelings. In addition, there are some who may go online in the hope that someone will reach out and offer support. With more than 15 million Twitter users in the UK and an average of 500 million Tweets per day globally, Samaritans Radar provides an online safety net, reducing the chances of a person’s call for help being missed.The first-of-its-kind app was developed with input from academic experts, to identify the phrases that vlunerable people use on social media. The development of Samaritans Radar follows research which showed that: • Twitter is [also] used for keeping in touch with friends and colleagues, sharing interesting information within one’s network, seeking help and opinions, and releasing emotional stress (Elrlich & Shami, 2010; Zhao & Rosson, 2009).1 • Social media feeds can be effective indicators of real world performance. • Twitter […] has a high user base and is a platform of personal expression. • The 2013 study found that there is an association between rates of Tweets per users determined to be at risk for suicide, and actual suicide rates. It therefore identified Twitter as an important surveillance tool for detecting suicidal patterns.2 Joe Ferns, Executive Director of Policy, Research & Development at Samaritans, said: “We know that people struggling to cope often go online looking for support, however, there is still so much we need to learn about why this happens and how we can make the online environment safer for vulnerable people. By not addressing this issue we run the risk of shutting these discussions down and driving them underground. Instead we need to use tools such as Samaritans Radar to encourage people to look out for one another online, helping them to reach out and offer support.” Patricia Cartes, Twitter's Global Head of Trust and Safety Outreach, said: "We are delighted to see Samaritans using Twitter to create the Samaritans Radar app. Twitter actively forges partnerships with organisations in the field of online safety and digital citizenship, and Samaritans has a longstanding reputation for supporting people in times of need. It is fantastic to see them extending this expertise and experimenting with new ways of supporting people in the digital space." While the app is aimed at anyone using Twitter, the key audience for Samaritans Radar is the ‘Millennials’ group – otherwise known as Generation Y – which typically includes 18-35 year olds. They are ‘digital natives’ – growing up using new technology and the first generation to grow up with computers in their home.They are the most active age group across social platforms, and spend an average of just over three hours daily on social networks. This group is sometimes referred to as ‘Generation Me’, due to their self-interest and high expectations of their lives. Samaritans Radar was created by digital agency Jam. It is completely free and activated in just two steps from the website www.samaritansradar.org. All alerts are sent to the subscriber’s email address directly – never to their Twitter followers - and Radar doesn’t post to Twitter on the subscriber’s behalf. Twitter's wider collaboration with Samaritans includes a referral process which works in two ways: Twitter has Samaritans listed within their Help Centre as the go-to organisation for suicide prevention in the UK and ROI. When somebody gets reported as suicidal, the Twitter Trust & Safety team verifies the report and if they deem it accurate, they get in touch with both the reported and the reported account, to share recommendations and contact information for Samaritans.

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Carriglea N.S. were thrilled to welcome Bishop Edmond Carmody from Corpus Christi, Texas on Friday last. He spoke to the children in fourth and fifth classes who were in Halloween costume! He told them stories of his time as chaplain in the U.S. army during the Vietnam war. The children were amazed to hear of his meetings with many Popes and U.S. Presidents. Thanks to Bishop Carmody for spending time with us.

Reach for the sky behaviour awards in Carriglea NS.

Carriglea NS Green Schools Committee 2014

Senior prize winners in Carriglea NS Green Schools art competition.

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St. Mary’s Primary School – Mr. Curran’s 3rd / 4th class pictured in Hallowe’en costumes.

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Witches Walk ON Friday last, all the children participated in the witches walk. All children dressed up in their Hallowe’en costumes and walked through the town singing all scary and ghoulish Hallowe’en songs. All the children looked super scary in all their costumes and behaved themselves impeccably as always as they travelled through the town. Well done everyone. A big thank you to everyone who accompanied the children on the day. This was a most enjoyable outing which all the children showed great enthusiasm for.The array of wonderful costumes on show from all the children and indeed the teachers was indeed a great sight. A big thank you to everyone who sponsored the children for the witches walk. TABLES CHALLENGE We recently set the children from 1st to 6th a challenge to improve their tables and to become quicker at recalling the facts. The children worked very hard and on the 22nd of October we held a competition in front of all classes to see who was the fastest at

recalling their tables. Competition was fierce and the tension in the school assembly area was palpable. We eventually had a winner from each class, who were presented with cinema vouchers for their efforts. Well done to all the children who took part and we will hold our next challenge before Christmas. 5th class have been participating in soccer training this year for five weeks. Many of our classmates have improved their soccer skills! After all of this fantastic training we could have the next Wayne Rooney in our own classroom! Watch this space! 5th class were invited to take a trip to our local library to meet and speak with the famous Irish author Jean Flitcroft. Jean read extracts from her first novel ‘The Cryptid File: Loch Ness’. We learned a lot about being an author and also about Loch Ness and the myths associated with this famous Loch. We were so eager to learn more that we did our own research in school and later wrote some interesting reports about the Loch Ness Monster.

Prize winners in the Hallowe’en Raffle.

St. Mary’s Primary School Tables Challenge winners.

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Pink Day Presentation - Pictured are 5th Year Árd Scoil na nDéise students who organised a Pink Picnic in aid of cancer support services in Waterford. The funds of this year’s picnic are going to the Solas Centre Waterford. Presenting the cheque to Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú are Dervla Kearns, Shauna Hennessy and their teacher Norma O’Driscoll.

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Credit Union Art Competition WE at Árd Scoil na nDéise would like to congratulate Aoife Foran, 5th Year, for her achievement in the Credit Union Art Competition. Aoife came joint third in the 14-17 year old category for her piece titled; ‘Life in Colour’. Aoife described her work as showing; “that life isn’t just in black and white, but colour too. Some things may appear colourless but everything has colour. Even

if things are black and white they still have dimensions and texture, everyone in life needs a splash of colour.” CYCLE AGAINST SUICIDE ARTWORK A ‘Cycle Against Suicide’ was held on 18th October. A group of our second year art students are pictured with posters they created for suicide awareness. These posters decorated the hall of St. Joseph’s

Aoife Foran with her artwork.

Primary School on the day of the cycle. SENIOR CAMOGIE On Monday, 20th October, the Senior Camogie Team travelled to Bushy Park to take on the Mercy Waterford in the Munster Colleges Camogie Senior D Competition. After losing their last game the girls were determined to get back to winning ways and this showed. The Árd Scoil was quick out of the blocks in the first half with a goal from Stella Queally. Orla Hickey converted some long range frees and Cathrine Murray showed her threat in front of goal but managed to score some vital points. The girls work rate in the first half was phenomenal especially from the backs led by Ellen Curran, Gemma O’Brein and Taylor Murray and this showed as they managed to keep the opposition scoreless in midfield. Half-time score: Árd Scoil 1-06; Mercy 0-0. The second half was a much tighter affair with the stiff wind favouring the Mercy and it showed as their forwards showed much more of a threat, but our backs and Sibeal Harney in midfield, who showed some excellent catching, worked hard and defended well. The Árd Scoil girls gave

Second Year students with suicide awareness posters. away some easy frees which the Mercy free taker converted to make the match a much closer affair. But goals from Stella Queally, Catherine Murray and Kate McGrath gave the Árd Scoil a comfortable lead which they would hold until the final whistle. Full time score: Árd Scoil 4-06; Mercy Waterford 2-07. Rachel Sheehan TRANSITION YEAR QUIZ On Monday 20th of October,TY students from Árd

Scoil na nDéise and Dungarvan CBS came together for a quiz in the Árd Scoil. The last three classes of the day were filled with some tough questions and a competitive atmosphere. At the end of eight rounds with approximately eight questions per round, there were three teams who came out on top. On the winning team were: Sarah Walsh, Ailbhe Looby, Darragh Tobin and John O’Brien. In second place were; Kate McGrath, Amy

O’Riordan, Ellie Janes, Sean Whelan Barrett and Sean Fennell. In third place were; Elaine Drohan, Urte Mozeryte, Jack O’Brien and AJ Power. A special thanks to the teachers from both schools that organised this enjoyable event. Muireann Walsh AWARDS NIGHT Árd Scoil na nDéise held its 17th annual Awards Night on the 17th October. This wonderful night saw many students receiving awards from the school. We would like to thank

all those who made the night possible. A special thank you to our sponsors Comerach Oil, James Conroy (Electrical Contractor), Copymoore Ltd., Curran’s Topline, Brian Dewick (Kilnatoora Cleaning), Easons, Insulex Insulation, Jitterbeans, Ard Scoil na nDéise Parents Council,The Park Hotel, Eddie Parks (Gem Cleaning), John Regan Construction, Sip n’ Surf, David Walsh (Office Supplies), Ger Wyley (Sports & Leisure), The Radley Family.

Great celebrations were had at Modeligo National School on Monday, 13th October last when our new Junior Hurling County Champions visited the school with the Cup and treats for all! Included in the photograph with the Modeligo Team and Schoolchildren are Managers, Club Members and Supporters from the Community.

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Cycle against Suicide – Transition Year students show their support for Cycle against Suicide by creating some artwork for the event. Also in picture are art teachers Ms. Norris and Ms. Kirwan, as well as participating cyclists Ms. Geraldine Power and Mr. Kennedy.

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Dungarvan CBS Open Night DUNGARVAN CBS will hold an open night on Thursday, November 13th, 2014. Prospective students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend. Principal’s Welcome at 7.00 p.m. Enquiries: Tel: 05841185. NEW WEBSITE The school’s website has been given a complete revamp thanks to the hard work of one of our fifth year students, Brad Norman. Visit www.dungarvancbs.com to see. HARTY CUP During our recent Harty Cup Match against Nenagh CBS, fifth year student Dylan Walsh was asked to bring along his camera and take some pictures of the

action, below are some of his photos on the day. TEACHER BASED CLASSROOMS Last week has seen a major development with the school switching from pupil-based classrooms to teacher-based classrooms. The transition has been very smooth with minor hiccups along the way but overall both pupils and teachers are very pleased with introduction. HOT LUNCHES Hot lunches and food is now being provided in the school at both the 11.00 break and at lunchtime by local business JitterBeans. Lunches can be pre ordered each day at the 11.00 break. This has proven to be an

outstanding success with both staff and students. DUNGARVAN CBS PARENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL ATTENTION PARENTS! Have you a child preparing for exams, do you find yourself asking; • Why are my childs results not better? • How much study should my child do? • How can I get them motivated? • What should I do at exam time? • What can I do to help as a parent? Well come along to Dungarvan CBS on Tuesday the 4th of November at 7.30 p.m.

Admission €5 payable on the night. These and a multitude of questions are answered on the night. A ninety minute presentation followed by questions and answers for parents with children preparing for exams. An inspiring and highly entertaining presentation using state of the art computer graphics, audience interaction and role play. Those attending receive access to the parents library on this website. For more information please check out studyskillsireland@gmail.com. Hosted by the Parents Advisory Council this seminar is open to parents of students in all the local schools.

High Fielding Action from the recent Harty Cup Match between Dungarvan CBS and Nenagh CBS.

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The Skydome Academy Mobile Planetarium Visit FIRST, second and third year students experienced the SkyDome mobile planetarium on Wednesday, 15th of October. Pupils interacted with the planets, stars and galaxies during a fifty minute session. The astronomy lesson covered constellations, the seasons, stars and planets.The students found it to be a fantastic experience. It was an excellent and very enjoyable presentation. ‘AMAZING BRAINS’ STUDY SKILLS SEMINAR The first and second year students of Coláiste Chathail Naofa took part in a highly interactive and engaging study skills seminar on Monday, 20th October. The seminars were delivered by Amazing Brains. The Amazing Brains company have developed an extensive range of research informed educational programmes that are interactive, practical, relevant and highly engaging. During the workshops students immersed themselves in action packed challenging activities, with the aim of encouraging active, collaborative learn-

ing. Parents also participated in their own seminar “Parent Power”. Parent Power is a practical, meaningful, activity based ninety minute workshop that empowers parents and gives them the opportunity to help their own children develop the essential study techniques to succeed in schools and exams. LEAVING CERT STUDENTS VISIT THE NATIONAL PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIPS Students from the LCA and LCVP classes took a break from their studies to visit the National ploughing championships in Raheniska, County Laois on Wednesday the 24th of September. While the departure time of 6.00 a.m. taxed the most dedicated of early risers, it was worth it as the heaviest of traffic was avoided and our bus was parked on site at 8.15 a.m. Following a hearty Irish breakfast we were ready to visit the 100’s of stalls and displays. The weather conditions were ideal and the crowds soon congregated reaching

a record of over 120,000 on the day. There was interest for all here; the boys headed straight for the tractors, cars and other machinery, while the girls, after a period of uncertainty discovered that there was enough in the health, craft and lifestyle areas to keep them occupied for several hours. They all agreed that this was a special educational experience in itself, offering an insight into the technological advances in agriculture, business and other areas. MID-TERM ASSEMBLY CELEBRATES EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE On the last day before midterm Coláiste Chathail Naofa held an assembly to recognise the excellent attendance and punctuality records of students. Mr. Cunningham spoke about the importance of good attendance and timekeeping as an essential life skill. The students were presented with certificates and gift tokens. SPROCKET ROCKET COURSE On Friday the 24th of October the

first years completed the Sprocket Rocket Course under the watchful eye of the Sports, Exercise and Coaching Course Students. Sprocket Rocket is Cycling Ireland's skills programme for children, whereby youths aged between 5 and 11 years old are taught four fundamental cycling skills by qualified Sprocket Rocket Instructors. The Sprocket Rocket Programme was originally developed by BMX Australia. The Sprocket Rocket Programme focuses on four main skills; Cornering, Pedalling, Braking and Balance. CREDIT UNION ART COMPETITION SUCCESS We would like to congratulate Giovanni Fanone who came third in the 11 to 13 year olds section when he entered the Dungarvan Credit Union Competition. His poster was based on the theme ArtFest and consisted of a painting of an aerosol can with vibrant splatters of paint around the page.Well done to Giovanni, keep up the good work.

Pictured above is Giovanni Fanone collecting his prize in Dungarvan Credit Union.

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St. Augustine’s College – Under 14 Hurlers

ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

“Bin It” Roadshow Tour ON Friday last, October 17th our first years spent the evening in the company of Doc and Taylor for a highly entertaining “Bin It” Roadshow Tour. The show was largely interactive requiring a lot of student participation with the hugely important message 'Bin your litter' The roadshow tour works in collaboration with the gum litter task force and visits primary and post primary schools in the country. Many thanks to Ms Dara McCloskey who organised the workshop. STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS The following students were elected to the student council 2014/15 in a recent election. 6th Year: Jodi Walker and Jamie Fennell 5th Year: Aoife French and Oisín Fitzsimons 4th Year Phoebe Dipple and Michéal Kiely 3rd Year Shauna McGrath and Mick Devine 2nd Year Aoibhin Connaughton and Niall Houlihan 1st Roísín Drummy and Henry Griffin Many thanks to Mr. Donal Williams, events coordinator and Bro Patrick Lennon OSA who oversaw the count. LOTTO WINNERS The bonus number in this week’s lotto draw was 14. The winners were: Fr. Gerry Horan OSA, Mr. Donal Williams, Megan Phelan and Esther McGuckian. Congratulations to all. DEBATING NEWS All members of the public are invited to attend a “Concern” debate on Thursday, November at 8 pm. The venue is the study hall, where our Transition Year debating team will pro-

pose the motion; “Ireland must deliver on its. 7% overseas aid promise.” The opposing team is Loretto Clonmel. Running since 1984, the “Concern” debates seek to encourage further learning and debate concerning issues of global justice and human development.The league phase runs from October 2014 to January 2015. Students will debate the issues of Foreign Aid, the Ebola Epidemic, Scottish Independence and Climate Change. GAA NEWS 1 Our Under 16 ⁄2 hurlers continued their winning run beating Scoil Ruain, Killenaule in the Munster quarter-final. Convincing winners in the end, 4-18 to 1-10 it was hard earned victory playing against an illdiciplined Tipp side. Leading by 10 points at half-time thanks to two first half goals from Tom Looby and Sam Murphy Nix Killenaule came out all guns blazing in the second half. The Friary lads stuck to task in hand and responded to Killenaule where it hurt most - on the score board. An all round team effort with some notable performances from Tony Collins and Mick Devine in defence, Cathal Curran Midfield and Neil Montgomery and Aaron Beresford working hard upfront. Next match is either against Mitchelstown CBS or St. Joseph's Borrisoleigh in the Munster Semi-Final on Wednesday Nov 12th. Congratulations to all and thanks to coaches Ms Lisa Hanrick and Mr Jason Forestall. U-14 HURLING The U-14’s played Blackwater Community School last Wednesday in a challenge match.This turned out to be a very competitive game with both teams giv-

ing it their all. For many students it was their first time putting on the Friary jersey, which they represented very well. A special thank must go to the match referee, fifth year student Ruairí Conway, who did a great job. Thanks also to team coach Mr. Brian Phelan SENIOR LADIES FOOTBALL St. Augustine's 9-11; Christ the King 1-2. Our senior ladies had a very convincing win over Christ the King during the week in very difficult conditions.The game was a fantastic team display. Congratulations to all and thanks to team coach Ms. Angela Walsh. FUNDRAISING CONCERT Thursday, November 6th is a very important date for your diary, a date that offer you the very best in musical theatre and talent. With acts from the upcoming pantomime as well as acts from “Joseph”, “Aladdin” and “West Side Story” this is definitely a concert not to be missed. Bobby Gardiner, Kelly Gardiner, Sinéad Kiely and Vicky Graham will also perform on the night. Producer Sarah Layman will perform a musical number accompanied by sixteen staff members, which promises to be memorable. Dirk Baumann will be on sound. We are grateful to all those involved in this fundraising concert for giving so freely of their time. Please support our school concert, all monies raised will go towards our school refurbishment project. Tickets are available from David Walsh, Office and School Supplies and the school office. Looking forward to meeting you all on November 6th.

All-Ireland Under 16/17 Team Handball Champions 2014 – Padraig Di Fusco, Mark Boland, Gavin Joyce and Ryan O’Neill.

Debating Team: Back row left to right: Maurice Sheehan, Peter O'Sullivan, Cal Franklin, Tony Collins. Front row: Ms. Karen Clancy, Owen O'Hara, Shane Coleman, Rian O'Reilly. Absent from photo: Kevin Crotty, Phoebe Dipple, Rachel O'Grady, Jordan Corby

“Bin It” – Pictured back row left to right: Séan Roche, James Cowler, Isabel Connors, Victoria O'Hara, Aeva-May Conway, Doc and Tess O'Hara. Front row left to right: Sam O'Neill, Joe MacNamara, Eoin Ahearne, and Bláthanna Creedon.

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The Scoil Mhuire School Choir that will participate in the 2015 Peace Proms event.

SCOIL MHUIRE

Scoil Mhuire bound for peace proms IT'S all systems go for the school choir as intensive rehearsals are taking place for the Peace Proms event which takes place in Limerick in February. The choir took part in this event last year and all involved were delighted to submit an entry for the 2015 concert.The teachers felt that it was a most worthwhile experience and pupils from a range of senior classes are enjoying the rehearsals and looking forward to February. MATHS WEEK We had great activity recently with lots of challenges for junior and senior classes with National Maths Week. Deputy

Principal Mrs. Colette O'Mahony and her sixth class facilitated some exciting Maths trails and challenges for us which were enjoyed by all. Maths was never so exciting! LIBRARY VISIT Another big thank you to all at Dungarvan library for inviting Miss Harney's fourth class to hear renowned author Michael Smith speak on Polar exploration. The class had covered a lot of material on this topic in their English and Geography curriculum so it was great to learn lots of extra information on famous explorers like Tom Crean. Sixth class students facilitating Maths Week activities for younger students.

Second class listen for instruction from sixth class tutors during Maths Week.

Fourth Class on a recent trip to Dungarvan Library.

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St. Declan’s Community College Senior Football team.

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

St. Declan’s Community College Open Night OUR Open Night will be held on Tuesday, 11th November, 2014 at 7.00 p.m. All intending new students and their parents are welcome to meet with staff and view our facilities. Application Forms will be available on the night. ST. DECLAN’S GOLF SOCIETY St. Declan’s Golf Society outing took place at the fantastic Gold Coast on Thursday, 9th October. Top five scores on the day were Seamus Burke, Rathgormack; Aaron Hassett, Clonea; Jake Scanlon, Portlaw; Ben Kennedy, Rathgormack and Brandon Power, Portlaw. Well done to all and thanks to the Gold Coast for the great hospitality. LADIES SENIOR FOOTBALL It was the second outing for our senior team this year when we travelled to Youghal GAA grounds to take on Glanmire CC in the Munster Schools Senior Football competition on Tuesday last. Once again it was a thrilling, open game of football, played in gale-force

winds. Playing against the wind in the first half, St. Declan’s worked extremely hard all over the field. Glanmire CC proved to be a team well capable of moving the ball fast and playing attacking football. However, time and time again they were stopped dead by St. Declan’s superb defence. St. Declan’s on the other hand were forced to carry the ball against the wind the full length of the field before clocking up some well worked and well taken scores. The score after a tiring first half was 2-8 to 1-7. St. Declan’s adopted a more attacking approach to the second half but the intensity of the first 30 minutes had taken its toll and didn’t allow the girls to utilise the full potential of the wind. We clocked up 2-4 while Glanmire scored 2-1 to allow them to win by the minimum. St Declan’s worked tirelessly again right up to the final whistle but it wasn’t to be our day. The full time score in a very hard fought battle was 3-11 to 4-9 Our next and final game of the group stages is on Tuesday, 4th November

St. Declan’s Community Collge Golf Society – Front row left to right: Robbie Flynn, Stephen Keane, Evan Dunphy, Oscar Murphy, Jake Scanlon, Seamus Burke, Brandon Power and Eoin White. Back row left to right: Geoff Collins, Aaron Dineen, Eibhlin Kirwan, Anthony O’Keeffe, Adam Heffernan, Danny Laffan, Pa Whyte, Ben Kennedy, Conor Browne, Aaron Hassett, Shaun Mullane, Alex Murphy. against Meanscoil. Georgia Harris, Seona the breeze in the first half Mary’s), Derek Phelan (Portlaw). Subs: Alan Fitzsimons, Team: Shannon Willns, Melissa Brazil, Kilmac got totally on top (Portlaw), Craig Tyrell with the forwards showing (Ballyduff), Johnny Long Colm Dempsey, Conor Keoghan, Lauren Galvin, Catherine Kelly. great accuracy. (Kilmac), John Kennedy Mulligan, Ger Mooney, Jeff Marie Keane, Niamh Walsh, MUNSTER SCHOOLS Stephen Keane in partic- (Ballyduff), Michael Hassett Halley, Cian Halley, Sean SENIOR Saoirse Hayes, Rachel Hassett, ular kicked some outstand- (Kilrossanty), Trevor Kiely Barry, Aaron FOOTBALL Keane (Capt.), Katie Foran, St. Declan’s got off to a ing points from play. Ciaran (Portlaw), Daniel Dwan Brandon Keane, Eoin Niamh Power, Rebecca Casey, Orla Flynn, Mary- winning start in the Kirwan was strong at full (Bonmahon), Eoghan Casey Skeahan, Aaron Dineen and Kate Clancy, Maggie-Ann Munster Schools Senior forward winning possession (Dunhill), Kevin Cheasty Craig Fraher. Top trio: Stephen Boylan, Briona Fennel, football with a comprehen- and laying off ball to the (Ballyduff), Stephen Keane (Stradbally), Josh Moore Keane (Stradbally), Ciaran Alannah Hurley, Sophie sive win over Tramore on others. Team: Calum Lyons (Kilmac), Ciaran Kirwan Kirwan (Kill) and Johnny Troy. Monday.The final score was Subs: Louise Murphy, 3-23 to 1-4. Playing with (Ballyduff), Ross Kiely (St. (Kill) and Jake Scanlon Long (Kilmac).

Lively debate at the Central Library THE Waterford Europe Direct Information Centre hosted the South-East regional final of the National Soapbox Competition on Tuesday, 21st October. A total of twenty-one speakers debated the motion that “The Internet does more harm than good” with a majority of contributors, perhaps surprisingly, being in favour of the motion. The judging panel, chaired by Waterford City & County Arts Officer, Conor Nolan, had an extremely difficult task in deciding an overall winner, due to the high standard of speaking on offer. The winner was eventually deemed to be Alana Daly-Mulligan from Slieverue, the runner-up was Kevin Meehan from Waterford city. Alana will now go on to represent Waterford Europe Direct in the National Finals in Dublin in November. The winner was presented with a prize of a mini iPad and is in with a chance of winning €1,000 and a trip to the European Parliament in Brussels. The EUROPE DIRECT Contact Centre is a service which helps you find answers to your questions about the European Union. It offers

information on all sorts of subjects related to the EU including your rights and opportunities as an EU citizen and how to take advantage of them. It can provide direct responses to general inquiries and, if you have more detailed questions, signpost you to the best source of information and advice at EU, national, regional and local levels. The Europe Direct initiative was launched in Ireland in 2005. The European Commission wanted to create a network of accessible, local information centres in all member states. The mission of the network is to distribute information and advice about the European Union’s policies, actively promote local and regional debate about the European Union, allow the European institutions to disseminate local and regional information and give the public the opportunity to send feedback to the European Union institutions. www.twitter.com/EUDirect www.facebook.com/eudirect www.europedirect.ie

Attending the National Soapbox Competition were Catherine O'Brien and Katie O'Brien, Meanscoil San Nioclás who took part in the debate. [John Power]

Attending the National Soapbox Competition were Martynka Bakierzynska and Emma Cooper, St. Declan's Community College. [John Power]

SCHOOLS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

ST. JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Hallowe’en Fun OUR pupils enjoyed some fun Hallowe'en activities in the lead up to the mid-term break. Many of their art lessons had a Hallowe'en theme. In particular, the bats created by Ms. O'Brien's class were spookily good! As part of Maths Week, Ms. McGrath's class enjoyed completing a topical Spooky Numbers activity on place value. Ms. Coward's class enjoyed a cookery lesson that incorporated chocolate apples. Check out next week's notes for photos from their session in the parents' room. One of the highlights of the week was the annual Hallowe'en Cake Sale and Raffle held by our wonderful Parents' Council. The staff and Board of Management would like to

say a huge thank you to all the parents who donated such a wonderful array of home baking and to all the parents (and grandparents!) who helped out on the day. The boys always enjoy these events; an added bonus is that they are learning budgeting and money skills without even realising it! PUPIL OF THE WEEK The following pupils were nominated by their class teachers in our Pupil of the Week scheme: Mr. Curran, David Moynihan; Ms. McGrath, Leon Maye; Ms. Coward, Joseph McGuire; Ms. O'Brien, Micheál Power; and Ms. Ryan, Tadhg Keegan. GAEILGEOIR NA SEACHTAINE The following pupils were nominated by their

class teachers in our Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine scheme: Mr. Curran, Eoghan Silke; Ms. McGrath, Kevin Dwyer; Ms. Coward, Adam Chruslak; Ms. O'Brien, Adam Pabianiak; and Ms. Ryan, Eoin Dunne. ADIOS SERGIO At our Friday assembly we took time to say farewell to Sergio, our Spanish exchange teacher who has been with us for the past 8 weeks. He used his talents to teach our pupils some basic Spanish and was involved in PE lessons as well. We presented Sergio with a Dungarvan GAA jersey as a memento of his time with us, and we hope he wears it just as often as his Barcelona jersey!

Boys nominated by their class teacher as Pupil of the Week: Joseph McGuire, Tadhg Keegan, Micheál Power, David Moynihan and Leon Maye.

Pupils nominated by their class teacher as Gaeilgeoir na Seachtaine: Adam Chruslak, Adam Pabianiak, Eoin Dunne, Eoghan Silke and Kevin Dwyer.

Ross Sexton showing some of the carrots we harvested from our vegetable beds.

Peter Ward pictured with some of the bats created by Ms. O'Brien's class in their art lesson.

John Connors with the pumpkin he carved with Ms. Hogan.

Scoil Mhuire Parents Association LAST Tuesday, 21st October, saw the kick-off of the Children's' quizzes with the 3rd classes stepping up for the fun. It was a great night for everyone and it was super to see the level of interest and support from all the schools locally.The children seemed to really enjoy it all and loved the crack of the night! We would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors David Walsh Stationery and Office Supplies for their sponsorship of the prizes and for Ger Wyely Sports for the raffle prize donation for the night. The 4th Class Quiz will be on Tuesday, 18th November, and details will be sent to all schools and relevant classes in the coming weeks. There will be a Bag Collection of old clothes,

shoes, sheets and towels on Wednesday, 12th November from the school hall – all bags can be dropped to the school on Monday 10th or

Tuesday 11th for collection – all the details of this great initiative, which raises funds for both the school and the wonderful LauraLynn

House, are on a letter sent home with the children. Wishing you all a lovely mid-term break and stay safe this Halloween night.

2nd place, 3rd class quiz; Grace Ní Thuama, Fionn O Murchú, Cormac ó Sleibhín agus Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich (Scoil Gharbhain).

1st place winners for 3rd class quiz; Anna Noctor, Kate McKeon, Crea Frisby, Hannah Dowling (Scoil Mhuire).

3rd place, 3rd class quiz; David Horgan, Mark Finnegan, Cormac Lehane and Emily Fahey (Scoil Mhuire).

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

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

Oscar Pistorius verdict Dear Editor, In the minds of so many reasonable thinking people here in South Africa, the recent shocking news of the trivial sentence handed down to Oscar Pistorius is further proof of how cheap human life really is in this country. It is not surprising that his family immediately revealed their happiness at his meagre 5-year jail sentence (effectively a mere 10 months with good behaviour) for his self-confessed killing of his ex-girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. For obvious reasons, many locals are saying that it is the biggest miscarriage of justice in South Africa. In addition, the resulting shock from the revelation of his meagre sentence was further compounded by the news that he also received a mere 3 year suspended sentence for firing a shot in a packed local restaurant. In a country where an average of at least 50 people are murdered in cold blood every day, often for something as trivial as a mobile phone, a wallet, a watch or a handbag, the total absence of a deterrent in this sentence is nothing short of appalling. The oft quoted allegation that the fiery Pistorius is trigger-happy is reinforced by the fact that himself and three of his siblings own 25 guns between them and that he had applied for six others shortly before his arrest. From the evidence it is hard to believe his suspect story that he seriously believed that an intruder, and not Steenkamp, was present in his toilet at the time of the fatal shooting. Also, it surely is not unreasonable to believe that he must have expected that by firing of four shots through the door of such a very small room he would seriously injure, if not kill, whoever he really believed was in the toilet? Obviously, they cannot be labelled as warning shots in view of the fact that he used Dum-dum bullets which are designed to expand on impact and thereby cause maximum damage! Also, these same four shots certainly cannot be deemed by him to have been fired in self defence in view of the fact that, by his own admission, he never even confronted the so-called intruder. Undoubtedly, he must also have realised that the chances of an intruder entering his house through an upstairs window were extremely far fetched in view of the fact that during the previous 12 months there had been only one break-in in all the houses in the security-tight complex where he lived. What is surely also extremely suspicious is the fact that he obviously did not try to consult with Steenkamp in his bed next to him immediately when he heard the so called noise which allegedly came from the perceived intruder. Undoubtedly, if he had done so he would have instantly realised that she was not there and almost certainly was alternatively in the toilet. The fact that she was in a locked (not just closed) toilet at 2 am in the morning, and wearing day-time clothing instead of pyjamas, while clutching two mobile phones suggests that she had fled in terror from him after an altercation possibly resulting from his notorious temper? What is also astonishing is the fact that the Judge accepted the defence’s contention that none of the screaming at the time of the shooting came from the victim, Steenkamp, who was a very vocal person, but rather from Pistorius who tends to sound like a woman in moments of panic! There are now definite reports that Pistorius is presently getting priority treatment in prison, in the manner of a celebrity, in stark contrast to the other invalid prisoners, gives credence to the obvious perception that there is one law for the rich and another for the poor? We can only now hope that, bearing in mind the horrific crime figures in the country, the State will, as expected, appeal the shockingly inappropriate sentence for such a serious crime. Amazingly, some newspapers here were predicting a few weeks ago that Pistorius would be competing in the 2016 Paralympics in Rio after serving a short sentence. Not surprisingly, the International Paralympic Committee have slapped a 5 year ban on him, thereby preventing him from competing after he has served his sentence. As a result of recent rumours that he will soon use his prison time to write a book, it has been revealed that he will be legally prevented from making money from any book that is connected with Reeva Steenkamp. Yours sincerely, FRANK COLBERT South Africa.

LETTERS/OBITUARY EILEEN KELLY (nee Ronan) Helvick, Ring and formerly of Fermoy, Co. Cork Eileen passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, 4th October in the loving care of her family. Eileen was born to parents Nell and Eugene Ronan in Fermoy, Co. Cork. The oldest of three daughters, Eileen was surrounded by a large extended family of aunts, uncles and many cousins. Eileen was educated at the Presentation Convent in Fermoy. At age 18 she went to London to study Nursing. It was the start of a long and successful career that took her from England to Canada, then to Dublin and Cork to study Midwifery and Public Health Nursing. It was when she began working as a Public Health Nurse in Ring that she met and married her husband Bill Kelly. They settled in Helvick and went on to have 2 daughters followed later by 6 grandchildren. Eileen was held in very high esteem by all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is still known as “Nurse Kelly” by a generation in Ring. It was more than a job to Eileen and people relied on her for advice and help even when she had moved from her Community job. She regularly dropped everything at a moment’s notice to go and help people and doing so with discretion, compassion and empathy. She spent the last few years of her career as Schools Nurse, a role that she thoroughly enjoyed. The tremendous support given to Eileen by her many friends in recent months is a testament to how highly thought of she was among her friends and former colleagues. Eileen was an energetic, kind and generous lady. She had a very deep faith and was very involved in the Church and parish in Ring. She loved travelling and she and Bill made the most of their retirement to enjoy lots of travel. She had enjoyed learning French in recent years. She was devoted to and very proud of her two daughters Yvonne and Elaine and had a great friendship with them both. She adored her 6 young grandchildren and they adored her in return. She spoiled them with sleepovers, taking them out and about, cooking and baking with them and knitting for them. Her short time in their lives will leave them with wonderful memories of loving and fun times together. She will be very sadly missed by her family and friends. We express our deepest sympathy to Eileen’s husband Bill; daughters Yvonne and Elaine; sons-in-law Lorcán and Ian; grandchildren Éva, Isabel, Katie, Orna, Colm and Fiadh; her sisters Kaye and Mary; sister-in-law Mary; brothers-in-law Jamie and Mossy; nieces, nephews, cousins and her many friends. Eileen is pre-deceased by her parents Eugene and Nell Ronan and her brother-in-law Sean Kelly. Eileen’s Requiem Mass was celebrated by her first cousin Canon Gerard Casey alongside Fr. Conor Kelly and Fr. Cormac Breathnach on the 7th of October. Month’s Mind Mass will be celebrated on Saturday 8th November at 6.30 p.m.in St. Nicholas’ Church, Ring. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan)

Just think of it! THE Synod of Bishops, which has been meeting in Rome to discuss questions on sexuality and family life, is over.Well, not really over. It will reconvene in about a year’s time, with increased numbers of participants. So this is really half-time, not full-time. So, we mustn’t expect definite results, because you never get a definite result half-way through a match. The interval between this meeting of the synod and its resumption affords time for reflection on what has been talked about so far and some of the topics are so sensitive that a good deal of reflection is certainly needed. Subjects such as homosexuality and contraception involve people who are coping with life.The easy way to deal with such subjects is to pass laws, to say, “such a thing is unlawful, sinful and must be absolutely forbidden,” and leave it at that. But such an atitude does not take sufficient account of the personal feelings and struggles of the people who are expected to obey the law. Human beings are not robots who can be programmed to act in a predictable way. Human beings have intellect and more obviously, free will and furthermore, we human beings are flawed by what the older ones amongst us learned to call “original sin”. Therefore, to formulate moral principles on such intimate matters requires plenty of reflection and plenty of prayer for guidance from the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth. That is why journalists and members of pressure groups who look for instant solutions to difficult questions need to be reminded: It’s only halftime! Some reporters have made great play out of the report that there have been some differences of opinion between some of the bishops at the synod. Thank God for such differences! This shows that there has been honest seeking for the truth. If all the synod members simply bowed to the ground and agreed with everything that was said, then the whole event would obviously have been phoney! Because there have been disagreements means that there is recognition that the Church hasn’t got an instant answer to every human problem and dilemma and that there is always need for reflection and discussion and of course, humble prayer. Fr. Robert Arthur, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

55 HANNA MARY SWEENEY (nee Hogan) Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, and formerly of O'Connell Street, Dungarvan Much sadness was evoked with the passing of Hanna Sweeney on Tuesday, 14th October, at Calland’s Care Home, Warrington. Hanna was born in Ballyduff, Co. Kerry, on 19th May, 1927, and was the second of four children following Tom and being followed by Marjie and Willie. Her father was a Sergeant in the Gardaí whilst her mother owned and ran a general store. As a child Hanna was very musical and learned to play the piano and the cello, she enjoyed a good education and successfully graduated in Ireland. She was very devout all her life and it came as no surprise to her family when she took Holy Orders and became a Nun in Ireland in the 1950s. After a number of years she realised that her true vocation was in teaching and she left the Convent to teach initially in Dungarvan and then subsequently in London. Whilst in London in the early 1970s she met her first future husband Len Banks. Sadly, Len died of cancer after only two years of marriage. In 1981 Hanna met Michael Sweeney of Newton-le-Willows, England, who himself had been widowed three years earlier and they married at the end of 1982. Hanna enjoyed a very good relationship with Michael's four sons Patrick, David, Michael and Gerard as she adapted to life in Newton-le-Willows. She was very active in her new Parish joining the Legion of Mary, regularly visiting the sick, attending many pilgrimages and playing the Church organ for many years. Sadly Hanna was widowed again when her second husband Michael died in 1996. She remained in Newtonin-Willows as she had built up a large group of friends, especially through the Parish and her involvement in the Parish activities. None of her four stepchildren remained in Newton-le-Willows following their College graduations but they all kept in contact with Hanna, visited her when possible, she visited them and their families and she kept in contact with her late husband Michael's family in Cardiff. Despite a battle with TB as a youngster, Hanna generally enjoyed good health for most of her life although in very recent years unfortunately her health did decline. Her staunch faith ensured that she genuinely had absolutely no fear about death and talked quite openly about it. She was a much loved character and she will be greatly missed, not only by her family, but also by the many friends she made throughout her life. May Hanna rest in peace. A Memorial Mass for Hanna was offered at St. Mary and St. John Church, Newton-le-Willows, on Tuesday, 21st October. Hanna lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home on Friday morning, 24th October, from where her removal took place to St. Mary's Parish Church, Dungarvan. En-route the cortege paused in prayerful tribute at Hanna's childhood residence in O’Connell Street, which is now Butler's Shop. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Hanna's life was celebrated by Fr. M. Cooney, O.S.A. The Liturgy of the Word was read by Sue (stepdaughter-in-law) and the Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Michael (stepson). The Offertory Gifts of Bread and Wine for Consecration were presented at the Altar by Ann and Joan (nieces). Afterwards Hanna was laid to rest in the Hogan family plot in the adjoining cemetery. Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., recited the Committal Prayers and imparted the graveside blessing. We express our deepest sympathy to Hanna’s stepsons Patrick, David, Michael and Gerard; and their wives Sue, Lynn and Liz; also grandchildren Joanne, Laura, Beth, Joe, Tom, Emma, Andrew, Amelia, Tom; and great-grandson Ewan. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PATRICK (Pat) DONOVAN St. Patrick’s Crescent, Dungarvan With much sadness we write on the passing of Pat Donovan which sad event occurred on Saturday, 25th October, 2014 at University Hospital Waterford.We express oud sincere condolences to Pat’s family and friends. May Pat rest in peace. Removal took place on Sunday evening from The Kiely Funeral Home to St. Mary’s Parish Church. Requiem Mass was celebrated on Monday morning and Pat was laid to rest in the adjoining Cemetery. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

PHIL COSTIN Kilmurray, Dungarvan With profound sorrow we record the passing of Phil Costin which sad event occurred on Thursday, 23rd October, 2014. Removal was from her residence on Saturday morning to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Following funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her husband Brendan and family we extend our deepest sympathy. Full obituary next issue. (Funeral arrangements by Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 12 September, 2014

FARMING

Round-up … Payment delays adding to farm income crisis Coveney must intervene

A meeting between Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Alex White, and an IFA delegation, which included (l. to r.): IFA Renewables Project Team Chairman, James Murphy; IFA General Secretary, Pat Smith; IFA President, Eddie Downey; IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman, Harold Kingston; and IFA Environment and Rural Affairs Executive, Thomas Ryan.

Minister White prioritises rural broadband and national energy plan at meeting with IFA IFA President Eddie Downey has described the decision by Energy Minister Alex White to prioritise the delivery of a National Energy Plan and rural broadband as “important measures which will make a real difference for farm families and rural Ireland”. Speaking after a meeting with Minister White he said, “The National Energy Plan must provide a clear directional path for future energy policy over the next decade, similar to the Food Harvest 2020 strategy for the agri-food sector”. IFA’s Environment and Rural Affairs Chairman Harold Kingston said, “This plan must set out the Government funding that will be

required to deliver the objectives of the strategy. There must also be a clear commitment to engage with local communities and consider all options, including undergrounding when planning energy infrastructure”. On broadband, Eddie Downey said, “a high-quality broadband service in rural Ireland is essential for rural communities, for businesses, for education and for general access to services. The new rural broadband scheme which Minister White is about to announce represents a real opportunity to finally address the digital divide by ensuring all rural communities have access to essential broadband services”. IFA Renewables Project Team Chairman, James Murphy, has wel-

comed the recent publication of a draft National Bio-energy plan. However, he has called for the immediate establishment of a cross sector steering group to deliver on the many proposals identified in the bio-energy strategy. “Government commitment to an indigenous bio-energy sector has been lacking in the past. Bio-energy represents a real farm diversification opportunity. It will also deliver important National and EU renewable energy and climate targets. It is important that Government comes forward with specific policy actions and a timeframe for the delivery of these policy actions to kick start a vibrant bio-energy sector in Ireland.”

Think Farm Safety every day, urges IFA Farm Family Chairperson FARM safety is too important to put on the long finger, IFA Farm Family Chairperson Maura Canning said at a Women in Agriculture Conference, hosted by the Irish Farmers Journal, in Meath recently: “Safety needs to be a central concern when working on the farm, built in to every action, each and every day. Speaking about the number of farm accidents and fatalities this year, Maura Canning said: “The statistics are very shocking, and very sad. But they highlight exactly why farm families need to take immediate action on farm safety. To put it bluntly, we need to

make farms safer places today, because tomorrow might be too late.” That’s the message we need to reiterate to bring about behaviour change, she said, “Farm work is busy, stressful, physically difficult and can take place in very poor weather. It is easy to understand why farm safety might slip down the priority list in such conditions. We need to bring about behaviour change to make sure it stays front and centre.” “Awareness campaigns are working, but the challenge now is to actually change behaviour and tackle the ‘It won’t happen to me’ attitude. The

truth is, it could happen to anybody and that is why all farm families should do their utmost to protect themselves by being aware of risks, taking action to minimise dangers, being vigilant at all times, and building safety into the farm work mindset.” “Funding for farm safety improvements on the farm announced in the Budget is very welcome and I hope it will encourage farm families to not only undertake any necessary upgrades or improvements but to also think carefully about safety on the farm and where there is scope for behaviour change.”

IFA Deputy President Tim O’Leary has said it is totally unacceptable that payments to farmers under the Single Farm Payment advance and the Areas of Natural Constraint are being held up because they have been subject to a Department of Agriculture satellite inspection or on-farm inspection. He said the delays in payments are compounding the cash flow and income difficulties on livestock farms, which depend to a very significant degree on direct payments for their income. Minister Coveney must immediately intervene and sort out the hold up. It is very unfair that farmers who are selected for an inspection are discriminated against regarding their payments. The IFA Deputy President said farmers who have not received their payments are being told their files have been sent for digitisation and it is unclear as to when they will be paid. He said it also seems that a very high proportion of cases selected for inspection are being sent for digitisation, compounding the delay in payments. Tim O’Leary also called for REPS 4 and AEOS payments to commence to the 37,000 farmers who are due an agri-environment payment this year.There is no reason why the first 75% of the payment due cannot now be made.

EU climate talks must not repeat past mistakes IFA President Eddie Downey said the talks between the Heads of Government in Brussels recently represent an important milestone in EU climate policy as European leaders seek to reach agreement on the European Union’s climate and energy commitment up to 2030. He said,“It is now universally accepted that Ireland’s agri-food sector is amongst the most carbon efficient in the world. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny heralded this at the recent UN Climate Summit in New York. However, farmers have a wider role in addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are food producers, fuel producers and energy producers. Farmers must do these things while maintaining and enhancing the environment. This multi-functional role of agriculture is something that IFA, various Government Departments and An Taoiseach Enda Kenny have continued to articulate to our European colleagues, in advance of the climate talks this week”. However, Eddie Downey said this has not always been understood and was broadly ignored by other EU member states when negotiating previous climate targets. It has singularly contributed to the often divisive debate regarding climate policy in this country. The IFA President said the safe-guarding of Ireland’s carbon-efficient agri-food sector is worth fighting for. “The sector supports 300,000 jobs right across the country, is the largest exporter of beef in Europe, produces 15% of the world’s infant formula and has overall food exports of over €10 billion. This is being achieved sustainably. Ireland’s beef and dairy farmer’s carbon footprint is among the lowest in Europe, as verified by Carbon Trust and others.” It is now time for a fairer climate package for Ireland from Europe, one which recognises and supports the development of Ireland’s car-

bon-efficient model of food production. At this time of increasing global demand for protein based foods such as beef, it is important that past mistakes in climate talks are not repeated. Carbon efficient countries, such as Ireland, must be encouraged to meet this demand, instead of being displaced by less carbon efficient regions. Progress has been made at the recent EU Agriculture Council of Ministers meeting and Department of Environment meetings. IFA will continue to seek to deliver full recognition of Ireland’s carbon-efficient food production system and remain confident that An Taoiseach Enda Kenny can deliver this at the Heads of Government meeting.

Factories must not ignore strong turnout at beef price protests IFA President Eddie Downey said the strong turnout of thousands of farmers at meat plants around the country earlier this week in support of IFA’s 24-hour beef price protests illustrates the level of anger over the massive €350 per head cattle price gap that has now opened up with our main export market in the UK. He said, “At their peak, the protests were attended by over 10,000 farmers who turned out to voice their deep frustration with the factories. They have had a very tough year. Our main markets have recovered strongly and farmers are not prepared to tolerate loss making prices any longer.” Eddie Downey said nobody can explain to farmers why our beef prices are €350 behind those paid to farmers in our main UK market. In the last number of weeks, prices in the UK have increased by over €100 without any increase in Irish prices. Irish prices are now below the EU average. This is very unfair and farmers are right to react with protests across the country. The IFA President said for the past 12 months, farmers have been hammered with loss-making prices and specification cuts that have decimated their incomes. “Farmers cannot continue to sell cattle at a loss.Teagasc figures show that on our most efficient farms, producers need a base price of at least €4.00/kg.” Eddie Downey said farmers are very determined that beef prices at the factories must rise to fairly reflect the very strong increase in UK cattle prices, where Irish beef sales are up 20% this year. Current prices in Britain for R grade steers are running at the equivalent of €4.74/kg incl vat, which is €1/kg higher than the €3.73/kg Irish price. He called on the meat factories to reflect the improved market situation in beef prices to Irish farmers without any further delay. IFA National Livestock Chairman Henry Burns said livestock farmers are very angry with the failure of the Minister of Agriculture Simon Coveney to tackle the factories on the beef issues that have seriously damaged the sector and farm incomes since last January. He said farmers feel let down on the beef specification issues and the Minister’s failure to insist that the factories implement the Quality Payment System or price grid in a fair way in line with their agreement with suppliers. Henry Burns said IFA has repeatedly requested Minister Coveney to deal with a number of issues on beef including resolving the problems for the live trade to the North, the need for more competition and transparency in the trade and for increased monitoring and controls on carcase trim, weights and classification for farmers in the factories.

FARMING

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Brucellosis testing should end in 2015 FOLLOWING a meeting with Department of Agriculture officials, ICSA understands that the Minister is actively considering a range of measures which should lead to the end of brucellosis testing in 2015. “ICSA believes that it will be appropriate to end round testing for brucellosis in 2015, and we would also like to see an end to premovement testing for the disease, depending of course on progress in achieving

brucellosis-free status in Northern Ireland,” said ICSA animal health group chairman John Barron. “Brucellosis testing has been a huge cost for farmers over the years in terms of time and resources, and has interfered substantially with the mart trade. It will be very welcome to see an end to this, and most importantly, it highlights the success achieved by farmers and the Department in reaching this stage.”

38ac farm for auction in South Tipperary THE area between the Knockmealdown and Galty Mountain ranges in South Tipperary has long been renowned for its exceptional agricultural land.This farm which comes up for auction on November 26th, is no exception. It is an attractive 38 acre property conveniently laid out in a single block consisting of 6 fields in permanent pasture. The farm enjoys around a half a kilometre of road frontage, just outside Clogheen village in South Tipperary, close to Cahir, Clonmel and Mitchelstown. The land contains the ruins of a two storey farmhouse, with a range of farm buildings located centrally in the holding, including a well maintained 3 bay slatted fattening unit and a cat-

tle crush. The farm has its own water supply in all fields and is fully connected for electricity. One field runs adjacent to the River Duag, a tributary of the River Suir, and the holding has the benefit of mature trees and hedgerows. The land, which is south facing, has all the facilities to serve as a stand-alone unit but would also be ideal as a fully serviced out-farm to run a replacement dairy heifer herd or a suckler beef operation. The AMV on this attractive parcel is €230,000 and further information can be obtained by contacting John Stokes on 052 612 1788. The auction takes place in Cahir House Hotel at 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26th.

Shanrahan Farm Map

Pictured on the 2014 IFA / FBD European Scholarship trip are Tom Murphy (Portlaw), James Kelly IFA Director of Organisation, Michael O’Mahoney FBD and horticultural farmer, Inaki Larrea Ibanez. The group of 30 Irish farmers from each executive travelled through the Basque Country and Spain and received a comprehensive overview of agriculture in the region. They visited marts, dairy and horticulture farms and beef & lamb processors and feedlots. The tour was organised and supported by FBD Insurance.

IFA/FBD European Scholarship Tour 2014 London, Basque Country and Madrid 6th – 10th October 2014

THE group received a tour of London taking in many of the spectacular sights including Trafalgar Square, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral. The “London Eye Experience” was spectacular and allowed beautiful views of the city at 360 mtrs high. VISIT TO CATTLE MART Arrival in Santander, the group visited a cattle mart at Torrelavega in the Cantabria region of northern Spain. The mart is situated in the centre of the town, it is owned by the town. Built in 1973 at a cost of €1.5m, today it has annual sales of over 100 head of cattle, sheep, goats and horses. All stock are penned according to age, straw bedding is evident in all the pens with great emphasis on animal welfare. The method of selling stock resembles the fair days in Ireland over 60 years ago, there is no weighing of stock and there are no auctioneers, the deal is between the buyer and seller. The majority of the transactions are carried out in cash and either bank drafts or money transfers. The mart charges a fee of €9 to sell a large animal or €3.40 to sell a calf. There is a type of toll system in place for the

trucks bringing the stock to the mart with price determined by the size of the truck. VISIT TO INDOOR MARKET Very similar to the English Market in Cork City, there were impressive displays of fish, beef, pork, lamb as well as cheeses, fruit and vegetables. VISIT TO DAIRY CO-OP Visit Lacturale Dairy Cooperative in the Basque Country. The co-op is 9 years old and was set up by 25 farmers. The co-op herd size is 2000 cows. All cows are kept indoors and have a life expectancy of 5 lactations. Cubicles are straw bedded for cow comfort and lime is used also to help prevent lameness. A lely robot was in place and cows were yielding 38 litres, they have a mainly autumn calving herd. The milk produced is used mainly for UHT milk with smaller amounts used for fresh milk and yogurt. A.I. is used on heifers from 15 months calving at 24 months. The diet of the cows comprises of 80% forage and 20% concentrates. The male calves are sold at 1 month old. All slurry produced on the farm is sold on as fertilizer.

VISIT TO HORTICULTURAL FARM The group visited a beef tomato growing farm. The tomatoes are grown in bags so as not to erode the soil and also to produce more harvest. The time scale of producing the crop is 6 months, the use of chemicals are prohibited. Small parasites are used instead. The temperature and the amount of water is controlled by a computerised system. The farmer is inspected twice a year, the use of chemicals can be detected up to 2 years after use. The price for product depends very much on supply and demand; €1.30 kg when demand is high or 60c/kg when there is excess product. The tomato crop has a very short shelf life. VISIT TO LAMB PROCESSING FACTORY This farmer co-op was founded 32 years ago with 16 members originally and now has 1200 members supplying 0.5 million lambs per annum. The lambs come from a very dry area, they are fed on their mother’s milk for 45 days and then with feed and cereals. They are slaughtered at less than 90 days with a carcase weight between 8 and

12.5 kgs. The Spaniards like this type of lamb because of its low fat content and mild flavour. Spanish farmers get an average price of between €60/€80 per lamb. Irish lamb is not very popular with the Spanish, they find it too fat and the flavour too strong. VISIT TO BEEF FINISHING UNIT This visit was organised in conjunction with Bord Bia, Spain. La Finca Cattle Feedlot is impressive where hygiene and animal welfare are to the forefront. Their in-house vet plays a major role in the day to day running of the feedlot making sure all animals are healthy. Any animal that is unwell is isolated and treated. Animal comfort is top of the list with all straw bedding, the weanlings are fed daily with a diet of forage and 6 kgs of concentrates. Any unused feed is fed to the older animals in the feedlot. All feedlots mix all their own meals. There are about 5000 animals in the feedlot. The feedlot also had many steers in excess of 4 years, this type of animal is quite popular with restaurants. BORD BIA SPAIN Bord Bia’s office is based in Madrid. Bord Bia was set up in Madrid in 1990 to help promote meat, livestock, horticulture and seafood. It is situated in the

Irish Embassy along with Enterprise Ireland and the Tourism Board. There are two permanent staff and 1 graduate. Spanish buyers are impressed with Ireland and the way in which we conduct our business. Bord Bia have a budget of €65k to promote Irish beef. Dawn, Kepak and ABP have been involved with Bord Bia since 1991. The retailer is the main market for Irish Beef.There are a lot of regional differences within Spain with many areas wanting to sell their own product only. Quality is very important in Spain, price can be an issue in relation to Irish weanlings, we are considered somewhat expensive. A 300 kg Irish weanling costs €830 against €650 for a Spanish weanling.There are 8/9 different types of beef product. The Spanish like beef that comes from Argentina. Cull cows are affecting the beef trade, an “R” grade cull cow is currently selling at €2/kg. Angus beef is fetching a premium price, packaging and shelf position play a prominent role in marketing the product. IFA would like to acknowledge the continued support of FBD Trust towards the annual IFA Scholarship Tour.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Teagasc News . . . CATTLE Controlling parasites When cattle come off grass and are housed for the winter, they bring in with them a large number of parasites that intend to feed off them. Left unchecked, these parasites can do a lot of damage, reducing animal performance.When the cattle are turned back out to grass, many of the parasites are then in an ideal position to reinfect pastures, keeping the cycle going. Housing is an ideal time to break that cycle and to ‘clean out’ cattle of their parasite burden. Once inside, if they are cleaned out properly, cattle cannot be reinfected (apart from lice), as they are no longer grazing. For a parasite control programme to be effective you need to know what you are trying to kill and how to kill them. Too often the wrong types of control products are chosen or the products that are used are not used in the correct way. In recent years more and more combination products have been brought onto the market that kills different types of parasites. These can be more convenient than using two or three different products but you need to know what they kill and how to use them effectively. Some key pointers: • Levamisole stomach wormers are not suitable as a housing dose as they do not kill the stomach worms that cause the most damage during winter. Some of the combination wormers are Levamisole based. • Liver fluke must first have grown inside the animal for a number of weeks before most liver fluke products will kill them. This must be remembered when choosing your product. • Triclabendazole-based products are the only type that will kill liver fluke at the two-week stage. • Liver fluke products that use clorsulon, oxyclozanide or albendazole will only kill fluke that are at least 12 weeks old. Using these in cattle housed for less than 12 weeks will mean that there are still a high number of live fluke in the cattle. Other fluke products are effective six weeks after cattle are housed. • All cattle in the same shed should be treated at the same time for lice. Otherwise, you can have clean cattle being re-infected by lice coming from untreated cattle. Animal Health Ireland (AHI) has brought out a number of easy

to read information sheets on parasite control in cattle. They are all available on www.animalhealthireland.ie. Calving at two years A recent ICBF analysis of suckler herd breeding performance showed that only 16% of suckler heifers calved between 22 and 26 months of age. Nationally, this is a very low figure considering that Teagasc has estimated that for a 50-cow herd calving 10 heifers, each additional month that calving is delayed costs €490. In other words, calving the 10 heifers in such a herd at three years instead of two will cost the herd almost €6,000. One of the main reasons why heifers are not bred to calve at two years of age is because they are too light to go in calf at 15-16 months of age.While their performance suckling on their mother can be reasonably good, it is from weaning to breeding that many farms fall down with below target daily gains. A 300kg heifer on November 1 (e.g., born February 15) should be well capable of gaining 50kg over the winter and another 50-60kg at grass next spring to be over 400kg going to the bull in April. Treating her properly for parasites, feeding a reasonable amount of meals while she is on silage and turning her out to grass early are all important management tools that make sure these targets are met. Once again, weighing replacement heifers a number of times is important to see if targets are being met. Economics of winter weight gain Previous research at Teagasc Grange on the optimum weanling winter growth rate for steers and heifers destined to return to pasture for a second grazing season suggested an optimum winter daily gain in the region of 0.4-0.7kg liveweight/head/day. These studies showed that over the course of the subsequent grazing season, animals that had the higher winter gains had proportionately lower daily gains at pasture, and animals that grew at lower gains for the winter had best gains at pasture. Thus the latter animals showed an ability to compensate such that the weight differences at the end of the winter, due to higher levels of supplementation, were reduced, and by the end of their second grazing season, approximately twothirds of the winter weight differences had disappeared. If liveweight differences that arise due to differential winter feeding are greatly reduced by the end of the subsequent grazing season, then the economics of additional concentrate feeding to boost winter growth

rates to a level above some optimum rate of gain is questionable. One recent study at Grange was undertaken where spring-born sucker bulls had their grass silage diet supplemented with concentrates aimed to achieve winter liveweight gains ranging from 0.61.2kg/head/day. At the end of the winter, the animals supplemented with 4 or 6kg concentrates/head/day were 30 kg and 68 kg liveweight heavier, respectively, than bulls supplemented with 2kg/head/day. However, after ~100 days at pasture, the weight difference between the 2 and 4kg concentrate winter supplemented groups had disappeared and the weight difference between the 2kg and 6kg supplemented groups had diminished to 25kg liveweight. A second study, again using spring-born suckler bulls, offered concentrate supplementation to achieve an end of winter liveweight difference of ~50kg, and observed that after ~100 days at pasture, the end of winter animal weight difference had disappeared. These two studies, using spring-born weanling bulls, suggest that where bulls are destined to return to pasture for a second spring, there is questionable economic value in feeding weanling bulls to grow faster than 0.6-0.7kg liveweight/head/day. Farm Safety 2014 has been a horrendous year for farm accidents and it behoves every farm family to take whatever steps are necessary to make sure that an accident does not happen on your farm. Maintenance is crucial on farms for safety over the winter months. Particular issues to be considered at the moment include: Fencing and Protection of slurry stores; Power shaft Guarding particularly for statically operated machines and Lighting around the farm. Test all your electrical safety switches (RCD – Residual Current Device) by safely using the Test Button. The Minister for Agriculture has just announced the opening of a farm safety grant to encourage farmers to avail of the opportunity to make their farms safer places for themselves, their families and visitors. Most potential danger points around the farm yard are covered by the scheme such as safety fences around slurry tanks, provision of and safety covers on external agitation points, replacing hinged doors with sliding doors, wiring and rewiring existing buildings, yard lighting etc. Contact your Teagasc adviser for further information.

Kilmacthomas Macra na Feirme Dungarvan Mart Report By Mark Hayes THE national annual Macra Na Feirme conference took place in the Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise over the weekend. This event has proven to be a huge success year on year and continues to attract new members throughout clubs across the country. Let loose in Laois was this year’s slogan as this annual event presents itself as an opportunity for members to let their hair down and enjoy what is an eventful weekend while providing the forum from which Macra can attract new members. Such was the success of this year’s rally members across the country have already marked the date in their diaries for next year’s rally which will be held on the October bank holiday weekend in Rochestown Park Hotel Cork, and is sure to attract a huge crowd. Kilmacthomas Macra would like to acknowledge the efforts of James Dowdall, Richard Houlihan and Kiva Stanley in the county round of the public speaking which was held in Lenihan’s Bar, Newtown. James, Richard and Kiva

also participated in the county round of the impromptu speaking and were joined on the night by Bill Keane all four Kilmac members did the club proud as their efforts were humorous and entertaining for the large crowd that turned out. However Kilmacthomas Macra unfortunately will not progress the next stage of the competition our congratulations and best wishes go to Waterford City Macra who now go on to represent the county. The month of October has been an eventful one and November looks set to be no different as the county is putting forward a rainbow team for the capers competition comprising of members from all five Macra clubs with our next meeting being scheduled for this Friday in Lenihan’s Bar Newtown at 8:30 pm, practise for this competition looks set to continue on a weekly bases for the remainder of the year. The monthly county executive meeting will be held in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan at 8:30 pm on Monday, the 3rd of November while all budding young welders may be interested in knowing that the county round

of the welding competition will be staged at Colaiste Chathail Naofa secondary school Dungarvan at 7 pm on Tuesday, 4th of November. Finally to wrap up what will be a hectic three days Wednesday, November 5th sees the first county round of the debating which is hosted by Dungarvan Macra with the second round being held on Wednesday, 19th of November please keep an eye on our Facebook page for further details. Cancer research is an ever pressing issue in modern day society and one that is in need of funds which will allow researchers continue the exceptional work that has been going on behind the scenes in an effort to stamp out cancer. Recently Kilmacthomas Macra lent its support behind the Mercy fundraiser for cancer research which is a worthy cause because a life without cancer is a dream worth pursuing, more often than not however such worthy causes are ignored until it’s too late. The feedback Kilmac has received is encouraging to say the least, but I ask you just how much is enough. I

for one am keen to stamp out cancer and will be supporting this worthy cause on Saturday, November 1st alongside many others. So if you like many others would like to join us in D’hillbillies mud run fundraiser for cancer research or just to simply donate to a worthy charity please do. Check it out online @ www.mercyfundraising.ie/d-hillbilliesmud-run or if you would like to join Kilmac Macra in showing your support on the day contact Mark on 087 956 6678. It’s that time of year again following the phenomenal success of the Kilmac Kake off last year we have decided to do it again this year, so dust off your gear and get baking more information to follow so please keep an eye on our Facebook page. If you are aged between 17-35 and are interested in joining Macra contact Mark on 087 956 6678 or even if you would like to support Kilmacthomas Macra with a night at the dogs tickets are now on sale which can be obtained by calling 087 956 6678 your support is much appreciated.

Bullock Section: 3 Lim. 573 kgs made €1,245 each. 3 A.A. 771 kgs made €1,335 each. 3 Char. 666 kgs made €1,230. 6 Char. 642 kgs made €1,330 each. Heifers section: 1 Blonde D’Aquitane 500 kgs made €1,020. 2 A.A. 525 kgs made €970 each. 1 Her. 420 kgs made €810. 1 Her. 415 kgs made €810.

Dry cow: 1 Char. 785 kgs made €1,225. 1 Fr. 705 kgs made €1,100. 1 Sim. 620 kgs made €900. Weanling Sale this Thursday, 30th October, 2014. Entries include a large number of ‘Bucket Fed’Weanlings, for local producer.

TEAGASC/GLANBIA MONITOR FARM FOCUS Week Ending: 27th October, 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

Faha, Kilmacthomas 12.9 4.93 4.16 1.17 2.0 1,043 461 3,000 37 17

Ballynoe, Cork

Comments: Faha, Kilmacthomas, Waterford • 60% of farm grazed at 29th October to have Spring Grass • Moving back into Heavy Covers of over 2,500 kgs/dm/Ha for next 5 to 6 days • Increasing meal to 3 kgs for Milking cows • Still milking 137 out of 147 cows • Starting to dry off heifers and low yielders

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

ICSA red card campaign moves to Dungarvan Mart FOLLOWING on from a huge response at the National Ploughing Championships, ICSA’s campaign threatening withdrawal from the Quality Assurance Scheme is now expanding to allow farmers to sign up in their own local areas. “The mart is the primary gathering point for farmers, and we are facilitating them to sign up to our campaign at local marts and other locations where farmers congregate,” said ICSA Waterford chairman, John Halley. “More than one thousand farmers signed up to our campaign online in its first week, and a further thousand signed at the Ploughing. This is a clear signal to us that farmers are not willing to take any more, and we won’t rest until we have given every beef farmer who wishes to sign up to this campaign the opportunity to

do so. On Monday, November 3rd, we will be at Dungarvan mart, where our national beef chairman, Edmond Phelan, will also be in attendance.” Mr. Halley went on to outline the background to the ICSA’s action. “If factories want the Quality Assurance Scheme, there must be fair play for farmers,” he said. “We have had enough of making losses on our beef. We have had enough of only getting the QPS bonus on one in four of our Quality Assured animals. We have had enough of the cynical manipulation of the Quality Assured Scheme to destroy the mart trade for heavy cattle, and we are now calling on all farmers who object to this continued abuse of the QA scheme to stand up and be counted. Come along to Dungarvan mart on

Monday and sign up.” “It is high time to end the 30month cut-off which is nothing more than a scam to force farmers to give away cattle when they are approaching the age limit. There is no future for high end suckler farming with bull weight limits of 420kg or lower. Farmers who finish high quality continental bulls from the suckler herd must have the potential to bring them to 450kg plus. Otherwise it simply isn’t viable.” “It is amazing how these specifications are never a problem when cattle are scarce, which goes to show that it is a nonsense to say that there is no market for over 30month steer or heifer beef or for heavier bull beef carcasses. Farmers need to see action on the following key issues:

• A Quality Assurance bonus paid on all Quality Assured animals • An end to the senseless discrimination against cattle over 30 months old • Fair play for marts, with an end to artificial restrictions on residency and movements • A realistic age and weight spec for high quality continental bulls • An end to the arbitrary changing of specs and pricing systems without consultation with farmer representatives.” “We are also calling on all farm organisations to support our campaign,” continued Mr. Halley. “The abuse of the Quality Assurance Scheme impacts on the income of every beef farmer in Ireland, and ICSA’s threatened withdrawal is the only way to make factories and retailers sit up and take notice.”

Ciara Conway urges farmers to READER’S apply for new Safety Scheme QUERIES in bid to reduce accidents Question: I received a Nitrates penalty letter for 2013 in the post. I thought things were ok for 2013 but when my sheep numbers were added to the cattle it put me over the 170kg threshold. As I only exceeded the threshold by 2 kgs it states that a penalty of 1% will be applied across all payments that were received in 2013. It goes on to say that I can appeal the decision to Portlaoise. Seeing as the penalty is rather small should I go to the rounds of an appeal? If so, what grounds could I appeal on? My sheep were on my holding for the whole year. Can you please advise? Answer: The penalty amount may seem small but I can assure you that you could well do without the entourage of inspections that tend to accompany such penalties. You say that the sheep numbers put you over so we should concentrate on these.The figures the DAFM use are from your annual sheep census which would show the number of sheep on the holding in December 2013. For greater accuracy, if you had less sheep in some months than others it is better to use a quarterly average. Therefore, you should note down the sheep numbers for the end of March, end of June, end of September and the end of December 2013. Multiply them out by their respective organic Nitrogen figures and divide by 4. Add this figure to the total Nitrogen produced by the cattle and divide by the number of hectares you claimed on in 2013. If this figure comes in at less than 170kgsN/ha then you are in business. You can then send these figures to the Nitrates section in Wexford and your figures will be amended accordingly. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: As things currently stand, the closing date for the spreading of FYM is Friday, 31st October. Dung cannot be stored in the field area over the winter period.

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LABOUR TD Ciara Conway is urging Waterford farmers to apply for grants being made available under the new Farm Safety Scheme. Ciara Conway says: “Concerns over the issue of farm safety are at an all-time high following a number of accidents across the country recently. I am glad that the Department of Agriculture has responded to these concerns quickly by making the Farm Safety Scheme a reality, so that we can all work to reduce the number of farm-related accidents and deaths. "This is a once-off scheme and it incentivises farmers to invest in new equipment, facilities and

other preventative measures. A comprehensive list of investment items covered under this new Scheme is available on the Department’s website and I would encourage anyone interested in applying to the scheme to examine it for more detail. In the meantime, I am pleased it contains safety fencing and covers for external slurry and effluent stores, which will give farmers better protection from the perils of slurry-related accidents, while the inclusion of sheep and cattle handling facilities is also welcome. "The deadline for applications is Friday, January 9, so I would advise farmers in Wateford to move quickly

and get the relevant documents into the Department as soon as possible. “Research shows that around 3,000 people are injured on Irish farms each year, while over 40% of fatal accidents in the Irish workplace occur on farms. This despite the fact that only 6.5% of the Irish workers work in the agricultural sector. Clearly it is an area we need to be much stronger on in this country, but I am hopeful that steps such as the new Farm Safety Scheme will make a real difference to the risks associated with farmwork, and in turn, help to reduce the number of accidents accordingly."

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West Waterford Ploughing Association BALLYSAGGART MAN CLAIMS ALL-IRELAND TITLE FOR A SECOND TIME AND BECOMES EUROPEAN CHAMPION West Waterford Ploughing member Liam Prendergast has done it again only this time he brought home to Ballysaggart the European Title as well as retaining his 2013 All-Ireland Title. On Tuesday, 23rd September in Ratheniska Liam Prendergast represented Ireland in the European Championships in the vintage trailor plough competition. There was very stiff competition from Germany, Scotland, Wales, England, Isle of Man to name but a few. At end of day Liam was announced the winner. This was a huge honour for his country, his club and his home in Ballysaggart. The All Ireland competition in Liam’s class took place that Thursday. Liam was victorious once again in defending his title. The West Waterford Ploughing Association are incredibly proud of his

unique and outstanding achievements. Liam has a deep rooted passion for what he does and success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in day out. To hon-

our Liam and his achievements we are having a Celebration night on the 1st November in Ballyrafter House Hotel. It will be a night of music, dance, good

food and craic. We look forward to seeing all Liam’s ploughing colleagues near and far and his wide circle of friends on the night.

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GET your runners on and get down to Garter Lane and buy your tickets for Stagemad's 'Runners' by Noel Kelly (pictured) before it completely sells out.The phones are hoppin' at Garter Lane as demand is huge. In 'Runners' Tony Dempsey is a man in a hurry. Having built a business from a bag of tools and a van, he is now, in his midfifties. With a fragile marriage, an affair on the side and his fortune made, he now has his eye on the Local Elections as the start of his political career. A

Soldier of Destiny, he aspires to be a Government Minister, in a Cabinet led by his hero, role-model and Opposition leader, Charles Haughey. Following a heart-attack and a by-pass operation, as part of his rehab. exercise programme he has discovered Running. Stephen Ryan makes a welcome return to the stage revising the role of Willy Harris. Paul Corcoran well know actor and son of Denny Corcoran plays Sean. Paul Dillon is Tony. Clare Smith plays Theresa and Judy Donovan plays

Ann. It's the 1980's! Ireland is banjaxed. The country is broke. National Debt is out of control. The economy is on the rocks. Emigration numbers are high. Employment numbers are low. Governments come and go. Austerity is the only answer. So what's new? The play opens this Wednesday at Garter Lane Arts Centre Wednesday, 29th October to Saturday 1st November at 8.00 p.m. Book now at Garter Lane box office 051855038 Online www.garterlane.ie - all tickets for all nights are €11.

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WE are delighted to announce that we are showing the re-release of this year’s concert from Maastrict. This year was the 10th Anniversary of Andre Rieu's traditional summer evening concerts, staged on the most romantic city square in The Netherlands: the Vrijthof in

Maastricht! Be prepared for emotions to soar, during one of the most extraordinary concerts of the year as the maestro puts on a magnificent spectacle during this very special anniversary edition of his much-loved concerts.

Of Mice And Men (Broadway Production from NT Live) Thursday, 6th November at 8.30 p.m.

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DOWN 1 Imitative of a style from the recent past (5) 2 One of the two international airports serving Glasgow (9) 4 On one s _ , by oneself (3) 5 In reality, whether legally recognised or not (2,5) 6 The symbol # (4) 7 An instrument used in surgical procedures (7) 8 A mark on a map joining points of equal height above sea level (7,4) 13 Appear or become known again (9) 14 Home town of the Flintstones (7) 16 Another name for a gourmet (7) 19 Nationality of Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal (5) 20 Something that can come from all four directions! (4) 22 Cloudiness obscuring a photographic image (3)

ing to grow from his own head and soon realises their power drives people to confess their sins and give in to their most selfish and unspeakable impulses – an effective tool in his quest to discover the true circumstances of his late girlfriend's tragedy and for exacting revenge on her killer. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Juno Temple, Heather Graham, and Max Minghella.

Andre Rieu 10th Anniversary Concert Re-Release Sunday, 2nd November at 3.00 p.m.

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Horns - Opens 31st October BASED on the novel by Joe Hill, Horns is a supernatural thriller driven by fantasy, mystery and romance. The film follows Ig Perrish (Daniel Radcliffe, "Harry Potter" films), the number one suspect for the violent rape and murder of his girlfriend, Merrin (Juno Temple). Hungover from a night of hard drinking, Ig awakens one morning to find horns start-

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OUR bank balance may have been a bit suspect recently but a surprise windfall is about to put all that right. A letter or email may spell the start of an illicit affair.

OVEMBER may seem a strange time to organise a camping holiday but someone close to you will be suggesting something to do with the great outdoors. Don t shrug it off!

OMEONE close to you has to make some tough decisions this week and will need your support and understanding. If a relationship ends, you could provide a shoulder to cry on.

IMES may have been a little difficult so far this year but there s light at the end of the tunnel. Think positive and greet any opportunities with enthusiasm.

F you start to feel lonely take the initiative and do something about it. You may feel nobody wants to know you, romantically or socially but there are plenty of willing partners out there.

TRIP to the supermarket or walk with the dog may be a dull routine for you but suddenly it all becomes very exciting. A good looking stranger makes life much more interesting.

FAVOURITE tune from the past will bring back fond memories and could lead to a reunion. Many things have changed over the years but you ll be surprised to find romance survives.

N invitation to dinner leads to an exciting offer whether it is work related or something to do with a leisure activity. Dress well and make a good impression where it counts.

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OU VE been in a foul mood lately and this

has caused more upset with those around you November than you may be aware of. Try eating a little bit of 22nd December 21st humble pie and saying sorry. December 22nd January 19th

HAT female friend who you turn to for advice will be very much in demand this week. Your head is buzzing with events and ideas and you will need someone to help you see reason.

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OU VE never really been interested in a certain person you know from work or some club you belong to, but that is all about to change. Look out for some tell-tale signs this week.

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GOLDEN Globe winner and Academy Award nominee James Franco (127 Hours, Milk) and Tony Award nominee Chris O’Dowd (Bridesmaids, Girls) star in the hit Broadway production Of Mice And Men, filmed on stage by National Theatre Live.This landmark revival of Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck's play is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heart-breaking testament to the bonds of friendship. Of Mice and

Men is directed by Tony Award, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circles award winner Anna D. Shapiro (Broadway’s August: Osage County) and features Leighton Meester (Country Strong, Gossip Girl) and Tony Award winner Jim Norton (The Seafarer). The production was nominated for two Tony Awards, including Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for Chris O'Dowd.

The Maze Runner Review by Sam Martin WHEN I went to see The Maze Runner, I thought I’d enjoy it but I wasn’t expecting anything much from it. It kind of looked a bit like The Hunger Games or Divergent. And while it was kind of similar to that kind of movie, I actually enjoyed it way more than I thought I would! It was unique in its own way and stayed strong throughout the film. The film starts off with our main character Thomas (Dylan O’Brien) going up a dark lift. You kind of get thrust into the deep end at the beginning of the movie, there’s a lot to take in. When the lift stops, the roof above him opens, revealing a group of young boys looking down at him. He is first greeted by Gally (Will Poulter), he is quite a stubborn kid who doesn’t appreciate change.Thomas, who at that moment can’t remember anything, starts running, but he soon learns he can’t run far.There is a massive maze that surrounds the boys, it’s the whole reason that they haven’t left and in fact can’t leave. Soon after he remembers his name and meets both Albi (Aml Ameen) who is in charge of the group, and Newt (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), who is second in command.They explain to him that different people have different jobs, and one of those jobs is to be a runner. Runners are people that explore the maze during the day, but they have to leave at night because it closes and changes, not to mention that no one has survived a night in the maze. Because the maze keeps changing they haven’t found a way out yet. I don’t want to give anything away so I’ll stop the description there, because a lot more happens as the full story starts to reveal. I think a lot of why I liked it was due to

the cast. I think Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who played Newt in the movie (and recently played Jojen Reed in the Game of Thrones TV series) was my favourite character in The Maze Runner. I’ve seen him in quite a few movies and shows now and I always enjoy watching him act. Will Poulter, who played Gally was also great in the movie, he delivered a really strong performance. I was really impressed with his ability to play a completely different character after having seen him in ‘We’re the Millers’. Albi was played by Aml Ameen, I haven’t seen him in much but he did a great job at portraying a level headed leader and mediator. He had also portrayed a 15 year old Cecil Gaines in ‘The Butler’ and that was a fantastic film too. I have to admit that this was the first time I had watched Dylan O’Brien acting; he played the main character Thomas. I really enjoyed seeing the character come to life and develop and change as he started to regain some of his memories. Dylan O’Brien has also been in ‘Teen Wolf ’ the TV series and ‘The Internship’. Finally, I really enjoyed the pacing of the movie, it moved really fast but it wasn’t time restricting so it flowed naturally, it kept me really intrigued with what was happening and I didn’t want to look away in case I missed something. It was a lot of information to take in but at the same time I could keep up with the story. It was a great movie and it seems there’s going to be a sequel, which is fantastic news because I can imagine the story only gets better. All in all I really enjoyed this film; it definitely surprised me as I wasn’t expecting to like it this much. But I’m happy to say I was pleasantly surprised and will keep an eye out for the next instalment.

Across: 1 Ropy, 3 Doodah, 9 On the town, 10 FRS, 11 Croat, 12 Thrace, 15 Precious stone, 17 Nickel, 18 Radar, 21 EMU, 22 Fantastic, 23 Skeggy, 24 Tech. Down: 1 Retro, 2 Prestwick, 4 Own, 5 De facto, 6 Hash, 7 Forceps, 8 Contour line, 13 Resurface, 14 Bedrock, 16 Epicure, 19 Dutch, 20 News, 22 Fog.

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HALLOWE’EN SPECIAL MIDNIGHT SHOWING OF NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET NIGHTMARE on Elm Street is the next movie in Cult Classic Cinema at Theatre Royal as chosen by you on Facebook. Our biggest show since CCC began, come along for this very special screening of the classic A Nightmare on Elm Street. Come in fancy dress and bring your own carved pumpkin and be in with chance to win a prize. Special scares, crazy interactivity and spooky goingson.YOU CANNOT MISS THIS! Special show at Midnight Friday, 31st October.Tickets are €9 and the bar opens at 11pm for some Dutch courage!

Deise Singers THE choir who is very busy at the moment practicing for our Christmas Recital, took time out to welcome our German guests on Friday night, 24th October. After much communication with our friends, we finally met them at the Park Hotel for what turned out to be a riveting night of music. The choir, Ancora Amena come from a small town named Wieder/Ohmen, their musical director is Stefan Speilberger and are quite similar to our own, in that they are a four part choir singing a range of music from spiritual to upbeat numbers. Both choirs gave a rendition of varying musical type numbers to appreciative applause, our songs included Black Hills of Dakota, Some Enchanted Evening, Shenandoah and Lambeth Walk. When the formalities ended, the fun began with the sing along which showcased the many talents of various member of each choir, our thanks to Don and Stefan for taking control of the keyboard for this session. This union of choirs was brought about by Karl Buxmann who is the President of the Friedberg Society for the Promotion of German-Irish Understanding, he recalled his very first visit to Dungarvan in 1977 during a heatwave, spent his entire time on Clonea Beach and went home sunburned!! Our musical director, Fiona was presented with some beautifully illustrated his-

tory books from their home town and each member received a pin of German/Irish flags which will be worn with pride on our uniform jackets, our grateful thanks to all for their generosity. After finger food was served a wonderful night of music and song ensued, and it was a marvellous occasion for us to meet like-minded people doing the same as we do, and where there is music, language is no barrier!! Our first concert performance will be our Teatime Recital in St. Mary’s Church of Ireland on Sunday 14th December which will be a delightful mixture of pieces from John Denver, John Rutter and Beethoven, we will also be doing arrangements of spiritual and seasonal pieces. This is a Recital not to be missed, as advised by our faithful fans who feel this is the ultimate prelude to Christmas!! This is always a wonderful occasion for us, as the acoustics in the church are fantastic and lend to the quality of the voices and harmonies of each piece performed, a favourite venue for all!! This concert also showcases the wonderful baking skills of our members as refreshments are served after the concert giving the choir and audience a chance to chat and unwind. Please keep this date in your diary, reminders will be posted in these notes in the next issue, until then keep singing, it’s good for your wellbeing!

Con O’Sullivan, Ruaidhri de Paor, Orla Glascott and Stephen Stack in rehearsal for DDC's upcoming production 'DA’.

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Dungarvan Drama Club - Sure doesn’t everybody love their auld Da? HUGH Leonard’s comedy ‘Da’ is a semi-autobiographical play set in Dublin. The Sunday Telegraph describes Leonard's autobiography as being full of “people and conversation, rich in poetry, full of love, laughter and rare pleasures". As Charlie revisits his past, the people from his childhood come alive in vivid characterization. We share in the tender, frustrating but often very funny

moments from his youth, which have been instrumental in shaping Charlie into the man he is today. He may well be a successful playwright but he is haunted by his past and wants nothing more than to shake off his mediocre background. His torment is that he is haunted by his father, who stubbornly refuses to leave his mind, a Da who he grew to despise as he

Hallowe’en Film edited by An Rinn student released online SPIORAD na Samhna, a short Irish-English film about the origins of Halloween has been released online at vimeo.com/101398600 It traces the origins of Ireland's largest Hallowe’en Carnival in Derry back to the troubled years of 1980s. It also traces origins of Hallowe’en itself to the Celtic festival of Samhain. Dr. Jenny Butler, UCC Folklore Department, narrates this strand. The film was edited by Ciara Ní Fhearghail of An Rinn, as a project of Nemeton TV/WIT Diploma in TV Production course.

became an adult. Con O’Sullivan plays Charlie in DDC’s upcoming production. He is a long-standing member of the club and is a familiar face with Dungarvan audiences. He brings to his performance all that makes Charlie the anguished, embittered person that he is today. Ruaidhri de Paor plays Da and he portrays both the

comedic and the nostalgic elements of the role. Ruaidhri is a familiar face both on stage and in the director’s chair. Dungarvan Dramatic Club is delighted to present Hugh Leonard’s ‘Da’, which will mark the 106th production in the club’s 73 years of bringing drama at its best to the Dungarvan area. ‘Da’ will be staged at Dungarvan Town Hall

Theatre from Wednesday, 19th to Saturday, 22nd November. The Opening Night is in aid of The Deise Day Care Centre, which provides a range of services enhancing the lives of the senior citizens of Dungarvan, Abbeyside and surrounding areas. Tickets available at The Wine Buff, Grattan Square and the DDC Booking Line 0863244175. Not to be missed!

Dungarvan Flower and Garden Club Gala Christmas Demonstration PREPARATIONS are now underway for our Gala Christmas Demonstration to be held at the Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Wednesday evening, November 12th. This year’s demonstration, entitled ‘Christmas My Way’, will be hosted by floral designer, Christopher White, Co. Dublin. A member of the Association of Irish Floral Artists (AOIFA), Christopher is renowned in flower arranging circles. He has won numerous accolades throughout his career, securing medals at the ‘Chelsea Flower Show’, 2010-2014 and the ‘Bloom Flower Festival’, 2007-2014. Visit ‘Flowers by Christopher White’ online to view his photo gallery and marvel

at his floral designs. All proceeds collected on the evening will be donated to Carriglea Cairde Services and to St. John’s Primary School, Dungarvan so please support these worthy causes. Tickets for this gala event are available at Jane Casey Florists, Main Street and from Flower and Garden Club committee members. Remaining tickets will be sold on the door. Further details of ‘Christmas My Way’ will be published in next week’s local press. Queries to (087) 6726558 or (087) 2390853.

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Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy celebrates five years in business with a performance birthday bash for parents and pupils! DUNGARVAN TOWN PANTOMIME!! ALADDIN TICKETS ON SALE! EXCITING NEWS!! "SISTER ACT" The Musical Audition Date December 13th!! Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy is delighted to inform you that tickets for the much anticipated 2014 Christmas Pantomime are on sale now!!! The Panto ‘Aladdin’, which is packed with music, jokes, dancing and talent, will be on staged nightly from Thursday, November 27th, to Saturday 29th and Thursday, December 4th, to Saturday 6th at 7.30 p.m. each evening. Also this year there are 2 Matinee performances, dates are Sunday 30th and 7th and the start time is 3.00 p.m. Tickets on sale in David Walsh Office Supplies, and Kelly’s Chemist, Abbeyside. Family and Group Concessions are available.

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Again a local cast are practicing hard to ensure you enjoy the fresh new format this year! This year’s Panto is the best yet!! Lots of quality music, acting and dances for the whole family to enjoy. In addition Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy has been shortlisted in the 2014 Chamber and FBD Awards! Winners to be announced in November. Dungarvan Encore Stage Academy celebrated 5 years in business last Saturday with a birthday bash for our pupils. All pupils performed their Dance routines and Songs for their parents. A heartfelt thanks to all our supporters who have helped to get us here! For further information you are welcome to contact Aileen Hogan on 087 6299508 anytime. For up to date announcements keep your eyes on the papers and on facebook www.facebook.com/EncoreStageAcademy

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Two All-Ireland Champs AMONG the many successful athletes, AllIreland winners and academic achievers who were honoured at the recent Awards Night at Ard Scoil na nDeise, there were two in particular who have passed the student stage, but continue to make the headlines. Guest speaker for the occasion was past pupil, Shona Curran who earlier this year played a captain’s part in leading Lismore Intermediate Camogie Team to All-Ireland success. It was a memorable and historic day for Lismore and for the Club and not least for Shona herself as she is conscious of the ‘great honour it is to have led a team to victory in Croke Park’. It is said that the apple does not fall far from the tree and this is especially true for Shona as her grandfather won an AllIreland Senior Hurling medal in 1948 and her father graced the rugby field with some distinction as well. Acknowledging the academic and sporting achievements of their past pupil, Shona was invited to address the capacity audience comprised of honoree students and their families, as well as members of the teaching

staff of the school. Wearing the blue of the school – coincidental, she said – she told her audience of how honoured she felt to be invited back so soon after leaving. “I am only gone from the school six years,” she said, “and it does not feel that long. I remember every room and corridor here, all of which bring back happy memories to me. I enjoyed my time in Ard Scoil immensely and appreciate the excellent education I received here. I hope all of the students here this evening will also enjoy and appreciate their years at Ard Scoil.” Shona left the hallowed corridors of her alma mater six years ago and gained a Degree in Law and Accountancy, followed by a Masters in Accountancy in WIT. Just that week, she had started work in Dublin with the accountancy firm of KPMG. “It is everyone’s dream to play in Croke Park,” she says, “and it has been the highlight of my sporting life to date to win an All Ireland there. I wondered if I would ever have that feeling because prior to that I had played in seven All Irelands for school, college and county and had been unsuccessful in them all. I wondered if my

What’s in a picture, what’s in a name? THIS random photo was taken to remember the name of the Monastery near Buttevant, Co. Cork, in lieu of having a pencil or pen

Road Numbers near steeplechase

Pictured at Ard Scoil Awards Night are Fiona Rochford (left) and Shona Curran, two All-Ireland Camogie winners this season. [Sean Byrne]

to hand, yielded some additional detail when viewed on the screen and brought to mind a small crisis which is about to befall this and next generations. First though, the content. In just recording the name of the Abbey, with it came the name of the road leading to it. In the background, is a roadside Marian Grotto of a type particular to this country and in the distance, the logo of modern, post Celtic Tiger Ireland, two communication masts complete with dishes. But it is the road number which is of particular significance, or rather the system of road numbering which has been introduced in recent years. While it will enable the use of GPS and the metal voiced lady to give you directions to your destination, it will tell you nothing of the history of the place. This new system will also assist in the creation of a post code network, to ensure the speedy delivery of mail, but the system we have at present is not too bad and is far more interesting than what THEY have in mind for us. In time we will lose out on our language, as names, particularly local names will be lost from the signs, Irish and English versions. We will lose part of our historical heritage as we abandon interest-

Hallowe’en, season of mists, ghosts and treats! HALLOWE’EN is a uniquely Irish celebration which goes back to Celtic times and the days of the Druids. It was the era when the people worshipped the sun, the seasons, the arrival of summer, the bounty of Autumn and the Winter Solstice when the days were shortest and nights were long, dreary and cold. The Festival of Samhain represents the transition from summer to winter, the two most important seasons, and a time when our ancestors believed the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead blurred allowing ghosts of the dead to return to earth to wreak havoc, damage crops and kill livestock. Masks and costumes were worn to try and mimic the evil spirits or pacify them. When Christianity came to Ireland, November 1 was designated as “All Saints Day” while the evening before became Hallow Eve(ening) which was corrupted over time to Hallowe’en. Like many other Irish and Celtic traditions, our emigrating ancestors brought the concept of Celtic Hallowe’en to America and other destinations, where, like shamrock and St. Patrick’s Day, it was enthusiastically embraced. Back in Ireland, there was little enough fuss, nor money with which to celebrate the moment with extravagance. The turnip which was hollowed out and lit with a candle changed to a pumpkin across the Atlantic and the Jack O’Lantern, goblins and ghosts emerged from the mists. Disney Studios further popularised

day would ever come,” she said with a smile. Another All Ireland Champion present at the celebration was Fiona Rochford a member of the PE Staff of the school. Hailing from Wexford, she has been teaching in Ard Scoil for two and a half years. However, it was on her home turf that she played most of her Camogie this year, commencing with training in January and playing League games from February. But the big challenges started in July when they met and beat Louth in the Leinster Final of the Junior Camogie Championship, only to meet and beat them again in the Semi-Final. The All Ireland Final in Croke Park last September saw them take on and beat a stalwart New York side to gain the coveted All Ireland crown. “It was a magnificent feeling to be top of our grade and of course, the experience of playing on the hallowed sod of Croke Park is every Gaelic sportsperson’s dream,” she says. Two champions leading by example and inspiring young people towards achievement in sport, that they might match it in life as well.

the concept and it was given greater exposure and a far more sinister character by the series of movies, Hallowe’en I to XVII or wherever it has reached by now. In Ireland it became and continues to be, a time of special prayer for the souls of our departed ancestors and friends and a moment to celebrate those who got over the line to Sainthood. Children now dress up in elaborate costumes and go from door to door Trick or Treating just like their American cousins. It is sa simple and harmless pursuit and most people are kind and generous at the doors. So, when the 54th child rings your doorbell this Friday night, meet them with the kindness and generosity just like you experienced so long ago!

Some Hallowe’en revellers out Trick or Treating last year.

ing local names. We will lose the historic significance of the Military Road of Napoleonic times, and the history of or the memory of the families who lived beside Beary’s Cross, Hickey’s Cross or Walsh’s Cross. We will lose the geographical significance of turning left along those roads to Touraneena, or Ballinamult, or heading to the mountains to come home via the Mauma Road. All of those names have a meaning, far more than the L 1333 or L5357 We will lose the characteristics of the terrain when we lose ‘the Bog Road’ or the ‘Green Road’ or a remembrance of the development which gave us the Canal Road. The names are legion, all telling us some story or teaching some detail of history. Alas, all we will see will be sterile numbers and no interesting names. It will be easier though to give American visitors directions when they stop on the road. ‘Just turn left at the L1333 and then right on the L 11. . . etc. But alas, it will not be as colourful, as informative, or as inspirational . . . or as Irish!

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Friday, 31st October, 2014

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First half goals earns Brickeys fourth Intermediate title See Pages 2 & 3 Brickey's Darragh Duggan with the ball against Portlaw's Niall Fitzgerald during the County Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Intermediate Football Championship in Walsh Park. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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COUNTY INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FINAL

Brickey's players and young supporters celebrate after the cup presentation.

Three Generations - Mannagh O’Connell, Mairead McGrath and Kay O’Connell pictured before last week’s Intermediate football final in Walsh Park.

Some young Brickeys supporters.

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Brickey's Manager Dermot O'Neill.

Brickey full forward Emmet Gaffney pictured with Carol O’Keeffe and their children Alex and Ella.

Brickey's players celebrate following the final whistle.

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COUNTY INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL FINAL

First half goals earns Brickeys fourth Intermediate title Brickeys ……………….3-8; Portlaw ……………….1-11. THE large Brickey support went home both happy and relieved from Walsh Park last Saturday afternoon after their Intermediate team beat a dogged Portlaw side in this year’s County Intermediate football final. Brickeys were favourites going into this match and their first half display confirmed this at the end of which they led the Tannery town club by 3-3 to 0-4. With the strong wind at their backs for the second half, a very one-sided game was on the cards but credit Portlaw, they completely dominated this moiety which they won by 1-7 to 0-4 and they nearly completed the best comeback since Lazarus. There was just 0-2 between the teams in the 57th minute with the Eastern team constantly attacking the Keane Road end goal before substitute John Morrissey once again showed his value to Brickey teams in both codes when he dissected the posts in the 59th minute to finish the scoring in yet another very entertaining County final this Autumn. Despite being under the cosh for the entire second half, Brickeys had a number of opportunities to finish off the game like in the 56th minute when Cormac O’Grady’s goal wards effort deceived the attendance in hitting the outside netting and substitute Jamie Kiely’s kick in front of the goal dropped short with Carthach Shalloe another option inside him. Goals win games and this opinion was never more accurate here with Emmett Gaffney, Carthach Shalloe and team captain Conor McGrath all raising first half green flags and it wasn’t until the match was over that their importance was fully appreciated. The end result is, of course, that the local team whose catchment area, according to the match programme, includes an extensive area around the Brickey

Valley and the environs of Dungarvan produced quite a few smiles, are back in Senior ranks and the top tier of Waterford football at the first time of trying. Previous titles were won in 1980, 1986 and 2006 and many of the players from those days were present in Walsh Park to witness the fourth title win. Three of the starting 15 last Saturday featured on the victorious 2006 side in the persons of Carthach Shalloe and first cousins Shane and Conor McGrath, while substitutes Olan Casey, Johnny Cooney and Richard Halpin also started on the winning team eight years ago. This year’s management team of Dermot O’Neill, William Queally and Conor Fitzgerald also lined out in 2006 when the Black and Amber beat Kill by 0-11 to 1-3. Mark Scanlon puts the number of connections with ’06 into double figures but he wasn’t available for selection on Saturday. Portlaw surprised many by their display and in Paul Power, Frank Galvin and second half sub Darren Long, they had, perhaps, the best three players on the field. Their top rated player, Michael Donnelly didn’t perform to his usual high standards but he still chipped in with 0-3 from play in the second half. Despite bringing on Cormac Curran, Brickeys could not break the midfield stronghold of Donnelly, Frank Galvin and Darren Long playing deep, while Power, who was selected as Man of the Match, was a constant threat up front and he finished the hour with 1-6 (2f) to his name. The Eastern Champions, who had Kilrossanty’s Pierry Whyte in their corner started well and Paul Power opened the scoring in the second minute. Corner forward Richie Fitzpatrick missed a decent goal chance in the 6th minute but we didn’t have to wait long for a green flag when Emmet Gaffney tipped a high floating ball into the net

Brickey's Captain Conor McGrath holds the Cup high much to the delight of his team mates following the presentation by Tom Cunningham, Chairman Co. GAA Board. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] ahead of goalie Christopher Mackey. This score settled the winners and they followed up with points from Shane and Conor McGrath to hold a 1-2 to 0-1 tenth minute lead. Portlaw gave us a glimpse of their second half potential when they recorded three unanswered points via Paul Power 0-2 (1f) and John Hartley before Brickeys struck for another major score. Cormac O’Grady placed Carthach Shalloe for a kick on goal and it looked to be heading over the bar but the size 5 bulged the net in the Keane’s Road end and Brickeys were back in control again on the scoreboard. Brickey’s team work and fast play was very impressive in the final ten minutes of the half and they were rewarded with a Mark Shalloe point and a third goal engineered by corner forwards Carthach Shalloe and Cormac O’Grady and executed with class by Conor McGrath in the 24th minute. Brickeys kicked seven first half wides which subsequently produced some second half pressure. Following the GO GAMES

between the two clubs during the break, Portlaw introduced Darren Long for the second half, at the end of which questions were being asked why he wasn’t on from the start. Not for the first time this Autumn, teams have been playing better against the strong wind than with it and this was another case of same in Walsh Park. Paul Power was a major player in the second half and following a strike against the upright he finished a superb team move involving five others to kick a left footed goal and Score of the Match in the 36th minute. Darren Long and Michael Donnelly followed with points, 3-3 to 1-6 as Cormac Curran was introduced in an attempt to curb Portlaw’s midfield dominance. Brickey’s, like true champions, answered this scoring spree with one of their own as Carthach Shalloe pointed two frees in the 41st and the 42nd minutes and Cormac O’Grady kicked a brilliant point in the 44th minute to leave the scoreboard reading 3-6 to 1-6. Portlaw won the

final quarter by 0-5 to 0-2 and it could have been by more but for a tremendous save by Joe Grant from Michael Donnolly in the 46th minute. Paul Power kicked 0-2 from play and again Carthach Shalloe gave the winners some breathing space with a pointed free in the 48th minute, 3-7 to 1-8. Paul Power pointed a 50th minute free and then we had the unusual occurrence of seeing his pointed effort strike both uprights before rebounding back into play. Portlaw pressure was mounting all the time and two Michael Donnolly points left just 0-2 between the teams at 3-7 to 1-11 in the 57th minute. All the players bar a few were in the Brickey half of the field and one of the few was John Morrissey who scored the final score of the game as his club made a quick return to Senior ranks. Brickeys had seven scorers compared to four for Portlaw and it was their first half team effort that got them over the line here. Each of the 19 players who saw action contributed to their success

with such as Kieran O’Neill, Joe Grant, Philly Walsh, Mark Cummins, Shane McGrath, Carthach Shalloe, Cormac O’Grady and team captain Conor McGrath standing out. Portlaw came close but they lost this game in the first half by conceding too many goals. They were well served by Man of the Match Paul Power, their midfielders Frank Galvin and Michael Donnolly and sub Darren Long, who impacted greatly on the game when introduced. PRESENTATION Chairman of the County Board, Tom Cunningham presented the Michael Dunne Cup to Brickey’s captain Conor McGrath in front of the large Brickey support which included the captain’s grandmother, Mairead McGrath, who has given a lifetime of dedicated service to her club. Brickey’s Top Three: Conor McGrath, Carthach Shalloe, Philly Walsh. Portlaw’s Top Three: Paul Power, Frank Galvin, Darren Long. Observer’s Man of the Match: Paul Power. Number of Scorers: Brickeys

7. Portlaw 4. Scores from Play: Brickeys 3-4. Portlaw 1-9. Frees For: Brickeys 18. Portlaw 18. Wides: Brickeys 8. Portlaw 6. Score of the Match: Portlaw’s goal involving six players and scored by Paul Power. Scorers – Brickeys: Carthach Shalloe 1-3 (3f), Conor McGrath 1-1, Emmet Gaffney 1-0, Cormac O’Grady, Shane McGrath, Mark Shalloe and John Morrissey 0-1 each. Portlaw: Paul Power 1-6 (2f), Michael Donnolly 0-3, John Hartley and Darren Long 0-1 each. Brickeys: Joe Grant; Kieran O’Neill, Philly Walsh, Carthach Barry; Tommy Lynch, Mark Cummins, Diarmuid Tobin; Conor Phelan, Darragh Duggan; Mark Shalloe, Conor McGrath, Shane McGrath; Cormac O’Grady, Emmet Gaffney, Carthach Shalloe. Subs: John Morrissey (ht), Cormac Curran (40), Olan Casey (51), Jamie Kiely (58). Portlaw: Christopher Mackey; Noel Mackey, Paul Shankey, Blake O’Connor; James Rooney, Darren Rockett, Gary Morahan; Frank Galvin, Michael Donnolly; Niall Fitzgerald, John Hartley, Shane Power; Mark Morahan, Paul Power, Richie Fitzpatrick. Subs: Darren Long (ht). Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Brickeys who beat Portlaw 3-8 to 1-11 in the County Final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons intermediate football championship in Walsh Park. Back row (L to R): Jack O’Donnell, John Morrissey, Richard Halpin, Carthach Shalloe, Conor McGrath, Tommy Lynch, Johnny Cooney, Martin Houlihan, Stephen Ahearne, Paul Whelan, Cormac Curran, Mark Shalloe, Olan Casey, Philly Walsh, Diarmuid Tobin, Emmet Gaffney, Darragh Duggan, Tadgh Tobin, Conor Morrissey, Conor Fitzgerald, William Queally. Front row (L to R): Dermot O’Neill, Joe Grant, Conor Phelan, Cian O’Halloran, Christopher Power, Darragh O’Grady, Niall Collins, Mark Cummins, Kieran O’Neill, Carthach Barry, Noah Whelan, Jamie Kiely, Shane McGrath, Michael O’Donnell. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Lismore senior camogie Team who will play Sarsfields of Cork in the 2014 Munster Intermediate Club Final on November 8th.

Lismore Camogie Club

Hannon's free-taking inspires Lismore to Munster semi-final victory Lismore ………………………………………….2-12; Borrisoleigh …………..…………………………..2-9. ON Sunday last, October 25th Borrisoleigh GAA Grouinds was the venue for the Munster Intermediate Club Camogie Semi-final where Lismore senior Camogie team took on hosts Borrisoleigh. Lismore were seeded favourites going into this game as they were the defending Munster and All Ireland champions, where as Borrisoleigh were new-comers into this Munster Championship. Throw-in for this game was set for 2 p.m. and it was Borris who won the toss and chose to play against the very strong breeze in the first half. Lismore had to get a good lead in the first half with the aid of the breeze to try to be in with a chance of victory, but Borris who came quickly out of the blocks from the throw-in scored their first point in the first minute followed shortly by a goal. This kick-started the Lismore attack and they began

to find their way in the game five minutes in when Aoife Hannon converted her free. Lismore were defending tightly and were on the attack for the next fifteen minutes when Aoife Hannon punished the Borrisoleigh indisipline by converting 3 more frees while Grainne Kenneally and Ruth Geoghegan scored 0-1 each in this time frame, leaving the score with twenty minutes gone, Borris 1-01; Lismore 0-6. Borrisoleigh came back into the attack with a Nicole Walsh free on the 21st minute followed by an Aoife Hannon free a minute later. It was tit-for-tat at this stage with both sides exchanging frees for the next 3 minutes with Hannon and Curran converting for Lismore and Walsh for Borrisoleigh. Very tough and determined camogie was being played and a long range shot from Grainne Kenneally on the 26th minute hit the back of the Borris net but was duely counter-acted by a goal on the other end. But it was Lismore who kept the scoring ticking over

Waterford GAA Results RESULTS Lawlors Hotel Junior Football Premier Final Replay: An Sean Phobal 3-7; Emmetts 0-7 Sean Byrne Photography u-21 A Hurling semi-Final: St. Carthage’s 1-21; Abbeyside 2-14 Morrissey Family U21 B Hurling: Fourmilewater 1-19; Glenshelane 0-12 FIXTURES Friday, 31st October

Sean Byrne Photography U-21 A Hurling Semi- Final: Comeragh Gaels V Dungarvan at Fraher Field 8 pm Saturday, 1st November Morrissey Family U-21 B Hurling: Ballyduff V An Gaeltacht at Bushy Park 2.30 pm Park Hotel Minor A Hurling Final: Cois Brid V St. Carthages at Ballyduff 2 pm

Waterford GAA Results Tony Kirwan Plant Hire East Intermediate Football Championship Knockouts: Kilmacthomas 1-8; Micheal MacCraith Tramore 1-7 J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Intermediate Football County Final: Brickey Rangers 3-8; Portlaw 1-11 J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Junior Football Senior Attached: Ballinameela 0-12; Kilrosanty 2-6 Lawlors Hotel West Junior Football Premier Championship KO: Old Parish 3-7; Emmetts 0-7 Eddie O'Donnell Monumental Works Eddie O'Donnell Monumental Works East U-21 A Hurling Championship: De La Salle 4-18; Clan na Gael 2-9

Erin’s Own 0-13; Passage 0-6 Roanmore 0-22; Mt. Sion 0-12 Sean Byrne Photography The Sean Byrne Photography West Under 21 (A) Hurling Championship: St. Carthages 1-21; Abbeyside 2-14 The Morrissey Family The Morrissey Family West Under 21 (B) Hurling Championship: Fourmilewater 1-19; Glenshelene 0-12 U-11 East Football: Gaultier 8-10; Ferrybank 0-0 Ballyduff Lower 4-3; Roanmore 2-3 U-12 East Div 2: Ballyduff Lower 5-5; Gaultier 3-5 U-12 East Div 3: St. Saviour's 7-4; John Mitchel's 2-4

for the remainder of the half. A point from Nicola Morrissey and on the last play of the half, a 21m free by Aoife Hannon which she hit hard and low and landed the sliotar to the back of the Borris net, ended the half Lismore 2-10; Borrioleigh 2-03. The second half began with Borrisoleigh once more on the attack with the ever accurate Nicole Walsh for Borris scoring two more frees before Lismore’s Aoife Hannon scored her first score of the half on the seventh minute from a free.This half was a very low scoring half but did not reflect the intensity of camogie that was being played. Both sides played with great determination and it was a delight for the large crowd that came to support both teams. Caithriona McGlone was Lismore’s only other scorer of the half while Borisoleigh’s Nicole Walsh kept her sides scoring ticking over. The final whistle was blown with four minutes into injury time leaving the score Lismore 2-12; Borrisoleigh 2-09.

Lismore are now qualified for their fourth Munster final in five years and will play Sarsfields (Cork) on November 8th at a time and venue TBC. Substitution; Laura Buckley for Johanna Houlihan Lismore Team: Tanya Morrissey, Sarah Coughlan, Shauna Prendergast, Niamh Molumphy, Aoife Houlihan, Shauna Kiernan, Marie Russell, Grainne Kenneally (1-1), Shona Curran (C) (0-1), Laura Buckley, Nicola Morrissey (0-1), Aoife Hannon (1-7f), Ruth Geoghegan (0-1), Caithriona McGlone (0-1), Johanna Houlihan, Aisling O'Brien, Kate Heneghan, Sarah Geoghegan, Sharon Williams, Ellen Curran, Alice Russell, Sarah Fenton. Trainer/Selector; Seamus Prendergast. Selectors; Geraldine Barry, Austin Curran, James Russell. Hurley Carriers; Jack Prendergast and Becky McGlone. Water Carriers; Jane Russell, Chloe Landers, Sophie Landers. First Aid; Mary Russell and Una Walsh Physio; Colin Walsh.

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Stephen Molumphy announces his retirement STEPHEN Molumphy, who led Waterford to their 2010 Munster final replay win over Cork on that memorable night in Semple Stadium, said the issue of time commitment had finally caught up on him. Following the retirements last week of Seamus Prendergast and Shane Walsh and a number of other departures, Molumphy cuts another link with a memorable era for Waterford. Molumphy was considered one of Waterford's leaders as he was an influential part of the team that won a league title by beating Kilkenny in the 2007 final and followed it up with a Munster title later that summer. He joined the squad for the 2006 season and managed to juggle overseas commitments with the Armed Forces. He then missed the 2013 season because of overseas duties. An All Star in 2007, Molumphy admitted that despite the nature of the defeat the 2008 All-Ireland final to Kilkenny still stands out as a memory. The League final win, beating Cork in the 2007 All-Ireland quarter-final replay and in that 2010 Munster final replay, are his outstanding highlights. "I think the fact that it was a replay, it

Stephen Molumphy was Cork and it was played under lights made 2010 really special.” STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE GPA ON BEHALF OF WATERFORD HURLER STEPHEN MOLUMPHY “It has been an honour and privilege to have played on and captained the Waterford senior hurling team since 2006 and been part of one of the most successful periods in Waterford

hurling history. “There is no greater feeling than taking to the hurling field and representing your county with your loyal supporters at your back. “I would like to pay tribute to the fantastic managers and selectors I have been fortunate to play under throughout the years and to the calibre of my team-mates with whom I was lucky enough to battle alongside. “I would like to thank my club, Ballyduff Upper, for their support and my family and friends for their trusted advice and understanding. “Finally, I would like to sincerely thank my wife Niamh. Without her support, patience and understanding I would never have been able to combine my County hurling commitments with my work in the Irish Defence Forces. From the very outset of my County journey – when I first attended a trial with the senior panel – she was there for me as a source of positive reinforcement. “I would like to wish the current Waterford hurling team and management the very best of luck in the future.” — Stephen Molumphy

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Gaelic Jottings Brickeys return to Senior THREE first half goals set up Brickey Rangers for victory in the County intermediate football final at Walsh Park on Saturday. They recorded a 3-8 to 1-11 win over a battling Portlaw side. The winners led by 3-3 to 0-4 at half-time. The Bushy Park outfit make a quick return to senior ranks after being relegated at the end of last season. They have a home game in the club championship on the weekend of November 16th against Kerry champions Ardfert who defeated Wolfe Tones (Clare) in the quarter-final last Sunday.

West MHC Final THE Park Hotel Minor (A) hurling championship final between St. Carthage’s and Cois Bhride will take place this weekend. It will be played on Saturday afternoon i.e. November 1st in Ballyduff with a 2 p.m. throw-in. This should be a good contest as both sides include a number of this year’s county minor squad.

Munster Club Fixtures THE following are the fixtures for the Waterford teams remaining in the AIB Munster Club championships Senior Football - Sunday, November 2nd at Killmallock at 2 p.m. - Nire v. Ballylanders. Intermediate Hurling - Sunday, November 9th at Sixmilebridge at 2 p.m. - Cappoquin v. Feakle. Intermediate Football - November 15th/16th at Fraher Field at 2 p.m. Brickey Rangers v. Ardfert. Junior Hurling - November 16th at Cahir or Killmallock at 2 p.m. - Modeligo v. Skeeheenarinky or Feohanagh/Castlemahon. Junior Football - November 23rd at venue TBC - An Sean Phobal or Kill v. Limerick or Tipperary champions.

’Gunners bow out COUNTY champions Ballygunner exited the AIB Munster Club SHC at the first hurdle in Walsh Park on Sunday last. They lost out to double Clare champions Cratloe on a 3-7 to 1-10 scoreline. Two first quarter goals when playing with the elements set up the Banner side for victory. The visitors led by 2-4 to 0-2 at the break and it could have been more.They now face Thurles Sarsfield’s or Loughmore/Castleiney in the Provincial semi-final in Cusack Park, Ennis.

West U-21 HC HOLDERS St. Carthage’s have qualified for the final of the Sean Byrne Photography U-21 (A) hurling championship following their 1-21 to 2-14 win over Abbeyside last Friday night. Dungarvan and Comeragh Gaels meet in the other semi-final in Fraher Field on this Friday night at 7.30 p.m. In the Morrissey Family (B) grade, a second half contribution of 1-10 from Jamie Barron saw Fourmilewater defeat Glenshelane on a 1-19 to 0-12 scoreline.

They now play Ardmore in the semi-final. In the quarter-final, An Gaeltacht and Ballyduff meet in Bushy Park on Saturday afternoon with Cois Bhride awaiting the winners in the semi-final.

Mary’s, Clonmel coached by former Waterford senior hurling manager Michael Ryan lost out to Thurles Sarsfield’s 1-13 to 0-12 in the intermediate semi-final.

Lismore Advances Golf Classic at LISMORE camogie team made a Gold Coast winning start to their Provincial campaign last Sunday. Th reigning Munster and All-Ireland club intermediate champions had a good win away to Borrisoleigh of Tipperary. The Cathedral town side now advance to a Munster semi-final meeting with Sarsfield’s of Cork on November 8th or 9th.

Western Convention THE Annual Convention of C.L.G. Phortláirge Thiar will be held in Lawlor’s Hotel, Dungarvan on Wednesday, 10th December, 2014 commencing at 7.30 p.m. Each affiliated club who participated in a Junior or Higher Championship Grade is entitled to have three delegates in attendance. Nominations, together with Motions on Club notepaper attached, and signed by An Rúnaí, to be submitted to the Secretary on or before Friday, 14th November, 2014 at 12 noon.

County Board Meeting THE November monthly meeting of the County Adult GAA Board will take place on Monday, 10th inst. in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan at 7.30 p.m. This will be the last meeting of the year and also Tom Cunningham’s last meeting as Chairman. A new Cathaoirleach will be elected at Convention on December 18th.

Change of Date THE annual Convention of the West Waterford Adult GAA Board will now take place on Wednesday, December 10th in Lawlors Hotel, at 7.30 p.m. The closing date for nominations is Friday, November 14th. There will be one change in personnel on the Board for 2015 as out-going Vice Chairman Brendan Tobin is stepping down under the five year rule.

Skeheen Win in Tipperary THE Pat Bennett coached Skeeheearinky were crowned Tipperary Junior (A) hurling champions on Saturday last. They defeated Eire Og, Nenagh in the final at Leahy Park, Cashel on a 1-14 to 1-12 scoreline. The winners led by 0-10 to 1-4 at half-time with Tipperary inter-county senior footballer Conor Sweeney playing a leading role at centre forward and full forward Noel Vaughan also impressive. The South Tipperary side now play Limerick representatives Feohanagh/Castlemahon in the Munster club championship in Cahir on Sunday next, at 2 p.m. Modeligo await the winners in the semi-final. Meanwhile, St.

GENZYME Waterford are the main sponsors of the County Board’s Annual Golf Classic in aid of Team Training Costs at the Gold Coast Golf Club in Ballinacourty which got underway on Monday last, October 27th and will continue until Sunday, November 2nd. The entry fee is €90, including food and prizes include Fourballs in the following clubs, Mount Juliet, Castlemartyr, Faithlegg, Waterford Castle, Waterford, Williamstown, Tramore, Waterville, Fota Island, Youghal, Dunmore and the local clubs Dungarvan, West Waterford, Lismore and of course the host club the Gold Coast. GAA Club Teams of 3 from within the County can win a set of jersies for their club to the value of €1,000 and tee times can be booked at the Gold Coast at 05844055. A great week’s golf is on the cards, therefore for this very important County Board fundraiser.

Nire in Club action NEWLY crowned Waterford senior football champions the Nire are in Munster club championship action on Sunday. They will play Limerick champions Ballylanders in Killmallock in a game that has a 2 p.m. throw-in. Ballylanders recently won the Limerick title for the first time and are coached by former Cork and Nemo Rangers star Ephie Fitzgerald. We wish the Nire the best of luck in their quest for a place in the Munster semi-final.

Munster Championship Draws THE Draws for the 2015 Munster minor and U-21 championships in both hurling and football were made on Tuesday night of last week. They have not been kind to Waterford as all four teams face away fixtures in their opening matches. The full draws are as follows: Bord Gais Energy Munster GAA Hurling U-21 Championship Quarter-Final 1 - Cork v. Waterford at Pairc Ui Rinn. Semi-Final 2 - Tipperary v. Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds Semi-Final 3 - Clare v. winners of 1 at Pairc Ui Rinn or Cusack Park, Ennis. Cadbury Munster GAA Football U-21 Championship - Quarter-Final 1 - Cork v. Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. Quarter-Final 2 - Clare v. Waterford at the Cusack Park, Ennis. Semi-Final 3 - Kerry v. Winners of 1 at Pairc Ui Rinn or Austin Stack Park, Tralee. Semi-Final 4 - Tipperary v. winners of 2 at the Semple Stadium, Thurles. Electric Ireland Munster GAA Hurling Minor Championship Quarter-Final 1 - Tipperary v. Waterford

at Semple Stadium, Thurles. Quarter-Final 2 - Cork v. Limerick at Pairc Ui Rinn. Play-off 3 - Losers of 1 v. Losers of 2. Semi-Final 4 - Clare v. winners of 1 at Semple Stadium or Cusack Park, Ennis. Semi-Final 5 - Winners of 2 v. Winners of 3 on July 12th. Electric Ireland Munster GAA Football Minor Championship Quarter-Final 1 - Clare v. Kerry at Austin Stack Park, Tralee. Quarter-Final 2 - Cork v. Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick. Quarter-Final 3 - Tipperary v. Waterford at Semple Stadium, Thurles. Play-off 1 4 - Losers of 2 v. Losers of 3. Play-off 2 5 - Losers of 1 v. winner of 4. Semi-Final 6 - Winner of 1 v. winner of 2. Semi-Final 7 - Winners of 3 v. winners of 5. Final - July 5th.

Scór na nÓg THE county finals of Scor na nÓg will take place on Friday, November 21st. Scor na nÓg is open to all clubs in the county with competitors having to be underage i.e. U-17 on January 1st, 2015. The competitions are figure dancing, solo singing, recitation, ballad, group, solo, singing, recitation, novelty act and set dancing. There has been fantastic entries and entertainment in Scór na bPaisti in recent years and it would be great if this continued up the line. Further details can be had from Scór Runai Moll Shields on 087 952 6685.

Harty Cup THE third series of games in the Dr. Harty Cup Munster Colleges Senior (A) hurling championship will take place on Wednesday next, November 5th with the following fixtures: Ard Scoil Risa v. Thurles CBS; Dungarvan CBS v. Midleton CBS; St. Flannan’s v. Limerick Colleges; De La Salle, Waterford v. Doon CBS; P.S.N. Youghal v. Rochestown College; Bandon High School v. Clonmel; Templemore v. St. Caimins; Gaelcholaiste Mhuire (Cork) v. CS Castletroy. All games at 1.30 p.m.

County SH Selectors THE Observer understands that current Cappoquin trainer and former Fourmilewater manager Fintan O’Connor will join Derek McGrath and Dan Shanahan as a selector with the county SH team. There is also speculation that former selector Pat Bennett (Ballysaggart) may also be about to join the management set up.

New County SF Manager FORMER Tipperary Manager Tom McGlinchey is to be the new Waterford senior football manager. He is to be handed a two year term with a review at the end of 2015. He served as Premier County Manager from 2000 to 2003 and guided his charges to a Munster final in

2002 where they brought the Larry Tompkins trained Cork to a replay. The Newport native has overseen Limerick Minor and U-21 teams in recent years. His backroom personal are to be finalised.

Fermoy are champions FERMOY won the Cork intermediate hurling title for the first time on Sunday last with a dramatic injury time win over Charleville. The winning point came in the second minute of injury time. The Fermoy coach is Denis Ring, Principal of Blackwater Community School in Lismore. Two former pupils of the school played a key role in Fermoy’s success. Full forward David Geary scored Fermoy’s opening goal and substitute John Ring, son of the coach made a big impact when introduced at half-time. The North Cork side will now play in the Premier Intermediate grade next year.

Cahill for Derry TIPPERARY native and former Antrim Manager Dinny Cahill is set to join the Derry senior hurling management set up. The former Safforans boss will join Dunboy native Tom McLean. Cahill managed Antrim for two different spells.

Garda Hurling final FORMER member of the Nire and Fourmilewater clubs, Garda Patrick Tyler Walsh Junior starred at midfield for the Eastern Region against their Southern counterparts in their recent 3-20 to 3-12 Hurling Final victory. Patrick, who scored 0-4 is currently stationed in Mullingar and he plays his club hurling with Cloncill.

Scór na Seachtaine GRAHAM Guiry’s 53rd minute goal for Sean Phobal in the Lawlor’s Hotel Western Premier Junior Football Final at the Gaelic Field last Sunday.

GAA National Club Draw Launch 2015 THE GAA is pleased to announce the staging of the second national club draw which was launched in Croke Park. The draw, which was embraced by clubs earlier this year, will take place on February 27th, 2015 at Congress and has been organised with the intention of assisting clubs in their fundraising activities

Munster Under 17 Football Competition Shield Final Limerick 3-8; Waterford 0-12 Limerick defeated Waterford by 3-8 to 0-12 in the Munster Under 17 Football Competition Shield Final on Monday, October 27th at the Gaelic Grounds Limerick.

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Colin Dee’s late point earns Kilrossanty a deserved draw Kilrossanty ……………2-6; Ballinameela ………...0-12. TAKE a bow whoever’s idea it was to introduce these attached championships as yet another County Final enthralled the large attendance at the Fraher Field last Saturday evening. Ballinameela were in control of proceedings in the first half, at the end of which they led by 0-8 to 0-3 while seven minutes into the second half the sides were level following two goals by the Comeragh pairing of sub Colin Dee and Dale Power. Kilrossanty were the better team in the second half and they led by 2-5 to 0-10 at the end of the third quarter. Ballinameela restored their lead with a point each by Eddie Walsh and sub Donagh Looby, the latter in the 51st minute and there was no further scoring until Colin Dee kicked over a free in the 69th minute to draw a game where they deserved to be no loser on the night. Everyone in attendance, no doubt, would like to be

associated with best wishes to the Kilrossanty player who became ill near the end of normal time and great credit is due to his family, the emergency services, match and Board officials for prioritising his return to good health as the game quite rightly became of secondary importance. If ever a draw was a fair and just result, then this was one such occasion and both clubs and their supporters can now look forward to an eagerly awaited replay. Reigning champions Kilrossanty started the livelier but it was John Stack who opened the scoring with a pointed free in the 4th minute. Man of the Match Micheal Culloo provided for Stack’s second point one minute later and he completed his early hat-trick of points in the 9th minute as all looked good for the Blue and White brigade. It was all of thirteen minutes before Kilrossanty opened their account with a Fintan Walsh point following which both custodians were

called into action with Kilrossanty’s Richard Hayes depriving Caimin Radley’s first time effort in the town end goal and James Maher saving well from Mossy Young at the other end. Kilrossanty’s most consistant player, midfielder Michael Walsh took some paint off the upright in the 18th minute before Ballinameela’s centre forward Robbie McCarthy extended his side’s lead to 0-4 to 0-1 with twenty minutes played. Kilrossanty’s top scorer Dale Power scored his team’s second point from a Michael Walsh pass in the 22nd minute and they would have reduced the deficit to 0-1 shortly afterwards but for a bad miss from a close in free. Ballinameela availed of this let off to drive on and scores by Micheal Culloo and James Fletcher stretched their lead to 0-6 to 0-2 after 25 minutes. Dale Power supplied Mossy Young with the size 5 to score the champions’ third point in the 27th minute but two white flags from John Stack put

Ballinameela in a commanding position at the short whistle with the scoreboard reading 0-8 to 0-3. Immediately on the restart, Eddie Walsh increased Ballinameela’s lead to six points but Kilrossanty showed their resolve in drawing level after converting two out of three goal chances by the 37th minute. First of all, James Maher saved well from a Dale Power effort after good support play from Michael Walsh and Darrell Ryan but there was no denying recently introduced sub Colin Dee in the 35th minute or Dale Power in the 37th minute after a good team move with Kilrossanty now in the ascendancy. Mossy Veale and the hard working James Coade handed Kirossanty the lead for the first time by the end of the third quarter, 2-5 to 0-9 but a John Stack pointed free and an Eddie Walsh second point restored parity as the game was looking to have a draw written all over it. Another substitution,

Donagh Looby paid dividends for his introduction when he put Ballinameela back into the lead from a pass by team captain Darren Mulcahy in the 51st minute and nobody could have envisaged that there would be a further 18 minutes of play before referee Timmy Organ sounded the final whistle. Ballinameela, and Micheal Culloo, in particular, missed a number of scoring opportunities early in the half and now it was Kilrossanty’s turn to follow suit before a last gasp effort from Colin Dee gave the result that everybody should have been happy with on leaving the field. Kilrossanty’s predicted lack of fitness never materialised as they finished the hour plus the stronger while once again Ballinameela proved that they are a hard team to see off. The best displays on the Comeragh team were produced by Michael Walsh, James Coade, Dale Power, Colin Dee, Mossy Young and Darrell Ryan while

Micheal Culloo, John Stack, James Maher, James Fletcher, Shane Flavin and Darren Mulcahy shone for Ballinameela. Prior to the game a minute’s silence was obseved in memory of the late Sheila Mulhearne, Mahonbridge, whose son Darren is the Kilrossanty senior football goalie and the national flag flew at half mast. The replay will take place this Saturday, November 1st at 7.30 p.m. at the same venue. Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Michael Walsh, Dale Power, James Coade. Ballinameela’s Top Three: Micheal Culloo, John Stack, James Fletcher. Observer’s Man of the Match: Micheal Culloo. Number of Scorers: Kilrossanty 5. Ballinameela 6. Scores from Play: Kilrossanty 2-5. Ballinameela 09. Score of the Match: Colin Dee’s 69th minute point from a ree to level the match.

Frees For: Kilrossanty 20. Ballinameela 14.

Wides: Kilrossanty 12, Ballinameela 8. Scorers – Kilrossanty: Colin Dee and Dale Power 1-1 each. Mossy Veale 0-2, Fintan Walsh and James Coade 0-1 each. Ballinameela: John Stack 0-6 (3f), Eddie Walsh 0-2, James Fletcher, Robbie McCarthy, Micheal Culloo and Donagh Looby 0-1 each. Kilrossanty: Richard Hayes; Michael Hassett, Jim Maher, James Whyte; Paul Lennon, Paul Hayes, James Coade; Michael Walsh, Sean Cooney; Eoin Houlihan, Ciaran Keating, Mossy Young; Dale Power, Darrell Power, Fintan Walsh. Subs: John Coade (ht), Colin Dee (34), Paddy Kiely(40). Ballinameela: James Maher; Christy Troy, Tom Kiely, Darren Mulcahy; Shane Flavin, Padraic Scanlon, John Fletcher; Aidan Ahearne, James Fletcher; Micheal Culloo, Robbie McCarthy, Eddie Walsh; Caimin Radley, David McCarthy, John Stack. Subs: Jack McGrath (27), Donagh Looby (39), Joe Shine (57). Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

Kilrossanty Junior football team who drew with Ballinameela in the County Junior Football (Senior Attached) county final at the Fraher Field on Saturday evening last.

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Ballinameela Junior football team who drew with Kilrossanty in the County Junior Football (Senior Attached) county final at the Fraher Field on Saturday evening last.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

LAWLOR’S HOTEL WESTERN PREMIER JUNIOR FOOTBALL FINAL

Sean Phobal bridges 38 year gap Convincing win for Shocks in Junior Football replay Sean Phobal ……….… 3-7; Colligan Emmets ….… 0-7. 38 YEARS ago at the same venue, Sean Phobal trailed Eire Og by 0-4 to 0-0 at halftime and their prospects of winning the Doocey family Cup didn’t look too good. As it turned out they won well in the end but, last Sunday, the Gaeltacht club didn’t have many half-time worries as Sean Phobal were in control of this final from the outset having earned a 1-4 to 0-2 first half advantage. Credit to both teams for the football they served up in the unsuitable conditions with each again faring better against the wind than with it. The bottom line is that Sean Phobal learned a lot from the drawn game and in implementing a number of positional changes, they looked a much stronger and composed side than eight days previously. Emmets went down as true champions and they battled hard throughout, as they tried to breach a rock steady Sean Phobal defence. Sean Phobal would have been regarded as outsiders for the title at the start of the championship and seeing them in action early in the year in comparison to last Sunday, there is no doubt but that their improvement has

been monumental. Great credit is due to all concerned in this grass roots club of the GAA and their victory has been welcomed in the Western division akin to Kilgobinet’s in the Junior Hurling the previous week. Pre-match predictions by many favoured Emmets to prevail with Sean Dempsey back on board but obviously all was not right with him, injury wise, as he didn’t come out after the break. Over the two games, Emmets may well feel aggrieved that their top forward Colin Dunford was the victim of persistant fouling over the two days by a variety of players and of the 45 frees Emmets won during the two games, there is no doubt but he earned a fair share of them himself. John Morrissey was the Observer’s Man of the Match the first day but it must be said that on this occasion it was Graham Guiry who nullified his impact on the game with a much improved performance. Guiry showed for the ball well throughout and his contribution to the team effort was significant this time around. Emmets won the toss and elected to play with the assistance of the elements blowing both across and down to the

dressing rooms, yet it was Sean Phobal who appeared first out of the blocks. Ray Terry, who was glad afterwards that he didn’t hang up the boots this year, placed Cormac Nugent for the opening score after just 42 seconds and if there ever was a leader out on the field it is the Old Parish midfielder who has now been rewarded for coming back to the game after suffering three cruciate ligament setbacks. Centre back Micheal French ventured upfield in the 2nd minute to register the best score of the first half and Declan Ryan, who started at centre forward this time, allowed perfectly for the conditions to pop over 0-2 (1f) and Sean Phobal led by 0-4 to 0-0 with just four minutes on the clock. For the remainder of the half, Ryan played as an extra man out the field and with Emmets struggling to gain any meaningful possession, full forward Sean Dempsey was brought out also around the same time. Johnny Wall opened Emmet’s account with a 7th minute pointed free following which Alan Walsh brought a terrific save out of Aodan De Paor. Corner back Sean Browne pointed in the 9th minute and Emmets were

Group of happy young A Sean Phobal's supporters after the final whistle.

[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

now coming into their stride and pressuring the winners’ defence assisted by the wind. The Shocks were under a lot of pressure up to the 19th minute and it was at this stage that their full back Pat Conway was soundness personified with his high fielding and his safe catching of the ball. Graham Guiry had two solid goal chances in the 19th and in the 26th minutes before he engineered one in the final minute of normal time. The towering full forward tipped forward a ball to Padraig Healy, who was in on goal and he was tripped up with a penalty resulting. Cormac Nugent took the responsibility and the end result was that Sean Phobal enjoyed a 1-4 to 0-2 half-time lead. Sean Phobal’s hand passing control of the ball and therefore of the game in the first half against the elements was a key to their success and the question being asked during the interval was could Emmets follow suit on the restart. Credit to the reigning champions, they were on top in the second half with the winners’ amount of possession decreasing but it was their two second half goals that eventually decided the outcome. A mistake in the Emmets defence gifted Ray Terry the size 5 and he placed goal poacher supreme Graham Guiry for a 31st minute green flag and the Shocks now enjoyed an 0-8 lead at 2-4 to 0-2. A Johnny Wall pointed free in the 34th minute was Emmets’ first score in 25 minutes and Old Parish commenced their astute use of subs, after the team’s first half exertions, when they brought on both Brendan Hogan and Bryan French before the 40th minute. Team captain Shane De Paor was urging his team forward and Graham Guiry almost had a second goal but for an excellent block by John

Eddie Cunningham, Chairman Western GAA Board with Michael Burke Jnr, Lawlors Hotel, sponsors presents the Cup to An Sean Phobal's Captain, Shane DePaor. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Flynn in the Emmets’ defence. The latter’s team had four scoring chances in the final minutes of the third quarter which if converted would have brought the deficit back to 0-4. As it was, 0-2 was the return via a Johnny Wall pointed free and a point from Gavin Whelan which was Emmets’ first point from play in all of 36 minutes. Leading by 2-4 to 0-5, Sean Phobal drove on for victory in the last ten minutes which they won by 1-3 to 0-2 and Declan Ryan kicked their first score for twenty minutes with a pointed free. One minute later, Ryan’s sideline found Graham Guiry who placed sub Bryan French for a neat point and one minute later again the return was even greater when Brendan Hogan and Shane De Paor set up Graham Guiry for a clever 53rd minute goal. Trailing by 3-6 to 0-5, there was no way back now for the champions but they tried to the end and they were rewarded with scores from John Morrissey, who had been moved upfield, and Mark Flynn in the 56th and the 60th minutes. A Declan Ryan free ended Sean Phobal’s scoring as they

emptied their bench for players to share in the victory. The game ended on an unwelcome note which had bore no resemblance to the game up to this. An Old Parish sub was the cause of a fracas starting and the end result was that John Morrissey and Shane De Paor received a straight red each, so the winners will be lining out without their captain for the County Final against Kill in Walsh Park on Sunday, 8th November. The final whistle followed shortly and all of Old Parish greeted their heroes as their 38 year lean spell was ended and the opportunity to reach Intermediate ranks beckons. PRESENTATION Western Board Chairman Eddie Cunningham presented the Doocey Family Cup, donated first in 1970 in memory of the Ballinwillan Junior winning team of 1912, to Sean Phobal captain Shane De Paor who suitably replied as Gaeilge, which is always a pleasure to listen to. Sean Phobal’s Top Three: Pat Conway, Graham Guiry, Cormac Nugent. Emmets’ Top Three: Colin Dunford, Darren Dunford, Sean Browne. Observer’s Man of the Match: Pat Conway. Number of Scorers: Sean

Phobal 5. Emmets 5. Scores from Play: Sean Phobal 2-4. Emmets 0-4. Frees For: Sean Phobal 17. Emmets 28. Wides: Sean Phobal 3. Emmets 8. Score of the Match: Sean Phobal’s 53rd minute goal engineered by Brendan Hogan and Shane De Paor and executed by Graham Guiry. Scorers – Sean Phobal: Graham Guiry 2-0, Declan Ryan 0-4 (3f), Cormac Nugent 1-1 (1-0 pen), Micheal French and Bryan French 0-1 each. Emmets: Johnny Wall 0-3f, Sean Browne, Gavin Whelan, John Morrissey and Mark Flynn 0-1 each. Sean Phobal: Aodan De Paor; Aindreas Breathnach, Padraig O Conbhui, Domhnall O Murchu; Stiofan O Conbhui. Micheal Frinnseach, Ian O Cuirrin; Cormac O hInnseaduin, Shane De Paor; Tomas O Cuirrin, Deuglain O Riain, Deuglain De Paor; Reamonn Turraoin, Graham O Gadhra, Padraig O hEalaithe. Fir Ionaid : Brendain O hOgain (35), Bryan Frinnseach (37), Padraig O Ceitinn (48), Diarmuid O Cuirrin (55), Sean Uadha (56), Reamonn De Paor (59). Emmets: Dean McKenna; Sean Browne, John Morrissey, John Flynn; Ross Browne, Peter Moloney, Ray Bannon; Mark Flynn, Darren Dunford; P. J. Coffey, Alan Walsh, Gavin Whelan; John Wall, Sean Dempsey, Colin Dunford. Sub: Michael McGrath (ht). Referee: Thomas Walsh (Modeligo).

An Sean Phobal who beat Colligan 3-7 to 0-7 in the Lawlors Hotel sponsored Western Junior Football Final replay in Fraher Field. Back Row Left to right: Michael Tobin, Deuglan de Paor, Ray Terry, John Power, Bryan French, Tucker Curran, Stephen Conway, Shane Power (Captain), Cormac Nugent, Michael French, Aidan Power, Adam Riordan, Graham Guiry, Dan Murphy, Declan French (partly hidden), Ray Power. Front row, Left to right: Declan Ryan, [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport] Patrick Keating, Sean Wade, Diarmuid Curran, Brian Barry, Ian Curran, Padraig Healy, Andy Walsh, Brendan Hogan, Patrick Conway, Sean Stilwell, Tomas Galvin.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

SEAN BYRNE PHOTOGRAPHY UNDER 21 ‘A’ WESTERN HURLING SEMI-FINAL

St. Carthage’s survive strong Abbeyside challenge St. Carthage’s ……….1-21; Abbeyside …………...2-14. PRE-MATCH predictions of an easy passage for championship favourites St. Carthage’s to this year’s Western Final were thrown out the window at the Gaelic Field last Friday evening when Abbeyside produced their best underage display in many a day before losing out at the very latter stages of this very entertaining and high standard game. This duel was a very good advert for the under 21 Championship and if the remaining few games are any way related to it, then patrons will enjoy some very good contests even at this late stage of the year. The defining score last Friday was Paudie Coleman’s goal in the 57th minute which gave the winners the lead for the first time in 19 minutes at 1-18 to 2-14. Carthages scored a further 0-3 in the remaining six minutes of play as the Stephen Bennett less combination, due to injury, advanced to a Western Final appointment against the winners of Comeragh Gaels and Dungarvan. Credit St. Carthages, here, they took all that Abbeyside through at them and they still had the resolve and the confidence to come back and finish strongly to win the game. Their finish was led by the free scoring Shane Bennett, who recorded 0-10 in total while it was essentially Paudie Coleman’s goal that turned the tide. Abbeyside’s best period was the third quarter at the end of which they led by 0-4 at 2-11 to 0-14 but, despite their best efforts, they couldn’t maintain their high level of intensity, and the winners gradually wore them down.

The match was only 30 seconds old when Abbeyside corner forward Owen Young had the sliotar in the country end goal and a pointed free by Stephen Cliffe after two minutes emphasised that the local team were very much up for this tie. The winners’ response was more patient than fast or lethal and with scores from the Bennett brothers, Kieran and Shane, the sides were level at the end of the first quarter at 1-2 to 0-5. It was still level pegging by the 28th minute at 1-6 to 0-9, courtesy of scores from Conor Prunty, Stephen Cliffe and Ruairi Conway for the Village with Darren Meagher and Shane Bennett accounting for St. Carthage’s return. Two neat points by County minor David Prendergast in the 30th minute ensured a 0-3 advantage at the short whistle for St. Carthages on a 0-10 to 1-6 scoreboard reading. Barry Henley was introduced for the second half by Abbeyside and he turned in a good half hour’s hurling as did John Elsted, who reopened the scoring with a white flag in the 31st minute. Peter O’Keeffe responded with the first of his brace of points and a host of attempts on goal by both teams followed, including efforts from Kieran Bennett, Sean Daly and Barry Henley but the green flag at both ends of the field remained on the ground. Effective centre forward, Darren Mulcahy extended ‘Carthages advantage to 0-13 to 1-7 before Abbeyside, led by Man of the Match, David Collins, took control of the tie for the remainder of the third quarter. It produced a return of five unanswered scores via Sean Daly, 0-2,

impressive substitute Eoin Kiely 0-1, Stephen Cliffe 0-1f and a hard earned goal by Conor Prunty in the 42 minute to give the local team a 2-11 to 0-13 lead. One felt, however, that with the bones of 20 minutes to play, a St. Carthage’s comeback was indeed possible and injuries to both David Collins and Colm Kindregan aided this happening. Sean Reaney initiated it with a 45th minute point followed by further white flags by Shane Bennett (f), Darren Meagher and Peter O’Keeffe, the latter answering an Eoin Bergin score to leave just 0-1 the difference at 2-12 to 0-17. Credit Abbeyside again, their resolve to win was total and both Eoin Kiely and Stephen Cliffe (f) pointed either side of the score of the match struck directly off his hurley by Shane Bennett and with five minutes on the clock, a surprise result was still possible at 2-14 to 0-18. However, their hopes were dashed in the 57th minute when a breaking ball in and around the country end goal fell to the alert Paudie Coleman and he cooly planted it in the net to give the winners the lead at the most opportune of times. St Carthages dominated the remaining six minutes of play which yielded a further return of 0-3 via Shane Bennett, 0-2 (1f) and Paudie Coleman 0-1 and having scored an unanswered 1-3 they well deserved their name on the Western Final programme in a few weeks time. Shane Bennett was their leader in this one and he was well supported by such as Micheal Fitzgerald, Bobby Ryan, Ray and Seanie Barry, Darren Meagher and Peter

O’Keeffe. For the village, Laurence Power enjoyed a good hour between the posts and Brian Looby, Eoin Bergin and Stephen O’Connor in defence as well as David and Evan Collins, Conor Ptunty, John Elsted, Stephen Cliffe and sub Eoin Kiely also caught the eye. St. Carthage’s Top Three: Shane Bennett, Ray Barry, Darren Meagher. Abbeyside’s Top Three: David Collins, Conor Prunty, Brian Looby. Observer’s Man of the Match: David Collins. Number of Scorers: St. Carthage’s 7. Abbeyside 8. Scores from Play: St. Carthage’s 1-15. Abbeyside 2-9. Frees For: St. Carthage’s 16. Abbeyside 11. Wides: St. Carthage’s 9. Abbeyside 6. Score of the Match: Shane Bennett’s 54th minute point from midfield directly off his hurley and without catching the sliotar. Scorers – St. Carthage’s: Shane Bennett 0-10 (6f), Paudie Coleman 1-1, Darren Meagher 0-3, David Prendergast Kieran Bennett and Peter O’Keeffe 0-2 each, Sean Reaney 0-1. Abbeyside: Stephen Cliffe 0-6 (5f), Conor Prunty 1-1, Owen Young 1-0, Sean Daly and Eoin Kiely 0-2 each, Ruairi Conway, John Elsted and Eoin Bergin 0-1 each. St. Carthage’s: Seanie Barry; Pat Hennessy, Micheal Fitzgerald, Adam Flynn; Sean Reaney, Ray Barry, Bobby Ryan; Kieran Bennett, Paudie Coleman; Cailean O’Gorman, Darren Meagher, Shane Bennett; Peter O’Keeffe, Liam Prendergast, David Prendergast. Sub: Ronan Landers. Abbeyside: Laurence Power; Stephen O’Connor, Brian Looby, Jack Duggan; Colm Kindregan, Evan Collins, Eoin Bergin; John Elsted, Conor Prunty; Stephen Cliffe, David Collins, Ruairi Conway; Owen Young, Sean Daly, Michael Meagher. Subs: Barry Henley, Eoin Kiely. Referee: Tommy O’Sullivan (Cappoquin).

David Collins, Abbeyside captain, referee Tommy O’Sullivan and St. Carthage’s captain Darren Mulcahy before the throw-in at the U-21A Western Hurling semi-final at Fraher Field.

Supporting Brickeys Intermediate footballers in Walsh Park were John Joe Sheehan, Liam Whelan, Seamus Connolly and Albert McGrath.

Pictured in Walsh Park were former Brickey players and supporters - Frankie Ryan, Jim Gee, Club Chairman John Harnedy, Brendan Kennedy, Brian Hilliard and Noel Murray.

MORRISSEY FAMILY WESTERN UNDER 21 ‘B’ HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP

Jamie Barron inspires Fourmilewater to victory Fourmilewater ………1-19; Glenshelane …………0-12. THE wind had a say in this under 21 hurling game in Colligan last Saturday afternoon but Jamie Barron had a greater say as he scored half of his team’s total number of scores including a brilliant goal, a point from a sideline cut, a point from a penalty and five points from play. Not a bad hour’s work and especially after the exertions of Nire’s recent win in the Senior Football final just six days previously. Glenshelane had the use of the very strong wind in the first half at the end of which they led by 0-10 to 0-6. However, the Cappoquin, Tourin and Melleray combination scored only a further 0-2 in the 42nd and the 61st minutes as Fourmilewater took over on the scoreboard with a second half tally of 1-13. Jamie Barron was in a rich vein of form and his goal in the 45th minute from a Diarmuid Murphy pass was worth the admission fee alone. Fourmile led at the end of the first quarter by 0-4 to 0-3 and subsequently by 0-6 to 0-4 courtesy of scores from Diarmuid Ryan (2), Gearoid Hearne (2), Jamie Barron (f) and Stephen Ryan with

Killian O’Sullivan, Mickey Crowley (0-2f) and Conor Murray (f) replying for the group team. The winners didn’t score for the rest of the half while Andy Molumby, Brian O’Donoghue and the ever accurate Mickie Crowley, 0-5 (4f) sped Glenshelane into a 0-4 halftime lead. This quickly changed on the turnover when a point by Diarmuid Ryan and 0-3 (1f) by Jamie Barron had the sides level by the 37th minute. A Mikey Crowley pointed free regained the lead momentarily for Glenshelane before Barron raised the game’s only green flag at the end of the third quarter, 1-10 to 0-11 to take a lead that they would never subsequently surrender. The winners recorded eight unanswered points, all from Jamie Barron, except one each from Diarmuid Murphy and Dermot Ryan with Barron’s sideline cut being the pick of all these. Mikie Crowley pointed his seventh free in the 61st minute and Stephen Ryan had the final say one minute later as Fourmile ran out deserving 0-10 winners. Fourmilewater’s Top Three: Jamie Barron, Conor Gleeson, Dermot Ryan.

Glenshelane’s Top Three: Killian O’Sullivan, Conor Murray, David O’Brien. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jamie Barron. Number of Scorers: Fourmilewater 5; Glenshelane 5. Scores from Play: Fourmilewater 1-15; Glenshelane 0-5. Frees For: Fourmilewater 8; Glenshelane 11. Wides: Fourmilewater 10; Glenshelane 8. Score of the Match: Jamie Barron’s 45th minute goal for Fourmilewater. Scorers – Fourmilewater: Jamie Barron 1-9 (3f, 1 sideline). Dermot Ryan 0-4, Gearoid Hearne, Stephen Ryan and Diarmuid Murphy 0-2 each. Glenshelane: Mikie Crowley 0-8 (7f), Killian O’Sullivan, Conor Murray (f), Andy Molumby and Brian O’Donoghue 0-1 each. Fourmilewater: Kenneth Brazil; Sean Ryan, Jack Guiry, Philip McCarthy; Conal Mulcahy, Conor Gleeson, Johnny Hannigan; Dermot Ryan, David Meehan; Diarmuid Murphy, Jamie Barron, Gearoid Hearne; Darragh Morrissey, Stephen Ryan, Conor Tierney. Sub : Shane Mullins. Glenshelane: Sean Cullinane; Shane Dunne, David O Brien, Keith Farrell; Gavin McCarthy, Conor Murray, Maurice Noonan; Andy Molumby, Shane Murray; Brian O Donoghue, Niall Fives, Mikie Crowley; Dean Whelan, P. J. Curran, Killian O’Sullivan. Sub: Craig O ‘Shea. Referee: Timmy Organ (Abbeyside/Ballinacourty).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

AIB MUNSTER CLUB S.H.C. …

Sending off a big call as Ballygunner go out Cratloe (Clare) ………3-7; Ballygunner …………1-10. WITH just fifteen minutes remaining in this hard fought club championship tie at windswept Walsh Park on Sunday last Ballygunner had reduced a half-time deficit of eight points to just two. The game was in the melting pot and the momentum was clearly with the Waterford champions as the Clare side had not raised a flag in the second half whereas the Gunners had notched 1-4 in the third quarter. It was then that referee Diarmuid Kirwan made the decision that impacted greatly on the final result. A minute earlier Brian O’Sullivan had sent over the point that left just one between the sides and now he was chasing down a Cratloe defender as he broke forward on a solo run. O’Sullivan appeared to be playing his opponent’s hurley in an effort to dispossess him. A foul? Probably, but few in the ground could believe it when the referee produced a yellow card and, with the player already having been booked in the first half, the red followed and a disbelieving Brian O’Sullivan was out of the game. A minute later Cratloe had their first point of the second half and after Cathal McInerney’s 53rd minute goal left the Gunners chasing the game into the final minutes the extra man mopping up in front of the Cratloe goal proved invaluable as the Clare side held on for a victory that, over the hour, they deserved. This was Cratloe’s second Munster Championship visit to Walsh Park, having lost out to the Gunners as first time Clare champions in 2009. They were a young side then

and are still a young side, but certainly more mature, and with five All Ireland medal holders in the side they were always going to provide stronger opposition on this occasion and that is how it transpired. Cratloe won the toss and opted to play with the very stiff breeze blowing into the city end in the first half. Obviously conscious of the attacking potential in the Clare side Ballygunner set up their defence in man marking mode with Philip Mahony moving into the full back line and David O’Sullivan taking his place in the wing back position with minor star Peter Hogan coming into the attack. What was surprising was that Mahony did not pick up Conor McGrath but instead lined up against Cathal McInerney, leaving Barry Coughlan the onerous task of ‘marking’ the All Star forward in a manner that caused the umpires to intervene and resulted in an early caution from the referee. Despite having use of the strong breeze Cratloe played their short passing game from the outset showing excellent skills on the ball but making little early progress against a hard tackling Gunners defence. Conor McGrath opened the scoring in the fourth minute following a foul on Liam Markham and a minute later it was Markham who received the first yellow card of the game for nothing very serious. In the 7th minute Cratloe fullback Michael Hawes conceded the free for Pauric Mahony to level and a minute later Padge Collins and Shane Gleeson combined to create the opening for Conor McGrath to cut in from the left and give Stephen O’Keeffe no chance with a low shot to

the far corner of the net. Another off the ball incident involving Barry Coughlan and Conor McGrath resulted in the Ballygunner man receiving a yellow card as the Gunners’ defence was now coming under real pressure. David Collins, the youngest of the three brothers, was making his presence felt in midfield, breaking forward to send over a fine point in the 13th minute and a minute later he made another run to split the Gunners’ defence and put Conor McGrath in for his second goal. At that point it looked as though the flood gates might open on the Gunners but amazingly Cratloe were not to score again for another thirteen minutes as the Gunners defended in numbers and the Clare forwards missed some clear point scoring chances as they tried to play the ball forward in search of further goals with Padge Collins displaying a tremendous appetite for work around the midfield and half forward areas. The Gunners had their second point of the half, a fine strike by J. J. Hutchinson in the 21st minute but they were unable to make much headway against a strong Cratloe defence, well marshalled by Michael Hawes at fullback and Conor Ryan in the centre. Indeed, their best chance of an extra point came when a foul by Hawes on Brian O’Sullivan resulted in a yellow card and an easy free close to goal but Mahony’s mishit effort went low and wide. At the other end Conor McGrath was again bearing down on goal when his shirt was pulled by Barry Coughlan. The referee called the player back for the free but declined to give the Ballygunner player the sec-

Vera Cannell (Secretary Co. Bord na nOg) presenting the trophy for the U-16 Division 3 hurling County Championship, sponsored by the Dublin Branch of the Waterford GAA Supporters Club to Tramore captain Philip Griffin after his team’s win over Ballyduff Upper in the Final. [Rory Wyley]

ond yellow card and McGrath sent over the point in the 27th minute. Brian O’Sullivan, significantly as things transpired, became the fourth player on a yellow card as Stephen Power replaced Peter Hogan in the Ballygunner attack but it was Gearoid Considine who closed out the first half scoring with a Cratloe point in the 30th minute after having missed some easier chances earlier in the half. H.T. Cratloe 2-4, Ballygunner 0-2 Though facing into the strong breeze in the first half the fact that they could only put two points on the scoreboard before the break must have been a big concern as the Gunners went in at halftime. Their big guns were not firing up front but that much said the Cratloe total was not a match winning one despite their clear superiority in terms of possession and one felt that if the Gunners could get an early goal on the turnover they could force their way back into the game. The Gunners line-up showed just one change at the start of the second half with Ian Kenny replacing Barry Coughlan in defence. An early scoring chance fell to Stephen Power but he was narrowly wide. The Gunners were now playing with a spring in their step as Mahony put J. J. Hutchinson clear on the left wing, drawing the foul. Pauric Mahony’s shot from the free was deflected for a ‘65’ which the same player pointed in the 34th minute before following up with another point from a free after Barry O’Sullivan was fouled. Cratloe were being forced onto the back foot when Conor Power fastened on a breaking ball in a scramble in front of the Cratloe posts to

beat the diving Gearoid Ryan and Stephen Power went into the referee’s book on a yellow card for making contact with the goalkeeper after the ball had gone into the net. The Gunners kept up the pressure with David O’Sullivan sending over a great point from outfield before he joined the ‘yellow card’ contingent following a tackle on Padge Collins. A point from Brian O’Sullivan increased the pressure on the Cratloe defence with just a point now separating the teams and then came the incident that saw the player sent to the line. Almost immediately Cratloe regrouped and a great run out of defence by Enda Boyce resulted in a pressure easing point by the Cratloe half back and though Pauric Mahony replied with a point from a free there was a sense that Cratloe were regaining control of the game as Conor McGrath lifted his side with a great individual point. A second point from long range by David O’Sullivan made it a one point game again in the 51st minute but a foul on substitute Damien Browne saw Conor McGrath push his side back into a two point lead. With the extra man making a big difference in the Cratloe defence the Gunners sent Barry Coughlan, back into the defence instead of Wayne Hutchinson and David Walsh into the attack for Conor Power but the breakthrough came for Cratloe in the 53rd minute when Padge Collins sent a high ball into the Gunner’s goal area where, in a one-to-one with his marker Ian Kenny, Cathal McInerney showed his footballing skills with a great catch and, breaking forward towards with the defender in close pursuit, he

expertly kicked to the corner of the net, beyond the reach of Stephen O’Keeffe. With a five point deficit to make up the Gunners threw everyone forward in the closing minutes with Pauric Mahony pulling a point back from a free in the 56th minute but the numerical superiority was working in favour of the Clare side and though J. J. Hutchinson sent over a great point in the 60th minute it was never going to be enough and Cratloe’s amazing quest for a Munster double in both hurling and football goes on. Though Ballygunner were well in the game when Brian O’Sullivan was sent off one would have to concede that the better side won in the end. Throughout the field Cratloe had players of outstanding skill playing their short passing game to perfection with pace and precision and on a dry summer’s day it would be difficult to see any club side beating them. Gearoid Ryan was outstanding in goal with Michael Hawes and Conor Ryan dominating in defdence. The midfield pairing of David Collins and Liam Markham had the better of the exchanges in that area while in attack Padge Collins and Conor Ryan had the Gunners’ defence at full stretch throughout the game. This was a day when Ballygunner needed big performances from their big men but it did not happen for them. The defence was never comfortable against a very pacey attack with David O’Sullivan their stand out player in that area. While Shane O’Sullivan came strongly into the game in the third quarter, the Gunners were always playing second fiddle in midfield. In

attack Barry O’Sullivan worked hard and Brian O’Sullivan was coming into the game before the referee’s intervention but elsewhere there was little penetration, particularly in the first half. Cratloe now go on to face the Tipperary champions in the semi-final before meeting the winners of next Sunday’s game between the Nire and Ballylanders in the Munster Club football semi-final. Ballygunner join the rest of the Waterford clubs in looking forward to next year. Scorers – Cratloe: Conor McGrath 2-4 (0-3Fs), Cathal McInerney 1-0, David Collins, Gearoid Considine and Enda Boyce 0-1 each. Ballygunner – Pauric Mahony 0-5 (4Fs,1’65’), Conor Power 1-0, J. J. Hutchinson 0-2 and David O’Sullivan 0-2 each, Brian O’Sullivan 0-1. Cratloe: Gearoid Ryan, Shane O’Leary, Michael Hawes, David Ryan, Sean Chaplin, Conor Ryan, Enda Boyce, David Collins, Liam Markham, Shane Gleeson, Padraic Collins, Sean Collins, Gearoid Considine, Cathal McInerney, Conor McGrath. Subs: Damien Browne for Gleeson, Alan McNamara for Considine. Ballygunner: Stephen O’Keeffe, Barry Coughlan, Philip Mahony, Alan Kirwan, David O’Sullivan, Wayne Hutchinson, Shane Walsh, Harley Barnes, Shane O’Sullivan, J. J. Hutchinson, Pauric Mahony, Barry O’Sullivan, Conor Power, Brian O’Sullivan, Peter Hogan. Subs: Stephen Power for Hogan, Ian Kenny for Coughlan, Coughlan for W. Hutchinson, David Walsh for Power. Referee: Diarmuid Kirwan (Cork).

Ardmore mentor Johnny Hennessy giving a half-time pep talk to his charges during the U-16 Division 4 Hurling County Final against St. Mary's. [Rory Wyley]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

AIB MUNSTER CLUB SENIOR FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINAL

Nire takes on Limerick champions NIRE V BALLYLANDERS In Kilmallock Sunday, November 2nd at 2.00 p.m. ALL roads out of the Nire Valley and other footballing areas within the County lead to Kilmallock this Sunday in support of Deise champions, Nire in their quest to win a home venue semi-final date with Clare champions Cratloe on the 16th of November. Before anything like that might happen, Nire face a tough task this Sunday and the big question is can they repeat the form they displayed when beating Stradbally in the County Final at the Fraher Field two weeks ago. If they can, then they must be in with a 50/50 chance of advancing against a Ballylanders team that recently won their fourth Limerick Title when beating St. Patricks (see report). Nire’s best days at Provincial level were in 2006 when they reached the Final against Kerry Kingpins Doctor Crokes and they performed very well before losing out by 2-5 to 0-8. Waterford’s fortunes at Inter County level may not be flying high but our club teams have generally held their own in this championship. Ballinacourty beat the Limerick champions Broadford at the Fraher Field last Year and they were very narrowly beaten by Cratloe in the semi final, who in turn just lost out to Doctor Crokes in the final by a single point. Therefore, it is with more confidence than hope that Nire will travel to Kilmallock and all true local Gaels wish the County’s representatives well in their quest to advance further at this level.

BALLY ARE COUNTY CHAMPIONS 2014 The 12th of October, 2014 will go down in the history books for Ballylanders GAA as their senior footballers secured title number four in Newcastlewest with a 2-08 to 1-07 victory over St. Patrick's. Once the formalities were complete it was Bally who opened the scoring with a well taking point from captain Jimmy Barry Murphy. It was clear from the outset that St. Pats were trying to get an early goal and they came close a number of times, hitting the post twice. Both teams traded scores with James Kirby and another from Barry had the scores level at three a piece by the quarter hour mark. Then came Bally's best period as Eoin Walsh first kicked a point and then laid on a great pass to James Kirby who crashed the ball past the Pats keeper for the opening goal. Brian O'Connell added another point to open up a five point lead with five minutes of the opening half remaining. Both teams added one more point each before the break with Danny Frewen getting Bally's to leave it 1-6 to 0-4. St. Patricks began the second half in determined fashion and Bally were finding it hard to keep the ball but with Stephen Fox playing the sweeper role to a tee they couldn't break through their defence. The hard working James Kirby kicked his second point of the game to put six between them but Pat's responded kicking the next two points. Then came the crucial score of the game when a Bally counterattack led to Danny Frewen firing into the corner of the net to leave the score 2-07 to 0-06 with fifteen minutes to go. Pats were now

desperate to get a goal to get them back into the game but there was just no way through the Bally defence and when their goal came it was only a consolation. Man of the match Jimmy Barry kicked Bally’s last point and there was huge joy as the final whistle went as the seven year wait to have the Fr. Casey Cup back in Ballylanders was over. In his speech Jimmy Barry dedicated the victory to his late father Seamus and fellow deceased members Ann Hickey and Noel Martin. He gave special praise to man-

ager Ephie Fitzgerald who made all this possible. The home coming that night was something everyone who was there will remember as both sides of the streets were packed with well wishers. Team and scorers: Ricky Slattery, Maurice Kelly, Shane Fox, Ger Casey, Brian O'Connell (0-1), Donal Kelly, Stephen Walsh, Johnny Murphy, Thomas Lee, Kieran O'Callaghan, Jimmy Barry Murphy (0-3), James Kirby (1-2), Stephen Fox, Eoin Walsh (0-1), Danny Frewen (1-1). Subs: Tom O'Dywer, Tom Fox, Diarmuid McCarthy, Mark O'Connell, Jason Leigh, Eoin Martin, Michael O'Rourke, David McCarthy.

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Early goals decisive in Dr. Croke’s victory Dr. Crokes ..................... 2-5; Nire ..................................0-8. A BRACE of early first half goals provided Kerry representatives Dr. Crokes, Killarney with a solid foundation upon which to build their victory in this absorbing AIB Munster club football final played at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday afternoon last. Yet, entering the final quarter Nire were rattling those very foundations in a serious manner as throughout the second half with the strong breeze to their backs the Waterford champions lorded the outfield exchanges to telling affect. However, they kicked a total of 9 second half wides. GAVE THEIR ALL Each and every Nire player gave his all for the cause here, while defeat was their eventual lot they have every reason to hold their heads high. Maurice O’Gorman received the AIB Man of the Match award and Justin Walsh and Tomas O’Gorman also excelled. John Moore, David Ryan and team captain Brian Wall completed a fine defence. At centrefield, Anthony O’Gorman worked very hard while Shane Walsh proved his class with Paul Walsh, Martin Walsh and Connie Power standing out in attack. Scorers: Dr. Crokes: C. Cooper 2-1, K. O’Leary 0-2, P. Walsh and L. Lawlor (0-1) each. The Nire: B. Wall 0-3, S. Walsh 0-2, M. O’Gorman, P. Walsh and L. Lawlor (0-1) each. Dr. Crokes: K. Cremin; K. McMahon, L. Quinn, M. Moloney; B. Moriarty, B. McMahon, E. Kavanagh; A. O’Donovan, E. Brosnan; A. Kenneally, K. Brosnan, J. Fleming (capt.); B. Looney, C. Cooper, K. O’Leary. Subs: J. Cahillane for K. Brosnan; V. Cooper for Looney; D. Moloney for McMahon; S. Doolan for Kenneally. The Nire: T. Flynn; J. Walsh, T. O’Gorman, M. O’Gorman; J. Moore, D. Ryan, B. Wall (capt.); A. O’Gorman, S. Walsh; M. Walsh, P. Walsh, D. Wall; C. Power, S. Lawlor, M. Moore. Subs: P. Prendergast for S. Lawlor; L. Lawlor. Referee: J. Geaney (Cork).

Western Board Championship Previews THERE are three Divisional Board Fixtures down for decision this weekend. The second of the Sean Byrne Photography U-21 (A) hurling championship semi-finals will be played at Fraher Field on Friday night. In opposition will be Dungarvan and Comeragh Gaels with St. Carthage’s awaiting the winners in the final. The last of the Morrissey Family U-21 (B) HC quarter-finals will take place between Ballyduff and An Gaeltacht at Bushy Park on Saturday. The final of the Park Hotel Divisional Minor (A) hurling championship, a local derby encounter between Cois Bhride and St. Carthage’s will be staged at the Ballyduff venue on Saturday afternoon. SEAN BYRNE PHOTOGRAPHY U-21 (A) HC SEMI-FINAL Dungarvan -vComeragh Gaels at Fraher Field on Friday, October 31st at 7.30 p.m. This is the first outing for both sides and it has the makings of a good contest. A number of last year’s All-Ireland minor

winning side will be in action here. Comeragh Gaels will include Tom Devine, Dean McKenna, Ross Browne, Michael Troy, James Sheehan, Nicholas O’Donovan, Conor Tobin and Kearns in their line-up. The Blues will be without Kevin Daly but will have John Havens, Joe Allen, Conor Sheridan, Michael Kiely, Darragh Lyons, Gavin Crotty, Aaron Donnelly and the Curran brothers in their starting XV. Verdict - Dungarvan. MORRISSEY FAMILY U-21 (B) HC An Ghaeltacht -vBallyduff at Bushy Park on Saturday, November 1st at 2.30 p.m. Games between these sides down through the years have been well contested. The Reds will include last year’s County minor Mikey Kearney and Cian Leamy in their side along with Andrew Casey, Denis McDonagh, Sean Brackett, Jamie Hannon, William Keane, Jack Daly and Sean Geary. An Ghaeltacht will have Jamie de Barunn, Lucan O Cuirrin, Michael

French, Ray O Ceallaigh, Eoin O Murchu, Ciaran O Toibin, Darach O Cathasaigh, Conor MacDiarmada agus Odhran O hUllachain in their starting XV. Which ever side has most preparation done will come out on top, could go either way. Verdict - An Gaeltacht. PARK HOTEL MINOR (A) HC FINAL Cois Bhride -vSt. Carthage’s at Ballyduff on Saturday, November 1st at 2 p.m. A local derby encounter, this with a number of the county minor panels of 2013 and 2014 in action. There is a keen rivary between these two sides as most of them are attending Blackwater Community School. St. Carthage’s defeated Glenshelane in the semi-final at the same venue on a 4-10 to 1-18 scoreline. Cois Bhride received a walkover from Dungarvan last weekend. Both clubs have been in U-21 championship action in recent weeks while a number of players have been on Harty Cup duty with BCS. Verdict - St. Carthage’s.

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Ballygunner are Munster Club Champions Ballygunner …………………………2-14; Blackrock ……………………………0-12. BALLYGUNNER hurlers answered those knockers of Waterford hurling in certain sections of the National media at Semple Stadium in Thurles on Sunday afternoon last, when they withstood the best that Cork Champions, Blackrock, could throw at them and then struck back for the winning scores to record an emphatic eight point victory and bridge a 20 year gap back to 1981 by becoming the second Waterford Club to win the Provincial title. Ballygunner’s more experienced outfit settled the quicker to race into a four point lead by the 19th minute (0-5 to 0-1). Blackrock finished the first-half strongly to go in on level terms at 0-6 each, yet their key forward, Alan Browne, while winning a deal of possession, failed to find the target and in all, they recorded 16 wides over the hour. An early second-half goal by Paul Foley sent Ballygunner on the high road to victory as Fergal Hartley, Stephen Frampton, Colin Kehoe, Tom Fives, Paul Power, Andy Moloney, Billy O’Sullivan and Paul Flynn all came good to seal a famous victory for the Waterford Champions. Paul Flynn contributed 1-9 while Alan Browne had 0-4 with Browne being much more uptight on the big occasion, as Flynn delivered on the big day with a superbly struck goal in the final minutes when his clinical finish was as good as one hopes to see at this level of Club hurling. We had a bit of a dust-up late in the game when Paul Flynn and a Blackrock player received yellow cards. Yet it amounted to little more than understandable frustration by

some of the Blackrock defenders. A fine team effort then by our County Champions, Ballygunner, on a reasonably good December day. They gave their own Club supporters, plus the rest of us, a real lift as they have now accounted for the best of Clare, Tipperary and Cork with new challengers on the horizon in the new year when they go in search of the All-Ireland Title to face Galway Champions, Clarinbridge in the Semi-Final stages. Credit goes to all involved with the Ballygunner Club, including Selectors, Pat O’Sullivan, Pat Flynn with special credit going to Team Manager, Gordon Ryan who has provided them with that extra ingredient for this latest success. PRESENTATION Munster Council Chairman, Christy Cooney, presented the Cup to Ballygunner Captain, Billy O’Sullivan after the game. Billy O’Sullivan thanked their mentors and backup staff and stated that it was a great day for a great team and all associated with their Club and he stated that he was accepting the Cup on behalf of Ballygunner and Waterford. Ballygunner - R. Whitty, N. O’Donnell, A. Kirwan, R. O’Sullivan, S. Frampton, F. Hartley, C. Kehoe, T. Fives, P. Power, M. O’Mahony, P. Flynn, A. Moloney, B. O’Sullivan, P. Foley, D. O’Sullivan. Subs. T. Carroll (D. O’Sullivan 30). Blackrock - T. Barry, W. Sherlock (Capt.), N. Keane, J. Browne, D. Gosnell, A. Cummins, F. Ryan, P. Tierney, A. Coughlan, B. Hennebry, L. Meaney, J. O’Flynn, B. O’Keeffe, A. Browne, D. Cashman. Subs. M. O’Keeffe (O’Flynn 39). Scorers - Ballygunner:- P. Flynn 1-9 (0-6 frees, 0-2 ‘65’s); F. Foley 1-1; B. O’Sullivan 0-2; A. Moloney, S. Frampton 0-1 each. Blackrock:- A. Browne 0-4 (0-2 frees, 0-1 ‘65’); B. O’Keeffe 0-2; L. Meaney 0-2; A. Coughlan 0-2 (free and ‘65’); D. Cashman, P. Tierney 0-1 each. Referee:- P. O’Connor (Limerick).

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

County Bord na nOg

Clean sweep for Eastern sides in Under-16 Hurling County Finals THE Waterford GAA Supporters Club – Dublin Branch (sponsors) U-16 County hurling Championship Finals took place in Fraher Field on Saturday, October 18th last and all four titles went East as De La Salle (Division 1), Clonea (Division 2), Tramore (Division 3), and St. Mary’s (Division 4) all claimed victories over St. Carthage’s, Naomh Brid, Ballyduff Upper and Ardmore respectively. DE LA SALLE CLAIM “A” TITLE U-16 DIVISION 1 COUNTY HURLING FINAL De La Salle ................. 2-14; St. Carthage’s ........... 1-13. De La Salle were crowned Division 1 U-16 Hurling Co. champions following a hard fought win in a tough battle with a gallant St. Carthage’s side who just seemed to run out of steam in the closing few minutes. The game got off to an explosive start as St. Carthage’s netted a goal after 25 seconds, a great run by Daniel O’Keeffe before laying it off to Jack Prendergast who finished from close range. Jack Prendergast (free) and Finbarr Reaney added further points to stretch the Western sides lead (1-2 to 0-0 after nine minutes of play). De La Salle opened their account on 10 minutes as their most influential player Thomas Douglas pointed. Jack Prendergast responded for St. Carthage’s with a brace of points (one from play and one from a free) as they held a 1-4 to 0-1 lead midway through the opening half. St. Carthage’s were doing all the pressing and were playing the better hurling. Thomas Douglas who was a real thorn in the St. Carthage’s rear guard throughout pointed twice in quick succession to reduce the lead to four points (1-4 to 0-3) as the city side started to get the grips with the pace of the game. Jack Prendergast who worked extremely hard for St. Carthage’s and James Stone exchanged points as the Lismore / Ballysaggart side held a 1-5 to 0-4 lead at the change of ends. De La Salle emerged a different team after the restart as they took the game to their opponents. A Cormac McCann goal ten minutes into the second period proved to be a crucial score as De La Salle began to throw the ball around and create some fine team scores. Conor Giles Doran and Conor Dunphy – Dalton added further points for the Eastern side to propel them into the lead (one they wouldn’t relinquish) for the first time (1-8 to 1-5 at this stage). Jack Prendergast converted a brace of pointed frees to leave the minimum

between the sides in the 45th minute. Two minutes later Thomas Douglas rattled the net for De La Salle to push them four points clear, Jack Prendergast and Mickey Costigan (who was very impressive at centre back) traded points to leave it 2-9 to 1-8 with some ten minutes remaining. St. Carthage’s never gave up and were rewarded with three points on the trot through Jack Prendergast (twice) and the hard working Daniel O’Keeffe to make a one point game in the 53rd minute (2-9 to 1-11). Mickey Costigan pointed a long range free to ease De La Salle’s nerves only for Jack Prendergast to respond with another free in the 55th minutes to leave the one point between the teams. De La Salle seemed to have that little bit more up front and Adam Hayes along with another inspirational score from a Mickey Costigan’s long range free, pushed them two points clear on 58 minutes. Jack Prendergast who carried St. Carthage’s for the majority of this game had his sides final point in the 60th minute before De La Salle hit the last two scores in injury time, Cormac McCann and Mickey Costigan on target as the city side claimed a hard fought yet fully deserved victory in what was an entertaining encounter between two fine hurling sides. De La Salle: Shaun O’ Brien, Tom Crotty, Lee Wall, Peter Grogan, Gavin Coppinger, Mickey Costigan, Chris Kong, Thomas Douglas, Cormac McCann, Conor Giles Doran, Conor Dunphy – Dalton, Luke Walsh, Adam Hayes, James Stone, Luke Flynn. St. Carthage’s: Oisin O’ Gorman, Mark Roche, Aaron Whelan, David Smith, Evan MaGarry, Anthony McGlone, Shane Coughlan, Sam Ryan, Evan Roche, Damien Prendergast, Daniel O’Keeffe, Iarlaith Daly, Finbar Reaney, Jack Prendergast, Paddy Foley. Referee: Martin Curran (An Sean Phobal)

IMPRESSIVE CLONEA WORTHY WINNERS U-16 DIVISION 2 CO. HURLING FINAL Clonea ........................ 3-14; Naomh Brid .................. 1-7. Clonea who’ve been the form team right throughout the Division 2 Championship continued their impressive form as they eased to victory over a Naomh Brid team who simply didn’t perform to their capabilities on the day. The Western side gave a great display while overcoming a much fancied Fourmilewater in the semifinal but they had to give second best here to a far superior Clonea outfit who gave a great team display. The opening exchanges were tight and it took nine minutes for the first score to

arrive from Clonea’s Ciaran Power. Cian O’Byrne who was arguably Naomh Brid’s best player on the day equalised a minute later before Power and Sam Murphy Nix exchanged points to leave it 0-2 apiece after 12 minutes. The influential Mairtin Power put Clonea back in front with two points before Gavin Dalton responded for Naomh Brid. The game’s opening goal arrived on 21 minutes as Mairtin Power finished to the net; the same player who gave a man of the match display pointed a minute after as the Eastern side went into a 1-4 to 0-4 lead. Eoin Bray and Ciaran Power added further points for Clonea. Cian O’Byrne pulled a point back for Noamh Brid whose defence was coming under a lot of pressure. Eoin Bray netted Clonea’s second goal five minutes before half-time as Clonea held an unassailable lead at the break (2-8 to 0-5). The second half turned out to be all one way traffic as Clonea picked off scores at ease, credit to Naomh Brid who kept on battling away and they were rewarded with a goal late on. Clonea were the better team on the day as their direct style of hurling yielded some fine scores which Naomh Brid had no answer to. Having said that Naomh Brid were short the services of Jack Skehan (one of their key players) but take nothing away from Clonea who deserved the win following an impressive team display. Clonea: Aaron Hassett, Sam Corbett-Barry, Conor Mulligan, Adam Kelly, Adam Nugent, Aaron Power, Patrick Hahessey, Eoin Bray, Liam Connolly, Mairtin Power, Conor Dalton, Billy Power, Donnacha Hassett, Stephen Curry, Ciaran Power. Subs: Mark Elliffe, Conor Power, Ian Dalton, Adam Walsh, Eoin Dowley, Ciaran Kennedy. Naomh Brid: Jack Fraher, Matthew Hickey, Keith Hickey, Jack Cullinan, Cillian Tobin, Dan Booth, Reece Stringer, Gavin Dalton, Sam Murphy Nix, Cian O’ Byrne, Michael Horgan, Jason Dunford, Anthony Reddy, Darragh Tobin. Subs: James Walsh, Jack Hickey, Jamie Webster, Cian Geary, Mike Walsh, Ben Dunford. Referee: Joe Salmon (Clashmore / Kinsalebeg).

HARD FOUGHT WIN FOR TRAMORE U-16 DIVISION 3 HURLING CO. FINAL Tramore ...................... 0-13; Ballyduff Upper ......... 0-12. Tramore added the U-16 Division 3 hurling Co. title to their U-13 and U-14 (both Division 2) following this nailbiting one point win over a battling Ballyduff Upper, in an edge of the seat encounter that hung in the balance right up to the final whistle which was testament to both teams for treating us to an enthralling contest. Ballyduff Upper opened

the scoring inside the opening minute but Tramore responded with two quick fire points to go in front, with Charlie Kelly and Tom Kavanagh (free) on target. Ballyduff hit the next three points through Sean Kenny, Oisin Hickey (from a long range free) and Sean Casey to see them leading 0-4 to 0-2 in the 10th minute. Tom Kavanagh cut the deficit to the minimum with a point in the 12th minute. It was a real hard fought game with an immense work rate from both sides as both sets of backs were dealing with everything that came their way. A point from the hard working Charlie Kelly who was immense for Tramore tied up proceedings at 0-6 each on 24 minutes. A Matthew Garvey point put the Eastern outfit ahead four minutes before the break only for Oisin Hickey to equalise from a long distance free as the sides went in on level terms at the interval (0-7 apiece). There was only a point between the sides when they met in the group stages and these two evenly matched sides were giving it everything in this one. A Tom Kavanagh (free) in the 39th minute saw the team’s level again (0-9 each). Fionan Hickey (free) restored the lead for Ballyduff Upper. We had to wait some eight minutes for the next score, Tramore equalising through Charlie Kelly who was outstanding throughout, a minute later they were in front as a Matthew Garvey point made it 0-11 to 0-10 in favour of the seasiders. Fionan Hickey tied up proceedings yet again with a 53rd minute point as both sides went in search of a winner. The same player who caused the Tramore defence all sorts of problems popped over another score a minute later to put the men from the far West in front as we headed down the home stretch. Tramore showed tremendous character and fought back to get the last two points through Jordan Power in the 55th minute and Tom Kavanagh popped over the winning point in the 60th minute. Ballyduff Upper went in search of an equaliser which would have forced extra – time but Tramore (who had a man sent off late on) held out for a hard fought win in an epic game. Tramore: Cian Connor, Lorcan Lynch, Conor Cowman, Jack O’Byrne, Mark Cantwell, Aodh O’Connor, Ben Richards, Philip Griffin (capt.), Charlie Kelly, Matthew Garvey, Liam Fitzgerald, Tom Kavanagh, Joshua Malone. Subs: Cian Flanagan, Jordan Power, Ian Thompson, Leon O’Brien. Ballyduff Upper: Conor Sheehan, Oran Leamy, Michael Hannigan, Bill Keane, Oisin

Hickey, Ian Aherne, Eoin O’Brien, Adam Feeney, Sean Casey, Thomas McDonagh, Sean Kenny, William Daly, Fionan Hickey. Subs: Barry Casey, Jack Barry, Peter Kennedy. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

ST. MARY’S SHADE THRILLER U-16 DIVISION 4 HURLING CO. FINAL St. Mary’s ................... 1-14; Ardmore ..................... 2-10. An injury time pointed free by Ciaran Kirwan secured the Division 4 title for St. Mary’s who overcame a game Ardmore side who were in control for the majority of the second half in what was a very entertaining and open game of direct hurling. The Eastern side (a combination of Kill, Newtown/Ballydurn and Bonmahon) made the brighter start and led by 0-3 to 0-0 after eight minutes with Ciaran Kirwan (twice) and Jeff Halley on target. Ardmore’s James Falvin (their best player on the day) opened his sides account on 12 minutes before Kirwan responded with a pointed free a minute later. Seamus Cronin and Flavin added points for the Western side to leave it a one point game (0-4 to 0-3), before Ardmore took the lead for the first time as Micheal O’Neill’s first time ground stoke rattled the net. James Flavin hit over a hat trick of points towards the close of the half as Ardmore lead by five at the interval (1-7 to 0-5) as they weathered the early storm. A John O’Brien goal soon after the restart propelled Ardmore into a 2-7 to 0-7 lead and when Dylan Reed added another point it looked as if it was going to be all one way traffic. St. Mary’s showed tremendous character as they hauled themselves back into contention, T. J. Veale and the hard working Jeff Halley stroked over a couple of points between them as the Eastern side begn to assert their authority on the game. Ardmore were still a goal

to the good (2-10 to 0-13) with ten minutes remaining, mainly thanks to scores from James Flavin, but the St. Mary’s defence failed to concede another score for the remainder of the game with Cory Kennedy blocking and dealing with everything that came his way. A Ciaran Kirwan free in the 51st minute made it 2-10 to 0-14 before Jeff Halley got on the end of a fine move to finish to the net to tie up proceedings as extra-time beckoned. There was still one or two more twists to come in this humdinger, Ciaran Kirwan struck over what proved to be the winning score in the 60th minute as three minutes of added time were signalled. James Flavin had a late chance from a free to force extra-time but his long range effort drifted wide as St. Mary’s held on for a hard fought yet deserved win in an excellent encounter between two evenly matched sides. St. Mary’s: Michael Mooney, Dan Dunne, Cory Kennedy, Percy O’ Callahan, Jeff Halley, Niall Dunphy, Conor Burns, TJ Veale, Sean Veale, John Sheehan, Oisin Kiely, Conor Keane, Ciaran Kirwan. Subs: Walter Halley, Jack Kirwan, Donal Queally, Jack Mulcahy. Ardmore: Jack Walsh, Adam Power, Eoghan O’Shea, Jack Keane, Charlie Troy, Jack O’Sullivan, Thomas Ahern, John O’Brien, Micheal O’Neill, James Flavin, Dylan Reed, Seamus Cronin, David Walsh. Subs: Padraig Foley for J. O’Sullivan. Referee: Wayne Power (Ballyduff Upper).

Bord na nOg Contae would like to sincerely thank the Dublin Branch of the Waterford GAA Supporters Club for their kind sponsorship of both the U-14 and U-16 County hurling Championships. We thank them for their continued support in the current economic climate and for the promotion of underage GAA in the county; we ask that patrons support them where possible. This year, Bord na nOg Port Lairge have hosted over

700 matches in what has been another hectic season of juvenile GAA in the Deise county, we’ve had plenty of thrills and spills along the way. Our thanks to Ollie Drummey and the Fraher Field committee for the use of their facilities here today and for all of the hurling County finals this season. The board would like to express thanks to all our loyal band of referees without whom our games simply wouldn’t be able to take place, they are the unsung heroes in many ways and we thank them for their continued work and support officiating at Bord na nOg level. A special word of thanks to our photographers Rory Wyley and Noel Browne for all their hard work and promotion of our games. Thanks as well to all the local newspapers and WLR FM for their coverage of Juvenile GAA. I would like to thank all my fellow officers for their continued dedication and hard work, this has been another hugely successful season at Bord na nOg level and our hard working committee as well as our divisional board deserve huge credit for that. Thanks to the clubs for their continued support and we encourage all our players to keep playing GAA into the future. We express our thanks as well to Coaching & Games for their help and support throughout the year. Here’s hoping all our patrons have an enjoyable day here in Fraher Field and thanks to everyone for their support in 2014, keep up the good work, Port Lairge Abu! DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Annual County Bord na nOg Awards Night will take place in Tramore GAA Centre on Friday, November 28th at 8:00 pm. County Bord na nOg AGM (End of Year meeting) will take place in Lawlors Hotel, Dungarvan on Wednesday, December 10th at 7:30 pm.

Fraher Field Dungarvan FIXTURES Friday, 31st October Under 21 ’A’ Hurling: at 8.00 p.m. Dungarvan V Comeragh Gaels Saturday, 1st November Town & Country Under 12 Football Gala Day: 10 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.Junior Football Senior attached County Final REPLAY At 7.30 p.m. Kilrossanty V Ballinameela RUBBISH BINS Patrons please avail of the many rubbish bins situated around the grounds. NO PARKING Patrons please refrain from parking in front of

Entrances with yellow lines as these are emergency entrances for Ambulances etc., also there is NO PARKING allowed at the main entrances gates. Patrons please refrain from parking in front of private properties adjacent to the Fraher Field as this is causing undue stress for people exiting and entering their properties on Match day. FIELD BOOKINGS Please contact gercotter@hotmail.com or phone 087 7568493 NO SMOKING Patrons are advised to take note that the Stand in Fraher Field has a no smok-

ing policy and spectators are asked to have consideration for other patrons and use the smoking areas in the showground area. Patrons can now avail of the new seating in the smoking area under the Stand. HEALTH & SAFETY CONCERNS Parents are advised that in the interest of Health & Safety that children are supervised at all times. Also, it is not permitted to have people who are not directly involved with teams encroaching onto the field of play, this is also in accordance with health & safety guidelines.

Brickey Brickey Rangers Rangers LOTTO Last week’s draw was held in The Enterprise. Numbers drawn were 9, 19, 22, 26. There was no jackpot winner. €25 winners were Eileen Fitzgerald, Ann Duggan, Nicky, Mouse, and J. J. and Tom Houlihan. Next week’s draw will be held in The Tudor House, where the jackpot will be €4,450. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The October draw takes place on Friday next. Promoters please have monies in to draw coordinator Mary McGrath for Thursday night. Any outstanding monies need to be handed in for Thursday night also. SCRAP COLLECTION The club is holding a scrap metal drive at the moment to raise funds for the ongoing developments in Bushy Park. All items of metal, aluminium, stainless steel, copper, brass, scaffolding, lead batteries, cars, electric motors would be most welcome. Please contact Matthew McCarthy on 086 2725867 or Jim McGrath on 086 8039013 regarding drop offs or pick ups. CHRISTMAS DRAW The hugely successful Christmas fuel draw will take place again this year with the same attractive prizes as last year. 1st. prize a trailer load of hardwood timber. 2nd. prize 400 litres of heating oil. 3rd. prize 1 tonne of coal, and 4th. prize 20 bales of briquettes. Tickets will be €2 each or 3 for €5 and will be on sale shortly. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL COUNTY FINAL Last Saturday saw us contest the Intermediate Football County Final against Portlaw, having lost our Senior Status last year, the whole focus of the players and management team this season has been to return to the Senior Grade. Playing against a strong wind in the first half the lads were slow to settle resulting in the first score for Portlaw, however this spurred them on and they took control of the game. A long ball in from Conor McGrath was fisted to the net by Emmet Gaffney, this was followed by a Shane McGrath point, Conor McGrath then pointed. The team were playing very well at this stage with everyone stepping up to the mark. Carthach Shalloe had the next goal, followed by a Mark Shalloe point. In the dying minutes of the half a well worked move between Carthach Shalloe and Cormac O'Grady saw Conor McGrath netting a wonderful goal. This put us in a comfortable position and we went in at half-time on a scoreline of Brickeys 3-3, Portlaw 0-4. On the turnover Portlaw upped their game and went on a scoring spree. Our lads had their work cut out for them but they stuck to their task and kept their shape. Goalkeeper Joe Grant brought off two vital saves at this stage. Carthach Shalloe scored three well taken frees in this half, with a point a piece for Cormac O'Grady and John Morrissey to keep us ahead and return to the Senior Grade for 2015 with a three point victory on a scoreline of Brickeys 3-8; Portlaw 1-11. Everyone was a hero from 1 to 15 as they fought for every ball that came their way. Well done to all. At the final whistle great scenes of jubilation were experienced as players, managers, backroom team and supporters realised their expectations for the coming year - Senior Status. Team Captain Conor McGrath accepted the cup from County Chairman Tom Cunningham. He thanked his team mates for the commitment they showed throughout the year, management team of Dermot O'Neill, Conor Fitzgerald, Will Queally, first-aiders Joanie, Angela, Conor and Brian, adult committee, supporters who travelled in large numbers, and anyone who helped out in any way with the team. He thanked Portlaw for the very sporting game and wished them well for next year. It was off then to the Brickey Valley to continue the celebrations. We now play Ardfert (Kerry) on the 16th November at a Waterford venue in the Intermediate Club Championship Semi-Final. Team: Joe Grant, Carthach Barry, Philip Walsh, Ciaran O'Neill, Tommy Lynch, Mark Cummins, Diarmuid Tobin, Conor Phelan, Darragh Duggan, Shane McGrath (0-1), Conor McGrath (capt.1-1), Mark Shalloe (0-1), Cormac O'Grady(0-1), Emmet Gaffney (1-0), Carthach Shalloe(1-3). Subs; John Morrissey (0- 1) for Emmet Gaffney (inj.), Cormac Curran for Darragh Duggan, Olan Casey for Mark Shalloe, Jamie Kiely for Cormac O'Grady. Stephen Ahearne, Mark Scanlan, Johnny Cooney, Niall Collins, Kevin McCarthy, Shane Nugent, Noah Whelan, Jack O'Donnell, Christy Power, Cian O'Halloran, Conor Morrissey, Darragh O'Grady, Richard Halpin, Conor Fitzgerald.

SYMPATHY The sympathy of the club is extended to the Costin and Walsh families on the recent death of Phil. Also to the Donovan families, Dungarvan and Toor on the death of Pat. May they rest in peace. JUVENILE NOTES. UNDER 8 The under 8's are taking a well deserved break from training following their final session on Saturday last. Well done to all the players who trained for the year and who developed great skills under the watchful eyes of the coaches who gave their time to work with this group of lads and lassies. UNDER 10 & 12

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On County final day on Saturday last, the above groups played a selection from Portlaw in the same age group in Walsh Park on Saturday last. It was a great opportunity to showcase their footballing skills in front of a large audience. It was great to see so many young supporters at the game on Saturday with their families as this is the ethos of the GAA - family fun for all and the half-time Go Games ensures that the younger generation get to play on the big stage at the big games. UNDER 12 The Under 12 boys will play their final match of the season on Thursday night next in Bushy Park where they will take on Clashmore. Game time to be confirmed. UNDER 13 Our Under 13 Footballers were invited to play in a blitz on Monday last in Clashmore. Some of the last will not have played for a few months so hopefully they were not too rusty. Blitz report in next week’s issue. Thanks to Clashmore for the invitation.

Ardmore SEAMUS PRENDERGAST RETIRES FROM INTER-COUNTY DUTY Clubman Seamus Prendergast recently announced his retirement from inter-county duties. What can I say about this man? Seamus leaves behind many good memories on a career that has given him 4 Munster senior medals, a national league medal in 2007 and an appearance in an All-Ireland final. Seamus performs for his club with the same dignity and honesty as he performed with his county. He received the well deserved title of Hurler of the Year in Waterford in 2013. During his inter-county and club training and games, Seamus is also a selector with our U-21B hurling team who are now awaiting confirmation of their next round games against Fourmilewater. We wish Seamus the best of luck going forward with Aisling and Jamie and would like to thank him for giving us great memories and representing his club so well. ARDMORE GAA LOTTO Winning numbers for the lotto draw on October 13th, 2014 were 1, 9, 21, 24. No winners of the €10,000 jackpot. 5 winners of €20 each were: Ken Pallister c/o An Tobar; Jimmy O'Mahony c/o Quinns Shop; Mary Ryan c/o Keevers Bar; Declan Cunningham c/o Flemings Bar; Mick O'Houlihan c/o Kielys Cross Bar. ARDMORE GAA LOTTO Winning numbers for the lotto draw on October 20th, 2014 were: 3, 5, 25, 26. No winners of the €10,000 jackpot. 5 winners of €20 each were: Diane Power c/o Mary Prendergast; Jim Barry c/o Quinns Shop; Daisy Lee c/o Keevers Bar; Declan Lombard c/o Grange P.O.; Teresa Lenane c/o Quinns Shop.

Kill Kill CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the jackpot worth €8,600 at last Monday night’s draw, 20th October in Kirwan’s Bar. We had 3 match 3’s, as Helen Lynch, Clashmore, Eddie Fitzgerald, Kill village and Catherine Power, Youghal all came close. All three will receive €25 each. The numbers drawn were: 6,8, 9, 27. DEISE DRAW The October draw takes place this Friday night, 31st and is hosted by Mount Sion. We ask all our promoters to get their dues into Hannah Power as soon as possible. CALLING ALL KILL SUPPORTERS Our county junior football final has been fixed for Saturday, 8th November in Walsh Park with Old Parish providing the opposition. In the meantime, we are asking all our supporters, young and old to get their green and white flags, bunting, balloons or anything else that resembles our colours out over the coming week or two. We would make a special request to the businesses and residence of the village to deck out their patch with the green and white as the countdown begins to county final day. Remember its 19 years since Kill won an adult title (intermediate football) so let’s get behind the lads and rectify the situation. REMEMBER THE DAY It’s 19 years since Kill last won an adult competition but the previous year 1994, Kill annexed the junior football crown after a titanic battle with Tallow. This was Kill’s first football silverware since the glory days of the ‘60’s and with their offsprings backboning the team Kill weren’t going to be denied on a famous day so we completed a championship double, having won the junior hurling title a few weeks previously. The game was fixed for Portlaw, with Walsh Park out of commission due to a terrible weeks rain that left the pitch water-logged. The morning of the game saw more rain lash down but come 2.30 p.m. the heavens abated and gave players and supporters some relief. Kill got off to a great start with us opening the first quarter with a 0-4 to 0-0 lead. But the Bridesiders struck back with a goal and a point to leave Kill ahead by the narrowest of margins at the break. On the resumption, Tallow netted again and with Kill playing up

Brickey Rangers Under 9's who played in a blitz recently in Fourmilewater.

the hill it was backs to the wall stuff. Our defence tightened up for the remainder of the game and with our midfield towering into the game and our youthful attack starting to open their shoulders we outscored the Westerners by 0-8 to 0-2 in the last 20 minutes to claim the title. Final score: Kill 0-13; Tallow 2-3. The heroes from ‘94 were: John Kiely, Martin Dunphy, Mickey Kiely, Kieran O’Regan, Liam Lennon, Jack Power, Sean Michael O’Regan, Peter Kirwan, Brendan Mooney, Peter Torpey, Eddie Power, Ray Hennessy, Anton Lennon, Darren Power, Joe Kennedy. Subs: Johnny Cummins, Donagh Lennon, Tony Regan, Michael Kiely, Fergus Torpey, Brendan Power, Shane O’Donnell, Warren Power. Selectors: Ger Guiry, Martin Kennedy, Ger Mooney.

Let’s hope history can repeat itself! NEW SCOREBOARD Our new scoreboard got its first outing last Saturday when De La Salle took on Clan na nGael in the U-21 hurling championship. Everything ran smoothly and this is very much a welcome addition to our club grounds, who host a fair share of the games during the GAA season. ST. MARY’S JUVENILE U-11 HURLING Our U-11 hurlers in Carriganore last Friday night, 24th October to play Tramore and Ferrybank in a two game blitz. The lads drew with Tramore while the cit team proved too strong for us. This brings an end to the season for the group who have given great time and efforts to their trainers Gary McCormack and Ray Hennessy this year. They finished runners-up of the U-11 football and mid-table in the hurling, so well done to all and keep the practice up for the Winter. U-21 HURLING Our U-21 hurlers are competitive action for the first time this year when they play St. Declan’s (Kilmacthomas/Ballyduff) in Walsh Park this Saturday, 1st November in the semi-final of the ‘B’ championship. The game has a 1.30 p.m. throw-in and we ask all our supporters to row in behind the team.

Nire SENIOR FOOTBALL – STORY SO FAR! Championship: Round 1: Nire 3-22; Ballinmeela 0-02 Round 2: Nire 2-10; St. Saviours 1-03 Round 3: Nire 3-11; Stradbally 3-6 Round 4: Nire 2-15; De La Salle 0-8 Round 5: Nire 1-9; Gaultier 1-7 Quarter Final: Nire 1-8; Rathgormack 0-8 Semi-Final: Nire 0-10; An Rinn 0-9 County Final: Nire 0-11; Stradbally 0-6 MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP Nire Vs Ballylanders in Kilmallock at 2 p.m. Sunday, 2nd November. We would encourage everyone to continue supporting the boys. David Prendergast has Nire tops for sale at €30 each. Contact David at (087)6267476. PHELAN CUP Nire 1-13; Gaultier 0-12. Rathgormack 0-12; Nire 2-5. The Nire 2-16; Ballinameela 3-7. Semi-Final: The Nire 3-7; Ballinacourty 1-10 Final: The Nire v’s St. Saviours, venue and date/time to be decided. NIRE VALLEY DROP AND FUNDRAISING BARBECUE The club would like to thank everyone who took part in the Nire Valley Drop and the fundraising barbecue but especially those who organised

or helped out with the events. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Tramore SYMPATHY Our club wish to sympathise with the family of the late Pat Ferris who died recently. Pat played with us in the early years of the club when he was based here as a Garda. May he rest in peace. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our Intermediate Footballers were relegated in heartbreaking fashion yesterday when they went down by a solitary point to Kilmacthomas, thanks to all the lads for their efforts this year. U-21 HURLING Our U-21 hurlers are out against Ferrybank next Sunday November 2nd at 1.30pm in Walsh Park. This is a semi-final and is part of a double header with the other match taking place at 3 pm DINNER DANCE AND AWARDS NIGHT Our Annual Tramore GAA Awards and Dinner Dance is on in the Majestic Hotel, 22nd November, 7.30 pm till late. Tickets €30 each are available from the Club Bar where a book is also available for anyone wishing to pay in installments or from any of the committee, Patrice Flanagan, Mark Lynam, Maria Flavin, Tomas English (Camogie), Jackie Kennedy (Ladies Football) & Denise Connor. HALLOWE’EN PANTO Tramore Musical Society present their Halloween Panto "Robin Hood meets Frankenstein" in Tramore GAA Club Hall from October 31st to November 2nd. Tickets Adults €10 and kids/OAPS €8 on sale in Loved Again Thurs., 10 a.m. - 12.30 and Saturday 1-3 p.m. CAMOGIE Training on Wednesday evenings U8 to U12, 6 - 7 pm. Training now on Wednesday Evenings for U14 to U18 from 8 - 9 pm. ASTROTURF AND HALL Open to Clubs and Children's Parties, for further information, contact our Sports and Social Manager, Charlie Ryan at 086-8232021. BINGO In the Club every Monday at 8 pm. All are welcome. CIRCUIT TRAINING AND CORE PILATES Circuits with John Frost on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Pilates with Davy Wade on Thursday at 7.30pm. €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, 5 November, when the Jackpot will be €3,300. Tickets €2 each are on sale in the usual outlets. There was no winner of the €3,200 Jackpot in last Wednesday's draw. The numbers drawn were 1, 14, 21 and 23. Lucky Dip winners of €40 each were Chris Morrissey, Sweetbriar, Ray Schley, An Carn and Pat Condron, Coast Road. Thanks to all who support the Lotto. DEISE DRAW The next draw takes place in Mount Sion on Friday. Terrific prizes to be won monthly, including the top prize of €10,000. Tickets €10 per month can be got from Pat Cullen or Anne Bohan. Thanks to all who support the Deise Draw. CARDS NIGHT Eamonn McCormack, Colm Clooney and

Noel Cullen beat Mary Halley, Nicky Power and Liz Halley in last weeks final. Cards every Friday at 9.30pm and all are welcome. Winners in the Friday draw were John Dunne and Colm Clooney. Recent Bonus Ball winners were Frankie Walsh and Michael Power.

Fourmilewater MINI LOTTO No jackpot winner. Numbers drawn were: 10, 18, 26. Next week’s jackpot €600. Match 2 number winners: Doocey family, Russellstown; Brian Wall, Knocknaffrin; Aiden Ryan, Clonanav; Kevin Kelleher, Ballybrien. 45 CARD DRIVE RESULTS Winners: Mary Doyle and Eileen Kelly. Joint 2nd: Mary Kearns and Mary Murphy; Mary Ryan and Maurice Prendergast. Lucky tables x 2: Mai Kennedy and Nellie Nugent; Tom Brazil and Jimmy Quinn. UNDER 21 HURLING Congratulations to our under 21 hurling team on a magnificent win against Glenshelane on Saturday last in Colligan on a scoreline of Fourmilewater 1-19; Glenshelane 0-12 and now qualify for the next round to be played next month.

Rathgormack RACE NIGHT The club’s annual race night goes ahead Saturday, 22nd November, at 9 p.m., in Maudies Kennedy’s Bar. We would ask all our members to make a special effort to make sure that they come along on the night. Anyone who has not been approached to sponsor a horse etc., can contact Joe Murray or Dick Drohan or any committee member to get involved. CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to congratulate our Senior panel member Tony Power and his wife Cathy on the recent arrival of their baby boy Odhran. Another footballer for the future. DÉISE DRAW All outstanding Déise Draw money to be paid to Déise Draw co-ordinator Tom Hassett immediately.

Naomh Brid CLUB AGM Our AGM will be held on Tuesday, 25th November at 7.30 p.m. in Kirwan Park club house. All parents are welcome to come along to the meeting and share their views. FUNDRAISING WALKS This winter Naomh Brid is going to host weekly walks. Everybody is welcome. All you need to take part is – a Hi-Vis vest, a flashlamp and a couple of Euro for the bucket. Each Wednesday at 7 pm, walks will begin at community centre in Touraneena and also at community centre in Modeligo. We hope to use different routes weekly, depending on the demand. INDOOR TRAINING Indoor training for the younger groups will be starting shortly. Once again we hope to cater for all boys and girls who are interested. We are also planning to use the hurling wall for some of the older groups. Anyone willing to help out should contact any committee member.

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CLG Phobail CLGAn AntSean tSean Phobail WESTERN FINAL JOY Amid joyous scenes in the Fraher Field on a gloomy Sunday afternoon, our footballers ended a thirty-eight year famine against a gallant Colligan outfit. Inspired by a vocal following and almost four decades of pain, the lads played with verve, fierce resilience and no little skill. Our backs were to the wall against a strong breeze in the first half, but a coolly slotted penalty from the excellent Cormac Nugent gave us breathing space as half-time approached. A minute into the second half the superlative Graeme Guiry added a second. Guiry put the icing on the cake with ten minutes remaining and I, for one doubt there has been a cooler finish in the fabled venue at such a crucial juncture of a major final. His magnificent catch, and a solodummy finish has earned the Nire Valley a place in Shocks folklore for eternity. There are too many people to thank for this success, but Manager Declan French and backroom team of, Micheal Ó Tóibín, Alan Leahy and Michael Hogan deserve enormous credit, but it’s fair to say that the Ardfinnan native, John Phelan was the driving force behind the victory. With nearly one hundred training sessions under our belt, his genial touch made the crucial difference. It is also appropriate to remember the many excellent players, selectors and trainers we have had down the years who helped keep the footballing tradition alive in our little parish; many of whom were present in the Fraher Field. The many messages of support from right across the county were very much appreciated. THE COUNTY FINAL The county final has been fixed for Saturday, 8th November in Walsh Park with a throw-in time of 2.30 pm. Our last and only victory in such a final was at the expense of Kill who coincidentally will provide the same opposition on this occasion. To whet the appetite that same day SN Baile Mhic Airt will defend their Cumann na mBunscoil title against Sliabh gCua in Fraher Field at 11.30. Best wishes to them in their quest for honours. PADDY JOE RYAN, COMERAGH OIL Many years ago prior to a previous Western Final, Paddy Joe offered the club some sponsorship if we were to reach a County Final. Unfortunately, on that occasion we failed to make the breakthrough. As a man of his word he has generously renewed that offer and he will make the trip to John Pauls on Thursday night to fulfill the promise. The club is most grateful to Paddy Joe and hopefully a crowd will gather to show our appreciation of this very generous gesture. Who knows, there may be a song or two from the famed Sliabh gCua Ramblers. COFFEE DAY Tony and Margaret Tobin have kindly offered to host a coffee day in John Pauls on Thursday, 6th November to help with club funds. It is hoped that this will coincide with a photography display and book sale. All support would be gratefully received. A big thanks to Tony and Margaret for this kind offer of assistance.

CumannChamógaíochta Chamógaíochta nanaRinne Cumann Rinne LÁ SRAOI DON gCLUB/ CLUB FUN DAY Ba mhaith linn buíochas a gabhailt le gach aoinne idir cailíní agus tuismatheórí a ghlac páirt sa lá spraoi agus craic a d'eagraíodh le déanaí. Bhain gach duine an thaineamh as na himeachtaí ar an lá.Ar mbuíochas libh ar fad. The club would like to thank everyone, girls and parents who participated in our very successful Fun Day held recently.Thanks for all the food, cakes, buns and other refreshments and to our photographer and the tea makers and to all the girls who had a great day. To the ladies and gents who organised everything so well, go raibh maith agaibh. To the girls who train and play in all conditions rain hail or other, go raibh maith agaibh. BAILIÚCHÁN ÉADAÍ/ CLOTHES COLLECTION Beidh bailiúchán éadaí agus earraí eile athchúsála ag an gClub ar an Satharn 15ú Samhain ag an Halla Pobail. The club will have a clothes collection on Saturday, 15th November. The collection point will be at the Halla Pobail. Flyers will be sent out next week to all households in the area. If you have any clothes that you need to get rid of before Christmas this is an ideal oppurtunity to de- clutter your home and also to help our club raise much needed funds. Bheimís an bhuíoch do bhúr gcabhair. More on this next week 10 mBLIAIN AR AN BHFÓD / 10 YEARS FORMED Tá an club 10 mbliain ar an bhfód ó ath eagraíodh sinn in 2004. Tá fás mór taghta ar an club ins na blianta san agus tá moladh ar leith ag dul dtí gach aoinne a cabhraigh in aon slí an chlub a chur chun chinn. Tá míd mórálach as an dul chun chinn sin. Is mór an éacht é agus buíochas tuillte ag na imreóraí, na traenálaithe, na hoifigigh na hurraithe agus ár mbuíonn tacaíochta a bhíonn linn igcónaí.Chun chinn linn. Its 10 years since our club was reformed in 2004. Many changes have been seen in that time and we thank all those who have helped to achieve

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our aims in that time.We are very proud of what we have achieved so far as a club. The way in which club has developed in that time is a testament to the players, coaches, trainers, club officers, sponsors and not least our loyal band of supporters who encourage our teams at all times. As our motto suggests "Ní neart go cur le Chéile".

Comeragh Rangers Rangers Comeragh MINOR A COUNTY CHAMPIONS Congratulations to our Minor Team on winning their third consecutive Minor A title in a row. The girls had an emphatic win over newly formed Doonabbey. The girls started the game brightly, with a goal from Shauna Dunphy and two further goals from Aoife Murray giving them a half-time lead of 3-8 to 1-1. The girls maintained the pace in the second half. Great work throughout the field allowed Shauna Dunphy finish the game with a hat-trick and Aoife Dunne to add further to the goal scoring sheet. Great credit is due to all the girls. Our backs and midfielders worked tiresomely throughout, continuously turning over ball, and our ever dangerous forwards attacked the Doonabbey defence right from the start. Also our substitutes contributed tremendously to the win when called upon. Final score Comeragh Rangers 6-15; Doonabbey 1-5. Shauna Dunphy accepted the cup on behalf of the team. She thanked the management team of Kevin, Joe and Stephen for all the work and commitment throughout the year, and Doonabbey on a sporting game. MUNSTER PLATE CHAMPIONS Congratulations to the Comeragh Rangers Senior team who won the Munster club senior plate final defeating West Clare Gaels on Sunday afternoon last. Final Score Comeragh Rangers 4-14 West Clare Gaels 0-9. Congrats to the girls and team management: Joe Murray (Manager), Stephen Fitzgerald (Selector) & Kevin Power (Selector). Scorers for Comeragh Rgs: Eibhlin Power (0-3) Aoife Dunne (1-4) Aoife Murray (0-5) Shauna Dunphy (2-1) Ann Dunphy (0-1) Ruth Kirwan (1-0).

Anthony O'Brien, Vice President of the Munster Ladies Gaelic Football Association presented the player of the match award to Mairead Power. Marian Hogan, accepted the cup on behalf of the team and thanked the management team of Joe, Kevin and Stephen for all their work throughout the year. Also to the girls for all their tremendous effort and commitment and finally to West Clare Gaels on a sporting game. ENGAGEMENT Congratulations to our club treasurer Marian O’Hanlon and William Vaughan on their recent engagement. We wish them many years of happiness together.

Ballyduff Upper U-21 HURLING The U-21's play An Gaeltacht in the quarterfinal of the Western Championship this Saturday, November 1st, at 2.30 pm in Bushy Park. All support welcome. FUN RUN/WALK Well done to all who participated in last weekend’s Fun Run/Walk. With 10 runners and over 70 walkers, the event proved very successful. Thanks to the organisers and those who helped out on the day. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Martin Feeney and his wife on the birth of their child recently.

CloneaHurling, HurlingJuvenile Juvenileand & Camogie Clonea Camogie INDOOR CAMOGIE Indoor Camogie will be commencing on 5th November for girls born in the years 2009 to 2005 as follows:- Beginners born in 2009 and 2008 – 6 pm to 6.30 pm Born in 2007 and 2008 - 6.30 pm to 7.15 pm. Born in 2006 and 2005 – 7.15 pm to 8 pm. If any parents are willing to help out in anyway please contact Kevin on 086-2215401 for more details. A background in Camogie is not essential to help out with the Club. TRACTOR RUN Clonea GAA Clubs Annual Tractor Run will take place this Sunday, 2nd November, 2014, Registration at 11 am and Run starts at 12 noon. All Tractor enthusiasts are encouraged to come along. CLOTHES RECYCLING DAY The Club will hold a Clothes Recycling Day this Saturday, 1st November 2014 from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm at the Club House. All funds raised will go to the Field Development Fund JUVENILE BLOTTO There was no winner of our October Blotto draw. Numbers drawn were 1, 5, 6, 4, 2, 7 and 3. Consolation prizes to Batty Power, €50, Paddy Quigley, €25 and Niall Fahey, €25. Next draw is this Sunday, November 30th and Jackpot is now €4,800. Your support is needed and appreciated UNDER 16 EASTERN FINAL Our Under 16s are in the Eastern Final this Sunday in Walsh Park time and opponents to be confirmed. All support welcome.

Brickey U-10's who played at half-time during the Intermediate Football Final on Saturday last.

Newtown/Ballydurn Newtown/Ballydurn FUNDRAISER The draw took place last Saturday night in Flynn's Bar. Thanks to everyone who supported the draw by either buying tickets, prize sponorship and people who came along on the night. The winners were, 1st prize of €250 went to Ailish Dunphy, Ballydurn. 2nd prize went to Jenny Kirwan, Kilmac. 3rd prize went to Paddy Corley, Villierstown. There were many spot prizes on the night and they went to Lauren/Dean, Caroline Walsh, Robbie Stephenson/Kevin Power, Bob Dunphy, James Doyle, Mick Hassett, Paddy Power, Mark Galvin, Patsy Dunphy, Kevin Walsh/Michael Joy. COMERAGH RANGERS Congratulations to Comeragh Rangers Ladies minor team and management who won the county final last weekend by beating the Dungarvan/Abbeyside combination on a scoreline of 6-15 to 1-5. DEISE DRAW The 7th monthly Deise Draw takes place this weekend, so would anyone who owes money, please keep up to date with their payments.

Dungarvan U-12 FOOTBALL Last Friday night our u-12 took on St. Pats in the Div. 3 Football Championship. This team has several u-10 and u-11 footballers and they all should be congratulated as they have done wonders when they have had to roll up their sleeves and work hard. They had a good win and played some great football. Well done to all concerned. On Wednesday, tonight our u-12 Div. 1 team take on the Nire in what could turn out to be a championship winning game, so we ask all our supporters to come to Clogherane to watch and support our u-12s. INJURY We would like to send our best wishes to Megan Daly’s brother who has been struck down by injury and he awaits to see the surgeon next Friday for a prognosis on what damage has been done. STAND Anyone that has been at the club grounds lately has seen that the stand is well and truly making progress and work is now coming to an end. At this stage we would like to thank anyone who has contributed to the stand as regarding buying as seat in memory of their loved ones who have gone before us or just to buy a seat can still do so. However, the closing date is now approaching and seats will now only be available to buy before 31st of October. So contact Tony Ryan, David Kiely, Paddy Fitzgerald and Diarmuid Curran before this date please. CHRISTMAS DRAW Saturday, 13th December has come available for the club to sell our Christmas Raffle tickets at Dunnes Stores. This is giving everybody advance warning that their help will be needed on this day to sell tickets for the club. This day will bring in much needed financial help for the club and your presence would be much appreciated.

AGM The dates for the AGM for both Juvenile and Senior clubs will now go ahead on Monday, 17th November for the Juvenile and Friday, 21st November for the Senior Club. The Juvenile club will be looking for some new people to go on the Juvenile committee. LOTTO NUMBERS The numbers drawn were 9, 10, 20, 21. No jackpot winner. Ned Whelan won the €100. Next week’s Lotto Jackpot is €5,500. Tickets can be bought from Ard Scoil, Bingo, Lynch’s Greeengrocers, Countrystore, Walsh’s Spar, Paddy Foley’s, Hallahan’s Chemists, Quealy’s, Crotty’s Bar Leamybrien. DEISE DRAW Catherine Lyons has informed me that the next Deise Draw will take place on Friday, 31st October. Therfore, we would ask all members to have their Deise Draw Money handed in to her by Thursday, 30th. We would like to thank all our members who have supported the Deise Draw. WELL DONE To our near neighbours Old Parish and Brickeys on their respective successes in their football championships. OLD CLOTHES On the 5th November the Club is having a clothes collection at the Club Grounds in Clogherane. It is hoped that this will be a big financial help to the club. If you have any clothes that you no longer require or indeed any old mobile phones why not bring them to the Club Grounds in October and free up some much needed space in your wardrobe.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our popular Jack the Joker Fundraiser will continue this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the Jackpot will be €8,800 as on Sunday night Paul Hallahan was drawn out of the drum and picked card 44 which wasn’t the Joker, though he did win €50. Anne Sweeney and Lee O’Donnell 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, Mousies Takeaway, Minnies Bar and Crottys Corner Bar. UNDER 21 HURLING On Friday night last we played the Western Semi-Final in Fraher Field where we took on St. Carthages. The team gave a fantastic display and with 57 minutes played we led the game and looked set for a memorable victory. Unfortunately, our opponents struck for a late goal to give them the win. Whilst we are naturally disappointed to lose the game the players and management team can be proud of their display on the night. Team: L. POWER, J. DUGGAN, B. LOOBY, S. O’CONNOR, E. BERGIN, E. COLLINS, C. KINDREGAN, J. ELSTEAD, C. PRUNTY, E. YOUNG, D. COLLINS, R. CONWAY, S. CLIFFE, S. DALY, M. MAHER. Subs: E. KIELY, B. HENLEY.

CLUB BINGO This Sunday our Club Bingo continues in the CBS Hall at 8:30 pm where the jackpot is €1,700. MONSTER BINGO Our Monster Bingo will take place in The Park

Hotel on Sunday, 9th November at 3 pm with €3,000 in prize money. As always your support would be greatly appreciated here. AGM Our Annual General Meeting will take place on Friday, 5th December in Scoil Mhuire, Abbeyside at 8pm. JUVENILE NOTES AGM: The Juvenile AGM takes place on Thursday night the 27th of November at the GAA club grounds. Outdoor hurling: There will be no outdoor hurling this Saturday morning. The indoor season starts on November the 14th at the Friary Collage. Teamers will be sent out to all for this in plenty of time. Under 16: Our under 16 football team travelled to Ardmore on Sunday last. After a great display by all we came out well on top to qualify for the Western semi-final.

Clashmore/Kinsaelbeg DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW The Deise Development Draw for October takes place on Friday night at Mount Sion GAA Centre and as usual we want to urge all of our monthly members to make sure you are paid up to date to ensure your place in the draw and we want to wish the very best of luck to all of our members in this draw! CLUB A.G.M. Our Club's Annual General Meeting has been pencilled in for the evening of Saturday November 22nd at our GAA Clubhouse at 8 pm so please mark this date in your diary. DECEASED MEMBERS MASS Our annual Deceased Members Mass will take place before the A.G.M. on Saturday November 22nd at 6.30pm at Piltown Church so please try to attend as we remember all those who have gone before us.

Shamrocks CLUB LOTTO Lotto draw held on 18th October, the numbers drawn were 7-8-14-20, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Johnny Geary, Michael Neville, Lesley Cantwell, P. Walsh, Liam Casey. Draw held on Saturday, 25th October, numbers drawn were 18-22-24-26, and yet again, no winner. €20 winners were Ollie O'Farrell, John & Chloe, Oliver Flanagan, Oliver & WA, Michael Leahy. Next week's jackpot will again be €20,000, so get your tickets early. BALLYGUNNER BOW OUT Waterford senior hurling champions Ballygunner made their exit from the Munster championship at the hands of double Clare champions Cratloe in Walsh Park last Sunday. On a day when nothing went right for the Gunners, the sending off of Brian O'Sullivan for two relatively harmless fouls was a key moment of the game. Our best wishes go to Cappoquin and Modeligo in the Intermediate and Junior hurling championship where they are both playing away in the semi-finals.

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Affane/Cappoquin U-21 WESTERN HURLING C'SHIP Fourmilewater 1-19; Glenshelane 0-12. At the Colligan venue last Saturday, Fourmilewater and Glenshelane met in the Western quarter-final. In a well contested first half, Glenshelane went in at the interval leading 0-10 to 0-06. In the second half a rejuvenated Fourmilewater side hit the ground running being inspired by Jamie Barron as they outscored Glenshelane who did not seem to come out of the traps in the second half 1-13 to 0-02, who showed promise in the first half. Scorers: Killian O’Sullivan 0-9, Andy Molumby 0-1, Conor Murray 0-1, P. J. Curran 0-1. Team: Sean Cullinane, Keith Farrell, Dave O’Brien, Shane Dunne, Shane Murray, Conor Murray, Gavin McCarthy, Andy Molumby, Moss Noonan, Killian O’Sullivan, Niall Fives, Brian O’Donoghue, Dave Murphy, P. J. Curran, Dean Whelan. Subs used: Mikey Crowley, Craig O’Shea, other subs Diarmaid McGrath, Ciaran Kelly.

BAG PACK Our club would like to thank everyone who supported our Bag Pack in Dunnes Stores, Dungarvan last weekend, a special thanks must go to our organisers Antoinette Power, Geraldine Murray and Mary Coughlan and all the volunteers. BUS TO MUNSTER CLUB IHC SEMI-FINAL V FEAKLE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9th A bus for supporters to the Munster Club IHC Semi-Final V Feakle on Sunday, November 9th is being organised. For further information contact Bridget Murray 0879705015 if interested. CAPPOQUIN/AFFANE JUVENILE GAA HALLLOWE’EN DISCO The Cappoquin/Affane Juvenile GAA Club hold their annual Halllowe’en Disco this Friday, October 31st 7 pm - 9 pm in the Parish Hall. Admission €2, strictly for primary school kids. CAPPOQUIN/ AFFANE JUVENILE GAA CLUB ANNUAL DRAW Our Juvenile GAA club are holding their annual draw on Saturday, 8th in the Parish Hall, your support is and always very much appreciated. WESTERN U-16 FOOTBALL SEMI-FINAL FIXTURE Semi-Final Saturday, November 1st Affane V Stradbally in the Sportsfield at 3 pm. ADD TO AFFANE/CAPPOQUIN CLUB LOTTO The numbers drawn in our Club Lotto for the jackpot prize of €4,600 on Monday, October 20th were 6-12-13-27 and there was no winner. The five €20 consolation prize winners were Anto McCarthy, Salterbridge; Mary Murray, Barrack St; Martina Murphy, Tilezone; Pat McGrath c/o Jim Barry and Mick Burke, Knockalara. This week’s draw was held Tuesday, October 28th and the results will appear here next week. THREE TO ANSWER 1, Who were the side Ballysaggart defeated in the 2013 Munster Club Junior hurling final? 2, Who captained Wexford in the 1976/77 AllIreland senior hurling finals against Cork? 3, With what club does Wexford full forward Conor McDonald play for? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Cork won the first ever Munster Intermediate hurling final played in Connacht, when they defeated Galway in Ballinasloe in 1964, when Justin McCarthy scored a great goal. 2, Dublin senior hurling captain John McCaffrey plays for Lucan Sarsfields. 3, The four counties Jim Fives, Tourin played for were Waterford, Galway, Roscommon and Kildare.

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €15,500 held in Miclins Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night 26/10/14. Numbers were 6, 16, 19, 20. €30 to the following: Mary Early, Dungarvan; Martin Troy, Coolnasmear. Seller’s prize of €30 Mattie Kiely, Leamybrien. Next Clotto held in Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night 2/11/14 for a Jackpot of €15,500. On duty on the night Benny Whyte and Michael Keating. Places where Clotto`s can be purchased: Crotty’s Inn, Leamybrien; Miclins Bar, Kilrossanty; Veale’s Supermarket, Leamybrien; Walsh's DayTo-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 €15,500. 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. JUNIOR/SENIOR ATTACHED FINAL Well done to our juniors who showed great character to come back from trailing by 8 points

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to 3 at half-time. They upped their game in the second half with two quick goals coming from Substitute Colin Dee and Dale Power and two further points left the lads ahead by two but Ballinameela fought back to take the lead going into injury time. Upped stepped Colin to tap over the equaliser deep into injury time. Full-time score Kilrossanty 2-6 to Ballinameela 12 points. The Club would like to wish James Coade a speedy recovery. James suffered concussion and ended up having to leave the field. Kilrossanty team: Richie Hayes, Michael Hassett, Jim Maher, James Whyte, Paul Lennon Captain, Paul Hayes, James Coade, Michael Walsh, Sean Cooney, Eoin Houlihan, Ciaran Keating, Mossy Young, Dale Power, Darrell Ryan, Fintan Walsh. Substitutes: Paddy Kiely for Paul Hayes; Colin Dee for Fintan Walsh; Adam Daly for James Coade.

The replay is fixed for next Saturday evening, at 7.30pm 01 /11/14 in Fraher Field, Dungarvan. Please come along and support the men in green and gold. DÉISE DRAW The Déise draw will take place this Friday night, 31st October, 2014. So all those with outstanding monies can hand it into Mairead, Jason or Kevin. Great prizes to be won monthly including the top prize of €10,000. Tickets can still be purchased for the remaining draw as this is a very worthwhile fundraiser for the club. Thanks to all for your continued support. JUVENILE NOTES Hallowe’en Party: We are holding our annual Hallowe’en fancy dress party for the local children on this Wednesday evening, 29th October at 7 p.m. in the old school hall, Kilrossanty. This is a great event every year for the local children and some of the adults have also been known to dress up on occasion.

Modeligo COMERAGH GAELS UNDER 21 HURLERS Our under 21 hurlers, assisting The Comeragh Gaels, take to the field on this coming Friday night in Fraher Field, where they will face Dungarvan in the "A" grade in this knockout competition. Throw-in here is timed for 7:30 pm and with a selection of some fine young hurlers on show for both sides here, it’s a game which could be well worth a visit. NAOMH BRID JUVENILE CLUB'S "WINTER WALKS" Naomh Brid Juvenile GAA Club will hold a series of fundraising "Winter Walks" over a six week period, starting on Wednesday next, November 5th at 7:15 pm in both Modeligo and Touraneena. The idea here is to come along and either walk, jog or run (whatever you prefer) along a designated route, starting and ending at the Community Centre in each parish. Now that the dark nights are upon us, what better way of spending the long evenings than getting out with family and friends for a nice walk or run. A donation of €2 is requested to take part each night, all of which will go towards club funds. The set route in each parish is approx. 4 miles in length but again, it is entirely up to you! The only essential items which we have to insist on are Hi-Vis vests and torches for each walker. For further information, please contact Jessie or Micheal Power, or Johnny McGrath in Modeligo, and Aiden McGrath and James Condon in Touraneena.

SliabhgCua/St. gCua/St. Marys Sliabh Mary's HALLOWE’EN PARTY NIGHT THIS SATURDAY NIGHT This Saturday evening will see our “Hallowe’en Party Night” take full swing in Touraneena Community Centre. Great fun is guaranteed on the night and although dressing up is optional, we would encourage everyone to do so to ensure a fantastic night occurs. Spot Prizes are available on the night for various categories, so get those ghost costumes dusted off. Music on the night will be by local Ballymacarbry siblings, “Breakin Ice”. The night will kick-off at 9:30 and tickets are a mere £10. Tickets will be available from Mush Keane (087)9634993, Mike Murray (087)7428032 & JP Fitzpatrick (086)1909980. Tickets are selling fast, so please order yours as soon as possible. With ever increasing costs of the running of the club, we would appreciate your support. U-21 HURLING The Touraneena/Modeligo/Colligan/Kilgobinet amalgamation Comeragh Gaels will take on Dungarvan in Fraher Field this Friday evening (31st October) at 8pm. This is an U21A semi final clash so we would urge you to come along and support Comeragh Gaels. In the event of a draw, 2 periods of 10 minutes extra time will be played. We wish ‘The Gaels’, the very best of luck in this fixture. TIME TO DE-CLUTTER THEM SHEDS & YARDS Sliabh gCua will hold their Scrap Saturday event on the 8th of November (Saturday 2 weeks). Help clean the environment at no cost to

The runners who completed the relay run from Semple stadium to Kirwan Park recently were (Back L-R): Tom Condon, James Condon, Mush Keane, Mike Murray, Kate Tobin, Grainne Hallinan, Sarah Mannix, Maria Gleeson and J. P. Fitzpatrick. (Front L-R): Declan Roche, Pat Keane, Johnny McGrath, Donagh Condon, Aisling Hallinan and Kate Mannix. Missing from photo is Sue Genc.

yourself. People are urged to collect any unwanted scrap metal on your premises and donate it to the club. Scrap can be delivered to Kirwan Park between the hours of 9am and 3pm on Saturday 8th. If anyone would like scrap to be collected, please don’t hesitate in contacting Mike Murray (087) 7428032; Mush Keane (087) 9634993; J. P. Fitzpatrick 086 1909980. Acceptable items include: Old cars and engines, farm machinery, batteries, old gates, steel oil tanks, steel garden furniture, radiators, steel guttering, gas/electric cookers, solid fuel cookers, metal coal bunkers, copper, lead, boilers, aluminium, wheels, steel swings, scaffolding, galvanised iron etc.. Non acceptable items are: Fridges, televisions, timber, tyres, gas bottles, gas cylinders, ceramics, beer barrels or household rubbish. NEWS If anybody would like to include items in the Sliabh gCua/St Mary's Gaa notes, feel free to tel/txt 087 9634993 or e-mail sliabhgcuapro@hotmail.com. All items must be received before Sunday evening for next week’s print. LOTTO Don't forget to purchase your lotto tickets every week. Tickets can be bought for €2 from any committee member, Dunfords, Dunnes (Bar & Post Office), Hanrahans and Beary's Cross. DEISE DRAW All Deise Draw monies to be paid to Sinead Condon before Wednesday night (29th October). BIRTHDAY WISHES Happy Birthday to Kieran Hallahan who celebrates his birthday during the week. CONGRATULATIONS The club would like to offer its warm congratulations to Trevor & Sandra Power, Ballinagulkee who became proud parents of a son during the week. Trevor & Sandra were very generous in being sponsors of our Jamboree weekend this year through their ‘Early Bird Free Range Eggs’ business. We wish your new family a bright and happy future together. Also, to Brendan & Anne O’Connell, Clashmore (Woodhouse) on the birth of baby Kate recently. A sister for Oisin, Granddaughter for Jackie & Siobhan, we offer the family they health and happiness they deserve. WEDNESDAY NIGHT WALKING Naomh Brid Juvenile GAA club is going to hold a 6 week walking event starting on November 5th. Walks will commence at both Touraneena & Modeligo community centre’s at 7:15 each Wednesday night. Why not come along and support the club while dropping a few pounds for Christmas. A €2 donation is desired and a hi-vis jacket is essential. Headlights or torches are highly recommended. Each person has the option to walk/jog/run the course. For all information, contact any Naomh Brid committee member.

Colligan Emmetts WESTERN JFC (PREMIER) FINAL REPLAY GOALS PROVE CRUCIAL AS SEAN PHOBAL LIFT TITLE An Sean Phobal 3-7; Colligan Emmetts 0-7 The old adage of “goals win games” was most certainly in evidence at Fraher Field on Sunday afternoon last (October 26th) as we had to give best to a sharper and hungrier Sean Phobal outfit in the replay of the Western Junior (Premier) football Championship Final. We had wind advantage in the opening half but failed to make use of this as An Sean Phobal dominated the first ten minutes racing into a 0-4 to 0-0 lead. It took us

some nine minutes to get on the scoreboard through a Johnny Wall free, before Sean Browne kicked over a fine long range point to make it 0-4 to 0-2 as we started to come more and more into the game. Both sides had plenty of spells of possession after this point but failed to make inroads on the scoreboard. An Sean Phobal seemed to be making better use of possession and broke at pace and in numbers on several occasions as their defensive system clogged out a lot of our attacks in the opening half. Right on the stoke of half-time An Sean Phobal were awarded a penalty which Cormac Nugent duly converted which gave them a five point lead at the change of ends (1-4 to 0-2). Despite having not played well in the first half we were still in touch at the break but needed to start the second period well and throw caution to the wind. Unfortunately, we were hit with another sucker punch of a goal moments into the second half as Graham Guiry intercepted a pass and rattled the net from close range (2-4 to 0-2). Johnny Wall ended a long scoring barren with a brace of pointed frees soon after, this was followed by a point from play by Gavin Whelan as we began to eat into the lead and grow in confidence (2-4 to 0-5) with 45 minutes on the clock. It was at this point that we needed to drive on further but our attacks were well dealt with by the An Sean Phobal rear-guard who then broke at pace which resulted in a couple of points as they began to pull clear once more. Johnny Wall added his fourth pointed free of the game before Graham Guiry sealed a deserved win for An Sean Phobal when he netted their third goal a few minutes from the end. The hard working Mark Flynn had our final point of the game late on as An Sean Phobal celebrated their first Western title in 38 years. On the day it wasn’t to be for us, we were beaten by a well organised and hungrier team who fully deserved the win. We congratulate An Sean Phobal and wish them the very best of luck in the County Final on November 8th next against Kill. The team that lined-out on Sunday afternoon last was as follows: Dean McKenna, John Flynn, John Morrissey, Sean Browne (0-1), Ross Browne, Peter Moloney, Ray Bannon, Mark Flynn, Darren Dunford, PJ Coffey, Alan Walsh, Gavin Whelan (0-1), Colin Dunford, Johnny Wall (0-4). Subs: Mike McGrath for S. Dempsey (injured), Pa McGrath, Bryan Fraher, Johnny Kiely, Benny Hickey, Niall Browne, Stephen Ryan, Stephen McGrath.

It’s a disappointing end to what’s been a long year. We contested three finals this year but unfortunately have no silverware to show, but take nothing away from all the players who gave great commitment and dedication throughout the year and we thank them for their efforts during the year. A sincere thanks must to go to our trainer Pat Dunford whose effort and commitment towards the club this year has been phenomenal. He drove us on and encouraged us right throughout the year and this is very much appreciated. Thanks as well to our football selectors, Pa Drohan, Patrick Hickey and Paddy Ryan for their time and commitment throughout the year; also to Eibhlin Drohan and John David Casey for doing first aid at all the games, and to all our hurley and water carriers during the year, your help and support is very much appreciated. We’ve to put this behind us now, and re-focus for the 2015 season where we’ll be back to give another lash. THANKS The club would like to thank Dungarvan and Abbeyside / Ballinacourty GAA Clubs for the use of their pitches and facilities over the last number of weeks for training; also to Fraher Field where we trained two weeks ahead of the Western football Final. CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the club lotto held in

Quills Master McGrath Bar on Monday 20/10/2014. The numbers drawn were as follows: 6, 12, 20 & 22. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Gary Queally, James & Frank, Ben Dunford & Thomas Kiely. Last Monday (Bank Holiday 27/10) night’s jackpot was worth a handsome €14,700. Please check our notes next week for details or else check them out via our Facebook and Twitter pages. U-21 HURLING (COMERAGH GAELS) Comeragh Gaels U-21 Hurlers (an amalgamation of Colligan, Kilgobinet, Touraneena & Modeligo) are in action this Friday night (October 31st) where they face Dungarvan in the Western Championship semi-final; throw-in at 8:00 pm under floodlights in Fraher Field.

Stradbally RACE NIGHT Preparations are well underway for next Saturday night's race night. We have received sponsorship for all the races at the moment, so now the big effort is to sell the horses. Please put your hand deep to support this great night out. We would like to thank Breda Kiely and Anne Navin for all the work they have done in the last couple of weeks in preparation for this fundraising night, and it was a lot of work. These are the things that go on behind the scenes that people don't appreciate. Thank you Breda and Anne. So now it is up to our loyal supporters to attend on Saturday night for a great nights entertainment where the craic will be mighty, and the gee gees will be at their best. COMPLAINTS ABOUT FINAL We in Stradbally GAA had a lot of complaints from our supporters and from people outside the parish about the way the County Board handled the County Final, mainly about the absence of a band and the usual parade before the game. The band and parade were always part of county final day and always added to the atmosphere of county final day. Imagine if this happened on hurling county final day, we would have an uprising in the county. We hope this is not going to be the trend in the future. I'm sure our friends in the Nire will agree. BACK TO CALIFORNIA Gone back to California after being home for the county final are Marie Rassman and her two sons Sean and Owen who came all the way from California to cheer on Stradbally in the final, pity the result was not favourable. What great supporters. Pity they could not stay for the Ladies minor county final on Saturday. HALLOWE’EN CHILDREN'S PARTY This Thursday evening in the Club House we will have a Hallowe’en party from 6 pm to 8 pm. Disco, Fancy Dress, Football, and returning again this year is our Scare Room, enter if you dare. Entry is €3 per child which includes a party bag. All funds go to club developments. LADIES FOOTBALL Our ladies minor footballers have qualified for the county final which will be played on Saturday at 11 am at a venue to be decided. We will meet Ballymac in the final, in what will be an enormous task, as Ballymac will be overwhelming favourites, as they looked very impressive in the semi-final. We would ask all our supporters to come out on the day and cheer our ladies, as the voice from the terraces is a huge benefit to the players. MUNSTER CHAMPIONSHIP We all in Stradbally wish The Nire the best of luck in the Munster Championship where they will meet the Limerick champions Ballylanders at a Limerick venue next Sunday. I am sure they will do the county proud.

GENERAL SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

West Waterford Athletic Club Juveniles

Successful day at Munster Cross Country Championships WILD and windy are the two words that best describe conditions at the first session of the Munster cross country cham-pionships. Luckily the rain held off while the races were being run but the strong wind and the lack of any shelter made conditions tough for our young athletes. They rose to the challenge presented with eight winning individual medals and four club team medals secured. ALI CUNNINGHAM AND CAOIMHE PRENDERGAST FINISH IN TOP TEN The first race of the day was the girls under 10 1,000 mts. There was a very big field in this race so getting out well at the start was very important. Ali Cunningham was in the top ten for much of the race and finished strongly to take 7th place. Caoimhe Prendergast improved significantly from her 22nd place last year to finish tenth and win her first individual Munster medal. Next home was Angelina Chizhikova in 54th with Sophie Crotty 85th and Cathy Ní Sheanlaoich 96th. In the boys race Peter Cummins was first home in 33rd followed by Ronan Mansfield in 50th and Daryl Harty in 60th. Next home was Kevin Dower 69th with Ian Holmes 70th hot on his heels. Daniel Coonan 103rd and Mark Power 105th completed the team. The under 9’s who had moved up to run under 10 will have benefitted from this run when they compete under 9 in two weeks time. OISIN O’RIORDAN LEADS COUNTY TO THIRD PLACE In the under 12 boys race Oisin O’Riordan was again among the individual medallists putting in a fine performance to finish 5th. He led the Waterford team to third place in the inter county contest and ensured qualification for the All Ireland cross country championships. Also scoring on the Waterford team was Con Willans who in his first ever Munster championships finished 37th and Tommy Fennell who finished 40th. Oisin, Con, Tommy, Rory Fennell (56th ) and Eoin Kiely (65th) will all represent Waterford in the All Ireland. Also competing for West Waterford were Kieran Dower (92nd) and Mark Blackwell (104th). In the girls race Kate Killigrew was first home for WWAC in 41st

Patrick Walsh in action in the boys under 16 race. place. Lia Cunningham was the first of the under 11’s in 53rd and Grace Power had a very good run to finish 56th. Other finishers for West Waterford were Shima Lannigan 78th, Neela Ryan 82nd, Eabha Walsh 88th, Eve Power 96th and Emma Dower 107th. SILVER MEDALS FOR UNDER 14 GIRLS TEAM The under 14 girls were the first West Waterford team to figure in the inter club competition when they finished 2nd and booked their place in the All Ireland. The team was led home by Lucy Holmes, who although running out of her age finished 10th to win an individual medal. Mary Kate Prendergast had another fine run to finish 17th just one place ahead of Nolwenn Le Gal in 18th. Aoife O’Brien completed the scoring four when she finished in 66th place. Hannah Hallahan completed the line-up in 84th place. Lucy, Mary Kate and Nolween all scored on the county team that finished third in the inter county competition. In the boys competition we were short two of our runners so we did not have a complete team. Cian O’Riordan was another one of our athletes to win an individual medal when he finished 9th. Thomas Hoary was next home on 45th with Luke Power in 52nd. The county team missed qualifying for the All Ireland by just one point as Tipperary pipped them for the third spot. BRONZE FOR UNDER 16 GIRLS AND BOYS Both our boys and girls under

Tourin PENDING NUPTUALS Best wishes to current Tourin player and current secretary of Tourin GAA club as he marries Ciara Buck this Saturday. Best wishes to both of you and may you and all your family, relatives and guests have a great day and life together. DEISE DEVELOPMENT DRAW I'm almost certain that the next Deise Development draw will the last of this current series in November. If you wish to be included - please contact any member of the committee. MC STRENGTH & CONDITIONING MC strength & Conditioning is now available upstairs at Tourin Community Hall. If you wish to do a work-out on a one-to-one basis or do group classes - please contact 086 0612791 for more information. OTHER GAMES Congrats to the Lismore Camogie girls on their great win over Borrisoleigh in Borrisoleigh last Sunday. They came away with a win and now qualify for the Munster Final. In the senior hurling club championship scene, Ballygunner became a cropper at the hands of County Hurling/Football champs from Cratloe, Co. Clare. The Cratloe outfit appeared to have better fitness levels (and I suppose their football training came into play here) which saw them over the line. Cappoquin are yet to play an All Ireland Club game and were given a bye by Tipperary (as they had not completed their championship). RETIREES The old guard is falling fast and furious with the recent retirement announcements of Seamus Prendergast, Shane Walsh and Stephen Molumphy. Everyone has great memories of this trio and they have worn the Waterford jersey with great pride and determination. They will definitely be missed as representatives of the

16 finished third in the inter club competition and qualified for the All Ireland. Dairina Ní Sheanlaoich improved 6places from last year to finish 14th just ahead of Hannah Power in 15th. Emma Hallahan 28th and Caoimhe Dwyer 34th were the other scoring members of the team and the next two qualify places on the team went to Hannah de Paor and Rachel Wyley with Sinead O’Brien just missing out. The county team finished in 4th place. In the boys race Micheal Power was up with the leading bunch from the start and finished 4th. Niall Blackwell continues to improve with every race and finished 13th. Patrick Walsh was next home in 31st place and newcomers Tom Looby and Anthony McAuley finished 48th and 50th. In the inter county race Waterford finished 3rd with Micheal, Niall and Patrick scoring on the team.

Oisin O'Riordan rounds the last bend on his way to 5th place in the boys under 12 race. INDIVIDUAL SILVER FOR SEAN CURRAN AND UNDER 18 GIRLS TEAM Sean Curran had one of his best cross country races to date when he finished a close second in the boys under 18 race. Up with the leaders for much of the race he made a bid for the lead over the last 1000m but the gap was hauled back by eventual winner Ferghal Curtin. With teammates Shane O’Riordan 11th and Liam Reilly 14th Waterford won their only gold medals of the day in the inter county contest. In the girls

Space is tight at the start of the under 10 girls race. race Aoife Hamilton was once again among the individual medal winners finishing 5th in a very competitive under 18 race. She was supported by Sinead Flynn 16th, Meg Ryan 19th and Cliona Ryan 26th to take silver in the inter club contest. Well done to all our athletes who gave of their all in the tough condition. We look forward to seeing you all in action in Clare in two weeks time TRAINING OVER MID-TERM AT 4 pm With the change in the clocks training will now move to 4 pm on Wednesday and Friday in the Friary. On Wednesday, 29th we will stage round 2 of Wyley’s Winter League at 4 pm and after that the teams will be selected for the league. Training will continue on Saturday mornings in Colligan at 10 am. MUNSTERS AND ALL-IRELANDS The second session of the Munster Championships for under 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 & 19 will take place in Clare on Sunday, November 9th. The list of those entered will be on the board on Wed. at training. If anyone is missing from the list contact Mary Ashe. We have almost thirty athletes qualified for the All Ireland in

Western side of the county. WHO WILL BE IN OR OUT? It would appear that besides retirements that there was a cleanout of players from the current hurling panel and new players now go forward to be blooded for next year. There is no doubt that youth is a wonderful thing but there's nothing like the old dog for the hard road but I think it would seem it favours youth over experience! MASS CHANGE Just in case you did not see or hear it through the grapevine but the Saturday night (Vigil Mass) in Lismore at 7.30 pm is now brought forward to 6.15 pm since the 1st November. This I believe is permanent.

Ballysaggart Football Ballysaggart Ladies Ladies Football MINORS DEFEATED Commisserations to our minor ladies as they were defeated by a very strong Ballyduff Upper side on Monday afternoon in Ballyduff. At the halfway stage, Ballysaggart were within touching distrance but the Ballyduff ladies picked up the pace and ran out easy winners in the end. Congrats to Ballyduff and good luck in the final. In regards to our bunch of great players, losing is a bitter pill to swallow but as we are only losing a few from this panel - there is a great chance that ye will come fighting back next year. Thanks to Kevin Hale and all the backroom staff, the parents who transport the girls to games and training, the great bunch of supporters who come to the games and Ballysaggart GAA club for the use of the field. But most of all girls for your commitment. Thanks to all the committee, trainers/selectors for all grades, players, parents, friends etc for helping out throughout the season. Our club is increasing in numbers year by year and we hope it will continue in 2015. SEASON OVER The minor game brought the curtain down on Ballysaggart ladies football season for 2014. Please keep your diaries free, as the committee propose to have an

Dundalk on Sunday 23rd and are arranging overnight accommodation for athletes and parents in Dundalk on the Saturday night. WYLEY SPORTS C.C. LEAGUE WEST Waterford AC Juvenile Club’s Cross Country League started on Wednesday evening with 71 competitors. This year, we have a new sponsor in the form of Wyley Sports. For this we are very grateful to Ger Wyley for his generous contribution. On an evening when conditions were ideal for running the

Micheal Power on his way to 4th place in the Munster cross country championships.

times were very disappointing with most people well down on what they ran last year which is a reflection of the effort being put in at training. A few people did improve. Liam Reilly ran 6 minutes even, he will surely be the next athlete to dip under the 6 minute barrier. Thomas Hoarty also improved bringing his time down to 7.22. Of the girls Grace Power, Neela Ryan and Mary Kate Prendergast have improved since last year. From now on the league will start at 4 p.m. and we will be hoping for improved performances. Times Recorded 22nd October: Liam Reilly 6.00, Shane O’Riordan 6.12, Cian O’Riordan 6.26, Niall Blackwell 6.38, Aoife Hamilton 7.03, Darine Ni Shanlaoich 7.04, Oisin O’Riordan 7.07, Nolwenn Le Gal 7.08, Sinead Flynn 7.09, Hannah Power 7.14, Thomas Hoarty 7.22, Caoimhe Dwyer 7.23, Mary Kate Prendergast 7.27, Con Williams 7.30, Tommy Fennell 7.32, Ciaran Frishy 7.38, Lucy Holmes 7.40, Meg Ryan 7.40, Aoife O’Brien 7.42, Luke Power 7.43, Conor Reilly 7.45, Ronan Mansfield 7.55, Emma Hallihan 7.56, Kate Killigrew 7.58, Caoimhe Prendergast 8.05, Sinead O’Brien 8.05, Rachel Wyley 8.11, Daryl Harty 8.26, Grace Power 8.28, Aoibhinn Connaughton 8.31, Arthur Chizhikov 8.32, Megan Keogh 8.32, Emily Murphy 8.34, Kate Keogh 8.36, Eve Power 8.45, Ali Cunningham 8.47, Shima Lannigan 8.53, Angelina Chizhikov 8.54, Anna Grey 8.54, James

Carey 8.58, Neela Ryan 9.01, Sophie Crotty 9.02, Kieran Dower 9.13, Cathy Ni Sheanlaoich 9.15, Eva French 9.17, Mark Blackwell 9.17, Roisin Prunty 9.19, Caoilinn Costin 9.20, Daniel Coonan 9.26, Hannah Hallahan 9.30, Patricia Flynn 9.37, Lara Prunty 9.52, Emma Dower 10.17, Crea Frisby 10.20, Mark McCarthy 10.50. 1,000 metre lap: Kevin Dower 4.00, Mark Power 4.01, Eve Murphy 4.01, Sean Prunty 4.03, Gearoid Coffey 4.04, Aidan Reilly 4.07, Yasu Lannigan 4.09, Liam Holmes 4.24, Oneala Whelan 4.27, Doireann Ni Sheanlaoich 4.33, Thomas Broderick 4.37, Jake Hallissey 4.50, Jamie Coonan 4.54, Luke Dunford 5.24, Emma O’Neill 5.50, Chloe McKinlock 6.10.

Job done! Meg Ryan crosses the finish line in the girls under 18 race.

awards night and end of season party within the next few weeks. LISMORE CAMOGIE Many of our playing members were involved with the Lismore camogies girls win on Sunday. Congrats to Lismore and all the girls involved. COACHING COURSES ETC. By now texts have been sent out to all players/mentors regarding upcoming courses to be held over the next few weeks. If a player or indeed any parent or other people who would like to help out with the clubs running for 2015 would like to go to one of these workshops - please contact Martina Landers 086 1638616

Tallow SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S PHARMACY, TALLOW MINOR HURLING Cois Bhride minor hurlers play their minor Western Final in Ballyduff this Saturday, November 1st, at 2.00 p.m. v. Lismore. U-21 HURLING Our Cios Bhride u-21 Western semi-final is likely to be the weekend of the 8th of November as Ballyduff play An Rinn this weekend but I'll confirm this next week. MUNSTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP I would defy anyone to pick a winner out of the remaining four clubs left in the Munster club hurling championship. The talk of dual commitments slowing down Cratloe proved to be just talk and they must fancy themselves now against what would be champions of a rushed Tipperary championship. On the other side Kilmallock have the physicality and aggression of an ideal Munster club team yet you would be foolish to dismiss the pace and hurling of Sars. The one gripe is that this fine competition has to be played in gloom and soft to heavy going but you'd want the knowledge of Solomon and Bill Gates out together to figure out an alternative spot in the calender.

U-12 Handball Singles: Anthony Fitzgerald presenting the winners prize to Jamie Moylan. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

South East Alliance Tramore Sunday, 26th October 1st Nett: Tony O'Sullivan (4) Tipperary 74 1st Gross: Eddie Power (+1) Kilkenny 77 2nd Nett: David Dowling (5) Carlow 76 2nd Gross: Donal Williams (4) Dungarvan 81 Next event in West Waterford on Sunday, 9th Nov.

ATHLETICS

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Your final chance to enter the 24th Annual John Treacy Dungarvan 10 WE wish to tell local runners that if they intend running the John Treacy Dungarvan 10 Mile Road race on Sunday, 1st February, 2015 that tonight Wednesday at the winter league registration will be their final opportunity to enter the 10 miler as were more or less almost full. Last year many local runners left it too late and missed the opportunity to participate in the race. Entries are limited to 2.000 and that is now almost reached, there will be strictly

no entries on race day. Chip Timing/Goody Bag/Nike DriFit T-shirts/Team Prizes and €5,000 in prize money will be given out on the day. The John Treacy Team Challenge race will be held again this year which will see the country’s best clubs compete for the crowning of the John Treacy Team Challenge Cup 2015. There will be 2 cups- one for the men’s winners and also one for ladies winners. Teams will consist of 3 club runners whose combined fin-

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

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR COMPETITION Pictured group of West Waterford runners as they head to the start of last Monday’s Dublin City Marathon. Full report and pictures to follow in next week’s paper: Brian Ormond, Vince O’Donovan, James Veale, Ted O’Leary, Gerry Cantwell, Fiona Ormond, Dermot Ryan, Ann Dunford, Trevor Mason, Micheal Callaghan.

Brid Cantwell congratulates Dermot Ryan winner of the Paddy Joe Delaney Memorial Shield as the first West Waterford AC finisher at Monday’s Dublin City Marathon. On a tough day for marathon running, Dermot ran a brilliant 2.49. Congratulations to Dermot on a brilliant performance and well to done to all our runners.

Ann O’Donovan winner of Division 4 of the Forde's Daybreak 1 lap challenge receives her prize from sponsor Kevin Forde.

Yevgeniy Chizhikov wins Autumn quarter

Karen Ryan presents Brid Cantwell with a club hoody in recognition of her help with the clubs All Rounder Sports Winter League.

THE club’s athlete of the year competition continues with great gusto as we head into the final three months of the competition, the winter quarter. After the Autumn three months covering July, August, September we can congratulate Yevgeniy Chizhikov who claimed the club’s Autumn athlete of the year accolade. Yev competed literally in all club events plus some championship races over the three months and he finished up with a maximum 20 points. The runner up spot for this quarter saw a draw with two athlete finishing on 18 points. Ray Hahesy who has finished runner-up twice this year, already once for spring and now for the Autumn quarter and Onra Power who also had 18 points of course, Onra is trying to retain her title as over winner of the athlete of the year competition as she is the current holder from 2013. Fourth place for Autumn went to Ann Dunford with 14 points and Ann was followed by Irene Dee and Sharon Higgins who both finished on 14 points apiece.

Yengeniy Chizhikov 20 Ray Hahesy 18 Onra Power 18 Ann Dunford 16 Irene Dee 14 Sharon Higgins 14 Karen Ryan 13 Diana Chizhikova 12 Liam Kavanagh 12 Una Mulligan 12 ALL TIED AT THE TOP OF THE TABLE The battle lines are drawn and it’s all to play for as we head into the final quarter of this year's competition for club athlete of the year. There are still ten who could pull it off but to be realistic about it the title will probably be decided between the top four contenders as the leader board now stands. Only four points separates the top four contenders at this stage of the competition. Presently there is a tie at the top of the leader board for the 2014 athlete of the year accolade after nine months of competition with Yengeniy Chizhikova and Ray Hahesy both on 47 points each. Only two points behind is Sharon Higgins who has 45 points and title holder Onra

Des Feeney and a competitor of Leevale AC do battle on the final lap at the 22nd Annual James Hughes Perpetual Cup open cross country race recently held.

Margaret Whelan pictured during the 22nd Annual James Hughes Perpetual Cup open cross country race held at St. Augustine's College

Number 950 Niall McCormack, Clonmel AC (3rd ); 949- Kevin Maunsell, Clonmel AC (winner); 943 Andrew Connick, Ferrybank AC (2nd), battling it out at the front of the race at the 22nd Annual James Hughes Perpetual Cup open cross country race

Pictured is Yevgeniy Chizhikov winner of the athlete of the year Autumn quarter. Power is just a point behind Sharon on 44 points. A further point behind this is Tom Leahy who currently stands on 39 points. Ann Dunford is next with 38 points followed by three athletes on 36 points Liam Kavanagh, Una Mulligan and Ted O’Leary. With the final three months, the Winter quarter already in progress we can only say may the best man or woman win!

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

WEST WATERFORD AC

21st ANNUAL ALLROUNDER SPORTS WINTER LEAGUE

Registration tonight Wednesday, October 29th between 7.15 & 8 p.m. ON tonight Wednesday October 29th registration will take place for the 2014/15 21st Annual All-rounder Sports winter league which will be run over 14 weeks and organised by West Waterford athletic club and sponsored by All Rounder Sports Dungarvan. The event for those few who are not familiar with it caters for all types of runners and especially for those that have never ran before, we provide plenty of advice and encouragement so please don’t feel that you might be the only person trying it for the first time as guaranteed there will be many coming along again this year for the very first time just like you. There are two distances to choose from and they are commonly known as the long route and the short route. Come along tonight and register for whichever route you wish to do. Please bear in mind that you are not stuck with the course you choose at the start, if you wish to change after a while then you may do so. We will be available to answer any questions you may have tonight or any other night. There is no official run tonight, many people do run the course but there will be no stewards on the course until next week which is the official

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

BIB-CHIP TIMING The bib you will receive on registering for the league will have a chip timing strip attached to the back please don't tamper with this in any way and its important that you don't wash your running bib without first taking off your number from your hi viz vest first. We will be using this chip to record your time each week at the finish line so if this chip is damaged in any way your number will not be recorded. SAFETY ON THE ROADS The first rule of safety when running on the road is that all runners must wear their reflective bib at all times. Bibs can be bought at any sports shop or hardware shop. Under no circumstances will any runner be allowed to take part in the winter league without a reflective bib. If you have not yet purchased one, please do so before the start of the league. Watches and I Pods or any music ear pieces are strictly against club rules and will not be allowed. Runners must obey the stewards at all times. They are there for our own safety and are not to be ignored. Please be wary of traffic at all times but especially when crossing the road or overtak-

ing somebody. WINTER LEAGUE TEAM COMPETITION Two years ago we introduced a new element to our winter league. The team competition and this has been a brilliant fun aspect to the league these past two years with great number of teams competing. Teams again this year will be comprised of 3 members and can be all male, all female or mixed. The scoring will be based on the positions of the two best placed members on the team on each night of the league from the normal winter league results. There is no extra charge to register a team. Once you are registered for the winter league, you will be eligible to go on a team. All members of the team need to be registered to run the same course in the league. Anyone who is interested in going on a team, but is new to the league or doesn’t know people to go on a team with, can leave their name and we will help to find a team for them. All teams must be registered before week 4 of the league (i.e. before 26th November 2014). Details of how register your team will be provided at the Winter League.

Best wishes to Raivis Zakis at 50K World Cup final in Quatar CLUB member Raivis Zakis makes the long journey to the Middle East next Tuesday where he will compete on Friday at the ultra 50km World Trophy Final. The race will be held in the heat of Doha, in Qatar. The final was a qualifying event and Raivis made the cut for the final after his 3 hour 13 minute run when finishing 2nd at the Irish national championships in Dunadea last February. The finals have a who's who in ultra distance running participating with 19 men and 19 women runners in the field with 17 countries lined up for the World Trophy Final. We wish him the very best of luck. List of men's finalists and their personal best times. 1. Phil Anthony GBR 2:56:23 2 Makaza, Colen ZIM

2:57:49 3 Marteleti, Paul GBR 2:58:18 4 O'Hanlon, Gary IRL 2:59:19 5 Wardian, Michael USA 2:59:32 6 Sengers, Harm NED 3:02:51 7 Risa, Jarle NOR 3:03:40 8 Miyasato, Yasukazu JPN 3:06:32 9 Kurek, Justin CAN 3:07:52 10 Tyazkhorob, Igor RUS 3:11:02 1 Janos Zabari HUN 3:1:12 12 Britain, Scot AUS 3:12:40 13 Zakis, Raivis LAT 3:13:44 14 Decock, Wouter BEL 3:14:40 15 Klingenberger, Thomas GER 3:15:48

Club chairman James Veale on behalf of the club makes a presentation to Raivis Zakis on the occasion of his participation at the World ultra trophy final in Qatar next Friday. 16 Detiege, Filp BEL 3:16:4 17 Sugimoto, Tomoya JPN 3:19:05

18 Ingraham, Tod AUS 3:19:07 19 Biwot, Kiplagat KEN WC

Munster Intermediate Running Quote cross Country THE Munster Juvenile uneven ages and intermediate cross country championships are being held on Sunday, 9th November in Newmarket-On-Fergus, Co. Clare starting at

11.30 am (First Race). Any athletes interested in running is asked to contact Tony Ferncombe A.S.A.P. entries close Friday, November 1st and no entries accepted on the day.

WITH the proper motivation, that is, a good reason for wanting to do it, your mind can overcome any sort of adversity.

Pictured is Ann Dunford secretary West Waterford AC receiving her number for the upcoming 21st annual Allrounder Sports Winter League from sponsor Marian Moloney. Registration night is tonight Wednesday, October 29th 7.15 - 8.00 p.m.

RACE 1 MICHAEL ROCHE CARPETS SERIES

21st Annual Murray Pharmacy Brickey 4 mile IN AID OF BRICKEY RANGERS LADIES GAA CLUB Bushy Park GAA grounds is the venue for the 21st Annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey Run. The organising committee is delight this year to have a new sponsor on board in Murray's Pharmacy, Grattan Square, Dungarvan. Murray's is an independently run family pharmacy who pride themselves on customer service plus their fantastic value for money. This year there is a change to the event in that we have a new 4 mile course which we

used earlier this year when we hosted the Munster road racing championships. This course proved to be a really fast flat course and was well spoken about by those who ran that championship race giving it the thumbs up as an excellent route. The race will get under way at 11 am with registration taking place from 10.15 onwards in the GAA clubhouse Bushy Park. The Martin Curran Cup will be awarded to the first man on the day and the Jim Lyons Memorial Shield will be awarded to the first lady. The prize-giving will take

place in the club house immediately after the race and refreshments will also be provided for all the runners. Entry fee is €8. Proceeds from the event this year will be donated to Brickey Rangers Ladies GAA club. PRIZE CATEGORIES FOR BRICKEY RACE The following are the prize categories for the 21st Annual Murray's Pharmacy Brickey run 1st 3 men and 1st in the following weight categories. Under 60 kg 70 kg 80 kg 90 kg 100 kg and over 100 kg. The Ladies prizes will be awarded to the first 6 ladies across the line.

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Lismore Golf Club Phone 058-54026. Email: lismoregolfclub@eircom.net Website: www.lismoregolf.org MEN’S RESULTS & FIXTURES Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th – Monday, 27th September: 18hls S/Ford Singles Stableford – 1st John Rumley (8) 41 pts.; 2nd Marty Power (16) 38 pts.; 3rd Paul Kenneally (12) 37 pts. B3. CSS: Saturday 68; Sunday 69; Monday 71. Saturday 1st / Sunday 2nd: 18 Holes Open Singles Stableford. JOHN KEEPS ON TRUCKING!! John Rumley has continued his amazing run of form to take this week’s prize with a score of 41 points off an 8 handicap. John, who picked up his prize for the golfer of year at the captain’s dinner on Friday last, has been shooting the lights out all year and this is proof again that the reward is very much worthy. 20 points for the front nine including a birdie on the 9th hole and returning with 21 points including a birdie on the par 5 15th, throw in 11 pars and that’s how it’s done! Second this week is probably the most patient man in

the club given who he plays golf with every Saturday morning! Marty Power shot 38 points off a 16 handicap. Marty had a very steady round accumulating 18 points on the front nine and returning with 20 points to seal 2nd place outright this weekend. Third this week is an absolute stranger to the prizes. Paul Kenneally was third by virtue of a back 3 count-back (3 pars!!) with 37 points, Paul, who would be best known in the club for his ability to clear out of bounds ditches regularly with ease, had 8 pars in his round somehow, and the highlight was a scurrilous double bogey on the 13th! Pat Lane and Noel McNamara were the unfortunate men to lose out on the count back. CAPTAINS’ DINNER The Captains’ dinner was held on Friday night last hosted by Patricia Lonergan and Peter Whelan. It was as usual a wonderful night with the usual top class food from

You can contact us by phoning 058-44055 Our email address is: goldcoastgolf@cablesurf.com. Our website is: www.goldcoastgolfclub.com RESULTS Tuesday, 14th October: Open Seniors, CSS 37pts 1st Mary Clancy(13) 34pts. Wednesday 22nd, Thursday 23rd, Friday, 24th October: Premier Butchers Winter League Round 1. Open 18 Hole singles, CSS 37 pts 1st John Kiely (12) 41 pts; 2nd Ross Desmond (20) Youghal Golf Club 39 pts; Gross: Diarmuid Henly(5) 28 pts. Saturday, 25th October: 18 Hole Singles Stableford,CSS 37 pts 1st Vinceny Hyland (12) 40 pts; 2nd Austin Kiely jnr (15) 39 pts; Gross John White(5) 30 pts; 3rd Brian O’Connor(9) 37 pts. Sunday, 26th October: 18 Hole Singles Stableford, CSS 36 pts 1st Willie Flavin (15) 37 pts; 2nd Derek Power (3) 37 pts; Gross John White (5) 30 pts FIXTURES Tuesday, 28th October: Open Seniors, 50+. Ladies and Gents. Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th, Friday 31st October: Premier Butchers Winter League Round 2. Friday, 31st October: Open 18 Holes Stableford. Premier Butchers Winter League Round 2. Saturday, 1st November:

Premier Butchers Winter League Round 2. Sunday, 2nd November: Premier Butchers Winter League Round 2. PREMIER BUTCHERS AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE 2014/2015 The Winter league got underway last week with an 86% turnout. All teams got 11 out of 13 players out with Dunhill getting 12. Abbeyside, last years winners lead the way, closely followed by the winners of last years groups section Dunhill The league will continue each week until 14th December and will then resume in January. This year we have a change of format for the league with 9 out of 13 counting per week. The total of team players’ scores in a round of games will determine the outcome of team for that round. 75% approx of team players will count. (9 out of 13). A player may play twice in each round and have his best score count from his first two entries. This can be over any of the qualifying days. Games may be played on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday. A round may be cancelled

Bernie. It was very well attended and the occasion was marked with the presentations of the club championship prizes. As the night is for our Sponsors also both captains were delighted to be able to thank them for attending and also for their continued sponsorship of our weekly prizes. Both Patricia and Peter emphasised how important this was for the survival of the Golf Club from year to year. In response Councillor James Tobin. The Lord Mayor of Waterford City and County, said Lismore Golf Club was one of the very few organisations who showed their appreciation year on year by organising a thank you night for the sponsors. The music played long into the morning hours and plenty of craic and banter was had well into the night. Don’t order your turkey or ham as the Christmas competitions for same are on the way in November. Men’s AGM November 4th at 8.00 p.m. Important to have people there to have their say about golf in 2014 and what they want in 2015. All the Officer positions have been filled so feel free to come to the meeting with positive ideas for the coming year. LISMORE LADIES Our last 18 hole competition sponsored by Bernie Glavin went ahead last week

with the weather obliging enough to see it out. Hannah Lucas has been showing good form of late and was 3 shots better than the rest on this occasion to take first place. The evergreen Katherine Moynihan took second place with Amanda Power one shot behind taking third. At the Captain’s dinner, Friday night some of our ladies were presented with their club awards. Nora O’Sullivan was runner-up in the mixed championship, the winner was Ann Bennett. Jojo Tobin and Chrissie Denn were runner-up in the foursomes which was won by Patricia Bolger McCarthy and Betty Daly. Sheila Denn took the golfer of the year, the bronze medal and runner-up in the singles which was won by Mag Morrissey. Joan Cahillane took the silver medal. We now turn our thoughts and actions to the Autumn League with our first week of 12 holes happening this week. Teams of 4 have been picked and notified and it looks like a very interesting contest lies ahead. Teams are as follows: TEAM A - Joan Cahillane, Margaret Morrissey, Mary T. J. Murphy, Joan Geary. TEAM B - Nora O'Sullivan, Brid Henry, Alice Henley, Joan Clancy.

due to bad weather on either Saturday or Sunday but not on a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. If less that 25% of players play the week is cancelled in total. Players who are called in during a cancelled round will get a free round. A player who has not returned a score due to a round being cancelled shall have his first score in the following round count for the previous round. The player can have the opportunity to have his second score count for the current round. WATERFORD GAA COUNTY TEAMS TRAINING FUND CLASSIC The Waterford County Teams Training Fund Classic will take place in the Gold Coast from Monday 27th October (Bank Holiday) to Sunday 2nd November. There will be at least 16 prizes available with four-ball vouchers to some of the top clubs in the South-East. Entry fee is €90 for a team of three and this includes carvery lunch, so for €30 each you get a game of golf, a carvery lunch and you are also supporting your county teams. Also this year there is a special prize of a set of jerseys for the club nominated by a team (must be a Waterford GAA club), to enter this section teams will pay €180 (including lunch) which will qualify them for a chance to win any of the prizes on offer above as well as the set of jerseys valued at €1,000. NEW MEMBERSHIP RATES FOR GOLD COAST Membership from now until end of 2015. Full: Males €500, Females €350, Couples €700 Country: Males €200,

Females €150 Seniors: Males €370, Females €270. Distance: Males €370, Females €300 (Over 50 miles) (€30 GUI and Club levy extra) Standing Order or Easy pay facility available Special Rates for playing the Gold Coast until 1st April: Every Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday: Golf & Carvery Lunch €20 Every Tuesday: Open Seniors (50+) Ladies and Gents: Golf €12, Golf & Carvery Lunch €20. Every Friday: Open Singles (Gents): Golf €15, Golf & Carvery €25 Every Saturday/Sunday: Golf & Carvery €25 10 HOLE CHRISTMAS HAM COMPETITIONS The very popular Ham competitions have now started and will run from now to mid December. The cost of entering this competition is €3 and players can play it any day of the week. It can also be played in conjunction with the 18 holes competition. JUNIOR NEWS Well done to Seanie Lenihan who won the U11 Waterford Championship of the Irish Junior Masters held in Dungarvan Golf Club last Sunday afternoon LADIES NOTES FIXTURES: Moorings Winter league: Teams are now drawn for this year’s league, and all teams have 8 players, of which 6 scores will count each week. It is imperative that all team members play each week as a point is allocated for each playing member. The first round commenced on Monday 20th Oct

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Lismore Golf Club Bernie Glavin sponsored 18 hole stableford. Bernie Glavin pictured presenting first prize to Paddy O'Leary on behalf of Ted O'Leary picture also includes Martin O’Driscoll and Marty McNamara with Patricia Lonergan Lady Captain and Peter Whelan Club Captain. [Michael Kiely]

TEAM C - Patricia Lonergan, Mary M. Murphy, Chrissie Denn, Anne Hickey. TEAM D - Helen Farrow, Mary Beecher, Betty Daly, Agnes Hurley. TEAM E - Amanda Power, Siobhan Moroney, Esther Hornibrook, Erin O'Keeffe. TEAM F - JoJo Tobin, Marion Moore, Laoise Ní Chonchubhair, Bree Condon. TEAM G - Katherine Moynihan, Sheila Denn, Mary

Ahern, Helen Leddy. TEAM H - Anne Bennett, Hannah Lucas, Nora O'Leary, Una Dowd. RESULTS Sun 19th & Wed 22nd - 18 Holes S/Ford - Kindly sponsored by Bernie Glavin 1st Hannah Lucas (24) 35 pts; 2nd Katherine Moynihan (19) 32 pts; 3rd Amanda Power (12) 31 pts. FIXTURES Sunday, 26th October –

Saturday, 1st November 12 Holes Stableford, Re-entry, Autumn League. Placing everywhere. Rules etc. are posted in the clubhouse. October 1st – 31st Monthly ongoing, 9 hole stableford. DATES FOR THE DIARY The ladies AGM goes ahead on Wednesday, November 5th in the clubhouse.

to Sun 28th, and some of the scores have been fantastic so far, keep up the good work!! This is a great format for the winter months, as there is a challenge each week to better your previous scores and give your team that much needed boost!! The next round will be played from Monday 27th Oct to Sun 2nd Nov, the best of luck to all!! 18 Hole ongoing comp for

October 10 Hole ongoing comp for Christmas Ham Ladies, this is your chance to win that coveted ham for your Christmas dinner, all for a nominal entry of €3, play any day of the week or in conjunction with another competition. OMNI GROUP: A 10 hole comp played every Wed, draw for partners 1.30-2pm

Congratulations: Congratulations to two of our lady members who featured in other clubs this week – Mary Kiely took the honours in an 18 hole Open singles competition in Dungarvan GC on Saturday with a fantastic score of 40 pts, and Lorraine Troy won first gross in the President’s Day in the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club on Sunday.

PREMIER BUTCHERS AT DAWN MEATS WINTER LEAGUE 2014/2015 RESULTS Abbeyside Declan Kiely Tom Considine Conor Clancy Tony Lonergan Rogie Cashin Austin Kiely John Burns Austin Kiely Jr Danny Kiely John Kiely Seamus O'Mahony Tom Queally Patrick O'Riordan Best 9 out of 13 Copper Coast Dermot Ahern Gerry Whelan Niall Curran Tomas Wall Darren Power Joe Curran Nicky Hayes Liam Clancy David Mulvihill Jim Maitland JJ Quinn Leo Wall Ger Darcy Best 9 out of 13 Dunhill Nicholas Power John White Michael Kavanagh Derek Power Tom White John W Walsh Brian Dunbar Johnny Ryan Jack Moore Willie Moore John Queally David J Veale Willie Flavin Best 9 out of 13

31 37 0 31 34 32 36 39 30 41 0 33 21 314 30 27 37 35 29 31 26 36 35 30 22 0 0 290 30 34 34 37 32 30 32 33 32 35 0 26 37 306

Ballinacourty Donal Coughlan Mark Lenihan Lee Crotty Michael Lenihan Bob O'Brien Paddy Walsh Jerome Maye Seanie Lenihan John Hughes Diarmuid Henley Willie Joe O'Connor Sean Moynihan Benny Kiely Best 9 out of 13 Deise Michael Whelan Michael Wall Tommy Long Noel Sammon Frank Waters Rafael Alvarez Francis O'Connor Mick Cronin Jack Kelly John Coade Ger Bagge Stephen Green John Flynn Best 9 out of 13

Round 1 Abbeyside Dunhill Ballinacourty Dungarvan Copper Coast Nire/Tourneena Deise

27 30 30 35 28 27 0 29 27 24 26 0 34 267

Nire/Touraneena: John Hallinan Larry Whelan Brian Fahey Tony Sheehan Paul O'Dea Paul Ahearne Tom Reynolds Jimmy Beresford Roy Ware Maurice Swan Jason Cunningham David Curran Joe Meade Best 9 out of 13 Dungarvan Pat Power David O'Connor Kiki Cullinan Brian O'Connor Jimmy O'Dwyer Andy Travers Bryan Keohan Anselm Hayes Des O'Brien Pat Murphy Tim O'Driscoll Tom O'Brien Micheal McGrath Best 9 out of 13

No Played 314 306 299 294 290 276 267

11 12 11 11 11 11 11

29 32 33 32 0 32 33 35 32 33 0 37 13 299

32 29 34 35 0 23 30 29 27 27 0 12 33 276 34 35 24 37 33 37 22 31 20 33 30 0 0 294

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DUNGARVAN GOLF CLUB Tel. Office 058-43310, Fax. 058-44113, Pro Shop 058-44707. Website: www.dungarvangolfclub.com; Email: dungarvangc@eircom.net GENTS WINTER LEAGUE SPONSORED BY DEISE GOLF WORLD Round one of the Gents Winter League commences this week on from Wednesday 29th October to Sunday 2nd November. Entry Fee €10 to be paid in the Pro Shop. Good luck to all the participants and thank you to our sponsor Graham Nagle Deise Golf World for his continued support. Golfers please check noticeboards for up to date information and changes. (Winter League teams displayed below). SOCIAL EVENING Tickets are selling well for our social evening in the Clubhouse on Saturday, 15th November. Tickets are €30 and music on the night is by Brendan McCarthy. It is

advised to book early as places are limited. A great night is assured. LOCKER INVENTORY Locker users are reminded to please enter your name on the locker inventory spreadsheet located in the gents and ladies locker room notice boards by 1st November 2014. After this date it is intended to reclaim and hire out lockers not occupied. Thank you for your co-operation. AGM’s The Annual General Meeting of the MEN’S CLUB will be held on Wednesday, 29th October 2014 in the Clubhouse, Knocknagranagh at 8.00 p.m. The Annual General Meeting of the PARENT CLUB will be held on Wednesday, 5th November,

Dungarvan Golf Club Captain David Crowley, presenting the monthly medal for July to Pearse Moloney, winner. [Pat Crowley]

West Waterford Golf & Country Club Telephone: 058-43216. Fax: 058-44343. E-mail: info@westwaterfordgolf.com Website: www.westwaterfordgolf.com RESULTS Open Singles – Wednesday, 22nd October 1st Michael French (22) - 42 pts, 2nd Denis Conway (12) 41 pts CSS 35 pts. Open Champagne 3 Person Scramble – Sat 25th/Sun 26th & Mon 27th 1st. Joe Murphy, Padraig Breathnach, Pat Power – 97 pts. 2nd. Michael Landers, Pat Landers, Noel Landers. – 95 pts. 3rd. Martin O’Driscoll, Ann Benett, Pa Morrissey – 94 pts. Best Society: Paddy

McMahon, Richard Beausang, Barry Conron – 92pts. Dairygold. CLUB MATCHPLAY COMPETITIONS. 2014 Club Singles: Winner Des Cleary. Runner-Up Michael Lawlor. Club Foursomes: Winners. Fintan Gee and Kieran Gee. Runner Up. Justin Spratt and Des Cleary. Club Fourball: Winners. Fintan Gee and Chris Clancy, Runner Up. Des Cleary and Eddie Glavin Club Mixed: Winners.

2014 in the Clubhouse, Knocknagranagh at 8.00 p.m. ANNUAL MASS The Annual Mass for Families and Friends of Deceased Members of the Club will be held in the Clubhouse, Knocknagranagh at 7.30 pm on November 5th, 2014. DUNGARVAN GENTS RESULTS Mon. 20th Seniors: 1st Noel Browne (14) 37 pts; 2nd William Ramsell (16) 37 pts; 3rd James Moroney (16) 36 pts. CSS 36 pts. Thur. 23rd Gents Open Singles: 1st Ml Browne (9) 40 pts; 2nd Denis Ryan (17) 39 pts; 3rd Pat Norris (16) 39 pts. CSS 71. Fri. 24th Open Gents Singles S/F: 1st Michael Leacy (8) 36 pts. CSS 73. Sat. 25th Gents Singles S/F: 1st Peter Mullaney (1) 39 pts; 2nd Kevin Croke (14) 39 pts; 3rd Joseph Brown (16) 38 pts; 4th Joe Tobin (19) 38pts. CSS 37. Sun. 26th Gents Singles S/F: 1st Graham Nagle (5) 39 pts; 2nd D. Brennan (13) 38 pts; 3rd Noel Hackett (10) 37 pts; 4th Liam Fitzgerald (8) 37 pts. DUNGARVAN GENTS FIXTURES Thur 30th Gents Open Singles, Fri. 31st Gents Singles S/F. Sat.1st Gents Singles S/F. Sun. 2nd Gents Singles S/F. Mon. 3rd Open Gents Seniors Singles S/F. Thurs. 6th Nov. Gents Open Singles. DUNGARVAN LADIES RESULTS Sat. 25th Ladies Singles S/F: 1st Mary Kiely (13) 40 pts, 2nd Carmel O’Brien (14) 38 pts, 3rd June James (22) 38 pts, 4th Cathie Whelan (11) 36 pts.CSS 72. DUNGARVAN LADIES FIXTURES Tues 28th Ladies Singles S/F. Sat. 1st Nov. Ladies Singles S/F. Mon. 3rd Open Ladies Singles Seniors S/F. Tues. 4th Ladies Singles S/F. SIXTY.COM Next Competition 28th

Ollie Broderick and Marie T. Curran. Runner Up. Justin Spratt and Mary Donnelly. FIXTURES Men’s Monthly 9 hole – play any day, 2 cards counting. Wednesday, 29th Oct – Open Singles, Gents/Ladies/Seniors 18 Hole Sfd. Saturday, 1st Nov/Sun, 2nd Nov – Club Competition 18 hole Sfd. Sunday, 2nd Nov – South East Junior Alliance – Tee Reserved 10 am – 1 pm. SOUTH EAST JUNIOR ALLIANCE West Waterford plays host to the alliance on Sunday 2nd November. Well done to Phil Kinsella who figured in the prizes at Kilkenny GC recently. AUTUMN/WINTER OPEN SINGLES This competition is ongoing each Wednesday throughout the Autumn/Winter season.

Dungarvan Golf Club Ladies Open 18 Hole Stableford competition kindly sponsored by The Park Hotel. Photo L/R: Mary Fleming, 4th; Ina H. Considine, winner; Margaret Harty, Lady Captain; Hilary Brown, 5th; Christine O’Keeffe accepting 2nd prize for Anne Marie Barlow (Visitor). [Pat Crowley] October, draw for partners at 2p.m. Winners on 21st October. 1st John Moran (21) 22 pts; Best Lady Karen Frizelle (36) 14 pts; Best Gent Jack Elstead (19) 21 pts. YOUNGONES Winner 22/10/14 Christine O’Keeffe (25) 17 pts, Runner up Bernie Hayes (15) 17 pts. Next competition Wed., 29th Oct., at 12 noon. Front 9 to facilitate Winter League. PROGRESSIVE 45 Continues in the Clubhouse on Thurs. 30th October, all are welcome. JUNIOR SECTION The Irish Junior Masters Tour arrived at Dungarvan last Sunday with tremendous success. With visitors stretching from Dublin to Cork our local lads put up a great performance with Daniel Raher winning the Under 13 section shooting 39 for 11 holes. A great day was had by all and our gratitude goes to Tom Daly and his staff for looking after our juniors and to our club professional, David Hayes who is instrumental in junior golf in the province. A special mention too for our juniors and parents for their continued support of our junior activities. Next up for our juniors is the Baker Tilly Trophy taking

place this Wednesday, 29th October. This event is kindly sponsored again by Pat Norris Jnr. Pat is a longtime supporter of junior golf and his generous sponsorship is appreciated. Also in the pipeline is an Adult/Junior Scramble at Christmas to offer the opportunity to our juniors to play with their relations regardless

Along with prizes on the day winners will qualify for the final later in the year. Prizes and qualification subject to minimum entries on the day. Loyalty vouchers from visitors will be honored subject to a minimum entry fee of €10. MEN’S MONTHLY 9 HOLE Please note that second card must be returned no later than Friday 31st October. November competition starts on Saturday 1st November. This competition is ongoing on a monthly basis. A players best 2 cards, one front 9 and one back 9 will count for monthly score. Play any day subject to entry rules. LADIES AND GENTS CAPTAIN’S DAY ON SUNDAY, 16TH NOVEMBER Margaret and Bertie will host their final event of 2014 on Sunday afternoon 16th November. Weather permitting the popular mixed scramble will commence at 2 pm.

We then adjourn to the clubhouse for the presentation of outstanding club competition prizes. Entertainment and the usual sing song to follow. Your attendance on the day would be greatly appreciated, so mark the date in your diary now. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Men’s club AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, 19th November. ONGOING IMPROVEMENTS AT WEST WATERFORD Captain Bertie and his team have completed the paving on the walkway to the clubhouse. This completes another phase in our development programme and we are most grateful to those who volunteered their time and money for our latest project. CHRISTMAS OUTINGS AT WEST WATERFORD We are now accepting bookings for groups leading

of membership. Tuition for our beginners and prejuniors continues next Saturday, 1st November at 3 pm under the guidance of Club Professional and Waterford Junior Coach, David Hayes. Many thanks to James, Daniel, Ethan, Michael and Sean for their assistance last week. Due to increasing

numbers volunteers are welcome to lend a helping hand. Any enquiries relating to Junior activities can be directed to David Hayes PGA. David can be reached at 058-44707 or email at golfpro@eircom.net. You can follow junior activities on Facebook and the club website.

GENTS WINTER LEAGUE TEAMS SPONSORED BY DEISE GOLF WORLD Jack Nichlaus Gary Player Sam Sneed Christy O'Connor Reynolds, John Stack, Eoin Barrett, Conor Williams, Donal Conway, Maurice Browne, Michael O'Brien, Conor Raher, Gerard Curran, Tom Hayes, James Moloney, John G Murphy, Joe Brackett, Michael Kiely, Joe Lynch, Anthony O'Brien, Paddy Regan, David Hansbury, Liam O'Halloran, Jason Morrisey, Pat Terry, Maurice Raher, David Norris, John Mullins, Victor Norris, Nicholas O'Connor, Roger Troy, Michael Moore, Eamonn Fitzgerald, Pat O'Brien, Denis O'Riordan, Frank Clancy, John Treacy, Liam Gormley, Sean Connolly, Donal Hunt, Pat Henry Cotton Sevi Ballasteros Ben Hogan Tom Watson Buckley, David O'Donnell, Jimmy O'Neill, Diarmuid Curran, Michael D Drummy, Patrick Fitzgerald, Liam Coleman, Kevin O'Connor, Michael Walsh, Declan Finnegan, Peter Slater, Eugene Elstead, Eddie Stack, Pat Walsh, Justin Crowley, David Raher, Mark O'Brien, Michael (Strad) Regan, John Wemyss, Jimmy Burke, Tom Hayes, J P Flynn, Paudie Fennell, Maurice Considine, John Lynch, Matthew Ryan, Denis Brockie, Don Byrne, David P Nicholas, Marcus Carroll, Liam Kiersey, James Morrissey (lb), Michael Bannon, Colm Fitzgerald, Michael McCabe, Tom De Paor, Sean Arnold Palmer Kennedy, Paddy Kelly, Michael O'Neill, Seamus O'Riordan, Jake Hayes, Vincent Moloney, John T Whelan, Thomas Elstead, Jack Power, Des

Lee Trevino Nagle, Graham Drummy, Michael Barrett, Sean Keane, Tony Breen, Pat Lynch, Martin Flynn, Rufus Moynihan, Edward Daly, Dr Charles

Ian Woosnam Kindregan, P O'Donoghue, Frank Horsom, Patsy O'Mahoney, Owen Brennan, Dermot Barry, Charlie O'Kennedy, Brendan Verling, Donal O'Connor, Shay

up to the holiday period. Your golfing and catering requirements can be accommodated in friendly surroundings at competitive rates. Book early to avoid disappointment by contacting Gillian at 058 43216. CHALLENGE TROPHY Karl hits form!! Former September champion Karl Duggan stretches his lead on 61 pts for 2 rounds. The rest of the field are tightly positioned with John Ferncombe on 31 pts. Soccer player Michael Byrne is on 29 pts and Wayne Flynn on 26pts. Newcomer Tallow GAA player Billy Sheehan features in the Top 5 on 25 pts. Full details available on Facebook. Challenge Trophy Oct 2014 - March 2015, 13 Hole Competition, Top 20 to qualify for Final. Best 3 Cards to Count. Entry: €10 per Round. Play any day of the week.

J Maria Olazabel O'Brien, William Walsh, Mossie Hackett, Noel Considine, Tom Cliffe, Maurice Barry, Danny Power, Tony Hyde, Robert Power, Cyril

Ring 058 43216 for tee times. COUNTY CHAMPIONS Congratulations to Brickey Rangers who defeated Portlaw in the Intermediate Football Final on Saturday. WEST WATERFORD GOLF CLUB LADIES Breast Cancer competition: The 13 hole in aid of breast cancer research continues until Friday, 31st October, please make every effort to support this worthy cause. Lady Captain Lunch: The lady Captain’s lunch takes place on Sunday, 9th November at 3 pm. Please put your name and meal preference on the sheet in the clubhouse. Lady Captain’s lunch competition will take place from 1st November to Sunday, 9th November. October 9 hole ongoing competition kindly sponsored by Eithne Ashby continues - 2 cards to count.

SOCCER

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Kilmacthomas FC (UNDER 12) Kilmac ................................0; Kilmacow .......................... 3. We started strongly and went close twice but then Kilmacow got their nose in front and we lost our shape and allowed them to play through us. Our first defeat of the season and hopefully a valuable lesson learnt. The boys know now they have to work hard in every game and should only improve from this game. Our thanks to all the parents for their support. FIRST AID We would like to thank Hardcourt Bookmakers for sponsoring a First Aid kit for the under 12 team. MATCH FOOTBALL Our thanks to Michael Joy's Service Station for sponsoring a match football for the under 12 team. UNDER 14 Piltown ...............................1; Kilmac ............................... 4. A great performance by the lads this week. We travelled more in hope than with any great deal of confidence as we were missing a few players. The wind played a big part in this game. We

played against it in the first half, managing to hold a very good home side. With the advantage of the elements we took the game to Piltown more in the second half and after a lot of near misses finally opened our account when Shane netted after some good work by Jack. Shortly afterwards Bill doubled our lead and at that stage we looked to have the points rapped up but Piltown had other ideas and scored to leave the game in the balance. At that stage we introduced Adam and his pace upfront caused all kinds of problems for the home side scoring two goals late on. But in truth this was a very close evenly contested game. Finally, I’d like thank Piltown for a sporting game. Well done Kilmac on a great squad performance, keep it up. DIVISION 2 A Kilmac .............................. 3; Seaview Celtic .................. 0. A very valuable three points and more importantly a clean sheet. The defence stood firm and were well

organised. Seaview seemed to be unsettled by the breeze as they are used to much calmer conditions. David Hallihan hit the opening goal on 20 minutes when he let fly from the edge of the box. The ‘keeper had no chance. We kept up the pressure to half-time and Martin Sutton added a second from a corner on 43 minutes. We had a slight wind advantage in the second half and a halftime change saw Kalo come on for David Hallihan. On the 58 minute, Kalo made the game secure when he out-paced the defence and rounded the keeper to slot home. Minutes later he was taken down in the box but the referee was not having it and waved play on. Raymond Martin came on for Evan Joy and played his part in closing out the game. A very good performance on the day and it needs to be repeated in our next game when we face leaders Bolton at 2 p.m. on Saturday. We would like to congratulate Kilmac Intermediate Football team and mentors on securing their staus for next year.

Presentation to Kilmacthomas Soccer Club by Harcourt Bookmakers of First Aid Kit to under 12 Team L to R: James Power, Manager, Colyn Power, Team, Alex Whelan, Team, Dan Halley, Captain, Shannon Weldon Harcourt's, Darragh Walsh Team, Tom Connelly, Chairman and Dylan Power, Manager.

Stradbally FC LOTTO Lotto takes place this Sunday night in O'Mahonys, Durrow with a jackpot prize of €2,000. Tickets, €2 each or 3 for €5, available from local retail outlets and regular promoters. Astro Turf Pitch now open for hire. Contact Tadhg for details on time slots availability. All the children are enjoying themselves thoroughly each Saturday morning at the Soccer Club as are Michael, Joe, Kevin, Diarmuid, KerryAnne, Seán etc. etc. It's never too late to join in and all children are welcome. Academy from 10.30 to 11.30 for 5 to 9 year olds and Little Dribblers from 11.45 to 12.45 for 3 to 5 year olds. Kirby Dance Fitness

classes continue each Thursday. Youngsters in the afternoon and from 7 pm it's the adults turn. Further details from Edgar and Jessie at 087 1508928. The FAI National Draw (local section for Stradbally FC ticket buyers only) took place after the Lotto in Ballylaneen recently. Prizewinners were: 2 Premium Level tickets for Ireland v USA - Paul Heffernan. 2 Premium Level tickets for Ireland v USA - TJ Condon. An FAI Summer Camp 2015 place - Paddy Kiely. An FAI Summer Camp place 2015 - Ger Crowley. All tickets sold have been forwarded to the FAI and the National Draw takes place on Sunday at the Ford FAI Senior Cup Final, St Pats v

Derry, in the Aviva Stadium. Here’s hoping we will be lucky again this year. Stradbally went down away to league leaders Dunmore East last Saturday. The hosts were more aut fait with the prevailing winds, but Stradbally had an opening half opportunity from the spot, but it was spurned. Dunmore took a second half lead before Rob Finn equalised. A somewhat harsh penalty gave the home side the chance to garner all 3 points and they duly did so. Team: Pa Collins, Damian Sheehan, Nicky Connors, Alan D'arcy, Ricky O'Connell, Walter Cullinane, Ger Crowley, Paddy Kiely, Stephen Lawlor, Rob Finn, Christopher Casey. Subs: Johnny Lally, Stuart Fee.

Dungarvan United FC RESULTS U-12B: Carrick 3; Dungarvan 6 U-14A: Dungarvan 4; Kilmacow 3 U-14C: Dungarvan 0; Bohs 5 U-16A: Railway 0; Dungarvan 6 2A: Dungarvan 2; Ballinroad 3 FIXTURES Sat 1-11-14 U-11A Away to Ballinroad 10.30 am Sat 1-11-14 U-11E Home to St. Saviours 10.30 am Sat 1-11-14 U-13A Home to Evergreen SFAI 12.30 pm Sat 1-11-14 U-15A Away to Villa B 2.30 pm Sat 1-11-14 2A Away to

Mooncoin 2.00 pm Sat 1-11-14 3rd Away to Tramore Rangers 2.00 pm Sun 2-11-14 1A Home to Abbeyside 11.00 am Sun 2-11-14 Youths Home to Tramore 2.00 pm BUCKET COLLECTION We have been extremely fortunate to gain the Hallowe’en slot of the doors of Dungarvan Shopping Centre - Friday, 31st October 10 a.m.-5 p.m. PLEASE HELP SUPPORT OUR CLUB. It is fundraising such as this help us keep our academy affordable. Just one hour will help to ease the burden on others. Thank you as

always for your on going support. Call or text 086 8865829. DEVELOPMENT SQUAD TRIALS Well done to the U-14, 13 & 12 players who attended development squad trials this weekend. Good luck lads. HALLOWE’EN FUNCTION POSTPONED Due to unforeseen circumstances the planned event on Ground Development Function on Friday night has been postponed and will be rescheduled. LOTTO Lotto numbers were 16, 15 and 5. No Jackpot winner.

Presentation of a Soccer Ball to Kilmac Soccer Club by Michael Joy L to R: James Power, Colyn Power, Alex Whelan, Michael Joy, Dan Halley, Darragh Walsh and Dylan Power, Michael Faulkner.

Ballinroad FC BALLINROAD BEAT DUNGARVAN IN LOCAL DERBY On Saturday last, our 2A side faced the tough task of playing Dungarvan in Kilrush Park. Ballinroad were undoubtedly seen as underdogs in this one but they were well up for the challenge. Midway through the first half Dungarvan took the lead through Mikey Byrne, however the boys dug deep and responded soon after through John Dempsey. In the second half Ballinroad really took the game to Dungarvan with Conor McCarthy continually running at the Dungarvan defence. Ballinroad took the lead on the hour mark when John Dempsey was played in by Shane Whelan, Dempsey

finished well to the silence of the home crowd. Shortly after Conor McCarthy made it 3-1 and it looked as though the points were going to the boys in green. Dungarvan grabbed a consolation near the end when a Ballinriad defender put through his own net. In all, an excellent result. Team: A. O'Riordan, D. Henley, K. Duhig, J. Joyce, B. O'Shea, C.McCarthy, N. Dee, G. Flynn, C. Cusack, J. Dempsey, S. Whelan. Subs; T. Prendergast, R. Lynch, B. McGinn, T. Daly.

BALLINROAD U-13 Railway Athletic …………1; Ballinroad ……………..… 5. We won back-to-back games on the road for the first time this season when we put five past Railway in Cappoquin on Bank Holiday Monday morning.

With our ‘keeper Sean out, Jack Riordan stepped up to the challenge and went in goal. We took the lead after 15 minutes when Alec Norris lobbed their goalie and soon after we made it two nil with a fine finish from Ben O’Donovan. Railway’s best player, their number 10, scored a lovely goal to make it two one at the break. Eventhough we were winning two one at half-time we were disappointed not to be more up as we created loads of chances but never finished them. We made three changes at half-time and we scored our third goal five minutes after the restart when Alec scored his second of the game. Our centre backs of Colin Foley and Johnny Burke were playing well together

and winning every thing in the air. Daire Slevin gave us our fourth goal when he hit the back of the net after a great pass from Rian Hogan. We were playing some lovely football at this stage and well on top. Ben O’Donovan made it five one when he scored his second and we left Cappoquin with all three points in the bag. We are now moving up the league table and sitting in third place behind a unbeaten Bohs team and a team we have never played St. Pauls are second. Team: Jack Riordan, Tony Dwyer, Colin Foley, Johnny Burke, Rian Hogan, Niall Buckley, Eoin Flynn, Tadhg Collins, Ben O’Donovan, Alec Norris, Stephen Lake, Daire Slevin, D. J. Kiely (capt), Daniel Treen.

SPORT

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Gold Coast Golf Club End of Season Awards Night. Ladies Foursomes, from left: Rosemary Murphy and Gillian Cashman, winners; Lorraine Birney, Lady Captain; Williamina Reynolds and Marie Hayes, runners-up. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Cappoquin FC UNDER 11 BOYS Cappoquin 4 – 0 Mogeely We continued our great start to the season with another victory. Mogeely were set up well and we found them hard to break down. After 15 minutes we discovered the way forward was to go around them by spreading the ball wide. After some fine passing we pushed the ball out to the wing, and Eoin McGrath whipped in a cross which the Mogeely keeper fumbled into

his own net. We continued to dominate through the rest of the half, creating some chances that alas we could not finish. Overall we were happy with our 1st half performance as we tackled well and passed the ball effectively. In the 2nd half we continued where we left off, and passed the ball through the lines at every opportunity. Any attack Mogeely put together was soon snuffed out by the back 6 who tackled well and

cleanly, this gave us the platform to drive on and finish the game off. Eoin McGrath scored 3 more goals, and it would be fair to say that each goal scored had both great teamwork and some individual hard work in it. Team: Andrew O’Connor, Conor Hickey, Aidan Mansfield, Ronan Mansfield, Daniel Webster, Kieran Sheridan, Eoin McGrath, Shay Cotter, Joe Cotter, T. J. Fitzgerald, Michael Kiely.

TRAINING SCHEDULE U-18 Girls Monday 7.30 p.m. U-12 & 14 Girls Wednesday 6.30 p.m. U-11 & 12 & 14 Boys Thursday 7.00 p.m. Junior Men Wednesday and Friday 7.30 p.m. We are currently recruiting new players for this season, both boys and girls of all ages so if interested please come along and give it a try, all are very welcome.

Railway Athletic FC JUNIORS WIN LOCAL DERBY Our Junior side kept up there fine start to the league campaign with another fine performance in our game with near rivals Cappoquin on Sunday morning last. This was always going to be a tough game as we were short a few lads but to be fair every Railway player gave there all in a solid team performance. We created the better chances throughout the whole game but had to rely on the one goal for the win which came from Jayson Molumby midway through the opening half. Young Molumby had an excellent game while on the pitch and had to come off in the second half after taking some cruel punishment from some of the home side which was a shame really. To be fair to Railway we could have been out of sight but for some poor finishing but a win is a win and it keeps us right up there near the top half but there is a long way to go and we will give it everything until the end of the season and see where that takes us. WHAT A COME-BACK FROM UNDER 12S Our under 12 side produced one of the biggest comebacks ever seen at the Danes field on Saturday morning last to beat Tramore 6-5 in a great game of soccer. We took the lead in the eight minute when Caoilean Foley scored an excellent goal but then disaster as we conceded five goals in the next twenty minutes before Tadgh Kelleher pulled one back on the stroke of half-time. Whatever was said to the lads at the break saw them come out with all guns blazing and when Rory Byrne scored from the spot our tails were really up. Caoilean Foley then made it 5-4 when he scored another fine goal and with ten minutes to go he completed his hat-trick to level the game and Railway were on fire now. With five minutes to go we got a free kick twenty five yards out and up stepped Patrick McCarthy to curl a beautiful free

kick over the wall and into the top corner for a brilliant winner. This was a great effort to come back from five down and each of the lads can be proud of themselves for there performance in that second half. Well done to all. UNDER 14S GET GOOD WIN Our under 14 side travelled to Villa on Sat last for a game that was played in the RSC grounds and came away with a fine win after a 4-3 result. Tiernan HaleCullinane opened the scoring with a fine finish and then it became the Tireoghain Flynn show as he scored a hat-trick to give us a commanding 4-1 lead. We seemed to relax for a while after this and allowed Villa back into the game and when they scored twice it really was game on. To be fair to our lads they really dug in and held on for a vital win which has been a while coming but these lads are a fine squad of players who will win a lot more games before the season is over. Well done lads and keep up the hard work. UNDER 16S LOOSE OUT IN SFAI CUP We hosted Dungarvan in the SFAI Cup on Saturday last and after a poor second half had to give way to a better visiting team. We went one down on fifteen minutes when we failed to clear and were punished. Ten minutes before the break it was 2-0 when they scored from a penalty. Try as we might we could not get back into the tie and when Dungarvan scored a third which was so far offside it was a laugh really our heads went down and they added two more to run out convincing winners. We wish Dungarvan the very best in the next round and say well done to our lads who put in a great effort. UNDER 13S GO DOWN TAMELY Our under 13 side went down at home to Ballinroad on Monday last after a very poor second half performance. We were 2-1- down at the break after Tireoghain Flynn had brought us back into the game with a fine strike but con-

ceded three second half goals to a better visiting side. The lads tried their best but had to give way to a physically better Ballinroad team. IRISH UNDER 16 SQUAD Best wishes to Jayson Molumby who is off to Dublin this week for a training camp with the Irish under 16 squad. Jayo has become a regular with this squad and if he keeps working hard should be in it for a while to come. Well done Jayo. WATERFORD UNDER 13 SQUAD TRIALS Well done to Will Halford and Tireoghain Flynn who have been called back for a second trial for the Waterford under 13 development squad. Both lads have been in fine form and we wish them the best of luck with this trial. UNDER 12 DEVELOPMENT TRIALS Well done to Rory Byrne and Tadgh Kelleher who both had trials for the Waterford under 12 development squad. Both lads did very well and we will be waiting to see if they get a second call back. TRAINING Our under 12/13/14 sides will train on the astro turf on Tuesday evenings for the winter from 6 til 7 pm. It's €3 per player and all players are asked to make the effort to attend. Our Junior/under16 and youth team will also train on the astro turf on Thurs evenings from 8 to 9 pm and all are asked to attend this also. ACADEMY ON MONDAYS On Monday evenings our hugely popular soccer Academy will continue at the Community Centre in Cappoquin. This Academy has been going for many years and this is where kids learn the skills of football and have some great fun while meeting new friends also. We will again cater for Boys/Girls aged from 4 to 9. 4/5/6 year olds will be from 6 pm to 6.45 while our 7/8/9 year olds will be from 6.45 to 7 pm. It costs only €2 per child up to a maximum of €5 per family of three or more.

Gold Coast Golf Club End of Season Awards Night. John McGrath, sponsor presents the Gold Coast Cup prize to the winner, Michael Lenihan. Included is John Hallinan, runner-up; Frank Waters, Club President and Jimmy O'Dwyer, Club Captain. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Waterford Schoolboys’ Football League Fixtures & Results RESULTS U-15C: Ferrybank B 3; Villa C 2 U-16B: Ferrybank B 3; Villa C 7 U-12A: Tramore A 4; Ballinroad A 1 U12B: Carrick Utd B 3 Dungarvan Utd 6 Mooncoin Celtic 2; Bohemians A 2 Park Rangers 5; Villa B 2 U-12C: Ferrybank B 5; Ballyduff 3 Kilmacthomas 0; Kilmacow 3 Railway Athletic 6; Tramore B 5 U-12D: Ballinroad B 4; Bohemians B 3 Piltown B 2; Seaview Celtic 0 W. Crystal 2; Southend Utd B 1 U-12 SFAI Cup: Carrick 2; Southend (W) 1 Clerihan 2; Ferrybank 4 Portlaw Utd 0; Villa 6 U-14A: Dungarvan Utd A 3 Kilmacow 2 Tramore A 1; Ferrybank A 2 U-14B: Ballinroad 4 Johnville 0 Ferrybank B 2; Portlaw Utd 4 Piltown 1; Kilmacthomas 4 U-14C: De La Salle 3; Tramore B 2 Mooncoin Celtic 4; Carrick Utd B 6 Villa B 3; Railway Athletic 4 U-14 SFAI Cup: Bohemians 5; Park Rangers 1 Cahir Park 2; Southend Utd 2 AET (Southend Utd won 5-4 on penalties) Clerihan 0; Carrick Utd 3 Villa 4; Bansha Celtic 0 U-16A: Ferrybank A 3; Ballinroad 1 Villa A 1; Carrick Utd 0 U-16B: Kilmacow 0; Portlaw Utd 0 U-16 SFAI Cup: Railway Athletic 0; Dungarvan Utd 5 Tramore2; Piltown 0

FIXTURES Saturday, November 1st Under 11 League (Kick off 10.00 a.m. unless otherwise stated): U11A: Ballinroad A v Dungarvan Utd A (Railway Ath) 10.30 am Carrick Utd A v De La Salle A (Mooncoin) 10.30 am Ferrybank A v Tramore A (Ballyduff) 10.30 am Southend Utd A v Villa A (Johnville) 10.30 am U11B: Bohemians A v Piltown A (W. Crystal) 10.30 am Johnville v Portlaw Utd A (Southend) 10.30 am Villa B v Carrick Utd B (Kilmacow) 10.30 am U11C: Ballinroad B v De La Salle B (Ballinroad) 11.30 am

Bohemians B v Southend Utd B (Bohemians) 11.30 am Kilmacthomas v Ferrybank B (Kilmacthomas) 10.30 am Mooncoin Celtic v Tramore B (Mooncoin) 10.30 am U-11D: St. Pauls v Portlaw Utd B (St. Pauls) 10.30 am Stradbally v Piltown B (Stradbally) 10.30 am Villa C v Seaview Celtic (Villa) 11.30 am U-11E: Bohemians C v De La Salle C (Bohemians) 12.30 pm Dungarvan Utd B v St. Saviours (Dungarvan) 10.30 am Park Rangers B v Ballyduff B (Park Rangers) 10.30 am Tramore C v Villa D (Tramore) 10.30 am W. Crystal v Carrick Utd C (W. Crystal) 10.30 am Saturday, November 1st Under 13 League (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated): U-13A: Southend Utd v Ferrybank A (St. Pauls) Villa A v Tramore A (Ferrybank) U-13B Ballinroad A v Portlaw Utd (Dungarvan) 12.45 pm Bohemians A v Railway Athletic (Southend) 12.45 pm Kilmacthomas v Ferrybank B (Piltown) U-13C: Ballinroad B v Piltown B (Stradbally) 2.30 pm Tramore B v Bohemians B (St. Saviours) Villa B v Ballyduff (Park Rangers) W. Crystal v Kilmacow (Bohemians) Saturday, November 1st Under 13 SFAI Cup (Kick off 12.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated): Johnville v St. Patrick's Boys (Tramore) St. Pauls v De La Salle (Villa) Gorey Rangers v Carrick Utd (Not Applicable) TBC Dungarvan Utd v Evergreen (Ballinroad) Parkville Utd v Park Rangers (Not Applicable) 1.00 pm Saturday, November 1st Under 15 League (Kick off 2.30 p.m. unless otherwise stated): U15A: Ferrybank A v Ballinroad A (Seaview) Villa B v Dungarvan Utd (Ferrybank) U-15B: Kilmacow v Piltown (Park Rangers) Southend Utd v Ballinroad B (Bohemians) Kilmacthomas v Bohemians A (Portlaw) U-15C: Carrick Utd B v Tramore B (Piltown) Portlaw Utd v Park Rangers (Carrick Utd) Seaview Celtic v De La Salle B (Kilmacthomas) Villa C v Bohemians B (De La Salle) Saturday, November 1st Under 15 SFAI Cup (Kick off 2.00 p.m. unless otherwise stated}: North End v Tramore (Not Applicable) TBC Gorey Rangers v Villa (Not Applicable) TBC

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Dunhill Squash Club up and running DUNHILL Squash Club is off to a flying start for season 2014/15. After a lot of work during the summer by the committee, members came back to a brushed up and brighter club in September. The good news is that all courts are now fully insulated and the long awaited heating will be installed in all courts during November. So, the days of playing on cold courts are GONE! Our new online court booking system has now bedded down, with very positive reaction from members. And, we’re not finished yet……watch this space. NEW COMMITTEE Our AGM was held in October, with the following committee voted into office: Chairperson: Dermot Murray Treasurer: Mary Harney Vice Chairperson: Angela O’Shea Vice Treasurer: Paddy Lyons Secretary: Jack Stephenson Juvenile Officer: Mary

O’Loughlin Tadhg Pickering, David Veale, Anthony Lyons, Anne Veale, Brian Dunbar, John Paul Harney, Noel Gaffney The committee is committed to promoting the game of squash in County Waterford, and already has an ambitious program for the year ahead. KENNY’S PHARMACY, TRAMORE LEAGUE Our first league of the season has just concluded. We thank Paul Kenny for his continued support of the club. The Kenny’s Pharmacy league kicked off the season in great style. The lively finals were held on Sunday, 19th October, with only a couple of games separating the winners from runners up in both divisions. Division 1 Winners: Brian Dunbar, Tom Cullen, Bill Lacey, Michael Shanahan, Paul O’Connor Div. 1 Runners up: Dermot Murray, James Gaffney, John Kelly, Michael Power, Paddy Darcy. Division 2 Winners: Claire Trihy, Calum Lyons, Pio

Murphy, Pat Fitzgerald, Elaine O’Keeffe. Div. 2 Runners up: Jack Stephenson, Roisin Kirwan, Jimmy McGibney, Orla Lacey, Norman Dean. The presentation of prizes was held in Harney’s. Many thanks to John Paul for the sustenance, and to Paul Kenny for his sponsorship. OPEN FOR MEMBERSHIP Are you a squash player, ex player considering a comeback, a WANNABE squash player, or somebody looking for great value activity over the winter in a warm and friendly environment? For those who have seldom, or never lifted a squash racquet, we have excellent coaching for both seniors and juniors. Why not call Secretary, Jack Stephenson on 087/2701093 or Email us at dunhillsquashclub@gmail.co m THANK YOU We thank the media throughout the city and county for continuing to publish our notes as we promote this great squash activity.

Manchester United Supporters Club - Waterford Branch SHOCKING NEWS IT was a terrible phonecall to receive on Tuesday last of the sad and shocking news that John Keane’s Bar had closed it doors on Monday night last for the final time. It came as a shock and a decision not taken lightly by the owners. Our finest hour in association with "John Keane's Bar" was the surprise we were able to bestow on Keanes Bar on the day of our 10th anniversary celebration when on our journey from Cork Airport to Lawlors with special guests Rio Ferdinand and John O’Shea they visited the bar to rubber stamp the unofficial name of John Keanes as "The Man United Pub" in Dungarvan. Many years of on-field success coincided with many a good days and long nights of celebration none more so than the famous night of "Viva John Terry" in Moscow on the night of Sir Alex's second Champions league success. The amount of nights could fill the paper but it is with great fondness we hold the efforts of the Kiely family on their contributions in making our stay in Keane's a very enjoyable one. So on behalf of the branch this message was conveyed to Timmy Kiely Snr. on Thursday evening. CHELSEA HELD United held Chelsea to a 1 - 1 draw in the biggest match of the season so far. Both sides could easily bemoan the missed chances during the game and with good reason. A draw is probably a result that suits Chelsea more

given their 10 point buffer over United but in this game with a higher concentration level and better application by the players who are now beginning to look like possibly mounting a serious challenge. The last gasp goal by Robin Van Persie issued the start of jubiliant scenes within Old Trafford of those of us lucky enough to be there LIVE! DILLON’S BAR NEW HOME OF THE BRANCH Following the bad news of the closure of John Keane’s the search was on to find a new home for the Waterford branch and a venue suitable for our needs. Dillon's Bar currently has all the available channels to cater for all supporters and more importantly a HOME for our substantial flag. So we welcome the opportunity to a new era in the Waterford branches history by calling Dillon’s Bar our designated venue for members and fans alike to gather to watch United play. MANCHESTER DERBY THIS SUNDAY All members are invited to Dillon’s Bar for the second Super Sunday in a row involving Manchester United when we make the short journey to The Ethiad for what promises to be a massive encounter. Bouyed by the last gasp point against Chelsea last week and City's loss to West Ham it is almost a must win for both sides already so early in the season. City will not want to lose to

local rivals and United will want to build on the improved form in the last few matches. So see you all there !! MEETING THURSDAY NIGHT Tomorrow night, Thursday, 30th October we will have a meeting in Lawlors Hotel at 7.30 pm sharp. It will be preceded by a committee meeting at 7 pm sharp also in Lawlors hotel. A full attendance is requested at both meetings. GROUP TRIP IN FEBRUARY The group trip in February is almost finalised, so all those travelling are requested to attend Thursday night’s meeting, so we can rubber stamp the vital details such as room requirements for the hotel and the number of nights required. The hotel will again be “The Willowbank Hotel” in Wilmslow Road, Fallowfield should you wish to browse it on the internet feel free. It has all amenities near by and our preferred room rate also includes a full breakfast. If you are unable to attend the meeting please contact the secretary on 087 1940089 and pass on your requirements as we cannot hold numbers of rooms indefinitely. We also need to discuss the ticket situation with those travelling to attain the best available seats. This will have to be done asap, so if you need anything regarding the trip clarified please contact the secretary on the number provided above please prior to the meeting.

President William Browne presenting prize to Marie Forde, Liam Hansbury and a group of the juveniles

Cunnigar Pitch and Putt Club WILLIAM BROWNES PRESIDENT’S DAY William Browne held his President’s Day on Sunday last, there was a great turn out despite the wind and rain that came during the game. The President William Browne was delighted with the attendance and thanked everyone for their support. The winners were Juveniles: 1st Nett Oisin Hallahan 1st Gross Kyle Hackett; 2nd Nett Conall O'Ceallaigh; 2nd Gross Fionn Nagle; 3rd Nett Louis Simms; 3rd Gross Jamie Mulcahy. Ladies: 1st Nett Marie Forde; 1st Gross Lorraine Troy; 2nd Nett Corinne McGee; 2nd Gross Mary O'Neill; 3rd Nett Eileen Mangan; 3rd Gross Breda O'Donnell. Gents: 1st Nett Liam Hansbury; 1st Gross Patsy Hackett; 2nd Nett Declan Byrne; 2nd Gross Aiden Murray; 3rd Nett Paul Healy; 3rd Gross Aiden O'Rourke. ALL IRELAND SCHOOLBOYS COMPETITON The C.B.S Schoolboys Team of Aiden Ryan, Stephen Donovan and Luke Cummins played at Ryston, Kildare last Friday in the All

Ireland Schoolboys Competiton. They aquitted themselves very well and were a credit to their school. HALLOWE’EN FANCY DRESS FOR JUVENILES Halloween Fancy Dress For Juveniles will take place on Friday at 12 noon, all are welcome to play. Dates for your diary (Juveniles). 2nd November Johnny Lynch Scratch Cup 9th November T.F McCarthy Shoot Out. 16th, 23rd, 30th November, 7th December Winter League. WEDNESDAY RESULTS Names to be by 10 am tee-off 10.30 am Nett Carmel Fitzgerald, Phylis McCabe; Gross Lorraine Troy and Ann O'Connor. CHRISTMAS TURKEY SATURDAY RESULTS Names to be in by 1pm tee off 1.30 pm Nett Mary O'Neill, Jacinta O'Mahoney, Liam Simms; Gross Lorraine Troy, Maureen Power, Aiden Murray. DATES FOR YOUR DIARY (ADULTS) 15th November Credit Union Shield MENS WINTER LEAGUE The 2014 Mens winter

league will commence on Sunday, November 2nd at 10 am. The league will run over 5 weeks. Points will be allocated to the top 5 nett and top 5 gross scorers each week. The best 4 weeks scores will count as your total score. Entry fee €10. Contact Paddy Noonan for further information 0870549934. 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 competiton at the Cunnigar Pitch and Putt and cards must be verified by the tournament committee. To date Patsy Hackett has now gone into the lead with 3, Michael Havens (2), Liam Simms (2) Paddy Noonan Richard O'Leary, Ivan Fitzgerald, John Foley, John Carroll, Terence Moroney and Paul Healy have each got one in competition. Ladies to date are Breda Foley (2) Breda O'Donnell and Sadie Ui Mhiachain, Lorraine Troy, Margaret Shanahan and Maureen Power, Jacinta O'Mahoney, Cait Mulcahy, Mary O'Neill, Corinne McGee BONUS NUMBER Bonus number this week is

43 there was no 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 and green fees are asked to repair them and use the correct repairer when doing so. If anyone has an hour or two Mondays to Fridays to spare to give a hand helping on the course you would be very welcome. The gardening committee will be working on the course every Tuesday at 2.30 pm any help would be gratefully appreciated. DID YOU KNOW? Pitch and Putt is only a game so go out and enjoy it. All monies must be paid before names are sent to P.P.U.I for competitons 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 Club jumpers, tee shirts and caps are for sale in club house

Dungarvan Cycling Club NIRE VALLEY DROP A big contingent of the knobbly tyre brigade from the club made the short trip to Ballymacarbry on Sunday for the Nire Valley Drop. All in a good cause, there was plenty of mud, spills, thrills, and more mud. Well done to all involved, it sounds like the organisation was fantastic and this event

goes from strength to strength. With showers, bike washing facilities, and plenty of refreshments it is setting the bar for other events. Plenty of pics and a video online too, courtesy of DC Images. WEEKEND SPINS Those of us of more into tarmac than forestry were busy on the roads over the

weekend too. There were a couple of groups out on the road on Sunday with one going to Cappoquin, Lismore, Ballyduff, Tallow, Knockanore, Youghal Bridge and home. Weekend spins leave John Foley’s garage at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays and The Square at 9:30 Sundays. DUBLIN CITY MARATHON

Well done to all the club members and friends of the club who completed the Dublin City Marathon on Bank Holiday Monday. Conditions made for a tough day but tough times make for tough people. CYCLING QUOTE “Your legs are not giving out, your head is giving up. Keep going.”

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 31 October, 2014

Talking Horses Upcoming Fixtures

Flat champions crowned at Leopardstown

Punchestown – Wednesday, 29th October (First Race 1.05) Clonmel – Thursday, 30th October (First Race 1.25) Dundalk – Friday, 31st October (First Race 6.15) Down Royal – Friday, 31st October (First Race 1.05) Down Royal – Saturday, 1st November (First Race 12.45) Cork – Sunday, 2nd November (First Race 1.10) Naas – Sunday, 2nd November (First Race 12.55)

Plenty of promise on show as flat season wraps up at Leopardstown TRAINER Will McCreery was just one of a number of Irish racing’s stars to end the 2014 Flat season on a high as he saddled Kanes Pass to win the Listed Knockaire Stakes on Sunday. Bill Lee was on board as the five-year-old mare powered home to win from Francis Of Assisi, winner of the race 12 months ago. Parish Boy will certainly be competing for top honours next season and he was the impressive winner of the Listed Eyrefield Stakes for Jim Bolger and Kevin Manning. He came from the back of the field to score from Order Of St George and his trainer thinks he will get the Derby trip next year. Zawraq and Sir Isaac Newton battled it out for the 7f maiden with a narrow victory going to the former, trained by Dermot Weld and ridden by Pat Smullen. Aidan O’Brien’s Easter won the 7f fillies maiden while Clondaw Warrior held on to win the Tote November Handicap for Willie Mullins and John Egan. The rest of the afternoon belonged to jockey Shane Foley who rode three winners. He took the 7f nursery handicap on Michael Halford’s Prologu, the 10f handicap on Stronger Than Me for trainer Bill Farrell and combined again with Halford to win the final race of the season, the 9f maiden, on Diylawa.

Narrow win for Arthur Moore and David Casey at Wexford MIGHTBEALL Forluck scored a last gasp victory in the 2m3f handicap chase at Wexford on Saturday. David Casey got the six-year-old up on the line to land the spoils for Arthur Moore by just a head from the locally-trained Dick Dundee. Denis Hogan both trained and rode Beautiful Ben to win the 2m4f maiden hurdle while Kevin Sexton and trainer Sean Byrne joined forces to win the 2m4f mares’ hurdle with the game Catimini. Johnny Burke took the beginners’ chase on the Aidan Fogarty-trained Ballinard Billy and another claimer to land a winner was Ricky Doyle who enjoyed success on Homer Scott’s Lindas Choice in the 2m handicap hurdle. Brian O’Connell rode his second winner of the week when bringing the Michael McDonagh-trained Taken Twice home a comfortable winner of the 2m4f handicap hurdle. Captain Carol was an odds-on winner of the bumper for Willie Mullins and his son Patrick.

War Room (no.12) gets up under Dylan Robinson to win the 1m Apprentice Handicap Div II for Niall and Eugene Kavanagh Dundalk. [Patrick McCann]

Irish Breeders’ Cup raiding party takes shape AIDAN O’Brien is looks set to once again be responsible for the largest numbers of Irishtrained runners at the Breeders’ Cup next weekend. The Irish champion trainer looks set to be represented

by the likes of War Envoy, Qualify, Chicquita, The Great War and reigning Breeders’ Cup Turf champion Magician while Dermot Weld is set to run Mustajeeb in the Turf Mile.

Also taking her chance in that race is the Willie McCreery-trained Fiesolana, the winner of the Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes at Leopardstown on Irish Champions Weekend.

retired Tarfasha in the Blandford Stakes, Fascinating Rock in both the Ballysax Stakes and the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial, while he won four races on the prolific Carla Bianca and partnered Free Eagle to take the KPMG Enterprise Stakes at Leopardstown on Irish Champions Weekend. 20year-old Colin Keane won the Champion Apprentice title with an impressive tally of 54 winners. Keane is the retained rider for the Ger Lyons stable and he came close to matching the record number of wins by an apprentice in a season, currently held by Joseph O’Brien whose 57 wins in 2011 beat Raymond Carroll’s 52 wins set in 1976.

High hopes for strong UK challenge at Down Royal IT looks likely that trainer Nicky Henderson will challenge for the first Grade 1 of the 2014/15 National Hunt season at Down Royal next Saturday. Ma Filleule, the Topham Trophy over the Grand National fences at Aintree last April, looks set to run in the JNwine.com Champion Chase and she

will be ridden by Barry Geraghty. Gigginstown House Stud have a strong squad to choose from and a decision will be made later in the week as to whether First Lieutenant or last year’s winner Roi Du Mee will run. Carlingford Lough could carry the hopes of JP McManus in the big race.

Paul Nicholls has enjoyed huge success at this meeting and Wonderful Charm is a possible runner in the Grade 2 Powers Irish Whiskey Chase. The Cheltenham winner Tiger Roll could line up in the WKD Hurdle, a race won 12 months ago by subsequent Champion Hurdle winner Jezki.

Young guns hold sway at Galway THE early stages of Sunday’s action at Galway were dominated by the younger brigade. Bryan Cooper enjoyed a ready success on the Dessie Hughes-trained All Hell Let Loose in the opening 2m maiden hurdle while Johnny Burke will be particularly pleased with his effort on Cavite Beta in the 2m1f novice chase. Jim Dreaper’s eight-year-

old looked beaten on the long run-in but rallied to pip Mister Hotelier. Mark Enright showed plenty of confidence throughout as he landed the 2m1f handicap chase on the Val O’Brien-trained Valours Minion. The ‘veterans’ got a look in when Davy Russell teamed up with Charlie Swan to take the 2m maiden hurdle on Lo

Siento. Mikey O’Connor both trained and rode Smiler, the all-the-way winner of the 2m handicap hurdle. Leading amateur riders Robbie McNamara and Katie Walsh each rode a winner with the Limerick-man guiding Dermot Weld’s Windsor Park to success in the 1m6f race while Walsh took the bumper on Peter Fahey’s Bay Of Freedom.

Aidan O’Brien and Cooper continues in fine form at Thurles team take Curragh Awards TEAM Ballydoyle dominated at the annual Curragh Racing Awards which took place early last week. Aidan O’Brien and Colm O’Donoghue were the big winners when taking the training and riding performance of the year awards. The trainer was honoured for his high profile wins at the course with Marvellous in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas, the brilliant Australia, who trounced the opposition in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby and Bracelet, in the Darley Irish Oaks. O’Brien was also the leading trainer at the course and his son Joseph was hailed as the leading rider. Colm O’Donoghue won the ride of the year award for his effort on Bracelet. Special merit awards were presented to Sabrina Harty who enjoyed seven winners at the Curragh and to jockey Fran Berry. Willie McCreery’s was also honoured for first Group 1 success with Fiesolana in the Coolmore Fastnet Rock Matron Stakes at Leopardstown in September.

THE Flat season came to a close at Leopardstown on Sunday where Aidan O’Brien comfortably retained his Champion Trainer title. The highlight of his season at home was winning the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby with Australia in June, giving him his 11th victory in the race. Australia’s part-owner Mrs John Magnier was crowned Champion Owner. Her involvement with Group 1 winners Bracelet and Dick Whittington ensured that she would take this year’s title. Crowned Champion Jockey for the first time in 2000, Pat Smullen claimed the title for the seventh time and he set a personal record of 108 winners. His highlights included winning on the recently

BRYAN Cooper has enjoyed at dream return from injury and he landed another two winners at Thurles on Thursday. He enjoyed a comfortable success on the Gigginstown-owned Allied Victory for trainer Mouse Morris in the 2m6f beginners’ chase and had an even easier time of it on the Dessie Hughes-trained Tiger Trek in the 2m maiden hurdle.

Hughes got a second winner when Sub Lieutenant took the bumper under the stable’s amateur rider Johnny King. Robbie Power rode yet another winner for Aidan O’Brien and owner JP McManus when Lone Star bolted up in the 3yo maiden hurdle. The John Phelantrained Dazzling Susie made all the running to win the mares chase under Brian

O’Connell and another mare to score was Shinawill (Johnny Burke) who was a first winner for Cloyne trainer Denise O’Shea in the handicap hurdle. With Shane Butler in the saddle, Paul Fahey’s star He’llberemembered battled well to win the 2m6f hurdle from Gordon Elliott’s promising six-year-old Moonshine Lad.

Adrian Heskin to ride for leading owner Barry Connell LEADING National Hunt owner Barry Connell has appointed Adrian Heskin as his retained jockey. The Dublin-based businessman, who owns the likes of Golantilla, Foxrock and The Tullow Tank, has replaced Danny Mullins with the 22-year-old Corkman.

Heskin said, “I’m delighted and very grateful to Mr Connell for giving me the opportunity. There are plenty of high profile horses to ride and I’m looking forward to getting things started and hopefully we will have plenty of success together.”

Colin Keane and Pat Smullen.

[Inpho Photography]

Jim Bolger takes Saturday’s Feature Races at Leopardstown JIM Bolger certainly ended the Flat turf season on a high and he won both feature races at Leopardstown on Saturday. Only third in a maiden at Navan on Saturday, Steip Amach caused quite an upset when seeing off the long odds-on favourite Royal Navy Ship to win the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes. Kevin Manning was again in the saddle as Answered out-battled favourite Vote Often in the Listed Trigo Stakes. David Wachman sent out Off Limits to win the fillies’ maiden under Billy Lee while Aidan O’Brien’s Giovanni Canaletto looked a horse to follow when winning the colts’ equivalent. It has been a season to remember for Willie McCreery and he saddled Duke Ellington to win the 8f nursery under Gary Carroll. Tom Madden rode his first winner for Ger Lyons when bringing Unsinkable from the back of the field to win the 1m handicap while Katie T and Chris Hayes won the 12f handicap for Kevin Prendergast.

Ken Condon takes Navan training honours TRAINER Ken Condon was the headline maker at Navan on Wednesday where he was responsible for two winners. Shane Foley brought In Salutem with a late run to win the 5f handicap and a little over an hour later the double was completed when the highly promising Harold Peto won the 8f auction maiden under Billy Lee. Lee enjoyed a second winner when Lettre De Cachet won the 1m5f maiden. Champion jockey Pat Smullen has enjoyed a tremendous year and he was on board Princess Glamour who won the 8f handicap for trainer Eddie Lynam. Chris Hayes was another senior jockey to land a winner and he took the 6f auction maiden on Paul Deegan’s Red Ivy. The rest of the afternoon belonged to the younger brigade with apprentices Sean Corby, Donnacha O’Brien and Derek McCormack all getting on the score sheet.

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Waterford Handball 2014 60 x 30 Championship THE 60X30 Munster and AllIreland Championships were held on October 19th, 2014. Waterford contested two AllIreland finals, 14/15 and 16/17 Teams. On October 12th we played in the U-15 All-Ireland Final, September 27th our seniors played in the Intermediate Final. We played in four juvenile Munster Finals. As reported in our notes of last week, we won the 16/17 Team All-Ireland Title, on the same day our 14/15 team played Wexford in the All-Ireland Final.

We were up with the Wexford boys in skills but not in the size and strengths. Wexford won all three sets of doubles and were deserved winners. This was the first year that our players played in the 60X30 courts and fair play to them they gave of their very best. Team: Adam Clarke, Michael Dwyer and Michael Lenihan all U-15, Rory Cusack, Jake Moore, Ben Flynn and Daithí Brunnock. Kavan O’Keeffe had a hard battle with Anthony Butler in the U-15 final. The

Wexford player showed his good knowledge of the 60 X 30 game with his great passing shots and overall was the better player on the day. David Walsh and Philip Butler travelled the long road to Abbeylara to play Offaly in the Inter Decider. Offaly controlled both games on the day. We will be looking forward to next year for a better day. The ever green Mossy butler continued to win Munster Titles he won the Munster Title beating Paddy O’Brien of Cork. Well done Mossy

U-14 Handball Singles Ben Flynn, Finalist; Padraig DeFusco presenting the winners Cup to Jake Moore. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Mary Fitzgerald and Natasha Maher with their Clonea Strand Hotel swim Awards for September/October '14. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

U-16A Handball Singles Ryan O'Neiil, Finalists; Anthony Fitzgerald presents the winners cup to Kavan O'Keeffe. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

U-16B Handball Singles Mark Boland, winner and Andrew Finch, finalist. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Torin Walsh and Eolann Murphy with their Clonea Strand Hotel swim Awards for September/October '14.[Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

The Dungarvan Rugby Club's Under 8 squad pictured after training at Ballyrandle.

[Dan McGrath/Editorial Images]

Dungarvan Rugby Club

Emma O'Donovan and Jessica Flack with their Clonea Strand Hotel swim Awards for September/October '14. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]

Under 14's win in Carrick DUNGARVAN'S under 14 rugby team travelled to Carrick-on-Suir to play their first away game and their third match of this season's East Munster league on Sunday. Dungarvan scored three tries in the first half to lead by 19 -0 at half time. They continued their impressive form and finished the second period of play with 4 more tries. It was a good performance by the whole team, as the younger players confidence grew with the first win of the league. Tackling was much improved and awareness of the ball in the rucks and mauls meant Dungarvan players came out of those

phases of play with the ball. Most impressive on the day were Sean Lennon, Micheal Kiely and Mathew Healy-White. The final score read Dungarvan 41 Carrick 0. Thanks to the parents who drove and supported the team. Training continues on Wednesday nights at 7.30 pm. 1st XV The first team return to action next weekend, when they make the trip to Clare to play Scariff in the Munster Junior League. Following an unbeaten start to the league, Dungarvan will need to be in top form to come home from East Clare with the points.

WOMEN'S TEAM The women also head west to play their next game in the AIL Division 2. One of the top teams in Irish rugby, Shannon, await the girls in Limerick on Sunday. In their last game, Dungarvan overcame New Ross at Ballyrandle and are boosted with the news, that Carmel O'Keeffe will be fit to return after an injury in the game against their Wexford opponents. SPONSORED WALK Well done to all that took part in the sponsored walk on Monday afternoon, especially the senior team who organised the event. MUNSTER A large number of local

supporters travelled to Limerick on Friday night to see Munster defeat Saracens in the European Champions Rugby Cup at Thomond Park. As expected, the game was tight and more like an old fashion cup game. The halftime score reflected this with the sides tied at 3-3. A yellow card for a spear tackle turned the game in Munster’s favour and they took advantage. Dave Killcoyne, only on the field less than a minute, got the touch down which ultimately was the deciding score as both defences closed down attacking opportunities. The final score read 14-3 to the hosts and saw Munster

secure 4 points and the visitors going home without adding any points to the pool table. The hero of the previous weekend, Ian Keatley, added nine points but needs to increase his percentages from the kicking tee. Conor Murray must be close to been the no 1 scrum half in the world. He produced another super performance on Friday and deserved the man of the match award. CJ Sander is having a great season and could be a contender for the Irish World Cup Squad. Munster return to Pro 12 action at the weekend, when they trail to Cardiff to play the Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park.

Shane Coffey with his Clonea Strand Hotel swim Award for September/October '14. [Sean Byrne//Deise Sport]